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Natural resources of India
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Resources are classified as either biotic or abiotic on the basis of their origin. The Indian landmass contains a multitude of both types of resource and its economy, especially in rural areas, is heavily dependent on their consumption or export. Due to over consumption, they are rapidly being depleted.
Contents
1 General
2 Biotic resources
2.1 Forestry
2.2 Fish
2.3 Coal
2.4 Oil
2.5 Natural gas
3 Abiotic resources
3.1 Metallic minerals
3.1.1 Copper
3.1.2 Zinc
3.1.3 Iron ore
3.1.4 Chromite
3.2 Non-metallic minerals
3.2.1 Garnet group
3.2.2 Wollastonite
3.2.3 Sillimanite group
3.2.4 Ilmenite
3.2.5 Pyrophyllite
3.3 Minor minerals
3.3.1 Marble
3.4 Nuclear
3.4.1 Uranium
3.4.2 Thorium
4 See also
5 References
General[edit]
The total cultivable area in India is 19,45,355 km² (56.78% of it total land area), which is shrinking due to population pressures and rapid urbanisation. India has a total water surface area of 360,400 km²[1][2]
India produces 4 fuels, 11 metallic, 52 non-metallic and 22 minor minerals.[3] India's major mineral resources include Coal (4th largest reserves in the world), Iron ore, Manganese ore (7th largest reserve in the world as in 2013),[4] Mica, Bauxite (5th largest reserve in the world as in 2013),[5] Chromite, Natural gas, Diamonds, Limestone and Thorium (world's largest along coast of Kerala[6] shores). India's oil reserves, found in Bombay High off the coast of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan and in eastern Assam meet 25% of the country's demand.[7][8]
A national level agency National Natural Resources Management System (NNRMS) was established in 1983 for integrated natural resources management in the country. It is supported by Planning Commission (India) and Department of Space.[9]
Biotic resources[edit]
Biotic resources are obtained from the living and organic material. These include forest products, wildlife, crops and other living organisms. Most of these resources are renewable because they can regenerate themselves. Fossil fuels are considered as biotic because they are formed from decayed organic matter. Fossil fuels are non-renewable.[10]
Forestry[edit]
India's land area includes regions with high rainfall to dry deserts, coastline to mountainous regions. Around 24.02 percent of the total geographical area consists of forests. Due to variations in climatic conditions and differences in altitude, different types of forest are present in India including tropical, swamp, mangrove and alpine. Forests are the main source of firewood, paper, spices, drugs, herbs, gums and more. Forests contribute a significant amount to the nation's GDP.[11]
Main article: Forestry in India
Fish[edit]
India has a long history in fishing and aquaculture. It has rich marine and inland water resources, and a 7516.6 km long coastline. Inland fishery is carried out in Rivers, Resources and Lakes. In Indian rivers more than 400 species of fish are found, many of which are economically important. Shrimp, sardines, mackerels, carangid, croakers and other varieties are available. Major Fish species available are carp, catfish, murrel and Weed fish.[12] India is one of the major marine fish producer. In 2012-2013, 9 lakh tonnes of marine products was exported.[13]
Main article: Fishing in India
Coal[edit]
Main article: Coal mining in India
Coal mine in Dhanbad district of Jharkhand state
Coal mining in India started in 1774 through the East India Company in the Raniganj Coalfield along the Western bank of Damodar River in the Indian state of West Bengal. Growth of the Indian coal mining started when steam locomotives were introduced in 1853. Production increased to Million tonnes. Production reached 30 million tonnes in 1946. After Independence, the National Coal Development Corporation was set up and colleries were owned by the railways. India consumes coal mainly for the power sector. Other industries like cement, fertilizer, chemical and paper rely on coal for energy.[14]
Oil[edit]
Main article: Oil and gas industry in India
India had about 750 million metric tonne of proven oil reserves as of April 2014, or 5.62 billion barrels as per EIA estimate for 2009,[15] which is the second-largest amount in the Asia-Pacific region behind China.[16] Most of India's crude oil reserves are located on the western coast (Mumbai High) and in the northeastern parts of the country, although considerable undeveloped reserves are also located in the offshore Bay of Bengal and in the state of Rajasthan. The combination of rising oil consumption and fairly unwavering production levels leaves India highly dependent on imports to meet its consumption needs. In 2010, India produced an average of about 33.69 million metric tonne of crude oil as of April 2010[17] or 877 thousand barrels per day as per EIA estimate of 2009.[15] During 2006, India consumed an estimated 2.63 Mbbl/d (418,000 m3/d) of oil.[18] The EIA estimates that India registered oil demand growth of 100,000 bbl/d (16,000 m3/d) during 2006. As of 2013 India Produces 30% of India's resources mostly in Rajasthan.[18]
India's oil sector is dominated by state-owned enterprises, although the government has taken steps in past recent years to deregulate the hydrocarbons industry and support greater foreign involvement. India's state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation is the largest oil company. ONGC is the leading player in India's upstream sector, accounting for roughly 75% of the country's oil output during 2006, as per Indian government estimates.[16] As a net importer of all oil, the Indian Government has introduced policies aimed at growing domestic oil production and oil exploration activities. As part of the effort, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas crafted the New Exploration License Policy (NELP) in 2000, which permits foreign companies to hold 100% equity possession in oil and natural gas projects.[16] However, to date, only a handful of oil fields are controlled by foreign firms. India's downstream sector is also dominated by state-owned entities, though private companies have enlarged their market share in past recent years.
Natural gas[edit]
Oil and gas processing platform at Bombay High
As per the Ministry of Petroleum, Government of India, India has 1,437 billion cubic metres (50.7×10^12 cu ft) of confirmed natural gas reserves as of April 2010. A huge mass of India's natural gas production comes from the western offshore regions, particularly the Mumbai High complex. The onshore fields in Assam, tripura, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Gujarat states are also major producers of natural gas. As per EIA data, India produced 996 billion cubic feet (2.82×1010 m3) of natural gas in 2004.[19] India imports small amounts of natural gas. In 2004, India consumed about 1,089×10^9 cu ft (3.08×1010 m3) of natural gas, the first year in which the country showed net natural gas imports. During 2004, India imported 93×10^9 cu ft (2.6×109 m3) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Qatar.[19]
As in the oil sector, India's state-owned companies account for the bulk of natural gas production. ONGC and Oil India Ltd. (OIL) are the leading companies with respect to production volume, while some foreign companies take part in upstream developments in joint-ventures and production sharing contracts. Reliance Industries, a privately owned Indian company, will also have a bigger role in the natural gas sector as a result of a large natural gas find in 2002 in the Krishna Godavari basin.[19]
The Gas Authority of India Ltd. (GAIL) holds an effective control on natural gas transmission and allocation activities. In December 2006, the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas issued a new policy that allows foreign investors, private domestic companies, and Government oil companies to hold up to 100% equity stakes in pipeline projects. While GAIL's domination in natural gas transmission and allocation is not ensured by statute, it will continue to be the leading player in the sector because of its existing natural gas infrastructure.[19]
Abiotic resources[edit]
Abiotic resources are obtained from the non-living and non-organic material. Some of the resources, like water and air, are renewable. Other resources like minerals are non-renewable and exhaustible because they cannot be regenerated. Minerals have many categories like metallic, non-metallic and minor minerals.
Metallic minerals[edit]
Metallic minerals are the minerals which contain one or more metallic elements. They occur in rare, naturally formed concentrations known as mineral deposits. Metallic minerals available from India are zinc, iron ore, manganese ore, gold, bauxite, silver, lead, tin, copper and chromite.[20]
Copper[edit]
1st-century B.C. copper coin signifies the usage of copper in India since ancient times.
Copper has been used since ancient times. Details of copper mining and metallurgy are available in ancient works like Arthashastra. Copper is mainly used in industrial applications, electrical/electronic equipment and Consumer products such as utensils. Major resources of copper are available at Rajasthan, Madhya pradesh and Jharkhand. As of 2010, India had 1.56 billion tonnes of copper ore.[21] India is one of the 20 major copper producers. In 2008, India produced 7,10,000 tonnes of copper.[22] Hindustan Copper Limited, a public sector company, is the only producer of primary refined copper. Post-pillar method and blast hole stoping method are used for mining. Some of the domestic demand is met through scrap recycling. In India, copper scrap is recycled through direct melting, which is a hazardous process.[21]
Zinc[edit]
Zinc is a bluish-white, lustrous, diamagnetic metal. It is also a fair conductor of electricity. References to medicinal uses of zinc are present in the Charaka Samhita. Ancient zinc smelting technique was found at a zinc production site in Zawar, Rajasthan. Zinc is recovered from a number of different zinc ores. The types of zinc ores include sulfide, carbonate, silicate and oxide.[23] It is used in corrosive resistant coatings for iron and steel, and in the automotive, electrical and machinery industries. India is the World's fourth largest zinc reserve as in 2013.[24] Hindustan Zinc Limited is the main producer of zinc in India. Most of the resources are available in Rajasthan. A minor amount of resources are available in Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Maharashtra states.[23]
Iron ore[edit]
India is the world's third biggest exporter of iron ore as of 2013.[5] As of 2010, India had 27 billion tonnes or resource (including hematite and magnetite). The major amount of hematite is found in Orissa, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka and Goa. Minor amounts of hematite are found in Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Most magnetite is found in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu. Minor amounts of magnetite are found in Assam, Bihar, Goa, Jharkhand, Kerala, Maharashtra, Meghalaya and Nagaland. Mining is done by the opencast method. Iron ore is mainly used for manufacturing of pig iron, sponge iron and steel. It is also used in coal washeries, cement and glass industries.[25] Public sector companies like National Mineral Development Corporation and Steel Authority of India contribute to 25% of the total production. Private companies including Tata Steel provide major contribution.[26]
Chromite[edit]
Chromite is an oxide of chromium and iron. It is the only commercial source of chromium. As of 2010, India had 200 million tonnes of resource. Major amount of resources are available from Orissa (Cuttack and Jajpur districts). Minor amount of resources are available from Manipur, Nagaland, Karnataka, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.[27] In 2009-2010, India produced 3.41 million tonnes and ranked second in world production.[28] It is mostly mined by opencast method. Chromium provides additional strength to the alloys and it is resistant to corrosion, so it is mainly used in metallurgical applications. It can withstand sudden temperature changes, so it is used in refractories. It is also used in chemical applications.[27]
Non-metallic minerals[edit]
Non-metallic minerals are those which do not yield new products on melting. They are generally associated with sedimentary rocks. Non-Metallic minerals available from India are phosphorite, dolomite, gypsum, garnet, wollastonite, vermiculite, ochre, perlite, bentonite, asbestos, cadmium, felspar, soapstone, kaolin, sillimanite, limestone, diatomite, pyrophyllite, fluorite, vanadium, dunite, ilmenite, gallium and Zircon[29]
Almandine (garnet group) from Rajasthan
Garnet group[edit]
It is a group of complex silicate minerals and has similar chemical compositions. There are three groups of garnet - aluminum-garnet group, chromium-garnet group, and iron-garnet group. The minerals in aluminium-garnet group are almandine, grossularite, pyrope, and spessartine. The mineral in Iron-garnet group is andradite. The mineral in chromium-garnet group is uvarovite. Garnet group minerals occur in different rock types.[30] It is a hard substance. It is resistant to chemical exposure. It is used as a semi-precious stone and also in abrasives, sand blasting, water filtration materials and water jet cutting. Garnets are available in Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Orissa, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu. It is also found in beach sands of Kerala, Orissa and Tamil Nadu states.[31] In 2007-08, India produced 8,73,000 tonnes.[32]
Wollastonite[edit]
It is a meta-silicate of calcium. It is mostly white in color and occurs as bladed or needle like crystals. As of 2010, India had 16 million tonnes of resource. Most of the deposits are available in Rajasthan (Dungarpur, Pali, Sirohi and Udaipur districts). Minor amount of deposits are found in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.[33] It is mainly used in ceramic industries and metallurgical applications. It is also used as a filler in wall tiles, paint, rubber and plastic. India is one of the largest reserves. In 2011, India produced 150,000 tons.[34] It is mined by opencast method. It is also used as a substitute for short-fibre asbestos in brake-linings. Central Building Research Institute has found that wollastonite can be used as substitute for chrysotile asbestos in cement products.[33]
Sillimanite group[edit]
Sillimanite from Orissa
It is a group of metamorphic minerals - sillimanite, kyanite and andalusite. These are polymorphs of alumino-silicate. These are formed under high-pressure and high-temperature conditions. The three minerals are calcined to form mullite. Mainly used as refractory materials.[35] As of 2010, India had 66 million tonnes of sillimanite, 100 million tonnes of Kyanite and 18 million tonnes of Andalusite as resource. Most of the resources are found in Tamil Nadu, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Assam. Minor amount of resources are found in Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Rajasthan and West Bengal. Granular sillimanite is available in beach sands of South India. Sillimanite refractory bricks are used in steel, glass and petrochemical industries.[36] In 2004, India produced 14,500 tonnes of sillimanite and 6200 tonnes of kyanite.[35]
Ilmenite[edit]
It is a compound of iron and titanium. It will be iron-black or steel-gray in color. It is a non-toxic material used in biomedical substances. Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology has developed an environmentally friendly technology for processing ilmenite.[37] It is also used in production of titanium dioxide pigment. It is available in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Orissa. Mining is done at Chavara, Chatrapur, Aluva and Manavalakurichi by Indian Rare Earths limited.[38] As of 2013, India has 21% of the world's reserves and constitutes 6% of the world's production.[39]
Pyrophyllite[edit]
It is a hydrous alumino-silicate. It is chemically inert, has high melting point and low electrical conductivity. It is used in refractories, foundry dressings, pesticides, ceramics and rubber. It is available as hydrothermal deposits.[40] The physical and optical properties are pyrophyllite are similar to talc. It is also used in electrical insulators, sanitary-ware and in the glass industry. As of 2010, India had 56 million tonnes of this resource. Most of the resources are found in Madhya Pradesh (Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh and Shivpuri districts). The remaining resources are found in Orissa, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan. In 2010, India produced 1.5 million tonnes.[41]
Minor minerals[edit]
Quartzite rocks in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh
White marble rocks in Madhya Pradesh
Minor minerals available are building stone, brick earth, quartzite, marble, granite, gravel, clay and sand. These are mainly used in building constructions.[20] Environmental impact of mining these minerals was significant over a period of time even the area was small. Impacts were increasing water scarcity, damage to river beds and adverse effects on biodiversity. So from 2012 onwards, mining of these minerals are to be done after clearance from the Ministry of Environment and Forests. [42]
Marble[edit]
Marble is a metamorphosed limestone formed by re-crystallization. It is available in different colours and textures. Marble deposits are available in many states of India.[43] It has been used in India for a long time. It was used in construction of Temples, Tombs and Palaces. Now it is also used for flooring in homes and offices. It is preferred for flooring because of its durability and water resistance.[44] Marbles which are economically important are available in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. As of 2010, there was 1931 million tonnes of resource, including all grades of marble. Based on the chemical composition, types of Marble available are Calcite, Dolomitic, Siliceous Limestone, Serpentine and Travertine marbles. Other than construction, it is used in Paint and Agricultural lime.[43]
Nuclear[edit]
India's proven nuclear reserves include uranium and thorium.
Uranium[edit]
In Nalgonda District, the Rajiv Gandhi Tiger Reserve (the only tiger project in Telangana) has been forced to surrender over 3,000 sq. kilometres to uranium mining, following a directive from the Central Ministry of Environment and Forests.[45]
In 2007, India was able to extract 229 tonnes of U3O8 from its soil.[46] On 19 July 2011, Indian officials announced that the Tumalapalli mine in Andhra Pradesh state of India could provide more than 170,000 tonnes of uranium, making it as the world's largest uranium mine. Production of the ore is slated to begin in 2012.[47]
The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) recently discovered that the upcoming mine in Tumalapalli has close to 49,000 tonne of uranium reserves. This could help India's nuclear power aspirations as it is three times the original estimate of the area's deposits.[48]
Thorium[edit]
The IAEA's 2005 report estimates India's reasonably assured reserves of thorium at 319,000 tonnes, but mentions recent reports of India's reserves at 650,000 tonnes.[49] A government of India estimate, shared in the country's Parliament in August 2011, puts the recoverable reserve at 846,477 tonnes.[50] The Indian Minister of State V. Narayanasamy stated that as of May 2013, the country's thorium reserves were 11.93 million tonnes (monazite, having 9-10% ThO2[51]), with a significant majority (8.59 Mt; 72%) found in the three eastern coastal states of Andhra Pradesh (3.72 Mt; 31%), Tamil Nadu (2.46 Mt; 21%) and Odisha (2.41 Mt; 20%).[52] Both the IAEA and OECD appear to conclude that India may possess the largest share of world's thorium deposits.
See also[edit]
Mining in India
Geological Survey of India
MOIL Limited
Geology of India
Agriculture in India
Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute
National Environmental Engineering Research Institute
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America's Got Talent (season 1)
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America's Got Talent
Season 1
Broadcast from
June 21 – August 17, 2006
Judges
David Hasselhoff
Piers Morgan
Brandy Norwood
Host(s)
Regis Philbin
Broadcaster
NBC
Winner
Bianca Ryan
Bianca Ryan
Origin
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Genre(s)
Gospel, pop, R&B
Runner-up
All That & The Millers
Chronology
2006
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The first season of America's Got Talent premiered on June 21, 2006 and concluded on August 17, 2006. The audition tour took place in April 2006, stopping at Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago. Regis Philbin was the host for this season. David Hasselhoff, Brandy Norwood, and Piers Morgan were the judges. This season's winner was Bianca Ryan.
Contents
1 Selection process
2 Auditions
2.1 Los Angeles auditions
2.2 New York auditions
2.3 Chicago auditions
3 Semifinals
3.1 Semifinals summary
3.2 Semifinals, Part 1
3.3 Semifinals, Part 2
3.4 Semifinals, Part 3
3.5 Semifinals, Part 4
3.6 Wildcard summary
4 Wild Card
5 Finals
5.1 Finals summary
6 Crazy Caliber Talent
7 Performers on results shows
8 Contestants who appeared on other shows
9 Contestants who appeared on other seasons
10 References
11 External links
Selection process[edit]
For the audition round, each of the three judges has a red button in front of them that they can press when they do not want the act to continue; the button rings an electronic bell and a large red X with the judge's name lights up over the stage. A louder buzzer indicates the third judge's button was pressed, and the contestant's performance is terminated. Then, the judges deliberate over the act and decide if it gets through to the live semi-finals. In the semi-finals, the judges have X's (red buttons) and check marks (white buttons). Acts are divided into four groups of either 14 or 15, and only 10 of those acts in the group perform. They do not have the power to terminate an act in the middle of his/her performance. At the end of the performance, the judges give the act a check for approval, and an X if they did not like the act. At the end of the episode, the judges would pick an act and automatically move them through to the live finale. Then, the viewers at home would vote another act through to the finale. The act with the most votes from the viewers would move on to the finals and that act would be announced in a live results show the next day. There was also a fifth wild card episode, where the judges picked ten acts who were previously eliminated and give them one more chance to perform. In the finale, there is no judges' choice, and the voting is entirely handed over to the viewers.
Auditions[edit]
Los Angeles auditions[edit]
Aired June 21, 2006, 2 hours
Acts that advanced to the second round include:
Bobby Badfingers, a "professional finger snappist" from San Francisco, California. He danced to classic 1950s rock, as well.[1]
Dave the Horn Guy, a man with a plethora of horns attached to his body. He moved different parts of his body to honk the horns, making humorous music.
At Last, a hip-hop a cappella quartet.
Kenny Shelton, a juggler from Alpine, California, who was given three Xs for dropping his props, and pleaded for another chance. He survived the first round by successfully juggling three swords on top of a Rola Bola for one minute.[2]
Bernie Barker, a 65-year-old male stripper from San Diego. Morgan did not like the act, but Brandy and Hasselhoff voted him through, with Brandy saying she could use him as a backup dancer for her next music video.
Alexis Jordan, a 14-year-old R&B singer. All three judges had agreed that she had a 'perfect voice'. She performed the Whitney Houston song "I Have Nothing".
Kevin Johnson, a ventriloquist who threw his voice and the voices of his two puppets out of synchronization with lip movements, à la the English-language dub of Godzilla. Morgan buzzed the performance because he thought it was not funny. His buzz was later withdrawn.
Vladimir Malachikhin, a hand balancing acrobat.
Team Acrodunk, a group of acrobats from Houston, Texas, who shot basketballs while doing somersaults, backflips, and other tricks on a trampoline. Morgan did not feel they were right for the competition, though he did agree that they could be the next Harlem Globetrotters. Brandy and Hasselhoff gave their total praise for them though.
Ivan Pecel, a juggler. He did some technical juggling, which did not impress Hasselhoff or Morgan, though Brandy supported him. Morgan reluctantly voted yes on the condition that Ivan step up his performance in the semifinals.
Nathan Burton, a magician who performed the Bowl-A-Rama magic trick, making a bowling ball appear from a drawing in a large sketchpad. Then, he did a disappearing act involving the "Microwave of Death". Morgan voted "no," but was passed through to the next round.
Vladik Miagkostoupov, a juggler. All three critics agreed that he was the only good juggler that performed on that day.
Michael Speaks, a gospel music singer. The judges unanimously sent him through for his great energy and his pop-gospel vibe.
J. R. Johns and His Best Friends, a dog trainer who did some acrobatic and fast-paced dog tricks.
Rappin' Granny, a 73-year-old rapping grandmother from Castaic, California.
Sydney "Syd the Kid" Park, a young stand-up comedian,[3]
Michael Speaks advanced to the second round from the L.A. auditions, but did not compete in any of the semifinal episodes, for reasons not disclosed.
Eighteen additional acts from Los Angeles that also made it to the second round were briefly shown at the end of the show, since there were too many performers to fit into a two-hour episode. They include: Celtic Spring, Sugar n' Spice, Jessica Sanchez, N'Versity, Rabbi Baptiste, George Kelly, Andy Chitanga, Conrad Wright, Shawn Ryan, Sean and John, Natasha Le, Realis, Caitlyn Taylor Love, Marla and Michelle, Hell If I Know, Jesschelle, Trey Knight's Stilt World, Hoopalicious, and Desperation Squad.
Acts that were eliminated include:
Blue Velvet, a singing trio, was voted out as soon as they sang their name. They mentioned that they were missing out on their music.
Shadow Dancers, a troupe of performers who used costumed actors and a donkey to tell some sort of allegorical tale. Neither the judges nor the audience could understand it. The judges refused to vote; the audience was allowed to vote in their place.
Eddie Haskell, who played a saw as a musical instrument. He was voted off very quickly, and was visibly angry with the judges as a result.
Kathy Kavanaugh, a singing harpist. Morgan commented that he would like her to sing at his funeral, as the music was deep and touching, but said it was not the right kind of talent for the show.
Eric "Harry Carrey" Mol, who tried to impersonate the voices of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Yoda and Shaggy Rogers from Scooby-Doo, but appeared to have failed on all accounts.
Jay Myl, a man in a pirate costume playing "Tiptoe Through the Tulips" on a nose flute. After being eliminated, he started insulting the judges.
Betty Victor, a 76-year-old woman singing "God Bless America". Morgan single-handedly stopped the act by pushing all three X buttons.
The Boofont Sisters, a singing duo featuring a woman and a cross-dressing man in matching outfits, singing "Total Eclipse of the Heart". Both Morgan and Brandy buzzed them right before they started singing. Hasselhoff said if they got together with Bernie the Stripper, they would have a great act.
Holy Cow, a man breakdancing in a cow suit that shot milk at the judges. Morgan said he would be popular with children, but not with adults.
Wildlife Wendy, a zookeeper with a grey parrot named Wazoo, that was trained to make various sound effects. The judges were not impressed with the performance.
S. Frank Stringham, a performer who blew up balloons to make parts of a face, then put the parts on while singing Frank Sinatra's "All of Me". He presented Philbin with a mini replica of him made out of balloons.
New York auditions[edit]
Aired June 28, 2006, 1 hour
Acts that advanced to the second round include:
All That! A clog dancing group; the five men from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (who had auditioned in New York) danced with incredible rhythm and had the audience on their feet in no time. Brandy described the men as worthy of their title and Hasselhoff thought they were "up front", Morgan joked that he did not like them, adding after the audience expressed, "because all the women in America will love you".
Leonid the Magnificent from Russia; a tall, flamboyant Adonis with angel's wings, who balanced a sword tip to tip on a sword held in his mouth. He was noticeably nervous, dropped the sword during his first try, and was rejected. Later in the show, Brandy asked him to be brought back.
Elliot Zimet, a magician that made doves and a parrot appear in a more exciting and cool fashion. Piers said that he usually finds dove acts excruciatingly boring, but that Zimet had managed to make it interesting, and all the judges agreed to put him through.
Corina Brouder, a young Irish woman who played a harp while singing; the judges said that she and her voice were beautiful, and agreed to put her through.
Dave Smith, a contortionist and musician who sang and played the song "Bend Me, Shape Me" on his guitar while his legs were wrapped behind his head. Hasslehoff was not fond of the act and voted "no". He amused Morgan and he wanted to see what other crazy stuff Dave could do.
PBM, A rock band from Detroit, came on stage with hopes of dazzling the judges and the audience. Their music was a combination of rock and reggae, also known as ska or ska-punk. Morgan liked the band’s energy but was not a big fan of the lead singer. Both Hasselhoff and Brandy wanted the band to come back. Brandy challenged PBM to prove Morgan wrong the next time they hit the stage.
Michelle L'amour, dressed as Snow White, performed a burlesque striptease for the judges. This infuriated Brandy, who vigorously pushed Hasselhoff and Morgan's buzzers. The two male judges enthusiastically gave their approvals for her to go on to the next round.
Bianca Ryan, an 11-year-old from Philadelphia, belted out the song "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" from the musical Dreamgirls. Brandy gave Bianca a standing ovation and called her "my favorite contestant in this competition." Morgan told Ryan to change her hair, dress and shoes, "and you will win this tournament. ... You came on this stage, and you blew us away!" Hasselhoff called her "a star" and called for the audience to "get on your feet for this girl!"[4]
Side Swipe, a karate team who performed karate moves to music, also advanced to the second round from the New York auditions, but did not compete in any of the semifinal episodes. In their audition for the season two in 2007, it was disclosed that the group had to withdraw from the competition in this season because one of the members had injured his foot shortly after their first round performance.
Seven additional acts from New York that also made it to the second round were briefly shown at the end of the show, since there were too many performers to fit into a one-hour episode. They include: The Hemphill Kids, Clarence Donaldson, Ten13 Concept, Billy Januario, The King Charles Unicycle Troupe, Aaron Burr, and Daniel Colin.
Acts that were eliminated include:
William J. McGowan, an opera singer that sang "Cara Mia". Morgan called him the worst singer he had ever heard, but William claimed in his defense that a lot of people thought he was magnificent.
Frank Simon, a man who balanced a motorbike and then a stove on his lower jaw. Though extremely popular with the crowd, the judges felt that was not a level of talent.
Matthew Fuhrman, a navy reserve soldier from Miami Beach, Florida who attempted to beatbox. Though taking off his shirt won him some female audience support, the judges did not like his audition.
Marlon Reynolds, a man that sang "I Left My Heart In San Francisco" off-key; did not get a chance to sing the chorus. He was buzzed by all three judges immediately when he started.
Chicago auditions[edit]
Jon and Owen – The Passing Zone, juggling for the audience and judges
Aired July 5, 2006, 1 hour
Acts that advanced to the second round include:
The Passing Zone, two comedians/jugglers who juggled lit torches while on the 'Rola Bola of Death' as they make one-liners. Brandy and Morgan both said yes, however Hasselhoff did not like them, because he thought they should have shown their act immediately.
The Millers, Cole on guitar and vocals, and L.D. on harmonica and backing vocals. They played Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Sweet Home Alabama". Morgan said that L.D. was a terrible singer, but in contrast, was the best harmonica player he had ever seen.
Lilia Stepanova, a 19-year-old contortionist who shot a bow and arrow with her feet while executing a handstand to Ecstasy by ATB. The judges were really impressed with her act and all voted yes.
Mark Faje (aka Mark "The Knife"), the "world's most dangerous comic", kicked a burning bowling ball with two steak knives protruding from it to the side of his head after placing a live black emperor scorpion in his pants. The judges were amazed with the danger he showed and they all voted yes.
Taylor Ware, a singer and yodeler who learned all her yodeling from a tape and instruction booklet. The judges were blown away by her performance ("You learned that from a tape," asked Hasselhoff, "and an instruction booklet?! You are a good student!").
The Players Club, a group of people who were "Step dancers", which involves using only your body as musical instruments. Morgan did not see that they had an audience for their talent, while Hasselhoff and Brandy liked the act, though Brandy wanted them to be tighter.
Quick Change Artists, a magic duo who rapidly changed outfits, with no visible way of determining how they did it.
Three additional acts from Chicago that also made it to the second round were briefly shown at the end of the show, since there were too many performers to fit into a one-hour episode. They include: K Turbo, Sonia Lee, and Chadwick.
Acts that were eliminated include:
The Chicago Matadors, a group of overweight Chicago Bulls fans who danced to "U Can't Touch This".
Shawn Crump, a singer who had only been singing for nine months. When asked by Brandy how good he was, he said he was awesome, to which she and everyone else disagreed. Soon after starting "Suspicious Minds", he was quickly voted off.
Sharon Kissane, a bird caller. She called birds that were not there and made bird noises. Brandy wondered where the birds were that she was calling, Hasselhoff said she should be on medication, and Morgan asked if she got off the wrong bus and came to the studio by mistake.
Buster Balloon, a man who put himself inside a giant balloon. The balloon popped the first time, so he got another and did his act again. All of the judges thought he was not entertaining and eliminated him.
Flippy the Magnificent, a man wearing only a loincloth who imitated a hand-to-hand balancing act with an inflatable doll that looked like himself. When asked what was the "magnificent" part of the act, Flippy said that the judges did not give him a chance to bring out the magnificent part. Morgan said it was a ridiculous act and it wasted their time.
The Laughing Yogi (Yogi Ramesh), a man who did yoga that tried to make people laugh. However, nobody laughed at his performance and he was eliminated by the judges.
Semifinals[edit]
At this point, 58 of the 61 acts (29 with televised auditions and 29 without) that made it to the semifinals were divided into four groups. The 14 or 15 acts in each group had to perform a second audition in front of only the judges. Brandy, David, and Piers then pick ten of these performers to continue onto the telecast. The contestants chosen to perform on stage were announced one at a time by the host. Those acts that were not chosen did not find out until the last act was called, ending their chances to move on to the semifinals, unless a judge selected a non-performer for the Wild Card show later in the season.
Three semifinalists: Sydney Park, Sideswipe, and Michael Speaks (all of which had televised auditions), did not perform in the semifinals at all. No reason was given for their absence, but in 2007, it was revealed that Sideswipe had to withdraw because of a member's foot injury. Sydney Park was believed to be absent because of her career in acting.
All semifinal performance shows were two hours long. The results shows, airing the next day, were one hour long, except for the first results show which was 30 minutes long.
Semifinals summary[edit]
Buzz
Check
Won the public vote
Won the judges' vote
Wildcard
Semifinals, Part 1[edit]
Semifinals, July 12, 2006
Buzzes and checks
Results
Contestant
Act description
Piers
Brandy
David
Result
(July 13, 2006)
1. Taylor Ware Yodeller Won the public vote
2. All That Cloggers crew Public Wildcard
3.Kevin Johnson Ventriloquist Eliminated
4. Alexis Jordan Singer Brandy's Wildcard
5. Vladik
(Vladik Miagkostoupov) Acrobatic juggler 1 Eliminated
6. Shawn Ryan Cabaret singer Eliminated
7. J. R. Johns and His Best Friends Dancing dog act Eliminated
8. Hoopalicious Hula hoop dancer 2 Eliminated
9. Corina Brouder Singer, harp player David's Wildcard
10. The Millers Singer, guitar and harmonica player Judges' choice
Jessica Sanchez(not televised) would appear in the Wild Card as the choice of Brandy.
^1 Hasselhoff meant to hit his X, but accidentally hit his check.
^2 Morgan meant to hit his X, but accidentally hit his check.
Semifinals, Part 2[edit]
Semifinals, July 19, 2006
Buzzes and checks
Results
Contestant
Act description
Piers
Brandy
David
Result
(July 20, 2006)
1. Dave the Horn Guy Horn performer Eliminated
2. Realis Acrobatic dancing duo Judges' choice
3. At Last Vocal group Won the public vote
4. Natasha Le Pianist Public Wildcard
5. Vladimir
(Vladimir Malachkin) Hand balancer Eliminated
6. Bobby Badfingers Finger snapper Piers's Wildcard
7. Sugar n' Spice Vocal dancing group Eliminated
8. N'Versity A Cappella singing group Piers's Wildcard
9. Mark Faje
(Mark "The Knife" Faje) Danger Comedian Eliminated
10. Leonid the Magnificent Contortionist/Dancer/Spinning act David's Wildcard
Semifinals, Part 3[edit]
Semifinals, July 26, 2006
Buzzes and checks
Results
Contestant
Act description
Piers
Brandy
David
Result
(July 27, 2006)
1. Team Acrodunk Acrobatic basketball dunkers Eliminated
2. Caitlyn Taylor Love Singer Eliminated
3. Sonia Lee Electric violinist Eliminated
4. Elliot Zimet Hip-hop magician Eliminated
5. Ten13 Concept Punk band Eliminated
6. Rappin' Granny Rapper Judges' choice
7. Nathan Burton Magician/Comedian Public Wildcard
8. Bianca Ryan Singer Won the public vote
9. Kenny Shelton Juggler/Comedian Eliminated
10. Trey Knight's Stilt World Stilt performers Eliminated
Semifinals, Part 4[edit]
Semifinals, August 2, 2006
Buzzes and checks
Results
Contestant
Act description
Piers
Brandy
David
Result
(August 3, 2006)
1. Jon & Owen – The Passing Zone Comedian/Juggling duo Judges' choice
2. Celtic Spring Irish fiddle/dance act Won the public vote
3. Sean and John Tap dancers Eliminated
4. Lilia Stepanova Contortionist archery act Eliminated
5. Dave Smith One Man Sideshow Singer/Side-show performer Eliminated
6. David & Dania – Quick Change Magicians/Changes clothes quickly Public Wildcard
7. George Komsky Singer Eliminated
8. Michelle L'amour Burlesque dancer/stripper Eliminated
9. King Charles Unicycle Troupe Unicyclists/stunt basketball performers Eliminated
10. Desperation Squad1 Punk rock band Eliminated
^1 During their performance, one of the members had pressed the judges buzzers. They pressed "X" on Morgan's buzzer, "✔" on Norwood's buzzer, and "X" on Hasselhoff's buzzer. The buzzers were removed before the judges gave their comments.
Wildcard summary[edit]
Buzz
Check
Won the public vote
Won the judges' vote
Wild Card[edit]
Wild Card, August 9, 2006
Buzzes and checks
Results
Contestant
Chosen by
Act description
Piers
Brandy
David
Result
(August 10, 2006)
1. Nathan Burton Viewers (Semifinals, part 3) Magician Eliminated
2. Bobby Badfingers Piers Show snapper Eliminated
3. Jessica Sanchez Brandy Singer Eliminated
4. All That Viewers (Semifinals, part 1) Male Clogging Group Judges' choice
5. Corina Brouder David Singing harpist Eliminated
6. David & Dania – Quick Change Viewers (Semifinals, part 4) Quick-change illusionists Won public vote
7. N'Versity Piers Vocal group Eliminated
8. Natasha Le Viewers (Semifinals, part 2) 8-Year-Old pianist Eliminated
9. Alexis Jordan Brandy Teen singer Eliminated
10. Leonid the Magnificent David Random variety act Eliminated
Finals[edit]
In the final round, the judges were still allowed to judge, but only the audience can decide the winners. In addition, each finalist had a celebrity coach to guide them.
Finals summary[edit]
Buzz
Check
Winner
Runner-up (2nd–3rd place)
Finals, August 16, 2006
Buzzes and checks
Results
Contestant
Act
Celebrity coach
Piers
Brandy
David
Result
(August 17, 2006)
1. At Last A Cappella singing group Chaka Khan Bottom 5
2. David & Dania – Quick Change Quick change illusionists Steve Valentine Bottom 5
3. Rappin' Granny Rapper Master P Bottom 5
4. Bianca Ryan Singer Yolanda Adams Winner
5. All That Male clogging group Dave Scott (R&B choreographer) Runner-up (2nd-3rd place)
6. Taylor Ware Yodeler Tom McBryde (country music arranger) Top 5
7. Jon & Owen – The Passing Zone Comedic/Juggling duo Penn & Teller Bottom 5
8. Celtic Spring Irish fiddle/dance act Tara Barry (Riverdance lead dancer) Top 5
9. Realis Acrobatic dancing duo Gene Lubas (Cirque du Soleil choreographer) Bottom 5
10. The Millers Singer/guitar player and harmonica player John Popper Runner-up (2nd-3rd place)
The winner of the one-million-dollar grand prize was 11-year-old singer Bianca Ryan. The ten finalists were first split into two groups. Group A consisted of Realis, At Last, Rappin' Granny, The Passing Zone and Quick Change. Out of the ten finalists, they received the lowest number of votes. The five finalists that received the most votes were The Millers, Taylor Ware, Bianca Ryan, Celtic Spring and All That. Regis asked All That and The Millers to step forward, and announced that they did not win the grand prize but were both runners-up, and were ranked in either 2nd or 3rd place. These acts each won a 2007 Dodge Caliber RT.[5] The remaining three acts in the top 5 were Taylor Ware, Bianca Ryan and Celtic Spring. Philbin announced that Ryan won the grand prize.
Crazy Caliber Talent[edit]
Rudi Macaggi, Mike Lloyd, Kelvin Gordon, James Thompson Winner:Rudi Macaggi
The Douglas Lee, Nicolas Abramowitz, Larry Clark, Gery Deer and Scout, Camille Trout Winner:The Douglas Lee
Duane Flatmo, Mayling Garcia, Bandaloni, Zach Freeman, Arthur the One Man Band Winner:Duane Flatmo
Skylar Aud, Sammi Pryor, Alexis and Alysha, The Great Stamen Show Winner:The Great Stamen Show
Dave Nakfoor, The Rubberband Kid, Jim McDonald, Nikolo Ashford, Sizzle Twins Winner:Dave Nakfoor
On the Finals Results Show (August 17), acrobat Rudi Macaggi won the Weird and Wacky Talent Finale (aka Crazy Caliber Talent) when the 5 finalists competed for a 2007 Dodge Caliber RT (Note: Rudi Macaggi became a contestant on the fifth season but never made it past the quarterfinals as he was eliminated in the quart finals and returned later as Sharon's wildcard). He tap danced and dribbled a basketball while in a handstand, and did a standing backflip and caught a trapeze with his feet. The other finalists were Duane Flatmo (who played the guitar with an egg beater and a weed whacker), The Great Stamen Show (who played music by tapping his teeth), The Douglas Lee (who played water-filled drinking glasses), and Dave Nakfoor (who caught hard-boiled eggs in his mouth).
Performers on results shows[edit]
July 13 – Teddy Geiger
July 20 – Jurassic 5
July 27 – Cirque du Soleil
August 3 – Tom Green
August 10 – Penn & Teller
August 17 – Aly & AJ, Blue Man Group
Contestants who appeared on other shows[edit]
Jessica Sanchez finished as the runner-up to Phillip Phillips on the season eleven of American Idol.
David and Dania made a cameo on Big Brother 19.
Contestants who appeared on other seasons[edit]
Leonid the Magnificent competed in seasons two and six
Sideswipe withdrew from the competition as one of their members had an ankle injury, but came back and competed in season two, finishing in the final eight
Nicholas Marks and Ari Marks competed in season two, as solo acts, but both got cut
Nathan Burton competed in season four, but was eliminated during the first round of Las Vegas Week
Team Acrodunk (Acrodunk) competed in season four, finishing as a semifinalist
Rudi Macaggi competed in season five, finishing as a quarterfinalist
All That! competed in season seven, finishing as a semifinalist
Arthur Davis, one of the members of Realis, made it to the finals in season nine, as a member/choreographer with AcroArmy
The Passing Zone competed in season 11 finishing in the quarterfinals, but brought back by the judges as a wild card for the semifinals.
References[edit]
Jump up ^ Episode recap for the first Episode June 21, 2006
Jump up ^ Kenny Shelton TV credits
Jump up ^ Sydney "Sid the Kid" Park TV credits
Jump up ^ Philly 11-Year-Old Wows Judges On 'America's Got Talent' Archived 2006-07-17 at the Wayback Machine.
Jump up ^ America's Got Talent season 1 episode 15. NBC/Syco. Event occurs at 37:54–38:57. |access-date= requires |url= (help)
External links[edit]
Official website
America's Got Talent (Season 1) on IMDb
America's Got Talent (Season 1) at TV.com
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Jim Meskimen
John Wing Jr.
Alexandr Magala
Season 9
Dan Naturman
Wendy Liebman
Quintavious Johnson
The Willis Clan
Mike Super
Season 10
Stevie Starr
Piff the Magic Dragon
Myq Kaplan
Freelusion Dance Company
Metal Mulisha Fitz Army
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Kayvon Zand
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Tape Face
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Cory Kahaney
The Passing Zone
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Laura Bretan
Zach Sherwin
D.J. Demers
Sos and Victoria
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Colin Cloud
Mandy Harvey
Preacher Lawson
Puddles Pity Party
The Singing Trump
Evie Clair
Mike Yung
Season 13
Aaron Crow
Angel City Chorale
Glennis Grace
Rob Lake
The Sacred Riana
Us the Duo
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