Increasing your MMR in Dota 2 is never ending process that will drain most of your powers. But the emotions that you’re earning from the victories against strong opponents are priceless. So if you want to meet the worthy enemies, you need to beat your way up to the highest ranks of Dota 2, right to the Titan.

I’ll give you some advice, follow them and you will dramatically increase your gaming skill. But if you know that you’re doing everything right, but just do not have enough free time to earn desired ranks, then you could always use the easy way – dota 2 boosts. I’ll tell you later about this solution, but right now let’s focus on solo MMR boosting in dota 2.

Warm up before MM

This is not a decisive factor, and everybody has their own position about this part, but this is my guide, isn’t it? I think that you just need to warm up before starting a matchmaking rating game. Just play one normal all pick, or custom game “Overthrow“. To increase your reaction I’m suggesting games like “osu!“, but the best choice – play an unranked game with your hero, let your fingers remember which buttons you need to smash.

Choose hero and position

To quickly increase your MMR you need to learn how to play on 1-2 Meta characters, but to understand the whole game and feel the match you need to learn how to play on various heroes and positions.

Even the most Meta and Imbalance hero couldn’t compensate the lack of practice and training. It will be a great mistake if you think that you need some decent micro only on core (1 and 2) positions and all you need to do as support is just to run around and place wards. Everything that is about “micro” can be trained with simple practice. Of course, support position requires less practice than the core, but you still need to learn how and when you need to press the right buttons.

Best heroes to Boost MMR in Dota 2:

Carry – Terrorblade, Phantom Lancer, Phantom Assassin;

Mid Laner – Storm Spirit, Out world Devoured, Invoked;

Hard Later – Centaur War runner; Enigma; Brew master.

But even if you’re playing only as Carry, you must be ready that sometimes you couldn’t take this position, and you need to switch your role. Pick Legion Commander as a jungle is a bad idea, Dota is not LoL and jungles here are a mostly useless part of the team. Just consider it as a chance to practice your support side.

The Best combo to play with a friend

If you want to increase your party MMR (IDK why though), it would be better if you pick the heroes that would cover the weak sides of each other. Instead of picking two core roles (and in most cases it is impossible) you should aim at getting some interesting duos. The best combo is any hero + Io because not so many are known how to play against that duo in the low MMR. Also, you could pick Grim stroke and any possible hero, any double lane with Grim stroke will annihilate an enemy.

Boost MMR or enjoy the game?

MMR Boosting is like a second job, and you will spend all your free time on it. In Dota 2 you’re either increasing your MMR or playing to have some fun. To boost dota 2 rating you need to spend a lot of time, practice every day, the more the better. And all your actions must be useful, so if you in a loose streak then take a short break and try to look at yourself, maybe the real problem is your behavior in a match.

 

 

European Roulette maintains the charm and the attraction of the well-known French version. It also respects the classic rules of the most common roulettes in the real casino.

There are 37 possible numbers to select from, which go from 0 to 36, the plate of the roulette and the ball rotate to opposite directions and the Player can select a bet among various combinations.

This game at 666Casino.com presents a high number of features and settings, like the “cold numbers”, which indicates the numbers which haven’t been hit for a certain number of times, or the functionality “preferred bets”, which allows you to save your “pattern of the bets” and let the system places the stakes independently.

The Stakes

As already foretold, Players can make the choice to place a simple bet, by selecting a single number or a color on the carpet or they can make the choice to place a stake on a composed bet, simply by selecting a combination of numbers.

By simply placing a fiche on a number on the table and clicking on the spin button, the game gets started.

Single stake

When Players select the single stake, the possibility of winning is the lowest in this game, then the reward is, obviously, the highest.

In fact, if the white ball “lands” on the number selected by the player the reward will be 36 times the stake.

For example, if you decide to place a stake of £1 on the number 5 (red) and the ball will stop on that number, the “system” will pay you £36.

Multiple and Combined Stakes

If the Player decide to select something different than the single bet, then the possibility to win the manche grows accordingly, consequentially the rewards will be lower.

Players can, for example, place the bet trying to guess the colour of the next number, the dozen of which the number belongs or if the number is odd or even.

Each choice will be remunerated differently, according to the rules. In case of a bet placed to guess the colour of the number, the Player who gets the winning will be rewarded with 18 times the placed stake.

To increase the chances of winning the are a bunch of different possible choice to make, which, although will pay you less, can give you very satisfying rewards.

One of the most appreciated “combo bet” is the dozen. This kind of bet is also known as the external bet. It consists of placing the chip on one of the three boxes of the dozen.

Another popular bet is the “quatrain”. Players have the possibility to place a chip on the cross between 4 numbers.

This kind of bet, multiplies the chances of winning 4 times, guaranteeing anyway a reward of 9 times the stake.

Note

The system is set to autoregulate all the bets and the limits enforced by the current law for Online Casinos.

For example, if the Player places a stake higher than the max allowed bet, the system converts that stake into a Max Bet.

Final thoughts

This game offers so many possibilities and fun which is almost impossible for you to get bored. The graphics and the realistic sound effects will make you feel in a real Casino.

 

Five years ago, when I started playing casino games, even from a gambling site, I’d have loved some expert suggestions about how to play slots responsibly. This would have prevented me from many miscalculations. At that time, the negative aspects of playing casino games prolongedly were still not clear.

Having played slots for many years now, I want to help you make the most of what I have learned so to avoid my mistakes. When moderate, playing games can be a very relaxing experience which can give you some fun. It incredibly distracts you from your daily routine. Here you are my 5 very precious tips to bear in mind while playing.

1. Clarify your goals

The starting point is having clear goals. What do you want to gain from playing slots? Do you consider them an alternative way of making easy money? If you play for any of these reasons, you need to rethink about your motivations.

When I first started playing, I was facing a difficult period in my life. Working only part-time and with a temporary contract, I barely could take my girlfriend out for a meal or a cocktail. My first times at casinos were very successful. I started winning a lot of money. This has given me the belief I could win forever so this pastime became a second job. This has worked for a while. Then, after one loss after another, it became crystal clear that things don’t work as I thought. My first advice is: Play for entertainment.

2. Set a fixed budget and never overshoot

Never play without clear ideas about the budget you can spend. Set clear spending limits. Never say ‘it is only for today, I will catch up with today’s losses’. I can assure you, it never works like this.

The money lost never comes back. Risk only when you have extra budget to spend. Be sure that those extra money doesn’t serve any other and or more important purposes. Another suggestion is to avoid using virtual money like your credit card instead of physical coins. This helps you have a clearer idea of how much you are spending.

3. Choose slots according to your budget

If you have tight budget limits, avoid overly complicated slot machines. It doesn’t make any sense to spend money on slots which have many bonus stages or on jackpot machines. Play at simple machines instead. You will play longer and safer.

When I first started, I chose a 5-reel, 25 pay line slot. It was amazing but too complicated for a newbie. When I realized this, I switched to a very simple fruit machine which has 3 rows and only 5 reels. It was a great way to learn my ropes.

4. Set your ‘time limits’

Besides sticking with a fixed budget, you need to determine the number of hours you will play. Try to choose only 2 days a week to play for no more than 2 hours each. Remember, playing slots is just an activity among others.

5. Bring a person with you

You know yourself. If you think that finding the right motivations to gamble responsibly is hard, bring a reliable friend with you. He will help you remember it is just a game

Final thoughts

Moderation helps even with slots. A balanced approach will prevent you from monetary losses. Keep these 5 tips in mind. Read them every time you start playing if necessary. After all, repetition helps memorization.

 

No matter whether you live in the countryside or the city, taking your dog on lengthy walks is absolutely essential and if you don’t do it you are running risks which you really don’t need to. I fell into this trap a couple of years ago and becasue I had been so used to just taking my little puppy out to go to the bathroom, once she got bigger I kept on with that habit and became really bad at taking her for lengthy walks. It was one of the vets from AV veterinary center who pointed this out to me and said that my dog’s development looked a little slow, and I was utterly horrified. From that moment I committed that I would take my dog out at least 3 times a week for a lengthy walk, and here is why you should too.

Health and Development

Dogs are just like humans in that they need to keep moving in order to increase their mobility and strengthen their muscles and joints. Without this they cannot properly develop and that can reduce their mobility and increase the chances of them having health problems later in their life. If you fail to give you dog enough exercise then they will also put on weight which further adds pressure to their joints and bones. This is not good for your dog and you must ensure that they get the exercise that they need.

Happiness

Dogs will adapt to just about whatever type of life you decide to give them but dogs are at their happiest when they are outside and running around. This is the chance for you dog to have new adventures, to meet other dogs, to see and smell the world around them. Keeping a dog in the same house all day every day is not only bad for their physical heath but all their mental health. Dogs connect their emotions with their bodily functions, this is why they will eat less when they are sad, and if you don’t keep your dog happy by taking them out for some length walks then you are going to be making your dog less happy than they should be.

Exercise For All

Taking the dog out regularly hasn’t just helped her to get fitter, but it has also given me the motivation to get out and about and put some miles into my own legs. We started off walking 4 miles and I found that I was really tired at the end of it, something which I hadn’t expected. Now Daisy and I rack up 5 miles a day and we do this 3 times a week, and we both feel great as a result.

Ultimately it is just good practice for you to take your dog on regular long walks and in doing so you will be greatly improving their mental and physical health, and you are going to have a much happier dog as a result.

My time at the AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts was absolutely incredible and I would recommend that anyone who wishes to study performing arts, study at this wonderful learning institute. Recently I was writing some feedback abut the college and when I read the other AMDA reviews, I couldn’t help but notice that not enough were writing about how students can get the absolute most out of this experience. Many would speak about the experience itself, but they didn’t go as far as I wanted to for future students. Because of that, I wanted to write a quick piece about how you an get the most out of a performing arts course.

Try It All

It doesn’t matter whether you have gone to the college for singing, acting or dancing, I would recommend that you give as may vocations a try as you possibly can. This is a great chance for you to really spread your wings and find out exactly what you are capable of. During my time at AMDA I met so many students who were going to be dancers who had previously been singers, some who went into set design despite airing as a musician and many more who made the switch when they realized just how much talent they had in other areas.

Open Yourself

Something which you have to be prepared for is some brutal criticism and this is not going to be easy to take. Having said this, I never received criticism which I felt was unjust or unwarranted, on the contrary in fact. The temptation after you get your first dressing down or critique is to not allow anyone to do that to you again, but you have too constantly leave yourself open to this if you wish to get better. Be bold, be brave and create work which you are proud of, then listen to the criticism and let that help you in the future.

Don’t Socialize

Seriously I saw so many who thought that studying the performing arts was going to be one big party and what happened to those people was that they ended up failing terribly or worse, they ended up leaving the college. Studying performing arts is not like studying at there colleges and there is far less of a social scene here. What you have to think about is the amazing opportunity that this course is giving you, to forge a career in something that you love and you are genuinely passionate about. This is very rare and not everyone has the chance to do it. This is not to say that there isn’t time to have some fun, but if you are dead set on partying your way through college then this is not for you.

Work hard, try as much as you can, be brave and be open to new ideas, you’ll have the time of your life.

 

Want to extend the life of your tires? You can start by going the extra mile to take good care of them. Whether your vehicle sits in the garage for most of the year or you use it on a daily basis, taking care of your tires can save you money in the long run because you won’t have to replace them as frequently. You already use custom fit seat covers to protect your vehicle’s interior. Why not put as much effort into protecting your tires? Here are some easy ways to get started.

Buy Quality Tires

The best way to protect and extend the life of your tires is to buy quality products in the first place. A set of low-quality budget tires may be tempting in some ways, but you can bet you’ll replace them long before you’d replace a good set of tires. Paying a little more upfront will almost certainly save you money in the long run.

Cover Your Tires

If you know your vehicle is going to be sitting in one place for a long time, make sure you cover the tires. This is especially important if you store your vehicle outdoors in the sunshine. Changes in weather can wreak havoc on rubber and shorten tire life extensively. However, covering them helps to control temperature changes and shields them from the sun’s rays. If you’re truly interested in the best tire protection available, you should shop for quality tire covers.

Rotate and Balance

To keep your tires looking and performing at their best, you should rotate and balance them regularly. Many mechanics suggest that you ask for rotation and balance services every time you have your oil changed. When you rotate your tires regularly, you help ensure that they wear evenly.

Clean Your Tires

You clean your vehicle regularly, but you probably don’t give your tires a second thought while you’re scrubbing down the body of your car. Although it may seem like an unusual thing to do, cleaning your tires to remove debris and dirt can help them last longer. All you need is a soft-bristled brush and a mild solution of soap and water. When you’re done washing your entire vehicle, including the tires, keep everything clean as long as possible with the best indoor and outdoor car covers.

Check Your Tire Pressure

When’s the last time you checked your tire pressure? If you can’t remember, you’re probably overdue. Some vehicles have sensors that alert you when tire pressure is low, but if you don’t have this convenient service, you’ll need to use traditional methods. Proper tire inflation is essential for healthy tires. Use a tire pressure gauge to ensure all your tires are filled to the pressure recommended in your user manual. If they aren’t, take them down to the local gas station and fill them up as needed.

Avoid Rough Roads

Some roads are so poorly cared for that they have deep cracks and potholes everywhere. If you drive on rough roads consistently, they can weaken your tires. Instead, look for roads that are well-paved and smooth.

Investing in quality custom fit seat covers and car covers is a great step toward protecting your vehicle. But don’t forget to follow these helpful tips to keep your tires protected and in good condition as well.

I always felt that public relations was the right career path for me but after just a two years in my first firm, I began to seriously doubt it. The conditions there were awful and there was a toxic environment here I had to fulfill os many tasks, there was no opportunity to get on, the clients were limited and quite honestly I doubted whether or not I could do the job. I didn’t look at the company as being culpable, but myself and the career choice that I’d made. I decided to go for an interview with brilliant Interdependence public relations, and I told myself that this would be the last roll of the dice. That was 5 years ago and I am still working with the firm, who have helped me to achieve everything that I could dream of. It wasn’t the career choice that was wrong, it was my first job choice.

If you are unhappy, here is why you should look for another company to work for.

Wrong Place, Wrong Time

Companies go through peaks and troughs and sometimes you can just join a company at the wrong time. If you do this then you are going to be walking into a position which is massively under pressure to delver results and this is going to change how people work within the business. This is not to say that you are in the career, just the wrong position at the wrong moment in time.

Your Boss

Not everyone has the luxury of liking or having a good relationship with their boss but at the every least you should respect your boss and how they do their job. Unfortunately not everyone can have a boss like this and if you have some real reservations about yours and it doesn’t look like they are going to be leaving any time soon, it is you who should make the move and head off to a different company.

Hit the Ceiling

In my old job it was very clear that there was a celling for me and that any ambitions which I had to get higher up the ladder weren’t going to be supported by the company. If you feel that you have reached this ceiling and that you are not going to get pushed up the ladder then look for someone who is going to give you that opportunity. Sometimes it has nothing to do with your ability to work, sometimes your face just doesn’t fit, if this happens go somewhere where it will.

The Grass Can Be Greener

There is always that dilemma that the grass isn’t greener on the otters side but you know what, sometimes the grass on the other side is greener, softer and beautiful to look at and you will never know until you head over there to check it out for yourself .

Don’t waste away in a job you hate, make that change before it’s too late.

 

Sometimes life gives you opportunities that you just have to take and that is what happened to me just over 3 years ago. I was a struggling artist and my daughter had just been born, and I was already looking to get a ‘normal’ job which would put us in a more stable position. As any new dad will know, your priorities can change pretty quickly. I began working part time at a hotel and one fateful afternoon I got talking to a guy who was staying there, how happened to be one of the agents who was working with the brilliant artist Peter Max. I knew this before I met him and just knew that I had to speak to him, after dinner one night I stole a minute with him and told him who I was and could he pass some of my artwork on to Peter. I knew that this could’ve cost me my job at the hotel, but I had to try, the rest as they say, was history.

Phone Call

It wasn’t until a week later that I got a call from an unknown number on my cell and to be honest I had already given up hope of anything happening. I answered the phone and I was blown away as the man on the other end introduced himself as the one and only Peter Max. During a short conversation he asked me what I was looking to get out of art, and why I wanted to do it as a career. I told him that I wasn’t looking for millions or worldwide fame, just to be noticed and to get paid enough to support my family. Peter abruptly said thanks and hung up the phone, I thought I must have said something wrong.

The Next Day

I was feeling pretty bummed out the next day when I received an invite on Facebook to a local gallery where Peter was putting on an event. I didn’t know who the invitation came from, but I went anyone, after all what harm could it do?

The Gallery

When I walked into the event I instantly saw Peter over the other side of the room holding court with 5 or 6 people, and he raised his arm and beckoned me over. He then proceeded to introduce me to the crowd as a rising and very talented artist who very soon would have their own exhibition, I was left speechless. When the people dispersed Peter told me that he had seen my artwork from his agent and he was very impressed with what he saw. I used the phone call which we had to see if I was really in this for the right reasons, and then he talked me through how he was was going to help. The following weeks were incredible and Peter was kind enough to let me use his gallery and put me in touch with many people in the industry.

The last 3 years have been a rollercoaster and thankfully I never had to get that ‘normal’ job, all thanks to taking a chance, and meeting an inspirational man.

 

Cybersecurity expert Bharat Bhise HNA is one of the leading minds in the field of cybersecurity and I had the great pleasure of seeing him give a keynote speech last month at a tech conference. Among other things he focused the speech on what ethical hacking means for the security industry and how these men and women can be the key to ensuring that we are doing all that we can to protect ourselves from cyber attacks. I tweeted about this at the time and it seems that there are a great many people out there who think that all hacking is bad, but in the case of ethical hacking, this is far from true. Let’s take a look then at what these people do, and why their work is so important.

What is an Ethical Hacker?

What could be the best way to ensure that a bank is fully secured against the risk of being robbed? Surely the best answer would be to get a bank robber on board and get them to test out as many different security types as possible until they couldn’t break in. This is just what ethical hackers are, only without the criminal record, at least in the main. Ethical hackers are employed by cybersecurity firms and private businesses and they are paid to try and hack into their systems, if they are able to do it, things have to change.

Cat and Mouse

The battle between cybersecurity companies and cyberattackers is a constant game of cat and mouse, and it can be difficult for security companies to continuously fend of threats. As soon as a new security software suite is created the gauntlet is thrown down to the hacking community to try and break it, eventually they will and the security company must react and update their software to close up the gaps. For many years this was the case but with the emergence of ethical hacking they can ensure that there are as few holes in their security as possible before it is released.

Why Is This Important?

The reason why ethical hacking is so important is because it means that software developers don’t have to wait until one of their clients gets hacked before realizing that there is an issue. Not only does this protect the reputation of the security company but it also ensures that the businesses who use their suites are at significantly less risk once they install the software. Ethical hackers are given all the tools that a criminal hacker would have at their disposal and they will be given the time and the resources to do whatever they need to in order to breach the system. This is all done in the development stage of the software which means that any issues or holes can be plugged before the product is rolled out.

As you can see, not all forms of hacking are necessarily bad.

Prior to meeting my colleague and dear friend Bharat Bhise I never really had much interest in American Sports in terms of being a fan. I had enjoyed watching certain sports but I never really thought about picking a team. Bharat was exactly the same with Premier League football and so together we decided that we should both pick a team to follow, mine would be an NBA team and his would be a Premier League side. It is hard to pick a team if you haven’t grown up supporting one, but there are ways in which you can decide who will be the right team for you.

Players

Both Bharat and I had certain players who we enjoyed watching, both present players and past players, and we decided that this would be the first consideration when picking a team to support. We decided that instead of making a decision based on who was playing for the team, that we instead would create something of an algorithm to select the team, and the players were a key part of that. If you are trying to find a team for you, think about the players you love to watch first.

Success

Many people want to support a successful team and if you fall into that bracket then this will greatly help you to narrow down your choices. It should be noted however that sports are a series of swings and roundabouts and the team who are winning today, may not be winning tomorrow. Take Manchester United in the Premier League for example, throughout the 90s and early 00s they were massively dominant and now they are struggling. Nonetheless if it is a successful team you want, use this to help you to slim down your choices.

Character of the Team

A key part of this decision should be the character or DNA of the club or franchise which you plan to support. For example Tottenham Hotspur are a team that always promise so much, get the hopes up of all the fans, and then eventually fail. Much like Spurs, in the NBA there is a team like the LA Clippers, who are always considered to be the butt of the league’s jokes. And a team with a characteristic which fits with your own, that way you can be sure that you’ll really get behind them.

Geography

The greatest joy for any sports fan is that you get the chance to watch your team play, which is why it also makes sense to pick a team that is near you. Working out of L.A. I knew that my choices were going to be between the Clippers and the Lakers, and based on which one best matched my character and had the players that I enjoyed watching, I decided upon the Clippers.

Using these tips you can choose a team which fits your character and which you can really put your energy behind.