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Forecasting / Re: Fall/Winter Weather Discussion Thread

« on: December 30, 2013, 01:51:41 PM »

I'm a lot more interested in what happens after this storm as far as seeing whether or not the hammer of COLD the Euro slams down on our heads a week from now is just smoke and mirrors like in the past or if it's the real deal. Even has Atlanta seeing sub-zero degree temps. Atlanta's all time record low is -9 set back in 1899. Georgia's all time record low is -17 set back in 1940.

My confidence level is a 2/10 right now this arctic outbreak will happen.

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TWC and your Cable Company / Re: DirecTV Dropping TWC

« on: December 27, 2013, 11:47:12 PM »

The professionalism of the OCM's has really went through the basement floor. In my opinion, a major television network like TWC should make sure their broadcasters maintain a large degree of professionalism, and don't crack unnecessary jokes and stupid comments. 10+ years ago, the TWC mets were more serious, and gave you the forecast and the facts, without all the side bullcrap. TWC is not a sitcom, it's an informational network.

I partly agree, however, I believe there should be a balance. I don't think there's anything wrong with them sharing some lighthearted banter among each other especially on days when there's very little weather to discuss in the first place, but then again on days like that they could take the opportunity to educate viewers about certain weather phenomenons most average viewers wouldn't know. Meanwhile, when there's life threatening weather they should maintain a serious manner of themselves to the viewers although in situations like that I've never myself seen them not do this. 

All I'm saying is it's ok for OCMs to have a humorous personality and share some harmless banter with their colleagues sometimes on air. As long as it doesn't go overboard or gets too inappropriate for their colleagues and the viewers it's fine with me.

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TWC Fan Art / Re: Weatherlover's Artwork

« on: December 24, 2013, 04:21:49 PM »

Just in case I'm not logged onto her tomorrow, I want to start off by wishing you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Years 2014!

With that said, here's a 4000 emulation I made for this morning. It got cold just in time for Christmas Eve/Christmas Day.

WeatherSTAR4000 Emulation - December 24, 2013

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General Discussion / Re: The Pot Belly Stove

« on: December 24, 2013, 06:40:01 AM »

What's with the recent trend and racist/homophobic tweets/interviews these days?



Don't get me started on the whole Duck Dynasty bullshit. I'm sick of hearing it.

Simple explanation: Idiots outpacing the intelligent.

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Local Forecast / Re: General LF Discussion

« on: December 22, 2013, 09:29:08 AM »

For the past two LF's (and possibly longer) my IS has not been showing any current conditions. The Now screen has been blank, as has the left side of the Summary screen at the end of the LF. Furthermore, no current conditions have been appearing on the LDL.

Might be everyone affected, I have the same issue.

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC

« on: December 21, 2013, 02:01:51 PM »

Interesting...I've got showers in the forecast for today. I'm not getting wx sound effects, only the narration.

EDIT: Nevermind I'm hearing them now.

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Local Forecast / Re: Songs you want to hear again on the LF

« on: December 19, 2013, 03:50:04 PM »

If there had of been a Christmas playlist this year, I would have liked for them to use some of the songs they haven't used in years, even decades.

"The Song of the Evergreen" by Kostia
"Asleep the Snow Came Flying" by Tim Story
"The Coventry Carol" & "Good King Wenceslas" by John Nilsen
"What Child Is This" by Peter Buffett
"Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring" by Russ Freeman
"Angels We Have Heard On High" by Kurt Bestor
"The First Noel" by Spencer Brewer
"A Christmas Terrell" by Eddie Terrell
"Good King Wenceslas" and "I Saw Three Ships" by Mannheim Steamroller
"It Came Upon A Midnight Clear" by John Nilsen
"Away In A Manger" by Kenny G
"O Little Town Of Bethlehem" & "Silent Night" by Ficara
"The Christmas Song" by Chet Atkins
"We Wish You A Merry Christmas" by Ottmar Liebert
"Away In A Manger" & "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"by Steve Glotzer
"Steppin Home For The Holidays" by Jeanne Ricks
Michael Colone enough said.

There's more, but I'll it at there.

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General Discussion / Re: WeatherNation

« on: December 17, 2013, 05:11:54 PM »

Technically I have this channel on what USED to be that Accuweather channel I mentioned here a year ago. (I've had it for months actually...)

It's channel 211 on Comcast here, ironically one channel below Weatherscan (ch. 212) which also to add to the irony I can't watch because it's only available on a higher digital cable tier package that I don't have.

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC

« on: December 17, 2013, 04:58:23 PM »

Not a huge fan of the weather sound effects.  Combined with the music & vocals, it's very distracting and to me, not necessary.

Haven't heard it on mine yet since the wx is boring right now, but I agree. It doesn't logically make any sense. I could kinda see if the BGs actually correspond with said sound effects/text forecast like it was on the previous version.

Does anyone else's SD IS still have green basemaps and buzzing on the 7-day and summary screens?

Green Basemaps: NO
Buzzing: YES

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General Discussion / Re: WeatherNation

« on: December 17, 2013, 02:20:37 PM »

According to Wikipedia, it launched yesterday on DirecTV.. this is really good news!

Good o'l Wiki huh? They're usually one of the best reliable sources.

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The Game Room / Re: Yes or No Question

« on: December 16, 2013, 11:17:02 PM »

As much as I love the Christmas holidays, NO. It already feels like it's been dragged out nearly 2 months now.

Has it been years since you've had a wet-less or snow-less Christmas?

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Local Forecast / Re: Christmas playlist 2013

« on: December 16, 2013, 12:49:32 PM »

The 2009 list is incomplete, T.S.O's songs are missing from that Holiday playlist.

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Local Forecast / Re: Christmas playlist 2013

« on: December 16, 2013, 11:11:25 AM »

You can always listen to Christmas playlists of the past in void of this year.  It won't be end of the world.

Holiday 2009 Local Forecasts

Holiday 2010 Playlist

Holiday 2011 Playlist

Holiday 2012 Playlist

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Local Forecast / Re: Christmas playlist 2013

« on: December 14, 2013, 11:04:31 AM »

I doubt there's going to be one this year.

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General Discussion / Re: My Scripted Series

« on: December 11, 2013, 02:21:20 PM »

Ooh, that sounds great! I can't wait to see the result. (Or maybe I can. You need time. )

It's a very broad timeline, but it might not take that long to complete since it's only going to be a 5 minute short to test the waters. If it goes all well, I'll animate the whole pilot and go from there.