Voxan Cafe Racer 05 (2010)

Technical Specifications
2010 Voxan Cafe Racer 05
Engine
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Liquid-cooled, V2, 4-stroke, OHV
98.0 x 66.0 mm (3.9 x 2.6 inches)
996.00 ccm (60.78 cubic inches)
4 valves per cylinder
10.5:1

95.00 Nm (9.7 kgf-m or 70.1 ft.lbs) @ 6500 rpm
Injection. Magnetti Marelli
6-speed
Chain
Multidisk in oil bath, hydraulic

Electric starter
Dry sump
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Double tubular
24.7
2100 mm (82.7 inches)
790 mm (31.1 inches)
1349 mm (53.1 inches)
1475 mm (58.1 inches)
810 mm (31.9 inches)
159 mm (6.3 inches)
185 kg
18.50 litres
Orange, blue , silver, red
Upside down  43mm Paioli inverse fork
Paoli shocks, aluminum
120/70-ZR17
180/55-ZR17
Double disc 320 mm with 4-piston calipers
Single disc 245 mm with 2-piston calipers

Image: http://www.visordown.com

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo


The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, or Men Who Hate Women as the name is when translated straight from Swedish, is Stieg Larsson's first novel. It is also the first part of his The Millennium Trilogy. Millennium is quite small magazine that is owned by journalist Mikael "Kalle" Blomkvist and his "occational lover" Erika Berger. Millennium is published in Stockholm, the beautiful capital of Sweden.
In the beginning of the book, Mikael Blomkvist gets sentenced to prison for three months for libeling of well-known Swedish business man Hans-Erik Wennerstrom. Mikael had been accusing Wennerstrom for many kind of white-collar crimes, but in the end all the evidence falls to pieces for some reason. Mikael pledges for revenge since he thinks the sentence was underserved. Soon he seems to get a change for it, when another business-mogul Henrik Vanger approaches him with and interesting and appealing offer. Vanger wants Mikael to solve a mystery that has become an obsession to Henrik Vanger: what happened to his niece Harriet Vanger forty years ago when she just disappeared without a trace. And if Mikael succeeds, Vanger will give him Wennerstrom's head on a plate. Another job for Mikael is to write a book about Vanger-family and its history. Mikael agrees to take the job and spend a year in Vanger-family's hometown, a little town Hedestad. 300 km north from Stockholm.
Mikael starts his job by inspecting the family history, and soon he finds out that there are skeletons buried in almost every closet he opens. It seems that almost every family member hates each other. There are a lot of weird characters in the family tree and only Henrik Vanger seems to be normal one. Mikael notices as well, that not every family member is keen on the fact that Mikael has started digging the secrets of the family.

While seeking material for his book about Vanger-family, Mikael starts to solve the weird disappeareance of Harriet Vanger. It happened 40 years go, when the whole family was gathered together. In the early afternoon Harriet just disappeared without a trace and nobody had a glue where she had gone. Everything happened in a closed island Hedeby near Hedestad. It's famouse so called "closed-room scenario". Due to car accident, roads out from the island are closed for a day, and during that time Harriet disappears. Nothing points that a crime has happened that can't be ruled either. The whole island is searched through several times but no sign of Harriet is found. Years go by but Harriet's case remains unsolved.
Finally, after working hard for many months, the secrets starts slowly unfold itself. Mikael also finds out that he needs help because there are so much things that need to be researched. Henrik Vanger's lawyer and good friend Dirch Frode tells Mikael about Lisbet Salander, who have been helping Frode and Vanger earlier as well. Lisbet is an extraordinary young woman with a lot of piercings and, a dragon tattoo. Lisbet is a genious with computers and is able to make them anything for herself. She, of course, has her own closets full of skeletons. Through her short life, Lisbet has been dragged from institution to institution. She is used to solve arguments with other people with violence and has emotional problems as well. But she's not stupid, nowhere near...

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo


The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, or Men Who Hate Women as the name is when translated straight from Swedish, is Stieg Larsson's first novel. It is also the first part of his The Millennium Trilogy. Millennium is quite small magazine that is owned by journalist Mikael "Kalle" Blomkvist and his "occational lover" Erika Berger. Millennium is published in Stockholm, the beautiful capital of Sweden.
In the beginning of the book, Mikael Blomkvist gets sentenced to prison for three months for libeling of well-known Swedish business man Hans-Erik Wennerstrom. Mikael had been accusing Wennerstrom for many kind of white-collar crimes, but in the end all the evidence falls to pieces for some reason. Mikael pledges for revenge since he thinks the sentence was underserved. Soon he seems to get a change for it, when another business-mogul Henrik Vanger approaches him with and interesting and appealing offer. Vanger wants Mikael to solve a mystery that has become an obsession to Henrik Vanger: what happened to his niece Harriet Vanger forty years ago when she just disappeared without a trace. And if Mikael succeeds, Vanger will give him Wennerstrom's head on a plate. Another job for Mikael is to write a book about Vanger-family and its history. Mikael agrees to take the job and spend a year in Vanger-family's hometown, a little town Hedestad. 300 km north from Stockholm.
Mikael starts his job by inspecting the family history, and soon he finds out that there are skeletons buried in almost every closet he opens. It seems that almost every family member hates each other. There are a lot of weird characters in the family tree and only Henrik Vanger seems to be normal one. Mikael notices as well, that not every family member is keen on the fact that Mikael has started digging the secrets of the family.

While seeking material for his book about Vanger-family, Mikael starts to solve the weird disappeareance of Harriet Vanger. It happened 40 years go, when the whole family was gathered together. In the early afternoon Harriet just disappeared without a trace and nobody had a glue where she had gone. Everything happened in a closed island Hedeby near Hedestad. It's famouse so called "closed-room scenario". Due to car accident, roads out from the island are closed for a day, and during that time Harriet disappears. Nothing points that a crime has happened that can't be ruled either. The whole island is searched through several times but no sign of Harriet is found. Years go by but Harriet's case remains unsolved.
Finally, after working hard for many months, the secrets starts slowly unfold itself. Mikael also finds out that he needs help because there are so much things that need to be researched. Henrik Vanger's lawyer and good friend Dirch Frode tells Mikael about Lisbet Salander, who have been helping Frode and Vanger earlier as well. Lisbet is an extraordinary young woman with a lot of piercings and, a dragon tattoo. Lisbet is a genious with computers and is able to make them anything for herself. She, of course, has her own closets full of skeletons. Through her short life, Lisbet has been dragged from institution to institution. She is used to solve arguments with other people with violence and has emotional problems as well. But she's not stupid, nowhere near...

Excellent Chinese Dragon Tattoos

The Chinese Dragon tattoo is very potent in its appeal. When the subject of the Chinese dragon comes up, there is no argument that these creatures have a distinctly "masculine" quality. In addition, these dragons are associated with the number "9." This is because the value of "9" is the biggest possible, single digit number. The Chinese dragon adeptly symbolizes powerful and auspicious energy. In particular, they are in control of the element of water. For instance, dragons are said to manipulate rain, hurricanes, floods, and other disasters. The dragon itself is an old symbol of good luck, strength, and power. When the Chinese dragon is placed on the human body in the form of a tattoo, the meaning represents intelligence, strength, good luck, health, harmony, and good will. One of the noted qualities of Chinese dragon tattoos is the flaming pearl under the chin of the creature. Chinese dragons have snake-like bodies with scales all over them. Naturally, these dragons have supernatural power too.

There are four primary Chinese dragon tattoos in symbolic form which are widely available. The first one is the "Horned Dragon" tattoo. The person who wears this form on their body chooses to be mighty in words and deeds. Another symbol is that of the "Earth Dragon." This dragon is the ruler of the Earth. It represents a connection with the earth and land for the person who wears it. The "Yellow Dragon" is the hornless dragon which is a representation of scholarly knowledge. The person who wears this symbol wants to be associated with the power of his or her intellect. Lastly, there is "Celestial Dragon." This dragon is the Protector of the Gods. People who desire to confirm their spiritual path, or who have strong spiritual convictions, tend to prefer this symbol. The Chinese dragon tattoo is becoming more popular because many people are wearing them.
The Chinese dragon has a very authoritative appeal. According to legend, the earliest emperors of China were closely related to a dragon. At the end of his reign, the first emperor of legend, Huangdi, was thought to have been immortalized into a dragon which resembled his imperial emblem. Later he ascended into Heaven. Another legendary emperor, Yandi, was born by his mother's telepathy with the aid of a dragon. Since the Chinese consider Huangdi and Yandi to be their ancestors, they often refer to themselves as "the descendants of the dragon." These legends started to influence the usage of the dragon with the official symbol of Imperial power. In some legends an emperor might be born with a birthmark in the shape of a dragon. One legend tells the tale of a peasant born with a dragon birthmark. This peasant eventually overthrows the existing dynasty in order to establish a new one. Another legend tells of a prince who is in hiding from his enemies. He is eventually identified by his dragon birthmark.
Of course, actual belief in the dragon of folklore is quite sporadic. The worship of the Chinese dragon may be ingrained in the culture of China. However, very few people consider dragons to be real creatures. Cultural traditions like Chinese New Year celebrations often feature the dragon in a parade. For most people, dragons are just representations of qualities people aspire to have. Regardless of the legends, Chinese dragons make excellent tattoos for all these reasons. They are personal representations placed on the human body. They represent qualities like power, strength, intellectual ability, good fortune, and authority which are universal in their appeal. The Chinese Dragon is a big part of being truly "Chinese!"

Excellent Chinese Dragon Tattoos

The Chinese Dragon tattoo is very potent in its appeal. When the subject of the Chinese dragon comes up, there is no argument that these creatures have a distinctly "masculine" quality. In addition, these dragons are associated with the number "9." This is because the value of "9" is the biggest possible, single digit number. The Chinese dragon adeptly symbolizes powerful and auspicious energy. In particular, they are in control of the element of water. For instance, dragons are said to manipulate rain, hurricanes, floods, and other disasters. The dragon itself is an old symbol of good luck, strength, and power. When the Chinese dragon is placed on the human body in the form of a tattoo, the meaning represents intelligence, strength, good luck, health, harmony, and good will. One of the noted qualities of Chinese dragon tattoos is the flaming pearl under the chin of the creature. Chinese dragons have snake-like bodies with scales all over them. Naturally, these dragons have supernatural power too.

There are four primary Chinese dragon tattoos in symbolic form which are widely available. The first one is the "Horned Dragon" tattoo. The person who wears this form on their body chooses to be mighty in words and deeds. Another symbol is that of the "Earth Dragon." This dragon is the ruler of the Earth. It represents a connection with the earth and land for the person who wears it. The "Yellow Dragon" is the hornless dragon which is a representation of scholarly knowledge. The person who wears this symbol wants to be associated with the power of his or her intellect. Lastly, there is "Celestial Dragon." This dragon is the Protector of the Gods. People who desire to confirm their spiritual path, or who have strong spiritual convictions, tend to prefer this symbol. The Chinese dragon tattoo is becoming more popular because many people are wearing them.
The Chinese dragon has a very authoritative appeal. According to legend, the earliest emperors of China were closely related to a dragon. At the end of his reign, the first emperor of legend, Huangdi, was thought to have been immortalized into a dragon which resembled his imperial emblem. Later he ascended into Heaven. Another legendary emperor, Yandi, was born by his mother's telepathy with the aid of a dragon. Since the Chinese consider Huangdi and Yandi to be their ancestors, they often refer to themselves as "the descendants of the dragon." These legends started to influence the usage of the dragon with the official symbol of Imperial power. In some legends an emperor might be born with a birthmark in the shape of a dragon. One legend tells the tale of a peasant born with a dragon birthmark. This peasant eventually overthrows the existing dynasty in order to establish a new one. Another legend tells of a prince who is in hiding from his enemies. He is eventually identified by his dragon birthmark.
Of course, actual belief in the dragon of folklore is quite sporadic. The worship of the Chinese dragon may be ingrained in the culture of China. However, very few people consider dragons to be real creatures. Cultural traditions like Chinese New Year celebrations often feature the dragon in a parade. For most people, dragons are just representations of qualities people aspire to have. Regardless of the legends, Chinese dragons make excellent tattoos for all these reasons. They are personal representations placed on the human body. They represent qualities like power, strength, intellectual ability, good fortune, and authority which are universal in their appeal. The Chinese Dragon is a big part of being truly "Chinese!"

Japanese Dragon Tattoo Designs and Meaning

The Japanese Dragon Tattoo is a very beautiful and colorful tattoo design and very symbolic, with its origins in myths and folklore. It is also very mystical, adding to the appeal of the Japanese dragon tattoo. Over the ages, from Egyptian times the dragon has represented good and also represented evil. However, the attraction of the Japanese dragon, apart from its stunning beauty is that it represents good luck and the source of wealth. The Japanese dragon also represents the meaning of freedom and being fearless, both very attractive qualities.
In the Greek language, dragon is sourced from draca, which means serpent.
Like the angel, the Japanese Dragon also has the meaning of guardianship, providing a protective force over those it was associated with. Other meanings associated with the Japanese dragon is strength and power. In Japanese culture the dragon is associated with supernatural powers, and amazing wisdom.
There are six forms of the Japanese Dragon. They are:
Sui-Riu is the king Dragon and is in control of the rain. Therefore in this day and age of drought he is all powerful!

Han-Riu has many stripes on his body and is up to forty feet in length. One of the biggest dragons.
Ri-Riu dragon is a rare breed that is not well understood. However, it is known that they have amazing eye sight.
Ka-Riu is a brilliant red color, and a petite dragon in comparison with the others.
Fuku-Riu is a favorite dragon of many people as it is the dragon of luck.
Hai-Riyo is known as the dragon bird, and the most advanced form of dragon. It evolved out of Chinese mythology.
The colors of the dragons have special significance, which are based on their parents. For example a dragon with a black color means their parents are very old and wise. Green dragons are smaller than average, but are representative of life and of the earth. Gold colored dragons are special because they have many special attributes such as wisdom, kindness and the ability to face challenges head on.
Yellow dragons represent the east. They are great companions when you need a hand, but can be self absorbed at times. Blue dragons are from the west. They are forgiving and compassionate, but on the negative side can be lazy and uncaring when it suits them.
Finding the right Japanese Tattoo Design for you can be quite daunting. Check out all the free sites on the net to get as many ideas as you can. Just remember that many other people have done the same thing to get ideas. For example, last month, over 41,000 people searched for dragon tattoo designs on Yahoo. Apparently, roughly 8 times that amount check out Google for the same search term. Then there is MSN and the other search engines. So a huge amount of people see the same free designs as you. If you want original Japanese Dragon tattoo designs, it is recommended that you check out books or other sources of tattoo designs that are not freely available. I have checked out three Japanese dragon tattoo galleries on the internet that have from 3,500 to 6000 different designs, so you will have no trouble finding what you want.

Japanese Dragon Tattoo Designs and Meaning

The Japanese Dragon Tattoo is a very beautiful and colorful tattoo design and very symbolic, with its origins in myths and folklore. It is also very mystical, adding to the appeal of the Japanese dragon tattoo. Over the ages, from Egyptian times the dragon has represented good and also represented evil. However, the attraction of the Japanese dragon, apart from its stunning beauty is that it represents good luck and the source of wealth. The Japanese dragon also represents the meaning of freedom and being fearless, both very attractive qualities.
In the Greek language, dragon is sourced from draca, which means serpent.
Like the angel, the Japanese Dragon also has the meaning of guardianship, providing a protective force over those it was associated with. Other meanings associated with the Japanese dragon is strength and power. In Japanese culture the dragon is associated with supernatural powers, and amazing wisdom.
There are six forms of the Japanese Dragon. They are:
Sui-Riu is the king Dragon and is in control of the rain. Therefore in this day and age of drought he is all powerful!

Han-Riu has many stripes on his body and is up to forty feet in length. One of the biggest dragons.
Ri-Riu dragon is a rare breed that is not well understood. However, it is known that they have amazing eye sight.
Ka-Riu is a brilliant red color, and a petite dragon in comparison with the others.
Fuku-Riu is a favorite dragon of many people as it is the dragon of luck.
Hai-Riyo is known as the dragon bird, and the most advanced form of dragon. It evolved out of Chinese mythology.
The colors of the dragons have special significance, which are based on their parents. For example a dragon with a black color means their parents are very old and wise. Green dragons are smaller than average, but are representative of life and of the earth. Gold colored dragons are special because they have many special attributes such as wisdom, kindness and the ability to face challenges head on.
Yellow dragons represent the east. They are great companions when you need a hand, but can be self absorbed at times. Blue dragons are from the west. They are forgiving and compassionate, but on the negative side can be lazy and uncaring when it suits them.
Finding the right Japanese Tattoo Design for you can be quite daunting. Check out all the free sites on the net to get as many ideas as you can. Just remember that many other people have done the same thing to get ideas. For example, last month, over 41,000 people searched for dragon tattoo designs on Yahoo. Apparently, roughly 8 times that amount check out Google for the same search term. Then there is MSN and the other search engines. So a huge amount of people see the same free designs as you. If you want original Japanese Dragon tattoo designs, it is recommended that you check out books or other sources of tattoo designs that are not freely available. I have checked out three Japanese dragon tattoo galleries on the internet that have from 3,500 to 6000 different designs, so you will have no trouble finding what you want.

LG Optimus 4G LTE

Specifications
LG Optimus 4G LTE
Network2G
3G
4G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
LTE 700 / 1700
SizeDimensions
Weight
Display
133.9 x 67.9 x 10.5 mm
135 gram
HD-IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
720 x 1280 pixels, 4.5 inches (~326 ppi pixel density)
MemoryPhonebook
Call records
Internal
Card slot
Yes, Photocall
Yes
2 GB storage, 1 GB RAM
microSD, up to 32GB, 8GB included
DataGPRS
EDGE
3G
WLAN
Bluetooth
Infrared port
USB
Yes
Yes
HSDPA, 21 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps; LTE, 75 Mbps
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
v3.0 with A2DP, EDR

microUSB v2.0
FeaturesOS
CPU
Messaging
Ringtones
Browser
Radio
GPS
Games
Camera
Video
Colors
Java
Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread), planned upgrade to v4.0
Dual-core 1.5 GHz
SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS
Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones
HTML, Adobe Flash

A-GPS support
Yes
8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
1080p
Black
via Java MIDP emulator
- Loudspeaker
- 3.5mm jack
- Touch-sensitive controls
- Multitouch
- Geo-tagging, face and smile detection
- Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass sensors
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
- Zoompass mobile payment service
- Bell Mobile TV and radio
- TV-out (via MHL A/V link)
- Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Google Talk, Picasa
- SNS integration
- MP4/WMV/H.264/H.263 player
- MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+ player
- Document viewer
- Photo viewer/editor
- Organizer
- Voice memo/dial/commands
- Predictive text input (Swype)
- Clock
- Calendar
- Alarm
Battery
Stand-by
Talk time
Standard battery, Li-Ion
Up to 253 h
Up to 3 h

Image: http://www.gsmarena.com

Horiyoshi III exhibition and new tattoos

These past few months had been very intence, not only for the daily job, but also for convention, exhibitions i took part to and exhibition i'm organizing for 2012.
On top of that, my weekly commitment to my Japanese Art History course and my yoga practice!
ok.....one thing at the time.....

Here are some pics of my last tattoos from Florence Convention (my god the food was gooooood!!!!! and the people lovely :) !!), ongoing work and my first face with spray paint on wall which im quite proud of to be honest, because ii normally do flat letters and i actually have fun with it!

Jam in Newcastle with the Girls On Top.......so good to see them !!

I did this today at Jolie Rouge, I really enjoyed it and this is one tough lady...first tattoo on ribs and she didn't flinch for 3 hours!!
Neck tattoo at Florence Convention
Forearm tattoo on Jon in Florence
Another Florence convention tattoo...have fun with this too!


Ongoing tattoo at Jolie Rouge....I'm doing more this week, no need really to post it, but i like it already! Thanx Gary, always a pleasure tattooing you...good taste and keep still all the time!!

This are some little eagles I had fun painting, i think i will sell some little prints soon so you guys can make your loved ones some nice presents! don't forget i still have some prints and scarfs for sale!.............. wink wink!

I did this one a while ago at Jolie Rouge and i really like it, just different from the usual gypsies...fun!!!



AND NOW THE HOOOOTTTTTT STUUUUFFFFFFF!!!!!


I kept it silent for months now, as any good supersticious italian would do, but I've been working on the organization of the next European exhibition of Horiyoshi III latest work. The exhibition will have a private view and opening on the 20th of March, to the public from the 21st till the 10th of July at the Somerset House in London.
The exhibition will be very different from what most would expect. There's going to be little about tattoos...well, this actually isn't true. I had been given the chance to choose a selection of pictures that will aim to give a feel of the meaning of KOKORO.
Kokoro literally means "the heart of things", and in the end it's the essence of what makes Japanese culture so unique. It always amazed me through the years how everything is so strongly linked together in Japanese art (in all of it's forms and in it's highest expression) as in the routine of daily life. There's always a recurrence of silent quaint respect and dedication in japanese art and traditional life style that it's hard to find in other cultures.
I studied and looked for years books of images and i knew that dedication, determination, focus, will power, were not the only answer or the name of "it". KOKORO is. I can't explain it with words yet properly, and i don't want just yet. The porpouse of this exhibition is to make you feel that vibration, very subtle but strong and constant, that is kokoro.
To "make you feel" there will be not only amazing photographs by Horikitsune and Horimatsu (some of them already published in Kokoro book by Kofuu-Senju Publications) but also examples of zen calligraphy by Horiyoshi III and 14 amazing kakejiku (painting on silk scroll) by the master himself. Last week I went to Alex Reinke (Horikitsune) and we opened and photographed all the scrolls and I was stunned by the beauty of them all.....so so so amazing.
For the first time we will have colour paintings too, and they are just beautiful. All the painting needs to be seen and appreciated live. NOT TO BE MISSED.
I will be posting more updates about the exhibition, so please come back......now i will spoil you with some cheeky previews of what you will be able to appreciate at the Somerset House next spring!






I just want to say how grateful i am to be working at such amazing project and I want to thank Horiyoshi III for that, and even more my friend Alex for trusting me and letting me be part of it.
I feel blessed.

Museum Konperensi Asia Afrika

Museum Konperensi Asia Afrika terletak di Jl. Asia Afrika No. 65, Kelurahan Braga, Kecamatan Sumur Bandung, Kota Bandung. Untuk menuju lokasi museum yang jaraknya hanya beberapa ratus meter dari pusat Kota Bandung (alun-alun), dapat dicapai melalui tiga rute (menggunakan angkutan umum). Rute pertama, dari Terminal Bus Cicaheum menggunakan bus jurusan Cicaheum-Leuwipanjang, turun di halte bus Asia-Afrika dan disambung dengan berjalan kaki sejauh +100 meter menuju Alun-alun Bandung. Rute kedua, dari Terminal Bus Leuwipanjang menggunakan bus jurusan Cicaheum-Leuwipanjang, turun di halte bus Asia-Afrika dan disambung dengan berjalan kaki sejauh +100 meter menuju Alun-alun Bandung. Sedangkan apabila menggunakan kereta api, dari Stasiun Kereta Api Bandung (Kebun Kawung) menggunakan angkutan kota jurusan St. Hall-Gedebage, turun di halte bus Asia-Afrika dan disambung dengan berjalan kaki sejauh + 100 meter menuju Jalan Braga.

Museum Konperensi Asia Afrika dahulu merupakan tempat dilangsungkannya Konferensi Asia Afrika pada tanggal 18 hingga 24 April 1955. Konferensi yang merupakan tindak lanjut dari Konferensi Bogor ini diselenggarakan dengan empat tujuan pokok, yaitu: (1) untuk memajukan googwill (kehendak yang luhur) dan kerja sama antara bangsa-bangsa Asia dan Afrika, menjelajah serta memajukan kepentingan-kepentingan mereka, baik yang silih ganti maupun yang bersama, serta menciptakan dan memajukan persahabatan serta perhubungan sebagai tetangga baik; (2) untuk mempertimbangkan soal-soal serta hubungan-hubungan di lapangan sosial, ekonomi, dan kebudayaan negara yang diwakili; (3) untuk mempertimbangkan soal-soal yang berupa kepentinga khusus bangsa-bangsa Asia dan Afrika, misalnya soal-soal yang mengenai kedaulatan nasional dan tentang masalah-masalah rasialisme dan kolonialisme; dan (4) untuk meninjau kedudukan Asia dan Afrika, serta rakyat-rakyatnya di dalam dunia dewasa ini serta sumbangan yang dapat mereka berikan guna memajukan perdamaian serta kerja sama di dunia.

Dalam konferensi yang diselenggarakan oleh lima negera (Indonesia, Srilanka, Birma, India, dan Pakistan)1 dan dihadiri oleh 242 negera tersebut dicapai suatu kesepakatan politik yang berisi 10 buah prinsip dasar dalam usaha memajukan kerja sama bidang ekonomi, kebudayaan, politik dan mewujudkan perdamaian dunia. Kesepuluh prinsip tersebut adalah: (1) Menghormati hak-hak dasar manusia dan tujuan-tujuan serta azas-azas yang termuat dalam Piagam PBB; (2) Menghormati kedaulatan dan integritas teritorial semua bangsa-bangsa; (3) Mengakui persamaan semua suku-suku bangsa dan persamaan semua bangsa-bangsa besar maupun kecil; (4) Tidak melakukan intervensi atau campur tangan dalam soal-soal dalam negeri negara lain; (5) Menghormati hak tiap-tiap bangsa untuk mempertahankan diri sendiri secara sendirian atau secara kolektif, yang sesuai dengan Piagam PBB; (6) a. Tidak mempergunakan peraturan-peraturan dari pertahanan kolektif untuk bertindak bagi kepentingan khusus dari salah satu negara-negara besar, b. Tidak melakukan tekanan terhadap negara lain; (7) Tidak melakukan tindakan-tindakan atau ancaman agresi ataupun penggunaan kekerasan terhadap integritas teritorial atau kemerdekaan politik sesuatu negara; (8) Menyelsaikan segala perselisihan-perselisihan internasional dengan jalan damai, seperti perundingan, persetujuan, arbitrase atau penyelesaian hakim atau pun lain-lain cara damai lagi menurut pilihan pihak-pihak yang bersangkutan, yang sesuai dengan Piagam PBB; (9) Memajukan kepentingan bersama dan kerja sama; dan (10) Menghormati hukum dan kewajiban-kewajiban internasional.

Sepuluh prinsip dasar yang kemudian termashur dengan nama Dasa Sila Bandung itu menjadi tonggak dan juga pedoman bagi bangsa-bangsa di kawasan Asia dan Afrika dalam memperjuangkan kemerdekaan dan juga sebagai pemersatu dalam menggalang kerja sama internasional untuk menciptakan perdamaian di dunia.

Sejarah Gedung
Gedung tempat berlangsungnya konferensi (Gedung Merdeka) dan gedung disebelahnya yang sekarang menjadi Museum Konperensi Asia Afrika mempunyai sejarah yang panjang. Kedua gedung yang menempati areal seluas 7.983 meter persegi ini mulai dibangun pada tahun 1895 dengan sebagian dindingnya terbuat dari papan dan penerangan halamannya masih memakai lentera minyak tanah. Letak bangunannya sendiri sangat strategis karena tepat berada di sudut Jalan Groote Postweg (sekarang Jalan Asia Afrika) dan Jalan Bragaweg (sekarang Jalan Braga). Sedangkan di sebelah kanannya berdekatan dengan Kali Tjikapoendoeng (Cikapundung) yang saat itu masih sejuk karena banyak ditumbuhi pohon-pohon besar dan rindang.

Oleh karena tempatnya yang strategis, bangunannya kemudian difungsikan sebagai tempat berkumpul dan berekreasi orang-orang Belanda yang berdomisili di Kota Bandung dan Sekitarnya. Mereka adalah para pegawai perkebunan, perwira, pembesar, pengusaha, dan kalangan lain yang mendirikan sebuah perkumpulan bernama Societeit Concordia.

Agar terlihat mewah, megah, dan ekslusif, pada tahun 1921 bangunan direnovasi. Perancangnya adalah Van Gallen Last dan C.P. Wolff Schoemaker, dua orang arsitek Belanda yang juga merupakan Guru Besar pada Technische Hogeschool (sekarang Institut Teknologi Bandung). Mereka merancang dengan gaya arsitektur modern (art deco) yang ditandai oleh lantai terbuat dari marmer buatan Italia, ruangan tempat minum dan bersantai terbuat dari kayu cikenhout, dan sebagai penerangannya dipakai lampu-lampu bias kristal agar terlihat gemerlap. Setelah jadi, bangunan dinamai sesuai dengan nama perkumpulan yang menempatinya, yaitu Societeit Concordia.

Pada tahun 1940 Gedung Societeit Concordia direnovasi lagi dengan gaya arsitektur international style karya A.F. Aalbers. Bangunan pun berubah sesuai dengan konsep Aalbers, yaitu: dinding berupa tembok plesteran; atap dibuat mendatar; tampak depan terdiri dari garis dan elemen horizontal; dan bagian dalam gedung bercorak kubistis.

Beberapa tahun setelah direnovasi gedung terpaksa ditinggalkan oleh kelompok Societeit Concordia karena tentara Jepang masuk dan menguasai Indonesia. Oleh Jepang Gedung Concordia diganti namanya menjadi Dai Toa Kaikan dan difungsikan sebagai pusat kebudayaan. Gedung Dai Toa Kaikan hanya berfungsi sebentar karena setelah proklamasi kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia tanggal 17 Agustus 1945, gedung diambil alih oleh para pemuda dan dijadikan sebagai markas untuk menghadapi tentara Jepang yang belum mau menyerah.

Setelah berhasil mengusir tentara Jepang dan pemerintahan Indonesia mulai terbentuk, nama dan fungsi gedung dikembalikan lagi seperti semula. Selama beberapa tahun di gedung ini kembali diselenggarakan pertunjukan kesenian, pesta, restoran, dan pertemuan umum lainnya hingga Indonesia didaulat untuk menyelenggarakan Konferensi Asia Afrika di Kota Bandung pada tahun 1954. Concordia yang saat itu telah menjelma menjadi sebuah gedung pertemuan umum yang paling besar dan megah di Bandung, lokasinya di tengah kota, dan berdekatan dengan Hotel Savoy Homann dan Preanger dipilih sebagai tempat berlangsungnya konferensi.

Agar lebih sesuai sebagai tempat konferensi bertafar internasional, mulai awal tahun 1955 Gedung Concordia dipugar. Pemugarannya ditangani oleh Jawatan Pekerjaan Umum Propinsi Jawa Barat di bawah pimpinan Ir. R. Srigati Santoso. Sedangkan pelaksanaan pemugarannya ditangani oleh Biro Ksatria pimpinan R. Machdar Prawiradilaga, PT. Alico pimpinan M.J. Ali, dan PT. AIA di bawah pimpinan R.M. Madyono.

Dalam kesempatan memeriksa persiapan-persiapan terakhir di Bandung pada tanggal 17 April 1955, Presiden RI Soekarno meresmikan penggantian nama Gedung Concordia menjadi Gedung Merdeka, Gedung Dana Pensiun menjadi Gedung Dwi Warna, dan sebagian Jalan Raya Timur menjadi Jalan Asia Afrika. Penggantian nama tersebut dimaksudkan untuk lebih menyemarakkan konferensi dan menciptakan suasana konferensi yang sesuai dengan tujuan konferensi.

Selesai dipugar, diberi nama, dan digunakan untuk Konferensi Asia Afrika, Gedung Merdeka difungsikan lagi untuk berbagai macam kegiatan, seperti: (1) tempat kegiatan Konstituante Republik Indonesia hasil pemilihan umum tahun 1955 untuk menetapkan dasar negara dan undang-undang dasar negara. Namun karena dinilai gagal melaksanakan tugasnya, Konstituante Republik Indonesia dibubarkan melalui Dekrit Presiden tanggal 5 Juli 1959; (2) tempat kegiatan Badan Perancang Nasional dan kemudian menjadi Gedung Majelis Permusyawaratan Rakyat Sementara (MPRS) yang terbentuk pada tahun 1960; (2) tempat berlangsungnya Konferensi Islam Asia Afrika tahun 1965; (3) setelah meletus pemberontakan G30S/PKI pernah dikuasai oleh instansi militer dan sebagian bangunannya dijadikan sebagai tempat tahanan politik G30S/PKI; dan (4) menjadi tempat peringatan Konperensi Asia Afrika yang ke-25 yang puncak peringatannya ditandai oleh peresmian gedung menjadi Museum Konperensi Asia Afrika oleh Presiden Soeharto.

Sejarah Pendirian Museum
Pendirian Museum Konperensi Asia Afrika bermula dari keinginan para pemimpin bangsa di Asia dan Afrika untuk mengetahui seluk beluk tempat konferensi dahulu berlangsung. Terilhami oleh hal itu, Menteri Luar Negeri Republik Indonesia waktu itu, Prof. Dr. Mochtar Kusumaatmadja, S.H.,LL.M. mempunyai gagasan untuk membangun sebuah museum yang berkaitan dengan Konperensi Asia Afrika (KAA) 1955. Gagasan tersebut disampaikannya pada Forum Rapat Panitia Peringatan 25 tahun Konferensi Asia Afrika yang juga dihadiri oleh Direktur Jenderal Kebudayaan Prof. Dr. Haryati Soebadio sebagai wakil Departemen Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan.

Gagasan Mochtar ternyata disambut baik dan segera diwujudkan oleh Joop Ave, Ketua Harian Panitia Peringatan 25 tahun KAA dan Dirjen Protokol dan Konsuler Deplu (1980-1982), bekerjasama dengan Depdikbud, Deppen, Pemda Provinsi Jawa Barat, dan Universitas Padjadjaran. Sedangkan perencanaan dan pelaksanaan teknisnya dikerjakan oleh PT. Decenta Bandung.

Adapun tujuan pendiriannya, selain memenuhi keinginan para pemimpin Asia Afrika untuk “bernostalgia”, juga untuk: (1) menyajikan peninggalan-peninggalan, informasi yang berkaitan dengan KAA, termasuk latar belakang, perkembangan konferensi tersebut, sosial budaya, dan peran bangsa-bangsa Asia Afrika, khususnya bangsa Indonesia dalam percaturan politik dan kehidupan dunia; (2) mengumpulkan, mengolah, dan menyajikan buku-buku, majalah, surat kabar, naskah, dokumen, dan penerbitan lainnya yang berisi uraian dan informasi mengenai kegiaan dan peranan bangsa-bangsa Asia Afrika dan negara-negara berkembang dalam percaturan politik dan kehidupan dunia serta sosial budaya negara-negara tersebut; (3) melakukan penelitian tentang masalah-masalah Asia Afrika dan negara-negara berkembang guna menunjang kegiatan pendidikan dan penelitian ilmiah di kalangan pelajar, mahasiswa, dosen, dan pemuda Indonesia serta bangsa-bangsa Asia Afrika pada umumnya, dan memberikan masukan bagi kebijakan pemerintah dalam kegiatan politik luar negeri; (4) menunjang upaya-upaya dalam rangka pengembangan kebudayaan nasional, pendidikan generasi muda, dan peningkatan kepariwisataan; (5) menunjang upaya-upaya untuk menciptakan saling pengertian dan kesatuan pendapat serta meningkatkan volume kerja sama di antara bangsa-bangsa Asia Afrika dan bangsa-bangsa lainnya di dunia; dan (6) melalui koleksi serta sarana dan prasarana yang dimilikinya, seperti: R. Kepala Museum, R. Administrasi, R. Perpustakaan, Souvenir Shop, R. Pameran, R. Koleksi, Gudang Koleksi, R. Pamer Temporer, Lobby, R. Audiovisual, Mushola, dan MCK, pengelola Museum KAA berupaya mewujudkan tekadnya dalam melayani pengunjung sebaik mungkin sesuai dengan harapannya datang ke museum.

Koleksi Museum Konperensi Asia Afrika
Sampai saat ini Museum Konperensi Asia Afrika memiliki sekitar 4.000 buah koleksi yang dikelompokkan menjadi dua bagian, yaitu: koleksi benda-benda tiga dimensi dan dua dimensi. Benda-benda tersebut diantaranya adalah: (1) diorama gambaran suasana Sidang Pembukaan Konferensi Asia Afrika di Gedung Merdeka 18 April 1955; (2) kursi-kursi rotan yang diduduki para delegasi ketika melakukan pertemuan untuk melobi dan mempererat persahabatan; (3) kamera, mesin tik, dan mesin teleks yang dipakai selama konferensi berlangsung; (4) prangko-prangko yang berhubungan dengan Konferensi Asia Afrika; (5) galeri foto tentang kondisi Gedung Merdeka dari masa ke masa; (6) replika Presiden Soekarno ketika memimpin para kepala negara Asia dan Afrika pada Konferensi Asia Afrika; (7) foto-foto dokumenter tentang peristiwa Pertemuan Tugu, Konferensi Kolombo, Konferensi Bogor, KAA 1955, peristiwa yang melatarbelakangi lahirnya KAA, dampak KAA bagi dunia internasional, profil negara-negara peserta KAA; dan (8) film-film dokumenter mengenai kondisi dunia hingga tahun 1950-an, KAA dan konferensi-konferensi lanjutannya, serta film-film mengenai kondisi sosial, politik, dan budaya dari negara-negara di kawasan Asia dan Afrika.

Untuk menjaga seluruh koleksi tersebut agar tidak hilang atau rusak dan merawat bangunan seluas 7.983 meter persegi yang terdiri dari ruang pameran tetap3, ruang aula, ruang perpustakaan4, ruang audio visual5, ruang penyimpanan koleksi, ruang pameran temporer, ruang souvenir shop, ruang administrasi, mushola, dan toilet pihak museum yang buka dari hari Senin-Jumat pukul 08.00 s/d 15.00 WIB ini mempekerjakan puluhan orang yang merupakan pegawai negeri pada Kementerian Luar Negeri Republik Indonesia, terdiri dari tenaga fungsional, tenaga administrasi, dan bagian keamanan. (ali gufron)

Sumber:
Leaflet panduan Museum of The Asian-African Conference, Bandung-Indonesia. Departemen Luar Negeri Republik Indonesia.
http://www.asianafrican-museum.org
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1. Negera penyelenggara konferensi hasil keputusan Konferensi Bogor membentuk sebuah Sekretariat Bersama (Joint Secretariat) yang beranggotakan 10 orang, terdiri dari 2 orang dari Birma, 2 orang dari India, seorang dari Srilanka, seorang dari Pakistan dan 4 orang dari Indonesia. Anggota sekretariak bersama dari Indonesia diwakili oleh Sekretaris Jenderal Kementerian Luar Negeri Roslan Abdul Gani, dari Birma oleh U Mya Sein, Srilanka oleh M. Saravanamuttu, India diwakili oleh B.F.H.B Tyobji, dan dari Pakistan diwakili oleh Choudhri Khaliquzzaman.

Guna membantu persiapan konferensi tersebut, dari pihak pemerintah Indonesia sendiri pada tanggal 11 Januari 1955 membentuk Panitia Interdepartemental (Interdepartemental Committee) yang diketuai oleh Sekretaris Jenderal Sekretariat Bersama dengan anggota-anggota yang berasal dari berbagai departemen. Sedangkan, dari pihak pemerintah daerah (Provinsi Jawa Barat) membentuk Panitia Setempat (Locak Committee) yang diketuai oleh Sanusi Hardjadinata, Gubernur Jawa Barat, yang bertugas mempersiapkan dan melayani masalah-masalah yang bertalian dengan akomodasi, logistik, transportasi, kesehatan, komunikasi, hiburan, protokol, penerangan, dan lain sebagainya.

2. Negara-negara yang diundang dan menghadiri Konferensi Asia Afrika, adalah: Afganistan, Kamboja, Federasi Afrika Tengah, Republik Rakyat Tiongkok (China), Mesir, Ethiopia, Pantai Emas (Gold Coast), Iran, Irak, Jepang, Yordania, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Nepal, Filipina, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Thailand (Muang Thai), Turki, Republik Demokrasi Vietnam (Vietnam Utara), Vietnam Selatan, dan Yaman.

3. Ruang pameran tetap Museum KAA menyimpan sejumlah koleksi berupa benda-benda tiga dimensi dan foto-foto dokumenter peristiwa Pertemuan Tugu, Konferensi Kolombo, Konferensi Bogor, dan Konferensi Asia Afrika 1955. Selain itu ada juga foto-foto mengenai peristiwa yang melatarbelakangi lahirnya Konferensi Asia Afrika, diorama yang menggambarkan situasi pembukaan Konferensi Asia Afrika, dampak konferensi Asia Afrika bagi dunia internasional, Gedung Merdeka dari masa ke masa, dan profil negara-negara peserta Konferensi Asia Afrika yang dimuat dalam multimedia.

4. Perpustakaan Museum KAA berdiri sekitar tahun 1985 yang diprakarsai oleh Abdullah Kamil, Kepala Perwakilan Kedutaan Besar Republik Indonesia di London. Tujuannya adalah sebagai penunjang kegiatan Museum Konperensi Asia Afrika dengan menyediakan sejumlah buku mengenai sejarah, sosial, politik, dan budaya negera-negara di Asia dan Afrika, dokumen-dokumen mengenai KAA dan konferensi-konferensi lanjutannya, majalah dan surat kabar, fasilitas wi-fi, bookshop café, digital library, dan audio visual library.

5. Sama seperti perpustakaan, ruang audio visual juga diprakarsai oleh Abdullah Kamil pada tahun 1985. Tujuannya adalah sebagai sarana untuk menampilkan film-film dokumenter mengenai kondisi dunia hingga tahun 1950-an, Konferensi Asia Afrika dan konferensi-konferensi lanjutannya, serta film-film mengenai kondisi sosial, politik, dan budaya dari negara-negara di kedua kawasan tersebut.

Kawasaki Ninja KRR-ZX150 Special Edition (2008)

Technical Specifications
2008 Kawasaki Ninja KRR-ZX150 Special Edition
Engine
Engine type
Bore x Stroke
Displacement
Valves
Compression ratio
Max Power
Max Torque
Fuel system
Transmission
Final drive
Clutch
Ignition type
Starting system
Lubrication
Intake system
Spark plug
Battery
Gear ratios

Liquid-cooled, 2-stroke, single cylinder
59.0 mm x 54.4 mm
148 cm³
2 valves per cylinder
7.3:1
22.1 kW {30.0 PS} @ 10,500 rpm
21.6 Nm {2.20 kgf∙m} @ 9,000 rpm
Carburettor, MIKUNI VM28
6-speed, Constant mesh, Return shift
Chain
Wet, multi-plate type
Magnito DC-CDI
Kick starter
Wet sump, Superlube




1st 2.700 (27/10)
2nd 1.706 (29/17)
3rd 1.300 (26/20)
4th 1.090 (24/22)
5th 0.952 (20/21)
6th 0.863 (19/22)
Dimensions
Frame type
Rake
Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
Wheelbase
Seat height
Ground clearance
Weight
Fuel capacity
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Tyre (front)
Tyre (rear)
Brake (front)
Brake (rear)

Tubular double cradle
24º
1965 mm
725 mm
1075 mm
1300 mm
780 mm
131 mm
124.5 kg
11.5 litres
Telescopic, coil spring, oil-damped
Mono-shock with swingarm
90/90-17 49S Tube type
110/80-17 57S Tube type
Single disc brake with 2-piston calipers
Single disc brake with 2-piston calipers

Image: http://www.cbkmotorsport.com

Kawasaki Ninja KRR ZX150 (2008)

Technical Specifications
2008 Kawasaki Ninja KRR ZX150
Engine
Engine type
Bore x Stroke
Displacement
Valves
Compression ratio
Max Power
Max Torque
Fuel system
Transmission
Final drive
Clutch
Ignition type
Starting system
Lubrication
Intake system
Spark plug
Battery
Gear ratios

Liquid-cooled, 2-stroke, single cylinder
59.0 mm x 54.4 mm
148 cm³
2 valves per cylinder
7.3:1
22.1 kW {30.0 PS} @ 10,500 rpm
21.6 Nm {2.20 kgf∙m} @ 9,000 rpm
Carburettor, MIKUNI VM28
6-speed, Constant mesh, Return shift
Chain
Wet, multi-plate type
Magnito DC-CDI
Kick starter
Wet sump, Superlube




1st 2.700 (27/10)
2nd 1.706 (29/17)
3rd 1.300 (26/20)
4th 1.090 (24/22)
5th 0.952 (20/21)
6th 0.863 (19/22)
Dimensions
Frame type
Rake
Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
Wheelbase
Seat height
Ground clearance
Weight
Fuel capacity
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Tyre (front)
Tyre (rear)
Brake (front)
Brake (rear)

Tubular double cradle
24º
1965 mm
725 mm
1075 mm
1300 mm
780 mm
131 mm
124.5 kg
11.5 litres
Telescopic, coil spring, oil-damped
Mono-shock with swingarm
90/90-17 49S Tube type
110/80-17 57S Tube type
Single disc brake with 2-piston calipers
Single disc brake with 2-piston calipers

Image: http://www.cbkmotorsport.com

How to Find a Good Tattoo Artist

If you're planning on getting a tattoo you should make sure the tattoo parlor you choose is reputable. There aren't many laws governing the tattoo industry so it's up to the consumer to make sure they are going to a business that abides by laws regarding sanitary measures.
The process to start a tattoo parlor isn't rigorous. Tattoo artists must complete a course on contagious disease transmission and then are awarded a license. Their businesses aren't subject to inspection afterwards.
Be careful. Don't just pick the first place you see. Take the time to learn about the tattoo artist before letting them permanently mark your body. Practically anyone can get a tattoo parlor license and set up shop.
Take a look around when you enter a tattoo parlor. Check out the spray bottles and brushes on the shelves. They should be in sealed packaging. The staff should be conscientious about hygiene and maintain a professional atmosphere.
Be sure to ask plenty of questions about the sterilization process they use. Don't be shy about it. The autoclave sterilization method is recommended. If they don't use it, walk away.

If you take the time to find out about their sterilization methods you can get a feel for how reputable the tattoo parlor is and how serious they are about preventing the spread of disease. Quality tattoo parlors use EPA approved disinfectants to wash their hands and clean the area to be tattooed.
If the parlor doesn't use safe practices or is hesitant to answer questions, then take your business elsewhere. A safe tattoo artist won't mind answering your questions and showing you around. They will have nothing to hide.
Definitely ask to see some previously drawn designs and a few customer references. This will give you some indication of their ability and whether past customers were satisfied with the services they received.

How to Find a Good Tattoo Artist

If you're planning on getting a tattoo you should make sure the tattoo parlor you choose is reputable. There aren't many laws governing the tattoo industry so it's up to the consumer to make sure they are going to a business that abides by laws regarding sanitary measures.
The process to start a tattoo parlor isn't rigorous. Tattoo artists must complete a course on contagious disease transmission and then are awarded a license. Their businesses aren't subject to inspection afterwards.
Be careful. Don't just pick the first place you see. Take the time to learn about the tattoo artist before letting them permanently mark your body. Practically anyone can get a tattoo parlor license and set up shop.
Take a look around when you enter a tattoo parlor. Check out the spray bottles and brushes on the shelves. They should be in sealed packaging. The staff should be conscientious about hygiene and maintain a professional atmosphere.
Be sure to ask plenty of questions about the sterilization process they use. Don't be shy about it. The autoclave sterilization method is recommended. If they don't use it, walk away.

If you take the time to find out about their sterilization methods you can get a feel for how reputable the tattoo parlor is and how serious they are about preventing the spread of disease. Quality tattoo parlors use EPA approved disinfectants to wash their hands and clean the area to be tattooed.
If the parlor doesn't use safe practices or is hesitant to answer questions, then take your business elsewhere. A safe tattoo artist won't mind answering your questions and showing you around. They will have nothing to hide.
Definitely ask to see some previously drawn designs and a few customer references. This will give you some indication of their ability and whether past customers were satisfied with the services they received.

Mastering the Art of Tattooing

The art of tattooing is one of the earliest art forms known to mankind. Tattooing has been a form of personal expression and body ornamentation since prehistoric times. Both tribal cultures and highly developed civilizations like ancient Rome and Egypt used tattooing as an art form. In every century and in countries all over the world, people have felt a strong desire to adorn their bodies with meaningful symbols and beautiful designs.
Today's tattooists must learn how to use equipment, including tattoo machines, needles and ink. They also must become familiar with modern sanitary procedures for tattooing.
Mastering this knowledge will make someone a proficient tattooist, but becoming a tattoo artist requires another level of skill. A successful tattoo artist must have a good understanding of basic artistic concepts like proportion, perspective and the use of color. The ability to draw well is another important skill for a tattoo artist. Much of this comes naturally to people who are born with artistic talent, but that doesn't mean that a dedicated tattooist can't learn and develop artistic skills. With time and practice, you can master the art of tattooing

Color Theory for the Art of Tattooing
The color of a tattoo is one of the first things that gets noticed. The use of color can make all the difference in the success or failure of a tattoo design. Gaining an understanding of how colors work together is an important step in mastering the art of tattooing. If you've never been exposed to color theory, enrolling in an art class at a community college is a great way to get started. You'll learn how the primary colors (red, yellow and blue) can be mixed to form all other colors, and how a color wheel shows which colors work well together.
Use of Contrast in Tattoos
One of the most important aspects of color in the art of tattooing is the use of contrast. Color contrast is what gives a tattoo design depth. The contrast can be in the amount of lightness and darkness (such as the contrast between white and black) or it can be in the colors themselves (such as the contrast between warm colors like yellow and orange and cool colors like blue and green). Contrast in colors will make one shape stand out from another or make a shape stand out from its background.
Composition and the Art of Tattooing
Composition refers to the flow of the design elements in a tattoo and how well they fit on the body part where they're tattooed. A client may come to a tattoo artist with a fixed idea about the design and placement of a tattoo. A good tattoo artist will know if the proportion of the design will work in the desired location. If it won't work, the tattoo artist must be ready to offer some alternative ideas. This may mean changing the scale of a design with a photocopier machine or cutting and pasting elements of one or more designs to create something new. A talented tattoo artist understands that the most successful tattoo designs mimic the flow of the body part where they're applied.
Perspective and Depth in Tattoos
Applying the artistic theories of perspective and depth is what gives a tattoo a 3-dimensional quality. In tattooing, perspective and depth are achieved through the use of contrast, outline and shading. Being able to create the illusion of reality with depth and perspective is what sets a tattoo artist apart from a tattooist. These techniques can be learned in an art course or from an art book and practiced with pencil and paper. Unless you're a natural born artist, practice and experience are the only way to master these techniques.
Besides taking art courses and practicing, a beginner tattooist should spend time studying tattoo magazines and becoming familiar with the work of established tattoo artists. Tattoo magazines are an important resource for beginning tattooists. They showcase the finest designs that the world of tattooing has to offer. By reading tattoo magazines, aspiring tattoo artists can learn about the leading tattoo artists, become inspired, decide who they want to emulate and begin to create their own style.

Mastering the Art of Tattooing

The art of tattooing is one of the earliest art forms known to mankind. Tattooing has been a form of personal expression and body ornamentation since prehistoric times. Both tribal cultures and highly developed civilizations like ancient Rome and Egypt used tattooing as an art form. In every century and in countries all over the world, people have felt a strong desire to adorn their bodies with meaningful symbols and beautiful designs.
Today's tattooists must learn how to use equipment, including tattoo machines, needles and ink. They also must become familiar with modern sanitary procedures for tattooing.
Mastering this knowledge will make someone a proficient tattooist, but becoming a tattoo artist requires another level of skill. A successful tattoo artist must have a good understanding of basic artistic concepts like proportion, perspective and the use of color. The ability to draw well is another important skill for a tattoo artist. Much of this comes naturally to people who are born with artistic talent, but that doesn't mean that a dedicated tattooist can't learn and develop artistic skills. With time and practice, you can master the art of tattooing

Color Theory for the Art of Tattooing
The color of a tattoo is one of the first things that gets noticed. The use of color can make all the difference in the success or failure of a tattoo design. Gaining an understanding of how colors work together is an important step in mastering the art of tattooing. If you've never been exposed to color theory, enrolling in an art class at a community college is a great way to get started. You'll learn how the primary colors (red, yellow and blue) can be mixed to form all other colors, and how a color wheel shows which colors work well together.
Use of Contrast in Tattoos
One of the most important aspects of color in the art of tattooing is the use of contrast. Color contrast is what gives a tattoo design depth. The contrast can be in the amount of lightness and darkness (such as the contrast between white and black) or it can be in the colors themselves (such as the contrast between warm colors like yellow and orange and cool colors like blue and green). Contrast in colors will make one shape stand out from another or make a shape stand out from its background.
Composition and the Art of Tattooing
Composition refers to the flow of the design elements in a tattoo and how well they fit on the body part where they're tattooed. A client may come to a tattoo artist with a fixed idea about the design and placement of a tattoo. A good tattoo artist will know if the proportion of the design will work in the desired location. If it won't work, the tattoo artist must be ready to offer some alternative ideas. This may mean changing the scale of a design with a photocopier machine or cutting and pasting elements of one or more designs to create something new. A talented tattoo artist understands that the most successful tattoo designs mimic the flow of the body part where they're applied.
Perspective and Depth in Tattoos
Applying the artistic theories of perspective and depth is what gives a tattoo a 3-dimensional quality. In tattooing, perspective and depth are achieved through the use of contrast, outline and shading. Being able to create the illusion of reality with depth and perspective is what sets a tattoo artist apart from a tattooist. These techniques can be learned in an art course or from an art book and practiced with pencil and paper. Unless you're a natural born artist, practice and experience are the only way to master these techniques.
Besides taking art courses and practicing, a beginner tattooist should spend time studying tattoo magazines and becoming familiar with the work of established tattoo artists. Tattoo magazines are an important resource for beginning tattooists. They showcase the finest designs that the world of tattooing has to offer. By reading tattoo magazines, aspiring tattoo artists can learn about the leading tattoo artists, become inspired, decide who they want to emulate and begin to create their own style.

How To Become a Tattoo Artist


The rising popularity of the tattooing all around the world as a way to decorate the body has opened up the way for many people to get a new and demanding career as a tattoo artist. In this article you can find information on how to become a tattoo artist.
The art of tattoo is not something that can be learned in a short time. It requires some drawing and painting skills, patience and a lot of practice which may take years to develop. Because as an artist, you draw and paint on the bodies of your clients permanently. During this process, in the case of a slightest mistake, there is no chance for return and deletion. This art requires the drawing and painting of the designs on the body without any mistakes with complete perfection.
In order to become a tattoo artist, exercising drawing and painting skills will be a good first step. You can get assistance from books, courses and other tattoo artists. The more you develop your drawing skills, the more successful you will be in your new career. Starting from easy designs to relatively difficult ones, practicing how to draw until you develop your own style will help you in your career in the future.
It is not something that can be learned through schools or courses. There are not institutions devoted for the educations of tattoo artists. From time to time some courses can be opened by some parlors but of course it is hard to become a tattoo artist in such a short time with just the basic tattooing information they provide.

Traditionally they got their skills through apprenticeship which is a great way to get intense training about how to do tattoos and valuable knowledge about the tattoo business. You can ask the tattoo artists in your neighborhood that you want to work with them for free. Once accepted to work with them, you can get your first step to the world of tattoo business and learn everything about tattooing in the stage.
There are some difficulties of the free intense training; you will not get paid and you can be asked to do things like cleaning and dusting rather than tattooing. Indeed the performance you show on these type of work will give clues about th dedication and motivation you carry. A test upon how eager and hard worker you are to do things necessary for success. This is how the mechanism of apprenticeship works for thousands of years!
As you continue to prove yourself, you will learn many skills from the master artist, such as how to safely clean your equipment, how to operate a tattoo machine, how to adjust your power supply, how to protect yourself and your clients from disease, and most importantly how to correctly apply a tattoo. You are not limited to only gaining knowledge from your teacher; you can also spend time learning from other artists as well.

How To Become a Tattoo Artist


The rising popularity of the tattooing all around the world as a way to decorate the body has opened up the way for many people to get a new and demanding career as a tattoo artist. In this article you can find information on how to become a tattoo artist.
The art of tattoo is not something that can be learned in a short time. It requires some drawing and painting skills, patience and a lot of practice which may take years to develop. Because as an artist, you draw and paint on the bodies of your clients permanently. During this process, in the case of a slightest mistake, there is no chance for return and deletion. This art requires the drawing and painting of the designs on the body without any mistakes with complete perfection.
In order to become a tattoo artist, exercising drawing and painting skills will be a good first step. You can get assistance from books, courses and other tattoo artists. The more you develop your drawing skills, the more successful you will be in your new career. Starting from easy designs to relatively difficult ones, practicing how to draw until you develop your own style will help you in your career in the future.
It is not something that can be learned through schools or courses. There are not institutions devoted for the educations of tattoo artists. From time to time some courses can be opened by some parlors but of course it is hard to become a tattoo artist in such a short time with just the basic tattooing information they provide.

Traditionally they got their skills through apprenticeship which is a great way to get intense training about how to do tattoos and valuable knowledge about the tattoo business. You can ask the tattoo artists in your neighborhood that you want to work with them for free. Once accepted to work with them, you can get your first step to the world of tattoo business and learn everything about tattooing in the stage.
There are some difficulties of the free intense training; you will not get paid and you can be asked to do things like cleaning and dusting rather than tattooing. Indeed the performance you show on these type of work will give clues about th dedication and motivation you carry. A test upon how eager and hard worker you are to do things necessary for success. This is how the mechanism of apprenticeship works for thousands of years!
As you continue to prove yourself, you will learn many skills from the master artist, such as how to safely clean your equipment, how to operate a tattoo machine, how to adjust your power supply, how to protect yourself and your clients from disease, and most importantly how to correctly apply a tattoo. You are not limited to only gaining knowledge from your teacher; you can also spend time learning from other artists as well.

LG Optimus 2 AS680

Specifications
LG Optimus 2 AS680
Network2G
3G
CDMA 800 / 1900
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
SizeDimensions
Weight
Display
111.8 x 58.9 x 11.9 mm
124.7 gram
TFT capacitive touchscreen, 256K colors
320 x 480 pixels, 3.2 inches (~180 ppi pixel density)
MemoryPhonebook
Call records
Internal
Card slot
Yes, Photocall
Yes
179 MB
microSD, up to 32GB, 2GB included
DataGPRS
EDGE
3G
WLAN
Bluetooth
Infrared port
USB


Rev. A, up to 3.1 Mbps
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Wi-Fi hotspot
v3.0 with A2DP, EDR

microUSB v2.0
FeaturesOS
CPU
Messaging
Ringtones
Browser
Radio
GPS
Games
Camera
Video
Colors
Java
Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread)
800 MHz
SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
Vibration, MP3 ringtones
HTML

A-GPS support
Yes
3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels, autofocus
Yes
Black
via Java MIDP emulator
- Loudspeaker
- 3.5mm jack
- Geo-tagging, face and smile detection
- Accelerometer, proximity, compass sensors
- SNS integration
- Google Search, Maps, Gmail
- YouTube, Google Talk
- MP4/H.264/H.263/WMV player
- MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+ player
- Document viewer
- Organizer
- Voice memo/dial
- Predictive text input (Swype)
- Clock
- Calendar
- Alarm
Battery
Stand-by
Talk time
Standard battery, Li-Ion 1500 mAh
Up to 168 h
Up to 5 h

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LG Extravert

Specifications
LG Extravert
Network2G
3G
CDMA 800 / 1900
CDMA2000 1x
SizeDimensions
Weight
Display
105 x 53 x 15.7 mm
122 gram
TFT touchscreen, 256K colors
240 x 400 pixels, 2.8 inches (~167 ppi pixel density)
MemoryPhonebook
Call records
Internal
Card slot
1000 entries, Photocall
Yes

microSD, up to 32 GB
DataGPRS
EDGE
3G
WLAN
Bluetooth
Infrared port
USB


CDMA2000 1x, 153 Kbps

v3.0 with A2DP, EDR

microUSB v2.0
FeaturesOS
CPU
Messaging
Ringtones
Browser
Radio
GPS
Games
Camera
Video
Colors
Java


SMS, MMS, Email, IM
Vibration, Polyphonic(64), MP3 ringtones
WAP 2.0/xHTML
Stereo FM radio with RDS
A-GPS support
Yes
2 MP, 1600x1200 pixels
QVGA
Black

- Loudspeaker
- 3.5mm jack
- QWERTY keyboard
- Geo-tagging
- Accelerometer sensors
- SNS applications
- MP4/H.264 player
- MP3/WMA/eAAC+ player
- Document viewer
- Organizer
- Voice memo/dial/commands
- Predictive text input
- Clock
- Calendar
- Alarm
Battery
Stand-by
Talk time
Standard battery, Li-Ion 1000 mAh
Up to 550 h
Up to 5 h 50 min

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