Nutmeg Essays

For this assignment assume that I work for a company which manufactures a multi-purpose washing detergent. The name of my company is called Biggels Clean Aid and in this assignment I shall apply the speech to demonstrate as my presentation mode to the visiting Saudi Arabians Biggels Clean Aid was established 3 years ago with the purpose of making an affordable, effective and environment friendly product. Since its inception Biggels Clean Aid has registered 80% growth selling a minimum of 1,000

As a part of our study on how to completely extract trimyristin from nutmeg, we had to determine the best way to find a solvent that would properly recrystalize it. We used triphenylmethane as a test compound, attempting to find a solvent that would allow it to recrystalize. The most suitable solvent would dissolve the solute when the solvent is hot, not dissolve it when the solvent is cold, and should be fairly volatile and easily removable from the desired product. We tested water as a potential

summer intensive. I was eleven. I did ok and I ended up getting in but like always there were things to improve on. Little did I know then that the teachers are always looking for three things; technique, confidence, and artistry. The audition was for Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory. The class was being held at the Alvin Ailey School in New York City. Being my paranoid self, I was there two hours early. The teachers weren’t even there yet, so I waited in a studio and warmed up on my own. My friend showed up

on a doll to detect any effects on its skin. I did a "recipe" that involved filling a veil with sweet-smelling ingredients such as cloves and nutmeg. The purpose was just to make the hair smell pleasant. I decided to make this recipe due to the fact that I wear a veil on a daily basis and I feel that my hair could smell more fragrant. The cloves and nutmeg had scents that were a little too overpowering for me, causing me to get a headache. Also, the smell seemed to cause people to give me funny looks

and isolate trimyristin from a nutmeg, the sample of nutmeg was mixed and refluxed with dichloromethane before isolating and purifying the trimyristin through vacuum filtration and recrystallization. After refluxing the solution of dichloromethane and nutmeg, an intense amber colored solution was recovered. Through the process of vacuum filtration and recrystallization, a white, powdery and clumpy sample of solid trimyristin was collected. Of the 8.004 grams of nutmeg utilized in the experiment, 2

to achieve separation within the compound trimyristin from ground nutmeg seeds, employing a process known as extraction, a process of separating a single component to isolate and purify chemical compounds from a mixture. There are two types of extractions, solid-liquid, and liquid-liquid. The separation in this experiment was conducted through not only filtration to separate and purify the triglyceride trimyristin from the nutmeg, simple distillation to remove the solvent from the product, but also

appropriate? Unbeknownst to most people, and as a result of a remarkable twist in fate, the city’s fortunes actually owe far more to some exotic tropical spices in Indonesia than they do to the humble apple. The spices in question are nutmeg and mace. Both come from the nutmeg tree, native to a tiny chain of islands called the Banda islands, which themselves are part of a larger group of islands called the Moluccas, or Spice Islands – a chain of islands in the vast Indonesian archipelago. Today, the Banda

Montag and Faber, two of Fahrenheit 451's main characters, are similar because they both do things that society deems to be worthless and pointless like smelling the books that smell of nutmeg or looking up and opening his mouth in the rain. Montag and Faber are also very different because while Faber is scared to get burned and would not sacrifice himself even if it was to return books Montag is ready to sacrifice himself in dangerous plans to bring back books to society. In the novel Fahrenheit

In the “Great Expectations,” there is a boy named Pip; actually his real name is Pirrip but he calls himself Pip. We seep Pip grow up and acquire new characteristics over time. Pip had never seen his father or his mother before they died. Pip is being raised by his sister, Mrs. Joe Gargery, who treats him horribly in many ways. Mrs. Joe fell in love with a blacksmith named Joe Gargery, and they ended up getting married. Estella is a beautiful girl that Pip likes because she is always attracting him

or else they wouldn't have had any at all. Even the rich had trouble paying for spices due to the fact that spices were way more costly then than they are now. Heres an example, in the 1300s prices were at their highest ever, a pound of cinnamon or nutmeg in Europe could cost seven fattened oxen, or more than that depending on the weight and if you were getting the right prices or being sold spices for false prices. In this era spices were more valuable and held higher than

Making sure that your children eat a healthy diet is important. After all, children need the right nutrients to ensure that they are healthy and growing the way that they should. It is easy to get busy and let proper nutrition slide in favor of foods that are ready fast without taking a lot of work. The good news is that you can get back on track and start improving your child's diet. Here are several tips that you can use to help your children start eating a healthier diet that will provide them

When Olds incorporate the details of her son such as: “………………my son, freckles like specks of nutmeg on his cheeks, chest narrow as the balsa keel of a model boat, long

In the poem, "Rite of Passage", Sharon Olds depicts a mother's view of her child and of other children. The mother sees her child as a newborn by saying things like "specks of nutmeg on his cheeks" and "chest narrow as the balsa keel of a model boat". This perception of her child instills the idea that she raised a kind hearted and innocent kid. After this notion is stated, the son speaks of murdering a two year old. This creates a clear contrast between the mother's perspective and that of society's

Empires during the 800 to 1600 CE saw huge changes in social, economic, political, and cultural ways. Physical items are especially important in shaping an empire, whether these items are foreign items obtained from trading or natural resources found on their land. Additionally, technological advancements and inventions also greatly influence the state. Materialistic goods, foreign, native, and man-made, influence the development and fate of the nation. Technological advancements and inventions special

particular program that I hold a keen interest in is the opportunity to act as a student ambassador for the engineering department. In my reading of the program's webpage, I have found that ambassadors meet expectations similar to that of the tenets of a Nutmeg scholar: leadership and service. Accordingly, the engineering ambassador program offers prospective students opportunities to pursue leadership and service aspects. One of these opportunities allows selected representatives of the engineering department

conquering territories, or exchanging goods. Countries that travel all around the world includes the European and one of them was the Dutch. The Dutch reached Indonesia in the 16th century looking for spices that they want to monopolize for example: nutmegs in Banda Island and cloves in Ambon. The Dutch ruled over Indonesia for over 400 years and this brought many influences to Indonesia. The Dutch affected the economics, religion, and arts in Indonesia. The Dutch affected the economics in Indonesia

Recipe: Stirling's Sugar and Spice Pumpkin Pie Category: Classic We do love pumpkin pie; it's a classic for a reason. Here's Stirling's entry into this classic form of pie. She bakes up one of the prettiest pies we've seen, courtesy of cute crust cutters from Williams-Sonoma. She also has great step-by-step photos to guide you in recreating this crust. 11_14_2008-Pumpkin02.jpgWhere is this recipe from? The recipe for the crust is from my friend, Shirley's, grandmother. Shirley also gave me the

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” Mark Twain (Quotes). During the age of exploration, many famous European explorers came to Indonesia. These explorers came in search for spices and commodities to buy and trade with other nations. An example, is the VOC. The VOC is a government organization formed

4 Hors d'Ouevres for a Halloween Evening When You Have Diabetes Halloween is a time of ghosts, goblins and sweet-treats you should avoid when you have diabetes. Fortunately, you can serve satisfying and healthy snacks to help you avoid temptation. Consider one or more of these 4 hors d'oeuvres for a Halloween evening when you have diabetes. Most people carve out a jack-o-lantern to create a creepy vibe in the window or on the porch. Don't throw away the innards of the pumpkin, including the seeds

Cranberry, Orange & Ginger Punch Ingredients: 1 package (12 oz.) frozen cranberry juice concentrate 3 cups water 1 liter orange juice, chilled 2 liters dry ginger ale, chilled 2 cups ice cubes 2 oranges, segmented Directions: * In a large punch bowl, combine juices. * Add chilled ginger ale and mix well. * Add ice cubes and orange segments just before serving. How to segment an orange: Peel orange and remove as much white pith as posible. Cut down between each side of each segment