text:
I have had the opportunity to review quite a number of desi (Indian Writing in English) works by first time authors in the recent past.While some of them had been really good,the majority of them were either passable or slightly above average works.So,when I got this new book to review from the wonderful people at 'Think Why Not',quite naturally I was expecting the book to fall into either of the above categories.
' The Thugs and a Courtesan' is a difficult book to review.The author has attempted to pen a historical fiction with the 'thug culture' as it's backdrop. Set in the 18 th century India,the book traces the journey of a thug/nomad (left to the reader's discretion)named Firangia and in the process gives a bird's eye view of life in pre-British India.In the course of the journey,he fights,romances,imbibes virtues and protects his fellow men.Well,that's all what I remember as far as the basic plot of the book is concerned.There are many sub-plots woven into the narrative with some of them being cute and short love stories.
The book has got a novel premise and the writer deserves applause for trying something like this in her debut work.The mystery surrounding Chanda Bhai's character has come out really well.But as it's often said,good ideas don't necessarily translate to blockbusters.
The basic problem of this book is that it's too confusing.There are far too many poorly written characters (even the protagonist is not well etched out),innumerable sub plots with absolutely no connection to the central plot and the story loses focus in more than a couple of occasions.What makes the matters even worse is the manner in which the story is told.The writing is way over the top and at times too self-indulgent.A 'heavy' subject like this would have worked big time had the author resorted to a somewhat 'light' treatment.In short,'Thugs and a ....' is not an easy read by any stretch of imagination.
Verdict: On the whole,'The Thugs and a Courtesan' belongs to the 'could have been better' category.Rating- 2/5.
PS: I would like to thank the wonderful people at 'Think Why Not' for sending me a review copy of this book.
and I was kind of interested in the book.

lowercased:
i have had the opportunity to review quite a number of desi (indian writing in english) works by first time authors in the recent past.while some of them had been really good,the majority of them were either passable or slightly above average works.so,when i got this new book to review from the wonderful people at 'think why not',quite naturally i was expecting the book to fall into either of the above categories.
' the thugs and a courtesan' is a difficult book to review.the author has attempted to pen a historical fiction with the 'thug culture' as it's backdrop. set in the 18 th century india,the book traces the journey of a thug/nomad (left to the reader's discretion)named firangia and in the process gives a bird's eye view of life in pre-british india.in the course of the journey,he fights,romances,imbibes virtues and protects his fellow men.well,that's all what i remember as far as the basic plot of the book is concerned.there are many sub-plots woven into the narrative with some of them being cute and short love stories.
the book has got a novel premise and the writer deserves applause for trying something like this in her debut work.the mystery surrounding chanda bhai's character has come out really well.but as it's often said,good ideas don't necessarily translate to blockbusters.
the basic problem of this book is that it's too confusing.there are far too many poorly written characters (even the protagonist is not well etched out),innumerable sub plots with absolutely no connection to the central plot and the story loses focus in more than a couple of occasions.what makes the matters even worse is the manner in which the story is told.the writing is way over the top and at times too self-indulgent.a 'heavy' subject like this would have worked big time had the author resorted to a somewhat 'light' treatment.in short,'thugs and a ....' is not an easy read by any stretch of imagination.
verdict: on the whole,'the thugs and a courtesan' belongs to the 'could have been better' category.rating- 2/5.
ps: i would like to thank the wonderful people at 'think why not' for sending me a review copy of this book.
and i was kind of interested in the book.


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How to Reboot the Global Economy?
One of the biggest challenges facing the world today is one that ties into many of the other discussions taking place in Davos. The migration crisis, inequality, the gender gap, sustainable development and how to transition to a low-carbon economy – they will all be near impossible to achieve without robust economic growth.
The obstacles to this are mounting. Growth is slowing in China (as discussed in another Davos session this morning, which you can re-watch here), the IMF has again reduced its global growth forecasts, and PwC’s Annual Global CEO Survey found that just 27% of business leaders think growth will improve this year.
Head of the IMF Christine Lagarde has called it the “new mediocre”, but could it be worse?
This is a topic we’ve explored in detail on Agenda.
And if growth does get back on track, will it be inclusive, and why is this important?
On the subject of Nobel economists, four of them have shared with us their biggest economic challenges for 2016. How to manage risk, sluggish productivity, deteriorating patterns of growth, relocating refugees all featured. What else keeps leading economists up at night?
Meanwhile, Enda Kenny, Taoiseach of Ireland and also a panel member, laid out his 3-point plan to manage Ireland’s recovery. The Celtic nation has come a long way since the dramatic shocks of 2010, and is now the fastest growing economy in Europe. Can it keep going?
The first question is for Brazil’s Finance Minister, Nelson Henrique Barbosa-Filho. With Brazil forecast to contract again, is contraction the new normal?
No, says Barbosa-Filho. What we are witnessing now is just a transitional phase. Brazil, like many emerging nations, is merely adjusting to a global situation. Brazil benefited from a global commodities boom which reduced poverty and improved productivity. This stage has passed, and we need to prepare for a new phase for the global economy.
China is also in a period of transformation. Fifteen percent of global economic output comes from China, is this something we should be worried about? Zhang Xin says she is concerned, but not because the Chinese economy is in danger of collapsing, but because of the transition from fast to slower growth.
To many countries, China’s growth of 6.9% for 2015 would be considered “very nice,” but the world’s second largest economy is different, says Zhang. Basically, it’s used to it being higher.
Austerity measures in Europe, and the small doses of it in the US, are a major contributing factor to the weak global economy, says Stiglitz. The underlying problem, however, is a lack of aggregate demand, a lack of global demand. What’s are the factors contributing to this?
Growing inequality is one. Those at the top don’t have to spend as much of their income as those at the bottom, who are spending 100% of their income just getting through their daily life.
Meanwhile, countries all over the world are undergoing a structural transformation. This is a hard process, and it almost never happens smoothly.
Kenny says his country should be the model for how others can emerge from a desperate economic situation. Part of this is giving young people hope.
Is GDP a reliable measure of growth?
Not according to Joseph Stiglitz.
Stiglitz also says he admires Bhutan, which measures what it calls “Gross National Happiness”.
GDP fails as a measure in other areas, too. For example, if we have a planet that is being polluted to the point that our lives are at risk, then what good is GDP?
And while GDP has increased every year in the US since 2009, most Americans are worse off than they were a third of a century ago. The benefits are going to the top while wages at the bottom are lower than they were 60 years ago (adjusted for inflation).
What is the outlook for oil producing nations?
“There is a phenomena called the ‘natural resources curse’”, says Stiglitz. Having them doesn’t necessarily guarantee success. Indeed, some countries with a lot of natural resources are not doing well, while others who don’t have any, like Switzerland, are flourishing because they are diversifying and strengthening human resources.
How can governments catalyse growth?
It’s about investing in people, says Kenny. “An economy is an engine,” he adds, “and it’s an engine that can provide resources to invest in people." But countries do have to manage their public finances prudently, allowing them to make better decisions.
The circumstances in each country are different, says Stiglitz, but in the US reforming the tax system would be a good start. The current system is regressive, he says, while the US has also underinvested in infrastructure for far too long. The US can borrow at almost no cost, so why doesn't it do it? The social returns could be enormous.
The government also has to take a leading role in promoting technology. Virtually all the important innovations we benefit from, such as the web browser, were based on government research.
China, meanwhile, is very different. “We’re actually calling for the government to do less,” says Zhang. It’s a country where the government owns half the economy, and it needs to reduce its involvement.
In China, says Zhang, the days or finishing your degree and working for an established company are half gone. Now many people are starting their own business or joining a start-up.
But while innovations are exciting, says Stiglitz, the rate of productivity has slowed down, despite advances in tech. If those people who lose their jobs in the Fourth Industrial Revolution can find a new one, then it may be a smooth transition. But without the government, it won’t necessarily lead to more jobs.
Is greater taxation the answer?
Stiglitz agrees “100%” with the suggestion that we need to deal with people and companies that aren’t paying enough tax. “The most important social responsibility is to pay your taxes,” he believes.
Every downturn will eventually end, concludes Stiglitz. The question is, how many broken bones will there be?

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how to reboot the global economy?
one of the biggest challenges facing the world today is one that ties into many of the other discussions taking place in davos. the migration crisis, inequality, the gender gap, sustainable development and how to transition to a low-carbon economy – they will all be near impossible to achieve without robust economic growth.
the obstacles to this are mounting. growth is slowing in china (as discussed in another davos session this morning, which you can re-watch here), the imf has again reduced its global growth forecasts, and pwc’s annual global ceo survey found that just 27% of business leaders think growth will improve this year.
head of the imf christine lagarde has called it the “new mediocre”, but could it be worse?
this is a topic we’ve explored in detail on agenda.
and if growth does get back on track, will it be inclusive, and why is this important?
on the subject of nobel economists, four of them have shared with us their biggest economic challenges for 2016. how to manage risk, sluggish productivity, deteriorating patterns of growth, relocating refugees all featured. what else keeps leading economists up at night?
meanwhile, enda kenny, taoiseach of ireland and also a panel member, laid out his 3-point plan to manage ireland’s recovery. the celtic nation has come a long way since the dramatic shocks of 2010, and is now the fastest growing economy in europe. can it keep going?
the first question is for brazil’s finance minister, nelson henrique barbosa-filho. with brazil forecast to contract again, is contraction the new normal?
no, says barbosa-filho. what we are witnessing now is just a transitional phase. brazil, like many emerging nations, is merely adjusting to a global situation. brazil benefited from a global commodities boom which reduced poverty and improved productivity. this stage has passed, and we need to prepare for a new phase for the global economy.
china is also in a period of transformation. fifteen percent of global economic output comes from china, is this something we should be worried about? zhang xin says she is concerned, but not because the chinese economy is in danger of collapsing, but because of the transition from fast to slower growth.
to many countries, china’s growth of 6.9% for 2015 would be considered “very nice,” but the world’s second largest economy is different, says zhang. basically, it’s used to it being higher.
austerity measures in europe, and the small doses of it in the us, are a major contributing factor to the weak global economy, says stiglitz. the underlying problem, however, is a lack of aggregate demand, a lack of global demand. what’s are the factors contributing to this?
growing inequality is one. those at the top don’t have to spend as much of their income as those at the bottom, who are spending 100% of their income just getting through their daily life.
meanwhile, countries all over the world are undergoing a structural transformation. this is a hard process, and it almost never happens smoothly.
kenny says his country should be the model for how others can emerge from a desperate economic situation. part of this is giving young people hope.
is gdp a reliable measure of growth?
not according to joseph stiglitz.
stiglitz also says he admires bhutan, which measures what it calls “gross national happiness”.
gdp fails as a measure in other areas, too. for example, if we have a planet that is being polluted to the point that our lives are at risk, then what good is gdp?
and while gdp has increased every year in the us since 2009, most americans are worse off than they were a third of a century ago. the benefits are going to the top while wages at the bottom are lower than they were 60 years ago (adjusted for inflation).
what is the outlook for oil producing nations?
“there is a phenomena called the ‘natural resources curse’”, says stiglitz. having them doesn’t necessarily guarantee success. indeed, some countries with a lot of natural resources are not doing well, while others who don’t have any, like switzerland, are flourishing because they are diversifying and strengthening human resources.
how can governments catalyse growth?
it’s about investing in people, says kenny. “an economy is an engine,” he adds, “and it’s an engine that can provide resources to invest in people." but countries do have to manage their public finances prudently, allowing them to make better decisions.
the circumstances in each country are different, says stiglitz, but in the us reforming the tax system would be a good start. the current system is regressive, he says, while the us has also underinvested in infrastructure for far too long. the us can borrow at almost no cost, so why doesn't it do it? the social returns could be enormous.
the government also has to take a leading role in promoting technology. virtually all the important innovations we benefit from, such as the web browser, were based on government research.
china, meanwhile, is very different. “we’re actually calling for the government to do less,” says zhang. it’s a country where the government owns half the economy, and it needs to reduce its involvement.
in china, says zhang, the days or finishing your degree and working for an established company are half gone. now many people are starting their own business or joining a start-up.
but while innovations are exciting, says stiglitz, the rate of productivity has slowed down, despite advances in tech. if those people who lose their jobs in the fourth industrial revolution can find a new one, then it may be a smooth transition. but without the government, it won’t necessarily lead to more jobs.
is greater taxation the answer?
stiglitz agrees “100%” with the suggestion that we need to deal with people and companies that aren’t paying enough tax. “the most important social responsibility is to pay your taxes,” he believes.
every downturn will eventually end, concludes stiglitz. the question is, how many broken bones will there be?


text: To fit an A6 size notebook this cover is made from green felt. It has two elastics inside, pockets front and back and an elastic closure. The design is also made from felt.

lowercased: to fit an a6 size notebook this cover is made from green felt. it has two elastics inside, pockets front and back and an elastic closure. the design is also made from felt.


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An Interview with Robin D. Laws; Writer, Editor and Role Playing Game Designer.
Robin, your work on games and fiction spans decades and genres –Talislanta, Star Trek, Earth Dawn, Warhammer, as well as your own systems Rune, The Dying Earth, Over the Edge, Feng Shui, the Gumshoe System, the DramaSystem and more. Your career with role playing games is among the most distinguished in an industry that has seen many changes. What advice might you have for designers and writers today to find good partner companies, and to become successfully established?
R: There's a paradox inherent in asking people who've been successful for a while about their career paths. In any creative field the trick is to spot a you-sized hole and then fill it before someone else does. That spot isn’t there anymore because the person you want to emulate has already filled it. Also, things have changed enormously since I started in the early 90s.
That said, what I would advise is to get involved in online communities and hopefully finally in face-to-face interaction with the games and companies that excite you. Making sure that you work with good partner companies is a matter of doing a little bit of behind the scenes sleuthing to discover stuff like how far behind a company is in its production schedule, whether they pay freelancers on time, how pleasant they are to work with, and so forth. There's really no substitute for going to Gen Con and leveraging the profile that you built with your online activities to earn face time. If I already kind of know you from the cool stuff you’ve written about my games, you’re going to make a bigger impression on me than if you’re approaching me cold and I can’t tell how much you know about the lines I work on.
Of course, face to face contact gives the people you’re meeting the opportunity to evaluate you, as well, so you have to make sure that you present yourself as together and personable and fun to be around.
When you do get work, be on time, hit the specs you’re given, and require as little prose editing as possible. Having great ideas is important too but the power of reliably delivering quality work on time can’t be underestimated.
I’ve been enjoying listening to your podcast with the excellent Kenneth Hite: Ken and Robin Talk about Stuff. You often discuss film and fiction as well as games. Your notes from film festivals are particularly fun to listen to! Narrative structure seems central to your approach to game design, as shown by Hamlet’s Hit Points and the DramaSystem. What led to this, and how has it shaped your designs over the years?
R: I thought of myself as a writer from a very young age, but never considered gaming as an outlet for my work until fairly late, when I kind of fell into it backwards. Originally I thought that I was going to be a playwright. Although I've always been analytical about story my sensibility is as much a literary or art-house perspective as it is rooted in geek culture. When I first started out it seemed liked there was a big unexplored territory in looking at the way narrative is constructed in other forms and applying those techniques to role-playing games. That's why for example Feng Shui is an emulative, not simulative, game. It's more interested in modeling the way action movies present themselves than in caring about the real world effects of things like gun calibers or body armor. In hindsight emulation seems like a pretty obvious approach but at the time it was very much running against the tide of the simulative of wave of games that preceded it. The interest in Hong Kong movies in particular came out of my festival going because the Toronto film festival (then called the Festival of Festivals) was one of the first to highlight those movies for a western audience. So, just ahead of the curve, I got to see something that I knew would become a geek favorite genre before it hit, a result of the cross-pollination of high and pop culture.
Throughout your career, you’ve also examined how role playing games work. Back in 1994, your essay “The Hidden Art: Slouching Towards A Critical Framework for RPGs,” was a call to arms for players, designers and GMs to look critically at rpgs as a new artform. In the 21 years since then a lot of pixels have been burned talking about rpgs. You've made influential contributions, such as Robin's Laws of Good Game Mastering and the insights in Hamlet's Hitpoints. What concepts and ideas of others do you find have contributed to play and design?
R: Criticism by gamers can fall into the trap of not being descriptive but rather proscriptive. A lot of critiques really operate as disguised manifestos for the writer’s preferred play style or design focus. The things I most value work to find a vocabulary to refine and spread practical play techniques in a way that makes game sessions better. So for example whoever* nailed down the concept of failing forward in its RPG sense deserves a huge amount of gratitude on the part of gamerdom. [NB: Here is a nice summary of Failing Forward.] But I have to admit that I don't spend a ton of time following role-playing criticism. This is a comment not on its importance but on the ever-escalating time demands facing a full-time freelance creator in today’s incessantly connected environment.
*R: The Twitter hivemind can’t quite agree and I am loath to misattribute.
In your 1994 essay, you made some predictions that have come true: Jungian game analysis is actually being done by Sarah Lynne Bowman and Whitney Beltrán; the issue of how game mechanics affect the narrative in a game has been a well-traveled path in indie game design; and the ghost of Goethe’s three questions for the art critic (What is the artist trying to do? How well is it done? Was it worth doing?) haunts Jared Sorenson, Luke Crane and John Wick’s Big Three (or four) Questions about game design: (What is your game about? How is your game about that? What behavior does your game encourage or reward? and How do you make this fun?). Are there other elements of “The Hidden Art” that you’d like to see followed up, or new directions you think we could go today?
R: In the early days of any new form or movement the artists and the critics are often the same people. This is because if you're doing something new the people making the new thing are the only ones qualified to form a vocabulary around it. For example when Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and their circle were creating bebop they had to come up with a new iteration of jazz talk in order to discuss it with each other. In a mature field you need and want a distance between the practitioner and the critic. We're starting to see that happen with people coming at tabletop from an academic point of view. This is a maturation I’m happy to see, so we’re getting more than people trying to either justify their game designs or to confer legitimacy on their preferred play style. When I wrote that essay that wasn't really happening: its point was to predict and encourage it. Now that it is happening it would be self-contradictory of me as a practitioner to tell the new wave of academics what to look at. Though if someone wants to be the Northrop Frye of interactive narrative I’m down with that.
What conventions, festivals or online communities do you most enjoy? Which are your favorite for discussion of games and game design?
R: I go to Gen Con and Dragonmeet every year. As I don’t need to tell you, being a guest at a mid-scale European con has much to recommend it. I don't spend a lot of time online discussing games and game design. My main outlet for that sort of thing is the podcast discussions I have with Ken every week.
Robin D. Laws designed the GUMSHOE investigative roleplaying system, including such games as The Esoterrorists and Ashen Stars. Among his other acclaimed RPG credits are Feng Shui and HeroQuest. Robin is the Creative Director of Stone Skin Press and has edited such fiction anthologies as The New Hero, Shotguns v. Cthulhu, and The Lion and the Aardvark: Aesop's New Fables. You can hear more of Robin's thoughts and game insights at his podcast with Kenneth Hite: Ken and Robin Talk about Stuff.

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an interview with robin d. laws; writer, editor and role playing game designer.
robin, your work on games and fiction spans decades and genres –talislanta, star trek, earth dawn, warhammer, as well as your own systems rune, the dying earth, over the edge, feng shui, the gumshoe system, the dramasystem and more. your career with role playing games is among the most distinguished in an industry that has seen many changes. what advice might you have for designers and writers today to find good partner companies, and to become successfully established?
r: there's a paradox inherent in asking people who've been successful for a while about their career paths. in any creative field the trick is to spot a you-sized hole and then fill it before someone else does. that spot isn’t there anymore because the person you want to emulate has already filled it. also, things have changed enormously since i started in the early 90s.
that said, what i would advise is to get involved in online communities and hopefully finally in face-to-face interaction with the games and companies that excite you. making sure that you work with good partner companies is a matter of doing a little bit of behind the scenes sleuthing to discover stuff like how far behind a company is in its production schedule, whether they pay freelancers on time, how pleasant they are to work with, and so forth. there's really no substitute for going to gen con and leveraging the profile that you built with your online activities to earn face time. if i already kind of know you from the cool stuff you’ve written about my games, you’re going to make a bigger impression on me than if you’re approaching me cold and i can’t tell how much you know about the lines i work on.
of course, face to face contact gives the people you’re meeting the opportunity to evaluate you, as well, so you have to make sure that you present yourself as together and personable and fun to be around.
when you do get work, be on time, hit the specs you’re given, and require as little prose editing as possible. having great ideas is important too but the power of reliably delivering quality work on time can’t be underestimated.
i’ve been enjoying listening to your podcast with the excellent kenneth hite: ken and robin talk about stuff. you often discuss film and fiction as well as games. your notes from film festivals are particularly fun to listen to! narrative structure seems central to your approach to game design, as shown by hamlet’s hit points and the dramasystem. what led to this, and how has it shaped your designs over the years?
r: i thought of myself as a writer from a very young age, but never considered gaming as an outlet for my work until fairly late, when i kind of fell into it backwards. originally i thought that i was going to be a playwright. although i've always been analytical about story my sensibility is as much a literary or art-house perspective as it is rooted in geek culture. when i first started out it seemed liked there was a big unexplored territory in looking at the way narrative is constructed in other forms and applying those techniques to role-playing games. that's why for example feng shui is an emulative, not simulative, game. it's more interested in modeling the way action movies present themselves than in caring about the real world effects of things like gun calibers or body armor. in hindsight emulation seems like a pretty obvious approach but at the time it was very much running against the tide of the simulative of wave of games that preceded it. the interest in hong kong movies in particular came out of my festival going because the toronto film festival (then called the festival of festivals) was one of the first to highlight those movies for a western audience. so, just ahead of the curve, i got to see something that i knew would become a geek favorite genre before it hit, a result of the cross-pollination of high and pop culture.
throughout your career, you’ve also examined how role playing games work. back in 1994, your essay “the hidden art: slouching towards a critical framework for rpgs,” was a call to arms for players, designers and gms to look critically at rpgs as a new artform. in the 21 years since then a lot of pixels have been burned talking about rpgs. you've made influential contributions, such as robin's laws of good game mastering and the insights in hamlet's hitpoints. what concepts and ideas of others do you find have contributed to play and design?
r: criticism by gamers can fall into the trap of not being descriptive but rather proscriptive. a lot of critiques really operate as disguised manifestos for the writer’s preferred play style or design focus. the things i most value work to find a vocabulary to refine and spread practical play techniques in a way that makes game sessions better. so for example whoever* nailed down the concept of failing forward in its rpg sense deserves a huge amount of gratitude on the part of gamerdom. [nb: here is a nice summary of failing forward.] but i have to admit that i don't spend a ton of time following role-playing criticism. this is a comment not on its importance but on the ever-escalating time demands facing a full-time freelance creator in today’s incessantly connected environment.
*r: the twitter hivemind can’t quite agree and i am loath to misattribute.
in your 1994 essay, you made some predictions that have come true: jungian game analysis is actually being done by sarah lynne bowman and whitney beltrán; the issue of how game mechanics affect the narrative in a game has been a well-traveled path in indie game design; and the ghost of goethe’s three questions for the art critic (what is the artist trying to do? how well is it done? was it worth doing?) haunts jared sorenson, luke crane and john wick’s big three (or four) questions about game design: (what is your game about? how is your game about that? what behavior does your game encourage or reward? and how do you make this fun?). are there other elements of “the hidden art” that you’d like to see followed up, or new directions you think we could go today?
r: in the early days of any new form or movement the artists and the critics are often the same people. this is because if you're doing something new the people making the new thing are the only ones qualified to form a vocabulary around it. for example when charlie parker, dizzy gillespie and their circle were creating bebop they had to come up with a new iteration of jazz talk in order to discuss it with each other. in a mature field you need and want a distance between the practitioner and the critic. we're starting to see that happen with people coming at tabletop from an academic point of view. this is a maturation i’m happy to see, so we’re getting more than people trying to either justify their game designs or to confer legitimacy on their preferred play style. when i wrote that essay that wasn't really happening: its point was to predict and encourage it. now that it is happening it would be self-contradictory of me as a practitioner to tell the new wave of academics what to look at. though if someone wants to be the northrop frye of interactive narrative i’m down with that.
what conventions, festivals or online communities do you most enjoy? which are your favorite for discussion of games and game design?
r: i go to gen con and dragonmeet every year. as i don’t need to tell you, being a guest at a mid-scale european con has much to recommend it. i don't spend a lot of time online discussing games and game design. my main outlet for that sort of thing is the podcast discussions i have with ken every week.
robin d. laws designed the gumshoe investigative roleplaying system, including such games as the esoterrorists and ashen stars. among his other acclaimed rpg credits are feng shui and heroquest. robin is the creative director of stone skin press and has edited such fiction anthologies as the new hero, shotguns v. cthulhu, and the lion and the aardvark: aesop's new fables. you can hear more of robin's thoughts and game insights at his podcast with kenneth hite: ken and robin talk about stuff.


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Once accepted you will receive official notification and your TEKEASE Affiliate Badge.
There are currently three TEKEASE Affiliate Levels. Affiliation levels are based upon the method of business operation the Affiliate engages in.
TEKEASE Affiliates are independent business owners and licensees of the TEKEASE brand name. The annual fee to Affiliate with TEKEASE ranges from $3000 to $15,000 per Affiliate location.
Access to TEKEASE Training and Certification Programs.
Affiliate Network to Support Marketing Efforts.
Ability to grow your professional network with other affiliates to share knowledge.
A successful TEKEASE affiliate is operated by someone who loves technology and thrilling people. They must be goal and role-oriented and tenacious. The TEKEASE affiliate operates their own computer repair business, their own way. We provide the TEKEASE training programs to give the affiliate knowledge of TEKEASE methods.
The TEKEASE affiliate program is designed for experienced technology professionals. Unlike a computer repair franchise system, we are not a no experience required program. Only affiliates committed to being involved in the program on a day to day basis will be considered. While TEKEASE provides certified affiliate training, the affiliate should come with some technical background.
This information is not intended as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy a franchise. It is for informational purposes only.

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we want to fuel a technology service revolution which advocates for the pursuit of delivering high-quality service and meaningful results. we believe in high-quality, environmentally friendly, socially conscious products, services and technology repair solutions. we believe in helping people understand their technology and overcome technophobias; to inform, educate and assist others with all aspects of their technology.
from our inception, tekease has provided an alternative to the prevailing big-box computer stores and unqualified independents. we have all observed the rise and fall of these big-box brands due to low-quality, low-service and low-cost methods of operation.
tekease promotes a high-quality, high-service ethic. our technical training and approach to resolving technology problems with consistency is unsurpassed.
should you affiliate with us or buy a computer repair franchise?
there is power and safety in numbers! while franchising has proven to be an excellent expansion model for some types of businesses, it simply doesn’t work well in technology. implementing technology well, or producing expected results for clients isn’t as simple as making a burger.
tekease is not a franchise computer repair business and it never will be. we carefully considered the franchise business model, but discovered franchise computer repair operations don’t scale well. most importantly, we determined franchising was simply inconsistent with our primary mission.
franchisees are often led down the primrose path to endless debt, frustration and often disappointment. the community of tekease affiliates constitutes an association of highly qualified technology practitioners dedicated to delivering consistent and predictable technology solutions under the tekease name. affiliates work in a collaborative working environment. affiliates rely on and lean on each other, not corporate. the fact is, most people go into business on their own to become the boss…not to have a new one.
today, our affiliates see ourselves as part of a multi-front industry war. the war has many opponents: the low-quality big-box stores, the manufacturers which pander to big-box brands, and that millions of independents who operate with no standards, no insurance, no training.
tekease has revolutionized the idea of delivering high-quality, high-service technology solutions without the high cost of purchasing a franchise or association with some buying group which provides nothing more than a list of vendors.
tekease affiliation is an internet-based, grassroots movement started by tekease (“techies”) who want to own their own local tekease operation to support their client’s and communities. it is a call to those techies who want to make technology easy for consumers and small business owners alike.
getting started is easy, write us an essay (application), license a name, set up a website, send us photos of your operation and you will become part of a new community of tekease affiliates.
affiliation with tekease is easy.
complete the request for affiliate information form below.
once accepted you will receive official notification and your tekease affiliate badge.
there are currently three tekease affiliate levels. affiliation levels are based upon the method of business operation the affiliate engages in.
tekease affiliates are independent business owners and licensees of the tekease brand name. the annual fee to affiliate with tekease ranges from $3000 to $15,000 per affiliate location.
access to tekease training and certification programs.
affiliate network to support marketing efforts.
ability to grow your professional network with other affiliates to share knowledge.
a successful tekease affiliate is operated by someone who loves technology and thrilling people. they must be goal and role-oriented and tenacious. the tekease affiliate operates their own computer repair business, their own way. we provide the tekease training programs to give the affiliate knowledge of tekease methods.
the tekease affiliate program is designed for experienced technology professionals. unlike a computer repair franchise system, we are not a no experience required program. only affiliates committed to being involved in the program on a day to day basis will be considered. while tekease provides certified affiliate training, the affiliate should come with some technical background.
this information is not intended as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy a franchise. it is for informational purposes only.


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After two months of discovering the joys of FF games I've never played before, it's back to one of my recent favorites, Final Fantasy III. I and my iPad fell in love with this game last year, thanks to the remaster graphics that melted my cynical Grinch heart and won me over with the Power of Cute.
Once you start down the chibi path, forever will it dominate your destiny.
I have to say: Luneth, Ingus, WTF? I don't recall any particular friction between these two characters in the actual game. Guess I'd better pay more attention.
Nonetheless, I love this FMV for all the Final Fantasy Nostalgasm imagery rendered so magnficently: airship, chocobos, characters who like each other (this makes me happy), Behemoth, Aerith praying, the crystal, some of Uematsu's glorious music,* and for once some actual costume changes, thanks to the Job System, giving us updated 3D renderings of some of FF's original character classes: white mage, red mage, black mage, fighter. Most of all I love Arc with his nose buried in his books, studying, and that simple image of the party doing party things in camp, which FF games seldom show.
*As a matter of fact, I first saw this FMV projected behind a live Distant Worlds concert performed by the San Diego Orchestra. Yay!
All right. I'm starting to get into recap mode when I haven't got my recap together. Hang on, we're in for an ADORKABLE journey!
This entry was originally posted at http://auronlu.dreamwidth.org/225618.html, where it has comments.
I think the iPad version isn't quite as bad; all the healing items are available in shops except for Phoenix Downs (which can only be stolen from one monster, grrr).
The saving grace is that there are "Revive" pools and "Restore HP/MP" pools that will resuscitate your characters for free in many of the towns and castles. The trick is finding them and remembering where they are. Here's a list of their locations.
Plus, after a short time, you get White Magic including Life so you're not quite so dependent on items.
I remember being a little frustrated in the beginning, but it ceased to be a problem fairly soon in the game. There's a 0MP-cost Geomancer random "heal everyone in the party lots!" spell that I relied upon in the middle game until my White Mage racked up so many MP that he could Arise anybody.
P.S. also WHAT is going on up there? Is that Giant Auron stomping on Chibi Auron? Hahahaha.

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after two months of discovering the joys of ff games i've never played before, it's back to one of my recent favorites, final fantasy iii. i and my ipad fell in love with this game last year, thanks to the remaster graphics that melted my cynical grinch heart and won me over with the power of cute.
once you start down the chibi path, forever will it dominate your destiny.
i have to say: luneth, ingus, wtf? i don't recall any particular friction between these two characters in the actual game. guess i'd better pay more attention.
nonetheless, i love this fmv for all the final fantasy nostalgasm imagery rendered so magnficently: airship, chocobos, characters who like each other (this makes me happy), behemoth, aerith praying, the crystal, some of uematsu's glorious music,* and for once some actual costume changes, thanks to the job system, giving us updated 3d renderings of some of ff's original character classes: white mage, red mage, black mage, fighter. most of all i love arc with his nose buried in his books, studying, and that simple image of the party doing party things in camp, which ff games seldom show.
*as a matter of fact, i first saw this fmv projected behind a live distant worlds concert performed by the san diego orchestra. yay!
all right. i'm starting to get into recap mode when i haven't got my recap together. hang on, we're in for an adorkable journey!
this entry was originally posted at http://auronlu.dreamwidth.org/225618.html, where it has comments.
i think the ipad version isn't quite as bad; all the healing items are available in shops except for phoenix downs (which can only be stolen from one monster, grrr).
the saving grace is that there are "revive" pools and "restore hp/mp" pools that will resuscitate your characters for free in many of the towns and castles. the trick is finding them and remembering where they are. here's a list of their locations.
plus, after a short time, you get white magic including life so you're not quite so dependent on items.
i remember being a little frustrated in the beginning, but it ceased to be a problem fairly soon in the game. there's a 0mp-cost geomancer random "heal everyone in the party lots!" spell that i relied upon in the middle game until my white mage racked up so many mp that he could arise anybody.
p.s. also what is going on up there? is that giant auron stomping on chibi auron? hahahaha.


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Unless you’ve been frozen for a while and just got dethawed like Han Solo, you probably know that YouTube and Facebook are a pretty big deal – especially for videos. Here’s some helpful information about the Facebook videos and YouTube videos. YouTube is 11.3x larger than Facebook. However, Facebook video viewers are quicker to engage. Natively uploaded Facebook videos have ten times higher reach compared to copying and pasting a YouTube video link in a Facebook post. YouTube videos are the standard video hosting platform to embed videos on websites. YouTube videos are more searchable because of Google’s integration. However, Facebook video viewers tend to share videos more frequently than YouTube viewers.
So, that’s all fine and dandy, but what does that mean? It means you ought to use both platforms, but have a strategy for how to reach your audience with these platforms. For example, is your strategy to reach millennial males who like to skateboard? Or, is your strategy to go national with your product? You must start with your goal first and then work towards it. With video marketing, it isn’t always better to throw money and hope your video goes viral. Viral is okay for certain situations. For the majority, going after qualified, warm leads is what we encourage. We always encourage our clients to upload their videos on YouTube to then post on their website, and post the same videos natively in Facebook. From there, they can run specific ads to various groups of people, gender, habits, interests, and more. Now with the integration of YouTube ads into YouTube videos, customers can now run ads on YouTube as well. Yes, this can be annoying for some, but it is another way to reach your audience with your products and services.
For more information about JL Video and how you can get started inspiring your audience with videos, please visit us online or call us for a free consultation. Thanks for watching and we’ll see you soon!

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unless you’ve been frozen for a while and just got dethawed like han solo, you probably know that youtube and facebook are a pretty big deal – especially for videos. here’s some helpful information about the facebook videos and youtube videos. youtube is 11.3x larger than facebook. however, facebook video viewers are quicker to engage. natively uploaded facebook videos have ten times higher reach compared to copying and pasting a youtube video link in a facebook post. youtube videos are the standard video hosting platform to embed videos on websites. youtube videos are more searchable because of google’s integration. however, facebook video viewers tend to share videos more frequently than youtube viewers.
so, that’s all fine and dandy, but what does that mean? it means you ought to use both platforms, but have a strategy for how to reach your audience with these platforms. for example, is your strategy to reach millennial males who like to skateboard? or, is your strategy to go national with your product? you must start with your goal first and then work towards it. with video marketing, it isn’t always better to throw money and hope your video goes viral. viral is okay for certain situations. for the majority, going after qualified, warm leads is what we encourage. we always encourage our clients to upload their videos on youtube to then post on their website, and post the same videos natively in facebook. from there, they can run specific ads to various groups of people, gender, habits, interests, and more. now with the integration of youtube ads into youtube videos, customers can now run ads on youtube as well. yes, this can be annoying for some, but it is another way to reach your audience with your products and services.
for more information about jl video and how you can get started inspiring your audience with videos, please visit us online or call us for a free consultation. thanks for watching and we’ll see you soon!


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The state-of-the-art Exploration Tower is Port Canaveral’s newest attraction. This outstanding landmark is the perfect place to bring the whole family for an afternoon full of fun. Inside these seven floors of fun there are exhibits, interactive games, an auditorium, a café, gift shop and an indoor and outdoor observation deck, overlooking the entire Port.
Discover Ron Jon Surf Shop ~ This iconic store is the world's largest surf shop, encompassing 52,000 square feet. Open 24 hours a day, it offers everything you could possibly need for the beach lifestyle, including bikinis, surf boards, clothing and sports gear. With its fish tanks, glass elevators and flowing waterfalls, it’s worth discovering even if you don’t feel like shopping.
Munch on Lunch ~ If you have time for a beach lunch, make it Coconuts on The Beach. The location, smack-dab on the Atlantic, is a ten. But the view isn’t all Coconuts offers. Sink your teeth into a Fish Reuben, fish tacos, fish 'n chips, and make sure to try the sweet potato fries. Wash it down with an icy beach drink or a pina-colada smoothie.
Roll into Space ~ Space Coast Segway Tours invites you to experience the fun and adventure of riding a Segway through sunny Port Canaveral. You’ll snag an up-close-and-personal look around Ron Jon Cape Caribe resort and explore areas by the Ocean and the Port. You may catch a full view of the cruise ships or even a manatee in the locks.
Explore the Cocoa Beach Pier ~ This boardwalk stretches 800 feet over the Atlantic Ocean. Besides giving you a swell view of the beach, it’s brimming with shops, restaurants and boutiques. Don’t miss noshing on a juicy fish sandwich at the Atlantic Ocean Grille.
Let's go fishing! We offer full service Guided Charters with years of Experience and professional quality Boats and Equipment. So whether you’re wanting to chase tailing schools of Redfish on the skinny water flats or pulling big Snook out of the tight mangroves, Fin & Fly Charters has what it takes to make your trip a safe and enjoyable experience out on the water.
Whether you’re a novice or an experienced angler your guide, Capt. Jamie Glasner has all the knowledge and tackle you’ll need to battle down these monstrous fish that lurk in the waters along the Space Coast of Florida.
Fun in the Sun ~ Take your pick from leisurely or extreme adventures at 321 Kiteboarding and Watersports. They offer stand-up paddle board and kayak rentals as well as kitesurfing and surfing lessons.

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the state-of-the-art exploration tower is port canaveral’s newest attraction. this outstanding landmark is the perfect place to bring the whole family for an afternoon full of fun. inside these seven floors of fun there are exhibits, interactive games, an auditorium, a café, gift shop and an indoor and outdoor observation deck, overlooking the entire port.
discover ron jon surf shop ~ this iconic store is the world's largest surf shop, encompassing 52,000 square feet. open 24 hours a day, it offers everything you could possibly need for the beach lifestyle, including bikinis, surf boards, clothing and sports gear. with its fish tanks, glass elevators and flowing waterfalls, it’s worth discovering even if you don’t feel like shopping.
munch on lunch ~ if you have time for a beach lunch, make it coconuts on the beach. the location, smack-dab on the atlantic, is a ten. but the view isn’t all coconuts offers. sink your teeth into a fish reuben, fish tacos, fish 'n chips, and make sure to try the sweet potato fries. wash it down with an icy beach drink or a pina-colada smoothie.
roll into space ~ space coast segway tours invites you to experience the fun and adventure of riding a segway through sunny port canaveral. you’ll snag an up-close-and-personal look around ron jon cape caribe resort and explore areas by the ocean and the port. you may catch a full view of the cruise ships or even a manatee in the locks.
explore the cocoa beach pier ~ this boardwalk stretches 800 feet over the atlantic ocean. besides giving you a swell view of the beach, it’s brimming with shops, restaurants and boutiques. don’t miss noshing on a juicy fish sandwich at the atlantic ocean grille.
let's go fishing! we offer full service guided charters with years of experience and professional quality boats and equipment. so whether you’re wanting to chase tailing schools of redfish on the skinny water flats or pulling big snook out of the tight mangroves, fin & fly charters has what it takes to make your trip a safe and enjoyable experience out on the water.
whether you’re a novice or an experienced angler your guide, capt. jamie glasner has all the knowledge and tackle you’ll need to battle down these monstrous fish that lurk in the waters along the space coast of florida.
fun in the sun ~ take your pick from leisurely or extreme adventures at 321 kiteboarding and watersports. they offer stand-up paddle board and kayak rentals as well as kitesurfing and surfing lessons.


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If you want to file for either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy protection in North Carolina, it’s important to understand that the bankruptcy laws have changed and you now must earn two bankruptcy certificates before your debts can be discharged.
Why Do You Need the Certificates?
Bankruptcy certificates are now a requirement under the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. They are a simple way to help make sure you receive the proper education about the bankruptcy process.
The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act was officially signed into law on April 20, 2005. It was the largest change to bankruptcy law since its origination in 1978. The major purpose of the legislation was to prevent people from filing fraudulent bankruptcies.
When you do some research about these courses, you’ll notice that most states require the classes to be approved by the U.S. Trustee Program. This is not true for North Carolina bankruptcy law.
North Carolina does not fall under the U.S. Trustee Program and that means that you must find bankruptcy education courses that are approved by bankruptcy administrators.
Bankruptcy administrators approve and keep a current list of approved credit counseling agencies and debtor education providers in their districts. You can access that information here. When you are looking to find the most up-to-date list of approved bankruptcy education providers in North Carolina, simply contact the bankruptcy administrator in the district you live in.
For your convenience, many agencies offer both the pre-filing credit counseling course and the debtor education course. If you choose one of the agencies approved to provide both, you should be aware that the courses cannot be taken at the same time. You still have to take the credit counseling course before filing for bankruptcy protection and the debtor education course after filing for bankruptcy.
This course can be taken from the comfort of your own home, which makes it extremely accommodating. Choose to complete the course online or over the telephone.
Once you complete the course, you will receive a certification of participation from the agency. You will then provide your local North Carolina bankruptcy attorney with the certificate and proceed with the filing process.
This course can also be taken online or over the phone. Once completed, you will be issued a certificate of completion that will allow the bankruptcy discharge process to proceed.
In order to be successful when filing for bankruptcy protection in North Carolina, you must obtain both bankruptcy certificates from approved agencies. So, if you are thinking about filing Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, speak with a trusted NC bankruptcy lawyer today and take the first steps toward a new financial beginning.

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if you want to file for either chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy protection in north carolina, it’s important to understand that the bankruptcy laws have changed and you now must earn two bankruptcy certificates before your debts can be discharged.
why do you need the certificates?
bankruptcy certificates are now a requirement under the bankruptcy abuse prevention and consumer protection act of 2005. they are a simple way to help make sure you receive the proper education about the bankruptcy process.
the bankruptcy abuse prevention and consumer protection act was officially signed into law on april 20, 2005. it was the largest change to bankruptcy law since its origination in 1978. the major purpose of the legislation was to prevent people from filing fraudulent bankruptcies.
when you do some research about these courses, you’ll notice that most states require the classes to be approved by the u.s. trustee program. this is not true for north carolina bankruptcy law.
north carolina does not fall under the u.s. trustee program and that means that you must find bankruptcy education courses that are approved by bankruptcy administrators.
bankruptcy administrators approve and keep a current list of approved credit counseling agencies and debtor education providers in their districts. you can access that information here. when you are looking to find the most up-to-date list of approved bankruptcy education providers in north carolina, simply contact the bankruptcy administrator in the district you live in.
for your convenience, many agencies offer both the pre-filing credit counseling course and the debtor education course. if you choose one of the agencies approved to provide both, you should be aware that the courses cannot be taken at the same time. you still have to take the credit counseling course before filing for bankruptcy protection and the debtor education course after filing for bankruptcy.
this course can be taken from the comfort of your own home, which makes it extremely accommodating. choose to complete the course online or over the telephone.
once you complete the course, you will receive a certification of participation from the agency. you will then provide your local north carolina bankruptcy attorney with the certificate and proceed with the filing process.
this course can also be taken online or over the phone. once completed, you will be issued a certificate of completion that will allow the bankruptcy discharge process to proceed.
in order to be successful when filing for bankruptcy protection in north carolina, you must obtain both bankruptcy certificates from approved agencies. so, if you are thinking about filing chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy, speak with a trusted nc bankruptcy lawyer today and take the first steps toward a new financial beginning.


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Misses Top, Tunic and Trousers.
Close-fitting pullover top has stitched hems. Loose-fitting, lined, tunic has pockets, tab and button closure and invisible zip, and topstitching. Close-fitting pull on trousers have elasticized waist and stitched hems.
A, C: Two-way Stretch Knits (50% Cross Grain): Rayon/Spandex, Cotton/Spandex, ITY Knits. B: Synthetic Leather, Faux Suede.
You're reviewing: Misses Top, Tunic and Trousers Vogue Sewing Pattern 9337.

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misses top, tunic and trousers.
close-fitting pullover top has stitched hems. loose-fitting, lined, tunic has pockets, tab and button closure and invisible zip, and topstitching. close-fitting pull on trousers have elasticized waist and stitched hems.
a, c: two-way stretch knits (50% cross grain): rayon/spandex, cotton/spandex, ity knits. b: synthetic leather, faux suede.
you're reviewing: misses top, tunic and trousers vogue sewing pattern 9337.


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The link between demographic pressure and economic conditions in pre-Famine Ireland has long interested economists. This paper re-visits the topic, harnessing the highly disaggregated parish-level data from the 1841 Census of Ireland. Using population per value adjusted acre as a measure of population pressure, our results indicate that on the eve of the Great Famine of 1846–50, population pressure was positively associated with both illiteracy rates and the prevalence of poor quality housing. But while our analysis shows that population pressure was one of the primary factors underpinning pre-Famine poverty, it also highlights the importance of geography and human agency. A counterfactual computation indicates that had Ireland’s population stayed at its 1800 level, this would have led to only modest improvements in literacy and housing.
Rights statement: Copyright 2018 The Authors.

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the link between demographic pressure and economic conditions in pre-famine ireland has long interested economists. this paper re-visits the topic, harnessing the highly disaggregated parish-level data from the 1841 census of ireland. using population per value adjusted acre as a measure of population pressure, our results indicate that on the eve of the great famine of 1846–50, population pressure was positively associated with both illiteracy rates and the prevalence of poor quality housing. but while our analysis shows that population pressure was one of the primary factors underpinning pre-famine poverty, it also highlights the importance of geography and human agency. a counterfactual computation indicates that had ireland’s population stayed at its 1800 level, this would have led to only modest improvements in literacy and housing.
rights statement: copyright 2018 the authors.


text: The American classic design lighter Knapp lift-arm. It produced around 1920. About her early header from the origin of said instruction «How to change the cerium (flint)» - while for invented in 1909. Silicon is not always stuck actual word "flint", and then he is called "the old fashioned way." Lighters Knapp often results in the skin, but in many instances it has not survived to the present day. Inventor Raymond S.Knapp received several patents for their lighters in the late 1920s.

lowercased: the american classic design lighter knapp lift-arm. it produced around 1920. about her early header from the origin of said instruction «how to change the cerium (flint)» - while for invented in 1909. silicon is not always stuck actual word "flint", and then he is called "the old fashioned way." lighters knapp often results in the skin, but in many instances it has not survived to the present day. inventor raymond s.knapp received several patents for their lighters in the late 1920s.


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Авторы: Goranskij V., Clement C.M., Thompson M.
Аннотация: We report the results of our analysis of period variations and mode changing of the RR Lyrae variable, V79 in M3, based on 1810 photographic and 7530 CCD observations obtained over the interval 1895 to 2009. Our analysis suggests that mixed mode pulsations and the Blazhko effect are both the result of resonances between different radial modes.
 Goranskij V., Clement C. M., Thompson M. The pulsation mode changes of the rr lyrae type variable star v79 in the globular cluster m3 // Variable stars, the Galactic halo and Galaxy formation. — SAI, Moscow State University Moscow, 2010. — P. 119–122. We report the results of our analysis of period variations and mode changing of the RR Lyrae variable, V79 in M3, based on 1810 photographic and 7530 CCD observations obtained over the interval 1895 to 2009. Our analysis suggests that mixed mode pulsations and the Blazhko effect are both the result of resonances between different radial modes.

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авторы: goranskij v., clement c.m., thompson m.
аннотация: we report the results of our analysis of period variations and mode changing of the rr lyrae variable, v79 in m3, based on 1810 photographic and 7530 ccd observations obtained over the interval 1895 to 2009. our analysis suggests that mixed mode pulsations and the blazhko effect are both the result of resonances between different radial modes.
 goranskij v., clement c. m., thompson m. the pulsation mode changes of the rr lyrae type variable star v79 in the globular cluster m3 // variable stars, the galactic halo and galaxy formation. — sai, moscow state university moscow, 2010. — p. 119–122. we report the results of our analysis of period variations and mode changing of the rr lyrae variable, v79 in m3, based on 1810 photographic and 7530 ccd observations obtained over the interval 1895 to 2009. our analysis suggests that mixed mode pulsations and the blazhko effect are both the result of resonances between different radial modes.


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This post commemorates the third year of the life of Garibaldi Rous, World’s Silliest Capybara. I think you can see that he earned that title by looking at the photo above. Gari the Clown whose superpower was rolling, and rolling, and rolling.
Today would have been Garibaldi (Gari) Rous’ eighth birthday. It’s a day to take some time to remember him. For those of you who weren’t following the blog then, I hope you will look back to the posts between Jan. 2011 through Feb. 2014, the short time that Gari lived with me.
It has been two weeks since Garibaldi Rous died so I guess I’d better get on with it and write his eulogy.
Monday, March 10th would have been Gari’s 4th birthday. I knew he was very sick but somehow I always thought he would make it to that day. Humans often die right after their birthdays, holding on until the milestone is met and then surrendering to the inevitable. I guess since capybaras don’t know when their birthday is, they don’t do that.
It is with the greatest sadness and pain that I am writting this short post to let you know that Garibaldi Rous died on Sunday, Feb. 16th, just shy of his fourth birthday.

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this post commemorates the third year of the life of garibaldi rous, world’s silliest capybara. i think you can see that he earned that title by looking at the photo above. gari the clown whose superpower was rolling, and rolling, and rolling.
today would have been garibaldi (gari) rous’ eighth birthday. it’s a day to take some time to remember him. for those of you who weren’t following the blog then, i hope you will look back to the posts between jan. 2011 through feb. 2014, the short time that gari lived with me.
it has been two weeks since garibaldi rous died so i guess i’d better get on with it and write his eulogy.
monday, march 10th would have been gari’s 4th birthday. i knew he was very sick but somehow i always thought he would make it to that day. humans often die right after their birthdays, holding on until the milestone is met and then surrendering to the inevitable. i guess since capybaras don’t know when their birthday is, they don’t do that.
it is with the greatest sadness and pain that i am writting this short post to let you know that garibaldi rous died on sunday, feb. 16th, just shy of his fourth birthday.


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Preparing Millennials and Generation Z students to enter the print industry workforce requires a strong understanding of shifting trends. Thaddeus Stevens College (TSC), in Lancaster, Pa., is very much aware of this fact.
At TSC, a residential, two-year, accredited technical institution, individuals in the Graphic Communications and Printing Technology program learn the skills needed for positions in layout and design, copy preparation, desktop publishing, film assembly and plate processing, direct-to-plate applications, press operations, and bindery operations.
In a new case study published by PressWise, the administrative team of the print technology program discusses how developing an in-depth knowledge of the print management software, PressWise, has become an integral part of their program. The PressWise MIS software is used to create more of a real-world learning environment, where it is used to run an in-house print facility that is managed and run by second-year students.
In the case study TSC shares examples of how this hands-on approach to technology has increased the engagement and interest of their students as part of a production-based education. Because of PressWise, TSC can bring a new set of skills into the classroom to best prepare and motivate students for the ever-evolving print industry.
PressWise by SmartSoft will be exhibiting in booth #557 at Dscoop Edge in Orlando Fla., March 24 - 27. To find out more about PressWise, read the TSC case study, or to schedule a one-on-one product demo at Dscoop, please visit www.PressWise.com.

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preparing millennials and generation z students to enter the print industry workforce requires a strong understanding of shifting trends. thaddeus stevens college (tsc), in lancaster, pa., is very much aware of this fact.
at tsc, a residential, two-year, accredited technical institution, individuals in the graphic communications and printing technology program learn the skills needed for positions in layout and design, copy preparation, desktop publishing, film assembly and plate processing, direct-to-plate applications, press operations, and bindery operations.
in a new case study published by presswise, the administrative team of the print technology program discusses how developing an in-depth knowledge of the print management software, presswise, has become an integral part of their program. the presswise mis software is used to create more of a real-world learning environment, where it is used to run an in-house print facility that is managed and run by second-year students.
in the case study tsc shares examples of how this hands-on approach to technology has increased the engagement and interest of their students as part of a production-based education. because of presswise, tsc can bring a new set of skills into the classroom to best prepare and motivate students for the ever-evolving print industry.
presswise by smartsoft will be exhibiting in booth #557 at dscoop edge in orlando fla., march 24 - 27. to find out more about presswise, read the tsc case study, or to schedule a one-on-one product demo at dscoop, please visit www.presswise.com.


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The MB motor pump is a single-stage, normal-priming centrifugal pump in block design with horizontal axis. The MB pump has an open impeller for low-viscosity, acid and alkaline solutions with low solid matter content. The pump head assembly consists of high-quality plastic materials with hydraulically efficient spiral casing.
BN-type motor pump units are normal-priming, single-stage, plastic centrifugal pumps in block design with horizontal axis. Their dimensions and flow rates mainly correspond to DIN/EN 22858. The extended shaft of the drive motors directly carries the impeller. The pump head is flanged to the drive motor using an intermediate piece.
N-type standard pumps are normal-priming, single-stage, plastic centrifugal pumps with horizontal axis. Their dimensions and flow rates correspond to DIN/EN 22858. The standard use of extension coupling ensures simple dismantling of bearing supports and internal pump components without removing the pipe connections and motor. This avoids laborious alignment of the pump and motor when assembling the system.
VTP centrifugal pumps in block design (BBF) correspond to the system of two-pipe pumps. Basically these immersion pumps are single-level immersion pumps with vertical axis the main components of which are combined according to the proven module system. The drive motor is located in the dry section above the fastening plate. The pump head is immersed in the medium.
Lutz-JESCO America Corp’s CENTRAN TMP pumps are magnetically driven pumps, designed to meet the continuous demands of the marktplace. CENTRAN TMP pumps are centrifugal, horizontal axis, and close-coupled with the bodies built entirely of reinforced thermoplastic polymers. The internal components are ceramic oxides, HD carbon, and fluorinated elastomers which means any contact of metallic parts with the pumped fluid is avoided.
Lutz-JESCO America Corp’s CENTRAN TMB is a single stage, magnetically driven transfer pump with centrifugal impeller. TMB pumps includes five sizes that deliver flows from 3.96 to 18.49 gpm. The pump is made entirely of thermoplastics with outstanding chemical and mechanical resistance. The spindle is made of ceramic, the bearings are reinforced PTFE and the o-ring gasket is made of FKM. Leakage problems are eliminated since a drive magnet on the outside of the casing drives the magnetic impeller inside the hermetic casing.
Lutz-JESCO America Corporation’s CENTRAN G2 is a large, innovative pump that utilizes the patented “bi-directional, self-alignment system,” allowing for greatly reduced friction. This allows the pump to run dry for a longer period of time.
Lutz-JESCO America Corporation’s CENTRAN G3, a larger version of the CENTRAN G2, also offers the patented “bi-directional, self-alignment system,” allowing dry run operation for extended periods without damaging the pump.

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the mb motor pump is a single-stage, normal-priming centrifugal pump in block design with horizontal axis. the mb pump has an open impeller for low-viscosity, acid and alkaline solutions with low solid matter content. the pump head assembly consists of high-quality plastic materials with hydraulically efficient spiral casing.
bn-type motor pump units are normal-priming, single-stage, plastic centrifugal pumps in block design with horizontal axis. their dimensions and flow rates mainly correspond to din/en 22858. the extended shaft of the drive motors directly carries the impeller. the pump head is flanged to the drive motor using an intermediate piece.
n-type standard pumps are normal-priming, single-stage, plastic centrifugal pumps with horizontal axis. their dimensions and flow rates correspond to din/en 22858. the standard use of extension coupling ensures simple dismantling of bearing supports and internal pump components without removing the pipe connections and motor. this avoids laborious alignment of the pump and motor when assembling the system.
vtp centrifugal pumps in block design (bbf) correspond to the system of two-pipe pumps. basically these immersion pumps are single-level immersion pumps with vertical axis the main components of which are combined according to the proven module system. the drive motor is located in the dry section above the fastening plate. the pump head is immersed in the medium.
lutz-jesco america corp’s centran tmp pumps are magnetically driven pumps, designed to meet the continuous demands of the marktplace. centran tmp pumps are centrifugal, horizontal axis, and close-coupled with the bodies built entirely of reinforced thermoplastic polymers. the internal components are ceramic oxides, hd carbon, and fluorinated elastomers which means any contact of metallic parts with the pumped fluid is avoided.
lutz-jesco america corp’s centran tmb is a single stage, magnetically driven transfer pump with centrifugal impeller. tmb pumps includes five sizes that deliver flows from 3.96 to 18.49 gpm. the pump is made entirely of thermoplastics with outstanding chemical and mechanical resistance. the spindle is made of ceramic, the bearings are reinforced ptfe and the o-ring gasket is made of fkm. leakage problems are eliminated since a drive magnet on the outside of the casing drives the magnetic impeller inside the hermetic casing.
lutz-jesco america corporation’s centran g2 is a large, innovative pump that utilizes the patented “bi-directional, self-alignment system,” allowing for greatly reduced friction. this allows the pump to run dry for a longer period of time.
lutz-jesco america corporation’s centran g3, a larger version of the centran g2, also offers the patented “bi-directional, self-alignment system,” allowing dry run operation for extended periods without damaging the pump.


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how classic albums such as Get Rich Or Die Tryin , Reasonable Doubt , or Illmatic are still part of everyday common hip-hop conversations.
switching of flows, and the harmonizing. Except to hear more about JproD in the near future.

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how classic albums such as get rich or die tryin , reasonable doubt , or illmatic are still part of everyday common hip-hop conversations.
switching of flows, and the harmonizing. except to hear more about jprod in the near future.


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World War II veterans attended a quarterly breakfast sponsored by the Muckelshoot Casino and Inter-Tribal Warriors Society on Saturday, Sept. 15.
From left: Donald Hanson, WWII U.S. Navy veteran petty officer and life member of VFW Post 1741 of Auburn, Disabled American Veterans Chapter A-One No. 33, Kent, and the American Legion Post 15 of Kent; Joe Guse, WWII and Korean War U.S. Army veteran technical sergeant and life member of VFW Post 6785, Kent-Meridian, and Disabled American Veterans Chapter A-One No. 33, Kent; and Homer Fairfield, WWII U.S. Navy, life member of VFW Post 1741.

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world war ii veterans attended a quarterly breakfast sponsored by the muckelshoot casino and inter-tribal warriors society on saturday, sept. 15.
from left: donald hanson, wwii u.s. navy veteran petty officer and life member of vfw post 1741 of auburn, disabled american veterans chapter a-one no. 33, kent, and the american legion post 15 of kent; joe guse, wwii and korean war u.s. army veteran technical sergeant and life member of vfw post 6785, kent-meridian, and disabled american veterans chapter a-one no. 33, kent; and homer fairfield, wwii u.s. navy, life member of vfw post 1741.


text: We're a small group of three natural science students, and this is our highschool senior project. We've constructed a double cross antenna designed for 137.1 MHz. Recently we caught our first NOAA 18 pass, with promising results. Now we're planing on automating the process with a pi3.

lowercased: we're a small group of three natural science students, and this is our highschool senior project. we've constructed a double cross antenna designed for 137.1 mhz. recently we caught our first noaa 18 pass, with promising results. now we're planing on automating the process with a pi3.


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Join us for a discussion with the Pandora of Goddess Astrology, the one and only Demetra George!
Gary discusses the Venus-Saturn and Juno-Uranus conjunctions in the current sky narrative. Also a demonstration of the exciting new recorded readings available from Gary in the form of another FREE listener reading!
A discussion with Tamurile of the Godbox Cafe podcast around the Harvest Moon and other surrounding sky narratives of the moment. Also a critical analysis of Nasa's mission to bomb the Moon and what you can do about it.

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join us for a discussion with the pandora of goddess astrology, the one and only demetra george!
gary discusses the venus-saturn and juno-uranus conjunctions in the current sky narrative. also a demonstration of the exciting new recorded readings available from gary in the form of another free listener reading!
a discussion with tamurile of the godbox cafe podcast around the harvest moon and other surrounding sky narratives of the moment. also a critical analysis of nasa's mission to bomb the moon and what you can do about it.


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Every homeowner considers renovating their bathroom at some point. With a bathroom remodel, you can easily overspend and easily overdo it. You need to set a realistic budget before you start. Here, we will provide bathroom renovation tips covering upgrades that are expensive and unnecessary.
So, you invest in a fancy whirlpool but use it only ever so often. It sounds like a great idea to relieve stress and aches and pains. Yet whirlpool bathtubs are expensive, not to mention noisy and prone to developing mold. They can harbor bacteria and other pathogens as well. Therefore, a whirlpool is not a wise financial investment and should not be your main focus when considering bathroom tub and shower replacement.
Aside from bathroom tub replacement, another area where people overspend is flooring. Marble equals luxury, and luxury equals high costs. However, marble tends to be slippery and cold to walk on. It is porous and, thus, susceptible to staining. Accidentally spill a beauty product, and you can ruin your floor. Along with its costs, marble is also difficult to maintain.
Heated flooring is one of those new bathroom trends that might not yield the return you expected. Sure, it can be convenient on a chilly morning—but think about the need to rip up your existing floor, re-route plumbing, and deal with noisy, messy, and expensive construction. The extra heat can increase the demand on your cooling system. On the other hand, soft bath mats and bath sheets cost much less.
Now you’re drawing excess water without adding much value. Your hot water heater can supply only so much hot water at a time, so you end up reducing water pressure and running out of warm water. A standard tub enclosure or a shower surround is enough to meet your basic needs without straining your hot water system and wallet.
A top-of-the-line set of towels may not seem that expensive, but chain stores sell reasonably priced towels. You probably can’t tell the difference anyway. Then again, you can soften up your existing towels with a half-cup of vinegar, meaning you don’t have to spend at all.
A basic small bathroom remodel doesn’t have to cost more than $1,500 to $5,000.2 The more you go for luxury, the more you’ll spend. At American Bath Enterprises, you can upgrade/remodel and spend less. We offer quality shower surrounds, enclosures, components, and accessories at reasonable prices. If considering a bathroom replacement or update, view our products online; for help, call 888-228-4925 or feel free to contact us on the web.

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every homeowner considers renovating their bathroom at some point. with a bathroom remodel, you can easily overspend and easily overdo it. you need to set a realistic budget before you start. here, we will provide bathroom renovation tips covering upgrades that are expensive and unnecessary.
so, you invest in a fancy whirlpool but use it only ever so often. it sounds like a great idea to relieve stress and aches and pains. yet whirlpool bathtubs are expensive, not to mention noisy and prone to developing mold. they can harbor bacteria and other pathogens as well. therefore, a whirlpool is not a wise financial investment and should not be your main focus when considering bathroom tub and shower replacement.
aside from bathroom tub replacement, another area where people overspend is flooring. marble equals luxury, and luxury equals high costs. however, marble tends to be slippery and cold to walk on. it is porous and, thus, susceptible to staining. accidentally spill a beauty product, and you can ruin your floor. along with its costs, marble is also difficult to maintain.
heated flooring is one of those new bathroom trends that might not yield the return you expected. sure, it can be convenient on a chilly morning—but think about the need to rip up your existing floor, re-route plumbing, and deal with noisy, messy, and expensive construction. the extra heat can increase the demand on your cooling system. on the other hand, soft bath mats and bath sheets cost much less.
now you’re drawing excess water without adding much value. your hot water heater can supply only so much hot water at a time, so you end up reducing water pressure and running out of warm water. a standard tub enclosure or a shower surround is enough to meet your basic needs without straining your hot water system and wallet.
a top-of-the-line set of towels may not seem that expensive, but chain stores sell reasonably priced towels. you probably can’t tell the difference anyway. then again, you can soften up your existing towels with a half-cup of vinegar, meaning you don’t have to spend at all.
a basic small bathroom remodel doesn’t have to cost more than $1,500 to $5,000.2 the more you go for luxury, the more you’ll spend. at american bath enterprises, you can upgrade/remodel and spend less. we offer quality shower surrounds, enclosures, components, and accessories at reasonable prices. if considering a bathroom replacement or update, view our products online; for help, call 888-228-4925 or feel free to contact us on the web.


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Some plants have both male and female flowers, while other have males on one plant and females on another. A short, printable book for early readers, about apples and the numbers from 1 to 10, with pages for the student to cut out, items to count and color, and a short phrase to copy. Just like us, there are both female and male flowers. Super coloring - free printable coloring pages for kids, coloring sheets, free colouring book, illustrations, printable pictures, clipart, black and white pictures, line art and drawings. Plants cells also contain many membrane bound cellular structures. Label the strata layers of the tropical rainforest. You can plant vegetables and grow them to learn more about plants, the soil, the weather, gardening, and science.
In order to do that they must first be pollinated. Although it's perfectly fine to say female or male flower, there are also scientific names for them, as well. Incorporate Reading Skills: Identify Plant Causes and Effects Learning about life cycles and most science in general, lends itself well to identifying causes and effects. She was proud of her work, and I was proud of her effort! Have you ever wondered why flowers are so bright and pretty? Be sure to include roots, a stem, a flower, and leaves in your drawing. The cell wall surrounds the plasma membrane of plant cells and provides tensile strength and protection against mechanical and osmotic stress. This Venn diagram compares flowering and non-flowering plants.
In that case, this printable plant cell diagram may come in handy. Just type in flowers in the search box and you have plenty to choose from. Included here is a collection of visually appealing charts, meticulously designed activities to identify and label the parts of the plant, comprehend the functions of each part of the plant and recognize the edible parts as well. Have students look at leaves from a variety of habitats to compare their shape, size, and outer coverings before making predictions about which leaf types would help a plant get the most sunlight. Great potential questions include: What do the roots do? Links to several powerpoint presentations dealing with flowers.
They make a beautiful hallway display too! Discuss the roles of each part of a plant, and challenge your student to re-label the plant. Write a poem about tulips. For example, every time you eat broccoli you're eating a flower. You can also find other educational diagrams in our site by typing the keyword on the search column. Several slides introducing the parts of a flower and their functions. Free Flower Printouts What a great resource! Chloroplast — The chloroplast contains chlorophyll and conducts photosynthesis.
In these , the parts of plant cell are explained in simple pictures to make your kids easily understand about the structures of the cell. Label the tree in French. As a flower matures, the ovary will eventually turn into the fruit while the ovules become the seeds. Words: leaf, flower, stem, root. Together, all of the petals are called the corolla.
The anther is where the pollen is on a flower, and it sits on top of a stalk, which is also known as the filament. The innermost matrix of chloroplasts, called the stroma, contains metabolic enzymes and multiple copies of the chloroplast genome. Label the plant cell diagram using the glossary of plant cell terms. Take your imagination to a new realistic level! Sources: , Register New Account. Tape each label to the correct row on page 3 making a flap that covers the observation section. Stems can be herbaceous like the bendable stem of a daisy or woody like the trunk of an oak tree. A short, printable picture dictionary of the plant words -- for early readers.
Words: sepal, stamen, anther, stigman, filament, pistil, style, pollen, ovary, germinate. The stamen is where you will find the filament, anther and the pollen after it's made. More are provided in the following images. How do the roots help keep a plant alive? Teach students how to look for and record changes, make predictions, and measure growth as their seeds sprout. For example, maple trees have star-shaped leaves, magnolia trees have obovate leaves, and birch trees have deltoid leaves. Chart the growth of 5 plants over 15 days using this graphic organizer. Label the peas, potato, celery, carrot, pumpkin, onion, cucumber, corn, broccoli, mushroom, and tomato in English.
A tiny, printable book about simple words related to flowers -- for early readers and writers. There are a wide range of operations like producing hormones, enzymes, and all metabolic activities of the cell. Go to Kinderart and do a search for plants. A short printable shape book for early readers about the germination and early growth of a bean seed. A short, printable book for early readers about the colors and flowers, featuring a yellow daffodil, purple crocus, white lily, red tulip, pink rose, blue bluebells, and a green bud. Have the child carefully dissect the flower, one part at a time and examine each part color, texture, smell… Write observations down as your child makes them on page 3. In this worksheet, write the definition of a word, what part of speech it is, and use it in a sentence.
I gave Little Tiger the option of tracing the words or writing it herself and she choose to write it herself on the second page. A tiny, printable book about simple words related to plants -- for early readers and writers. When you're looking at the parts of a flower, the peduncle is the stem. A plant is made up of different parts where the main parts are the roots, the leaves, and the stem. Click on the pictures to read more:.
Label the orange, lemon, apple, strawberry, watermelon, avocado, banana, pear, cherry, and grapes in French. Explore a variety of leaf types and how their shapes regulate the amount of light they capture for the plant. Let's get the kids of grade 1, grade 2 and grade 3 acquainted with our 'Green Friends'. Some flowers have only a few sepals, while others have many. Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum — The rough endoplasmic reticulum manufactures enzymes and proteins. Lima beans are a great seed to use.

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some plants have both male and female flowers, while other have males on one plant and females on another. a short, printable book for early readers, about apples and the numbers from 1 to 10, with pages for the student to cut out, items to count and color, and a short phrase to copy. just like us, there are both female and male flowers. super coloring - free printable coloring pages for kids, coloring sheets, free colouring book, illustrations, printable pictures, clipart, black and white pictures, line art and drawings. plants cells also contain many membrane bound cellular structures. label the strata layers of the tropical rainforest. you can plant vegetables and grow them to learn more about plants, the soil, the weather, gardening, and science.
in order to do that they must first be pollinated. although it's perfectly fine to say female or male flower, there are also scientific names for them, as well. incorporate reading skills: identify plant causes and effects learning about life cycles and most science in general, lends itself well to identifying causes and effects. she was proud of her work, and i was proud of her effort! have you ever wondered why flowers are so bright and pretty? be sure to include roots, a stem, a flower, and leaves in your drawing. the cell wall surrounds the plasma membrane of plant cells and provides tensile strength and protection against mechanical and osmotic stress. this venn diagram compares flowering and non-flowering plants.
in that case, this printable plant cell diagram may come in handy. just type in flowers in the search box and you have plenty to choose from. included here is a collection of visually appealing charts, meticulously designed activities to identify and label the parts of the plant, comprehend the functions of each part of the plant and recognize the edible parts as well. have students look at leaves from a variety of habitats to compare their shape, size, and outer coverings before making predictions about which leaf types would help a plant get the most sunlight. great potential questions include: what do the roots do? links to several powerpoint presentations dealing with flowers.
they make a beautiful hallway display too! discuss the roles of each part of a plant, and challenge your student to re-label the plant. write a poem about tulips. for example, every time you eat broccoli you're eating a flower. you can also find other educational diagrams in our site by typing the keyword on the search column. several slides introducing the parts of a flower and their functions. free flower printouts what a great resource! chloroplast — the chloroplast contains chlorophyll and conducts photosynthesis.
in these , the parts of plant cell are explained in simple pictures to make your kids easily understand about the structures of the cell. label the tree in french. as a flower matures, the ovary will eventually turn into the fruit while the ovules become the seeds. words: leaf, flower, stem, root. together, all of the petals are called the corolla.
the anther is where the pollen is on a flower, and it sits on top of a stalk, which is also known as the filament. the innermost matrix of chloroplasts, called the stroma, contains metabolic enzymes and multiple copies of the chloroplast genome. label the plant cell diagram using the glossary of plant cell terms. take your imagination to a new realistic level! sources: , register new account. tape each label to the correct row on page 3 making a flap that covers the observation section. stems can be herbaceous like the bendable stem of a daisy or woody like the trunk of an oak tree. a short, printable picture dictionary of the plant words -- for early readers.
words: sepal, stamen, anther, stigman, filament, pistil, style, pollen, ovary, germinate. the stamen is where you will find the filament, anther and the pollen after it's made. more are provided in the following images. how do the roots help keep a plant alive? teach students how to look for and record changes, make predictions, and measure growth as their seeds sprout. for example, maple trees have star-shaped leaves, magnolia trees have obovate leaves, and birch trees have deltoid leaves. chart the growth of 5 plants over 15 days using this graphic organizer. label the peas, potato, celery, carrot, pumpkin, onion, cucumber, corn, broccoli, mushroom, and tomato in english.
a tiny, printable book about simple words related to flowers -- for early readers and writers. there are a wide range of operations like producing hormones, enzymes, and all metabolic activities of the cell. go to kinderart and do a search for plants. a short printable shape book for early readers about the germination and early growth of a bean seed. a short, printable book for early readers about the colors and flowers, featuring a yellow daffodil, purple crocus, white lily, red tulip, pink rose, blue bluebells, and a green bud. have the child carefully dissect the flower, one part at a time and examine each part color, texture, smell… write observations down as your child makes them on page 3. in this worksheet, write the definition of a word, what part of speech it is, and use it in a sentence.
i gave little tiger the option of tracing the words or writing it herself and she choose to write it herself on the second page. a tiny, printable book about simple words related to plants -- for early readers and writers. when you're looking at the parts of a flower, the peduncle is the stem. a plant is made up of different parts where the main parts are the roots, the leaves, and the stem. click on the pictures to read more:.
label the orange, lemon, apple, strawberry, watermelon, avocado, banana, pear, cherry, and grapes in french. explore a variety of leaf types and how their shapes regulate the amount of light they capture for the plant. let's get the kids of grade 1, grade 2 and grade 3 acquainted with our 'green friends'. some flowers have only a few sepals, while others have many. rough endoplasmic reticulum — the rough endoplasmic reticulum manufactures enzymes and proteins. lima beans are a great seed to use.