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General Discussion / Radio Station in Texas Town to become "Green"

« on: April 03, 2008, 06:47:50 PM »

Yes, you've read right; KAND in Corsicana, TX will become the United States' first "Green" radio station. Its programming consists of eco-friendly News and Talk programs with longtime radio personality Kevin McCarthy (formerly at KLIF 570 AM) filling the 10:00AM to Noon (central time) slot. Although the 1,000 Watt station doesn't cover the immediate Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, KAND will be streaming online to several North Texas listeners. The said "Hybrid" format is set to launch on June 1, 2008.

Changes afoot at two area radio stations. - Star-Telegram

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General Discussion / Lone Lion at Dallas Zoo Dies

« on: April 03, 2008, 10:35:19 AM »

Death leaves Dallas Zoo lionless

By JOANNA CATTANACH / The Dallas Morning News

DALLAS, Texas — Boris, the Dallas Zoo's only lion, died Wednesday, zoo officials said. The majestic 415-pound African lion had shown signs of discomfort over the last week, the zoo said, and X-rays showed multiple growths in his chest cavity.

The veterinary staff sedated the lion and spotted what was believed to be a large cancerous mass pressing against his stomach and lungs. The results of a necropsy – the animal equivalent of an autopsy – will determine the official cause of death.

Zoo officials said that the mass inhibited Boris' breathing and that he was unable to recover from the sedation. He died in the early afternoon.

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Everything Else TWC / TWC Radio Affiliates

« on: March 29, 2008, 09:15:21 PM »

What radio station(s) in your hometown broadcast weather updates/forecasts from The Weather Channel?

Here in Dallas/Fort Worth, WBAP News/Talk 820 gets forecasts from TWC and ABC affiliate WFAA-TV.

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General Discussion / Dallas/Fort Worth still tops in population growth

« on: March 27, 2008, 09:27:14 PM »

I never thought anything like this would happen. I know Dallas/Fort Worth is a major metropolitan area, but I didn't expect this kind of news.
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By JIM GETZ / The Dallas Morning News

Population growth in the Dallas-Fort Worth region has slowed, but the area still added more people in 2006-07 than any other metropolitan area in the country, according to new U.S. Census Bureau statistics.

The figures, to be released today, show that the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area – the nation's fourth-largest – increased by an estimated 162,250 in population to top 6.1 million residents. That placed it ahead of sprawling metropolises Atlanta and Phoenix in sheer numerical gain.

The metropolitan-level estimates come a week after census officials released data showing that several North Texas counties had grown at a slower pace in 2006-07 than the previous year. Overall, the D-FW area grew at a rate of 2.7 percent.

Full Story Here

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General Discussion / City of Dallas to Inspect Cranes

« on: March 27, 2008, 11:35:00 AM »

After collapses, councilman calls for crane inspections

By JASON WHITELY / WFAA ABC 8

DALLAS – High above the city, construction cranes slowly expand Dallas' skyline. Despite the progress though, a local councilman questions their safety.

"I'm asking the city manager to look at these cranes and the operators and get somebody out there to inspect them," said Mitchell Rasansky, Dallas City Council, District 13.

Yesterday, in Miami part of a crane fell 37 stories, as it was being added to the main structure, crushing two workers to death.

Ten days ago in New York, another crane collapsed, as it was being raised, killing seven.
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It's a good thing the City of Dallas spoke up about this issue, otherwise, there will be another tragic crane accident close to home.

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Local Forecast / Which TWC Icons Set(s) Do You Like?

« on: March 26, 2008, 11:35:58 PM »

Although the latest Icon set is excellent, I still like the XL/IntelliStar V1 set.

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General Discussion / Songs You Love to Love

« on: March 21, 2008, 10:46:19 PM »

So what are your favorite songs?

As for me, there are so many songs I like, I couldn't list all of them, but I can list the following artists/groups:

Nelly (rapper)
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Miles Davis
Joshua Redman
The Strokes
LL Cool J
Will Smith
Duke Ellington
Black Eyed Peas
Beastie Boys (except for their "Mix-Up" album)
Spyro Gyra
The Fratellis
David Sanborn
Limp Bizkit
Joe Sample
Kanye West
Stan Getz
Bernie Williams
Green Day
Talib Kweli
Jeff Lorber
Lee Ritenour
Bubba Sparxxx
Dizzy Gillespie
David Benoit
Peter White
The Hives
Patrick Yandall
Ron Fattorusso

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General Discussion / Songs You Love To Hate

« on: March 21, 2008, 10:43:35 PM »

What songs make you wanna go  ?

Here's my list (all of the cussing is censored):

- "**** It (I Don't Want You Back)" by Eamon 
- "Barbie Girl" by Aqua 
- "Kim" by Eminem 
- "Rico Suave" by Gerardo
- "He's A Bird, He's A Plane (Chopped and Screwed version)" by South Park Mexican (SPM)
- "So Seductive" by Tony Yayo and 50 Cent
- "Bottles 'N Up" by Benzino
- "Everything About You" by Ugly Kid Joe
- "Freekin' You" by Jodeci
- "I Love Them **s" by Eamon (Make up your mind, Eamon!!!)
- "Move *****" by Ludacris
- "Thong Song" by Sisqo
- "Boyz" by M.I.A.
- "Sensual Seduction" by Snoop Dogg (He's better off rapping)
- "See You In Hell" by Grim Reaper
- "Don't Know What You Got ('Til It's Gone)" by Cinderella
- "Kim" by Eminem
- "So Hott" by Kid Rock ("I wanna **** you like I'm never gonna see you again"...What the heck kind of lyric is that? )
- "A Little Bit Of Ecstasy" by Jocelyn Enriquez.
- "Set U Free" by Planet Soul
- "Holla Back Girl" by Gwen Stefani
- "Chasing Cars" by Snow Patrol (How can you chase cars if you're gonna "just lay here")
- "Bed" by J. Holiday (Oh, it sent me to bed alright...SNORING!!!!! )
- Any Akon song that mentions the word "KONVIKT".
- Anything from Milli Vanilli
- Anything from Britney Spears
- Any music Chopped and Screwed

If anyone else wants to add to the list, feel free to do so. If any of these happen to be your favorites, you can blame me.

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TWC Fan Art / Michael's Modified TWC Icons

« on: March 16, 2008, 09:17:04 PM »

In addition to Tyler's modified Icons, I've happened to create over a dozen modified icons myself by using Photoshop. Many of the icons were seen on the WeatherStar XL, IntelliStar, and the National TWC Feed and some haven't been in any of the sets. Some of y'all may have already got them, but if not, here they are.

Copyright Notice
All icons are original property of The Weather Channel Networks and TWCi (The Weather Channel Interactive). However, some of the modified icons are properties of their creator Michael Raymond. They can be used freely, however, it is asked that you do not redistribute them. Thanks for your cooperation.

1998-2006:

Rain and Fog


Scattered Rain/Rain Squalls (Day) (Slightly different from scattered showers)


Scattered Rain/Rain Squalls (Night)


Scattered Strong T-Storms (Night)


ThunderSnow


Wintry Mix with Thunder (I know there was already one created, but I like my own version better.)

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2006-Present:

AM Fog, PM Sun (Tyler's is much better)


Fog Developing


Freezing Rain and Sleet


Freezing Rain and Snow


Ice and Snow Pellets


Light Wintry Mix


Rain & Fog


Sleet & Snow

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General Discussion / Howdy Folks!

« on: March 16, 2008, 08:15:07 PM »

Hi. I don't know if there was an introduction page, so I'm gonna post here.

Some of y'all may already know me from TWC Classics, but to those who don't, I'm Michael and I live in Irving, TX. I've been a weather nerd since I was 6 years old and became a TWC fan a year later. Nowadays, I only watch TWC for live weather reports and LOT8s.

TWC in my hometown is on Time Warner Cable Ch. 37 and the Local WX ID is #22107.

WeatherScan was in my area on Ch. 99, but since Time Warner took over Comcast's North Texas cluster, they removed it in order to make room for C-Spam...I mean...C-Span 3.