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Anniversary of the Flagship – Rosenbauer delivers 1,500th PANTHER to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport
from left to right: Manuel Angermayr (Rosenbauer), Olli Aaltonen (Tampere-Pirkkala Airport), Wolfgang Voraberger (Rosenbauer), Tero Santamanner (Finavia Oyj), Tapio Korhonen (Oy Veljekset Kulmala AB), Kare Wilberg (Tampere-Pirkkala Airport)
Maximum three minutes for the journey, maximum two minutes until all on-board extinguishing agents are discharged. In just five minutes, a PANTHER has fulfilled its role – and ideally prevented an airport disaster. Airport operators around the world rely on the Rosenbauer flagship, since it has set the technical standard in the aircraft firefighting sectors for years. This is also the case for Finavia in Finland, which will put six identical PANTHER 6x6s into service by the end of the year: five at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, the capitol, and one at Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. This is also the PANTHER with production number 1,500, a small anniversary.
Unbridled Propulsion
An Euro 6 engine is built into the anniversary PANTHER as the 750 hp (552 kW) drive unit, which gives the vehicle a top speed of 120 km/h (74 mph). An 8-speed automatic transmission enables the 36.6-ton emergency vehicle to shift through the gears quickly and accelerate from 0 to 80 km/h (50 mph) in less than 30 seconds. With this drive, the PANTHER also reaches the furthest point of the runway at Tampere in the time prescribed by ICAO, the International Civil Aviation Organization, namely less than three minutes.
Safe Approach
Passive and active systems ensure maximum safety during the rapid approach over the airfield: the vehicle crew sits in a cabin that is crash-tested according to ECE R29-3. Good handling is achieved thanks to the perfectly matched chassis and body, the low center of gravity of the PANTHER, a vehicle width of three meters, and special high-speed wide/winter tires with a contact surface of 455 mm (17.9 inches).
In critical driving situations at high speeds, the driver is also supported by the RSC system (Roll Stability Control), specially developed for the PANTHER. If the lateral acceleration is too high, the driving assistance system reduces the engine torque in a first step. If lateral acceleration remains critical, active braking is applied to all axles to reduce speed. The vehicle performs this measure autonomously without intervention from the driver.
Winter ready down to – 32 °C (- 25 °F)
All Finavia-PANTHER vehicles have to withstand extreme winter conditions and are therefore equipped with a low-temperature package that allows the vehicles to operate up to an outside temperature of – 32 °C (- 25 °F). The winter package includes, among other things, engine and transmission preheating, auxiliary heating for the body components that come into contact with extinguishing water (pump box, rear box, deep compartments), and a heated roof-mounted turret.
Full LED Equipment
A FLIR camera (Forward Looking Infrared) is mounted on the driver's cab so that the vehicles can be used even in poor ground visibility (heavy snowfall, fog) and obstacles on the approach can be detected in good time. This camera displays the route as a thermal image. Furthermore, the Finavia-PANTHER is equipped with a full LED system from the headlights to the light mast, rear axle steering for tight cornering, as well as other camera systems (e.g., reversing camera, turret camera).
Mega Firefighting Equipment
The firefighting equipment of the anniversary Panther is a fully integrated system consisting of powerful individual components with a 9,000 l pump, a precisely matched foam proportioning system, and electronically controlled turrets. All functions can be operated with one hand from the cockpit and, if necessary, by the driver alone. Turrets and ground sweep nozzles can also be activated during the journey by switching to pump & roll operation.
The extinguishing agent supply of around 14,000 l is discharged in less than two minutes thanks to the optimum system integration of all components. The bumper turret is equipped with a ChemCore nozzle, through which the dry powder can be introduced into the water/foam mixture extinguishing agent stream.
Long-standing Customer
Finavia operates 25 of the 28 airports in Finland, including Helsinki-Vantaa with around 19 million passengers a year and – together with the Finnish Air Force – Tampere-Pirkkala with around 210,000 passengers a year. An existing PANTHER FL fleet from 2003 will be replaced at the capitol's airport, and a Rosenbauer PANTHER will be put into service for the first time at Tampere-Pirkkala Airport.
PANTHER 6×6 (Finavia)
Chassis: Rosenbauer 39.750 6×6
Engine: Volvo D16, Euro VI, 750 hp (552 kW)
Transmission: Twin disk 8-gear automatic transmission
Tires: 445/80R25 XGC
Acceleration 0 – 80 km/h (50 mph): < 30 seconds
Top speed: 120 km/h (74 mph)
Extinguishing agent: 12,500 l water, 1,000 l foam compound, 225 kg dry powder
Truck-mounted pump: N80 with 8,000 l/min at 10 bar (9,000 l/min at 12 bar)
Foam proportioning system: FIXMIX 2.0E (electronically controlled) with 5 to 500 l/min
Dry powder unit: PLA 250
Roof turret: RM80 with up to 9,000 l/min
Bumper turret: RM15C with up to 1,500 l/min (ChemCore nozzle)
Dimensions: L x W x H: 11,750 x 3,000 x 3,650 mm
Permissible total weight: 39,000 kg (operating weight: 36,600 t)
For more information please visit: www.rosenbauer.com/en/at/rosenbauer-group
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For 6 years from the start of the IVA the chances of getting car finance (or much else) are extremely low. During the term of the IVA it is prohibited.
Are you not including the finance with the blessing of your IP or are you just not going to mention it? There may be T&C's in your finance agreement that precludes you from being insolvent. You need to check this. If this is the case then your finance company can terminate the agreement and require you to surrender the car and then you may have to pay a penalty amount!
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that more than 1.7 million older adults live in skilled nursing facilities throughout the country. These facilities, once known as nursing homes, serve older adults with a variety of complex medical challenges and concerns. The majority of skilled nursing facilities operate 24 hours per day without major incidents of neglect or abuse; well trained and compassionate health care professionals serve the seniors in their care with dignity.
However, nursing home abuse can also occur. If you have a loved one living in a skilled nursing facility, or an assisted living or memory care community, it is wise to know red flags that could indicate neglect or abuse. Keep your eyes peeled for any of these signs and follow up immediately with the Administrator of the facility as well as an experienced attorney.
Older adults can experience wounds or skin tears a bit easier than their younger counterparts. This is thanks to medications that cause easier bruising and aging skin that is thinner. However, if your loved one has bruising or skin tears that cannot be explained by a specific incident, it could indicate abuse or neglect.
For seniors who are in a wheelchair the majority of the day, or for those older adults who are confined to bed due to a medical condition, the risk for pressure ulcers are high. Staff at the skilled nursing facility should be working to relieve pressure to sensitive points on your loved one's body, like the hips or heels. However, if there are pressure ulcers that are not healing, it could indicate abuse or neglect.
Seniors living with anxiety or depression can be somewhat common. However, if you are noticing anxiety, fear or depression in your loved one that comes on quickly, or that increases upon seeing a certain caregiver, it would be wise to follow up.
Finally, listen to your loved one. If you hear any comments or stories about situations that concern you, talk to the caregivers or staff at the skilled nursing facility. It is better to inquire about statements from your loved one than to ignore them or chalk it up to confusion.
If you are facing worries about nursing home abuse or neglect, give the team at O'Brien Law a call. We are well versed in standing up for our clients and can give your loved one the outcome they deserve. Your consultation is free, so call today.


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Nintendo Switch Lite Officially Announced by Nintendo
By Excalibur, July 10 in Consoles
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Not sure how I feel about this, on one hand this is not unexpected, and could be useful for those who only want to play on the go, on the other hand it does defeat the purpose of the Switch by removing it's ability to "switch" as it can no longer connect to a TV, nor can its joycons be detached. I did notice one thing though, it has a traditional D-pad instead of the 4 separate buttons the original Switch has, though, at this moment, I can't see me picking this up myself but what do you guys think?
Blue Rose 14
Honestly... first thought was, "Egad, man! What's the point!?" ^^;
No offense to anyone who's excited about it though. When we do eventually get one, we'll probably get the original Switch unless a new Nintendo console has come out by then. ^^;
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If not for Smash Ultimate, my Switch would almost exclusively be a handheld anyway. So it would be almost perfect, if not for the compromises they made.
Screen size reduction, lack of kickstand, and no HD rumble really hurt it for me. But I like the d-pad and overall form factor (minus massive bezel), plus the color options are nice so far. If there's no compromise in transferring saves, I'll consider it eventually. More interested in this than I would be a "pro" or "x" type upgrade that's also been rumored.
If not for creating in Super Mario Maker 2, my Switch would stay docked for the vast majority of the time.
I suspect there will eventually be a Switch "Home" or "Pro" whether it does the opposite of the Switch Lite, and is strictly a home console without the ability to "switch" or just a more powerful version of the current Switch, I'm not sure, but I think I would prefer those, over the Switch Lite, While it is interesting and there might be some situations where it could be useful to me, I just really prefer to play my games on a large screen, and even with the DS / 3DS, which i didn't play as much as the home consoles, i preferred the XL versions of those because of the larger screens. But i do appreciate having different options.
I think a "docked" exclusive version would be a great next step too, cutting out the screen, speakers, and batteries putting it in price parity with the Lite. The more options the better. Hate the whole mid-cycle upgrade trend though, and Nintendo's history with DSi and New 3DS took away the "option" part by having exclusive games, so I hope they don't do a power upgrade again.
I think if they do a more powerful upgrade, basically all games would still work on the original and lite switch models, there might be a few exceptions but IMO it wouldn't be wise to start having exclusive games between Switch models like the did with the 3DS, not a fan of that at all. I think that if anything, more demanding games would likely just run better, with a higher resolution and framerate and possibly other enhancements, on a "Switch Pro" but still playable on the other Switch models, and if they did go the way of the "Switch Home" and they could probably keep costs similar to the current cost of the original model of the switch, since it wouldn't need a screen and ect, I really think that would be the way to go, similar to how Sony and Microsoft did their mid-console gen upgrades, again more options the better, no version of the Switch should be left behind, and that should last until the "Switch 2" or whatever they call it, because i suspect from Nintendo at least, the hybrid console idea is here to stay, for at least the foreseeable future.
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Yea, at this point, a more powerful Switch is probably going to happen... What I'd be curious about is would they stick with the Tegra chips from Nvidia or do like the other console makers and opt for a more powerful Ryzen chip? Perhaps even a custom made APU? One that is slightly cut down to fit in the Switch and would also have less heat? All I can say is the NS Lite was pretty much the worst kept secret in Gaming since we all pretty much knew Nintendo was up to something.
We just weren't completely sure what it would end up being called but we pretty much all knew some sort of Switch Mini was in the works. Might pick one up at some point since it should be a little more portable friendly. Since it's about the size of a smart phone only with Joy-Cons glued onto each end.
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Named after Rudyard Kipling's famous poem in praise of spunk, grit, determination and all-round Britishness, Steve Bell's If ... cartoon strip has appeared in the Guardian since November 1981. Suiting both Bell's anarchic artistic style and the paper's political stance, it consists of a short (usually three-panel) daily episode in each Monday to Thursday edition of the paper, with subjects usually covered in these 4-day-long segments. If... occasionally utilises wordplay and coarse humour - Bell is fond of using the pejorative British word "wanker" and its euphemistic variants. With the Guardian's move to new presses, If... started to appear in full colour in September 2005. Initially, the title was reflected in the concept, with each week presenting a separate stand-alone story such as 'If... Dinosaurs roamed Fleet Street,' or 'If The Bash Street Kids ran the country'. This shifted into a different approach during the 1982 Falklands War, when Bell started to concentrate on two central characters: Royal Navy seaman Kipling and the Penguin he befriends.
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FONTANA, CALIF – Cheers and shouts of, "Ruthy!" greeted a radiant and smiling, 17-year-old Ruth Escobedo, after she was announced as the 2009 Fontana High School Homecoming Queen at halftime ceremonies Friday during the football game between the Steelers and Rialto Eisenhower Eagles.
The senior says she thanks God for the honor of representing her school. After high school graduation, Escobedo says she will attend college with a goal of becoming a teacher.


Kim Kardashian wants you to meet the triplets. These adorable babies — Chicago West, Stormi Webster, and True Thompson — will grow up to be best friends and almost sisters because they were born days apart.
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May Session – Rock Night v3.0
When: 6:30pm Where: Norwood Live, Norwood Hotel Tickets: $15-20
This month the Broadway Sessions band welcomes back Max Garcia-Underwood (on guitar) and Martin Cheney (on keys) to help us rock out, Broadway-style. Choose your favourite rock musical (or rock-style song, from any musical) and let's amp up the volume! As we don't normally have a guitarist, this is the perfect month for any song that features a guitar (both electric and acoustic), so consider this when making your song choices.
Rock Night at Broadway Sessions is always a fan favourite, so get in quick to secure your spot and ensure you don't miss out!
Session Setlist
I'd Rather Be Me (Mean Girls) – Cailene Kilcoyne
Superboy And The Invisible Girl (Next To Normal) – Mim Sarre
I'm Alive (Next To Normal) – Nick Mitchell
Growing Up Unstable (Next To Normal (2008 Off-Broadway)) – Cordelia Ferguson
Dentist! (Little Shop Of Horrors) – Dylan Rufus
There Are Worse Things I Could Do (Grease) – Carmine Clarke
Out Tonight (RENT) – Grace Denney
What You Own (Rent) – Christopher Searle, Joseph Giblin
Take What You Got (Kinky Boots) – Ron Abelita, Shane Huang
Lost In The Wilderness (Children Of Eden) – Oliver John
This Is Not Love (Lizzie) – Kristin Stefanoff
Every Rose Has Its Thorn (Rock Of Ages) – Warren Logan
Time After Time* (Strictly Ballroom) – Kate Harrison, Kurt Benton
Heaven On Their Minds (Jesus Christ Superstar) – Robyn Brookes
Holiday (American Idiot) – Blake Ascione, Simon Barnett
Mustang Sally (The Committments) – Jen Bais
Time Warp (The Rocky Horror Picture Show) – Aimee Crathern
Pretty Lies (Boy George's Taboo) – Karen Muller
Seven Seas Of Rhye (We Will Rock You) – Gus Smith
No One But You (We Will Rock You) – Danielle Greaves
Good For You (Dear Evan Hansen) – Nikki Long
Goodbye (Catch Me If You Can) – Lindsay Prodea
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Lindsay Prodea
Lindsay has performed over the past decade in both musical theatre and cabaret, having enjoyed success in various genres: classical roles such as John Brooke in Little Women (The Musical) (Therry Dramatic Society 2013) and Cinderella's Prince in Into the Woods (Northern Light Theatre Company 2012); to contemporary roles such as Abraham in the Adelaide premiere of Altar Boyz (Davine Interventionz 2013), Sonny Malone in Xanadu (The Musical) (Davine Interventionz 2014), George in The Drowsy Chaperone (Hills Musical Company 2013), Kyle the UPS Delivery guy in Legally Blonde (HMC 2014) and most recently Elliott Garfield in The Goodbye Girl (Therry 2015). Lindsay has also appeared in countless other shows, favourites including Urinetown, 42nd Street, Crazy for You & Les Misérables. Most recently he premiered in Adelaide the role of Fabrizio for Davine Interventionz's 2016 Adelaide Fringe Show, The Light In The Piazza.
Aside from musical theatre, Lindsay has a keen passion for cabaret, having written, co-produced and performed at numerous cabaret events over the years. Stepping out side his usual genre, Lindsay played the role of Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby (old sport), produced by Independent Theatre.
Session Performers
Aimee Crathern
Aimee is an avid music lover and an aunty. She currently attends Tutti Arts and participates in their music program 3 days a week. Aimee loves performing and will take each opportunity to do so, participating in the performing arts group No Strings Attached, sings with the Tutti Choir and Poco Choir, and is also a member of the worlds first all girl disability music group The Sisters of Invention. The Sisters of Invention, have seen Aimee perform at numerous events such as The Special Olympics Closing Ceremony, Womad and The Fringe Festival. Aimee and her music group The Sisters of Invention are recording their new album which should be released later this year. Aimee and her music group recently appeared on ABC iView Get Crackin.
Blake Ascione
Blake has been performing in the South Australian musical theatre scene since his debut in Therry society's production of Big Fish in 2016. Since then he has work worked with HMC on the two productions and three State Opera of South Australia and Elder Conservatorium collaborations being Die Fledermaus, Don Pasquale and Dido and Aeneas.
Cailene Kilcoyne
Cailene Kilcoyne came to Adelaide from San Diego, California. She has performed regionally around the States as well as internationally on a cruise ship. She is super excited to announce that she will be playing the role of "Marcy" in Emma Knights upcoming production of I Love You Because, which will be her Australian debut!
Carmine Clarke
Carmine is a work in progress, as is her bio. Maintaining the mystery.
Christopher Searle
Christopher's inclination toward the performing arts became apparent during his high school career, appearing in an abundance of school shows, such as The Wizard of Oz, Pippin, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, and The Importance of Being Earnest. Upon graduation, Christopher ventured further into the amateur theatre scene, with notable appearances in The Producers, Hairspray, Hamlet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and most recently the South Coast Choral and Arts Society's 2018 production of Les Misérables.
Cordelia Ferguson
Cordelia first started singing at the young age of six as part of Young Adelaide Voices in 2004 and has yet to stop. Her first introduction to musical theatre was at Pelican Productions Music Theatre Camp in 2010, where she fell in love with musicals and the theatre. Since then she has auditioned for as many roles as possible, landing her first role, and dream role, of Nancy in Now Productions Oliver! in 2016.
Cordelia's roles also include Brigitta in The Sound of Music, Aunt Em/Glinda in The Wizard of Oz and the Narrator in Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat. She has performed in the Adelaide Fringe Festival in Smells Like Teen Spirit in 2018, her first non-musical show since high school, and Jenny Lind in Barnum with Now Productions in 2019. She is currently studying Film and TV at MAPS film school.
Danielle Greaves
Danielle started performing at age 5 within her school and also in the Australian Girls Choir. She landed her first lead role in a musical at age 6 starring as Henny Penny in the year 1 & 2 production of The Sky is Falling, where she was seen pulling actors into their correct spots and mouthing everyone's lines. In High School (Norwood Morialta High School) Danielle played leads across multiple musicals, 2008 - Rizzo in Grease, 2010 - Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast and 2011 - Anna in The King and I. Additionally, in 2010 Danielle was part of the High School Cabaret Show, directed by David Campbell during the Adelaide Cabaret Festival.
Since high school, Danielle pursued a basketball career playing Premier League basketball for 8 years, which prevented her from performing. Since retiring in late 2017, she has been trying to crack back into musical theatre, auditioning for musicals. Last year Danielle was lucky enough to play Scaramouche in Matt Byrne Media's We Will Rock You.
Dylan Rufus
22-year-old Dylan Rufus has been in the South Australian theatre community since 2011; assuming many roles: including audio-visual design and technician, stagehand and stage manager, musician and musical director, actor, writer and composer—with his recent contribution in the University of South Australia's self-written production of Behind Closed Doors in 2018. Dylan's onstage work has seen him in musicals such as Grease, West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, Sweeney Todd, and Spring Awakening, amongst other plays and pantomimes.
The previous year (2018) saw Dylan as Orin Scrivello D.D.S. in Little Shop of Horrors (Adelaide Theatre Academy), Giles/Angel/Dr Cullen in Emma Wiley's Buffy Kills Edward and Slim/Cord Elam in Oklahoma! on a Farm (Emma Knights Productions), and the Newcomer in Avenue Q (Hills Musical Company). Later in 2019, Dylan will be featured as Paul Kelly/Principal Gowan/Leonard Sawyer in Segue Production's Heathers: the Musical in September.
Outside of the theatre, Dylan is completing his MMET Master of Teaching in Secondary Education through the University of South Australia, and Associate Performers Diploma in Piano through Australia and New Zealand Cultural Arts (ANZCA).
Grace Denney
A Tasmanian ex-pat, Grace has been treading the boards of the theatre since the tender age of two. Originally trained in classical ballet at the Tasmanian Academy of Dance, Grace naturally fell into musical theatre through the vocal tutelage of Patrice Sargison. A triple threat, Grace has performed as a member of the ensemble for CATS and Fiddler on the Roof, also taking on the roles of "Kate" in Annie (which she revisited as an adult as a Boylan Sister/Featured Vocalist & Dancer) for Encore Theatre, "Ronette" in Little Shop of Horrors, "Natalie Haller" in All Shook Up, "Tiffany" in Back to the 80s and Cecily in The Importance of Being Earnest for Scotch Oakburn College. Whilst studying, she performed annually in the Little Theatre for the Uni of Adelaide's infamous Law Revue. Now a graduate lawyer, Grace is looking forward to utilising her love of theatre (read: ability to curb crippling nerves in front of an audience) in the courtroom!
Gus Smith
Gus has been performing theatre in Adelaide with several companies continually since 2003, but did his first show in 2001. That one took him two years to recover from! The talent level in Adelaide theatre has always been good, but currently every show seems to be bursting at the seams with talent on & off stage. A great position for our community to be in. Whilst he loves performing onstage, cabaret performance is not as common for him so his first time mic in hand at Broadway Sessions will be an experience...for everyone ;)
Jen Bais
Jen has only recently been in amateur theatre and is enjoying the whole experience. She has sung in bands and loves to sing soul and jazz but dances to disco. Audience participation is a fun part of performing so expect some opportunities to sing with her!
Joseph Giblin
Joseph has been doing theatre since childhood, though not properly hitting the Adelaide scene until Marie Clark's Jekyll and Hyde in 2017 as a member of the ensemble. Since then, he has played roles such as Mitch Mahoney in Spelling Bee, Marius in Les Misérables, Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid, and is currently in Marie Clark's Anything Goes. When not singing, dancing, or delivering a dramatic monologue, he's usually pouring something alcoholic (whether for a customer or himself remains to be seen).
Karen Muller
Karen is no stranger to the stage in Adelaide. She has worked with various theatre companies over the last 10 years. Some of the highlights including, Oliver!, Into the Woods, Beauty and the Beast, Avenue Q and Spamalot. More recently Karen has taken time out from theatre to look after her ever growing family, but she is always very pleased to be able to take the stage at Broadway Sessions.
Kate Harrison
Kate is known by her friends and family as a jack-of-all-trades. She is a qualified Science teacher, who also teaches English, Drama, Music, Visual Arts and Physical Education and is currently the Director of Basketball and Head Coach at Mercedes College. In her 'spare time' she indulges in the arts by performing or painting, and is currently building a profile as a singer/songwriter and working on an EP. Stage credits include Gigi in Miss Saigon with MCMT in 2011, Les Misérables with Shane Davidson in 2012 and MCMT's RENT in 2016. She is excited to return to the stage with Matt Byrne's Strictly Ballroom playing the ingenious, Fran.
Kristin Stefanoff
Kristin has always lived and breathed music, but it wasn't until 2009 that she discovered musical theatre. After accompanying her first show she thought, "Hey, this looks like fun!" and auditioned for the next show that came around. The rest, as they say, is history. She has accompanied and music directed, but she truly feels alive on the stage. Favourite roles include Smitty in How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Marie Clark Musical Theatre 2013), Inga in Young Frankenstein (Marie Clark Musical Theatre 2014), Clara in The Light In The Piazza (Davine Interventionz 2016), and Cathy in The Last Five Years (Segue Productions 2017). She was recently in the ensemble of Spamalot (MCMT) and played Elizabeth/Liz/Beth in If/Then in September (Segue Productions).
Kristin is excited to be music directing again, with Heathers for Segue Productions in September 2019. Kristin is also a founding member of the new Adelaide based theatre company Segue Productions. When she's not at rehearsals or the theatre, she teaches voice and piano, and often dances around the house with her awesome preschooler (usually to the Frozen soundtrack...).
Kurt Benton
Kurt debuted in the Adelaide musical theatre scene in 2017, where he played in the ensemble and Cesar Rodriguez in Saturday Night Fever with MBM, Hugo Peabody in Bye Bye Birdie with the Met, as well as ensemble and the Pied Piper in Shrek the Musical with AYT in January of 2018. Taking a small hiatus after Shrek to work on his newly developing singing and acting skills, as well as continuing work on his dance training of many years, Kurt has made a return to the theatre scene – playing the role of Scott Hastings in MBM's Strictly Ballroom in 2019.
Mim Sarre
Mim has been singing for as long as she can remember. She began drama lessons at Theatre Bugs at the age of 5, and was a student there for almost a decade. She began voice lessons with Kim Spargo in 2008 and musical theatre training with Patrick Lim in 2009, giving her the opportunity to perform in a number of youth productions, including playing Belle in Beauty and the Beast Jr. and Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical! Jr. (both with Swell Productions). She continued her theatre education at Pembroke School, playing the title role in Thoroughly Modern Millie in 2010 and studying High Level Theatre in the International Baccalaureate program from 2011-12 under the tutelage of Julianne English.
She is now heavily involved in the Adelaide amateur theatre scene, having worked companies such as the Hills Musical Company, Therry Dramatic Society, Emma Knights Productions and Davine Interventionz, amongst others. Her favourite roles include Wendla Bergman in Spring Awakening (HMC, 2017), Sally Brown in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (HMC, 2015), Margot in Legally Blonde: The Musical (HMC, 2014) and Beth March in Little Women (Therry, 2013). She is a regular performer and occasional host of the popular event Broadway Sessions.
From 2013 to 2014 she studied at Graceland University, USA, on a vocal scholarship, where she was involved in a number of stage shows, most notably playing Audrey in the homecoming musical Little Shop of Horrors.
Mim is a singing teacher at Theatre Bugs and is looking forward to Musically Directing their production of Little Shop of Horrors in the Adelaide Fringe, March 2017. She is also an avid songwriter and lyricist and is planning to develop this aspect of her artistry in the near future.
Nick Mitchell
Since diving into his passion for drama and musical theatre in his final year in high school, Nick hasn't stopped! He's performed in a number of plays and through he enjoys traditional theatre, his heart rests with singing. He will never forget his first musical Legally Blonde and has since performed at the Adelaide Fringe Festival. He never lets his studies get in the way of strengthening his skills and enjoys pushing his limits. In July he will be performing in a radio play of It's a Wonderful Life with Wings2Fly Theatre, and in September he will be part of the ensemble in Heathers The Musical with Segue Productions.
Nikki's love for performing at a young age, ensuring she was on stage in every school performance, multiple times. After a break in high school she discovered her love for musical theatre. She has graduated a full time course at Australian Company of Performing Arts with a Certificate 4 in Dance, to become the best mover she could possibly be. She is thrilled to be playing her first role as Heather Chandler in Segue Productions' Heathers later in 2019.
Oliver John
Oliver is 17 years old and has been performing in musical theatre since 2008. He takes singing lessons with Millicent Sarre and participates in musical performances regularly. He has performed as Buddy in Elf Jr. (Theatre Bugs), The Official/Ensemble in Wicked (Shane Davidson Presents), Reverend Shaw Moore in Footloose (The Parks Theatre), and Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast Jr. (Theatre Bugs). Oliver had the opportunity to portray one of his dream roles; the character of Seymour Krelborn in Adelaide Theatre Academy's ATG nominated Little Shop of Horrors as part of the 2018 Adelaide Fringe Festival.
Oliver then starred as Sonny Malone in Xanadu Jr. with Adelaide Theatre Academy in September 2018, and as Boq in Adelaide Youth Theatre's production of Wicked last December. Most recently, Oliver played the role of James A. Bailey in Barnum with March Productions as part of the 2019 Adelaide Fringe Festival. With Adelaide Youth Theatre, Oliver travelled to the United States in January with a select group of performers to compete in the Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta. They performed a version of Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr in which Oliver starred as Marty the Zebra, and worked with Broadway professionals in New York.
Professionally, Oliver performed in the kids' production Snowmageddon: Penguins of Antarctica in July 2018 with Heaps Good Productions.
Robyn Brookes
Robyn has been performing and teaching for over 20 years in various guises. After completing her Bachelor of Music, the stage wooed her and she has since performed with the Hills Musical Company, Northern Light Theatre and Matt Byrne Media. Her favourite performances have included; Rita in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee with Matt Byrne Media; Mrs Johnstone in Blood Brothers and Vera in Stepping Out, for the Hills Musical Company; Sukie in The Witches of Eastwick and Kathy in Singing in the Rain with Northern Light theatre company.
Over the past three years, she has been the lead vocalist for the 60's band, The Highlights, performed in the 60s Down Under matinee series, and worked as a backing vocalist for the 2017 Adelaide Fringe show, A Tribute to George Harrison. With a background in jazz music, she was also given the opportunity to sing with the Lindy Hip Big Band for two years, and features on their CD.
Robyn has just completed Northern Light Theatre's season of Dusty the Musical, playing the lead role of Dusty Springfield.
Ron Abelita
Music has always been part of Ron's life. As part of Novo Concertante Manila, an international award-winning chamber choir in the Philippines, Ron travelled to Europe and Asia performing a wide range of acapella music of various genres. He has also participated in competitions and concerts to international audiences. Ron continues to explore music as a chorus member of The Elder Conservatorium Chorale. He has found a new passion for musical theatre in both amateur and professional productions. Since moving to Australia in 2010, Ron has done Miss Saigon (MCMT 2011), Bernstein Mass (ASO 2012), Ennio Morriconne Live (ASO 2012), Kiss of the Spider Woman (HMC 2012), Forbidden Broadway (MCMT 2012), Phantom of the Opera (MBM 2013), The Cross (ACTS 2013 & 2014), part of the chorus for Andrea Bocelli (ASO 2014), Rent (MCMT 2016), Godspell (IP & LP 2018). Ron recently played a part in Miss Saigon (MMTC 2019) and will play Sr Mary Amnesia in an upcoming November production of Nunsense A-Men! (MBM 2019). Ron secretly wishes that like Hamilton, more and more shows and production outfits will now allow everyone and recognise talent over race and culture, to play roles not usually given to people of colour. In February 2016, Ron first took part in Broadway Sessions and is again thrilled to take part in this month's session.
Shane Huang
Shane has been doing amateur theatre for the last few years. Being in the ensemble all the time, he has always been searching for opportunities to sing and perform. Recently just got his very first chance to sing in The Met's production Miss Saigon, playing the role of Thuy. He now is more confident to sing and looking forward to sharing more stories with the audience.
Simon Barnett
Simon was a bit of a latecomer to the amateur theatre scene, but since beginning with Hills Musical Company's 2018 production Sideshow, Simon has been in four shows, with at least two more ahead in 2019. Simon's most recent performance was in a straight play (Nell Gwynn, Stirling Players), but it was a play with some singing. Simon is currently rehearsing for The Pirates of Penzance with Therry, and later this year will be appearing in Segue Productions' Heathers as Kurt.
Warren Logan
Warren Logan is a Music Theatre graduate of the University of Ballarat Arts Academy. Highlights from drama school include Oklahoma! (Jud Fry), Rhinoceros (Jean), and his self-devised cabaret Fat Boys Don't Cry performed at Melbourne's renowned cabaret venue, The Butterfly Club. Since graduating, Warren has acted in music videos for Australian artists Something for Kate, Simon Imrei and Michael Waugh. Other stage highlights include A Streetcar Named Desire (Stanley Kowalski), When the Rain Stops Falling (Gabriel Law/Andrew Price), The Glass Menagerie (The Gentleman Caller), The Plow and the Stars (The Covey), The Shape of Things (Adam Sorenson), The Producers (Franz Liebkind) and Footloose (Willard Hewitt) - the latter two performances earning him Music Theatre Guild of Victoria and Lyrebird award nominations.
As a newcomer to Adelaide, Warren made his South Australian theatre debut in 2018 performing the role of Jud Fry in Oklahoma! On a Farm for Emma Knights Productions. He also recently performed the role of Nicky in Hills Musical Company's award winning production of Avenue Q.
Warren is the Artistic Director of Not The Worst Productions.
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Let the good times LOL! Listed below are my three best tips for getting chuckles.
Note - In the below I've used some extracts for a script I did for the wonderful Sam and Vic.
Now, Sam and Vic met at a time before online dating, or Tinder, or any of that. They met a place where young love often blossoms – a beautiful, sweeping establishment known as Warrandyte IGA.
Leveraging surprise is a great way to get laughs. In the above example, I use the sentence prior to build up expectation. By using 'love often blossoms' and 'beautiful sweeping establishment' it places a certain type of imagery in the audience's mind.
Hence, the 'surprise' is 'Warrandyte IGA', which is anything but romantic – it's a standard, dull, everyday place with huge mark-ups on their avocados.
Vic's giving nature is exemplified by her social work. It is also demonstrated – occasionally to the annoyance of her partner Sam – by her willingness to use their home as a sanctuary for lost animals.
At last count, their home currently houses three rabbits, nine chickens, and a panda.
This is an old-fashioned method where you say things in a rhythm of 'three', and then leave the last thing you say for the laugh. Sound confusing? I'll explain.
The sentence uses three items with the last one emphasising the 'punch'. The rabbits and chickens provide the setup, while 'panda' brings home the laugh (obviously because of the absurdity of housing a lost panda).
Make sure you keep the 'punch' at the end. If you put panda in the middle of the sentence, it would get lost amidst the busyness of the sentence. Also, if people laugh halfway through the sentence, it will lose its impact.
Jokes aside, Sam and Vic are a rare commodity in today's world. They've taken their time. They've built something special. But it's more about what they've built, it's about the people they are. And the values they hold. They are genuine, kind-hearted people.
The key to getting laughs is to not fire joke after joke. Less is more. You want to let the comedy breathe. If you just unleashed a string of rib-ticklers which has grandma falling out of her chair, you want to follow it up with something a touch more sentimental.
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FLORENCIA X ELLIE ACTIVEWEAR | The June Box!
What came in this month's subscription box?
This is the third Ellie Activewear Box that I share – I love them! Ellie is a workout wear and gear subscription. Every month you receive 5 amazing items for your active lifestyle. Your usual box can include a sports bra, a top, leggings or capris, a jacket, accessories, and a piece of equipment. The best part is that this box is so motivating!! Because when it comes to working out, some days we all need an extra push. Wearing these awesome outfits instantly puts me in "Workout Mode" and makes me feel that I can complete the fitness routine that I planned for that day!
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To learn more about six (6) easy tips to maintain a steady fitness routine, click on 'continue reading' !!!
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Having a strict fitness routine has always been extremely important for me, so I am very consistent with it. It motivates me, distracts me from daily stuff, keeps me healthy, and fit. The first Zumba classes that I ever took were when I was 14 years old… and I have not stopped working out since then. I used to ask my parents to drive me to the local Athletic Club four times a week, Steps and Zumba were my favorite. A few years later I got into Bikram Yoga, and did that weekly for two years. Then I got hooked on Spinning classes, which I did for another 2-3 years. After we moved, I started high-impact classes at a different gym. And for the last few years I have been loving Boot-Camp classes.
Ah! I recommend the Citrus-Zinger Infuser Bottle that you see above. For the last months I had been searching for an infuser bottle made specifically for citrus fruits – to give the water a real fruit infused flavor. It's very easy to use and wash, so I even take it to work. I purchased it at a local store, and I linked it here for you guys! (Only % 15.99!).
There's nothing better than doing something positive for your health first thing in the morning, when you arrive home from work, or after your workout! You can spark your metabolism & satiate your hunger with the absolutely amazing power of natural whole foods. If you would like to increase the amount of vegetables or fruits that you eat daily / weekly – you will love these quick smoothie recipes -I suggest you try them all!
These easy to make smoothies are high in vitamins A and C, others contain anti-inflammatory properties, some possess antioxidants, and others help balance the blood-sugar. I have so many smoothie recipes that I prepare on a weekly basis, these are from these past few weeks. I hope that this post encourages you to eat more fruits & veggies, feel free to share! Enjoy & let me know what you think!


Talking to the local media in Lahore, the seasoned politician said that the Indian media could play an important role in this regard. According to him, the Indian media persons should try to convince the leadership in New Delhi to sit together with the Pakistani leaders in an attempt to resolve outstanding bilateral issues.
Sharif, meanwhile, admitted that it is not the right time for India to resume talks with Pakistan, as the South Asian country is heading towards Parliamentary Elections. "I understand that India is going to elections so the anti-Pakistani bogey is being raised. But let me assure you that in the run up to the last election, we never raised an anti-India bogey. India and Pakistan are mirror images of each other and, therefore, we must have good ties. This is a necessity," the premier added.
Sharif made it clear that the main priority of his government would be to bolster the economy and check terrorism. And, according to him, Pakistan requires India's help in strengthening the economy and in fighting terrorism.
Sharif also agreed to wait another year for resuming talks with India. According to him, India will get a new government after the 2014 Parliamentary Elections and it will be better for Pakistan to resume talks with the new Indian leadership. He believes that a breakthrough can only be achieved after the installation of a new government in New Delhi. "After the elections (in India), there should be a chance that both countries sit down together and resolve disputes over the table," he said.
Sharif, meanwhile, described former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee as a "real statesman". "Vajpayee sahib was really a statesman. In 1999, he told me that all issues between the two countries, including Kashmir, should be solved within the year itself. I want that talks should be carried forward based on those lines. I am ready. I have said all this before the elections (in Pakistan)," he added.
According to Indian experts, the Pakistani premier tried to come closer to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) – the main opposition party in India – by praising Vajpayee, as there is a fair chance for the BJP-led opposition allies to come to power in 2014.


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Sand Island Homeless Center Moves 61 Homeless into Permanent Housing
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IHS AND MAYOR KIRK CALDWELL HOSTS GRAND OPENING AND BLESSING OF HALE MAULIOLA HOUSING NAVIGATION SERVICE CENTER
News Release from IHS June 27, 2016
HONOLULU – IHS and Mayor Kirk Caldwell celebrated the accomplishments achieved at Hale Mauliola, Hawaii's first housing navigation service center, at today's blessing and grand opening event. The day was celebrated by over 100 people who contributed to the facility's success, including neighboring businesses, organizations, volunteers, donors, developers, contractors, government officials and homeless service provider representatives.
After winning the bid to operate Hale Mauliola under contract with the Honolulu City Administration, IHS opened its doors to its first set of residents on November 16, 2015. The facility has since served 173 individuals, 61 of which have successfully transitioned into stable housing situations with an average length of stay of 50 days. Of the 173 individuals served, 14 were pet owners and 58 were couples. Twelve had been living in cars prior to entry and responded to outreach as part of a recent campaign focused on homeless living in cars.
IHS Executive Director, Connie Mitchell expressed her gratitude to the community for making this effort a success. Mitchell stated "with the help of our community, we've developed a facility that is, in my opinion, a game changer for homeless services and shelter in Hawaii. Hale Mauliola signifies a movement forward in adapting our operations to the voiced needs of homeless people themselves. It is being operated by personnel with cross training in shelter operations, social service delivery, and facility management. Hale Mauliola represents true innovation in homeless services and is a model others far and near might appreciate."
"Many hands worked together to make Hawaii's first housing navigation center a success," said Mayor Caldwell. "Hale Mauliola resulted from breaking down barriers between city departments, city and state government, and the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Over the last two years alone, the city's partnership with IHS has produced innovative, effective approaches to address homelessness on Oahu, including Housing First, the Community Assistance Program, and Hale Mauliola. We will continue to work collaboratively and push ahead to provide housing options for every member of our community."
Since its media update in February, 2016, Hale Mauliola provided new amenities to its residents, including mini solar panels for individual room lighting and electronics, redesigned custom lockers for additional safety and room storage, WIFI internet, a landscaped setting, a shuttle into town and additional electricity connected to a new communal area known as the Central Hale where residents congregate to socialize and connect with other residents.
Mayor Caldwell's City Administration awarded IHS the $850,000 contract to operate Hale Mauliola for one year, ending November 2016 and is renewable. With an 81-bed capacity, IHS has operated at functional capacity these past three-weeks and was projected to host at minimum 130-individuals in one year. They have already exceeded this goal by 32% a little more than seven months into the project.
Residents of Hale Mauliola are provided with a full array of homeless services including housing placement assistance, employment support services, case management, pet screenings and resources, access to specialized behavioral and health services. Facility amenities include a barbeque area, picnics tables for outdoor recreation, phone and mail service, daily meals, 63 privately locked units (39 individual units, 4 ADA units and 19 two-person units), fresh towels, toiletries and bed linens, free parking, clean showers and bathroom facilities, bike racks and 24/7 security.
About IHS, The Institute for Human Services, Inc.: IHS, The Institute for Human Services, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) private non-profit organization, is Hawaii's oldest, largest and most comprehensive human services agency exclusively focused on ending and preventing homelessness on Oahu. Services include emergency shelter, daily meal programs, housing, employment, healthcare, case management, children's enrichment, and homeless outreach. IHS is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). For more information visit: www.ihshawaii.org


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NEW AUCKLAND RIDESHARE LAUNCHES WITH $1 FARES
Source : Liftango
Savvy Aucklanders will be able to score $1 rides on New Zealand's newest on-demand service, MyMobigo, ahead of the service officially launching on 30 November.
MyMobigo offers commuters in East Auckland a regular on-demand service to and from the Half Moon Bay Ferry Terminal, ensuring a smooth connection to ferry services.
Greg Pollock, Transdev's Managing Director for New Zealand, said the new app-based service would provide a quick, convenient and friendly option for people to connect to ferry services 7 days per week.
"We are excited to be bringing this new on-demand service to Auckland," Mr Pollock said.
"MyMobigo combines state-of-the-art technology with a friendly and professional service, taking the hassle out of needing to find a park at the Ferry Terminal. Best of all, it is for less than the price of your morning coffee.
"The service is incredibly easy to use and puts the customer in control, with bookings, payments and real-time vehicle tracking available through the MyMobigo app."
One dollar fares will be offered to customers signed up to the service to use in the first week of operation, with regular fares starting at $4.50 for adults and $3.50 for concession card holders and children. The service is being delivered by Howick and Eastern, a subsidiary of Transdev, in partnership with on-demand shared transport provider Liftango.
Sheryll Otway, General Manager for Howick and Eastern, said MyMobigo's fleet of luxury vans provided a connection for customers to and from the Half Moon Bay Ferry Terminal.
"Our drivers have a comprehensive knowledge of the local area and will do whatever they can to provide customers with a seamless experience," Ms Otway said.
"Customers can expect a comfy and hassle-free ride, with MyMobigo's fleet comprising of new, modern and luxurious vehicles, equipped with USB charging and complimentary WIFI."
Kevin Orr, CEO of Liftango, the company powering the next generation transport platform, said he was excited to be partnering with Transdev to bring new on-demand services to Auckland.
"Demand responsive transport is helping to reshape how public transport services are delivered, providing customers with the control over their journey right in the palm of their hand," Mr Orr said.
Bookings can be 24/7 using the MyMobigo smartphone app. For more information visit www.mymobigo.co.nz.
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About Transdev:
At Transdev, we believe public transport plays an important part in how a city comes to life. Our day to day work influences our families, friends and future generations where they live, work and play. In Australasia, which covers Australia and New Zealand, we have 6,170 people who are passionate about operating our 2,010 vehicles and vessels which deliver more than 160 million customer journeys each year.
Greg Pollock is the Managing Director of New Zealand for Transdev Australasia.
About Howick & Eastern:
Howick & Eastern Buses is an urban bus operator in Auckland, with a fleet of 145 buses and runs 23 routes under contract to Auckland Transport. Throughout its long history the company has remained a leader in customer-centric innovation, introducing New Zealand's first motorized bus in 1906.
Howick & Eastern joined the Transdev family in August 2019.
About Liftango:
At Liftango, we believe access to transportation is a fundamental right for people in modern society. By creating better access to personalised transport through a single technology platform we enable organisations to manage and optimise vehicle movements in a more sustainable way. The result is a climate-positive, convenient & affordable demand-responsive transport system that provides better coverage and caters for all members of society. For more information visit liftango.com.
Attached Files: MobigoShuttle_0922_DS8_7784
Contact Name: : Dom Costello
Job Title: : Corporate Affairs Manager
Email Address: : dom.costello@transdev.com.au


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Down II: A Bustle in Your Hedgerow — второй полноформатный альбом группы Down, вышедший 26 марта 2002 года. Название альбома позаимствовано из слов песни «Stairway to Heaven» группы Led Zeppelin.

Запись
Альбом «Down II: A Bustle in Your Hedgerow» был выпущен спустя 7 лет после выпуска их первого полноформатного альбома «NOLA», что является очень большим временным промежутком между двумя этими релизами. Будучи супергруппой, Down после выхода «NOLA» в свет взяла паузу, и её участники вернулись в свои основные группы (то есть Pantera, Superjoint Ritual, Eyehategod, Crowbar и Corrosion of Conformity). В 1999 году группа собирается вновь, но в качестве басиста утвердили Рекса Брауна (ex-Pantera) вместо Тодда Стренджа, предпочёвшего остаться в Crowbar. Запись альбома проводилась в течение 28 дней в южной Луизиане, дома у Фила Ансельмо, в сарае.

Коммерческий успех и признание
В 2002 году альбом занял 44 место в чартах Billboard 200 и 67 место в German Album Charts.

Список композиций

Название песни «Ghosts Along the Mississippi» взято из книги фотографа Кларенса Джона Логлина, фотографии которого были использованы в буклете к альбому NOLA.

Участники записи
 Фил Ансельмо (ex-Pantera & Superjoint Ritual) — вокал, гитара на треке «Landing on the Mountains of Meggido»
 Рекс Браун (ex-Pantera) — бас-гитара
 Пэппер Кинэн — гитара
 Кёрк Уиндстейн — гитара
 Джимми Бауэр — барабаны
 Стефани Опал Уэйнстейн — бэк-вокал на треке «Landing on the Mountains of Meggido»

Примечания

Альбомы Down
Альбомы 2002 года
Альбомы грув-метала
Альбомы сладж-метала
Альбомы Elektra Records

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A Chinese Export Porcelain plate with the 'The Pekinese and the Parrots' pattern, early Qianlong c.1735 -1745. Perhaps from the studio of Cornelis Pronk (1691-1759). Decorated at the centre in blue enamel with a leaping pekinese dog, the iron-red trellis border reserved with parrot and other bird cartouches.
Condition: In very good condition. There is a flake to the back from the rim, this is mostly glaze c.4 x 4 mm. Some very minor wear.
References:For a very similar Chinese Export Porcelain Plate See : Ancient Chinese Trade Ceramics from The British Museum, London (Various authors, Chen Kang-Shuen,1994) Pages 182 and 183 Item 78.
This design displays close similarities to those drawn up by the Dutch draughtsman, Cornelis Pronk, who was commissioned by directors of the Dutch East India Company from circa 1734-1738 to produce designs to be transferred on to Chinese porcelain. Although the drawings for this particularly pattern have not been discovered, such examples may well have been made in his studio, since they would appear to be of very similar date and design. David S. Howard and John Ayers refer to this design as "The Pekinese and the parrots" (China for the West, vol. I, London, 1978, p. 296) and also suggest that it may have been designed in the Pronk studio.


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Q: mobile menu collapsing quickly I am using WordPress to build this site: www.heartofglass.gg
I've installed the twi carousel plugin for my shop, but this is causing a conflict with the mobile menu. When i remove the plugin the menu works fine but i would like to be able to use the plugin.

UPDATE: I think there may be 2 issues here:
 1. The menu collapsing immediately in some browsers (Chrome, IE)
 2. The menu items need to be 'double tapped' from ios devices (one tap collapses the menu, double tap follows link correctly).

The problem is that when opened in some devices (mostly ios) the mobile menu opens then instantly collapses. This is also true when viewed in a small window size from a laptop (Tested on windows and mac with Chrome and IE) On a laptop the menu will stay open only if the mouse is depressed for a second. The menu will then open on the button release and remains open.
Note: it works correctly on Safari on macbook but on my iPhone 5c, the menu opens but links only work with a double tap.
In the developer console on Chrome when i click the on the menu I get the following error:
Uncaught TypeError: Cannot read property 'trigger' of undefined
    at frameworks.min.js?ver=4.8.1:9
Also: Could it be something to do with 'hover' function? I've read that the 'double tap' issue is common on ios devices.
Further to this: In Chrome developer window; if i remove the frameworks.min.js event listener for pointerup and touchend the menu stays open (only tried on desktop)...I don't know if this is of any relevance.
I'd appreciate any help resolving this as I've setup my shop front using the plugin and like it's functionality, but apparently, I need the menu to work across devices.
Thanks in advance
31.8.17: still no solution for this, any help appreciated

A: The reason it is collapsing quickly is because of event propagation, try to find the event listener of the menu toggle in the plugins code and put event.stopPropagation(); make sure the parameter event is present
UPDATED:
this piece of code here found in modules.min.js though it's a minified version is causing you trouble
b.on("tap click", function(a) {
  a.stopPropagation(),
  a.preventDefault(),
  c.is(":visible") ? c.slideUp(e) : c.slideDown(e)
})

The reason why is because you made a event listener of 2 events, which both executes when doing the click which will make your menu show then hide to prevent this just use 1 event which is click (click also works on mobile) OR use tap event when user is using a mobile device and click on non mobile device detecting a mobile browser.

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If Windows ever notifies you about a weak signal, it probably means your connection isn't as fast or as reliable as it could be. Worse, you might lose your connection entirely in some parts of your home. If you're looking to improve the signal for your wireless network, try some of these tips for extending your wireless range and improving your wireless network performance.
2. Move the router off the floor and away from walls and metal objects (such as metal file cabinets).
Metal, walls, and floors will interfere with your router's wireless signals. The closer your router is to these obstructions, the more severe the interference, and the weaker your connection will be.
3. Replace your router's antenna.
The antennas supplied with your router are designed to be omni-directional, meaning they broadcast in all directions around the router. If your router is near an outside wall, half of the wireless signals will be sent outside your home, and much of your router's power will be wasted. Most routers don't allow you to increase the power output, but you can make better use of the power. Upgrade to a hi-gain antenna that focuses the wireless signals only one direction. You can aim the signal in the direction you need it most.
4. Replace your computer's wireless network adapter.
Wireless network signals must be sent both to and from your computer. Sometimes, your router can broadcast strongly enough to reach your computer, but your computer can't send signals back to your router. To improve this, replace your laptop's PC card-based wireless network adapter with a USB network adapter that uses an external antenna. In particular, consider the Hawking Hi-Gain Wireless USB network adapter, which adds an external, hi-gain antenna to your computer and can significantly improve your range.
5. Add a wireless repeater.
Wireless repeaters extend your wireless network range without requiring you to add any wiring. Just place the wireless repeater halfway between your wireless access point and your computer, and you'll get an instant boost to your wireless signal strength. Check out the wireless repeaters from ViewSonic, D-Link, Linksys, and Buffalo Technology.
Wireless routers can broadcast on several different channels, similar to the way radio stations use different channels. In the United States and Canada, these channels are 1, 6, and 11. Just like you'll sometimes hear interference on one radio station while another is perfectly clear, sometimes one wireless channel is clearer than others. Try changing your wireless router's channel through your router's configuration page to see if your signal strength improves. You don't need to change your computer's configuration, because it'll automatically detect the new channel.
If you have cordless phones or other wireless electronics in your home, your computer might not be able to "hear" your router over the noise from the other wireless devices. To quiet the noise, avoid wireless electronics that use the 2.4GHz frequency. Instead, look for cordless phones that use the 5.8GHz or 900MHz frequencies.
8. Update your firmware or your network adapter driver.
Router manufacturers regularly make free improvements to their routers. Sometimes, these improvements increase performance. To get the latest firmware updates for your router, visit your router manufacturer's Web site.
Similarly, network adapter vendors occasionally update the software that Windows XP uses to communicate with your network adapter, known as the driver. These updates typically improve performance and reliability. To get the updates, visit Microsoft Update, and then under Select by Type click Hardware, Optional. Install any updates relating to your wireless network adapter. It wouldn't hurt to install any other updates while you're visiting Microsoft Update, too.
Note When you go to Microsoft Update, you have two options: the Express Install for critical and security updates and Custom Install for high priority and optional updates. You may find more driver updates when you use Custom Install.
9. Pick equipment from a single vendor.
While a Linksys router will work with a D-Link network adapter, you often get better performance if you pick a router and network adapter from the same vendor. Some vendors offer a performance boost of up to twice the performance when you choose their hardware: Linksys has the SpeedBooster technology, and D-Link has the 108G enhancement.
10. Upgrade 802.11b devices to 802.11g.
802.11b is the most common type of wireless network, but 802.11g is about five times faster. 802.11g is backward-compatible with 802.11b, so you can still use any 802.11b equipment that you have. If you're using 802.11b and you're unhappy with the performance, consider replacing your router and network adapters with 802.11g-compatible equipment. If you're buying new equipment, definitely choose 802.11g.
Wireless networks never reach the theoretical bandwidth limits. 802.11b networks typically get 2-5Mbps. 802.11g is usually in the 13-23Mbps range. Belkin's Pre-N equipment has been measured at 37-42Mbps.


These easy flaky buttermilk biscuits are a fresh reward for any breakfast, dinner or snack.
In a mixing bowl add butter, flourToss together with your hands.
Add the cold buttermilk and mix about 15 stirs. DO NOT OVER KNEAD.
Dough should be moist and cold.
Flour a counter top and place biscuit dough on top and sprinkle small amount of flour on the top of the dough.
Roll out in rectangle and fold in ½ repeat 5 times. Then roll out ½" and cut out with biscuit cutter or you can use a cup.
Place on cookie sheet side by side.
Bake for 10 – 15 minutes or until bottom is golden brown.
Remove from oven and brush melted butter on top of flakey biscuits. **The Colder the Better!
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Tesco is going big on toys this Christmas, led by girls' collectables and the largest push for the grocer's own brand Carousel to date.
The supermarket giant is making short work of picking up the slack left behind by the closure of Toys R Us and the continued high street struggle this festive season with a tranche of new in-house games and pre-school SKUs.
Amid its collection of big name brands this year, including WowWee's Fingerlings, LOL Surprise, Pikmi Pops and Hatchimals and a number of Tesco exclusives – including a LEGO Movie Unikitty range and LEGO City Arctic Mobile, Tesco has detailed a 'major drive for its in-house range,' Carousel.
Previously, the brand has had a large presence across the pre-school sector, this year introducing the Carousel Transporter with 14 Cars (£30) and Carousel 60-piece Wooden Train Set (£15), but this year has leapt into the gaming category with the winter launch of 16 new titles.
Among them is the Carousel Pet Mate Chess Set for £12, Carousel Safari Sam, Carousel Tumble Tower (£7) and more.
"We have always had our own ranges but historically they have always flown somewhat under the radar compared the big brands we have in store, but this year, we are going big on games with 16 new SKUs, and we feel its really time to start shouting about that," Sam Pettit, product developer and toys and games buyer at Tesco told ToyNews.
Outside of its home brand range and Tesco has billed girls' collectables as its big money maker for the festive season, listing Zuru's Oosh Slime, Spin Master's Hatchimals Colleggtibles 2pk and Nest, MGA's LOL Surprise and Surprise Pets among its predicted top sellers for Christmas.
Disney's Doorables, Moose's Pikmi Pops and Party Pop Teenies also featured.
"Since Shopkins, girls' collectables have just exploded. This is our biggest selection of girls' collectables to date and it will be a big sector for us this Christmas," Pettit continued.
Pettit was part of the team hosting this year's Tesco Christmas in July at London's OXO Building, showcasing a catalogue of products across toys, gifting, food and drink this week.
'This year, we are really responding to consumer demand, not only in the products we are delivering but the massive shift in opinion on sustainability of the products we supply," she said.


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'Justice League' and 'Deadpool' Fight Coordinators Hired To Tackle 'Terminator' Stunts
by Christopher Marc
Production won't begin on Tim Miller's Terminator film until March of next year but it seems like pre-production is in full swing.
Omega Underground has learned that they've hired Freddy Bouciegues and Philip J Silvera as the film's stunt coordinators, Silvera acting as the film's supervising stunt coordinator.
You might know Philip best of the two names due to his involvement with the Daredevil series. He also has a connection to Miller as the fight coordinator on Deadpool (pictured above with Ed Skrien and Ryan Reynolds at the 2016 MTV Awards) and the pre-viz for Deadpool 2. Philip also worked on Pacific Rim: Uprising handling the action for the Jaeger Battles.
Freddy's recent credits include US stunt coordinator/fight choreographer for Justice League. Along with various stunt crew jobs on projects such as Hell or High Water, Batman v Superman, Furious 7, Nightcrawler, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, 300: Rise of An Empire, Thor: The Dark World, Man of Steel, Iron Man 3, and Captain America: The First Avenger. He's also no stranger to the Terminator franchise working on the stunts for Fox's Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.
Another interesting Terminator crew addition we've previously mentioned is production designer Sonja Klaus, who is best known for her stunning work on Ridley Scott's Prometheus.
Production is set to begin this March in Budapest, Hungary, and Spain with a release date set for July 26th, 2019.
SOURCE: OMEGA UNDERGROUND
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Old King Carl was a Sorry 'ol Soul?…Yup! Have a look at Swedens death rate for the last 10 years…go Figure! – Mick Raven
Number of deaths in Sweden from 2010 to 2020
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King Carl XVI Gustaf says Sweden has failed to protect the elderly
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Coronavirus: Sweden's deadliest day
Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf says he believes his country has failed to protect the elderly in care homes from the effects of the pandemic.
"I think we have failed. We have a large number who have died and that is terrible. It is something we all suffer with," the monarch said.
His comments followed the conclusions presented Tuesday by an independent commission that looked into Sweden's handling of the pandemic. It said that elderly care in Sweden has major structural shortcomings and authorities have proved unprepared and ill-equipped to meet the pandemic.
Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf arrives at a cocktail party before a banquet hosted by Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019. (AP)
Sweden has stood out among European and other nations for the way it has handled the pandemic, long not mandating lockdowns like other nations but relying on citizens' sense of civic duty. The Scandinavian country has seen nearly 7,700 virus-related deaths.
In September, Sweden lifted a national ban on visiting elderly people in care homes, saying it the need had decreased. The ban came after the bulk of Sweden's deaths earlier this year were recorded among people above the age of 70, and many in nursing homes.
"You think of all the family members who have not been able to say goodbye to their deceased family members," the king said in an excerpt of a pre-recorded Christmas interview to be broadcast December 21 on Swedish broadcaster SVT. "I think it is a heavy and traumatic experience not to be able to say a warm goodbye."
The excerpt was broadcast on SVT.
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Around the Toilet at the Utopia Fair
Posted on July 11, 2016 by cctoilettalk
[Image: 'Utopia Fair' sign on a block of wooden crates with Somerset House in the background, people to one side and a cloudy sky above.]
The three-day Utopia Fair event at Somerset House began on 24th June – the morning Britain found itself plunged into Brexit, an irony in terms of timing which was lost on no one. The Fair was part of the UTOPIA 2016: A Year of Imagination and Possibility activities, celebrating the 500th anniversary of the publication of Thomas More's radical imagining of a better world. The grand, cloistered courtyard of Somerset House was to provide a pop-up version of More's imagining of a 'no place' that is also a 'good place' – at once located centrally just off London's West End, and yet strangely set apart from the rest of the city. The carnivalesque juxtaposition of worlds was a theme that continued throughout the event – from Brexit to utopia, academics mingling with tourists, to the country fair style of the stalls set within the walls of a Tudor palace, this was to be a weekend of playful and stimulating contrasts.
The Fair presented a number of different stalls presenting outputs from various Connected Communities projects, all engaging with the creative and political possibilities of utopian imaginings. The event proposed future-oriented thinking as a gesture of hope and political agency. As one person noted at a speaker event on Utopian Housing which took place in one of the wings at Somerset House, communities are often asked to reflect on the 'history' of a place, group or institution. But often, when the conversation turns to plans for the 'future', then experts – architects, designers, councillors – will step in to declare what is possible or permissible (or affordable). In other words, there is often an unspoken privilege – or symbolic capital – in speaking about and for the future which is not always afforded to community groups. The Fair's celebration of utopia seemed to suggest that everyone should have the opportunity to radically reimagine, shape or design the way the future. Utopian thought, in this way, has the potential to be a levelling act – one that is creative, ambitious and a powerful statement of a shared, collective will.
[Image: Around the Toilet stall decorated with drawings, signs, and other materials. Two people sit behind the table.]
Travelling Toilet Tales and Servicing Utopia both had connected stalls at the fair in which we provided 'hands-on' activities for members of the public as well as exhibits from our past activities. The public received the first viewing on iPads of our animated Toilet Tales film, an exploration into the ways in which everyday journeys are planned around the un/availability of a suitable toilet and featuring stories from a range of toilet users, including truckers, disabled parents, and non-binary people. Visitors also got the chance to listen to the individual toilet stories in full, browse our postcards designed by artist Smizz, and talk to the special guests who were helping on the stall. At various points over the weekend, we were lucky enough to be joined by members of Accessible Derbyshire, Changing Places, Action for Trans Health, Truckers' Toilets UK, and the Loiterers Resistance Movement, as well as the storytellers and artists behind the films for both projects and the digital Toilet Toolkit.
[Image: L-R: The Toilet installation posed in front of Somerset House; two people looking at an ipad, one sitting down with headphones and the other leaning over behind; a close-up of the stall – hanging luggage tags for feedback, a tote bag saying 'smash the cistern' and decorated toilet roll.]
[Image: The utopian model town – a cardboard landscape with colourful handmade buildings and scenery.]
We were also delighted to have with us Nicky Rose, an artist in mixed and recycled media, and Tom Gayler, a designer at the Royal College of Art, who led interactive sessions which invited visitors to create utopian toilet models from cardboard, wooden blocks, pipe cleaners and other bits and pieces. The intermittent sunshine over the weekend allowed us to stretch our craft materials out onto the floor for visitors of all ages to get involved and get messy. Once built, utopian toilets were added one-by-one to a utopian model town, assembled by Leap of Faith: Anarchy and Play on the stall next-door. If only all towns had so many (sparkly) public toilets…
[Image: Nine photos of handmade toilets or various shapes and sizes created by people attending our stall. One says 'rotating loo', another says 'don't put me in a box' and another says 'compost loo'.
This weekend also presented the first opportunity for the public to use the interactive digital Toilet Toolkit and view the short animated film produced by the Servicing Utopia team. The toolkit is aimed at architects and other design professionals to promote the accessible design of toilet spaces, and allows users to virtually 'walk around' toilet spaces and interact with the items and facilities. This will be available to view on our blog very shortly (watch this space).
[Image: A close-up of the toilet graffiti people wrote on the acrylic boards of the toilet installation. The installation asks 'Can we improve toilet design?' and 'Why are toilets funny?']
Our interactive toilet installation, designed and built by MA Architecture students at the University of Sheffield, was constructed for visitors to view, prompting conversation and graffiti contributions. Written comments from our visitors ranged from a poll about toilet roll use, toilet confessions and jokes, to reflections on personal habits. People wrote on the back of artist Smizz's postcards to include their own toilet tales, sharing stories that were informative, funny and sometimes disturbing: a dad being told off for changing a baby in a women's toilet; one person's account of the inadequacy and fallacy of 'Community Toilets' (businesses allowing the general public to use facilities); cleaners rebelling against unacceptable toilet mess; recollections of an instance of violent bullying in school toilets; library toilets providing 'safe spaces' for users to have private conversations; one person having to resort to using the 'please wash your hands' sign as emergency toilet paper; stories of global lavatory etiquette from the Gambia to the Himalayas to Tokyo; and important notification of a new venue in Liverpool that has a toilet DJ. All of these contributions turned into conversations over the course of the weekend as new visitors responded to the comments left by other people attending the Fair.
[Image: Some of the toilet team. Six people stand in a row, smiling at the camera. The person in the centre holds a 'Changing Places' leaflet.]
As toilet specialists, we were curious to see what kind of facilities would be provided in the historic grounds of Somerset House. There were plenty of options available, including gender neutral toilets near the main reception area which were the source of much discussion (and not just on our particular stall). These were impressive 'state-of-the-art' toilets that had given some consideration to providing gender neutral options for everyone, with gleaming surfaces, modern fittings and private washing facilities in each stall. But what was striking was how far the disabled toilets fell short in comparison. Dated, not quite as clean and certainly not intended to be any utopian 'showcase' for twenty-first century toilets, the small-ish cubicle also functioned as a boiler room and the only space for baby-changing. Like many accessible toilets, it could have been more accommodating and indulgent…and accessible.
[Image: Cobbled flour in front of our stall. A range of craft materials in the foreground. Children and adults sitting to the right.]
The Utopia Fair also gave us the opportunity to meet with other researchers working on Connected Communities projects and to reflect on the potential for new links and points of connection. The Stories of Change project, which explores energy and community, transported their mobile photobooth across to our stall and asked us to contribute a vision of energy-efficient toilets. Ours included a wind-powered flush and use of recycled/'dirty' water. The open and informal setting meant that there were fluid interactions between the various stalls, and the opportunity to share experiences, tips and stories about our diverse projects. What was particularly effective about the Somerset House Fair was the combination of abstract thinking and imagining on the one hand, alongside a more tactile sense of getting stuck into hands-on activities, talking, designing and listening – from building utopian playgrounds, to model-making, to finding yourself immersed in a live puppetry performance. It was also wonderful to reunite various members of our Toilets team – and for us to also think creatively and ambitiously ahead to our own future projects.
[Image: Somerset House lit up in pink at dusk. A dark, cloudy sky above, with tented stalls and people standing and chatting in the foreground.]
Tagged Accessible Derbyshire, Action for Trans Health, Changing Places, Event, Installation, Loiterers' Resistance Movement, London, Stall, Truckers' Toilets UK, Utopia Fair
Utopia Fair – Join us this weekend (24 – 26 June)!
Posted on June 21, 2016 by cctoilettalk
Our newest research projects, Travelling Toilet Tales and Servicing Utopia, will both appear at the Utopia Fair in Somerset House in London this weekend (24th-26th June).
The Utopia Fair will be hosting 35 representatives from contemporary utopian movements from all over the UK on stalls in the Somerset House courtyard. The Travelling Toilet Tales stall will offer the public an exciting first glimpse of a draft of our animated Toilet Tales film. Featuring stories from a range of toilet users, including truckers, disabled parents, and non-binary people, the film is an exploration into the ways in which everyday journeys are planned around the un/availability of a suitable toilet. Visitors will also get the chance to listen to the individual toilet stories in full, browse our postcards and artwork, and talk to the special guests joining us on the stall.
Next door, the Servicing Utopia project will be joined by artists who will invite visitors to create utopian toilet models. This weekend will also present the first opportunity to view the interactive digital Toilet Toolkit and short animated film produced by the Servicing Utopia team. The toolkit is aimed at architects and other design professionals to promote the accessible design of toilet spaces and will allow users to virtually 'walk around' toilet spaces and interact with items within the space.
This is an addition to our interactive toilet installation, designed and built by MA Architecture students at the University of Sheffield, which will be constructed for visitors to view, and a cinema room which will be screening a premiere of the projects' films in full.
If you're nearby come by for a chat with one of the toilet researchers, or with our special guests who will be joining us at various points over the weekend, including members of Accessible Derbyshire, Changing Places, Action for Trans Health, Truckers' Toilets UK, Public Toilets UK, and the Loiterers Resistance Movement, as well as the storytellers and artists behind the films for both projects and the digital Toilet Toolkit. See you there!
The Utopia Fair is held at Somerset House, Strand, London, WC2R 1LA. The fair opening hours are Friday (24): 17.00-22.00; Saturday (25): 10:00-18.00; Sunday (26): 10.00-17.00. It is free to attend. For more details, click here.
[Image: Flyer for the Utopia Fair: blue, purple and yellow shapes frame the banner advert for the weekend.]
Tagged Event, Installation, London, Utopia Fair
Toilet Utopias: Successful further funding!
Posted on March 15, 2016 by cctoilettalk
We're very pleased to announce that the Around the Toilet project has recently been awarded two funding grants by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). This will allow us to continue the work we started in 2015, carry out new research over the next four months, and participate in the 2016 Connected Communities Research Festival Utopia Fair in London in June, where the outputs of our research will be exhibited.
Our first project, 'Travelling Toilet Tales' (led by Jenny Slater) will be an exploration into the ways in which everyday journeys are planned around the un/availability of a suitable toilet. We will be making an animated film based upon people's experiences of these 'toilet journeys': journeys that can't be taken due to a lack of a suitable toilet, journeys that are re-planned due to a lack of a toilet, imagined journeys based on an ideal world with the best possible toilets… or something else entirely!
This project is a collaboration with Gemma Nash from Drake Music, an organisation working in music, disability and technology, and Sarah Smizz, the graphic artist who drew the stories told in the Around the Toilet workshops we facilitated last year. Our collaborators will transform the toilet tales provided by our storytellers into a soundscape overlaid with animation. This will be presented as a film exploring toilets, place and utopian imaginings to be shown at events and exhibitions, and available online. Details about where you can view the film will be announced in the forthcoming months.
We are also very pleased to be working with Morag Rose of the Loiterers' Resistance Movement, who will be facilitating a city walk in Manchester around the theme of public toilets and urban space.
Our second project, running in parallel with the first, is 'Servicing Utopia' (led by Lisa Procter). Working alongside MA Architect students, Niki Sole and Suki Sehmbi, we will be facilitating workshops which ask attendees to engage with and construct a digital 'Toilet Toolkit' (the main project output). The digital/visual toolkit will be aimed at architects to promote the accessible design of toilet spaces.
We will also be making an animated film over the course of the project, documenting insights from the project workshops with architects to illustrate key themes relating to toilet and accessibility.
The films, toilet toolkit and other outputs from both projects will be previewed on 24th-26th June at the Utopia Fair, Somerset House, London, a public event showcasing a range of academic and artistic projects that engage with the subject of 'utopia'. This year's theme takes inspiration from the 500th anniversary of the publication in 1516 in Latin of Thomas More's Utopia. From March to June 2016 the Festival is supporting activities across the UK bringing together researchers and communities to creatively explore diverse perspectives on community futures and what 'utopia' means for communities in the 21st Century.
We're very excited to get started – please keep an eye on our progress by checking the blog and twitter, as usual!
Jen, Lisa, Emily and Charlotte
@cctoilettalk
#cctoilettalk
[Image: Colourful cartoon font saying 'The Toilet Project: Around the Toilet…']
[Image: Connected Communities logo]
Tagged Connected Communities, Drake Music, Funding, Loiterers' Resistance Movement, Servicing Utopia, Travelling Toilet Tales, Utopia, Utopia Fair