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Questions, Comments, Suggestions / Re: Content for August?

« on: August 15, 2011, 07:41:49 PM »

What do you mean new content for August? Did I promise to upload new content every month?

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General Discussion / Re: The Debt Ceiling Deadline

« on: August 15, 2011, 03:45:21 PM »

But the American mentality is that it's WRONG to get something you didn't "earn."  Europeans say you "earn" these things just by being alive, that every human being has entitlements.  American entitlements seem to end at life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.  Good entitlements, but there's so much more that can be done.

Of course it's wrong. If you don't work for things, you don't appreciate them. You have no sense of self-worth. It also makes you lazy. For example, it's amazing how many people suddenly find a job when their unemployment benefits run out. But it makes sense. Why should anyone work or go to school, if the government will take care of everything? And what happens when they decide to take something away? Something major like free housing? Man is much better off doing what he can on his own. Doesn't matter what century it is or what's available to you.

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Questions, Comments, Suggestions / Re: What I'm enjoying here...

« on: August 15, 2011, 11:05:08 AM »

If it weren't for my total lack of math skills, I certainly would have become a meteorologist.  Even though I'll never become a professional, the weather still remains a serious passion of mine.

For me, it was chemistry. I took College Chemistry and within a few weeks, my brain fell out. I didn't understand 90% of what they were talking about. I had some pretty average teachers, though. They certainly knew the material, and they were nice enough, but they didn't seem to know how to explain things to chemistry virgins like myself. I'm sure I could have passed it if I had worked at it, but I dropped out. After that, I realized that I didn't want to be a storm chaser as much as I thought I did. Seemed kind of silly to spend all that time studying, just to live off government grants (unless you get a job w/a private company, of course).

Sounds like you had some pretty lousy teachers, Eric. I'm sure you could have done much better in math, had you received the proper motivation and help from your teachers. It really irks me when teachers "give up" on a student, just because teaching that student requires a little more work. If you ask me, those are the ones you need to focus on the most. And it's really not that much work. As corny as it sounds, sometimes all it takes is to listen to them. Anyway, a former co-worker of mine gave me some great advice awhile back. He basically said that "talent" is pretty much meaningless. If you have the drive, patience, and tools, you can become proficient is just about anything.

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General Discussion / Re: NWS website redesign

« on: August 15, 2011, 10:26:08 AM »

The text for "Submit comments on the proposed design" is a link, and it will take you here for you to enter your comments:

http://www.weather.gov/survey/nws-survey.php?code=newwebdesign

Didn't realize that was a link since it wasn't underlined. I think the design is really bland. And does the text really need to be that big!? The current one, though technically "outdated" looks much better in comparison.

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General Discussion / Re: The Debt Ceiling Deadline

« on: August 15, 2011, 10:23:57 AM »

He said that if universal healthcare became law, within 2 years or so, our AAA credit rating will be downgraded.

Practically every other industrialized country has universal healthcare, so how can you explain their high credit ratings if it would destroy that of the U.S., which is one of the very few modern countries without it?

They're like 10 times smaller than us. So the impact isn't as great. But it might be worth mentioning that their economies (and their healthcare systems) are in the crapper. This whole "notion" that people are entitled to "healthcare" (which no one has defined what that even means) is preposterous. What's everyone entitled to next? Free high-speed internet? Oh wait.

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General Discussion / Re: The Debt Ceiling Deadline

« on: August 15, 2011, 10:20:56 AM »

I ran across this article this morning, Warren Buffett, one of the richest men in the world urges congress to stop babying the rich and raise taxes on the rich to reduce the deficit.

http://news.yahoo.com/stop-coddling-super-rich-buffett-084140678.html

He's been saying that for years. I suppose you can say that for types like him, but not so much for small business owners.

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General Discussion / NWS website redesign

« on: August 15, 2011, 12:27:40 AM »

I was on the NWS website and noticed that they're redesigning. They've posted samples for visitors to look at and comment on. Although there's no place to comment. Personally, I think the proposed design stinks. What are your thoughts?

http://www.weather.gov/redesign/

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TWC Today News / Re: SMF 2.0 Upgrade

« on: August 13, 2011, 01:01:32 PM »

After clearing my cache, the problem no longer exists.

I tried clearing my cache, but I'm still seeing this problem (only with the Quick Reply, the regular one is/was fine). 

Me too.

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TWC Today News / Re: SMF 2.0 Upgrade

« on: August 12, 2011, 10:34:46 AM »

Firefox
- In new (default) TWCT theme, BOTH quick-reply box AND regular reply box extend too far to the right.

I can confirm this. I'm using version 3.6, though.

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Local Forecast / Re: Trammell Starks #40

« on: August 12, 2011, 10:32:45 AM »

Chuck posted that. I thought I had it, but apparently not.

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Local Forecast / Re: Bizarre WeatherSTAR 4000 error

« on: August 11, 2011, 11:36:33 PM »

That same error happened on this 4000

Wow, now that's messed up!

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Everything Else TWC / Re: TWC Social

« on: August 11, 2011, 11:36:14 PM »

I can see it now. A flick and a tweet!

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Local Forecast / Bizarre WeatherSTAR 4000 error

« on: August 11, 2011, 03:23:54 PM »

My friend Mike sent this to me a few years ago. I can't believe it's taken me this long to post it. It's quite amazing, if you're a fan of WeatherSTAR 4000 errors. Check out the the extended forecast page...

Weather Channel Local Forecast Error 1993

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General Discussion / Re: The Debt Ceiling Deadline

« on: August 09, 2011, 11:30:03 PM »

A certain radio talk show host predicted this would happen back when Hilary Clinton was the primary contender. He said that if universal healthcare became law, within 2 years or so, our AAA credit rating will be downgraded. Creditors and other countries would see that we're not serious about cutting our debt. One of many things he saw happening years ago, but everyone thought he was crazy.

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Programming and Graphics / Re: Weather Walking

« on: August 09, 2011, 10:17:53 AM »

At least they have one program that has to do with weather.