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YPAA: Empowering the Youth Through Artwork

YPAA is an acronym that stands for Young People and the Arts Australia. This is an organization that is aimed at engaging the young people in arts. The organization was formed in the early 1970′s. It is composed of various art workers, educators and practitioners from all over the world. What is YPAA All About? [...]

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Basics of Hand Embroidery

If you are looking for a new hobby or have always wanted to try embroidery then take a look a this video about the basics of hand embroidery and get started.

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The Many Must Sees of Queensland

A fun outing for the whole family need not only be a seaside holiday. Especially if it is in Queensland, Australia, it could well be one of the many museums open to visitors. With a history of over 150 years, The Queensland Museum and Sciencentre has a large range of exhibits, most of which are [...]

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Buying fabrics online

Buying fabrics for varying needs can be quite overwhelming. But not anymore. This is because now you can easily buy fabrics online. This is through Buyfabrics.com which is a highly popular fabric outlet in America. There are many reason for this.

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Sip the right kind of wine for dinner

Grape variety, technique of production and oldness are some of the conditions that you have to consider before choosing a wine for the occasion. While selecting wine for dinner it would be better if you go for what you like best. There are stock choices when it comes to wine for dinner. Red wines are [...]

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Queensland’s Southern Downs

The Southern Downs region of Queensland is an area of remarkable beauty where the visitor can do as much or as little as they please. (To learn more about Queensland’s Southern Down visit www.southerndowns.qld.gov.au) It is a prime agricultural area where originally, the indigenous grasses supported a large cattle industry. It is now the premier wine country in Australia, hosting over 50 wineries.

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Dangers of gambling

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It is unknown how many people are addicted to gambling. Because we can only estimate. The addicts who seek help are counted, but the largest group is not aware of danger. Unlike other well-known addictions such as drugs and alcohol, gambling addiction is more mental than physical. Still, gamblers often talk about physical withdrawal symptoms. Men in particular seem susceptible to gambling addiction.  (For more information on the dangers of gambling see and how to get hlep with gambling addiction see www.problemgambling.gov.au)

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ExxonMobil: Powering Australia

Many Australian citizens know ExxonMobil mostly as the local Mobil lube change center and store where they get their routine car engine oil change. However, what many Australian citizens do not know is that ExxonMobil works hard throughout their country each day to ensure that hundreds of different refineries, plants and other petroleum centers are running smoothly, efficiently and safely. Every day, the company provides thousands of jobs and produces millions of dollars in revenue for the local Australian economy.

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Insurance for Art & Craft

If you have invested a lot of money in your art & craft supplies, like most hobbyists, you would be devastated if your art & craft supplies were destroyed by a natural disaster or accident, such as your plumbing pipes bursting, or if they were stolen. You can purchase insurance coverage for your art and [...]

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Museums and Galleries in Australia

Australia is a treasure trove of art and culture, much of which can be seen in the museums and galleries which are spread throughout the country. While many are located in the cities of Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth, others are in more rural areas. The National Gallery of Australia, located in Canberra, near the Australian [...]

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