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An SLR and an Aussie Bloom
Buying a new camera had distracted me a little from reading lately, before I decided that some tuition was needed. It’s been a while since I used an SLR camera, and now I am ready to try a few different settings to the standard auto settings that new cameras offer.
Personally, I love close-up photography and [...]
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Holiday Reading
So, your assignments are all in for the term, sport may be taking a break over the holidays and the weather cools off a bit. One great way to relax is to snuggle up in a blanket with a good book – maybe even by a blazing fire as the weather cools a bit.
If you [...]
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My Australian Readers’ Challenge
One of the great things about the Readers’ Challenge (ARC) is that adults can join in and read for the Challenge too. I have begun an assault on the many books that I targeted to read this year – and found many to be listed in either the Adult Reading list or that for Students [...]
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Australian Readers’ Challenge
“The Australian Readers’ Challenge is aimed at bibliophiles, bookclubs, individuals, schools, libraries – all Australians. An initiative of the Australian Book Industry in association with The Fred Hollows Foundation and Ian Thorpe’s Fountain for Youth Trust.” http://www.readerschallenge.com.au/Index.aspx
Our school is one of over 300 Australian schools involved this year…
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