Elegiac air honours more than lost lives

Article Abstract:

Examination of why it is appropriate that Elgar's Nimrod, from his Enigma Variations, should echo over the casualties of the war in Iraq. It is argued that when words fail to adequately express a sentiment, music is capable of speaking more eloquently, and that the compassionate strains of Nimrod are particularly appropriate for honouring the memory all of the victims of the conflict - be they servicemen, journalists or the Iraqi citizens.

Analysis, Usage, Casualties, Iraq War, 2003-, Nimrod (Musical work), Musical accompaniment

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Inspectors' lives after Woodhead

Article Abstract:

The future of UK school inspections needs reviewing in the wake of Chris Woodhead's resignation as chief inspector of schools. Assessment of teachers should focus on what they do, how they do it and what affects their ability to do it.

United Kingdom, School management and organization, School administration

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Private lives in the public eye

Article Abstract:

Peter Collet, the psychologist involved in the Channel 4 show 'Big Brother', talks about how he will be able to obtain a lot of interesting observational data from the behaviour of the participants being filmed all day and night.

Research, Interview, Television programs, Portrayals, Television direction, Television production, Psychologists, Voyeurism

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