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An email that is sent from a female to other females due to it's "Ahh" factor. It's content can be cute, heartfelt or just overly soppy.
Debbie had a habit of sending around cute femails annoying all the gusy in the office.
de Lorcán000
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the art of replying and acknowledging mails (even forwarded mails) only to female friends and ignoring males
Mr.Alex only femails.
This guy only femails, he does not email.
This guy only femails, he does not email.
de srini_cbe
01 Decembrie 2011
Email - usually about nothing important and/or containing pictures of babies, cute animals, or other such schmaltzy stuff - from a significant other, sister, or mother.
Most men would rather die than read too much f-email.
Most men would rather die than read too much f-email.
I'll read it later, it's just f-email.
de zygo
07 August 2009
women who constantly check their email
Person 1 - "Jill is such a fe-mail!"
Person 2 - "I know!"
Person 2 - "I know!"
de Antoine Dodsun
27 Decembrie 2010
Noun: any spam email sent by women to women, targeted to a female interest group.
Dinara: Have you seen that email going around soliciting volunteers for the breast cancer walk and listing the top 10 annoying things men do?
Katie: Yeah, Lanie forwarded me that fe-mail yesterday.
Katie: Yeah, Lanie forwarded me that fe-mail yesterday.
de katiedrew
16 August 2007
When you are texting your friend who is male and he starts to talk like a chick
"k omgshhh that is so funny lollsz" said Craig
"Dude stop fe-mailing me"
"Dude stop fe-mailing me"
de ryanpom
21 Ianuarie 2009
important missive from your spouse taking priority over all else
you've got femail; she wants you straight home after work...oh, and pick up some milk.
Bob can't join us tonite, he got femail...
Bob can't join us tonite, he got femail...
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Manchester Water Works bills to go up 3 percent for 160,000
It is the first time Manchester Water Works has raised rates since 2006.
Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas said Sunday night that originally, a request was made for a 6 percent increase, but that the final motion that received approval by board members was 3 percent. In a prepared statement, Manchester Water Works Director Dave Paris said the increase is needed to pay for work to replace and renovate the city's system of water mains, portions of which date back to the 1870s.
"The calendar has finally caught up to us," said Paris. "In 2012 we replaced nearly two miles of 1880s-vintage water main and in the process rebuilt sections of Sagamore, Walnut and Chestnut streets. With 500 miles of water main, Water Works will be gradually replacing the oldest sections of pipes in years to come."
Gatsas said the increase will be reflected on the next bill customers receive.
The 3 percent increases will be applied to Water Works customers outside Manchester, as well as to all private and municipal fire protection charges. Manchester Water Works is responsible for providing drinking water and fire protection to the city, as well as portions of Auburn, Bedford, Derry, Goffstown, Hooksett and Londonderry, a total customer population of about 160,000.
"Our board recognized that to continue to provide reliable service, some increases have to be made," said Paris in a prepared statement. "Water Works has not raised rates since 2006, even with the significant increase in costs associated with power, supplies and operations of its newly upgraded water treatment plant. The ARRA (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) program, sales of property, refinancing debt service and cutting expenses such as reductions in staff have helped the department keep rates flat through these difficult economic times."


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Mar 31, 2011
A California history professor, Kathryn Olmstead, has discovered documents at the Gerald Ford library which were written by Cheney and Rumsfeld.
They show how far the White House went to conceal information about Olson's death and his role in preparing anthrax and other biological weapons.... Cheney and Rumsfeld were given the task of covering up the details of Frank Olson's death. At the time, Rumsfeld was White House Chief of Staff to President Gerald Ford. Dick Cheney was a senior White House assistant. The documents uncovered by Professor Olmstead include one that states "Dr Olson's job was so sensitive that it is highly unlikely that we would submit relevant evidence". In another memo, Cheney acknowledges that "the Olson lawyers will seek to explore all the circumstances of Dr Olson's employment, as well as those concerning his death. In any trial, it may become apparent that we are concealing evidence for national security reasons and any settlement or judgement reached thereafter could be perceived as money paid to cover up the activities of the CIA". Frank Olson's family received US$750,000 to settle their claims against the US government. US Vice President Dick Cheney and Secretary of Defence Donald Rumsfeld Linked to "Murder of CIA Scientist http://www.serendipity.li/cia/olson2.htm |
Mar 31, 2011
Wow, man. Go back to Canada.
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May 25, 2012
My favorite position is the "dirty snowman" |
May 25, 2012
========== Nice to see someone who can look to history and show us where to put some puzzle pieces. Thanks for some material to ponder Might I add another piece ? LSD was created by the Dept of Defense as a mind-control serum and to create super soldier killing machines // Heroin, invented by Bayer (in Europe)as a pain killer Now, who created the drug war? Who profits most off the drug war aside from the black market? A potential player may be the petro/pharmaceutical companies. Oh my? Isn't AG Schuette a DOW family man? Or is it coincidence he has such a venom on the Cannabis weed from hell? Are we sure he's not merely protecting family and share holder profits? Think of the BILLIONS of dollars the pharma industry is loosing because the natural plant is sufficient for some people instead of pain pills, seizure pills, sleeping pills, anxiety pills, nausea pills, arthritis pills and happy pills (Vicodin & oxy's) ...... and much much more. And we can grow it in our gardens next to the cantelope, tomatoes and pumpkins.(if it were legal) Follow the money honey. Best trail marker yet. |
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Oh the "dirty snowman". One of my favorites. |
Jun 6, 2012
Is anyone surprised that Bill Schuette is now regarded as a REPUBLICAN NAZI?
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Jun 13, 2012
Here is a copy of something I perfectly agree with:
There is a great article called: Is Tom Raymond the Worst Employee in the History of Cottrellville Township Take a look at it here: http://controversy.typepad.com/district81/201... |
Jun 16, 2012
why vote they all say one thing and do another
Jun 16, 2012
Actually, I think you have summed it up in a nutshell... You don't vote on what they say but you do your homework and see what they do!!!! If they don't have a record and haven't done anything you don't roll the dice and take a chance, like our last election!!!!! |
Jun 17, 2012
Where'd the money in my 401K go? Who profited off the mortgage bust?
Follow the Money - research who you vote for. ---------- "I see in the near future a crisis approaching that unnerves me and cause me to tremble for safety of my country; corporations have been enthroned, an era of corruption in High Places will follow, and the Money Power of the country will endeavor to prolong its reign by working upon the prejudices of the People, until the wealth is aggregated in a few hands, and the Republic destroyed." ABRAHAM LINCOLN, letter to Col. William F. Elkins, Nov. 21, 1864 |
Jun 17, 2012
Can you say Dodd-Frank,EPA regulations and Obamacare, along with increased taxes and debt..That ought to do us in... |
Aug 8, 2012
See you at the DIA.
Oct 12, 2012
No thank you.
Oct 13, 2012
Can't pay police and fire... Police placing signs at the Detroit city limits....Enter at your own risk!!!!! But the DIA must get theirs!!!! Good luck getting to and fro from the big DIA event!!!! As usual the left has a problem with PRIORITIES!!!!!!! |
Oct 14, 2012
Just heard an interview that Mayor Bing gave and he was touting the fact that the city of Detroit was going to finally crack down on individuals and businesses that have not paid their taxes...Imagine that!!!! There will be consequences for not paying your taxes...WOW!!!!! |
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Oct 23, 2012
WONDERFUL Post,thanks for share...
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Nov 10, 2012
Posting here is not really rocket science. |
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Nov 15, 2012
why is this important it was almost 3 years ago
Dec 13, 2012
Bill Schuette is a Terrorist
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#212887 - 10/17/13 01:34 PM Re: yesterday's word [Re: wofahulicodoc]
Registered: 06/05/10
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Loc: Lower Aberdeen, Mississippi Well Wolf,
your definition proves that you are slicker than me. I couldn't think of a faux word to post that combined hard and erotic without being raunchy. You did, and somehow did it with "eyes".
Good man.
#212888 - 10/17/13 01:50 PM Re: yesterday's word [Re: jenny jenny]
Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 06/23/08
Posts: 7216
Loc: Land of the Flat Water There's a way you can post what you want,
even raunchy, JJ, and no one can see it,
without pushing 'open'. I, however, don't
know how to do it. You should look into
it. I'd open it, I often need a good laugh._________________________
----please, draw me a sheep----
#212890 - 10/17/13 02:00 PM word up, thanks Luke. [Re: LukeJavan8]
Registered: 06/05/10
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Loc: Lower Aberdeen, Mississippi cancerous
1. Having a harmful, uncontrolled growth.
2. Of or relating to cancer: a malignant growth or tumor.
From Latin cancer (crab, tumor, cancer). Canker/cankerous are from the same root. Earliest documented use: 1425.
c > d
DANCEROUS - one who thinks he can dance but can't.
#212892 - 10/17/13 08:41 PM Bounding badness [Re: jenny jenny]
old hand
Registered: 05/10/10
Posts: 897
Loc: Alaska cangerous - malignant marsupials
#212893 - 10/17/13 10:14 PM Re: Bounding badness [Re: Tromboniator]
Carpal Tunnel
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Posts: 5583
Loc: Worcester, MA
cangerous - malignant marsupials -- [like!]
CHANCEROUS - Big Box store for compulsive gamblers; pronounced "Chance-Я-Us"
Luke - and by extension J^2 - I think you mean the "Spoiler" button, the 11th on the Reply box row that starts with the smiley and ends with the little-and-then-big T for changing font size. Like this:Click to reveal..
#212897 - 10/18/13 11:07 AM Re: Bounding badness [Re: wofahulicodoc]
Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 06/23/08
Posts: 7216
Loc: Land of the Flat Water Love your Chance R Us.
{Don't know lots about computers: like turning R backwards}Click to reveal.._________________________
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#212899 - 10/18/13 12:35 PM Re: Bounding badness [Re: LukeJavan8]
Registered: 06/05/10
Posts: 1554
Loc: Lower Aberdeen, Mississippi pestilent
PRONUNCIATION: (PES-tl-uhnt)
1. Deadly.
2. Infectious.
3. Harming peace, morals, etc.
4. Annoying.
From Latin pestis (plague). Earliest documented use: 1613.
Here's a word that has a full range of meanings from merely annoying to deadly. But that's usually not a problem. In language, context is king.
e > u
PUSTILENT -Click to reveal..
#212900 - 10/18/13 12:43 PM Re: Bounding badness [Re: jenny jenny]
Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 06/23/08
Posts: 7216
Loc: Land of the Flat Water Terrific !
I see you learned the procedure for hiding too.
Thanks to wofa, I've got it too. Now I need
to think of something raunchy._________________________
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#212904 - 10/18/13 09:30 PM GBS strikes again [Re: LukeJavan8]
Carpal Tunnel
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PESTILENS - "Eliza...Where the Devil are my glasses?" (after Prof. H. Higgins) (pron. "glosses")
(Psst...Luke...I didn't know how either. But it's amazing what you can find by Googling. "Write a backwards R" and viola!)
#212905 - 10/19/13 11:19 AM Re: GBS strikes again [Re: wofahulicodoc]
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Posts: 7216
Loc: Land of the Flat Water You are sooooooooooo right about that. It is amazing what
you can find by just googling it. I sure wish it had been
around when I was growing up.
But I typed the bit about the reverse/backwards R and
about a hundred items came up which I could never absorb.
I know there is a way (which was discussed a lot of months ago)
about accessing the symbols on the numbers keypad of the
computer typeboard. But I did not save it and totally
cannot figure it out. How does it work, do you know?_________________________
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Buying a Lift
This drive-on scissor lift is equipped with additional lighting and air jacks, two very handy options which greatly increase the utility of the lift.
Photo credit: Hunter Engineering
There are literally hundreds of different vehicle lifts on the market, made by dozens of different companies. Every one of those companies wants you to buy the lift that you really need, but choosing the right lift for your shop is not a simple matter. While price is a major consideration, it might not be the most important. You need to consider the kind of work it will be typically used for, how much space is available, who will support/maintain the lift … the list goes on. You should also assess your business so you can choose lifts based on what you'll be doing in the future, not just on what you're doing today.
Choosing a lift dealer may not be simple either, but there's no doubt that the better lift dealers know the questions you need to ask yourself in order to help you make the right choice. In this section we'll explain the basic lift designs and show you some of the questions you'll face.
Why do you need a lift?
An automotive lift is a device that raises a vehicle to a comfortable working height off the floor. It's used for two main reasons: to increase the shop's productivity and to preserve the health and safety of the workers. These are simple concepts, but they can be easily overlooked.
A lift does more than just reduce the time needed to do specific jobs; some jobs almost can't be done without one. That means the lift has to be the right tool for the job. A lift used primarily for general service and repair work may not be the right choice for something more specialized, such as alignments or exhaust work. It's also important to make sure the lift doesn't take up so much space that it prevents you from doing other jobs in the bay when the lift isn't being used.
A lift does more than make a job easier; it saves wear and tear on your body. It's possible to do brake work all day long with just a floor jack and jack stands, but over time even young and fit technicians can suffer real and lasting injuries working that way. When the weather is nasty and the shop floor gets sloppy, having the job at "a comfortable working height" becomes an important safety issue.
So as you make your way through the decision process, be sure to remember these two main reasons for owning a lift: productivity and safety.
A lift is a piece of capital equipment, possibly the most expensive piece you'll buy for your shop. Price is definitely a major consideration, but the purchase price and installation costs are only part of the total cost of ownership. Like all machines, maintenance, inspection and occasional minor repairs will be required. Those costs are influenced by how well the lift is built, maintained and matched to your real needs. A lift that's often over-worked, poorly maintained or otherwise misused can wear out faster. After the warranty expires, one major repair can easily cost 50 percent of the original purchase price.
Ask the dealer about a lift's overall cost of ownership. The costs of repairs and downtime from a cheap lift can more than outweigh any upfront price savings. You want a lift that has a proven track record for consistent uptime with lower lifetime repair costs. When comparing the purchase price of lifts from different suppliers, be sure to ask what is included in the quoted price. Does the quote include accessories like rolling jacks, alignment kits and adapters, or are they additional costs? Ask about shipping and the price of professional installation.
And don't forget about safety. Do you want to stand under the lowest-priced lift you can find?
Different types
There are six main types of lift used in professional automotive service facilities: in-ground, two-post surface, four-post surface, scissor lifts, parallelogram lifts and low/mid-rise lifts. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, and some are intended for specific types of work.
In-ground Lift
In-ground lifts are available with one or two posts and with a wide range of vehicle frame contact configurations, including three-stage arms and adjustable pad adapters. The controls can be mounted on a wall or a free-standing pedestal, and the posts, power units and hydraulics are all located in the ground under the shop floor. Light-duty in-ground lifts are usually rated for 9,000 to 12,000 pounds.
By a wide margin, in-ground lifts take up the least amount of space in the shop, making it easier to move vehicles and equipment around them. With single-post lifts, it's also easier to move and work around a vehicle on the ground because the whole lift is underneath the vehicle. However when the vehicle is lifted, this situation is reversed: parts of the vehicle will be difficult to reach because the lift is in the way. For instance, on a single-post in-ground lift, it may be difficult to remove the transmission from a rear-drive vehicle.
Older in-ground lifts have been known to leak hydraulic fluid into the ground, so there may be local regulations governing their installation. Some newer designs use organic hydraulic fluid and have all the in-ground components encapsulated in a plastic housing. This might easily meet environmental regulations, but it's been known to impact the service life of the lift. Normal maintenance of a modern in-ground lift is pretty simple, but older designs can be more complicated and expensive to maintain and repair. Traditionally, an in-ground lift has a longer service life than any other type, usually 30 years or more. However some newer above-ground designs are proving to be just as durable.
Although an in-ground lift can be added to an existing service bay, that's an expensive way to buy a lift. In-ground lifts are more commonly installed during new construction.
Two-Post Surface Lift
The two-post surface lift is the most common lift in the industry. It has two pairs of lifting arms attached, one each, to two vertical columns. The vehicle is parked between the columns and the arms are moved to position the lifting pads under the designated lifting points on the vehicle's frame. They are available as symmetrical, asymmetrical and variable-symmetry designs. Lifting capacity can range as high as 30,000 pounds.
There are many advantages to this type of equipment, but the most obvious are lower initial cost, ease of installation, and it can be moved to another location. It's easy and less expensive to inspect and maintain, and since it's completely above ground, there are no special environmental concerns. There are a wide variety of adapters available for this type of lift, making it easier to accommodate different types of vehicles. Other accessories include weight gauges, drive-on adapters, wheel lift adapters, and more. Some are available with controls on each column, additional lighting and/or electrical outlets, air hose connections and more.
A two-post lift is completely outside the footprint of the vehicle, so it's completely out of the way when working under the vehicle. This also makes it easier to position the arms, particularly on vehicles with difficult-to-reach lift points. Above-ground lifts are often available in different heights to accommodate taller vehicles or lower ceilings.
The main disadvantage of surface lifts is that they take up a lot of space even when not in use: this can add a lot of steps to your day. Depending on the design and shop space available for installation, the columns sometimes prevent opening the vehicle's doors all the way. Those with an overhead cable guide limit lifting height of taller vehicles, but as noted earlier, that can be addressed if there's enough height in the shop. Finally, some (but not all) of these lifts have a shorter expected service life.
Four-Post Drive-On Surface Lift
A four-post drive-on lift has ramps and steel runways which the vehicle is driven onto. When raised, the vehicle is still resting on its wheels. It may have a floor, but most are open between the runways. Drive-on lifts are fast and easy because no set-up is required to raise the vehicle. Often this type of lift is fitted with movable jacks that can lift the vehicle a few inches off the runways. A light-duty four-post lift is typically rated for 12,000 to 14,000 pounds.
Although this is the most common type of wheel alignment lift, it's also used for quick lube service, long-wheelbase vehicles, exhaust work and other jobs requiring loaded suspension. It's available in a variety of lengths and capacities, and it can be made as a drive-through model. When fitted with jacks between the runways, they can be used for almost any type of job. Compared with in-ground hydraulic lifts, they tend to be less expensive to purchase, install and maintain, and they can be relocated because everything is above ground.
A four-post drive-on lift is more expensive than a two-post lift (although cost of ownership is usually about the same). When not in use, they have a larger footprint and are several inches high, limiting the utility of that service bay. Earlier models have a service life of about ten to 15 years, but newer designs last much longer.
Scissor Lift
Scissor lifts use a scissor design to lift the vehicle. There are no columns. They are available as frame-contact models or with runways for drive-on lifting. Alignment models are available, and while there are usually low-rise models, there are also several types that can raise a vehicle a full 6 feet. Many are rated only for light-duty vehicles, but there are also models that will lift a city bus. Drive-on models are typically used for quick-lube service, exhaust work and, when properly equipped, for alignment and suspension work.
Light-duty, frame-contact scissor lifts have a very low profile and a small footprint. They're completely self-contained, so installation is fast and easy. They can be surface mounted or, with larger models, 'flush-mounted' into the shop floor, and some models are portable. Frame lift models are commonly used for quick-lube service and the types of jobs done in shops that specialize in tires and/or brake work. Although light-duty models have a small footprint, the working cylinder is often inside that footprint, limiting access/working space directly under the vehicle. For light-duty vehicles, these are usually the least expensive lift to purchase.
Parallelogram Lift
The parallelogram lift is for lifting heavy vehicles. Like a scissor lift, the parallelogram lift has no post. It's mounted on the floor, often flush-mounted or recessed into the floor, and it's a drive-on lift. It's available in different lengths up to 48 feet and can be fitted with additional jacks, plumbed for air lines and wired for lights and electrical outlets. Typically used for busses and other long, heavy vehicles, there are models that will lift up to 100,000 pounds.
If you need a lift with these capabilities, purchase and installation costs are only part of the total picture. The cost of scheduled, professional maintenance is more important because of the cost to your business if the lift becomes unavailable for any reason.
Low-Rise and Mid-Rise Lift
Low-rise and mid-rise lifts are designed to raise vehicles 2 to four feet off the ground. They are either frame-contact or drive-on lifts, and they are often portable so they can be rolled around the shop, or even used outside. Lifting capacity is typically from 6,000 to 10,000 pounds.
Low- and mid-rise lifts are above-ground devices with a small footprint and a low profile. They have no special requirements; they're usually electric and operate on 110V. They're typically used for wheel and tire work, brake work, body work and even auto detailing. They're ideal for jobs like these in shops with low ceilings, and portable models add even more flexibility. Although they usually raise the vehicle no higher than a floor jack, it is a full-vehicle lift that's usually the least expensive type available.
No matter what kind of lift you buy, your insurance company, your finance company and/or local government regulations may require the lift to be certified as safe to use.
Every lift manufacturer advertises the certifications bestowed upon their products by various safety organizations and trade associations. The list of certifications is long and covers manufacturing standards, electrical standards, safety standards and more. However some of those certifications may be incomplete, obsolete or not applicable. Some are issued by trade associations or "testing" organizations with highly questionable credentials, and some product certifications are intentionally misleading. However, there is one certification that matters more than any other to a professional service facility, to their insurance company, and to health and safety regulators: the gold sticker issued by ALI/ETL.
The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) is a trade association whose members are lift manufacturers in North America and lift manufacturers in other countries with an established sales and service business in the U.S. The ALI has engaged ETL/Intertek, an independent Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL), to test its members' products to verify that they conform to design, construction, safety and performance standards set by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). A properly certified lift will have a gold label with the ANSI, ALI and ETL logos, a statement that it meets the provisions of ANSI/ALI Automotive Lift Construction, Testing and Validation (ALCTV) standards set in 2006, and a serial number on the label.
There are other certifications, some that apply to specific components, some that apply to installation by a certified professional. Some additional certifications may be required by local governments. But the ALI certifications described above are the most important and are available only from the lift manufacturer.
What do you really need?
Since the above-ground two-post lift is by far the most popular design in the industry, the rest of this article will focus mainly on that type of lift. However, most of this information applies to other types as well.
Every company representative who contributed to this article said it's important to meet with a professional installer/maintenance agent before purchasing a lift. Their job is to help shop owners understand what kind of lift they really need, and they have a good understanding of what their vendors' lifts can do and how to match them to a shop's real needs. Installers will also train the shop owner and technicians on the proper use and maintenance of their new lift.
The first question a distributor will ask is, "What do you plan to lift?" The most common mistake people make when buying a lift is choosing the wrong weight rating. Every lift has a maximum weight rating, and you can safely lift a 10,000-pound truck with a lift that's rated for 10,000 pounds. But Jon Bailey, an installation/service dealer for Challenger Lifts, said "It's like driving your car at full speed all the time. It can be done, but it means the lift will wear out faster and need more maintenance." Bailey advised lifting no more than about 3/4 of a lift's capacity during normal everyday use.
A vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is listed on the door post of all vehicles, but commercial vehicles like contractors' trucks with added storage compartments might be modified to handle more weight. That means if you're planning to regularly lift a 3/4-ton pick-up truck that's loaded with tools, your lift should be rated for at least 25 percent more weight than the heaviest truck you expect to service.
That's because overall lifting capacity is only one consideration.
According to Steve Perlstein of Mohawk Lifts, "lifting symmetry" might be a more accurate way to determine the weight rating you need. This doesn't refer to lift configuration; it's about the distribution of the vehicle's weight on the lift. Each arm of a lift is designed to carry one quarter of the lift's rated weight. That means a lift that's rated for 9,000 pounds is designed to carry 2,250 pounds on each arm. When lifting a 7,500-pound truck with that 9,000-pound lift, there is still plenty of extra capacity. But if the truck carries 5,000 pounds on the rear axle, each rear arm will be supporting 2,500 pounds, which is more than its rated capacity. Perlstein stressed that the most important thing is "to get the right capacity lift so that none of the arms are ever overloaded."
He also noted that the configuration and adjustability of the arms can play a big role in a lift's real capacity and longevity. There's no doubt that a 3/4-ton dually loaded with plumber's tools is heavier at the rear, so even if the lift has enough reserve capacity to avoid overloading the rear arms, it would also be best if the arms have enough adjustment to move the truck farther forward between the posts. Ideally, the vehicle's center of mass should be as close as possible to the fore-and-aft center of the lift. This will minimize wear-and-tear on the lift, but it doesn't really help to stabilize or balance of the load: you'll still need tall jack stands to hold the truck steady on the lift or to remove the weight of the engine or transmission.
It's common for 10-year-old rear arms to wear out from improper lift loading. Ideally your shop should have two types of lift, or variable symmetry lifts that can handle both balanced and unbalanced vehicles. Basically, these will have front arms with a longer reach.
For two-post lifts, make sure you see the arm sweep diagrams for each of the lifts you're considering. This is particularly important for shops that service vehicles that are low to the ground or have a short wheelbase. These often have pick-up points that cannot be accessed by all lifts.
Preparing the shop
Whether you're replacing an existing lift or designing a new shop, it's worth consulting an experienced architect or shop planner. Some lift manufacturers and/or their installation contractors offer free planning assistance, including recommendations on which lifts to install and where to position them. Some of the factors they'll consider include space availability, traffic flow, concrete and soil quality, vehicle length and turning radius, and whether the property is leased or owned.
Even if there's already a lift in place, the shop floor should be evaluated before a new lift is installed. Water and soil conditions in some areas may be unsuitable for in-ground lifts, while others may not support surface lifts. The typical two-post above-ground lift requires a concrete floor that's at least 4 inches thick. Jon Bailey said it's surprising how often the customer assures him that the floor is suitable, only to discover otherwise when drilling the hole for the first bolt. It's highly recommended to drill a test hole before ordering a lift. If the floor is not thick enough, Bailey said one option is to pour concrete piers under the floor to support the lift posts.
The size of the typical service bay has grown over the years. It's possible to fit a two-post above-ground lift into a bay that's only 10 feet wide, but that creates a difficult and exhausting working environment. A 12-foot bay is acceptable, but today's shops are being designed with 14-foot service bays. Many of the lift manufacturers offer layout design tools and detailed dimensional drawings of their lifts, and most installation companies offer design services to make sure your lift is located properly in the bay.
Ceiling height and overhead clearance are other important details that are often overlooked. Bailey doesn't rely on a customer's estimate; he asks the shop owner to actually measure the height. Even so, just because the shop has a 14-foot ceiling doesn't mean you'll be able to lift that dually all the way. It may be necessary to relocate or work around roof members, door tracks, ventilation systems or other equipment.
Most commercial lifts operate on 220 volts AC. It's recommended that each lift be powered through its own circuit breaker. In addition to not having to share power with a compressor or other piece of equipment, this also makes it possible to shut off the power to an individual lift when it's time for service or repair.
Field research
Ask your lift supplier what design elements make a particular lift reliable. Ask technicians and other shop owners about their experience with various lifts and which brands they recommend. Talk to them about the utility of lifts they have used, how often they are down for repair, how easy they are to maintain, how user-friendly the owner's manual is and how installation went. Ask your lift supplier for shops in your area that use lifts you're considering so you can check them out yourself.
Remember that another measure of product quality is after-sale support. Make sure that factory-trained installers and technicians are available locally to handle all of your lift installation, inspection and maintenance needs.
The most important safety consideration is whether the lift is certified to meet the ANSI/ALI ALCTV-2006 safety standards described earlier. Look for the gold "ALI Certified/Validated by ETL" label. Only lifts that have passed independent safety testing can use this label. Without ALI certification, buyers have no guarantee that a lift meets accepted industry safety standards.
Compare safety features and systems on the lift models under consideration. Safety systems should be user-friendly, or technicians will be tempted to ignore or override them. Some of the most common safety features on the market are:
- Mechanical locks
- Air locks
- Automatic wheel chocks
- Emergency stop buttons
- Non-skid ramp surfaces and runways
- Lockable disconnect switches
- Arm restraints
- Multi-position locking systems
- Wheel spotting dishes
- Work steps
- Slack cable guide arms
Lift maintenance
A good lift will require minimal maintenance while offering years of reliable service. Compare the maintenance schedules for the lifts you're considering. Any time a lift is down for service or repair, it reduces the shop's productivity, and that should be counted as maintenance costs too. Ask the dealer who is going to take care of the lift once it's installed. Find out if an in-ground lift can be maintained without pulling it out of the ground. Find out what is covered under warranty and find out how warranty work is scheduled and performed. If the lift is built outside of North America, ask if OE replacement parts are readily available.
No matter who takes care of the lift, Gary McVay, Customer Service Manager for BendPak, says that you can easily do a visual inspection of the post(s), the lift head assembly (carriage) and the arms. ALI recommends those inspections be carried out daily. Look for obvious physical damage to the posts, and on surface lifts, make sure the bolts are secure. Lookinside the posts for metal chips that would indicate metal-on-metal wear. Look on the outside of the post for cracked welds on the base plate/post joint. Inspect welds on the carriag, and on the arms underneath where they slide in and out of each other. Look for metal-on-metal grinding at the arm pins, and check to see if the pin holes are out of round.
The most important inspection items are cables, locks, pulleys and anchor bolts. Check the cable tension, look for frayed cables and see that the pulleys rotate smoothly. Make sure the safety locks and the arm locks operate properly.
Lift Distributor
When you're in the market for a new vehicle lift, your first task is to find a lift distributor. A good distributor has factory-trained staff who can come to your facility to help you determine the appropriate lifts to maximize productivity and profitability.
Even car dealers who plan to buy lifts through an OEM equipment program should start the lift-buying process by calling a lift distributor. Don't choose your lift based on a picture and a paragraph of text. This is the most important point of this entire article: Research carefully, and get an expert to help you choose the lifts that will meet your needs now and in the future.
A relationship with a distributor should last well past your initial purchase. The distributor is your one-stop-shop for new lifts, accessories, professional installation, service and OE replacement parts. A local distributor is also a knowledgeable resource for answering questions about the lifts. For this reason, it's important to know that your lift supplier can meet your long-term needs.
The following check list was provided by Rotary Lift to help you evaluate a lift distributor/installer:
- History, experience and reputation. How long has the distributor been in the lift business? How many lifts has the installer set up? Does the company have a reputation for prompt service, expert advice and strong customer support?
- Factory authorization. Is the company authorized by the manufacturer to sell, install and service its lifts? Factory-authorized representatives have access to the most current product, installation and service information available. Using a factory-authorized installer also can often mean enhanced warranty protection and installation guarantees for your new lifts. Lift manufacturers may only allow their authorized companies to install certain products, to make sure installation meets their high standards.
- Factory training. Ask if the distributor employees have been trained on proper lift installation, operation and maintenance by the lift manufacturer.
- Knowledge of local building and construction codes. Be sure you can rely on the distributor/installer to comply with local codes and regulations, know what permits are needed, and properly dispose of any old lifts and used hydraulic oil.
- Insurance. The distributor should have adequate liability insurance, as well as workman's compensation coverage.
- Scheduling flexibility. Is the installer willing to schedule installation at a time that's best for you? How are emergency service calls handled?
- Guarantee. All installations should be guaranteed for at least a year.
- Parts availability. Does the company maintain an adequate inventory of OE replacement parts on-site to get lifts back up and running as quickly as possible?
The bottom line
Buying a lift takes time, research, leg work and lots of help from people who know what they're doing. Buying a lift is not easy, but it's a lot harder to live with the wrong lift or lift distributor. The article and the product descriptions on these pages are a good starting point. Now start searching for a knowledgeable and reputable distributor.


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Spicebox Whisky is based in Montreal, Quebec where they blend and bottle their Spicebox Canadian Spiced Whisky. According to their website the spiced whisky is blended from Canadian whisky stocks which are aged from 3 years to 6 years. The spices and vanilla used to flavour the blend are extracted through a process they call cold fusion. Apparently three different vanilla beans are used (from various parts of the world) as well as the blender's "secret spices".
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CREDIT: Brian Kersey Chicago Fire
Mike Magee already has double-digit goals in 2013.
In Regular Season terms, the six he scored in LA (three of which came against the Fire on Opening Day) combined with the nine he's tallied for the Men in Red since May have him second in the MLS Golden Boot Race with 15.
He's also scored double-digits for the Fire across all competitions, with his nine league goals combining with three in U.S. Open Cup play to give him 12 across all competitions.
Still, that long-hanging statistic of hitting double-digit regular season goals in one season for one club is there for Magee tonight as he looks to become the seventh player in club history to achieve the feat.
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Having appeared in just 15 games, it made me wonder if he could be the quickest to do it in a Fire shirt and then I remembered: Ante Razov...
Razov is of course the club's all-time leading scorer with 76 regular season goals in 155 games. He hit double-digit goals five of his six seasons in Chicago. It stands to reason that he might have Magee beat multiple times in this stat.
Take a look...
Ante Razov's Double Digit Goals | |
Year | Games Needed |
1998 | 27 |
1999 | 18 |
2000 | 11 |
2002 | 14 |
2003 | 8 |
So Magee won't beat him but upon further review, if he bags a goal Saturday vs. New England or in the next two games, he'll be come the second fastest player to hit double-digits for the Fire after Razov. Not bad for a guy who asked for Ante's blessing before he took the #9 shirt with the Men in Red.
Check out the rest of the data below...
Player | Games Needed | Year(s) |
Damani Ralph | 19 | 2003, 2004 |
Eric Wynalda | 19 | 2001 |
Josh Wolff | 20 | 1998 |
Dominic Oduro | 27 | 2011 |
Dema Kovalenko | 28 | 2000 |
The Fire are proud to be a sponsor of the Great Chicago Fire Hydrants, a public art exhibition celebrating the heroism of Chicago's firefighters. The city-wide program launched on September 11, but the Fire wanted to give our fans a first glimpse of our hydrant at tonight's game before it goes on display for two months at the Hancock Plaza downtown.
In addition to the Fire and our creative team, scores of other local artists have decorated 5-foot tall fiberglass fire hydrants sponsored by Chicagoland businesses. The first hydrants were installed in various locations around the city last week on September 11. Following the public exhibition the hydrants will be auctioned on December 4, 2013 to benefit the 100 Club of Chicago, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the families of fallen police and firefighters.
Two special touches to the hydrant appear on its rings. The top honors the seven members of the club's Ring of Fire: Peter Nowak, Frank Klopas, Lubos Kubik, Peter Wilt, Bob Bradley, Chris Armas and C.J. Brown. While the club's three tenets -- Tradition. Honor. Passion. – appear on the base ring (check out the photo gallery below).
Get your photo with the Fire's hydrant located behind Section 8 during the game up until half time and in the Stadium Club post-game. Don't worry – if you miss your opportunity to get a photo, stop by the Hancock Plaza (just steps from The Chicago Water Tower) beginning next week to see the hydrant on display through November.
Be sure to tag photos with #cf97 and http://www.facebook.com/greatchicagofirehydrants or on Twitter.
For more information, including all the artist biographies, display locations and hydrant photos visit: www.GreatChicagoFireHydrants.com.
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For all the talk of the Fire's possession problems, you wouldn't have known it in the first 20 minutes of Wednesday night's game in Toronto. The Alex/Jeff Larentowicz partnership hummed along like it did during the squad's hottest streak this year, a fresh looking Patrick Nyarko did his havoc-creating thing, and it all culminated with a deserved goal.
Of course, at the final whistle it was obviously a shame they didn't get one or two more during that period. But that's what this Fire does. They pull off the tough results and tend to drop the seemingly easier ones. Even on short rest, away from home (where they've struggled all year), Toronto was the perfect opponent.
And in the first 20 minutes, the Fire pretty much had their way with the ball and the field, pressing hard to win it up field, running off each other -- it was yummy. It's hard to pick one sequence but there was one down the right side in the 15th minute I loved. The Fire won the ball and played a couple fast one-touch passes before Nyarko just missed Chris Rolfe, wide open past midfield. It didn't come off, but just look at the wide open spaces in TFC's team shape.
TFC started bad. Really bad. They misplaced more balls than a dog with amnesia and the Fire took all the space they wanted. It was a veritable buffet for Rolfe, Dilly Duka, and Mike Magee, enjoying constant service from midfield as well as the enterprising Gonzalo Segares.
TFC's goal shouldn't have been the last goal of the game but it was and thankfully other results held up so the Fire are still in perfectly okay position for the playoffs. They need to pick up points down the stretch, yeah, but they're all of one point out of fifth with seven games to play. I still don't understand the doomsayers calling the season off already.
If the 14th minute, free-flowing Fire example showed everything this team can be when it flows right, Quincy Amarikwa's 78th minute chance showed what's sometimes dispiriting about them. They let points get away from them.
Off a TFC attack, Magee got the ball in his own half and turned through the midfield to play Rolfe, who spotted Amirakwa's dash inside. It was a great run because he timed it later than Juan Luis Anangono's, which was a bit too early so his defender could recover before Pause pushed close enough to goal.
Amarikwa's run came directly in front of his defender, giving Pause the angle and target he needed, and Quincy was in. He had the choice of laying off for Anangono, who was beyond the goalie and just a simple touch away from giving the Fire the lead, but he went himself. Against his own team, in on goal, Amarikwa went himself and shot right at TFC keeper Joe Bendik. Anangono (and Fire fans) were furious.
It's not outrageous for a striker in that position to go himself; actually, it's probably the right thing to do versus risk an extra pass. But it was a moment the Fire couldn't quite grasp, the kind of moment they'll need to in the next seven games if they're to keep their season going into the playoffs.
After missing yet another opportunity to jump into the Playoff spots after a disappointing draw in Toronto midweek, the Fire head back to Toyota Park on Saturday to face the team they are trying to catch, the New England Revolution (LIVE 7pm CT on My50). The Revs occupy the fifth and final Playoff spot and will be looking to put some distance between themselves and the chasing pack. Here are some things to look out for from a tactical perspective:
Tracking Kelyn Rowe and Diego Fagundez – monitoring the Revs playmakers movement
Both Rowe and Fagundez are having fantastic seasons for New England despite their young age. For an 18 year old, Fagundez has a real eye for goal and a knack of getting into very good positions in the box. Many of his goals this season have been tap-ins, with the Uruguayan being in the right spot at the right time.
Rowe on the other hand likes to operate outside the box and is excellent at picking up the ball in the space between the midfield and the back line. In New England's last two matches against Toronto and Montreal, Rowe was allowed too much space to pick up the ball in these positions. From there, he is equally comfortable shooting from distance or running at defenders. He displayed both in the matches against the Impact and TFC.
To stop Rowe, the communication and decision making by the Fire's midfielders and defenders is very important. Defenders such as Bakary Soumare and Austin Berry must come out and close down Rowe as quickly as possible when he picks up the ball in that position. As for Fagundez, tracking his runs into the box will also be crucial.
Concentrating on team defense – cutting out individual errors and defending better as a team
In the Fire's last few matches, individual errors and lack of concentration have been the team's downfall. On Wednesday night, a piece of nonchalant defending led to TFC's tying goal while multiple players were guilty of not tracking their runners in the matches against Seattle and Houston.
Individual errors have plagued Fire defenders this season while the wingers are the culprits responsible for sometimes failing to follow their marks. As a defensive unit, the players must be focused for the entire 90 minutes, especially now because there is little room for error if the Men in Red are to make the Playoffs. Against a team with such fluid attacking play and movement as New England, lapses in concentration like these will be punished.
Getting in 1v1 situations with A.J. Soares – Fire attack must try and isolate the Revs defender
In New England's last match against Montreal, something that struck me was the ease in which Impact striker Marco Di Vaio was able to score both of his goals. Both goals were very similar, with the Italian receiving the ball in the box and going 1v1 with Soares before making a cut, losing the Revs defender and finishing with ease.
Don't get me wrong, Di Vaio is a brilliant striker but his ability to beat players 1v1 is not his strong point, his deadly finishing is. As we have seen this season, Chris Rolfe and Mike Magee are not afraid to run at defenders and Quincy Amarikwa showed on Wednesday in Toronto that his pace coming off the bench can cause any defense problems.
Against New England this weekend, I would like to see the Fire strikers take on Soares if they find themselves in a position to.
Prediction: The Fire take the frustrations of the past few weeks out on the Revs and comfortably win 3-1 with goals from Magee (2) and Patrick Nyarko.
Select shots from the Fire's draw with TFC.
CREDIT: USA Today Sports Images
After dropping points late for the second week in a row, the Fire head north to Toronto to play their game in hand against TFC Wednesday night knowing that a win would springboard the Club into a Playoff position (6:30pm CT on My50). TFC were also beaten in the Pacific Northwest last weekend, 4-0 by Portland. Here are some things to look out for from a tactical perspective.
Controlling possession while being wary of TFC's high pressure
In recent matches, TFC have focused on pressuring their opponent high up the field in an attempt to turn the ball over and/or force the team to play long ball or go back to the goalkeeper. This tactic can work very well but it also has the result of drawing your players out of position in an attempt to put pressure on the opponent.
Last week New England showed the most effective way of countering that tactic, namely by playing neat, one touch soccer and playing through the pressure. When looking at the possession stats, the Fire aren't one of the most dominant teams in that category, averaging 43% over their past three games but against a team like Toronto, this can be rectified.
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The Men in Red certainly possess players comfortable playing a one touch, possession brand of soccer and must not be forced into giving the ball away needlessly or kicking the ball long due to the pressure by the TFC attacking players.
I look for the team not to be wasteful in possession on Wednesday night and to play themselves out of pressure whenever possible.
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WATCH: Larentowicz, Nyarko preview TFC
With top goal scorer and talisman Mike Magee subbed off at halftime as an injury precaution and the team playing
two games this week, it remains to be seen whether he will go the full 90 tonight in Toronto. With this in mind, Fire coach Frank Klopas has a number of ways he can tinker the side.
One obvious choice would be to bring in Juan Luis Anangono in attack as a direct replacement for Magee, while Patrick Nyarko and Quincy Amarikwa can also play in the forward role. A second and more likely option would be to see Nyarko come in on the wing and Alex play up front with Chris Rolfe.
As Kevin Egan pointed out in the latest edition of "The Centerback," the front four of Alex, Rolfe, Magee and Duka combined extremely well against Seattle and bringing another pacey player like Nyarko into the mix makes sense.
Toronto's defenders are not the fastest, and the movement and speed of the New England and Portland attacking players caused TFC a lot of problems in the last two matches. If Magee is not deemed fit enough to start, who better to bring on later in the game if the Fire need to bag a winner than the second top goal scorer in MLS this season?
Keeping an eye on Reggie Lambe – a powerful wide player
Though statistically Reggie Lambe isn't having the best of years for Toronto, he has played well in TFC's last few matches and will be a threat on Wednesday evening.
In TFC's recent tie with D.C., Lambe switched wings with Bobby Convey and the move worked, crossing for Convey who finished neatly for TFC's lone goal in that match.
In TFC's last home game against New England, the Canadians started with only Robert Earnshaw up front, but Lambe often drifted inside to support the striker. Lambe also plays a part in TFC's high pressure style of play, trying to close down the opposition as quickly as possible when they have the ball.
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It is important that the Fire neutralize Lambe and limit the amount of crosses he is able to send into the box for players like Earnshaw and Andrew Wiedeman.
Prediction: The Fire get what they came to Toronto looking for: 3 points with a 2 nil victory. Goals from Patrick Nyarko and Gonzalo Segares.
Stephen Piggott is a contributor to Chicago-Fire.com. Follow him on Twitter @Irish_Steve.
Saturday night didn't feel good. A strong Fire performance in always difficult atmosphere at Century Link Field certainly left me feeling like the team had done enough to take something away from Seattle. In the end, that wasn't to be.
With the 2-1 loss, Fire hearts looked at three very big matches Sunday involving Houston, New England and Philadelphia, maybe lit a candle, said a prayer or crossed fingers. That sound you heard round about midnight was a huge sigh of relief as all three teams immediately ahead of the Men in Red in the Eastern Conference playoff race also went down in defeat.
Hence this blog title, as the positioning between the Top 7 in the East remains the same as it was when I wrote the first edition of 2013 Playoff Math two weeks ago, albeit with a bit of a separation between top and bottom.
A breakdown of where things stand heading into this week…
1) Montreal Impact
Current Points: 45 (13-7-6)
Games Remaining: 8 (4 home/ 4 away)
Last 5 Games: WDWWL (10pts)
2013 Home/Away Record: 9-1-3 / 4-6-3
Maximum Possible Pts: 69
Average Opponents Pts: 35.3
Remaining Schedule: 9/14 vs. CLB, 9/17 at SJ**, 9/21 vs. VAN, 9/24 vs. HER** 9/28 @ CHI, 10/4 @ HOU, 10/12 vs. NE, 10/16 @ LA, 10/19 vs. PHI, 10/26 @ TFC
Rundown: Chronologically, Montreal's 4-1 win at New England was the second of three needed Fire results Sunday and though the Impact had only won once away to an Eastern opponent this season, showed up in droves early on as Matt Reis' fifth minute red card for taking down Marco Di Vaio set the tone for the evening in Montreal's 4-2 win.
With the win, the Impact stayed on top of the Eastern Conference (with two games in hand) and may have helped the Fire more than just in the standings as Reis will now be suspended for the Revolution's visit to Chicago this Saturday.
Given Montreal's home form, a visit from the Crew Saturday should probably see them atop the East by the time I'm writing this column next week. With games in hand on both New York and Sporting KC, the Impact hold the inside track to the top spot in the East if they can hold serve down the stretch.
2) New York Red Bulls
Current Points: 45 (13-9-6)
Games Remaining: 6 (3 home / 3 away)
Last 5 Games: WWLDL (7pts)
2013 Home/Away Record: 8-2-3 / 5-7-3
Maximum Possible Pts: 63
Average Opponents Pts: 36.1
Remaining Schedule: 9/14 vs. TFC, 9/22 vs. FCD, 9/29 @ SEA, 10/5 vs. NE, 10/20 @ HOU, 10/27 vs. CHI
Rundown: The fact that Red Bull had never won in Houston during the MLS regular season didn't exactly bode well form them on Sunday but a smaller than normal crowd at BBVA Compass Stadium saw a few mistakes at the back which New York did well to capitalize on in their 4-1 win.
Red Bull have just six games left to play with the next two at home vs. Toronto FC and FC Dallas. Wins in those and we're either talking about them officially clinching a playoff spot or being having the opportunity to do it in Seattle on October 5.
3) Sporting KC
Current Points: 45 (13-9-6)
Games Remaining: 6 (2 home / 4 away)
Last 5: WWLLW (9pts)
2013 Home/Away Record: 8-4-3 / 5-5-3
Maximum Possible Pts: 63
Average Opponents Pts: 30.5
Remaining Schedule: 9/17 vs. RES**, 9/21 @ TFC, 9/27 vs. PHI, 10/5 @ CLB, 10/9 at HOU, 10/18 vs. D.C., 10/23 vs. OLI**, 10/26 @ PHI
Rundown: Sporting KC go into their bye week coming off a strong 3-0 home win over Columbus Saturday night. Like Montreal, they've set themselves up well now to balance their remaining Champions League fixtures (they next play Real Esteli on September 17) and could lock down a playoff spot by the end of September.
4) Philadelphia Union
Current Points: 39 (10-9-9)
Games Remaining: 6 (3 home / 3 away)
Last 5 Games: LDLDW (5pts)
2013 Home/Away Record: 6-3-5 / 4-6-4
Maximum Possible Points: 57
Average Opponents Pts: 34.7
Remaining Schedule: 9/14 vs. HOU, 9/27 @ SKC, 10/5 vs. TFC, 10/12 @ D.C., 10/19 @ MTL, 10/26 vs. SKC
Rundown: Despite having a man advantage for the final 33 minutes, Philadelphia was unable to muster a point in a 1-0 defeat at San Jose in the Fire's last needed result of the night.
Philadelphia still sits fourth but only by two points ahead of Saturday's game vs. Houston, one of two very big matches with playoff implications this week.
5) New England Revolution
Current Points: 37 (10-10-7)
Games Remaining: 7 (3 home / 4 away)
Last 5 Games: LDWWL (7pts)
2013 Home/Away Record: 6-5-3 / 4-5-4
Maximum Possible Points: 58
Average Opponents Pts: 33.4
Remaining Schedule: 9/14 @ CHI, 9/21 vs. D.C., 9/28 vs. HOU, 10/5 @ NY, 10/12 @ MTL, 10/19 vs. CLB, 10/27 @ CLB
Rundown: Like I said above, New England's 4-2 loss to Montreal helped contribute to everything staying the same towards the bottom of the race. They'll be without starting goalkeeper Matt Reis in Saturday's pivotal visit to Toyota Park but will still likely come in confident knowing they've won the previous two encounters between the sides this year.
6) Houston Dynamo
Current Points: 37 (10-9-7)
Games Remaining: 8 (4 home / 4 away)
Last 5 Games: LDLWL (4pts)
2013 Home/Away Record: 7-3-3 / 3-6-4
Maximum Possible Points: 58
Average Opponents Pts: 35.7
Remaining Schedule:9/14 @ PHI, 9/21, 9/25 vs. WC**, vs. CHV, 9/28 @ NE, 10/4 vs. MTL, 10/9 vs. SKC, 10/20 vs. NY, 10/24 @ AU**, 10/27 @ D.C.
Rundown: It wasn't a good week for Houston who dropped a 2-0 to Columbus at midweek before Sunday's 4-1 thumping vs. New York. Given Houston's recent form (4 points from their last five games), Fire fans will lament the two points dropped to the Dynamo at the beginning of the month but should also be thankful for the fact the Dynamo have continued to struggle following that result.
A loss at Philadelphia next Saturday combined with a win from the Fire or New England may be panic button time for the Dynamo.
7) Chicago Fire
Current Points: 35 (10-11-5)
Games Remaining: 8 (3 home / 5 away)
Last 5 Games: LDWLW (7pts)
2013 Home / Away Record: 8-4-2 / 2-6-3
Maximum Possible Pts: 59
Average Opponents Pts: 32.1
Remaining Schedule: 9/11 @ TFC, 9/14 vs. NE, 9/21 @ CLB, 9/28 vs. MTL, 10/4 @ D.C., 10/12 @ FCD, 10/19 vs. TFC, 10/27 @ NY
Rundown: Dropping three points late in the last two matches doesn't fill one with confidence but the team's performance at Seattle was very encouraging and they were perhaps rewarded by Sunday's trifecta of results. In reality, the weekend was a complete wash in terms of Playoff Math, so the Fire enter a two-game week with a huge opportunity.
The team faces a quick turnaround Wednesday, playing their game in hand on New England and Houston when they visit lowly Toronto FC (who fell 4-0 at Portland Saturday). A win in Ontario followed by one in Saturday's six-pointer vs. the Revs (and a draw between the Union in Dynamo in Philadelphia) would actually put the Fire into fourth place in the East with six games remaining.
TICKETS: Fire vs. Revolution six-pointer Saturday at Toyota Park
It's fair to admit no one saw the Fire being in this position following Saturday's game but as they say, that's why they play the games and there's all to play for still.
8) Columbus Crew
Current Points: 32 (9-14-5)
Games Remaining: 8 (3 home / 3 away)
Last 5 Games: LWLLW (6pts)
2013 Home / Away Record: 6-5-3 / 3-9-2
Maximum Possible Points: 50
Average Opponents Pts: 38.6
Remaining Schedule: 9/14 @ MTL, 9/21 vs. CHI, 9/29 @ FCD, 10/5 vs. SKC, 10/19 @ NE, 10/27 vs. NE
Rundown: In Brian Bliss' first game as interim head coach, Columbus took a huge step defeating Houston 2-0 last Wednesday only to fall 3-0 at KC Saturday night.
By virtue of their point total and remaining schedule, the Crew are certainly still in the playoff race but are at a point where any further slip-ups will probably mean the end to their season.


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Name Fuguki Suikazan
Nickname That fat guy with Samehada | Sharkwhale
Gender Male
Age 30
Clan N/A
By far the tallest and largest member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, Fuguki's most distinctive trait was his fish-like appearance. He had small round eyes and like all the known members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, sharp jagged teeth. He had long, orange hair that reached into his back with some pinned up at the top. He also had six green stripes on his face. Attire-wise he wore the standard striped jumpsuit of Kirigakure, a black outfit over it as well as a white cloak/robe over it and Samehada strapped over his shoulder via a large belt decorated by a tassel. He also wore the Kirigakure forehead protector and standard shinobi sandals, and as with all the swordsmen of the previous generation, he had bandages wrapped loosely around his neck. He seems fat however his body is very muscular and he trained his abs making them big enough to give him the presence of a fat guy.
Fuguki seemed to believe that protecting invaluable information from the wrong hands to be more important than the lives of comrades. He preached this to Kisame, telling him that he should take any action necessary in order to stop information about their village falling into enemy hands. Wise and have high intelligence.
Cali is harsh, but he wasn't even trying"
Village of Birth 霧隠れの里 Kiriagakure
Village of Alliance 雲隠れの里 Kumogakure
Ninja Rank: Sannin
Wind | earth
Vulture Summonings | Huge fan and War fan user | Swordsmen specialist | Hidden mist technique
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Taijutsu Mastered Genjutsu Mastered K-Tai Mastered Ninjutsu Mastered
Your Ninjutsu:
The Tale of The Pufferfish
Fuguki assigned his subordinate Kisame, to the secret Cypher Division to serve as a bodyguard, ordering him to protect his comrades. However, he stressed that the codes that were important to the village are worth far more than the lives of his comrades. With this set of priorities, Kisame resolved to massacre his own team-mates when they were in danger of falling into the hands of Ibiki Morino during a mission to protect such valuable information
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As the blade is made up of scales, it inflicts injuries through shredding or shaving what it comes into contact with, rather than just cutting the object in question. This flaying effect is similar to a shark's skin, hence the sword's name. While it ordinarily remains rigid, Samehada's hilt is able to stretch and bend to great extent, allowing the weapon to be used like a flail.
Samehada shares a symbiotic relationship with its wielder, similar to that of the kikaichū. Although it continually consumes the chakra of its owner, its largest meals come from fights, wherein it absorbs the chakra of the opposition instead. Such an ability allows Samehada to literally slice through an opponent's techniques, in spite of whether the chakra has been transformed or not, and even prevent them from being performed by absorbing all of the necessary chakra, before preparations can be completed. This is particularly useful when fighting jinchūriki, as Samehada can quickly deplete their large chakra supplies as well as remove their chakra cloaks, illustrated when Killer B was reduced back to Version 1 after initially being in Version 2. However, it seems to be unable to automatically absorb ambient chakra, as in all instances where it has absorbed chakra are when either the opponent had a visible aura around them or when direct physical contact had already been established. Due to its voracious appetite, Samehada is drawn to those with large chakra supplies, allowing it to be used as a quasi-sensor.
While the ability to absorb chakra is useful in defeating opponents, it is also beneficial to the user as well. Samehada has the ability to transfer the chakra it has absorbed to the wielder by partially fusing with them, so it can be used to either regenerate injuries or replenish their chakra reserves. This makes the user of this sword extremely difficult to defeat, however, a wielder such as Kisame can take this fusion one step further, by completely merging with Samehada. Doing so causes him to become much more shark-like in appearance, growing fins and webbed hands that allow him to move through water with considerable ease. Kisame also receives some of Samehada's abilities while in this form, such as being able to extend spikes from his body for offence, and absorbing chakra when others come into direct contact with him, as well as the ability to track chakra.
Vulture Summoning and Huge Fan
Vulture summoning is one of the few summons that require the usage of a huge fan to use, therefore, Fuguki became a master of huge fan usage and knows how to summon each and every vulture he befriended. His huge fan is extraordinary big to be large enough to ride for him.Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?
Kenjutsu Specialist
As a one of the seven swordsmen of the Mist, he relay on his talents of using swords, mainly Samehada, he have complete mastery on sword techniques and specialized at Kumogakure's Sword techniques making him have a large variety of sword based strategies.
Silent Killing | Hidden Mist | Hair Needles:
As one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, Fuguki was one of the most powerful shinobi produced within Kirigakure. Fuguki's generation of swordsmen were noted to be the strongest in the village's history and just like those other members, he too was capable of using Silent Killing, as seen when fighting the Third Division of the Allied Shinobi Forces while under the effect of his former colleague Zabuza Momochi's Hiding in Mist Technique. Fuguki also demonstrated the ability to launch his hair in the form of spiked needles.
ZX Buster:
A fighting style entrusted to him by the greatest swordsmen of the mist, he loves to use this fighting style for its usage over kenjutsu.
Hurricane Skater Martial Arts
A fighting style he developed to use his mastery over taijutsu and wind into a complete different level.
Fuguki has mastered earth to its highest capability. Due to his amazing control of chakra and understanding of the nature of earth. Fuguki can perform all earth jutsu with 1 handseal.
Fuguki shows talented usage over wind element. Due to his amazing control of chakra and understanding of the nature of wind. Fuguki can perform all wind jutsu faster than it normally takes.
Like all ninjas Fuguki caries various weapons and tools on him. So inside Fuguki's ninja pouch he has.
Fuuma Shurikens- Kunais
- Shuriken
- Explosive Tags
- Smoke Bombs
- Large Shuriken
- Thin Wires
- Flash bombs
He take these with him to battles:
"Beauty is not defined by your outlook, I am beautiful and haters can bubblegum themselves."
Theme Song and Pictures
Battles Won Battles Lost :D
~Approved~ weird quote >.>