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General Weather Chat / Re: Watch/Warning Thread

« on: June 12, 2008, 09:18:38 PM »

There's a tornado warning for Johnson county, in Kansas, the next county over from me, and yet for some reason, the NWS hasn't updated anything yet.  This is frightening, because there HAVE been tornadoes associated with this storm.

Excuse my French, but in this moment of passion, let me inform you that I am fucking terrified.

Never wait for a warning if your instincts are telling you there's danger (and if your scared, they are).

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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch

« on: June 12, 2008, 09:16:00 PM »

I think its great that they want to show EAS alerts, but I think they should definitley keep it relevant, not showing counties that many miles away. And I do think it should also only be used for major weather-like tornados. Personally, I don't find anything else, weatherwise, to be an emergency.

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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch

« on: June 12, 2008, 06:55:57 PM »

Last weekend when the severe weather came through here is the first time I can recall seeing an EAS screen for a tornado warning.

Then again, there were actual tornadoes and funnel clouds sighted, so maybe they did it due to the urgency of the situation. Who knows. 

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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch

« on: June 12, 2008, 05:57:12 PM »

But what difference would it make if they didn't even use it.

For this argument, it makes all the difference in the world. We started this because you swore up and down they DIDN'T EVEN HAVE ONE.  Then you admitted they did.

That part of the argument is over. You sealed the deal, not me. I'll now allow you some time to get your foot out from your esaphogus. 

As for how its used, I would have to work for the cable company to know why they do as they do. I'm sure a call or e-mail would answer your question.

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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch

« on: June 12, 2008, 05:24:20 PM »

Then what would be the point of even having it, if they're not going to use it for it's intended purpose?

Do I look like an employee of the cable company? 

Well, you sure seemed insistant that they even had the thing, so a SLIGHT possibility that you knew didn't seem too far off base.

Ok lugnut, let's review.

Here's what you said:

I DO recall seeing a test about a month ago during the afternoon, but I have not seen it used for such emergencies since about 2004.

So, if they've tested the damn thing, they have it, right? So they have the damn thing, right?

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Everything Else TWC / Re: TWC To sell Friday

« on: June 12, 2008, 05:21:44 PM »

No updates that I know of. Last I heard it was between NBC and TW.

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OCMs & Personalities / Re: "Yeah, let's do that."

« on: June 12, 2008, 05:20:53 PM »

Yep, leave it to a girl to see that. 

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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch

« on: June 12, 2008, 05:18:37 PM »

Then what would be the point of even having it, if they're not going to use it for it's intended purpose?

Do I look like an employee of the cable company? 

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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch

« on: June 12, 2008, 03:51:51 PM »

Well they are supposed to be for weather warnings, right? In which case I have not seen it for several years.

And civil emergencies, child abductions, etc. But, they are tested either overnight or in the early afternoon on a weekly basis.

I have not seen it used for any of the above, in several years. Surely there have been such warnings since then.

Then you need to look closer, because its there.

LOL. Really? Because i've seen just about every warning this year (and previous years) and there is no System-Wide EAS in place for that. All of the stations use their own, and many don't even have them at all.

I DO recall seeing a test about a month ago during the afternoon, but I have not seen it used for such emergencies since about 2004.

Then if they have tested it, they have it. So now we have that straight, correct? 

Of they don't use it, then that's probably their choice. i don't believe anyhing mandates that a cable company has to use it.

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General Discussion / Re: What is the last thing you bought?

« on: June 12, 2008, 03:34:37 PM »

I envy you Matt! 

Looks like its from the 90's to me Billy. Looks quite like the Jerrald boxes they use here in Balto. Co.

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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch

« on: June 12, 2008, 03:33:16 PM »

Well they are supposed to be for weather warnings, right? In which case I have not seen it for several years.

And civil emergencies, child abductions, etc. But, they are tested either overnight or in the early afternoon on a weekly basis.

I have not seen it used for any of the above, in several years. Surely there have been such warnings since then.

Then you need to look closer, because its there.

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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch

« on: June 12, 2008, 11:53:15 AM »

You probably wouldn't know it if you did have one. And your not supposed to, technically. Their supposed to conduct those tests in the wee hours, when the fewest viewers are watching TV.

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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch

« on: June 12, 2008, 12:09:34 AM »

Wow, I was just now watching TV when all of a sudden the screen went black and an EAS test appeared. can't say I've ever seen one at this hour before. 

I've occasionally seen them at or just around midnight, but normally I see them in the late morning or afternoon.

That's usually when I see them too.

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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch

« on: June 12, 2008, 12:05:26 AM »

Wow, I was just now watching TV when all of a sudden the screen went black and an EAS test appeared. can't say I've ever seen one at this hour before. 

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General Discussion / Re: What have you eaten today?

« on: June 12, 2008, 12:03:14 AM »

Actually, I didn't have tacos at Taco Bell.

Imagine that.