Offenbach was also well-liked in England, and prompted the birth of a rich tradition of English operetta. This was led by the composer Arthur Sullivan (1842-1900), with his partner William Gilbert (1836-1911), who wrote the words. Gilbert and Sullivan wrote 14 brilliant comedy operettas, such as HMS Pinafore (1878), Iolanthe (1882) and also the Mikado [...]

The word ‘operetta’ means ‘little opera’. Like operas, operettas are musical dramas for the theatre that feature characters who sing. But operetta music is much less complicated than opera, and usually appeals to less serious audiences. The light, catchy tunes of operettas are linked by spoken dialogue, while the plots are frequently romantic, with a [...]

Occupation, diet, and lifestyle can all affect wellness adversely. Individuals who work with vibrating equipment, for example pneumatic drills, might go on to suffer from Raynaud’s phenomenon – a circulatory disorder affecting the fingers and toes – and possible hearing loss. Quarry employees, miners and other industrial employees danger developing lung illnesses for example silicosis [...]

The major causes of death within the West these days, non-infectious diseases are conditions that can’t be caught. Some are inherited; others result from an unhealthy lifestyle. Many accompany the normal ageing procedure.
There are many various kinds of inherited illnesses – some are apparent at birth and are called congenital, but numerous do not become [...]

Ice hockey games are played by teams of six; matches last for one hour, divided into three equal periods. Each team tries to score much more goals than the other, by hitting a rubber disc (puck) into the opposing objective net. When shooting, players must hit the puck with their sticks; at other times, they [...]