How to Get a WOW Camel Mount

Camels are available through reputation in Cataclysm or through clicking on camel statues in Uldum and killing Dormus.
http://feature.mmosite.com/wow/guide/tips_on_wow_camel_mounts.shtml

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Blizzard Offers Free 10 Day Trials for Cataclysm

Details here.  Note that this is available to US and EU players.
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=177216/blizzard-offering-free-cataclysm-10-day-trials

Even more details here.
http://kotaku.com/5714475/world-of-warcraft-is-a-pusher-targeting-lapsed-weak-gamers

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The Cataclysm Vacation Package

WOW Insider draws our attention to this nifty little travel advertisement.  Visit Azeroth now!
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/12/15/the-classifieds-a-vacation-package/

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PvP Gear in Cataclysm

Cynwise explains all the types of PvP gear available to players now that Season 9 has started.  It's a complex system that is much changed from what was available pre-Cataclysm.
http://cynwise.wordpress.com/2010/12/15/battleground-pvp-gear-in-cataclysm-season-9/

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Location Determines Transmutation Results

Apparently the Level 485+ alchemist's location determines what his or her Volitile Life turns into when the alchemist transmutes.  Here are the details and where to go to get what.
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/12/14/zone-location-determines-living-elements-transmute-results/

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Blizzard Sells 3.3 Million Copies of Cataclysm Dec. 7

Blizzard has announced it sold 3.3 million copies of Cataclysm in the first 24 hours the game was available.  This includes the digital pre-Cataclysm orders.  So what does this mean?  Tobold puts this in context.
http://tobolds.blogspot.com/2010/12/numbers-and-interpretations.html

Here's Blizzard's spin on the figures from their press release.
http://www.1up.com/news/world-of-warcraft-cataclysm-sets-pc-sales-record

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Arena Season 9, War Games and Money FAQs (News)

Blizzard will introduce a new feature called War Games which are actually PvP practice matches.  This launches with Arena Season Nine.
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=176794/blizzard-launching-war-games-pvp-practice-matches

More about war games.
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/12/13/new-war-games-mode-for-arenas-and-battlegrounds/

By the way, Season 9 Arena has begun.
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/12/14/pvp-season-9-has-begun/

WOWHead has added a new currency section to its database.  It lists all the currencies available, tells you the quests where you get these payments and what you can buy with them.
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=176847/new-feature-currency-pages

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Rainbow Generator (and Russian Guild Downs Nefarian)

Yes, there is a quest that drops a rainbow generator.  Details here on MMO Champion, two items down from the notice that a Russian guild has taken down Nefarian in 10-man mode.  Apparently the 25-man version of Nefarian is crippled by a respawn bug.
http://www.mmo-champion.com/content/2112-Guild-XP-Gains-Reduction-Nefarian-Kill-BRC-ToT-Loot-Rainbow-Generator-Comics

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Battleground Bugs

The Greedy Goblin says to avoid Tol barad until the problems are fixed.  Details (with strategies) here.
http://greedygoblin.blogspot.com/2010/12/ignore-tol-barad-until-patched.html

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How to Level Alchemy in Cataclysm: A Guide

How to move from level to level from 425 to 525 in Cataclysm if you are an alchemist.  Note the disclaimer.
http://eviscerated.net/?p=478

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A Look Back (and Forward)

Wired has done a retrospective view of World of Warcraft (with videos) that lists the "seven most catastrophic" moments in the game.
http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2010/12/world-of-warcraft-catastrophes/

Blizzard is promoting Cataclysm here and there with interviews (Tom Chilton and Alex Afrasiabi in the link below)...
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/12/09/alex-afrasiabi-and-tom-chilton-on-cataclysm/

and with videos.  These show off the new zones for folks who want an orientation before they start exploring.
http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/709055/World-of-Warcraft-Cataclysm-Zone-Videos---Blizzard-Commentary-On-The-Secrets-Inside.html

Visit the lost zone of Zulgurub in this video made before Cataclysm removed it from the game.
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/12/10/wow-moviewatch-in-memory-of-zulgurub/

Eurogamer wonders what will take WOW's place.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-12-08-what-can-topple-world-of-warcraft-article

How the new guild leveling system is going to destroy WOW.
http://www.mmomeltingpot.com/2010/12/bio-break-wow-guilds-are-going-to-suffer/

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Guild Leveling: A Discussion

Psynister discusses how guild leveling works and goes over the numbers.
http://psynister.wordpress.com/2010/12/08/guild-leveling-numbers/

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Cataclysm Fashion Items

It's the first day of Cataclysm and Birdfall is posting about clothing.  She's got her priorities right.  One must look good while being ganked, standing around waiting to catch the Quest NPC character's attention, or waiting for the authenticator server to belch one into the game!
http://birdfall.blogspot.com/2010/12/outfit-of-month-or-cataclysm-or-not-i.html

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Cataclysm's Up -- And Down (with MANY MORE Hotfixes)

Cataclysm has launched and predictably, it's up and then down again.
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/12/06/cataclysm-launches-in-europe-servers-currently-down/

Some XP gains are turned on and some aren't.  Logging in seems to be the biggest problem right now.
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/12/07/cataclysm-is-live-except-not-quite/

UPDATE:  Blizzard has released the first hotfix list.  Apparently these have been applied.
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=176161/first-round-of-cataclysm-hotfixes-now-live

UPDATE #2:  December 8 hotfix list.
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=176294/more-cataclysm-hotfixes-live-december-8th

Update #3:  One long-time player doesn't much like the game play and mechanics of Cataclysm, or the ridiculous ease of mastering dungeons.
http://kurn.apotheosis-now.com/?p=1570

Update #4:  Arloch at Clearcasting is riding the submarine around and around and around.  (bugs)
http://clearcasting.wordpress.com/2010/12/10/im-on-a-bug/

Update #4 - Hotfixes on December 13.
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=176861/latest-cataclysm-hotfixes-now-live

Update #5 - Hotfixes on December 14.
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/12/14/cataclysm-hotfixes-for-dec-14/

Update #6 - Hotfixes on December 15.
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=176984/latest-cataclysm-hotfixes-vial-of-the-sands-no-longer-bop

Update #7 - More December 15 hotfixes?
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=177100/more-cataclysm-hotfixes-posted-december-15

Update #8 - December 16 hotfixes
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/12/16/cataclysm-hotfixes-for-dec-16/

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CATACLYSM SURVIVOR'S GUIDE

Flame Shock has written a very good guide to all the Cataclysm changes. There are links to maps for the dungeon entrances and leveling zones, too.  This is PvE only but a Must Read.  Many thanks to Pot for recommending it.
http://flameshock.blogspot.com/2010/11/cataclysm-pve-survivors-guide.html

The following are lists of articles that cover Cataclysm changes and new items:

WOW Head has posted links to answers for the most searched Cataclysm topics on their site.
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=176356/faqs-of-the-week

Here are a few things to do to prepare for Cataclysm.
http://www.frostnova.ch/tachyon/blogArticle.do?action=view&topic=Cataclysm%20Preparation

Overlooked changes (two-part article)
http://psynister.wordpress.com/2010/12/02/overlooked-changes/

http://psynister.wordpress.com/2010/12/06/more-overlooked-changes/

Rohan has found some quest mobs have a different level of difficulty and thinks they are set up to be a challenge for solo players.
http://blessingofkings.blogspot.com/2010/12/new-quest-mobs.html

Kotaku has tips and videos of Cataclysm's changes for players who quit the game and are now returning.
http://kotaku.com/5705366/preparing-for-cataclysmic-return-to-world-of-warcraft

Changes to leveling requirements for zones.
http://judging-chasey.blogspot.com/2010/12/revised-leveling-zones-in-cataclysm.html

WOW Head pointed out new Blizzard information on several Cataclysm topics--Reputation gain from tabards, how low level players get glyphs.  There is also an entertaining video and one about running WOW on Android phones.
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=175687/news-roundup-city-tabard-reputation-clarified-low-level-glyphs-videos

Profession Updates and Changes
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/12/04/countdown-to-cataclysm-profession-updates-and-changes/

WOW Head's video guide to Cataclysm instance entrances.
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=173564/how-to-find-cataclysm-instance-entrances

Changes to PvP
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/12/07/cataclysm-101-a-guide-to-pvp-changes-and-challenges/

Reputation Rewards
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/12/07/a-cataclysm-101-guide-for-reputation-rewards/

Tanking Cheat Sheet (Cataclysm Dungeon Bosses in Two Parts)
http://swordboard.wordpress.com/2010/12/03/cataclysm-tanking-cheat-sheet/

http://swordboard.wordpress.com/2010/12/06/cheat-sheet-part-2/

Dungeon Video Guide: Argaloth
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=176811/tankspot-cataclysm-raid-videos-argaloth-and-omnitron

Dungeon Guide:  Blackrock Caverns
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/12/06/cataclysm-dungeon-guide-blackrock-caverns/

http://www.wowhead.com/blog=176450/tankspots-guide-to-blackrock-caverns

Dungeons Guide:  Conclave of Wind (10 Man)
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=177058/tankspots-guide-to-the-conclave-of-wind-10-man

Dungeon Guide: Grim Batol
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/12/08/cataclysm-dungeon-guide-grim-batol/

Dungeon Guide:  Halls of Origination
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/12/07/cataclysm-dungeon-guide-halls-of-origination/

Dungeon Video Guide to Magmaw
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=176850/tankspots-guide-to-magmaw

Dungeon Video Guide:  Omnitron
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=176811/tankspot-cataclysm-raid-videos-argaloth-and-omnitron

Dungeon Guide:  The Stone Core
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=176367/tankspots-guide-to-the-stonecore

How to Find Stone Core's Entrance
http://underct.com/2010/12/09/where-is-the-entrance-to-the-stonecore/

Tips on Handling Stone Core Trash Mobs
http://pwnwear.com/2010/12/14/tips-on-stonecore-trash/

Tips about Questing Mount Hyjal
http://underct.com/2010/12/07/on-second-thought/

Help with the Ostrich Joust Quest in Mount Hyjal
http://sharpenyourclaws.blogspot.com/2010/12/joust.html

Moving In and Out of Vash'jir (tips)
http://thebigbearbutt.com/2010/12/09/lost-in-wonderland/

Vash'jir Grouping Tips
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/12/09/wow-rookie-top-5-tricks-for-grouping-in-vashjir/#continued

Guide to Halfus Wyrmbreaker (Bastion of Twilight)
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=176973/tankspots-guide-to-halfus-wyrmbreaker

5 Man Guides
http://pwnwear.com/2010/12/09/guides-to-new-5-mans/

More Dungeon Tanking Tips
http://swordboard.wordpress.com/2010/12/07/cataclysm-tanking-cheat-sheet-part-3/

A Mount Hyjal Tip Plus Advice on Interacting with Mobs and a Macro for Targeting Quest Turn In Characters
http://www.relevarts-druid-reliquary.com/blog/?p=670

Guild Leveling and Progression
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/12/06/countdown-to-cataclysm-guild-leveling-and-progression/

http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/12/06/officers-quarters-cataclysm-guild-roundup/

Guild Achievements No Long Reward Guild XP
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=176168/guild-achievements-no-longer-reward-guild-xp

Zone and Instance Progression Changes

http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/12/06/cataclysm-101-zone-and-instance-progression/

Lich King Mobs Change- Level 80s Now Gain Only 10% XP
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/12/07/level-80-to-gain-only-10-experience-from-wrath-mobs/

More about 10% XP Changes (And How This Impacts Hunters)

http://www.warcrafthuntersunion.com/2010/12/xp-on-wrath-mobs-10-pet-bug-explained/

Player and Guild XP Changes
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=176102/player-and-guild-experience-changes-in-cataclysm

Hunter Pet Changes
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/12/06/cataclysm-hunter-pet-highlights/

Faction Head and Shoulders Enchants List (General)
http://www.jadedalt.com/2010/12/06/faction-enchants/

Faction Enchants List (Casters)
http://www.jadedalt.com/2010/12/06/enchants-casters/


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Cataclysm Guide for Druids

Alamo's guide to Cataclysm for druids.  LOL
http://us.battle.net/wow/en/forum/topic/1021053513

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How to Find Cataclysm Instance Entrances

WOW Head's posted a video guide to finding the entrances to the new Cataclysm instances.  You won't be able to queue for an instance in the dungeon finder unless you have previously found the entrance to it.  Many thanks to regisfrost for creating this visual aide.
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=173564/how-to-find-cataclysm-instance-entrances

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Programming Addons for Cataclysm (Patch 4.0)

Blacksen talks about how Blizzard has changed its UI system in several major ways as of Patch 4.0, and how this effects addon developers, using his own Loot Council Lite as an example.  It's a technical article instead of a general interest one, but since I rarely see addon writers talking about their craft, I wanted to add a link here for those who might be interested in a glimpse of how such things work.
http://blacksen.com/archives/1033

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Healing Spells By Class Comparison (Cataclysm)

Again, thanks to Matticus for pointing this out.
http://www.cannotbetamed.com/2010/12/01/comparison-of-healing-spells-by-class/

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Priest Faction Rewards

Many thanks to Matticus for mentioning this.
http://ecclesiasticaldiscipline.wordpress.com/2010/12/04/cataclysm-faction-rewards-for-priests/

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