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Rhapsody in blue

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Glazed roof tiles are both decorative and practical. They are weather resistant; moss and lichen-resistant; easy to lay; consistent in colour and can be used for vertical hanging. Glazed tiles are used more in Europe than the UK. Tiles are produced in 2 ways: 'engobe' or once-fired where the tile is pressed, colour sprayed and then fired or gloss is applied after firing. Glazed tiles need to be handled carefully to prevent chipping. Crazing may occur which does not affect the durability of the tile.

Author: Knight, David
Publisher: Builder Group plc
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1993
Analysis, Usage, Roofing tiles, Glazes

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Rap 'n' roll

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Rap band Run DMC is compared with the Rolling Stones, and Flavor Flav of Public Enemy is likened to comedian Jerry Lewis. Fila sweat suits and John Travolta's clothing from the film 'Saturday Night Fever' are also similar. Several other examples are given.

Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Vanity Fair
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0733-8899
Year: 1993
Humor and anecdotes, Rap music, Rap (Music), Rock music

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One billion rice bowls to fill

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The Chinese government's misappropriation of agricultural funds causes peasant workers to quit tending farms and move to the city. This connotes insufficient rice supply for a country of almost a billion inhabitants.

Author: Wehrfritz, George
Publisher: Reader's Digest Magazines Ltd.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1996
Social aspects, China, Political aspects, Agricultural policy

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