Scientific Name of Plants

The following is a list of the common plant names cross referenced to the scientific name of plants. The list represents some of the most popular varieties of perennial plants.

The scientific names of plants is based on taxonomy, the science of plant classification. Each name has two parts, the genus and the specie. This is referred to as the binomial (two names)system founded by Linnaeus, a Swedish botanist. Some species will have a third name, called the subspecies, variety, or form.

You can think of taxonomy as the plant directory of all species. The plant kingdom has over 350,000 species, thus the necessity of an ordered classification system.

RULES ON SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT

REISS “CKATE” PEREZ – BSMT1D

RULES ON SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT

Rule 1: Basic Principle - Singular subjects need singular verbs; plural subjects need plural verbs.

§My brother is a nutritionist. My sisters are mathematicians.

Rule 2: The indefinite pronouns anyone, everyone, someone, no one, nobody are always singular and, therefore, require singular verbs.

§Everyone has done his or her homework.
§Somebody has left her purse.

Rule 3: Some indefinite pronouns — such as all, some — are singular or plural depending on what they're referring to. (Is the thing referred to countable or not?) Be careful choosing a verb to accompany such pronouns.

§Some of the beads are missing.
§Some of the water is gone.

Rule 4: On the other hand, there is one indefinite pronoun, none, that can be either singular or plural; it often doesn't matter whether you use a singular or a plural verb — unless something else in the sentence determines its number.

§None of you claims responsibility for this incident?
§None of you claim responsibility for this incident?
§None of the students have done their homework.

Rule 5: Phrases such as together with, as well as, and along with are not the same as and. The phrase introduced by as well as or along with will modify the earlier word (mayor in this case), but it does not compound the subjects (as the word and would do).

§The mayor as well as his brothers is going to prison.
§The mayor and his brothers are going to jail.

Rule 6: The pronouns neither and either are singular and require singular verbs even though they seem to be referring, in a sense, to two things.

§Neither of the two traffic lights is working.


Rule 7: In informal writing, neither and either sometimes take a plural verb when these pronouns are followed by a prepositional phrase beginning with of. This is particularly true of interrogative constructions

§Have either of you two clowns read the assignment?
§Are either of you taking this seriously?

Rule 8: The conjunction or does not conjoin (as and does). When nor or or is used the subject closer to the verb determines the number of the verb.

§Either my father or my brothers are going to sell the house.
§Neither my brothers nor my father is going to sell the house.
§Are either my brothers or my father responsible?
§Is either my father or my brothers responsible?

Rule 9 : The words there and here are never subjects.
§There are two reasons [plural subject] for this.
§There is no reason for this.
§Here are two apples.


Rule 10: Verbs in the present tense for third-person, singular subjects (he, she, it and anything those words can stand for) have s-endings. Other verbs do not add s-endings.

§He loves and she loves and they love_ and . . . .

Rule 11: Sometimes modifiers will get between a subject and its verb, but these modifiers must not confuse the agreement between the subject and its verb.

§The mayor, who has been convicted along with his four brothers on four counts of various crimes but who also seems, like a cat, to have several political lives, is finally going to jail.

Rule 12: Words such as glasses, pants, pliers, and scissors are regarded as plural (and require plural verbs) unless they're preceded by the phrase pair of (in which case the word pair becomes the subject).

§My glasses were on the bed.
§My pants were torn.
§A pair of plaid trousers is in the closet.

Rule 13: Some words end in -s and appear to be plural but are really singular and require singular verbs.

§The news from the front is bad.
§Measles is a dangerous disease for pregnant women.

Rule 14: On the other hand, some words ending in -s refer to a single thing but are nonetheless plural and require a plural verb.
§My assets were wiped out in the depression.
§The average worker's earnings have gone up dramatically.
§Our thanks go to the workers who supported the union.


Rule 15: Fractional expressions such as half of, a part of, a percentage of, majorities of are sometimes singular and sometimes plural, depending on the meaning.

§A large percentage of the older population is voting against her.
§Two-fifths of the troops were lost in the battle.
§Two-fifths of the vineyard was destroyed by fire.
§Forty percent of the students are in favor of changing the policy.
§Forty percent of the student body is in favor of changing the policy


Rule 16: Sums and products of mathematical processes are expressed as singular and require singular verbs. The expression "more than one" (oddly enough) takes a singular verb.

§More than one student has tried this.
§Two and two is four.
§Four times four divided by two is eight.

Rule 17: If your sentence compounds a positive and a negative subject and one is plural, the other singular, the verb should agree with the positive subject.

§The department members but not the chair have decided not to teach on Valentine's Day.
§It is not the faculty members but the president who decides this issue.
§It was the speaker, not his ideas, that has provoked the students to riot.


Dear Dad,

You are my favorite too. Thank you for teaching about God, life, love and the pursuit of happiness. Thank you for teaching me about trusts and honor. Thank you for the gifts I always thought was stupid as a child. Your tennis treasures are what I miss more than anything. I loved the way you loved me. I remember lightning bug jars we would fill on early summer evenings beneath the tree. You called them God's night-lights. We never kept them for long, but the experience was magical. Mom and I spent the whole time you were looking trying to keep from bursting out with laughter. I though it was fun helping you hunt your shoes. I don't imagine most people would understand the fun we had looking for your shoes and they were never in the same place twice. I remember seeing you put cornbread in your milk. You peeled tomatoes for me cause I didn't like the skin. You walked with me and talked with me and never made me feel like a stupid kid when I asked you questions that to me were very important, like "How did the sky get blue?" You always tried to come to my school events such as plays, spelling bees and graduations. I remember sneaking off to the little store to buy a toy off the spinner rack. Lola and Lolo said you spoiled me and you did. I loved being spoiled by you. As I got older, I hated being called Princess. Thank you dad. You touched my life in so many ways. In my heart, you will always be the man that could do anything. Thank you for the magic you put in my life.

Love lots,
Ckate

Doctors!

Doctors!!!

6 Personality traits to admire and acquire

6 Personality traits to admire and acquire

Selflessness: In a world where many people don’t have the time or the interest in others, selflessness is a quality that seems to be less and less common. People can be selfless in the time they give, the ability to listen, their level of patience and the love that they give. Those who are giving and generous in nature have the power to make others feel loved, appreciated and special. While those who are self-absorbed tend to do the exact opposite.

Tolerance: Those people who are tolerant make us feel comfortable with who we are and special as individuals. All of us are different, and many of us have quirks and idiosyncrasies. After all, these differences make the world go round. Having the ability to accept people for who they are and not expect them to be who we want them to be is important in life, happiness and in the health of our relationships.

Genuineness: Having the ability to be real, authentic and honest is unique in a world where we put so much emphasis on the superficial. Feeling comfortable in one’s skin and being true to one’s self is one of the most beautiful traits one can possess. To have a REAL relationship with someone requires honesty…it requires hearing and giving input or feedback that may not always be popular…it means having the strength to tell it like it is and to not be afraid to face the consequences for doing so…it means loving people for who they really are…deep down…and not for what they appear to be.

Sensitivity: So often we are focused on what is important to ourselves that we can forget about those around us. Those who are sensitive are often thoughtful, appreciative and loving, in a way that makes you feel understood, valued and respected. Often, sensitive people are also self-aware, making them mindful of how they impact others with what they do and say.

Integrity: Call me cynical, but I think this characteristic is especially difficult to find. In a time when people will do things that are underhanded to make an extra buck (Bernie Madoff…can you hear me?), expose their personal lives to the public so they can be famous (balloon boy’s dad and any other reality TV mongers) and do what feels good in the moment without necessarily thinking of the consequences (Tiger Woods), integrity is a characteristic that is especially unique today.

Humility: Whether someone is super-smart, extremely talented or drop-dead gorgeous, there is something extra special about them if they don’t come across as though they know it all the time. Humility in those that possess extraordinary traits make others feel special too.

My Passion in Tennis :)

My Passion in Tennis :)

When one has the support of my team, I discovered a sense of encouragement and is empowered to take on the obstacles that come my way. A team is like a family giving their love and support to their fellow teammates.

Throughout my entire high school journey, one of the most significant experiences that has impacted my life in a tremendous way is being on the Tennis team. This experience has brought to the fore certain indelible characteristics such as trust, cooperation, respect and a sense of belonging.

When I first joined the Tennis team my sophomore year, my level of trust was low because I was around people I have never seen before. I had to learn how to trust my teammates, but unlike me they exhibited a great amount of trust towards me even though I had just recently joined the team. My coach placed a fellow teammate and I together as a Doubles pair. By doing this he allowed us to build our trust for each other. We learned to depend on each other to be there to back each other up on the court. Being placed in a pair with my teammate gave me a new found sense of trust with my fellow teammates, it also created room for a new friendship which allowed us to not only be an extremely close pair on the court, but also off the court.

Each of us gained a sense of cooperation, in the sense that we worked together as one to get to our expected goal. We stood together as one, unwavering and unable to be moved. We relied on each other to encourage one another both on and off the court. As the present captain of the team now, my fellow teammates and I have drawn together once more in hopes that we will accomplish our goal.

Being as close as we are now, we have all gained a great amount of respect not only for each other but also for our coach. Our coach demands a great amount of respect and when given returns the same amount of respect to us. Our respect for each other reflects on the court and throughout our games. We believe that respect is not something you can get, but something that one must earn in order to receive. Being on the team allowed us to earn our own respect.
Joining the Tennis team gave me a sense of belonging. When I first joined the team, I was very shy, I didn’t speak to anyone and I kept to myself. The former team captain realized this and decided to reach out to me. She got me involved in meetings and asked for my opinion on certain topics. This made me feel like I belonged there. Hence, I began to come out of my shell and tapped into my true potential. Being the present captain of the team has made feel even more close to them than I have ever been.

Therefore, the social implications of the Tennis team will certainly impact on the life of any of its players. In more ways than one, its players will experience positive support that will ultimately lead to a rounded development of the individual’s life. This is evident in my life because as a team captain I have been empowered with the above mentioned characteristics.

The biggest loser:)

The biggest loser:)

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/13/opinion/13dowd.html?ref=opinion

english writing...:)

Dear Ms. Victoria Aragon:

Your recent play in CEU made it clear that student's satisfaction is an integral part of Alab Artistika Production. You have proven the skeptics wrong and accomplished what
most said was impossible.I would like to congratulate you for your special talents in acting might benefit your career development.

Part of your success is because you place a high value on personal integrity and represent both your co-actors and yourself in an ethical and respectable manner.Furthermore, you are a hard, smart-working, self-starter who works equally well in a team environment or individually. There is no doubt that your recent achievements will be
spoken of for some time to come and that the admiration
for your accomplishments is felt by all of us within the
industry as well as the general public.

Having been watching on your play, I must say that I am thoroughly impressed with your acting and props. I don't believe I have
ever viewed a more efficient, smooth running, and cost
efficient program such as yours. I was particularly
impressed with the procedure you have implemented to
monitor quality control of the story.

All of your characters were extremely professionals and went out
of their way to portray various functions and answer my
inquiries. I would be most appreciative if you would come back, for showing me every funny scenes, including a powerful kissing scene.

That way, you are showing us how you try to recreate the world of the studios, a world which fascinated me as an audience, a world in which you played an key but not visible role.

Please accept my heartiest congratulations for your success.