Mobil Mewah Untuk Agen Rahasia

Mobil Mewah Untuk Agen Rahasia Penyamaran agen rahasia atau mata-mata di setiap negara selalu ditunjang dengan sarana dan fasilitas khusus. Salah satunya adalah mobil dengan fitur canggih dan mewah.

Fasilitas mobil canggih itu biasanya dapat dijumpai di film agen rahasia Inggris, James Bond. Setiap mobil yang digunakan selalu disesuaikan dengan karakter agen rahasia.

Situs otomotif, Automotto, Jumat 2 Februari 2012, merilis daftar 10 mobil yang paling ideal untuk digunakan oleh agen rahasia. Mobil-mobil berdesain eksotis ini dinilai pantas untuk bisa menemani agen rahasia, mengungkap sebuah misi yang sulit dengan ancaman bahaya.

Berikut daftar lengkapnya:

1. Aston Martin Gauntlet Concept

Mobil buatan Inggris yang didesain oleh Ugur Sahin ini, dikenal dengan tampilannya yang cantik dan seksi. Mobil ini seperti gabungan dari Aston Martin One-77, Aston Martin DB AR1, Alfa Romeo 8C dan Maserati GranTurismo.

Gril depan mobil ini dibuat besar untuk menambah daya tarik, dan knalpot ganda dengan struktur honeycomb (sarang lebah) yang memberikan sentuhan modern.

2. BMW S.X Concept Car

BMW S.X konsep ini dirancang oleh desainer Iulian Bumbu sebagai wujud mobil masa depan BMW, dengan konsep sport coupe (dua pintu) yang tampil mewah.

Desain ini disinyalir menjadi penerus dari BMW Seri 6. Belum dapat diketahui tenaga yang dimiliki mobil buatan Jerman itu. Namun, ditenggarai pihak BMW akan menggunakan sistem penggerak roda belakang dan posisi mesin di depan.

3. Jaguar C-X16 Concept Car

Ian Callum adalah desainer di balik keindahan desain Jaguar C-X16. Mobil ini mengusung sistem penggerak roda belakang, dan mesin V6 berkapasitas 3.0-liter, serta dapat menyemburkan tenaga 375 hp.

Mobil hybrid ini digerakkan melalui motor listrik bertenaga 94 hp dan dapat diaktifkan melalui tombol di lingkar kemudinya. Kecepatan maksimumnya mencapai 299 km/jam, dengan akselerasi 0-100 km/jam dalam 4,4 detik.

Jaguar C-X16 Concept car dilengkapi jok kulit dengan balutan merah, dan sistem sandaran untuk mengurangi whiplash (cedera leher).

4. Lotus Eterne Concept

Lotus Eterne merupakan sedan hybrid yang disokong mesin V8 berkapasitas 5.0-liter. Dengan tenaga maksimum 620 hp, Eterne mampu melesat dari diam ke 100 km/jam dalam 4 detik.
Mobil ini mampu meluncur hingga 315 km/jam. Lotus diprediksi akan diproduksi pada 2015, sehingga ada kemungkinan membuatnya menjadi mobil Bond di masa depan.

5. Peugeot SR1 Concept Car

Peugeot meluncurkan SR1 concept dari beberapa tahun lalu. Dengan desain kap mesin yang panjang dan lekukan di pintu, membuat tampilan wajah depan serta belakang mobil begitu unggul dibanding varian Peugeot lainnya.

Peugeot SR1 dilengkapi teknologi mesin Hybrid4, berkapasitas 1.6-liter dengan penataan ruang mesin di depan dan motor listrik di bagian belakang. SR1 terinspirasi dari mobil touring dengan sentuhan yang memikat.

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Merancang Batik dengan Komputer

Merancang Batik dengan Komputer Menggambar batik biasanya memakai pensil biasa dan membutuhkan waktu berhari-hari untuk membuatnya. Tapi dengan bantuan komputer, desain motif batik bisa dibuat dengan cepat dan mudah.

Hal itu dilakukan melalui software khusus bernama JBatik. Software ini merupakan buah karya Nancy Margried beserta dua orang temannya, Muhammad Nukman dan Yun Hariadi.

Pada mulanya, ketiga orang itu berbincang lepas mengenai warisan budaya batik di Indonesia. Selama ini, pembuatan batik selalu dilakukan secara tradisional, khususnya dalam hal pembuatan motif.

Secara tradisional, pengrajin memerlukan waktu berhari-hari hingga berminggu-minggu untuk membuatnya. Padahal, untuk memenuhi kebutuhan pasar, pengrajin dituntut untuk bisa membuatnya secara cepat.

Nancy dan rekan-rekannya pun memiliki gagasan mengembangkan software yang bisa mempermudah pembuatan motif batik. Tercetuslah batik fractal, motif batik yang dibuat dengan bantuan software komputer.

Tantangan pembuatan

Tantangan pertama yang dihadapi mereka adalah pengumpulan motif-motif yang ada. Kocek pribadi pun dirogoh untuk riset mengumpulkan motif-motif batik tersebut.

Agar mempermudah, motif batik yang dikumpulkan difokuskan pada batik dari Jawa. Khususnya, dari wilayah Yogyakarta, Solo, Pekalongan dan Cirebon.

Huruf J pada JBatik pun mengacu pada hal itu: yaitu Java Batik. Sekaligus mengacu pada bahasa pemrograman Java yang mereka gunakan.

Tantangan berikutnya bagi tim JBatik adalah pendanaan. Setelah dana patungan para pendirinya, mereka mau tak mau membutuhkan suntikan dana pihak luar.

Salah satunya, melalui bantuan dari USAID sebesar Rp 250 juta yang digunakan untuk pengembangan awal piranti lunak tersebut.

Buat ekosistem sendiri

Sejak 2008, software JBatik mulai dijual. Versi komersialnya bernama JBatik Pro.

Namun, Nancy mengatakan, mayoritas pengrajin batik di Indonesia belum terbiasa menggunakan software. Hal ini jadi tantangan tersendiri.

Meski demikian, perlahan pengrajin batik mulai mau membeli software tersebut. Hingga saat ini, software JBatik Pro sudah terjual 400 unit software.

"Yang beli kebanyakan orang Indonesia. Tapi ada juga dari Inggris dan Swedia, tapi masih perorangan. Maklum satu software dihargai Rp 300.000," jelasnya.

Seperti kebanyakan pebisnis piranti lunak di Indonesia, Nancy melihat maraknya pembajakan sebagai salah satu tantangan yang cukup berat.

Hal itu yang membuat JBatik masih dijual secara terbatas. Yaitu, melalui outlet JBatik di Bandung atau pesan kirim via website.

Cara lain yang dilakukan Nancy dkk adalah membuat ekosistem bisnis sendiri. Cara ini mirip seperti yang dilakukan oleh Apple.

Caranya, JBatik membuat JBatik Academic Program. Di sini pengrajin akan mendapat pelatihan khusus cara membuat motif batik dengan software.

Dengan demikian, pembeli bukan hanya membeli software dalam kotak tapi juga mendapatkan pelatihan cara menggunakannya.

"Membeli software-nya saja boleh, tapi membeli paket pelatihannya juga silakan," jelasnya.

JBatik Pro dan JBatik Mini

Software ini terdiri dari dua edisi, JBatik pro untuk profesional dan JBatik mini untuk pemula.

JBatik pro sudah diupgrade sebanyak dua kali dan dijual dengan harga Rp 300.000. Sementara JBatik Mini belum diluncurkan dan hanya akan dijual seharga Rp 30.000.

Khusus untuk JBatik Mini, mendesain batik seolah seperti membuat puzzle. Pengguna bisa memilih pola-pola batik yang ada, menggabungkan, rotasi, mengubah warna hingga memperbanyak pola dengan sekali sentuhan.

Software ini memang hanya memerlukan kreativitas pengguna dan siapapun bisa membuat motif batik yang disukainya secara mudah.

Namun bila menginginkan desain batik yang lebih profesional, maka bisa menggunakan JBatik Pro yang sudah menerapkan konsep fractal.

"Tapi dari JBatik Mini saja sudah bisa digunakan untuk membuat desain batik profesional kok," katanya.

Software JBatik bisa diaplikasikan tidak hanya di kain saja, tapi juga bisa diterapkan di wallpaper, desain kriya atau furniture seperti ukiran di kayu dan sebagainya.

Bahkan desain-desain poster atau papan iklan yang ingin membuat latar belakang batik, bisa dibuat dari software tersebut.

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Tips Safe & Comfortable When returning home

Not nice it feels when celebrating Lebaran not at home. Not surprisingly, very sticky end homecoming tradition in Indonesia.

Millions of people willing to "bermacet jolly" so that relatives could gather in a pure day of it. Or, they are willing to jostle to get homecoming tickets for those who use trains, planes, and ships.

Therefore, traveling back and forth quite exhausting to be prepared properly. Here are tips on safe driving style Honda Indonesia, for those who bring a personal vehicle when going home later:

Readiness condition of the body
When a long journey that requires concentration and endurance, body condition becomes so vital. Make sure that you and your family before going home in a state fit.

If necessary, you and your family can have a health check first before setting off. Do not forget to prepare medications that are general in nature such as migraine headaches, flu, colds, and stomach bloating.

Check the feasibility and completeness of the vehicle
Proper preparation before departing is the key to avoid unnecessary incidents. Check the condition of the vehicle that are vital, such as engine oil, tire pressure, brake fluid, radiator water, wiper fluid, and light.

Do not forget to also check the transmission oil when you use an automatic transmission vehicle. Prepare equipment such as letters, triangle, P3K box, tool kit, spare tire, and oil reserves.

Arrange luggage
When traveling back and forth, usually a lot of stuff that would bring, but remember do not underestimate the capacity of the trunk of your vehicle.

When forced you must bring a lot of stuff, you better share of luggage in a few small bags. Do not wear large suitcase that will only take place.

Arrange your luggage so that terkuci each other. Composition of goods not to disturb the reach of the driver's view. Do not forget, put items that are often used on the most easily taken.

Safe and comfortable on the road
When driving on the road a lot, you may feel bored. Stay always use a safety belt. Obey traffic rules and always pay attention to the indicators on the vehicle instrument panel. When you are sleepy, menepilah.

For those of you who carry a child, do not forget to bring the child's favorite toy, so your concentration is not disturbed by the whining child's boredom.

When broken down on the road
When your car breaks down or a flat tire in the middle of the road, do not panic. Before deciding to stop, learn first about the conditions, make sure the place is safe.

Turn on hazard lights and attach the triangle to avoid collisions from behind. Check the condition of the vehicle carefully and contact the emergency numbers looking for the nearest garage or service station if you can not resolve the problem.

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Save Fuel Now go home

Monday, PT Pertamina (Persero) ensure that the fuel oil stocks ahead of the Eid al-Fitr is safe. Especially to meet the needs of millions of travelers.

Pertamina has prepared a stock of 10-18 percent, more than any other day. "All in a safe condition," said Karen Agustiawan Pertamina president director at the State Palace, yesterday.

However, it would be nice if travelers use personal vehicles to save fuel. Not just saving the district about, but you can also play a role in addressing global warming. You also can act to reduce energy usage that can not be updated it.

Bertikut fuel saving tips when going home-style quoted Pertamina VIVAnews, Tuesday, August 24, 2010.

1. Plan your trip so mengehemat time and fuel. If possible, avoid peak traffic flows. Bring forth the path map that contains information peristrirahatan places, filling stations, garages, main lines, and alternate routes.

2. Check the tire pressure of vehicles in accordance with the recommendation. This reduces fuel consumption, will extend the life of the vehicle, and add to ease handling of the vehicle.

3. Check the condition of the engine and if necessary, to do service to the garage before traveling back and forth.

4. Bring the goods according to need. The heavier the vehicle, the more fuel consumed.

5. Driving with the smooth and constant. This will avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking over and over again resulting in wasted fuel. Do not forget to keep a distance with the vehicle in front of you.

6. Drive at the speed of vehicles is suggested that optimum fuel combustion.

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These Tips For Car Renters

When homecoming Lebaran has arrived. Many of you choose the road as a means of transportation. As well, renting a car to be one alternative option.

But there are things to consider when you choose a company vehicle renter. Do not just give priority to price, because of poor service very influential on the security of your car rental.

Here are tips on renting a car a quotation from one of the leading vehicle tenant businesses:

Choose a company vehicle that reliable tenants
Why? Because the level of experience and extensive network of services greatly determine the reliability of firm resolve your problem on the trip. With a good network of service station, you do not have to worry if the vehicle you rent is damaged in the middle of the road.

Service
Consider the services the company provides tenant, whether it has a 24-hour emergency number which can be contacted at any time if there is a problem? Consider also whether the company will provide a replacement car and set up a tow truck, and other types of insurance provided.

Condition of vehicle
Choose a vehicle year to date. Ensure that the condition of either machine. Perform vehicle maintenance checks on historical data. And most importantly, make sure the available box P3K drugs in the car that you want to rent.

In addition to these factors, it would be better if you checked the reservation either online or through call centers. This is to ensure that if you run into problems in transit. Happy homecoming.

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Tips When Packing Goods return home

Eid al-Fitr is in sight. The workers are poised to take a sabbatical. Tickets are already booked out. All for one purpose, gather with family on holidays.

For the urban community, the event back and forth to my hometown is a ritual performed every year. Stalled on the road is not a barrier. Well, for those who want to use private vehicles going home with a myriad of goods, the following tips lighter style famous car manufacturers, how to package the goods to be more efficient:

1. Define the purpose and the route you will embark. This will help any items that must be transported in a car.

2. Once clear, make a list and start menginvetarisir goods. When preparing the goods, do not forget to adjust the capacity of the luggage and freight cars. This adjustment is important to avoid bad risks when the car appeared to maneuver or braking.

3. Luggage classified in two categories. First, the goods will not be used during travel, such as souvenirs and clothing during the holiday. Second, the goods may be needed on the trip back and forth like a map, phone, snacks, medicines, books, and a few pieces of shirt / pants if you need to change.

4. Place the second category of goods at a place easily accessible to unnecessary loading and unloading during the trip.

5. Prioritize the luggage weight in the down position.

6. Avoid stacking items that could potentially interfere with the driver's view.

7. If necessary, use a cargo net to keep luggage securely in place.

8. Avoid placing items on the vehicle with a roof rack, because it could disrupt the stability of the car that can hurt other riders. If forced to, make sure the goods are on top and sealed tightly.

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If your car breaks down When return home

For those of you who will be going home, all preparations must be done. Moreover, for those who never drive long distances. Various problems must be anticipated, such as vehicle breaking down, flat tire, or the other. You should also know what to do when your vehicle is having problems.

Here are tips when your vehicle is broken down on the street:

1. If your vehicle is experiencing problems and require immediate stop, stay calm and not panic. Immediately pulled over on the shoulder of the road safe. Do not rush out. Make sure your surroundings safely.

2. Immediately turn on the hazard lights and attach a safety triangle.

3. Lower all the passengers. Have them wait in a safe place. Do not wait on the side, front or rear of the vehicle. It's dangerous when cars are stopped rammed another vehicle.

4. Check and try to overcome damage to the car itself. Be careful accepting an offer from an unknown person.

5. If necessary, contact your car's official shop. Therefore, you should prepare for the numbers of workshops to be contacted in an emergency.

Usually, car manufacturers issued a list of the nearest service station from the path of your homecoming. Save and take the leaflet

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Car Credit Finance Ways To Stay Safe

Mortgage interest rates are very attractive vehicle can make you complacent purchase a vehicle. Moreover, advance discount program lauched by a number of finance companies. If you do not think long, you may directly bring the car, and get caught up in financial trouble.

Almost all financial planners as consultants Safir Ahmad Ghozali Senduk and warned consumers to calculate revenues and expenses carefully before deciding to purchase a vehicle.

"Although interest rates tend to be flat vehicle, you must take into account other installment payments, which fluctuate," he said while talking to VIVAnews Ghozali, Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

The fluctuating installment loans such as home ownership (mortgage). Indeed, the current interest rate was low, so your monthly repayments lesser. However, when high interest rates, you must increase the budget. "Nothing like this you should be anticipated."

Ghozali gives tips for installments not heavy, that you have the discipline to allocate a maximum of one third installment of the revenue. So if the husband plus wife's income in a month to Rp30 million, the maximum mortgage you Rp10 million. That includes car payments, house, and others.

Why should a third? "Life is a need for the unexpected. There must be allocated to it," he said. If more than one-third, the economy is very sensitive. When there is a sudden need, the price of goods rises, and high interest rates (for those who have a mortgage), your economy will be easily affected. "Of course you do not want it?" he said.

Ghozali giving records, fine payments to 50 percent of income, provided you have enough savings. So your economy remains stable despite the great need that are abrupt.

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