Bran

From Lir came the gods Manannan, Branwen, and Bran. From Danu many more came, Dagda, Nuadha, Dienceght, Goihbhio, Morrigan, and Brighid. The “children” of the two gods went on to create two races that Celtic culture sings of. This is the only Celtic creation story known to have survived. But only a…

Literary Luminary: "Tuesdays with Morrie" (Week 8, page 141 to 159) Passage #1: On page 150 to 151, Mitch asks Morrie what he thinks about Job from the Book of Job. He asks for Morrie's opinion about how "God makes him suffer. To test his faith" (Albom, 150) which Morrie responds with he thinks "God overdid it" (151). Do you think Job resembles Morrie and why or why not? Although Morrie did not lose everything like Job does, I believe that Job does resemble Morrie's current situation, and that…

“Big Brother isn’t watching you”. Russell Brand who is an English comedian, actor, musician and writer wrote this phrase which was posted on the “The Guardian”, an English website. Even though Russell Brand now lives in Los Angeles, he feels the need to make a statement about the UK riots, because England used to be his homeland. “I feel proud to be English, proud to be a Londoner (all right, an Essex boy).” (p. 2, l. 30.) It is clear that the phrase is directed towards the politicians and the…

Druidism is a religion as old as time. Its members consist of people from all walks of life, and its practices are as diverse as the Druids themselves. They do not actively recruit new members but are happy to include any who show an interest in embracing the “…. spiritual journey of the individual’s soul, one that honours each unique vision and expression” (Orr, 1998, p. 13). Important questions to ask before committing to a life of Druidism is how the followers create order and meaning within…

GTF Chromium is an easily absorbed form of the essential trace mineral chromium. It is cultured in live probiotics. This is the healthy bacteria found naturally in fermented foods such as yogurt or sauerkraut. It is recommended by many experts for anti-aging and aging skin care. GTF (glucose tolerance factor) chromium increases metabolism which encourages weight loss. It will reduce cholesterol and triglycerides in diabetics and lower blood sugar levels by working with insulin to transport…

of their product, they put different forms of measuring ingredients that might not be as good for you than it should be. The two biggest measurements used are teaspoons and grams. Whole Grains is a cereal grain that contains the germ, endosperm, and bran, in contrast to refined grains, which retain only the endosperm. Refined grains are missing fiber and key nutrients that their whole grain counterparts…

Mascarpone Toast and Blackberry Syrup Ingredients 2 small eggs ½ cup of milk 1/4 cup of sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon 2 teaspoons of vanilla 2 cups of cold mascarpone cheese 3 tablespoons of blackberry liqueur 10 thick slices of day-old bread ½ cup of maple syrup 3 cups of blackberries 2 ½ tablespoons of butter Cooked bacon Preparation Make fire of charcoal grill to high 450° or use camp stove and use moderate heat. Whisk egg, sugar, cinnamon, milk, then 1 tsp. of vanilla together in a…

This paper examines the growing elderly population and determines the issues, obstacles, and concerns they face on a daily basis. The literature sheds light on the many issues elderly face such as; psychosocial, psychological, physical, emotional, family-related, economic, housing, legal, and provided social services. A description of the services and resources of five programs in Connecticut are included along with an in depth program evaluation and recommendations. The paper concludes the…

melodic themes ,identical with the romantic era, made the differentiation between classical and Romanticism very clear. His chamber works, like his symphonies, were mostly also from the classical era but some of his chamber music showcased his “peculiar bran of modernity” which is shown in the opening melody of his String Sextet in G Major. According to (jstor), Brahms’s works can be viewed as an integration of the dynamic argument of Haydn, the dramatism of Beethoven and also includes the…

Question 1 The family health condition that should be considered when evaluating my diet is diabetes and obesity. Both sides of my family have a history of diabetes. I also saw my aunts and grandmother getting fat due and being overweight. However, it is not because of their diet, it is due to aging. I am personally little overweight myself. However, these health conditions do not affect my food choices. I do realize that I should watch what I eat to reduce my weight, which will make me…