[MSEAD]IAngelial My blog: iangelial.wordpress.com Finally I completed the 3rd quest in Odaiba. It was to hunt for 3 items from Afterroad and Overload. I found it and handed it over to the quest npc. I could now fight.. Vergamot Vergamot is a brown tripod robot boss found in Neo Tokyo map. To access to the next map, I had to take down Vergamot. But it won’t be easy. As it’s a boss and required at least 6 ppl to enter to fight it just like zk. Finally I got my pt ready and enter into the boss area. It was harder than I expected. At the same time, I was nervous and the fight was heart thumping. Sadly I didn’t have enough memory to capture all videos and only made it to the 3rd body. But we still killed it in the end. Nothing dropped much just pots.
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One of the most common pieces of advice given to novice internet entrepreneurs is to choose a niche in which they are interested in. Many will ignore the advice, and instead target highly paid areas such as insurance, health and law. However, writing about subjects in which they have no interest is not easy, and most will churn out a few low quality articles before giving up.
In this article, I shall show users how to use mind maps to build up a set of subjects in which they can write articles. Search Engines such as Google and Yahoo love pages that link together and contain related content. So webmasters who write up several pages of content on a themed topic will have a headstart.
Let us start by choosing an example theme. I have interests in financial markets, gambling, web marketing, reading, music and food. The first three interests happen to be highly paid areas.
Finance is a very popular topic on the internet. However, it is full of snakeoil, and the useful knowledge that I have is not something that I’d be willing to share publicly.
Gambling topics is highly paid. Like finance, I also have knowledge that I’m not willing to share. Also, Google does not allow Adsense to be displayed on gambling pages.
Anyway, I shall choose to base my example on food. A subject which everyone participates in, and many love. I spend a lot of time thinking about food; what to cook in the evening, where to buy the ingredients, how to improve my latest recipe etc… There is therefore a lot that I can say about it. Also, the fact that I am actively involved in food on a daily basis means that I can write regular articles on the subject. How often does the average person take out a car loan or new home insurance?
To assist in my research, I shall use the free Mind Mapping tool from Mindomo (image in resources http://www.flickr.com/photos/24345587@N05/2318981472/).
The small, incomplete map already has 20 topics. And the blog(s) are things that I could update on a regular basis. 20 interlinked articles on food would give my website a food based theme.
Once completed, the themed site would give me a good base from which to target niche food areas. One easy way to get niche areas is to target a subject and location. For example, if I wanted to target “sushi restaurants”, the more specific “sushi restaurants london” would be an easier bet. Also, having pages about multiple sushi restaurant locations would give the search engines pages to feed on. So eventually, I could have pages on sushi restaurants in london, new york, tokyo etc…
Within these pages, I should be aware of related and similar searches. For example, if I type in “sushi restaurants” into dawjee.com, a list of more specific searches will be provided. Most of these appear to be location searches. However, at the bottom is “top sushi restaurants”. The astute webmaster could easily try to target both areas at once i.e. “top sushi restaurants london”. If they do that for 5 locations, then they’ll have 5 pages targeting sushi restaurant locations AND 5 pages targeting top sushi restaurants. Using a good content management system, such as Drupal these pages would all be interlinked to other related sections from the site, such as the Japanese Cuisine page and eating out blog.
While this example has been performed on a fairly low value niche, the strategy described in this article could easily be employed to build a relative large site about any subject area in which the webmaster has an interest and reasonable level of knowledge.
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Top Ten lists are a dime a dozen on the web and one that crops up more often than most is travel-related lists with outlandish titles such as Top 10 Places You Must See Before You Die and other such morbid titles. This list is similar however we don’t see the necessity to insert the Before You Die bit, although it would be useful to visit these cities before you shuffle off this mortal coil.
When it came to choosing the appropriate criteria for selecting these cities, many statistics and facts were taken into account, before being readily dismissed in favor of the most crucial method of consideration of all … my humble opinion. So forgive me if your own favourite city is not included. I know how you feel as despite my best efforts to sneak one of my own personal favorite cities Dublin into this list, logic dictated that a Top 10 list would look a bit weird if it had 11 cities.
Now the next hurdle to overcome was to decide whether to categorise the cities on a graded basis from 10 down to 1 or take the lazy way and just sort them alphabetically, suffice to say, the lazy way was the landslide winner.
Bangkok
Bangkok is a massive sprawling city that offers charms galore. Bangkok is dotted with historical palaces and temples that offer a glimpse into the city’s ancient history, yet Bangkok offers much more than beautiful temples and glorious palaces. It comfortably nestles at the forefront of Asia’s most visited cities attracting millions of tourists each year. Majestic sites such as The Temple of the Dawn and The Marble Temple should not be missed. Lumphinee Park offers a diversion from Bangkok’s bustling city streets. Bangkok is a modern city that encompasses a bustling nightlife, supreme shopping experiences, delicious aromas that fill up the senses from the many gorgeous restaurants and marketplaces. Bangkok’s wonderful architecture and soothing climate solidifies its deserved place in this list and indeed why it so frequently crops up on similar lists.
Las Vegas
Well it had to be didn’t it? Surely no list of this nature could be complete without Sin City itself, Vegas. Vegas falls into the category of love it or hate it for most people and with visitor numbers increasing each year it seems most people love it. The Entertainment Capital of the World does not disappoint. Where else can you go for a gondola cruise in the morning, see the Grand Canyon in the afternoon and be back in time to see shows such as Siegfried & Roy, Cirque du Soleil and similar headline acts in the afternoon? Ok it’s not everyone’s cup of tea but it is a city that has to be seen to be believed. Oh, and did I mention you can also gamble there apparently.
London
Ok the weather is not ideal, and the food can be mediocre but no list of this ilk would be complete without including London. It has attractions and sights for people of all ages and is a cosmopolitan city on a grand scale. Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, London Eye, Tower of London is just a few of the majestic attractions in England’s capital city. If it’s good enough for The Queen well it’s good enough for me, just don’t forget your brolly.
New York City
So good they named it twice as the saying goes and there few cities in the world that offer the amount of iconic landmarks and attractions that New York can. Even leaving aside world famous attractions and sights such as The Empire State Building, The Statue of Liberty, and Times Square, New York is such a vibrant pulsating city that it has more than enough to tempt visitors going back time after time. It is one of the world’s great shopping cities, has a nightlife second to none and has often been referred to as one of the world’s great cities. You won’t find an argument here.
Paris
I would like to say it was the romantic side in me that welcomes Paris to this list, but it is not, it is because it deservedly nestles here as it as a European heartbeat of culture, beauty and indeed romance and offers some of the most beautiful and majestic sights on the planet. The Eiffel Tower one of the most famous landmarks in the world proudly stands tall in this city that also is graced by Champs Elysees, Notre Dame and The Louvre. The Louvre is home to The Mona Lisa whose ageless beauty bewilders generation after generation. Paris should not be missed.
Rome
This historic city, known as The Eternal City, has some of the most historical sights in the world such as The Pantheon, The Coliseum and The Roman Forum. St Peter’s Basilica is just one of the many glorious churches in Rome, and is an essential visit while in the city. Trevi Fountain is yet another treat in this majestic city. And no it wasn’t built in a day.
San Francisco
The Bay area of California is home to one of America’s most popular destination retreats San Francisco as well as being one of the country’s most liberal cities. The hilly streets are as familiar as perhaps the city’s most famous landmark, The Golden Gate Bridge. The Bay itself sparkles under the warm sun whilst San Francisco is also renowned for its famous cable cars. The twisty streets in Lombard Street are another essential visit whilst harbor tours often include a trip to Alcatraz, the famous, though now inactive, prison. San Fran is a warm wonderful city with a new treasure each time you come, and no, you don’t need to wear flowers in your hair.
Sydney
Beautiful beaches, breathtaking sights and the famous Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge entwined with the beautiful weather and cosmopolitan cuisine make Sydney an unmissable city. The city is a hotbed of activity and one of the friendliest on the planet. Darling Harbour offers enthralling sights and attractions including museums, stunning hotels and shopping whilst The Rocks provides charm in abundance. Sydney Opera House is one of the most recognisable buildings of modern times and is an essential visit. Sydney has it all culture, arts, scenery, climate, and often tops Most liveable city polls. It’s not hard to see why.
Tokyo
A metropolis city on a grand scale Tokyo is a vibrant almost futuristic city that engulfs one’s senses from the start. Tokyo revels in shrines, museums, temples and the city’s Imperial Palace. Sensoji Temple reigns amongst Tokyo’s enduring sights along with The Meiji Shrine and The Imperial Palace itself. Museums align the streets competing with restaurants and shops of all descriptions. Those seeking a more modern approach have options like Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Dome City and Tokyo Disneyland. There’s truly something for everyone in this great city.
Venice
Many cities claim to be unique, and indeed many are but few can compare to Venice’s quirky charm and decidedly unique canals that transcend across the city. Romantic gondola rides alone do not capture the entire beauty of this marvellous city. St Marks Basilica is a glorious church that often has long lines to visit. It nestles in St Marks Square a wonderful open square with charming coffee shops and is a hive of activity as it is one of the most photographed parts of Venice. Doges Palace, The Bridge of Sighs, and The Rialto Bridge are further landmarks of this extraordinary city.
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Tokyo, capital city of Japan since 1869, is one of the most populated metropolitan cities in the world. Believe it or not, Tokyo City is complex, big and always on the move. Be warned, if you are in Tokyo City for the first time, you will be greeted with the city’s saturated big concrete high rise building, very wide roads, raised concrete expressways crossing one another. This remarkable city is also where the old meets the young. You can be in the most modern place such as Roppongi in one minute and you can wonder down the street to experience a traditional old shrine or town the next moment. This is the beauty of exploring the City of Tokyo. Greater Tokyo has 23 wards (ku), 26 smaller cities, 7 towns and 8 villages. To have an appreciation of its size, the distance from the east to west is 88 km (55 mil) while it is 24km (15 mil) from north to south. The way Tokyo City is organized seems to be a bit complicated in terms of finding a place even with address. You are not alone as the local themselves find it difficult as well. The best way to go about it is to ask for direction. In Tokyo city, there are numerous koban (local police box) where you can approach for help. Believe it or not, the policemen spent most of their time helping people finding their destination. The lesson here is to always bring along the location map of your accommodation. You can get it from your hotel. The City of Tokyo is really a big place and the best way to know this city is to have an introductory city tour. You can start your day by visiting the Meiji Shrine at Shibuya ku. The Meiji Shrine sits in Yoyoji Park. This is one of the must-see religious sites in Tokyo which was dedicated to Emperor Meiji, the first emperor of modern Japan. During New Year, it draws a million-plus of crowds. This gives you enough good reasons to pay a visit. The next place to visit is the Imperial Palace East Garden. Along the way, you will travel past the National Diet Building recognized by its pyramid-shaped dome. This building houses the Japanese parliament. There is a free 60-minute tour of the Sangi-in or House of Councillors or Lower House when the Diet is not in session. If you are interested and have sufficient time, do come back here again. The Imperial Palace East Garden (Higashi-Gyoen) is open to public but not everyday. It is close on Monday and Friday. If you happen to be there on these two days, can visit the Imperial Palace Plaza instead. In the garden, you can have a closed up view on the massive stones that built the castle walls, visit the Museum of Imperial Collections and enjoy a stroll on the typical Japanese garden. There are three gates to the garden and the most commonly used gate is the Ote-mon on the east. The Ote-mon is closed to the Tokyo Station and this was the principal entrance to Edo Castle for more than 200 years. After visiting the Imperial Place East Garden, it will be almost half a day gone and is a good time take a rest and have lunch. If you are with a tour group, your lunch will mostly be included. However, if you are on you own, do not worry. There are plenty of eateries in the city of Tokyo, ranging from restaurant to fast food outlet. One of the best bet is to get into the basement of a department stores where you can find food in the basement food hall. You can visit the nearby Mitsukoshi Department Store in Tokyo’s Gina district where you can eat to your hearts content. Finding suitable choices of food to suit you appetite is never a problem in Tokyo because there are simply too many to chose from. If you are not in for Japanese food, then go for a simple burger. The next stop will probable be the most celebrated district of Asakusa. Do you know what, I visited this place twice when I was in the City of Tokyo. This place is famous for the Sensoji Temple (Asakusa Kannon Temple) and the colorful Nakamise walkway leading to the temple. The Nakamise walkway is lined with many colorful stores leading up to Sensoji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest and most famous Buddhist temple. This is where you can get all your souvenirs. The last visit on your agenda might be the futuristic Odaiba which has become one of Tokyo’s most popular areas. You can cross over to this island via the Rainbow Bridge and enjoy the view of Tokyo bay. At Odiba you can visit places like the Palette Town, the Aqua City and the unusual shopping mall of Venus Fort. It is rather a big place with some wonderful parks to stroll. That is about all for an introductory day tour for Tokyo City. To fully enjoy the beauty of this city, you should pick one or more places to explore. For more informationon, please visit City of Tokyo.
Recently, I came across a software which allows me to access great deal of satellite photos. Then an idea comes to my mind, I can perform some research with these satellite photos. If we have access to topographic maps, aerial photographs, together with the use of satellite photos and maps, we will be to make a great deal of landform research without leaving our homes.
This software which gives me the access to satellite photographs is Google Earth 3D. Although it is a free software, it also provides paid premium services. As a start, the free version is good enough for me as it already allows me to access the satellite images of great deal of cities (New York, London, Beijing, Tokyo, Paris, Singapore, and alot more) and places. I can even locate the house I’m staying in with Google Earth 3D. With the software, we can also tilt and rotate the view to see 3D terrain and buildings, providing even more flexibility for the research.
Besides displaying these satellite photographs, Google Earth 3D also let us find the distances between places, which is another big plus.
We can perform research on things like incoming roads, incoming water, outgoing water, incoming mountains around the places of our interests. These satellite photographs should provide us with great deal of information and idea of the places before we personally going down to perform even more refine research. The terrain feature and the ability to zoom in and out also allow us to perform analysis from the town aspect, or even from the city aspect. We can trace the rivers which run over a great deal of distances, the great mountains which link to the smaller mountains. There is some much we can do with this free resource.
Today’s high tech resources have enable us to carry out even more research, and the access to these satellite photographs is definitely one of the fantastic resources out there.
In the southern part of Tokyo, right down on the bay, is a large area called Odaiba. Odaiba consists of the waterfront area and a large man-made island which can be reached via the Rainbow Bridge and the Yurikamome monorail line. There are many great attractions to visit in this area so it’s good to become familiar with the Yurikamome. It is not part of the JR East company so it has its own stations and you cannot use your JR pass to travel on it, however, there are a lot of fun things to do in Odaiba so it’s worth making the effort to get there. If you are staying in central Tokyo, the best place to pick up the Yurikamome is at Shimbashi which is on the Ginza, Asakusa and Yamanote subway lines. You will need to pass through the ticket barriers and follow the signs, featuring the Yurikamome distinctive blue logo, to the connecting station. In the station, you can normally pick up a useful map in English which shows you the route the monorail takes and the location of various attractions and landmarks. Fares for the monorail are more expensive than other subway lines but you can buy a one-day pass which can be cost effective if you are making a number of stops. Information at the ticket machines is in English so you should not have any trouble buying your ticket. In fact, since there is only one route where trains shuttle backwards and forwards, there are only ever two platforms and you just need to take care that you’re travelling in the right direction. Riding on the fully-automated Yurikamome is an experience in itself as, being high up on the monorail, you get great views of the bay and the Odaiba area especially if you are lucky enough to get to sit right at the front of the train.
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