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Esparto Grass (Stipa Tenacissima)
Esparto grass is a Mediterranean plant of Asian origin which has been used to make all kinds of objects since prehistoric times.
Author: Mag
Digital Cameras - the Bridge Camera
Digital Bridge Cameras are equipped with a single multi purpose zoom
lens, making them easy to carry and use, plus they are commonly
programmed with photographic filters and techniques such as panorama.
Author: bobstafford
Topical: Scouts and Guides
22 February is World Thinking Day (World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts)
and Founder's Day (World Organisation of the Scout Movement) celebrating
the birthdays of Robert and Olave Baden-Powell
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- Esparto Grass (Stipa Tenacissima) 24th February 2016
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- Digital Cameras - the Digital Pocket Camera15th February 2016
- Charlotte Yonge - Author8th February 2016
- Galadriel, the Elf-Lady of Lorien9th February 2016
- 'Dad's Army' - the Television Series20th February 2016
- The Chora Church, Istanbul, Turkey1st February 2016
- Keep on the Sunny Side - Singing Away the Great Depression12th February 2016
- Mimar Sinan, the Architect of the Ottoman Empire25th January 2016
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