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Community Radio – A Social Experiment
May 7th, 2012 by Henry, under Uncategorized. No Comments
When you put together the components of volunteerism, locality and public relations you get an surprising pudding: a local community radio!
Initiated in the mid 1990s, Heart FM community radio station still rolls on today in the middle of Tassie.
The programming schedule of “easy listening” runs vintage pop hits of the 1980s with syndicated newscast, local weather and some talk back shows.
One unique show is Mouldy Oldies by presenter Les McSweeney. Les has an extensive collection of 78 rpm vinyls dating back to the 1930s. it is quite a discovery to hear those voices from beyond the grave together with Les introductions.
The radio license limits drastically the geographical reach of the broadcast yet a poll reveals some 2500 faithful listeners tune-in to the station. The local population is mostly a farming community in this northern central area of Tasmania. They indeed like to sing along those old hits while riding their tractor all day across the farmland.
Fusion is a Christian organisation operating from the outpost of Poatina as a rehabilitation centre for people fleeing addictions and abuse. The radio broadcast originally located there has now a studio in local Longford – the nearest township, to muster local community involvement.
Sponsors are in scarce supply and are much needed to bring in the cashflow of a volunteer organisation.
Open air broadcast is a means to reach out and face up to the listeners. Events include the local hardware store official opening (a station sponsor) and celebrations such as Australia Day or the local agricultural show. These are run along the principle of open crowd festivals innovated by Fusion International. The concept is to organise games and activities to get a local community to interact with each other. Suddenly people get to meet their neighbours after living in the area for some time but lacking the opportunity to participate into anything together.
It looks like in our advanced 21st century world we have to be taught again how to interact with each other and be conscious that not everybody is a religious fanatic or a child molester.
The Tasmanian Midlands Community Radio mandate fits nicely with the Fusion agenda of social work. In fact some Poatina residents serve as volunteers at the radio station and run their own late night show – Captain Midnight.
More recently Heart FM indulged in an internet presence to offer Fusion supporters a taste of the programming by allowing the download of specific podcasts.
Planning an Adventurous Vacation Destination
April 20th, 2012 by Super Max , under Uncategorized. No Comments
Anytime you can add spark to your routine vacation, you will have a much more enjoyable time; rather than the usual hotel stay, souvenirs and sites. Of course if you prefer the usual type of vacation that is fine; just so you know there are more interesting and exciting things to do. So let’s see what some of the possibilities are when it comes to adventure travels you may want to consider.
Imagine a peaceful, tranquil ride on a camel while traversing the desert. The desert puts forth an image much like the sea and has healing qualities that can give you a positive perception of life. Morocco would be a great choice for you to find yourself trekking through the desert on a camel, as have the nomads for a very long time, and then as night envelopes you, the moon would be shining down on you as you sleep. Another possibility that has a similar theme is horseback trek in Mongolia. This country and the people who live there have not altered their lifestyle much for thousands of years. Taking such a trek can give you a whole new experience of life, even if it’s only for a week.
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Australia is a country that offers many opportunities for adventure travel. Having a mostly mild climate and a rich diversity of wildlife, you can explore the ocean, natural parks or the rugged Australian outback. You can plan your own vacation to Australia or you can look for a tour that involves the kind of activity you wish to participate in. If you wish to learn about another culture and their religious beliefs, you can fine an Aboriginal guide to take you on the Aboriginal Trail. Kangaroo Island is a place that is famous for its wide selection of animals, including penguins. Not limited to deep sea diving and surfing, Australia offers many different recreational activities that take place on the water. This is an electrifying country to travel to, no matter what type of adventure travel you are thinking about.
An entirely dissimilar world can be opened up to you through scuba diving. Individuals for the most part have viewed the ocean floor in a movie or on television, yet with some education and the right gear, they can see it all for themselves. In advance of going on all trips that surround diving with scuba gear, you typically have to get your certificate in scuba diving. It is a smart idea for a trip like this, whether this is an authoritative requirement or not. Once the investing is done in lessons and equipment, scuba diving can be enjoyed all over the earth. You can research the waters or lands of all unusual places in this way. If you want to experience life through some new and untried experience, than adventure traveling is an excellent way to do it. You can test out some activities you have never tried, visit exotic locations around the world and learn about their cultures and possibly get an adrenaline rush. Once you have decided to go on an adventure for your next vacation, you should realize that we have only offered a small number of ideas in this article, as there are many more to choose from.