Monday, April 28, 2008

Exploration

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Exploration is the act of searching or traveling for the reason of discovery, e.g. of unknown regions, together with space, for oil, gas, coal, ores, caves, water (Mineral exploration or prospecting), or information.The term can also be used to depict the first incursions of peoples from one culture into the geographical and cultural environment of others. Although exploration has existed as long as human beings, its reach your peak is seen as being during the age of discovery when European navigators travelled around the world discovering new worlds and cultures.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Deadheading

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Deadheading is the act of removing spent flowers or flowerheads for aesthetics, to extend bloom for up to several weeks or endorse rebloom, or to put off seeding.Deadheading is valuable to most herbaceous ornamental plants. It can get improved overall look of a plant, give a fresh new look to an otherwise finished or even distracting item, and can promote vegetative and root increase rather than seed production and help retain the plant's healthy appearance.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Banksia

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Banksia is a genus of approximately 80 species in the plant family Proteaceae. They are native to Australia, taking place in all but the most arid areas. Simply recognized by their characteristic flower spikes and fruiting "cones", Banksia are a well-known Australian wildflower and a well-liked garden plant. They grow up in forms varying from prostrate woody bushes to trees up to 25 metres tall. They are normally known as Banksias or Australian Honeysuckle Trees.

Banksias develop as trees or woody shrubs. The biggest trees, the Coast Banksia, B. integrifolia, and the River Banksia, B. seminuda, often grow over 15 metres tall, and may be up to 25 metres tall. Banksia species that raise as shrubs are usually erect, but there are several species that are prostrate, with branches that grow on or below the soil.

Thursday, April 03, 2008

Aberrations

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A lens is a device for either concentrating or diverging light, usually produced from a piece of shaped glass. Lenses do not form perfect images, and there is always some degree of distortion or aberration introduced by the lens which causes the image to be an defective replica of the object. Careful design of the lens system for a exacting application ensures that the aberration is minimized. There are several different types of aberration which can influence image quality.