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Local Forecast / Re: General LF Discussion

« on: December 26, 2012, 04:40:33 PM »

I hope so. All recent changes have involved less weather coverage. I'm too lazy to check my phone for weather, haha. Ad time is really frustrating.

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Local Forecast / Re: Christmas 2012 playlist

« on: December 15, 2012, 12:05:00 PM »

I'll admit that I was wrong about the kind of music I was expecting. I'm very glad there are many traditional, non-vocal songs chosen.

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Local Forecast / Re: December 2012 Playlist

« on: December 14, 2012, 10:56:58 PM »

I've heard some good instrumentals on prime time and overnight lately. Some of them were unidentifiable on my Soundhound app.

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Local Forecast / Re: General LF Discussion

« on: December 04, 2012, 03:44:11 PM »

More ads=more irritation.

I'd cut back more live programming before I cut out time in the LF. While TWC hates to believe it, most people watch for the LF.

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Local Forecast / Re: General LF Discussion

« on: November 12, 2012, 07:57:41 AM »

Notice, no 90-second forecast or 2-minute Local Forecast due to program changes by The Weather Channel today. After the live segment, 1-minute local forecast is played just before the commercial breaks. Normally the local on the 8s shown at 8s of every hour after commercials.

Gross. Another stupid idea, hate to say. Wrong direction again.

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Questions, Comments, Suggestions / Re: New Ideas for TWCT/TWCC

« on: November 09, 2012, 12:36:59 AM »

That's really cool, Martin. I'm proud that you're pursuing your interests, and believe me, from the way it sounds, you are more than intellectually capable to succeed in the work that will be placed in front of you to get a degree in meteorology.

In the talks of a shift to a more weather-oriented site, are we thinking more of a general weather forum with some ties to The Weather Channel? I know right now we're largely TWC oriented, but with the direction that seems to be going lately, I don't oppose a shift. Most posts I read are mainly just chat and talk about the weather. Most things said about TWC are mostly negative anyway.  

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Local Forecast / Re: General LF Discussion

« on: November 04, 2012, 03:14:49 PM »

Gosh, I am loving this music TWC is playing right now, especially that song by Day Behavior (that's what SoundHound told me it was, anyway). I actually think this music sounds cooler than jazz--or is at least as good. I think TWC would be very sound with LF music if they kept the taste they showcase in times of inclement weather. Heck, it seems easier to keep it one way all the time, anyway. It's too bad TWC doesn't feel the same way about the matter.

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Local Forecast / Re: October/November 2012 Playlist

« on: November 04, 2012, 09:54:31 AM »

Nice catchy song! Is that on the regular playlist or just the Sandy one?

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Local Forecast / Re: General LF Discussion

« on: October 29, 2012, 11:13:00 AM »

If TWC just switches to instrumentals during storms and times of higher ratings, that tells me that they are embarrassed of the vocals and know it's unprofessional. Just stick with one choice so you don't need to alter the playlists. Just my opinion.

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Everything Else TWC / Re: General TWC Discussion

« on: October 25, 2012, 11:55:33 PM »

I love the extended coverage, but I don't like how TWC solely focuses on the storm and neglects other weather and storms across the country. I like their incentive to raise awareness, but I don't want them to overhype the storm, either. It's not like a major hurricane going to NYC or anything. I know there is potential for widespread power outages and all, but I get an apocalyptic feel from TWC sometimes when they go into these extended coverages.

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Local Forecast / Re: October/November 2012 Playlist

« on: October 22, 2012, 10:48:06 PM »

Hey everyone!

I submitted a track this month. First time in awhile. If you hear something that sounds like me, it might be! Working on new stuff. That to all of you guys keeping up on this. I hope they continue to accept instrumentals and independent music. :-)

-Matt

Good to hear. I believe the vast majority in this community agree with the instrumental preference. Also wanted to say that the "Yet Unknown Weeping Guitar Mix" is one of my favorites.

Maybe I'm missing the songs when they play, but I'm not hearing as many tacky songs that have a word about the weather in it this month. I just thought that was a little too cute.

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Local Forecast / Re: October/November 2012 Playlist

« on: October 20, 2012, 05:24:12 PM »

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It's only a matter of time before The Weather Channel is put up on a higher cable service tier.
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This. The way TWC has regressed the last few years is making this look almost inevitable. People can just access the weather on their phones anyway. The need for a nationwide weather channel doesn't have the significance it had just 10 years ago.

Also, I do think there will be a Christmas playlist, but I can assure you it will be vocal.

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Local Forecast / Re: August 2012 Playlist

« on: October 18, 2012, 06:50:59 PM »

While that statement is quite hilarious, I am surprised that some of these songs have been playing for about 3 months now ("Save Tonight" by Eagle Eye Cherry"). I'm ready for some songs to go.

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The Game Room / Re: Which would you prefer?

« on: October 18, 2012, 02:03:11 PM »

Definitely the 2-minute at :58!

NFL football or college football?

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Local Forecast / Re: Emergency Feed Sightings

« on: October 13, 2012, 01:23:50 PM »

Nice find! Can someone tell me the name of the song on the segment of the emergency feed?