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A puppet is a figure which represents a certain character and is manipulated by a puppeteer. It can be a depiction of a human or a non-human character. Puppets can be very simple in construction or extremely complex. Varieties of puppets: Finger puppet: This is a very simple variation of puppet that fits into a single finger. It has no moving parts and consists of a hollow cylinder shape to cover the finger. Hand or glove puppet: This form of puppet is controlled by one hand that covers the interior of the puppet. The puppeteer controls the mouth and head and the puppet's body hangs over the entire arm. A sock puppet is a classic example of a hand or glove puppet made from a sock which is placed over the hand of the puppeteer. For sock puppets you will need: Socks Glue Scissors Card board Cereal Box Chalk Rod Puppet: A puppet made around a single rod to secure the head of a puppet is known as a rod puppet. It is controlled by the puppeteer by moving the me...

Painting on glass is gradually becoming a very interesting hobby among both young and adults. It is a remarkable art form where the combination of the medium and the painting itself leaves one dazzled. The unique aspect of glass painting is the medium which offers the painter the "light" effect which no other medium can do. Glass painting was widely used in medieval Europe when Gothic churches and other institutions made remarkable use of glass paintings. Glass painting in India: Glass painting in India is a relatively new art form. It arrived in Gujarat during the 18th century when the Chinese merchants settled along the coastal regions of Gujarat. People were soon influenced by the art of glass painting and began to internalize by adding Indian ethos and culture. Themes were very Indian like Radha Krishna Leelas and mythological characters. Materials required for glass painting : If you are making glass painting at home then, to begin with you need the ...

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The Earth is made of rock, from the tallest mountains to the floor of the deepest ocean. Thousands of different types of rocks and minerals have been found on Earth. Most rocks at the Earth's surface are formed from only eight elements (oxygen, silicon, aluminum, iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium, and sodium), but these elements are combined in a number of ways to make rocks that are very different. Rocks on Beach Rocks are continually changing. Wind and water wear them down and carry bits of rock away; the tiny particles accumulate in a lake or ocean and harden into rock again. The oldest rock that has ever been found is more than 3.9 billion years old. The Earth itself is at least 4.5 billion years old, but rocks from the beginning of Earth's history have changed so much from their original form that they have become new kinds of rock. By studying how rocks form and change, scientists have built a solid understanding of the Earth we live on and its long hist...

The practice of collecting and combining family photos and memorabilia and recording events, incidents and stories in a scrapbook style album is known as scrap booking. It is a wonderful hobby of chronicling the happenings in your family. History: History of scrap booking or the hobby of recording events in ones' family dates back to ancient Greece. In ancient Greece, "hypomnemata" was a form of recording ones' own stories and thoughts in a notebook. Scrapbooks with photographs started only when photos were available to people. Scrap booking is an old term which was reborn only during the 1990s in a new and interesting manner. Scrapbooks were quick enough to adopt new and scientific techniques of photo preservation to ensure that photos last for a much loner period of time than simply lying elsewhere in albums. Today scrap booking has evolved into a fine craft which involves creative story telling by means of photos and mementos and adding information ...

Ham radio operator is an amateur radio operator who by sheer virtue of his interest and fascination towards wireless communication tries to establish radio contacts around the world. The unique mix of fun, public service and communication is the main characteristic of Amateur Radio. All hams have a common basic knowledge of radio technology and operating principles. In the US, hams have to pass an examination for the FCC license to operate on radio frequencies known as the "Amateur Bands." There have been many debates as to why an amateur radio operator is called a ham. Some say HAM relates to three great radio experimenters namely Hertz, Armstrong and Marconi. Who can be a typical ham? A typical ham can come from any walks of life be it movie stars, doctors, students, politicians, missionaries or just a common man on the street. They all say hello to the world and no matter which code they use they have an interest on whats' happening around the world and...

Hi  We all know a team in not just a single person or his own efforts , "A team is a group organized to work together to accomplish a set of objectives that cannot be achieved effectively by individuals."  Here are the most improtatnt characteristics for a team to be Well organized with great outcome.   Purpose : Members proudly share a sense of why the team exists and are invested in accomplishing its mission and goals. Priorities : Members know what needs to be done next, by whom, and by when to achieve team goals. Roles : Members know their roles in getting tasks done and when to allow a more skillful member to do a certain task. Decisions : Authority and decision-making lines are clearly understood. Conflict : Conflict is dealt with openly and is considered important to decision-making and personal growth. Personal traits : members feel their unique personalities are appre...