Ricsson Diary

My Grandparents

2008-03-02T07:42:00.000-08:00

This is my grandparents' wedding photograph. I think this is their only piece of wedding photograph. I did not see any more of their wedding photograph at their home. My mother told me that my grandparents married at a very young age. They came from poor families, their parents were farmers. They used to help their parents in the farm.

My grandparents are old now. Their children have grown up and all have their own families. One of my aunt is going to get married soon! She is pregnant now and their wedding is going to be held somewhere this month. It is going to be very rush, I heard. First both parents from the couples need to meet-up for discussion of the wedding matters. Next, wedding preparations and reservations of hotel ballrooms and gowns and more. This is really troublesome and I think is a waste of money. I asked my mother, "Why must have wedding dinner? Waste Money only!" My uncle, which is my father's brother, did not even have any wedding celebration at all. Neither did he have any First Month Celebration for his daughter. He does know how to save lots of money...lol

For wedding ideas, wedding preparation and wedding gifts, we must visit Custom Crystal Attire at AdvantageBridal.com. She is pregnant now and walking around is not easy for her. She would find this wedding site useful. We can get wedding gifts idea at the website too. There are beautiful wedding gifts and wedding accessories such as wedding cake jewelry, Monogram wedding cake toppers, wedding anniversary gifts, wedding invitation cards, bride and groom T-shirts and more. There are attractive collectibles at the site such as Precious Moments and various beautiful bride and groom figurines. This is a comprehensive site for lovers and just anyone who want to send gifts of love too. It is a site worth a bookmark!

My Favourite Game

2007-11-30T05:01:00.000-08:00

My Favourite Game is GrandChaseSEA. It is an Online RPG Game, it is better than KongKongOnline. KongKong Online is a Jumping-Jumping Game and GrandChaseSEA is an Online-Fighting RPG. I seldom play KongKong Online though I like to play it. But, I play GC even more often. My current Level is 10. While my KongKong Level is 7...

Why I like Grand Chase ???

I like GrandChase is because I can play with my friends, chat online, do extremely fun quests, get ultra rare items, and most of all, FIGHT MONSTERS!!!I love fightning monsters. This is why I hate KongKong Online.

Why I dislike Kong Kong Online?

I dislike Kong Kong Online is because I dun get to battle monsters. I only get to jump and race with other people. Though the maps in KKO is nicer than GC, as long as I get to fight monsters I love it.

My Interest

2007-11-24T06:49:00.001-08:00

My Interest is playing Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games(MMORPG) or Online Role Playing Games(RPG).They are fun as I can kill cool monsters, make friends, chat with people, level up with your friends, and do incredible quests!!!The best RPG game I know is Rakion.And these are the list of MMORPG & RPG I know:

Rakion
MapleStory
Audition Dance Battle
KongKong Online
Ghost Online
GunBoundWC
Wolf Team
Ragnarok
GetAmped
Pangya(Golf Playing Game)
Darkness & Light Online
Grand Chase
CabalSEA
FlyFF
Corrum
Rappelz
SpaceCowboy

They are all the games I know.But only some games I like to play.I like to play Rakion, Audition, Wolf Team, MapleStory, KongKong Online, Ghost Online and Dark & Light Online.

How to play Pokemon Cards

2007-10-13T06:42:00.000-07:00

How to Play

The Pokémon Trading Card Game

In 1998, Pokémon fans in the U.S. got their first taste of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Collectors loved the cards for the amazing artwork and special features; gamers loved the strategy and balanced complexity of a game they could play with friends, in local competitions, or at tournaments.

Watch the Interactive Demo of how to Play the Pokémon Trading Card Game!

The Pokémon Trading Figure Game

The game comes with an awesome spinning mechanism for battles that players are going to love. It makes every battle different and provides many different combinations of Pokémon to build a team. The game is also extremely easy to learn, so players will be battling in minutes!

Learn more about how to play the Pokémon Trading Figure Game.

What is Organized Play?

As a game of skill, the Pokémon TCG is enjoyed for its complex strategies, entertaining characters, and atmosphere of friendly competition. While the objective of a Pokémon TCG tournament is to determine the skill level of each player involved, our ultimate goal is to ensure that every participant has fun. It is this attitude that Pokémon Organized Play wishes to emphasize during Pokémon TCG events. You can participate in league play, various competitive tournaments, and earn awards and prizes through the Player Rewards Program.

Learn More about Organized Play!

Pokemon Diamond and Pearl

2007-10-08T06:43:00.000-07:00

Diamond & Pearl

by Ricsson

Diamond & Pearl breaks out with new Pokémon, a new look, and completely new game mechanics. With all of the exciting changes, you can almost miss the introduction of ultimate versions of a Pokémon’s training… Pokémon LV. X!

New Holographic Cards!
We witnessed a new change-up in game play when EX Ruby & Sapphire came out with Pokémon-ex cards, well, look out for Pokémon LV. X! These Pokémon are placed on top of their previous level — Empoleon (#4) jumps up to Empoleon LV. X (#120). Empoleon LV. X keeps all of Empoleon's attacks, and adds its own Poké-Power and another attack, giving it a range of tricks and tactics to win even more battles!

New Pokémon!
There's always new attacks to look forward to in every Pokémon TCG expansion, but this time it goes double – new attacks on new Pokémon! Infernape (#5) is a fast, frolicking, Fire-type Pokémon – using quick attacks only needing one or two Energy, as well as a free retreat cost! Maybe you want a high-flyer, like Staraptor (#16)… you can use its Brave Heart attack to do 100, and risk the damage to itself, or do a turn of preparation with Accelerative Dive, protect itself from its own attack and attacks of the opponent’s Pokémon for a turn.

A New Look!
The cards also gained a contemporary look, giving more room for bigger illustrations, extra Pokédex information, as well as including descriptions about the Pokémon from the video game. You'll also notice that Weakness and Resistance now have a specific value next to what the Pokémon is affected by. Now it's not just a question of if it has Weakness to another Pokémon, but also how much of a Weakness!

New Ideas!
Some basic rules were updated, adding extra layers of strategy to an already great game! First, the starting player now gets to draw a card on his or her first turn – but they can no longer player any Trainer cards, Stadium cards, or Supporter cards on that turn. Second, there are basic Energy versions for Darkness Energy and Metal Energy, making it much easier to play an all-Darkness deck. And finally, the Unown Pokémon return, with their Hidden Powers even better than before – and you can play 4 of each Unown.

Enjoy the next evolution in the Pokémon TCG!

Diamond and Pearl Cards

Diamond and Pearl Card Images

How do scientists remove fossils from rocks?

2007-02-21T04:14:00.000-08:00

Mobing fossils from the rocks to the laboratory is a long,yet exciting process.It requires a lot of planning and effort.

When scientists first find fossils,they carbon date the fossils and the rocks around them.Carbon dating is a scientific method that helps the scientists work out how long ago the dinosaurs lived.

Next,the scientists photograh the fossils in the ground .Often,the fossils are very fragile or they may be broken.If that is so,the scientists wrap them in sack cloth and cover them in wet plaster for protection.

After plaster dries,the scientists chip away the section of the rock in which the fossils lie.After that,the section of the rock is lifted out of the ground.If the fossils are very large and heavy,they may be lifted by a crane on a truck.or by a helicopter.Then,they are taken to a laboratory for study.

Once the fossils arrive at the laboratory,the scientists count,measure and study them in detail.If some bones are missing or badly broken,new parts may be made from plaster.Then,the scientist can assemble the whole skeleton or parts of the skeleton.

Later,the scientists study and compare the assembled skeletons to those of similar animals alive today.By assembling the hip,thigh and leg bones of dinosaurs,we know that legs were tucked under their bodies.This meant they were able to walk and run more easily than a oresent-day reptile.

Each fossilsed bone,tooth,claw or even footprint that is found and studied become part of a huge dinosaur databank.Scientists will study these fossils for many years to come.