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Do you know the meaning of the word 'swansong'? It's a word I hadn't used for ages-until yesterday. I was thinking about the British marathon runner Paula Radcliffe,who's last chance for Olympic glory will come in London,in 2012. I also started working with some new students today. One of the best parts of my job is getting to know new students and forming strategies to help them make progress with their English.
Today's photo shows a traditional 'cycro'in the old quater of Hanoi,Vietnam.