Compass rose

inside me as I was making my way back to the dorms. Two flowers really caught my attention. It was a small sight and I 'm not really sure why or how I saw them, but I am thankful that I did. The two beauties came from a small, grass-like bush; one rose above and radiantly caught the sunlight while the other drooped over, almost lying on the ground at the opposite end. This second one intrigued me. The petals that touched the ground were hurt and damaged even though the others were living…

Mohammed Abdul Alim rose early in time for the first call to prayer. He looked at the German still sleeping. He wanted to kill him now, but that would attract unwanted attention from the occupying forces. Killing a German minister wouldn’t go unnoticed. Besides, he needed Kleiner to bring him Kohlenz who would lead him to the scroll. He took his mat outside the cave and consulted his compass in order to position it correctly in the direction of Mecca. He removed his Raybans and Rolex watch,…

In the Shiva tradition of Hinduism, Shiva is seen as the Supreme God. Lingam or Linga is the Sanskrit word for Shiva’s phallus it is used as a symbol for the worship of Shiva. The origin of the lingam dates back to the early Indus Valley civilization. The Lingam is not mentioned in the Vedas yet still the Lingam is a major symbol of worship to many. Even with its absence from the Vedas, the Shiva Lingam is of importance in many other major Hindu scriptures, including the Puranas. As stated by…

Chapter No. Muscle Reflex My palms became sweaty as my core body temperature rose. As I looked at him and questioned why these other options had not been considered, his body language spoke volumes; his head sunk forward, his hands were clasped between his knees and he looked down at his feet as his shoulders arched into a closed, protective and submissive stance in his faux leather office chair. I suggested we go to one of the meeting rooms to discuss the issue in detail. The impact of his…

understand the importance the Nile River played in the development of Ancient Egypt. Language Objective(s): SWBAT hypothesize and articulate how civilizations grew based on their geography, climate, and natural resources. Key VocabularyCompass rose, north, south, east, west, map key, cartographer, empire, territory, tributary | Supplementary MaterialsMap of ancient Egypt (attached), “The Gift of the Nile” reading, paper and coloring items. | SIOP Features | Preparation | Scaffolding |…

Unfortunately, some companies have mismanaged their greatest asset—their brands. This is what befell the popular Snapple brand almost as soon as Quaker Oats bought the beverage marketer for $1.7 billion in 1994. Snapple had become a hit through powerful grassroots marketing and distribution through small outlets and convenience stores. Analysts said that because Quaker did not understand the brand’s appeal, it made the mistake of changing the ads and the distribution. Snapple lost so much…