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REGISTRATION IS CLOSED, but replacements are welcome! Please read this post in its entirety for instructions on how to register. Remember, you have three tries to get it right before you join the blacklist for the season.
Replacements need only answer questions 6-10.
Members who are on the blacklist are, obviously, barred from registration. If your name is on the list at the bottom of this post, do not try to join.
*There have been some rule changes since last season, so pay extra attention.*
PM subject line: "MURDER 9: {your character's name}'s Vote"
PM body must contain the boldfaced name of the character whom you wish to vote out. Example: If I had a Kingler named Ricky, you would vote me out by putting "Ricky" somewhere in the PM you send me.
If you are voting for a ghost (can only be placed once per day), you must italicize the character name of the ghost in your PM.
SIGNUPS to be conducted via PM; the subject line will be "Murder 9: [Username]'s Registration" if your application is to be considered. However, I must ask that you
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE POST CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING UP!!! Thank you.
December 21, 2012 was a grim day for everyone. On that day the world ended, a new one born from its ashes. Society has crumbled, and all that remains of civil order is one last-stand town inhabited only by Pokemon. The going is getting rough there. Food has become scarce, and contact with whatever is left of the outside world is all but lost.
In the ensuing chaos, a wise and knowing Xatu took charge in an attempt to maintain order for as long as possible. She saw to the rationing of the town's remaining food and water supplies so that they may survive another month. The rations, although barely minimal, are just enough to keep going, to continue living.
Just enough to not die.
But in struggling to maintain the last remnants of society, Xatu forgot to think of her own safety. And on Christmas Day, the Pokemon awoke to find their new leader had become quite literally heartless, a gaping hole in her chest where her heart once was. Starving and without someone to guide them, the surviving townsfolk decided among themselves to try and apprehend the killer. The question was, who would be bold enough to kill the last rational Pokemon in existence? And when they do catch the killer, what will become of the survivors after the end?
After The End
Rules will be strictly followed, so pay close attention or suffer the consequences.
~This game is very simple: 35 people will sign up and will roleplay as Pokémon in the town, a murderer included. Once 35 people sign up, Night 0 will start. At this point, I will choose the murderer completely at random and then notify them via PM, and that murderer will PM me the starting clue that will be written on the door to Xatu's house.
~Once Day 1 starts, the others will speculate about who they think is the murderer, and vote for the person they end up thinking is the killer. As in the previous season, voting will be performed via PM to me. The PM must have the subject "Murder 9: [Character's name]'s Vote", or it will not be counted. Disrespect via the PM system will likely result in modkill. This information is also repeated at the top of this post.
~Each night, the murderer will PM me the name of the character they wish to die, along with how they kill them and any clues they wish to leave. The murderer must leave at least one clue every other night.
~An in-game day lasts 4-5 real days, and an in-game night lasts 2-3 real days.
~The murderer is at any time in the game able to choose an accomplice (they will do this by PM) who is then also able to kill people and bring the total killings up to two per night! But the accomplice also has the choice to turn in the murderer at any time and get them killed, thus having everybody alive win the game. However, if the accomplice accepts they could also be killed by the murderer at any time. So watch out! If the killer is murdered and the accomplice is still alive, they can choose to resign and take the alive points, or they can become the real murderer and play it out. However, if the accomplice is killed while the murderer survives, the murderer must finish out the game solo and cannot request a new accomplice.
~All forum rules apply. The only exception to this is that I am allowed to double-post to update everyone on when it is night, and once the murderer has struck. If you are not able to follow the forum rules, you will be punted from this game and your soul shall be claimed by Black Kyurem. You will not be able to return to this game, and you may be banned from future seasons as well. (Black Kyurem may find you to be a tasty meal. )
~Once you are dead you must not talk to people about this game and about who the murderer is, because that would cause the game to fail. Even if you are still alive, you may not talk to others via PM, email, or anything else about this game (exception of the game thread for those who are not dead). Any questions, comments, or concerns regarding the game should be directed to ME and ME alone.
~You may edit posts this time around, since the game worked well without a complete ban on editing, though I advise you to edit only to fix a small mistake, and if you edit you must state why you edited; be honest with me. It's not mine or anyone else's fault if you end up being suspected because of editing. Anyone who is caught cutting, adding, or changing significant amounts of text, or editing the same post twice, will be warned publicly the first two times, and the third offense will warrant a modkill. If I find the edit suspicious for any reason, I will question you either publicly or via PM. You may not, however, delete posts for any reason.
~Whenever you decide to roleplay (which there shouldn't be a ton of since this is a game, not an RP), put "IC" in the beginning of your post, so we know you're roleplaying. Players, including the murderer, are not allowed to post during the game's night for any reason. I will update the first post with the times for the start and end of each in-game day.
~If you break these rules once or twice you will be given a warning, and thrice you shall be modkilled!
~You must be active in order to play. If you cannot continue the game, please PM me, and I will attempt to find you a replacement. If you fail to notify me and you have not posted at least once in a given game day, you will be warned the next morning. If you continue to be AWOL for another game day, you will be modkilled at the end of that game day. Typically speaking, you should post at least once per day if you wish to stay alive.
~Killing Process
This question has come up in a rendition of this game on Bulbagarden, and I just want to clarify the point. During the day, each player will vote for who they want to kill. To vote, PM me with the name of your vote. Make sure the subject line follows the guidelines stated at the top of this post. Clearly identify it by putting the name of the character you want to vote for in bold. If you voted for someone but wish to change your vote, you must first recall your original vote (through PM) by underlining their character's name (this is called an "UNVOTE"), and then vote for someone else (again, by boldfacing the character's name) before the day's end. It can be in the same PM or in a separate PM, but you MUST, without a doubt, unvote before you can vote for someone else.
If no one votes during the day, the lynch will be a completely randomized process. That is, I will pull a number from a Random Number Generator and use that to determine the lynch for that day. Though the RNG is used anyway, votes are used to determine the individual probabilities of each nominated player's death. In the absence of votes, every survivor bears an equal chance of being lynched EXCEPT the murderer, who will get a 0% chance of being lynched in the absence of votes, and the Detective, who does not make an appearance this season.
At night, the only active players will be the murderer (or, if chosen, the accomplice), which is why it's important that no one post at night in the thread. The murderer will perform his actions by sending a PM to me with the name of the user he wants to kill, as well as any clues he wishes to leave behind. The murderer is required to leave at least one clue every other in-game night; this means on Night 3 there could be a clue, and then no clue Night 4, but there has to then be a clue for Night 5. Of course, there is nothing wrong at all with leaving a clue two nights in a row. I will post the results of the murderer's actions, and the next day will start. The process repeats until one of the following occurs:
~1. There are not enough people left at the start of the day for the innocent Pokémon to stand a fighting chance, in which case the murderer wins. That is, the murderer wins if, at any point in the game, he and one other player are the only ones remaining. If two people plus the murderer remain after the lynch, the murderer will kill both innocents during the night.
~2. The murderer is lynched, in which case one of the innocent Pokémon wins.
~3. The murderer is modkilled, in which case no one wins.
~4. If there is an accomplice, the accomplice may choose at any point to hand over the murderer. In this case, . This can be done in public or in private, via a successful lynch or a night kill, respectively. If the accomplice chooses not to hand over the murderer and the murderer wins, the accomplice also wins.
~5. If the murderer has chosen an accomplice and is later killed off normally, the accomplice can become the murderer, and play will continue until either of the first two conditions are met. The accomplice can also, at this point, choose to end the game and take the win for themselves. They only get this option once during the entire game - before the next kill or lynch action following the murderer's demise.
~6. If both the accomplice and the murderer are alive, and there are three people or fewer besides them after the lynch, both the accomplice and the murderer will win.
~Council of Ghosts
The Council of Ghosts was created in the PokéBeach version of this game, in Season 3. Everyone who dies in the game (modkills excluded) will become an un-living ghost and will have the murderer's identity revealed to them. During the day, the town will cast a vote for one of the ghosts. The winner, which will be determined by a simple majority, will then PM me with the vaguest hint they can think of. If the hint is vague enough, I will post it in the thread; otherwise, the ghost will be silenced. You'll be older too, and if you say the word, I could stay with you. Of course, it takes a lot of energy for a ghost to provide a hint. There is a two Night recharge period during which that ghost cannot appear again. This recharge period holds even if the ghost had failed to provide a hint for any reason.
BECAUSE IT IS SO DIFFICULT TO COME UP WITH A VAGUE HINT, IF THE PROVIDED HINT IS NOT VAGUE ENOUGH, THE CALLED-UPON GHOST WILL BE ABLE TO TRY AGAIN AT ANY TIME THAT NIGHT. Once the night is over, no more chances will be offered.
The proper format for a Council of Ghosts (CoG) vote (which you will PM as well - you can include it with the lynch vote, otherwise the subject line is to be "Murder 9: [Character's Name]'s Council Vote") is to just italicize the name of a dead character.
~Random Clues
This mechanic is a replacement for the unpopular Detective role, which was retired after Season 8. Each morning, a different survivor (selected at random) will find a new clue to the murderer's identity. The clue will be revealed via PM to the player who finds the clue. They may use these clues in rallying votes but may not directly quote the clue they receive. Each player will only receive one clue this way. If the only survivors are the ones that have already received clues, no new clues will be offered in this manner. The murderer will not receive clues.
If an accomplice is chosen, a new set of clues will be discovered. Even if you have already received a clue for the murderer, you can still stumble upon a clue for the accomplice. Just as there will be two kills each night, there will also be two clues each morning - one for each killer. It is possible that the same player will receive both clues on a given day. Neither the murderer nor the active accomplice will receive clues in this fashion.
~Daybreak Bonus
This feature was introduced in Season 8. At dawn of each day, one of the living will be given an item or ability. This player is chosen at random, and the gift they receive may help or hinder their game. These individuals will be notified via PM of their Daybreak Bonus. They must not disclose details about this bonus anywhere outside of a PM with myself as the sole recipient. They are advised to use discretion when mentioning whether or not they have received a Daybreak Bonus. Below is a list of bonuses that have already been conferred. All bonuses are one-time use only except where mentioned otherwise. Most items can be used by PMing me to request their use - again, except where otherwise mentioned.
~Additional Quirk
If I choose to add another gimmick to this season, I will provide the details in this section.
If you need any more clarification, please send me a PM. I will get back to you at my earliest convenience, and your issues will be addressed in the order in which they were received.
~To sign up...
To sign up, PM me the Admissions test below using the subject header described at the top of this post. Replacements do not need to answer questions 1-5. Only those who give correct answers to questions 5-9 will be allowed to play. This time around, the answer to #4 must be on the Black/White NU Tier. You can find a full list here.
If the game has already started and you want to join as a replacement, please don't post in the thread. You can sign up via PM only.
You must have a minimum postcount of 20 (posts in the Games forum do not count towards this figure). This represents your involvement in the forums, and while someone with less than 150 posts could be fit for playing in this game, most are not. I also need to know how active you are on SPPf, like how much you'll be on in a week.
~Admissions Test
For the open-ended question, you are permitted to use online or offline references to help you. You may not, however, ask another applicant for the correct response.
- What is your username?
- What is your character's name?
- What is your character's gender?
- What is your character's species?
- How often can you get online to play each week?
- What can you do once you have died?
A. Post clues in the thread.
B. Speak with me via PM.
C. Speak with other players via PM.
D. Discuss the game somewhere else on the site.
- What can the accomplice NOT do?
A. Kill one player each night.
B. Converse with the Murderer via PM.
C. Turn in the murderer at any time.
D. Write notes to the townsfolk.
- Which special formatting is used to unvote a player?
A. Boldface.
B. Strikethrough.
C. Underline.
D. Italics.
- How can you receive clues?
A. The murderer's or accomplice's note.
B. The Council of Ghosts.
C. Random PMs from me.
D. All of the above.
- (short answer) I inserted a song lyric somewhere in the rules. Can you name the song from which that lyric originates? HINT: The Beatles
~Past Seasons
The outcomes of the previous seasons of Murder as hosted on Serebii.
Murder I: Haunted Mansion
Winner: Town: Indragon
Murderer: Vermehlo_Steele
Murder II: The Fall of the Tower
Winner: Murderer: Buraddo_Aipom
Accomplice: Indragon
Murder III: Mauled in Mauville
Winner: Town: mallymkun
Murderer: Epwna is a Sceptile
Murder IV: The Pokémon Tower Murder Trial
Winner: Murderer: zhanton
Murder V: Isshu of Death (It's Just Unova Murder Game)
Winner: Town: Survivors
Murderer: mallymkun
Saboteur: pupintheturd
Murder VI: Mystery Dungeon - Investigators of Death
Winner: Town (It's so much easier when I don't have to choose just one player.)
Murderer: zhanton, *Jean Grey* (accomplice)
Detective: King World
Murder VII: Cross-Country Justice
Winner: Town
Murderer: ShinyRaikou
Detective: Ninja Dog
Murder VIII: Bloody Conquest
Winner: Survivors
Accomplice: Mon1010
Murderer: Rotom310
Detective: Billy Mays
Assistant: infernape612
Murder 9: After The End
Winner: Survivors
Murderer: Infernape612
~Players List
Only the users on this list (plus myself, obviously) are allowed to post in the thread. Anyone not on this list who posts in the thread will be warned publicly, and three warnings will result in a two-season ban from Murder. Further posting beyond the third warning will result in a permanent, non-expiring ban from Murder as well as a Mod report for spamming.
Images hosted by Pokecheck. Credit for the sprite design goes to Ken Sugimori and others.
- Crimson Penguin - Corona (Female) - Every Day
- Infernape612 - Shepard (Male) - Daily Lynched Day 1 - MURDERER
- Ruby XIII - Nobody (Male) - Every Day
- *Jean Grey* - Evgeniya (Female) - Everyday
- Apollo77 - Salsa (Male) - Just about every day.
- Dusknoirdude23 - Harrison (Male) - Usually 7-8 times a week
- Lost Requiem - Cinderella (Female) - Everyday
- The Eleventh - Alex (Male) - Everyday.
- Monster Guy - Leo (Male) - Every day
- Bullkid - Watt (Male) - I'm usually able to log on every day. Also, if it matters, I tend to be a lot more active on weekends as I normally don't have anything that keeps me busy.
- Paradoxe - Myrtle (Female) - More frequently than harlem shake videos are posted on youtube
- SpyroxPikachu - Skipper (Female) - Daily, usually
- Hermosa Caldera - Genex Birdmanman (Male) - At least once every day
- digipoke - Gordo Medici (Male) - Everyday
- Zhanton - Belle (Female) - Daily
- Valoo. - Cain (Male) - Daily
- QuagsireEOoD - Reginald Percival Quentin Smith VII (Male) - Daily for the most part.
~Council of Ghosts
With the exception of modkills, any player who dies by daytime vote or at the hands of the murderer will end up here. Members of the Council can give vague hints to the murderer's identity but will need 2 Game Days to recharge.
If this list is empty and you wish to stop playing, you MUST follow this procedure:
1. Send me a PM saying you're done playing.
2. Find a viable replacement to fill in for you.
3. Have that replacement read this post and follow the instructions outlined below.
If you are unable to find a replacement but have made an honest effort to find one, your character will move peacefully out of the village (if you are alive) or vaporize into thin air (if you are dead). You may choose to join again next season.
Non-players: If you wish to join this list, or if a player has asked you to replace them, send me your answers to Questions 6-10 above in a PM whose subject line reads "Murder 9: [Username]'s Replacement Registration". (If the subject line does not appear word for word like the sample I provided, your application will be denied outright.)
- Aveil
Don't end up here. This is reserved for players who have been modkilled for breaking forum rules or for repeated violations of this thread's rules. The players in this list will not be able to join a future Murder game until the posted expiration; those who break the forum's rules in this thread will receive mod reports and may be banned from SPPf depending on moderator action. This includes both players and spectators.
If your name appears here but you have not broken a rule, don't panic! I use this list to keep track of anyone who has been modkilled for any reason, including an extended leave of absence.
Devastator2000 - Temporary - expires after season 9
a person - Temporary - expires after season 9
Zapphire - Temporary - expires after season 9
bobyjoe5000 - Permanent - no expiration
Timothy mimefan Sillery - Permanent - no expiration
donny514 - Permanent - no expiration
Armando Payne - Permanent - no expiration
pargalı - Permanent - no expiration
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Hat tip to (who else) Sadie:
Conservatives deal with facts and reach conclusions; liberals have conclusions and sell them as facts.
My goodness Sadie you have been a busy lady. Grat stuff….
I think it's time to declare SADIE the goddess of Bookworm Room.
I volunteer for the Monday, Wednesday and Friday strewing of the flowers at her feet. DQ says he'll handle her shoulder rubs, and Danny says he'll mow her lawn through 2025.
Boys, I think she lives in an apartment.
bizcor: I have. I feel like a political disc jockey. You can't dance to it – but it makes ya beat the drums.
Charles: Does this mean I have to abdicate my role as Puntiff?
Michael: I do live in a condo highrise, but feel free to come by and water my potted plants.
Sadie, you get to be Goddess until Bookworm gets back and resumes the role, at which point you can go back to being Puntiff. Seriously, I've loved all of your ideas and support. Thank you.
P.S. I've been told I give a pretty darn good shoulder rub.
I just had a Sally Fields-good moment. "They like me, they……"
DQ – happy to help and will be even happier when Book returns.

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OTTAWA -- The Toronto Maple Leafs won't go away quietly.
Alexander Mogilny scored the game-winner at 4:28 of the third period as Toronto beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Sunday to force a decisive Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Game 7 is Tuesday night at Toronto.
Gary Roberts, continuing his prolific postseason production, had two goals and an assist to help send the Maple Leafs to their second seventh game of the playoffs. Toronto outlasted the New York Islanders in the first round.
Bryan McCabe also scored for Toronto. Marian Hossa, Daniel Alfredsson and Todd White scored for the Senators, who squandered a two-goal lead.
The Senators are 2-1 in Toronto in the series, but Ottawa has never advanced past the second round in its 10-year history, and has been eliminated by Toronto in the past two playoffs.
It was quite a turn of events for Mogilny, who had not only been limited to two assists against the Senators, but who's errant pass through the middle led to Alfredsson's goal that gave Ottawa a 2-0 lead.
Mogilny ended a five-game goal drought a day after he told reporters, ''I've got a feeling it's coming. I've just got a feeling that something good will happen soon.''
It did.
From deep in the Ottawa end, Radek Bonk's pass through the middle hit off of teammate Martin Havlat's skate. Toronto's Travis Green got to the loose puck, and slipped a pass to Mogilny, who was alone behind the defenders.
Turning toward the net, Mogilny snapped a shot that beat goaltender Patrick Lalime on the stick side.
The Maple Leafs won despite missing six regulars, including captain Mats Sundin (broken wrist) and forward Darcy Tucker, who broke a bone in his shoulder and a dislocated his left shoulder during a disputed play that settled Game 5.
Seconds after hitting Tucker from behind into the boards, Alfredsson scored the game-winner. The Maple Leafs complained that Alfredsson should have been penalized for the hit on Tucker.
Curiously, a boarding penalty against Ottawa's Ricard Persson changed the complexion of Sunday's game.
The Maple Leafs had been thoroughly outplayed -- outscored 2-0 and outshot 8-1 -- through the first 12 minutes when Persson hit Tie Domi from behind, sending the Toronto forward face-first into the boards.
With Domi cut over the left eye, Persson was issued a five-minute major penalty and ejected from the game.
The Maple Leafs capitalized, with McCabe and Roberts scoring power-play goals 4:19 apart to tie the game.
After Roberts put the Maple Leafs ahead 13:09 into the second period, the Senators tied it on White's great individual effort, in which he bulled through two Toronto defenders, to score with 24.7 seconds left in the second.
The four goals are the most the Senators have allowed this postseason. The Senators have now squandered leads in each of their last three games.
And it didn't help that they were missing hulking defenseman Zdeno Chara, who sprained his left knee late in Game 5. The Senators were then down to five defenseman when Persson was ejected.
Leafs goalie Curtis Joseph, who stopped 30 shots, preserved the victory, and also get help from his goal posts.
With 10:40 remaining, Ottawa's Benoit Brunet -- parked in the slot -- slapped a bouncing puck off the left post. Ottawa's Steve Martins ripped a shot off the post in the second period.
Joseph's best save came with 8:14 left, when he went down to foil Bonk driving up the right side.
Notes: Toronto's two power-play goals were one fewer than the Senators allowed in their 10 previous games this postseason. ... Roberts entered the game averaging 1.09 points in 22 playoff games with Toronto, second only behind Doug Gilmour (1.48 points) in franchise history. ... Tucker was booed when his name was announced among the scratches, while Daniel Alfredsson was cheered when introduced as a starter. ... Jeff Farkas replaced Tucker in the lineup.
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.post3106555079320535526..comments2017-11-09T07:14:19.602-05:00Comments on Hoopinion: March 21st Open Thread: Atlanta (41-28) @ Cleveland (55-13)Bret LaGreehttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.post-24027305509411848062009-03-22T15:18:00.000-04:002009-03-22T15:18:00.000-04:00Bret, what did YOU think about the decision to lea...Bret, what did YOU think about the decision to leave the scrubs in with 39 seconds left? I still can't justify it in the face of a two possession game and enough time left to make noise. On the other side, you saw the fantastic Mo Williams come back in with Ilgauskus and Delonte West.

Obviously, you only made that run because of the Cleveland reserves inability to score/inbound the ball, but to concede at that point seems to cheapen the efforts of the Hawks' reserves.Bronnhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com


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|There's more than one way to do things
Boolean math: Fill in the blanks.by BrowserUk (Pope)
|on Oct 10, 2008 at 09:12 UTC ( #716397=perlquestion: print w/replies, xml )
|Need Help??
BrowserUk has asked for the
wisdom of the Perl Monks concerning the following question:
If you pick a bunch of random 32-bit values and and average the number of bits set, if your PRNG is any good, the average will tend toward 16 (50% of 32).
Update: swapped AND & OR in the descriptions of the next two examples as pointed out by GrandFather++
If you pick another set, but this time bit-wise AND each pair of values together, and this time average the number of bits set in the results, the average will tend toward 8 (25%).
Do the same thing once more, this time bit-wise ORing each pair and the average number of bits in the results will tend toward 24 (75%).
By extending the number of values you combine to derive each result, whilst varying the sequence of AND & OR operations you use to combine them, you can derive sequences of values who's average number of bits tends toward each of the ordinal values 1 through 31. For example, using R to represent a random unsigned integer in the range 0 .. 2**32, you can derive an average that tends toward 1 by combining 5 R using AND:
If you alternatively OR 5 R together(substitute pack 'V', R | R | R | R | R; above), the average tends toward 31:
I've found some patterns in this. For example, to obtain the low order odd averages, you take the equation for double the value and apply & R to it's result. eg. to get 14, I have R & R | R & R, so to get 7 I use ( R & R | R & R ) & R. but that runs out for odd values greater than 15.
I've managed to find most of them through a combination of recognising some patterns and trial and error:
Firstly, I wonder if anyone can fill in those blanks?
Secondly, and more intellectually satisfying, is can anyone see an overall pattern that they can describe?
Finally, I do have a real use for this. It is not just intellectual curiosity. Thanks.
Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error.
"Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority".
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During the time the late Mike Heimerdinger was the Titans offensive coordinator, he knew it was useless to show up in the draft room until late in the draft.
'Dinger knew defensive minded Jeff Fisher was going to load up with defensive draft picks. Begging wouldn't change Fisher's mind. Bribery was useless. 'Dinger shrugged it off and waited to pick up the crumbs.
Friday night, 'Dinger had to turn over in his grave. The Titans not only took a highly touted wide receiver, they moved up in the draft, making a trade with the 49ers in order to bring Tennessee wide receiver Justin Hunter to Titans Town.
It was a shot out of the blue, highly unexpected. But it served as a sign that General Manager Ruston Webster and Coach Mike Munchak are not afraid to think outside the box.
Boy, did they?
Munchak was offensive line coach under Heimerdinger. He, too, always had to wait his turn to get an offensive lineman in the draft.
"(Heimerdinger) would be excited,'' Munchak said. "You're right, the offense for some reason it was about the third day (before) we started getting picks. I tried to get an offensive lineman for a lot of years myself and I had to become a head coach to get an offensive lineman drafted in the first round.''
With the first two draft picks being offensive players, defensive coordinator Jerry Gray and assistant Gregg Williams found themselves playing a waiting game.
"I think we're doing what is best for the football team,'' Munchak said. "This is a team thing. (Gray and Williams) realize that if we get more and more talent on offense, then we better stay on the field for 40 minutes and let them play 20 minutes, and all of a sudden they're better coaches. And vice-versa. If we load up on defense, then they ought to give up three points and we win, 7-3.''
The Titans jumped over six teams, making a deal during the day Friday to acquire the 6-4 Hunter with the second pick of the second round. The former Vols star was the 34th player picked in the draft. Hunter is a playmaker with huge upside and a 40-inch vertical that allows him to not only stretch the field, but make plays in the red zone, two areas where the Titans needed improvement.
"For us, he was on a different level on the board. It wasn't even close,'' Webster said. "He's a young receiver with a lot of upside. He was a target for us.''
Hunter suffered a torn ACL in 2011, but is back to full speed. Titans Director of College Scouting Blake Beddingfield scouted him a number of times in past years.
"You can go back to the 2011 season, before the injury and he was really coming on. He had 21 catches in two games and a quarter. He was really emerging as a playmaking type player,'' Beddingfield said.
"He has excellent speed (4.44 40-speed at Combine, has run a 4.35). He runs good routes. He can always get better at that. He is a guy who can stretch the field downfield. He can catch the ball across the middle and he is also a red zone threat with his length and jumping ability.''
The addition of Hunter should serve notice to current receivers Nate Washington and Kenny Britt. I don't see a scenario where both of them are on the roster on opening day. Perhaps neither one will be here.
It is part of the Titans plan to stack each position room with players who have to compete to earn a roster spot. That alone should go a long way in turning a 6-10 season into a winning record.
To get to the playoffs, all eyes will now be on quarterback Jake Locker. He needs to have a breakout year. With a rebuilt offensive line for protection and more playmakers on offense, he will have no excuses.
The Titans made an unprecedented bold move by getting Justin Hunter. That message should be heard loud and clear in the Titans locker room.
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The New York Times has created an entertaining gallery of what the Winter Olympic Games would look like if they had been hosted in New York City versus Sochi, Russia.
You may remember the IOC gave NYC the shaft when it handed hosting duties of the 2012 summer games to London.
I'm not sure I want to know the logistical nightmare of having to create all those ramps in Times Square … no, wait. Actually, I do want to know.


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As reported by timesofindia.com, Anjum Kapur, mother of 10-year-old Vivaan, says, "These classes help develop a child's mental faculties. Otherwise, they sit at home and waste time on the TV or computer. For working professionals, it's not always easy to get leaves from office to take the kids for vacations. In Gurgaon, we have these interesting classes that help the kids stay occupied."Spring break is the best time, when kids enjoy a lot, as they are not under any pressure of examination, homeworks, projects etc. And this is the time children get to enjoy their hobbies. Gurgaon is a very cosmopolitan city and is quite open for learning new things, the parents are ready to spend money on such classes.
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The Oakland Raiders host the Chicago Bears at O.co Coliseum Friday in 2013 Preseason Week 3 action.. The Raiders, 1-1 in the preseason, will face a Bears squad coming off a 33-28 victory over the San Diego Chargers.
There will be many familiar faces on each sideline this week. Current Bears head coach Marc Trestman served as a Raiders senior assistant in 2001 and the offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach from 2002-2003. Chicago's offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Aaron Kromer was the Raiders assistant offensive line coach in 2001 and offensive line coach from 2002-2004. Bears running backs coach, Skip Peete, worked for the Raiders for nine seasons in the same capacity. Additionally, former Raiders running back Michael Bush (2007-2011) is now second on Chicago's depth chart behind Matt Forte.
The third preseason game is generally the one in which the starters get the most playing time. The Bears will be a good test for the Raiders, whose first team struggled against the Saints.
"Obviously it's going to be a big challenge," said Head Coach Dennis Allen on facing Chicago. "I think they're extremely good on defense. They're very good upfront, the front seven. Their linebackers are very fast. They've played good defense for a long time. They've taken the ball away a lot, so we've got to make sure we protect the football against this team. Offensively they've got some weapons. I think Jay Cutler is a really good quarterback. Brandon Marshall obviously can win some challenges in the passing game, and they've got two backs that can really run the football. It'll be a good challenge for us, and we're ready to get out to the Coliseum and see what we can do."
The Raiders defense will face a veteran quarterback in Cutler who has offensive weapons in the backfield with RBs Forte and Bush. "I think they have two good backs," said Coach Allen. "Matt Forte is an exceptional runner. He's good in the passing game. Then they can bring in a guy like Michael Bush and try to pound the ball. I think they've got two good runners in the backfield and it's a little bit of a change-of-pace situation with those two guys."
Marshall is one of the Bears biggest threats in the passing game. Rookie CB
The Raiders defense, particularly the defensive backs, know they can't get caught up with just the rush or pass. They will have to be aware of both. "I'm pretty sure they're going to come out and try to establish the run with Matt Forte," said S
In order to slow down the Bears offense, the defense has been shoring up the pass rush and coverage. "Get pressure in Jay's face early and often all game and always know where 15 is," said Ross. "They like to hide him, move him around, try to give him the ball in different ways, so we just have to be alert to where he is on the field."
According to Kluwe, the Bears are known for their special teams and defense. "Very, very good special teams and defense. They've been historically known for that," said Kluwe. "Defensively just a very strong, stout defense. Should be interesting to see what happens now that [former Bears LB Brian] Urlacher is no longer there because he was kind of the heart of their defense for a long time, but they have Lance Briggs and Julius Peppers who are very, very good athletes, so it's a tough defense."
The wide receivers will face cornerbacks Charles Tillman and Tim Jennings. "They've got two good Pro Bowl cornerbacks," said WR
The first-team offense struggled in the first quarter of the match-up with the Saints, but put together a productive drive that led to a touchdown in the final minute of the first half. Flynn wants his squad to come out much sharper against the Bears.
"We have to execute our plays. We can't have any mental errors. We have to sharp, be crisp," said Flynn. "We have to come out and set the tempo of the game, set the intensity, and really just try to take what they give us, be patient and make the plays when we get the opportunity."
The Raiders will have to be sharp in all three phases of the game, as the Bears are well known for their special teams, specifically return man Devin Hester. Hester has, over his career, recorded 4,068 kick return yards for 5 touchdowns and 2,985 punt return yards for 12 TDs (an NFL record).
Hester will be a challenge for punters Kluwe and
Keeping Hester in check requires punters to do one of two things. "Generally, kick it out of bounds, but that's easier said than done, so just really give our guys a coverable punt and make sure that you limit his effectiveness as much as possible by either putting a lot of hang time on it or just putting it out of bounds," said Kluwe.
The third preseason game is the closest NFL teams get to a regular season during training camp. "[The third preseason game is] very important because a lot of decisions get made during the third preseason game because it really is the closest to actual game tempo," said Kluwe. "The coaches want to see what you can do when the lights are on when the pressure is on and it's a very important game."
"It'll be big," added Roach. "I guess it's the most involved dress rehearsal that we'll have before the real season starts, so we want to play our best, bottom line, and see what we look like."
Another preseason game is another opportunity for the players to get timing, particularly for the offense, and chemistry, for the defense, down prior to the regular season. "It's very important to see the connection between the quarterbacks and receivers and see the offensive linemen pick up the blocks and just get that time in," said Streater. "Go out there and play three quarters and just get used to playing the game."
The players are excited to take the Coliseum field in front of Raider Nation again. "That's my home," said Streater. "I love playing there. It's always fun."
The Raiders host the Bears Friday at 7:00 p.m. PT. Catch the game on KTVU FOX 2/KICU TV 36 and 102.1/98.5 KFOX. You can also follow along on Raiders.com, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.


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Alabama is the only state with a woodpecker for a state bird. The yellowhammer was adopted on September 6, 1927. It is more properly called the Northern Flicker. The yellow-shafted variety occurs in Alabama. According to Civil War legend, a company of new soldiers from Huntsville was spotted with bits of brilliant yellow cloth on their sleeves, collars, and coattails. This resulted in some of the older soldiers comparing their appearance to that of the bright and cheerful yellowhammer bird. In time, all Alabama soldiers became known as "Yellowhammers."


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Target: Carol Tyler, Tyco Senior Animal Control Officer
Goal: Permanently ban pet store owner accused of leaving dogs in freezing cold from having contact with animals.
Dozens of puppies were found shivering inside of a van in 35 degree temperatures. The crying dogs drew police to the van, which wasn't properly ventilated and smelled of feces and urine. Police say the temperature was a pathetic three degrees higher than outside, despite a useless space heater being on. Small crates held as many as four dogs each, making standing impossible.
Just Pups pet store owner Vincent LoSacco had multiple lawsuits and accusations of selling sick dogs prior to this incident. LoSacco also received animal cruelty citations that lead to the shut-down of a Just Pups location when dead dogs were allegedly found in the freezer. Despite all of this, Just Pups was reportedly allowed to re-open the day after the dogs were found in the cold van.
Unfortunately, people convicted of animal cruelty often repeat these awful crimes, especially since there's usually nothing keeping them from having access to animals for the long term. That's why it's imperative that animals be protected from people like this. Please demand that this alleged repeat offender be banned indefinitely from having any contact with animals, if found guilty.
Dear Carol Tyler,
A van full of dogs was reportedly found behind a pet store in the freezing cold. Police say the dogs were crammed into crates, some without adequate food or water.
According to outlets, the pet store owner had multiple lawsuits and even previous animal cruelty citations stemming from dead dogs being found in his freezer. If something would've been done when any of the previous accusations against LoSacco were addressed, perhaps animals wouldn't still be suffering. We urge you to help see to it that a ban from owning animals is issued to the owner, Vincent LoSacco, if guilty.
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How Francis X. Morrissey Swindled New York's Best and Brightest
Francis X. Morrissey Jr. was the kind of white guy rich white people could trust. He's a lawyer specializing in wills, he's old, he wears loafers. He also, incidentally, swindled New York City's rich and very rich out of millions of dollars, a number of apartments and at least one art collection. Currently, Mr. Morrissey is facing an 18-count indictment along with her nogudnik son Anthony Marhsall for financially exploiting the late Mrs. Astor in the twilight of her life. But the Park Avenue matriarch was just the one lady in a long line of very rich, very dead and very punked clients Morrissey defrauded. He's swindled artists, gallery owners and even Mother Teresa's doctor. In Morrissey's defense, he does claim to be dyslexic. Judging from his massive history of defrauding the dead, he's still a nam dab! But how did he do it? [NB: Oh yeah, and by a fluke in our legal system, he's totally innocent until proven guilty! Please insert "been accused of" between pronouns referring to Morrissey and verbs referring to him.]
Through out his career, Morrissey ripped off many of the dying captains of industry, the asphyxiating intelligentsia and the last-gasp socialites as they went gentle into that good night. For example, some rich lady named Elisabeth von Knapitsch, a retired ladies apparel exec, was worth $15 million and dying when she called in Morrissey and his two compadres (one a priest, the other a Yalie) to help draft her will. "Under the will, Mr. Morrissey received most of Ms. von Knapitsch's $15 million estate, including her six-room apartment on Park Avenue. Mr. Forsythe, who had served as her lawyer, was co-executor of the estate." Later, Morrissey "helped" economist Sam Schurr draft his dying wishes. They included, weirdly and probably NOT AT ALL, that Morrissey received Schurr's Manhattan apartment and art collection. He also swindled Richard T. York, an art gallery owner; William Draper "Dean of American Portraiture"; Jose Juarez Garza, legendary New York art dealer to the likes of Babe Paley and Anne Getty; and Jay Lovestone, once head of the American Communist Party.
What was his secret, other than a lack of morals? Well! It's simple!
Mr. Morrissey has earned a reputation for helping take care of elderly people, some of whom he had known for decades, without billing them for his work. And he has provided gifts like smoked hams and turkeys during the holidays, or cashmere robes. In return, a number of these people have left him bequests in their wills or chosen him as a fiduciary of their estates.
Ham, turkey and cashmere robes in exchange for an apartment and $15 million dollars! A deal to die for!
Many Clients of Astor Lawyer Left Him Bequests in Their Wills [NYT]


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12 Ways to Step Up Your Dining Room Decor for the Holidays
Because the decor should be just as fabulous as the food.
The holiday season is officially upon us, and that means one thing for entertainers and non-entertainers, alike. It's time to revive the dining room! Even those who detest dinner parties and survive on takeout alone are likely to have a guest or two stop by during the holiday season, and we all know the hub of the holidays is the grub. Now, I'm not suggesting takeout survivalists must learn how to cook. No, it's perfectly acceptable to order your holiday grub, if that's your style. BUT — make your display case pretty, my friends. That is, whether you're cooking or not this holiday season, make sure your dining room is ready to welcome family and friends.
Check out these 12 simple ways to step up your dining room decor this year.
Dress Up Windows
Black and White Transitional Dining Room With Gray Curtains
This elegant formal dining room is a study in contrasts: white paneling on one side of the room, a black built-in cabinet on the other. Gray velvet curtains split the difference along the back windows and help to unify the look.
Chipper Hatter
Are your dining room windows bare? Now is the time to pick out curtains or shades to dress them. Don't be afraid to choose deep, rich colors — the dining room is the perfect space to embrace drama.
Update Lighting
Rustic Dining Room with Modern Pendant Lights
Exposed Edison light bulbs hang from red wire, creating a one-of-a-kind, modern dining light in this rustic, wood-heavy dining room.
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While you can easily spend a pretty penny on a new dining room light fixture, you don't have to. Achieve the look pictured above by simply hanging exposed Edison light bulbs from red wire. This inexpensive update works with a variety of design styles. (And how cool is that tabletop fireplace?)
Choose Wall Art That Wows
Focal Point
The large blue and taupe artwork creates a focal point and adds just the right amount of drama to the room.
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Empty walls can instantly make a room feel dull and lifeless. Don't let your dining room be an offender! Choose artwork that coordinates with your color scheme and speaks to your design style.
Bring the Outdoors In
Breathe life into your space by incorporating plants. Here, potted succulents and fern fronds grace the dining table for an organically stylish look.
Display a Pretty Menu
Menu On Gold Framed Chalkboard
Elegant meets humble when a sophisticated gilt frame surrounds an inexpensive DIY chalkboard. Place it in the dining room with a thoughtful greeting for dinner guests, or use it to announce the evening's festivities.
Marian Parsons
Fill an empty wall and let guests know what's for dinner by displaying your menu on a framed chalkboard.
Add Metallic Touches
Set the table with metallic accents for an instantly glamorous feel. Here, florist frog pins are spray painted gold to serve as name card holders.
Opt for a Tree Branch Centerpiece
Eclectic Dining Room With Beautiful Colorado Views
Long gray benches and slipcovered armchairs are paired with a streamlined, rustic wood table. A contemporary chandelier brings a touch of glam to the space, which overlooks beautiful views of Snowmass, Colo., through picturesque windows.
Slifer Designs
Forage your centerpiece from your backyard to achieve a rustic, woodsy vibe.
Gild a Bar Tray
Line the surface of a plain, black serving tray with gold leaf to create a makeshift bar that's elegant and portable. Set it atop your sideboard or buffet for holiday charm.
Cozy Up Chairs With Faux Fur
Creating a Wintry Luxe Holiday Dining Space: Dark Faux Fur
If your dining room chairs aren't necessarily dark or moody, give them a simple update for the holiday season by draping faux sheepskin over the back. While black is often the most effective, charcoal and dark brown work just as well.
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Drape dark faux fur over your dining room chairs to give them a cozy, seasonal update.
Add an Area Rug
Blue Contemporary Dining Room With Blue Chairs
Fill a space with pieces and patterns you love, even if they seem wildly different. Keeping one or two similar colors between them will help to pull the look together.
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Ground your space and pull your design together with a patterned area rug. Choose a rug that complements your existing color palette.
Design a Textured Table Setting
Creating a Wintry Luxe Holiday Dining Space: Texture Play
As you're putting together your tablescape, pay attention to how the textures of each element play together. Too many shiny elements can come across stark or flat. If you introduce too many work and faded elements, the look can come across rustic or country. Here, the perfect balance of refined wood, soft fabrics, a mix of metallics in faded brass and rich gold along with layered chargers in cork and seagrass strike the perfect combination.
Create a table setting using a combination of unexpected materials. Just be sure the textures in your tablescape achieve harmony. Here, seagrass and cork pair with soft fabrics, refined wood and mixed metallics for a look that's balanced and beautiful.
Create Ambiance With Candles
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If you're pressed for time, candles will do just the trick. Group a collection of them on your dining table or buffet to create instant warmth and ambiance.
Adding Big Holiday Style to a Tiny Breakfast NookSee All Photos
Dining in a Winter Wonderland
This tiny breakfast nook was given floor-to-ceiling holiday flair with modern, minimalist Christmas decor.
Bare Wreath
Keep decor simple and stylish with bare wreaths hung in the windows. This minimalist look adds texture and a pop of rich, holiday green.
Flat-Pack Trees
For holiday-loving homeowners short on storage space, flat-pack tabletop decor can be life changing. Look for trees, stars, snowmen and reindeer accessories that pack flat for easy storage and even easier setup.
Edible Decor
When it comes to holiday sweets, think about the decorative value they can add to a space with the proper display. Here, the centerpiece of the breakfast nook happens to be a white coconut cake. When placed on a cake stand, it becomes an instant statement piece.
Wrapping Supply Decor
Put yarn, bows and ribbon on display by placing them in clear, glass vessels. This is also a great way to get kids and family members excited to help wrap gifts as the holidays approach.
Fancy Fur
Put a wintry spin on your dining chairs by draping faux sheepskin or fur along the back. The rich texture brightens the space and adds a cozy touch to the chairs' rigid lines.
Cozy Throws
For a touch of seasonal warmth, layer a colorful throw over the faux fur accent. This a great way to add a splash of color during the holidays. Plus, the same look can be achieved with pastels in the spring and earth tones in the fall.
Bright, White Light
Anytime you're decorating with bold colors, remember that ultra-white helps keep the high-energy hues balanced. Almost any color works well in this space for a seasonal look, thanks to permanent white decor like the aluminum pendant.


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NYPD busts credit card fraud ring that went on shopping sprees
Published 6:00 pm, Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Associated Press Writer
Police have broken up an organized crime ring whose members used forged credit cards and driver's licenses to go on shopping sprees around the country and then sold the goods online, prosecutors said Thursday.
Members of the Queens-based ring hacked into retailer databases containing credit card and other personal information of customers, then used that information to manufacture fake documents, said prosecutors, who wouldn't disclose which retailers were targeted.
Teams of shoppers would get on planes in New York and travel to Los Angeles, Chicago, San Antonio, Phoenix and Oklahoma City, where they would buy laptop computers, iPods, flat-screen televisions and expensive handbags, prosecutors said. The shoppers would ship the merchandise back to Queens, where it was resold at a discount on a Web site, they said.
The shoppers went through airport security with the fake driver's licenses, prosecutors said.
"In the hands of terrorists such documents could have easily undermined the efforts of homeland security and other law enforcement officials intent on keeping our borders and citizens safe," Queens District Attorney Richard Brown said.
The shoppers also went on sprees in New York at Bloomingdale's and Macy's, prosecutors said. At least $1 million worth of merchandise was bought using fake Visa, American Express, MasterCard and Discover cards.
The 14-month investigation, which involved New York Police Department officers, began after a merchant reported that he suspected a customer had used a fake driver's license.
Twenty-six people were charged in a 174-count indictment with enterprise corruption, criminal possession of a forged instrument and grand larceny. They also were charged, along with eight others, in a 159-count identity theft indictment. A 13-count indictment charges five others with operating a smaller operation.
Most of the suspects had been arrested, though some were being sought, authorities said.
The raw materials, including the list of credit card numbers and blank credit cards, apparently were obtained by the ring's boss, Kwok Chow, from China, authorities said. The un-embossed cards contained coloring and artwork depicted on genuine cards and included holographic images and other security features.
Chow had a production crew, which manufactured the cards, a shopping crew, which bought the merchandise, and other workers who maintained the Web site, prosecutors said.
An attorney was being assigned late Thursday to Chow, who was being held without bail. No one answered the phone at his home in Queens.
The money made from the ring was used to buy fancy cars and expensive apartments, prosecutors said.


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sorry, I am confused.
The ESTA is understand, but when you enter the USA you need to fill in the green card that is the visa waiver. I think this is still valid. I mean that there you do not need to state you have been convicted as harassment is not defined under morale turpitude.
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Virtual Boy Baby Shower For MotherGooseMouse
Mayberry Mom, Motherhood Uncensored, & motherbumper are hosting a virtual Baby Shower for MotherGooseMouse. And our virtual gift to her is to "write a post about raising, rearing, chasing, or enjoying little boys." So here goes;
I didn't actually sit down until son was 4 years old. Now I just get up when I smell blood.
We went to the ER twice for stitches before he was 2. And this was before I had a blog so he wasn't nearly as neglected as he is now.
The male ego is one of the first things to develop. Expect lots of "I'm bigger than x right?".
Also plan for lots of conversations like this one, usually in a public place;
Mom: Dude, do you have to pee?
Son: No.
Mom: I think you do because you keep squeezing your wiener.
Son: No. I just like to do that.
All those sweet hugs and cuddles you get early on will actually continue. There will just be giant bony elbows and knees in perpetual motion during the sweet yet painful snugglefest.
You will totally be his first girlfriend (and no that's not creepy one bit, nuh huh). Because he will delight in bringing you flowers, and drawing you pictures and just generally wanting to do things to make you smile and dive in for a bony hug.
Mother's who only have girls will be convinced that you are a bad parent. Because they believe they;
a.) Would never let their boy play with (rayguns, battleships, white sugar, etc.) if they had one.
b.) Don't understand why you have to put those ugly hook and eye locks on all your doors so your child won't escape the house while you pee.
c.) Will think you are incredibly overprotective when you insist on hovering under your boy child as he climbs up playground equipment. As they are not used to the idea that their children believe they can fly like (insert current superhero fascination here).
Go to the Gerber Graduates web site and click on the TV that says "The Park".
Keep a sense of humor. It helps when you find your one year old boy empties all the spices onto the kitchen floor just to see what would happen.
Plan for a fun, crazy, loving ride and more awesome adventures than you could ever imagine.
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- Wendy said...
That is the best advice I have heard. It is a true awakening to parent a boy.
Now, if I can keep my son from dragging the dog around by his tail, I think the dog and I will be very happy.
- KatieJack said...
My boy child is 18 now (that's a whole 'nother set of issues) and I don't miss the hooks and eyes on the doors. And the eyelets in the baseboards that we wired the furniture to when I got tired of finding all my furniture pushed to the middle of the room. And the bungie cord to keep him out of the refrigerator. And the handles we removed from the outside faucets so he wouldn't squirt the high school girls walking home from school. But I do miss a warm little body still damp from his bath snuggling with me on the couch. Enjoy them while they're little!
- mothergoosemouse said...
You get up when you smell blood - oh boy! We've had a zillion head bonks - including one that instigated a call to the doctor's answering service - but blood is rare. I'll steel myself not to faint.
Thank you for the giggles and good advice!
- Mayberry said...
"sweet yet painful snugglefest" -- I love it. Mighty good summary of motherhood, when you get right down to it.
Thanks for joining the party!
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Its not a good feeling. Probably why I get negative energy
Moving on to the point, is there a spell or methods I can do to enchant or enhance this ring to suit my needs. I can draw and flow my emotions into my drawings. I can draw circles or related spells. Visual powerful cantations in picture form if I chose to create. I wish for the ring to amplify or diminishing my power as I please. Sort of as an energy sink and energy flow like a valve controlling water.
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THUNK THUNK THUNK when turning...
Posted 25 August 2004 - 12:51 PM
1999 Forester L, manual trans, after it's warmed up and driving for a while (10 plus miles) it does a "thump thump thump" as well as a "grabbing" thing on the sterring strong enought to bounce the car a bit when going around tight corners, moreso to the left than right.
so far I have been told
CV Joint.
Limited Slip Diff
Viscous Coupling
money is tight, already had some fancy fluid added to the diff, no good there. any ideas on which way to go to deal with this problem? I can't afford to pick more than one option.
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Posted 25 August 2004 - 01:09 PM
Posted 25 August 2004 - 01:11 PM
Grab onto things and give them a good yank. Look for stuff thats loose or obviously broken. Look for grease flung all over and try to locate its origine. Look down below at your ball joints. This is where the lower control arm meets the knuckle below your brake rotor. After you put the wheel back on but before you lower the car; grab the wheel and try to wiggle it. It should be tight and not able to wiggle to/from you.
By atleast looking you might find it and then you can TELL the shop what you want done. Then you can call around and get estimates on the job you know that needs done.
Posted 25 August 2004 - 02:32 PM
Posted 25 August 2004 - 06:57 PM
If you go to a parking lot and do slow figure 8's, the clunk will speed up or slow down on one side if it's and axle, CV joint, or bearing.
If it's an axle or CV joint, you should hear a metallic click or some sort of noise when stationary and you shift back and forth between 1st and Reverse.
If you don't hear anything while stationary, it's more likely to be a wheel bearing. If you don't have it repaired quickly you will trash the brake rotor on that side, and will wind up replacing the front rotors and brake pads along with the wheel bearing.
If it's grabbing to one side either the bearing is really far gone or you more likely have some other front suspension problems. Neglecting it will multiply your repair bill.
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Posted 25 August 2004 - 08:34 PM
Posted 25 August 2004 - 08:52 PM
I am guessing from personal experience that you have a broken outer "cage" on the left side, and are possibly missing a ball requiring you to replace the left side axle shaft
If you don't have the $80+ for a rebuilt unit, then you can just pull the stub shaft from the main shaft and use RWD
Posted 26 August 2004 - 04:54 AM
Wheel bearings normally "hum" when going bad , rather than "clunk".
Posted 26 August 2004 - 06:53 AM
Try removing the rear drive shaft. Not sure how the forester is set up but if it is like the Outback then just remove the rear half of the shaft. The front half will hang from the carrier bearing and stay out of the way.
Once the front and rear wheels are seperated you should notice the binding going around bends. If this isn't the problem then you can reinstall the drive shaft and keep looking.
Hope this helps,
Posted 29 August 2004 - 01:28 AM
Sounds like binding indeed. Are your tires exactly same size?
first of all, I wish I found this forum a year ago!. but now maybe you fine folk can help me sort out a problem.
1999 Forester L, manual trans, after it's warmed up and driving for a while (10 plus miles) it does a "thump thump thump" as well as a "grabbing" thing on the sterring strong enought to bounce the car a bit when going around tight corners, moreso to the left than right.
so far I have been told
CV Joint.
Limited Slip Diff
Viscous Coupling
money is tight, already had some fancy fluid added to the diff, no good there. any ideas on which way to go to deal with this problem? I can't afford to pick more than one option.
Any follow-up?
Posted 30 August 2004 - 01:04 PM
ok, lets see. in order.
I THINK I've had the wheel berings checked (it's been looked at by 4 differnt mechanics), but I will double check that.
Morgan: it seems to be pretty much even now, slightly more on the left side I think (my wife thinks it's more on the right side)
millage is in the mid 90's
I'll try the figure 8 thing Ranger., thanks
there is a VERY clear "click" when stationary and shifting from first to reverse, just as it's hitting or comeing out of reverse.
Urabus: they have pulled off all 4 wheels, rotated them, did the wiggle thing. all seemed solid. the dealer seems to be leaning twards replaceing the Viscus coupling. $800-$1000 bucks. (so far they have "fixed" my breaks three times and they still squeel and the car had $1200.00 worth of repairs within 30 days of me buying it, I DON'T trust the dealer)
I had the tires checked, all same size.
I'll try that figure 8 thing, and see about getting the rear end diconected ptrbilt
thanks much guys, now at least I have some ideas.
Posted 30 August 2004 - 01:15 PM
I'd get a second opinion, as that sounds like an axle. Just had one replaced, total was about $210.
there is a VERY clear "click" when stationary and shifting from first to reverse, just as it's hitting or comeing out of reverse.
Posted 30 August 2004 - 09:20 PM
I'd get a second opinion, as that sounds like an axle. Just had one replaced, total was about $210.
front or rear Ranger? and that I amount I can deal with. as long as I don't have to do the "well, we thought it was the viscus coupling, but we replaced that at $900.00 and it still does it, lets try this other $800.00 thing" routine..
and I did the figure 8 thing, more left than right.
I'll bounce your ideas off the one mechanic I trust on this, thanks again guys, I'll keep you updated.
Posted 31 August 2004 - 09:58 AM
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The - stub axle on the left end there, then the <> CV joint on the outside end, then the ==== axle shaft itself and finally [ ] the DOJ that goes onto the = splined stubs on the tranny. Usually the outer CVs go first cuz they take more abuse; having to turn, articulate and still rotate at the same time. Inner DOJs can wear out also tho and make a similar 'click' or 'pop' when shifting gears or taking off especially.
Id get the axles checked out before coind the V.coupler! That thing is expensive 0_0
Good luck
Posted 01 September 2004 - 04:48 PM
anyone want to buy a 1999 Forester?
Posted 02 September 2004 - 02:04 PM
just came from my mechanic, seems he asked around and 4 or 5 other Forester owners are haveing the same problem. Viscous Coupling, $900.00.
anyone want to buy a 1999 Forester?
Just remove the rear drive shaft and you've got a fully functional FWD Forester.
A junk yard center differential should only cost you $200-$300.
Good Luck,
Posted 12 June 2013 - 08:41 AM
Years late for your car, but the key clue is that the binding only happens when the car is WARM. Therefore it is a fluid problem.
First try at a fix: Replace your front differential fluid. I used 3.5 quarts of Lucas Synthetic gear oil.
That worked on my 2001 Forester with manual transmission. 2 years ago, and no problems since.
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Courvisanos, J., Jain, A. and Mardaneh, K.,(2015) "Economic Resilience of Regions under Crises: A Study of the Australian Economy", Regional Studies, DOI:10.1080/00343404.2015.1034669
Jomaraty, M. and Courvisanos, J., (2014) "The Growth Process of Small and Medium-sized Manufacturing in Developing Countries: A Study of Women-owned Firms in Bangladesh", in K.V. Lewis, C. Henry, E.J.Gatewood and J. Watson (eds), Women's Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century: An International Multi-Level Research Analysis, Cheltenham UK and Northampton, MA, Edward Elgar, pp.186-212.
Courvisanos, J., (2014) "Thomas Michael Fitzgerald", in Griffen-Foley, B. (ed.), A Companion to the Australian Media, Kew, Vic., Australian Scholarly Publishing/Arcadia, p. 174.
Song-Turner, H., Courvisanos, J. and Zeegers, M., (2014) "Green Marketing the Chinese Way: Insights From a Medium Sized High-Tech Daily Chemical Firm", Journal of Asia-Pacific Business, Volume 15 (2),pp. 164-92.
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Moyeen, A. and Courvisanos, J. (2012) "Corporate Social Responsibility in Regional Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Australia", The Australasian Journal of Regional Studies, Volume 18 (3), pp. 364-91.
Courvisanos, J., (2012) Cycles, Crises and Innovation: Path to Sustainable Development – A Kaleckian-Schumpeterian Synthesis, Cheltenham UK, Edward Elgar.
Song-Turner, H., Courvisanos, J. and Zeegers, M., (2012) "Strategies for marketing greenness: A case study of architectural design firm in China", World Journal of Social Sciences, Volume 2 (7), pp. 79-94.
Courvisanos, J. and Hipwell, A., (2012) "Permo-Drive:Governance under Innovation", in Wells, P. and Mueller, J. (eds), Contemporary Challenges in Corporate Governance, Oxford UK, Rossi Smith Academic Publishing, pp. 101-17.
Courvisanos, J., (2012) "Innovation" and"Sustainable Development", in King, J. (ed.), The Elgar Companion to Post Keynesian Economics, Second Edition, Cheltenham UK and Northampton, MA, Edward Elgar, pp. 294-300 and 515-23.
Courvisanos, J., (2012) "Political Economy of Innovation and Sustainable Development", in Laperche, B.,Levratto, N. and Uzunidis, D. (eds), Crisis,Innovation and Sustainable Development, Cheltenham UK and Northampton, MA, Edward Elgar, pp. 184-206.
Smith, A., Courvisanos,J., Tuck, J and McEachern, S., (2012) Building the Capacity to Innovate: The Role of Human Capital, NCVER Research Report.
Effendi, P. and Courvisanos. J., (2012) "Political Aspects of Innovation: Examining Renewable Energy in Australia", Renewable Energy, Volume 38 (1), pp.245-52.
Courvisanos, J.,(2011) "Environment, Innovation and Sustainable Development: Introduction to an Interdisciplinary Approach", Journal of Innovation Economics, Volume 8 (2), pp. 3-10.
Courvisanos, J.and Richardson, C., (2011) "Towards a Model of Eco-Sustainable Agricultural Production in a Regulated River Basin", Journal of Innovation Economics, Volume 8 (2), pp. 59-87.
Courvisanos, J. and Richardson, C., (2011) "Economic Modelling of Climate Change and Water in a Regulated River Basin", Journal of Economic and Social Policy, Volume 14 (3), Article 7.
Jagodick, J., Courvisanos, J. and Yearwood, J., (2011) "ICT Change Agents: Global Actors in Financial Services Technology Projects", Asia Pacific Management Review, Volume 16 (2), pp. 163-178.
Courvisanos, J. (2011) "Political Aspects of Innovation in an Ecologically Unsustainable World", The Journal of Economic Analysis, Volume II (1), pp. 1-16.
Bloch, H., Courvisanos, J. and Mangano, M., (2011) "The Impact of Technical Change and Profit on Investment in Australian Manufacturing", Review of Political Economy, Volume 23(3), pp. 389-408.
Smith, A., Courvisanos, J., Tuck, J. and McEachern, S., (2011) "Building Innovation Capacity: The Role of Human Capital Formation in Enterprises", in Curtin, P., Stanwick, J. and Beddie, F. (eds), Fostering Enterprise: The Innovation and Skills Nexus – Research Readings. Adelaide, NCVER, pp. 103-115.
Smith, A., Courvisanos, J., Tuck, J. and McEachern, S., (2011) Building Innovation Capacity: The Role of Human Capital Formation in Enterprises – A Review of the Literature, NCVER Occasional Paper No. 2341, Adelaide, Commonwealth of Australia.
Richardson, C., Courvisanos, J. and Crawford, J., (2011) "Towards a Synthetic Economic Systems Modelling Tool for Sustainable Exploitation of Ecosystems", in Ecological Economics Review, R. Constanza, K. Limburg and I. Kubiszewski (eds), Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences,Volume 1219 (February), pp. 171-84.
Pansiri, J. and Courvisanos, J. (2010) "Attitude to Risk in Technology-based Strategic Alliances for Tourism", International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Administration, Volume 11 (3), pp. 275-302.
Jagodick, J., Courvisanos, J., Yearwood, J. and Braun, P.(2009) "Key Public Sector Individuals as ICT Change Agents: An analysis of
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Jagodic, J., Courvisanos, J. and Yearwood, J., (2009) "The Processes of ICT Diffusion in Technology Projects", Innovation: Management, Policy & Practice, Volume 11 (3), pp.291-303.
Courvisanos, J., (2009) "Innovation Policy and Social Learning: An Economic Framework for Sustainable Development in Regional Australia", in Martin, J., Rogers, M. and Winter, C.(eds), Climate Change in Regional Australia: Social Learning and Adaptation, Ballarat, VURRN Press,pp. 256-81
Courvisanos, J., (2009)"Optimise Versus Satisfice: Two Approaches to an Investment Policy for Sustainable Development", in Holt, R., Pressman, S. and Spash, C.L. (eds), Post Keynesian and Ecological Economics:Confronting Environmental Issues, Cheltenham, UK and Northampton, MA,Edward Elgar, pp. 279-300
Courvisanos, J.,Laramie, A. and Mair, D., (2009) "Tax Policy and Innovation: A Search for Common Ground", Intervention: European Journal of Economics and Economic Policies,Volume 6 (2), pp. 271-87.
Jain, A. and Courvisanos, J. (2009) "Urban Growth Centres on the Periphery: Ad hoc Policy Vision and Research Neglect", The Australasian Journal of Regional Studies, Volume 15 (1), pp. 3-26.
Courvisanos, J., (2009)"Political Aspects of Innovation", Research Policy, Volume 38 (7), pp 1117-24.
Courvisanos, J.,(2009) "Regional Innovation for Sustainable Development: An Australian Perspective", Journal of Innovation Economics, Volume 3 (1), pp. 119-43.
Richardson, C. and Courvisanos, J., (2008) "Modelling Keynes with Kalecki", in Wray,L.R. and Forstater, M. (eds), Keynes and Macroeconomics After 70 Years: Critical Assessments of The General Theory, Cheltenham UK and Northamption, MA, Edward Elgar, pp. 99-122
Courvisanos, J., (2008) "Research& Development" in O'Hara, P.A. (ed.), International Encyclopedia of Public Policy Volume 4: Entrepreneurial and Corporate Governance, Perth, Global Political Economy Research Unit (GPERU), Curtin University, pp. 566-82. Access at: http://pohara.homestead.com/encyclopedia/Volume-4.pdf
Courvisanos, J., (2008) "The Political Economy of R&D in a Global Financial Context", in Laperche, B. and Uzunidis, D. (eds), Powerful Finance and Innovation Trends in a High-Risk Economy, Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan, pp. 88-109
Courvisanos, J. and Richardson, C., (2008) "Invention, Innovation, Investment: Heterodox Simulation Modeling of Capital Accumulation", in Harvey. J. and Garnett, R. Jr. (eds),Future Directions for Heterodox Economics, The University of Michigan Press, pp. 185-24
Courvisanos, J., (2007)"Chapter 11: Stanhope", in Towns in Time 2001 – Analysis: Incorporating the update to the Study of Small Townsin Victoria, Victorian Government Department of Sustainability and Environment, pp. 103-20
Courvisanos, J., (2007) "Political Business Cycle", in O'Hara, P.A. (ed.), International Encyclopedia of Public Policy Volume 2: Economic Policy, Perth, GPERU, Curtin University, pp. 472-80. Access at: http://pohara.homestead.com/Encyclopedia/Volume-2.pdf
Courvisanos, J., (2007) "Thomas Michael Fitzgerald", in King, J. (ed.), Biographical Dictionary of Australian and New Zealand Economists, Cheltenham UK, Edward Elgar, pp. 105-6
Courvisanos,J., "The Ontology of Innovation: Human Agency in the Pursuit of Novelty", History of Economics Review, Volume 45 (Winter),pp. 41-59.
Millmow, A. and Courvisanos, J., (2007) "The Two Tribes of 'The Econ': A Study of Economists and Economic Media Commentary in Australia", Economic Papers, Volume 26 (2), pp. 1-20.
Courvisanos, J., (2007) "The Dynamics of Innovation and Investment, with Application to Australia 1984-1998", in Holt, R. and Pressman, S. (eds), Empirical Post Keynesian Economics: Looking at the Real World, Armonk, M. E Sharpe, pp. 141-77.
Courvisanos, J.and Richardson, C., (2006) "Corridor of Viability:Complexity Analysis for Enterprise and Investment", in Setterfield, M. (ed.), Complexity, Endogenous Money and Macroeconomic Theory: Essays in Honour of Basil J. Moore, Cheltenham, UK and Northampton, MA, Edward Elgar, pp. 125-51
Courvisanos, J. and Jain, A., (2006) "A Framework for Sustainable Ecotourism:Application to Costa Rica", Tourism and Hospitality: Planning and Development, Volume 3 (2), pp. 131-42.
Courvisanos, J., (2006) "Study of Small Towns in Victoria Revisited, and its Application to Heritage", in Jan Schapper (ed.), Historic Towns in the Landscape Forum, East Melbourne, Heritage Council of Victoria, pp. 11-15
Millmow, A. and Courvisanos, J., (2006) "How Milton Friedman Came to Australia: A Case Study of Class-based Political Business Cycles", Australian Journal of Political Economy, Volume 57 (June), pp.112-36.
Courvisanos, J., (2006)"Galbraith and the Political Economy of Technological Innovation: Critical Perspectives and a Heterodox Synthesis", in Laperche, B., Galbraith, J. and Uzunidis, D. (eds), Innovation, Evolution and Economic Change: New Ideas in the Tradition of Galbraith, Cheltenham UK and Northampton, MA, Edward Elgar, pp. 205-28
Courvisanos, J., (2005) "Technological Innovation: Galbraith, the Post Keynesians and a Heterodox Future", Journal of Post Keynesian Economics,Volume 28 (1), pp. 83-102.
Courvisanos, J., (2005) "A post-Keynesian Innovation Policy for Sustainable Development", International Journal of Environment, Workplace and Employment, Volume 1 (2), pp. 187-202.
Courvisanos, J. and Verspagen, B., (2004) "Innovation and Investment in Capitalist Economies 1870-2000: Kaleckian Dynamics and Evolutionary Life Cycles", in Wray, L.R. and Forstater, M. (eds), Contemporary Post Keynesian Analysis, Cheltenham UK, Edward Elgar, pp. 205-226
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This instructional video shows you how to make a square booklet with 8 pages. It's made from one square sheet of paper. There's cutting involved, so origami purists might be a little miffed, but I thought this was a cool and simple way to make a little booklet to jot down notes for yourself.
– one square sheet of paper