Senin, 12 April 2010

Permainan Detektif Sherlock Holmes di Nitendo

Petualangan Sherlock Holmes melacak pembunuhan yang mengatasnamakan Jack the Ripper muncul dalam game Nitendo. Serial Sherlock Holmes dikenal sebagai salah satu petualangan terbaik dan diakui para kritikus di dunia. Bagaimana dengan game-nya?

Seperti dalam filmnya,
detektif ini menyelidiki pembunuhan paling menakutkan. Ia harus melacak pembunuh paling berbahaya Inggris: Jack the Ripper. Dalam petualangan ini, khususnya yang dirancang untuk sistem Nintendo, Anda bermain sebagai Sherlock Holmes. Anda harus memberi penjelasan tentang peristiwa-peristiwa aneh, termasuk ketika catatan silsilah Ratu Victoria dicuri. Keluarga kerajaan memutuskan memilih Anda sebagai orang yang bertanggung jawab memecahkan misteri aneh ini. Seperti biasa, Anda diikuti teman bijaksana dan setia, Dokter Watson.


Anda harus menggunakan logika dan pengamatan indera melalui puluhan teka-teki, dan berbagai permainan asah otak. Ya layaknya
detektif swasta. Anda akan bepergian melalui lusinan gambar-sidik jari di tempat indah, mencari petunjuk dan misteri baru. Banyak tokoh-tokoh karismatik akan akan membantu memecahkan kasus aneh ini dan akhirnya menemukan kebenaran!


Seperti pada film
detektifnya, game Sherlock akan mengambil latar peristiwa di wilayah Whitechapel, London, pada tahun 1888. Serangkaian pembunuhan mengerikan terutama terjadi di distrik East End London di mana tubuh pelacur dimutilasi. Polisi tak bisa mengungkap misteri ini. Sherlock mulai mencari petunjuk dalam dunia malam dan gang-gang seram Whitechapel dalam mengikuti jejak Jack the Ripper.


Selama petualangan menakutkan ala
detektif swasta ini, Sherlock akan berusaha mengungkap identitas dan motif dari orang yang bersembunyi di belakang nama Jack the Ripper. Sherlock vs Jack versi 3D akan ditawarkan dalam dua cara padang permainan. Anda bisa bermain sebagai orang ketiga atau orang pertama. Pemain bebas bermain dalam satu atau cara lain, atau menggabungkan kedua petulangan itu.


Hal baru lain adalah para pemain akan menemukan kembali TKP asli yang memungkinkan untuk menguji teori-teorinya selama kemajuan penyelidikan. Sehingga jejak pembunuh berantai bisa terungkap sedikit demi sedikit.


Game Sherlock selama peluncuran film Sherlock Holmes didiskon 35 persen. Toko online menawarkan download Sherlock VS Jack the Ripper, VS Arsene Lupin, The Awakened, Silver Earing, dan The Mystery of the Mummy.


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Minggu, 11 April 2010

Birthday Party Favors and Noise Makers

Birthday Party Favors
Personalize one or more of these crafts to create kids birthday party favors.


* Fortune Cookie

If you made a larger version of this fortne cookie craft, it would make a fun birthdya party favor!

* Fun Jars
This project explains how to decorate small jars that can then be used to hold party treats.

* Mini Basket
While these instructions are for making a miniature May Day basket, you can easily decorate them to suit your party theme.

* Paper Bag Pinata
If you use a small, paper lunch bag to make a miniature pinata, it would make a nice party favor bag.

* Paper Plate Pocket
While this pocket was made specifically for St. Valentine's Day, the paper plates can be decorated to suit any event.

* Party Poppers
Make this easy party favor craft using a toilet paper roll, tissue paper, and a few other supplies.

* Pringles Treat Container
Follow the directions shared here to transform a potato chip container into a favor holder.

* Printable Birthday Party Favor Bag
Here are several printable templates so you can make your own favor bags for your next birthday party.

* Printable Birthday Party Favor Boxes
Here are several printable templates so you can make your own miniature boxes to use for party favors.

* Scoop of Hugs and Kisses
Use the same techniques shared for this craft project to create party favors using a small scoop.

* Wishing Well
Instructions for making a miniature wishing well using a tin can and popsicle sticks.


Birthday Party Noise Makers

Not only will these noise makers make fun party supplies, they can also be used as a
kids birthday party activity.


Finger Cymbals

Make these fun, little finger cymbals out of jar lids, elastic, and a few other supplies.

* Humming Flute
Instructions for making a humming flute out of a cardboard toilet tissue roll. This 'flute' really doesn't make music, but this kids will have fun with them anyway.

* Instant Noise Maker
Follow these directions to make a fast and simple noise maker using a bottle, rice, and a few other supplies.

* Noise Shaker
These mini noise makers arre made from empty film containers or pill bottles.

* Paper Plate Noise Maker
This fun noise maker, amde with one paper plate, is a perfect addition to a party.

* Paper Plate Tamborine
For this noise maker, you need two paper plates, a handful of beans, and a stapler.

* Rice-A-Raca
These instructions explain how to make a maraca out of a cardboard toilet tissue roll and rice.

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Birthday Party Games for Kids

It takes more than balloons, streamers and matching plates to create a birthday party your child will never forget!Often, what makes a kids birthday party a huge hit is a simply prepared game or activity. We've collected our favorite party games and traditional party games that can be played as-is or adapted to match your party theme. If this is your first kids birthday party and you are bit intimidated, don't worry. We also have tips and advice from our party professionals.

What games are right for my party?
First you'll need to select a party theme. Then ask your child what they would like to play at their party. You can purchase pre- prepared party games or adapt a traditional party game so that it works with your theme. For instance... "Duck, Duck, Goose can be changed to "Princess, Princess, Knight" or Spiderman, Spiderman, Green Goblin" etc. With some artistic skills, markers and poster board, Pin the Tail on the Donkey can be turned into "Pin the Crown on the Princess".

Next, you need to consider your party space and whether you'll need to play indoors. We recommend that you select games that can be played indoors and outdoors or have a few easy games planned in case there is
a weather change.

Tips for
Birthday Party Games


Select Appropriate Games
Some games will be a hit and others will be a "dud". When appropriate, ask your child to participate in the party game planning. If they think it's a fun game...their friends probably will too. Consider your party space and the age group of the children.

Be Flexible
If you sense that a party game is not going well, let it go and move on to the next activity. Or, make a quick adaptation to an existing game. If your party games are dependant on the weather...be prepared to take the party indoors if necessary.

Be Prepared
Have all games set up and ready to go before the party. Make sure you understand how the games is played.

Everyone is a Winner
Parties are a time to have fun, which means all guests should go home smiling. If you are going to provide prizes, try to reward all players just for participating or avoid prizes all together. Especially when entertaining very young children who have yet to develop a grasp on sportsmanship. Consider playing most, if not all games without prizes but everyone gets a candy or sticker. When all of the games are complete...everyone receives their goody bags.

Popular Party Games for
Kids Birthday


Catch the Balloon
Buzz Bomb Balloon
Back to Back Pop
Poor Kitty
Blind man's Bluff
Twenty Questions
Red Rover
Duck, Duck, Goose
What's my Line?
A.B.C. Ship
Animammal Conference
Simon Says
Hot Potato
Red Light, Green Light
Captain May I?
Summer Relay Races
Wacky Croquet Summer Party Game

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Kamis, 08 April 2010

Tips for Children’s Party Organizing

Children’s party is considered a big event especially to the host or celebrant. For the event to run smoothly, advanced planning is a must. By doing so, everything is organized from the invitations, food, games and activities and party souvenirs. If we have budget, can hire kids party organizer.

1. Budget is the major factor to ponder beforehand. How much money are you willing to spend will determine the number of guests to be invited, food, decorations and souvenir items.


2. Choose a theme according to your child’s interests.


3. List down the number of invited guests to know the number of souvenirs, chairs and food to be prepared.


4. Decide what type of food to be served and if you will have separate food for the kids and adults.


5. Plan some games and activities for the kids before and after eating time.


6. Clowns and mascots are great alternatives to children’s games but to have both are sure to entertain the guests and party host.


7. The party decorations and souvenir items should conform to the theme.


If we do self do it but if we have budget & practical, we can hire
kids party organizer service.


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Rabu, 07 April 2010

Menyemai Cinta pada Tanaman Buah

Setidaknya, dibutuhkan waktu hingga 15 tahun untuk mengetahui apakah buah yang disilangkan sukses atau tidak, disukai di pasaran atau tidak.

Dengan jangka waktu tersebut, seorang peneliti buah membutuhkan ketekunan, kesabaran, ketelitian, dan idealisme yang tinggi dalam melakukan sebuah riset di bidang buah-buahan.


Kecintaan pada tumbuh-tumbuhan, terutama pada
tanaman buah, menjadi salah satu kunci utama untuk bisa menekuni penelitian di bidang yang masih terbilang langka di Indonesia ini.


“Dasar utamanya adalah kecintaan pada buah-buahan itu sendiri,” kata Mohamad Reza Tirtawinata, Kepala Divisi Pengembangan Proyek Khusus Taman Buah Mekarsari.


Menurutnya, kecintaan itulah yang akan menumbuhkan keinginan masyarakat pada umumnya dan generasi muda pada khususnya untuk mau terjun dalam bidang penelitian buah. Lalu bagaimana kecintaan tersebut bisa dibangun?


Menurut Reza, panggilan akrab laki-laki yang memulai kariernya sebagai pegawai di Departemen Pertanian di subbuah-buahan ini, kecintaan masyarakat pada buah bisa diawali dari mengenalkan jenis-jenis
tanaman buah.


Generasi muda di Indonesia harus diberikan pengetahuan soal jenis-jenis buah hasil kekayaan alam Indonesia dan manfaat-manfaat yang ada dalam buah-buahan tersebut.


Pengenalan sedari dini ini, menurut Reza, diharapkan bisa memicu keingintahunan dan keperdulian generasi muda terhadap keanekaragamam buah yang dimiliki Indonesia. Dan suatu hari nanti, mereka bisa termotivasi untuk mengembangkan hasil kekayaan alam ini dan memberi manfaat bagi kemakmuran dan kesejahteraan petani buah.


Di tingkat masyarakat umum, kecintaan pada tanaman buah juga harus terus ditumbuhkan. Cara termudah adalah melalui kelompok-kelompok tani yang ditujukan kepada para remaja. Dari sini, kecintaan terhadap tanaman buah-buahan dan pengetahuan-pengetahuan yang ada di dalamnya bisa ditularkan secara meluas kepada seluruh lapisan masyarakat.


“Tidak perlu harus jadi profesor dulu. Tapi gerakan-gerakan kecil untuk menghidupkan rasa cinta dan keinginan untuk mengenal tanaman buah-buahan sangat mungkin dilakukan,” tambah Reza.


Pengenalan ini juga harus didukung dengan sistem kurikulum di pendidikan nasional. Mata pelajaran biologi disarankan tidak hanya berisi pelajaran mengenai tanaman secara umum, tetapi juga tanaman buah.


“Pada tingkat SMU seharusnya sudah mulai dikenalkan dalam mata pelajaran biologi melalui ilmu yang mempelajari buah-buahan, yaitu pomologi,” pungkas Reza.


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The Main Paintball Gun Parts: Know Your Weapon

If you are involved in the sport it is important to know about the main paintball gun parts. You need to understand the components of your marker to ensure its successful working and to facilitate its cleaning and upgrading. Beginners can be over whelmed by terms such as: bottom line adaptors, quick disconnect feed necks, CP micro drops and magic regulators. Essentially, most paintball gun parts will fall into one of the following main categories; body; hopper; tank or barrel.

The largest of the paintball gun parts is the main body of the marker. This comprises the bolt and the trigger frame. Bolts help to reduce the ammo breakage caused by a slow feed. The body parts can be detached from one another to incorporate upgrades and accessories. Best not to attempt this until you have become familiar with your weapon.


The body of the gun is fairly standard across the models. The main difference is in the placement of the trigger. The further forward the trigger is placed, the easier the marker is to handle with one hand and the lower the profile of the body. Guns with lower profiles are more successful in the field; markers with large bodies provide a bigger target.


The next of the main paintball gun parts is the hopper. The hopper, or loader on a marker stores and loads the ammo. Between 40 to 300 paintballs can be held by different hoppers. The speed, weight and reliability of the gun are greatly affected by the hopper type.


Stick feeds are generally used on pump action markers. They are the least sophisticated and reliable of the hopper types.


Gravity feeds are also a simple and cheap option. However, they are prone to jamming problems causing ball breakage or blockage in the hopper.


Agitating hoppers have a propeller inside the container which prevents the
paintball fun from jamming. They have a quicker firing pace than the previous loaders.


Force feed hoppers are used by professionals or tournament playing paintballers because they can keep up with the required loading speed. The device is spring loaded, or powered by a belt system. It captures the
paintball fun and forces them into the marker. They are the most sophisticated, reliable and expensive of the hopper types.


Another of the main paintball gun parts is the tank. Paintballs can be propelled in different ways and the tank contains the propellant. Markers typically use CO2 gas or high pressure air (HPA). The terms "nitrogen tank" and "HPA" tank mean the same thing.


CO2 gas was the original propulsion material. Early guns were powered by small CO2 cylinders which were good for about 15 shots. These evolved to 12 ounce CO2 tanks with a 200 shot capacity.


HPA tanks can be either high or low pressure. The regulator on the tank controls the output pressure. Some tanks have preset pressure outputs, others are adjustable. HPA is generally more reliable than CO2 and does not need an evaporation system in order to fire.


The last of the main paintball gun parts is the barrel. As the barrel determines the speed, distance and accuracy of the paintball, it is a crucial part of the marker. Barrels come in a variety of types distinguished by their length, bore and texture. Generally, the longer the barrel, the more accurate the shot as the paintball has more space to stabilize before leaving the barrel. Longer barrels will fire more quietly than shorter models, but they need a larger burst of air to propel the ball.


There are different barrels for different types of game scenarios. The sniper paintball gun is an example. It can be fitted with a scope to put the target in a clearer line of sight and a red dot laser light to add realism. Some guns allow you to change the barrels to change the whole make up of the gun.


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Senin, 05 April 2010

Kreasi Miniatur Pesawat dari Limbah



Melihat banyaknya gabus (sterofom) bekas dibuang sembarangan tanpa dimanfaatkan, muncul ide di benak Sudarmadji. Warga Solo itu memanfaatkan gabus limbah tersebut menjadi Miniatur Pesawat terbang atau pesawat udara.

Dalam wujud miniatur pesawat terbang, tidak ada yang menduga bahan baku kerajinan itu dari gabus limbah. Lewat tangan Sudarmadji, gabus limbah berukuran apa saja dibentuk menjadi miniatur pesawat terbang jenis apa pun.

Hingga kini, Sudarmadji hampir membuat 1.000 miniatur pesawat mulai dari pesawat pengangkut penumpang seperti boeing, airbus, cessna, hingga herkules, dan pesawat jet tempur dalam berbagai macam dan ukuran yang seluruhnya dikerjakan sendiri. Selain untuk hadiah, kerajinan itu menarik sebagai pajangan.

"Saya memilih miniatur pesawat terbang dari gabus limbah karena daur ulang gabus limbah membutuhkan waktu yang lama. Makanya, daripada menjadi sampah yang tidak terpakai, saya mencoba memanfaatkannya," ujar Sudarmadji yang membuat kerajinan itu sejak 1994.

Semula, Miniatur Pesawat terbang dari gabus limbah itu hanya untuk koleksi sendiri. Namun, kini banyak yang tertarik dan membeli. Akhirnya, Sudarmadji menekuni kerajinan ini hingga banyak pemesan dan pembeli asal Solo dan dan dari luar Kota Solo. Harga miniatur pesawat terbang Rp 25.000-Rp 200.000 per buah.

"Terus terang saya tidak punya keahlian, hanya mengandalkan naluri saya. Selama dua tahun saya belajar sendiri, mulai dari membentuk badan pesawat, memasang dan menyambung sayap, hingga menyempurnakan bentuknya," ujar Sudarmadji.

Bagian yang tersulit saat membuat miniatur pesawat adalah menyambung sayap dengan badan pesawat serta proses pengecatan. "Saya mempelajari proses ini sendiri hingga menemukan caranya agar sayap tak mudah lepas dari badannya," ujar Sudarmadji yang menjamin pesawatnya tak mudah rusak walau tercebur ke air.

Uniknya, beberapa miniatur pesawat dibuat sesuai selera pemesan. Tulisan di badan pesawat bukan nama maskapai, tetapi nama dan tanggal lahir pemesan.

Untuk menambah pengetahuannya tentang jenis pesawat terbang, Sudarmadji sering ke pasar buku loak, membeli majalah dan buku-buku. Karya Sudarmadji dijual di Pasar Ngarsopuro Solo dan di rumahnya di Jalan Brigjen Katamso 68, Kampung Debegan, Mojosongo, Jebres, Solo. (SONYA HELLEN SINOMBOR)

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