I'm going to rephrase my question due to Gorgons witty if not original reply.
I use the Kiss III count introduced to us by Fred Renzey in Blackjack Bluebook II-I've never used a balanced count.
Question: When using a balanced count does one divide the running count by all the cards remaining in the shoe (I'm guessing yes) or by the number of cards remaining before the cut card. Thanks you all.