...Land of the Dead (A discussion of Odysseus’ reactions in the Land of the Dead) Have you ever felt the chilling wind on the back of your arms on a cold Halloween night? That is the feeling I always imagine when I think of Odysseus descending into the Underworld. In the Odyssey, by Homer, Odysseus runs into three people he knew before they passed away. These three people were Elpenor, Anticlea, and Tiresias. In the Odyssey, Odysseus’ reactions to these three are sorrowful, grieving, frightfulness, and anger. When Odysseus caught sight of Elpenor in the Land of the Dead, he was sorrowful. His crewmate had just recently lost his life in Circe’s hall. Elpenor’s body had still been laying on the ground, unburied. Elpenor pleaded to Odysseus to bury his body and put a monument up for him. He asked, “When you make sail and put the lodgings of dim Death behind, you will moor ship, I know, upon Aeaea Island; there, O my lord, remember me, I pray, do not abandon me unwept, unburied, to tempt the gods’ wrath, while you sail for home.”(pg 1067)...
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...At the end of their year-long stay on Aiaia when Odysseus and his men were preparing to leave, Kirke told Odysseus how he must go to the Land of the Dead and talk to the dead prophet, Teiresias, in order to learn how to get home safely. He and his men departed from Aiaia and sail to the Underworld, which is forever enshrouded in night. Once there, Odysseus followed Kirke’s instructions in order to talk to Teiresias. He first dug a pit into which he poured milk, honey, wine, and water, and scattered barley around its edges. He then prayed to the dead and promised to sacrifice a cow to the shades and a black ram to Teiresias when he and his men return home to Ithaka, and slashed a black ewe’s and black ram’s throats and pours their blood into the pit. When the shades appeared, Odysseus held them off with his sword until he saw the shade of Teiresias, and allowed him to drink from the pit so that he could talk to him. Teiresias then told him how he and his men were to get safely home to Ithaka: first, they must sail through a narrow strait until he reaches Thrinakia, Helios’ isle. He must restrain him and his men from eating Helio’s kine, for the god will destroy the men and their ship. Second, when Odysseus returns home, he must make the suitors who have been courting Penelope atone in blood. Lastly, in order to make his peace with the gods for his deeds after the Trojan...
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...Culture The Land of the Howling... Culture is the totality of people’s lifestyles and life stories. It summarizes one’s place’s history and reflects its civilization. It is an identity. There is no place without culture; there is no society without culture. Without it, there is no existence; no stories to share to future generations. Catanduanes, a small kidney-shaped island in the Pacific, abounds with a conglomeration of folkways and mores which constitute its rich culture. Some of these stories are commendable while others are dishonourable to some extent. Catanduanes has been known as the “Land of the Howling Winds” because of the many strong tropical cyclones that visit it every year and leave it devastated and desolated like a lover forsaken by a beloved. But aside from this epithet affixed to our province which implies its geographical condition and location, are there still other words we can attach to the phrase “Land of the Howling...” which in one way or another will help other people imagine and understand what our province really is? Well, maybe we just need to try. Land of the Howling Pigs and Drunkards Percy Bysshe Shelley in his “Ode to the West Wind” wrote, “O trumpet of the Prophecy, If winter comes, can spring be far behind?’. Cirilo Bautista, that celebrated Filipino poet, wrote in one of his essays, “If summer comes, can teacher seminars be far behind?”. I, on the other hand ask, “If summer comes, can fiestas be far behind?” This is the summer...
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...I was prised at of them. And I took the thirty pieces of silver, and cast them to the potter in the house of the Lord. Isaiah 53:7 7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth. Psalm 22:16 16 For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet. New Testament Fulfillment Matthew 2:4-6 4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. 5 And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet, 6 And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that...
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...“Honey we have to jump or we are going to die, in the plane” I Emphasized. “ok” answered gabby, crying because she was scared. “Jason, I knew you were here.” “Hey losers, look who is back.” Jumping out the plane we could see the engine that exploded and the plane that was heading for the water. I can see Jason jumping out of the plane. We entered the water like getting shot by a gun, was how hard the impact was. I am holding onto gabby for life, dragging her up to the surface. I could feel the explosion of the impact of the plane when the impact of the plane touched the ocean, the plane blew up and all you can see was fire and little bits of pieces of the plane. Off the corner of my eye I could see an island. I knew that the only way...
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...In the Middle Ages, alcoholic drinks were always preferred over water and milk. Wine was commonly drunk by the wealthy and was considered a healthy choice. The consumption of red wine was believed to brighten the mood, aid in digestion, and generate good blood. Spiced wines were also popular. When mixed with nutmeg, cloves, ginger or pepper, the wine was believed to act as an exterminator of unhealthy substances in the blood. Another prevalent alcoholic drink was mead, a honey based beverage. There was a wide range of flavors from additives during the fermentation so finding it commercially was difficult. Most mead drinkers made the concoctions in their homes. After some time, the drink became less common as a table beverage and was used for medicinal purposes. Towards the end of the Middle ages, beer and ale became more common in areas where grapes were not cultivated. Beer was an acceptable alternative, but there were many negative qualities assigned to the drink. Because of the beer’s quick intoxication effect, and cause of unappealing physical “deformities,” beer was not as loved as wine or...
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...to free his people from Egypt. Moses and his brother Aaron returned to Egypt and demanded that the Pharaoh let the Israelites go free. Pharaoh refused and God sent plaques. The plaques resulted in death of the firstborn. The only people that were spared were the ones that had the blood of lamb on their doorpost. Finally, the Pharaoh let the Israelites go but then he changed his mind. He decided to attack the Israelites that live near the Red Sea. God parted the water and allowed the Israelites to cross. Then the Egyptians were demolished. While the Israelites while on their journey God presented them with the Ten Commandments. The Ten Commandments were a list of religious and moral directions that created a covenant between man and God. Numbers The book of Numbers is a narrative genre. The key themes are a census, rebellion, wandering, and Canaan. The key events are that spies were sent into Canaan, Aaron made the high priest, and water from the rock. It begins with a census of the Hebrews. The journey from Mt. Sinai Moab takes place. Spies were to sent out to investigate after complaining during the trip. They reported that they were strong, evil giants who inhabited the land. Although, Joshua and Caleb reported back a...
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...1 Part 1 of of a monumental documentary on the crusades produced by the History Channel entitled "Crusades: crescent and the cross". This is part one of two. A must watch, and an excellent production! - Hosted by Nahda Media - 2 Not Synced for thousand of years the holy land of the middle east was run with blood. here the scars of battle was between the three of the great religion of the world. but the deepest would was made by the war between christians and muslims began at the close of the 11 century. fought for 200 years for a state a tiny strip of land which was a few hundred miles long. But with the greatest prize Jerusalem. now this holy war is passed as legd. there were those who saw it by their own eyes. great chronicles from two different worlds Christian and Muslim wrote of great deeds, great battles and great warriors. about men who laid down their lives. ¶ 3 Not Synced this was the collision of two great faiths, the clash between the crescent and the cross. 4 Not Synced this was the crusades. 5 Not Synced Of all the cities in the world, Jerusalem has the most troubled past and the most troubling future. 6 Not Synced For the Jews, it is the site of the great temple of Hewet and Solemn. For Muslims, the place where Mohammed ascended to heaven. For Christians,a place where their messiah was crucified. 7 Not Synced After his death, the world of Jesus Christ took root and Jerusalem slowly shed almost 4 centuries of Roman...
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...products; eats egg products. Lacto-Vegetarian: does not eat meat, fish, fowl, or eggs; Eat dairy products. Vegan: does not eat any animal products including meat, fish, fowl, eggs, dairy, honey, etc.; most vegans do not use any animal products such as silk, leather, wool, etc. as well. By eliminating meats from your diet you can take a crucial step towards a long life of health and happiness. “This is because a healthy vegetarian diet is typically low in fat and high in fiber. However a vegetarian diet can be high in fats that include an excessive amount of fatty snacks, fried foods, whole milk, dairy products, and eggs. Therefore a vegetarian diet like any other diet must be well planned in order to prevent certain diseases” (Brown Edu). Some of the leading killers in America today, include heart disease, cancer, obesity, and strokes, and they are directly linked to meat-based diets. Heart disease is the number one killer in America, which is caused by a buildup of cholesterol and saturated fat from animal products in the arteries. PETA states that the average began cholesterol level is 133 (compared to 210 for meat eaters); there is no documented cases of heart attacks in individuals with cholesterol under 150. There are other health benefits of being a vegetarian such as a lower blood pressure, increased energy, improved digestion and an...
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...own country some people in high positions lave been charged for it. A corrupt person is termed immoral, dishonest and unscrupulous in his dealings. His disregard for honesty, righteousness and truth results in his alienation from society. He is treated with contempt. But as erosion of values leads to decadence, remedies for the social malaise remain elusive, and so no amount of contempt can eradicate corruption which is a symptom of decadence. Corruption is the most virulent when crises everywhere threaten the very existence of the society and the faith in life is shaken. It has always been there like tie leech, but when the system grows weaker and the boat flounders, it gets bolder and drains its victims of the last drops of their blood. The older the system the weaker it grows and fails to solve the riddles of life that grows more complex every day. So men lose faith in it and let it drift down. At this point corruption takes over and plunges the entire society. After Second World War the old system with all its values was left in a shambles. The crippling effects of the war, the recession and depression, and uncertainties in a faithless world of maimed and moribund encouraged cynicism in a section of the population. This section included the government officials dealing in essential commodities. They found the post-war conditions ideal for fishing in troubled waters and jetting richer. They formed a sort of vicious circle in which moral values and honest intentions...
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...c HIGHWAY TO HELL HIGHWAY TO HELL Highway To Hell (1979) SINGLE: Highway To Hell/If You Want Blood (1979) Live (1992) (Young, Young, Scott) Living easy, living free Season ticket on a one-way ride Asking nothing, leave me be Taking everything in my stride Don't need reason, don't need rhyme Ain't nothing I would rather do Going down, party time My friends are gonna be there too I'm on the highway to hell No stop signs, speed limit Nobody's gonna slow me down Like a wheel, gonna spin it Nobody's gonna mess me round Hey Satan, payed my dues Playing in a rocking band Hey Momma, look at me I'm on my way to the promised land I'm on the highway to hell (Don't stop me) And I'm going down, all the way down I'm on the highway to hell GIRLS GOT RHYTHM Highway To Hell (1979) SINGLE: Girls Got Rhythm/Get It Hot (1979) SINGLE: Girls Got Rhythm-If You Want Blood/ Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be(live)-Rock'N'Roll Damnation(live) (1979) (Young, Young, Scott) I've been around the world I've seen a million girls Ain't one of them got What my lady she's got She steals the spotlight Knocks me off my feet She's enough to start a landslide Just a walkin' down the street Wearing dresses so tight And looking dynamite Enough to blow me out No doubt about it can't live without it CHORUS: The girl's got rhythm The girl's got rhythm She's got the backseat rhythm The girl's got rhythm She's like a lethal brand Too much for any man She gives me first degree She really satisfies me Love me till I'm...
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...“Jamestown and triumphs” Julie Atkinson Reconstructive US History Professor Brumbaugh December 20,2014 Before the settlers landed in Jamestown, The Indians occupied the land and lived there for centuries. They were the first people to arrive in Jamestown. Some say there were 25,000 Indians; others say around 50,000 of the American natives, who lived on the land. There were about thirty different tribes whom the powhatan chiefdom took charge. However, each tribe had their own chief. In time there would be a change; King James 1 of England granted for another colony to be established under the Virginia Company of London which consisted of many wealthy Englishmen who wanted to invest their money into the company. They expected to open new lands for financial and patriotic explorations and use the resources of the new world. They wanted to establish English shipbuilding industries and to convert the Indians to Protestant Christianity. The Spanish were aggressive to convert the Indians to Roman Catholicism. Since there were already Spanish colonies in America, the English needed to develop new employment opportunities for the English. For this reason, English people wanted their own colonies. Around the time of 1607, there were three ships sailing from England: the Susan Constant, the Godspeed and the Discovery. They held around hundred and fifty English men, and boys who sailed four months before they reached Jamestown. During their voyage they encountered crowded conditions...
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...Revive Lemonade Revive Lemonade is a Lemonade made from fresh organically grown lemon and raw honey. Revive Lemonade is considered not just for it’s delicious taste but it is considered for a fresh start to clean health in a cup. Revive Lemonade was created as a new way to introduce raw foods in to one of the highest rated obesity community in the City Chicago. In the past several month this community along has been the rated number one area for high blood pressure and diabetes disease case in the whole City of Chicago. Mission Revive Lemonade has the ability to change life for the better for a longer lasting future. Our mission is to bring healthier food in this community. First, a mission statement is a brief expression of why the company exists. (Bovee pg. 144) “The mission statement sums up your company's direction and outlines goals for what you and your management team hopes to accomplish, both in the business and the industry you serve. Just as you want to establish your direction as a business, it is equally important to establish it for the public. Consumers, industry partners, media professionals and more should all be able to read your mission statement and understand your direction as a company and why you've chosen that focus. The mission statement should communicate why your goals were established and why they are important to your company's overall direction.” http://smallbusiness.chron.com/reasons-mission-statements-company-15701.html Revive...
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...produce more adult labor for building and farming. If the extended family is not large enough to successfully accomplish the labor tasks larger kin groups, called descent groups, are required. Descent groups are very common in horticultural societies. Lineage is an extended family who can trace their kin relationship through blood and marriage ties to an actual, known ancestor. Descent groups can be organized into clans. Clans are people who come from an actual or putative genealogical connection to an unknown ancestor and might share a name. Clans are called patriclans or matriclans depending on if it is based on the father's or the mother's line. Descent groups determine rights to property, including land, animals, hunting and fishing territories, and even knowledge. A family can gain access to land for cultivation based on membership in a descent group. When Btsisi marry, the bride and groom are from different villages. After the marriage the couple lives with the mother then they live with the father to ensure they both handle their new roles properly. Once they are a couple and have built their home they usually live on land belonging to the bride's family. In horticultural societies, especially matrilineal societies, marriages are easily dissolved and the husband or wife can end the marriage. Since the children of marriages in...
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...circumstances. In order to fully understand this concept we first must understand who Caleb is. Caleb was the son of Jephunneh, a Kenazzite. The Kennazzite’s were part of the people of Canaan and a search will show that he was not of the lineage of Judah. In Numbers 13:6 we see that the Word says that Caleb was chosen from the tribe of Judah. “6 from the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh;” Why would there be such an apparent contradiction? I would like to point out as we go on from here what I believe to be the reason why. The key to understanding why God favored Caleb can be found in Numbers 14:24 where God said: “But my servant Caleb, because he has a different spirit and has followed Me fully, I will bring into the land into which he went, and his descendants shall possess it.” Right in the middle of that verse is several keys we will use to unlock the secret to Caleb’s perseverance and favor. The first key we see is that Caleb is a servant. God told Moses in Numbers 13:2: “From each tribe of their fathers you...
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