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

« on: November 01, 2013, 09:43:30 PM »

This is a song I would have liked to have heard.

"Dockside" by Terry Coleman

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General Discussion / Re: NWS Radar Source Files

« on: November 01, 2013, 09:20:41 PM »

Are you looking for radar mosaics?

I normally use this link for downloading radar data though they're not mosaics: http://motherlode.ucar.edu:8080/thredds/idd/radars.html

Yes.

Also, not gonna lie, that site is confusing for me to navigate through.

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC

« on: November 01, 2013, 09:01:42 PM »

Here's my judgement: The blue shall remain as is. So no one must challenge! That is all. Higher power has spoken.

Although I gotta admit I'm kinda diggin' that greenish-blue logo on the previous page...

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Emulator Videos / Re: Weatherlover's Emulations

« on: October 31, 2013, 04:34:23 PM »

Happy Halloween!
(Well...NOT so Happy Halloween if you live in Memphis or anywhere across the Arklatex region... )

Mother Nature sure does know how to play some very nasty tricks on folks!

Song: "Too Hot to Think" by David Reinstein" (October 1999 Playlist)
Source for Song Info: www.twcclassics.com

WeatherSTAR XL Emulation: Memphis, TN

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General Discussion / NWS Radar Source Files

« on: October 31, 2013, 04:08:30 PM »

Does NOAA have a site (similar to the link below) where you download individual radar frames without "the ring" (don't know the technical term for it) cutting off what's outside of that ringed area?

http://radar.weather.gov/ridge/RadarImg/N0R/FWS/

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC

« on: October 29, 2013, 12:48:32 PM »

I also have a fear weather all the time may not last, such as when the LDL stopped being shown all the time during longform previously.

I doubt it, that would completely defeat the entire purpose of doing the concept in the first place.

In fact, I honestly and personally believe it will have the opposite effect, you're getting weather info literally 24/7 which is what people want (I would assume, I would anyway) 

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TWC Fan Art / Re: Weatherlover's Artwork

« on: October 28, 2013, 11:46:58 PM »

Yellow crawl for Severe Thunderstorm Watches.

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC

« on: October 28, 2013, 10:41:51 PM »

They're probably working overtime to have it completely renovated in two weeks...

Seems like they would have started dismantling the studio a few weeks earlier to give them some leeway in case of any last minute delays before mid November. However, I guess they only need a couple of weeks to renovate a studio, even one that massive.

I was very skeptical about this relaunch, up until this past week I assumed the only new thing coming was on-air. I was not expecting them to take it a step further and make changes to the live programming shows/studio. Definitely looks to be a bigger deal than 2008. That launch was a little underwhelming looking back on it now.

I'm really curious to see what this new "set" is going to be all about.  They seem to be making a lot of changes to the HD studio lately - it's (only) five years old, so I'm not really sure if these changes are necessary or not.

I don't think so Andy, even on a local level here there have been multiple HD relaunches with our local news affiliates. Our NBC station has had about 3 studio renovations since 2006, the last one earlier this year being the most radical change.

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Local Forecast / Re: Have these songs played on the weather channel before?

« on: October 27, 2013, 11:14:37 PM »

Oh good, so it wasn't just my imagination. I thought I remembered there being an LF on YT with that song in it from the mid or late 90s.

Thanks for finding it.

It would be nice to hear it play again, I think this is one of the best renditions of that song imo. 

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Local Forecast / Re: Have these songs played on the weather channel before?

« on: October 27, 2013, 10:35:04 PM »

Does anyone know if "1st Nowell" by Ottmar Liebert was ever used on a Christmas playlist before?

Ottmar Liebert - 1st Nowell

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The Game Room / Re: LF Music Title Game

« on: October 27, 2013, 12:52:34 PM »

The rainbow seeker wanted to take the to Road to Venlo, but couldn't find it, so he went to the Deux Cafe south of market to get directions. He had hoped he could see the return of the eagle too but didn't, so maybe when summer comes he will.

(spot the theme? )

I was going to get Breakfast at Igor's but I decided to go to the Deux Cafe instead. There, I saw Jessica who told me about her dog named Layla. She then got into my car and we went through the Viaduct when she told me that she had a Latin Lover. Then I went back to my house in the Santa Monica Triangle which is just South of the Market. When I walked in, I said, "Wait a Minute!" because the water was Rushing out of the sink because the faucet was Sidewayz.

Both of these are really great!

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TWC Fan Art / Re: Weatherlover's Artwork

« on: October 27, 2013, 12:39:27 PM »

WSXL Red and Orange Warning Crawl Made in After Effects Using the Shape (Main red base for the crawl) and Pen Tool (Title header Line)

NOTE: I haven't made the yellow one yet (used for when Severe T'Storm Watches are issued) yet, but I will.

Also, you might notice some subtle, but notable changes with the text on the XL itself compared to the video posted right above...

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General Discussion / Re: The Pot Belly Stove

« on: October 26, 2013, 04:19:20 PM »

Those who have watched "The Simpsons" may be familiar with Bart's teacher, Edna Krabappel. The actress who voiced Mrs. Krabappel, Marcia Wallace, passed away yesterday at the age of 70. 

http://www.kgw.com/on-tv/Marcia-Wallace-star-of-Simpsons-Bob-Newhart-has-died-at-70-229387601.html

Very sad news, besides her obvious Mrs. Krabappel character, I've seen her in various tv shows and movies. She's a funny lady. May she R.I.P.

I had heard a major Simpsons character was going to be killed off the show a couple of months. I wonder if it's going to end up being her character. If it is, hopefully they'll do a really nice tribute to her.

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General Weather Chat / Re: What's the weather in your area?

« on: October 25, 2013, 07:54:15 AM »

38°F Sunny

Wind Chill: 32°F

This is the coldest we've been so far this season, but only by a degree. We hit down to 39°F yesterday morning.

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General Weather Chat / Re: What's the weather in your area?

« on: October 24, 2013, 10:59:28 PM »

51°F Partly Cloudy

FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FRIDAY NIGHT INTO SATURDAY MORNING