Today my detective and I tallied up the number of homicide cases we were working- the number was 8. Until after lunch; that's when we learned we were about to get two more- a 2009 cold case revived by a DNA hit in CODIS(Combined DNA Index System), as well as the newly discovered remains of a missing person. So we are currently at 10...
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
@roadburner said:
Today my detective and I tallied up the number of homicide cases we were working- the number was 8.
Until after lunch; that's when we learned we were about to get two more- a 2009 cold case revived by a DNA hit in CODIS(Combined DNA Index System), as well as the newly discovered remains of a missing person.
So we are currently at 10...
Hopefully you did not discover those IN your lunch.
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Today my detective and I tallied up the number of homicide cases we were working- the number was 8.
Until after lunch; that's when we learned we were about to get two more- a 2009 cold case revived by a DNA hit in CODIS(Combined DNA Index System), as well as the newly discovered remains of a missing person.
So we are currently at 10...
Hopefully you did not discover those IN your lunch.
Nope, they were a couple of streets over from my detective's house...
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
@roadburner said:
Today my detective and I tallied up the number of homicide cases we were working- the number was 8.
Until after lunch; that's when we learned we were about to get two more- a 2009 cold case revived by a DNA hit in CODIS(Combined DNA Index System), as well as the newly discovered remains of a missing person.
So we are currently at 10...
Wouldn't they technically be called murder cases?
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
This was some years back, but I had my sites set on a used, very reasonably priced late model Audi S6. The guy who was selling it said he didn’t like it after he bought it. So, his loss was my gain (or so he said). It had a salvage title, which given the price, still didn’t scare me as it seemed to drive just fine.
Asked about the salvage title and he said there was some electronics issue that kept the car from starting. He said he fixed it with a new ECU.
It was a high buck car, and there were no signs of it being in a wreck. So, why slap a salvage title on it when an Audi dealer could have put in a new ECU and probably have it back on the road in a day.
Thinking to myself….OK…so AFTER he bought it, ECU issues cropped up and he fixed it, and THEN decided he didn’t Iike the car.
No signs of much wrong, until I tried to adjust the power passenger’s seat (drive’s seat was fine). It wouldn’t work. Reached under the passenger’s seat to find a puddle and a bunch of soaked rags. Someone didn’t check all the details.
Checked the back seat carpet area. It was damp but not wet.
Finally got him to admit it was a flood car that was parked down by the OH RIVER when it had overflowed. He bought it, cheap. Dried it out (except under the seat) and replaced the ECU (which interestingly enough, wasn’t affected by the flood as the water didn’t get that high.
If he had been up front with me, I still might have bought it. It was that nice…and really cheap for what it was.
Told him as much. Someone, I’m sure, who could only see it was cheap, did buy it. Flood car? An Audi no less? Best of luck!
Thanks all for the recommendations. Long Beach wouldn’t be my first choice of places to go, but pieces
fell into place for the trip. Only out of pocket for us is my flight ($340) and a dinner or two. Any weekend for adulting works for me. One SIL will take my son and the other my daughter. Mom gets the animals, lol
Before we bought the BMW we found a really good priced MB roadster. Went to look at it but found out it was a salvaged title. We couldn't get far enough away from that car quick enough. Sure it could have been fixed up well enough to be a good car but I'm not taking that chance as the odds are against it.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
@laurasdada said:
That's a shame about the QM; had a nice dinner there many years ago. No ghosts joined us, and more distressingly didn't offer to pay the tab!
My Dad returned home from WWII on the Queen Mary in late 1945. He said it was a beautiful ship and the ship’s staff served the GI’s like they were royalty.
When I lived in Southern California in the 1990’s, I took the tour of the QM and had dinner in their dining room. Great experience and I’ll remember it until I die because it brought my Dad back from Europe!
Today my detective and I tallied up the number of homicide cases we were working- the number was 8.
Until after lunch; that's when we learned we were about to get two more- a 2009 cold case revived by a DNA hit in CODIS(Combined DNA Index System), as well as the newly discovered remains of a missing person.
So we are currently at 10...
Wouldn't they technically be called murder cases?
Homicide is the killing of a person, murder is killing with intent; in Kentucky we also have the charges of 1st and 2nd Degree Manslaughter as well as Reckless Homicide- so it all depends on the facts.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Today my detective and I tallied up the number of homicide cases we were working- the number was 8.
Until after lunch; that's when we learned we were about to get two more- a 2009 cold case revived by a DNA hit in CODIS(Combined DNA Index System), as well as the newly discovered remains of a missing person.
So we are currently at 10...
Wouldn't they technically be called murder cases?
Homicide is the killing of a person, murder is killing with intent; in Kentucky we also have the charges of 1st and 2nd Degree Manslaughter as well as Reckless Homicide- so it all depends on the facts.
Murder would be the illegal killing of a person. If you break into my house and come at me with an axe to chop me to pieces but I take out my high capacity assault axe and chop you to pieces then it is a homicide but not a murder nor manslaughter due to the fact that it was in self defense.
Now the big question is why is 1st degree manslaughter worse than 3rd degree manslaughter but 3rd degree burns are worse than 1st degree burns? Don't you love the English language.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Today my detective and I tallied up the number of homicide cases we were working- the number was 8.
Until after lunch; that's when we learned we were about to get two more- a 2009 cold case revived by a DNA hit in CODIS(Combined DNA Index System), as well as the newly discovered remains of a missing person.
So we are currently at 10...
Wouldn't they technically be called murder cases?
Homicide is the killing of a person, murder is killing with intent; in Kentucky we also have the charges of 1st and 2nd Degree Manslaughter as well as Reckless Homicide- so it all depends on the facts.
Murder would be the illegal killing of a person. If you break into my house and come at me with an axe to chop me to pieces but I take out my high capacity assault axe and chop you to pieces then it is a homicide but not a murder nor manslaughter due to the fact that it was in self defense.
Now the big question is why is 1st degree manslaughter worse than 3rd degree manslaughter but 3rd degree burns are worse than 1st degree burns? Don't you love the English language.
Don’t worry, roadburner won’t bring charges for that “killer” car deal you got.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Got behind Mini Clubman today that had some odd brake lights. The were 3 lines one horizontal in the middle with a diagonal line above and below both meeting at one end of the horizontal line forming what looks like two arrows on opposite sides of the car pointing at each other.
Now the problem was when his left turn signal was activated it looked like a right arrow was blinking on the left side of his car.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Got behind Mini Clubman today that had some odd brake lights. The were 3 lines one horizontal in the middle with a diagonal line above and below both meeting at one end of the horizontal line forming what looks like two arrows on opposite sides of the car pointing at each other.
Now the problem was when his left turn signal was activated it looked like a right arrow was blinking on the left side of his car.
Those Mini taillights are a representation of the English Union Jack.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Old news; Mini's have had Union Jack taillights for several years.
There is a difference between this:
And something that looks like an arrow pointing in the wrong direction.
I have to say that the "arrow pointing" design has never been an issue for me; I'm concentrating on which tail lamp is flashing. I find the beyond moronic Pulse blinking CHMSL much more annoying.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
My wife and I went on a nice overnight trip and while driving home on some twisting two lanes I spotted a Taycan, an F10 M5, and a C7 hustling along nose to tail in the opposite direction. I was in the 2er- and more than a bit tempted to make a u-turn and join the fun.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Old news; Mini's have had Union Jack taillights for several years.
There is a difference between this:
And something that looks like an arrow pointing in the wrong direction.
I have to say that the "arrow pointing" design has never been an issue for me; I'm concentrating on which tail lamp is flashing. I find the beyond moronic Pulse blinking CHMSL much more annoying.
I was behind a Ford small car a few years old where the center high mounted light did NOT flash, but the two taillights flashed 5 times every time they put their foot on the brake. It even seemed to cycle again after the foot was on brake for a while or the person had lifted their foot and put it back down while waiting to pull out of a restaurant driveway.
Old news; Mini's have had Union Jack taillights for several years.
There is a difference between this:
And something that looks like an arrow pointing in the wrong direction.
I have to say that the "arrow pointing" design has never been an issue for me; I'm concentrating on which tail lamp is flashing. I find the beyond moronic Pulse blinking CHMSL much more annoying.
I was behind a Ford small car a few years old where the center high mounted light did NOT flash, but the two taillights flashed 5 times every time they put their foot on the brake. It even seemed to cycle again after the foot was on brake for a while or the person had lifted their foot and put it back down while waiting to pull out of a restaurant driveway.
Obnoxious as Hades.
I see those a lot, some dealerships install them as a pricy upgrade on all their vehicles. My understanding is that they are illegal.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Old news; Mini's have had Union Jack taillights for several years.
There is a difference between this:
And something that looks like an arrow pointing in the wrong direction.
I have to say that the "arrow pointing" design has never been an issue for me; I'm concentrating on which tail lamp is flashing. I find the beyond moronic Pulse blinking CHMSL much more annoying.
I was behind a Ford small car a few years old where the center high mounted light did NOT flash, but the two taillights flashed 5 times every time they put their foot on the brake. It even seemed to cycle again after the foot was on brake for a while or the person had lifted their foot and put it back down while waiting to pull out of a restaurant driveway.
Obnoxious as Hades.
well, you can look at it this way. You really noticed it, so must be working as designed and intended!
I was thinking....all they had to do was point the arrows out instead of in.......I don't know if this was supposed to be part of a Union Jack but the arrows would be excellent....if they pointed out instead of in.
I was thinking....all they had to do was point the arrows out instead of in.......I don't know if this was supposed to be part of a Union Jack but the arrows would be excellent....if they pointed out instead of in.
That's easy. Just switch the two rear lights left-right. Done.
I was thinking....all they had to do was point the arrows out instead of in.......I don't know if this was supposed to be part of a Union Jack but the arrows would be excellent....if they pointed out instead of in.
That's easy. Just switch the two rear lights left-right. Done.
Not so easy. Look again at the rear lights. The inner edge is more or less straight up and down, but the outer edge is curved, especially so at the top.
@snakeweasel said:
There is a difference between this:
And something that looks like an arrow pointing in the wrong direction.
We know there are a lot of drivers that don’t know where they’re going. Don’t be so hard on a manufacturer that designed a system that lets following drivers know that.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
I was thinking....all they had to do was point the arrows out instead of in.......I don't know if this was supposed to be part of a Union Jack but the arrows would be excellent....if they pointed out instead of in.
That's easy. Just switch the two rear lights left-right. Done.
Not so easy. Look again at the rear lights. The inner edge is more or less straight up and down, but the outer edge is curved, especially so at the top.
Mini is just a BMW at heart. So probably never being used anyway, right?
Excellent point. In Florida it wouldn't matter, no one uses turn signals anyway.
Do you know how many times I could have made a turn or got into traffic..........if the other drivers had signaled their turn which actually happens about 20% of the time.
I passed it and it had a Mercedes logo on the front. On the side was a V8 symbol. White with black accents. Loud engine and tire treads on the interstate.
@imidazol97 said:
I saw a strange vehicle today. A Brabus.
I passed it and it had a Mercedes logo on the front. On the side was a V8
symbol. White with black accents. Loud engine and tire treads on the interstate.
You should feel honored.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Brabus is an aftermarket upfitting and restoration brand that can take your Mercedes-Benz to new heights. Founded in Germany, Brabus has been creating supercars and upfitting Mercedes-Benz vehicles with unique style and performance features for over 40 years
What is it not using turn signals - it’s just too hard? No, we’re all supposed to be mind readers.
I know I'm not the only one here who learned to drive in a car that did not have turn signals. Crank down the window (manual crank, of course), and stick your arm out in the rain and cold.
Turn signals are one of mankind's better inventions. Not up there with the flush toilet or the wheel, but still important.
What is it not using turn signals - it’s just too hard? No, we’re all supposed to be mind readers.
I know I'm not the only one here who learned to drive in a car that did not have turn signals. Crank down the window (manual crank, of course), and stick your arm out in the rain and cold.
Turn signals are one of mankind's better inventions. Not up there with the flush toilet or the wheel, but still important.
Eh, the wheel was a miss. Don't you trust Larry David?
I was thinking....all they had to do was point the arrows out instead of in.......I don't know if this was supposed to be part of a Union Jack but the arrows would be excellent....if they pointed out instead of in.
And then all the British people would be screaming that you put them backwards.
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jmonroe
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I should go into marketing.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Until after lunch; that's when we learned we were about to get two more- a 2009 cold case revived by a DNA hit in CODIS(Combined DNA Index System), as well as the newly discovered remains of a missing person.
So we are currently at 10...
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Hopefully you did not discover those IN your lunch.
Hopefully you did not discover those IN your lunch.
Nope, they were a couple of streets over from my detective's house...
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Wouldn't they technically be called murder cases?
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Asked about the salvage title and he said there was some electronics issue that kept the car from starting. He said he fixed it with a new ECU.
It was a high buck car, and there were no signs of it being in a wreck. So, why slap a salvage title on it when an Audi dealer could have put in a new ECU and probably have it back on the road in a day.
Thinking to myself….OK…so AFTER he bought it, ECU issues cropped up and he fixed it, and THEN decided he didn’t Iike the car.
No signs of much wrong, until I tried to adjust the power passenger’s seat (drive’s seat was fine). It wouldn’t work. Reached under the passenger’s seat to find a puddle and a bunch of soaked rags. Someone didn’t check all the details.
Checked the back seat carpet area. It was damp but not wet.
Finally got him to admit it was a flood car that was parked down by the OH RIVER when it had overflowed. He bought it, cheap. Dried it out (except under the seat) and replaced the ECU (which interestingly enough, wasn’t affected by the flood as the water didn’t get that high.
If he had been up front with me, I still might have bought it. It was that nice…and really cheap for what it was.
Told him as much. Someone, I’m sure, who could only see it was cheap, did buy it. Flood car? An Audi no less? Best of luck!
Thanks all for the recommendations. Long Beach wouldn’t be my first choice of places to go, but pieces
fell into place for the trip. Only out of pocket for us is my flight ($340) and a dinner or two. Any weekend for adulting works for me. One SIL will take my son and the other my daughter. Mom gets the animals, lol
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
Before we bought the BMW we found a really good priced MB roadster. Went to look at it but found out it was a salvaged title. We couldn't get far enough away from that car quick enough. Sure it could have been fixed up well enough to be a good car but I'm not taking that chance as the odds are against it.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
My Dad returned home from WWII on the Queen Mary in late 1945. He said it was a beautiful ship and the ship’s staff served the GI’s like they were royalty.
When I lived in Southern California in the 1990’s, I took the tour of the QM and had dinner in their dining room. Great experience and I’ll remember it until I die because it brought my Dad back from Europe!
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
Wouldn't they technically be called murder cases?
Homicide is the killing of a person, murder is killing with intent; in Kentucky we also have the charges of 1st and 2nd Degree Manslaughter as well as Reckless Homicide- so it all depends on the facts.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Murder would be the illegal killing of a person. If you break into my house and come at me with an axe to chop me to pieces but I take out my high capacity assault axe and chop you to pieces then it is a homicide but not a murder nor manslaughter due to the fact that it was in self defense.
Now the big question is why is 1st degree manslaughter worse than 3rd degree manslaughter but 3rd degree burns are worse than 1st degree burns? Don't you love the English language.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Now the big question is why is 1st degree manslaughter worse than 3rd degree manslaughter but 3rd degree burns are worse than 1st degree burns? Don't you love the English language.
Don’t worry, roadburner won’t bring charges for that “killer” car deal you got.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Now the problem was when his left turn signal was activated it looked like a right arrow was blinking on the left side of his car.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Those Mini taillights are a representation of the English Union Jack.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
https://jalopnik.com/the-most-confusing-turn-signals-in-the-auto-industry-ar-1848195501
There seems to be a lot of complaints...actually the question is asked, Are These the Most Confusing Tail Lights Around
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
https://cdn.motor1.com/images/mgl/28erK/s1/1x1/mini-cooper-wrong-direction-turn-signal.webp
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
I mean, why would they do that?
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
And something that looks like an arrow pointing in the wrong direction.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
My wife and I went on a nice overnight trip and while driving home on some twisting two lanes I spotted a Taycan, an F10 M5, and a C7 hustling along nose to tail in the opposite direction. I was in the 2er- and more than a bit tempted to make a u-turn and join the fun.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Obnoxious as Hades.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I was thinking....all they had to do was point the arrows out instead of in.......I don't know if this was supposed to be part of a Union Jack but the arrows would be excellent....if they pointed out instead of in.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Done.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
We know there are a lot of drivers that don’t know where they’re going. Don’t be so hard on a manufacturer that designed a system that lets following drivers know that.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
LOL
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Do you know how many times I could have made a turn or got into traffic..........if the other drivers had signaled their turn which actually happens about 20% of the time.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
very easily...
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
I passed it and it had a Mercedes logo on the front. On the side was a V8
symbol. White with black accents. Loud engine and tire treads on the interstate.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
You should feel honored.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Turn signals are one of mankind's better inventions. Not up there with the flush toilet or the wheel, but still important.
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