Derek Walcott‚ a poet and Dramatist‚ was born in 1930 in Saint Lucia. As he was belong to both African and European roots he identifies himself as a mongrel. This mixed heritage makes him able to identify the post colonial situation more effectively and successfully. He was awarded for the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1992. In the poem A Far Cry from Africa the poet ironically describes how he rejects the British culture and the colonial ideology. The poem A Far Cry from Africa belongs to
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The civilization known as the Sumerians‚ developed in the Mesopotamia era‚ are considered to be the first culture to become civilized. As the Sumerians settled in Mesopotamia‚ a class structure gradually took shape which allowed them to progress their society. The second characteristic which shows the civilization of the Sumerians was their ability to create progress in agricultural skills and techniques. The final characteristic representative in the first culture of Mesopotamia is their contribution
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Robotics is the branch of technology that deals with the design‚ construction‚ operation‚ and application of robots‚ as well as computer systems for their control‚ sensory feedback‚ and information processing. These technologies deal with automated machines that can take the place of humans in dangerous environments or manufacturing processes‚ or resemble humans in appearance‚ behavior‚ and/or cognition. Many of today’s robots are inspired by nature contributing to the field of bio-inspired robotics
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In 1901‚ a 20-year old William S. Harley drew up plans for a small engine designed for use in a regular pedal-bicycle frame. Over the next two years‚ Harley and his childhood friend Arthur Davidson worked on their motor-bicycle in the Milwaukee machine shop located at the home of their friend‚ Henry Melk. On the year 1903‚ Harley‚ Davidson and Davidson’s brother‚ Walter Davidson‚ finished their first motor-bicycle. Harley and the Davidson brothers tested the power-cycle of their first motor-bicycle
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MERCEDES BENZ Brand Evolution and History Mercedes-Benz is a multinational division of the German manufacturer Daimler AG‚ and the brand is used for luxury automobiles‚ buses‚ coaches‚ and trucks. Mercedes-Benz is headquartered in Stuttgart‚ Baden-Württemberg‚ Germany Mercedes-Benz has been making buses since 1895 in Mannheim in Germany. Since 1995‚ the brand of Mercedes-Benz buses and coaches is under the umbrella of EvoBus GmbH‚ belonging 100% to the Daimler
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living. In the year 1885‚ he develops his first prototype. Named the Benz Patent Motorwagen‚ his three wheeled car is patented in 1886 and considered by many as the first car ever made. According to the same author‚ Gottlieb Daimler‚ a German engineer like Benz‚ leaves his work to get his own patent and create the first fuel powered motorcycle. He then proceeds in the 1890 ’s to create Benz ’s 4 wheeled counterpart‚ with slightly more advanced technology. Gottlieb ’s company hires fellow engineer Wilhelm
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eyes turn red‚ his face becomes expressionless‚ and his personality changes. Finally‚ a coworker drives him to a hospital in the city of Kisumu. Part 1‚ Chapter 2 Jumper Summary In this short chapter‚ Charles Monet is placed on a gurney and wheeled into the intensive-care unit. Dr. Shem Musoke‚ a young‚ well-liked doctor is unsure of what is happening‚ but he recognizes that Monet cannot breathe. When Dr. Musoke attempts to insert a breathing tube‚ he realizes the patient has developed severe
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force. • The term "maglev" refers not only to the vehicles but also to the railway system. • Maglev train uses magnetic levitation from a very large number of magnets for lif and propulsion. • Has the potential to be faster‚ quieter and smoother than wheeled mass transit systems Introduction • Power needed for levitation is usually not a large percentage of the overall consumption • In the present moment there are several countries working on the development of Magnetic Levitating trains: Japan and
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under 13 hands tall (start at the knee and end at the base of the hair line or the withers). And‚ they are shown in a two wheeled buggy. The cobtail pony is the most common hackney pony and must stand at least fourteen point two hands tall or under. All of these ponies must be shown with a shortened/ docked tail hence the name a cobtail pony. These ponies are shown in a four wheeled buggy or a viceroys and they can be shown in pairs of two. The next pony is the Harness Pony or it is also called the long
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During the American revolutionary war‚ there was a very specific battle that shifted the tide of the war. This specific battle took place between the dates of September 28 through October 19 1781. The battle was the Siege of Yorktown. Three major parties participated in this paramount battle. The American troops allied with the French army and fought against the British forces. General George Washington commanded approximately 8‚800 American soldiers and General de Rochambeau commanded about 7‚800
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