Roald Dahl’s The Twits at the Dunstan Playhouse Roald Dahl’s gruesome twosome The Twits are ready to delight and disgust, in equal measure. Mr and Mrs Twit are the nastiest couple you could ever hope (not) to meet. Both are on a quest to be meaner than the other – but, is there someone out there who can out-twit the Twits? Full of trickery and wickedly-funny pranks, Dahl’s adored classic encourages us to treat others with love and care and proves that if you have good thoughts, they will shine out of your face like sunbeams. Packed with Dahlicious mischief,…
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Why It Matters: Combining vaccines could offer longevity.Oral polio vaccines, administered in droplet form, have driven down polio cases by more than 99 percent in recent decades. But because the drops contain live viruses — detectable in the excrement of children who get the vaccine — the virus can spread and cause new infections in countries with poor sanitation. The new vaccine won’t have this problem.“More children today, in 2023, are paralyzed from circulating vaccine-derived polio than wild polio,” said Dr. James Campbell, a pediatric infectious disease expert at the University of Maryland School of Medicine who studies vaccine development.…
Book Review of Diary of a Wimpy KidThe Children’s Book Review Written and Illustrated by Jeff Kinney Ages 7+ | 224 Pages Publisher: Amulet Books (2007) | ISBN-13: 9781419741852 What to Expect: Graphic Novel, Middle School, Diary Entries, and Humor Diary of a Wimpy Kid is an exceptionally captivating tale of a young protagonist’s journey that began with tiny daily entries on a website and later expanded into the renowned book series we know and love. It’s a storytelling saga that gave rise to a do-it-yourself book and a film feature. The main character, Greg Heffley, speaks to all ages, delivering…
101 Ways to Annoy Your Parents and Other Really Old People Title says it all! (evil laugh). Don’t worry, Matty will also teach the parents how to annoy their kids as well. Multi-award-winning kids comedian Matty Grey returns with his new show to Glenelg Winter Arts Festival during the July school holidays. Laugh your guts out of your butt hole at Matty Grey’s new show – 4 shows only! Matty Grey is the master of children’s entertainment and he knocks it out of the park. ★★★★★’ Adelaide Advertiser Matty Grey is loud, enthusiastic, and will (mildly) insult your children! ★★★★★’…
With his hands and legs trussed up and his mouth gagged, Rwanda’s most prominent dissident was relieved when after two days in detention, his blindfold was finally taken off.Standing in front of him, blocking the blinding light, were two senior Rwandan government officials, he said, who promised to free him quickly if he began cooperating. He said that they promised him any government post he wanted — an ambassadorship, a ministerial position, just not the presidency — if he disclosed the foreign governments and accomplices they suspected were backing his rebellion.“You can get anything else you want,” Paul Rusesabagina, the…
Back to homepage / Shows / Eye on Africa Issued on: 30/06/2023 – 22:19 12:09 UN votes to end peacekeeping mission in Mali © france24 The United Nations has voted to end its decade-old peacekeeping mission in Mali… The UN Security Council’s decision comes two weeks after Mali’s military leadership accused the 13-thousand strong Minusma force of failing to tackle a jihadist insurgency. In August last year, France withdrew its troops from Mali… that reopened a security vaccum which allowed Russia’s mercenary group Wagner to step in… In the arid lands of Cameroons Far North Region, a Region already having to…
The UN Security Council on Friday ended a decade-old peacekeeping mission in Mali, whose military junta has aligned with Russia and demanded the withdrawal of the international force battling jihadists. Issued on: 30/06/2023 – 17:57 Bowing to the principle that peacekeepers need the consent of the host government, the Security Council voted unanimously to start immediately winding down the mission despite fears by Western powers of new instability in the troubled nation.The vote came two weeks after Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop stunned the Security Council by calling the UN operation known as Minusma a “failure” and urging its immediate…
Senderismo, the word for hiking in Spanish, and is one of the most preferred activities by people who love nature. But not only do they love it! Hiking has become a recurring activity in the last few decades for those who wish to disconnect from the world. In addition, it has many other benefits you will be amazed to know and want to experience for yourself. Let’s start the adventure! Join 559 million people on the planet who speak Spanish!Sign up for your free trial Spanish class today. Hiking and Outdoor Activities: More Than Simple Sports Initially, hiking was practiced…
Dirty Dancing in Concert – the classic film’s first ever film-to-concert experience. Enjoy the digitally remastered hit film like never before on a full-sized cinema screen with a live band and singers performing the iconic songs. With a soundtrack that marked a generation, Dirty Dancing in Concert promises to bring an enchanting and unique experience to the classic 80’s film. Immerse yourself in the timeless romance of Baby and Johnny and experience one of the most memorable movies of the past 30+ years like never before. Directly following the film, the band and singers will throw an encore party that…
The Role of IB Mathematics in Higher EducationOne of the key reasons IB Mathematics holds immense importance lies in its role as a foundation for higher education. Universities and colleges worldwide recognize the rigor and depth of the IB Mathematics program, making it highly regarded among admissions officers. By excelling in IB Mathematics, you position yourself for success in pursuing further studies in mathematics-related fields.The IB Mathematics curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including algebra, calculus, and statistics. Mastering these concepts provides you with a solid base upon which you can build more advanced mathematical knowledge in college. Moreover,…