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d8, 6 skills, medium BaB, weapons and armor like a rogue.
Class abilities mostly deal with using and mastering shadows. They also get a few talents similar to rogues and a choice of fighting styles. With Daggers, bolas and shuriken they add a bonus to hit/dmg as they level (up to a +4), also deadly focus add wis mod to hit/dmg(if the assassin kills them they can reuse the power after a 15 min break, otherwise they can not use it till the next day), they can learn to by pass DR. Those are a few example abilities they get.
Closing thoughts, If you want a assassin with a mystic/supernatural bent with shadow powers then this is a very interesting class. All and all i liked the class but felt it makes a more interesting challenging NPC class than PC class. If it was possible i would have given this a 3.5, but felt it was not good enough for a 4 star rating, so I rounded down to a 3 star.
The Genius Guide to: the Shadow Assassin is a 9-page PDF (8 pages if you remove the credits/OGL page) for the Pathfinder RPG written by Owen C. K. Stephens and published by Super Genius Game. This product is part of the Super Genius Games' Genius Guide line.
The layout is a screen-friendly landscape design, with cover art and 1-column on the first page and three columns on the rest. The two charts for the class are easy to read. The art beyond the cover is primarily black and white showing a lone Shadow Assassin preparing for his work.
The Shadow Assassin is a full 20-level base class built around the ability to manipulate shadows, for concealment, for weapons, for transport and a very focused ability to target and kill a single opponent. They have access to a variety of -mostly small and concealable- weapons but including, oddly, the bolo and a wide range of skills. The only ability that seems unbalanced is Greater Deadly Focus which gives the Shadow Assassin a massive damage bonus against their target, too massive perhaps, and DM's may wish to scale it back.
The product ends with suggestions for how to weave the Shadow Assassin into a campaign setting, with suggestions for good or evil (or neither) Shadow Assassins. As is usual for the genius guides, the product is a bit too short, some feats, some equipment (magical or not) would really have helped to establish the Shadow Assassin's role in the world. Except for the one caveat noted above, the Shadow Assassin is an excellent addition to the classes available in a campaign.
Disclosure: As a featured reviewer for RPGNow/DriveThroughRPG, I received my copy of this product for free from the publisher for the purpose of this review.
There's little doubt that the release of the new Assassin Creed II video game has inspired quite a few character concepts amongst roleplayers over the world. d20 OGL classes like the Assassin, Shadowdancer and Rogue are likely getting increased attention from those keen to follow in the exploits of the video game's characters. For those playing the Pathfinder RPG, The Genius Guide to the Shadow Assassin offers a good option to explore if you want something along those lines or just want something that's a little different to the norm.
The Genius Guide to the Shadow Assassin is a short 9 page pdf product, and the second product (of three on the date of this review) in a series of character-aimed books presenting new and hopefully unique classes, templates, spells, and magic items. This particular product presents the Shadow Assassin, a new 20 level core class for the Pathfinder RPG. The product is written by the well known Owen K.C. Stephens.
This product is very neatly and professionally presented, with good use of new artwork and the occasional stock art piece. Writing and editing is good, and the layout is in the less common three-column format. This makes the text a little crowded on the page and more difficult to read, but that's largely a minor point. It still baffles me a little why publishers are unwilling to add a few extra pages to improve layout and readability. Overall, though, this is a very well presented product, with a high standard of execution and presentation.
The Shadow Assassin core class is built on stealth, deadly attacks against single opponents and fighting with light (easy to conceal) weapons. It blends parts and aspects of the Assassin and Shadowdancer prestige classes from the d20 OGL, while adding a touch of its own flavor essentially modifying the core abilities to suit the class. So the Hide in Plain Sight Shadowdancer features is present in an alternative form where it grants various bonuses to Stealth at low levels, while at higher levels the class can turn into living shadow or travel via shadows. The Deadly Focus ability is similar to the Assassin Death Attack, but much more streamlined, evolved, and easier to implement and use. In essence, the Shadow Assassin takes known abilities and makes them more playable as it combines them into the class. I really appreciated the level based development of all the class features, as you can see the difference between a higher level Shadow Assassin and a lower level one by their execution of signature abilities.
The class also incorporates some of the Rogue class abilities like Evasion and Uncanny Dodge, and includes useful weapon fighting styles to highlight the classes skill with specific weapons. Very useful advice is provided on how to use this class as both an NPC and PC class, paying particular attention to the fact that this class doesn't have to be evil like the Assassin. Overall, a solid mechanical base, making a workable and easy to understand/use class with none of the Hide in Plain Sight issues that the Shadowdancer had. In one sense I'd have preferred the Shadow Assassin's abilities to the Hide in Plain Sight class features as it's much simpler and in a way more elegant.
Overall, while the Shadow Assassin class is not the most unique implementation I've ever seen, it does have good mechanics and elegant use of mechanics to build an interesting and more importantly playable class. The product is well worth a look at for those fans of Pathfinder that are looking for a darker class to play that has some good potential for both roleplaying and combat. Good class and a good product.


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Office for People With Developmental Disabilities
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To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our original report, High Overtime Payments (2006-S-92).
Our initial report, issued December 28, 2007, reviewed overtime payments, payroll procedures and dual employment for employees at Central New York DDSO. The scope of the audit was from January 1, 2005 through August 30, 2007. Our objective was to determine if Central New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office (Central NY DDSO) made efforts to effectively distribute overtime hours among its employees; if overtime was appropriately documented and worked, and if other payroll procedures were adequate.
Our initial audit report found, Central NY DDSO management had not made enough efforts to effectively monitor the distribution of overtime hours among its employees. Central NY DDSO was not following their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Union, which requires overtime to be distributed to part-time employees before distributed to employees for overtime work. Also, we found that Central NY DDSO had not fully implemented the Time Information Management Electronic (TIME) System for their payroll process, making the process less efficient than it could be. Furthermore, we found that a few Central NY DDSO employees were not properly authorized for dual employment.
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Nick Carter Shares First Photo of Baby Boy Odin!
Nick Carter became a dad for the first time earlier this month and he just shared the first photo of his newborn son Odin Reign!
"I just love how peaceful he is. Daddy will be home soon Odin. #babies #love #family," the 36-year-old Backstreet Boys singer captioned the pic on Instagram.
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Fan Designs Zerg and Terran Starcraft Cards For Hearthstone
It seems that Blizzard concentrates a lot on the Warcraft series, spawning 3 RTS games, World of Warcraft MMO, and now, Hearthstone CCG. For myself, I'm more of a fan of Starcraft than anything, so it would be pretty damn awesome if there were more games based on the Starcraft universe, like a "World of Starcraft" MMO or some kind of CCG...
Kotaku reports that Hearthstone player Fulla may have sparked some inspiration for a Starcraft themed CCG by creating his own Terran and Zerg themed cards. Actually, I'm a Protoss player myself, but I somehow feel that they always get shafted. (Still waiting for the Protoss campaign on Starcraft 2!)
Check out the designs for these cards from Fulla:
Zerg Cards
Terran Cards
Source kotaku.com
Chai Chien LiangSeptember 18, 2014, 6:42 pmContributorWow looks pretty balanced too, just a matter of time before Diablo 3 comes in too? Lots of heroes to choose from there too
Also waiting to see what he comes up with for Protoss (probably Zeratul hero?)


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You don't need to convince other people of your dream
Whether it's a global dream or a personal dream. Whether it's a huge quantum leap or a small next step, it isn't your job to convince those around you of its validity. No one has to believe in it other than you.
You can dream and believe whatever you want. You can give yourself permission.
One persons ridiculous is another persons "of course" and neither is wrong, simply operating from their perceptions of themselves and the world.
It's time to let go of the need to prove ourselves, especially for those who challenge the status quo.
Release the need to lead a crusade and instead gather your energy to live your truth
Release the need to convert others and instead free that energy to pour into your own dreams, your own vision.
Your vision for your future is valid and worthy of your energy. You are worthy of your dream
Wait for no one else's permission but neither call yourself to battle
Byron Katie's words were a revelation to me when she said
The first act of war is defence
Let's be for something, rather than against something
Say no in order to create space for a bigger yes.
A yes to your own path
Let's be for our own truth, our own vision, our own lives full of meaning and significance
walking side by side. After all, as Ram Dass said ~
How do you want to get there beautiful?


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My son took his finished Jack o lantern for a ride in his red wheelbarrow today. Seems he shares your love of wheelbarrows.
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Friday, October 31, 2014
Jack-o'-Lantern Ride
So you make this jack-o'-lantern, and that's so exciting you take him for a wheelbarrow ride, right?
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Pride and Prejudice, BBC wheelbarrow
Elizabeth goes for a walk with Wickham and they totally ignore a great wooden wheelbarrow with legs/posts on the outside, separate from the handles.
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Jurassic wheelbarrow
Hi Sandra,
Thought you might like to see these pics of the Jurassic world in a wheelbarrow that my youngest made and played with today. Complete with the United Kingdom flag!
Thought you might like to see these pics of the Jurassic world in a wheelbarrow that my youngest made and played with today. Complete with the United Kingdom flag!
Friday, October 17, 2014
Geoguesser caught a wheelbarrow
I don't remember where it was. That's kind of how Geoguessr goes.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Northern New Hampshire
I figured an organized pile of equipment/junk that big MUST have a wheelbarrow, so we stopped.
Good Guess!
Good Guess!
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Originally posted by franspeakfree
I can tell you one thing OP this place ATS is the closest thing you will find to home on this earth. Not an earthly home as such, but a place where like minded individuals have witnessed and can empathise with everything you have written on your post.
Love is the Key - Meditation is the key - Dimensions are the key
so many cryptic clues, why can't they at least tell us in a way that makes it easier on us? I don't understand why 'they' want us to work so hard in order to find the answers? is it a game to them? I sometimes wonder.
Its not until you look back on the years, you can see just how far you have come and just how ignorant we once were. Survival and self sustained living is without doubt the most important lesson we will learn in the not so far future.
Peace and thank you for posting such a refreshing thread that has instilled happiness in me knowing I am not alone on this earth. You never know perhaps we have met before.
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Originally posted by One Moment
I couldn't agree with your assessment more. Once you weed through the riff-raft on here, there is a deep sense of camaraderie with many others. Unlike any other forum I know of. Too bad there aren't local ATS Meet-Up groups. Maybe there can be?
We don't know because that's our lesson apparently. I don't think it's a game per se rather: an experience.
I mean, someone can tell you all about the tropical beaches in Hawaii all they want, but it's a whole other thing if we experience it ourselves. Ya know? I think that line of logic may apply to our own lives.
Finally I was told that I chose to come in this present incarnation at this specific time in human history, to help.
Originally posted by Madara
Finally I was told that I chose to come in this present incarnation at this specific time in human history, to help.
Yeah, yeah, we're all here to help (contactee's) I strongly believed in that allegation when my experiences began. I still do but I have come to the conclusion that I have been given no logical support in this lifetime to be helpful to anyone on a meaningful level.
Where I'm at is this; I've created a list of many things to investigate once I am no longer physical. There's a of of garbage going on here and were sinking in it. Things are not what they seem to be...
Originally posted by SonoftheSun
I had an emergency surgery after college and died for an instant. No heartbeat. Flatlined. But made it through. After that event I started reading a lot. And learning. Chakras, meditation, colors, chrystals, basically anything that has to do with self discovery. I married, raised a family and all through these years I never stopped questioning, as if on a personal quest. I also started having past life recollections throughout the years. Some through meditation, some through instantaneous flashbacks and one through automatic writing. I've been a roman senator, assassinated, a Chinese woman working in rice fields, a Native American and a druid. I know that some of the values I cherish today were acquired during those lives.
All of this, I've always considered normal.
Love, light, beautiful images. I send out to the universe. I send out love and care to our planet. I send out love and care to my fellow men and women. I send out thoughts of one. We are spiritual beings. Immortal beings. I send out peace.
"Emotions are the clues and Love is the key".
Originally posted by plube
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well let me try....everything is made of stuff....
we all have an atomic structure...
now within the atom itself is a very large amount of spece...
it's kind of like when you pick something up....are you actually touching it..or are you compressing the oxygen between your fingertips and the object...(and yes i know there is more in the air than just oxygen)...this is just an example.
now this being said...every piece of material out there has a lot of empty space between the atoms that hold it all together.
so just a slight vibration of the atoms within any given object could...possibly...maybe ...allow another object to pass through.
kinda like when when you hit a perfect harmony.
hope that helps a t touch.
trying to explain as simply as possible.
we are all constructs in reality.
Our notion of matter as a solid substance is, like the color green, a quality appearing in consciousness. It is a model of what is "out there", but as with almost every other model, quite unlike what is actually out there
Whatever matter is, it is not made of matter.
To summarize the argument so far: Our whole experience is a construction in the mind, a form appearing in consciousness
(Sorta like, I don't mind and you don't matter! )
Matter is derived from mind, not mind from matter.
But thank you so much. I am book-marking that page. I really appreciate it very much. I love quantum mechanics but honestly....?.......I rather telepathically talk to an alien anyday!
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It's Monday. And on Mondays all I want to do is pretend it's still Sunday. Or better yet, Saturday, because when you think about Sunday it's almost as depressing as thinking about Monday. The impending doom a Sunday brings me is is almost as bad as the day before a big final. You know the feeling like, "Ohmygod... I forgot to study about the life cycle of the tse tse fly. It's a english lit final, but you never know..." That's how I feel about Mondays. You just never know.
SO to bring some balance to this hectic day, I introduce to you a book full of fun little facts: Everything You Pretend to Know and Are Afraid Someone Will Ask by Lynette Padwa
This book is cute. It is informative. It is full of all the random things that you do in fact pretend to know, but for the most part, don't. It is perfect for the bathroom. In the bath, I mean. Girls don't poop...as we all know...it's in the book...
Here is a little tidbit:
CAN YOU GET ALL THE VITAMINS YOU NEED FROM A BOWL OF CEREAL?What I heard was,"Technically, yes." Bring on the Lucky Charms!Technically, yes. But if the rest of your diet is unhealthy it won't do you much good.
Let's start with the RDAs - Recommended Dietary Allowances - that cereal boxes list. These are estimates, very broad estimates, of the amounts of essential nutrients a healthy person needs. RDAs are not specific targets everyone must meet. RDAs are not minimal daily requirements; they aren't required allowances at all. They are simply guidelines. Even if you get substantially less of a nutrient than the amount listed on the cereal box, you won't necessarily suffer from a nutritional defeciency.
In fact, unless you have a very restricted diet, you're probably getting all the vitamins and minerals you need in the food you regularly eat. Getting your vitamins this way is better than getting them in cereal (or pill) form because each type of food contains elements that maximize the body's ability to absorb the nutrients it provides. Besides, vitamins and minerals are not the only ingredients that keep a body running smoothly. Fiber, carbohydrates, protein, and other substances are also essential. Some cereals are a good source of fiber; others are a cheap thrill of artificial flavoring and sugar. But no matter how ultrafortified your cereal is, your entire diet must be balanced and relatively healthy. If it is and you can't face the morning without your Trix, go for it. It's a cereal, not a vaccination."
So, I ate my LCs this morning, and loved them. Now here's a little greeting card I did a couple of weeks ago. Another project with that Doodlebug paper. LOVE IT!! PS: when you trim like this, don't feel like you have to use tiny scissors. I use my Queen Bees, and they work better than any other set I have. Of course, they are now apparently discontinued, so good luck finding a pair...
Thanks for looking. Oh, and be prepared for some changes in this place of blabbing. I've been boring myself lately, so we'll see if I can't shake things up a bit!


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Well, you can have a mat and a shower curtain to make it look like the transporter room from classic Star Trek anyway, which is good enough for us.
ThinkGeek is selling the Star Trek Transporter Room Bath Mat & Shower Curtain Set for $49.99 (around £30). Postage and packaging will be extra, with international shipping available but can be pricey. For example, to have it sent through DHL, which is the cheapest option, it will cost an estimated $35.54. Still if you must pretend you're sending an away team down to to the surface of a foreign planet, £50 is not too big a price to pay.
You'll also get to sit on the bog and say out loud phrases like, "She canna take it captain" and "It's life Jim, but not as we know it". And who can resist, " Captain's log, stardate...".


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Paul Scholes admits he does not know whether he will carry on playing next year.
After Ryan Giggs revealed he plans to continue next season despite reaching his 37th birthday, it was suggested fellow old stager Scholes would continue as well.
Both men played pivotal roles in Manchester United's sensational comeback win over Blackpool at Bloomfield Road last night.
But as Scholes was only just returning from an eight-week absence with a groin injury, the former England star is not willing to get too far ahead of himself.
"I don't what I'm doing next year," he said. "I just want to concentrate on getting back playing for now.
"I like to have a week or two off at Christmas. This one just stretched out a bit longer, which has not been ideal.
"Hopefully in the next few weeks I can regain some fitness."
Scholes certainly eased himself back into the action pretty well last night.
Whilst Giggs' half-time introduction has been viewed as a turning point in the game, it was Scholes who supplied the crucial pass for Dimitar Berbatov's winning goal.
Despite the heartbreaking defeat, it was a moment that even Blackpool boss Ian Holloway appreciated.
"Paul Scholes is one of my favourite passers of the ball ever," said Holloway. "When he passes the ball it stays passed. The ball goes exactly where he wants it to. I have always loved him for that.
"I played against him once or twice and he is an absolute genius.
"He is a role model for anyone who wants to play football. He is a joy to watch.
"In fact, I wish he was 21, then I could see his career all over again."
Those who have suffered at Scholes' feet are doubtless glad the clock cannot be turned back.
For now, though, Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea have to try and find a way of stopping the 36-year-old and his team-mates, who have opened up a five-point lead at the top of the table.
"We've still got some very difficult away games to come," said Scholes. "We have to play the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea away from home but we are in a strong position at the minute. We need to keep that going."
Scholes undecided about future
Paul Scholes admits he does not know whether he will carry on playing next year.
Paul Scholes admits he does not know whether he will carry on playing next year.


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Rule over creatures in the enchanted forest of make believe with this beautiful fairy flower crown. Create lovely arrangements with a magical mix of assorted flowers, imitation butterflies and glitter. With a beautiful crown adorning your head, you'll be ready for whimsical adventures. The set includes wire crown, florist tape, assorted flowers, decorative butterflies, leaves, stems, glitter glue, assorted ribbon and instructions.
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FC Bayern München will be without Arjen Robben for the start of their Bundesliga and UEFA Champions League campaigns after it was confirmed that the winger has torn a muscle in his left thigh.
The injury, which is expected to sideline the 26-year-old for two months, was diagnosed by Bayern team doctor Hans-Wilhelm Müller-Wohlfahrt following a routine scan on Tuesday. "This diagnosis after my return [to training] is a shock for me," said Robben. "I am very disappointed. The injury is a bitter blow for me and the team."
The Dutch international had damaged muscle fibres in the same thigh in a pre-FIFA World Cup friendly against Hungary on 5 June. He returned to action for the concluding group match in South Africa and had a big impact in the tournament – scoring against Slovakia and Uruguay in the knockout stages – as the Netherlands got to the final, where they lost 1-0 to Spain.
Robben was in sparkling form for Bayern in 2009/10 after his arrival from Real Madrid CF last August, helping the Bavarian side to the Bundesliga title with 16 goals in 24 league appearances – the best haul of his career. The former FC Groningen, PSV Eindhoven and Chelsea FC player also won the German Cup and featured in the UEFA Champions League final defeat by FC Internazionale Milano.
Bayern's first game of the season is a cup tie at TSV Germania Windeck on 16 August, four days before they launch the defence of their league crown against VfL Wolfsburg. Their bid to reach a second successive UEFA Champions League final begins in the group stage on 14/15 September.
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1. The threat of entry: competitors can enter from any industry, channel, function, form or marketing activity. How best can the company take care of the threat of new entrants?
Random sampling is a part of the sampling technique in which each sample has an equal probability of being chosen. A sample chosen randomly is meant to be an unbiased representation of the total population. If for some reasons, the sample does not represent the population, the variation is called a sampling error.
Description: Random sampling is one of the simplest forms of collecting data from
Endorsements are a form of advertising that uses famous personalities or celebrities who command a high degree of recognition, trust, respect or awareness amongst the people. Such people advertise for a product lending their names or images to promote a product or service. Advertisers and clients hope such approval, or endorsement by a celebrity, will influence buyers favourably. For example, Sach
A product is the item offered for sale. A product can be a service or an item. It can be physical or in virtual or cyber form. Every product is made at a cost and each is sold at a price. The price that can be charged depends on the market, the quality, the marketing and the segment that is targeted. Each product has a useful life after which it needs replacement, and a life cycle after which it h
Reference price is also known as competitive pricing, because here the product is sold just below the price of a competitor's product. Reference price is the cost at which a manufacturer or a store owner sells a particular product, giving a hefty discount compared to its previously advertised price.
Description: Reference pricing, in simple terms, is known as that price which users compare with
Loss leaders are high volume, high profile brands or products that are sold by retailers with the intention to attract customers into their premises, with the hope that those customers will end up buying other goods as well, once inside. Examples could be steeply discounted electronics, or consumer goods, or garments. A zero percent loan for cars is a loss leader example for the dealer.
Ambient Advertising is about placing ads on unusual objects or in unusual places where you wouldn't usually expect to have an advertisement.
Description: Ambient advertising evolved as a concept because it has a lasting impact on the minds of consumers which makes it more effective. Ambient advertising is all about creativity, and how effectively the advertiser is able to communicate the message
Conspicuous consumption is the practice of purchasing goods or services to publicly display wealth rather than to cover basic needs.
Description: The word 'Conspicuous' here means lavish or wasteful spending. This kind of spending is generally made by people who have considerable amount of disposable income to spend on goods and services which are not necessary, but are more luxurious in nature.
Market concentration is used when smaller firms account for large percentage of the total market. It measures the extent of domination of sales by one or more firms in a particular market. The market concentration ratio is measured by the concentration ratio.
Description: The market concentration ratio measures the combined market share of all the top firms in the industry. 'Market Share' is us
Cash Cow is one of the four categories under the Boston Consulting Group's growth matrix that represents a division which has a big market share in a low-growth industry or a sector. It is referred to an asset or a business, which once paid off, will continue giving consistent cash flows throughout its life.
Description: A Cash Cow is a metaphor used for a business or a product, which exhibits
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