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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Left Area on former HD LDL shows

« on: August 27, 2010, 09:54:49 PM »

OK, so the blank space is for an ad.

What I don't understand is what is going to happen with during 16% HD. Can the LDA be local because how can the LDA be on the National Feed but not the Local Feed if a 16% LDL is going to be used with the Local Feed (unless BOTH the 33% and 16% LDLs will be shown WITH the LDA).

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Left Area on former HD LDL shows

« on: August 27, 2010, 07:21:56 PM »

It would make more sense to have this Left Area on the LDA/LDL combo shows also.

Yeah, maybe they will make a new combo to match this new LDA. And maybe it won't get stuck!

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Left Area on former HD LDL shows

« on: August 27, 2010, 06:18:05 PM »

NO!!! I want my LDL back.

To confirm: This new LDA now replaces ANY LDL on HD except for long-form and is likely been made to make room for the IS2 LDLs?

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Your Local Weather / Re: Dallas-Fort Worth weather

« on: August 26, 2010, 11:33:16 PM »

BIG COLD FRONT

It's been a crazy week temperature-wise for the DFW metroplex. From record temperatures on Monday to below average (yes, below average) temperatures yesterday and some RAIN, it was clear that a cold front moved through the area. Good news: the triple-digit heat is done for the metroplex this year! Bad news: Temperatures will still climb into the mid-90s for the weekend and into next week.

Monday's Temperatures
HIGH: 107
LOW: 81

Tuesday's Temperatures
HIGH: 97
LOW: 79

Wednesday's Temperatures
HIGH: 81
LOW: 72


Hot Numbers Update
NUMBER OF 100+ DEGREE DAYS FOR 2010: 29
HIGHEST NUMBER OF CONSECUTIVE 100+ DEGREE DAYS FOR 2010: 18

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IntelliStar 2 Discussion / Re: IntelliStar 2 Videos!

« on: August 26, 2010, 11:21:39 PM »

I wonder why the icons on there haven't been updated. They probably will right before it debuts for everywhere.

According to Tyler, the icons won't be updated. He says that the current icon set on the IS2 (known as the 2006 - March 2010 set) was designed "with HD in mind." Therefore, TWC will likely have two icon sets. Silly, I know, but I have to say that I like the 2006 - March 2010 set better.

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Hurricane Central / Re: Tropical Storm Earl- Storm Train

« on: August 26, 2010, 11:19:46 PM »

From the projected paths, Earl is also likely to become a major hurricane. As of 11 PM EDT, winds have increased slightly to 45 mph. By Tuesday evening, though, it looks like Earl may become a major hurricane. I wonder if it will make a drastic turn to the north or head for the US East Coast.

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Hurricane Central / Re: Hurricane Danielle

« on: August 26, 2010, 11:16:53 PM »

is it just me or does all the models want Danielle to hit the Titanic wreckage site?

Danielle might make a direct hit on the Titanic weckage site. According to TWC this evening, there is a research program designed to look for evidence from the wreck almost a century later, but I guess that program could be delayed because the projected path is literally taking Danielle right in the center of the site.

And speaking of the path of Danielle, I guess that cold front moving off the US East Coast is really doing some "direction" work because Danielle is now expected to make a big curve to the north and then east. This reminds me of Bill last year and I think Bertha a few years ago.

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Hurricane Central / Re: 97L- Future Fiona

« on: August 26, 2010, 11:12:20 PM »

There are so many tropical systems/potential tropical systems right now...it's amazing! We have Danielle, Earl, a wave that is likely to become Fiona, another one behind that one that could be Gaston, and I think ANOTHER one (still over Africa) that may become Hermine! This is all very exciting...the season is firing up just in time.

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IntelliStar 2 Discussion / Re: IntelliStar 2 Videos!

« on: August 26, 2010, 11:08:33 PM »

Thanks for providing another video! It's always nice to get updated ones of the beta, even if nothing has changed much.

Three things:

1) Does the showing of the Day Planner and Hourly Forecast depend on the flavor?

2) I guess the text on the forecast might depend on the flavor as well.

3) The radar isn't narrated. I wonder if this is a bug or supposed to be this way.

Maybe Tyler or someone else can confirm these things?

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Everything Else TWC / Re: General TWC Discussion

« on: August 26, 2010, 11:04:27 PM »

The LDA is back on all live shows? Why?

See the discussion that starts in this thread here. I'm afraid that this could be permanent.

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Hurricane Central / Re: Hurricane Danielle

« on: August 25, 2010, 11:23:06 PM »

AS OF 11PM EDT ADVISORY

Location: 22.4N 54.1W
Winds: 100 mph (Now a Cat 2)
Moving: NW at 17mph
Pressure: 975mb

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Questions, Comments, Suggestions / Re: Website Errors and Problems

« on: August 25, 2010, 06:19:14 PM »

In my profile, the pin on the map is off the coast of Africa ( ) instead of in Chicago, IL. Why is this, and what can I do to fix it?

I think this means you haven't set your pin yet because your pin doesn't show up on the "Master Member Map." To add a pin, go to your profile and under "forum profile," find the United States and place your pin where you want to.

BTW, we have a couple of misplaced pins on the big member map. I didn't realize a couple of our members lived in the Atlantic Ocean!

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Everything Else TWC / Re: General TWC Discussion

« on: August 25, 2010, 06:13:38 PM »

Hmm, they're doing the red LDL again? I'm not surprised, especially now that they have TWO things to cover.

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Hurricane Central / Re: Tropical Storm Earl- Storm Train

« on: August 25, 2010, 06:11:58 PM »

The projected path of Tropical Storm Earl looks like it might have some impact to the United States! I know it's far out, but possibly Florida or the east coast could get a hit if the storm does not turn drastically north.

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Hurricane Central / Re: Hurricane Danielle

« on: August 24, 2010, 07:26:15 PM »

Danielle is back a tropical storm, but TWC's projected path still predicts it to become as strong as a Cat 3 hurricane. I didn't realize the storm would weaken so quickly though?

And, as Tavores asked, "If we are phasing from neutral to La Nina phase then why is there still the persistent problem of dry and wind shear? Shouldn't that be close to nonexistent right about now considering the peak is in a few weeks?"