Olive

Zechariah’s visions begin with the sight of a horseman standing between two myrtle trees in a valley. Behind him were three horses of different color. When interpreted, the horseman is identified as the angel of the Lord, and the other horses are angels that search the earth. The discovery of these angels points to the purpose of the vision: the world was at peace because of God, and He would now utilize this peace to restore His people to a state of blessedness. Following a promise of…

1.) Mayflower Compact: • The document was written after the Puritans attempted to flee from England, as they were persecuted for their religious beliefs. • The document was adopted on November 11st, 1620 on the Mayflower ship. • This compact asserted the Puritan Separatists’ creation of a new government when arriving in Plymouth. (Virginia Colony) • The Puritans who fled from England during this period of time denoted themselves as “saints.” 2.) Bacon’s Rebellion: • The rebellion was deeply…

This compound was oleic acid, an extract of olive oil. However, most scientists did not think it would work, because oleic acid is a fat, and high levels of certain fats are what cause ALD. Lorenzo’s father insists that it must be tried, as his son’s condition is worsening, saying that nobody will tell him how to prepare his son a salad. He thinks that this will halt the biosynthesis of the harmful fats in Lorenzo. After they start to administer the olive oil extract, they notice that Lorenzo’s…

I HATE OLIVES. They’re like what would happen if a 7 year old grape and a mushroom hybrid was created. I also have a slightly less wrathful hatred of pickle relish, as previously stated. It’s a tolerable hatred, but I find its existence bothersome and unnecessary…

Olive’s Ocean by Kevin Henkes is a novel that was awarded the Newbery Honor. It’s about a young girl: Martha Boyle. She dreams of becoming a writer, yet she is conflicted as to what to write about. Although her grandmother, Godbee gives her the inspiration Martha needs. Today I will talk about a gift I would deliver to Godbee, why Godbee would make a good friend, and the emotions that Martha feels in this point of the novel. First of all, Godbee is an interesting character. She is always there…

“Biblical Foods” Jocobovici was attempting to make a biblical dish as accurately as possible. This included using pottery, an olive press, and a reconstructed site along with the help of an expert in biblical foods. The site and items the he used in order to make his authentic biblical dish relates to the introduction of Philistine culture. We discussed that at sites in Hazor olive presses were discovered dating back to 8th century BCE, and how the sarfi was common in the mud brick homes…

This is where his art began to take on the style that would make him famous. He discovers Impressionists and Post Impressionists, discussing art with some of the most avant-garde and influential artists of his time – painters like Gauguin, Bernard, and Toulouse-Lautrec. He was using more color, applying the paint with thick, bold brushstrokes, and painted all that surrounded him. Van Gogh arranged to show his work, to positive reviews, but was still unable to sell any pieces. Vincent lived in…

however in the end, they re-unite and bond with one another. An example of this idea is illustrated in the scene where the Hoover’s family is arguing in the car on the way to California to participate in the Little Miss Sunshine beauty pageant for Olive. The use of eye level shot allows the audience to see each character’s facial expressions and actions. The gestures and expressions portray an action of having an argument which represents the concept of disunited family. Moreover, the broken car…

Sleeping Well in October (deployment: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2015) Subject Line: Extremely Spooky Sleep! No, You Did Not Become A Zombie! But you may have felt that way if you’ve ever experienced a very scary parasomnia called sleep paralysis. Very simply, your mind wakes up before your body does, and you feel, well, paralyzed. You can see, you can hear, but you can’t move. Episodes of sleep paralysis can also feature very frightening visual and auditory hallucinations. These episodes are…

the Roman Empire. This assimilation is evident in today’s society with dishes that are a combination of diverse cultures that come together to provide a unique taste. The recipe for Fried Veal Escalope with Raisins is an example of cultures coming together to bring a unique taste to a person’s taste buds. The Romans loved their food, which became more luxurious and elaborate as their empire increased. The food of the earliest Romans was of the simplest kind (“Roman Empire & Colosseum”, 2015).…