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Rockstar has released the first trailer for the upcoming Red Dead Redemption 2. Catch it below, and be sure to check back soon for more information regarding, what is already looking to be, the game to watch of 2017.
The Hollywood Reporter dropped one-hell of an exclusive today: BBC Films is apparently working on a "Grand Theft Auto" movie.
But wait a second, because it's not what you think. This isn't a movie adaption of the Grand Theft Auto series (phew!), no, rather it's a dramamatic documentary, based on the book Jacked: The Outlaw Story of Grand Theft Auto by David Kushner, released in 2012. The book covers the lives on Rockstars' Sam and Dan Houser, the story behind Grand Theft Auto and Rockstar themselves, along with controversies, backlashes, evolution, and of course, our old friend Jack Thompson.
The movie is said to be a recount of the repeated attacks from Thompson last decade on Rockstar and the Grand Theft Auto franchise, and, in a surprising casting choice, is rumored to have Daniel Radcliffe (of the Harry Potter franchise) playing Sam Houser.
Not much more is known about the movie at this stage, other than that filming is scheduled to start April 20th. Oh, and the part of Jack Thompson has not yet been cast.
More news on this as it becomes available, but it could certainly shape up to be an interesting look into the lives of the Houser brothers, Rockstar, and the controversy that reached peak heights around the reveal of the "Hot Coffee" scenes in GTA: San Andreas back in 2005.
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Source: The Hollywood Reporter
No, you did not ready that title wrong - Leslie Benzies, the president of Rockstar North, is set to buy a church in Stockbridge, Edinburgh, where he has lived for over a decade.
Known as an eastern "gateway" into Stockbridge, the St Stephen's Church is a local landmark, dating from the early 18 hundreds; one which has been looking for a new owner, since a campaign to save it for the community failed earlier this year.
The future of the building was in doubt, with more than 50 potential buyers expressing an interest in the building - some wishing to turned it into "private flats or a bar- restaurant complex". Benzies though, acknowledging the historical and community importance of the building, ultimately placed a securing bid that is rumored to be in the area of £500,000 (USD$850,000).
Philip Johnston, a spokesman for Benzies, told Edinburgh News that this is "an entirely philanthrophic purchase":
Stockbridge is a busy residential area with a relatively small number of community venues. The preservation of St Stephen’s church as a community centre meets a pressing need as well as protecting an important historical building. We are delighted that we can help bring the church back to its former glory securing its future whilst providing a renovated local and performing arts centre that will benefit the wider community.
According to Edinburgh News, "a charitable trust has been founded to manage the community centre and a board of trustees will include representatives from the local community".
I think Kotaku put it best Leslie - that's a class act.
Great news for next-gen console owners and PC gamers today, as Rockstar announces that Grand Theft Auto V will be headed their way this fall:
Grand Theft Auto V will take full advantage of the power of the PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC with across-the-board graphical and technical improvements to deliver a stunning new level of detail. Increased draw distances, finer texture details, denser traffic, and enhanced resolutions all work together to bring new life to the cities, towns, deserts and oceans of Rockstar North’s epic reimagining of Southern California.
The announcement was first made at Sony's E3 event, which an accompanying trailer above.
Rockstar is making the transition as seemless as possible for current players, allowing for Grand Theft Auto Online characters and progression to be transfered to their choice of PlayStation 4, Xbox One or PC upon release. Furthermore, all content added to the GTA Online world since its launch will be available to PS4, Xbox One and PC players from the get-go; this includes all Jobs, weapons, vehicles, properties and player customizations.
PC gamers who enjoyed the video editing features in GTA IV can rejoice also, as it will return with advanced movie-making features in the PC edition of GTA V.
No official release date has been announced yet, but fall starts on September 23rd this year in the US. Rockstar is promising more news and media over the coming weeks and months, so a firm date can be expected soon.
In the mean time though, pre-orders start tomorrow, Tuesday June 10th, with links available then at rockstargames.com/V/order.
The accolades for Rockstar continue this month, following Leslie Benzies, Dan Houser, and Sam Houser being inducted into AIAS Hall of Fame last month. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) announced today that the company will be presented with the BAFTA Fellowship in a ceremony at the Tobacco Dock, London, next Wednesday, March 12th.
"It is hugely exciting to be able to recognise the amazing contribution made by Rockstar to the games industry over the past 16 years. The creativity and passion exhibited by the Rockstar teams have inspired a generation of game developers to raise the bar in every aspect of game development. From design and mechanics, through to storytelling, cinematics and audio immersion, and in the process creating games that compete so profoundly on a global stage across all entertainment media. Rockstar, this Fellowship is wholly deserved." - Harvey Elliott, Chair of BAFTA’s Games Committee
The award, which is the highest accolade bestowed by the Academy, is presented annually in recognition of an outstanding and exceptional contribution to film, TV or games. The accolade will be accepted on behalf of Rockstar by Sam Houser, Dan Houser, Leslie Benzies and Aaron Garbut, which will attend the event.
"We have long believed in the potential for videogames to become a new form of cultural expression and worked to show that in our games, so for us accepting the BAFTA Fellowship is incredibly humbling. [...] This honour reflects the creative vision and dedication of a huge number of people over many years, and we look forward to accepting the Fellowship on their behalf. - Sam Houser
Mirroring the words of Sam Houser, it is great to see videogames starting to be acknowledged at the same level as other entertainment forms. Rockstar has always been at the forefront of offering gaming experiences that go far beyond what anybody expects from a videogame; to the extent that a Rockstar game feels like a live-action blockbuster movie, which is a far cry from the point-click adventure that gaming started out as. Congradulations to Rockstar and the team on another well-deserved accolade, here's to many more!
Rockstar and the team join Gabe Newell of Valve, Will Wright of Maxis and EA, Shigeru Miyamoto of Nintendo, and Peter Molyneux of Bullfrog and Lionhead Studios, as those presented with the prestigious award.
Interested in watching the ceremony? It'll be streaming live online at Twitch.tv; be sure to tune in.
The PlayStation Store announced an impressive range of sales this week, including one based solely around Rockstar's catalogue, with some pretty hefty savings. If for, whatever strange reason, your Rockstar catalogue on PlayStation is lacking, this'd be the perfect time to rectify that problem!
Bully for $2.49, from $9.99
L.A. Noire for $7.49, from $29.99
L.A. Noire: Rockstar Pass for $2.99, from $11.99
Manhunt for $2.49, from $9.99
Max Payne for $2.49, from $9.99
Max Payne 3 for $4.99, from $19.99
Max Payne 3 Ultimate Edition for $5.99, from $29.99
Max Payne 3: Rockstar Pass for $3.49, from $14.99
Midnight Club for $2.49, from $9.99
Midnight Club 3: Dub Edition Remix for $2.49, from $9.99
Midnight Club 3: Dub Edition for PSP for $4.99, from $9.99
Midnight Club II for $2.49, from $9.99
Midnight Club Los Angeles: Complete Edition for $4.99, from $19.99
Midnight Club: L.A. Remix for $4.99, from $19.99
Red Dead Redemption for $7.49, from $29.99
Red Dead Redemption: Red Dead Redemption And Undead Nightmare Collection for $9.99, from $39.99
Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare for $4.99, from $19.99
Red Dead Revolver PS2 Classic for $2.49, from $9.99
The Warriors for $3.49, from $14.99
No mention on when the sale ends, so don't wait around, hit up the PlayStation Store now!
The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) inducted Rockstar’s Leslie Benzies, Dan Houser, and Sam Houser into the Hall of Fame last night at the 17th D.I.C.E. Awards in Las Vegas.
It is rare to see Rockstar attend an awards show; and even rarer to see several of the most prominent members of the Rockstar team at a single event. This is a special case though, as rather than crediting a single person for Rockstar's success - something that is inherently against the company's foundations - AIAS has honored the founders and president that built, and continue to push, the company.
You'd be hard pressed to find three more important people in the gaming world; especially all working for the same creative, talented and unique company. As VentureBeat notes, only 20 people have received this honor in the history of gaming - so for three people from the same company to receive it at the same time is pretty special. The creative flare that Leslie, Dan and Sam have has to be appreciated, if not just for their efforts, for the environment they've built at Rockstar that has made it such a powerhouse.
Upon accepting the award, Dan said that Rockstar as a whole was touched and that "it made us feel like we were 105 [years old]". He also had some words to say about the Rockstar as a family:
“Rockstar is a family, an occasionally dysfunctional family."
“We all belong and have found a home together. We love games and we love the maniacs who make them.”
Congratulations Leslie, Dan and Sam, this is an an honor truly well deserved.
Photo thanks to VentureBeat.
With Grand Theft Auto V still chart-topping and players battling it our Online in the modern day Los Santos, it seems only fitting that Rockstar take us back to the 90s rendition that broke records in the PS2 era. That's right, Rockstar has announced today that GTA San Andreas will be making its' way to mobile devices next month, following in the footsteps of GTA III in 2011 and GTA Vice City in 2012.
Encompassing Los Santos, San Fierro, Las Venturas and everything in between, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas has been upgraded for its mobile release. Newly remastered graphics including dynamic and detailed shadows, greater draw distance, an enriched color palette, plus enhanced character and car models make this the best-looking version of San Andreas yet.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas also features brand new touch controls including contextual control options to display buttons only when you need them and three different control schemes for driving and maneuvering, as well as a reworked checkpoint system for easier progression. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas for mobile also comes equipped with full controller support, including Made for iOS controller capability on iOS7. It will be available for select iOS, Android, Amazon Kindle and Windows Mobile devices. Stay tuned for more details in the weeks ahead.
While III and VC were huge games in their own rights, they don't quite hold a candle to the sheer size of San Andreas; this is a major undertaking by Rockstar, and will be, not just a trip down memory lane for all of us hardcore fans, but quite a technical achievement. A game, which 9 years ago changed what gamers looked for in an open-world game, and required thousands of PC gamers to upgrade their PCs just to play, will now be available in the palm of your hand. Nice work Rockstar!
Stay tuned for more information soon.
UPDATE: GTA San Andreas is now available for download on mobile devices.
The first additional content for GTA Online - Beach Bum - will hit next Tuesday, November 19th, through the next title update (v1.06). Included in the Beach Bum pack will be two new weapons, new land and sea vehicles, more action-packed Jobs, plus a wide variety of new apparel, hairstyle and tattoo customization options.
New Jobs
- "Grass Route II" (Race): In this sequel to the original popular Grass Route Race, go off-road in an epic heat starting on the North bank of the Zancudo River through the treacherous wetlands with a triumphant finish on the beach in North Chumash.
- Survival on Del Perro Pier" (Survival): Skip the ferris wheel for a deadlier kind of thrill ride as you take on waves of relentless enemies at this beachfront attraction.
- "View of Vespucci" (Parachuting): This leap sends you from 2,980 feet, down towards Vespucci Beach, weaving through palm trees to land on the basketball courts of the rec center. If you've got skills, it's possible to freefall through the first few checkpoints before even opening your chute.
- "Paleto Beach" (Team Deathmatch): The locals complain that not a lot happens in this sleepy town, so do them a favor and wake 'em up with a barrage of gunfire exchanged between you and a rival team. This Team Deathmatch takes place right on the romantic shoreline for 4-8 players.
- "Sundae Driving" (Bike Race): Sure to be a new fan-favorite motorbike race, menace Vespucci Beach on your two-wheel rocket, taking breakneck corners as you try and best the competition.
New Vehicles
- BF Bifta dune buggy
- Canis Kalahari off-road truck
- Bravado Paradise beach camper van
- fast, stylish Speeder speedboat (making a special return to the GTA series)
All four vehicles will be available at no in-game cost, with the land-based vehicles accessible from the southernsanandreassuperautos.com website and the Speeder available via docktease.com on your in-game phone (call Pegasus for delivery). These vehicles are also available in Story Mode for Michael, Trevor and Franklin to enjoy - to access them, visit your garage property and the Marina property for the vehicles and the boat respectively.
New Weapons
- SNS Pistol
- Broken Bottle melee weapon
Each weapon will be available gratis from any Ammu-Nation location in GTA Online and will be added straight into each of the three characters' inventory in Story Mode.
New Customization Options
You'll be able to deck out your GTA Online character with all new beach-ready customization options including stylish board shorts, neon surfer attire, wild tribal tattoos, shaggy hair for that West Coast laissez-faire vibe and more...
This is just the beginning of new content updates for GTA Online, and Rockstar is promising much more in the coming weeks, including the Content Creator, full on cooperative Heists, and GTA Online's take on Capture the Flag. Also interesting is that "info on some exciting new Story Mode updates" is also on the horizon... could that mean the first Story Mode DLC for Grand Theft Auto V isn't far away? Don't be concerned with not having much to do over the holiday season, Rockstar has us covered!
Still enjoying Grand Theft Auto V? We are. Battling it out in GTA Online yet? The servers are under some seirous strain, but the wait times are well worth it!
Anyway, take a step away from the biggest game of the year for a second and consider just how HUGE of an entertainment release it has been. Guinness today officially announced that GTAV had smashed seven of it's World Records, and once again overtaken the Call of Duty series in sales figures, ratings and, of course, records.
According to Guinness, who's worked closely with Rockstar for accurate figures, the game sold a mammoth 11.21 million copies in the first 24 hours of its release - generating a revenue of US$815.7 million.
"GTA totally deserves to be recognized as an icon of modern British culture, and we're thrilled to be able to feature the game in the record books. Gaming is no longer a niche hobby, as GTA 5 has proved, and how exciting that it's taken on the might of Hollywood and won! I'm also doubly proud as a Dundonian to welcome this home-grown series back into the Guinness World Records book.” - Guinness World Records Editor-in-Chief, Craig Glenday
Full list of Grand Theft Auto V record-breaking achievements:
- Best-selling action-adventure videogame in 24 hours
- Best-selling videogame in 24 hours
- Fastest entertainment property to gross $1 billion
- Fastest videogame to gross $1 billion
- Highest grossing videogame in 24 hours
- Highest revenue generated by an entertainment product in 24 hours
- Most viewed trailer for an action-adventure videogame
Call of Duty, The Avengers and Avatar previously held records in this list.
Congratulations Rockstar, Take2, and everybody who's had a part in the masterpiece production of Grand Theft Auto V!
Hopefully you've been fully immersed with Grand Theft Auto V and the world of Los Santos up until now, but today you can start to experience the next part of the adventure - GTA Online. Launching today, around 7 AM EDT depending on when Sony and Microsoft push the update out to the game, you'll jump into the multiplayer world of GTAV and beyond...
We were lucky enough to be invited along to New York last week for an early demo of GTA Online. What we played went far beyond what we've come to experience from the multiplayer component offered with most modern games. GTA Online isn't so much an addition to the game; it is an entire game in its own right. The premise itself is elegantly simple: take what everybody loves about Grand Theft Auto and open it up to more than a single player at a time. GTA Online, in that respect, feels very much like an entirely separate Grand Theft Auto title, set in Los Santos, yes, but with an entirely different approach and the constant presence of multiple protagonists.
In many ways, Grand Theft Auto V has prepared you for how GTA Online plays-out. Take a heist, for example; in the game you'd switch between Michael, Trevor and Franklin, performing different roles to complete the heist successfully. In GTA Online, the core objective may be the same, only now you'll be working with a crew of friends and will need to work together to complete the heist in an individual role - coming together as a unified team. Online is packed full of content, just like the game, so you'll have plenty of time to improve the efficiency of your team and prepare for more daring missions.
The most important point to remember about GTA Online is that it is just starting out, and its future sits with you. Rockstar has built, and will continue to extend Online, for the community - so ensure you leave your mark; be it creating additional content and missions, giving Rockstar feedback, or just enjoying the experience and inviting your friends along for the mayhem.
We were blown away by what Rockstar has done with GTA Online, and we are sure you will be too. This is a whole different take of the multiplayer genre, and it's amazing to ponder what the future holds. Jump in, put the pedel to the floor and pump some lead!
We'd like to thank Rockstar for the opportunity to see GTA Online in New York - it was an amazing experience and well worth the trip!
The day is here; Grand Theft Auto V is launching around the world as you read this. Australia and New Zealand already have the game, with Europe and North America set to have it within the next 6-12 hours. Whether you're taking a break from playing, or waiting to start, we hope you enjoy every minute of this masterpiece.
If you haven't already, download the iFruit app for iOS - this app compliments the game in many ways and will be immediately useful. Customize your vehicle, train Chop, and even order custom licence plates for GTAOnline before they've been taken! The app is rather heafty at 444 MB, but it packs a hell of a punch content wise.
iFruit hooks directly into your experience of Grand Theft Auto V with some fun activities to further postpone the need for real social interaction. Keep up-to-date on the latest Grand Theft Auto V news, log into the Rockstar Games Social Club, stay connected on LifeInvader and launch other Rockstar Games apps.
Also, be sure to check out the perfect-score reviews the game has been receiving all day from the press. Rockstar has compiled a great article on all the reviews from today, and all of them give a perfect-score.
Grand Theft Auto V is not only a preposterously enjoyable video game, but also an intelligent and sharp-tongued satire of contemporary America. It represents a refinement of everything that GTAIV brought to the table five years ago. It’s technically more accomplished in every conceivable way, but it’s also tremendously ambitious in its own right. No other world in video games comes close to this in size or scope, and there is sharp intelligence behind its sense of humour and gift for mayhem. It tells a compelling, unpredictable, and provocative story without ever letting it get in the way of your own self-directed adventures through San Andreas. It is one of the very best video games ever made. - IGN
Grand Theft Auto V already has a 98 and 97 Metacritic score for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions respectively.
Be sure to follow us on Twitter @RockstarWatch for up-to-the-moment updates on all the happenings around the Grand Theft Auto V release, and ensure you enjoy your experience. Like us, sit back and let it unfold.
That's it from us here at RockstarWatch for the moment, we'll be busying ourselves with GTAV for a some time now, so don't wait up - join in!
A special thanks as always to Rockstar for not only a truly amazing game, but also for their on-going support. This is your best work yet Rockstar, and the hard work really shows - congrats!
It's hard to believe that 7 and a half months has gone by so quickly, but the wait is nearly over - Grand Theft Auto V hits stores in around 76 hours. Rockstars' latest update should help pass those final hours and prepare you for your stay on the West Coast...
Sponsored by the Blaine County Board of Tourism – watch their new commercial ‘My Blaine County’ – and browse a range of living options to suit your lifestyle from single-family homes in the heart of Los Santos, to rural mobile trailers in Blaine to a dream mini-mansion in Rockford Hills.
Faded starlets, troubled celebutantes and aggressive, costumed street performers - you never know who you're going to bump into on Vinewood Boulevard. Come see the sights and sounds for yourself, or jump aboard the Vinewood Star Tours bus to have a struggling actor narrate as you take a guided tour of the landmarks and homes of the rich and famous while sitting on an un-airconditioned bus.
You'll find the roads of Los Santos and Blaine County packed with accommodating convenience and liquor stores, open around the clock for your last minute needs. Stop into your local 24/7, LTD service station or Rob's liquor store - the tills are always filled with cash to serve you.
Opportunity for the Upwardly Mobile
This is a land of great opportunity. Cash is king in these parts - and ambitious and hard-working business people can make some big bucks if they know the right people and the right enterprise to get hooked up with…
Rockstar has been kind enough to send over this exclusive screenshot of Grand Theft Auto V:
With only a week to the release, Michael is obviously takin' care of some last minute business.
Thanks Rockstar!
Last year, we shared a batch of fine GTA Online Jobs fans had created in tribute to classic Grand Theft Auto missions from back in the days. Using the hashtag #throwback when publishing them to Social Club, nostalgic players continue to make excellent gameplay experiences that pay homage to the exploits of Tommy Vercetti, CJ and more in Race, Deathmatch and Capture form. Below, check out just a...
In our latest GTA Online Sessions YouTube episode, we chat and play with GTAV soundtrack's The Chain Gang of 1974 .
We recently hung out with Grand Theft Auto V soundtrack's The Chain Gang of 1974 aka Kamtin Mohager - the act responsible for one of GTAV's most signature tunes, "Sleepwalking" as heard in the game's official trailer and original TV spot. Playing some GTA Online live together on th...
In this week's roundup of excellent bits of GTAV and Rockstar fandom, check out an amazing L.A. vs L.S. iFruit photo project by GTAist, some pretty unbelievable action GIFs that have been making the rounds on Reddit - as well as the latest masterpieces by GTA fandom illustrators of renown. Thanks of course to everyone who has sent their work for us to check out - please keep them coming via Mo...
Starting today and lasting through Sunday, February 8th - get 2X RP in the GTA Online Event Playlist of new Verified Jobs. The Playlist features a selection of 5 Jobs to try out from this week's Verified selections:
Bahama West Mama Mia!
Border War
Close Quarters LTS
Contend: Zombie Town
San Andreas Shootout LTS
To jump right in and start earning Double RP, just fire up GTAV and hit the "Event P...
Today, we've got ten exemplary additions to the pool of Rockstar Verified GTA Online Jobs, including the first batch of creations utilizing the Last Team Standing mode. There are also five additional new Verified Jobs, including a fun and frightful Capture that's among the best we've seen to date. Each of these has a maximum of 16 players, so they are all available now to play across all platfo...
True to form, GTAV fans have continued to share some phenomenal photos of Los Santos and Blaine County that at times nearly have us rubbing our eyes and scratching our heads in disbelief. Scroll down the page for some of our recent favorites, and be sure to keep a close eye on the Trending photos at the Snapmatic section of Social Club to stay up to date with the latest and greatest photographe...
This week’s round-up of recommended viewing from the wide world of GTA video creators on YouTube showcases avid videographers using Los Santos as their creative backdrop. From action movies, to intricate stunts, to artful real-life versus game-world comparisons, check out the fantastic array of new fan creations below.
GTA 5 - Best of 2014 BMX Stunt Montage by ErasableNinja
Erasable's latest mon...
All of us here at Rockstar Games are deeply saddened to have learned of the passing of Edgar Froese – the incredible, pioneering electronic musician and founder of Tangerine Dream.
A true musical icon, his body of work spanned across six decades. He was a huge inspiration to us and we are honored to have worked so closely with him on the GTAV score.
Our deepest condolences to the entire Froese f...
In this edition of the Crew Cut, we cover an ongoing tournament that promises to be packed to the brim with action, more Crews meeting up IRL, a new Reddit squad causing chaos and a couple of awesome Crew propaganda videos that caught our attention. First up, a few of our favorite Crew Snapmatics from recent weeks:
Clockwise from top left: During production of Malicious Intentt's Reservoir Dog...
Since the launch of GTA Online for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, the community of Online Creators have gone to town to make the most of the expanded lobbies and create even more epic Deathmatches, Races, Captures and LTS to share with the world via Social Club. We've been playing and enjoying many of those new Jobs and in our latest edition of Rockstar Game Tips, we've got pointers on how to make...
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Wizard Skill Build Levels 1-9
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/calculator/wizard#aZYc!!aa
This Build uses Magic Missle as the signature spell, Ray of Frost to slow down enemies while doing good damage to them and a Frost Nova to get yourself out of sticky situations and Arcane Orb for some extra AoE damage.
Wizard Skill Build Levels 10-19
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/calculator/wizard#aZYcXg!Y!aZZaa
Here you finally get to start using Electrocute as your signature spell. You will still use Ray of Frost to slow and damage enemies and you now put the Snow Blast Rune on it to increase its damage. Frost Nova to freeze targets in place, Arcane Orb for good AoE damage. Diamond Skin as your primary defensive to keep yourself alive. Slow Time to slow enemies, and later it will increase the damage you do to them by 20%. You finally get to pick up your first useful passive Glass Cannon for a 15% damage boost.
Wizard Skill Build Levels 20-29
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/calculator/wizard#UiQcXg!Yc!aaaaaa
The major differences in this skill build is that you now get to pick up Disintegrate and throw the Convergence rune on it to hit more enemies. Pick up Teleport with Safe Passage as a defensive to get away from mobs. Add Time Warp to your Slow Time to add 20% damage bonus to the enemies caught in your bubble. The Passive skill Prodigy will help you with Arcane Power Regeneration from using Electrocute.
Wizard Skill Build Levels 30-39
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/calculator/wizard#UiQcXm!YcX!aaZbaa
In this build the major upgrades is Archon which will give you significant damage boost on demand (IE during boss fight) and you also obtain another passive ability Astral Presence which will increase your Arcane Power pool and regeneration.
Wizard Skill Build Levels 40-49
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/calculator/wizard#UiQcXm!YcX!YaZbab
Not a lot of changes here. Electrocute will now give 1 extra Arcane Power for every enemy it hits. Archon has a reduced cooldown.
If you are taking too much damage you can replace Archon with Slow Time with Time Warp to also add 20% damage bonus to the enemies caught in your bubble. such as this build:
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/calculator/wizard#UiQcXg!YcX!YaZbaZ
Wizard Skill Build Levels 50-59
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/calculator/wizard#aiQcXg!YcX!acYbaZ
Disintegrate now increases its damage over time with the Intensify rune. At this point having more defensive is a really good idea so Slow Time with Time Warp is added back to the wizard build.
Level 60 Wizard Skill Builds
High Damage Wizard with some Defensive abilites
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/calculator/wizard#UiQkPm!YcT!aaZZZc
Electrocute x 5 activates Arcane Dynamo, then Meteor for an extra 75% damage. Disintegrate will do good damage and wider beam to hit more targets. You can Teleport every 2 seconds for plently of escapes, 3 extra Mirror Images so that you can get out of sticky situations. Archon and improved archon for maximum damage.
Passsive skill Glass Cannon, well it makes you a glass cannon – increasing your damage by 15% with 15% less armor and resistances.
Prodigy will allow you to build up Arcane power quickly by using Electrocute so that you can drop more Meteors.
Arcane Dynamo will allow you to use meteor for an increased 75% damage to the meteor ability, or any other non-signature spell you wish to use..
If arcane dynamo has a low proc rate then switch Arcane Dyanmo to Astral Presence for the extra arcane power and arcane regeneration like this build:
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/calculator/wizard#UiQkPm!YcX!aaZZZc
Maximum Single Target Damage Glass Cannon
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/calculator/wizard#ZRjSTg!YeW!Z.aZZZ
Keep familiar up for a 12% damage boost, pop Slow Time with Time Warp rune on the enemy for an extra 20% damage, Magic Weapon with Force Weapon Rune for increased Ray of Frost damage, spawn Hydra for more damage and to apply the fire effect (Don’t use a rune on Hydra, it needs to stay fire).
Glass Cannon boosts your damage by yet another 15%, Conflagration will allow your Hydra’s damage to boost your damage to the enemy by 10% for 3 seconds at a time and Cold Blooded increases your Ray of Frost damage by another 20%.
This build is by far the most damage you can do to a single target (IE Boss).
Frost Kiting and AOE Wizard Build
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/calculator/wizard#aZYlfQ!YcW!aaZaYZ
Needless to say you have many, many slows and AoE spells starting from Ray of Frost with Numb rune for improved slow. Frost Nova to freeze your targets to the ground and Cold Snap rune to reduce the cooldown. Blizzard for AoE damage with Grasping Call rune to also apply 60% slow. Ice Armor with Ice Reflect rune for a 25% chance to create Frost Nova on the attacker and does 75% weapon damage as Cold. Teleport with Fracture Rune.
Passives include Glass Cannon for damage, Prodigy for Arcane Power regeneration and Cold Blooded to increase your Cold damage.
As the saying goes…you can’t kill what you can’t catch.
What are your favorite Wizard Skill Builds? If you have suggestions or comments leave them below.
Well it is now past 8:01am on 5/14/2012, so you should no longer be getting the “unexpected decryption error” when trying to install Diablo 3. However, if you are still getting the unexpected decryption error then you either have corrupted installation files or you need to finish downloading the diablo 3 installation package.
To fix the problem go to where you downloaded your “Diablo-III-8370-enUS-Installer” folder (which is most likely in C:\users\[your computer username]\Diablo-III-8370-enUS-Installer or in C:\Program Files\Diablo-III-8370-enUS-Installer or C:\Program Files(x86)\Diablo-III-8370-enUS-Installer and see if you have any “.part” files there.
If you do then you need to restart your “Diablo-III-8370-enUS-Installer-downloader.exe” file. If you don’t remember where you downloaded the “Diablo-III-8370-enUS-Installer-downloader.exe” file to, but you found your “Diablo-III-8370-enUS-Installer” folder, then just download the diablo 3 installer from battle.net (or below if you are pre-installing without a battle.net preorder) and then when it ask where to save the files, just point it to the “Diablo-III-8370-enUS-Installer” folder again and it will resume the download.
In the worst case senario (corrupted installation files) you just need to re-download the installer (preferrably through battle.net) and re-download all the Diablo 3 Setup Files.
Once the download is complete, the Diablo 3 installer will automatically launch the Diablo 3 game installation and the actual setup will begin.
Windows:
- enGB
- enUS – USA English
- enSG
- German/deDE
- Spanish/esES
- French/frFR
- Italian/itIT
- Polish/plPL
- Taiwan Mandarin
- Korean/koKOR
- Spanish/esMX
- Portuguese/ptBR
MAC
If you downloaded the Diablo 3 Installer prior to May 12th, 2012 and you live in Europe then you need to use the new diablo 3 installers below to be able to download all the diablo 3 files.
New Europe (EU) English Installer
New Europe (EU) English Installer (Mac)
New German Installer
New German Installer (Mac)
This error message generally indicates that the installation files may be corrupted, damaged or incomplete. Please make sure your download has finished before attempting to install the game. Secondly, make sure the installation executable file is in the same folder as all your other Diablo III installation files. If the problem persists, you may need to delete all the files and restart the download.
Your installation folder should not have any files with the .Part extension. If it does, it indicates the downloader was closed prematurely. Restart the downloader in this case, selecting the same location the “Diablo-III-8370-enUS-Installer” folder is in, and it will check the existing files and download what’s missing. It’s important to let the downloader finish on it’s own. It will start the “Diablo III Setup.exe” file when it’s done. It can take a while so please be patient.
With the much anticipated game of the year created by Blizzard Entertainment, Diablo 3 will soon be released on May 15, 2012. To go along with the game, Steelseries has made a few gaming accessories including a mouse, headset, and mouse mat.
Diablo 3 Gaming Mouse
- The buttons on the mouse are designed for a game that requires intense clicking. It features a lifespan of ten million clicks, which is three times the amount of what an average mouse can do.
- The seven ergonomically placed buttons can by remapped with predefined skills and commands. Macros can also be assigned with an easy drag-and-drop function so that it can be personalized for each player’s game style. And to go along with game style, the mouse designed with an ambidextrous shape.
- The Steelseries Engine software is compatible with PC and Mac and allows players to configure their mouse using a drag and drop Diablo lll themed interface with pre-defined functions and skills.
- To get players in game mode the mouse comes with demon red illumination on three areas – the CPI switch, the scroll wheel and the Diablo lll logo. There is also four levels of pulsation for the light.
- The Diablo 3 mouse is retailing for $65.61 on Amazon.com
Diablo 3 Gaming Headset
- The headset has an over the head design and is lightweight. The closed type, leather covered noise reducing foam ear cups allow for the Diablo sounds to stay in and keep the outside world out.
- Featuring 50mm driver units, the headset receives the crystal clear sounds being reproduced throughout the game in high, low, and mid range tones making the Diablo lll audio experience one that a gamer will never forget.
- The retractable microphone system on the headset is pretty nice feature. It hides in the left ear cup when it isn’t needed. Also, an integrated volume controller is included on the cord to allow for quick and easy access.
- Similar to the mouse, the headset features a demon red illumination on the left and right side of the ear cups. Pulsation options are also included.
- With the Steelseries Engine software players can personalize and save their microphone volume and equalizer settings.
- The Diablo 3 headset is retailing for $117.99 on Amazon.com
Diablo 3 Gaming Mouse Pads
- These mouse pads are made of a high quality cloth material which allows for a smooth and consistent gliding surface.
- Designed with a no-slip rubber base, the mouse pad will stay in place on any surface.
- Optimized for optical and laser mouse technology.
- The Diablo 3 mouse pad is retailing for $16.99 on Amazon.com
Blizzard announced today that shortly after the release of Diablo 3 they will be adding a Character Profile Interface to their website that will allow you to show off how far you have progressed, number of enemies you’ve killed, playtimes of hardcore heroes, your equipment, skills and much more.
This is essentially a Character “Armory” for the gamers that are familiar with World of Warcraft. I personally like how the interface for the character profiles looks so far. You will be able to see which class the player uses most, their gear setup, progression, artisan levels, fallen hardcore heroes, the skills they use and the attributes are also really well laid out. It even shows the gear that your followers are wearing.
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With that much information being readily available about your characters hopefully Blizzard will place some sort of “private” feature to the character profiles if you don’t want your “secret skill build” or “the perfect equipment setup” being shown. From the images it looks like the Battletag requires the numbers at the end, so that may be the privacy feature….I guess we will have to wait to see if the character profiles are searchable without that number.
What do you guys think about displaying your gear, skill and follower setups? Should there be a private setting?
Shortly after the launch of Diablo III, we’ll be adding a new feature to our official site. Profiles will let you review all of your character information at a glance, share it with others, and check out the accomplishments of the other heroes out there.
You’ll be able to look at your heroes (or your friends’ heroes) from any page on the Diablo III site through our personalized menu. If you’re curious about the exploits of your fellow forum posters, it’ll be a simple matter to click over to their profiles and feel envious of their gear or how long they’ve managed to keep their Hardcore characters alive.
Our first profiles release will include these two elements:
- A career tab that displays all of your heroes, how far you’ve progressed in the Diablo III campaign, how many foes you’ve slain, the names and playtimes of your fallen Hardcore heroes, and more.
- A heroes tab that shows off your equipment (including dyes, socketed gems, all equipment bonuses, etc.), your attributes and skills, the skills and equipment of your Followers, and more.
We’re planning to add tabs that’ll show off your artisans and achievements as well. Profiles will be available on the site sooner rather than later, but you should feel free to share your suggestions and thoughts in the comments section below or in the Website Features forum.
We’ve also been hard at work on a ton of other website content, available to help you sharpen your knowledge and prepare to face the forthcoming onslaught. On Monday, May 14, you’ll be able to browse an updated Items section, which will include Legendary and Set items, as well as some specific hand-crafted items. In addition, you can:
- Watch the new gameplay overview video – What Is Diablo III?
- Experiment with class builds using the Skill Calculator.
- Discuss the game on the Diablo III Community forums.
- Pre-purchase Diablo III.
See you in Sanctuary!
- Blizzard Web Team
Trying to figure out what class you want to play? Check out Blizzard’s preview to the Wizard, Demon Hunter, Barbarian and Monk below.
]]>The following guide gives a brief overview of the Diablo 3 keybinds that are currently known. If you find any extras or if some are missing leave us a comment!
| Diablo 3 General Commands | |
| Show Chat Commands | /? |
| Whisper a player | /w [player] [message] For example “/w Lythos hello” to tell Lythos “hello” |
| Link Item In Chat | Shift + Left Click Item when chatbox is open |
| Show Diablo 3 Frames Per Second (FPS) | Ctrl + R |
| Zoom in on your Character | Z |
| Re-display bugged items on the ground | Alt |
| Place Banner | G |
| Force Stand Still to Attack | Shift + Attack |
| Show Item Tooltip | Ctrl + Hover your mouse over an item |
| Skip NPC Quest Talk | Esc |
| Diablo 3 General Key Binds | ||
| Toggle Inventory | I | B |
| Toggle Skills Panel | S | |
| Toggle Quests Panel | J | |
| Toggle Journal Panel | L | |
| Toggle Follower Panel | F | |
| Toggle Map | TAB | M |
| Toggle Zoom | Z | |
| Diablo 3 Gameplay Key bindings | ||
| Force Stand Still | SHIFT | |
| Move/Primary Skill/Interact | Left Mouse Click | |
| Secondary Skill | Right Mouse Click | |
| Action Bar Skill 1 | 1 | |
| Action Bar Skill 2 | 2 | |
| Action Bar Skill 3 | 3 | |
| Action Bar Skill 4 | 4 | |
| Use Potions | Q | |
| Open Town Portal | T | |
| Move | Left Mouse Click | |
| Place Down Banner | G | |
| Toggle Advanced Skill Tooltip | CTRL | |
| Diablo 3 UI Display Key Bindings | ||
| Show Monster Health Bars | V | |
| Show Player Health Bars | D | |
| Reload Items on the Ground | ALT | |
| Show Item Tooltip on Ground | CTRL + Mouse Hover | |
| Diablo 3 System Keybinds | ||
| Close All Open Windows | SPACE | |
| Game Menu | ESC | |
| Take a Screenshot | Sys RQ | |
| Master Volume Up | CTRL + “+” | |
| Master Volume Down | CTRL + “-” | |
| Toggle Music | CTRL + M | |
| Toggle Sound | CTRL + S | |
| Social Keybinds | ||
| Open Chat | Enter | |
| Close Chat | ESC | |
| Reply to Last Whisper | R | |
| Re-Whisper | SHIFT + R | |
| Cycle Chat Targets | Tab | |
| Diablo 3 Emote Keybinds | ||
| Follow | NUMPAD 1 | |
| Give | NUMPAD 2 | |
| Thanks | NUMPAD 3 | |
| Sorry | NUMPAD 4 | |
| Bye | NUMPAD 5 | |
| Die | NUMPAD 6 | |
| Run | NUMPAD 7 | |
| Wait | NUMPAD 8 | |
| Go | NUMPAD 9 | |
| Help | NUMPAD 0 | |
| Battle.net Keybinds | ||
| Toggle Friends List | O | |
| Toggle Achievements | Y | |
| Toggle Profile | P | |
| Toggle Auction House | A | |
| Banner Customization | T | |
Blizzard released a Diablo 3 Launch day preparation guide today to get us ready for when Diablo 3 goes live. This Diablo 3 launch day guide also gives us a few updates on what to expect for the upcoming days prior to launch. For starters blizzard has decided to unlock the encrypted Diablo 3 files on May 14th so that we can start installing Diablo 3 one day early. This will allow us to have the game fully installed, patched and ready to go as soon as the servers go live at 12:01am on May 15th.
The Diablo 3 pre-order files will be decrypted and allowed to be installed at the times listed below:
8:01 a.m. PDT on May 14
16:01 GMT on May 14
17.01 CEST on May 14
So start installing Diablo 3 May 14, patch Diablo 3 and be ready to play when the servers go live!
Blizzard also gives us another update about global play stating that players will only be able to play on their designated servers by region until the game goes live in the USA (12:01 PDT) on May 15th. After the launch of Diablo 3 in the America’s players will then be able to participate in Global Play and they may choose to play on any regions servers. For more information on Global Play check out Blizzard’s official Global Play page.
As we near Diablo III’s long-awaited May 15 launch date, we have some additional details to share on what to expect, how to prepare, and when you’ll be able to begin installing and playing.
Purchase the Game
If you haven’t already purchased Diablo III you can acquire it directly from Blizzard through the digital presale. You can also preorder the game at most major retailers and fine purveyors of high-quality gaming products worldwide. If you’re interested in the Diablo® III Collector’s Edition, please be aware that this physical retail-only edition is printed in limited quantities and has already sold out in most places that take preorders on games. We recommend calling around and checking if your local retailers will have the Collector’s Edition available.
Create Your BattleTag™
We expect that on launch night both the game service and website will be under very heavy strain due to the immense number of people excited to be among the first playing Diablo III. With that in mind, we highly recommend you create your BattleTag now, as it’s required to play Diablo III. Please keep in mind that this non-unique nickname is a permanent choice, and will display both in-game and on the website, so be sure to choose one you like! (What is a BattleTag?)
Regional Launch Times
As previously mentioned in the announcement of our midnight launch events, the launch time of the game is broken down by region.
The Americas (U.S., Canada, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand, and South East Asia) servers open at: 12:01 a.m. PDT, May 15
Digital Presale Download
If you’ve purchased a digital copy you can begin downloading your client right now, and we highly encourage you to do so. We also have a Diablo III presale visual guide available that may be helpful. As it may take you some time to download the full game, it’s best that you begin early. This may afford you additional time to troubleshoot any downloader or installer issues you may encounter.
Early Install
We will be unlocking the game’s installer at 8:01 a.m. PDT on May 14. This will allow you to begin installing the game, troubleshoot any issues you run into, download and install the launch day 1.0.1 patch, and be ready to play as soon as the servers come online.
Global Play Launch Time
We’ll be turning on Global Play when the game has launched in all regions. This means that you will not be able to play in a region outside your home region until after the Americas’ midnight launch at 12:01 a.m. PDT on May 15. We’ll provide an update once Global Play is enabled, and you’ll then be able to change the region you connect to through the game’s options. Please note that characters, items, and friends lists do not transfer across regions and players who use Global Play to connect outside of their home region will only be able to access the gold-based auction house. More information can be found in our Global Play introduction article.
Launch Night Login
As we’ve unlocked the Diablo III installer early, many people will be ready to log in right when the servers go live at midnight, so we’re going to be closely monitoring the impact on the service. It’s possible we’ll need to adjust the rate at which we’re logging people in to ensure a stable experience, and if we do you may see a delay when attempting to login. Please be aware that a delay of up to 40 seconds is possible while the game attempts to connect you. If your connection doesn’t succeed in 40 seconds, you’ll be presented with an Error 37 message and asked to try again. If you see this error it does in fact mean that you should try again. We’ll be working around the clock to keep you informed of any issues that are occurring through the in-game breaking news window, as well as the official forums.
Diablo 3 Inferno Tips
IGN recently interviewed Diablo 3 developer Jay Wilson on how to survive Inferno difficulty in Diablo 3.
Summary of the Diablo 3 Inferno Tips:
- 1. Inferno will be soloable, assuming you are properly geared and your skill level is adequate.
- 2. Inferno’s difficulty increases when you join a group, but the additional skilled players outweighs the increase in difficulty
- 3. Inferno will require large single target DPS in order to kill bosses, champions, rares and elites
- 4. While Area of Effect (AoE) abilities will still be helpful, you will not be able to AoE every monster pack down
- 5. You will need to use defensive abilities in order to stay alive, Jay Wilson recommends 2 defensive abilities: 1 to keep yourself alive and one to help keep your group alive
- Some inferno mobs will create walls in order to keep you from kiting them around
Jay Wilson also says that each act of Inferno will have its own tier loot and the difficulty of Inferno will increase as you progress through the Acts.
How difficult do you believe Inferno will be? Will it only require you to be geared out or will it rely more heavily on skill?
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Blizzard announced on May 1st, 2012 that the real money auction house (RMAH) will not be released immediately with the launch of Diablo 3 on May 15th. Instead they plan to enable the RMAH one week after the release of D3.
Blizzard states the delay in the release of the RMAH is to ensure that it is bug free before opening it up, however I’d speculate that it is also to allow for some time for players to find out what items and gold are worth in the game before they start throwing up random items for some random amount of cash.
According to the official RMAH FAQ the cost of selling items has been reduced to $1.00 for items (it was originally going to be $1.25 per item) and Blizzard’s cut for selling commodities such as gold and any “stackable” resources, such as crafting materials, will be 15% of the commodity sell price. Blizzard also announced that there will be no fee to list your items in the auction house, so you will only be charged a fee if the item actually sells.
| USD | $1.00 | 15% |
| MXN | MXN 12.00 | 15% |
| BRL | BRL 1.80 | 15% |
| ARS | ARS 4.50 | 15% |
| CLP | CLP 500 | 15% |
| AUD | $1.00 | 15% |
| GBP | 1£ | 15% |
| EUR | €1 | 15% |
| RUB | 50 RUB | 15% |
Now, on top of the auction house fees, which is $1.00 USD for selling weapons/gear or 15% for commodities, Blizzard will also be charging an EXTRA 15% if you want to cash out the money you made into your Paypal Account instead of keeping the money in your Battle.net account. The money deposited into the Battle.net account can only be used to purchase Blizzard games, but if you choose to cash
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Read more on Directory Submissions: The Ways And Means Of Building Massive Inbound Links…
]]>Driving traffic to your website
Building link popularity to your website
Driving Traffic Through Directory Submissions
Directory submissions are effective in driving traffic to your website for one reason and one reason only: People interested in visiting sites like yours visit those directories to find what they are looking for and they typically find the directory in one of two ways:
Through a search query at one of the search engines
By referral from someone they know and trust
It doesn’t really matter how a visitor who visits your website found the directory that lead them there. The important thing is that someone found you through a directory. But if you don’t submit your site to the directory then no one can find you. Directories don’t crawl websites like search engines do so the only way your site can be listed in a directory is if someone submits it there.
Using Directory Submissions To Build Link Popularity
Link popularity is the measure of your website’s inbound links. Many people think it boils down to the number of links that point to your website, but that’s only a part of the equation. The other part is the quality of the links and that quality is measured by several factors as well. Some of the factors that influence link popularity include:
Age of the website linking to you
Authority of the website that links to you
The relevance in topic or subject matter of the website linking to you
The above three factors as they pertain to the specific page linking to you
Anchor text, or specific words and phrases, used to link to your website
How quickly your link popularity develops
Diversity of link mix
Virtually everyone who understands link building agrees on the first six factors of the link popularity equation. Where much of the confusion comes in is when discussions about link diversity come up. In a word, the search engines don’t like to see all of your links coming from the same type of website or websites of a particular nature. That is, if you build up 1,000 links in a single day and all of them are from directories then that might not help you much with the search engines. On the other hand, if you build up your link popularity slowly and include links from sources other than directories, 1,000 links from general website directories could very well be a positive.
Directory Submissions Are Not The Devil’s Girlfriend
One common misconception about directory submissions is that they are no longer effective. This just simply isn’t true. Google doesn’t favor one directory over any other. It does, however, discount links from link farms and bad neighborhoods. That’s why it is important to choose your directories carefully.
What it boils down to is why you are seeking a link from a directory in the first place. Search engines don’t want you building links just so you can increase your search engine rankings. They want you to build links in a natural way. That’s why directory submissions are not a bad thing if you add those submissions to a diversified portfolio of links rather than focus on directory submissions alone.
Amy Rich is a directory submission service provider and works full time as a webmaster and SEO. She also maintains a free directory list and keep tracks of many new directories.
]]>The term perfume is derived from the Latin words “per” and “fumume” meaning “through” and “smoke” or “through smoke”. This comes from early attempts where oils were extracted from plants and flower and then burnt to produce an aroma, much like incense. This aroma was created through the smoke or “Through Smoke”, hence the term perfume.
Today many products are known as perfume but true perfumes are actually defined as oil extract of the original substance stored in distilled alcohol, water can also be used. The perfume market is a huge market with the United States leading the way with sales in excess of $2 billion with many discount perfumes being available.
The history of perfume can be traced back to Biblical times with the bible recording the Wise Men at the birth of Christ carrying gifts of frankincense and myrrh, both used as a perfume.
The Egyptians made an incense of henna, myrrh, juniper and cinnamon called kyphi. They also soaked woods, gum and resin in water and used the resulting liquid as a body lotion. The Egyptians were also known to perfume their dead.
Perfume became popular in Europe in France during the reign of King Louis XIV. King Louis was so fond of perfume he became known as the perfume King. His courts were filled with oils, petals and fragrances placed in bowls and dispersed around the palace to freshen the air.
Today many of the ingredients of fragrances are natural including grasses, spices, wood, balsams, animal secretions and fruit. Only around 2,000 of the 250 000 species of flowering plants actually produce a natural oil, therefore synthetic substances must be used to recreate certain scents. Many scents are also extracted from animals like musk and castor.
Today we find ourselves in the privileged situation of being able to acquire designer perfumes at the click of a mouse. Let’s not forget the luxury that they are and how lucky we are to have such easy access.
]]>Read more on These Social Media Applications Are A Godsend For Photographers…
]]>The following are a list of social media websites that attract photographers:
EPhotoZine – This is a familiar social network for photographers. It has everything that all photographers are interested in. This website enables you to upload photos, share photos, comment, get help, enter competitions and interact with other photographers.
Lifeblob – If you are looking to discover photos from your friends when you upload your photo, this is the site for you. You can also send pictures to india, order diwali greeting cards, create a baby photo book etc
Photofizz – If you have plenty of hours to spare, you might want to check out this website. It is actually an aggregation site that allows users to send their best photography links globally.
Flickr – This is the most popular website. Many people use Flickr because it is very simple to use. You can share your photos online, add comments and also interact with other photographers. There is also a privacy setting where the public do not have the permit to access to your pictures. This way, you can store your pictures easily.
Twitpic – This enables you to share your pictures with others on Twitter. It is not necessary to join for an account as you can sign in using your Twitter account.
Picnik – This is not really a social media application, but it lets you to access your photos on all of your other social media accounts like Flickr and Facebook. Besides that, you can also use the post production options that make your images look better.
Facebook – This is a good place to interact with other photographers and look at their work. There are thousands of photographers and groups and pages all about photography on Facebook.
You can Send Pictures to India or order Diwali Greeting Cards, this is the site for you visit at http://www.lifeblob.com/store
]]>Read more on Parental Control Software Lets You Know How Your PC is Being Used…
]]>It also tells you which applications are being used. The set up process is very simple and the program does not demand any high level of IT knowledge. It is impossible to circumvent as well, so even more computer-savvy youngsters will not be able to find a way around the software.
Time Sheriff also comes in very useful in the workplace since it provides thorough timesheets telling you how the IT resources in your organization are being used. The software includes comprehensive logs which you can use to monitor the amount of time employees are spending with each program. It will also tell you how long they are logged in for. The software may also be used to set up various restrictions and permissions. You can set per-user login time limits for example, allowing the software to intervene when the user’s login time is up. It can also be used to set time limits for the use of specific applications.
Time Sheriff is an easy and user-friendly solution combined with a simple yet highly effective interface. It is a fast and straightforward process to set up the required rules and restrictions and no special IT knowledge is required. After installing the software, it will run in the background occupying minimal system resources. It runs unobtrusively and cannot be circumvented by users by any means, even if they learn that it is running. The software uses the Windows access rights for managing the permissions and restrictions which is what makes it so robust.
Time Sheriff has master password protection and only the administrator needs to know the password, giving them complete control over the software. Settings cannot be changed and the software cannot be turned off without this password. If you are using a computer with restrictions imposed by Time Sheriff, the administrator can simply lift any restrictions by entering the master password. This means that you can still enjoy full control over your PC without any annoying side effects.
Time Sheriff is a perfect solution for anyone who needs to monitor and regulate the use of their computer, whether it is going to be used in the family as parental control software or whether it is going to be used to monitor employees in the workplace. With its incredible ease of use and abundance of powerful features and abilities, everything you need is at your fingertips.
You can learn more about Time Sheriff at the official product website; http://www.refog.com/parental-control-software.html. The company behind Time Sheriff, REFOG, is a world leader in computer surveillance software and this site will introduce you to some of the best of such programs available.
]]>Government Stafford Loans
Stafford student loans from the federal government happens to be one of the best student loan alternative presently. This is a loan that is offered by the government and it is based on need. There are two types of Stafford loans; we have unsubsidized Stafford loans and subsidized Stafford loans, with subsidized Stafford loans being in greater demand nation wide. A major factor for it’s enormous popularity is that students are offered extremely very low interest rate with the loan better than any other form of loans available. Subsidized Stafford student loans also offers very affordable means of repayment for the students in addition to low interest rates it offer.
PLUS Loans
Federal Plus loans are another loan from the government that enables parents to apply for financial support on behalf of their kids wishing to study meanwhile, only parents can apply for this loans though. These loans are not issued in the name of the student, but they are issued in the name of the parent. They have to be paid off by the parent and they offer fixed rates that are low as well. Situations where students require a lot more than Stafford loans can give, Plus loans can be a very helpful alternative.
Private Student Loans With Cosigner
There are private educational student loans that are also available to students. They come with many different terms and interest rates. Simply loans offered to student as well but requiring their parents to a cosigner for the loan. While some private lenders offer some great benefits and terms, most students will find that it is a better option to go with federal student loans if they can.
There are a myriad of different options available to students today who want to finance a good college education. The best thing you can do is to check in with the financial aid office at the college you plan to attend and also do some research online to see which options will work the best for your needs. Although there are numerous options available for student loans not every option would be ideal for your situation, so you’ll need to really examine your situation thoroughly before making that all important decision of your life.
Loans can be very long term commitment so be extremely very patient when applying for loans otherwise if anything goes wrong in the near future, your credit rating would be at stake and you may not be a able to borrow funds again at a later stage.
Student loan consolidation companies are available to help you manage your loans into one monthly payment every month.
]]>Marketing – Medical Writing jobs may be in-house roles (working for a pharmaceutical / biotechnology or medical device company) or more often than not, within medical communications agencies carrying out work on behalf pharmaceutical companies or institutions.
Medical Communications or Medical Education Agencies provide bespoke communications services to pharmaceutical companies, the aim of which is to enhance clinical knowledge so that the best healthcare outcomes are achieved for the patient. The agencies address this challenge on a number of fronts, working with many interested parties.
The purpose of the Medical Writer is to produce many different types of marketing materials for use in marketing, promotion, training and medical education. Just a few examples of the types of materials produced might include, manuscripts for journal publication, feature articles for magazines, conference reports, posters and abstracts; training aids, including slide-kits and lecture notes and educational materials such as patient leaflets or web copy. There is much more besides, but this provides an idea of the variety and diversity of the work undertaken. These materials are developed for many different user groups and audiences, ranging from healthcare professionals to patient groups, from medical reps to lay audiences. The materials are produced over a range of media including print, internet / intranet, CD/DVD and film.
Part of the art of the medical writer includes being able to write for audiences with varying levels of scientific understanding, but still being able to communicate the intended message whilst writing in a particular ‘house’ style (most companies will have SOPs to ensure a uniformity/continuity of message) . You will also have an eye for detail, as you will be expected to review and edit both your own and colleagues’ work to ensure the high level of editorial integrity required for the client and company.
Medical Writers, whether providing materials for a pharmaceutical company’s portfolio or on behalf of a range of clients in a medical communications agency, will undoubtedly have to write about a range of therapy or disease areas. This is why it is important for medical writers to make sure they keep abreast of industry developments, regulatory guidelines and medical innovations. You are not expected to have an expert knowledge of every therapy area, as you will learn more about specific therapy areas when you work on a particular account.
In an agency environment you will interact with both internal and external teams. As part of an inter–disciplinary team you will work with account handlers, business development and production staff and you may also have a remit to liaise with clients and freelancers. It will be useful to have well developed inter-personal skills as often there is a balance to be struck between competing stake holders in a project.
As a medical writer you can enjoy a fairly structured career path. The classical route runs from medical writer to editorial director via senior medical writer and editorial manager / team leader. As your career progresses emphasis shifts away from hands on writing, as you take on more managerial and mentoring responsibilities and become more involved in account strategy. Again this is only one example and there are many more opportunities and avenues available to pursue.
There are no hard and fast rules on the qualifications required to becoming a medical writer, although companies generally look for candidates with a Life Sciences degree and increasingly a higher degree (Masters or Doctorate). You will already have been developing your writing skills, have an analytical thought process and a knack for grasping the salient facts buried in data or text. It is fairly standard for a company to request that candidates complete a writing test during the interview process to assess the candidate’s level of writing ability; these tests come in all shapes and sizes and will test and reflect the skills and abilities that the company deem most important.
ID Search & Selection is a recruitment agency specialised in placing medical communications professionals. If you would like to learn more about Medical Writing jobs or would like to discuss your career options in more detail with an experienced recruitment consultant, please contact ID Search & Selection on 01932 797996 or mail@id-ss.com .
]]>Account Management jobs are usually client facing roles, the level of interaction dependent upon the seniority of the position. In general the account management team has a hierarchical structure. Leading an account you might have a Client Services Director (CSD) or Associate Director; these people have overall responsibility for the account and provide an ambassadorial role for the agency. They may not be involved day to day in the delivery of the account but will play an integral role in planning the strategy to be adopted and implement. The CSD is also usually a member of the agency management team and also involved with company development.
Reporting to the CSD is the Account Director (AD). These are the people who ensure that the account is running optimally, resolving client issues, keeping to the budget, ensuring deadlines and milestones are met and that the marketing plan is being implemented according to the CSD’s instructions. They keep the CSD informed on the account’s status and manage the account team to keep everything on track.
Subordinate to the Account Director are the Account Managers. The Account Managers run the account on a day to day basis. They are the ones getting everything done, putting the plan in to practice. They liaise with the client on an ongoing basis and keep the AD appraised of developments and the need for review.
The Account Managers are supported by Account Executives (AE). The AEs can absorb some of the account running responsibilities which don’t require an in depth understanding of marketing practices and processes. In this way over time the AE can build up their knowledge and take on further responsibilities as their experience grows.
This is obviously a simplified scenario of how an account team works in a medical communications agency and each company will have a slightly different modus operandi and may well have different job titles and job responsibilities, but hopefully it gives a flavour of how the account team might interact. Within an agency the account management team will work in unison with the editorial team to guarantee the seamless delivery of content.
As you become a more senior member of the account management team, you can also expect to start taking on more new business responsibilities, whether that entails the organic growth of an existing account or becoming part of the pitch team tasked with seeking out and winning new account opportunities.
If you would like more information regarding Account Management jobs or you would like a more general conversation about medical communications jobs please call ID Search & Selection on 01932 797963 or contact mail@id-ss.com. At ID Search & Selection we specialise in placing medical communications professionals into medical communication agencies and pharmaceutical companies; we would welcome the opportunity to speak to you about your career options.
]]>How Raksha Bandhan is celebrated in India
In India, Raksha Bandhan has great significance and is celebrated with a lot of spirit. Sisters tie the sacred thread of Rakhi India on the brother’s right hand, exchange Rakhi gifts and mouth watering sweets and pray to God for the protection of their brother. In return, the brother promises that he will protect the sister against all evils. People wear new clothes on this day and go to temple. On the day of Rakhi the brothers usually prefer to go for traditional outfits like Kurta-Payjamas, Pathan Suits, Kurta-Jeans etc. The sisters usually wear designer Indian sarees with little or heavy carving. Some sisters also go for Salwar-Kameez, Chudidaar-Kurta, Saree, Lehengas, Parellels-Short Kurtas or other apparels.
Rakhi Shopping
A few days before the arrival of Rakhi, sisters go to the market looking for Rakhi and sweets. These days, most of the gifts are available online and a lot of the new generation sisters order online as well. There are lots of types of rakhis and personalized rakhi gift hampers, with several designs, in the market all over.
How To Send Rakhi To India
Indians now live all over the world but still celebrate the auspicious festival of Raksha Bandhan with same enthusiasm. The sisters do try to come over to celebrate Rakhi in person with their brothers, but sometimes it is not possible. In this case you can send the Rakhi and sweets / chocolates online to India from all over the world and celebrate the festival. There are also options available to send personalized photo gifts in the hampers that make the occasion all the more memorable.
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]]>Southampton is an easily accessible location with a regional airport and excellent transportation links coming into the city. Located around 90 minutes from London by car or a easy train journey, day trips to the nation’s capitol are also an easy and convenient possibility for the would be holiday maker.
Southampton is also known for its exceptionally busy ports with both cargo ships and passenger ships arriving and departing on a frequent basis. If you’re considering a cruise ship holiday then Southampton is the perfect location to set sail from. Enjoy a few days in the Southampton and surrounding areas and then set sail for some lovely exotic location.
If you like aviation then the Solent Sky Museum is a must, This fantastic museum chronicles the history of aviation in the south of England, displaying several types of aircraft including the large four-engine Sandringham Flying Boat.
Southampton is also filled with a number of fine dining locations where you can experience any type of cuisine your heart desires as well as a number of fine top quality hotels and choices of accommodation. Holiday Inn Express, Hotel in Southampton, near M27, Jct7 offers state of art accommodation in Southampton to both Corporate Clients on business and Families, complimentary parking and is ideally located when visiting the area on business, leisure or during Special Events in the surrounding area. We’re so easy to find near the M27. The hotel is adjacent to the Rose Bowl – Home of Hampshire Cricket and Esporta Leisure Centre, within close proximity to the M27 & M3 Motorways and tourist attractions such as Marwell Zoo, Paultons Park, Beaulieu and Spinnaker Tower.
A 15-minute drive from the City Centre and 8-minute drive from the Southampton Airport, the hotel in Southampton is ideally positioned for those visiting the Hamble Valley, departing from the Southampton airport, embarking on a cruise liner at the Southampton Docks, attending Cowes Week or the Southampton Boat Show.
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]]>In fact because of its abilities Californian government banned the usage of incandescent bulbs after adapting LED lighting.So let us see what factors made the California to take such a decision.
These LED light bulbs are not quite similar to all bulbs.The presence of halogen gas is the main element for their long life span.The interaction between the halogen and tungsten gives such different characteristics that no other bulb has.The reason incandescent lamps run out of life is the burning out of the thin tungsten filament.But in the LED lamps the presence of halogen prevents this.
LED light can withstand higher temperatures; where as incandescent bulbs can burst.They are cool to the touch and do not contain any mercury or other hazardous substances.
Because of their directional output,they have unique design features that can be exploited by clever designs.LED lights are more rugged and damage-resistant than compact fluorescent s and incandescent bulbs.LED lights can be installed under counters, in hallways, and in staircases; concentrated arrays can be used for room lighting. Waterproof, outdoor fixtures are also available.Some manufacturers consider applications such as gardens, walkways, and decorative fixtures outside garage doors to be the most cost-efficient.
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]]>The photography lessons include cropping i.e. eliminating the unnecessary things from the photograph by redrawing the border around the picture. Anything within the border frame will become new cropped picture. Whatever thing is outside the frame will be deleted as it is cropped out. One critical thing to consider is that cropping modifies the final magnitude of your photographs. So, if you want to print them make it clear that you crop with the same proportion. Another important photo editing tool for beginning photography is contrast which effects on how much the colors or tones differentiate from each other. Contrast helps in making dark things darker and light things lighter.
The brightness and saturation plays an important role in photo editing. If a picture is too dark increasing up the brightness can make some of the details of the pictures to be clear. Saturation is associated to how deep the colors of a photograph are. If the saturation is totally removed in a colored image it will turn black and white. Keep in mind one of the digital photo tips that if you saturation is increased your colors will look fake and really bright. The tone of the picture is modified by hue .Hue turns the picture from blue to green or any color.
There are different software’s that helps in photo editing. All software alters your photo in a different way. You just need to be acquainted with the digital photography tip to transform your photos.
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]]>Especially those people who live in the city`s surrounding towns merging with the suburbs of Nottingham or in the city proper are lucky to have half-day excursions, thus they can have fun in Nottingham and go back home. And so they do, many of them visit the city on a day trip and a holiday. The city is suiting everyone because of the fascinating opportunities it provides. Shopaholics are lucky to have a delightful array of different shops, ateliers, studios where they can find everything they desire. Thus it is no wonder why many people who greatly enjoy going shopping are flocking there. Moreover theatres and cinema circuits can make happy every outgoing person of any age group.
Music venues, theatres and cinemas.
Speaking about cultural life of the city it should be noted that here one can hear music of all sorts because of the many music venues. The most popular places where you can take a great delight in listening classical music are the Nottingham Symphony Orchestra, the Symphonic Wind Orchestra, the Bach Choir and the Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra. Those who are fond of modern performers can go to such venues as the Royal Concert Hall or the Nottingham Arena to enjoy their favourite music. There are also some popular club venues where you can see much more intimate shows, these are Junktion 7, Rock City and many more. As the city of Nottingham has many educational enterprises and young adults from the universities happen to be talented the city also is proud of locally produces music bands such as Swing Out Sister, Tindersticks, Pitchshifter and Consumed, Ten Years After, Stereo MCs and Paper Lace.
Besides music venues there are many theatres for discerning theatre goers where they can attend plays at the Nottingham Playhouse, the Theatre Royal, and the Nottingham Arts Theatre and others. For example Newstead Abbey hosts open-air theatre where Shakespeare performances have been playing for many years together with other offerings during summer time, while in the winter time season Newstead Abbey present nostalgic Christmas pageants. Well-appointed cinema circuits entertain and can make happy every outgoing person of any age group. In the city you can even find the world’s smallest cinema it has just 21 seats.
If you are an adherent of a certain cuisine or like to sit at dining table with different local and ethnic meal the city`s fine restaurants will create the desirable atmosphere for you. You can enjoy Spanish, Italian, Caribbean, Egyptian, Mexican, Greek, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean and American food. Thanks to the schools, colleges and universities Nottingham`s population is very young and energetic, thus, on default there are a lot of entertaining programs organized for the students. Moreover the affordable accommodation as student lets Nottingham and developed sport and nightlife make the city very popular among students.
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]]>These caves are also famous by the name of Buddhist caves of Ajanta. For some time the site was neglected and the focus shifted to Ellora. In spite of their age, the paintings in these caves are still in a fine state of preservation.
The Buddhist caves of Ajanta is a group of 30 caves that line up the step face of a horseshoe shaped rock gap with the Waghore River which is flowing below to it. All of the caves are in sequence numbered from one to other. All of the oldest caves are in the mid of the group and flanked by the newer caves from both sides. During the peak season only 15 minutes are allowed to tourists to see one cave. In some caves they have to enter the by bare foot.
Here are the five caves of Chaitanyas while other 25 caves are of Viharas. It is also believed that the pilgrims for these paintings in caves were assorted with animal glue and vegetable gum which makes them to stick to the dry surface. Some of the caves are very much famous by their importance like Cave 1, Cave 2, Cave4, Cave6, Cave 7, Cave9, Cave 10, Cave 16, Cave 17, Cave 19, Cave 24, Cave 26, and Cave 27. These caves are described in many ways. These all caves are full of paintings everywhere except the floor. At various places the art work has become eroded due to decay and human interference. Therefore many areas of the painted walls, ceilings and pillars are fragmentary.
How to Reach
Aurangabad is well linked by the airways. The nearest airport to Ajanta is Aurangabad. There are numerous of daily cheap flights available to and from Aurangabad. Cheap air tickets can be purchased from any travel agent providing flight booking facility. Air ticket booking can also be done online. Here Jalgaon airport is also developing which is very much near to the Ajanta caves. By the rail journey, nearest railway station is Jalgaon. The visitor can check online status of availability of reservation on Indian railways official website. There are many private or deluxe bus facilities available from Pune, Mumbai and other places also.
Where to Stay
Aurangabad is offering mind blowing accommodation facilities near the Ajanta also. Aurangabad is offering many of the hotels providing all the amenities with peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. Online hotel booking facility is also widely available. Some of the hotels are Hotel Padmapani Park, MTDC Holiday Resort, MTDC Ajanta Tourist Complex and others too. These all of the hotels are providing tremendous facilities for all class of people. These hotels are nearby to Ajanta caves. After enjoying the beauty of caves the visitors can take rest in one of these hotels.
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]]>On the day of Rakhi India, the sister ties a sacred thread on the wrist of her brother and both pray to God for the well being of each other. Sisters perform the ancient rituals and put tilak on the forehead of the brothers. In return, brothers make promise to take care of the sisters, at all times. Usually, brothers give rakhi gifts to the sister to mark the occasion.
According to the Indian tradition, the family members get ready for the rituals early in the morning. They take a bath to purify mind and body before starting any preparations. Sisters prepare the puja thali which consists of roli, tilak, rice grains, aggarbattis (incense sticks), diyas, rakhi and sweets. After offering prayers to God, the sister perform aarti of their brothers and ties Rakhi on their wrist. Then, they put kumkum powder with rice on the forehead of their brother and offer sweets.
Along with these rituals, the following mantras are chanted to pray for the long life of the brother:
“Suraj shakhan chhodian, Mooli chhodia beej
Behen ne rakhi bandhi / Bhai tu chir jug jee”,
Its literal translation is:
“The sun radiates its sunlight, the radish spreads its seeds,
I tie the rakhi to you O brother and wish that may you live long.”
In return, brothers pampers and blesses the sisters and promises to protect her from all the evils of this world. He also present a token of his love and affection as Rakhi gifts. The rituals performed at different places may differ slightly, but the feeling and emotion behind this festival is same all over the globe.
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]]>The name of hampi and its neighboring areas are also mentioned in the Hindu epic Ramayana by the name of Kishkinda, the monarchy of the monkey gods. Hampi has hundreds of monuments, and it is very difficult to describe all the monuments in details.
Some of the monuments are Virupaksha temple, one of the oldest structure in Hampi and also the main point in Hampi Bazaar. This temple is dedicated to the Lord Shiva and situated on the south bank of the river Tungabadra. It is also said that the goddess Lakshmi takes her morning bath just down the way by the river ghats. The Goddess Lakshmi blesses the attendant for a coin. After that towards the south of the Virupaksha temple there is a Hemakuta Hill, full of monumental sculptures of Lord Narsimha who was the man-lion manifestation of Lord Vishnu.
On the eastern end of the Hampi Bazaar there is one more monument known by the name of Vittala Temple. It is also the temple to see and attracts the visitors to see it. On the track to the right leads over the rocks to deserted Sule Bazaar which is known by the earliest Hampi’s centre of trade. On the little southern area of this place is known by the Achyutaraya Temple, this is the temple dedicated to the Lord Tiruvengalanatha who is the form of Lord Vishnu. This temple and a market street which is placed in the front of this in a semi sheltered valley created by the two hills namely the Gandhamadana and Matanga hills. It is the place providing the full entertainment for the lovers of rock climbing.
How to Reach
Hampi is situated in the centre of the state Karnataka; it is extremely well linked by all Bus and train services. There are numerous buses from the Goa and Bengaluru till the hampi bazaar. There are many private sleeper buses are also available to and from Goa. It is also very connected by railhead.
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