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What Are New Zealand White Rabbits?
Howcast - Learn about New Zealand white rabbits in this Howcast video featuring bunny lover Amy Sedaris and rabbit expert Mary E. Cotter.
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How to Set Up Automatic Payments
Howcast - Setting up automatic online bill payments will give you peace of mind, knowing your payments will arrive on time.
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How to Avoid Red Eye in Photos
Howcast -Learn a few red-eye reduction tricks and you can proudly display family photos instead of hiding them away.
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How to Shoot a Portrait at Sunset
Howcast -Learn how to shoot a portrait at sunset from professional photographer Joe Sinnott in this Howcast photography tutorial.
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How to Understand the Different Gold Jewelry Colors
Howcast -Learn about the different gold colors -- yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, etc. -- from private jeweler Kate Hemphill in this Howcast video.
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What Is a Solitaire Setting?
Howcast -Learn about the solitaire setting from private jeweler Kate Hemphill in this Howcast video.
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Diamond Settings Guide
Howcast -Learn about different diamond settings from private jeweler Kate Hemphill in this Howcast video.
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Is Liposuction a Good Idea for Obese People?
Howcast -Find out if liposuction is recommended for obese people in this Howcast video featuring plastic surgeon Robert J. Morin, M.D..
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How to Link Your PSN Profile to Your Facebook Account
Howcast -Learn how to link your PSN profile to your Facebook account from expert gamer Rob Pimentel in this Howcast video.
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How to Use a Digital Camera
Terms like megapixel and optical zoom can seem perplexing at first, but these simple steps, like a camera flash, can shed light on the situation.
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How to Take Photos of Food
Taking a tantalizing photo of a plate of food isn't as simple as point and shoot. Pay close attention to detail and use these tips to turn food into art.
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How to Calculate Watts
The amount of power drawn by a household appliance is given in watts. Here's how to calculate wattage.
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The 1954 Fender Stratocaster Demo With Joe Bonamassa | Guitar World
TALES FROM NERDVILLE by Joe Bonamassa TOOLS OF THE TRADE, PART 4 For the last few columns, Joe Bonamassa has been demoing a variety of his favorite vintage guitars and discussing each instrument’s unique attributes. He began with a 1954...
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3 Secrets to Keeping a Clean House | One Good Thing
This week I wanted to highlight a really nice, simple under-sink cleaning setup that I've been using. It's made my life easier and also made me feel better since I'm finally switched to cleaning products that employ eco-friendly tablets...
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'Macbeth': an exploration of Act 2, Scenes 3 and 4
Pupil outcome: I can explain what happens in Act 2, Scenes 3 and 4 of ‘Macbeth’ with a focus on the significance of the porter and the play’s settings. Key learning points: - Act 2, Scene 3 starts with a drunk porter who pretends to be...
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Character, setting and plot in 'The Planet in a Pickle Jar'
Pupil outcome: I can explore the story through discussing the characters, setting and plot. Key learning points: - ‘The Planet in a Pickle Jar’ is told through narrative writing and illustrations and it includes magical elements. - The...
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Comparing fairy tales
Pupil outcome: I can compare some well-known fairy tales. Key learning points: - Comparing means exploring similarities and differences about something - Characters, such as heroes and villains, tend to appear in most fairy tales - Some...
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Beowulf faces a new foe
Pupil outcome: I can outline the key events in the fifth chapter of ‘Beowulf’ and I can explain the author’s language choices. Key learning points: - After Grendel is defeated, another monster - his mother - arrives at Heorot, taking...
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Understanding the setting and characters in 'The Borrowers'
Pupil outcome: I can understand the setting and characters in ‘The Borrowers’. Key learning points: - The opening introduces the Clock family as the main characters and describes the setting of their home. - The Clock family live under...
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Character, setting and plot in 'The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark'
Pupil outcome: I can explore the story through discussing the characters, setting and plot. Key learning points: - Making a prediction means deciding what you think will happen next in a story. - One person's prediction may be different...
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Character, setting and plot in 'The Wolf, The Duck and the Mouse'
Pupil outcome: I can explore the story through discussing the characters, setting and plot. Key learning points: - ‘The Wolf, The Duck and The Mouse’ is a children’s story told through narrative writing and illustrations. - Using what we...
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Character, setting and plot in 'Anna Hibiscus' Song'
Pupil outcome: I can make a prediction based on illustrations, the setting and key vocabulary. Key learning points: - Making a prediction means making a guess about what you think will happen in a story using what you already know -...
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Character, setting and plot in 'And Tango Makes Three'
Pupil outcome: I can explore the story through discussing the characters, setting and plot. Key learning points: - 'And Tango Makes Three’ is a narrative fiction that is based on a true story. - The main characters in the story are two...
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The theme of happiness in 'Anna Hibiscus' Song'
Pupil outcome: I can link a story to my own feelings and experiences. Key learning points: - Recalling events in the story helps to summarise the most important parts - The actions of a character are what the character does or says -...