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Local Forecast / Re: General LF Discussion

« on: October 10, 2009, 08:22:30 PM »

Wow, the radar has been blinking this evening (or at least I have noticed it this evening). I assume since Mike is also reporting this issue that it is a national issue?

Yes, it's a national issue, which I believe is the reason why the IntelliStar has been out for several hours now, I hope it stays out all weekend there's nothing intereesting (weatherwise) happening here and it gives me a chance to record good songs w/o the narration running in the background. I haven't caught an IntelliStar outage since July so it's been a while.

Wait, so you're seeing satellite LFs and no LDL? The Intellistar is functioning fine for me. I would think HiRAD would be taken offline while this issue is ongoing, but TWC isn't smart enough to do that

Yes, that's exactly what's happening, it's weird because the LDL cues in and 1 second later it reverses and cues out.    I'm uploading some primetime clips I recorded while PME was on of what I'm talking about.

EDIT: I forgot to mention that this outage started at either 4:28pm or 4:58pm EDT (4:58pm I know for sure) and the LDL is still out at the moment.

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Local Forecast / Re: General LF Discussion

« on: October 10, 2009, 07:22:21 PM »

Wow, the radar has been blinking this evening (or at least I have noticed it this evening). I assume since Mike is also reporting this issue that it is a national issue?

Yes, it's a national issue, which I believe is the reason why the IntelliStar has been out for several hours now, I hope it stays out all weekend there's nothing intereesting (weatherwise) happening here and it gives me a chance to record good songs w/o the narration running in the background. I haven't caught an IntelliStar outage since July so it's been a while.

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General Weather Chat / Re: El Nino Returns

« on: October 10, 2009, 07:15:28 PM »

I wanted to comment on what I believe the winter will play out in the Southeast, first thing I believe is that this region will see above average snow and ice, Icestorm events should occur from N GA up to the spine of Applachian Mtns. There will also be plenty of CADs (Cold Air Damming) Events also known as "Cold Wedges".

If you look at the current pattern, we are already setting up for what's to come this winter. Were currently in a Weak El Nino phase now, which is expected to peak to Moderate intensity by December before quickly weakening by the dead of winter in January.The ingredients are already beginning to come together right now. We have an active Southen branch - one of our most important players fro the SE and the NE if you want enough gulf moisture and a gulf low to produce a MECS or even a HECS (Major East Coast Snowstorm/Historical East Coast Storm) Cold air is invading the Rockies and the Midwest producing record cold highs and lows and record snowfalls that are practically unheard of for Early/Mid October. Our source of artic air this year, I believe will be coming from not only Canada, but also Siberia as well. This winter is being compared to many past winters, but the one that grabbed my attention was the Winter of 2002-2003 because in January 2003 of that year, my area broke record lows when falling into the single digits! It hasn't been that cold since, also have heard the Winter of 1995-1996 thrown around a couple of times. I'm not saying this inter will be anything like those winters, but wouldn't rule it out.

On average Atlanta only picks up 2 inches of snow sadly.  , we have gones where we only picked up ice, but this winter I'm forecasting for us to get 3-6 inches with 1-3 inches in ice accumulations for the Winter of 2009-2010.

Heres's my forecast for other cities in the Southeast (snowfall wise)

Birmingham, AL - 3-6 inches

Charlotte, NC - 4-8 inches

Nashville, TN - 12-18 inches

Greenville, SC - 3-6 inches

Montgomery, AL - Trace-2 inches

Chattanooga, TN - 10-16 inches

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Everything Else TWC / Re: General TWC Discussion

« on: October 10, 2009, 06:31:36 PM »

Warren and Kim on PME today.

Btw, Kim died her hair too.

I think both Kelly and Kim switched hair colors 

I noticed, it looks like a brunette tone to it, I'm used to Kim being a blond all these years, so it's a little odd for me.

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Everything Else TWC / Re: General TWC Discussion

« on: October 10, 2009, 02:21:45 PM »

Quest for Atlantis: Startling New Secrets is playing on TWC at 2pm and 8pm ET today and tomorrow. 

I knew nothing about this special until an hour ago. 

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The Game Room / Re: "In my pants" Game

« on: October 10, 2009, 01:00:02 PM »

I think I'll get this TV tuner

http://www.hauppauge.com/site/products/data_hdpvr.html
or
http://www.hauppauge.com/site/products/data_hvr1950.html

as a backup since my main source to record from my VCR won't last forever imp.

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Local Forecast / Re: Haunting October 2009 playlist discussion

« on: October 10, 2009, 12:44:58 PM »

Until today, I only got to listen to a small handful of songs playing this month and I noticed how there's more smooth jazz/new age & acoustics playing during the daytime compared to the soft rock that's been playing in recent months during those hours.

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Local Forecast / Re: General LF Discussion

« on: October 10, 2009, 12:42:10 PM »

I know I'm late asking this, but when did they eliminate the 1 min. forecasts during Weekend Now and I'm assuming Day Planner too?

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Local Forecast / Re: Haunting October 2009 playlist discussion

« on: October 07, 2009, 09:20:08 PM »

This looks like a good playlist, but I don't understand why they are so fascinated with "Stone Groove" I really don't like that song, I would rather they put "Roadrunner" than that.

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General Discussion / Re: Probably My First and Last Topic

« on: October 06, 2009, 09:13:07 PM »

I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your father Christina and my heart sincerely goes out to you and your family, losing a family member that close and dear to your heart can be very upsetting and painful, I felt the same way about my grandfather when he passed away. I'm sad to hear that you won't be around anymore because your the nicest and most genuine friend I have met here. I hope college gets a little easier for you so you don't become stressed out while your grieving right now. I also wish you the best to you and your future and I hope that someday you may be able to return.

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Local Forecast / Re: Create your own playlist

« on: October 06, 2009, 06:18:23 PM »

I like it! 

Thanks! 

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Local Forecast / Re: Create your own playlist

« on: October 06, 2009, 05:55:07 PM »

My October 2009 Playlist 

Morning
1. Ray Obeido - Waterfall
2. Paul Coleman - Happy Thoughts
3. Fred Gross - Misty Morning
4. Joe Sample - Rainbow Seeker II
5. Vince Guaraldi - Red Baron
6. Wayman Tisdale - Breakfast At Tiffany's
7. Nestor Torres - House Call
8. Norman Fisk - Cumulous Numboss

Daytime
1. Dan Spollen -Sunlight Dance
2. David Lanz & Paul Speer - Miranova
3. Shanin & Sepehr - October Moon
4. Ed Stone - Shadows
5. Melvin Miller - Just Let it Go
6. Fred Gross - Into Thin Air
7. Jim Lum - Windy City
8. Ken Gregory - Latino
9. Joyce Cooling - Tamba
10. Craig Chiquico - Bobby Sox
11. Penny Lea - Song for Jimmy
12. Peter White - Never Gonna Give You Up

Primetime
1. Kyle Wolverton - Soul Groove
2. Ray Obeido - Iguana
3. Samuel Lincoln - Twlight Blue
4. Spyro Gyra - Heart of the Night
5. Marion Meadows - Wishing on a Star
6. Peter White - Caravan of Dreams
7. Physical Therapy - Casino
8. Pieces of A Dream - Tonight's the Night
9. Wayne Gerard - Heartland
10. Yellowjackets - Freedomland

Overnight
1. David Lanz & Paul Speer - Rain Forest
2. Eddie Resoner - Seasons Changing
3. Spyro Gyra - Dream Sequence
4. Norman Fisk - Burned by the Moon
5. Russ Freeman - East River Drive
6. Ryan Farish - Autumn Mist
7. Ursula Suzana Pacheco - Wild Desires
8. Wayne Wesley Johnson & Ruben Romero - Un Poco de Elfida
9. Yellowjackets - River Waltz
10. Chris Ball - Her Smile

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Local Forecast / Re: Local on the 8's HD

« on: October 06, 2009, 03:51:18 PM »

TWC's HD transition in general was a complete waste, They haven't been organized or doing anything right since last year, this HD Star that should have been finished and up and running a long time ago is a good example.

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Hurricane Central / Re: Hurricane Central 2009

« on: October 04, 2009, 11:18:04 PM »

I'm surprised too, this hurricane season ended after Fred for me.

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Emulator Videos / Re: SnowManiac's Emulations

« on: October 04, 2009, 04:48:59 PM »

WeatherStar4000 HD Satellite Local Forecast Test Run #2

Song ~ Airbourne - Smooth Sailing (played on the March 2008 Daytime playlist on TWC)
(If this song sounds a little different, it's because it's been edited for audio noise & distortion)

Changes: Redid titlebars.
Sped up some of the animation and removed animation from some of the titlebars. Debut of the Selected Cities Forecast.
Minor change on the regional forecast maps.
TWC HD logo moved to the right side.
Precipitation & Thunderstorm Forecast maps redone.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrBCOkUm-F0

I recommend watching this video in High Definition (HD)