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Playoffs??? You wanna talk about playoffs???? Playoffs????
Sadly, the 2010-2011 season has come to an end.
The Knicks have lost to several injury depleted teams, including the Philadelphia 76ers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Houston Rockets.
This team is not going to the playoffs.
I knew they weren't going to make it before the season even started, and their inability to beat lottery teams has confirmed this.
Boomer Esiason said it the best. On his show, he said the Knicks weren't going to make the playoffs, because they have two rookies in their starting lineup.
Here's 10 changes the Knicks must make, if they're going to make the 2012 playoffs.
1. Do right by Patrick Ewing.
The Knicks have been cursed, ever since they did Ewing dirty and traded him for Glenn Rice and Shandon Anderson.
The Knicks had 3 chances to hire Ewing as a head coach or as an assistant, and they refused to hire him.
Patrick Ewing jr was denied a spot on the team for the sake of scrubs like Anthony Roberson, Mardy Collins, Roger Mason Jr., Andy Rautins, and Shawne Williams.
2. Fire Mike D'Antoni.
This is his 3rd year with the Knicks, and the team still hasn't matched Isiah Thomas' 33 win season that he had with Eddy Curry as the star of the team. That's a disgrace.
3. Fire Donnie Walsh.
He promised the team was going to improve by 2010, but the team still sucks. He traded 2 first round picks for Tracy McGrady. Enuff said.
4. Establish Amare Stoudemire down low.
Stoudemire is a solid post up player. The Knicks need to feed him the ball in the low post, so that the defense is forced to double team him and players get open looks.
5. Play a half court offense.
Raymond Felton is a half court player. He does his best, when playing under a slow paced system.
6. Bench Danilo Gallinari. He sucks.
7. Hold on to your draft picks.
It's bad enough that the Knicks don't have a good draft pick until 2013. Don't F up the situation more by trading away more picks.
8. Keep the good players; dump the bad players.
The #1 reason why this team still sucks is because Walsh butchered the team. He got rid of the team's best scorers, so the team had to work from scratch. Hold on to Amare Stoudemire(All Star level player), Landry Fields(Good rookie), Raymond Felton(Good half court player), Wilson Chandler(Good role player), Timofey Mozgov(Good back up center). Get rid of the low performing players(anyone not mentioned).
9. Use your cap space wisely. Don't just hand someone a 100 million dollar contract, unless it's Carmelo Anthony.
It's better to sign 3 or 4 good low post players/shooters than to sign one big name.
10. Don't try to buy a championship. Make realistic goals for the team. The Knicks haven't been to the playoffs since 2004, so the goal should be to get to the playoffs FIRST, THEN win a championship AFTER the team has ESTABLISHED itself as a WINNING team.
Jeremon Linbury
Playoffs??? You wanna talk about playoffs???? Playoffs????
I'm sorry, but I absolutely hate posts like this. Get rid of our GM coach and players, yet magically find great replacements without destroying our future. Get some magic beans while we're at it.
I don't agree with a lot of what the Knicks have done, but I understand that its a complicated game and an extremely convoluted contract system.
1. Let me state that Ewing has done absolutely NOTHING to deserve any kind of coaching position. Doing nothing for Dwight's game doesn't count. He was a talented player, but was never known for being smart or clutch. With the tools he had, he could have been much much better. I'm tired of players whining and expecting to be handed coaching positions without any resume to speak of. Playing favorites and hiring his son is the dumbest thing to do. What the heck would that change besides your imagined "curse" Why hasn't every other team in the league signed him yet?
2. Dantoni is far down my list of favorite coaches, but who would you replace him with? At the very least, we can thank him for making NY a more desirable place since the players all would love to play under him. He's still making a ton of money and honestly there aren't many coaches who would have much more success with such a new and young team.
3. Walsh did what few GMs in the league expected he could do. Everyone pleaded with the guy not to take this shiit job since Isiah had done such thorough work of destroying our cap. Its one of the hardest jobs to take and at least he wasn't afraid to step up to it. He's done an admirable job and did the best he could do. He's made some mistakes, but at least he owned up to it. I ****in hate people who crack on his draft picks. Hindsight is always 20/20 and a hellova lot more GMs have made far far worse picks. Pretending you could have done better is a joke.
4. Amare is NOT a post player.... I really wish he was. He's deadly on the pick and when driving with a decent jumper to fall back on. Doesn't have great passing ability and takes a long time to learn. A coach can't force him to be what hes not. He has a major weakness and its his job to develop himself.
5. Unfortunately, we seem to really suck when we're in the half court. This team is too new and the players have not grown comfortable with each other. In fact, we seem to be at our worst when the game slows down. Whether its coaching, or players just not adjusting, its a very young team that has just been put together. We should definitely spend some more time on it, but right now we're designed to run.
6. Gallo is definitely in a slump. Whether is the sophomore slump or not (first year doesn't count) someone needs to slap him and get some passion in his play. Every player in the world goes through a slump, but he needs to concentrate on doing other things better if his jumper isn't working and not hand his head.
7. You can't ask to keep draft picks yet trade for game changers. Its either we force ourselves to develop or gamble our picks to win now.
8. Again.... this doesn't make sense. Trade the players in a slump for what?? Who would want them at their worst? Are we to dump them for nothing? You make being a GM sound so easy.
9. Who on the market would you have signed? Its easy say broad blanket statements like this. How do you attract a player to sign on your team over someone else?
10. You're preaching that we should be patient, yet at the same time contradicting yourself by saying we should blow this team up. If you want to be realistic, then make realistic theories on how we can improve.
Its easy to stand back and criticize when we're losing. Its even easier to make broad statements like
"dont destroy our cap"
"get rid of bad players, bring in good players"
"its all the coach's fault"
"its all the GM's fault"
"draft better"
"trade for a superstar"
Its fine to criticize since we definitely need to improve, but we need to find realistic and more specific ways to do it. A super young team like ours is always going to have major growing pains. Everyone expected it, but when it occurs we go nuts.
Where did I say we should blow this team up?
Read my post more carefully.
I said Walsh destroyed the team by trading everyone, and I clearly stated the Knicks should keep Stoudemire, Felton, Chandler, Mozgov, and Fields.
Read the thread before commenting, unless you actually believe in a coach and GM who has done nothing for this team, since coming here, besides trading away 1st round picks and drafting Italian scrubs.
Jeremon Linbury
1. Not sure if we have any hope of getting Ewing to fill a spot on our coaching staff but if we do then we should. Apart from anything else the Knicks legacy is a hard-nosed defensive team that battles to win games. Regardless of the current state of the NBA where a lot of teams predicate their success on their offense, the truly successful teams also play solid defense. Our only decent defense is team defense, our only good defensive players right now are Chandler and Turiaf, both bench players. Agreed (and bring back PEJ as a 8mpg defensive role player).
2. Yeah, D'antoni's time here is up. He is not a good fit for this team and I don't believe in his coaching style. Although it seems a bit harsh considering our new young team is yet to gel we can't afford to waste 1-2 more years of trying to get a team that fits D'antoni. Get a coach who can grow with this young team and help our players improve, not a coach who tries to shoehorn players to filling his defined roles.
3. Not sure about firing Walsh I'm still not convinced he's made any huge errors as our GM but he's certainly been too passive as the GM leaving much of the decision making to D'antoni which is pretty unforgivable. If there was a good candidate I'd say replace him.
4. Can't disagree with that, solid fundamental basketball.
5. If we have a coach that knows how to play half court sets and designed plays, yes.
6. Don't think we should bench him. He isn't a spark off the bench like Chandler/Douglas. We need to have energy players ready to come in to fill the void when our second unit is in action. I prefer Chandler coming off the bench to Gallinari even though I think Chandler is a better player.
7. Could be too little too late but yes, we need to stop giving these away in view of immediate success.
8. Yes but I think you missed a couple of players there. Turiaf and Douglas should definitely be kept. Gallo should be traded for a good draft pick or in a deal for a solid starter. Rest of our team can go.
9. I wouldn't even give Carmelo a 100 million dollar contract especially considering our PG situation. We've already seen one superstar decline on our team after leaving behind his all-star PG. Not particularly interested in dumping 100 mill on Melo when he's going to come and play with Felton instead of Billups (although Melo can at least create his own shot very well, and he will have Stat here to take the pressure off).
10. Yeah, playoffs in 2012 if we can get rid of the dead weight.
5 star thread from ABCD
The only thing i sorta disagree with is bringin Ewing in a coach...Like iJoe said Ewing hasnt really done that much with Dwight. But then again, Hakeem also worked with Dwight and has D12 been doing anything different this year? From what I have seen in the boxscores, it doesnt appear so. Maybe Dwight just doesnt have it in him to become a more skilled offensive player. And Ewing did play while being coached by legends like Pat Riley and Jeff Van Gundy. I believe he also played for Doc Rivers at the end of his career
Im a little bit unsure about Walsh but he looks too sick and flabby to be working at this point of his life. Im just worried bout his health....he did gamble too much away waiting for Lebrons decision. I have always liked Walsh but i cant front on that. I do believe that Dantoni influenced some of Walsh's decisions, think for yourself Donnie!! your better then this!!
Its sad that we're all looking to 2012 for the playoffs now...its sad that were in this position again. I personally think the biggest problems have been heart, urgency, and coaching. If Antoni or another coach (preferably) could get these guys to play harder...actually, i think its ronny turiaf we really miss. That guy doesnt have a drop of b*tch in him. I heard he actually doesnt have a X chromosome
agree with everything except I'd keep Walsh and I disagree that Felton is better in the half court....have you seen Felton in the half court?
He cant find Amare the basketball and he basically does nothing if he doesn't hit the outside shot.
Felton is great when he runs full speed on fastbreaks.
Donnie has done everything to get under the cap and bring MIke D type players, which he has for the most part but Mike D has failed with his no defense mentality.
"The Knicks are back" - Amare
Keeping 5 players and trading/releasing everyone else is pretty much blowing up the team. Theres absolutely no feasible way to do this unless you want to sign a bunch of D leaguers and free agents.
Walsh has already blown up the team.
The Knicks are already full of D Leagers and free agents.
My solution is to fire the cancers who created this mess(D'Antoni and Walsh), hire a defensive minded coach(Ex: Patrick Ewing, Scott Skiles, Lenny Wilkins, Jeff Van Gundy, etc) hire a GM who makes their own decisions and doesn't obey the coach like a slave the way Walsh has these last 2 1/2 years, keep the best players on the team(Stoudemire, Felton, Chandler), keep the young developing talent(Fields, Mozgov, Azubuike-if he can stay healthy), throw the scrubs in a garbage can(Eddy Curry, Andy Rottens, Danilo Gallinari, Bill Walker, Shawne Williams, Roger Mason Jr., etc.).
Jeremon Linbury
A lot of good points from abcd. I know he hates how the team is currently run and would like a return to the hard nosed thugged out basketball we played in the 90's that saw our team go to two NBA finals appearances. That was a fun time for knicks fans, though we still didn't get to the promised land...
1. P. Ewing is one of the greatest Knicks ever. Not having him on our Payroll is a shame, but it will never undo the past. It has so very little to do with our current and future success that I'm really unsure why you wanted to open the list with this. It is really telling of your priorities.
2. If Mike D can not find the playoffs this season I think he needs to be fired. It's do or die Mike. If he does get this team to the playoffs, we would be hard pressed to get rid of him.
3. Donnie Walsh is a good GM with a firm understanding of the business of basketball. However, I don't see him continuing here for much longer, depending on his health. He has made some mistakes but I am more concerned that his replacement will be Issiah. For now, lets take the lesser of two evils.
4. Amar'e needs to be more established on the pick'n'roll and in the high post where he thrives. His low post/short corner game leaves a lot to be desired. If he can improve there, then that's awesome. But the offseason is the time to work on that and during the season he should be working on what he is already great at: Finishing off pick n rolls and catching the ball in the lane.
5. I think that we need to work on the Half Court Offense a lot more. Not because Felton is better there (he isn't), But because teams are finding ways to slow our fast breaks and bring the pace of the game down. We need to be prepared for this with more half court, high post pick'n'rolls for Amar'e.
6. Gallo needs a wake up call. I don't think benching him is the answer here, but certainly he needs to snap out of the funk. Either so we can trade him for value or utilize him as a deep shot threat.
7. Absolutly agreed!!! I don't remember the last time there was a draft to be excited for. Right now I think we have flexibility and players to trade and there is no need to give away any first rounders.
8. There is some dead weight on this team. I am hoping that before the trade deadline we trim the fat and bring in some quality players. I agree with the players you mentioned to keep. Tho if Denver calls me up with a carmelo for chandler, gallo, curry and feilds i'd pull the trigger.
9. We have flexibility in our cap now. we should try to maintain that flexibility until we can secure a winning, playoff/championship contending team. don't sell the farm for blind hope.
10. Agreed. The goal has to be playoffs first. Then we can get a good sense of what players we have that will do something worthwhile in that type of basketball game. from there we can identify weaknesses and address them. Gotta learn to walk before you can run.
This team needs more work then I thought as of the end of summer league. I still hope for the playoffs, but hope is a different term then expect.


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|GM Poisonblade
Perched at the edge of civilized lands, the small town of Falcon's Hollow has always had to rely on itself to solve its problems. Meanwhile, the uncaring lumber barons squeeze the common folk for every last copper, deaf to their pleas. Now the hacking coughs of the sick are heard throughout town. The plague has come to Falcon's Hollow and the town's leaders can't be bothered to stop it.
|Zordlon Boweave
|GM Poisonblade
An old fat barmaid, cleaning glass ware. Looking at the elf who just walked in. The place is very clean and a little to warm. The nights are still a bit cold, so people are still closing the windows. She probably was once pretty, in a farmers daughter sort of way. Her smile goes all the way to her eyes.
Prit'eerie start you have der'Boy. We ain't got no wine just yet, but der eggs, sausages, and ale if you'd like
|Zordlon Boweave
Walking into the ale house, Quaylon takes in the scene and slowly strides to the bar. Giving a nod to the elf who just say down and smiling at the bar maid, "that is a lovely smile you have, but I would be willing to bet you hear that all day. I would love a glass of ale and a plate of those sausages and eggs I have been hearing about."
Quaylon places a couple of silver on the counter and looks into his near empty pouch.
He quietly whispers to himself "Things had better turn around here soon or it will be back to the festival."
|GM Poisonblade
She knows your charm too well Quaylon and titters at your flirting. It isn't the first time you have been in here.
Right away you devil, oh and put all dat' away, ya'know I only take pennies frim'ya. she says flipping the half elf with the towell.
You find any folks to a'go wit'ya inn'at Darkwood, Quay? asking the Bard as she gathers up steaming eggs and meat.
Then she brings the ale. Thick, foaming, and with enough yeast at the bottom to make a loaf of bread.
Three coppers frim'you charming, and pure bludd gives me one copper
Taking the money she goes on talking, almost as if you both were not there.
Been o'couple of dem Orcies in here. One had the Sword o'Justice around its neck. Braxter said ta'feed'em so I did. Course they didn't come ta'gether. Heavens now, Baxter liable to draw his ole' ax out if dey did.
|Zordlon Boweave
Makvor makes his way to The Ale House and signals his companion, Spirit, to heel. Can't let him get away from me - makes humans nervous. He braces himself, then steps through the door and makes his way to a corner table. Let's hope the regulars aren't feeling frisky.
He seats himself with his back to the corner, motions Spirit to stay, and takes in the scene.
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
|GM Poisonblade
No, oh no we don't elder. Last time we had any trouble wit'der lot was back in der'wars. Long befer I dropped from me dear ole' ma. Seems ta'me dat… her words are cut off, by the opening of the door, color draining from her face, smile dropping agape.
She whispers Dat's one dim'der. Been in'ere before, let's dat wolf right he does. Ain't right, still I gotta she remembers herself and talks directly to the Half Orc who clearly just came in.
Morn'in Ranger, can I gat you some eggs-n-sausages?
@Makvor – the Barmaid clearly fears you. Spirit wants to check the spot he marked a few days ago, but isn't, and is looking at you pleading to do so. The Elf and a Half-Elf are clearly peers. You do know for a fact that they are strangers to this unnamed room, just like you. Anything the PCs want to tell you is up to them.
A few minutes later, a stocky cloaked figure enters the Ale House, stopping just inside the door to scan his surroundings. His manner suggests some discomfort at what he sees, along with... something else. His shoulders rise and fall slowly as if in a sigh, and he lowers his hood to reveal a green-tinged, rather orc-like face.
He frowns slightly, as if he isn't quite sure what to do now.
Makvor answers, "Yeah." Then, remembering his manners, he adds, "Uh, I mean 'Yes, please, that sounds delicious.' And some o' yesterday's bread, too?"
While he waits, he looks down at Spirit, ruffles his fur, and releases him.
|Zatqualmie Fire-Top
A gnome with fire red hair is sitting in the corner of the room alone at a table as the others enter. He appears to be wearing a hodgepodge of mismatched armor, spiked gauntlets, a threadbare tophat, and a greataxe.
From everyone's best guess he seems to be speaking quietly to his threadbare tophat. When the Orcs enter, his eyebrows pop up and he tilts his head slightly sideways.
He mutters in to his hat.
After a brief pause with the hat to his ear he loudly says "WHAT DANGER?! I DON'T NEED HELP! FINE! ... I'll go talk to them."
Zatqualmie waits for the Orcs to have a seat at the bar. After they take a seat he attempts to scoot a bar stool between them. Once the stool is between them, he walks around to the back of the bar and finds a crate. He carries the crate around, places it on the bar stool, and climbs atop the crate to have a seat.
Zatqualmie awkwardly says, "So... You guys come here often?"
Quaylon, returns the silvers and gives the bartender the 3 coppers.
"Thank you for the wonderful service as always, and no I have not find souls brave enough to join me. I am hoping today is that lucky day." he says with a pleasant smile.
Quaylon watches the orcs comes in, and nods to the elf next to him at the bar to check the events unfolding out. "Coming in here, can't be to bad right."
Whispering to himself, "perhaps today is my lucky day."
Quaylon, picks up his plate and ale, walks over to the table the half-orcs have sat at. "Mind if join you?" he says?"
|Zatqualmie Fire-Top
I'm new to the play by post system but I thought it would be okay to presume he would sit down eventually. Once he sits then Zatqualmie will attempt to sit next to him.
If he doesn't sit down then I'll retcon it from there. :)
If its not okay to make presumptions like that just let me know. I'm learning about play by post.
Fair enough. Let's see here... Quaylon, going to assume that you're at Makvor's table.
After standing at the entrance for a few minutes, Mrachni starts to walk over to the corner that the half-elf has just approached. His face seems a bit pensive, as if he's unsure of the reaction his presence will evoke. He seems to have no qualms about the wolf, though it's unclear whether the wolf feels the same.
Diplomacy: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (5) - 2 = 3
Frowning slightly, he leans against the wall and tries to figure out what to say. If you're next to him, feel free to read the Perception DC 16 spoiler above.
Jumping slightly at the gnome's unexpected appearance and question, he shakes his head. "First time. You?" he replies.
There... cleaned up? :)
|Zordlon Boweave
*ranva walks over with his ale to the orcs, sipping it, he is not a drinker* "Pardon my intrusion, but may i ask what a couple of orcs are doing around here? Not that it is any of my business but it seems by the reactions of the locals, your kind isn't seen around here too often."*he takes another sip, rather tilting the mug for the ale to touch his lips but not really swallowing*
Quaylon smiles at the approach of the other Half-orc
"I would love to join you all for a meal if you would have me, perhaps share tales, or perhaps speak of a journey to come, what brings you all to these parts?"
|Zatqualmie Fire-Top
The gnome stands on the crate on top of his chair, clearly in an attempt to be at an even height with the elves.
He looks sternly at the elf and says "They are here because of the danger." His tone suggests that the elf should already know this.
He then faces the half elf and says "The sword of justice and the wolf are needed to deal with the danger..." The gnome trails off slightly as he says this. After a brief contemplative pause, he says "Ask them to tell the stories of how the sword of justice and the wolf led these fine men here to help me with..." he begins to whisper, while looking around the room, "...the danger."
After another brief pause, he takes a much more lighthearted tone with the half elf and says "After that, I'd love to here some of your exciting stories!"
The gnome plops back down on his crate and faces Mrachni. In a far more conversational tone he says, "No... not at this particular table anyway. Though, I have been to this establishment a couple of times since I arrived in town."
Makvor sees the elves approaching and motions Spirit back over to a guarding position. As they draw nearer, Spirit's hackles begin to rise and you hear a deep rumble beginning to emanate from his chest. Then, realizing that the elves' intent isn't hostile, Makvor calms Spirit once more. Down, Spirit.
Responding to the first elf, he looks around at all of the other empty chairs in the place. Must want something... "No, though I may not be good company."
Then, realizing that most everyone in the room seems focused on him, he says, "There is something wrong to the north, in the forest. My wolf and I both feel it, but we also feel that the problems are bigger than we can handle alone. We need help from others like us, and are here to find it."
|Zordlon Boweave
Mrachni, silent so far except for his answer to the gnome, speaks up. "I know nothing of the danger of which you speak, Friend Gnome, unless it is the plague which has recently come to this town."
Hearing Makvor's statement about the woods, Mrachni frowns. "If that is true, then we must hurry and find Laural before it is too late for her to help this town."
|Zordlon Boweave
|Zordlon Boweave
"I shall accompany you as well, if you do not mind. I have been meaning to venture to the darkvale but have not been fortunate enough to find people willing to join me, but first we should eat." says Quaylon
|Zordlon Boweave
|GM Poisonblade
Those without food look around for the serving wench but see that she is gone. Odd that such a heavy women could move so silently. She never brought Makvor his order, thankfully she never took his money too.
There is some clumping footfalls coming from the back of the Ale House. The door behind the bar opens and very tall, very fat, bearded man enters. Acne scares dot his cheeks and nose. He casually holds a wood ax in corded hairy arms. Laying the sharp tool down across the bar.
Now Lads! What will it be. I have eggs and sausages, day old bread, ale and I can russell up some crisp bacon or fried trout. 2 coppers per plate, 1 copper per flagon.
Knowledge Local or History to know anything about the Darkmoon Vale or the Falcon's Hollow. Because you have Hero Points I often do not inform you of the DCs. If you have questions ask me in the Discussion board.
|Zatqualmie Fire-Top
As Mrachni says "Friend Gnome," a big grin crosses the gnome's face. He exclaims "Since we are FRIENDS, you can call me 'Zatqualmie!'"
Zatqualmie goes on to say "Obviously, that is short for Zatqualmie Trablutamint Fulgraspfinet Exataerg Fire-Top... which is what I expect everyone else to call me."
Zatqualmie hollars "I'd like an order of eggs and sausage, day ole bread, a can of russel crisp bacon, orange fried trout, a single copper plate, and a small water! Also, I'll pick up whatever my FRIEND here is having." as he motions toward Mrachni.
Zatqualmie, in a far more somber voice says to Mrachni "So... you think 'the danger' is 'a plague' and we need to find 'Laural' to stop it?" He mumbles under his breath"How does Franklin..."
Makvor is a little nervous about the wench's absence, as well as the implied threat of the axe-bearing man. He tries to get a better sense of the situation - should he prepare for violence, or should he be on his best behavior?
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22
|Zordlon Boweave
Mrachni smiles and appears to relax for the first time since entering. Pulling over a stool from a nearby table, he finally sits down. "Name's Mrachni. Hope you can forgive me if I can't quite pronounce your name... Zak...wallmee?" His tongue stumbles over the unfamiliar sounds, and he frowns at his inability to get them right.
Addressing the new arrival, he speaks just loudly enough to be heard: "I, er... trout, please." and to the gnome, "My thanks. The plague... it's why I'm here."
|Zordlon Boweave
|Zatqualmie Fire-Top
The more astute members of the group might get the sense that when Zatqualmie said "So... you think 'the danger' is 'a plague' and we need to find 'Laural' to stop it?" it was apparent that he may not have grasped fully what some of the quoted text said but was repeating what he heard previously.
|GM Poisonblade
Mrachni - give a discription of your character. For example does he were a holy symbol? Describe that holy symbol if you would
everyone take off the money you just spent
Soon the grate over the fire is sizzling with bacon and fish. The smells of cooking meat is mouth watering. The barkeep keeps his smiles hidden, serving you all in a polite dry manner.
Makvor - the bar keep could certainly handle himself if he took a mind. However you get the feeling that he is not threatening so much as he is threatened. If there isn't any trouble, there will be no trouble. Best behavior is in store.
@Zatqual -Franklin is oddly not moving around a great deal. He says nothing at your words. True to form Franklin is listening. One of these is clearly the Half Orc with the Wolf Makvor
|Zordlon Boweave
|GM Poisonblade
Oh, master you speak of the sickness? asks the barkeep looking at the gnome.
I know were Laural is. She might be busy but she was looking fer some brave souls to help her. I am sure that she would love to meet you five. Its them rich b*stards fault the folk are suffering so. I could send a boy to fetch her for five silvers.
He nods to the polite elven archer
|Zordlon Boweave
Mrachni looks at the elf's hand for a moment, then seems to remember what's expected and offers his own to shake, nodding.
|Zordlon Boweave
|Zordlon Boweave
|GM Poisonblade
|Zordlon Boweave
Mrachni wrote:Yep I got that, just was trying to help someone out. Just in case they missed it.
** spoiler omitted **
Mrachni looks at the elf's hand for a moment, then seems to remember what's expected and offers his own to shake, nodding.
Ok im lost... Did i mess up and people dont shake hands in pathfinder or is it an orc thing? or.....??
|Zatqualmie Fire-Top
Zatqaulmie says to the bar keep "It appears so. Thank you for the delicious food. What do I owe you?"
He turns to the elf and says "I agree, the orc with the sword of justice is the good one. He can be trusted."
While eating, the gnome occasionally sticks small amounts of food in a hole in the side of his tophat.
I'm not sure what food the gnome actually got based on his order. Let me know how much to mark off my sheet for his meal and the orc's meal.
|Zordlon Boweave
Quaylon was mentioning Laurel in response to the Gnome, he missed it when the topic was mentioned the first time, his mind too busy wandering to what he might actually, finally, get to accomplish.
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21
knowledge Local for the Darkmoon Vale

subset: commoncrawl


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Ghost haze is a problem you can conquer when you arm yourself with the proper chemicals and use sound techniques.
As the number of products referred to as haze removers continues to grow, so does the confusion over
what classifies as a haze remover. Some degreasers also dehaze, and some dehazers also degrease. There are abraders that dehaze and dehazers that abrade. To simplify matters, let's organize and define common screen-prep and cleaning products.
Degreasers consist of one or more of the following ingredients: detergents, emulsifiers, surfactants, and wetting agents. They clean the mesh prior to application of emulsion or film and remove most forms of contamination and foreign matter from the screens so a smooth, uniform, blemish-free coating can be achieved. Screens should be degreased just before the mesh is coated. Degreasers are not intended to dehaze.
Abraders scratch the knuckles of the mesh at a microscopic level, which increases the surface area and helps improve stencil adhesion. The active ingredient is silicon carbide, which is a dark, insoluble, crystalline compound used to abrade the mesh. These products are most frequently used to improve the durability of capillary and indirect films when longer production runs are required. Abraders are not intended
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Haze removers traditionally contain some form of caustic ingredient, such as sodium or potassium hydroxide and/or sodium hypochlorite, and may include a solvent or solvent blend, as in the case of most single-component haze removers. They remove ink and/or emulsion ghost-haze images (stains) that remain in the mesh after removing the ink and emulsion from the screen during the reclaiming process.
I hope people listen, too, but I'll be surprised if they do. In all the years I've been in the business, we're still fighting the same battle we were when I first started - most folks want the lowest cost mold to be able to produce the highest quality part, and when it doesn't, they say lesson learned, we won't make that mistake again, but it seldom carries over to the next time molds are sourced.
They might have also opened up the drains a little. If you paid for repairs in the past they would reimburse you. I do not believe this applies to future repairs since they change the owner's manual service recommendations.
This is why I will never give up my old stand-up Donky Kong that's in the basement now. My dad got it at an auction back in '87, then after floating around the family for years, I snatched it up at the first opportunity!business funding
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- Title
- Review scaffold design and stem cells for tooth regeneration
- Author(s)
- Zhang, Li; Morsi, Yosry; Wang, Yanying; Li, Yubao; Ramakrishna, Seeram
- Abstract
- Current dental treatments for the missing teeth depend largely on dentures and implants crowned with prosthetic caps to restore some functionality of the teeth. However, these devices cannot mimic the biological teeth, do not remodel and they have poor integration with the host. The concept of tissue engineering is based on that fact that by cultivating postnatal dental stem cells (DSCs) on a well-designed bioengineered three dimensional scaffold, it is possible to regenerate tooth organogenesis. To date, a range of biomaterial scaffolds with different sources of cells have been proposed to regenerate substitutes to the natural extracellular matrix (ECM) analogs. The design of scaffold is critical as it should be capable of supporting cell attachment and proliferation and has the appropriate mechanical properties. Moreover, there are a number of parameters that must be examined in constructing the scaffold, including porosity, the mechanical integrity and effect of surface morphology on cell adhesion and proliferation. In this paper a brief review of literature is presented together with a discussion on the future directions and the challenges ahead in the areas of periodontal dental stem cells DSCs and the scaffold design and manufacturing techniques that are of particular significant for tooth tissue engineering.
- Publication type
- Journal article
- Research centre
- Swinburne University of Technology. Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences
- Source
- Japanese Dental Science Review, Vol. 49, no. 1 (Feb 2013), pp. 14-26
- Publication year
- 2013
- Keyword(s)
- Odontogenesis; Regeneration; Scaffold design; Stem cell tooth development
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- 1882-7616
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- Copyright © 2012. Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of Japanese Association for Dental Science.
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These Are The People In Your Blogosphere: A trip to MLB.com
Of course I have to blog about the experience of talking about this blog. And then I'll go tell someone about blogging about talking about the blog. Because I'm postmodern like that. I may have to break the story into two entries. See that? This writer loves a good cliffhanger.
What a fun Friday night I had. It started at home, styling my hair and watching the first game in the series against the Nationals. Despite my Jasper's best efforts at cheering "Let's Go Meow-ets!", when I left my apartment, we were down one run in the 8th or so. The taxi cab zoomed me directly across town to the Chelsea Market, home of the MLB.com offices and studios.
I'm getting ahead of myself, but wanna know what I learned Friday night? MLB.com headquarters used to be the Nabisco factory. Your internet baseball coverage is coming straight from the building where the Oreo was invented! But I can tell you from experience that the inside does not "taste just like an Oreo."
Savvy MLBlogs readers may remember Pete McCarthy from MLBlogosphere's clip from the All-Star game FanFest. He is? Adorable. And also the host of MLB Radio's "Under the Lights." The (I think) producer Chris, a lovely guy, ushered me into one of the radio studios to meet and talk to Adorable Pete, who was reading this very blog as we spoke (see above picture). A Mets fan himself, Pete had the post-show on a TV in front of us, and I realized we lost the game after all. But losing when you're still 13 games ahead is really not so bad. Ah, I love our team.
I mentioned to Adorable Pete that I enjoyed the All-Star Fanfest clip when he raced a kid and let him win. Pete's (hilariously sincere) response was: "Yeah, that kid was fast."
Adorable Pete seems to think that most female Mets fans have been drawn to the team by the sheer power of David Wright's charisma. And while he knew my fandom pre-dated #5's arrival, we did spend a few minutes discussing the intricacies of D-Wright's facial hair. I'm sure it was fascinating stuff for Petey.
But guess what!? Before my interview even started, I got a real treat! Our own Mark Newman, Chief of the Blogosphere, MLBlogger of all MLBloggers, stopped on by the studio to whisk me off on a tour of the offices. (By the way–see my Mets wristband in this pic of me and Mark? I'm rarely without it!)
Wow. The forces behind MLB.com are huger than I'd ever imagined! First, imagine a sea of bobbleheads gracing cubicle after cubicle after cubicle. At 10:05 PM, the "bullpen" was full with staffers in two rows watching baseball coverage and reporting live straight at you. I realized that whoever covers West Coast teams must be there into the weest of hours!
Mark finished my whirlwind tour by showing me a picture of his own little slugger–his son, who sure looks handy with a bat. So thanks to Mark for taking the time to make me feel extra welcome. A good guy indeed. Show him the love by commenting at the MLBlogosphere!
Here's where I'll leave you until next time, tomorrow, when I'll finish the story with the actual interview. I didn't quite realize until I was at the studio that the radio interview was also going to be filmed. On camera. To be released for people to see. I already felt self-conscious clomping around the quiet offices in my loud high heels and entering Guy Land in a rather…erm…form fitting dress.
But my dress had Very Important Partying to do later, as you can see here. (The hot blonde is the birthday girl.) Until tomorrow!
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Thanks for visiting the center of the digial baseball universe! That's right, the Oreo cookie helped make it all possible…and Food Network shares the building with us and Emeril tapes his shows downstairs…Lovers of baseball and food would love our building!
Looking for other folks who want to be MLBlogger of the Week for upcoming Fridays…anyone interested can email firstname.lastname@example.com.
ps, tell Rob to come along next time and good luck with the book reading/signing Tuesday at Time Warner Center Borders!
Hey Zoe,
Awesome mlb radio performance, I WAS VERY IMPRESSED. I also want to thank you for the shout out on there and the spehorids column. I owe you. I will now buy your book and make it up to you. Even though i usually dont read women's book's i figured i can give it a shot.
As for the Mets, we can breeze through September with auditons for the postseason so dont worry about any losses and if their lead gets under 7, Then ill worry.
Hey Zoe…
What do you make of the Shawn Green rumors? Think there's room for another outfielder for the stretch run? I can't see him taking Cliff's place when he gets back… but he'd probably take Milledge's playing time the rest of the way.
~Eddie @ Willie Ball
Nice interview girl! Check out if you can get a radio show yourself – women's view on the game.. sounds nice huh?
You just took what sounds like the coolest tour ever. I would be one of those like Mark said … food and baseball! (I have to admit that my fascination with baseball came after I discovered the food @ the parks – not the healthiest but still good!)
Nice Work!🙂
Very nice interview. Liked your uniform, and you even tugged at it like a MLB player. I watched your interview with "Sarah" my National League cat-"Suki is my American League Cat" — we three enjoyed your comments. I am reading your book to Sarah and Suki-they laugh and clap their paws all the time. Please have it translated into Japanese -my American Leaguge guy "ICHIRO" is dragging and needs a pick-me-up and I think some laughs will help him. Zoe, ya gotta do something with "Lastings" hair – its not sponge-worthy nor is it "WORLD SERIES" worthy. Reyes is my Mets guy….
Acrosome or Jimmy B – the slowest rightfielder in the history of High School Baseball
Thanks for the nice words everyone!!


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POWHATAN POINT – Two resolutions were adopted at Tuesday night's meeting of village council, which also agreed to strengthening village ordinances concerning trash pick-up and junk cars.
A resident of the area where dilapidated homes are being razed approached council about a situation concerning rats. The rodents have apparently left the dilapidated structures and are moving toward occupied housing. "I'm looking for help with the rats," he told council.
Mayor Mark McVey noted that not everyone in that area has trash pick-up. He said he will speak with Fred Bennington, Shadyside Cartage, for a list of names/addresses of persons throughout town who are not subscribing to the weekly mandatory service. Those not having the pick-up will be cited into Mayor's Court, per the village ordinance.
"Trash pick-up is essential, it falls under health hazard," said Councilman Jerry Binni. "We will cite everybody [who is not using the cartage service]."
Under unfinished business, Councilman Brady Dierkes questioned the matter of junk cars, the description thereof and what can be done about them. He noted there are several around town which would be considered "junk cars." It was suggested by Solicitor Charlie Bean that a junk car would be one that is unlicensed and inoperable. Asked if the village law could be more stringent than the state law, his answer was affirmative.
The mayor referred the matter to the ordinance committee, which will meet and bring back to council a suggestion. Committee members include Sam Armann, John Mitchell and Binni. Meeting with the committee will be Joshua Haught, police chief.
A resolution was adopted authorizing Mayor McVey to prepare and submit an application seeking funds through the Ohio Public Works Commission State Capital Improvement program. If approved for funding, the village would utilize a 20 percent match to fund the paving of certain village streets. The matching monies would come from county permissive (license plate) tax fees.
A second resolution was adopted regarding support for jobs at Ormet. The resolution will be sent to Gov. John Kasich, individual members of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio and to the United Steel Workers, which represents workers in Hannibal.
According to the resolution "it is unquestionably in the best interest of our community to retain over 1,000 family supporting jobs at Ormet's aluminum smelter in Hannibal." It notes, too, that "American Electric Power, a private corporation on pace to record a $1 billion profit, almost doubled Ormet's electrical bill this year, making it impossible to continue production."
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Village finances were again spotlighted. Binni noted there is only $5,000 in the street department fund and Dierkes said a transfer will be necessary. There is currently $122,000 in the general fund. Binni again urged that purchases be watched closely. "We don't know what kind of winter we're going to have, and we don't know when a piece of equipment will break down," said Binni. "The clerk-treasurer already told us we'll be down $40,000 next year."
McVey told council there is " very little discretionary spending." He assured council that finances are being watched. On a good note, he said the cost of highway salt is down this year.
In a related matter, Councilman Mitchell reported the alternator on a lawn tractor needs replaced at a cost of $264. Council gave permission, noting this is a maintenance cost and necessary.
Mitchell reported also that Mark Lamp of the street department resigned to take another job. He said the position will not be filled at this time due to finances.
Dierkes reported the benches and trash receptacles purchased with the JB Green Team grant and donations have been received.
McVey explained work under the Demolition Grant is in full swing. Three of the four targeted structures have been razed and there's a possibility that a fifth structure may be razed. The mayor thanked county commissioners Chuck Probst Jr., Ginny Favede and Matt Coffland for awarding a $5,000 grant and assisting the village in making the improvement. McVey also thanked Solicitor Charlie Bean, Elizabeth Acosta, A.C. Weithe, Bel-O-Mar; Tom Brown of Raze, Shadyside; and village office workers Susan Craig and Jackie Thomas for their help in the search of property deeds.
McVey commended Belmont Connections for its Summer Youth Program. He said he is very satisfied with the workers sent to the village.
Judge Frank Fregiato, who recently assumed the duties of Common Pleas Court Judge, spoke to council. The former Northern Division County Court Judge thanked the village of Powhatan for its support. He said he wanted residents to know that he is not going to change he will serve the people with the same passion he had as County Court Judge.
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Lena Mary was a loving wife, a wonderful mother, a loyal friend, and wonderful role model to all. She was considerate, kind and unselfish. She was a faithful member of her local church, worked in numerous service organizations, and participated in many clubs and charities. She leaves a wonderful legacy of caring and serving others, and she positively impacted countless lives.
Before starting her family, Lena Mary taught full-time in Garland public schools and later was a substitute teacher in Dallas ISD for many years before her retirement in 1980. She was an active member of The First United Methodist Churches in Garland, Dallas, and Beevile. She was a member of the FUMC choir, the Nurture Committee, Wednesday Luncheon Group and United Methodist Women.
Lena Mary was also a member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, an honorary member of the Beeville Art Association for work at the Berclair Mansion, Beeville Concert Association, Treasurer and Memorial Chairman of the American Cancer Society, Adult Literacy Volunteer, and a member of the following organizations: Rosetta Club, Birthday Club, Home Arts Club, Beeville Concert Association, and Do Nothin' Dinner Club.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Linzie Newton and Lena May Connally; and a brother, Robert Linzie Connally.
Those left to cherish and share her memories are her husband, Clyde Francis Lacy of Beeville; children, Dr. Alan Connally Lacy and his wife Patti of Normal, Illinois, Clark Francis Lacy and his wife Ellen, of Lander, Wyoming; Mark Edward Lacy and his wife Andrea of McAllen, Texas; grandchildren, Cameron Lacy Ortega and her husband, Mike, Benjamin Edward Lacy, Sarah Lacy Foss and her husband, Josh, and Thomas Alan Lacy; nieces and nephews, Robert Linzie Connally, William Dupre Connally and his wife, Leigh Ann, Mary Connally Hamm and her husband, Tommy. Other relatives include her cousin, Marilee Calhoun Deer, and sister-in-law, Beverly Dupre Connally.
The visitation was held on Friday, June 7, 2013, from 6-8p.m. at Galloway & Sons Funeral Home Chapel. The celebration of life service for Lena Mary was on Saturday, June 8, 2013, at 2 p.m. at The First United Methodist Church of Beeville. Interment at Glenwood Cemetery was at 7 p.m. Serving as pallbearers were Kirkby Townsend, Tom Beasley, Mickey Lofton, Dennis DeWitt, Alex Kibler, Benjamin Lacy, Thomas Lacy, Jeff Latcham, Chip Latcham, Mark Parsons and Ed McKay.
Lena Mary loved the town of Beeville. Her family would like to thank the countless folks that befriended Lena Mary over the years and treated her like kin.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund, South Texas Children's Home, Glenwood Cemetery, Beeville Art Guild, or a charity of the donor's choice.
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"We're used to getting three people per meeting, so the 27 was a big difference," club president Marcus Lane said. "I started as a merchandiser a year ago, and when I started there wasn't much help."
Lane said he thought the reason participation dwindled with the boosters was because the public might not be completely familiar with what the club does or how anyone can get involved.
The boosters raise funds throughout the year by selling GW merchandise and promote all sporting events to try to get as many people to attend as possible. Lane said they support and promote everything from powerlifting to football and volleyball. The club also tries to fulfill coaches needs such as getting iPads for the volleyball coach to use on the sidelines.
Although volunteers were in short supply, donations are not. The club's budget was $11,950 as of July 17, compared to about $5,000 last year, Lane said during last week's meeting.
In an effort to increase sponsorships, the club changed its levels for sponsorship options. Bronze sponsorships for $100-299 get a letter of appreciation and GW decal, silver sponsorships of $300-499 get a certificate, letter of appreciation and GW decal. Gold sponsorships for $500-699 get a certificate, letter of appreciation, GW decal, flag and their name on the booster's banner. Platinum and ultimate sponsorships get all of the previously listed items along with two Longhorn or Ladyhorn shirts for platinum sponsorships and four shirts for ultimate sponsorships. Platinum sponsorships are between $700-899 and ultimate sponsorships are for over $900.
Donations can also be made for smaller amounts. But, money isn't the only way to help support GW athletics since booster club membership is free and having an enrolled student is not required.
The club is still looking to fill their vice president, co-merchandiser and reporter positions.
"I'm a George West alumni, and I'm back in town working in George West, so I figured why not help? I'm there anyway," Lane said. "I don't have any kids, and if you're parents then that's great, but you can be just a fan to join."
This year's blue and white scrimmage night is set for Aug. 10. Then on the day before school starts, Sunday, Aug. 25. The boosters are hosting an ice cream social for the community to meet the Longhorns, Ladyhorns, coaches and new teachers. Lane said they did the same thing last year, and it went well, but this year's will hopefully also include the high school band and cheerleaders.
To get involved, contact Lane at firstname.lastname@example.com or attend the next booster club meeting on Aug. 7 at George West ISD cafeteria.
Lane said the boosters welcome new volunteers and that more information can also be found on their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/georgewestlonghorns.


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HB 213/SB 1890 Mortgage foreclosure Bill Passes House, Proceeds to Senate Floor
3/2/12: SB 1890 has been placed on the Senate Calendar for second reading.
2/29/12: Our thanks and congratulations to Rep. Kathleen Passidomo who successfully managed the passage of HB 213 by the full house. This frequently misrepresented bill drew significant and often unwarranted attacks, but nonetheless passed the full house 97-17.
2/28/12 Update: HB 213, by Rep. Passidomo moved to second reading where various technical amendments were made. Like its senate companion, HB 213 has been stripped of the "finality" provision that was so important to the title industry. We nonetheless support the remainder of the bill as a good step toward solving some parts of the foreclosure problem.
2/27/12 Update: Recognizing the great impact that foreclosure problems are having on the people of Florida, the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee held a special, late in the session hearing to consider SB 1890 by Sen. Latvala. Out of concern that the "finality" provision might be construed to prevent criminal sanctions of lenders, the amendment preserving that important provision was withdrawn and the bill moved forward by a 6-4 vote.
2/24/12 Update: This morning, Senator Richter filed a proposed amendment to SB 1890 which would include the "finality Mini-MRTA provision" that FLTA has been advocating.
2/22/12 Update: This morning a strike all amendment for HB 213 was passed by the Senate judiciary committee. Unfortunately the Mini-MRTA provisions designed to protect a subsequent owner of the foreclosed property are still not part of the house bill. From here, the bill goes to the full house.
2/20/12 Update: In spite of opposition, the Senate Companion to the Foreclosure bill, SB 1890, by Senator Latvala passed was approved 5-2 by the Judiciary Committee. The approval included a strike all amendment which includes the title industry's Mini-MRTA provisions. You can review a copy of the
Strike All here
2/8/12.8:45 am Update : This morning discussion was running long and the House Economic Affairs committee "Temporarily Passed" HB 213. this is a procedural move that keeps the bill alive, and but will require a later hearing and approval of the committee. This late in the process, this is not a positive thing. 1/27/12 FLTA members spent many months working with Florida Rep. Kathleen Passidomo (R-Naples) -- herself a Board Certified Real Estate Attorney -- on legislation to address some of the foreclosure problems facing Florida. Her bill included a clear duty on the part of the lender to provide unconditional estoppels within 15 days, to actually return the original note, and to provide a degree of protection to the innocent purchaser of foreclosed property.
We regret to report that the Civil Justice Subcommittee removed each of those important provisions from the bill. While the handling of estoppels and return of the original note, when paid in full, don't actually affect the foreclosure process, they apparently misunderstood that the ultimate goal of a foreclosure is to get the foreclosed property back into the stream of commerce. The finality of foreclosure judgments is a critical part of that process. FLTA will be working with the RPPTL section of the Florida Bar and others in an attempt to bring the finality provisions back into any final bill.
While we focus on a narrow aspect of the bill, we applaud Rep. Passidomo and the Civil Justice Subcommittee for taking on a very complex task and taking very good steps to fixing some of the key problems in Florida's foreclosure crisis.
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Fraudulent Document Bill Passes House
2/23/12 HB 1331 by Rep. Wood, unanimously passed the full house of representatives today. The senate companion, SB 996 by Sen Dean passed unanimously out of the Senate Criminal Justice Committee with an amendment yesterday and has one remaining committee stop.
SB 996/HB 1331 (By Real Estate Attorney, John Wood) attempts to deal with some of the practices of so-called sovereign citizens, and with elements of the robo-signing problem, by expressly criminalizing the filing, with intent to defraud, of a document relating to real or personal property containing material false information.
HB 1331 was reported favorably by the House Criminal Justice subcommittee today.
Last week, the Senate version was unanimously approved by the Judiciary Committee and is now headed for hearing in the Senate criminal justice committee.
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FLTA Files Amicus Brief in Pino v. Bank of New York Case
Thanks to the generous support of a number of our underwriters, we were able to engage Ken Bell, former supreme court justice, and a great dirt lawyer in his own right to file a "Friend of the Court" brief with the Florida Supreme Court in
Pino v. Bank of New York
More detail and a copy of the brief can be found
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Estoppels for Subsequent Owners
Update 2/2/12
SB 1050 is on the agenda for the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee for 2/7/12 at 1:30. After this, it will have one additional committee stop in Senate Judiciary.
1/31/12 -- One of the issues periodically faced by title agents is how to get a mortgage estoppel information when the mortgagor is no longer in title. They've passed, a subordinate lien was foreclosed, or the property was sold "subject to" without a formal assumption. Many lenders took the position that they were not permitted to provide any information because it would be a violation of their privacy obligations to the original mortgagor.
HB 505/SB 1050 attempts to address this issue by requiring lenders to provide a payoff amount and per diem estoppel (but no other detail) when presented with a request from or on behalf of the current owner of the property. The request must include a copy of the instrument vesting title in the new owner.
Today, HB 505 unanimously passed its second committee of reference, and has one more committee stop with the Economic Affairs Committee (Chaired by FLTA 2011 Legislator of the Year Dorothy Hukill).
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Mechanics Liens for Tenant Improvements
Last year, we thought we had fixed the problems created by the
Everglades Electric
case, holding that the landlord's interest was not exempt from liens for tenant improvements unless each and every lease contained exactly the same language claiming the statutory exemption and that language exactly matched the notice filed.
During the sausage making process, some critical language was dropped and it didn't solve the entire problem.
HB 897 (by Real Estate attorney Rep. Moraitis) fixes the critical language. Today, this bill was unanimously approved by the Government Operations Subcommittee, leaving it with one more stop before the House Judiciary Committee. The Senate companion SB 1202 was also scheduled to be heard today, but the Judiciary Committee meeting was cancelled.
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HB 149 Website Publication of Foreclosure Sales and Notices Dies
FLTA had some concerns about HB 149/SB 230 because it seemed to change the longtime standard for making a diligent effort to serve someone before resorting to giving notice by publication; set standards that only one vendor could meet; and would have unfairly shifted the costs of running the website to those seeking to confirm the validity of the publication (something that is currently free in the court records).
We are pleased to report that the House Civil Justice Subcommittee shared our concerns and voted down the bill today. As a practical matter, this bill can be considered dead for this year.
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Bill to Would Require EPR Searches, Consequential Damages, 90 days claims resolution
Now for the bad news. Sen. Mike Bennett (R-Bradenton) has filed SB 826, which among other things would require:
1. The insurer to pay policy limits if a claim is not fully resolved within 90 days -- or to pay architects, engineers, lawyers fees, mortgage interest and other listed damages.
2. Would require an Earliest Public Records Search (later amended to a MRTA search) in every case;
3. Payment of policy limits on a failure of title without regard to the value of the insured property; and
4. As amended, would require the issuance of an owners policy at simo rates with every refinance or construction loan.
As one would expect, the title industry -- agents and insurers alike -- have significant concerns about these requirements. The search requirements and inclusion of consequential damages will only increase the costs to the consumer. Yesterday, a committee substitute for this bill (incorporating the changes referenced above) passed out of the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee.
Copy here
To his credit, Sen. Bennett has expressed a willingness to work with the title industry (and has already amended his bill in response to some of the industry's concerns). Those discussions will continue in the weeks ahead.
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Large Banks Near Robo-Signing Settlement
The Large Banks are again nearing a settlement over the allegations of robo-signing and fraudulent assignments.
More from the Palm Beach Post
Within the title industry, we rely on the accuracy and validity of the documents which wind up recorded in the court files and the official records. While it is one thing to reach an economic settlement that may preclude future criminal charges, those of us who rely on those official records encourage the collective Attorneys' General to complete their investigation into the scope and nature of the problem and release that information publicly so that we can consider appropriate underwriting standards.
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1 in 4 third-quarter home sales were foreclosures in Palm Beach County
The Palm Beach Post reports that 1 in 4 of the third-quarter home sales in Palm Beach County were post foreclosure properties.
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. This highlights the importance to the title industry and to Florida's still fragile real estate economy of making sure final judgments of foreclosure remain "Final" and are not later called into question by allegations of underlying fraud and robo-signing.
These are the reasons that FLTA has been leading the fight for Rep. Kathleen Passidomo's (R-Naples) HB 213, which would statutorily protect the innocent purchaser of a previously foreclosed home, and are filing an amicus brief on the subject before the Florida Supreme Court.
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FLTA Tracking Reports are Posted and will be kept updated
I'm now posting the
Tracking Charts showing the status in the process of all of the bills that I'm actively tracking on behalf of FLTA on our
Government Affairs Page
. I'll endeavor to update these every weekend through the rest of the legislative session.
If you come across any bills that concern you for the title industry, which I'm not tracking, please let me know.
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