25 Şubat 2013 Pazartesi

The Invasion of Doctor's Offices By Something Other Than Germs

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After our discussion of the pharmaceutical advertising in America, I began to think of Drug Representatives, and how this is seen as a sound profession in this country. Basically, Drug Reps are people who go around to doctors offices, enticing the doctors with a whole lot of junk (pens, notepads, etc.) so that the doctor will write a prescription for their product. In essence, these drug reps are just legalized drug dealers, which I think is kinda bizarre.

My sister is currently in her last year of pharmacy school and as a requirement for graduation, has to go on rotations where she works in various clinics and pharmacies to get a sense for opportunities in the pharmaceutical field. On one of her rotations at a nursing home for the elderly, she described how she witnessed one of these drug reps who came into the home dressed in scrubs so that they could better connect with the doctors who also wore scrubs (she could identify the rep based on the fact that drug reps wear badges, and she saw this badge pinned to his scrubs); after all, a doctor is probably more likely to sit down with and listen to a drug rep who is dressed in the same attire as he or she is, rather than one who is dressed in a fancy business suite and might be seen as too fancy for a hospital like setting. It is just weird the lengths that these people will go to in order to sell their product. She was describing another time when she happened to be in a doctor's office outside of work and she noticed that all of the receptionist were writing with pens advertising a drug, on pads of paper advertising this same drugs, in addition to posters for this drug being prominently displayed. It was a clear sign that the office had been visited by a drug rep.

I think this whole concept is just plain disturbing because it makes you wonder how many doctors write prescriptions for unnecessary drugs just because of these drug reps and their peddling of persciption drugs. Especially unnerving is the fact that drug reps don't need to have a background in medicine or pharmacy which means they probably have little knowledge about their drugs, other than what they learned from the company that makes the drug.

Happy Father's Day June 16, 2013

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THIRD Sunday of June 16, 2013 is known and celebrated as Father's Day. So, what are you trying to get for the most important man in your life?

A Father's Day is greated once a year and it depends to you on how you can make this special day memorable for your closest man. Of course, there are many ways on how you can show to your daddy how much you love him.

First, we have no doubt you want to get a Father's Day gifts that will be cherished. You might try to find some thoughtful and unique father's day gifts that every dad will appreciate and enjoy. These gifts for dad are a great way to surprise him and make him proud to be your dad.

The best Father's Day gift for Dad should be one that expresses your gratitude to him for being your Dad. It should be one that comes from the heart. Even if you and your dad weren't that close, it is important that you pick the best Father's Day gift for Dad, because it sends a clear message to him that you do in fact care about him. You do in fact appreciate him for being your dad.

If you are not sure what to give for Daddy, then let's think first by asking yourself. Who your dad really is and what he might like. What does he mean to you? What role did he play in your life growing up? If your find the right answers, the best Father's Day gift for Dad just might be something you would never have thought of before.

Choosing that perfect Father's Day gift can be daunting task. However, there are hundreds of quality gifts available today that can be bought online. Search the internet for some ideas for gifts for dad, and be sure to order early so your gift arrives in time for Father's Day.

Father's Day 2013 on June 16th will be celebrated in many countries such as bellow. So, happy father's day for all the men who live there

Father's day in EUROPE:
Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Malta, Netherlands, Slovakia, Turkey and United Kingdom.

Father's day celebration in AMERICAN Continent:
Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guyana, Haiti, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago, United States and Venezuela.

Father's day in ASIA:
Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore and Sri Lanka.

Finally happy Father's day June 16, 2013 in AFRICAN lands:
Ethiopia, Ghana, Jamaica, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe

Easy Activities and Gift Ideas for Mother's Day

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MOTHER's Day is coming up soon! It's on Sunday, May 12, 2013. So, what ways can you honor and celebrate your mom, wife, mother-in-law, grandmothers, sisters and aunts that creates powerful memories? What are some awesome recommendations for Mother’s Day gifts?

Celebrating and giving gifts on Mother's Day can be challenging task for some. Of course, on Mother's Day this year, you want to delight her by gifting a special day treatment and selecting good gifts of many choices like fresh flowers, perfumes, jewelry, or other delightful presents.

Here are a few tips: easy activities and gift ideas of Mother's Day 2013 that might be good for her:

1. Queen for a Day Treatment

What is meant by "Queen for a Day Treatment?" It's a day to show appreciation to own mother to get away from the everyday chores by.giving her treatment that would sure make her feel really loved. For examples; spending the whole day with fun activities and things that she truly wants to do, give her a massage, spa gift basket, facial treatment or send her a date with dad to their favorite hotel and restaurant. Lastly, give her a hugh and tell her how much you love her.

2. Spending Quality Time

Everyone agrees that time is the most precious thing in relationship. When we come of age, there’s a bit of disconnect of quality time together between the children and mom. Sometimes we are with our mom physically but not with her mentally. In this situation, what really mom need to spend time with their kids more of value time. Talk to her, indulge in her activities, and have some memorable time together. Don't waste every opportunity to bond with mom.

2. Gift Flowers

Flowers for mom on Mother's Day are the gift that is always welcomed for the right size and color, and will never have to be returned. Flowers are sure considered tasteful and thoughtful. Since woman basically enjoy the great smell and freshness of flowers that can "swing" her inner mood to be happy. Flowers can be ordered over the phone or via online, so they are very convenient for you as a giver. In addition, they are also basically inexpensive, but still sends the message of love and appreciation for the receiver.

3. Gift Basket for Mom

A gift basket for mom is a good idea on Mother's Day because there is a wide variety collections available nowadays. Each having its own arrangement that will fit Mom just right! This present can bring a personal touch to gift giving. Some Moms prefer gift basket that contains foods, flowers and chocolates with hand written note saying how much the kids love her. You may also think to present her a gift basket with beauty body care/bath products on it.

4. Write a Unique Letter

Write Mom a letter telling about the whole good things she’d done for you including the good memories you have with her. Write with your heart how meaningful she is since you were a kid till now. Share with her the things you've been carrying in your heart for a long time. Write Mom the greatest compliment ever. Show her with your hand written note instead of computerized one.

5. Home Video and CD

Home video and CD – a tribute to mom can be a great gift on Mother's Day. On this occasion you need to create a short home video that is a compilation of family videos. The point is she can watch it sometime whenever she misses her children. Or if you don’t have family videos then you can burn a CD Mix, a collection of all her favorite songs that remind her when you both used together.

There are more ideas and activities for Mother's Day. Finding memorable activities and gifts for Mom in 2013 are NOT difficult. Just remember the basic … mom doesn’t want their children to spend a fortune in order to make her really happy!

Guide on every Hero's Skill/Spell damage type, Reduced by spell resistance, armor, or unreduced

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This is a guide made by Danat on Dota-All Stars Official Forum

Here is a list of damage types made by me. I have gathered all info about damage types from this forum and some cases were tested personally. Also, clogon helped me a lot in making this guide more accurate.
To simplify the understanding (which sometimes leads to less information about damage type details) I have divided damage types in 4 categories:
1. Normal, which is reduced by hero's Armor and can be blocked by Shield Block items/skills (Stout Shield, Vanguard...)
2. Magic, which is reduced by hero's Spell Resistance.
3. Mixed - which is reduced both by Spell Resistance and Armor - meaning this is most non-dangerous type of damage
4. Neutral - not reduced by anything - most dangerous type of damage

Note: Do not confuse 'Magic' damage type in my list with 'Damage type = Magic' that is widely used in changelog and some guides. Read my legend carefully to understand what I mean by saying 'Magic'.


Note2: Do not ask me for clarification on whether the information on some specific spell is correct. I see no point in this guide if users would still ask me to confirm info on every spell. If you have found out that the information is incorrect/outdated then provide a replay and I will update the guide. Otherwise I'm gonna ignore clarification requests.


Below there is a list of all heroes (version 6.58b) and their skills, colored accordingly to the damage-type list above. To make it easier to search for a specific hero, I have used a bold style on the most commonly used part of the hero name/class. Additionaly next formatting styles are applied to show how will the skill work against units with magic-immunity (Avatar):
  • Skill name - does not work (if it's an ulti, then there will be only cast animation without any effect... except lost mana for casting it smile.gif)
  • Skill name - works, but without dealing any damage (some effects not related to damage - slow, stun, etc.)
  • Skill name - works as usual (don't care if he has Avatar smile.gif)
  • Effect name - this effect does not work on Avatared units. Used when skill is partially negated by magic-immunity to specify the exact effects that doesn't work.
The Sentinel

Shendelzare Silkwood (Vengeful Spirit) - Magic Missile, Terror, Command Aura, Nether Swap
Zeus (Lord of Olympia) - Arc Lightning, Lightning Bolt, Static Field, Thundergod's Wrath
Aiushtha (Enchantress) - Enchant, Untouchable, Nature's Attendants, Impetus
Morphling (Morphling) - Waveform, Adaptive Strike, Morph, Replicate
Rylai Crestfall (Crystal Maiden) - Frost Nova, Frostbite, Brilliance Aura, Freezing Field
Sven (Rogueknight) - Storm Bolt, Great Cleave, Toughness Aura, God's Strength
Slithice (Naga Siren) - Mirror Image, Ensnare, Critical Strike, Song of the Siren
Raigor Stonehoof (Earthshaker) - Fissure, Enchant Totem, Aftershock, Echo Slam(echo damage)
Rikimaru (Stealth Assassin) - Smoke Screen, Blink Strike, Backstab, Permanent Invisibility
Syllabear (Lone Druid) - Spirit Bear(Entangle, Demolish, damage on death), Rabid, Synergy, True Form (BattleCry, One¹)
Lina Inverse (Slayer) - Dragon Slave, Light Strike Array, Ultimate, Laguna Blade
Yurnero (Juggernaut) - Blade Fury, Healing Ward, Blade Dance, Omnislash

Nortrom (Silencer) - Curse of the Silent, Glaives of Wisdom, Last Word, Global Silence
Rooftrellan (Treant Protector) - Nature's Guise, Eyes in the Forest, Living Armor, Overgrowth
Darchrow (Enigma) - Malefice, Conversion, Midnight Pulse, Black Hole
Ezalor (Keeper of the Light) - Illuminate, Mana Leak, Chakra Magic, Spirit Form (Blinding Light)
Ulfsaar (Ursa Warrior) - Earthshock, Overpower, Fury Swipes, Enrage
Aggron Stonebreaker (Ogre Magi) - Fireblast, Ignite, Bloodlust, Multi Cast
Boush (Tinker) - Laser, Heat Seeking Missile, March of the Machines, Rearm
Furion (Prophet) - Sprout, Teleportation, Force of Nature, Wrath of Nature
Azwraith (Phantom Lancer) - Spirit Lance, Doppelwalk, Juxtapose, Phantom Edge
Tiny (Stone Giant) - Avalanche, Toss, Craggy Exterior, Grow
Squee Spleen and Spoon (Goblin Techies) - Land Mines, Stasis Trap, Suicide Squad, Attack!, Remote Mines
Chen (Holy Knight) - Penitence, Test of Faith, Holy Persuasion, Hand of God

Rexxar (Beastmaster) - Wild Axes, Call of the Wild: Quilbeast(Poison Attack), Beast Rage, Primal Roar(side damage and slow)
Jakiro (Twin Head Dragon) - Dual Breath, Ice Path, Auto Fire(target selection), Macropyre
Razzil Darkbrew (Alchemist) - Acid Spray, Unstable Concoction, Goblin's Greed, Chemical Rage
Mirana Nightshade (Priestess of the Moon) - Starfall, Elune's Arrow, Leap, Moonlight Shadow
Raijin Thunderkeg (Storm Spirit) - Static Remnant, Electric Vortex, Overload(slow), Ball Lightning
Huskar (Sacred Warrior) - Inner Vitality, Burning Spear(hp cost), Berserker's Blood, Life Break(self damage, slow)
Lanaya (Templar Assassin) - Refraction, Meld, Psi Blades, Psionic Trap
Puck (Faerie Dragon) - Illusory Orb, Wanning Rift, Phase Shift, Dream Coil
Rattletrap (Clockwerk Goblin) - Battery Assault, Power Cog: Shock(damage, knock back, mana removal), Rocket Flare, Hookshot(Movement, Stun, Pause)
Kunkka (Admiral) - Torrent, Tidebringer(Bonus Damage, Cleave), X Marks The Spot, Ghost Ship
Alleria (Windrunner) - Shackleshot, Powershot, Windrunner, Focus Fire

Luna Moonfang (Moon Rider) - Lucent Beam, Moon Glaive, Lunar Blessing, Eclipse
Kardal Sharpeye (Dwarven Sniper) - ScatterShot, Headshot(stun), Take Aim, Assassinate
Jah'rakal (Troll Warlord) - Berserker Rage(bash damage), Blind, Fervor, Rampage
Rhasta (Shadow Shaman) - Forked Lightning, Voodoo, Shackles, Mass Serpent Ward
Rigwarl (Bristleback) - Viscous Nasal Goo, Quill Spray, Bristleback(auto Quill Spray), Warpath
Magnix (Pandaren Brewmaster) - Thunder Clap, Drunken Haze, Drunken Brawler, Primal Split: Storm(WW dmg), Earth, And Fire
Bradwarden (Centaur Warchief) - Hoof Stomp, Double Edge(self-damage), Return, Great Fortitude
Gondar (Bounty Hunter) - Shuriken Toss, Jinada, Wind Walk (backstab damage), Track
Knight Davion (Dragon Knight) - Breathe Fire, Dragon Tail, Dragon Blood, Elder Dragon Form(Corrosive Breath, Splash, and Frost Breath)
Magina (Anti-Mage) - Mana Break, Blink, Spell Shield, Mana Void
Traxex (Drow Ranger) - Frost Arrows, Silence, Trueshot Aura, Marksmanship
Purist Thunderwrath (Omniknight) - Purification, Repel, Degen Aura, Guardian Angel

The Scourge

Terrorblade (Soul Keeper) - Soul Steal, Conjure Image, Metamorphosis, Sunder²
Kel'Thuzad (Lich) - Frost Nova, Frost Armor, Dark Ritual, Chain Frost(ms/as slow)
Krobelus (Death Prophet) - Carrion Swarm, Silence, Witchcraft, Exorcism
Lion (Demon Witch) - Impale, Voodoo, Mana Drain, Finger of Death
Lesale Deathbringer (Venomancer) - Venomous Gale, Poison Sting, Plague Ward, Poison Nova
Magnus (Magnataur) - Shockwave, Empower, Mighty Swing, Reverse Polarity
Visage (Necro'lic) - Grave Chill, Soul Assumption, Gravekeeper's Cloak, Raise Revenants
Nessaj (Chaos Knight) - Chaos Bolt, Blink Strike, Critical Strike, Phantasm
Banehallow (Lycanthrope) - Summon Wolves, Howl, Feral Heart, Shapeshift(Critical Strike)
Black Arachnia (Broodmother) - Spawn Spiderlings, Spin Web, Incapacitating Bite(slow), Insatiable Hunger
Mortred (Phantom Assassin) - Stifling Dagger, Blink Strike, Blur, Coup de Grace

Medusa (Gorgon) - Split Shot, Chain Lightning, Mana Shield, Purge
Balanar (Night Stalker) - Void, Crippling Fear, Hunter in the Night, Darkness
King Leoric (Skeleton King) - Storm Bolt, Vampiric Aura, Critical Strike, Reincarnation
Lucifer (Doom Bringer) - Devour, Scorched Earth, LVL? Death(bonus damage), Doom
Anub'arak (Nerubian Assassin) - Impale, Mana Burn, Spiked Carapace, Vendetta(backstab damage)
Slardar (Slithereen Guard) - Sprint(take more damage*¹), Slithereen Crush, Bash, Amplify Damage
Akasha (Queen of Pain) - Shadow Strike, Blink, Scream of Pain, Sonic Wave
Bone Clinkz (Bone Fletcher) - Strafe, Searing Arrows, Wind Walk, Death Pact
Darkterror (Faceless Void) - Time Walk, Backtrack, Time Lock, Chronosphere
Viper (Netherdrake) - Frenzy(take more damage*¹), Poison Attack, Corrosive Skin, Viper Strike
Razor (Lightning Revenant) - Frenzy(take more damage*¹), Chain Lightning, Unholy Fervor, Storm Seeker
N'aix (Lifestealer) - Rage, Feast, Open Wounds, Infest

Leshrac the Malicious (Tormented Soul) - Split Earth, Diabolic Edict, Lightning Storm, Pulse Nova
Pugna (Oblivion) - Nether Blast, Decrepify, Nether Ward, Life Drain
Leviathan (Tidehunter) - Gush, Kraken Shell, Anchor Smash, Ravage
Atropos (Bane Elemental) - Enfeeble, Brain Sap, Nightmare(killing blow*), Fiend's Grip
Rotund'jere (Necrolyte) - Death Pulse, Heartstopper Aura, Sadist, Reaper's Scythe
Pudge (Butcher) - Meat Hook(stun), Rot, Flesh Heap, Dismember
Barathrum (Spiritbreaker) - Charge of Darkness, Empowering Haste, Greater Bash, Nether Strike
Anub'seran (Nerubian Weaver) - Watcher, Shukuchi, Geminate Attack, Time Lapse
Nevermore (Shadow Fiend) - Shadowraze, Necromastery, Presence of the Dark Lord, Requiem of Souls
Crixalis (Sand King) - Burrowstrike, Sand Storm, Caustic Finale(AoE damage), Epicenter
Mogul Kahn (Axe) - Berserker's Call, Battle Hunger, Counter Helix, Culling Blade³(killing)/Culling Blade(non-killing)
Strygwyr (Bloodseeker) - Bloodrage(lose hp), Blood Bath, Strygwyr's Thirst, Rupture
Abaddon (Lord of Avernus) - Death Coil(self damage), Aphotic Shield, Frostmourne, Borrowed Time

Mercurial (Spectre) - Spectral Dagger, Desolate, Dispersion, Haunt
Vol'Jin (Witch Doctor) - Paralyzing Cask(stun), Voodoo Restoration, Maledict, Death Ward
Harbinger (Obsidian Destroyer) - Arcane Orb, Astral Imprisonment, Essence Aura, Sanity's Eclipse
Demnok Lannik (Warlock) - Fatal Bonds(target selection), Shadow Word, Upheaval, Rain of Chaos: Infernal(Immoliation, Pulverize)
Meepo (Geomancer) - Earthbind, Poof, Geostrike, Divided We Stand
Dazzle (Shadow Priest) - Poison Touch, Shallow Grave, Shadow Wave, Weave
Azgalor (Pit Lord) - Firestorm, Pit of Malice, Expulsion, Dark Rift
Dirge (Undying) - Decay, Soul Rip (drain damage), Tombstone (Deathstrike), Flesh Golem (Plague, slow)
Ish'kafel (Dark Seer) - Vacuum, Ion Shell, Surge, Wall of Replica
Kael (Invoker) - Quas, Wex, Exort, Invoke: EMP⁴, Ice Wall, Ghost Walk, others

¹ One makes you receive 10% of original damage (be it spell damage, normal or unreduced) and the rest 90% of that damage will be received as spell damage and splitted between you and your bear. So if both you and your bear are under the One effect, then you will receive 10% of original damage and 45% of original damage as spell damage. If only you have the One buff, then you will receive 10% of original damage and 90% of original damage as spell damage.

² Sunder - exchanges percentage of hp/max_hp between 2 heroes (one of which is you). If someone of them is magic-immune, then his hp will not change, while hp of his "partner" will change as usual.
This leads to simple conclusions:
1.Cast Sunder on enemy-Avatar - simply raise/lower your own hp to opponent's hp percentage.
2.Cast Sunder while being Avatar - no change in your own hp, and only your opponent will have his hp % changed to your hp %.
3.If both "partners" are magic-immune, then Sunder does no effect.


³ Culling Blade (killing) is actually reduced by armor, but it deals 100 million damage, so even with every amount of damage mitigation in the game, it will still kill anything that is below the HP threshold. The red color was chosen as more appropriate, so people wouldn't think they can buy armor to counter Axe's ulti.

EMP deals magic damage if it is about to kill a target, in other cases (where the enemy does not die) it uses direct HP removal.

* When you cast Nightmare on a target, you deal 5 damage. The target goes to sleep and is invulnurable for ~1 second. On the FIRST damage tic, if the target already has less than or equal to 20 HP, Nightmare is removed (The target wakes up and lives). Else, the target will lose 20 hp per tic (unreduced) untill they are at 20 hp or less. Then Nightmare will deal 50 damage (hence the 'killing blow'). This means that it is possible for a Hero to survive the killing blow if he has enough spell resistance (perhaps only Anti-Mage).

Extra damage taken will be of the same type as the incoming damage. For example, if you were hit by normal damage, then the extra damage will be normal too and will be reduced by armor (but not by shield blocking skills though, because they are only applied for the incoming damage). Since the type of this damage depends on the type of the source damage and is reduced/unreduced same as the source damage, no color was chosen to avoid confusion

If those who helped me with this list are not mistaking smile.gif, the list now contains correct information about all skills.

What's new on the Dota Allstars 6.60

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We all knew that in Dota Allstars 6.60 Tauren Chief will be introduce.. But do you know that on 25 March 2009 will be the release date of the new version. For more info read more below.

Here are the updates from IceFrog:

Thanks everyone for being so patient! Don't worry, DotA 6.60 is almost out, please continue waiting - I want this release to be very sucessful, and would hate to disappoint you guys :) Please give me your support, and understand the difficulties of balancing new heroes.

I feel really bad for keeping you guys waiting, but I don't really want to reveal anything about my release until the end - to me it's like a work of art :) Please visit www.icefrog.com for any future updates! I know I haven't been updating recently, but that's because I've been very busy, and I'm really trying to post something within the next few days to keep you guys updated.

Finally, here's a treat for you guys, in my apology for taking so long on this release, some things I can promise you'll see:
-MUCH more recoding and optimizations! You'll be running DotA at up to 25% higher frame rates! (As reported by some of my beta-testers)
-A new game mode :D
-Reworked rune system
-Some major gameplay changes regarding the laning phase, gold distribution, teamwork, etc - this will make the game faster paced, less farming, and more of the team battles we love DotA for! This is obviously one of the biggest changes that is causing many balance issues and delaying our release, but it's worth it!
-Minor terrain tweaks. Everyone loves more juke spots and cosmetics :)
-A few reworked hero abilities. Don't think I don't notice that many heroes have very similar playstyles! I will try to rework heroes one by one, as I have been doing the past couple of versions. Stay updated on the official dota forums, and you might get a hint on who these will be =D

Finally, know that no matter how long and hard my beta-testers work, we can't find all the bugs and balance issues alone - it will be up to you guys! Developing DotA is a community effort, which is why I love you guys so much. If you don't like our release, please be patient and give as much feedback as you can, so we can make DotA as enjoyable for everyone as we can!

24 Şubat 2013 Pazar

Happy Father's Day June 16, 2013

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THIRD Sunday of June 16, 2013 is known and celebrated as Father's Day. So, what are you trying to get for the most important man in your life?

A Father's Day is greated once a year and it depends to you on how you can make this special day memorable for your closest man. Of course, there are many ways on how you can show to your daddy how much you love him.

First, we have no doubt you want to get a Father's Day gifts that will be cherished. You might try to find some thoughtful and unique father's day gifts that every dad will appreciate and enjoy. These gifts for dad are a great way to surprise him and make him proud to be your dad.

The best Father's Day gift for Dad should be one that expresses your gratitude to him for being your Dad. It should be one that comes from the heart. Even if you and your dad weren't that close, it is important that you pick the best Father's Day gift for Dad, because it sends a clear message to him that you do in fact care about him. You do in fact appreciate him for being your dad.

If you are not sure what to give for Daddy, then let's think first by asking yourself. Who your dad really is and what he might like. What does he mean to you? What role did he play in your life growing up? If your find the right answers, the best Father's Day gift for Dad just might be something you would never have thought of before.

Choosing that perfect Father's Day gift can be daunting task. However, there are hundreds of quality gifts available today that can be bought online. Search the internet for some ideas for gifts for dad, and be sure to order early so your gift arrives in time for Father's Day.

Father's Day 2013 on June 16th will be celebrated in many countries such as bellow. So, happy father's day for all the men who live there

Father's day in EUROPE:
Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Malta, Netherlands, Slovakia, Turkey and United Kingdom.

Father's day celebration in AMERICAN Continent:
Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guyana, Haiti, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago, United States and Venezuela.

Father's day in ASIA:
Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore and Sri Lanka.

Finally happy Father's day June 16, 2013 in AFRICAN lands:
Ethiopia, Ghana, Jamaica, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe

Easy Activities and Gift Ideas for Mother's Day

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MOTHER's Day is coming up soon! It's on Sunday, May 12, 2013. So, what ways can you honor and celebrate your mom, wife, mother-in-law, grandmothers, sisters and aunts that creates powerful memories? What are some awesome recommendations for Mother’s Day gifts?

Celebrating and giving gifts on Mother's Day can be challenging task for some. Of course, on Mother's Day this year, you want to delight her by gifting a special day treatment and selecting good gifts of many choices like fresh flowers, perfumes, jewelry, or other delightful presents.

Here are a few tips: easy activities and gift ideas of Mother's Day 2013 that might be good for her:

1. Queen for a Day Treatment

What is meant by "Queen for a Day Treatment?" It's a day to show appreciation to own mother to get away from the everyday chores by.giving her treatment that would sure make her feel really loved. For examples; spending the whole day with fun activities and things that she truly wants to do, give her a massage, spa gift basket, facial treatment or send her a date with dad to their favorite hotel and restaurant. Lastly, give her a hugh and tell her how much you love her.

2. Spending Quality Time

Everyone agrees that time is the most precious thing in relationship. When we come of age, there’s a bit of disconnect of quality time together between the children and mom. Sometimes we are with our mom physically but not with her mentally. In this situation, what really mom need to spend time with their kids more of value time. Talk to her, indulge in her activities, and have some memorable time together. Don't waste every opportunity to bond with mom.

2. Gift Flowers

Flowers for mom on Mother's Day are the gift that is always welcomed for the right size and color, and will never have to be returned. Flowers are sure considered tasteful and thoughtful. Since woman basically enjoy the great smell and freshness of flowers that can "swing" her inner mood to be happy. Flowers can be ordered over the phone or via online, so they are very convenient for you as a giver. In addition, they are also basically inexpensive, but still sends the message of love and appreciation for the receiver.

3. Gift Basket for Mom

A gift basket for mom is a good idea on Mother's Day because there is a wide variety collections available nowadays. Each having its own arrangement that will fit Mom just right! This present can bring a personal touch to gift giving. Some Moms prefer gift basket that contains foods, flowers and chocolates with hand written note saying how much the kids love her. You may also think to present her a gift basket with beauty body care/bath products on it.

4. Write a Unique Letter

Write Mom a letter telling about the whole good things she’d done for you including the good memories you have with her. Write with your heart how meaningful she is since you were a kid till now. Share with her the things you've been carrying in your heart for a long time. Write Mom the greatest compliment ever. Show her with your hand written note instead of computerized one.

5. Home Video and CD

Home video and CD – a tribute to mom can be a great gift on Mother's Day. On this occasion you need to create a short home video that is a compilation of family videos. The point is she can watch it sometime whenever she misses her children. Or if you don’t have family videos then you can burn a CD Mix, a collection of all her favorite songs that remind her when you both used together.

There are more ideas and activities for Mother's Day. Finding memorable activities and gifts for Mom in 2013 are NOT difficult. Just remember the basic … mom doesn’t want their children to spend a fortune in order to make her really happy!

Guide on every Hero's Skill/Spell damage type, Reduced by spell resistance, armor, or unreduced

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This is a guide made by Danat on Dota-All Stars Official Forum

Here is a list of damage types made by me. I have gathered all info about damage types from this forum and some cases were tested personally. Also, clogon helped me a lot in making this guide more accurate.
To simplify the understanding (which sometimes leads to less information about damage type details) I have divided damage types in 4 categories:
1. Normal, which is reduced by hero's Armor and can be blocked by Shield Block items/skills (Stout Shield, Vanguard...)
2. Magic, which is reduced by hero's Spell Resistance.
3. Mixed - which is reduced both by Spell Resistance and Armor - meaning this is most non-dangerous type of damage
4. Neutral - not reduced by anything - most dangerous type of damage

Note: Do not confuse 'Magic' damage type in my list with 'Damage type = Magic' that is widely used in changelog and some guides. Read my legend carefully to understand what I mean by saying 'Magic'.


Note2: Do not ask me for clarification on whether the information on some specific spell is correct. I see no point in this guide if users would still ask me to confirm info on every spell. If you have found out that the information is incorrect/outdated then provide a replay and I will update the guide. Otherwise I'm gonna ignore clarification requests.


Below there is a list of all heroes (version 6.58b) and their skills, colored accordingly to the damage-type list above. To make it easier to search for a specific hero, I have used a bold style on the most commonly used part of the hero name/class. Additionaly next formatting styles are applied to show how will the skill work against units with magic-immunity (Avatar):
  • Skill name - does not work (if it's an ulti, then there will be only cast animation without any effect... except lost mana for casting it smile.gif)
  • Skill name - works, but without dealing any damage (some effects not related to damage - slow, stun, etc.)
  • Skill name - works as usual (don't care if he has Avatar smile.gif)
  • Effect name - this effect does not work on Avatared units. Used when skill is partially negated by magic-immunity to specify the exact effects that doesn't work.
The Sentinel

Shendelzare Silkwood (Vengeful Spirit) - Magic Missile, Terror, Command Aura, Nether Swap
Zeus (Lord of Olympia) - Arc Lightning, Lightning Bolt, Static Field, Thundergod's Wrath
Aiushtha (Enchantress) - Enchant, Untouchable, Nature's Attendants, Impetus
Morphling (Morphling) - Waveform, Adaptive Strike, Morph, Replicate
Rylai Crestfall (Crystal Maiden) - Frost Nova, Frostbite, Brilliance Aura, Freezing Field
Sven (Rogueknight) - Storm Bolt, Great Cleave, Toughness Aura, God's Strength
Slithice (Naga Siren) - Mirror Image, Ensnare, Critical Strike, Song of the Siren
Raigor Stonehoof (Earthshaker) - Fissure, Enchant Totem, Aftershock, Echo Slam(echo damage)
Rikimaru (Stealth Assassin) - Smoke Screen, Blink Strike, Backstab, Permanent Invisibility
Syllabear (Lone Druid) - Spirit Bear(Entangle, Demolish, damage on death), Rabid, Synergy, True Form (BattleCry, One¹)
Lina Inverse (Slayer) - Dragon Slave, Light Strike Array, Ultimate, Laguna Blade
Yurnero (Juggernaut) - Blade Fury, Healing Ward, Blade Dance, Omnislash

Nortrom (Silencer) - Curse of the Silent, Glaives of Wisdom, Last Word, Global Silence
Rooftrellan (Treant Protector) - Nature's Guise, Eyes in the Forest, Living Armor, Overgrowth
Darchrow (Enigma) - Malefice, Conversion, Midnight Pulse, Black Hole
Ezalor (Keeper of the Light) - Illuminate, Mana Leak, Chakra Magic, Spirit Form (Blinding Light)
Ulfsaar (Ursa Warrior) - Earthshock, Overpower, Fury Swipes, Enrage
Aggron Stonebreaker (Ogre Magi) - Fireblast, Ignite, Bloodlust, Multi Cast
Boush (Tinker) - Laser, Heat Seeking Missile, March of the Machines, Rearm
Furion (Prophet) - Sprout, Teleportation, Force of Nature, Wrath of Nature
Azwraith (Phantom Lancer) - Spirit Lance, Doppelwalk, Juxtapose, Phantom Edge
Tiny (Stone Giant) - Avalanche, Toss, Craggy Exterior, Grow
Squee Spleen and Spoon (Goblin Techies) - Land Mines, Stasis Trap, Suicide Squad, Attack!, Remote Mines
Chen (Holy Knight) - Penitence, Test of Faith, Holy Persuasion, Hand of God

Rexxar (Beastmaster) - Wild Axes, Call of the Wild: Quilbeast(Poison Attack), Beast Rage, Primal Roar(side damage and slow)
Jakiro (Twin Head Dragon) - Dual Breath, Ice Path, Auto Fire(target selection), Macropyre
Razzil Darkbrew (Alchemist) - Acid Spray, Unstable Concoction, Goblin's Greed, Chemical Rage
Mirana Nightshade (Priestess of the Moon) - Starfall, Elune's Arrow, Leap, Moonlight Shadow
Raijin Thunderkeg (Storm Spirit) - Static Remnant, Electric Vortex, Overload(slow), Ball Lightning
Huskar (Sacred Warrior) - Inner Vitality, Burning Spear(hp cost), Berserker's Blood, Life Break(self damage, slow)
Lanaya (Templar Assassin) - Refraction, Meld, Psi Blades, Psionic Trap
Puck (Faerie Dragon) - Illusory Orb, Wanning Rift, Phase Shift, Dream Coil
Rattletrap (Clockwerk Goblin) - Battery Assault, Power Cog: Shock(damage, knock back, mana removal), Rocket Flare, Hookshot(Movement, Stun, Pause)
Kunkka (Admiral) - Torrent, Tidebringer(Bonus Damage, Cleave), X Marks The Spot, Ghost Ship
Alleria (Windrunner) - Shackleshot, Powershot, Windrunner, Focus Fire

Luna Moonfang (Moon Rider) - Lucent Beam, Moon Glaive, Lunar Blessing, Eclipse
Kardal Sharpeye (Dwarven Sniper) - ScatterShot, Headshot(stun), Take Aim, Assassinate
Jah'rakal (Troll Warlord) - Berserker Rage(bash damage), Blind, Fervor, Rampage
Rhasta (Shadow Shaman) - Forked Lightning, Voodoo, Shackles, Mass Serpent Ward
Rigwarl (Bristleback) - Viscous Nasal Goo, Quill Spray, Bristleback(auto Quill Spray), Warpath
Magnix (Pandaren Brewmaster) - Thunder Clap, Drunken Haze, Drunken Brawler, Primal Split: Storm(WW dmg), Earth, And Fire
Bradwarden (Centaur Warchief) - Hoof Stomp, Double Edge(self-damage), Return, Great Fortitude
Gondar (Bounty Hunter) - Shuriken Toss, Jinada, Wind Walk (backstab damage), Track
Knight Davion (Dragon Knight) - Breathe Fire, Dragon Tail, Dragon Blood, Elder Dragon Form(Corrosive Breath, Splash, and Frost Breath)
Magina (Anti-Mage) - Mana Break, Blink, Spell Shield, Mana Void
Traxex (Drow Ranger) - Frost Arrows, Silence, Trueshot Aura, Marksmanship
Purist Thunderwrath (Omniknight) - Purification, Repel, Degen Aura, Guardian Angel

The Scourge

Terrorblade (Soul Keeper) - Soul Steal, Conjure Image, Metamorphosis, Sunder²
Kel'Thuzad (Lich) - Frost Nova, Frost Armor, Dark Ritual, Chain Frost(ms/as slow)
Krobelus (Death Prophet) - Carrion Swarm, Silence, Witchcraft, Exorcism
Lion (Demon Witch) - Impale, Voodoo, Mana Drain, Finger of Death
Lesale Deathbringer (Venomancer) - Venomous Gale, Poison Sting, Plague Ward, Poison Nova
Magnus (Magnataur) - Shockwave, Empower, Mighty Swing, Reverse Polarity
Visage (Necro'lic) - Grave Chill, Soul Assumption, Gravekeeper's Cloak, Raise Revenants
Nessaj (Chaos Knight) - Chaos Bolt, Blink Strike, Critical Strike, Phantasm
Banehallow (Lycanthrope) - Summon Wolves, Howl, Feral Heart, Shapeshift(Critical Strike)
Black Arachnia (Broodmother) - Spawn Spiderlings, Spin Web, Incapacitating Bite(slow), Insatiable Hunger
Mortred (Phantom Assassin) - Stifling Dagger, Blink Strike, Blur, Coup de Grace

Medusa (Gorgon) - Split Shot, Chain Lightning, Mana Shield, Purge
Balanar (Night Stalker) - Void, Crippling Fear, Hunter in the Night, Darkness
King Leoric (Skeleton King) - Storm Bolt, Vampiric Aura, Critical Strike, Reincarnation
Lucifer (Doom Bringer) - Devour, Scorched Earth, LVL? Death(bonus damage), Doom
Anub'arak (Nerubian Assassin) - Impale, Mana Burn, Spiked Carapace, Vendetta(backstab damage)
Slardar (Slithereen Guard) - Sprint(take more damage*¹), Slithereen Crush, Bash, Amplify Damage
Akasha (Queen of Pain) - Shadow Strike, Blink, Scream of Pain, Sonic Wave
Bone Clinkz (Bone Fletcher) - Strafe, Searing Arrows, Wind Walk, Death Pact
Darkterror (Faceless Void) - Time Walk, Backtrack, Time Lock, Chronosphere
Viper (Netherdrake) - Frenzy(take more damage*¹), Poison Attack, Corrosive Skin, Viper Strike
Razor (Lightning Revenant) - Frenzy(take more damage*¹), Chain Lightning, Unholy Fervor, Storm Seeker
N'aix (Lifestealer) - Rage, Feast, Open Wounds, Infest

Leshrac the Malicious (Tormented Soul) - Split Earth, Diabolic Edict, Lightning Storm, Pulse Nova
Pugna (Oblivion) - Nether Blast, Decrepify, Nether Ward, Life Drain
Leviathan (Tidehunter) - Gush, Kraken Shell, Anchor Smash, Ravage
Atropos (Bane Elemental) - Enfeeble, Brain Sap, Nightmare(killing blow*), Fiend's Grip
Rotund'jere (Necrolyte) - Death Pulse, Heartstopper Aura, Sadist, Reaper's Scythe
Pudge (Butcher) - Meat Hook(stun), Rot, Flesh Heap, Dismember
Barathrum (Spiritbreaker) - Charge of Darkness, Empowering Haste, Greater Bash, Nether Strike
Anub'seran (Nerubian Weaver) - Watcher, Shukuchi, Geminate Attack, Time Lapse
Nevermore (Shadow Fiend) - Shadowraze, Necromastery, Presence of the Dark Lord, Requiem of Souls
Crixalis (Sand King) - Burrowstrike, Sand Storm, Caustic Finale(AoE damage), Epicenter
Mogul Kahn (Axe) - Berserker's Call, Battle Hunger, Counter Helix, Culling Blade³(killing)/Culling Blade(non-killing)
Strygwyr (Bloodseeker) - Bloodrage(lose hp), Blood Bath, Strygwyr's Thirst, Rupture
Abaddon (Lord of Avernus) - Death Coil(self damage), Aphotic Shield, Frostmourne, Borrowed Time

Mercurial (Spectre) - Spectral Dagger, Desolate, Dispersion, Haunt
Vol'Jin (Witch Doctor) - Paralyzing Cask(stun), Voodoo Restoration, Maledict, Death Ward
Harbinger (Obsidian Destroyer) - Arcane Orb, Astral Imprisonment, Essence Aura, Sanity's Eclipse
Demnok Lannik (Warlock) - Fatal Bonds(target selection), Shadow Word, Upheaval, Rain of Chaos: Infernal(Immoliation, Pulverize)
Meepo (Geomancer) - Earthbind, Poof, Geostrike, Divided We Stand
Dazzle (Shadow Priest) - Poison Touch, Shallow Grave, Shadow Wave, Weave
Azgalor (Pit Lord) - Firestorm, Pit of Malice, Expulsion, Dark Rift
Dirge (Undying) - Decay, Soul Rip (drain damage), Tombstone (Deathstrike), Flesh Golem (Plague, slow)
Ish'kafel (Dark Seer) - Vacuum, Ion Shell, Surge, Wall of Replica
Kael (Invoker) - Quas, Wex, Exort, Invoke: EMP⁴, Ice Wall, Ghost Walk, others

¹ One makes you receive 10% of original damage (be it spell damage, normal or unreduced) and the rest 90% of that damage will be received as spell damage and splitted between you and your bear. So if both you and your bear are under the One effect, then you will receive 10% of original damage and 45% of original damage as spell damage. If only you have the One buff, then you will receive 10% of original damage and 90% of original damage as spell damage.

² Sunder - exchanges percentage of hp/max_hp between 2 heroes (one of which is you). If someone of them is magic-immune, then his hp will not change, while hp of his "partner" will change as usual.
This leads to simple conclusions:
1.Cast Sunder on enemy-Avatar - simply raise/lower your own hp to opponent's hp percentage.
2.Cast Sunder while being Avatar - no change in your own hp, and only your opponent will have his hp % changed to your hp %.
3.If both "partners" are magic-immune, then Sunder does no effect.


³ Culling Blade (killing) is actually reduced by armor, but it deals 100 million damage, so even with every amount of damage mitigation in the game, it will still kill anything that is below the HP threshold. The red color was chosen as more appropriate, so people wouldn't think they can buy armor to counter Axe's ulti.

EMP deals magic damage if it is about to kill a target, in other cases (where the enemy does not die) it uses direct HP removal.

* When you cast Nightmare on a target, you deal 5 damage. The target goes to sleep and is invulnurable for ~1 second. On the FIRST damage tic, if the target already has less than or equal to 20 HP, Nightmare is removed (The target wakes up and lives). Else, the target will lose 20 hp per tic (unreduced) untill they are at 20 hp or less. Then Nightmare will deal 50 damage (hence the 'killing blow'). This means that it is possible for a Hero to survive the killing blow if he has enough spell resistance (perhaps only Anti-Mage).

Extra damage taken will be of the same type as the incoming damage. For example, if you were hit by normal damage, then the extra damage will be normal too and will be reduced by armor (but not by shield blocking skills though, because they are only applied for the incoming damage). Since the type of this damage depends on the type of the source damage and is reduced/unreduced same as the source damage, no color was chosen to avoid confusion

If those who helped me with this list are not mistaking smile.gif, the list now contains correct information about all skills.