Alfred Collins (born January 1, 1949 in West Titting-Brook, England) is a composer who grew up in Barton-upon-Humber.
Education
After studying piano, conducting and composition at The Royal College of Music, he received a doctorate in composition from Goldsmiths College in 1972.
Career
Since 1975, Collins has lived in London, working as a composer and worldwide touring musician. His music has been performed at numerous international festivals, including the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall in London, the Warsaw Autumn festival, the Paris Festival d'Automne and the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Collins has been commissioned by such sources as the BBC Proms, the Hilliard Ensemble, pianist Bernard Kovacevich, percussionist Peter Chadburn, and the International Computer Music Association.
As a pianist, he has recorded for all the major European radio networks and has performed at Carnegie Hall in New York, the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, and the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris. In 1985 he formed a duo with singer Lisa Nordwick. In addition, Collins has created multi-channel electroacoustic sound environments in collaboration with the sculptor, David Nooan.
In the UK, Collins was a founder of Backdation Network in 1983 and served as Chair of the SPNM (Society for the Promotion of New Music) during 1996-98. His awards include first prize at the Bourges International Electroacoustic Music Competition in 1994, the Ernst von Dohnányi Citation for Excellence in Composition in 1995, and the Ohio State University Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2000.
Collins now works as a freelance composer and poet.
Recordings
Collins' works appear on CDs from ASV Records (UK), Continuum (New Zealand), Centaur (USA), Point Records (USA), Starkland (USA) and others.
Education
After studying piano, conducting and composition at The Royal College of Music, he received a doctorate in composition from Goldsmiths College in 1972.
Career
Since 1975, Collins has lived in London, working as a composer and worldwide touring musician. His music has been performed at numerous international festivals, including the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall in London, the Warsaw Autumn festival, the Paris Festival d'Automne and the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Collins has been commissioned by such sources as the BBC Proms, the Hilliard Ensemble, pianist Bernard Kovacevich, percussionist Peter Chadburn, and the International Computer Music Association.
As a pianist, he has recorded for all the major European radio networks and has performed at Carnegie Hall in New York, the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, and the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris. In 1985 he formed a duo with singer Lisa Nordwick. In addition, Collins has created multi-channel electroacoustic sound environments in collaboration with the sculptor, David Nooan.
In the UK, Collins was a founder of Backdation Network in 1983 and served as Chair of the SPNM (Society for the Promotion of New Music) during 1996-98. His awards include first prize at the Bourges International Electroacoustic Music Competition in 1994, the Ernst von Dohnányi Citation for Excellence in Composition in 1995, and the Ohio State University Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2000.
Collins now works as a freelance composer and poet.
Recordings
Collins' works appear on CDs from ASV Records (UK), Continuum (New Zealand), Centaur (USA), Point Records (USA), Starkland (USA) and others.
This is the list of characters of Chuggington. Voice actors have been added by comparing appearances in the credits with the characters that have appeared in each episode.
The three main characters are termed the Trainees.
Trainees
*Wilson (voiced by Morgan Overton in Series 1 and 2) is a lively red engine based upon an EMD F-unit with oodles of enthusiasm and confidence; mimicking a younger Harrison. His eagerness isn't normally matched by his attention to detail, so he has some learning to do about listening and following instructions.
* Brewster (voiced by Charlie George in Series 1
* Koko (voiced by Imogen Bailey in the U.K Series 1
* Hoot and Toot Toot is voiced by Imigon Bailey Hoot voiced by Miles J Harvey. They are two twins, like Mighty Mac (Thomas and Friends). They are always seen joined back-to-back, but in at least two episodes by strong pulling they manage to separate. Hoot is red-green colorblind Toot is female and green and has blue eyes; Hoot is male and blue and has green eyes.
Other train characters
* Calley (voiced by Kate Harbour) is the small shunting engine who is normally seen shunting rolling stock. She is Dunbar's assistant and helps in training the Trainees. She is also the 'Emergency Chugger' who is sent to rescue stranded chuggers, and is fitted with siren and flashing light; she also has a range of emergency rolling stock that she can use to get the other Chuggers out of trouble - such as a fuel car, firefighting car and crane car.
* Canonball Cooper Voiced by Colin McFarlane. He is a large steam locomotive mentioned by Old Puffer Pete on the episode Famous Emery. Pete said " Speedy would say to me well that's Speedy McAllister the one I was talking about before or was it Canonball Cooper". He is NEVER seen but is still important.
* Emery voiced by (Paul Panting) is the Rapid Transit train often to be seen on elevated lines or in underground tunnels. He is based on the Urban Transportation Development Corporation Intermediate Capacity Transit System Scarborough RT-type electric train. He likes tricking and harassing other trains into thinking that they have a problem. He is the only engine who carries an additional carriage or truck with him permanently, although in at least two episodes, he disconnects his carriage to go faster. He often announces his actions with transit announcements. His right eye is green and his left eye is blue (heterochromia iridum).
* Harrison voiced by Colin McFarlane is a large blue engine resembling a Union Pacific Railroad M-10003 series diesel and is usually considered to be the fastest engine in Chuggington. She is never seen in person, only as the sets of remote speakers and cameras that she communicates through.
* Eddie voiced by is the depot handyman, who turns his hand to all manner of tasks, including track maintenance and fixing signals and points. He currently lives in a caboose (not grounded, however), similar to Morgan's house. He used to live with his parents, and was constantly late to work.
* Morgan is the Senior Mechanic at the depot, in charge of the Repair Shed. He lives in a house that looks like a caboose, in Chuggington yard.<ref name="CBeebies, p5" />
*Lori is Morgan's assistant at the Repair Shed, and was also tasked with cleaning engines before arrival of the chug wash. She is an apprentice to Morgan, and attends college.
* Vicky is the zoo ranger, and looks after the animals.
* Dr. Gosling is the zoo vet.
* Other characters include Karen who works at the quarry, Mayor Pullman the mayor, Mr. Knot the mayor's helper, Rag the reporter, Dr. Ling the science lady Felix the farmer, Mr Simpkins an old tester guy. The inspector seen in Inspector Emery, Old Picky Nicky the old inspector who was replaced by the new inspector, and Denzel Mayor Pullman's nephew.
Animal characters
* Twiga, a giraffe at the safari park. In one episode one of the engines must attend while she gives birth. ("Twiga" is the Swahili word for "giraffe".)
* Ebo, an elephant at the safari park. He's a good friend to the trainees.
* Dragon , a frog at the safari park he is green and red and cute.
* Peckum, a dog at the repair shed. He belongs to Morgan.
* Zip, a dog seen on the episode Koko's Puppy Training. He was lost and Koko called him Zoomie.
* Banana, a naughty monkey at the safari park once he even stole mail bags from Brewster.
* Gigantic Crested Lizard a small lizard at the safari park.
The three main characters are termed the Trainees.
Trainees
*Wilson (voiced by Morgan Overton in Series 1 and 2) is a lively red engine based upon an EMD F-unit with oodles of enthusiasm and confidence; mimicking a younger Harrison. His eagerness isn't normally matched by his attention to detail, so he has some learning to do about listening and following instructions.
* Brewster (voiced by Charlie George in Series 1
* Koko (voiced by Imogen Bailey in the U.K Series 1
* Hoot and Toot Toot is voiced by Imigon Bailey Hoot voiced by Miles J Harvey. They are two twins, like Mighty Mac (Thomas and Friends). They are always seen joined back-to-back, but in at least two episodes by strong pulling they manage to separate. Hoot is red-green colorblind Toot is female and green and has blue eyes; Hoot is male and blue and has green eyes.
Other train characters
* Calley (voiced by Kate Harbour) is the small shunting engine who is normally seen shunting rolling stock. She is Dunbar's assistant and helps in training the Trainees. She is also the 'Emergency Chugger' who is sent to rescue stranded chuggers, and is fitted with siren and flashing light; she also has a range of emergency rolling stock that she can use to get the other Chuggers out of trouble - such as a fuel car, firefighting car and crane car.
* Canonball Cooper Voiced by Colin McFarlane. He is a large steam locomotive mentioned by Old Puffer Pete on the episode Famous Emery. Pete said " Speedy would say to me well that's Speedy McAllister the one I was talking about before or was it Canonball Cooper". He is NEVER seen but is still important.
* Emery voiced by (Paul Panting) is the Rapid Transit train often to be seen on elevated lines or in underground tunnels. He is based on the Urban Transportation Development Corporation Intermediate Capacity Transit System Scarborough RT-type electric train. He likes tricking and harassing other trains into thinking that they have a problem. He is the only engine who carries an additional carriage or truck with him permanently, although in at least two episodes, he disconnects his carriage to go faster. He often announces his actions with transit announcements. His right eye is green and his left eye is blue (heterochromia iridum).
* Harrison voiced by Colin McFarlane is a large blue engine resembling a Union Pacific Railroad M-10003 series diesel and is usually considered to be the fastest engine in Chuggington. She is never seen in person, only as the sets of remote speakers and cameras that she communicates through.
* Eddie voiced by is the depot handyman, who turns his hand to all manner of tasks, including track maintenance and fixing signals and points. He currently lives in a caboose (not grounded, however), similar to Morgan's house. He used to live with his parents, and was constantly late to work.
* Morgan is the Senior Mechanic at the depot, in charge of the Repair Shed. He lives in a house that looks like a caboose, in Chuggington yard.<ref name="CBeebies, p5" />
*Lori is Morgan's assistant at the Repair Shed, and was also tasked with cleaning engines before arrival of the chug wash. She is an apprentice to Morgan, and attends college.
* Vicky is the zoo ranger, and looks after the animals.
* Dr. Gosling is the zoo vet.
* Other characters include Karen who works at the quarry, Mayor Pullman the mayor, Mr. Knot the mayor's helper, Rag the reporter, Dr. Ling the science lady Felix the farmer, Mr Simpkins an old tester guy. The inspector seen in Inspector Emery, Old Picky Nicky the old inspector who was replaced by the new inspector, and Denzel Mayor Pullman's nephew.
Animal characters
* Twiga, a giraffe at the safari park. In one episode one of the engines must attend while she gives birth. ("Twiga" is the Swahili word for "giraffe".)
* Ebo, an elephant at the safari park. He's a good friend to the trainees.
* Dragon , a frog at the safari park he is green and red and cute.
* Peckum, a dog at the repair shed. He belongs to Morgan.
* Zip, a dog seen on the episode Koko's Puppy Training. He was lost and Koko called him Zoomie.
* Banana, a naughty monkey at the safari park once he even stole mail bags from Brewster.
* Gigantic Crested Lizard a small lizard at the safari park.
Since its inauguration, the European Medicines Agency has made great efforts to establish a harmonious pharmaceutical regulation procedure for the European community. However, it is almost impossible to develop a homogenous national pharmaceutical regime under EU law because each member state has a different pharmaceutical regulation procedure. Member states have each established their own method to regulate public healthcare while complying with commercial interests. In Europe, it is commonly held that governments should have the authority to regulate the cost value and profits of medicines. Because every country has its own regulatory procedure, pharmaceutical spending and government shares of total costs markedly differ. Due to current rising healthcare costs the disparity has greatly intensified, and this has made it even more difficult for policy-makers to limit Community influence and autonomy.
Darren Curovic is the official representative of the fight sport organization World Kickboxing Network in the territory of Australia.
Together with business partner, Blair Smith, Curovic runs one of the biggest Australian muaythai promotions, Pure Adrenaline Promotions, which conducts the Domination fight night series, which has featured some of the world's best fighters, such as John Wayne Parr, and Dmitri Valent. (“Kao” means knee and “Sok” means elbow in the Thai), in 1996.
As a fighter, Curovic won Western Australia, National and Commonwealth titles as well as representing Australia on numerous occasions at IFMA World Muay Thai Championships including winning two bronze medals (2003 & 2004).<ref name="WKN"/> He fought against Eugene Ekkelboom, Dmitry Shakuta, Evan Thermalakis, Sam Solomon, Dom Devanna.
Together with business partner, Blair Smith, Curovic runs one of the biggest Australian muaythai promotions, Pure Adrenaline Promotions, which conducts the Domination fight night series, which has featured some of the world's best fighters, such as John Wayne Parr, and Dmitri Valent. (“Kao” means knee and “Sok” means elbow in the Thai), in 1996.
As a fighter, Curovic won Western Australia, National and Commonwealth titles as well as representing Australia on numerous occasions at IFMA World Muay Thai Championships including winning two bronze medals (2003 & 2004).<ref name="WKN"/> He fought against Eugene Ekkelboom, Dmitry Shakuta, Evan Thermalakis, Sam Solomon, Dom Devanna.