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So you've decided you don't want to remain at home alone any longer. Maybe you've had some health issues and safety has become a more important issue than in the past. Maybe you've thought about hiring an in-home care worker to help out, but realize that the majority of the day--and night--you might still be alone.
Maybe you're just tired of not being around other people and want to live somewhere that has socialization opportunities, plus help when/if needed.
I've talked a lot about Adult Family Homes (AFH) and Assisted Living facilities (AL) in this space, and I won't dig into their details again right now. The advice given time after time still is valid: Look before you leap. Even if you're just thinking about moving into one or the other, check them out, talk to residents and staff, ask around.
Once you've moved, remember at least two things: Your decision isn't a once in a lifetime decision that once made can't be changed; and, you will not be alone--and I'm not just talking about the other residents.
Trained staff are available and can make you feel at home, answer questions and provide support. Sometimes you might feel some anxiety after you're living there. Questions come to mind, and you may not be sure where to go for answers--or just to share concerns.
Just a couple questions I've heard:
- If everyone else is doing everything for me, what do I do? Will I get lost in the shuffle?
- If I ask too many questions, will I get in trouble?
- What if some of the questions I have are about the place or the staff? I plan on continuing to live here, you know.
As noted above, the staff would be a great place to start and they will be working with you to remain as independent as you can--and if you need assistance, it's there. Other residents also can fill you in regarding how things work.
For questions 2 and 3, let me introduce to you your advocate: The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCO). These people are trained to answer questions, work alongside you with any concerns or issues, and be a go-between for residents and the facility. Though well known by the facility staff, they are not part of it. The LTCO program is a state program designed just for this purpose.
A statement on their flyer states: "Because dignity and quality of life are a right, not a privilege." In other words, they are there for you, and part of what they do is maintain current knowledge of policies, laws, etc that relate to long term care facilities.
To contact LTCO, contact Amber Garrotte at 360 986 0657, or toll free at 800 801 0060. You can also email her at firstname.lastname@example.com. Amber, and the trained volunteers who work with her are responsive, dedicated and caring people.
You are not alone...
Information & Assistance
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SCAD Holiday Happenings
11 a.m. Dec. 21. Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St. Savannah College of Art and Design will host a variety of winter festivities. The revelry begins at 11 a.m. with "Mickey's Christmas Carol." From 1-3 p.m., Santa and his elves will entertain children of all ages with holiday treats and beverages. Snap photos with Christmas cut-outs and enjoy songs by the Pixie Stix. Santa and his helpers will also hand out sticker books and paint-by-number kits. At 3 p.m., watch "Rise of the Guardians" in 3-D. Then at 7 p.m., see "Meet Me In St. Louis." All screenings are free and open to the public with donation of a dry or canned good, and all moviegoers will receive a complimentary popcorn and soda.
Basketball team reunion
5 p.m. Dec. 21. Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club, 510 E. Charlton St. Former members of the Savannah Jets will return for a reunion Dec. 21. Reception is at 5 p.m. and dinner/program at 6 p.m. The public is invited to share this evening with these former outstanding players. For more information, call Walter B. Simmons at 236-7496, James Holmes at 429-4142 or Joe Murray Rivers at 658-1918.
Christmas Banquet
7 p.m. Dec. 21. Carey Hilliard's, 11111 Abercorn St. The public is invited to the annual Christmas banquet of the National Federation of the Blind of Chatham County on Dec. 21. Door prizes will be given away and cost is $20 for dinner. For information, call 912-233-5639.
Free walking tours of Bonaventure Cemetery
2 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Dec. 21. Bonaventure Cemetery. Tours start at the intersection of Mullryne and Wiltberger ways. Directional signs will be posted at the cemetery, and a typical tour lasts about an hour. No reservations necessary. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Go to www.bonaventure cemeterytours.com.
New Year's Eve celebration
10 p.m. Dec. 31. Harvest Light Ministries, 5912-D Ogeechee Road. Watch a livestream of MorningStar Ministries' conference. Go to www.harvest light.org/newyears2014.
New Year's Eve fireworks
Midnight. Dec. 31. Tybee Island. Enjoy fireworks from the pier, the beach or anywhere on the east side of the island.
Tybee Polar Plunge
11 a.m. Jan. 1. Tybee Island Pier and Pavilion. Gang of Goofs Parade is at 11 a.m. and Polar Plunge is at noon. Cost for both is $25 for adults and $15 for children younger than 12. This includes a T-Shirt. Register at www.tybeepolarplunge.com or on site at 9:30 a.m. Learn more at www.tybeepolarplunge.com or call 912-663-1099.
Savannah Rocks! art show
6-9 p.m. Jan. 3. Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Savannah Rocks! art show features a user-built communal bulletin board featuring memorabilia from the local music scene over the past 50 years. For information, email savannah firstname.lastname@example.com.
Bring One for the Chipper annual recycling event
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 4. Savannahians decking the halls are reminded to save Christmas trees after the holidays for the Bring One for the Chipper recycling event. Bring One for the Chipper will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 4 at various locations. Christmas tree mulch will be used by the city for parks and neighborhood beautification projects throughout Savannah. Locations include: Home Depot, 11180 Abercorn St.; Home Depot, 190 Pooler Parkway; Home Depot, 1901 Victory Drive; Dean Forest Landfill, 1325 Dean Forest Road; Bacon Park Transfer Station, Shorty Cooper Road. For more information, call Nathaniel Glover with the City of Savannah at 912-651-1967.
Miss Alfred Ely Beach High School Scholarship Pageant
6:30 p.m. Jan. 9. Beach High School, 3001 Hopkins St. The DECA student organization at Beach High School will present the Miss Alfred Ely Beach High School Scholarship Pageant on Jan. 9. The theme for this year's pageant is "Phenomenally." Six academically achieving seniors will vie for the coveted crown and title of Miss Alfred Ely Beach High School. The contestants will showcase their unique talents, model formal wear and conduct an interview before a select panel of judges. Tickets for the pageant are $10 for general admission and $3 for students. For more information, call the school at 912-395-5330.
SavCon Dealer Room
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 11. Hilton Garden Savannah/Midtown, 5711 Abercorn St. The '80s nostalgia and anime convention will have a one-day Dealer Room with thousands of action figures and all other loose, boxed and carded '80s nostalgia toy lines by Savannah-area Bottrader and the SavCon staff. Headlining this event will be Botcon/Joecon dealer Pappy's Collectible Toys and Atlanta-based Mario's Comics, along with locally owned businesses such as Galactic Comics & Games, Floyd Lewis from DartGirl Comics, Misfit Toys, T-shirt and novelty items from Brand You Designs and artist Christina Colon.
Habitat Savannah announces application dates
Through Jan. 20. Habitat for Humanity Savannah is opening its 2014 Habitat Homeownership process on Jan. 13. Eligibility is limited to Chatham County residents who have completed and submitted their pre-qualification applications prior to the 5 p.m. Jan. 20 deadline. Applications submitted following that deadline will not be considered. Applications are available at www.habitatsavannah.org/Apply.html or by visiting the organization's 1106 E. 70th St. office from Jan. 13-20. A receptacle containing applications is placed on the organization's front porch during this pre-application acceptance period.
International Baccalaureate open house
6:30 p.m. Jan. 14. Sol C. Johnson High School, 3012 Sunset Blvd. Sol C. Johnson High School's International Baccalaureate Programme is hosting an open house for prospective students and parents for the 2014-15 school year at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 14. For more information, contact 395-1405 or email@example.com.
Musical tribute to MLK Jr.
7 p.m. Jan. 14. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. The Jewish Educational Alliance will host the 16th annual "A Musical Salute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." This event will feature the Savannah Jazz Orchestra, co-led by Teddy Adams and Randall Reese, and Savannah Arts Academy Skyelite Jazz Band, under the baton of Vann Thornton. There will be a dessert reception during intermission. The concert is free and open to the community thanks to the support of the Savannah Jewish Federation and a grant from the City of Savannah. More information available at www.coastaljazz.org.
GenerationNEXT: Savannah's Rising Stars of Business
5:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 15. Belford's Savannah Seafood & Steaks, 315 W. Saint Julian St. Join Savannah Magazine, Business in Savannah, The Coastal Bank and Mercer University's Eugene W. Stetson School of Business and Economics as they recognize the honorees of "GenerationNEXT: Savannah's Rising Stars of Business." These under-40 individuals have distinguished themselves by their professional achievements, as well as their philanthropic service within Savannah and the Coastal Empire. Admission is $10 and includes light appetizers and two drink tickets. Cash bar available. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.generationnext2014.eventbrite.com.
Mountainfilm on Tour
Jan. 17-18. Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St. Mountainfilm on Tour Savannah, a nonprofit film festival designed to educate audiences about environmental issues in different cultures, will host its fifth annual film festival from Jan. 17-18. The tour will showcase independent films from this year's Telluride Mountainfilm Festival. These films celebrate triumphs in human society and nature. The Jan. 18 event will include a morning coffee discussion, community bike ride and family matinee film session, culminating with the final film session at 7 p.m. Evening film sessions will be followed by Q&A discussions with filmmakers. A portion of proceeds from Mountainfilm on Tour Savannah will be used to benefit local community causes and nonprofits that support the mission of Telluride Mountainfilm On Tour. Tickets can be purchased at www.tickets.savannahboxoffice.com or at the Trustees Theater box office. Admission to evening screening sessions is $10 for adults and $8 for students, military and seniors. All tickets to Jan. 18's matinee session are $5. A weekend pass can be purchased for $25. For more information, go to www.mountainfilmsav.org.
'Time Starts Now!' fundraiser to benefit LDSS
Jan. 23. Benedictine Military School's gym. The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society invites Savannah-area businesses and groups to participate in the second annual "Time Starts Now!" competition. The event will be held Jan. 23 at Benedictine Military School's gym. Teams will compete in "Minute To Win It"-style challenges, building confidence, raising funds and having fun all at the same time. Proceeds will benefit Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society programs and activities. Spectators are invited to attend and cheer on their favorite team. For more information, call Marcie Moxley at 912-713-6865 or go to www.timestartsnow.org.
Adult tennis lessons
4-5:30 p.m. Sundays or 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Lake Mayor Tennis Courts. First lesson is free, thereafter $10 per lesson. Loaner rackets available or purchase one for $15. Contact Phyllis Greene, Community Tennis Coordinator, prior to lesson at 912-501-9862, firstname.lastname@example.com or go to www.savannahtennis.com.
Free Tae Kwon Do classes
5 p.m. Thursdays and 6:30 p.m. Fridays. Kayton Frazier Boys & Girls Club, 801 Brewer St. Free Tae Kwon Do classes are being offered at the Kayton Frazier Boys & Girls Club. These classes are for boys and girls ages 6-18. Tae Kwon Do is a Korean self-defense system. It is great for children because it teaches respect, self-discipline, self-defense and it is fun. It is offered at 5 p.m. every Thursday and 6:30-7:30 p.m. every Friday. Classes are taught by George Freeman, who is a second-degree black belt. Applications must be completed by parents or guardians at the Kayton-Frazier Boys & Girls Club. The cost is a $2 registration fee. For more information, call 912-443-9143.
Liberty City hosts bingo night
5:30 p.m. Every fourth Wednesday. Liberty City Community Center. The Liberty City Richfield Southover Community Improvement Association, Inc. will host bingo night every fourth Wednesday of the month beginning March 27.
13th Colony Sound Savannah Chorus
7 p.m. Mondays. Thunderbolt Lodge No. 693, 3111 Rowland Ave. The 13th Colony Sound Savannah Barbershop Chorus meets at 7 p.m. every Monday at Thunderbolt Lodge No. 693. If you can carry a tune, come sing with us! For more information, call 912-344-9768 or go to www.savannahbarbershoppers.org.
Rhythmatic Movement Fitness Classes
5-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Dec. 4. 1802 E. Broad St. at 35th Street. GatorBall Academy Inc. announces its bi-weekly, G Ball Rhythmatic Movement Fitness Classes every Tuesday and Thursday beginning Dec. 4. Come out and strengthen your core muscle group with Larry "Gator" Rivers and Debra Hasan. Call 912-358-0521 for enrollment. The cost is a $5 donation per class.
Bonaventure Cemetery tours
Second Sunday of the month. The Bonaventure Historical Society conducts tours of Bonaventure Cemetery on the second Sunday of each month. Tours are offered at 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. These walking tours step off from the same spot, which is marked with a sign. Tours last about an hour and are free, but donations are welcome.
The 2013 tour dates are: March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, Aug.11, Sept.8, Oct.13, Nov.10 and Dec.8. For more information, call 912-927-6145 or 912-236-2705 or email email@example.com.
Patriot Previews at The Habersham School
8:15-9 a.m. Thursdays. The true culture of a school is best experienced during a personal tour. Tours of The Habersham School are available every Thursday from 8:15-9 a.m. by appointment only. This is the time to visit our classrooms, meet our head of school and principal and discuss our unique mission. To reserve your spot, contact 912-509-0540 or email@example.com.
Harbour Lights Dancing
Second and fourth Friday of each month. City of Port Wentworth Community House. If you are interested in line dancing or square dancing, call Larry O'Pry at 912-429-0492. Dancing takes place in the City of Port Wentworth Community House the second and fourth Friday of each month.
Bethesda Farm Stand selling organic produce
3-5:30 p.m. Thursdays. Bethesda Academy, 9520 Ferguson Ave. This popular organic farm stand, managed by Bethesda students and staff, sells fresh produce, organic garden seedlings and farm-fresh eggs. Students are actively involved in planting, cultivating and harvesting all items on-site at Bethesda Academy using sustainable, organic farming techniques. For more information, go to www.bethesdaacademy.org or call 912-351-2061.
Second LIFE Thrift Store
Saturdays. Second Life, 308 Central Ave., Guyton. LIFE Inc. is a nonprofit organization with a focus of giving people with disabilities the tools that will enable them to be more independent. Your purchase from Second LIFE will go for home modifications such as wheelchair ramps, door widening, roll-in showers and assistive technology. LIFE Inc. was established 25 years ago in Savannah. LIFE's service area is 11 counties. Donations of children's clothes, sizes infant to 16, will be accepted by calling 912-772-4162. No stains or tears, please. Monetary donations are also welcome.
Psychotronic Film Night
8 p.m. Every Wednesday. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. The Psychotronic Film Society of Savannah shows obscure and/or under-appreciated films from around the world every Wednesday. Whether extremely well-made or "so bad they're good," their selections are always rare, unique and memorable. Check their Facebook page for updated listings. For more information, call 912-232-4447 or go to www.sentientbean.com/events/view/1433.
MOMSNext Meeting
10-11:30 a.m. First and third Monday of each month. Islands YMCA, 66 Johnny Mercer Blvd. MOMSnext invites moms to come, just as they are, to experience personal growth and practical help relevant to mothering during the school-aged years. Childcare provided upon request. For more information, call 912-898-4344 or email email@example.com.
Toastmasters Club Meeting
Noon. Tuesdays. Saint Leo University, Room 3, 7426 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Ste A. The Small Business Chamber Toastmasters Club meets weekly at noon on Tuesdays at Saint Leo University. For more information, call Carol at 912-844-9139 or got to www.1280826.toastmastersclub.org/.
Pooler Business Network
11 a.m. First and third Thursday of each month. Lovezzola's Pizza, 320 U.S. 80. Come and network with us. All business owners welcome. Cost for lunch. For more information, call 912-308-6768 or go to www.topnconnections.org.
Forsyth Farmers' Market
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Every Saturday. Forsyth Farmer's Market, Bull Street and West Park Avenue. Farmers and local vendors will be at the south end of Forsyth Park. SNAP/EBT and WIC accepted. Free to browse. For more information, go to www.forsythfarmersmarket.org.
Savannah Women's Business Network
11 a.m. Second and fourth Wednesday of each month. The Exchange Tavern, 6710 Waters Ave. Come and join us for our luncheon/networking event. Cost for lunch. For more information, call 912-572-2362 or go to www.pnconnections.org.
Weekend cannon firings
9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, three times daily. Fort Pulaski National Monument, U.S. 80. The park features the nation's largest fully functional reproduction cannon. Historic weapon demonstrations follow historic guidelines and portray uniforms and equipment of the Civil War. Cost: $5 entrance free, ages 15 and younger free. For more information, call 912-786-5787 or go to www.nps.gov/fopu.
Jazz music
7:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays. Ruth's Chris Steak House, 111 West Bay St. The Kim Polote's jazz trio will be playing the music of Johnny Mercer. For more information, call 912-721-4800 or go to www.ruthschris.com.
Thrift and gift store
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays. St. Elizabeth's Attic, 16491 Hwy. 144, Richmond Hill. Jewelry, appliances, clothes, furniture, books, children's toys and games are available. All proceeds are donated to local charities. For more information, call 912-727-2664.
Salvation Army Conservatory of the Performing Arts
5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Salvation Army, 3000 Bee Road. Classes in drama, brass, woodwind, vocal, dance, guitar and piano. All ages. Cost: $6 per lesson, fall, winter and spring quarters. For more information, call Lt. Shauntrice 912-352-8366.
Women's self-defense classes
7 p.m. Every Tuesday. Elite Martial Arts Academy, Suite. 107, 1024 Hwy. 80 West. Sponsored by the Guardian Angels and the Academy. Cost: Free. For more information, call 912-484-3007.
Wonderful Wednesday
4:30 p.m. Wednesday. Southwest Chatham Branch Library, 14097 Abercorn St. These sessions are filled with stories, songs, music and activities, especially for children ages 5 to 10. For more information, call 912-925-8305
Dog Days
4 p.m. Wednesdays. Islands Branch Library, 125 Wilmington Road. Practice your reading skills with one of our furry friends. Ages 5 and older. For more information, call 912-897-6233.
The Quilting Project
2-6 p.m. Tuesdays. Wesley Community Centers, 1601 Drayton St. Learn the art, history and technique to making quilts. For more information, call 912-447-5711.
Savannah Sings!
7-9 p.m. Every Thursday. Savannah Mall, 14045 Abercorn St. (meeting room, lower level). Open to all female singers. For more information, call 912-598-3005.
Toddler Third Thursday
10-11:30 a.m. Every third Thursday. The Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 W. York St. This program is designed especially for pre-schoolers ages 3 to 5 and their adult companions. Toddlers will explore artwork from both our permanent and temporary exhibitions, followed by a visit to the Jepson Education Studios. Cost is $5 per child with adult admission. For more information, call 912-790-8800 or go to www.telfair.org.
Housing Authority of Savannah Neighborhood Resource Center
� Job Readiness Counseling, 9 a.m.-noon, Mondays-Fridays. By appointment only. In collaboration with Georgia Department of Labor.
� Adult Literacy/GED, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays. In collaboration with Savannah Technical College.
� Basic Computer/Clerical Training, 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
In collaboration with Coastal Empire Goodwill Industries. Free and open to the public, all classes are at HAS Neighborhood Resource Center, 1407 Wheaton St. For more information, call 912-232-4232, ext. 115 or go to www.savannahpha.com.
First Friday for Folk Music
7:30-9:30 p.m. First Friday of each month. First Presbyterian Church, 520 E. Washington Ave. Sponsored by the Savannah Folk Music Society, this smoke-free, alcohol-free and family-friendly event features local and touring folk musicians. Recommended donation of $2 per person. For more information, call 912-786-6953 or go to www.savannahfolk.org.
Dog walks
5 p.m. Sundays. Canine Palace, 612 Abercorn St. ST. ALMO will have informal dog walks at 5 p.m. Sundays, weather permitting. Meet at Canine Palace. For more information, call 912-234-3336.
Safe Kids Savannah car seat safety inspection station
9 a.m. Every Wednesday. Safe Kids Savannah, 420 Mall Blvd. Child car seat safety inspections are done by certified child passenger safety technicians. They will help examine child safety seats for recalls and to make sure the seats are installed correctly. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 912-356-2160 or go to www.safekidssavannah.org.
Dance Party
8 p.m. Every first and third Thursday. Savannah Ballroom, 11 Travis St. Come on out for dance parties at the Savannah Ballroom. Cost is $10 per person and $15 per couple. All ages welcome. For more information, call 912-335-3335 or go to www.savannahballroomdancing.com.
Barbecue dinner and karaoke night
5-7:30 p.m. (dinner), 7 p.m. (karaoke) every first Friday. American Legion Post 184, 1 Legion Drive, Thunderbolt. Dinner includes chopped barbecue, cole slaw, fancy baked beans, roll, beverage and dessert. Cost is $7 per plate. All singers invited to karaoke night, no cover or admission. For more information, call 912-354-5515, 912-663-8353 or go to www.americanlegionpost184.org.
Fish fry
5-7:30 p.m. Every third Friday. American Legion Post No. 184, 1 Legion Drive, Thunderbolt. Fish fry includes fish fillet, french fries, hush puppies, cheese grits, cole slaw and beverage. Cost is $8 per plate. Desserts available from the Ladies Auxiliary unit at additional cost. For more information, call 912-354-5515, 912-663-8353 or go to www.americanlegionpost184.org.
The Odd Lot Improv Comedy Troupe
8 p.m. Mondays. Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Road. Improvisation show by Savannah's premiere comedy troupe, with bits of original comedy skits worked in. Cost is $5 (or what you can donate). For more information, go to www.oddlot.org.

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iPhone XR Camera Test: Better Than The iPhone X?
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The iPhone XR sports just a single 12 MP rear camera, but combined with iOS's impressive image processing software, the offering is far improved over last year's iPhones. Read on to find out why we like the iPhone XR's camera so much.
iPhone XR: single 12MP camera
From the rear, the iPhone XR looks very similar to last year's iPhone 8 with a single large lens in the corner. Same as last year, the 12 MP camera has a wide f/1.8 aperture to let in lots of light, helping significantly when you're snapping in dark environments. The sensor is improved too and manages to take very clear shots when you may expect motion blur, in part thanks to optical image stabilization.
Unlike the iPhone 8, however, the iPhone XR offers portrait mode with adjustable bokeh and three lighting effects (natural, studio and contour). Without the second lens, the iPhone XR is relying on software to detect depth, but I've found it works very well in many cases. Check out the video below to see the iPhone XR camera in action:
It's clear that dual cameras still have an advantage over single cameras in smartphones, but nevertheless, the iPhone XR still manages to beat many other competing smartphones with dual cameras thanks to Apple's excellent software optimization.
iPhone XR vs iPhone X
Despite being the successor to the iPhone XR, the iPhone X keeps the dual camera setup on the rear, packing a wide-angle f/1.8 lens and a telephoto f/2.4 lens, both at 12 MP. In reality, the main difference of the iPhone X is the added ability of being able to zoom to 2x without losing any resolution. Plus, the second lens of the iPhone X allows it to detect depth more accurately, which enhances portrait mode.
iPhone XR vs iPhone XS Max
Like the iPhone X, the iPhone XS Max also features a dual camera on the rear, featuring a wide-angle f/1.8 lens and a telephoto f/2.4 lens, both at 12 MP. As before, the iPhone XS and XS Max feature portrait mode with advanced bokeh and 'depth control'. Adding to this is portrait mode with not three but five effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage and Stage Mono).
Overall, I'm impressed with the camera in the iPhone XR. Despite only having a single lens, Apple have done a good job with software optimisation and the camera is capable of taking some fantastic photos.


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US Coast Guard ISC Cleveland
Personnel Service Division, Health Safety Division
1240 East 9th Street, Cleveland, OH 44199
US Coast Guard ISC Cleveland does not have a very long history. The site was commissioned in the summer of 1996. However, the command is much older. The same goes for multiple other centers around the United States. Some of them were established around World War II. This one is relatively new and was established with four different divisions. The two most important were the Force Optimization – which also dealt with the training sessions – and the Comptroller. The other two were Personnel Services and the Worklife division. The Personnel Services office was more popular for the retired or reserve military troops.
Over the past couple of decades, this installation was taken through a major restructuring process. The office is now split into two significant units. The Health Safety division and Personnel Service division. The Personnel Service division handles most of the activities and requests.
The primary mission of ISC Cleveland – and all the other similar centers – is to support the United States Coast Guard. Each center has a particular area to deal with. This one is responsible for Ohio only. It supports all military and civilian actions taken by the US Coast Guard members. It also supports the veterans and the retired personnel. Officials try to provide a great experience for all members who require bureaucratic papers for particular actions.
In order to aerate the actions on site, the officials of ISC Cleveland have computerized most of the internal systems. The members can use the official website to request particular documents. For many papers, they will still have to complete Form 180 – it can be downloaded, printed, completed and just left at the office. These actions make things a lot faster and more comfortable.
Arriving at US Coast Guard ISC Cleveland
The closest major airport to Cleveland, Ohio is Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE / KCLE). This airport is 14 miles from the center of Cleveland, OH. If you're looking for international or domestic flights to CLE, check the airlines that fly to CLE.
Another major airport is Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport (YNG / KYNG), which has domestic flights from Youngstown, Ohio and is 71 miles from Cleveland.


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Your kid comes rushing home from school, happy and grinning as they show you their latest art project. After looking at the big smudge of indeterminate color that they claim resembles your family, you give a small nod and a tight smile as you pin it on the fridge. Unless your face turned into a runny blotch of mud when you weren't looking, this little piece of art is terrible. Alright, so your kid won't be the next Picasso. Guess it's time to invest in some soccer classes, they may yet be an athlete. But hold your horses, did you think that creativity comes purely from natural born talent? Hardly. Imagination is something that can be cultivated and grown, and if you want to help your child become more creative then here are a few tips to point you in the right direction.
Creativity is a very broad term, but a lot of people like to limit it only to arts and crafts. If your kid can't draw, or dance or mix colors, clearly they are doomed to a boring office job, or maybe to become an engineer if you're lucky. However, even professions such as engineer, scientist, mathematician, and computer programmer require a great deal of imagination. Listen to your kid as they talk about their interests and let them play around and develop the skills that they want to. You'll be amazed at what they can create if given the freedom.
Why is the sky blue? Why is the water wet? Why must I make my bed if I'm just going to mess it up again in the evening? Endless questions from our children can be nothing short of exhausting, but if we always shut them down then they'll get the hint and stop asking. But this can easily transfer to other areas of life, and they'll stop questioning the world around them. More than anything else, this is harmful and makes for a dull child that doesn't take interest in things unless they have to. So let them ask questions, and let them explore the world. Encourage curiosity and discussion, teach them to take nothing at face value and your kid will become not only more imaginative, but sharp as well. You can even get them one of those trusted prepaid cards for kids and see what they will spend it on, give them some interesting options but make sure that the final decision is their.
"A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. A man who never reads lives only one." A famous quote from one of George R. R. Martin's novels perfectly depicts the relationship between books and imagination. Open the world of reading to your child and let them see different cultures, different people, and various locations both real and magical. You can start early on with picture books and children's novels, and then build a small library in their room. In books lies knowledge and to have a child who loves to read, is to have someone who will grow up to be a kind, wise, creative person.
Give your child tools, and they'll use them. Make a small corner in their room and dedicate it to be their creative paradise. You can fill it with all sorts of things such as colorful paper, scissors for kids, big wooden rulers, quality permanent markers, Elmer's glue, stickers, crayons. Anything they can use to create. Or, you could get a toy microscope for your future biologist, or even a magic tricks set. Instead of shoving a tablet in their hands, give them the opportunity to make something on their own, using only their imagination.
That stick figure drawing or a cat that looks more like a monster from your nightmares? It's only the first step, and they have to start somewhere. Even if your kid wasn't born with talent, you have to realise that success isn't much about natural born abilities. It's about hard work, and the ability to learn from your mistakes. This means that when your child comes to you with something, you should give them constructive criticism instead of praising it to heavens every single time. Kids are sharp and they'll be onto you soon, so be honest and teach them that making mistakes can be very positive.
Give your child love, support, and above all, encourage them to try even after they fail. There is no better way to teach creativity than that.
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On the Friday morning edition of Breitbart News Daily following the terror attack in Nice, France, a Muslim caller identified as Sam in Ohio told SiriusXM host Stephen K. Bannon that he feared for his life from "these terrorists" who adhere to a Wahhabist interpretation of Islam.
Sam explained that he is of Lebanese Muslim descent and came to the United States as a child fleeing the civil war in Lebanon, which spanned from 1975-1990.
"I'd never heard of Sharia law in my life. I mean, I escaped the civil war [in Lebanon]," Sam said. "I was with my family coming from Lebanon to the United States – the best country in the world. You know what – now I fear for my life. I fear for my life – not from Americans, from these terrorists."
He placed the blame for the radicalization of these Islamic terrorists on Saudi Arabia.
"You know what, our problem is Saudi Arabia," he said. "That's what our problem is. That's who we need to take out. All these terrorists are coming from Saudi Arabia, all over the world and the Middle East, everywhere — these Wahhabists, they're not Muslims. I don't know what they are."
Bannon asked Sam if, as a Muslim, he believed that "the powers that be in Saudi Arabia and their money has relationships with either businesses or leaders or people in the United States and that's why we haven't had the release of these 28 pages [from the 9/11 Report detailing Saudi Arabia's involvement in the attacks], and that's why we have these madrassas and these Islamic centers that are Sharia-adherent that are really centers for sedition against this country?"
Sam said, "Yes," adding, "We have to monitor everything. I mean, especially with these people coming from Saudi Arabia – all these kids coming to colleges, you know, we don't know who they are. We need to check their background. I mean, I don't know anymore to be honest with you. It's just getting to be too much."
Breitbart News Daily airs on SiriusXM Patriot 125 weekdays from 6AM to 9AM Eastern.


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My neighbor Shirley had a nice autimny arragnement of chrysanthemums.
As I reached the bridge, I spotted a Great Blue Heron. I got a quick shot...
and then he flew away.
Then there was this Red-Bellied Woodpecker who decided to perch on a branch like a regular bird. In the actual photo, the bird is badly underexposed because he's against bright sky, but thanks to the miracle of photoshop, he's recognizable in the fixed-up image.
And finally this little thrush that I can't identify. Or maybe it's an ovenbird. I need a birdbook. This image is cropped so heavily that it's the only one of today's pictures that I didn't have to resize down to a sane size to post on the web after I'd done my other image processing -- this is the actual pixel size of the relevant part of the image. My 300mm zoom lens is really good for tigers, but it's just barely long enough to be useful in photographing songbirds. Unfortunately, I haven't discovered a longer lens that doesn't either cost as much as a used car or weigh as much. I mean, why can't I have a 250-1000mm f/2.8 image stabilized lens that weighs 2lb and costs less than $500? Is that really so much to ask?


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Chemical weapons watchdog to investigate Syria attacks
A new report from Human Rights Watch alleges that the Syrian government used toxic chemicals on its population recently, in April and May 2015.
Based on interviews the group did with local doctors and first aid responders, and photographs and videos of weapon remnants at the scene, the team believe chemical weapons were likely used in at least three attacks. A fact-finding team with the global chemical weapons watchdog Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) announced on Wednesday that they will travel to Syria to investigate the new allegations.
Three separate attacks all took place in May in Idlib governorate, two in the nearby towns of Neirab and Saraqib, and the third on May 7 in the village of Kafr Batikh. The three attacks killed two people and affected 127 others, says HRW, citing evidence from doctors who treated victims.
"Human Rights Watch was not able to conclusively determine the toxic chemicals used in the three attacks," says the most recent report. "However, the distinctive chlorine smell reported by rescue workers and doctors from attacks over the past two months, and the Syrian government's previous use of chlorine, indicate this chemical was used in some if not all of the attacks."
Footage taken by medical volunteers and activist group Syria Civil Defense, also known as The White Helmets, shows civilians being treated after an alleged chlorine attack on the towns of Neirab and Saraqib in Idlib on May 2. HRW cites the group as a source in their investigation.
Firas Kayali, a rescue worker with the Syria Civil Defense group, was among the first to arrive at the scene of one of the attacks and told HRW he was "overwhelmed by toxic fumes." His account of the attack can be seen below:
It was like the smell of household cleaning products, but much more concentrated. I couldn't stay in the house for more than 30 seconds. My lungs and eyes were burning, my eyes began streaming. The second time, in addition to the burning and tears, I couldn't breathe, I was coughing violently, just coughing, coughing. I saw a small child wrapped in blankets but I couldn't reach him. The third time, fluid started streaming from my eyes, my nose, and my mouth. I felt like I was going to pass out. I started running and I lost consciousness. I didn't wake up until other civil defense workers washed me with water.
The latest monthly report of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons says it received a letter from the Syrian government May 21 with the permission needed for a team of investigators to travel to Damascus.
The team will look into allegations reported by the Syrian government as well as separate allegations by activists and doctors who say chlorine has been repeatedly used against civilians in recent weeks.
An earlier OPCW investigation determined that in September 2014 found "compelling confirmation" that a toxic chemical, likely chlorine gas, was used "systematically and repeatedly" as a weapon in villages in northern Syria earlier that year. HRW has criticized international inaction on combatting Syria's use of chemical weapons.
"While Security Council members deliberate over next steps at a snail's pace, toxic chemicals are raining down on civilians in Syria," said Philippe Bolopion, UN and crisis advocacy director at Human Rights Watch in a statement released to the press Wednesday. "The Security Council should firmly establish responsibility and impose sanctions for these attacks, which defy its resolution and violate international law."
Additional reporting from The Associated Press.


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Latest Issue Welcome to Issue 45
This month sees the second of the community beach cleans as part of the 'Plastic Free Hornsea' initiative. The first beach clean attracted over 300 people and since then the campaign has gathered great momentum. It is encouraging to see such a positive response to what I believe is the most pressing issue of our time – the laying to waste of our beautiful planet. One can only hope that this is just the beginning of a new relationship with the natural world upon which we are totally dependent, since cleaning up some of the mess is barely scratching the surface of the symptoms let alone addressing the causes. We can trace the origins of the ecological crisis back to the time when we rejected the beliefs held by our indigenous ancestors that all life and everything in nature is sacred – to be respected. We came to believe instead that nature can be manipulated and abused in any way we choose to suit our immediate goals. This has culminated in the situation today in which we have contaminated the air we breathe, the waters we drink and the soils upon which we depend for our food to such an extent that we have caused rapid acceleration in the extinction of species and are endangering even our own. In doing so, however, we have extended our dominion over the earth to the point at which the resources we depend upon for our continued expansion are becoming depleted and more difficult to obtain. In a nutshell – we have reached the limits to growth. I believe that very soon (within the next decade) the financial system which demands this continuous growth for its survival will collapse and we will be plunged into a new era, very different from the current one.
It was with all this in mind that a small group of us set up the charity 'Home Grown Hornsea' in 2010 as a way of responding positively to these issues. The group was inspired by the 'Transition Towns' movement which began in Totnes and has spread rapidly to many towns around the world. Some of the more progressive town councils have embraced the concept since, whether or not they agree with the prediction of economic collapse, they recognise that it can bring significant benefits to their town. The aim is to build 'Resilience' by fostering community cohesion to enable us to grow our own food, produce our own energy and meet all of our other needs as much as possible within the community, thereby reducing our reliance on resources from other parts of the world. As well as greatly reducing our environmental footprint this could also provide a boost to the local economy, create employment and improve health and well-being by providing more fresh local food, exercise and social interaction.
Home Grown Hornsea has launched a number of initiatives including a 'Visioning' conference, films and discussion evenings, re-skilling workshops, seed, plant and planter giveaways, a shop selling local and natural foods and products and the establishment of a Community Orchard. Unfortunately, none of these initiatives appear to have captured the imagination of the community and the group has failed to make the impact that was hoped for. Recognising that we are regarded as a maverick bunch with strange minority concerns, I joined the Lets Go Hornsea and HARP meetings in the hope of bringing the issues to the attention of the mainstream movers and shakers of the town. As with society at large, of course, the ecological crisis is not considered relevant to these meetings. The assumptionis that 'business as usual' will continue and the priorities are to boost the status and attractiveness of the town, mainly with infrastructure projects, some of which, in my view, are symptomatic of the approach which has led us to ecological catastrophe. These organisations could be the perfect platform from which to launch strategies for autonomy (producing our own food, developing our own renewable energy supply, etc.) which would be invaluable to our future well-being. Unfortunately such strategies are simply not on the agenda at present. Short of inviting David Attenborough to live here I am now running out of ideas as to how to bring this issue to the table but persist in the hope that, as the seriousness of the problem becomes ever more evident, others will join the fray. Perhaps some more successful 'rainbow warriors' will emerge from the 'Plastic Free' initiative. In the meantime if you have any suggestions, would like to discuss these issues further or bring some fresh energy and impetus to Home Grown Hornsea please get in touch
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Here is an article from Mr S.Balu, in Section 79A and accreditation of labs as Digital Evidence Examiner. This article was published in the magazine Kakin Pakkam, of the TN police.
Mr Balu was formerly , the DySP in charge of Chennai Cyber Crime cell and was the person responsible for the successful first conviction under ITA 2000 in the case of State of Tamil Nadu vs Suhas Katti.
Presently Mr Balu is the President of Cyber Society of India, Chennai and is a consultant who works with an NGO in Chennai.


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Picked up an interesting book this weekend–"How to Love the Home You Have". It has tips on turning your current home, no matter its flaws, into a house you can love. I picked it up to see if there were tips on furniture arranging and such. There are, but most of it deals with your attitude, saying you need to have an attitude of gratitude towards your home and an attitude of grace towards yourself for your expectations of yourself.
I lived most of my life with high expectations of myself. I never aspired to riches, per se, but I did hope that all my life I would continue to achieve at high levels throughout a career and family life. Now I've had to lower those expectations and accept success in small things, such as doing a blog post, rather than big things, like publishing a book. Not that I've given up on that dream. But I recognize that it's something that's not going to come easily. Just like I can't remodel a house myself like my mom and dad did because I don't have those skills, I have to settle for keeping it neat and clean as best as I can. Some of the readjustment came about with bipolar disorder, but some of it came about with just growing up and realizing my limitations. I was part of the first generation told to "be all you can be" and I took that to heart. But some choices you make and some circumstances you face can limit you, like my bipolar disorder has done for me. I do my best to transcend those limitations, but they are still there, whether I want to acknowledge them or not.
I need grace towards myself in those times when I feel like I'm just plodding along in place, not really feeling like I'm accomplishing anything. Are there areas in your life where you need to extend grace to yourself and be a little less hard on yourself? I have many. Hopefully this habit will be one I continue to learn as I go about life through a bipolar lens.


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NC's Ben Johnston led the Indian's distance squad that produced 51 points on route to NC's team victory today at Mooberry Relays. Johnston ran a 4:14.7 1600 meters on the final leg of the winning distance medley team. He and his teammates (JT Mellgren – 1200, Keagan Hall – 400, and Alex Avila 800) finished in 10:15.0 just missing the record of 10:13.9 (set by Mead in 1989.)
Johnston came back less than 45 minutes later to pick up another ten points in the Lindgren mile. Leading wire to wire Johnston's first two laps were pedestrian covering the first 810 meters in 2:18. Johnston then threw in a 59 second lap, which dropped all challengers except for Shadle's Nathan Weitz. The duo continued the blistering pace in the final lap with Johnston pulling away from the sophomore in the final 200 meters. Johnston finished in 4:19.1 (his final 800 was 2:01) and Weitz in 4:20.3.
6400 Meter Relay (4x1600)
University jumped out to the early lead in the 4x1600 gaining a 40 meter lead going into the third leg over a pack consisting of Lewis & Clark, Mt. Spokane, and North Central. At the last exchange U-Hi lead was whittled down to 6 seconds with North Central, and Lewis & Clark coming on strong. Midway through the final leg NC and LC caught and pulled away from U-Hi and the duo battle all the way to the finish. LC's anchor Kenji Bierig was able to slip ahead of NC's Keith Williams for the victory. LC's team (Chris Ennis, Baxter Arguinchona, Derek Alcorn and Bierig) finished in 18:27.1.
Girls' Distance Medley
A pack of four teams, which included Central Valley, Gonzaga, Lewis & Clark, and Mt. Spokane, broke away from the rest of the field during the 1200 meter leg. At the exchange CV held a slight lead over the three teams and extended their lead after the 400 leg. Gonzaga and LC were able to close the gap on the Bears going into the final leg. Anchors Annie Pokorny (LC) and Alicia Doohan (GP) pulled away from CV's Jamie Lambie in the final two laps. The pair battled neck and neck with Pokorny slipping past Doohan. Both teams clocked 12:55 (Gonzaga's team: Audrey Hiatt, Caitlin Padon, Katherine McCanna, and Doohan and LC's team Alison Keenan, Lekecia Farmer, Maddie Ballou, and Pokorny.) CV's team of Skye Sanders, Chatelle Fitting, McKenzi McDonald, and Lambie finished third in 13:07.
Girls' Lindgren Mile
The start of the girls' race was similar to the boys'. NC's Katie Knight led a huge pack through the first lap then she put the hammer down with only Shadle's Kendra Weitz able to match her pace. The two freshmen circled the track side by side for the next three laps. Knight was able to gain a ten meter advantage over Weitz at the line. She like her NC teammate Johnston broke the meet record with a time 5:01.7. The previous mile record was 5:18.8 by Mead's Ryan Torpie.
3200 Meter Relay (4x800)
Boys: Mead's Andrew Gardner, North Central's Keith Williams, and University's Joel Hetrik, formed a trio during the first leg of the 4x800. North Central was able gain a slight edge during the second leg (run by Andrew Wordell) over U-Hi's Witkoe, and Mead's Josh Greer. Ferris slipped back from the pack. Casey Adams extended NC's lead to 8 seconds over the dueling Jon Smith (U-hi) and Cory Foss (Mead.) JT Mellgren secured the 13 second victory (8:04.5) for Indians in the anchor leg. U-Hi's Chirstian Bucko edged in front of Mead's Taylen Howland (8:17.5 vs. 8:20.1.)
Girls: Lewis & Clark had a slight lead over Mt. Spokane, Mead, Cheney and Central Valley after the first exchanges but that lead quickly disappeared during the second leg where CV took up the pace setting. Mt. Spokane took charge during the third leg making up four seconds and gaining two more on CV. Molly Cole extended the Wildcat's lead in the final leg winning in 10:12.7 (team included Lexi Hereford, Juanita Dukes, Sarah Craig, and Molly Cole.) CV finished in second with a 10:22 edging out LC in 10:25 and Mead in 10:27.8.
3200 Meters
Boys: Ferris' Perry Domini and NC's Vince Hamilton took up the early pace setting with Mead's Andrew Gardner and Cascade's Aaron Campbell in chase. Mead's freshman, Gardner (running in his third distance race today – 1200 in DM & 4x800) took charge in the second half pulling Hamilton along with him. Gardner held off a late charge from Hamilton to get the victory in 9:42.7 (Hamilton 9:43.5) Campbell (9:58.9) out kicked Domini (9:59.2) for third.
Girls: A pack also formed early in this race, which included Shadle's Chelsea Chandler, Cheney's Sanne Holland, Ferris's Kara Walther, Mead's Danielle Mold0nado, and Gonzaga's Audrey Hiatt. The group took turns leading until lap six when Chandler took charge and cruised to the victory in 11:51.8. Holland out sprinted Walther for second (11:56.0 vs. 11:57.9) while Maldonado finished fourth in 12:04.1 and Hiatt in fifth with a 12:09.8.
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Drawing Out, Drawing In: Spotlight on Graphic Novels
View all events in this series
Editing Comics: The Uneditable Art? Workshop with Bernard Caleo.
Inedible yes, but uneditable no. The editor of the Tango romance comics anthology will lead this workshop which will examine principles of editing comics and will include practical work on editing existing comics pages. Editing is the often-missing element in the production of comics and graphic novels, and this workshop will include pointers about editing your own work.
Bernard Caleo has been writing, drawing and publishing comics since 1990. He has edited and published Tango, the giant Australian romance comics anthology, since 1997. cardigancomics.com
Bernard Caleo
Bernard Caleo is a comic book communicator. He makes comics, publishes comics, teaches about comics and preaches about comics. He published the romance comics anthology Tango from 1997 to 2009. With filmmaker Daniel Hayward, he made the feature documentary Graphic Novels! Melbourne! in 2012, and they have presented the film in Australia, Europe and the USA.
Drawing Out, Drawing In: Spotlight on Graphic Novels
The graphic novel is a form that still attracts more than its share of stigma and snobbery, but its audiences are evangelical, its writers inspired and its sales enviable. And some of the most exciting developments in the form are coming out of Melbourne. With panel discussions, workshops and talks, and the help of some of the leading artists and writers in the field (including Bernard Caleo, Queenie Chan, W. Chew Chan, Oslo Davis, George Dunford, Nicki Greenberg, Bruce Mutard, Shaun Tan, Andrew Weldon and others) the Wheeler Centre is going to colour in the picture. Come and celebrate or discover the adult comic in all its forms.
Friday 23rd April to Sunday 25th April at the Wheeler Centre


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Video/News: Crews working to clean up turpentine spill on Hwy 84 in Allenhurst
Cleanup efforts are underway at mile marker 2 near Highway 84 in Allenhurst after a concrete truck rear-ended a tanker truck carrying roughly 4,000 gallons of turpentine. It happened around noon Wednesday and closed Highway 84 in both directions. Residents near the area who were not evacuated were asked to shelter in place. Walthourville firefighters arrived at the scene and immediately jumped into action when they saw turpentine leaking from the semi. Neither driver had serious injuries, so the focus turned to keeping the liquid from spreading.
"We got overwhelmed pretty quickly," said Anthony Burns, Walthourville Fire Department. "We had to switch gears and adapt and overcome. EMA responded, City of Hinesville Fire Department responded with an engine to assist in the effort with the diking, damming, and diverting, and that was successful, thankfully. We were able to contain the hazard to the area we had it in." People living nearby were evacuated because of the fumes from the turpentine, and anyone living within a mile radius is encouraged to stay inside. The mayor of Allenhurst says the big issue now is the impact on travel. "The major problem with the accident at this time of the day that's taking so long to get it cleaned up is traffic. This is a major thoroughfare, we are getting ready to hit our rush-hour and so it's a pretty major upset in traffic flow right now," said Mayor Thomas Hines. Liberty County deputies are posted up at both ends of the crash scene, diverting traffic onto side streets. The detours could be in effect for another hour or so. GSP, Liberty Emergency Management, DOT, Walthourville FD and PD, Liberty SO, Motor Carrier Compliance Division all responded to the scene.


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Broadmeadows, Victoria
Melbourne, Victoria
Aerial view of Broadmeadows (2017)
|37°41′06″S 144°55′30″E / 37.685°S 144.925°ECoordinates: 37°41′06″S 144°55′30″E / 37.685°S 144.925°E
|11,970 (2016 census)[1]
|• Density
|1,425/km2 (3,691/sq mi)
|8.4 km2 (3.2 sq mi)
|16 km (10 mi) from Melbourne
|City of Hume
|State electorate(s)
|Federal Division(s)
Broadmeadows is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 16 km (9.9 mi) north of Melbourne's central business district. Its local government area is the City of Hume. At the 2016 Census, Broadmeadows had a population of 11,970.
Broadmeadows is a sub-regional centre within the northern suburbs of Melbourne, and is often used as a reference for the suburbs around it, although this may be due to its former status as a municipality.
The Broadmeadows area, home to the Wurundjeri Aboriginal nation prior to European settlement, was settled by pastoralists in the 1840s.
The original Broadmeadows aka "Old Broady" is now known as Westmeadows, which lies to the west of the present Broadmeadows. The first Broadmeadows township was laid out by a Government survey in 1850. Ardlie Street was its commercial centre with a hotel (the Broadmeadows Hotel, now Westmeadows Tavern), the police station and the shire office (the District Roads Board Building,[permanent dead link] opened in 1866).
Broadmeadows' centre was altered when the railway line and station were opened two kilometres to the original centre's east in 1872. Shire loyalties clung to the old township until new civic offices were built near the railway station in 1928.
Broadmeadows was the site of the main camp for the reception and training of recruits for the AIF from Victoria early in the First World War. Broadmeadows had been identified as a possible site for military training in 1913, but no facilities had been established. The camp was established in August 1914 at "Mornington Park", a property loaned to the government by Mr R.G. Wilson. Early on, Broadmeadows was predominantly a tented camp and conditions were quite spartan. These facilities, combined with wet weather and poor drainage resulted in a rapid increase in sickness among recruits in autumn 1915. Public concern, fuelled by sensationalist press coverage, resulted in a decision in May 1915 to re-establish the main Victorian training camp at Seymour, approximately 100 kilometres north of Melbourne. Broadmeadows Camp remained in use throughout the war, however, with facilities being progressively improved.[2]
The Housing Commission of Victoria began the building of a 2,226 ha. estate in the Broadmeadows area in 1949. Not until 1975 did it begin building in the vicinity of the old township, which it called Westmeadows Heights. Between 1975 and 1979 it built over 900 houses in the area.
The first Broadmeadows Post Office (near Mickleham Road in today's Westmeadows) opened on 1 January 1855, was renamed Broadmeadows West in 1955, Westmeadows in 1963 before closing in 1973. The second Broadmeadows Post Office was renamed in 1956 from Broadmeadows East (from 1923 the successor to Broadmeadows Railway Station Post Office open since 1902). It closed in 1968 the day Dallas (located centrally and open since 1966) became the third Broadmeadows Post Office.
This office reverted to Dallas in 1995, when Broadmeadows Square Post Office, on Pascoe Vale Road north of the station (previously named Meadow Fair from 1965 having replaced Jacana Post Office, to the south, open since 1961) was renamed and became the fourth distinct location of the Broadmeadows Post Office.
A later Broadmeadows East office, near Widford Street to the southeast of the station, opened in 1961, was renamed Broadmeadows South in 1969, and also remains open.[3]
The City hosted the road cycling event at the 1956 Summer Olympics.[4]
Broadmeadows had a strong manufacturing industry. A large Ford factory in Campbellfield closed in 2016.
- Meadows Primary School
- Broadmeadows Primary School
- Broadmeadows Valley Primary School
- St. Dominics Catholic Primary School
- Hume Central Secondary College: Dimboola Road Campus (7-9), Blair Street Campus (7-9) and Town Park Campus (10-12)
- Penola Catholic College: Broadmeadows Campus (9-12)
- Broadmeadows Special Development School
- Kangan Institute: Broadmeadows Campus
- Sirius college (3 campuses of choice)
According to the 2016 census of Population, there were 11,970 people in Broadmeadows.
- 43.5% of people were born in Australia. The next most common countries of birth were Lebanon 38.8%, Turkey 7.9%, Pakistan 3.7% and India 3.1%.
- 28.9% of people spoke only English at home. Other languages spoken at home included Arabic 18.3%, Turkish 8.6%, Urdu 4.2%, Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 3.5% and Vietnamese 2.3%.
- The most common responses for religion were Islam 35.6% and Catholic 18.3%.[1]
Broadmeadows is serviced by the Melbourne metropolitan railway service as well as the Victorian regional railway services and NSW TrainLink services from Broadmeadows railway station, located between Pascoe Vale Road and Railway Crescent. Broadmeadows is also the terminus for the area's bus routes. Victoria Police Protective Services Officers (PSOs) patrol Broadmeadows railway station from 6pm until the last train service, 7 days a week.[5]
Hume City FC play soccer in the National Premier Leagues Victoria and their home ground is located at John Ilhan Memorial Reserve.
Notable former residents[edit]
- Kevin Donnelly, Australian educator, author, and commentator
- Bruce Guthrie, former newspaper editor
- Eddie McGuire, broadcaster and businessman[6]
- Frank McGuire, former journalist and now politician[7]
- Andreja Pejic, Australian transgender model
See also[edit]
- City of Broadmeadows - the former local government area
- Broadmeadows Shopping Centre
- Electoral district of Broadmeadows
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Broadmeadows (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2 July 2017.
- ^ http://www.awm.gov.au/units/place_493.asp. Retrieved 16 December 2009
- ^ Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 11 April 2008
- ^ 1956 Summer Olympics official report. Archived 12 September 2008 at the Wayback Machine p. 47.
- ^ https://ptv.vic.gov.au/getting-around/travelling-safely/train-safety/victoria-police-protective-services-officers/#Bstation
- ^ Eddie McGuire buys $11million mansion in Toorak, Melbourne Daily Telegraph 19 October 2008
- ^ Lunch with Frank McGuire Sydney Morning Herald 14 September 2016
External links[edit]
- [1] Hume City Broncos Basketball - Big V 2004 Champions
- Australian Places - Broadmeadows
- City of Hume


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G'day Mates
It is with great sadness I must advise you of the passing of Rev. Tony Smallbon. Tony passed away peacefully at 0120 this morning after a long battle with cancer, today was his birthday. Tony was with the Platoon from 10 May 67 to 9 Apr 68. I know Tony was doing his best to make the reunion however it seems that Jesus Christ has work for him to do in another place. Our thoughts are with Tony's family during this time.
I will let you all know of the funeral arrangements as soon as they come to hand.
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South Korea's ruling party called for dialogue to ease public anger over an influence-peddling and corruption scandal that is rocking the country, while the opposition demanded the immediate resignation of President Park Geun-hye on Sunday, source from the Yonhap.
The contrasting views come as organizers of a nationwide rally claimed some 2.32 million people showed up on Saturday to call for the removal of Park from power.
Choi Soon-sil, a longtime friend of Park, has been accused of using her ties to peddle influence, meddle in state affairs and receive kickbacks from the country's big businesses. State prosecutors have also charged Park of being an accomplice to her friend's illegal activities. The scandal has triggered a public outpouring of anger directed at Park.
The presidential office Cheong Wa Dae has categorically refuted all suspicions raised and even accused the prosecution and the press of being politically biased. The president, who has addressed the nation about the scandal three times since late October, is expected to provide her views on the scandal that has paralyzed the country. Park has consistently maintained she is innocent of charges raised.
The ruling Saenuri Party said in a statement that it understands the anger being expressed by the people.
It also said that while the opposition parties are calling for Park's ouster through impeachment, the matter needs to be discussed in a calm and careful manner to permit a smooth and orderly exit.
The opposition bloc submitted a motion calling for Park's impeachment that will be voted on in the National assembly on Friday.
"The coming days are critical for the future of the country, and it is imperative that both the ruling and opposition camps work together on this matter," said party spokesman Yeom Dong-yeol. The lawmaker said that demand based on the opinions of just one side will only cause further confusion and should be avoided.
On the other hand, the main opposition Democratic Party and the minor People's Party said the people have made their views clear through their protest that is not shaken by efforts of Park to cling to power.
Opposition lawmakers said that the non-Park faction within Saenuri must act and vote for impeachment this week.
For the impeachment motion to pass at least 200 lawmakers need to sign off on it. The opposition parties are 28 short of this number, and they need the support of disgruntled Saenuri lawmakers.
Rep. Ki Dong-min, the spokesman for the Democratic Party, said people have already abandoned the president and that if she persists in staying on it will cause 10 million people to hit the streets.
Others in the People's Party said if the Saenuri lawmakers do not act now, regardless of their allegiance to Park, they too will feel the wrath of the public and will have to pay for their poor decisions.
Related to calls demanding Park step down, Cheong Wa Dae reiterated its previous stance that the president will accept whatever decision is reached on her status by the ruling and opposition parties.
It has, however, said Park wants to meet with Saenuri lawmakers to elaborate on her position and the timetable set by the ruling camp for her stepping down from office.
Last week, Saenuri passed a resolution calling for Park to resign before her term in office ends in February 2018. They called for her to step down by the end of April and for the government to hold a new election to pick the country's next leader in June.
There has been speculation that Park wants her leaving office to coincide with a Constitutional revision.


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Place Pakoštane
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Pakoštane | Basic information
Pakoštane is a small village, situated in the heart of the Adriatic coast in a unique position between the sea and the Vransko jezero lake. It is surrounded with 5 national parks (Paklenica, Kornati, Plitvice Lakes, Krka, North Velebit). They were the ones impressive environment providing enhanced convenience and offer endless possibilities for each. Near Pakoštane […]
Pakoštane | History
Name Pakoštane there is only since the 16th century, when he gradually loses name Zablaće. Pakoštane is first mentioned as "villa vocata Pachoschiane" – October 15, 1450. Still in 1498, the parish priest mentioned in Zablaće, but already in 1509 (April 17) judge in Pakoštane. Pakoštane are justified in the first decade of the 15th […]
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Russia and It's Soviet Union Empire collapsed with virtually no super rich and just five or ten years later had a class of Oligarchs, many of them Russian Jews, snapping up old failed state owned industries. It has always been a particularly curious murky area of finance of where their seed money came from? Looking at the information coming out of the Madoff scandal where money running up to 50 billion dollars just simply disappeared without much corresponding trade activity and matching the chronologies of events there may be a possible link. Larry Kudlow on CNBC was talking about the Russian Mob being involved. Did he mean the oligarch industrial gangsters of Russia? Vladamir Putin also seems to have had a source of funding probably pilfered state gold reserves or the state reserves of Cognac held by the KGB? Russia boom in oligarchs and power brokers all had secret sources of seed capital. Over the 20 years Madoff was operating his scam, Russia was re-emerging from communist suppression. The same is also true in the eastern European satellite states.
Of course it is possible Madoff scam money could have gone virtually anywhere into any booming economy around the world, Maybe even Argentina or Brazil? The Madoff Money trail eventually may prove simple bad management but that does not explain losses that could top 50 billion dollars. Madoff may have even funded the Putin Regime for all we know. That could be a form of treason. Russian oligarchs could buy multi billion dollar industries for just a few million dollars when they did so. The time was right in a country that was completely busted . US banks were busy at the same time lending money to condo flippers and to sub prime mortgage recipients to generate big initiation fees. The risk in investing in Russia after the collapse of communism was considered far too risky for major commercial banks.
Someone made a lot of risky loans to the Russian Oligarchs to get them started. Bernie Madoff scam coincidently collapses as the fortunes of the Oligarchs in Russia begins to wane. Brazil seemed to have a lot of American and Chinese financial lending backing their economic development. Argentina was not a major developing story where 50 billion dollars would have made much of a difference. China's international investments are better documented but The Russian Oligarchs original funding is still a big mystery. Some may have had relatives that immigrated from the Soviet Union and raised cash overseas having built businesses there a good number of years before communism collapsed. That is one theory but it still seems that Oligarch's grabbed the assets they did with sufficient seed capital to gain sufficient control of assets Russia still has no identified rule of law in property ownership other than the well known big cash payments requirements.
Maybe the entire Madoff Ponzi Scheme is just a front to cover up what really happened to all the missing money. If it is so then there could even be more recourse for investors to get money back if property ownership in Russia could be asserted.. That is not too likely with a lack of documentation for ownership of papers like deeds which are not readily availble for Russian real assets. The problem in Russia is that at the point of the collapse of the soviet union virtually all real assets belonged , in deed, to the Kremlin including the smallest apartment and the largest factory or coal mine. Russian Oligarchs had to assert their property rights with a virtual private army of sorts which gave them a mobster like appearance. Having lots of people on a payroll was a great way to retain ownership . Initially that took a lot of seed capital. The sad thing about Russia after the collapse of the soviet union is that our own CIA did not take much of an interest in buying up Russian assets the way the Oligarchs did for next to nothing. The problem with the CIA was they thought that was out of the boundary of their service potential. The United States at one point could have owned most of Russia's biggest industries outright had that been their goal. Instead it was left to oligarchs. Maybe the Oligarchs were CIA funded but then the CIA still begs for financing from the general fund so it seems very unlikely that they were beneficiaries of the great wealth of Russia that could have been bought for next to nothing at the time of the collapse. Madoff may have no liquidity in the USA but elsewhere he might even have substantial cash flow. Russia? Does Madoff Speak Russian or have Russian Friends or business partners?
This is entirely speculation and conjecture with a bit of coincidence. Madoff's black box investment firm is a great suspect for all sorts of possible uses of money. The secret of investing in places like Russia, China or Mexico is having a foreign national on site partner. In Mexico it is pretty much the law that American firms need to have local re-incorporation as a Mexican national company. In the US a number of foreign companies operating here also take on local equity shareholders which is why there is something more American about some American subsidiaries of foreign national firms. The US is one of the most open countries on earth to foreign investment. In Mexico you will notice that Kimberly Clark is a separate Mexican corporation where Mexican nationals own a joint or majority stake in the company as one example. At least that is the way it used to be before NAFTA but then old business partners would have to be bought out after NAFTA?


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Campus Policies
Clean Campus
Take pride in your campus. The appearance of our school is important to all of us. It is the responsibility of each student to keep the campus clean.
Emergency Cards
Every student MUST have emergency information on file in the main office. If parents cannot be reached in emergency situations such as illness, injury or disaster, Montague staff will notify the emergency contacts on the emergency card.
When in the library, please respect and follow the directions of the adult in charge at the time of the visit.
Lost and Found
Students must assume sole responsibility for loss or damage to any personal property left in classrooms or on campus. Montague Elementary School will try to help protect personal possessions, but it is not responsible for them. Check the "Lost and Found" in the Multipurpose Room for recently lost items. Unclaimed items will be donated to charity after 30 days.
The best way to assure items are returned is to have your name in permanent ink on all articles of clothing, books, and other personal property. If you find something that does not belong to you, please turn it in. It is considered theft if you keep something you find which does not belong to you. Students who have witnessed a theft or know a student who is in possession of someone else's belongings should inform a teacher or an administrator immediately.
Lunch is considered part of the school day. Students may not leave campus at lunch without permission. In order to maintain safety and cleanliness, students must observe the following rules:
- Form orderly lines with no cutting.
- Sit on benches only, not on tabletops.
- Place all trash in containers and all recyclable items in recycling bins.
- Keep all food and drink within the designated eating areas.
- Glass containers of any kind are not permitted at school.
- Respect and follow direction of supervisors.
- Respect the rights of others, as you would want others to respect your rights.
If medication must be taken during school hours, the nurse's office will provide the proper form and procedures. All medications (prescription and non-prescription) must be kept in the nurse's office.
Montague Elementary School offices are important places of business in which all are welcome. However, the office is not a place to "hang out" or loiter. The office staff is happy to answer questions about school procedures or policies. Students coming to any office during class must have a pass or call slip. Parents are requested to refrain from attempting to deliver messages to students via the office staff, except in emergency situations.
Restrooms are to be used for their intended purpose. Students may not loiter in or around restrooms. Vandalism to restrooms will be cause for serious disciplinary action.
Special Occasions
We all enjoy celebrating special occasions such as birthdays. However, sending flowers, balloon bouquets or other gifts to the students during school hours disrupts instruction. Therefore, parents and students are asked to refrain from such deliveries.
Student Textbooks
Students are responsible for the condition of books assigned to them. Textbooks and materials must be returned at the end of the year or when withdrawing from school. Any student who damages textbooks or any other school materials or fails to return these materials will be charged replacement costs. Fines and bills are paid in the library. Unpaid fines may result in the withholding of yearbooks, restriction from end-of-the-year field trips and activities, and/or other disciplinary measures.
Visitor Information
Montague Elementary School welcomes adult visitors. If you wish to visit the campus, contact the main office at (408) 423-1900 for appointment and orientation information. Adult visitors must check in at the main office before coming onto the campus. Montague Elementary School does not allow student visitors at any time.
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Why Don't More of Us Think Strategically?
I was talking with a business owner recently, and he commented that he just hasn't got time to do anything other than "business-as-usual." He's so busy! But when I questioned him further, he shared the fact that he'd like to sell his business and retire soon (he's in his late 50's).
The challenge is, he doesn't really have an asset that he can sell! He and his wife (who also works in the business) have created jobs for themselves. Although they have a couple of staff members, there are no documented systems or policies in place, no marketing plan and no health and safety procedures to pass onto the potential new owners. No contracts with suppliers or clients. No database.
In short – there is no plan for the business that will help him realise his retirement plans!
I've asked them to identify who they'd like to buy the business and why? What's important to that potential vendor and what steps do we need to take to make the business more attractive to them. Obviously we'll be addressing some of the short-comings we've identified above in the next few months.
I'd be interested to hear where you think he should start … what's important, what's not? Should he even bother? Why not just shut up shop like so many others are choosing to do? Let me know your thoughts …


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Madison Midrise Skinny
Madison is designed with a slim skinny leg that crops at the ankle with faux front pockets and a button zip-fly. Made in our Dual-Fx Wrap Stretch twill fabric, for an extra level of comfort. Let the bright, cherry red, color stand out on its own and just toss on a plain white tee and accessorize accordingly.
Measurements based on size 27
- Front rise 9 3/4"
- Leg opening 9 3/4"
- Inseam 27"
Model height is 5' 9 1/2"
Fabrication + Care
- 45% Cotton 44% Viscose 9% Elasterell-P 2% Spandex
- Machine washable
Conscious Minded - Care for our planet
- Wash less, wash cold and line dry
- Recycle, re-purpose or donate
Color: Cherry


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Watch The Behind The Scenes Shoot Chat
In the follow-up to my shoot results episode with Dave Algeo on last week's Mwah TV. We sat down after wrapping on our session to have a bit of a catch-up. Join me and Dave down the pub as we talk about building your personal brand through headshots.
Taking the time to get more of an understanding of my clients and their businesses is a great way for me to learn about what makes them tick as people. Most importantly though it always results in much better photography. When you have more of a bond with your client there's more of a sense of trust there and that always results in better headshots.
In case you missed it
Here is a link to last week's shoot results episode so you can see how the shoot unfolded with Dave.
Building Personal Brand Through Headshots
In our last photoshoot, Dave was very focused on developing the brand of the Stressed Guru and being a speaker trainer, but he is now looking to move online and develop more of an online presence and brand. What Dave has realised is that he needs more than just the speaker persona which was kind of only one part of him.
How Dave Sees This
"I struggled with what that actually meant, it was when I had the conversation you… I'm trying to get this so it's not just the speaker, it's Dave. Who is Dave? How do I get that across, cause I'm generally quite a reserved person. But obviously the persona of the speaker is me, but it's like only one version of me"
Dave AlgeoDave Algeo
That was what really helped the conversation, and, really, you, telling me what I was thinking about. Cause I couldn't make sense of what I was trying to say. And the point is, I came away with those five areas you would be comfortable sharing, that helps me because being a private person, I need to be clear about the areas that I'm comfortable sharing.
Constructing a Personal Brand
I think this is something that we're not speaking about enough when it comes to constructing a personal brand. You need to be very methodical when creating your personal brand, I think this is something that we're not speaking about enough. It's not stopping yourself from being authentic, but when you're introverted, you want to have that sense of control, and you can get paranoid about being one of those people who share too much.
5 Topics Within your Personal Brand
I introduced Dave to the concept of 5 topics to be open about. It's a trick that I've got by the way from Yvonne Radley, she has The Dream Life Academy, and she actually works in the fitness and wellness area, but she has a history in journalism. She often says the best way to construct a really robust personal brand that you're comfortable with is to pick these five subject areas, and those are the five subjects that you have when you go in on detail on. So one of the things she knows. is quite a divisive thing in her world is having a football team. So she said, I will never share who I support online because I don't want to create crazy enemies. It's a very passion project, but I'm like that. I don't wanna share my relationship online, so we're quite private, me and Thom, in our relationship, so that's not something you're gonna see me talking about or posting about.
"This five areas of share, just fits straight into my brain, it just works. Outside of the photography, it's been really helpful in me planning forward on what I'm gonna do with the launch, of de-stressing, insecure, and all of that kind of stuff. Really good"
Dave AlgeoDave Algeo
Extra Thanks To
I would officially like to thank Yvonne Radley for her expert method on building a personal brand. We chatted about her in this week's episode.
Yvonne Radley's Big Me Up Media & Dream Life Academy
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As you know, we love featuring different Vendors from our Vendor List!
We thought a fun way to highlight one of our Coordinators, Tan Weddings and Events, would be for them to give some Tips + Tricks to our couples's celebrating their wedding at The Maples.
Check out their advice below with some photos from weddings they've coordinated at The Maples:
Are you thinking about having your dreamy wedding at The Maples? Here are some tips and tricks from Tan Weddings and Events to ensure your day goes as smoothly as possible!
1. Book a Room. We highly recommend to stay the night before and night of your wedding day. This allows you to relax the morning of, get your hair and makeup done and not have to rush to pack up at the end of the night.
2. Vendor List. The Maples' preferred vendor list is one of the most helpful tools in choosing vendors who are a perfect fit for you, we highly encourage our clients to choose from these talented vendors.
3. Take Advantage of the Spaces. The Maples offers many breathtaking locations on site that can be used for different events (and photos!) on your wedding day. For instance, the Bridal Suite has perfect, natural lighting and is a great spot to get your hair and makeup done. We always encourage our couples to hire professional hair and makeup artists to ensure your event begins on time.
4. Officiants. If you do not have a professional officiant, review the flow of the ceremony with wedding planner and party during the rehearsal. Not sure where to begin? Go to www.wedwordy.com to customize your wedding words!
5. Take Down Plan. Make sure to speak with your wedding planner about the take down plan for leftover decor, florals and alcohol at the end of the night. Avoid having to return the next day to retrieve items.
We love working at The Maples and look forward to making your wedding vision come to life!
Tan Weddings & Events
Photographer Credit:
Photo 1 and 2: Taylor Brooke Photography
Photo 3: En Pointe Photography
Photo 4 and 7: XSight Photography
Photo 5: Nick Graham Photography
Photo 6: Meredith Lynne Photography
Photo 8: Jeff Hall Photography
Photo 9: Elizabeth Warrick Photography
Photo 10: Jennifer Clapp Photography
The Maples Team
Woodland Event Venue