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the "Storm Alert" name is possibly gone, but you'll know TWC is in a "storm alert" when the studio turns red. That's the only true way to tell.

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TWC and your Cable Company / Re: Comcast Sucks.
« on: August 16, 2010, 10:17:41 AM »
I don't see the need for a sports package... most sports can be viewed on the big 3 networks and ESPN anyway.
or streamed "for free" online... when I say "for free," I mean someone is streaming it from their house.

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Everything Else TWC / Re: General TWC Discussion
« on: August 16, 2010, 10:15:07 AM »
And Lightning Rod continues to hang in the balance... It's the show that will never air. lol :(

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General Discussion / Re: Happy birthday Max (yourweathertoday)!
« on: August 16, 2010, 12:06:00 AM »
It's da hamburger's birthday! ^_^ Happy Birthday

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Everything Else TWC / Re: Blooper Thread
« on: August 15, 2010, 12:39:34 PM »
Hmmm, I thought Philadelphia was in the Northeast..... :thinking: WHOA! Look at that temperature contrast! That must be one STRONG cold front!
There is, indeed, a Philadelphia, Tennessee, howevere not where the bullet is pointing to on the map, as it's more in the middle of the state, and it's certainly not 32 degrees there today. That bullet is clearly pointing to Memphis.

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OCMs & Personalities / Re: New OCM - Crystal Egger
« on: August 15, 2010, 12:35:33 PM »
It's been well over a month... When is she supposed to premiere on the network, if at all? Or was she let go without our knowledge? I was hearing that she was supposed to become Kelly's permanent co-host on Weekend View...

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OCMs & Personalities / Re: New OCM: Steve MacLaughlin
« on: August 15, 2010, 12:33:44 PM »
He was a freelancer at TWC, and I guess he found a more permanent job.

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TWC and your Cable Company / Re: Comcast Sucks.
« on: August 15, 2010, 04:57:14 AM »
And one thing with Comcast is that they try to suck every dime and nickel out of you. They are charging us 8 dollars to rent a box. Sure, not that bad, but for one of the crappiest packages that they can give us (no HD), it totals up to 100$ a month. To add the HD service, they charge 15-20$ here. Ohh, how much I hate money :hmm:

And aside from that, I bought a new cable box from them to replace the DTA I have on my TV in the basement. I most certainly hope it isn't this one (look at attached picture). I want a clock on it! lol
You should be getting 1 SD box + 2 DTAs for free, then additional boxes at the additional outlet fee (here it's $8/mo).  HD service here is only $7/mo as well (used to be $7/outlet, but that changed within the last couple months).  Also your bill shouldn't be $100/mo on the basic package without HD - unless you have Internet with them.  My current bill is $137 with the Starter+Internet bundle, $9.99 Preferred promotion, and HD (1 DTA/1 HD box, so no additional outlet fees).

And for all things holy, don't rent a modem from Comcast.  Spend the $50 or so up front and buy your own box.  10 months and you've already paid for it.

You will be getting the same STAR with the DTA/boxes as you had before.
Never have I said that I wouldn't be getting the same STAR :P

Anyways, this is how much they are charging me...

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Digital Cable
 - Digital Preferred
 - On Demand
$77.93

Sports
 - Entertainment Tier
$7.95

Digital Adapter
 - Quantity: 2
$0.00

Equipment Fee
 - Digital Box SD (2)
$15.90

Cable Television Tax
 - Franchise Fee $5.15
 - FCC Regulatory Fee $0.08
 - MI Regulatory Fee $0.02
$5.95

This all totals up to $107.93. Ohh what a ripoff... but what ever. Cheaper then U-Verse... and I am shocked that Michigan didn't tax the crap out of it. But the HD price here is a ripoff... I hear that other areas will often get HD for FREE, or for a low price like $5-10.
OK. Here's how I would help you out here.... a) cancel the sports package. It's a ripoff as it is, and you can find streams of any game online for free if you so desperately need it. b) I would call Comcast's customer retentions department and ask what promotions they are offering. Typical promotions last 6 months. At the end of the 5th month is when you call back and ask for another promotional package. This is assuming you're a valued customer and that you're always paid on time, they should have no problem.

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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch
« on: August 14, 2010, 04:37:11 PM »
Wow, I come back from my night out with my friends and all of the sudden my parents have planned to go to the beach this weekend. To be honest I have traveled so much. I need a weekend off.  :wacko:
Are you REQUIRED to go?

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[2:49:41a] <@Anistorm> well...
[2:49:48a] <@Anistorm> I'm leaving again this weekend
[2:49:59a] <@Anistorm> woo
[3:11:16a] <@Anistorm> I tried convincing them that I'd stay for the weekend
[3:11:18a] <@Anistorm> but I failed
[3:11:21a] <@Anistorm> -_-
[3:11:24a] <@Anistorm> I need a weekend off
[3:11:29a] <@Anistorm> I'm tired of traveling
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[10:09:55a] * @MeganiumStorm is AFK, somewhere. gone till 8.15.10 or late night 8.16.10 depending on timing. >_> megaaa. —I-n-v-i-s-i-o-n—
I believe that's a yes :yes:

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TWC and your Cable Company / Re: Comcast Sucks.
« on: August 14, 2010, 08:03:36 AM »
the signal gets blurry at times. <_<

I've had  people who upgraded 6 months ago tell me that.

I AM a bit of a Technophobe, but I would'nt be so irate if it went smoother, or if people in Comcast's customer service/tech support actually knew what they were talking about.   :wacko:

I have yet to see one benefit to this.
Customer support is key in transitions like this! Comcast hasn't been the gold star winner in that category! haha
For me, the biggest thing that pisses me off with this transition is activating the equipment, and the problems with the equipment. I set up a Motorola DCH100 for my neighbors, and Comcast decided to screw up yet again with the M-Card I believe... so it kept flashing this red box with a string of errors and memory references... but oh well. I'll be open to change.

And one thing with Comcast is that they try to suck every dime and nickel out of you. They are charging us 8 dollars to rent a box. Sure, not that bad, but for one of the crappiest packages that they can give us (no HD), it totals up to 100$ a month. To add the HD service, they charge 15-20$ here. Ohh, how much I hate money :hmm:

And aside from that, I bought a new cable box from them to replace the DTA I have on my TV in the basement. I most certainly hope it isn't this one (look at attached picture). I want a clock on it! lol
:blink: My comcast only charges $6 an outlet for HD capabilities.

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Everything Else TWC / Re: General TWC Discussion
« on: August 14, 2010, 06:46:50 AM »
How did Jeremy tour TWC? I thought they didn't give tours anymore even those who are affiliated with the network..
iirc, they do still give private tours to people who have "connections"

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OCMs & Personalities / Re: Betty Davis - Departure
« on: August 13, 2010, 12:35:25 PM »
  First Eboni Deon went, now BD is gone. VB is the only Black female left on there. <_<
hence her somewhat "job security" for now. She's a good meteorologist, yes, but I think they're keeping her to fill the "black female" quota.

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TWC Fan Art / Re: wxgatlin's artwork
« on: August 13, 2010, 05:16:01 AM »
just something random! :dunno:
Wow, someone's been busy! It looks awesome :)  :clap:

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Programming and Graphics / Re: Wake Up With Al
« on: August 12, 2010, 09:41:18 AM »
i wont be surprised if WUWA's ratings are towards the bottom of the barrel.
Clearly not the case if the show is still on a year later...

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OCMs & Personalities / Re: Jeff Mielcarz
« on: August 10, 2010, 02:52:08 AM »
Hope he can find another job in Florida. Itd be nice if he was able to come here :)
If I recall correctly, he doesn't actually live in Florida... He travels by plane between Florida and Atlanta as I don't recall him relocating his wife and kids.

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