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The Ancient Egyptian Government was ruled first and foremost by the Pharaoh. The Pharaoh was the supreme leader not only of the government, but also of the religion. However, the Pharaoh couldn't run the government all by himself, so he had a hierarchy of rulers and leaders below him who ran different aspects of the government. http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_egyptian_government.php On the next rung down were priests who specialized in watching the universe and interpreting its…

Solomon’s temple was the first to be built in the mid-10th century BCE. It was then destroyed by the Babylonians about 400 years after it was constructed. Herod then filled the need for a new temple by beginning his reconstruction of it in 19 BCE. His temple was later destroyed by the Romans. The first and second temples differed in size and layout but were fairly similar in respect to their composition. Both Herod’s temple and Solomon’s temple were the most significant structures in Jerusalem…

a group related to jellyfish called siphonophores. They can grow up to 1 foot long and 5 inches wide and their tentacles can stretch as long as 165 feet, according to National Geographic. Recent sightings of the Man O’War along beaches in Harvey Cedars, New Jersey prompted lifeguards to post information on its Facebook page where they issued water hazards and urged swimmers to be aware of their…

My sophomore year of high school, I played softball for the Quitman Lady Wolverines. My primary position has always been second base; however, I started the year the year off playing short stop and played there for several games. During the Cedar Creek tournament, I injured my wrist throwing a ball from short stop to first base. I was taken from my position and put into left field. I continued to move around the field and I never had a permanent position. I ended the season playing in left…

Frederick Douglass, was a slave during the 18th century. He first learned to read and write when he was 12 by a slave masters wife. He later became a leader in the abolitionist movement. But Frederick didn’t have a good life. From the time he was born till he escaped at 20 years old, he was a slave. When Frederick was real young he was separated from his parents and they changed his name to Harriet Bailey. Frederick was one brave slave, as documented by one time that he stood up to a slave owner…

David seventeen sons gather at the royal court and they all claimants to the throne. Among them there was a mere boy, according to Jewish legend, barely 12 years old his name is Solomon. Solomon's mother Bathsheba approaches the frail king's bedside and she said unto him “my lord you swore to your servant by the lord your God saying your son Solomon shall succeed me as king and shall sit on my throne.” (first king 1:17). David has many sons that wants to inherit the throne, but he fulfill…

In the warm chaos of the delivery room at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, I was alone for five minutes. I basked in the limelight, but was quickly interrupted by two more loud, scrawny babies. My spotlight was not shared for long though; a week after my birth, I was taken home. I was nameless (going by Charlie Brown and Wrinkle Head), content to be the center of my parents’ attention, and alone for one last time. Ten days later, Matthew and Josephine were brought home and stole my spotlight…

weeks gestation. Bryson’s mother reports no complications with the pregnancy or birth other than being induced to start labor. Bryson weighed 8lbs 0oz. at birth. Bryson had adenoids and tonsils removed in 2015. He also had an inpatient stay at Cedar Crest in Belton, TX in the beginning of 2015 due to behaviors of harming himself and his siblings due to anger. Bryson currently takes 3 mg of Intuniv, 10mg of Paxil, 5mg of Lamotrigue, and 10 mg of Melatonin at night. Bryson is followed by a…

In Gilgamesh, translated by N.K. Sanders, readers witness an unbreakable bond of friendship through the characters of Gilgamesh and Enkidu. Enkidu was created by the gods to be Gilgamesh’s companion. They both guided each other through harsh times and were each other’s crutch. They shared a bond that could only be broken by death. When Enkidu passed away, it was clear how much of an impact it had on Gilgamesh. The friendship completely transformed his personality and stirred up emotions within…

Strayer-Wood Theater’s RENT production was an extremely eye opening experience for me. As I stated in my review of the Design Presentation I was very thrilled when I heard UNI was performing Rent, because I have been a fan of the movie for such a long time. My excitement then switched to worry when I became aware of the creative changes the cast and crew were taking. Even with my worried about the effectiveness of the delivery of the musicals moral, I did my best to attend the performance with…