Coal mining increase over the previous 25 years. In 2006, the world production of brown coal (lignite) was slightly over 1,000 Mt, with Germany the world's largest brown coal producer at 194.4 Mt, and China second at 100.6 Mt. Coal production has grown fastest in Asia, while Europe has declined. Since 2013, the world coal production is decreasing, -6% in 2016. The top coal mining nations are: Most coal production is used in the country of origin, with around 16 percent of hard coal production being exported. Coal reserves are available in almost every country worldwide, with recoverable reserves in around 70
Eddie Brown (dancer) his dances were filled with syncopated steps and complex patterns. The specific style of tap that he performed and later taught to students was called “scientific rhythm.” Brown explained, “You heard all this music and rhythm but couldn’t see where it was coming from.” Eddie Brown’s natural propensity to hear and create intricate rhythms allowed him to make his mark on the world of tap dance: “A good ear ain’t good or bad, but a good ear is what you need. That’s why tap is scientific.” Eddie Brown (dancer) Eddie Brown, was a dancer born in 1918 in Omaha, Nebraska.