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Men’s Guide to Hiking Shoes
Posted on January 2nd, 2010 No commentsTips
Refrain from heading out to the trail without having your feet properly fitted for your hiking shoes. You may choose to go to a specialty shoe store or an athletic apparel store to have your feet assessed. This doesn’t mean that you must purchase your hiking shoes there, but you can get a good idea of the type of shoe you need. Take your hiking backpack with you, so you can see how comfortable the shoes are with weight on your back. If you have low arches you will need shoes that arch up or have insoles with high arches. If you have very wide feet you must make sure your shoes are wide enough to provide comfort and prevent rubbing against the side of your feet.
The North Face Hedgehog
Retailing for a little over $100, the Hedgehog is lightweight and has waterproof breathable Gore-Tex covering. The outsole is sturdy with top-quality traction. The Hedgehog gets its name from the speedy animal, and is best used for covering trails at a fast pace, crawling along icy riverbanks, or jumping into a kayak to cross a body of water.
Hi-Tec V-Lite Hornet Hpi
These hiking shoes were rated as ‘Best of Adventure Gear’ for 2009 in the National Geographic Adventure Magazine. These shoes include ion-mask hydrophobic technology (repels water from shoes), ultra rustproof hardware, toe and heel abrasion for protection, and weigh approximately 16.4 ounces.
BOGS Mossy Oak Valley Walker
The Mossy Oak Valley Walker is 100% waterproof and are designed to appear like a mossy oak tree. The shoes have a camouflage outer appearance. These trail shoes can be used for hunting, hiking, bird watching, and any other type of outdoorsy adventure. The non-slip outsole makes this shoe perfect for year around wear.
Muck Boot Company SUV Hiker Light
These light weight hiking shoes are not only comfortable, but are powerful and effective. The breathable Airmesh lining allows feet to breathe, and the CR-foam construction is self-insulating and waterproof. The shoes also include natural rubber upper reinforcement, reinforced toes with wrap-up bumpers, and rugged MS-1 molded outsoles.
There are multiple possibilities in men’s’hiking shoes. Before making your purchase follow our guide to make sure that your purchase is an investment.
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World of Warcraft Tailoring Guide
Posted on November 3rd, 2009 No commentsTailoring is a very useful profession to caster classes such as warlocks, priests, and mages. It can also craft bags which everyone needs and can be paired with enchanting for a very nice combination. Becoming a tailor can make you quite a bit of money especially on the newer servers where everyone wants bags and high quality cloth gear.
See our other tailoring guide for some remarks on useful tailored items.
1-160
1 – 50
Bolt of Linen Cloth (2 x Linen Cloth) x 80
50 – 70
Linen Bag (3 x Bolt of Linen Cloth, 3 x Coarse Thread) x 20
70 – 75
Reinforced Linen Cape (2 x Bolt of Linen Cloth, 3 x Coarse Thread) x 5
75 – 105
Bolt of Woolen Cloth (3 x Wool Cloth) x 60
105 – 110
Gray Woolen Shirt (2 x Bolt of Woolen Cloth, 1 x Fine Thread, 1 x Gray Dye) x 5
110 – 125
Double-stitched Woolen Shoulders (3 x Bolt of Woolen Cloth, 2 x Fine Thread) x 15
125 – 145
Bolt of Silk Cloth (4 x Silk Cloth) x 190
145 – 160
Azure Silk Hood (2 x Bolt of Silk Cloth, 2 x Blue Dye, 1 x Fine Thread) x 15160-220
160 – 170
Silk Headband (3 x Bolt of Silk Cloth, 2 x Fine Thread) x 10
170 – 175
Formal White Shirt (3 x Bolt of Silk Cloth, 2 x Bleach, 1 x Fine Thread) x 5
175 – 185
Bolt of Mageweave (5x Mageweave Cloth) x 100
185 – 200
Crimson Silk Vest (4 x Bolt of Silk Cloth, 2 x Red Dye, 2 x Fine Thread) x 15
200 – 215
Crimson Silk Pantaloons (4 x Bolt of Silk Cloth, 2 x Red Dye, 2 x Silken Thread) x 15
215 – 220
Black Mageweave Leggings or Black Mageweave Vest (2 x Bolt of Mageweave, 3 x Silken Thread) x 5220-300
220 – 230
Black Mageweave Gloves (2 x Bolt of Mageweave, 2 x Heavy Silken Thread) x 10
230 – 250
Black Mageweave Headband or Black Mageweave Shoulders (3 x Bolt of Mageweave, 2 x Heavy Silken Thread) x 20
250 – 260
Bolt of Runecloth (5 x Runecloth) x 180
260 – 275
Runecloth Belt (3 x Bolt of Runecloth, 1 x Rune Thread) x 15
275 – 280
Runecloth Bag (5 x Bolt of Runecloth, 2 x Rugged Leather, 1 x Rune Thread) x 5
280 – 300
Runecloth Gloves (4 x Bolt of Runecloth, 4 x Rugged Leather, 1 x Rune Thread) x 20300-375
300 – 325
Bolts of Netherweave (6 x Netherweave Cloth each)
325 – 340
Bolts of Imbued Netherweave (3 x Bolts of Netherweave, 2 x Arcane Dust each)
340 – 350
Netherweave Boots (6 x Bolts of Netherweave, 2 x Knothide Leather, 1 x Rune Thread each) x 10
350 – 360
Netherweave Tunic (8 x Bolts of Netherweave, 2 x Rune Thread each) x 10
360 – 375
Imbued Netherweave Tunic (6 x Imbued Netherweave Bolts, 2 x Netherweb Spider Silk, 1 x Rune Thread each) x 15Overall Estimated Required Materials:
180 x Arcane Dust
10 x Bleach
30 x Blue Dye
75 x Coarse Thread
135 x Fine Thread
5 x Gray Dye
60 x Heavy Silken Thread
20 x Knothide Leather
160 x Linen Cloth
520 x Mageweave Cloth
2460 x Netherweave Cloth
35 x Netherweb Spider silk
60 x Red Dye
120 x Rugged Leather
75 x Rune Thread
900 x Runecloth
760 x Silk Cloth
45 x Silken Thread
200 x Wool Cloth
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Every Woman’s Guide to The Perfect Beach Dress
Posted on October 31st, 2009 No commentsImagine a day full of sunshine, strolling down the beach, playing Frisbees, working on that tan’ What makes the picture perfect is the perfect beach dress. Beach dresses are versatile because not only can they be worn as a cover up at the beach, they can also be worn out and about during hot summer days. A cover up is also important because while you may enjoy hanging out at the beach; you wouldn’t want to go home with sunburn. Thus, selecting a beach dress takes more than just a simple browse through; it also showcases your creativity and sense of style.
Before picking out a beach dress, you need to first find that perfect swimwear. Check out this range of women’s swimwear from Billabong. Billabong has long been associated with swimwear and beach wear. The word itself carries the meaning of a ‘lake’. However, beach enthusiasts would know that the brand carries a variety of clothing ‘ from beach wear to sportswear and even watches. While choosing a bathing suit, many issues come into play. There is a great variety of Billabong women’s swimwear. You can pick from a choice of a one piece or two piece bathing suits, i.e. tankini or bikini. One very important thing to consider while choosing a bathing suit is the type of your body. Generally, hourglass figures benefit most because any style would go well with them. Pear shaped women could go for boy cut shorts while slender women should go for suits that have detailing on the waist to emphasize on the curves.
Cotton is a good material to wear in hot weather. For casual strolls along the beach, pick a dress that is made out of this material for maximum comfort. They are also perfect for travelling; they can be easily rolled up or folded up to save up space in your suitcase. So when travelling to your favorite summer vacation, consider getting a few cotton summer women’s dresses to compliment your wardrobe. This is one instance when you can buy a few of the same dress in different colors, just as long as you pick a classic style like a simple cotton jersey dress. And since the maxi dress fad is still reigning, you can also pick a long cotton dress for the vacation.
When it is summer, droves of people head down to the beach for a good time, and this is when the party really begins. Beach parties tend to bring in huge crowds, and you would like to be dressed to impress for the party. However, typical cocktail dresses or other thick party dresses may not be suitable; they will simply weigh you down while you dance to the rhythm. Thus, pick a summer dress that will definitely allow you to stand out from the crowd, while ensuring maximum comfort. Forget that pair of jeans and wear a summer dress instead. For women who are working while travelling, these dresses could also be worn to work. Simply throw on a blazer while meeting clients, and take it off for those beach parties!
Many women dream of having their wedding at the beach. In the midst of preparations, the dress may be the last thing on their mind. Thus, most women end up with long dresses and billowy details that may not be suitable at the beach. Beach weddings also often have photo shoots next to the sea, and thus, these long dresses may just get in the way and not the most practical of ideas. Go instead with a shorter white dress. Ideally, select a white dress for summer and pick one with special details such as rhinestones to make the dress look classier but at the same will not allow you to swelter under hot weather. This is, after all, the most important day of your life.
When it comes to beach dresses, do not be afraid to get one dress of different shades. Although you would want to look your best, practicality is also the key to finding the perfect beach dress.
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Stay Fit And Frugal With This Buyers Guide to Discount Running Shoes Under $75!
Posted on September 23rd, 2009 No commentsThe Response CSH-17 sneakers from Adidas are designed for the dynamic runner with technology to keep your feet protected and cushioned as you run for miles and miles. Designed to keep you comfortable and eliminate the possibility of injury, these discount shoes have a ‘2-D ForMotion’ design that optimizes your heel strike. With air mesh for maximum ventilation to keep these smelling fresh and an anatomically molded EVA insole for comfort, these shoes are an absolute steal at $44. In a great collection of colors, try to find something you don’t like about these sneakers.
The running shoe offering from Saucony is the ProGrid Guide running shoe. This shoe prides itself on superb cushioning and flexibility. These also feature a dual density midsole to increase shock absorption as you push yourself to the limits. Saucony is among the most well-known brands of running shoes in the market. So if you can find a pair of Saucony shoes at a great price, it is best to pick these up quickly.
The MR3-L Bugrip Icebugs trail running shoes have technology to keep you stable as you run over slippery and loose terrain while absorbing impact. These running shoes have BUGrip technology to adapt to the ground as you sprint along on trails. Icebugs are designed out of Sweden and this company knows winter temperatures. An additional feature to these running shoes is their ability to withstand freezing temperatures without a problem. These shoes will not let you stay indoors, so get outside and start running!
Reebok’s Premier Road Plus KFS AW shoes are extremely comfortable and are loaded with multiple advantages. The exterior of these discount running shoes features 3M Scotchlite materials which reflect light, keeping you safe and within the field of vision of drivers. This is an especially useful feature if you are a runner who prefers to exercise after dark. These discount shoes also feature a Kinetic Fit System which move with your feet to allow for ultimate movement and flexibility while you go the distance.
While running shoes are typically over $100, these discount running shoes can all be found for under $75. With these top brands available for purchase, your needs as a runner will be met whether you prefer running on trails, running at night, or just running whenever you find the time. No need to worry about injury or pain as these shoes are at the top of their game.
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A Good Mage Classes Guide in Aion
Posted on July 6th, 2009 No commentsMages are at once powerful and fragile, using crowd control skills or summons to keep enemies at a distance while using ranged magic spells to attack. If a high-risk offensive class that requires a lot of skill juggling sounds fun to you, than this path is your fit.
You will start the game in the Mage class with a spellbook as your weapon. At level 9 you will be given the Daeva quest, during the course of which you will be able to choose between the Sorcerer and the Spiritmaster as your specialization path- this is the same quest that gives you your wings. Upon completing the quest, your level will be set automatically to 10 in your new class.
The Sorcerer specialization follows a traditional mage path, further focusing on high damage magic spells and crowd control abilities such as sleep and shackles. The Spiritmaster learns the ability to control spirit summons, and is the only pet controlling class in the game.
Mage Base Stats
Strength: 90
Constitution: 90
Agility: 95
Accuracy: 95
Intelligence: 115
Spirit: 115Gear
Armour
Both mage classes can only wear cloth armor, and that’s all they should want to, since cloth armor provides the MP and concentration bonuses essential to both classes.Weapons
While Sorcerers can only use spellbooks, Spiritmasters will have the option of using orbs which have higher attack stats than spellbooks overall.(Note: In CBT3, stigma skills allowed players of any class to gain mastery of any weapon or armour, so yes it was possible for a mage to wear heavy armour and swing 2H swords around if they so wished. However this is very likely to change for open beta as the lead dev expressed that there were too many balancing issues with this feature. )
Legend
3 Stars: Primary
2 Stars: Useful in certain situations
1 Star : Almost never used
No Star: UnequippableSorcerer
Playstyle
Damage Dealer, Crowd Control
Sorcerers deal high amounts of magic damage, and use numerous shackle and sleep skills that keep their opponents at a distance.
Comparable classes from other games: WoW Mage, L2 Spellsinger/SorcererPopular Builds
Sorcerers are all about the magic damage, so if you’ve got the ninja skills to keep your fragile self alive, then by all means max it out. Aion’s resident ‘glass cannon’ class is especially weak to physical attacks though, even more so than you may be used to in other MMOs, so you might decide to trade in some of that damage for HP.1. Max Damage Build
Gear: +Intelligence Cloth Armour (bonus available on certain Abyss armour)
Enhancements: +Magic Spell Damage
Cooking trade skill highly recommended for +Intelligence food2. Survivability Build
Gear: + HP Cloth Armour (bonus available on certain Abyss armour)
Enhancements: + Max HP, + Max MP
Cooking trade skill highly recommended for +Intelligence foodCurrent State of Sorcerers
Sorcerer players have always been expressing mixed opinions on the class since the beginning of closed beta. Many players complain of mana downtimes and feel frustrated that their low HP and cloth armour make them easy targets in ganks and mass PvP.
Most will agree, though, that in PvP Sorcerers are second to .. well, second to rangers..
In any case, the sorcerer is a strong PvP class. The combination of sleeps and nukes, or shackles/pushbacks and nukes (depending on your playstyle) mean that as long as you’re paying attention and constantly watching your back, you have a very good chance at coming out on top.Mixed reviews also mean that Sorcerers haven’t been on NCsoft’s radar as a class to neither nerf nor boost — which, as Spiritmaster players would tell you (and L2 vets will tell you) is a positive thing.
Current State of Spiritmasters
The story of Spiritmasters is a bitter one, from their CBT2 glory to their CBT3 demise.
It’s hard to imagine that in CBT2, Spiritmasters were regarded as the most powerful class in Aion – fast to level, great in PvP. The summons always had terrible AI but their high damage and utility made up for the lacks.
Unfortunately, the nerf hammer came down hard, and in CBT3 they were reduced to becoming the least played class in the game. Worst part was, the summons still had the IQ of ‘Starcraft dragoons’ (whatever that means.. I’m like the only Korean to have never played SC).It’s hard to say what open beta will look like for Spiritmasters. Although NCsoft’s lead developer has said that there will be changes, balancing for summoning classes is notoriously tricky and it’s likely that NCsoft will tread carefully as to not repeat their mistake in CBT2. As possibly the most complex class in Aion, however, there will always be players that are up for the challenge that this class presents.
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Tibia Assassin Outfit Headpiece Addon Quest Guide
Posted on March 26th, 2009 No commentsTibia Assassin Outfit Headpiece Addon Quest is the addon quest loaction at LibertyBay with a minimum level of 0.When you finished the quest ,you can get Assassin Outfit Headpiece Addon for your reward.Notes:You will need to change the Giant Spider Silks for 10 Spider Silk Yarns at Mariana. You will need Invisibility spell or stealth ring to enter Erayo’s hut.
Required items
To save time you should collect the items needed before getting this addon. You will need to get to get to Erayo that is in the northeast Laguna Island. First get to Meriana and ride the sea turtle located here:
PicItemAmountLoot from Blue Piece Of Cloth 50 Blue Djinn, Fahim The Wise, Marid, Yakchal, Zugurosh Green Piece Of Cloth 50 Efreet, Green Djinn, Merikh The Slaughterer, Zugurosh Red Piece Of Cloth 50 Barbarian Bloodwalker, Fury, Hero, Infernalist, Zugurosh Brown Piece Of Cloth 50 Barbarian Headsplitter, Ghoul, Man In The Cave, Zugurosh Yellow Piece Of Cloth 50 Mummy, Zugurosh White Piece Of Cloth 50 Ghost, Spectre, Zugurosh Spider Silk 100 Crystal Spider, Giant Spider, Hide, The Old Widow
Creatures
Coral Frog
60 HP
20 Exp
Crimson Frog
60 HP
20 Exp
Azure Frog
60 HP
20 Exp
Orchid Frog
60 HP
20 Exp
Crab
55 HP
30 Exp
Crocodile
105 HP
40 Exp
Toad
135 HP
60 Exp
Tortoise
185 HP
90 ExpNow get to the next sea turtle here (different Frogs, Crabs, Crocodiles, Toads and Tortoises on the way):
Now follow this map to reach Erayos’s hut (different Frogs, Toads and Tortoises on the way):
Use invisibility or stealth ring to enter. Talk with Erayo like this:
Chatlog You: Hi
Erayo: What the… I mean, of course I sensed you.
You: Addon
Erayo: Vescu gave you an assassin outfit? Haha. Noticed it lacks the head piece? You look a bit silly. Want my old head piece?
You: Yes
Erayo: Thought so. Could use some help anyway. Listen, I need stuff. Someone gave me a strange assignment – sneak into Thais castle at night and shroud it with cloth withoutanyone noticing it. …
Erayo: I wonder why anyone would want to shroud a castle, but as long as long as the guy pays, no problem, I’ll do the sneaking part. Need a lot of cloth though. …
Erayo: Gonna make it colourful. Bring me 50 pieces of blue cloth, 50 pieces of green cloth, 50 pieces of red cloth, 50 pieces of brown cloth, 50 pieces of yellow cloth and 50 pieces of white cloth. …
Erayo: Besides, gonna need 10 spools of yarn. Understood?
You: Yes
Erayo: Good. Start with the blue cloth. I’ll wait.Now return to him with the items needed or collect them if you haven’t done it yet. Talk with him like this:
Chatlog You: Hi
Erayo: What the… I mean, of course I sensed you.
You: 50 Pieces of Blue Cloth
Erayo: Brought the 50 pieces of blue cloth?
You: Yes
Erayo: Good. Get me 50 pieces of green cloth now.
You: 50 Pieces of Green Cloth
Erayo: Brought the 50 pieces of green cloth?
You: Yes
Erayo: Good. Get me 50 pieces of red cloth now.
You: 50 Pieces of Red Cloth
Erayo: Brought the 50 pieces of red cloth?
You: Yes
Erayo: Good. Get me 50 pieces of brown cloth now.
You: 50 Pieces of Brown Cloth
Erayo: Brought the 50 pieces of brown cloth?
You: Yes
Erayo: Good. Get me 50 pieces of yellow cloth now.
You: 50 Pieces of Yellow Cloth
Erayo: Brought the 50 pieces of yellow cloth?
You: Yes
Erayo: Good. Get me 50 pieces of white cloth now.
You: 50 Pieces of White Cloth
Erayo: Brought the 50 pieces of white cloth?
You: Yes
Erayo: Good. Get me 10 spools of yarn now.
You: 10 Spools of Yarn
Erayo: Brought the 10 spools of yarn?
You: Yes
Erayo: Thanks. That’s it, you’re done. Good job, player. I keep my promise. Here’s my old assassin head piece.Thanks for your reading and hope you can done the quest use less time and enjoy Tibia game very much!
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WoW Shadoweave Tailoring Guide
Posted on February 11th, 2009 No commentsShadoweave tailoring is 1 of the trade skill specializations available to characters in World of Warcraft. The other 2 are mooncloth tailoring and spellfire tailoring. Shadoweave tailoring gives a character access to tailoring patterns that cannot be obtained elsewhere.
Shadoweave Tailoring Prerequisites
Before a character can learn shadoweave tailoring, he must have the World of Warcaft expansion the Burning Crusade installed. The tailoring character must be at least level 60 and have a skill of 350 or more. Once these requirements are met, it is simply a matter of heading to Shattrath and speaking to the shadoweave tailoring trainer, Andrion Darkspinner. If the prerequisites for the quest have been met, Darkspinner will give the player the “Becoming a Shadoweave Tailor.”
Items Required for the Quest
- Bolt of Imbued Netherweave Cloth
- Primal Shadow
- Primal Fire
It is possible for a World of Warcraft tailor with a tailoring skill of 325 or higher to make the first item, but the other items are obtained from monster drops in the Outlands. Once the items have been gathered, the character simply needs to turn them into the quest giver in Shattrath to complete the quest. A player may also pick up the items required for the quest from an Auction House in any of the major cities in the game.
Shadoweave Tailoring Considerations
Any attempt at making a shadoweave cloth will produce two of the same items. While making shadoweave cloth is not an ability exclusive to this trade skill specialization, only World of Warcraft characters who choose it will be able to craft multiple pieces of cloth each time they use the specialization. All Shadoweave patterns must be crafted at an Altar of Shadows and each use has a 96 hour cool down time according to the World of Warcraft Wiki.
Most of the items that can be made from the shadoweave specializationare bind on pickup, which means the items cannot be traded once it has been made. Such items can still be enchanted using the enchanting trade skill, but like all other specializations in the game, a character should choose the shadoweave tailoring specialization because it has the greatest benefit to his character.
Thanks for your reading and enjoying your WOW game and can help you make much more world of warcraft gold for your character!