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I think I favor # A the most just because of the funky design of the shorts. The crazy shades do make me laugh though.
Haha yeah he is my favorite, but I might mix it up and give him some sort of boxing gloves or something, his arms feel naked. THanks a bunch
There's something about B I really like.....must be the gold briefs.
I'm still in the process of revising him, i am thinking of making him a boxer with gloves, but i'm also considering losing the horns to make them headphones instead.... choices
Hm I can see him in boxing gloves and headphones (especially if they're sound canceling)! It could really compliment the glasses, giving him a cool urban look!
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I love it! (CHOOSE C)
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I might need to redraw that one, or get help, It's suppose to be a champion's wrestlers belt.
I'd prefer the B.
I'd put B and C together.
I think I like both B and C, I like the belt- but it looks too lonely without some pants or undies to be holding up.~ xDDD
I like B the most C:
I like B as well... But I'm having a tough time deciding myself, i might alternate his outfit every time I draw him.
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|November 14th 2011
Members of Congress have recently delved into the world of sports, weighing in on the NCAA, athletes' drug abuse, conference alignments and the Penn St. sex scandal.
Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.) labeled the NCAA one of the "most ruthless organizations ever created by mankind.†Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) said it is harder to change the college football postseason than win the presidency. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) publicly floated the need for an ethics investigation into Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's (R-Ky.) lobbying for the University of Louisville to join the Big 12 Conference.
Congress has a long history of getting involved in sports controversies. One of the most prominent examples was a 1995 bill to repeal major league baseball's anti-trust exemption as a threat to induce an end to that year's strike. Ten years later, Congress held hearings that led to baseball toughening its steroid testing policy.
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Conyers acknowledged that some might question congressional involvement in sports, especially amid the nation's high unemployment rate.
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"I would note, however, that modern-day college athletics is a massive business, with widespread economic impact on athletes, their families, broadcasters, and fans as well as universities and colleges all over the country.â€
McCain also noted that Congress needs to tread carefully in this area. "I always worry about Congress being involved in things, because I'm a conservative,†McCain told a sports radio show, but he pushed ahead in calling for hearings on NFL testing for human growth hormone.
McCann, of Vermont Law School, said lawmakers can open themselves to criticism when it tackles sports. "I think the public is generally skeptical of Congress, and that skepticism is amplified when members of Congress spend time on matters that, on the surface, seem far outside core issues of social concern, like the economy or terrorism,†McCann said.
After winning control of the House last year, GOP leaders banned resolutions congratulating sports teams.
"Major things are not going on, and we're recognizing the University of Texas men's diving team? Come on,†said Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) in protesting the practice in 2010.
The House did pass a bipartisan measure on Oct. 26 authorizing the Treasury secretary to make coins commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney mocked the House last month, saying the GOP-led House "has spent time on issues like commemorative Hall of Fame baseball coins.â€
McCann said the appropriateness of congressional involvement varies. "When it came to concussions in football, I think there is a public interest,†McCann said. "In other regards when it comes to conference realignment and the [Bowl Championship Series], it's a more questionable use of their time.â€
Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.) have both introduced legislation to improve children's football helmet safety.
Pennsylvania Sens. Pat Toomey (R) and Bob Casey (D) had nominated Penn State football coach Joe Paterno for the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor. They withdrew their support for the measure following Paterno's firing on Nov. 9 in the wake of a sexual abuse scandal at the university.
Rep. Pat Meehan (R-Pa.) called on the Department of Education to investigate the situation, which it is now doing. Former Pennsylvania senator and 2012 presidential candidate Rick Santorum said he is sure Paterno is as "sick and stunned about it as everyone else.†Santorum also expressed his regret for nominating the alleged perpetrator for an award nine years ago.
Members have not just gotten involved at their state's schools when there is a scandal. McConnell's involvement was simply support of a beloved alma mater. The New York Times reported that McConnell's lobbying of the Big 12 conference boosted Louisville's prospects for admission.
West Virginia University also vied for the spot, and its junior senator, Manchin, wasn't shy in expressing his views.
He suggested that the Senate Commerce panel, headed by West Virginia Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D), might need to investigate the ethics of McConnell's actions. Manchin also said Louisville is not as good as West Virginia, saying Louisville "needs to toughen up.â€
West Virginia ended up winning the Big 12 spot, though Louisville beat the Mountaineers last week, 38-35.
Retiring Sen. Herb Kohl (D-Wis.), the owner of the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks, is in the thick of negotiations to break a lockout. President Obama recently said he is "a little heartbroken†that the lockout has delayed the start of the NBA season.
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Ways to Get Rid of Your Step KidsSubmitted by still waiting on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 10:18am
A lot of step parents (and parents in general) have problems getting their kids to leave the nest or have problems with their teenage step kids and want them gone. I feel like my life is on hold waiting for my boyfriend's sons to finally leave home so we can move in together.
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- Advocate the advantages of going to boarding school. They can learn to be independent and it's like Hogwarts!
- Encourage your skids to be foreign exchange students! You can even replace them for the year with interesting non-skids from other countries.
- Make your house all vegan. No meat or animal products are allowed to be consumed/worn.
- Encourage them to be all that they can be in the military and let them know that being stationed overseas is such a wonderful opportunity to travel.
- Tell them joining the Peace Corps looks good on their resume.
- Running off and joining the circus can be fun!
Any other ideas?
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The only thing these biodads should feel guilty about is the fact that they didn't wear a condom.
When you have sex, be as LOUD
When you have sex, be as LOUD as possible.
Four stepdaughters. Sweet baby Jesus help me.....
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Love it....so will DH!
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Is this a joke?
Please lighten up! Of course
Please lighten up! Of course it is a joke. If we can instill a little humor into a situation that we are having a hard time with it makes it easier to deal with.
Is your question a joke?
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I for one, appreciate all the ideas posted. LOL.
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Actually, once they're adults...it's no longer a joke. Plenty of adult skids living up under mommy and daddy's wing....
Four stepdaughters. Sweet baby Jesus help me.....
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Adults skids living at home is no laughing matter.
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I do my own thing because I have, check this out, a life." -tskarbow
I found that just no longer
I found that just no longer taking her crap had a trickle down effect, leading to her out of my house....
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The only thing these biodads should feel guilty about is the fact that they didn't wear a condom.
I always joke about her 18th
I always joke about her 18th b-day present......a u-haul full of boxes....she laughes........she thinks I am joking!!
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DH's kid constantly brings up
DH's kid constantly brings up her graduation present, meaning she wants DH to finance a fabulous trip for her. The last time she brought it up I laughed and laughed until she dropped the subject.
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How about going Amish?
How about going Amish?
I watched a TV programme
I watched a TV programme about the Amish recently - they were playing host to some English kids visiting. Apart from the rampant religion - their way of life really appealed to me. Do they take in middle-aged English SM refugees?
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They might, but you could
They might, but you could never use StepTalk again!
Kes - I thought I was the
Kes - I thought I was the only one! Their way of life seems so peaceful and productive and respectful. It really appeals to me - especially with all the stress in my life right now. Physically hard work and no conveniences - but in an atmosphere where people were actually nice to me - sounds like the most wonderful thing on earth!
Unfortunately I am agnostic so that would be a rather BIG stumbling block but maybe I could find a way to work around it? If you ever figure out that part let me know. Maybe they can start a program for us "refugees" - if only for a few weeks of peace here and there!
you can come spend a few days
you can come spend a few days with me. i live right in amish country. for real. we have a lot of amish neighbors and a delicious bakery a few miles away where the amish sell food they make right there in their own home based bakery. you can go buy some goodies and ask for a tour!
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Actually....DH's kid was in
Actually....DH's kid was in the running to be a foreign exchange student but Uberskank talked her out of it. She would have lost her live in housekeeper/babysitter for 11 months.
***Charge them rent if they express an interest to live with you after HS graduation. Explain regardless of the rent, they still have to follow house rules and pitch in everyday on dishes and upkeep.
Trust me....this was my parents rule and I was out of the house within a month.
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LOL I checked out boarding
LOL I checked out boarding schools a few months ago
Charge rent comparable to
Charge rent comparable to renting a room in your community. This should include separate bills for all utilities (including cable). Make them provide their own food (even if that requires them to go on food stamps) and they cook said food, ditto laundry. Also, bathroom access and laundry times need to be scheduled in advance. Their room will be subject to weekly inspections and needs to be maintained in a clean and orderly fashion (they actually do this in the military). They will be expected to participate in chores in the common areas, overnight guests are NOT permitted under any circumstances and set a permanent curfew (why should other people be awakened by them stumbling around at 3:30 a.m.?)
The more pleasant the living situation is, the longer adult children will milk it.
Get rid of all the
Get rid of all the televisions and put a Faraday Cage around the house so that no internet or cell phone signals can get through - total non-tech zone. They'll be gone faster than they can say "OMG - I can't text my BFF - WTF!!!"
If you're waiting for them to
If you're waiting for them to move out so that you and bf can move in together...then you should be working on the bf. Send him pics of what you will be wearing and describe what you will be doing to him once you both feel free to get raw. He'll get 'em gone. He just needs a little poke and prod.
"The level of cooperation parents get from their children is usually equal to the level of connection children feel with their parents."
- Pam Leo
LOL...We moved cross country
LOL...We moved cross country once and I accidentally forgot to give my husband's kids the correct address and state. Whoops...it took his ex-wife a couple months to local us.
My husband's children are now
My husband's children are now in their 30's but now they show up with step-grandbrats. It's a nasty cycle you get rid of step-brats they come back with their own kids and they want you to care about them too. It's easier now as my husband's ex-wife was called home to heaven several years ago.
I have 2 stepson's at home, both work!, non of them can manage money!, 1 who's 21 is on a debt management plan with a company who's supposing to be helping him?.
The other who is 18 who is financing a scooter for leisure/transport, throws money away like water going down the drain.
They treat this house like a hotel - clothes washed (every day) each, food prepared or a phone call to ask what they would like & to tidy up after because they pay board (as they keep reminding us) when they get pulled up about something.
My wife bends over backwards for them, she's cleaning out there room as I write this, so it's tidy when they come home.
This is my house, they don't respect it, they break it I have to fix it, they get ratty or moan about what they've done at work, we have to put up with the attitude they come home with.
BUT - not anymore, I've had enough, they start tonight and they are out and the wife will follow if she starts as well.
I have a 8 year old daughter living in this house as well & she's listening to all what goes off, not nice for her.
Thanks for reading my ranting.
I have the same thing here
I have the same thing here except I don't get a dime!!!
my biggest fear in this LIFE
my biggest fear in this LIFE is that my skid, who happens to be high functioning autistic, will NEVER get the eff out.....course I worry that about my 2 bios too! I don't discriminate, i want EVERYONE gone when they are adults
If GOD wanted me to LOVE my SKID, he'd have made me his BIO MOMMA!!!
Hey all, ok, first a little
Hey all, ok, first a little background... so I am a dreaded step-child aka SKID (lol...who came up with that...bc we 'put the skids on all parents-step), lol...ok. So myself, I'm very educated... graduate-level education from an IVY-league University and a multitude of difficult military courses, as well as 8 yrs active duty, including tours as a Ranger and Green Beret(special forces). Yes, I was deployed for more than half my career and no, I did not kill innocents. I also worked as a federal investigator for 2yrs before resigning and returning to the area I am from. I am an adult who did not meet my father until I was 23 (he introduced himself to me when I was a grad student) and have known him for about 10yrs now.
So over the years I had been away for periods and back, as I went away to serve my time in the service, went to school different places, worked for the govt in other capacities. But, when I would come back we would get together maybe once a week/once every two weeks to have some drinks, this continued as I would be in and out of town periodically, usually away for years.
Okay, so I never asked to be inserted into this guy's life (and, quite frankly, about 7-8yrs ago realized I wish I'd never met him). I have so much more due to my being independent and alpha-type than his current wife and adult children (who live with him), that they are all just truly insignificant little people. Just friggin simpletons. So this woman (his wife) suddenly accuses me of 'stalking her and her family'(I don't even know where most of them live), murdering people, changing all my personal data (bc apparently all federal employees can do that??? think she's nuts yet?), trying to 'steal her house' (how does one steal a house? Must be some secret-squirrel-super-ninja trick), stealing tens of thousands of dollars from her credit cards and bank accounts, dealing drugs....the list goes on
Did I mention I retired after 8yrs with full pension and benefits due to the fact I was in a catastrophic IED explosion? That's why I left the military. So, in fact, my retirement that I get for the rest of my life is more than his and that which she will receive when she retires(she's much younger than him (20yrs).....can we say GOLD-DIGGER) lol...
So up until a year ago, I could have hour-long very rational conversations with this woman... things were fine... then, there were a few small accusations...these came while I was actually halfway around the world or on the opposite coast (very far away, lol). So, they were deemed impossible??? Not quite: unknowingly, I was the scapegoat for alot of things people did. I was actually accused of assaulting a friend of hers when I was 2500 miles away from the scene....and hadn't seen her in years.... she told the cops 'IT MUST BE HIM!!'
Is this how it's done? illegitimate claims to crimes and unwarranted legal action because she's flipped...or is it something more? So over the past 6 months I have been the subject of numerous false police reports, slandered in every way possible, and just lied about in every way possible. I am receiving calls from local law enforcement every few weeks; is this how a step-parent rids themselves of a 'SKID'? I only ever saw my father periodically...and quite frankly, these ppl are all dirtbags, but he is my father and we used to have a good time together.
So is it the fact that I am so much more successful than her children? Is there jealousy? Is it the fact that one of my younger brothers (one of her sons)has the SAME NAME (I know, right, creepy-weird, huh?)? Are the details of my life opportune to falsely accuse me of these EXTREME claims? Did she give him an ultimatum: never see him or talk of him again or I'll leave you and take everything? I think they are all more than likely and it is the case. Hey, it takes all types in this world and some are just 'the other woman'....you know...'the other woman'
I will say this, though...to this day, I have never done a thing to disrespect his woman or wrong her, nor will I....I'm too good for that.
But is this behavior you hateful step-parents would stoop to, as well? It really disgusts me, but I would like some honesty, here. Her utter mendacity and animosity is quite impressive, to say the least. I am everything that you could hope a child would become... I'm (more than) self-sufficient, have always made more than enough money, educated, my service to my country fulfilled, I was set for life by the time I was 27yrs old...and he had nothing to do with my life(no, not even child support) until I was 23....and as I said, I wish he never stepped foot into it, because many of his family...uncles, cousins, other brothers, etc have bonded with me, don't get me wrong, I like them....but theyre all just below me, but then what makes me feel this way, in the end, is the evil stepmother. It's not their fault, but she's just so full of hate.
Tell me whatcha think, I appreciate honesty and will reply.


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Dragon Fight (Hong Kong: English title)
Dragon Kickboxer
Lung joi tin aai (Hong Kong: Cantonese title)
The Defector (USA) (working title)
Source: DVD Retail/Remux
Runtime: 97 minutes
Language: Chinese
Subtitles: English
Release: Selfmade
Even though he is one of the world's biggest action stars and pulls down millions of dollars per movie, there was a time in his career when Jet Li wasn't an international household name. And that time was around 1989, when Dragon Fight was released. Jet had established himself as a star in China with projects like Martial Arts of Shaolin. However, even though he was bankable in films, the paychecks weren't matching his success, and so Jet headed to America to attempt to crack the international market with this production, which also stars future Hong Kong superstar Stephen Chow in one of his first film roles.
The plot has Jet as part of a touring wushu troupe who are preparing to leave America after a successful tour. However, one of the members (longtime Hong Kong movie heavy Dick Wei) is tired of getting small paychecks and decides to defect, killing a policeman in the process. Jet is mistakenly arrested for the crime, but manages to escape and meets up with a wise-cracking delivery driver (Stephen Chow) and sets about to try and get back to China. Things get more complicated as Dick becomes a heavy hitter in the local crime world and tries to get Jet to join his new "family".
Story-wise, Dragon Fight isn't going to win any awards, and the acting doesn't help matters any. It's a given that any western actors in a Hong Kong movie are going to suck, but it seems strange that given that this production was actually shot in America, the film-makers could have actually found some actors who could actually speak English. The Chinese actors don't fare much better, since the Cantonese parts of the soundtrack are dubbed over fairly poorly -- though it was pretty funny hearing Stephen Chow curse and try to pick up women in English.
However, things are redeemed by the action. Though I would have liked more of it, the stuff here is hard-hitting and wire-free (this was filmed before Jet hurt his back during the filming of Once Upon a Time in China and became more wire-dependent). As might be expected from a movie directed by "bloody" Billy Tang, there's a nice dose of violence as well, which makes the fight scenes all that much more brutal. Of particular note is the finale, where Jet takes on a group of fighters using various weapons, which puts him in a great position to show off his various skills.
This little-known entry in the Jet Li canon hasn't been seen by too many people, but it has been recently issued on DVD, allowing Jet's fans to check out his first attempt at creating a movie on US soil. The results are definitely a mixed bag, especially if you are getting this movie to check out Stephen Chow, whose role doesn't allow him to do any of his trademark "moy len tau" (nonsense comedy) antics. However, the good outweighs the bad, and Dragon Fight should be a part of any Jet Li fan's collection.
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Little Sparrow
17 Year Old Palastani Bard
Cyrene Aleyone
Hero Points:
Chaotic Neutral Bard Level 8 Character Level 8
Female Human Palastani
Birthday Harvest 31, Year 705
Age 17
Height 4 foot 9
Weight 101 pounds
Eye Color Dark Blue
Hair Color Black, Wavy
Homeland Ptolus
Languages Imperial, Dwarven, Elven
Miscellaneous Bonuses to Saves
FORTITUDE +4 (Base +2 Con Ability +2)
REFLEX +11 (Base +6 Dex Ability +5)
WILL +8 (Base +6 Wis Ability +2)
Bard 8d8
Total 89
Grace 50
Health 39 (CON 15 (1 + Con Modifier x HD) +24)
Massive Damage Threshold 40
Speed 30 feet
Initiative +5
AC Adjustments
AC 20 (Armor +5 Dexterity +5)
AC Flat Footed 15 (Armor +5)
AC Touch 15 (Dexterity +5)
Grapple: Hit: +7 Damage 1d4 +1 Critical x2 Notes: Bludgeoning Nonlethal (Hit: BAB +7 STR +1) (Damage: STR +1)
+1 Rapier Hit +12 / +7 Damage 1d6 +2 Critical 18 + x2 Notes: Piercing, Finessable (Hit: BAB +6 DEX +5 Enhancement +1) (Damage: STR +1 Enhancement +1)
Dagger Hit +11 / +6 Damage 1d4 +1 Critical 18 + x2 Notes: Piercing, Slashing, Concealed in Arm Sheath under sleeve DC 23 Search ( +5 circumstance bonus to search checks to find by patting) (Hit: BAB +6 DEX +5) (Damage: STR +1)
Masterwork Silver Dagger Hit +12 / +7 Damage 1d4 Critical 19 + x2 Notes: Piercing, Slashing, Worn on Hip (Hit: BAB +6 DEX +5 Enhancement +1) (Damage: STR +1 Silver -1)
Light Crossbow Hit +11 / +6 Damage 1d8 Critical 19 + x2 Range 30' indoors Notes: Piercing (Hit: BAB +6 DEX +5) (Damage: None)
Appraise: +3 (INT +3)
Bluff: +20 (Ranks +11 CHA +5 Skill Focus: Bluff +4)
Clamber (Balance): +15 (Ranks +11 DEX +5 Armor Check Penalty -1)
Clamber (Climb): +11 (Ranks +11 STR +1 Armor Check Penalty -1)
Clamber (Jump): +11 (Ranks +11 STR +1 Armor Check Penalty -1)
Concentration: +2 (CON +2)
Craft: +3 (INT +3)
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Diplomacy: +8 (CHA +5 Synergy: Bluff +3)
Disguise: +16 (Ranks +11 CHA +5)
Disguise: Act in Character +19 (Ranks +11 CHA +5 Synergy: Bluff +3)
Escape Artist: +4 (DEX +5 Armor Check Penalty -1)
Forgery: +4 (Ranks +1 INT +3)
Gather Information: +19 (Ranks +11 CHA +5 Synergy: Knowledge: Local +3)
Handle Animal:
Heal: +2 (WIS +1)
Intimidate: +8 (CHA +5 Synergy: Bluff +3)
Intimidate: With Cloak Ignited +9 (CHA +5 Synergy: Bluff +3 Flaming Cloak +1)
Knowledge: (Local) +14 (Ranks +11 INT +3)
Knowledge: (History) +18 (Ranks +11 INT +3 Skill Focus +4)
Perception (Listen): +13 (Ranks +11 WIS +2)
Perception (Search): +14 (Ranks +11 INT +3)
Perception (Spot): +13 (Ranks +11 WIS +2)
Perform: (Sing) +20 (Ranks +11 CHA +5 Skill Focus +5)
Perform: (Strings) +11 (CHA +5 Masterwork Guitar +2 Skill Focus +4)
Profession: +1 (WIS +1)
Ride: +5 (DEX +5)
Sense Motive: +13 (Ranks +11 WIS +2)
Sneak (Hide): +15 (Ranks +11 DEX +5 Armor Check Penalty -1)
Sneak (Move Silently): +15 (Ranks +11 DEX +5 Armor Check Penalty -1)
Survival: +3 (WIS +3)
Survival: Tracking by Sight: +6 (WIS +3 Synergy: Spot +3)
Swim: -1 (STR +1 Double Armor Check Penalty -2)
Thievery (Disable Device): +14 (Ranks +11 INT +3)
Thievery (Open Lock): +16 (Ranks +11 DEX +5)
Thievery (Sleight of Hand): +18 (Ranks +11 DEX +5 Armor Check Penalty -1 Synergy: Bluff +3)
Use Magical Device:
Use Rope: +5 (DEX +5)
Weapon Finesse Human Bonus 1
Urban Tracking Human Bonus 2
Crescendo Strong 1 (Perform Check to increase Dice Rolled (e.g. Damage Dice or Healing Dice) in a Spellsong)
Skill Focus: Perform and Knowledge: History Weak 1
Subliminal Spellcasting Strong 3
Vocal Mimic Weak 3
Vivify Song Strong 6 (Perform Check to increase DCs of a Spellsong)
Skill Focus: Bluff Weak 6
Bardic Knowledge (Ex) +14 (Bard Level +8 INT +3 Synergy: Knowledge: Local Synergy +3) to check and see if the bard knows anything about a notable person, noteworthy place, or legendary item.
Cast Bard Songs in Armor (Ex) As long as the total armor check penalty is -3 or less. Otherwise failure as normal.
Combine Notes (Sp) The Bard can spend five notes to combine them into one chord.
Multiple Bard Casting (Sp) Bards can each contribute spellsongs to empower an effect. See page seven of the Complete Book of Eldritch Might for Details.
Weave Notes (Sp) Spend two notes to cast one note with one of the following benefits: 1. A 50 percent increase in duration and range 2. A +2 bonus to saving throw Difficulty Class 3. A 50 percent increase in damage
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Notes Known
Sonic Dart pg. 88
Inspire Courage pg. 86
Misdirected Sound pg. 87
Countersong pg. 85
Momentary Disappearance pg. 87
True Language pg. 89
Sparrow can cast 4 chords. Her chords have a DC of 17 to save against.
Chords Known
Fumble Field pg. 91
Recall Tale pg. 92
Disrupt Thoughts pg. 90
Little Sparrow grew up in the city. Amid the dirty cobbled streets, the slick oily scent of the guild's District, the seemingly everlasting morning fog, and the stark contrast between the nobles in their protective haven and everyone else- unworthy of perpetual protection. She grew up hearing the stories and legends of ancient times, as well as the personal stories of the everyday folk and their day-to-day struggles; true tragedies of man occurring everyday, as if Jode were putting on a dark comedic production for everyone to enjoy, yet no one does, since they're the characters in the play.She couldn't escape the song of Ptolus, the grimy, desperate ballad sung by all its inhabitants. A chord so moving, it seems to pull their fate-lines into a staff for its songbook.
Sparrow got her stage-name from her father. She remained as small in frame, as she was as a child, and most don't expect the potency of her song. Her Father, ever the poet, decided it was a fitting pseudonym for his daughter, her size contrasted with her voice and presence, in what he often called the beautiful discordances of life. her Mother However, insisted that Sparrow's life should be spent performing in the theater, just as she had, and made many an attempt to see to it. However in Ptolus, nothing ever goes according to plan. Jode saw it fit that Sparrow, not fulfill her mother's wishes. It was a family controversy when Sparrow was chosen by the Temple of Jode to study at the Bardic University, despite her family's lack of funds, and questionable social affiliations.
Sparrow's family on both sides, have been devoted to the arts for several generations. As many families whose lives revolve around the arts, their lives mimic what they emulate upon the stage as well as song; Tragedy, drama, and ironic comedy all themes with which Sparrow is well acquainted.her father a well regarded poet, fell prey to the daemon of Shivel, and was consequently killed by the Balikazars. To sparrow it was the hardest blow, since she truly, believed her dad to be a genius poet, and her biggest supporter. When her father was killed, Sparrow's mother disappeared. Thus, guardianship was awarded to next of kin which was her dad's sister.
Aunt Opalthie Aleyone, Mistress of the Wayward Theater House became her reluctant, yet forthcoming tutor in the ways of the streets, stage, and life, as she learned about the city's mysteries through song at the university. Her mother's dissapearence has weighed heavily on sparrow mind. It seemed to her that no one was looking, nor truly cared to find her. She was forbidden to actively look for her, and was told in no uncertain terms by Aunt Ophalthie, "if you find her, you'll be doing yourself and her more harm than not"
When she at last attained her high title of Bard, Sparrow realized that those whom she loved were gone, and that as foolish at it may have seemed years ago, her future was leading her to explore the mysteries of the city that had taken so much from its inhabitants, beyond the someone else's account -she needed to find, first hand, what had yet to be written or sung about.
Sparrow went on a personal quest to find, certain individuals that she could trust. She found someone who seemed as lost as she, and together through many drinks decided to throw caution to the wind and create a company of adventurers. that evening they met a Incanbulum Minotaur who agreed to join them, and created an aliance. That night Sparrow odd yet satisfying dream, where she was suspended in the air as if floating amidst the inky darkness, listening to the purest melodiy played from a disembodied source, bending her mind to see thing she did not comprehend; a vission with no context, but compelling and perfect in every sense.
When Sparrow awoke, she was convinced her campaign to unravel of deeply guarded secrets, may indeed come to pass.


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Dh loves DTD ED. I just want to get your ideas on the ED (everyday) plan and if you got PG on it. We tried it this cycle but we weren't the lucky ones. SIL gave some advice; "Three days after your period, do it like dogs!" lol!
I don't track temps or use OPKs. The only thing I really do to figure out O is checking CM. I look for EWCM and DTD. Since I don't, I think I'm going to try it ED. I heard that sperm take up to 24 hours to mature again. Maybe EOD?!
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Joining computers to the domain from a remote site fail with the error shown
in the subject title. Using the articles below i have tried the resolutions
shown and yet i still can't establish the exact cause of this issue.
Initially i thought this was a networking issue but using Portquery.exe to
test the 'Domain and Services' ports shows their are open. I know the
services are running on the DC's, as joining a workstation to the domain from
the Head Office works. The connection between the head office and remote
site is using an VPN over an ADSL link. Checking the line utilisation shows
the line is hardly being used (5-10%).
Reviewing the NetSetup.log shows the correct DC is located but reports the
error as 'NetpGetComputerObjectDn: Unable to bind to DS on '\\DC8': 0x6d9'.
'0x6d9' translates to 1753 which using 'net helpmsg 1753' returns the
endpoint mapper error in the subject title.
Has anyone got a resolution or experienced this before?
How to troubleshoot RPC Endpoint Mapper errors
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01/25 17:33:23 NetpMachineValidToJoin: status: 0x0
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I am definitely impressed by the two times I've been here. The meals were good and served hot, delicious and fresh. Also, the bar has some very nice bourbon selection which is a big plus. My whole family had a very nice evening and we are definitely coming back soon.
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THERE'S A REASON high-heeled boots have maintained their traction in the fashion world: few wardrobe items manage to combine a classic's staying power with undeniable allure. Catherine Deneuve, Naomi Campbell, and Sienna Miller are just a few of the stylish A-listers who've made the footwear's utilitarian-yet-sexy vibe part of their iconic look. Libby Hartung, owner of Zelda's Shoe Bar on NW 23rd Avenue, suggests investing in the lofty style for its closet-maximizing ability. "A high-heeled boot gives a dress far more attitude than a sandal or pump ever could," says Hartung. "They're also great for weekends or dates; just tuck your jeans in and go."
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URGENT: AHH! I need to a place to stay? San Fran edition
Came into San Francisco for Dreamforce (massive conference) and taking a few personal days to explore. San Fran hotels are packed with convention attendees.. where can I stay? [more inside]
Stargazing weekend nearish to NYC
Does such a place exist with three or four hours driving from NYC? Searching for a bed and breakfast with a telescope (that works and is pointed at something?) and a hot tub? [more inside]
Quick stop in Tokyo riddled with specific shopping requests.
My dad passed away suddenly in July after slowly declining for about a year. He had a specific request that we were unable to fulfill in time and we are trying to make that right. I have a very quick stop to make in Tokyo where I can get these items, but I need recommendations on hotels and the best department stores. [more inside]
Looking for recommendations for a Boston or Boston area getaway.
Where is a good place, in or near Boston, for a early October getaway? [more inside]
Chicago Hotel room for 3 adults
What's the best hotel choice in downtown Chicago for a hotel room for 3 adults, i.e, 2 beds and a cot/rollaway/sofabed? [more inside]
Suggestions for a Connecticut town to stay in for one night?
Hi! I'm trying to choose a town to stay in, possibly not all that far from Hartford. I'd like it to be non-urban, non-strip mall, and not a wasteland like near an airport or industrial area. Beyond that, I don't have too many specifications… [more inside]
Why am I getting so many Airbnb rejections from hosts?
My girlfriend and I have spent several hours picking out places to stay from AirBNB listings in Copenhagen. It SEEMS like there are so many wonderful, available places to stay. But my booking requests (5 so far) have all been declined by the hosts. What's going on here? How do I get a successful booking? [more inside]
All the hotels are FULL ON TUESDAY
All the hotels in my area are booked solid on Tuesday night, full to capacity. I don't hotel often, but this strikes me as unusual. Why Tuesday?
Hotel Housekeeping Issue
I stay at the same large corporate hotel that is part of a large national chain every week. Every other week or so, I find hair(s) in my stack of clean towels (in different rooms, on different floors). These hairs do not match my hair length and color. Is it worth it to complain to housekeeping? I question if my complaint will make a difference since the hotel is so large. What is the best way to raise this so that my issue is heard and acted upon?
If you had a day in Helsinki...
Please share your advice and experience about bike-touring (group) and hotels near the sights in Helsinki. [more inside]
Wedding Night NYC
Wedding Night Hotel NYC. I'm looking for a hotel room for our wedding night in October. [more inside]
Ye Old Off Ramp Inn? Portland, Maine edition
I'm looking for a cheap place to crash off Rt. 95 near (or slightly North of) Portland, ME this Friday night. I will be arriving late-ish and leaving early the next morning, so hotel amenities are a non-issue. Most of the places I'm finding, your Days Inns and Travel lodges, are $150 or so minimum. I'd prefer to do better. [more inside]
Gross virus vector: Should I be concerned or just disgusted?
I am going into more detail than might be necessary to head off questions... Last night I stayed in a nice upper-quality chain hotel that no business person or middle class leisure traveler would ever think twice about booking (think luxury lobby, lots of services, in a downtown urban area, not a highway discount chain.) I dropped into bed exhausted and didn't check the sheets first. When I woke up, I discovered large amounts of dried but still fairly recent looking blood in the sheets. (Definitely not old stained/washed, rather flaking, newish rust color, etc.) [more inside]
left a ring in my hotel room, already called the hotel
I left a ring with sentimental value in my hotel room in the bathroom this afternoon, checked out of the hotel and didn't remember until now. I've called the hotel lost and found and they said the room was cleaned, nothing was reported found and that they will have housekeeping check tomorrow, the room is occupied already. Is there anything else that I can do about this? [more inside]
New Year's ryokan stay, Kanto
We'll be in Tokyo between December 27-January 2 at the tail end of our honeymoon, right in the middle of the New Year holidays. Help us add a ryokan stay and onsen relaxation to our itinerary! [more inside]
Travel Tips Mexico, Trinidad
Mexico City Hotel? Trinidadian Fashion? [more inside]
copenhagen in 19 hours
Place to stay, things (or thing!) to do for a very short visit to Copenhagen. [more inside]
Tipping: Barbershops and hotels
And other common mistakes people still make in 2014 when it comes to tipping? [more inside]
Budget hotels in San Francisco
I'm headed to San Francisco for a week at the end of the month. Work will reimburse up to $190 per night for a hotel. I really want to stay downtown for easier access to restaurants, bars and nightlife. I'm fine with driving to and from the worksite. Which hotel(s) would you recommend?
Advice for hotel/resort booking with AmEx rewards?
I have a zillion AmEx rewards points on a card I use for work, and my wife and I would like to use them to stay in a resort/hotel in Hawaii this summer (Kona/Waikoloa area), also booking a (possibly adjoining, but that's not a big deal) room for my mother to join us. I've never done that before (the points part - I totally know how to go on vacation), and I'm looking for advice on getting it right. [more inside]
Where should I stay during a conference in Vegas?
I'll be in Las Vegas for a conference this summer, and am trying to figure out what my best options are for lodging. I'll have a fair bit of time for fun stuff, and I can't decide whether it's wiser to stay right next to the Convention Center and cab it to the strip/Fremont, or whether it makes more sense to stay on the strip and cab it to the conference (I'm also open to walking, depending on weather/exhaustion levels). I'm also not sure which way would be most beneficial traffic-wise, going into or out of the strip. If you've done this before, which option would you recommend, and are there any particular hotels I should look into?
Barcelona accommodation recommendations?
Looking for recommendations for a hotel or B&B in the Barcelona area. We are driving and arriving late May. Need a place with parking ideally north of the city but easy walking distance to the metro. €150 or less. TIA!
Hotel employees: What are you asked to do in the event of a fire?
Have you or someone you know ever worked in a hotel? Or are you a firefighter? If so, I am studying fire safety and would like to know what (if anything) hotel employees are trained to do in the event of a fire? [more inside]
Well that's just great.
Just found a bedbug in my hotel room. What's next? [more inside]
Nice Hotel, Honeymoon, what service can I request?
We're going on our honeymoon and staying at JW Marriott and a Ritz Carlton in Oahu and Tokyo, respectively. Since it's our honeymoon, I'm wondering what sorts of 'gratis' services can we attempt to ask for before we arrive? These are things like having them call for hard-to-get restaurants to welcome gifts, to notes thanking us for coming. Wrinkle-- I'm using points (i.e. these are free) but have top Marriott Status (which doesn't get me anywhere at Ritz, I know). 1. Does anyone have any experience in this regard? 2. I booked online, how can I request/let them know regarding this? E-mail? Call? Who? 3.Bonus question: does anyone have any suggested Tokyo spots we can/should ask for help getting in?
Why do hotel HDTV's always have the wrong aspect ratio & bad reception?
Without fail, every hotel I've been to in the past few years with an HDTV has most of their channels in the wrong aspect ratio and with many channels having poor reception. Worse, even the pay per view, new release Hollywood films are often shown in the wrong aspect. I can't be the first person to complain, and this seems so widespread to be a bigger problem, so I must ask, WHY!? WHY!? WHY!?
Recommendations to prevent bedbugs in hotels.
We will be travelling soon using different hotels I'm not familiar with. Now I do my spot checking for bed bugs. I'm more concerned with clothing. When travelling I hang up as much as I can in the closet and then try to leave everything else in the suitcase. But it's really difficult and I would like to have this stored in bags. What bags do you recommend are best to buy that we can keep everything else in but that they will stay well sealed. Can we leave these bags in hotel drawers? Is a luggage liner suggested? what else should we get? I'm so unclear with the reviews on the internet. I want to do my due diligence and try to be reasonable. Thanks.
Advice needed: Vegas for couple getting away from kids and cold
Mrs. and I are able to get away from the kiddos and wretched cold of Minnesota for a long weekend in Vegas the last weekend of February, first time for both of us. Please help us enjoy our rare getaway! [more inside]
Where, oh where, to stay in El Paso
I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions for where to stay in El Paso. My colleague and I will be there for work and would like to stay somewhere where we can walk out of the hotel and find some good options. [more inside]
Chicagofilter: guesthouses or inexpensive lodging options in Hyde Park?
I'll be attending an event at the University of Chicago, and need to find a place to stay nearby. The block of hotel rooms reserved for attendees is still more expensive than I'd like, especially x2 nights. Is there anything like a guesthouse or more dormitory-type accommodations available near campus? (Is this a total pipe dream?) [more inside]
The prison won't let our guests stay there....we asked.
Our go-to cheap Philly hotel just closed. Help us find an alternate for our wedding guests. [more inside]
Crash Course in NY
Me and the missus will be going to NY in Spring! [more inside]
SoCal Costal Hotels for Overnight Getaway?
My girlfriend and I both have some time off between Christmas and New Years Day. We'd like to take a one-day roadtrip somewhere along the southern California coast, get a hotel, hang out on the beach a while, sleep, come home the next afternoon. We're located in Santa Monica, and on a pretty tight budget. Ideas for great little spots/hotels? [more inside]
I know it used to be a convent, but...
My soon-to-be-wife and I will be in San Juan, PR, this weekend, staying at El Convento. The photos on the web site seem to indicate it's not very laid-back in terms of dress, but hotel reviews I've read haven't mentioned anything about how dressy or casual the place is. Can anyone provide some firsthand knowledge? Bonus restaurant recommendations are welcome, too.
Don't want to go crazy on bed rest
I will have to spend between one and two months on bed rest, not in my own home but in a hotel. How do I not go crazy? [more inside]
What's your favourite travel website for booking a vacation package?
We want to go somewhere sunny this winter. There are a bewildering number of travel websites hocking flight+hotel deals. Did you have a good experience with any of them? [more inside]
Looking for a hotel or rental in Paris in the 6th arrondissement
In Paris, we are looking for a recommendation for a 6 day apartment rental by owner or a hotel in the 6th arrondissement. We would like to pay a maximum of $200 Canadian per night. Though we are looking at the 6th, If you have a place to recommend in the 5th arrondissement, we would also be interested. if you can add a few details about the place,that would be appreciated.
Help me find the perfect place to escape for a couple days!
I have a few days off following the holiday crazies and I'm planning a mini road-trip to escape for these few days to unwind, hide from life and work on some personal projects. I really don't care where I go, but I'm looking for 4 things: an awesome private jacuzzi tub, a solid internet connection, and a walkable location -- all within 6 hours drive of Vancouver. [more inside]
Would it be legally feasible to open a Japanese-style love hotel in SF?
Would it be legally feasible to open a Japanese-style love hotel in San Francisco? [more inside]
First time in India, looking for decent hotel for arrival in Pahar Ganj
I'm a first-time traveler to India and am looking for recommendations for a clean hotel with western fixtures in the Pahar Ganj neighbourhood in New Delhi. I don't want to spend *too* much (30ish CAD/night) but would like some western amenities for my first few days in the country. The hotel would be for this weekend. Any experiences/ideas?
Where to stay in Sydney, Australia?
I'm going to Sydney for a weekend and I'm looking for your recommendations of reasonably cheap accommodation - either cheapish hotels or hostels. I'm not looking for anywhere with a party vibe, but I'm open to suggestions apart from that. Ta!
Hotels in Ann Arbor
I'd like to get some hotel recommendations around Ann Arbor, MI, please! [more inside]
Where to stay in Florianopolis
My lovely wife is going to a conference held at UFSC in Florianopolis for 4 days in September. Where should she stay? [more inside]
Where to Stay in Northern CA
My son and I are heading out next week to California so he can visit UC-Berkeley and UC-Santa Cruz. What city is the best to pick a hotel in as a base point? [more inside]
Going to New York City for the books . . .
I'm looking for a medium-priced, safe hotel in New York City that's within safe walking distance (maybe 1 mile?) of The Strand Bookstore. Bonus points if the hotel is near anything else of literary interest. I've only been to NYC once and that was ten years ago so I'm very sketchy on neighborhoods/geography of the city, so I don't even know if this is a realistic request. Any thoughts, NYC booklovers?
Singapore hotel filter: Near Orchard Road, quiet-ish, reasonable-ish?
Going to a conference Sept 12-13, to be held at the Orchard Hotel Singapore (442 Orchard Road). At around 210 Singapore dollars + taxes, I can afford it, but would also be happier with somewhere a bit less expensive. If you know of somewhere within walking distance, that isn't too noisy, and is a bit cheaper, could you tell me?
New Hotel being built in downtown LA
There is a hotel being built in downtown LA, across the street from the JW Mariott. At the corner of Fransico Str. and W Olympic Blvd. What is the name of the hotel? [more inside]
Good Paris Hotels for Internet Access over the holidays?
Looking for Parisian hotels in Monmartre or in central Paris with US-quality wifi or Internet access during the Christmas season. No wifi tokens or credits or anything like that, looking for flat fee wifi within guest rooms for at least one device. That the hotel be nice to stay at is a plus.
Where to stay in NYC?
I am planning an anniversary trip to NYC for the third weekend in October - we would like someplace fun and reasonable to stay (an actual hotel, so AirBnB is out). We plan on doing some touristy things (a Broadway show, some of the big museums), but we would like to spend the rest of the time in a part of the city that's entertaining and quirky and a bit off the beaten path. Any recommendations of where to stay, and things to do once we're there, would be welcome. [more inside]
Event space for a (smaller) Memorial Gathering near Orange County, SoCal
My mother recently passed away and we are looking to rent out a function space to have a gathering for 25-30 friends and relatives to get together, have a little lunch, trade stories, and generally remember her. Low-key is the general idea. Looking for recommendation for locations (hotels, inns, converted barns, restaurants) around North Orange County, California — or web resources that will have good listing of the same. [more inside]