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News and community information from Augustine Heights, Bellbird Park, Brookwater, Camira, Carole Park, Gailes, Goodna, Springfield, Springfield Central, Springfield Lakes and Spring Mountain.
30 January 2011
Suncorp stands out like a beacon in Queensland
In the wake of the state's disastrous floods, insurance companies have preyed on the very people who have paid billions of dollars in premiums over the years with subtle legal distinctions between floodwater, rainwater and storm damage.
In today's Sunday Mail, a full page advertisement by Suncorp on page 22 details the differences between flash flooding, riverine flooding,water damage and storm damage.
Whereas many other insurance companies slip and slide around these definitions like a boa constrictor, Suncorp covers them all automatically.
Suncorp remains true to its original SGIO roots as the people's insurance company of Queensland.
If householders have been dumped by their insurance company, they should dump them forever and go with the company which has protected Queenslanders for over four generations.
29 January 2011
Amazing Goodna flood story: Frank Beaumont's chook Steggles survives against the odds
Frank Beaumont and his daughter Amanda with the
family chook, Steggles, which came home 11 days
after the flood hit Goodna.
Goodna animal-lover Amanda Beaumont contacted T he Queensland Times this week to tell the story of her pet chicken Steggles.
No ordinary chook, Amanda's fine-feathered friend had already survived two dog attacks and a stroke before the floods hit.
"I work as a vet nurse at the Goodna Vet Clinic, and four years ago one of our clients brought her in after a dog they were looking after came home with her in its mouth," Ms Beaumont said.
"They thought she would have to be put down, but being an animal lover I persuaded them to stitch her up. After about two weeks she came good.
"Eventually she made her home on the back stairs. She didn't want to stay in a chicken coop like a normal chicken.
"Then about 18 months ago one of the neighbours' dogs came over and bit her, and just before Christmas she had a stroke.
"She had trouble walking and her left wing was drooping. We had to hand-feed her and give her water with a dropper."
Steggles struggled through, not knowing what lay ahead.
On January 11, Ms Beaumont and her family had to evacuate their home. They got their cats, dogs, and birds out but the chickens got spooked and had to be left behind.
For four days the Beaumonts couldn't even see the roof of their home, but after the water subsided they went back to start the long clean-up.
With no sign of the chickens, they feared the worst. Until one day.
"We were down at the house when Steggles greeted us," Ms Beaumont said.
"After many tears, cuddles and lots of food she is now safely back with our family. God knows how she managed to find her way to safety and then back home. Unfortunately we found one in the backyard when we got back and one is still missing, but Steggles the wonder chook came home.
"Words can not describe how blessed we are to call her our own. She's definitely not a chicken; she's trapped in a chicken's body.
"We're staying in Redbank Plains at the moment and it's near a main road, so she has to stay in a cage, which she doesn't like, but we take her home every couple of days while we're cleaning up."
More Ipswich flood stories: www.qt.com.au
Goodna Bowls Club recovers from floods
Goodna Bowls Club secretary Cathie Wilmington
on the green rescued from sludge.
The Goodna club has 65 members, but upwards of 200 people cleared thick mud from the greens in the aftermath of the floods.
The clubhouse has been condemned, but Goodna Bowls Club secretary/treasurer Catherine Wilmington said the club itself will survive thanks largely to community spirit.
She described "a sea of bodies working on the greens – all keen to help".
"When I went down on the Saturday morning after the floods and saw the place I thought we were gone. I thought we will never come out of this," Ms Wilmington said. "But all of those wonderful people came in to help. They got down on their knees to clean the thick mud off our greens and give the grass the opportunity to grow again.
"We believe the greens are saved, but that they will have to have a lot of work on them; a lot of tender care. Our greenkeeper is hoping that they will come up so we can have social play on them within a couple of weeks."
The club wasn't able to get flood insurance, but a contingency plan is in place to replace structural damage.
"Our building has been fenced off and is going to be demolished, but we will be supplied with demountables," Ms Wilmington said.
"We have to make application to the council, but we are hoping to get something for an office, a bar, toilets and that type of thing.
"Many members suffered flood damage to their homes. Now they just want to get back on the greens to lift their spirits.
"Quite a number of our members have been through this and lost as much as us," Ms Wilmington said. "A lot of people are down at the moment. They are just wanting to play bowls."
More flood stories: www.qt.com.au
Goodna State School Tuckshop Convenor position available
Goodna State School Tuckshop Convenor
Applications are invited for the position of Tuckshop Convenor – 18 hours per week, over three (3) days.
The position will commence on the 9th February 2011. Successful applicants will be required to obtain a Working with Children Suitability Card and undergo a Criminal History Check.
All applications must address the selection criteria. The position description is available from the school office.
Please address envelopes to:
The Secretary,
Goodna State School P & C Association,
1 Albert Street, Goodna.
Marked Re: Tuckshop Convenor.
Closing date for applications is Monday 31st January 2011, 3pm.
More details: http://www.wages.com.au/education-and-training/7815151/goodna-state-school-tuckshop-convenor/
Goodna Flood News: Mighty effort helps Goodna Aquatic Centre return
Less than two weeks after resembling a swamp more than a swimming pool, the Goodna Aquatic Centre is set to re-open this week.
Olympic medallist Justin Lemberg, who leases the pool from Ipswich City Council, said power was restored to the Brisbane Tce complex on Monday, meaning the public would be right to dive back into the water by the weekend.
``We're just waiting for the pool to go blue again, which usually takes three or four days. We couldn't get to the pool until the Saturday (after the floods) and we had almost a foot of mud through there, with everything destroyed,'' he said.
``So in just over a week to be thinking about opening again is a pretty big effort.''
Lemberg said learn to swim classes would resume on Monday and between those, school aged children and the general public, Goodna Aquatic would again be ready to house its 3000 swimmers a week.
Up to 100 volunteers helped each day on the first weekend and staff took the rest of last week to complete the clean.
Flood Update: Goodna worker burned in relief effort
Leigh Fleet and his business partner Martin Upton decided to help people in Goodna after the floods wrecked their suburb.
It went well until a high pressure water cleaner, or gurney, caught fire and badly burned Mr Fleet.
"We opened the Ifeelgood24/7 express health club at Indooroopilly last September and called it that because we wanted people to feel good and not just look good and we wanted to do good in people's lives," Mr Upton said.
"When the floods happened we thought it was an opportunity to be what we wanted to be.
"We hired gurneys and other equipment and drove out there in a ute.
"We found a lot of other volunteers were attracted to us. We had 20 to 30 people working with us.
"A lot of those people are now friends for life.
"We called our group 'Home Beautiful' and cleaned people's houses in such a way that we gave them something to be proud to come home to.
"You could see in people's eyes that they knew we cared."
But that idealism changed in an instant last Friday.
"On the last day one of the gurneys was being refuelled and because it was so hot it caught fire and the 20-litre drum of fuel caught fire too," Mr Upton said.
"Amazingly, Leigh jumped off the veranda and did a commando roll but he was badly burned.
"A retired firefighter was across the road and he ran into the house when everyone was running out and grabbed the petrol can and stopped fuel from slopping out and being much worse and put out the fire."
Mr Fleet was rushed to Royal Brisbane Hospital in a critical condition with serious burns to his legs.
Full story: www.qt.com.au
28 January 2011
The day Greater Springfield came to Greater Goodna to help in the flood cleanup
The directors and staff of Springfield Land Corporation (SLC) left their office to lend a hand to the people of Goodna.
Dressed in their lime green shirts, it was an inspiring sight to see Raynuha Sinnathamby, Bob Sharpless, Russell Luhrs, James Varghese, Terry Kearney and a myriad of other enthusiastic volunteers cleaning up the BBQ, rotunda and playground areas of the Evan Marginson Park.
The Park in Woogaroo St opposite the Goodna RSL Services Club was hard hit by the flood with 8 - 10 metres of water across it.
SLC staff left the comfort of their offices at Springfield Central and donated their time to the battlers of Goodna.
The people of Goodna thank you sincerely for your help in helping to brighten the suburb to its former glory.
URGENT MESSAGE TO GOODNA FLOOD VICTIMS: Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation to help Goodna flood victims tomorrow
The Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation comprising 5 million members worldwide will be at the Redbank Plains State High School from 3.30pm to help local families affected by the recent flood.
Last week, over 100 families benefited from the Buddhist Foundation's generosity after members walked the streets of Goodna door-knocking homes in their stylish white and blue uniforms spreading the word of their generosity.
The assistance is available to occupiers of homes which suffered serious flood damage.
The Buddhist Foundation's Patric Lu is co-ordinating the relief effort and is hopeful of targeting all flood victims.
Goodna-based Councillor Paul Tully urged all affected residents to take advantage of the generous support being offered.
"It was heartening last weekend to see so many Goodna families availing themselves of this assistance to get them through these traumatic times.
"If you know anyone affected by the flood in the local area, please let them know of the generous support being offered by the Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation."
URGENT MESSAGE TO GOODNA FLOOD VICTIMS: Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation to help Goodna flood victims tomorrow
The Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation comprising 5 million members worldwide will be at the Redbank Plains State High School from 3.30pm to help local families affected by the recent flood.
Last week, over 100 families benefited from the Buddhist Foundation's generosity after members walked the streets of Goodna door-knocking homes in their stylish white and blue uniforms spreading the word of their generosity.
The assistance is available to occupiers of homes which suffered serious flood damage.
The Buddhist Foundation's Patric Lu is co-ordinating the relief effort and is hopeful of targeting all flood victims.
Goodna-based Councillor Paul Tully urged all affected residents to take advantage of the generous support being offered.
"It was heartening last weekend to see so many Goodna families availing themselves of this assistance to get them through these traumatic times.
"If you know anyone affected by the flood in the local area, please let them know of the generous support being offered by the Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation."
Urgent Message to Goodna Flood Victims: Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation to help Goodna flood victims tomorrow
Smiths Road Goodna, looking east towards
Queen St as the flood waters started to recede
Ipswich Council warns on asbestos during flood cleanup
Ipswich City Council has issued another warning to volunteers helping with the flood clean-up about the dangers of asbestos.
Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale said many volunteers in the clean-up effort had gone hammer and tongs into the clean-up, not realising some wall materials may have contained asbestos.
"Many of the flooded Ipswich homes were built before 1990 and therefore could have asbestos-containing materials which could pose a hazard when cleaning up," Cr Pisasale said.
"Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has warned any sheds or buildings built before 1990 were likely to have some asbestos materials in them, so if they've been damaged then be very cautious when cleaning up."
He said council had a contractor cleaning up asbestos in public places, who to date had collected more than 40 cubic metres of asbestos containing materials.
Cr Pisasale said it was best to err on the side of caution, assume asbestos was present and not touch.
More information on safe handling is available on 1300 369 915 or at www.worksafe.qld.gov.au.
If you suspect there is asbestos in a public place, contact the council call centre on 3810 6666.
Fight erupts at Goodna crash scene
A number of people were handcuffed and arrested
when fights broke out after a car accident on Bertha
Street in Goodna on Wednesday.
A white sedan slammed side-on into a power pole near the corner of Bertha and Eric streets about 4.30pm, injuring the male driver.
Several police cars and wagons attended the incident after a fight erupted in the street near the crash scene.
Up to five people were arrested but police were yesterday unable to confirm if any had been charged.
Police said the injured driver was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital where it was expected a blood specimen would be taken to check his blood-alcohol level.
The vehicle was towed for a mechanical inspection.
An 18-year-old man from Booval was arrested following a separate road crash at Raceview, about 6.15pm on Wednesday.
The man was allegedly over the alcohol limit while driving dangerously near the area of Raceview Street and Westminster Crescent, when his Holden Com- modore slammed into the passen- ger's side door of a Holden Astra.
There were no injuries, but police said several angry people had gathered near the scene to confront the driver.
Full story: www.qt.com.au
26 January 2011
Australia Post provides alternative postal arrangements for Goodna residents and businesses
Australia Post spokeswoman Lanie Harris said with the Goodna Post Office still closed, residents could collect their post office box mail from the Australia Post van at the Goodna Shopping Centre car park, between 9am and 12pm Monday to Friday.
"Australia Post is also offering 12 months free mail redirection to post office box holders and residents who are unable to receive mail due the impact of floods," she said.
Customers can visit www.auspost.com.au for updates.
Community Update: Put flood debris on footpath: Council
Mayor Paul Pisasale said this debris was expected to be cleaned from the footpaths overnight Thursday and Friday morning.
"This will only be done in streets that were flooded, so if you are up above the flood line, don't bother," he said.
"Anyone in the flood zones who may still have flood material requiring removal can call council for a free skip."
Cr Pisasale said about 20,000 tonnes of flood-affected materials had been taken to the city's landfills since the clean-up began.
2011 Ipswich Flood News: Moggill Ferry heroes
DRASTIC times call for drastic measures.
So when Moggill Ferry captain Greg Mole heard that the powers that be were thinking of sinking his beloved vessel in the midst of the flood crisis he instigated an urgent two-point plan. Mr Mole and former skipper Frank Dobias went to work to moor the vessel to the bank with five giant ropes in the rising current.
Then the pair flew two Queensland State of Origin flags in an act of defiance to authorities.
Just the thought of sinking the iconic Moggill Ferry was a sacrilege to Mr Mole.
"That was never an option for me. No bloody way," Mr Mole said.
"When we heard that they were thinking of sinking it, I said that you can't drop the ball midway through the second half.
"That's when we ran the flags up. You can't sink a boat that is flying two Queensland State of Origin flags. It was just a reminder that we never give up.
"It was a matter of getting the ropes out, which was a bit of a task because the currents were rushing through pretty quick.
"We had five guys here to help at that stage. The water was pretty high when we got them out.
"I was confident that we wouldn't lose it...but we still had to cut the power lines – because we were right up in those."
Mr Mole, who lives on the vessel, said he had "no notice" of the impending doom.
Water from the Wivenhoe Dam, Lockyer Creek and Bremer River funnels into the Moggill Ferry area to make it a treacherous point in the event of a flood.
"It is faster and deeper here than anywhere else in the river," Mr Mole said.
Stradbroke Ferries own the vessel and operate it on behalf of the state government.
Stradbroke Ferries CEO David Thomson said that while the infrastructure on either bank was damaged, he hoped the ferry would be back up and running soon.
Full story: www.qt.com.au
2011 Flood Update: Victims miss out on relief cash
FRUSTRATED Ipswich residents want authorities to make it easier to access emergency flood relief funding with claims the means test's top threshold is too low.
Moores Pocket resident Geoff Woollett said it exasperated some residents that they could not access some relief payments because their household's combined annual income was above $50,000.
A $5000 grant to help uninsured home owners restore essential utilities is not available to couples with a combined annual income of more than $48,400 or for singles who earn more than $36,600.
Mr Woollett, 62, said the $48,400 mark was too low even for a lot of working class families, leaving well-deserving households without the relief they deserved.
The Moores Pocket Road resident, a truck driver, and his wife Sue Woollett, a child care worker, earned too much to qualify for payments to help restore their devastated house.
"It's far too low. It's the average Joe Blow who needs a helping hand and most households would make more than that," Mr Woollett said.
Mr Woollett, who is waiting to see if he is covered by insurance, said it came at a bad time with both he and his wife a month away from retirement.
First round of payments from the $145 million Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal would not be means tested, with adults receiving $2000 and children getting $1000.
Future payments from the Queensland Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal will likely go to those who pass a $100,000 annual income test.
But there has been a community backlash since it was revealed future payments will likely be means-tested, with donors arguing the fund should not discriminate.
For more information on how to apply for the payments, call the Australian Government hotline on 180 22 66 or the Queensland Department of Community Services on 1800 173 349.
Full story: www.qt.com.au
The Honourable Anna Bligh
Premier Anna Bligh has announced that Queensland week this year will be dedicated to the heroes of the 2011 floods.
Ms Bligh said the State Government would cast a commemorative medal and flood heroes would be recognised by their local communities.
The Premier said a series of events would be held in flood communities across the State and communities would also be asked to nominate their own heroes.
"We will recognise everyone who played a role during this crisis and who is playing a role during the recovery," she said.
"The story of the floods is about much more than devastation. It's a story of great courage and heroism. In 2011 we learned that heroes live among us.
"Heroes like Chopper Pilot Mark Kempton, who plucked victims from raging flood waters surrounding Grantham as his own family home flooded.
"Everyday heroes, like the 55 people from Barcaldine who reported for duty at the tiny community of Jericho less than 24 hours after the call went out for help.
"And have-a-go heroes, like the tugboat skippers Doug Hislop and Peter Fenton whose 40 year old tug Mavis became the little tug that could.
"We saw an army of volunteers rise up across our State - a mud army - that marched through our streets, moving mountains of debris and restoring faith in our communities.
"In 2011, Queensland Week will be held from 4-13 June and it will be dedicated to the heroes of the flood and the recovery."
The State Government will now work with local Councils in flood effective areas to establish a system of nominations which will be announced in coming weeks.
Queenslanders can send personal messages of support and thanks to the flood relief workers by visiting www.thepremier.qld.gov.au
Financial donations can also be made on the Queensland Government website, www.qld.gov.au/floods
25 January 2011
Stormy havoc at Camira as floods rage in Goodna
THE clean up effort is barely under way in Ipswich, but a storm last week set the hard work of volunteers back to square one and created more havoc.
In the space of 20 minutes Camira, which had escaped major damage from the floods, had trees and power lines come crashing down, damaging houses and closing off streets.
Ipswich City Division 1 councillor David Morrison said the storm came out of the blue.
"There seemed to be a corridor (of damage)," he said.
"The area escaped the flood only to cop the storm."
Cr Morrison said all of council's resources were currently focused on the flood and were very stretched, so the clean up of the aftermath would rest with the residents.
"When it comes to private property it would be up to the residents to get private contractors in," he said, adding council would clean up public spaces and would also collect fallen trees on private properties if they were cut up and left on the kerb.
LJ Hooker back to work at Goodna after devastating flood
LJ Hooker CEO Januz Hooker with Director Michael Rossiter
and Network Performance Manager Colin Hawkins.
LJ Hooker's CEO, L Janusz Hooker, flew to Brisbane and visited the Goodna office a week after the devastation.
"The recovery will take a while, but LJ Hooker is committed to helping these Aussie communities get back on their feet," Mr Hooker said.
"Donations for affected people in our communities can be lodged through ljhooker.com.au."
Relief operation launched after Goodna flood
COMMUNITY SPIRIT: Marcel Janssen with the aid
of dozens of volunteers, unloading truckloads of donations.
WHEN two Goodna friends decided to host a simple barbecue for flood victims last week they had no idea they were launching a massive relief operation that would touch the hearts of a community.
Like millions of Australians, Nicole Pacheco, 29, and Marcel Janssen, 27, were moved by the plight of those people who lost their homes to the floodwaters, and awed by the response of the volunteers who wanted to help them recover.
So they picked one of the areas worst hit – Goodna, where more than 600 homes were inundated – and made plans to fire up their barbecue for a Saturday morning treat for the people involved.
At the same time, they decided to use Facebook to launch an appeal for donations of urgently needed goods and supplies for the victims.
They had no idea what they'd started.
"It began with Nicole deciding we should grab some items to donate to the people who lost everything in the flood," Ms Janssen said.
"From there we thought it would be a good idea to cook a barbecue as well."
Under the headline, 'Emergency drop-off at Goodna', the women encouraged Facebook friends to donate clothes, food and toiletries and leave them at Diggers Rest war memorial from Saturday, January 15.
At 6am that morning, Ms Pacheco and Ms Janssen arrived with a barbecue, some food and two trailers packed with donations they had collected the night before.
Within 45 minutes, they had acquired four more barbecues. And, with dozens of volunteers enthusiastic to help, they had filled an entire church hall with donations from the community.
"The response was amazing," Ms Janssen said.
"Due to the huge amount of donations flooding in, we actually had to relocate the drop-off area to a location that could handle it all."
Rona Sandilands, of the Uniting Church of Goodna, and Manos Saridakis, of Goodna Max Employment, himself a flood victim, heard what the women were doing and offered their buildings to store the mountains of donations being unloaded from delivery trucks.
Goodna Hardware hard hit by flood
THE Goodna Hardware was completely wiped out by the recent floods.
With the amazing support of volunteers, customers, friends, staff and family we have cleaned it up and have a presentable store again.
Without this support we would have walked away.
Due to the efforts of all these people we are going to re-build and support our community to get their lives back together.
Our hardware store has somewhat of an obligation to support the locals, especially given the support we received to get to this stage.
A big thank you to everyone who was involved. We are open now and are selling all our remaining stock at between 25 per cent and 75 per cent off.
We will then have new stock arriving in the first two weeks of February.
The next one to two years are going to be tough and we all need to work together.
This flood has really demonstrated the generosity and values of the people in this area. Words cannot describe the gratitude we have for the support.
Goodna man loses four homes in flood
THE water has finally subsided and the massive task of cleaning up has begun in Goodna.
With the mud-covered rubbish lining the sidewalks of Brisbane terrace, it is clear it will take a while for the area to recover, something which homeowner John McFaul agrees with.
The owner of eight homes in the Goodna area, four of which were affected by the flood - one irreparably, said he didn't even receive a warning to evacuate last week.
"We were living in the house until about 2pm on Tuesday and we weren't told to leave, we just left," he said.
"I got the motorbike and the ute out but I couldn't get back in (to Goodna) so I walked back in over the pedestrian bridge.
"I moved things to my other house next door (which is two storey) but the water still went up to the window sill of that level."
Mr McFaul said he and his wife had to pack what they could in a plastic container when they evacuated permanently last Tuesday night, and his wife had been unable to return to the house after her first visit after the flood.
"She was just so despondent, she just burst into tears" he said adding he was also struggling to sleep.
"You just have to take it all in."
They are now busily finishing repairs on the house next door which they were planning to move into later this year.
24 January 2011
Ipswich Flood Update: Thrifty-Link Hardware re-opens at St Ives Goodna
It looks clean and pretty after almost 2 metres of water went through the store on 11 January.
Well done guys. You are the first of many to emerge from the floods, hopefully bigger and stronger than ever.
Goodna flood relief effort inspires awe
HUNDREDS of volunteers are still out in force across the Ipswich region helping residents clean up after floodwater inundated their homes, leaving many with nothing.
Goodna resident Christine Tyler, who lost everything when floodwater inundated her home on January 12, said she found the support from the community "overwhelming".
"It's made the tragedy slightly insignificant when you look at how everyone is rallying together to help one another. It's just wonderful."
For Ms Tyler and partner Jack Meyerink, who have had their home of 13 years reduced to a "skeleton", it is heartbreaking.
"It's just devastating what has happened, but we are moving forward with the help of everyone; our family, friends and the community," she said.
"Last Saturday we had friends and family over helping us salvage what we could, which was hardly anything, but every day since then we have had so many people just walk off the street and offer to help us.
"We've had so many offers of help we've even had to turn people away because there just isn't room for them. We would all be falling over one another."
Yesterday alone Ms Tyler had more than 20 helpers, made up of members of the Rotary Club of Southport and people who had just walked up and offered help.
Rotary Club of Southport former president Gary Wachter, who was helping in Ipswich yesterday, said the club had brought bus loads of volunteers up to help people in the region.
"There are plenty of things that still need doing out here so we organised buses for our volunteers and decided to come up and help anyone who needs it," Mr Wachter said. "That's what the Rotary Club does, we help people, and now is a time when the whole community wants to come out and help their neighbours."
Full story: www.qt.com.au
23 January 2011
Queensland Flood Update: IT appeal helping Queenslanders reconnect
The Honourable Andrew Fraser
IT appeal helping Queenslanders reconnect
A website has been launched for donations of spare PCs, printers and other computer equipment to help flood-affected Queensland small businesses and other organisations get back online.
Treasurer and Minister for Employment and Economic Development Andrew Fraser said members of the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) were working in partnership with the Queensland IT Flood Relief Programme
to coordinate donations.
"Many small and medium-sized businesses lost valuable equipment and it's vitally important they can get back online as soon as possible," Mr Fraser said.
"The Queensland IT Flood Relief team is a group of volunteers that is collecting spare PCs, printers and servers from companies across Australia.
"They will service and rebuild them and supply to needy business people throughout Queensland."
Businesses, sole traders, schools or organisations that have lost IT equipment in the floods can register on the website.
Queensland AIIA chair Simon Williams said they were working with the Queensland IT Flood Relief Programme to distribute donated equipment and set up temporary offices.
"AIIA members such as Cisco, Telstra, Microsoft, Optus and Data#3 are working with Nova 106.9 FM to set up fully serviced temporary offices in Brisbane and Ipswich to enable small businesses to get back to work," Mr Williams said.
"In this way we're helping small businesses and the economy to rebuild."
Mr Fraser congratulated the AIIA for taking the initiative to drive the programme to support the economy.
"The AIIA members have been working with the Queensland Government throughout the flood crisis, and this is another example of their support," Mr Fraser said.
"I urge all businesses and anyone at all who can donate any computer equipment to get behind this initiative."
If you can donate any of the following please do so ASAP to allow the team time to process the donations:
• Computers - PCs, Macs, laptops, etc
• Servers or networking equipment
• Spare parts - cases, hard drives, memory, cables, etc.
• Printers
• Phones/PBX system
• Tools (to allow us to do our job)
• Software
• Anything else you think will help.
They also need help to transport equipment, are calling for volunteers with IT knowledge who can help clean, repair and rebuild equipment.
The Queensland ICT industry is made up of about 5,700 businesses, employs a direct workforce of almost 70,000 people, and generates revenues of about $29 billion and exports of $1.15billion annually.
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Great News: First major store to re-open in Goodna after the flood
This is solely because of the support of friends, staff, and mostly strangers.
The store will at a much reduced capacity, with plans to rebuild the store to its former glory.
The stock available at the store tomorrow is largely flood damaged stock (priced accordingly) but the owners have also brought in some fresh stock like cleaning product, buckets, brooms mops etc and a small range of power tools.
This will be the first significant step back to normality for Goodna.
Queensland Flood News: Help available for Queenslanders in need
The Honourable Karen Struthers
Help available for Queenslanders in need
Queenslanders affected by flooding have received more than $9.7 million in personal hardship grants following flooding around the state.
Community Services Minister Karen Struthers said the grants had been paid to 26,000 Queenslanders in hardship to help them meet immediate, essential costs like food, accommodation and clothing.
"A lot of Queenslanders are doing it tough and we're doing what we can to help," Ms Struthers said.
"There is a range of assistance available and I encourage people to phone the flood recovery line and see what help they may be eligible for."
Essential household contents grants, structural assistance grants and essential services grants are means tested and designed as safety nets to help people who can not provide for their own recovery. The grants require assessors to inspect damage and payments are made as soon as possible following assessment.
Means testing is necessary to make sure those in the most need are getting help.
Eligibility criteria has been set in cooperation with the federal government and is the same criteria used for any natural disaster and adjusted for inflation.
Other non-means tested assistance includes:
• Mortgage assistance loans of $20,000 for eligible Queenslanders
• One off emergency payments from the Disaster Relief Fund of $2000 for adults and $1000 for children
• Centrelink payments of $1000 for adults and $400 for children
Ms Struthers said some people's income may have been affected by the floods which may change their eligibility for means tested grants and people should not count themselves out.
Some banks are offering assistance to flood-affected Queenslanders and people can also discuss options with their superannuation provider.
People in need of assistance should phone
1800 173 349 to what assistance they may be eligible to receive.
Royal Mail Hotel Goodna - 2011 Flood
Flood Scare: Sharks spotted outside McDonald's store in Australian town of Goodna
It sounds unimaginable, but this live video captures the intensity of the Australian floods.
The sharks swam past McDonald's, a Queensland Times story reported.
Goodna residents have vouched for the store owner who reported the first shark sighting. They believe his report and said the store owner would not lie about sharks.
Goodna is several kilometers away from the Brisbane river. Local fishermen usually hunt for bull sharks on the river's boat ramp.
Bull sharks are the third shark most likely to attack humans. They are aggressive and swim in shallow waters along coasts and rivers.
The Honourable Anna Bligh
Queenslanders who can repair flood damage free to get on with the job
Premier Anna Bligh has urged flood-affected Queenslanders who are able to repair their homes to feel free to get to work without any restrictions from the State Government or the Queensland Reconstruction Authority.
Ms Bligh said Queenslanders in flood areas with homes which were able to undergo repairs - such as rewiring or re-sheeting - would face no intervention in getting on with the job.
However the Premier said those with houses that had sustained structural damage and needed to be rebuilt would need to work with their local council to obtain the necessary approvals before re-building could commence.
"If you have cleaned up the mess and want to start on the path of returning to normality by repairing your kitchen I would urge you to do so," Ms Bligh said.
"I want to assure all those Queenslanders who have sustained damage through this tragedy that there will be no restriction from the State Government in that type of work.
"Structural damage however is a different matter and if your home has sustained significant structural damage that will require significant rebuilding, you will need to approach your local council to go through the approval processes.
"This is about getting on with the job of getting Queenslanders back on track once the mud and the rubbish has cleared.
"This is about getting things back to normal and getting there as quickly as we possibly can.
"The Queensland Reconstruction Authority headed by Major General Mick Slater will not be interfering with those people who want to replace their damaged floorboards or walls or fix the balustrades on their balconies, so they can re-occupy their homes.
"The Authority is about the medium to long-term - those properties and infrastructure that as a result of flooding will need to be rebuilt."
Australia Post establishes temporary facility at Goodna
It operates from 9 - 12 each weekday morning from St Ives Shopping Centre in Smiths Road Goodna.
Householders in flooded homes in the 4300 and 4301 postcode areas should check on the availability of mail.
Flood cleanup continues at Goodna
The centre will become a construction zone over the next few months.
22 January 2011
Residents in for the long haul at Goodna after 2011 flood
RESIDENTS in the hard-hit suburb of Goodna are facing a long 12 months of hard work before their flood-stricken suburb is back to its normal state.
Member for Bundamba Jo-Ann Miller, who is working from a marquee opposite her flood-damaged office, said it would take about six months to a year for most homes to be rebuilt.
She said it could take longer for those who are not insured.
"I think people are still traumatised. They're keeping busy working on their houses, but the reality is still sinking in," Mrs Miller said.
"Right now they need to know whether the insurance companies are going to help them out and where they are going to live in the short term."
Parker Street resident Helen Sammut said the strong community spirit had made the clean-up easier.
Water inundated her house but she has no plans of leaving the home she has lived in since 1965.
"The help from volunteers has made a big difference," she said.
Ipswich City Councillor Paul Tully, whose Goodna home went under the floodwaters, said he expected damaged businesses will stick by the area and reopen their stores at a later date.
He said while the reality of how hard the rebuilding phase will be has hit most residents, they are keen to solider on.
"People are moving on; it's a positive mood, but not a happy one," he said.
Yesterday a key community facility, the Goodna Rugby League Club on Brisbane Terrace, received a boost with news the State Government and Channel 7's Sunrise program would start a massive rebuilding of the club early next month.
To donate to the Ipswich Flood Appeal, visit council's Customer Service Centre, donate at any Bendigo Bank branch or send a cheque made out to the Mayor's Community Fund to Ipswich City Council, PO Box 191 Ipswich.
20 January 2011
Australia Post behind the eight ball at Goodna
But the Goodna Post Office appears to have had nothing done to it with no cleanup or any attempt to restore any semblance of order.
It seems Australia Post has done nothing to get the mail flowing again.
The main office at Goodna is jam packed with mud and flooded display racks and hundreds of private boxes remain covered in sludge.
All private box mail is being held in Brisbane and not accessible.
This is affecting businesses as far away as Wacol and preventing local residents accessing normal post office functions.
While other businesses are working at fever pitch, Australia Post has still done nothing after 10 days to get things back to normal at the Goodna Post Office.
Australia Post is a national disgrace.
11 January 2011
Greater Goodna flood update
This has not been seen since 1974.
It could rise another 2 or 3 metres over the next 24 hours.
Greater Goodna flood update
Dozens of sightseers are gathered to witness this extraordinary event which will get worse later today.
Issued at 4:06 AM on Tuesday the 11th of January 2011
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
The main flood waters in the Lockyer Creek are now arriving at Lyons Bridge, with strong stream rises expected during Tuesday.
Wivenhoe dam is providing significant mitigation of upper Brisbane floods. River flows from the Bremer and Lockyer catchments combined with releases from Wivenhoe dam are expected to increase levels in Brisbane during Tuesday.
At the Brisbane City Gauge, minor flood levels of about 2.1 metres are expected with the afternoon high tide on Tuesday and levels of about 3 metres are expected with the high tides on Wednesday causing moderate flooding.
(3 metres at the Brisbane City gauge is about 1.5 metres higher than the highest tide of the year at this location).
Extremely heavy rainfall during Monday led to extreme rises in the Lockyer Creek catchment and Laidley Creek at Mulgowie. Record flood levels of 18.92 metres were recorded at Gatton Monday evening before the station failed. This level was well above the previous record peak of 16.33 metres from the February 1893 flood.
The main flood waters are currently arriving at Lyons Bridge, with strong stream rises expected in the next few hours. The Lockyer Creek at Glenore Grove peaked at 14.60 metres at 11:30pm, which is 0.3 metres below the 1974 flood.
Renewed stream rises have commenced in Lockyer Creek at Lyons Bridge with a peak between 16 and 16.5 metres expected Tuesday morning. This is likely to be similar in level to the 1996 flood.
The Bremer River at Walloon has exceeded the moderate flood level. The Bremer River at Rosewood peaked at 5.8 metres around midnight monday.
The Bremer River at Ipswich is expected to reach about 12.7 metres on Tuesday afternoon. Higher levels are possible.
Warrill Creek at Amberley peaked at 5.98 metres around 9pm Monday.
Moderate flooding is developing at Savages Crossing and at Mt Crosby Weir.
At the Brisbane City Gauge (lower end of Edward Street and at Thornton Street), minor flood levels of about 2.1 metres are expected with the afternoon high tide on Tuesday and levels of about 3 metres are expected with the high tides on Wednesday causing moderate flooding.
(3 metres at the Brisbane City gauge is about 1.5 metres higher than the highest tide of the year at this location).
Predicted River Heights/Flows:
Ipswich: Reach about 12.7 metres (major) during Tuesday afternoon. Moggill: Reach about 12 metres (minor) during Tuesday afternoon. Jindalee: Reach about 7 metres (minor) overnight Tuesday. Brisbane: Reach about 2.1 metres (minor) with the afternoon high tide on Tuesday. Reach about 3 metres (moderate) with the high tides on Wednesday. (3 metres at the Brisbane City gauge is about 1.5 metres higher than the highest tide of the year at this location). Further rises are possible at all four locations depending on further rain.
Next Issue:
The next warning will be issued at about 8am Tuesday.
10 January 2011
Tragedy averted as runaway pontoon caught at Goodna
It had posed a serious danger to jetties and moorings from Jindalee to St Lucia to West End had it not been retrieved at the Goodna Boat Ramp.
The pontoon had broken its moorings at Cribb Park on the Bremer River in Ipswich.
A crane removed the pontoon in a delicate operation this afternoon.
Goodna Councillor Paul Tully inspected the operation saying it was "almost impossible to get the pontoon out of the fast-flowing Brisbane River".
The crane is still on site removing the second half of the pontoon.
Goodna Flood Update
A sewer main overflows beneath the Ipswich Motorway at Goodna into an already swollen Woogaroo Creek.
Urgent advice from SES after phone system crashes
Local Governments are being asked to assist the SES with temporary arrangements.
Media releases will direct members of the public to the their local council.
We will then filter requests and capture details for appropriate SES requests and forward them on to the SES directly via email.
This is now operational.
Examples of SES request types:
• Leaking roof
• Request for sand bags
• Tree fallen over blocking access
Examples of requests that would be redirected:
• Medical conditions are to be referred to QAS for vetting.
• Police issues are to be referred to QPS.
• Fire issues to be referred to QFRS.
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Picture of Leslie Park off Bertha Street Goodna where the floodwater is rising.
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Current Forecast
Issued at 5:00am on Monday the 10th of January 2011 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Synoptic Situation:
At 4am EST, an upper level low was located over the southern Capricornia. A surface trough was located near the Fraser coast. Both of these systems are moving slowly west.
Heavy rain areas and thunderstorms are expected to continue through the Southeast Coast district, far southern parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett District and eastern parts of the Darling Downs and Granite Belt district. Heavy falls may lead to localised flash flooding and/or worsen existing river flooding.
Intense rain activity has been coming in from the East and Northeast, but has so far mostly skirted to the north of the city, there is more rain in this system potentially coming from the East which is more aligned to the catchment, effects of this are starting to be seen now.
Expectation of in excess of 200 mm of rain within the next 24 hours, in Ipswich catchment area.
Heavy rain will relate to increased flows in all streams with particular concerns for smaller creeks such as Bundamba, Six Mile and Woogaroo.
As a result of the proposed increased releases from Wivenhoe, the prediction of the following level has been provided (peak expected Tuesday 11/1/01):
Mt Crosby Weir: 17m
Colleges Crossing: 14.5m (Calculations for Colleges Xing based on previous relationships between Mt Crosby Weir, Colleges and Moggill indicate a approximate predicted level)
Ipswich : 8m (backflow from Brisbane River)
Ipswich Catchment Update
Over the past
2 hours we have received up to 5mm of rain in the catchment, predominantly in the eastern area, with only 1-2mm in the southern part of the catchment.
Most of the streams (upper reaches of Bremer and all creeks) are falling, except for the Bremer from 3 Mile slowing) downstream and the Brisbane River.
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Issued at 12:36 AM on Monday the 10th of January 2011
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast for the catchments of the Bremer River and Warrill and Lockyer Creeks during Monday.
Moderate to major flood levels have developed in Lockyer Creek upstream of Gatton. Levels in the Helidon area have peaked at about 7 metres and rises continue at Gatton. Rises to major flood levels are expected during Monday at Glenore Grove and Lyons Bridge.
River level rises and moderate to major flooding continue in the Rosewood area.
Further rises are expected downstream during the next 24 hours with at least minor flood levels expected in the Bremer River at Ipswich during Monday night and continuing into Tuesday.
SEQ Water advises releases from Wivenhoe Dam will continue. Minor flooding will continue along the middle Brisbane River at Savages and Mt Crosby during Monday with moderate flood levels expected overnight Monday.
Higher than predicted tides are expected to continue in the Lower Brisbane area during Monday. Minor flood levels are possible on the high tide at the Brisbane City (Port Office) gauge during Tuesday and Wednesday.
Next Issue:
The next warning will be issued at about 9.30am Monday.
Latest River Heights:
Lockyer Ck at Helidon # 6.5m rising 11:47 PM SUN 09/01/11
Flagstone Ck at Brown-Zirbels Rd * 4.65m rising 08:40 PM SUN 09/01/11
Sandy Creek at Sandy Creek Road # 4.2m rising 11:39 PM SUN 09/01/11
Lockyer Ck at Gatton # 12.98m steady 11:46 PM SUN 09/01/11
Laidley Ck at Mulgowie * 3.45m rising 10:00 PM SUN 09/01/11
Laidley Ck at Laidley 3.95m falling slowly 08:00 PM SUN 09/01/11
Laidley Ck at Showground Weir * 5.62m falling 08:30 PM SUN 09/01/11
Laidley Ck at Showground Weir # 5.72m rising 11:37 PM SUN 09/01/11
Laidley Ck at Warrego Hwy * 4.75m rising 10:00 PM SUN 09/01/11
Lockyer Ck at Glenore Grove # 9.98m rising 11:48 PM SUN 09/01/11
Lockyer Ck at Lyons Br # 10.73m rising 11:47 PM SUN 09/01/11
Lockyer Ck at Rifle Range Rd * 9.47m rising 08:40 PM SUN 09/01/11
Lockyer Ck at O'Reilly's Weir # 12.34m rising 11:45 PM SUN 09/01/11
Brisbane R at Lowood Pump Stn # 11.19m falling 11:46 PM SUN 09/01/11
Brisbane R at Savages Crossing # 11.73m rising 11:48 PM SUN 09/01/11
Brisbane R at Burtons Br # 9.06m rising 11:32 PM SUN 09/01/11
Brisbane R at Kholo Br # 3.91m rising 11:44 PM SUN 09/01/11
Brisbane R at Mt Crosby # 12.24m steady 11:49 PM SUN 09/01/11
Brisbane R at Colleges Crossing # 9.91m rising 11:46 PM SUN 09/01/11
Bremer R at Spressers Br # 4.97m rising 11:08 PM SUN 09/01/11
Western Ck at Grandchester # 4.23m rising 11:45 PM SUN 09/01/11
Western Ck at Rosewood WWTP 6.63m rising 11:49 PM SUN 09/01/11
Bremer R at Rosewood # 5.14m rising 11:41 PM SUN 09/01/11
Bremer R at Five Mile Br Walloon # 4.66m rising 11:48 PM SUN 09/01/11
Bremer R at Walloon DERM * 5.04m rising 10:30 PM SUN 09/01/11
Reynolds Ck at Moogerah Dam # 155.48m falling 11:34 PM SUN 09/01/11
Warrill Ck at Harrisville # 2.74m rising 11:44 PM SUN 09/01/11
Warrill Ck at Harrisville# 2.65m rising 11:32 PM SUN 09/01/11
Warrill Ck at Greens Rd Amberley # 4.4m falling 11:47 PM SUN 09/01/11
Warrill Ck at Amberley DNR * 5.43m rising 08:40 PM SUN 09/01/11
Bremer R at Berry's Lagoon * 17.66m rising 08:30 PM SUN 09/01/11
Bremer R at One Mile Br # 9.25m rising 11:33 PM SUN 09/01/11
Bremer R at Hancocks Br Brassall # 6.23m rising 11:33 PM SUN 09/01/11
Bremer R at Ipswich # 4.1m rising 11:34 PM SUN 09/01/11
Brisbane R at Moggill # 3.72m rising 11:44 PM SUN 09/01/11
Brisbane R at City Gauge # 0.9m rising 11:12 PM SUN 09/01/11
Ipswich and SEQ flood update
Current Forecast
Issued at 11:02 PM on Sunday the 9th of January 2011 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
A rainband stretches from Gympie to the northern suburbs of Brisbane and inland to Dalby.
Rainfall totals of up 260 millimetres have been recorded in the Sunshine Coast region since 9am Sunday.
Rainfall has generally eased in the past two hours, however, further heavy rainfall is expected overnight and during Monday.
Forecast from BOM is that the upper level trough is definitely moving south and broadening, expected to reach between the Sunshine Coast and the border within the next 3-4 hours.
Expect a general increase in rainfall over the next 3 to 4 hours with likely rain intensifying from about 3am onwards across the catchment.
Expectation of in excess of 200 mm of rain within the next 24 hours, in Ipswich catchment area.
Heavy rain will relate to increased flows in all streams with particular concerns for smaller creeks such as Bundamba, Six Mile and Woogaroo.
As a result of the proposed increased releases from Wivenhoe Dam, the prediction of the following level has been provided (peak expected Tuesday 11/1/01):
Mt Crosby Weir: 17m
Colleges Crossing: 14.5m (Calculations for Colleges Crossing based on previous relationships between Mt Crosby Weir, Colleges and Moggill indicate a approximate predicted level)
Ipswich : 8m (backflow from Brisbane River)
Ipswich Catchment Update
In the last 2 hours we have had only 1 - 2mm, which has mainly fallen in the northern areas of Ipswich region. As such, we have seen falls in Western Creek and are still seeing rises in the Bremer, Warrill and Purga as previous run-off moves through the system.
09 January 2011
Google Alert - "Moggill Ferry"
|Colleges Crossing closes again
Ipswich Queensland Times
The Moggill Ferry also stopped running yesterday, funnelling those wanting to cross the Brisbane River into the one-lane Mt Crosby weir crossing. ...
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|Big wet hits the south-east
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Meanwhile, in Brisbane, the Moggill Ferry is presently out of service and several roads around Brisbane have been classified as no-go zones.
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|Bridge closures until Christmas
Ipswich Queensland Times
With the Moggill Ferry also closed, the only way to cross the Brisbane River in the Ipswich region is over the one-lane Mount Crosby weir. ...
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|Ipswich region on flood alert | Ipswich News | Local News in Ipswich
Ipswich Queensland Times
Another point where residents can cross the Brisbane River – the Moggill Ferry – has closed each time Colleges Crossing has closed. ...
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|Roads closed after flood damage
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The Moggill Ferry is still out of service and will be closed until today at the least. Conditions will be reviewed today.
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Latest Ipswich flood warning update and SEQ weather warning
Issued at 7:05 PM on Sunday the 9th of January 2011 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
A rainband stretches from Gympie to the northern suburbs of Brisbane and inland to Dalby.
Rainfall totals of up 180 millimetres have been recorded in the Sunshine Coast region in the six hours to 7pm. The heaviest rainfall in the past two hours has been in the Kilcoy, Stanley and Upper Mary catchments, with totals up to 60 millimetres recorded. The rainband is expected to move south during Sunday night.
Fast river rises have occurred in the Caboolture River resulting in minor flooding at Caboolture. Further rises in the Caboolture River and Pine River catchments are expected overnight Sunday.
Further flooding is possible in the Brisbane and Ipswich metropolitan creeks overnight Sunday.
Flood warnings are current for the Mary River, Sunshine Coast streams and the Upper Brisbane and Lower Brisbane rivers.
Catchment Update:
We have received up to 30mm of rain in the catchment in the last 3 hours, the heaviest falls have been in the northern parts of the catchments. Rises have been fast and are falling almost as quickly as they are rising. Predicted rain could have a significant impact on both major streams and the creeks, areas of most concern are the creeks in the eastern areas due to their nature of flash flooding.
Infrastructure Update:
The following road closures are still in place at the moment.
The relevant road signage has been put in place to advise the travelling public.
• Ivan lane and Schultzs Re Ironbark water over road
• Haigslea Malabar Rd closed 1.20pm
• Ebenezer Rd and Rosewood Warrill View Rd have water over road
• Rosewood Laidley Rd Grandchester water over road.
Wivenhoe Releases:
Also, Colleges Crossing and Kholo Bridges remain closed.
Owing to the high rainfall received in the Wivenhoe Dam catchment during today, and taking into account predicted falls, SEQWater is looking to significantly increase the releases within the next 24 hours, above the current 1400m3/sec, to reduce the dam level back to full supply levels.
Possible impacts would be the Mt Crosby Weir will be closed as well as infrastructure at Colleges Crossing may be affected.
Assessments will be done once further information is received from SEQWater.
The BOM rainfall forecast for the next few days is:-
Overnight/Monday: Very heavy rain periods
Tuesday: Rain periods
Wednesday: A few showers
Thursday: A shower or two.
Friday: A shower or two.
Saturday: Mostly fine.
08 January 2011
Fishing and prawning at Goodna
The picture was taken this afternoon at the mouth of Woogaroo Creek and shows the swollen Brisbane River.


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Lawyers are often the subject of a great many jokes, and none of them are very kind to the profession. However, sometimes you just need one to help you with legal matters in life. Know how to find a good one and use them to your benefit with the advice in the following paragraphs.
When you are describing the situation that you are in to your lawyer, refrain from lying. You should be telling them the truth at all times, as this could backfire if you are questioned on the stand and your lawyer does not have all information available. Honesty is the best policy, especially in regards to legal issues.
make sure you speak with more than a single lawyer prior to making your choice. The first one you speak with may seem just perfect, but how do you know that until you have other options to consider! See at least one more, preferably two so that you can be sure you are making a smart choice.
Those who are trying to decide on a lawyer to hire would be wise to conduct an interview. It is important that you meet with any potential lawyers so that you can gauge their experience level and what they can do for you. It will also allow you to develop a report with whomever you end up hiring.
Make a list of the lawyers who look promising before you make any final decision. Have a list of about ten, then do some background research. Ask around or look on the Internet. Once you have the list down to about five, you can make appointments and decide, which is the best for you.
Lawyers are often a laughing matter, but it is not so funny when you actually need one. With luck, this article has given you some good ideas on how to find a good lawyer and how to use one effectively in protecting yourself and interests in life. Good luck!
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Where to Find Gun Sales in 2013
There has been much buzz in the news lately about gun-ownership rights and bans on certain weapons and munitions. The news stories have driven so much controversy that retailers are now saying that many of their firearms are in low stock, or have been completely sold out. Ammunition too has seen a run on the shelves, with 9mm, 22LR, and other sized bullets almost impossible to find.
With the wild increase in the popularity of firearms, many around the US are wondering where they can go to find good deals on guns, ammunition, and other paraphernalia. There is always the gun shows, but even those are expected to see heavy buying, long lines, and high prices. What many are discovering, is that the best deals on guns and ammunition are currently being found at auctions.
Auctions are a great way to find any item from military memorabilia to firearms. Depending on the type of auction, nearly any niche of items can be found. Estate auctions often see firearms and ammunition on the ballot, but Military auctions to buy guns is the best of all options. However, you would be surprised what you can find in various auctions. Often, the quiet little old lady's estate auction boasts a bloc of bootlegging memorabilia, or the military auction may may present a full collection of barbie dolls. You never know what you are going to find at the auctions.
To find auctions in your neighborhood, or around the country, find auctions with Affiliated Auctions.
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Serious Questions
- I am extremely pro-choice, and I believe that all women deserve the right to choose what they want to do with their own bodies. Why should a group of men decide the rights of women? It makes no sense! If a woman doesn't want a baby, or feels that she isn't equipped to give it care, she deserves to make a choice on whether or not she wants to bring the baby into this world. If a woman has been raped and doesn't want to bring up the baby of her rapist, she deserves a choice. I'm not saying that people should have unsafe sex on the pretense that they can just have an abortion, but if a person doesn't think that they can give a baby the life it deserves, they should be able to decide.
2) Who inspires you the most?
- Oooh, hard question. I have so many inspirations in my life, and many of them I am so lucky to have met and worked with. Let me list some (in no particular order):
-Elizabeth Plank -Quinn Heraty
-Elisa Kreisinger -Rachel Sklar
-Susan McPherson (my aunt) -Tina Wells
-Ruthie Ackerman -Alaina Ferris
-Amanda Palmer -Ruth Ann Harnisch
-Rachel Wisthuff -Gloria Steinem
-Ingrid Vanderveldt -Regina Spektor
-Jasmina Aganovic -Kate Nash
-Robin Newman -Nancy Spector (aka my mom)
-Judi Powers -Molly Logan
-My mini feminist sister Kiki (Chiara)
3) Do you have a mentor?
- I consider myself to be someone who has many mentors, as there are many, many people who inspire and motivate me. However, my "official" mentor is Ingrid Vanderveldt, an incredible entrepreneur and just a super amazing person overall. Also, Ruth Ann Harnisch is amazingly generous and supportive of my blog and I appreciate her support so so much.
4) Does your family support your blog? If so, how?
- I receive so so so much support from my family. My mom, Nancy Spector (chief curator and deputy director of the Guggenheim Museum), is my "agent" and sends me multitudes of articles and ideas for blog posts. My aunt, Susan McPherson (founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies), knows everyone and always helps me out when I need to get in touch with someone. My mom and Susan give me so much love and support; I don't know what I'd do without them. Also, my baby sister Kiki is so great for both snuggles and discussions about gender inequality in her fifth grade classes.
5) Do you agree that today feminism favors white people? If so, do you think feminists should make more of a point discussing issues that relate to people of color?
- Historically, the feminism I'm familiar with has been predominantly white. However, this should most certainly not be the case, as everyone, regardless of race, gender or sexuality deserves an equal place and role in this world.
6) Do you think Dustin Penner's apology is acceptable/justifiable?
- For those of you who don't know what this is, here's an explanation. Basically, Dustin Penner, a Canadian hockey player, tweeted this horrible rape joke:
He was booked to speak on the Sport Network's TradeCentre program soon after the tweet, but it was canceled due to backlash from the joke. He followed up with this apology:
7) What do you think about the word feminist? Do you think it should be changed as it sounds like it is just about women?
- Feminism is a very old movement, dating back to the 1830s. The term "feminism" was coined by philosopher Charles Fourier in 1837. I think that, because it is such an old and established term, it shouldn't be changed. Also: because people who identify as women are the ones who are oppressed and it is their rights we are fighting for. No, this does not mean that feminists want women to be better or more powerful than men, if that hasn't been iterated enough. Feminism, by definition, is "the belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities." The definition of feminism is growing, as LGBTQ rights become part of the picture, and the meaning has expanded to include equal rights for people all over the gender and sexuality spectrum.
Fun Questions
- Okay, so I have had an extreme obsession with Sylvia Plath since like, the fifth grade, and my favorite ever quote is "Is there no way out of the mind?" It's such a cool thought, as the mind is an ever-present force that is completely inescapable. Bet you haven't thought of that one, huh?
2) Are you a potterhead? And if so, what is your favorite character?
- Um, so I've read Harry Potter twice (once in 1st grade, once in 4th grade), and while I can say that I enjoyed it, I never became a full-out "potterhead." However, my favorite character is Tonks. Duh.
3) How do you imagine hope?
- I don't fully believe in "hope", as I think if people want something to happen to them or to others, they shouldn't hope for something to change. They should get out and make something change.
4) What is your favorite smoothie flavor?
- Haha! I'm not a huge fan of smoothies, but my friend and I once made these really good ones during finals week.


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If you read my blog on Mondays then you know that I always wish the weekend was longer, but right now, I'm glad it's Monday. My relationship with food hit some snags today as I obsessed over not eating a slice of pecan pie and subsequently eating a slice of pecan pie. More on that later. Right now, it's time to get to this week's topic!
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FMM: Current Favorites
- Song – Where You Are by Gavin Degraw
- Drink – Water…I like other things, but I feel good about drinking water so it's my drink of choice.
- Physical feature of the opposite sex (or the sex that you find attractive) – His jaw line and strong arms.
- TV Show(s) – Touch. I'm so happy that Kiefer Sutherland is back in my life now. 😉 And I still love my USA shows!
- Actor/Actress – See # 4.
- Book – I'm reading an interesting non-fiction right now, and I still haven't read Sophie Kinsella's new book even though I thought I'd do it a few weeks ago.
- Form of communication – My favorite is always in person. I'd rather hug someone I like or love than wave to them.
- Exercise – I am still in love with the elliptical. I just left the gym where I did the treadmill, elliptical, bike and weights…GREAT workout.
- Food – Not a subject that I care to broach right now. I'll gripe about my love of food later.
- Quote – Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure… than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat.
Theodore Roosevelt


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Night mode is an automatic setting which takes advantage of the new wide-angle camera that's in the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro models. It's equipped with a larger sensor that is able to let in more light, allowing for brighter photos when the light is low.
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Schematics and Renderings Depict Apple's 2018 iPhone Lineup
The site has two schematics, one for the 6.5-inch OLED "iPhone X Plus, which is rumored to have a dual-lens camera, and one for the lower-cost 6.1-inch iPhone, which is said to have an LCD display and a single-lens camera to keep costs low.
According to the schematics, which are from a case manufacturer, the larger iPhone measures in at 77.41mm wide, 157.53mm tall, and 7.68mm thick. The 6.1-inch iPhone measures in at 75.72mm wide, 150.91mm tall, and 8.32mm thick.
There is no schematic for the second-generation 5.8-inch OLED iPhone that will be sold alongside the two other devices, presumably because it will continue to have the same dimensions as the current iPhone X. For comparison's sake, the existing 5.8-inch iPhone measures in at 70.9mm wide, 143.6mm tall, and 7.7mm thick.
Several renderings have been created based on the schematics to give us a better picture of what the three iPhones might look like side by side (provided these numbers are accurate, of course).
These renderings do correctly depict rumored features as we've heard them so far. All three iPhones are expected to feature an edge-to-edge display with a notch and a TrueDepth camera system for Face ID, allowing Apple to eliminate the Touch ID fingerprint sensor from its iPhone lineup entirely.
The second-generation iPhone X and the iPhone X Plus, which will be Apple's more expensive flagship devices, feature OLED screens and dual-lens camera systems, while the middle-sized device has a single-lens camera and an LCD display to keep costs lower. Rumors have suggested this device could cost $700 to $800, less than the $1,000+ price tag for the OLED devices.
While the lower-cost 6.1-inch iPhone won't adopt OLED display technology, rumors have suggested it could have a better-than-average LCD, perhaps using MLCD+ display technology and a new cover glass sensor. Former KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has said the switch to new technology means 3D Touch won't be included, but it's still not clear if Apple will implement it through another method.
For full details on all three iPhones that we're expecting to see in 2018, make sure to check out our roundup, which we keep updated with all of the iPhone rumors that we've heard so far.
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Just make it the same price as the next size up. Goes against your current pricing plan of bigger screen = more expensive but I'm sure people won't mind, just so long as it's an option.
All I want is Touch ID back.. maybe combined with Face ID. I'm not sure how people can say that Face ID works better for them than Touch ID, but for myself, it fails me half the time, especially when I'm outside.. I spend my time getting angry at my phone watching Face ID not recognizing me and asking me for my long password.. and what irritates me the most is when I'm about done entering my password, and all of a sudden, Face ID unlocks my phone.. :mad:
Yeah I'm with you on this. sometimes it takes upwards of 5-7 seconds to unlock my iphone each time. Somtimes face ID works fast and others it just sits there and struggles or takes a few seconds before even starting to scan my face. I miss how easy and fast touch ID was. Hopefully the next gen will be faster.
Sucks for those of us who want the latest features in a smaller phone (that can easily be used with one hand). Give us the 4.7 screen in a smaller than iPhone 6/6s/7/8 package.Agreed, this rumored phone makes no sense. They need to release the new SE equivalent, call it an iPhone Mini, add pencil support for the new plus and call it the iPhone Pro.
Then you'd have a simple 3 option lineup with logical familiar naming conventions that align with other product categories.
Why are these phones getting so huge???
Because Apple has no style.
It is a potential Game Changer !
It will soon become avail in the States !
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I think if I am able to formulate this, I can use the same strategy to revolve a 2D function $\omega_{\phi}\left(x,\sigma\right)$ around an axis, e.g. $x$-axis, and generate a 3D asymmetric function $g\left(x,y,z\right)$. The formula that I want to revolve while altering is:
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OdaNobunga was the powerful Samurai Daimyo and warlord in late 16th century Japan remembered for the initiation of the unification of Japan. He ultimately conquered a third of the Japanese empire before his death in 1582.
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this is a great buy ....... it also has a dagger and an envelope opener at the top of the scabbard
Defintely hands down this sword is worth it, the pictures do not do it justice. it's a little heavy, i'm not quite sure about battle ready however definetly an awesome sword to add to my collection.
Not impressed. Cheaply made blade, and dull. Ornamentations are nice for display.
I brought this piece for display purposes only, and could not be more happy. At the cost for which I paid for this sword I did not expect to actually use it to cut anything even though it is sharp. If you like this piece to look at and enjoy its design I highly recommend it but don't buy it with the intentions of actually using it to cut anything.
There is no way this is a battle ready sword when it is made with stainless steel and not carbon steel.
Beautiful piece no doubt about that. But honestly if you think you're going to get a battle ready Katana for $29.98 I'd like to know what your smokin'. By all means get one for show, keep it oiled, baby it, hang it proudly on your wall or on a stand. But as far as it's function? Well you could spread butter on your breakfast toast with ease. Remember people you will NOT find a Battle Ready Katana for $30.00. Like I've said in the past, if you want something you can actually cut with then spend the extra chedder and get yourself something nice. BUDK has some really nice swords as I have 2 of them and love them dearly. I also have show pieces that rarely come off the wall or stand. I'm not saying don't buy yourself a $30.00 Katana, some look amazing and are great conversation pieces, but throw in a couple Battle Ready Katanas so you don't look like a neo maxxi zoom dweebie ;)
Got this sword two days ago. Overall, I'm very happy with it. The dragon piece on the end is somewhat poorly and hastily painted, and the throwing knife doesn't fit in all the way and sticks out. The throwing pin is hardly what I would call a weapon, as it's rounded and about as sharp as a ballpoint pen. But that's just me being picky I suppose. The sword itself is very pretty, and the scabbard is really a work of art. The little metal piece in the handle is a little loose, but if it comes off it shouldn't be too hard to glue if need be. All and all, this is a gorgeous piece for your collection and will definitely stand out.
First, for those who have absolutely no idea about all the parts like "tang" and other complicated things on a sword and only want to get a sword, is this a good sword? Yes, not bad for it's price. Now, this is nice, the steel is CARBON steel, not stainless, what does this mean? it means that it wont snap from how brittle it is, and even more awesome cutting power, it IS full tang, now one catch, this sword is duller than a bat, and I would say you would have to spend at LEAST 3-4 hours to sharpen this sword to a good edge, now imagine is if WAS sharpened (budk you listening?) that would be awesome! Complaints: some defects I found in my sword, the tsuba wobbles like mad, not gonna do much that is bad given the blade is held in by the handle, but it makes it feel a bit cheaper, also, i'm not the only one here to have defects in the sword. even still, return policies are nice given they work. Now, what is even cooler is that not only you get a sword, but a throwing spike and knife too! Collaborating to other reviewers: "this is not stainless, it will rust within 20 days" - that is because it is carbon steel, it actually is BETTER, if you do maintenance every once-in-a-while. "the knife and spike don't allign right" - found this on many reviewers, guess this is a defect, given I didn't have a problem with that Now to final thoughts: I say buyer beware, this sword seems to frequently come with defects, but none that are unfixable, if you know how to do even basic maintenance, you should be fine getting this sword. And the fact this blade had alot of good things for low price makes me happier to have this in my collection. budk, not a bad job on this sword, but checking everything is right so defects arent as common seems to be what you should start to do for this sword.
Short review: I am highly impressed with this sword. It's not overly expensive but has a very nice traditional opulent look. All the décor makes it seem more like a royal blade than one that would belong to a soldier in the field. It has some flaws, but what do you expect for 30 bucks? Despite what the bullet points above say, the blade is made of CARBON STEEL (labeled directly on the blade), not stainless. That said, this blade can be used without concern. The full tang also ensures that this blade is battle ready. I wasn't quite sure what to expect in terms of décor due to the low cost, but I am not disappointed. The hilt is covered with beautiful sculptures of dragons along with a metal dragon pommel at the end. (the dragons on the actual hilt are just plastic). The tsuba is really neatly done and also made of metal. It's unique because one part of it is lower than the other so it's like a spiral more than a flat circle. The scabbard is coated with almost too many details to talk about! It's wrapped with a nice red cord, has several colored metal bands around it, and has a very nice golden textured cloth wrapped inside the cord. The rest of the sheath is a very glossy red with some abstract markings. The markings look a bit like scribbles at first, but I think they're actually quite a nice touch. The end of the sheath has another metal gold dragon head on it. There is also a throwing spike and throwing knife hidden within the sheath, but to be perfectly honest, they are not worth much more than decoration. That's the only flaw so far! I better get to the blade before I run out of character space. It's not highly polished, or very sharp out of the box. Just take a polishing kit (or even some alcohol) and clean it off. The blunt blade is great though! Why? You can sharpen it how you like! It may even be able to be sharpened as a single bevel blade. Overall, this is a very nice sword for the money. Good value as always!
I just got this beautiful katana today and I absolutely love it. It is so very beautiful and what makes it even better is that its razor sharp. I'm bigger into sharp weapons instead of displays. I highly recommend this katana.


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AUD/JPY technical analysis: 3-week old resistance-line, 73.44/48 confluence question bulls
Following its run-up to the eight-day high, AUD/JPY seesaws near 72.48 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. | 13/08/2019 23:33
- AUD/JPY remains positive with bullish MACD.
- Further upside challenged by near-term trend-line resistance and a confluence of 50% Fibonacci retracement, 4H 100MA.
Following its run-up to the eight-day high, AUD/JPY seesaws near 72.48 during the early Asian session on Wednesday.
While the bullish signal from moving average convergence and divergence (MACD) favor the pair's further upside, 38.2% Fibonacci retracement of late-July to early August decline, at 72.80, becomes immediate resistance to watch.
Should prices manage to rise past-72.80, a downward sloping trend-line since July 23 can question further upside at 73.24, a break of which can escalate the advances to 73.44/48 confluence including 50% Fibonacci retracement and 100-bar moving average on the 4-hour chart (4H 100MA).
If the quote surges above 73.48, 61.8% Fibonacci retracement near 74.10 and July 31 low near 74.35 could lure buyers.
On the downside, 71.40 and recent low surrounding 70.75 can keep sellers away from 70.00 round-figure.
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