Cactus Hill

Prickly pear cactus is a species of the genus Opuntia and Family Cactaceae that grows widely in the North American deserts. The plant has flat fleshy pads, which are modified stems and look like large leaves. Its leaves are small wart-like projections that appear on the stem. The fruits and pads of this plant are rich in slowly absorbed soluble fibers, which help in regulating blood sugar levels (Davidson, 1999). Comfy Beverage Company intends to venture into the business of processing and…

Once there the Aztecs’ oracles told them to search for an eagle perched on a cactus, which marked the end of their journey. After two hundred years, the Aztecs found their promised land. In 1324 A.D., the Aztecs built Tenochtitlan. Tenochtitlan eventually held a quarter of a million people. They were able to expand their land to…

another vision comes upon him, in which two men instruct him to craft specific holy shirts. Again, Black Elk’s historical account differs from that of the whites. They claim that the dances and visions were heavily guided by use of the hallucinogenic cactus peyote, yet Black Elk does not even hint towards the use of any substance when he discusses the Ghost Dance. Then comes more trouble with the whites, who are intimidated by the rapidly growing and somewhat fanatic movement. Black Elk also…

they both had a calendar of 365 days based on the sun’s movement.The aztecs originated as a nomadic tribe in northern Mexico and arrived in mesoamerica in the 13th century. The aztecs established the capital city when they saw a eagle standing on a cactus and took it as a sign to build their settlement it was called Tenochitlan.The city of tenochitlan soon became on of the largest cities in the world powered by the aztecs. The aztecs…

Slim Over 50 So you made it! You 're over the hill now at age 50 and it seems as though you 're carrying around a spare tire or two. The cute little pouch you once had is now fully grown and well, you 're thinking it 's not so cute anymore. In that case, are you thinking about losing the extra weight? Well, as we all know, it 's much harder to get rid of fat once we reach a certain age and at age 50, fat hangs around everywhere! It 's around your stomach, hips, thighs, back and arms.…

In the book The Art of Professing in Bourbon Mexico, specifically chapter 6 titled: Colonial Identity Rhetorics, author James M. Córdova explains the impact that visual art had on the people of a blended society in which combined Euro- Christians and the indigenous mesoamericans of Mexico. During the eighteenth century, Mexico was under Spanish ruling and was called New Spain. Spanish monarch forced the indigenous people of mesoamerica to worship their God and follow their religion of…

Colombo: Michael returns from Sigiriya hills. He describes things visually as they come to him. Women Like You: A poem that describes a woman carved in a rock and the letters men write to her. The Cinnamon Peeler: Describes a poem about a man that wants to leave his cinnamon scent on his wife. In the end she realizes her identity and wants people to know she is the cinnamon peelers wife. \Kegalle (ii): When he was a kid, they found snakes in rock hill, but his father and his stepmother…

Laguna Beach is a seaside resort city that is much more than a beach town. The city is nestled amongst rolling hills and valleys overlooking the shoreline with great beaches, shops, restaurants and art galleries - giving it a distinct French Riviera allure. Laguna Beach is a great destination for a family looking to escape the heat of the inland cities or for couples looking for a romantic stroll on the beach. Along with great beaches, hiking trails and tide pool explorations, the city is…

Drugs, music, and sex, Oh My! The 1960s were some of the most turbulent years in American history. Vietnam conflict, Civil Rights, and the counterculture were all coursing through the nation, all of which contributed to modern American culture and society. From Woodstock to LSD to psychedelic rock, the counterculture produced some of the most iconic elements of the decade. The counterculture movement of the 1960s had a significant impact on American society and culture. Evidence of this impact…

to describe my experience visiting Colorado Springs and the college, it would be perfect. I did not think it could get better than Arizona, but Colorado Springs was there to shut me up. Imagine a brand new, clean, gorgeous campus perched on top of a hill surrounded by snow covered mountains in every direction. It seemed as if this place was made exactly for me. Insane hiking within walking distance from campus, breath-taking scenery in every single direction; my only thought was “Why isn’t…