Travel Series: Kagoshima, Japan, Jikuya Shochu Distillery
Jikuya Shuzo
Address: 1427 Hirakawa, Satsuma, Satsuma District, Kagoshima Prefecture _PHONE_, Japan
Phone: +81 996-54-2507
Maiko Jikuya is one of the very few female Toji (distilling meister) in Kagoshima (and Japan!) and the fourth generation Toji of Jikuya Distillery, a family run business that was established over 100 years ago. It is located in a small town called Satsuma in Kagoshima prefecture of Kyushu. The warmer southern regions such as Kagoshima, are more suitable for distilling Shochu rather than brewing Sake.
Since we visited in June, there was nothing going on at the distillery. They still make Shochu seasonally, which means that they wait for the sweet potato harvest in the fall, and the season continues from fall to winter. Shochu can be made from a variety of different ingredients but the most common are barley, sweet potato and rice (you can also find Shochu made of buckwheat, sesame, carrot, Kokuto, Kuzu and many more!). The main ingredient is not the only importantas in Sake making, the Koji and water play a vital role in making quality Shochu.
While Jikuya only makes sweet potato Shochu, they play around with different types of sweet potatoes and different types of Koji, which is what affects the aroma of Shochu. Koji is the national fungus of Japan, which is used for making Shochu, Sake, Miso, soy sauce, Mirin, and rice vinegar. It is used to inoculate steamed rice, barley or soy beans, which is then used as a sort of fermentation starter. For Sake, it is the type of yeast that influences the aroma, but for Shochu, it is the Koji that influences the aroma and overall character. All three types of Kojiwhite, black and yellow, are used in Shochu making, but in Sake making, breweries use mostly yellow Koji types. When yellow Koji is used to make Shochu, the result is a very floral and light spirit. In both Sake and Shochu, Koji is what breaks down the starches into fermentable sugars.
Sweet potato (Imo) Shochu is an acquired taste in my opinion, but I was surprised when I tasted the Shochus at Jikuya. When I think of a typical Imo Shochu I think of super funky aromas and a rich, caramel-like finish on the palate, but Maiko makes a lot of delicate, floral and fruit forward shochus that are quite feminine yet powerful. Jikuya ages their shochu in huge clay pots (Kame) for at least a year to be able to label them as Kame Shochu. We were lucky enough to try some young Annou Imo Shochu straight from the pot (so it was cask strength as well). I was amazed at how smooth it was.
We were also lucky to try their raw spring water (dug up from 40 meters underground) from Mount Shibi (pictured in the background). This is the water they use to make their Shochu. This water was ridiculously soft, with a full body. Apparently Mizuwari (half Shochu half water) and Oyuwari (half Shochu half hot water) made with this water is something special but unfortunately we did not get to try…
It would have been more interesting to visit during the busy season but in retrospect it was probably good that we went during the down season because Maiko actually had time to show us around! Jikuya only has 11 employees! I am always amazed at how small many of these Shochu distilleries and Sake breweries are. I hope that Jikuya's shochus will be available in New York soon!
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I looked on Oxford's online dictionary and was able to find the names identifying orders of a given degree:
 1. primary
 2. secondary
 3. tertiary
 4. quaternary
 5. quinary
 6. senary
 7. septenary
 8. octonary
 9. nonary
 10. denary
 11. -- no term for 11th degree??
 12. duodenary
I am curious as to what would be the sequence of terms regarding a set of 'n' items? I have up to four:
 1. unary
 2. binary
 3. ternary
 4. quaternion
but, I cannot seem to find anything beyond that. Anyone know where this list may be?
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The problem is that English uses two different kinds of adjectives to mean "first, second, etc". The ones in -ary without the -n- come from the Latin ordinals, "first, second, etc."; but they are different after 3.
 1. Primus — primary "first"
 2. Secundus — secondary "second"
 3. Tertius — tertiary
 4. Quartus — *quartary
 5. Quintus — *quintary
The -arius suffix is also used in Latin with ordinals, and secundarius means something like "second, pertaining to two, second in rank", though it often comes very close to the simple ordinal secundus. It usually adds some connotation of ranks and order in a grand system. There is also secundanus, which I believe isn't much different.
The -n- ones come from Latin distributive adjectives, "one each, two each, etc."; they are always used in plural. They were sometimes also used in a sense roughly similar to the ordinals, which is probably why English uses them in an odd way.
 1. (Singuli — single "one each")
 2. Bini — binary "two each"
 3. Terni/trini — ternary/*trinary
 4. Quaterni — quaternary
 5. Quini — quinary
 6. Seni — senary
 7. Septeni — septenary
 8. Octoni — octonary
 9. Noveni — *novenary
 10. Deni — denary
 11. Undeni — *undenary
 12. Duodeni — duodenary
 13. Terni/trini deni — *ternidenary/*tridenary
I believe the ones derived from ordinals were originally used to mean "second [in order]" in English, and the distributive -n- ones to mean "of two parts", or "characterised by the number 2". But then, because these meanings are related and often overlap, they got mixed up, resulting in the current defective lists, where the -n- forms serve both senses from 4 up.
The number one is the strangest exception of all, where a new word unary was made up, though no Latin equivalent exists (there is only unus, "one", but that is like using *duary from duo, "two"). Nonary is odd as well.
These are the Latin cardinal numbers for reference:
 1. Unus/una/unum/etc. (depending on gender and case) — "one"
 2. Duo/duorum/duarum/etc. (depending on case and gender) — "two"
 3. Tres/trium/etc. (depending on case)
 4. Quattuor
 5. Quinque
 6. Sex
 7. Septem
 8. Octo
 9. Novem
 10. Decim
 11. Undecim
 12. Duodecim
 13. Tredecim
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ah, that's why I couldn't find a separate listing... that's fine then for my purposes; the terms were going to be used in naming functions/classes in a library I am developing, and I was trying to be as grammatically accurate as I could. That's not usually a big deal for us programmers, but I tend to be more finicky about certain things than others. – Will May 13 '11 at 12:51
_USER_: An excellent attitude! Users of the future with literary tastes will appreciate it in your software! – Cerberus May 13 '11 at 12:56
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 - Nullary means 0-ary.
 - Unary means 1-ary.
 - Binary means 2-ary.
 - Ternary means 3-ary.
 - Quaternary means 4-ary.
 - Quinary means 5-ary.
 - Senary means 6-ary.
 - Septenary means 7-ary.
 - Octary means 8-ary.
 - Nonary means 9-ary.
Hope this helps.
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...and for 10... decimal. – Mitch May 13 '11 at 1:04
...and alternatively base n. – Mitch May 13 '11 at 1:05
_USER_ No, bases are a different meaning. The words "binary" and "ternary" are used for both, but "octary" and "octal" are different. – aschepler May 13 '11 at 2:29
_USER_: oops, you're right. what would the sequence be then for base n? – Mitch May 13 '11 at 2:32
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I know I'm a little late here, but I thought it might be worth mentioning that Wikipedia has a great list of base systems, which goes all the way up to 16 (Hexadecimal, of course) without holes, and then on to 85 (Pentaoxagesimal). Here's a quick reproduction of part of it:
 1. unary (not actually on the main list, but listed farther down as being used in tally marks)
 2. binary
 3. ternary
 4. quarternary
 5. quinary
 6. senary
 7. septenary (used in weeks)
 8. octal
 9. nonary
 10. decimal (everybody's favorite!)
 11. undecimal
 12. duodecimal (used in hours, months)
 13. tridecimal
 14. pentadecimal
 15. pentadecimal
 16. hexadecimal (Base16 encoding)
18 is octodecimal
20 is vigesimal
It's interesting to note that even our method of naming these systems reflects our attachment to the decimal system, as we begin to add prefixes after decimal. Also, if you want to form a higher number, it appears that you can use the following formula:
prefix for 2nd digit + prefix for 1st digit + gesimal
So, 27 is septemvigesimal. I invented this formula in answer to this question, but it appears to fit every case on the list.
Wikipedia also lists −2 as negabinary and −3 as negaternary. Theoretically, you can add the negaprefix to anything, but I have no idea what you would use it for.
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Business Services provides many support services necessary to facilitate the instructional, co-curricular, and community programming offered by the School District of Mauston. Some of these services include:
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A treatment model designed to accommodate the beliefs and concerns of Chinese immigrants increased the percentage of depressed patients entering treatment nearly sevenfold.
Culturally sensitive treatment model helps bring depressed Chinese immigrants into treatment
Understanding patients' beliefs and attitudes allows clinicians to address misconceptions, stigma
A treatment model designed to accommodate the beliefs and concerns of Chinese immigrants appears to significantly improve the recognition and treatment of major depression in this typically underserved group. In a report in the December American Journal of Public Health, a Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) research team describes how their model for screening and assessing patients for depression in a primary care setting increased the percentage of depressed patients entering treatment nearly sevenfold.
"Ours is the first study to incorporate a culturally sensitive interview into a collaborative care model in order to address disparities in mental illness treatment among ethnic minorities in primary care," says Albert Yeung, ScD, MD, of the MGH Department of Psychiatry, lead author of the AJPH report. "The model appears to be a promising way to treat this population, which highly underutilizes mental health services."
Yeung and his co-authors note that, while major depression is just as common among Asian Americans as in the overall U.S. population, a lack of familiarity with mental illness and a cultural stigma against psychiatric disorders lead to most cases of depression among Asian Americans going unrecognized and untreated. Language barriers, a tendency to seek medical care for physical symptoms only, and lack of cultural sensitivity among health care providers can further exacerbate the disparity.
To overcome these barriers, the MGH team devised a culturally sensitive collaborative treatment model that incorporates systematic depression screening at all primary care visits, contacting those who screened positive for depression to recommend assessment, and an assessment protocol designed to explore patients' cultural beliefs. Patient who chose to enter treatment received either usual care or care management, which included regular telephone contact with a care manager along with depression treatment by a primary care physician, psychologist or psychiatrist.
The study tested this model among patients of the South Cove Community Health Center in Boston's Chinatown, where Yeung is on staff. Completion of a bilingual health questionnaire has been part of routine primary care at the health center for over a decade, and the research team reviewed screening results for 4,228 adult Chinese immigrants who came to South Cove for primary care visits between late 2004 and early 2007. The almost 300 patients who screened positive for depression were contacted within two weeks of their screening by investigators, who informed patients of their results, told them about the study and recommended more focused psychiatric assessment.
While more than half the contacted patients declined further treatment, 122 came in for the assessment. In addition to a standard survey of depression symptoms, the assessment asked participants how they would describe their symptoms, what they believed caused them, how symptoms affected their daily lives, and what they hoped that treatment would accomplish. Based on participants' answers, the assessing clinicians were able to communicate information about depression in more comprehensible ways, using the participants' language and illness beliefs. Of the 104 participants whose depression diagnosis was confirmed in the assessment, 100 agreed to enter treatment – 96 percent of those with a confirmed diagnosis and 43 percent of those who had screened positive on the original questionnaire. Prior to this study, only 6.5 percent of South Cove patients with a positive depression screening result entered treatment.
Participants – who could choose to receive treatment from their primary care physician or from a psychiatrist or other therapist at the health center – were randomized to receive either usual depression care or care management. At the end of the 24-week study period, more than half the participants in both treatment groups had symptom improvement rates as good or better that those reported by several large-scale depression treatment studies. While there were no significant differences in response between the usual and managed care groups, the authors believe that could be explained by the high percentages of both groups who chose to receive care from South-Cove-based psychiatrists.
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Austrocedrus chilensis forests suffer a widespread mortality locally known as «mal del ciprés» (cypress disease) whose cause remains controversial. Previous studies suggested Phytophthora austrocedrae as the biotic cause; however, the origin of the mortality is still being studied since there are affected areas not connected with Phytophthora. The soil was proved to be an important factor affecting the disease. The purpose of this article was to study soil chemical properties related to A. chilensis disease. Four sampling sites with A. chilensis dense forests developed on different types of soils were selected in the 16 de Octubre Valley (Chubut province, Argentine). In each of them, pairs of plots that differed in disease symptoms were established. Each pair included a plot with an advanced degree of disease (diseased plot) and another that did not exhibit symptoms (asymptomatic plot). Eight plots were included in the control forests, where the disease was totally absent. In each plot, a soil sample from the A horizon was collected for chemical analyses. This study showed high soil chemical fertility in all the forest soils, with high contents of organic matter, nitrogen, exchangeable cations and high cation exchange capacity. Differences between diseased forests and control forests were found for the following properties: sum of bases, base saturation, calcium, pH NaF and phosphorus. These differences could be associated with the drainage conditions and may also be associated to the presence of Phytophthora.
Palabras clave : Cypress; Chemical properties; Phytophthora austrocedrae.


The fossil species Insulivitrina ingridae spec. nov. is described from the Canary island of La Gomera. Only a single shell was encountered, which is about 14.5 mm long and has a strophostyl columella. It is compared with shells of Recent vitrinid species from the Macaronesian Islands, and the fossil glass snails from Madeira and Porto Santo. This is the first record of a fossil Insulivitrina species from the Canary Islands.
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We present a multiscale sensorless adaptive optics (SAO) OCT system capable of imaging retinal structure and vasculature with various fields-of-view (FOV) and resolutions. Using a single deformable mirror and exploiting the polarization properties of light, the SAO-OCT-A was implemented in a compact and easy to operate system. With the ability to adjust the beam diameter at the pupil, retinal imaging was demonstrated at two different numerical apertures with the same system. The general morphological structure and retinal vasculature could be observed with a few tens of micrometer-scale lateral resolution with conventional OCT and OCT-A scanning protocols with a 1.7-mm-diameter beam incident at the pupil and a large FOV (15 deg × 15 deg). Changing the system to a higher numerical aperture with a 5.0-mm-diameter beam incident at the pupil and the SAO aberration correction, the FOV was reduced to 3 deg × 3 deg for fine detailed imaging of morphological structure and microvasculature such as the photoreceptor mosaic and capillaries. Multiscale functional SAO-OCT imaging was performed on four healthy subjects, demonstrating its functionality and potential for clinical utility.
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The Cigar Makers' International Union
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that represented workers in the cigar
The union was founded in 1864
as the Cigar Makers' National Union of America and changed its name to the Cigar Makers' International Union in 1867
. It participated in the formation of the Federation of Organized Trade and Labor Unions
in 1881. The following year, seceding New York City locals formed the Cigarmakers' Progressive Union of America
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The CMIU represented skilled cigar makers of various ethnic backgrounds. By its 1867 constitution the union admitted women, although the policy was openly defied by some of its own city locals The union pressed for higher wages, shorter hours, better working conditions, and the right of collective bargaining.
After 1880, Cigar manufacturers who negotiated labor contracts with the CIMU affixed blue labels to boxes of "union made" cigars. Previously, local chapters issued their own stamps including white labels, used by the Cigar Makers' Association of the Pacific Coast to show that their cigars were made by white labor, in response to the growing use of low-wage, Chinese immigrant labor. In 1875, the cigar makers' local in St Louis tried to encourage consumers to buy union-made cigars by using a red label. The national union created a standard blue "union made" label in 1880. Union stamps underwent frequent changes and are an excellent help in dating cigar boxes. The "Sept. 1880" date added top center on a label was added in 1888 and appears on all CMIU cigar (not stogie) issues until 1974.
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- In 1912, the Florida Overseas Railroad was completed to Key West.
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Asset pricing and climate policy are analyzed in a global economy where consumption goods are produced by both a green and a carbon-intensive sector. We allow for endogenous growth and three types of damages from global warming. It is shown that, initially, the desire to diversify assets complements the attempt to mitigate economic damages from climate change. In the longer run, however, a trade-off between diversification and climate action emerges. We derive the optimal carbon price, the equilibrium risk-free rate, and risk premia. Climate disasters, which are more likely to occur sooner as temperature rises, significantly affect asset prices.
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Over recent years eco-tourism is becoming more and more popular all around the world, benefiting both local wildlife and people that live in the area. However, you don't need to travel thousands of miles to another country to really take advantage of seeing animals in their natural habitats as there are numerous ventures in the UK alone.
Although most of our large mammals have all but disappeared throughout the British Isles, there are still some that can be spotted in large numbers along the coasts co-inhabiting remote beaches with birds and other wildlife. There are only two species of Seal that are native to British waters which are the Grey Seal and the rarer Common Seal.
Both species are spotted with different shades of grey but are most easily distinguished by their differing muzzles with Grey Seals having a long more dog-like nose and Common Seals looking more cat-like in appearance. There are an estimated 36,000 Common Seals in UK waters and they are also home to what is believed to be half of the entire Grey Seal population.
Although around 75% of the UK's Grey Seals are found living off the Scottish coast, there are also large populations elsewhere, most notably around Blakeney Point on the north coast of Norfolk where both Grey Seals and Common Seals can be found inhabiting the beaches and sand-dunes together (along with numerous species of bird).
An hour boat trip takes you out through some of the most beautiful, marshy harbours in the country and right to the tip of Blakeney point which is a 3.5 mile long sandy strip that has become an uninterrupted paradise for all kinds of wildlife. Seal trips can be organised easily through local hotels and pubs and are well-worth wrapping up warm for as you won't be disappointed.


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Computational geometry is a branch of computer science that studies algorithms which can be expressed in other forms of geometry. Historically, it is considered one of the oldest fields in computing, although modern computational geometry is a recent development. The primary reason for the development of computational geometry has been due to progress made in computer graphics, as well as computer-aided design and manufacturing. However, several problems tend to be classical in nature and come from mathematical visualization. Applications of computational geometry can be found in robotics, integrated circuit design, computer vision (3-D reconstruction), computer-aided engineering and geographic information systems (GIS)
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Computational geometry is largely classified into two major branches: combinatorial computational geometry and numerical computational geometry. The first deals with geometric objects as discrete entities. For example, it can be used to determine the smallest polyhedron or polygon that contains all points that are given, which is a convex hull problem. Another example is that of the nearest neighbor problem, where it is required to find the closest point to a query point from a set of points. The second, numerical computational geometry, is meant to represent real-world objects in ways that are apt for computations in CAD or CAM systems. Important portions here are parametric surfaces and curves, such as spline curves and Bezier curves.
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A lot of the Irish Workhouses fell into ruin or were burned down in the years after the Famine, but one of the few remaining can be found in the town of Carrick-on-Shannon.
Today, it operates as a geriatric hospital called St.Patrick's and this year, from the 3rd-5th of May, it will revisit the haunting past of its workhouse days by offering 30 self-sponsored participants the chance to stay overnight in the rooms of the original whitewashed attic as part of The Famine Attic Experience.
Between the years of 1845 and 1854, a devastating two million people were forced to emigrate from Ireland in search of a better life. For those that remained, the last resort was to enter a Workhouse but with the onset of the Famine, entire families had no other choice but to do so.
The Irish Workhouse Centre in Portumna, Co. Galway writes that, as an inmate of a workhouse, individuals would be packed into crowded sleeping places with straw beds and ragged coverings with only a tub for urination. Disease was rampant and deaths were so frequent that corpses were carried away on special carts every day only to be thrown into mass graves on the grounds of the workhouse
The Famine Attic Experience will be commemorated with a 'Survivors Cairn' and a Society of Friends (Quaker) themed supper afterwards.


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The article describes the HTML5 IndexedDB API and how to use it.
Introduction
One of the new JavaScript APIs that HTML5 has to offer is the IndexedDB API. In the past, I wrote a post about the Web Storage API which is a simple key/value dictionary that is stored in the web browser and persists data. IndexedDB is a full blown index database which adds more offline capabilities to Web applications. In this article, I'll present the IndexedDB API and explain some basic concepts about it.
Background - What is IndexedDB?
IndexedDB API is a specification for an index database which exists in the browser. The IndexedDB is made of records holding simple values and hierarchical objects. Each of the records consist of a key path and a corresponding value which can be a simple type like string or date and more advanced types like JavaScript objects and arrays. It can include indexes for faster retrieval of records and can store large amount of objects.
IndexedDB has two API modes – synchronous and asynchronous. Most of the time, you will use the asynchronous API. The synchronous API was created to be used only with conjunction with Web Workers (and it is currently not supported by most of the browsers).
The IndexedDB API is exposed through the window.indexedDB object. The API isn't fully supported by most of the browsers today. The major browsers that support the API expose the indexedDB object with their prefixes. The following line of code should be used before you use the indexedDB currently and you should use libraries like Modernizr to detect if the browser supports the API:
var indexedDB = window.indexedDB || window.webkitIndexedDB ||
 window.mozIndexedDB || window.msIndexedDB;
In the day of writing the post, IndexedDB is supported by Firefox from version 4 (Firefox is currently the most updated browser with regard to the specifications), Chrome from version 11 and IE10.
Using the IndexedDB API, you can take Web applications offline and decrease the number of server round-trips since you can store common data in a local database instead of the server database.
Opening a Database
Before you can start using the IndexedDB, you first need to open the database for use. Since the IndexedDB is working asynchronous calling the open function will return an IDBRequest object which you will use to wire a success and error event handlers. Here is an example of opening a database:
var db;
var request = indexedDB.open("TestDatabase");
request.onerror = function(evt) {
 console.log("Database error code: " + evt.target.errorCode);
};
request.onsuccess = function(evt) {
 db = request.result;
};
In the example, a call to the open function is used to open a database with the name TestDatabase. After the call, two callback functions are wired to the returned IDBRequest, one for the onerror and one for the onsuccess. In the success callback, you can get the database object from the request and store it for further use.
The open function accepts another parameter which isn't passed in the example which is the version number of the database. The version number is used to change the version of the database. In the case where the database's version is smaller than the provided version, the upgradeneeded event will be fired and you will be able to change the database's structure in its handler. Changing the version of the database is the only way to change the structure of the database.
Creating an objectStore
The IndexedDB can hold one or more objectStores. objectStores resemble tables in relational databases but are very different from them. They hold the key/value records and can have key paths, key generators and indexes. You use the IndexedDB's createObjectStore function to create an objectStore. The function gets a name for the objectStore and an options object to configure things like key paths and key generators.
Key paths and key generators are used to create the main index for the stored value. The key path is a string that defines how to extract a key from the given value. It is used with JavaScript objects which have a property with the exact name of the key path. If a property with the exact name doesn't exist, you need to supply a key generator such as autoIncrement. The key generator is used to hold any kind of value. It will generate a key automatically for you but you can also pass your own key for a stored value if you want.
objectStores can also have indexes which will be used later for data retrieval. Indexes are created with the objectStore createIndex function which can get three parameters – the name of the index, the name of the property to put the index on and an options object.
Here is an example of creating an objectStore inside the onupdateneeded event handler:
var peopleData = [
 { name: "John Dow", email: "_EMAIL_" },
 { name: "Don Dow", email: "_EMAIL_" }
];

function initDb() {
 var request = indexedDB.open("PeopleDB", 1);
 request.onsuccess = function (evt) {
 db = request.result;
 };

 request.onerror = function (evt) {
 console.log("IndexedDB error: " + evt.target.errorCode);
 };

 request.onupgradeneeded = function (evt) {
 var objectStore = evt.currentTarget.result.createObjectStore("people",
 { keyPath: "id", autoIncrement: true });

 objectStore.createIndex("name", "name", { unique: false });
 objectStore.createIndex("email", "email", { unique: true });

 for (i in peopleData) {
 objectStore.add(peopleData[i]);
 }
 };
}
The example show some important things:
 - onupdateneeded is called before the onsuccess callback and therefore you can use the evt.currentTarget.result to get the database which is getting opened.
 - The key path is created with an id string which doesn't exist in the supplied object. The key path is used with conjunction with the autoIncrement option to create an incrementing key generator.
 - You can use the unique constraint on indexes in order to enforce simple constraints. When the unique option is true, the index will enforce the constraint for inserted emails.
 - You can use the objectStore's add function to add records to the objectStore.
Creating a Transaction
When you have an objectStore, you will probably want to use it with CRUD (create/read/update/delete) operations. The only way to use CRUD in IndexedDB is through an IDBTransaction object. The IDBTransaction is also supported with browser prefixes currently (like the IndexedDB object), so the following line of code should be used:
var IDBTransaction = window.IDBTransaction || window.webkitIDBTransaction;
The IDBTransaction object can be created in three modes: read-only, read/write and snapshot. You should use the read/write mode only when you want to update the objectStores and read-only in other cases. The reason for that is that read-only transaction can run concurrently. By default, transactions run in read-only mode.
The transactions are asynchronous as all the other IndexedDB API calls. That means that you can wire handlers for their error, abort, and complete events. Here is an example of opening an add transaction:
var transaction = db.transaction("people", IDBTransaction.READ_WRITE);
var objectStore = transaction.objectStore("people");
var request = objectStore.add({ name: name, email: email });
request.onsuccess = function (evt) {
 // do something when the add succeeded
};
The example shows that you first create a transaction object for the people objectStore. Then, you retrieve the objectStore from the transaction object and perform an operation on it. That operation is called asynchronous and therefore you wire an onsuccees event handler to deal with the request's success. In the example, I didn't wire any of the transaction event handlers but you can use them like in the following example:
transaction.oncomplete = function(evt) {
 // do something after the transaction completed
};
Retrieving Data
In order to retrieve data from the objectStore, you will use a transaction object and also the objectStore's get function. The get function expects a value which will be used against the key path of the objectStore. Here is an example of using the get function:
var transaction = db.transaction("people");
var objectStore = transaction.objectStore("people


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Choose One Real-Life Observation Activity
This exercise will give you an opportunity to try your skills as
Select one of the four participant observation exercises to do
before the end of the day on Sunday.
Participant Observation 1 - Your Neighborhood
Participant Observation 2 - City Plaza
Participant Observation 3 - Restaurant or café
Participant Observation 4 - Religious worship service
Review each one to make certain you are selecting something that is logistically possible in your context. Each exercise is a bit different, but each will give you an opportunity to observe and describe a cultural setting. Once you have decided on one, download and print the activity.
- Pick one of the 4 observation activities that is logistically
possible for you to complete before the end of the day on
Sunday. Click on the links above to open, view, and print
the activity you choose.


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Spray Bars to Help Test Engine Icing
Ron Colantonio (left), manager of the Atmospheric Environment Safety Technologies Project at NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, explains to NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden during a February visit how a large horizontal array of spray bars will emit a cloud of ice crystals in high-altitude, low pressure conditions that match those an airliner might experience in flight.
NASA scientists are mounting a research campaign using flight and ground tests to solve a modern-day aviation mystery involving the seemingly strange notion that ice crystals associated with warm-weather storms can be ingested into the core of a hot jet engine, melt and then re-freeze. As larger amounts of ice build up, some of the ice can break off and cause damage inside the engine, or melt and cause the engine to lose power or shut down altogether in a flameout.
Part of the research effort involves using the spray bars to simulate the icing conditions in engines on the ground at the Propulsion Systems Laboratory at Glenn. Eventually, a full-scale engine will be mounted opposite the bar array.
It is expected that data from this research effort will be used to update flight safety rules to increase safety in an aviation system that already is the safest in the world. Data also will be used by engine manufacturers to make engines less vulnerable in ice crystal conditions.
Image credit: NASA/Marvin Smith
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Page Last Updated: January 14th, 2014
Page Editor: NASA Administrator


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We have reported that laser-induced metal particle migration in glass. Laser illumination heated a metal particle in glass. The surrounding glass of the metal particle was also heated and softened; hence, the metal particle migrated in the glass. The temperature gradient caused the driving force. The interfacial tension between the glass and the metal particle was varied by the temperature. The temperature nonuniformity caused the interfacial tension nonuniformity and metal particle migration. In this presentation, we demonstrated metal particle migration by the surface heating of the glass with a CO2 laser. Heating of glass surface moved metal particle located 200 μm below the surface. The particle was moved out of the glass after 400 s illumination. The migration speed was 0.3~0.7 μm/s.
We proposed a technique to manipulate a metal particle in glass optically. The glass in the neighborhood of the laserheated
metal particle softened; hence, the metal particle migrated in the glass. In our numerical calculation, the
temperature difference in the metal particle generated the inhomogeneous distribution of the interfacial tension between
melted metal particle and softened glass. The inhomogeneous distribution generated driving force. In this presentation,
the experimental temperature measurement by using emitted light of the migrating metal particle in glass was discussed.
The temperature was approximately 2400 K and corresponded with the numerical calculated temperature reported before.
In this study, a statistical analysis was carried out about influences of energy variance, pre-pulse and post-pulse setting to the main pulse on the melt zone. In the experiment, laser beams were irradiated on the plates of aluminum alloy by two spots, and then, depth and width of melt were measured. Thus, the fluctuation in the dimensions measured was analyzed using statistical methods.


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The ADT CHEETEH is a computational model simulating the response of a human target to Active Denial Technology (ADT). ADT is a counterpersonnel, nonlethal weapon system developed for military use. ADT subjects a target to pulses of focused 95-GHz electromagnetic energy. This diffuses approximately 400 microns into the target's skin, producing no skin damage (within a known range of doses) while still causing a burning sensation strong enough to repel the target. ADT CHEETEH estimates the physical output of the ADT system and its effect on the target's physiology, cognition, and behavior. Each model run completes in a few minutes on a standard laptop computer and quantifies the ADT system's main measure of effectiveness (repel or not) as well as its intermediate measures of performance (dose on target, temperature and damage in skin, perceived pain level, etc.).
The author has also published a paper relating to this topic. To view, click here


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In this post I want to write about a discussion paper that I have been working on in collaboration with Lucho Osorio, facilitator of the Market Facilitation Initiative (MaFI), which is an initiative of the SEEP Network (more about MaFI, more about SEEP). The paper can be found here on Slideshare.
The paper tries to answer the question What do we need to do differently if we want to make development – and specifically economic development – more effective and inclusive? The basic assumption is that if we facilitate the market systems to change from within rather than through a number of direct and distorting interventions, we have better and more sustainable results. Therefore, the title of the paper reads:
The MaFI-festo: Boosting development effectiveness through facilitation of inclusive markets and private sector engagement.
The paper is based on an extensive online discussion in the LinkedIn group of MaFI as well as a number of face-to-face meetings. Although not explicit, the basic principles of complexity theory had a strong influence on the discussions and consequently on the contents of the paper.
The MaFI-festo will build the basis of a 2012 MaFI-initiative called 'the MaFI-festo dialogues'. The goal of the dialogues is to "build a process of trust, dialogue and collaboration between inclusive market facilitators and donors to improve or change the principles, rules and procedures of international aid (or international cooperation)."
The six section of the MaFI-festo discussion paper represent the basic fields of action within the the process.
1 Guiding principles. Collaboration, engagement and practicality are the basic aspects underpinning the design and implementation of the MaFI-festo. In the process we want to include donors, practitioners and other key stakeholders in a process that is guided by trust, dialogue and mutual understanding.
2 Changing the way we work. This section spells out the basic principles of how to improve ones work in project implementation, i.e., 'focus on root causes, not symptoms', 'focus on resilience and adaptability of the system', 'invest more in field-based, pre-design phase', and 'test and promote co-volutionary experimentation'.
3 Flexibility and accountability: the ultimate balancing act. Taking into account both the need for flexibility when working in complex systems and the need for accountability to the donors and further up parliaments and tax-payers, but also towards receiving countries.
4 Building capacity: speeding up the paradigm shift. This section promotes both the establishment of capacity building systems instead of individual training courses as well as the need for the recognition of capacity building as development strategy instead of 'overhead' costs.
5 Building up the evidence: what and how we measure. This section advocates for a monitoring system that focuses on structural and deeper, systemic change instead of single universal indicators such as increased income.
6 Activities. This section lines out a number of activities that can be started based on the MaFI-festo discussion paper.
For me, the MaFI-festo incorporates an important move towards a development system that is more conscious of the system it works in and tries to work with the system instead of against the system. It also communicates the realization that this represents a paradigm shift and will need a lot of common efforts of the many actors of the development system itself to be realized.
It is my interest to further contribute to this process in the hope that I can contribute to positive change that leads to an improved way of how we interact with the people in developing countries.


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Origami cranes lift spirits of patients and staff
Borrowing from the ancient Japanese legend that promises good luck and healing to those who fold 1,000 origami cranes, the UC Davis Department of Radiation Oncology is now festooned with the tiny paper birds.
The crane-folding project was introduced to the busy cancer center clinic by oncology nurse Terri Wolf, who had learned of the custom from a Japanese friend.
"All I did was fold the first crane," she said. "Everyone in the department got involved -- academic faculty, clinical staff, receptionists and therapists."
Making a paper crane requires 25 folds and, once mastered, takes about five minutes.
In addition to their beauty, the cranes, and the efforts to make them, became a healthy distraction that has proven beneficial for both patients and staff, she said.
"Patients come in ask about them, and it gives us a chance to tell them the story and to get to know them a little better," she said. "Sometimes, I would sit in the exam room and show them how to make a crane. It would give me time to talk to them, and it was relaxing for the patient."
The crane legend was made famous in the book "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes," a story about Sadako Sasaki, a Japanese girl who got leukemia as a result of radiation exposure after the bombing of Hiroshima during World War II. As the story goes, she folded 644 cranes before her death in 1955. In the book's version of events, her friends completed the cranes and buried all thousand cranes with her.
Many radiation oncology patients and family members have contributed to the crane-making project, including a 10-year-old who filled a grocery sack full of cranes in support of her cousin, a patient. Staff members also took part. The department's receptionist, Margie Carrillo, brought the paper home and spent the weekend with her children making cranes.
Crane-making featured prominently at this year's Cancer Survivors' Picnic, where volunteers taught all-comers the origami art.


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Thermal Load Reduction of Truck Tractor Sleeper Cabins 2008-01-2618
Several configurations of truck tractor sleeper cabs were tested and modeled to investigate the potential to reduce heating and cooling loads. Two trucks were tested outdoors and a third was used as a control. Data from the testing were used to validate a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model and this model was used to predict reductions in cooling loads during daytime rest periods. The test configurations included the application of standard-equipped sleeper privacy curtain and window shades, an optional insulated or arctic sleeper curtain, and insulated window coverings. The standard curtain reduced sleeper area heating load by 21% in one test truck, while the arctic curtain decreased it by 26%. Insulated window coverings reduced the heating load by 16% in the other test truck and lowered daytime solar temperature gain by 8°C. The lowered temperature resulted in a predicted 34% reduction in cooling load from the model. Modeling also predicted doubling cab insulation could reduce cooling load by 35% and up to 54% with the sleeper curtain closed. Infrared images of the truck cabs identified other potential areas to reduce heat loss that included areas around window and door seals, at body and structural seams, and areas where insulation may be lacking around air circulation ducts.


Class
UICloudSharingController
A view controller that presents standard screens for adding and removing people from a CloudKit share record.
Declaration
class UICloudSharingController : UIViewController
Overview
CloudKit Sharing provides real-time collaboration between one or more people using your app. A user takes certain steps to make collaboration possible, from inviting people to participate in the collaboration to setting restrictions on what participants can do. To provide these steps to a user, you must make changes to your app. With UICloudSharingController, the changes require minimum effort.
The UICloudSharingController view controller class provides screens, presented within your app, for managing the people, permissions, and access rights associated with a CKShare record. The controller, along with a few lines of your own code, facilitates the setup and management of online sharing between users, making it possible for a user to:
 - Invite people to view or collaborate on a shared record
 - Set the access rights determining who can access the shared record (only people invited or anyone with the share link)
 - Set general or individual permissions (read-only or read/write)
 - Remove access from one or more participants
 - Stop participating (if the user is a participant)
 - Stop sharing with all participants (if the user is the owner of the shared record)
The controller provides these different actions to the user based on the user's role. If the user is the individual sharing the record (where the record is an instance of CKRecord representing the data to share), then the user is called the owner. A user who has access to the shared record and is not the owner is known as a participant. There is no need for you to specify the user's role. The controller determines the role automatically.
Inviting Participants to a New Share
The user who owns the data, represented as a CKRecord, can invite others to view or collaborate on changes to the data. To invite participants, the owner sends the share link to the other people. To provide this capability in your app, create an instance of UICloudSharingController using the init(preparationHandler:) initializer method. You use this initializer method only when the owner is not already sharing the record.
After creating the controller, you present it. The controller displays the Invitation screen. Using this screen, the owner can add participants and set restrictions on the shared record. Once done, the owner sends the share link to the participants.
However, before the owner can send the share link, CloudKit must generate the link. This link generation happens when saving a new CKShare record, but when do you save it? You save the share record in the preparationHandler:.
After the owner's selections are complete, the controller invokes the preparation handler provided in the initializer call. In the handler, you create a new CKShare instance, initializing it with the CKRecord instance that represents the data to share. (This record is called the "root record.") Next, you save the share and root records using CKModifyRecordsOperation. Finally, you return the shared record to the controller or return an error if the save failed. See Listing 1 for an example of this in action.
Listing 1
Presenting the Cloud sharing controller after a bar button tap.
func presentCloudSharingController(_ sender: Any) { guard
 let barButtonItem = sender as? UIBarButtonItem,
 let rootRecord = self.recordToShare else {
 return
 }

 let cloudSharingController = UICloudSharingController { [weak self] (controller, completion: @escaping (CKShare?, CKContainer?, Error?) -> Void) in
 guard let 'self' = self else {
 return
 }
 self.share(rootRecord: rootRecord, completion: completion)
 }

 if let popover = cloudSharingController.popoverPresentationController {
 popover.barButtonItem = barButtonItem
 }
 self.present(cloudSharingController, animated: true) {}
}

func share(rootRecord: CKRecord, completion: @escaping (CKShare?, CKContainer?, Error?) -> Void) {
 let shareRecord = CKShare(rootRecord: rootRecord)
 let recordsToSave = [rootRecord, shareRecord];
 let container = CKContainer.default()
 let privateDatabase = container.privateCloudDatabase
 let operation = CKModifyRecordsOperation(recordsToSave: recordsToSave, recordIDsToDelete: [])
 operation.perRecordCompletionBlock = { (record, error) in
 if let error = error {
 print("CloudKit error: \(error.localizedDescription)")
 }
 }

 operation.modifyRecordsCompletionBlock = { (savedRecords, deletedRecordIDs, error) in
 if let error = error {
 completion(nil, nil, error)
 } else {
 completion(shareRecord, container, nil)
 }
 }

 privateDatabase.add(operation)
}
Adding and Removing Participants from an Existing Share
To allow the owner of an existing share to manage the participants, create the UICloudSharingController instance using the init(share:container:) initializer method.
After you create the controller, present it to show the People screen. From this screen, the owner can:
 - Add and remove participants
 - Change the share's access options from private to public, or public to private
 - Change the share's permissions from read-only to read/write, or vice versa
 - Stop sharing with all participants
Viewing Participants and Leaving a Share
To allow a participant to view the list of participants and remove themselves from a share, create the UICloudSharingController instance using the init(share:container:) initializer method.
After you create the controller, present it to show the People screen. From this screen, the participant can:
 - View the list of participants
 - Copy the share link to send to others (if the owner has made the share publicly available)
 - Leave the share
Presenting the Controller
UICloudSharingController is designed for use in a popover. Therefore, you should always set the popoverPresentationController source information before presenting the Cloud sharing controller. Doing this ensures that the UICloudSharingController instance is displayed properly across all device types.
Listing 2 shows an example of setting the popoverPresentationController before presenting a Cloud sharing controller.
Listing 2
Example of setting the popoverPresentationController before presenting the Cloud sharing controller.
func presentCloudSharingController(_ sender: Any) { guard
 let barButtonItem = sender as? UIBarButtonItem,
 let rootRecord = self.recordToShare else {
 return
 }

 let cloudSharingController = UICloudSharingController { (controller, completion: @escaping (CKShare?, CKContainer?, Error?) -> Void) in
 // Save the share and root records.
 // Call completion(share, container, error) handler.
 }

 if let popover = cloudSharingController.popoverPresentationController {
 popover.barButtonItem = barButtonItem
 }
 self.present(cloudSharingController, animated: true) {}
}
Configuring the Controller
By default, the UICloudSharingController user interface displays a generic thumbnail image and title to the user. You can, however, change these to app-specific representations of the shared record. You accomplish this by setting the controller's delegate property to an object that conforms to the UICloudSharingControllerDelegate protocol, making sure to implement the itemThumbnailData(for:) and itemTitle(for:) delegate methods.
You can also show or hide the permission and access options presented to the user by setting the availablePermissions property on the UICloudSharingController instance.
Topics
Creating the Cloud Sharing Controller
init(preparationHandler: (UICloudSharingController, (CKShare?, CKContainer?, Error?) -> Void) -> Void)
Initializes the CloudKit sharing controller with a preparation handler intending to save a new share record.
init(share: CKShare, container: CKContainer)
Initializes the CloudKit sharing view controller with a CloudKit share record and container to manage participants and restrictions.
Customizing the Cloud Sharing Controller Behavior
var delegate: UICloudSharingControllerDelegate?
A reference to an object that conforms to the CloudKit sharing controller delegate protocol.
protocol UICloudSharingControllerDelegate
The protocol you implement to provide additional information to, and receive notifications from, the CloudKit sharing controller.
Configuring the Permissions
var availablePermissions: UICloudSharingController.PermissionOptions
A combination of permission and access options made available to the user when viewing screens presented by the CloudKit sharing controller.
struct UICloudSharingController.


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IMAGE: Aerial image of the city of Barcelona (Spain) taken by astronauts of the International Space Station. view more
Credit: Image courtesy of the Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center. _URL_
A study performed by an international team led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation, reports a link between exposure to blue light at night and higher risk of developing breast and prostate cancer. Blue light is a range of the visible light spectrum emitted by most white LEDs and many tablet and phone screens. The results have been published in Environmental Health Perspectives.
"WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified night shift work as probably carcinogenic to humans. There is evidence pointing to an association between exposure to artificial light at night, disruption of the circadian rhythm, and breast and prostate cancers. With this study we sought to determine whether night exposure to light in cities can affect the development of these two types of cancer", explains Manolis Kogevinas, ISGlobal researcher and coordinator of the study. "We know that depending on its intensity and wave length, artificial light, particularly in the blue spectrum,
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The Open University and the University of Southampton are currently exploring a potential partnership, to create a nutrition programme for health workers, based on open educational resources that can be delivered as face to face, distance learning or e-learning in Africa. The proposal builds on the expertise and experience in both organisations in the field of nutrition education and training and delivering international programmes with partners in Africa.
There is a clear and urgent need for basic education and capacity building to address the critical nutrition issues in Africa to help meet the Millennium Development Goals in the next four years and to improve the health of populations beyond 2015. Critical areas to focus on include effective management of severe acute malnutrition, proactive nutrition data collection and analysis, and the planning and management of effective supplementary and targeted feeding programmes.
The University of Southampton has significant experience in terms of its international experience in the field of nutrition in developing countries and in delivering programmes with practical application on the ground, including at postgraduate level. The Open University's HEAT team has been working with nutrition experts in Ethiopia to create a distance learning Nutrition Module of around 35 hours of learning, which is published under a creative commons licence – so it is free for anyone to access, use, and adapt to meet local needs. Both organisations have extensive networks with academics, practitioners and organisations working in the field of nutrition education in developing regions.
Although discussions are still at a fairly early stage, both institutions are keen to secure funding for the development of a nutrition programme aimed at up-skilling nurse practitioners in key aspects of nutrition education, planning and management. Working with African nutrition experts and educators, the University of Southampton and the OU will support the development of up-to-date, relevant and urgently needed learning resources. The programme team will draw on and adapt existing resources developed by the OU's HEAT team and the University of Southampton to create a set of open educational learning resources which can be integrated within existing programmes in Africa as well as contribute to new pathways for continuing professional development. All of the resources will be developed as distance learning materials, which can also be delivered as part of face-to face teaching programmes.


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Two large planters, situated at Edale Train Station along the Hope Valley line, have been re-planted by Edale Station Friends with wonderful blanket bog species. The plants have been funded by Severn Trent as part of the Moor Water project.
Originally installed under the MoorLIFE 2020 project, the planters are joined by interpretation boards which explain which species you can expect to see in the planters and also when out walking in the local area – particularly, in moorland areas such as Kinder. These include both common and hare's tail cotton grass (can you tell the difference?!), crowberry that flowers in late spring and bears a dark black berry in the autumn and cross-leaved heath that has distinctive pink bell-shaped flowers between June and September.
When you visit Edale, perhaps to take hike up to Kinder Scout or Mam Tor, be sure to look out for the planters and see if you can identify which species is which.
If you are heading for the hills, you can also download our handy moorland ID app, Explore Moor. Free to download, the app is a field pocket-guide for the sights and sounds of the moors – including wildlife species, plant species and landscape features. Particularly helpful at this time of year, is being able to match the bird calls featured in the app with those you can hear on the moor. A couple to listen out for is the iconic warble of the curlew, and the unique call of the lapwing which sounds rather uncannily like a dial-up modem.
A huge thank you to Edale Station Friends for planting these moorland species and for continuing to care for them, and to Severn Trent for funding these specialist and wonderful plants under the Moor Water project. Read more about the Moor Water project, which was recently shortlisted for the Edie Awards (Sustainable Business) and for the CIEEM Awards 23 (Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management).


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What is casing on a window?
What is casing? Quite simply, it's a moulding profile which frames (or trims) a door or window. Casing is functional as well as decorative. The main purpose of casing is to surround all doors and windows, covering any space or gap left between the drywall and frame.
What is the difference between window frame and window casing?
Window frame is what is fixed to the surrounding structure, this is usually what your blind needs to be fixed to. The casing is the 'pretty' stuff that will make your window opening look nice, cover up insulation on the sides etc.
What is the casing around the window called?
A window frame is the framework that surrounds and supports the entire window system. It is comprised of the head, jamb and sill. Head. The head is the main horizontal part forming the top of the window frame. Jambs.
Is window casing necessary?
No, windows do not need casing. Homes often forgo casing windows as a means to save money or even as a style choice. Windows without casing can leave more room for art or can focus the eye on the view outside of the window.
How wide should window casing be?
The standard 2-¼-inch width works well in most newer constructions where doors are located near the edges of the room and carpenters won't have enough room to install anything wider.
What is window jamb and casing?
Vocabulary: Extension jamb: Lengths of wood that build out a window frame flush with the interior wall surface. Casing: Material that finishes the joint between the extension jambs and the interior walls.
What are the parts around a window called?
The frame is the outermost area, or casing of the window, and inside it are the sash and the glass. The sash is the area inside the frame, the part that holds the glass. For example, on a single-hung window, the piece you slide to open the window is the sash.
How do I choose window casing?
Try to match the feel of each room and scale your window trim to size. Choose colors based on wall color: If you want your window to blend seamlessly with the wall, then choose the same color for your trim as your walls. Some homeowners prefer a contrasting look to show off their trim and make their windows stand out.
What material is used for window casing?
Wood casings require more maintenance than other types. Clad-wood: A clad-wood window is made with uncovered wood on the inside and wood covered with aluminum or vinyl on the outside. Aluminum and vinyl are both easy to paint, which means you can match this type to your home's exterior.
How do I choose window casings?
What size is standard casing?
The most widely used door casing is 2 1/4 inches in width, but can range up to 3 inches. The thickness is typically 1/2 inch but can range up to 3/4 inch thick for a more substantial casing or more detailed profile. Door casing and window trim are typically the same width and are interchangeable.
What are the names of the parts of a window frame?
Parts of a window frame
- Head Jamb. The head jamb is the top component of the frame.
- Side Jamb. Side jambs are the vertical components of the frame.
- Sill. The sill is the bottom component of the frame.
- Jamb Liner.
- Jamb Extension.
- Operating Handle.
- Operating Arm.
- Locking Handle.
What are parts of window frame?
The frame has three main parts: the sill, or horizontal strip along the bottom of the frame; the jamb, the vertical sides of the frame; and the head, the top horizontal strip on the frame. The sash also has several components. Stiles are the vertical sections of the sash. Rails are the horizontal sections.
What is the window sash and frame?
A window sash is the part of a window that moves and holds the glass panes together. The sash fits inside the window frame, which is attached to the house. The sash will vary slightly depending on the type of window.
What size window casing should I use?
Generally, vertical trim elements such as door and window casings should be smaller and have less heft than baseboards. So I've found that a good rule of thumb for sizing window and door casings (or door trim sizes) is to keep them at about 50 percent of the height of the baseboard.
How to install casing around a window?
Using a miter saw,make a 45-degree cut on one end of a piece of trim that its longer than the window is wide.
How to make window casing?
– The best curtains – A drill – Pencil – Level – Tape measure – Step ladder – Curtain pole – Hardware (if not already included with your curtain pole) – Wall anchors if your curtains are very heavy
What are the different types of window casing?
Complete Casing. This type covers all sides of your window.
How to install exterior casings around new windows?
Pre-drill nail holes in the trim. Drill the holes through the outside surface of the trim.


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Orange County, California, renowned for its stunning coastal landscapes and vibrant culture, is also home to a thriving architectural scene. This dynamic region is not only a hub for innovation and creativity but also a place where architectural firms are making significant contributions to the built environment. In this article, we will delve into the world of Orange County architecture firms, highlighting their diverse projects, innovative approaches, and the impact they have on shaping the architectural landscape in Southern California.
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- Explore the historical roots of architecture in Orange County.
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- How the county's history influences contemporary architectural design.
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- Introduce readers to some of the top architectural firms in the region.
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- How Orange County architecture firms are integrating sustainable practices.
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- The role of sustainable architecture in combating climate change.
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- The unique challenges faced by architectural firms in Orange County.
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Orange County architecture firms are not just creating buildings; they are crafting experiences and shaping the future of the region. With a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and community engagement, these firms are leaving an indelible mark on Southern California's architectural legacy. As Orange County continues to evolve, its architecture remains a reflection of its identity, aspirations, and a testament to the enduring power of design to transform spaces and lives.
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Space Telescope Science Institute
Beginning on Sunday, September 25 an outdoor laser exhibit at the Maryland Science Center will present a unique blend of astronomy and art. Hubble spectral observations of distant galaxies will be projected onto the Maryland Science Center with an intense green laser. Educational activities will allow students to explore the world of light and color in astronomy.
For more information, visit: HubbleSite - From the Distant Past Exhibit


Abdullah Atfeh
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Abdullah Atfeh
عبدالله عطفة
Minister of Defense
In office
June 1949 – December 1949
Prime Minister Muhsin al-Barazi
Hashim al-Atassi
Succeeded by Faidi al-Atassi
Chief of Staff of the Syrian Army
In office
Preceded by office established
Succeeded by Husni al-Zaim
Personal details
Born 1897
Khirbet Ghazaleh, Syria
Died 1976
Damascus, Syria
Nationality Syrian
Religion Sunni Islam
Military service
Rank Major General
Abdullah Atfeh (Arabic: عبدالله عطفة) (1897–1976) is a former Syrian career military officer who served as the first chief of staff of the Syrian Army after the country's independence.[1]
Early career[edit]
Abdullah Atfeh began his military career at the Ottoman Military Academy in Istanbul. After his graduation in 1915, he served as an officer in the Ottoman Army. He defected in 1916 to join the Arab Revolt led by Sharif Hussein against the Ottomans.[1]
After the end of World War I and the defeat of the Ottoman Empire, Atfeh joined the newly created Syrian Army under King Faisal I. Following the defeat at Maysalun and the French occupation of Syria in 1920, the Syrian Army was dissolved and Atfeh fled to Jordan to avoid arrest. He returned in 1921 following a general amnesty.[1]
Atfeh joined the Army of the Levant, which was created by France, and received advanced military training at the École Supérieure de Guerre in 1938. Atfeh rose in the ranks and by World War II he became commander of Syria's coastal region. During the 1945 uprising in Damascus, Atfeh led his troops to mutiny against the French.[1]
Syrian Army[edit]
The last French troops left Syria in 1946 and the country regained its independence. Syrian president Shukri al-Quwatli appointed Atfeh as chief of staff of the newly formed Syrian Army. The army was formed around the nucleus of the French-led Army of the Levant, and Atfeh was tasked with ensuring the allegiance of the army to the Syrian Republic.[1]
Atfeh continued his role as chief of staff when the 1948 Arab–Israeli War broke out. Syrian troops suffered heavy losses during the first days of the war. Atfeh, along with Minister of Defense Ahmad al-Sharabati, were considered the principal parties responsible for the poor preparation and management of the war. Consequently, Atfeh was relieved from his duties soon after and replaced with then-Director of Public Security, Husni al-Za'im.[1] In 1949, al-Za'im led a military coup that overthrew the al-Quwatli's government, and appointed Atfeh as his defense minister.[2] Al-Za'im's rule lasted around five months, and in August 1949 Atfeh switched his allegiances again and supported the politicians that replaced him. After the 1949 elections Atfeh was appointed minister of defense by Syria's new president, Hashim al-Atassi. However, his term did not last long and he was relieved from his post after three months, after which he retired from public life.[1]
 1. ^ a b c d e f g Moubayed, Sami M. (2006). Steel & Silk: Men & Women Who Shaped Syria _PHONE_. Cune Press. pp. 41–42. ISBN 1-885942-41-9.
 2. ^ Moubayed, Sami M. (2000). Damascus Between Democracy and Dictatorship. University Press of America. p. 41. ISBN 978-0-7618-1744-4.


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How to Reduce Red Face After Exercise
We've all experienced it – that moment when you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror after an intense workout, and your face looks as red as a tomato. While a flushed face is a natural response to physical activity, some individuals may find it bothersome or embarrassing. In this blog post, we'll explore the causes of a red face after exercise and share effective strategies to reduce it, allowing you to feel more confident during and after your workouts.
What Causes a Red Face After Exercise
A red face after exercise is primarily due to increased blood flow to the skin's surface. As your body temperature rises during physical activity, your blood vessels dilate to help release heat and cool your body down. This increased blood flow, combined with the body's natural cooling mechanisms, results in a flushed or red appearance on your face.
The extent of facial redness can be influenced by various factors, such as your fitness level, the intensity of your workout, and individual genetics. Those with fair skin or who are new to exercise may notice more pronounced redness.
Additionally, certain medical conditions, such as rosacea or exercise-induced urticaria (hives), can cause excessive facial redness during or after exercise. If you experience severe or persistent facial redness accompanied by other concerning symptoms, it's essential to consult a healthcare professional to rule out any underlying conditions.
How Do I Stop My Face from Getting Red When I Work Out?
While a red face after exercise is a normal response, there are ways to minimize the intensity and duration of facial redness. Here are some tips to help you feel more comfortable and confident during your workouts:
Stay Hydrated: Proper hydration is crucial to support your body's cooling mechanisms and regulate body temperature. Drink plenty of water before, during, and after your workout to stay adequately hydrated.
Cool Down Gradually: After an intense workout, take time to cool down gradually. This allows your body temperature and heart rate to return to normal gradually, potentially reducing the severity of facial redness.
Use a Cold Towel or Ice Pack: Applying a cold towel or ice pack to your face after exercise can help constrict blood vessels and reduce redness. The cold sensation can also feel refreshing and soothing.
Choose Cooler Environments: If possible, exercise in a cooler environment or during the cooler parts of the day to minimize heat-related facial redness.
Avoid Triggers: If you have a known trigger for facial redness, such as certain foods or environmental factors, try to avoid them before your workout.
How to Reduce Red Face After Exercise
While it may not be possible to completely eliminate facial redness after exercise, the following strategies can help reduce its intensity and duration:
Build Up Your Fitness Level: As your fitness level improves, your body becomes more efficient at regulating temperature and blood flow during exercise. Gradually increase the intensity of your workouts to allow your body to adapt.
Use Makeup: If facial redness still bothers you, consider using makeup products specifically designed to reduce redness or even out skin tone.
Focus on Breath Control: Practice controlled breathing during your workouts to help regulate body temperature. Focus on deep and steady breaths, avoiding rapid or shallow breathing.
Experiment with Exercise Intensity: High-intensity workouts tend to cause more facial redness. Consider incorporating lower-intensity exercises into your routine, such as yoga or walking, to see if they result in less redness.
Embracing Your Post-Workout Glow
Facial redness after exercise is a sign that your body is working hard and adapting to the demands of physical activity. Instead of being self-conscious about your post-workout glow, try to embrace it as a testament to your dedication and effort. After all, it's a visible reminder that you're taking care of your body and doing something beneficial for your overall health.
Remember that everyone around you at the gym or in a fitness class is likely experiencing the same phenomenon to some degree. It's a shared experience among exercisers, and most people understand that a red face after a good workout is entirely normal.
To feel more at ease with your flushed appearance, focus on the positive aspects of your exercise routine. Celebrate your achievements, whether it's running a little farther, lifting a bit heavier, or simply showing up and giving it your best effort. Allow yourself to feel proud of the work you put into your fitness journey, and let that confidence shine through.
Caring for Your Skin Post-Exercise
While facial redness is usually harmless, it's essential to care for your skin after exercise to maintain its health and radiance. Here are some tips to incorporate into your post-workout skincare routine:
Cleanse Gently: After exercising, wash your face with a gentle cleanser to remove sweat and debris. Avoid using harsh or abrasive cleansers that can strip your skin of its natural oils.
Apply a Soothing Moisturizer: Moisturize your face with a lightweight and soothing moisturizer to hydrate and calm your skin. Look for products with ingredients like aloe vera or chamomile, known for their calming properties.
Use Sunscreen: If you exercise outdoors, protect your skin from harmful UV rays by applying sunscreen with at least SPF 30. Sunscreen not only helps prevent sunburn but also reduces the risk of skin irritation and redness.
Avoid Touching Your Face: During and after exercise, avoid touching your face to minimize the transfer of sweat and bacteria, which can lead to breakouts or skin irritation.
Stay Hydrated: Hydrating your body also benefits your skin. Drinking enough water supports skin elasticity and helps maintain a healthy complexion.
A red face after exercise is a natural response to increased blood flow and body temperature regulation during physical activity. For most people, facial redness is harmless and subsides after a few minutes or when the body cools down.
To reduce facial redness, stay hydrated, cool down gradually, and consider using a cold towel or ice pack on your face. Remember that each person's body responds differently to exercise, and some individuals may naturally experience more facial redness than others.
If facial redness persists or is accompanied by other concerning symptoms, it's essential to consult a healthcare professional to rule out any underlying conditions.


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You'll often need to add a constructor to a class based on some/all of its fields or even based on constructors of its superclass. Take the following code:
public class Contact {
private String name, surname;
private int age;
public Contact(String name, String surname, int age) {
this.name = name;
this.surname = surname;
this.age = age;
}
}
That's 5 lines of code (lines 5-9) just to have a constructor. You could write them all by hand, but writing a constructor that accepts and initialises each field takes a lot of time and becomes irritating after a while. And creating constructors from a superclass can take even longer because the superclass can define multiple constructors that you need to reimplement.
That is why Eclipse has two features to help you generate these constructor instantly: Generate Constructor using Field and Generate Constructor from Superclass. Both features will generate a constructor in seconds, freeing you up to get to the exciting code. You'll also see how to add/remove/reorder arguments of an existing constructor based on fields defined in the class.
Generate a constructor from fields
The fastest way to generate a constructor based on fields is to press Alt+Shift+S, O (alternatively select Source > Generate Constructor using Fields… from the application menu). This pops up a dialog where you can select the fields you want to include in the constructor arguments. Once you've selected the fields you want, just click Ok and you're done. BTW, Alt+Shif+S is the shortcut to display a shortened Source menu, allowing Java source editing commands.
The following video shows an example of how much time this feature can save you. We'll create a constructor for the class Message.
Notes:
 - You can additionally call a superclass constructor with a subset of the fields by changing the dropdown Select super constructor to invoke at the top of the dialog. This creates a super(…) call with the relevant arguments and initialising code for the rest of the arguments on your subclass's constructor.
 - If you don't want the JavaDoc for the constructor, disable the checkbox Generate constructor comments on the dialog.
 - You can include/exclude the calls to super() using the checkbox Omit call to default constructor super(), on the dialog.
 - You have to be positioned in a class to invoke this command.
If you use frequently use this command, you can remap its keyboard shortcut by changing the key binding for the command Generate Getters and Setters.
Generate constructor(s) from a superclass
Sometimes you'll want to reimplement some/all of a superclass's constructors, especially as part of the contract.
To generate constructor(s) from a superclass, just press Alt+Shift+S, C (or alternatively select Source > Generate Constructor from Superclass… from the application menu). A dialog pops up allowing you to select the constructor(s) you'd like to create. Once you click Ok, Eclipse generates the constructor, together with a super() call.
Here's an example of how to create a constructor in SecretMessage, that inherits from the class Message. Message has three constructors: a default one, one that accepts one String (content) and another that accepts three Strings (content, fromAddress and toAddress). SecretMessage should only expose the last two constructors.
Note: You have to be positioned in a class to invoke this command.
If you use this command frequently, you can remap its keyboard shortcut by changing the key binding for the command Generate constructors from superclass.
Add, reorder and remove fields on existing constructors
If you have an existing constructor and want to reorder its arguments or remove some of them, have a look at the Change Method Signature refactoring that does that in a jiffy.
If you want to add a single field to an existing constructor, have a look at the next video that uses Eclipse's Quick Fix (Ctrl+1) to do that easily. I'll add a field createdDate to an existing constructor in Message by choosing Assign parameter to field from the Quick Fix menu while positioned on the field.
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