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I went to a free exhibition called Love and devotion, from Persia and beyond
. Persia is the old name for a region in the Middle East. The exhibition is at the State Library of Victoria until 1 July. On show are beautiful Persian artworks. Some pieces are 700 years old. The colourful artworks show people, palaces, musical instruments and gardens. There are stories, poems and songs that tell of love. These artworks still influence people today. I now want to to learn more about Persian culture. I think if you visit the exhibition you will leave feeling touched and enriched.
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Posted by: Maureen Corrigan, on 07/05/12
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I never dreamed of being a television presenter. But now I am a presenter on No Limits. It is a television show about disability. It is a lot of fun being involved in the show. It has also taught me a lot. I especially enjoy interviewing guests. It is great to share their stories. It is important to give people with a disability a voice. The show helps teach people about disability. I hope it will help change the way other people think and behave.
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Posted by: Carly Findlay, on 30/09/11
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I met Jacob Taurins when we sang in a choir. Jacob is a musical composer who has Multiple Sclerosis. He was 20 years old when he learned he was sick. He had to stay in hospital many times. Jacob plays the piano and studied music at university. He wrote music for a string quartet that was performed last year. Jacob is influenced by the composer Bach. He also enjoys jazz and African drumming. He creates different types of music. He does not like to repeat himself. Jacob uses a computer with a mouse designed to assist people with a physical disability.
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Posted by: Graeme Turner, on 25/01/12
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Christy Brown's autobiography My Left Foot
was written 60 years ago. It is his story about growing up with a disability. When Christy was a baby, doctors told his parents he was 'mentally defective'. But as Christy got older, his mother taught him the alphabet and to read. He learned to write by holding a paintbrush or pencil with his left foot. During his teenage years Christy became depressed and frustrated by his disability. But when he met other people with disabilities he started to feel better about himself. At the age of 18 Christy was diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
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Posted by: Katrina Doolen, on 11/05/12
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I went to see the film J Edgar. It is a story about the life of J Edgar Hoover. He was a powerful American man who helped start the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It is an organisation that investigates possible crimes and actual crimes. The actor Leonardo di Caprio plays J Edgar. He is fantastic in the role. The film is directed by Clint Eastwood. We see Edgar's personal and professional life. The film shows both his good and bad qualities. I really liked the film. I recommend people go see it.
*may contain spoilers
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Posted by: Sam Bramham, on 03/02/12
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I went to the rock concert The Wall that played in Melbourne this month. The concert was based on an album by the band Pink Floyd. It was performed by Roger Waters. He was a member of Pink Floyd and wrote most of The Wall. The concert was a spectacular stage show. A wall covered the width of the stage. It was 40-feet high. The show and songs are about problems in society. But it was still a positive show. It made you feel good. I left the show feeling I saw something special.
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Posted by: Gary Barling, on 23/02/12
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