The Rite of Spring

Israelites eat the “flesh” of the lamb that is slain so that they might be delivered from bondage in Egypt and, ultimately, from death (Ex 12:8). Moreover, once the sacrifice is completed, God commands that the Passover be celebrated every year in the spring “as a memorial” of the deliverance won for the people of God (Ex 12:14). In ancient Jewish tradition, the biblical Passover developed and underwent certain changes and additions. For one thing, the eating of the Passover lamb and unleavened…

the points of the compass. And in its center the palace commanded the main north- south axis, facing southward (as did all important buildings) in the direction of the Red phoenix of summer and fire. To the east was the region of the blue Dragon, of spring and growth and the upright tree. In this sector of the capital would be the Temple of the Ancestors. Autumn and its harvest, but also wars, the harvest of men, and memory and regret were all symbolized by the white Tiger of the west, and in…

drug spending that will go from 100 million today to 170 million by the year 2007. These numbers indicate that drug retailing is as powerful and well positioned as any segment today. Essentially, there are four major drug chains today; WAG, CVS, Rite Aid and Eckerd. The oligopoly type nature of the sector has quietly given the major players leveraging and negotiating power against the managed care companies. As a result, pharmacy gross margin decline has been lessening as some of these…

name after the performance of some noteworthy deed, or by fasting and dreaming, when he assumes the name of whatever appeared or was suggested by the dream.” (Northwestern University Library) Death: “Disposal of the body after death was similar to that of most of the Siouan tribes. The body was painted red and dressed in the finest clothing possessed by the departed. The face was decorated to indicate the clan. Food and implements were placed at the head and the remains were wrapped in…

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…

production are molasses and rum. Due to these limited industries, most citizens of Jamaica are of the working class and this 4 Gilroy, Paul. “Could You Be Loved? Bob Marley, Anti-Politics and Universal Sufferation.” Critical Quarterly 47.1/(Spring 2005): 226-245. 5 Gilroy, 232. 5 creates a service and now, product-based economy typical of the developing world. Marley focuses on the situations he experienced both in his hometown of Kingston while living in Trenchtown and through…

teachings of the leaders of their faith, and found it at variance with their limited understanding, they arose to perpetrate such unseemly acts.... Consider Moses! Armed with the rod of celestial dominion, adorned with the white hand of Divine knowledge, and proceeding from the Paran of the love of God, and wielding the serpent of power and everlasting majesty, He shone forth from the Sinai of light upon the world. He summoned all the peoples and kindreds of the earth to the kingdom of eternity,…

DANTE ALIGHIERI, A divided and divisive figure © Elizabeth Greenwood DANTE ALIGHIERI, a divided and divisive figure, by Elizabeth Greenwood FICTION by…

A brief discussion of some of the factors often associated with adolescent pregnancy will follow. 2.3.1 Female Gender Role Firstly, three concepts need to be defined, that is, gender; gender role and gender typing. According to Galambos (2004) the term ‘gender’ refers to characteristics learnt or acquired by either sex from their society. It is part of that by which individuals define themselves, and give meaning to their actions. Gender role on the other hand refers to appropriate behaviour for…

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…