Easter

Jared Diamond’s contention that Easter Island is a metaphor for the current global situation is supported and bolstered by the human tendency to expand society until it’s at it’s peak, on the cusp of collapse, the pattern of ignorance and denial towards overarching societal issues, and the propensity of of humans to damage the environment. One major human historical pattern that supports the notion that Easter Island is a metaphor for our current global situation is the tendency of humans to…

covered in gold leaf. In Japanese culture, golden means something very special. Heaven. Westerns, on the contrary, link the same with something very materialistic. Money. But gold is not the only color that has very different meaning in Japan. In Easter culture, Black symbolizes the combination of all colors of the universe. Black means wealth, health, and prosperity. For example, the Black Belt is the beginning of true achievement, understanding and wisdom, and…

fall of Easter Island. Though the inhabitants were not aware of the impact they could have like Dr. Seuss may have, they continuously utilized more resources than their environment could handle. Though the stories may seem as though they contrast greatly, their similarities…

GTA 5 Aliens and Four Other Amazing Easter Eggs In the world of GTA 5, there are many Easter eggs that await. One, in particular, has to do with the ongoing mystery of aliens. Whether it is an actual sighting of these aliens, or just a hint at their existence the Easter egg is out there. However, there is more than just the Easter egg of aliens in GTA 5. 1. ALIENS Ever since the game's existence, there have been conspiracy hunters that have tried to track down aliens. Whether they have found…

Easter island destiny From explorers sailing to America to manifest destiny, humans have always been eager to travel to new places and expand to push the boundaries that accepted by most and challenged by few. Now that we are jaded of what seems to be everything on earth, we thirst for a spring of unknown knowledge. That exploring space, with the inkling that it is the next step to improving life on earth, will successfully quench. However, us dismissing our home as being fully explored is rash…

Introduction The Nor’easters is a new Class A minor league baseball team in Springfield, Massachusetts, US. In the city, there is a minor league ice hockey team, The Falcons, but Nor’easters is the only professional baseball team from Springfield. The team owned by the Springfield businessman Jimmy Mercante, and the General Manager is Bob Cortez. The Nor’easters had not played a game and the first season will begin in about a year and a half in 2009. Problem Statement Larry Buckingham is the…

The Sunday School Easter program was about to begin at Bethesda Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. For my last time speaking in front of the congregation before leaving for Tennessee State University (TSU), I was charged with introducing the speaker of the program. As I stood in front of hundreds of people to recite the introduction that I wrote, I was confident and thoughts of how far I had come since giving my life to Christ ran thru my mind. My spiritual journey began when I was about 5…

Service Learning Project During March of 2016, my church held its annual Easter Mission Trip to San Antonio. The intention of the Mission Trip was to bring the message of love and mercy to a community that is filled with bitterness, fighting, and poverty. On the first day of the trip, a large group of people from the church drove down to San Antonio. On the second day, the group facilitated an Easter-Egg-Hunt for Agora Ministries. Later that evening, the group toured Church Under the Bridge…

Hidden Eggs are not just for Easter – find them year round If you have small children you know that movies are made to be seen over and over. The only thing better than watching an old favorite movie is catching a new tidbit the second, third or fourth time around. That tidbit is known as the “Easter Egg” described as a shot or line of dialogue that clearly references another film. That may be easy enough, but sneaking in a clever little nod that rewards viewers who pay close attention – without…

Though I am the type of person that strongly believes everything happens for a reason, I still at times wish that what happened, happened in an alternative way. I believe the one thing that I would change would be three years ago, on Easter Break. I would have to say, it was by far one of the most life changing events that has happened to me, yet. I do not know if it will affect me forever, but I as of now it has made a few days to day chores a hassle. I do not remember much from the day that…