A windmill is a machine that converts the energy of wind into rotational energy by means of vanes called sails.[1][2] Originally‚ windmills were developed for milling grain for food production. In the course of history‚ the windmill machinery was adapted to many other industrial uses.[3] An important non-milling use is to pump water‚ either for land drainage or to extract groundwater. Contents [hide] * 1 Windmills in antiquity * 2 Horizontal windmills * 3 Vertical windmills * 3.1 Post
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Once gone‚ forever Gone In a life time‚ a person can and will experience a diverse range of fears‚ from small to life changing fears. In the novels it is no different‚ the characters themselves could be ruled by their or they can overcome their fears. In the novel Love in the time Cholera‚ by Gabriel Garcia Marquez‚ aging is a deeply rooted fear in the characters’ lives that to some extent influences their decisions which causes them to be more aware of the dangers in their surroundings. Aging
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The Divine Wind has lots of people with worries on their mind. Discuss By Tom Sutton. Set in the Pearling District Broome in Western Australia during the years of World War II‚ Garry Disher’s “The Divine Wind” follows the personal experiences of Hartley “Hart” Penrose as he recounts the events of his youth leading up to and during World War II . The problems facing Hart are those in which he lusts for Japanese friend Mitsy Sennosuke‚ who encounters hate and prejudice as Japan enters the war
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GONE FISHING We have all heard the saying “Give a man a fish and you will feed him for a day‚ But teach a man to fish‚ and you will feed him for a lifetime”. Now imagine if feeding the man wasn’t why the man went fishing in the first place. What if men taught men to fish not only because it delivered a satisfying fullness to their bellies‚ but because they knew that it also meant they would get to enjoy a emotionally fulfilling unexplained feeling they had all once felt. Beneath the obvious
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In the play "Inherit the Wind" by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee‚ the defense faces numerous societal injustices‚ which is why they never had a chance to win the case. One example of the town’s bias is presented through the town’s love for Matthew Harrison Brady. A second example is the extreme conformist and pious attitude of the town’s people. The last instance is the narrow-mindedness of the judge and the jury‚ which resulted in an unfair trial. In conclusion‚ the defense suffered through many
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Inherit the wind and the teaching of Evolution The TV movie‚ Inherit the wind‚ was made to portray the 1925 "Scopes Monkey Trial." The original 1960 version of this movie have been shown in classrooms across the nation‚ and is said to be historical. It has influenced many people against evolution. From just seeing the movie‚ anyone can conclude that religious fundamentalist are unreasonable‚ while evolutionist are rational thinkers. In the discussion below‚ several parts of the movie are compared
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Setting (time and place) The Divine wind is set in Broome‚ Australia in 1942 during the time of WW2. Quote: ‘’Where double-storeyed dwellings breathed over one another across a gap no wider than a small car’’ Technique: personification to emphasize the lack of privacy in such a small town portraying that everyone is close and synchronized. Key characters and their connections Hartley Penrose-The novels narrator has a connection with Japanese girl Mitsy Sennosuke who later treats her abominably
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Inherit the wind Written by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee‚ the play Inherit the Wind is a fictitious spin off of the historical Scopes Monkey Trial of 1925‚ which debated the concept of evolutionism vs. creationism and‚ in general‚ a person’s right to think. Brady and Drummond‚ two lawyers appointed to Bertram Cates’ trial are both powerful characters‚ different yet they portray many similarities through their behaviour. Demonstrated through various personal flaws‚ strengths‚ and their own
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"God’s promises are like stars; the darker the night the brighter they shine” -David Nicholas It was a beautiful morning in the year of 2010‚ the beautiful sight of the morning dew glistening in the summer green fields of Nuevo Leon‚ Mexico. We were driving with the windows rolled down and you could smell the freshly made breakfast as we drove through some of the towns. It was a shame I was traveling four hours to see my grandmother lying in her final rest spot. The truck was silent; the only sounds
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Gone‚ Ambulance Girl‚ Gone Alright‚ this is going to be a blog post like no other. Usually you will not find me sharing details about my life because I am a very private person. I’m just leading a very quiet and simple life so there is not that much to share if I feel that I just must put this out there. I’m writing a book. Well actually I am writing two – one about my experiences as a paramedic and the other is fictional but I’m referring to the first one here. The working title is Ambulance Girl
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