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[TRAILHEAD?] The Citizens of Virtue
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Mochi
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Relating to the DI, I was looking at mathematical symbols and one in particular stood out to me. ∮ This is the symbol for the contour integral or closed line integral. It's a curvy vertical line with a circle, which could form two separate intersections. The only thing is that in the DI, it relates to one intersection going N/S, while the other goes E/W. Too bad squiggles can't be the answer.

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beauvine
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My full name is Beau Carnes so I guess I'm the 'Mr. Carnes'. Officer Bradley called me again and I actually talked to him. I was kind of caught off guard and didn't really know what to say. Like his message to The Sparr0w he mentioned that we have gotten him in trouble. I don't know what he's talking about, though, since I don't know that we've encountered this person before. Maybe I should call him back and ask about it.

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The Sparr0w
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beauvine

I think he's "in trouble" because he knows too much - that Sal is really Carlos incognito. He's obviously reported us to Ms. Merks, whatever that means. I wonder if we can get him to give us a connection to Eli Richter somehow, since I'm guessing he's the COV we have to take down.

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Projectyl
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I wouldn't count on getting the dirt on Richter that way; all of the Former Members on the About Us page so far have fallen due to messages in the Inspirations, not from the weekly missions.

"She" in the messages from Officer Bradley = Savannah Merks? I wonder if she was scripted all along to start flipping out about this time, or if Mardeaux's message did it?

(Also, I'll throw in my vote for INTERCEPTS.)

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Rich Reder
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Savannah

I posted this message on Savannah's Facebook wall:
Quote:
Savannah, with all due respect, you really do need to practice the Virtues of Patience and Kindness with Officer Bradley... What Would Jesus Do?


And received this response:
Quote:
I will pray over your response. But I sometimes question who is on the side of Virtue and who was sent by other, darker forces to lead us into places no Christian should go.


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Melody
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figured I'd throw in my two cents on the 11/2 DI: what is common in general meaning to both verses?

Quote:
We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice saying to me in Aramaic, 'Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.'

No one will be able to stand against you. The LORD your God, as he promised you, will put the terror and fear of you on the whole land, wherever you go.


it's not getting me anywhere, but thought I'd throw that out there.

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Projectyl
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Got the Weekly Inspiration:
Spoiler (Rollover to View):

All the words are between 5-10 letters long. Line up the Daily word of the same length, and there's always exactly one letter that matches. Guessing around the 9-letter one, I get ELI TAKES DONATION CREDIT.

belovEd
wastrEl

worLd!
driLl

heartIly
vocalIst

promulgaTe,
intercepTs

"cAllous
wAstrel

canKerous
???K?t?n?

malefactor!"
intErcepts

deSpite
waStrel

wickeD
grounD

cOvetous
vOcalist

sireNs
grouNd

hAwking
wAstrel

seducTive
???k?T?n?

blIss,
drIll

cOntinue
vOcalist

followiNg
???k?t?N?

conviCtion.
interCepts

tRuth
dRill

inducEs
wastrEl

rewarD,
grounD

bringIng
vocalIst

beTterment.
inTercepts


I've reported using my name and e-mail; let's see if I catch the wrath of Savannah...

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Donimo
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Week 4 DI 5

Well done Projectyl! (I hope you get what's coming to you for turning that in. Laughing )

As for trying to back-solve the 9-letter DI, in the two Bible verses I see:
- "kick against"
- "stand against"

KICKSTAND would fit the required pattern.

Here's my guess, though it's kind of a weak connection: the 'largest' word that's common between the two verses is AGAINST. But we don't need what's common. We want what comes early, i.e. the words before AGAINST.

Does that sound adequate, or is there a better interpretation? (or answer?)

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beauvine
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Since Savannah Merks was aparently looking for me, I sent her a message on facebook asking what she wanted. her response:

Quote:
Thank you for contacting me, Beau. I have heard from a source that you might be involved in some meetings with a group called "the Seven."

I am hoping that, as a good Citizen, you would be willing to give me more information about this group. It seems as if there might be some people interested in undermining Virtue among our own. We would appreciate any information or help you could give us on this matter.

Sincerely and Prayerfully,
Savannah Merks


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thebruce
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I'm thinking.... she knows she's got a secret, so she also has a vested interest in keeping the seven at bay, and stopping us from outting all the CoV staff and eventually her! Shocked
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EricBerlin
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I suggest writing back that you know a great deal about ALL the members of the Seven: Happy, Doc, Bashful, Sneezy, Sleepy, Grumpy, and Dopey.

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amandel
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Doug Kressig's thank you video and msg is up now at Lila Greene's and Savannah's FB update is interesting.
Quote:
Savannah is having a bad day. First the S.N arrest and now... this.

Reckon the next domino will drop pretty soon. Smile
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Projectyl
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I've yet to hear back from anyone re: my Eli submission.

Today's DI:

Spoiler (Rollover to View):
Write the words TIMOROUS and SATANISM, one above the another, and go across crossing off the letters of SAM O. ROSS, one from each column. The leftovers spell TITANIUM.


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thebruce
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5 is up, humility


video notes:
* at the end, "R OR A" is blanked from the gold bracelet row

web notes:
* we have info about Gareth Blayne, designer of the bracelets (image, monospace lettering, certainly significant again)
* ordering a bracelet takes you to the inscription page where you can chose a jewel and phrase. There are two of each jewel, and each phrase is an exerpt from a verse.

Inscription pairings by gem are as follows:
Quote:
You perceive my thoughts from afar
The Lord confides in those who fear him

If you find honey, eat just enough
Let death take my enemies by surprise

His eyes detect it from afar
My beliefs are flawless and I am pure in your sight

Now may the Lord's strength be displayed
Lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel

The manifestation of the Spirit is given
Everything is uncovered and laid bare

Prophecy never had its origin in the human will
Whatever is hidden is meant to be disclosed

Everything that is illuminated becomes a light
Now show me your glory

I confess my iniquity; I am troubled by my sin
To him belong strength and insight

The days are coming, declares the Lord
You do not realize now what I am doing

Everything exposed by the light becomes visible
The eyes of your heart may be enlightened

No one can discover its meaning
See that the Lord is good

Let us discern for ourselves what is right
Every vision will be fulfilled


we just need the list of gem names, and each phrase's reference...
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Projectyl
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My notes:

Psalm 139:2 Emerald You perceive my thoughts from afar
Proverbs 25:16 Jacinth If you find honey, eat just enough
Job 39:29 Agate His eyes detect it from afar
Numbers 14:17 Chrysolite Now may the Lord's strength be displayed
1 Corinthians 12:7 Onyx The manifestation of the Spirit is given
2 Peter 1:21 Jasper Prophecy never had its origin in the human will
Ephesians 5:13 Beryl Everything that is illuminated becomes a light
Psalm 38:18 Sapphire I confess my iniquity; I am troubled by my sin
(Many, all in Jeremiah) Amethyst The days are coming, declares the Lord
Ephesians 5:13 Topaz Everything exposed by the light becomes visible
Exodus 33:18 Beryl Now show me your glory
Hebrews 4:13 Onyx Everything is uncovered and laid bare
Ephesians 1:18 Topaz The eyes of your heart may be enlightened
Proverbs 20:15 Chrysolite Lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel
Ecclesiastes 8:17 Ruby No one can discover its meaning
Job 34:4 Turquoise Let us discern for ourselves what is right
Job 11:4 Agate My beliefs are flawless and I am pure in your sight
Job 12:16 Sapphire To him belong strength and insight
Ezekiel 12:23 Turquoise Every vision will be fulfilled
Psalm 55:15 Jacinth Let death take my enemies by surprise
Mark 4:22 Jasper Whatever is hidden is meant to be disclosed
Psalm 34:8 Ruby See that the Lord is good
Psalm 25:14 Emerald The Lord confides in those who fear him
John 13:7 Amethyst You do not realize now what I am doing

ETA: The twelve stones appear to correspond to the Hoshen; see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoshen for details.

Exodus 39, TNIV:
10 Then they mounted four rows of precious stones on it. The first row was carnelian, chrysolite and beryl; 11 the second row was turquoise, lapis lazuli and emerald; 12 the third row was jacinth, agate and amethyst; 13 the fourth row was topaz, onyx and jasper. [c] They were mounted in gold filigree settings.

We have a ruby and a sapphire instead of a carnelian or a lapis lazuli; putting in red for red and blue for blue:
Code:
RUBY       CHRYSOLITE   BERYL
TURQUOISE  SAPPHIRE     EMERALD
JACINTH    AGATE        AMETHYST
TOPAZ      ONYX         JASPER


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