Inilah, Bocoran Foto Dari Sony Xperia E4

Sony, akan kembali memperkenalkan produk terbarunya yakni Sony Xperia E4 pada ajang pameran MWC di Barcelona mendatang. Smartphone itu disebut-disebut akan hadir dalam 2 versi, single-SIM dan dual-SIM.

Bocoran render image yang beredar diyakini sebagai Sony Xperia E4. Sony Xperia E4 dikabarkan akan hadir menjadi penerus dari Sony Xperia E3. Selain itu, terlihat dari render image yang beredar ini, Xperia E4 tampaknya menggunakan bezel yang super tipis, dibandingkan bezel dari Xperia E3, seperti yang telah dibahas sebelumnya.

Render image yang diyakini sebagai Xperia E4 ini, menunjukkan desain yang lebih ramping dengan sudut membulat. Kabarnya, spesifikasi yang ditawarkan oleh smartphone ini antara lain menggunakan layar berukuran 5" dengan resolusi QHD. Chipset yang dibenamkan pun menggunakan quad-core dari MediaTek, lalu RAM berkapasitas 1 GB, serta kamera utama berukuran 5 MP dan 1.9 MP untuk kamera depannya. Smartphone ini juga dikabarkan akan menjalankan sistem operasi Android 4.4 KitKat.

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sejarah kentongan di nusantara sebagai pemersatu warga

Analisis Ringan - Kali ini blog Analisis Ringan akan update lagi, dengan informasi mengenai Kentongan Alat Kuno Pemersatu Rakyat yang tentunya dapat menambah pengetahuan sahabat-sahabat semua.  Alat yang satu ini walau jadul namun masih tetap bertahan dan familiar bagi masyarakat Indonesia. Sebelum hadirnya alat komunikasi pemanggil massa/masyarakat yang modern hadir, kentongan menjadi bagian terpenting dimasyarakat. Kentongan selalu ada digardu dan poskamling warga.

Kentongan sangat multi fungsi, selain sebagai panggilan jika ada maling, bencana kebakaran, alat tradisional ini juga menjadi alat pemanggil berkumpul dalam mengajak masyarakat bergotong royong dan mengikuti pertemuan di dilokasi tertentu.

Mengenla kentongan ternyata memiliki sejarah panjang. Kentongan ternyata memiliki fungsi social dan religi. Sejarah budaya kentongan sebenarnya dimulai sebenarnya berasal dari legenda Cheng Ho dari Cina yang mengadakan perjalanan dengan misi keagamaan. Dalam perjalanan tersebut, Cheng Ho menemukan kentongan ini sebagai alat komunikasi ritual keagamaan. Penemuan kentongan tersebut dibawa ke China, Korea, dan Jepang. Kentongan sudah ditemukan sejak awal masehi.

Sedang di Indonesia tentunya memiliki sejarah penemuan yang berbeda dengan nilai sejarahnya yang tinggi. Di Nusa Tenggara Barat, kentongan ditemukan ketika Raja Anak Agung Gede Ngurah yang berkuasa sekitar abad XIX menggunakannya untuk mengumpulkan massa. Di Yogyakarta ketika masa kerajaan Majapahit, kentongan Kyai Gorobangsa sering digunakan sebagai pengumpul warga.

Manfaat Kentongan
Awalnya, kentongan digunakan sebagai alat pendamping ronda untuk memberitahukan adanya pencuri atau bencana alam.Dalam masyarakat pedalaman, kentongan seringkali digunakan ketika suro-suro kecil atau sebagai pemanggil masyarakat untuk ke masjid bila jam salat telah tiba Namun, kentongan yang dikenal sebagai teknologi tradisional ini telah mengalami transformasi fungsi Dalam masyarakat modern, kentongan dijadikan sebagai salah satu alat yang efektif untuk mencegah demam berdarah. Dengan kentongan, monitoring terhadap pemberantasan sarang nyamuk pun dilakukan Dalam masyarakat tani, seringkali menggunakan kentongan sebagai alat untuk mengusir yang merusak tanaman dan padi warga.

Kelebihan Kentongan
Kentongan dengan bahan pembuatan dan ukurannya yang khas dapat dijadikan barang koleksi peninggalan masa lalu yang dapat dipelihara untuk meningkatkan pemasukan negara. Kentongan dengan bunyi yang khas dan permainan yang khas menjadi sumber penanada tertentu bagi masyarakat sekitar. Selain itu, kentongan merupakan peninggalan asli bangsa Indonesia dan memiliki nilai sejarah yang tinggi. Perawatannya juga sederhana, tanpa memerlukan tindakan-tindakan khusus

Kelemahan Kentongan
Kentongan masih banyak kita temui dalam masyarakat modern, namun fungsi kentongan sebagai alat komunikasi tradisional memiliki sejumlah kekurangan yang menyebabkan tergesernya kentongan tersebut dengan teknologi modern. Kegunaan kentongan yang sederhana dan jangkauan suara yang sempit menyebabkan kentongan tidak menjadi alat komunikasi utama dalam dunia modern ini.
Walaupun moderenisasi sudah menggeser pemakain kentongan dengan alat-alat canggih lainnya, namun kentongan belum mampu tergantikan di dusun-dusun yang masih menjadikan alat ini sebagai sarana pemanggil dan pemersatu masyarakat yang efektif.

Itulah artikel tentang Kentongan Alat Kuno Pemersatu Rakyat, semoga bermanfaat dan bisa menambah wawasan kita tentang kekayaan budaya Indonesia :)

How to Make Personalized Candle Gifts from Ordinary Candles

If you are looking for a fun gift to make for any occasion, then personalized candle making may be something you would like to consider. There are many ways to make personalized candles, depending on how much time and money you are willing to spend. With just a little extra time and effort, you can make a personalized candle out of an otherwise ordinary candle gift that the lucky recipient will love. 

1. The simplest way to make a personalized candle is get a normal candle at your local candle store. Even general retail stores like Walmart sometimes have candles for sale. Candles come in all shapes and sizes, but almost any candle can be personalized. 

2. Anything smaller than a tea light will be difficult to personalize. For tea light candles, you can normally purchase a big bag for a low price. These candles are great as favors for guests at a wedding or baby shower. The easiest way to personalize is to use either a graphics program on your computer or a word processor. We'll stick with the Word processor since it is easier. First, draw a circle the same dimensions as the lid on the tea light, or better yet use a circular label sheet. Then select a nice font, like cursive script or Corsiva. You can enter then names and date of the event into the circle. Print out a sample on plain paper to make sure the look and size is right. Once you have the desired result, you can print your tea light label stickers. Finally, apply the sticker onto the top of the tea light. 

3. For jar candles, you can create a square-shaped personalized label. Since you have more area to work with, you can download free graphics from the Internet. Search the web for "free clip art" and download the images you want. Once again print out a sample on plain paper and then print the label. If you don't have a color printer, you can go to a local copier and they can make a nice label for you. Stick the label on the jar. Now you have created a unique gift personalized just for that special person. 

4. For tall pillar candles, you can get those engraved at an engraving shop (look in the phone book under engravers). The artwork and text can come in different colors. If you are artistic, you can even buy candle-engraving kits online and do it yourself. 

5. How about those 1oz votive candles? For a professional looking gift, get cellophane bags and colored ribbon. Wrap the candle in the cello bag and tie it up with the ribbon. Then attach a personalized tag to the ribbon. These candles can also be engraved. 

6. If you can make candles, then there are limitless possibilities. You can use different fragrances oils to create scented candles. You can use embeds for decoration. Cookie cutters and molds are also useful for designing the right shape. 

In summary, you can take an ordinary store candle and make it a very special gift with just a little more effort. Your friends and loved ones will cherish these gifts for years to come. 

A Complete Guide For Parents To Choose The Best Toys For Their Children

o you remember how it was when you where a child? What was your main activity? Was it working? Of course not. Your main activity was playing. You had no concerns. You needed toys and your parents where supposed to provide you with them. They had to find toys you wouldn’t throw away and believe me, it wasn’t easy for them. 

Now you are a parent and you are in the same situation as your parents years ago. You’re looking for toys that your child will like. That’s why you must know how to choose the right toys. My parents made one common mistake: they would buy me toys that they considered wonderful. But usually, when they would give me the toy, I would either consider it too girlish or too boring. It wasn’t fun for them to see how a toy they bought for me to play with would stay forgotten in my closet. 

How to find out what’s the right toy for your child? 

Just watch your child closely to determine his preferred activities, skills level, preferred band(s) and movie(s), and so on. Based on these observations you can get a clue on what types of toys your child would prefer. For instance, if your child loves the movie Lord of the Rings, I bet that he’ll also like Lord of the Rings toys… ( http://www.child-toys-guide.com/lord-of-the-rings-toys.shtml ) 

Now don’t just go into the first toy shop and buy the first Lord of the Rings toy you find. Observations aren’t enough. There are some other very important factors you must consider. Adding them into the equation helps ensure you that your child will have lots of fun with the toy you’ll choose to buy for him. 

Here are the factors you must consider when choosing toys for your child: 

• Child’s age – This is very important. If you buy toys too advanced for your child’s age, chances are that he might get injured. Toy manufacturers struggle to make their products as safe as possible, but if you don’t follow their recommendations, your child may suffer. On the other hand, if you buy toys made for children with age under that of your child, he will consider them too boring. The best thing is to choose toys designed precisely for your child’s age. Here are two articles that will help you choose toys for babies ( http://www.child-toys-guide.com/baby-toys.shtml ) and toys for toddlers. ( http://www.child-toys-guide.com/toddler-toys.shtml ) 

• Child’s gender – This is exactly what I said above that my parents bought me toys that I considered to be girlish. I’m a boy, but the same is with girls too. Any detail that may make the toy look as for the other gender than that of your child will make the toy undesired. 

• Toys your child’s friends play with – When your child is playing with his friends, watch to find out if he manifests interest in any of his playmate’s toys. If he does, then it’s very likely that he would like to have a toy similar the one his friend has. 

• Sometimes, a child tells his parents what toy he likes or wants, thus saving them from a lot of hard work. But don’t count on this. Some children aren’t very keen to talk with parents unless they really want a certain toy. 

• Safety – This is the most important factor you must consider whenever you need to decide what toy you should buy for your child. Unfortunately, this is also the most overlooked one. Usually, parents forget to check if the toy they choose for their children are safe. 

• Is the toy educational? – It’s a good thing if the toys you choose for your child can help him develop new skills. 

And please remember that the age difference between you and your child is of at least 20 years. The fact that you liked a toy when you were a child does not mean that your child will love it too. Children from different generations like different types of toys 

Make sure you offer the toy to your child in the appropriate manner! 

When you offer the toy to your child, don’t do it in a “Here’s your toy. Now go and play with it” manner. If you do it this way, that toy won’t mean a thing to your child. Rather, try to make a game. Hide the toy somewhere where the child can easily find it, and encourage him to look for it. Laugh with your child, search for it together… And when the he finds the toy, don’t just let him play by himself. Get involved in your child’s play. Make that the fun of a lifetime. A parent is a child’s first and best friend. 

Being a Mom - Reflections on Mother's Day

Being a Mom – Reflections on Mother’s Day 

Since my daughter was born a little over 2 years ago, Mother’s Day has been a very special day for me. After all, I had carried her for 9 months and spent countless sleepless nights taking care of her to earn the title “Mother”. 

But this year I really started thinking about my mom. This Mother’s Day I feel a completely new level of gratitude and respect for my Mom. I have gained a much better understanding of what she went through and how much she scarified to raise me. 

Let’s take a little closer look at what “Mom” did and does for you. 

Pregnancy 
Remember those first few months of pregnancy with the excitement, anxiousness and – who could forget it- the morning sickness? Your Mom went through all of that as well, and she did it without being able to access every conceivable piece of information about pregnancy online and without all the early tests we have now to ensure us that everything is fine with our baby. 

Mom also shared the kicks to the bladder and the backaches that come later in pregnancy. And don’t forget about labor. Well, who could forget labor? Mom’s been there, done that as well. And she probably did it with a lot less medicinal help than we did! 

Infancy 
Then the real joy of motherhood begins - no sleep for months, midnight feedings and endless diaper changes. Could you imagine surviving without disposable diapers? I couldn’t, but somehow my Mom managed to wash millions of dirty cloth diapers while taking care of me. 

I am sure she also got the same words of advice from everyone around her about how to properly care for the little infant and worried about all the possible germs the baby could be exposed to with everyone wanting to hold her. 

Toddler 
Just like you, Mom eventually made it through your infancy and met the toddler version of you. When I recently complained about my daughter’s “terrible two’s” to my Mom, she just laughed and told me it was payback for all my tantrums when I was my daughter’s age. 
Did she worry as much as I did about picking the right time to wean her off the bottle, the pacifier, to get her potty trained? Did she go through all the heartbreak and crying, and - as far as potty training goes - the mess that comes with it? I am sure she did. And like any good mother, we both supported the first attempts at independence. So what if my daughter decides to wear rain boots with her summer dress? I feel sure there is a picture of me somewhere in a very similar outfit. 

Preschooler 
So you and your Mom finally make it past the terrible twos. By now, if not earlier, you are probably torn between kids and career. If your Mom is anything like mine, she ran into the same problem. Should you stay home and be there for the kids 24/7, or should you continue to work to be able to afford the kind of things you want to be able to give your kids? 
At this stage Moms also spend a lot of time getting their kids ready for school. All along you have probably been reading to your child, teaching her numbers and colors, just like your own mother did. 

School 
Your kids may or may not be in school yet, but even if they aren’t, I am sure you can relate to making sure your child gets to school on time every morning, helping with homework and various school projects and attending school functions. Your Mom was probably there with you every step of the way too. She shared your joys and pains. She comforted you when the other kids made fun of you, just like you will with your kids. 

I feel sure you have many more special memories about your Mom that you haven’t thought about in years. Why don’t you pick up the phone and call her? Spend some time with her. If you take the time and make the effort, you will find a great friend in your mother if you are not already at that point in your relationship. Take her on a “girls-day-out”. Go shopping, have lunch and get some pedicures together. Just enjoy her company and don’t forget to thank her for all she has done for you. After all, you wouldn’t be the great woman you are today without her. 

They say there is a great woman behind every successful man, but there is also a wonderful mother behind every great woman. 

Happy Mother’s Day. 

Top 10 mistakes when buying a jogging stroller

Top 10 mistakes when buying a jogging stroller 

One of the most important purchases every new parent must make is a good quality stroller. One of the most popular types of strollers on the market is the jogging stroller. A good, sturdy well built jogging stroller allows mom to get some exercise while the baby gets the fresh air and sunshine he or she needs to thrive. There are some mistakes that many new parents make when shopping for a jogging stroller. Some of the most common are listed below. 

1)Not buying the best stroller you can afford - A cheap stroller is only a bargain if it is sturdy and reliable. Most of the time, paying a little more for the jogging stroller up front will help you ensure that the stroller is a good brand name, sturdy, reliable and of the highest possible quality. 

2) Not buying a convertible stroller - When buying a jogging stroller, one of the best things to do is to buy a stroller which can double as a car seat and a baby carrier. Many of the best jogging strollers feature a snap in car seat and baby carrier, and this allows them to do triple duty. If you purchase a jogging stroller without this feature, you may spend more in the long run buying a separate car seat and baby carrier. 

3)Buying a stroller with not enough storage capacity - It is important that a good jogging stroller have plenty of storage space on the bottom or on the handles. This will allow parents on the go to store frequently used items such as baby wipes, towels or cups and have them all within easy reach 

4)Buying an off brand jogging stroller - While name brand jogging strollers can have quality defects as well, a good quality name brand jogging stroller is much more likely to be sturdy, long lasting and reliable. In addition, a good quality company will be more likely to stand behind their product should something go wrong. 

5)Buying a stroller that does not meet your needs - When shopping for a jogging stroller, it is vital to take all your needs into account. For instance, if you will be traveling by car often, buying a jogging stroller that is easily collapsible for transport is very important. The same holds true for airplane travel. If you plan to travel by plane, be sure to find a stroller that is suitable for that use 

6)Getting a stroller in the wrong place - A jogging stroller is a major purchase, and it is important that the store at which you buy it be willing to stand behind the purchase in case there is a problem. Be sure to check the reputation of the online or brick and mortar store before making a purchase 
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7)Choosing a stroller that cannot grow with your child - All jogging strollers will come with a rating for maximum weight and size of the child to be transported. The best jogging strollers are those that can grow and adapt with your child. Some of the best jogging strollers can do double duty as infant car seats, toddler car seats, and later even as booster seats for older children. A stroller or travel system that can grow and change with your child is the most cost effective solution for the long run. 

8)Buying the first stroller you see - A jogging stroller is a major purchase, and buying one should not be done on impulse. Buying the first of anything you see is generally a mistake. The best way to go about choosing a quality jogging stroller is to research the various reviews and get recommendations from other parents. 

9)Buying a stroller that is not collapsible - A good jogging stroller should be easily foldable and easy to carry and transport. A jogging stroller that does not fold or collapse will be very difficult to carry from place to place. 

10)Buying a stroller that is poorly made - Quality and safety are the most important considerations when shopping for a jogging stroller. A stroller that is poorly made will not be able to withstand the rigors of regular use. 

A Complete Guide For Parents To Choose The Best Toys For Their Children

A Complete Guide For Parents To Choose The Best Toys For Their Children

Do you remember how it was when you where a child? What was your main activity? Was it working? Of course not. Your main activity was playing. You had no concerns. You needed toys and your parents where supposed to provide you with them. They had to find toys you wouldn’t throw away and believe me, it wasn’t easy for them. Now you are a parent and you are in the same situation as your parents years ago. You’re looking for toys that your child will like. That’s why you must know how to choose the right toys. My parents made one common mistake: they would buy me toys that they considered wonderful. But usually, when they would give me the toy, I would either consider it too girlish or too boring. It wasn’t fun for them to see how a toy they bought for me to play with would stay forgotten in my closet. How to find out what’s the right toy for your child? Just watch your child closely to determine his preferred activities, skills level, preferred band(s) and movie(s), and so on. Based on these observations you can get a clue on what types of toys your child would prefer. For instance, if your child loves the movie Lord of the Rings, I bet that he’ll also like Lord of the Rings toys… ( http://www.child-toys-guide.com/lord-of-the-rings-toys.shtml ) Now don’t just go into the first toy shop and buy the first Lord of the Rings toy you find. Observations aren’t enough. There are some other very important factors you must consider. Adding them into the equation helps ensure you that your child will have lots of fun with the toy you’ll choose to buy for him. Here are the factors you must consider when choosing toys for your child: • Child’s age – This is very important. If you buy toys too advanced for your child’s age, chances are that he might get injured. Toy manufacturers struggle to make their products as safe as possible, but if you don’t follow their recommendations, your child may suffer. On the other hand, if you buy toys made for children with age under that of your child, he will consider them too boring. The best thing is to choose toys designed precisely for your child’s age. Here are two articles that will help you choose toys for babies ( http://www.child-toys-guide.com/baby-toys.shtml ) and toys for toddlers. ( http://www.child-toys-guide.com/toddler-toys.shtml ) • Child’s gender – This is exactly what I said above that my parents bought me toys that I considered to be girlish. I’m a boy, but the same is with girls too. Any detail that may make the toy look as for the other gender than that of your child will make the toy undesired. • Toys your child’s friends play with – When your child is playing with his friends, watch to find out if he manifests interest in any of his playmate’s toys. If he does, then it’s very likely that he would like to have a toy similar the one his friend has. • Sometimes, a child tells his parents what toy he likes or wants, thus saving them from a lot of hard work. But don’t count on this. Some children aren’t very keen to talk with parents unless they really want a certain toy. • Safety – This is the most important factor you must consider whenever you need to decide what toy you should buy for your child. Unfortunately, this is also the most overlooked one. Usually, parents forget to check if the toy they choose for their children are safe. • Is the toy educational? – It’s a good thing if the toys you choose for your child can help him develop new skills. And please remember that the age difference between you and your child is of at least 20 years. The fact that you liked a toy when you were a child does not mean that your child will love it too. Children from different generations like different types of toys Make sure you offer the toy to your child in the appropriate manner! When you offer the toy to your child, don’t do it in a “Here’s your toy. Now go and play with it” manner. If you do it this way, that toy won’t mean a thing to your child. Rather, try to make a game. Hide the toy somewhere where the child can easily find it, and encourage him to look for it. Laugh with your child, search for it together… And when the he finds the toy, don’t just let him play by himself. Get involved in your child’s play. Make that the fun of a lifetime. A parent is a child’s first and best friend.