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For those starting their second, third or even eighth character in World of Warcraft, speed is often the first consideration. WoW powerleveling is important when you have trod over the same areas multiple times before and know the game like the back of your hand. After the first couple of characters, leveling a new toon holds little mystery or surpise, leading to many engaging in WoW powerleveling in order to reach end game raiding – either for a new perspective or to fill a needed slot in their guild’s raiding team.

While some may turn to WoW powerleveling companies in order to accomplish the task of reaching the level cap as quickly as possible, most people realize that those WoW powerleveling companies cannot do anything that they cannot do themselves. While you may balk at the idea of trudging through the level grind once again, take some time to research the tools available to make the journey move as quickly as possible.

First of all, WoW powerleveling involves finding the most efficient spec for your character. The official forums have plenty of threads detailing the best specs for all situations, including speedy leveling. Secondly, the biggest tool in your WoW powerleveling arsenal is going to be the use of guides and add-ons. A quick internet search will lead to a wealth of WoW powerleveling guides to choose from. Some guides are text-based while many of the newer guides operate in-game. These are essential for speedy WoW powerleveling, with step by step directions, quest notes and help, as well as directional arrows and map waypoints to keep you from traversing zones unnecessarily. For those serious about WoW powerleveling, these in-game guides will shave entire days of game time off the trek to the level cap.

A little bit of research and a quality WoW powerleveling guide are not only less expensive than a service, but also completely within the rules of the game. Not only will you reach your goal more quickly than ever, but your account will also remain in good standing, allowing you to enjoy your stable of high end raiding toons for years to come.

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Today’s technology provides the modern mariner with a variety of marine electronics to choose from, and many of the latest marine devices come fully integrated with GPS-capable electronics. GPS does more than help you navigate to your destination. One of the most powerful features of GPS is that it allows you track where you have been and get back there safely. It also allows you to set waypoints for significant finds along the way. You can set a waypoint for a tricky piece of land that juts out below water (and thus avoid it) or mark the spot of a detected wreck, a beautiful coral reef or a great fishing spot.

Much like sonar technology, which bounces sound waves off objects below the surface of the water, marine GPS devices use high-frequency low-power radio signals emitted from satellites in orbit around the Earth to determine your position on the water. When these signals hit your GPS receiver, the receiver calculates an x-y coordinate marking your position. Combine the accuracy of your marine GPS with other marine electronics capabilities, such as a fish finder or a chart plotter and you have a powerful tool to aid you in your quest for the best fish, exploring deep sea wrecks, or simply trying to navigate a rocky coastline on a Sunday afternoon.

An automotive GPS overlays the x-y coordinates of a vehicle on the maps of the United States and other countries. This is how it knows exactly where you are and can guide you to another location. Marine GPS electronics use various contour maps of lakes, rivers and oceans. These marine maps are partly the result of our human exploration and partly derived from satellite imagery.

While GPS is an automated technology, the maps change as we learn more about the ocean bottom, so maps can be updated with new information. The newer your marine GPS device, the more accurate your marine map. You might also be able to upload newer maps to your old marine electronics; it’s a feature to look for when you make a purchase. For example, if a new wreck is found that was not previously known, it gets added to the ocean maps.

One popular set of maps known as BlueChart incorporates high resolution satellite imagery of below waters with aerial photography of coast lines and coastal roads for superior navigation both on the water and around the coastline. BlueChart G2 Vision is an optional plug-in for some marine GPS devices and provides 3D views above and below the water line.

Also, look for marine GPS devices that use CANet to connect to other similarly equipped GPS devices so you can stay in touch with other boats in the area. CANet lets you share maps, waypoints and other information. If you have a fleet of boats, for example, this technology can greatly improve your productivity. Simply transmit coordinates of the best fishing areas.

Using a GPS for hunting can be very useful when scouting, on your hunt, and for recovering your animal. However, you will want to learn how to mark a waypoint, make a route, and use the hunt/fish calculator in your GPS unit before you go out into the field. All GPS units are a little different but some basic instructions are as follows:

Mark a Waypoint

When you want to mark your current position out in the field you will want to go to the mark a waypoint screen in your GPS. You will see your current position in the form of a GPS waypoint. Use your navigation buttons to go to the place an name your position such as TreeStand1, Elk Tank, etc. Now when you want to return to this position you can just find the name you gave it in your list of waypoints and your GPS will lead you back to your current spot.

Make A Route

A route is a series of waypoints that will lead you to your final destination. I often use a route when I am scouting and want to mark several points along a ridge that I would like to glass for animals in potential spot and stalk situation. You can make a route in your GPS by going to the routes screen in your GPS. Then click on New to make a new route waypoint. Continue doing this until you have marked all the points along the way you wish to glass from until you reach your final destination.

Hunt/Fish Calculator

Many GPS units have a hunt/fish calculator built into them which will tell you the best times to be out in the field for hunting based on the phase of the moon. Each GPS is pretty different as to how you access this information so consult your owners manual for specific instruction. This information will help you be in the field at the most opportune time when the animals are up and moving around.

This is just a few things to get you started using your GPS for hunting. To learn all about what your GPS unit can do and how to use it, look for an instructional DVD for your specific GPS model.