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That front-end came in the form of M G Ramachandran, who was popularly known as "MGR". These "three letters" literally became a chanting mantra of every poor in Tamilnadu. After becoming a popular hero, he became the primary vehicle to promote Dravidian ideologies. It was sent to a common man in multiple forms including dialogues, songs, jokes packed with his own "MGR" style. He was the first person successfully tied the cinema with politics in a very significant way. In almost all movies he played role of "savior-of-poor", who helped them to fight against a Zameendhar for their basic rights, thereby raising their self esteem and self respect of the poor. During pre-independence times multiple forms of dramas (puppet-shows, street plays etc…) were used as a medium to communicate the need of independence. It was very critical because not everybody understood the deep ideologies of Gandhi and his Satyagraha. An illiterate farmer living in a village can connect to these dramas much better rather than listening to radio or reading a newspaper, which was too "high-fi" for these folks. They needed a very a simple form, which they can connect with and internalize the message.I call it as "version 1.0″ of media playing significant role in altering the political landscape the country. Then the "version 2.0" came in form of the movies, to communicate the self-respect Dravidian ideology, mentioned above. Whatever may be the future, one cannot rule out the impact of these movies among people of Tamilnadu. It has caused such a deep impact that the Dravidian parties are ruling the state for the past 40 years. It was a well planned act by Dravidian politicians to reach out the people.
On the other side, not everybody really understood the real ideology behind the dialogues delivered by the hero (read it is MGR). They started seeing MGR as their "savior" who will lift them from the miserable life they was leading. He was admired as an undisputed super-hero. This image gave him the much required popularity, to mobilize the people, attract them and make them vote for his party. He was so powerful that, in spite of splitting from his parent party DMK, people voted for him just because it was "MGR's party". He remained in power for 10 years (from 1977-1987) till he died. I can draw similar lines with N T Rama Rao (NTR), who was the popular "Krishna" among the people of Andra Pradesh. Upon moved by the question "Sir, we have treated you like a God but what have you done for us?" by one of the audience, he started his Telugu Desam Party (TDP). Similar to MGR, NTR was seen as their savior. The lord Krishna image gave him a huge leverage.
Now, why am I talking about MGR and NTR in 2008? The reason is simple — Even today uneducated, rural, poor people see movie stars as their "saviors". It's nothing but "version 3.0" of the South Indian cinema! If it was MGR and NTR in '70s and '80s it is Rajinikath, Vijayakanth, Chiranjeevi in 2008. Nothing else changed except time. The educated, urban, middle-class gets ruled out in this whole saga mainly because they won't vote. No amount of globalization, urbanization, economic policies, media, and Internet has changed the basic psyche.
If Rajinikath can become rich by selling milk in the movie 'Annamalai' people still believe that he can do the same in real life; If Vijayakanth fights and kills many militants in Kashmir (that's what he does in most of his movies) people believe that he can provide solution to the long-debated Kashmir issue; If Chiranjeevi can play the role of a professor, who fights against corruption in the movie 'Tagore', people still believe that he can cleanup the whole political system; Even today people believe that cinema and real life are same. They are living in their own world, which is far different from what the media projects as "modern India".
I have high regard for Version 2.0 politicians of Tamilnadu, because they had a strong ideology behind them. Their moment was very powerful, mainly fight against societal backwardness. They played significant roles in various Dravidian parties apart from cinema. What do these 3.0 actors, turned politicians have done? Nothing! What ideology, policy or societal ground work they have done? Nothing! All they have done is very simple — played modern day super hero roles and created a fan following.
The launch of 'Praja Rajyam' by Chiranjeevi and the support he received shows that the vote bank has not changed in the past 62 years of independence. Instead of taking individual responsibilities, everybody wants their "super-hero" to come the save their lives like he does in the movies. And the system we have built up is having such a fundamental flaw that it has still not provided the basic knowledge and education to an average citizen. Generations have changed, years have gone by — but many of us still live in a "dream" world not even knowing the basic difference between cinema and reality. All we have is big dreams, but no actions!


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ghettoism is a religion in which you worship satan. You sacrifice a pair of "fresh kicks" each year. You also feed off of "platanos and salami" and you listen to satan's music, aka: Lil wayne, T-pain, Mary J blige, etc. to repel a ghetto, you must throw fresh mud on their "kicks" They'll go away, screaming and hunting down their next prey. Ghetto's are usually seen in the poorest regions of NYC, los angeles, atlanta, etc. They are wht they call "aim feens" and own a sidekick on which they access aim from. They also own myspaces where they take racy pictures and post them up for their "baby daddy's" to see. They also take pisture's in shirts that say, Aeropostale 1987 or simply Aero. They believe that Aeropostale is the finest in quality clothing. They are wrong. If you want to be accepted into society, don't be a ghetto. GHETTO=FAIL.
by familyguyfan330 September 02, 2009
A religion based on the physiology and the ways of Ghetto Man. A person who is a Ghettoist still believes in God, but yet follows the ways of Ghetto Man.
1) "We can't shop in Hollister! The church of Ghettoism will abolish us!"
2) "Ghettoism is the answer. Being ghetto is the solution."
3) "The ghetto way, is the only way. See how Ghettoism can help you today!"
2) "Ghettoism is the answer. Being ghetto is the solution."
3) "The ghetto way, is the only way. See how Ghettoism can help you today!"
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how people who live in the ghetto act
i strongly believe in ghettoism and that carrying this sack a grass and pumping this pistol got nothin to do with smokin the crystal and if youd like to follow in my ways be my guest we got it locked down from the east to the west
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I started life as an artist and animator, (before moving into code)
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I wish I hadn't forgotten to take a photo before I started work on it but I just get so excited when I have an idea I have to get on with it and only afterwards do I think oh!! Should have taken a photo first!!
Firstly I put a strip of adhesive lace on the tin and then covered it all with two coats of gesso
Then out came the stencils and the texture paste, this is cosmic shimmer in gold! Not grunge paste for a change lol!
I initially was going to paint it but in the end used Tim Holtz distress strain spray in Wild Honey, which I have to admit worked surprisingly well!!
I added a Tim Holtz ideaology philosophy tag a couple of metal leaves which I had added some cosmic shimmer gilding wax to, added a little pair of scissors and finally made up a mini tattered floral flower from my stash and sprayed that with perfect pearls.
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Wolde says, "Coming to the library is like going to a candy store and choosing any candy that you will like."


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Executive Office
The Executive Office (EO) supports the Executive Director and the Deputy Executive Director. Management decisions based on the policy guidelines set out by the ASEF Board of Governors are implemented through the Executive Office. It is responsible for determining ASEF's strategic objectives as well as for enhancing its performance. The Executive Office also ensures smooth and efficient co-ordination between ASEF's Departments and Taskforces, as well as between ASEF and its stakeholders.
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- Ambassador Karsten WARNECKEExecutive Director
- Mr SUN XiangyangDeputy Executive Director
- Ms Natalie HONGChief of Staff
- Ms Sanja DUNDOVIĆExecutive Assistant
- Ms Enkhjin BAYARKHUUProject Funds Manager
- Ms Haiqi HUANGOffice Assistant
Ambassador Karsten WARNECKEExecutive Director
Ambassador Karsten WARNECKE is the 7th Executive Director of the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) in charge of the management and administration of the organisation, the implementation of its programmes and policies, and representing the organisation. He joined ASEF as the 6th Deputy Executive Director in August 2012.
Before joining ASEF, Ambassador WARNECKE dealt mainly with Germany's and the EU's involvement in ASEAN and in the ASEM Process as part of his portfolio as Counselor at the German Federal Foreign Office in Berlin, where he served as Deputy Head of Division for Regional Organizations and Cooperation in Asia-Pacific.
A seasoned career diplomat with over 25 years of experience, including almost 20 years with Asia, Ambassador WARNECKE is adept at working in cross-cultural settings and in bringing people together from diverse backgrounds. Previous postings have seen him serve in the German Consulates-General in New York, USA, and Chennai, India, as well as the German Embassy in Singapore.
Ambassador WARNECKE holds an M.A. in International Relations from the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) of the Johns Hopkins University in Washington, D.C., after studying Political Science at the Free University in Berlin.
Ambassador WARNECKE, a native Berliner, is married and has 2 daughters and 3 sons, ranging in age from 26 to 7.
Mr SUN XiangyangDeputy Executive Director
Mr SUN Xiangyang is the 7th Deputy Executive Director of the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF). He assumed the post in January 2017. As one of the two top management members, Mr SUN supports the Executive Director, Ambassador Karsten WARNECKE, in the overall planning, management and administration of ASEF, as well as the implementation of its policies and programmes.
Mr SUN is a seasoned diplomat from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), with over 25 years of experience. He has held the positions of the Division Director of the Asian Department, Counsellor of the International Economic Department, MFA, China, and Deputy Head of mission and Political Counsellor in Brunei and the Philippines. He has also served overseas stints in the Chinese Embassies in Indonesia, Malaysia and Myanmar.
His extensive diplomatic career has equipped Mr SUN with an insightful and multicultural understanding, and adept skills in inter-cultural and cross-sectoral dialogue and collaboration.
Mr SUN holds a B.A. in English literature from the Guangdong University of Foreign Studies.
He is married with a daughter.
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Natalie HONG is the Chief of Staff of the Executive Office (EO) of the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF). Heading the EO team, she acts as the primary advisor and assistant to the ASEF Executive Director on strategic planning, policy implementation, and overall management of the organisation. Internally Natalie also coordinates cross-departmental communication and collaboration. Externally she is the focal point of ASEF's liaison and coordination with its key stakeholders.
Natalie started her service in ASEF in 2014 as the Higher Education Programme Manager. Her earlier professional experience includes working for the headquarters of China's Xinhua News Agency, first as correspondent and editor, and later as Liaison Officer responsible for international media exchange and cooperation. She was a researcher in Europe and Singapore prior to joining ASEF.
Thanks to multiple scholarships, Natalie's educational background spans across a number of Asian and European countries. She holds a Master of Science in International Relations and a Master of Arts in Economy, State and Society.
A native speaker of Chinese Mandarin, Natalie is fluent in English and proficient in Russian, and has a working knowledge of French.
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These 18-bit universal bus transceivers combine D-type latches and D-type flip-flops to allow data flow in transparent, latched, and clocked modes.
Data flow in each direction is controlled by output-enable (OEAB\ and OEBA\), latch-enable (LEAB and LEBA), and clock (CLKAB and CLKBA) inputs. The clock can be controlled by the clock-enable (CLKENAB\ and CLKENBA\) inputs.
For A-to-B data flow, the device operates in the transparent mode when LEAB is high. When LEAB is low, the A data is latched if CLKAB is held at a high or low logic level. If LEAB is low, the A data is stored in the latch/flip-flop on the low-to-high transition of CLKAB. Output-enable OEAB\ is active-low. When OEAB\ is low, the outputs are active. When OEAB\ is high, the outputs are in the high-impedance state. Data flow for B to A is similar to that of A to B but uses OEBA\, LEBA, CLKBA, and CLKENBA\.
The B-port outputs, which are designed to source or sink up to 12 mA, include equivalent 25-
series resistors to reduce overshoot and undershoot.
When VCC is between 0 and 2.1 V, the device is in the high-impedance state during power up or power down. However, to ensure the high-impedance state above 2.1 V, OE\ should be tied to VCC through a pullup resistor; the minimum value of the resistor is determined by the current-sinking capability of the driver.
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The Queensland Government aids flood recovery at diesel shop
On Wednesday 12 January 2011, the directors of The Rocklea Group were forced to evacuate their premises as the suburb had been inundated with flood waters.
Walter Vrbancic and Susan and David Stollznow arrived at the workshop on Friday morning to find that although flood waters had started to recede, a thick layer of mud covered the workshop floor and had caused extensive damage to equipment and fixtures. The owners were devastated, however Queensland's community spirit convinced them to battle through the difficult times ahead.
The impediments to getting back to business were significant, including loss of power and phones and uninhabitable offices. The repair bill amounted to $300,000 as mud and oil covered everything on the property. Many tools were either destroyed or in need of significant repair.
In the days and weeks following the flood, The Rocklea Group was overwhelmed with assistance from 70-80 volunteers. However, the recovery effort was not yet over. It was timely that Walter was invited to take part in the Queensland Government's 'Cash flow out of crisis' breakfast seminar, which highlighted the challenges facing organisaons in the flood recovery effort.
After the seminar, Walter was introduced to a series of business support programs provided collaboratively by the Queensland Government. The Rocklea Group undertook the 'Queensland Made to Last' initiative, delivered by QMI Soluons to assist manufacturers affected by the floods and Cyclone Yasi. The program paired businesses with experienced manufacturing consultants to provide them with a business counselling service and workshops for a thorough operational check up.
The workshops provided a strategic focus on manufacturing principles to improve company performance. Workshops also covered operational improvements of its processes. The lean manufacturing workshop demonstrated the potential benefits of implementing world-class manufacturing practices.
The Rocklea Group also participated in the Queensland Government Flood and Cyclone Recovery and Jobs Assist programs which were designed to help businesses impacted by natural disasters to recover and position themselves for future growth.
Through the program, the company learnt of practical solutions that other businesses had used in similar situations in the past.
For the company directors, the programs supported innovative thinking and showed them how to achieve measurable results in profitability and productivity. Their staff were also inspired by the change, going above and beyond to ensure the business flourished.
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- improved strategic plan;
- targeted business continuity plan;
- development of a Brisbane City Council Green Licence Pollution Prevention Plan, and
- renewed confidence to consider and use external expertise
The Rocklea Group returned their business to full operations only six months after the floods with the help of the Queensland community and the Queensland Government's Business Support programs.
On January 2012, the company commemorated the 12 month anniversary of the floods with a flag-raising ceremony - an event televised by Channel 7 to demonstrate the courage, resilience and strength in adversity of Queensland's small businesses.
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One of my daughters always asks for cheesecake with holiday dinners. I found a way to make her happy and save me some extra time in the kitchen.
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RIR to DNS converter is a tool to convert Regional Internet Registry data to a DNS country lookup zone. You can use it to build your own DNS zone for looking up country codes from IP addresses. It uses data directly from RIPE, ARIN, APNIC, LACNIC, and AFRINIC. The data can be updated on a schedule of your choosing. The input data comes from: ftp://ftp.afrinic.net/pub/stats/afrinic/delegated-afrinic-latest ftp://ftp.apnic.net/pub/stats/apnic/delegated-apnic-latest ftp://ftp.arin.net/pub/stats/arin/delegated-arin-latest ftp://ftp.ripe.net/pub/stats/ripencc/delegated-ripencc-latest ftp://ftp.lacnic.net/pub/stats/lacnic/delegated-lacnic-latest The input data format is described in: http://www.apnic.net/db/rir-stats-format.html The output is a BIND 9 zone file that can be used to look up country codes in a similar fashion to in-addr.arpa. For example, to find out what country 18.104.22.168 is: host 188.8.131.52.rir.example.com 184.108.40.206.rir.example.com has address 127.0.65.86 where 65 and 85 are ASCII for A and U, which means 184.108.40.206 is in Australia (AU). HOW TO USE IT Just feed it the above delegated- -latest files into stdin and it will spit out the zone file to stdout. The zone file will only have the IP addresses, so you could $INCLUDE it into a zone file that contains NS records, SOA, $ORIGIN, etc. WHY USE IT You dont need the resolution of MaxMinds GeoIP database, but you do want something that is free and you want it kept up to date on a schedule that you decide. You could use this to block or tag email based on countries, block or redirect visitors to your website based on end-user country, and so on. Be very careful about blocking mail this way, though, as you may block legitimate email. Instead of blocking outright, use it in a SpamAssassin rule to add something to the spam level, based on where the email comes from. HOW IT WORKS The RIR files contain ranges of IP addresses, and indicate what CC each range is allocated to. At the simplest level, rir2dns just sorts the ranges then iterates through the IPs in each range and generates a reverse-dns-style A record that represents the country code. HOW IT WORKS - IN DETAIL Rather than iterate through each IP address, the program tries to skip through entire classes at a time (256 IPs, 65536 IPs, etc). Rather than iterate through each IP, the loop iterates through classes or IP ranges (whichever are smaller at the loop control), using control-breaks to accummulate neighbouring ranges where possible so that entire classes that are in the same country dont generate huge numbers of records. Firstly, IPs are considered to be 4-digit numbers, but in base-256. In other words, each octet is dealt with as if it were a single base-256 digit. This turns out to be convenient because optimisations of large chunks of IP space can be done by looking for places where least-significant base-256 digits are zero. Next, IP ranges are broken down into the following sub-ranges: Optional individual IP addresses (ie: 4 octets) Optional A-class ranges (ie: 3 octets) Optional B-class ranges (ie: 2 octets) Optional C-class ranges (ie: 1 octet) Optional B-class ranges (ie: 2 octets) Optional A-class ranges (ie: 3 octets) Optional individual IP addresses (ie: 4 octets) Considering that there is a pattern here, Im sure theres an elegant way to handle breaking this down into two loops (one reducing the octets and one increasing the octets), but I cant be bothered, so Ill break it down into seven loops. Kind of hard-coded, but at least its simple. For ease of processing, the IP addresses are actually converted to 32-bit numbers, then back again. This simplifies mathematics and looping through ranges. Thats pretty much it, really... Note that currently there are about 80,000 RIR records between all five registries. This takes about 35 seconds on a 2.4GHz P4 to process, and generates a 26MB file with around 3/4 million lines (RRs). This causes BIND to use about 100MB or so of memory, and on a slow machine will probably cause it to take too long to reply, while it searches the zone. That size zone can take a minute or two to load, which is quite a while. Basic algorithm: Read & process RIR data: Read RIR ranges Sort RIR ranges by start IP address Glue together contiguous ranges of the same country For each range Generate the IPs at the start of the range Generate the A-classes at the start of the range Generate the B-classes at the start of the range Generate the C-classes in the middle of the range Generate the B-classes at the end of the range Generate the A-classes at the end of the range Generate the IPs at the end of the range. Get RIR to DNS converter at SourceForge.net. Fast, secure and free downloads from the largest Open Source applications and software directory. Build your own DNS zone for looking up country codes from IP addresses. Uses data directly from RIPE, ARIN, APNIC, LACNIC, and AFRINIC. Update the data on a schedule of your choosing.Rir - Ips - Regional Internet Registry - How - Dns Country Lookup - Data To A - Ip Addresses - Zone File - Use It - Registry Data - Country Lookup - Internet Registry - Ranges - Converter - Country - Range
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Hogwash Light BR is an Intrusion Prevention System that can filter packets directly in the layer 2 of the OSI model (so the machine doesnt need even an IP address).
DateAug 23, 2010
AuthorAndre Bertelli Araujo and Joao Eriberto Mota Filho
Size194.6 KB
CategoryLinux Utilities
Find IPs of crackers and kiddies attempting to break in. Creates iptables rules to block attackers IPs for a specified period of time.
DateSep 20, 2010
AuthorChuck Sharp
Size45.1 KB
CategoryLinux Internet
IPS HLBR program is a fork of the Hogwash project. It is an IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) that can filter packets directly in layer 2 of the OSI model (so the machine doesnt need an IP address).
DateSep 23, 2010
AuthorHLBR Team
Size194.6 KB
CategoryLinux Utilities
grepcidr can filter IP addresses matching IPv4 CIDR/network specification.
DateSep 26, 2010
AuthorJem Berkes
Size21.5 KB
CategoryLinux Internet
Spam Blacklist Checker can check to see if an IP address is flagged in a spam blacklist (dnsbl.sorbs.net).
DateSep 24, 2010
AuthorMatthew Gates
Size4.1 KB
CategoryLinux Internet


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Naagin Season 2 20th May 2017 Written Episode Update
Naagin Season 2 20th May 2017 Written Episode, Written Update on TellyUpdates.com
Sorry for mistakes and emoji use..
Episode start with shesha saying that i shall take you with me and turn into snake?. Mansi strike with aliya and cry. Everyone find her hearing aid. Badi ma appolozise to her. Shesha sees yamini and make faces.
Rockey come and think I do not belong to this family (as if family think of him) and i do not have my love to. Shesha thinks same.
Rockey greet everyone. He says that I am due to them and I love my family and hug them. And eye shivangi. Shesha thinks I should take to my home with me.
Rockey goes and ask god who am i?, and see reflection of her mother, and question himself, who is she? Rockey take her mother photo and ask why you are troubling me. He think i should ask mama. He goes and shesha see him and follow her.
Rockey turn
Rockey goes to baba and ask about his kundli. Baba ask who are you? Baba say i know that something have happened on your birthday. Rockey say that I am turned into snake and turn in snake and say I want to know about my life. Baba says that you are icchadhaari naag??? Rockey says yes.
Rockey further says that who am i? Baba say relex and soon you shall find ans to your question. Now go home. And do not tell anything to anyone. Rockey goes. Baba that turns out to be shivangi. She says that you are in too much danger. I am going to protect you from everyone.
Rockey goes home. Shesha see him and turn into snake?. And goes from infront of him. Rockey goes behind her by turning snake?. Shivangi goes to meet rockey.
Baba says that someone is here. He sees man? and say why are you here? I told you not to come here. All want naagmani but i need first. Yamini hears them. Baba says that i shall see guruji (shivangi guru may be)and you handle others. Masked man? goes whistling from there and yamini follows him but he disappear in jungle??.
Shivangi goes and find rockey. Yamini tell all things that she heard to her partners. And tell that i shall kill? that baba. Shivangi hears them.
Shesha see that rockey is following her and goes in takshak shiv temple⛪. Rockey follows her and reaches to that temple. Rockey search for shesha. Shesha says find me rockey, find your love. And again turn into snake?. Rockey hit on wall and see someone tied. He get some magic powers and break wall.
One snake? is shown protecting tied girl. Rockey hits that naag and see shesha. Rockey free her and ask ruchika/shesha to get up. She open her eyes and hug? him. She tell rockey that all this is done by shivangi. Rockey get angry. He tell that shivangi is not naagin now, but i need to say much to you. Lets go home. Shesha says thats what i wanted. Now shivangI you are gone.
Shivangi finds a book? related to naag naagin and searches for some clues of takshak lok and shesh lok. She says I need to find out truth as soon as possible.
Rockey call everyone and says there is a surprise for you badi maa. And he brings shesha inside. Yamini and shivangi and mansi gets shock? seeing shesha. Yamini get happy and start her overacting. Yamini hugs shesha and shesha say stop over acting. Shesha says I know I was killed by someone, but rockey's love survived me. Rockey introduce to her rest of members and goes. Shivangi get tensed.
Yamini take shesha and do her overacting. Shesha says now i am more powerful than before. Yamini says that yes you were kali naagin? and then colored naagin? and shesha says that now i am takshika?. Yamini get scared.
Shesha say now what? Yamini say shivangi is not naagin any more. I made their honeymoon. Shesha think that you made a mistake overacting ki dukhan. Rockey is naag and shivangi is naagin. She shall never loose her powers. And plan something with yamini.
Shivangi confront rockey that now see ruchika is alive, your badi maa is alive and you still think that i did all this. Rockey shouts just go from here (atleast see truth noww??????). And get angry. Shivangi say not till you hear me. Badi maa interupt and say that we allowed you to stay here just for 5 days and you…. Rockey says lets go out badi maa. Shivangi goes in anger.(finally showed anger????)
Badi maa say to rockey lets party. Rockey think, i should tell you truth but fear to lose you(like seriously???, she can kill you any time).
Shivangi thinks how come shesha is back and see her. Shesha goes on terrace and shivangi goes behind her. Shesha call yamini and shivangi hear them by turning into naagin. Shesha say that tomorrow is amavasya when naagmani ? will shine. And ask her to go.
Sesha confront who is there. Shivangi turn into tanya. And goes but shesha find out that she is shivangi. And tell that how she killed takshika rani and took her powers.
1. Shivangi tell guru ji about shesha turning into takshika.
2. She hurting her.
3. Baba realving masked person(may be tanya).


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More Rain on Your Parade: A Marlon Byrd Trade Could Have Brought "A Haul"
As I noted last night, sources have suggested that the Chicago Cubs are intent on keeping center fielder Marlon Byrd through today's trade deadline, despite pings from other teams desperate for outfield help (most notably the Braves).
A productive, healthy, good teammate, Byrd could help a contender down the stretch, and, because he's signed for $6.5 million next year, he could help in 2012 as well.
So, it's no wonder that Jon Heyman says, if the Cubs traded Byrd, he "mighta brought a haul."
Apply your palm gently – or roughly – to your face, and ponder what might have been if the Cubs weren't seemingly constrained by a lame duck GM who refuses to make moves designed to better the team over the long haul in favor of short term salvos.
Of course, it's not too late. The trade deadline is still some six and a half hours away. But is anyone listening?


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Govt limits number of SIMs for foreigners
After the biometric verification of SIMs for all Pakistanis, the government has now started pondering upon the provision of mobile connections to foreigners and its procedure.
Sources within Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) told that now the outsiders in Pakistan will also have to fulfill legal formalities in order to acquire mobile phone connections.
It was said that after limiting the number of SIMs, foreigners could still have 10 connections as they are authorized to have as many as two connections each from a cellular service provider.
Cellular service providers were asked not to issue more than two SIMsto any foreigner in Pakistan.
Earlier, there was no limit to the number of SIMs for foreign nationals in Pakistan, while the PTA has also set April 14's deadline for the foreigners to verify their SIM cards.
They can get their SIMs verified by providing the copy of valid visa to the mobile network operators.


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The top nine best-selling smartphones are all Android devices at the online retailing giant.
Amazon is a pretty good bellwether of consumer technology trends in the US because Amazon carries just about every electronic product available to American shoppers. Their top sellers list is a good indication of what is selling well and what isn't.
We've used Amazon's lists in the past to denote the top selling laptops especially during Christmas shopping periods.
But Amazon (AMZN) also carries mobile phones from all of the big four US carriers. Just about every make and model, with the notable exception of Apple's (AMZN) iPhone (a strange omission because Amazon carries both AT&T (T) smartphones and Apple iPods) can be purchased from Amazon.
It is therefore surprising to see that Android dominates the top ten smartphone lists. I've been watching the hourly top sellers this weekend and nowhere has Android not owned 9 of the top 10 in the top selling smartphone lists. To make matters more lopsided, Sprint's best-selling EVO Android product is also not included because it is out of stock.
That's a pretty incredible indication of consumer demand for the Android platform.
The two non-Android phones are the Microsoft (MSFT) Windows Mobile HTC HD2 and the (RIMM) Blackberry Bold 9700 which have barely broken in at various times this weekend.
Amazon does offer significant discounts and many high end Android phones can now be had for free including the Droid, Aria, Hero, Intercept and Moment. Amazon also offers significant discounts on flagship devices like the AT&T Captivate ($50), T-Mobile Vibrant ($100), Verizon Droid X ($179), Incredible ($149) and Sprint (S) EVO.
But the discounts aren't specific to Android as Blackberries, Nokias, Palms and Windows Mobile devices can all be found at 'lower than carrier' prices. Amazon also throws in $5 music gift card in on smartphone purchases and offers Verizon(VZ) customers $30 off their first phone bill.
It should be noted that most corporate purchases are made directly from the carriers so that segment of the market is under-represented by Amazon's lists. BlackBerries, as an example, are most often purchased by corporate customers.
Below are top lists from Saturday and Sunday.


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The Best Game Boy Advance (GBA) Games Under $10
It is a great time for Game Boy Advance hunting. Only a few GameStop stores are even carrying carts now and newer DS models aren't backwards compatible with GBA titles, so demand is going down even more. However, there is so much solid portable gaming to be had, you have to check into these great values.
For those that have and original DS, DS Lite (still backwards compatible) or have a Gamecube with a Gameboy Advance Player, these inexpensive GBA games will complement any library nicely. For more lists of inexpensive classics, check out the rest of the Cheapest Games Series.
Cheap Classics
|Metroid Fusion: $10
Metroid Fusion is a must-own for action fans — even if you haven't had much exposure to the Metroid games. The graphics and audio both show off the capabilities of the Gameboy Advance and the atmosphere and gameplay draw you in a way that very few portable games have been able to do.It's a shame that we haven't seen another completely new 2D Metroid game since. Even though the demand is quite high on Fusion, there are plenty of copies up for grabs to keep the price down.
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|Advance Wars 2: $10
Every GBA and DS owner needs to own at least one installment of the Advance Wars series. (Althought the first installment is usually above $10) It is turn-based strategy at its most pure form. What is wonderful about the Advance Wars games is that uses the Nintendo formula of taking a previously complex genre that would normally scare off most gamers and makes it more simplified and appealing while building up to intense gameplay as you go along. The first Advance Wars is currently the cheapest version, so I would recommend starting there if you are on a budget.
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|Mario Kart Super Circuit, Yoshi's Island, Super Mario World, Donkey Kong Country: about $7 to $10 each
If you have already played these classics on the SNES, you will have to decide if it's worth paying for them again. Super Mario World, Yoshi's Island, and Donkey Kong Country were some of the SNES's best platformers and Mario Kart Super Circuit is a respectable racer. These games might be harder to find under $10 at your local game stores (if they still carry GBA games), since the main Nintendo properties have higher mainstream appeal), but you should be game to find good deals online.
Shop for Mario Kart Super Circuit at eBay / Amazon.com
Shop for Super Mario Advance 3: Yoshi's Island at eBay / Amazon.com
Shop for Super Mario Advance 2: Super Mario World at eBay / Amazon.com
Shop for Donkey Kong Country at eBay / Amazon.com
|Sonic Advance Series: $9 each
Sonic Advance 2 and Sonic Advance 3 were both a step abover the original Sonic Advance mentioned above, but will require a few more dollars for the higher level of polish. But if you are still pining for the 2D glory days of Sonic, give these a spin.
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|Sonic Pinball Party/Sonic Advance Combo: $10 (if you shop around)
The Sonic Advance series was essentially the only way for old-school Sonic fans to get their fix of a new 2D Sonic game. They aren't quite as good as their Genesis counterparts, but better than playing some of the 3D disappointments we are seeing on the new consoles. Sonic Advance is a pretty good value on its own, but if you add on a Sonic (and NiGHTS and Samba De Amigo)-themed pinball game on for a few dollars more, you can't go wrong.
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|Wario Land 4: $8These days, Wario is known mostly for his mini-game compilations, but Wario Land 4 is a great reminder that he boasts some excellent platformers as well. As Nintendo's first platforming game developed solely for the GBA, it shines in all the right places. The gameplay is tight and varied, the graphics are detailed and bright, and the sound is second to none.
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|Drill Dozer: $5
This action platformer from GameFreaks (developer of Pulseman and other cult classics) received a lot of underground praise as a later release for the Gameboy Advance. Drill Dozer reminded a lot of old-school gamers of the way 2D games used to be while providing them with a refreshingly innovative gameplay mechanic. The cartridge also has a built-in rumble pack to give it some extra kick. Drill Dozer never really caught on commercially, so it can now be found in the bargain bins in game stores and discounted on the online aftermarket as well.
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|F-Zero: Maximum Velocity / GP Legend: $5
If you liked the original F-Zero game on the SNES, you should check out the sequels for the GBA. I personally prefer the first GBA installment, Maximum Velocity, but the follow-up, F-Zero:GP Legend is nearly identical and can sometimes be found for a little less money. If you want more of a focus on the racing gameplay, go for Maximum Velocity, but if you enjoy the F-Zero storyline a bit more, GP Legend might fit you better. Either way, they are both an excellent value.
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|Pac-Man Collection: $4
Even after all these years, Pac-Man still holds up as a solid game — especially for portable gaming. The Pac-Man Collection was a budget-minded compilation from the start and can still be found in retail stores on occasion for less than $10. In addition to the standard Pac-Man games, there are also some newer remakes and puzzle spin-offs included. It is an ideal package for quick pick-up games for classic-minded gamers on the go.
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|Chu Chu Rocket: $6
One of the Dreamcast's premier puzzle games was shrunken down to the GBA without losing to much in the process. Chu Chu Rocket will bend you mind with its quirky puzzles. Much like more modern games like Super Monkey Ball, it makes you think creatively to reach your goal. A true classic.
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|Castlevania: Circle of the Moon: $9
The Game Boy Advance is a great platform for Castlevania fans. The series has been a strong force throughout almost all of the the GBAs lifespan. Most of the attention these days is given to the newer installments, but Circle of the Moon, the first GBA installment is a wonderful value. When it was released, it didn't always get good word-of-mouth as it was difficult to see on the dim screens of the original GBA hardware. However, if you're playing this on an SP or GBA Micro, you should enjoy it much more.
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|Final Fantasy Tactics Advance: $7
Of course, the original Final Fantasy Tactics is one of the most popular PS1 titles, but the GBA installment is also one of the best strategy experiences on Nintendo's popular portable. While it usually will be about $7 on eBay and Amazon after shipping, I've been recently surprised to see this one in local GameStops for about $3 or $4.
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|Mario vs. Donkey Kong: $10
It may not be quite as critically-acclaimed as the titles above, but Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a charming game that will work your mind and keep you entertained for quite a while. There is a follow-up on the DS, but I enjoy the mechanics of the original more and it is, of course much more of a bargain. If you have some change to spare, you might want to look into this gem.
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|The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night: $10
You might quickly blow of this recommendation, but I REALLY think you should look into this one. It is nothing like the recent Spyro games — including the console or DS version of this same installement. The Eternal Night on the GBA is actually a combo-heavy action title in the league of Metroid Fusion, Castlevania, and Astro Boy Omega Factor. Need more info? Check out my review from 2007.
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|Namco Museum: $5
Much like its Pac-Man Collection sibling, the Namco Museum is a top-notch retro compilation that can almost always be found dirt cheap and in high supply. It includes Ms. Pac-Man, Pole Position, Dig Dug, Galaxian and Galaga resulting in a great set of classics to pass the time away.
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|Pinball of the Dead: $8
Touted as one of the best video pinball games of all time, Pinball of the Dead is a Sega production that is themed by its House of the Dead franchise and is reminiscent of the TurboGrafx 16 classic, Devil's Crush.
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|Klonoa: Empire of Dreams: $10
Fans of the Klonoa series are sure to notice that Klonoa: Empire of Dreams is nowhere as ambitious of a platformer as Klonoa 2 on the PlayStation 2. However, it is a highly respectable emulation of the general feel of the Klonoa universe.
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|Super Monkey Ball Jr.: $5
Super Monkey Ball is one of the best games from the last console generation as it is filled with endless puzzles that require creativity, concentration, and skill in addition to a good dose of sweet minigames. I was actually quite surprised how well Super Monkey Ball Jr. for the Gameboy Advance actually replicated the Gamecube version while running on the limited GBA hardware. It isn't full 3D, but it sure feels like it. The puzzle courses are significantly different from the console version, so Jr. serves as an excellent complement. The minigames are still fun, but of course multiplayer is much more limited.
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|Gunstar Super Heroes: $8
Treasure made a name for themselves with the original Gunstar Heroes on the Sega Genesis with its innovative run-and-gun gameplay. Ever since, hardcore gamers were clamoring for a followup. Gunstar Super Heroes answered the call for the most part, as a slightly modernized remake that had some fresh elements and levels while showing some level and boss design that makes some obvious calls back to the original. It doesn't quite live up to the original, but its still a good GBA shooter.
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|Final Fantasy IV Advance: $9
This popular installement of the Final Fantasy series (known as Final Fantasy II on the North American SNES) has been ported to many different consoles and handhelds in the past. However, the GBA port underwent a number of enhancements and revisions such as improving the graphics, fixing bugs in the battle system, and refining the story for a smoother experience. RPG fans will find that Final Fantasy IV Advance is definitely worth the small investment.
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|Iridion II: $5
The sequel to an on-rails shooter, Iridion II is instead a perfect love-letter homage to 16-bit shmups as a whole. The gameplay is everything you could want out of a vertical shooter with a plethora of visually stunning stages, colorful bullets and unique boss battles.Though the game inexplicably lacks a battery save feature, passwords can both save your progress in the story mode or eventually unlock bonuses including a boss rush mode and more. The soundtrack is of especially high note, and even received a digital re-release in 2010. By far this is one of the greatest shmups that the GBA has to offer.
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Other Cheap Favorites:
- Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc: $6 – eBay / Amazon.com
- Rayman Advance: $3 – eBay / Amazon.com
- Super Puzzle Fighter II – eBay / Amazon.com
- TMNT (top-notch beatemup): $10 – eBay / Amazon.com
- Virtua Tennis: $3 – eBay / Amazon.com
- Yggdra Union: $9 – eBay / Amazon.com
- Capcom Classics Mini Mix: $4 – eBay / Amazon.com
- Wario Ware: Mega Microgames: $8 – eBay / Amazon.com
- Iridion 3D: $4 – eBay / Amazon.com
- Lilo & Stitch Series (actually a cool run-n-gun) : $4 each – eBay / Amazon.com
- Riviera: The Promised Land: $9 – eBay / Amazon.com
- Lost Vikings: $7 – eBay / Amazon.com
- Broken Sword: The Shadow of Templars: $5 – eBay / Amazon.com
- Final Fight One: $8 – eBay / Amazon.com
- Tony Hawk's Underground: $5 – eBay / Amazon.
- Jet Grind Radio: $7 – eBay / Amazon.com
- Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever (impressive FPS): $6 – eBay / Amazon.com
- Konami Collector's Series: Arcade Advanced: $4 – eBay / Amazon.com
- Mega Man Battle Network 2: $8 – eBay / Amazon.com
- Desert Strike Advance: $7 – eBay / Amazon.com
- Castlevania (Classic NES Series): $9 – eBay / Amazon.com
- Mega Man Battle Network 3 White Version: $5 – eBay / Amazon.com
- Mega Man Battle Network 3 Blue Version: $7 – eBay / Amazon.com
- Bomberman (Classic NES Series): $7 – eBay / Amazon.com
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I hated Final Fantasy Tactics Advance. The story was so mind numbingly idiotic I couldn't continue playing it. However, the game play itself is pretty solid, if you can look past the insipid story.
You used the wrong image for FFIV
A few notes:
I'm not sure it makes sense to list Mario Kart Super Circuit alongside Donkey Kong Country, Super Mario World, and Yoshi's Island. Unlike these other three, which are just ports, Super Circuit is in fact a new game with its own set of tracks and characters.
Super Mario World suffers from washed out colors and tinny sound. Other than the minor additions of collectible ace-coins for the diehard completionist and SMB2-style playable Luigi, it's generally not as good as the original. Purists beware.
Donkey Kong Country is also a generally slipshod port. It plays exactly the same as the original, but the difference in graphics and sound is pretty obvious, moreso than with Mario World. The sequels got it even worse, with DKC3 going so far as to replace all the music, and rearrange and rename the levels.
Sonic Advance really is a better game than 2 or 3. The others may have been a bit more polished, but the first one had far better level design. Sonic Advance 2 in particular is an exercise in frustration, with one bottomless pit after another that you won't be ready for.
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon is far more fun on a device with good lighting, such as a DS Lite or a Game Boy Player. On an original GBA in poor lighting conditions, it's pretty much too dark to be playable.
If it's at all feasible without a significant price bump, the European version of Final Fantasy IV Advance is far better. The US version has some pretty nasty lag in battles, and this was fixed in the European version, as well as later releases of the Japanese version.
But The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night is terrible on the DS.
Activision Anthology is another classic, costs about $5 and has 55 Classic Atari 2600 games.
Phantasy Star Collection can be picked up for about $6.
And lastly the Shining games can be picked up for about $15 for all 3.
My favourite game boy advance game is mario vs donkey kong <3 and amazing list by the way!
Good to see that all of the announced GBA titles (as of August 8th) for the 3DS Ambassador Program are on this list. 🙂
I am going to have to try some of these titles out, I just went to Nintendo's website and ordered 20 extra Nintendo DS cases to store my next wave of GBA games in. Only wish that there were cases that fit the original Gameboy games.
Good list buddy! I played FZero, Advance Wars1 &2, Yoshis Island 🙂
have a question! should i buy super mario RPG for 10 bucks? its not in mint cndition but working condition
How about Sigma Star Saga or CIMA The Enemy? Surprised to not see them on here… still go for relatively cheap AFAIK and are pretty good games
Spyro: Attack of the Rhynocs was far better than The Eternal Night.


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Greetings all and welcome to my build I have spent many months revising and working this build. I have lost a great many games with it and won many so I do not claim like others it is AHmzing but it is what works for me. I thought it would be good to share what I have found success with for others to also do the same. Also I might add you may see similarities between several different builds on here as that is because I spent these many months working with each build finding what in it worked for me and what didn't So please I ask no one sit there and tell me this is a copy of my build or you stole this. I spent much time arranging and finding what I needed and what worked. So on that note please everyone enjoy.
There are Several Ruins I have selected but not to the point where the small quantity lessens the good it actually will allow.
The first Runes I selected was Greater Mark of Strength Which Grand total adds a bonus of 2.85 at the start of game which helps with your crystal slash ability.
The second set of Runes I Grabbed was the Greater Mark of Desolation Which ups your armor pen. to 9.96 Thus ignoring a majority of your opponents armor at the start of the game thus allowing for better ganking in early game.
Now we move onto the Seals
The First set of seals I started to get where the Greater Seals of Resilience Thus upping my armor by a grand total of +7 This many not seem like a lot early game or late but every little bit adds up and if you notice I took Marks to increase Armor Pen. having the +7 armor Negates 7 of that 9 armor pen. but the flip side of that coin is it also negates the armor runes as a whole but it helps in early game I have found.
The second set of Seals I picked up where Greater Seal of Replenishment. This increases you mana regin by 1.64 Which is what helps push you to that +30 you are looking for in late game.
I only took one Glyph and that was Greater Glyph of Shielding. This glyph is a scaling glyph as you level meaning at level 1 you get 1.35 magic resist but at level 18 you get 24.3 added to your score I grabbed this to help slowly bolster my magic resist. You can get flat but the end game bonus you get will not be as good and you will find that having magic resist in late game is imperative as almost all champions have some sort of magic damage they do to you wither they are a caster or not.
Now these where picked for Obvious reasons
The first Quints I took were Greater Quints of Fortitude. These two give you a grand total of +52 health at start of game which gives you a greater survivability as there is more health to chip away.
The last Quint I picked up was the Greater Quint of Swiftness. This gives me a higher move speed bonus at the start of game giving you a bonus of 1.5% move speed bonus which will scale into late game as you up your move speed with boots and other items like the Trinity Force.
Skill Sequence
I have a lot and nothing to really say about this accept that Skarner is a spam character with several built in survival tools if used properly but that will be covered later in this section.
His four skills are
Crystal Slash
Crystalline Exoskeleton
Now to Cover Each Skill in Greater detail now that we know what they are.
Crystal Slash:
This skill is your spam skill you will use it every time it is off cool down. It causes damage +bonus physical damage and if it hits a enemy unit it also adds bonus magic damage
Crystalline Exoskeleton:
This is probably one of the most important skills to use there are many uses for it. The three the will be mentioned are using it as an escape mechanizem and as a way to chase down enemy champs and to use it to take down turrets.
Now This skill increases movement speed and attack speed and slightly ups the damage output. The other more important thing it does is put a shield on Skarner absorbing magic damage. Making it great to use if you are low on health to run away the shield should be able to absorb a hit or two from the enemy and the move speed buff should allow you to run to safety.
The other Use for it is chasing down enemy champs because of the speed boost if they are low on health you can use it to get that speed boost when they try to run and finish off the kill. The other nice thing is you can attack turrets and use it to get the attack speed increase to start taking the turret down faster.
This is a survival skill which allows Skarner to maker the targets and deal damage and heal him for a little if it kills the target and further heal him if he damages them with crystal slash. This makes Skarner more survivable in lane as you can increase your health with out having to recall so long as there are minions. this also works in the jungle so don't think you cant enter the jungle to regain health.
Probably one of the hardest CC's I have seen in the game it stuns the target and allows you to drag them around for 1.75 seconds while they are forced to take damage and be pulled out of a team fight and to a place where you can easily 1v1 them.
There is one last skill I should mention that I did not before and that is Energize his Passive. This passive reduces the cool down of all his skills for his auto attacks. .5 for minions and monsters and 1 full second when attacking champions.
Now The first skill you pick up is Crystal slash Then you pick up the exoskeleton then move to the slash then get fracture then impale as showen above in the skill sequence. The first one of theses you max out is Crystal slash followed up by the exoskeleton then finished up with fracture while picking up impale whenever it is available.
Now for my items I am aware I have boots of speed listed as my first item. I have a friend that yells at me about doing this and says since your getting a sheen get that then work towards your boots I say NAE to him as you will have a higher move speed and be able to avoid being ganked if you are not CCed by the other team.
Now with that said onto the list of Items and why they where picked and how they are used in game with this build.
Boots of Speed: These where gotten at start of game to allow you to run and hide and or run to recall if your health manages to get too low. This allows for you to also chase down opponents that are running from you and get the kill before taking turret fire or taking to much turret fire.
Sheen: Get the sheen after your boots it ups your mana and your AP which further increases your damage output with crystal slash so long as you are hitting the enemy champ or enemy units. Also whenever you use an ability it increases your next physical attack's damage by 100% which your crystal slash is an physical attack. Skarner also does a lot of auto hitting so it also helps there.
Berserker's Greaves: These up your attack speed which is great for this champion as his Passive Energize reduces the cool down of your abilities by 1 second so the faster your auto attacking the quicker your abilities are able to be used.
Tear of the Goddess: This i usually pick up next just so I am not mana starved It ups your Mana Per 5 by 7 and gives you over a grand worth of mana. It also building item much like the Boots of Speed and Sheen
Trinity Force: The Trinity Force serves several purposes to this build. It's number one function is the bonus to both AD and AP as Skarner needs both for all abilities, as well it increases crit, health, mana, move speed and attack speed. Its passive allows you a chance to slow enemy targets. Also it allows when you cast an ability to increase your next basic attacks damage by 150%.
Manamune: This item is picked up and made form the Tear of the goddess bought earlier. Its main function is to increase your attack damage even further as it converts 2% of your maximum mana into Attack Damage.
Wits End: This is the Fourth slot item you should have and should be picked up or built as quickly as possible. It gives you 40 attack speed and 30 Magic resist. This item is picked up for the Magic resist mainly but also for the attack speed increase it gives you.
Guardian Angel: Picked up for its Bonus to armor and magic resist making you beefier and allows you to last longer on your own and during team fights.
Frozen Mallet: Now the Frozen Mallet the last item picked up several people have criticized me for picking it up so late in the game and they are probably right as there are probably 20 different items that would do better in place of it. I though can not argue with the 700 health or the bonus to attack damage which is not substantial just 20 points its passive is the real reason I get it though. It slows the enemy on hit by 40$ combine that with the slow from trinity force and your opponent isn't getting away.
One thing I noticed with most mastery's is people took Good Hands. Where it is good to spend less time dead it does pull from other things such as health regin and and mana regin which can be increased through Perseverance. This made sure that by the time the full 6 seconds was up that it would take me to spam 3 Crystal slash's I had the 30 mana back that was used thus saving on mana consumption.
Now over to the Defensive tree which is our main focus in this build as Skarner is an off tank with a hard cc that can help remove High DPS from team battles. What I did here was I took Hardened Skin instead of defensive mastery. If you are having that much trouble with monster and minion kills that that is needed when you start heading into the jungle stay out. I have found it far more useful to get the Hardened skin which blocks two damage period. It may not be a lot but i have seen where it was the difference between life and death.
I have noticed the rest are fairly standard and do not deviate from most tank based builds.


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Data Economy
Towards a widespread adoption of telemedicine and mHealthTelemedicine and mHealth are an opportunity for citizens and a driver of great economic impact, although the market is not yet developed on a large scale. The European Commission has been funding several projects and is developing a number of initiatives [read more]
Telemedicine and mHealth are an opportunity for citizens and a driver of great economic impact, although the market is not yet developed on a large scale. The European Commission has been funding several projects and is developing a number of initiatives to foster a massive utilization of these tools by 2020.
Mobile technologies are spreading. According to the Gartner Hype Cycle 2014 [1] mHealth monitoring is currently in the trough of disillusionment and the plateau of productivity can be expected in 5 – 10 years.
Telemedicine was not specifically highlighted in the Cycle, but some aspects of it such as wearable users interface and data science, were in different stages. At the same time, the Ericsson Mobility Report of November 2014 [2] predicts that 90% of people aged six years and over will have mobile phones by 2020, when the number of smartphone subscriptions is set to reach 6.1 billion.
This trend is reflected on mHealth use in Europe and the world. Every day, different websites and journals publish scientific articles on the use of mobile devices for preventing, diagnosing, treating or monitoring a disease.
State of play – Globally…
According to a World Health Organisation 2011 survey on mHealth [3], there was already at the time at least one mHealth initiative in 100 of the 112 Member States surveyed; in three quarters four or more types of mHealth initiatives were reported.
The types of mHealth initiatives most frequently reported globally were health call centres/health-care telephone help lines (59%), emergency toll-free telephone services (55%), emergencies (54%), and mobile telemedicine (49%).
According to another WHO survey on telemedicine [4], teleradiology is currently the most developed telemedicine service area globally, with just over 60% of 114 responding countries offering some form of service, and over 30% of respondents having an established service.
Other more widely used services are teledermatology, telepathology, and telepsychiatry. Services were listed in 16 different healthcare areas – cardiology, mammography, surgery, ophthalmology, diabetes management, paediatrics, stroke treatment, urology, otorynology etc.
… and in Europe
Technological solutions and research data already exist, patients are curious in using new, effective methods for different steps in managing their health and disease, doctors actively participate in research or introduce their own solutions for providing better service. More importantly, EU Member States have realized the potential of telemedicine and are supportive of its beneficial deployment.
Some Member States have already adopted legislation on telemedicine or have started discussions on making it a regular healthcare service. However, today telemedicine and mobile health are still not part of mainstream healthcare in Europe.
The European Hospital Survey: Benchmarking deployment of eHealth services (2012–2013) [5] and the survey among General Practitioners (2013) [6] demonstrated that only 9% of hospitals offer patients the opportunity to be remotely monitored and fewer than 10% of general practitioners conduct online consultations with patients and fewer than 16% with other medical specialists online.
From these surveys we also see that 39% of general practitioners are able electronically to exchange patient medical data with other health professionals/organizations.
However, regular exchange occurs mainly for simple features, such as laboratory reports, referral and discharge letters, sick leave and disability certification.
When it comes to hospitals, 48% share some medical information with external general practitioners electronically and 70% of EU hospitals with external care providers. At the same time, less than 8% of EU hospitals share medical information electronically with healthcare providers located in other EU countries.
A 2014 European eHealth Stakeholder Group report [7] assesses telemedicine services in the EU from the user's and the stakeholder's perspective and offers advice on how to make telemedicine services available to all Europeans by 2020 at the latest.
According to the report, tele-radiology has reached the status of routine use but is well ahead of other fields of telemedicine: while tele-radiology is currently used by 65 % of 368 radiology professionals who participated in the recent survey of the European Society of Radiology, tele-neurology (Telestroke) is in regular practice only in some regions in Europe for example in Catalonia and Scotland, tele-dermatology is in use in Scotland, but relies much on a limited number of enthusiasts and is not yet systematically organised on a National level.
Only few examples are available about the regular use of telemedicine for managing diabetes (Denmark, Finland) or Chronic Heart Failure (Germany).
Working towards legal clarity
In 2012, the Commission tried to assess the existing EU legal framework applying on telemedicine services in a dedicated Staff Working Document on Telemedicine[8], published along with the eHealth Action Plan 2012-2020.
The document covered legal questions such as licensing, data protection, reimbursement, and liability as regards the telemedicine in cross-border healthcare in the EU.
Moreover, in April 2014, the European Commission launched a public consultation[9] to identify the right way forward to unlock the potential of mobile health in the EU. The consultation demonstrated that strong privacy and security tools (such as data encryption and authentication mechanisms) are needed to build users' trust.
Half of the respondents called for a strengthened enforcement of data protection and the rules applicable to mHealth devices and nearly half of the respondents ask for more patient safety and transparency of information, by means of certification schemes or quality labeling of lifestyle and wellbeing apps.
The European Commission is currently analyzing options for addressing the issues highlighted by the public consultation. This is also in line with the Commission overall strategy on establishing Digital Single Market.
Addressing the need for evidence
Many countries participating in the WHO survey on telemedicine [10] reported high costs as a barrier to the implementation of telemedicine solutions. One possible reason for this is that telemedicine has not yet proven its value in cost-effectiveness and better quality compared to traditional services.
The European Commission through its Framework Programs on Research and Innovation has founded several projects [11] that address either telemedicine and mobile health.
Some of these projects are setting up more general principles for implementation, e.g. the project "Momentum" prepared a European telemedicine "Blueprint" to mainstream telemedicine into daily practice and make it sustainable [12] and the project "MovingLife" ("MObile eHealth for the VINdication of Global LIFEstyle change and disease management solutions") has delivered a set of mHealth roadmaps, which should accelerate the establishment, acceptance and wide use of mHealth solutions globally [13].
Other projects are looking into more specific areas of healthcare that could benefit from the use of telemedicine services both in terms of better health outcomes as well as being cost-effective.
An examples could be here the CommonWell project[14] that delivered integrated telecare and telehealth services among social care providers and hospitals on open platforms.
The developed services were targeted mainly for patients suffering from chronic diseases and professionals dealing with these conditions. The project ended in early 2012 and integrated services are now in real-life operation at the four pilot sites established in Spain, Germany, England and the Netherlands.
The project Renewing Health [15] implemented large scale real-life pilots to validate and evaluate innovative patient-centred personal health systems and telemedicine services for people suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
The United4Health project [16] aims to exploit and further deploy innovative telemedicine services implemented and trialled under the RenewingHealth project. UNWIRED Health [17] deals with mHealth procurement for the transformation of healthcare services.
In this case, the Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP) focuses on apps offering services to improve vaccination coverage and adherence and to coach patients with heart failures enabling education, motivation, remote monitoring and other functionalities, integrating and coordinating care provided by a hospital and the primary care physician.
The European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing (EIP AHA) [18] has formed a community across many EU regions of a critical mass of over 3000 stakeholders with considerable expertise in innovative digital solutions (including mHealth and telemedicine) for citizens, care systems and industry.In six Action Groups they tackle health and ageing related challenges at European scale, involving approximately two million patients. The EIP AHA Reference Sites and other regions have already deployed a range of innovative practices which are available for sharing, transferring to other regions and scaling up.
Global activities to learn from
Small-scale projects that look into the effectiveness of both telemedicine and mobile health are carried out all over the world.
For example, a study conducted by Irvine et al. on the use of mobile-web app to self-manage low back pain demonstrated that a theoretically based stand-alone mobile-Web intervention that tailors content to users' preferences and interests can be an effective tool in self-management of low back pain [19].
Furthermore, new online communities have been set up for collecting and sharing information and learning from each other. The first well-known site was PatientsLikeMe.com [20] which motto is "Making healthcare better for everyone through sharing, support and research".
The site has now more than 300.000 members, looks into more than 300 conditions and has published more than 50 research studies based on data available to them.
Let's not forget about another exiting area of using mobile health – gamification. BrainGames from Anti-Aging Games [21] are based on 17.000 published scientific articles based on which brain stimulation games, relaxation games, best brain tips and games for stroke recovery were developed. Each of the games is linked to the PubMed study.
Some technological solutions may become beneficial rather quickly for example in organizing more effectively the use of operating theaters or contributing to patient movement within a hospital so that it would cause a little discomfort as possible.
Global Lab for Health [22] is a good example of collecting, sharing as well as analysing information about innovative approaches in healthcare, also those that support organizational changes.
Any innovator can submit on this Internet platform their innovative ideas giving also information about the existing users of the tool. Small group in the University of Southern California will then contact reference customers for their feedback which contains also information about savings.
Based on all gathered information a report about the efficiency of the innovation will be made.
"75% of what he does today he never learned in residency", says Dr Atul Gawande in his book "Complications" while talking about his father, also a doctor.In the same book, Dr Gawande also says: "To fail adopting new techniques would mean denying patients meaningful medical advances."
I believe the latter applies both to e.g. a new technology/ technique used in surgery and to home monitoring of patients with chronic heart failure.
The above-mentioned survey among general practitioners of 2013 indicated that main barriers for using eHealth are:
(1) lack of remuneration for additional work answering patients' emails (79%);
(2) lack of sufficient IT training for healthcare professionals (75%);
(3) lack of interoperability of IT systems (73%);
(4) lack of sufficient IT skills on the side of healthcare professionals (72%);
(5) lack of a regulatory framework on confidentiality and privacy for email doctor-patient communication (71%). None of these barriers is impassable and are also addressed in the European Commission eHealth Action Plan 2012-2020 [23].
Tele-monitoring of a patient does not mean a doctor should keep an eye on all data 24/7; nor does it mean that all face-to-face patient-doctor meetings will be replaced by the exchange of information using e-mails, sms and Skype sessions. Telemedicine and mHealth are tools that may help doctors react to the worsening of a condition (smart systems call attention only to changes that need intervention) in an early stage and thus help avoid complications and unnecessary hospitalization.
In addition, regular daily collection of data gives much better overview of a condition than a single review of a patient's condition during a face-to-face meeting once month (or less). A patient's active participation in managing their long-term condition supports patient empowerment. This is a fundamental principle for healthcare of 21st century.
[1] http://www.gartner.com/newsroom/id/2819918
[2] http://www.ericsson.com/res/docs/2014/ericsson-mobility-report-november-2014.pdf
[3] http://www.who.int/goe/publications/ehealth_series_vol3/en/
[4] http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2010/9789241564144_eng.pdf?ua=1
[5] http://ec.europa.eu/digital-agenda/en/news/european-hospital-survey-benchmarking-deployment-ehealth-services-2012-2013
[6] https://ec.europa.eu/digital-agenda/en/news/benchmarking-deployment-ehealth-among-general-practitioners-2013-smart-20110033
[7] http://ec.europa.eu/digital-agenda/en/news/commission-publishes-four-reports-ehealth-stakeholder-group
[8] https://ec.europa.eu/digital-agenda/en/eu-policy-ehealth
[9] https://ec.europa.eu/digital-agenda/en/mhealth
[10] http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2010/9789241564144_eng.pdf?ua=1
[11] https://ec.europa.eu/digital-agenda/en/news/ehealth-projects-research-and-innovation-field-ict-health-and-wellbeing-overview
[12] www.telemedicine-momentum.eu
[13] www.moving-life.eu
[14] commonwell.eu
[15] www.renewinghealth.eu
[16] www.united4health.eu
[17] http://www.unwiredhealth.eu
[18] http://ec.europa.eu/research/innovation-union/index_en.cfm?section=active-healthy-ageing
[19] Irvine AB, Russell H, Manocchia M, Mino DE, Cox Glassen T, Morgan R, Gau JM, Birney AJ, Ary DV Mobile-Web App to Self-Manage Low Back Pain: Randomized Controlled Trial. J Med Internet Res 2015;17(1):e1. DOI
[20] http://www.patientslikeme.com
[21] http://anti-aginggames.com/
[22] http://uclainnovates.org/intake-form
[23] https://ec.europa.eu/digital-agenda/en/eu-policy-ehealth


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The more you know, the more complicated things get. Since I'm of two minds in this, let me run through a few arguments and counterarguments I have in the battle between Gordon Fox and Mark Binder.
- Removing Speaker Fox sends a message to state lawmakers that they can be held accountable for actions like 38 Studios. The primary reason that Speaker Fox is even vulnerable, that the media is even taking notice of his opponent, is 38 Studios. I'm not convinced about the answer Mr. Fox provided, which essentially boils down to that the Assembly knew that the funds would likely end up in the hands of Curt Schilling, but that they were reliant on the Economic Development Council to vet the loan. That is how the law works, but it still begs the question: why did no one (except the House Minority Leader Bob "No On Everything" Watson) vote against it? I think there's more to that story (also, a number of Reps called in to the Dan Yorke Show to deny knowledge). In contrast to the House, everyone on the EDC board who voted for 38 Studios is no longer with the EDC.
- Removing the Speaker will hand power over to the conservatives. Like it or not, Mr. Fox is probably the most progressive Speaker of the House ever in Rhode Island's history. That he ascended to power in such turbulent times was merely an inconvenient turn of events. But losing Mr. Fox creates a massive challenge to the progressives and liberals in District 4: those likely to ascend will be to the right of the Speaker on far too many issues they care about. They'll lose someone who knows the system, who has power in the system, and can (should he choose) push things forward. The loss of the Speaker is likely to ensure that marriage equality remains a distant dream unless advocates can find an alternative path.
- "Learn from our mistakes" is not an argument for a 20-year legislator. More than once, Mr. Fox attempted to shut down the 38 Studios line of attack with a "you're not proposing solutions" argument. But often the solutions Mr. Fox provides are in direct contrast to how he's actually governed. Suggesting raising income taxes as a solution to property taxes at the Summit Neighborhood Association debate conveniently ignores that the General Assembly has cut income taxes on the highest income earners and then to balance against this loss of revenue, cut funding to cities and towns. This lead to higher property taxes! Furthermore, it contradicts statements made during last session that he would not consider raising the income tax, and the various bill that would've made the tax system more equitable were all quashed. Coming out in favor of a sunset provision for the Voter ID law begs the question: "why not have put it in in the first place?" Mr. Fox has been in the General Assembly since I was still in diapers. Veterans shouldn't be making as many mistakes to learn from.
- Mr. Binder sometimes doesn't answer. Mr. Binder apparently didn't have an answer to property taxes either, which misses the obvious progressive answer: property tax is regressive, and fails to take into account someone's ability to pay, whereas if the General Assembly hadn't cut the income tax in good times, we could've had money to spend and blunted the crisis to cities and towns which forced them to raise properties taxes. Too often for my taste, in the Newsmakers debate, Mr. Binder simply said "abstain" or that he'd be a "freshman" legislator and thus didn't yet have a position. He's had quite a while to put together a platform. And part of being a candidate is having a platform. "I'm not a lawyer" is also a terrible answer.
- Mr. Binder is unabashedly progressive. It was a simple "no" on the Voter ID law for Mr. Binder. His criticism of Mr. Fox is that he hasn't done enough on marriage equality. He believes progressives need leadership in the House. He writes for RI Future here (something Mr. Fox's spokesman Larry Berman attacked the site for, despite our progressive Speaker or someone in his office being perfectly capable of using a computer). And untethered from the compromises of the Democratic Party, Mr. Binder won't have to make the sort of deals with his own beliefs when he votes for something; he can vote his principles. Mr. Fox has had to consistently compromise, whether to get things done or else to advance his own power.
- But there's no organization behind him. Alone, as an independent, Mr. Binder seems likely to get zero done. Politics is the art of the possible, not the idealistic. He also comes off as a bit smug sometimes (the third time he used "abstain" in the Newsmakers debate, I was shaking my head; and more than once the moderators had to pin him on an issue) in contrast to Mr. Fox, who is both impassioned and reasonably likeable (in person though, I found Mr. Binder to have a quiet righteousness). While being independent has given him more time to work against Mr. Fox in this campaign, it also makes him a liability. He lacks an organization like the Democratic Party behind him, which means that any gains he might have in being a critic of the status quo may evaporate the moment he leaves office.
- Removing Speaker Fox changes nothing about the culture of the State House. Mr. Fox has become a convenient stand-in for all that is wrong with the General Assembly (I've clearly used him as such), but the truth is that though he no doubt is part of the institutional culture of the General Assembly, there are others who are worse and far more responsible. Some of these folks aren't elected. There's no guarantee that they won't stick around, especially given as the General Assembly is to clean transitions these days. When an upstart comes in, they clean house. When a successor ascends, they often leave the status quo in place.
- Is there a possibility Mr. Fox could lose the speakership anyway? By saying "everyone knew" Mr. Fox's campaign inadvertently undid much of the work that legislators have done in insulating themselves from the issue, saying that they were in fact in the dark when it came to 38 Studios. Though his campaign has since walked back the remarks, it unleashed a wave of criticism from Democrats defeated in the primary and a couple of incumbents. While it can be chalked up to those on-the-outs taking the chance to complain, it highlights the underlying value of Mr. Binder's campaign. Whether he wins or loses, Mr. Binder has exposed the fissures in the State House, and spurred talk of action. In this regard, his candidacy is a good thing.
This is probably the toughest electoral choice I've ever had to make, but I'm interested in learning more. The comments section is the perfect place for your response. I am I way off-base on these? Do you have others? Are progressives shooting themselves in the foot, or advancing their agenda if the elect Mark Binder? What about if they re-elect Gordon Fox?
After I wrote this, but while it was pending review, Mr. Binder canvassed my home.
Update: Scott MacKay of RIPR has another reason to ponder: does Providence's position in the General Assembly weaken if Gordon Fox is removed?


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Document Type
Book Review
Book Review: Twenty-Five Short Cases in Library Personnel Administration, 53 Law Library Journal 69 (1960)
Mr. Shaffer's book deserves the attention
and consideration of all members of
the library profession. For law librarians,
it is of particular interest because it presents,
for the first time, an organized use
of the case method of instruction in the
field of library science. It is true that the
cases depicted are really "situations," but
nevertheless the employment of this technique
in this field of endeavor is a vital
The selection of situations has been
well designed to illustrate sound general
personnel administration principles. At
the same time, the examples are constructed
to bring out the special application
of these principles to the area of library
work. All librarians, law librarians
included, and even the expert will benefit
from a reading of this volume.
Date of Authorship for this Version
library science, law library
Recommended Citation
Bitner, Harry, "Book Review: Twenty-Five Short Cases in Library Personnel Administration" (1960). Faculty Scholarship Series. 4508.