The earth is considered a solid, rigid mass with a dense core of magnetic material. The outer part of the core is probably liquid. Around the core is a thick mantle of heavy rock which is covered by a thin crust forming the solid granite and basalt base of the continents and ocean basins. Over broad areas of the earth’s surface, the crust has a thin cover of sedimentary rock such as sandstone, shale, and limestone formed by weathering of the earth’s surface and deposit of sands, clays, and plant and animal remains.

Folklorists and anthropologists have recorded and studied women’s laments in the villages of Greece. Laments are ritualized oral poems that some Greek women chant to express grief over the loss of loved ones. Women typically recite laments in the company of other women and even feel that they need the participation of other women for the lament to be successful. Each woman’s expression of grief reminds the others of their own suffering, and communal expression of pain bonds the women to each other. 

    A handful of almonds may be your ticket to health. Investigators found that munching on 3 1/2 ounces of almonds a day reduced LDL cholesterol by 10 to 15 percent. In a Loma Linda University study vegetarians who ate nuts at least five times a week cut their risk of a heart attack by 50 percent. 

     Almonds are low in saturated fat and high in unsaturated fats that can lower cholesterol Compared with other snack foods like potato chips, pretzels and peanuts, almonds are rich in vitamin E and in the amino acid arginine. Arginine relaxes blood vessels and inhibits the proliferation of cells in blood vessel walls—steps important in blocking heart disease. Almonds also contain high amounts of magnesium and copper— two minerals that make the blood vessels less prone to plaque attack.

    A handful of almonds may be your ticket to health. Investigators found that munching on 3 1/2 ounces of almonds a day reduced LDL cholesterol by 10 to 15 percent. In a Loma Linda University study vegetarians who ate nuts at least five times a week cut their risk of a heart attack by 50 percent. 

     Almonds are low in saturated fat and high in unsaturated fats that can lower cholesterol Compared with other snack foods like potato chips, pretzels and peanuts, almonds are rich in vitamin E and in the amino acid arginine. Arginine relaxes blood vessels and inhibits the proliferation of cells in blood vessel walls—steps important in blocking heart disease. Almonds also contain high amounts of magnesium and copper— two minerals that make the blood vessels less prone to plaque attack.

    It was not until enterprising sea captains imported exotic animals to sell to traveling showmen that words such as lion or polar bear had much meaning to Americans. In 1789 the first large collection of exotic wild animals was put on permanent exhibit in New York. By the 1830s, most circuses had a collection of animals that generally included elephants, camels, lions, tigers, kangaroos, and apes. These animal shows served as traveling zoos where many Americans saw their first exotic animal. The creatures made such an impression that American English began to acquire new phrases.

    To monkey around and monkey business are expressions of the early 1800s, and to make a monkey out of someone is from 1899, all being terms based on the increasing number of monkeys seen in circuses and zoos. A large or uncouth man was called a big ape by 1831, and gorilla was used to mean a hairy, tough man by the 1860s and a thug by 1926.

    It was not until enterprising sea captains imported exotic animals to sell to traveling showmen that words such as lion or polar bear had much meaning to Americans. In 1789 the first large collection of exotic wild animals was put on permanent exhibit in New York. By the 1830s, most circuses had a collection of animals that generally included elephants, camels, lions, tigers, kangaroos, and apes. These animal shows served as traveling zoos where many Americans saw their first exotic animal. The creatures made such an impression that American English began to acquire new phrases.

    To monkey around and monkey business are expressions of the early 1800s, and to make a monkey out of someone is from 1899, all being terms based on the increasing number of monkeys seen in circuses and zoos. A large or uncouth man was called a big ape by 1831, and gorilla was used to mean a hairy, tough man by the 1860s and a thug by 1926.

    The developmental period known as the Early Adult Transition usually begins at age twenty-two, give or take two years, and lasts about six years. In entering the adult world, a young person has to fashion and test out an initial life structure that provides a viable link between the self and the adult society. He or she must now shift the center of gravity from the position of child in the family of origin to the position of novice adult with a new home base that is more truly his or her own.

    The young adult faces two major tasks. First, he or she has to discover and generate alternative options. To varying degrees, the external world provides multiple possibilities and invites the young person to try different choices before making final commitments. Second, the young adult must create a stable life structure, taking on adult responsibilities and making something of his or her life. Externally, there are pressures to “grow up,” get married, enter an occupation, and lead a more organized life. Internally, there are desires for stability and order, for roots, membership in the tribe, lasting ties, and fulfillment of core values.

    The developmental period known as the Early Adult Transition usually begins at age twenty-two, give or take two years, and lasts about six years. In entering the adult world, a young person has to fashion and test out an initial life structure that provides a viable link between the self and the adult society. He or she must now shift the center of gravity from the position of child in the family of origin to the position of novice adult with a new home base that is more truly his or her own.

    The young adult faces two major tasks. First, he or she has to discover and generate alternative options. To varying degrees, the external world provides multiple possibilities and invites the young person to try different choices before making final commitments. Second, the young adult must create a stable life structure, taking on adult responsibilities and making something of his or her life. Externally, there are pressures to “grow up,” get married, enter an occupation, and lead a more organized life. Internally, there are desires for stability and order, for roots, membership in the tribe, lasting ties, and fulfillment of core values.

    The developmental period known as the Early Adult Transition usually begins at age twenty-two, give or take two years, and lasts about six years. In entering the adult world, a young person has to fashion and test out an initial life structure that provides a viable link between the self and the adult society. He or she must now shift the center of gravity from the position of child in the family of origin to the position of novice adult with a new home base that is more truly his or her own.

    The young adult faces two major tasks. First, he or she has to discover and generate alternative options. To varying degrees, the external world provides multiple possibilities and invites the young person to try different choices before making final commitments. Second, the young adult must create a stable life structure, taking on adult responsibilities and making something of his or her life. Externally, there are pressures to “grow up,” get married, enter an occupation, and lead a more organized life. Internally, there are desires for stability and order, for roots, membership in the tribe, lasting ties, and fulfillment of core values.