Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Dog Training
The hardest part of training is communicating with the dog in a humane way that the dog understands. However, the underlying principle of all communication is simple: reward desired behavior while ignoring or correcting undesired behavior.
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Japanese Hair Straightening
Japanese hair straightening, also known as thermal reconditioning or Yuko, is a method for permanently straightening human hair, created by japanese hair expert Yuko Yamashita.
Whereas other straightening procedures involve applying relaxers to smooth out the hair, in Japanese hair straightening the hair is treated with chemicals, then separated into sections. Each section is ironed, rinsed, and blow dried. The procedure takes from one to eight hours depending on the length, thickness and condition of the hair. The effect is permanent, though new hair growth is unaffected. Yuko is not advisable on bleached hair or other hair that has had similar chemical treatments done to it. However when used on healthy hair it has been known to strengthen and even improve the condition of the hair.
This treatment involves applying a specialized water, known as Phi-ten, to a patented chemical formula. Phi-ten water is created through a process know as PHILD, developed by Phi-ten chemists. The water contains gold molecules which are electrically stable. The result, notably when combined with heat, is an increase in the ability of the hair to absorb nutrients and moisturizing agents rapidly and effectively.
Yamashita's system was granted a patent in Japan in 1995, and she opened her first specialized hair straightening salon in 1996. Since then she has trained a number of hair specialists in the Yuko method.See also: Hair Growth Vitamins & http://RoyalCaribbeanShips.net & gun cabinets
Japanese Healthcare
It is compulsory to be enrolled in one of Japanese insurance programs if you are a resident of Japan. Although with the downturn in the Japanese economy many Japanese companies refuse or cannot afford to provide insurance payments to their employees thus millions fall through the cracks or fall behind on their payments.Foreigners in Japan live within a grey zone where government officials recommend joining the national health scheme but do not force them. There are a total of eight health insurance systems in Japan. They can then be divided into two categories. The two main categories of health insurance are referred to as Kenkō-Hoken 健康保険 ([Employee's] health insurance) and Kokumin-Kenkō-Hoken 国民健康保険 (national health insurance).
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Japanese Ninja
A ninja or shinobi (忍者) was a covert agent or mercenary of feudal Japan specializing in unorthodox arts of war. The functions of the ninja included espionage, sabotage, infiltration, and assassination, as well as open combat in certain situations. The ninja, using covert methods of waging war, were contrasted with the samurai, who had strict rules about honor and combat.
In his Buke Myōmokushō, military historian Hanawa Hokinoichi writes of the ninja:
“They travelled in disguise to other territories to judge the situation of the enemy, they would inveigle their way into the midst of the enemy to discover gaps, and enter enemy castles to set them on fire, and carried out assassinations, arriving in secret.”
The origin of the ninja is obscure and difficult to determine, but can be surmised to be around the 14th century.
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Japanese Music
Two of the oldest forms of traditional Japanese music are shōmyō, Buddhist chanting, and gagaku, orchestral court music, both of which date to the Nara and Heian periods.
Gagaku is a type of classical music that has been performed at the Imperial court since the Heian period. Kagurauta (神楽歌), Azumaasobi(東遊) and Yamatouta (大和歌) are relatively indigenous repertories. Tōgaku (唐楽) and komagaku originated from the Chinese Tang dynasty via the Korean peninsula. In addition, gagaku is divided into kangen (管弦) (instrumental music) and bugaku (舞楽) (dance accompanied by gagaku).
Originating as early as the 19th century are honkyoku ("original pieces"). These are single (solo) shakuhachi pieces played by mendicant Fuke sect priests of Zen buddhism. These priests, called komusō ("emptiness monk"), played honkyoku for alms and enlightenment. The Fuke sect ceased to exist in the 19th century, but a verbal and written lineage of many honkyoku continues today, though this music is now often practiced in a concert or performance setting.
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
History of Bakeware
The history of cooking vessels before the development of pottery is minimal due to the limited archaeological evidence. It has been possible to extrapolate likely developments based on methods used by latter peoples. Among the first of the techniques believed to be used by stone age civilizations were improvements to basic roasting. In addition to exposing food to direct heat from either an open fire or hot embers it is possible to cover the food with clay or large leaves before roasting to preserve moisture in the cooked result. Examples of similar techniques are still in use in many modern cuisines.
Of greater difficulty was finding a method to boil water. For people without access to natural heated water sources, such as hot springs, heated stones could be placed in a water-filled vessel to raise its temperature (for example, a leaf-lined pit or the stomach from animals killed by hunters.). In many locations the shells of turtles or large mollusks provided a source for waterproof cooking vessels. Bamboo tubes sealed at the end with clay provided a usable container in Asia, while the inhabitants of the Tehuacan Valley began carving large stone bowls that were permanently set into a hearth as early as 7000 BC.
The development of bronze and iron metalworking skills allowed for cookware made from metal to be manufactured, although adoption of the new cookware was slow due to the much higher cost. After the development of metal cookware there was little new development in cookware, with the standard Medieval kitchen utilizing a cauldron and a shallow earthenware pan for most cooking tasks, with a spit employed for roasting.
By the 17th century, it was common for a Western kitchen to contain a number of skillets, baking pans, a kettle and several pots, along with a variety of pot hooks and trivets. In the American colonies, these items would commonly be produced by a local blacksmith from iron while brass or copper vessels were common in Europe and Asia. Improvements in metallurgy during the 19th and 20th centuries allowed for pots and pans from metals such as steel, stainless steel and aluminium to be economically produced.bakeware pans
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The Legend of Zelda (ゼルダの伝説, Zeruda no Densetsu) is a high fantasy action-adventure video game series created by Japanese game designers Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka and developed and published by Nintendo with some portable installments such as The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap developed by Flagship/Capcom. The gameplay consists of a mixture of action, adventure, puzzle solving, and role-playing. The series centers on Link, the main playable character and protagonist. Link is often given the task of rescuing Princess Zelda and the most common setting of the series, Hyrule, from Ganondorf, also known as Ganon who is the primary antagonist of the series. However, other settings and antagonists have appeared throughout the games, with Vaati having recently become the series' secondary antagonist. The story commonly involves a relic known as the Triforce, a set of three golden triangles of omnipotence. The protagonist in each game is usually not the same incarnation of Link, but a few exceptions do exist.
The Legend of Zelda series has sold over 57 million copies since the release of the first game, The Legend of Zelda, and continues to be successful worldwide. The series consists of 15 official games on all of Nintendo's major consoles, as well as several spin-offs. An American animated series based on the games aired in 1989, and individual manga adaptions which are officially endorsed and commissioned by Nintendo have been produced in Japan since 1997.
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Monday, March 8, 2010
Bonsai
The purposes of bonsai are primarily contemplation (for the viewer) and the pleasant exercise of effort and ingenuity (for the grower). By contrast with other plant-related practices, bonsai is not intended for production of food, for medicine, or for creating yard-sized or park-sized landscapes. As a result, the scope of bonsai practice is narrow and focused on long-term cultivation and shaping of one or more small trees in a single container.
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Sunday, March 7, 2010
Akihabara and Electronics
Akihabara is a great place to for foreigners living in Japan to find imported electronic goods as well. Although it make require some exploring among the back alleys and small shops, one can eventually find small niche stores selling rare American versions of Nintendo video games, English PC software and more.
A word of caution: While Akihabara is known for electronics, it is also well-known for costume play and maid culture. If you wander too far, you may find yourself surrounded by what looks like a scene from a cartoon...
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Introduction in Japanese
Basic Introduction Vocabulary:
1) Konnichiwa 「こんにちは」 - Good Afternoon
2) NAME to moushi masu. 「NAMEと申します。」 - My name is ...
3) Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu 「よろしくお願いします。」 - Cultural Phrase (Think of it as "Nice to meet you." in this context)
If you remember these three phrases when visiting Japan, you will have no problem introducing yourself. Just remember to say your last name first, followed by your first name (and then bow, of course!)
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