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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are edging lower on Wall Street in early trading as investors take little solace from the latest deal to deliver financial help to Greece and an increase in U.S. home prices.
The Dow Jones industrial average was down 18 points at 12,949 shortly after the opening bell Tuesday.
The Standard & Poor's 500 index slipped less than two points to 1,404 and the Nasdaq composite was off three points at 2,974.
The European Union and the International Monetary fund agreed to release loan payments of $57 billion and announced new measures to reduce Greece's debts, which have threatened to break apart the monetary union.
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Original Cast Recording - Chess.jpg
Concept album cover
Music Benny Andersson
Lyrics Tim Rice
Book Tim Rice (West End version)
Richard Nelson (Broadway version)
Productions 1984 Concept album
1984 European Concert Tour
1986 West End
1990 First US Tour
1990 First UK Tour
International and regional productions
2010 Second UK Tour
2018 West End revival
Chess is a musical with music by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus of the pop group ABBA, lyrics by Ulvaeus and Tim Rice, and book by Rice. The story involves a politically driven, Cold War–era chess tournament between two grandmasters, one American and the other Soviet Russian, and their fight over a woman who manages one and falls in love with the other. Although the protagonists were not intended to represent any real individuals, the character of the American grandmaster (named Freddie Trumper in the stage version) was loosely based on Bobby Fischer, while elements of the story may have been inspired by the chess careers of Russian grandmasters Viktor Korchnoi and Anatoly Karpov.
Chess allegorically reflected the Cold War tensions present in the 1980s. The musical has been referred to as a metaphor for the whole Cold War, with the insinuation being made that the Cold War is itself a manipulative game. Released and staged at the height of the strong anti-communist agenda that came to be known as the "Reagan Doctrine", Chess addressed and satirized the hostility of the international political atmosphere of the 1980s.
As with other productions such as Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita, a highly successful concept album was released prior to the first theatrical production in order to raise money. In the case of Chess, the concept album was released in the autumn of 1984 while the show opened in London's West End in 1986 where it played for three years. A much-altered US version premiered on Broadway in 1988 with a book by Richard Nelson, but survived only for two months. Chess is frequently revised for new productions, many of which try to merge elements from both the British and American versions, but was not revived in the West End until 2018.
Chess placed seventh in a BBC Radio 2 listener poll of the UK's "Number One Essential Musicals".

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Pasa’s Dairy Grazing Project Manager Lucas Waybright shares his notes from a recent field day, highlighting the ingenuity and adaptability required for grazing animals on pasture.
Happening soon: Join Lucas at Painterland Farms for a special two-day intensive on Regenerative Grazing with Ian Mitchell Innes May 18–19.
Infrastructure Workshop & Pasture Rest Trial at Ben Blank’s Farm
This April I organized a field day for our Dairy Grazing Project—a collaborative effort led by Pasa to help dairy farmers improve, expand, or begin grazing.
Farmer Eli Mack of Mack Farms and Kencove Fence Supplies shared his expertise with our crowd of 40+ dairy farmers at Benuel Blank‘s farm in York County, Pennsylvania.
Eli discussed grazing infrastructure, including moveable fencing and watering. Both of these systems are critical for success in rotational grazing. Since graziers are regularly monitoring their pastures, they need flexible equipment that allows them to quickly adapt in response to the needs of the herd and the land.
“When it comes to building a grazing system to meet your farm’s goals, the main limiting factors are your willingness to be creative within your context and use your ingenuity,” Eli said as we wrapped up.
I got to see some of that grazier ingenuity in action after the event, when I spent a little extra time with our host Ben Blank, who grazes 35 milking cows and some heifers rotationally through his 80+ acre farm.
Ben told me about an experiment he is conducting.
He has a steep 4 acre pasture along his driveway.
The last graze on this field was in November of 2022. Ben plans on only grazing 2 of the 4 acres in this field once in August of this year, and leaving the other 2 acres to be ungrazed until spring 2024—creating an extra long rest period (a full growing season plus two winters).
Inspired by Allen Williams‘ principles of adaptive management, which includes purposeful disruptions to the land to enhance natural cycles, Ben’s curious about how the diversity and ratios of plants will change in a pasture with a long and an extra-long rest period.
We walked the field together, and I wrote down all of the plant species we observed from most frequent to least.
Notes from Benuel Blank’s in Farm Delta, PA (York County) taken April 20, 2023
This field was last seeded in 2020 with orchard grass, clovers, and alfalfa using a no-till drill.
Plant species observed:
- Bluegrass (observed most frequent)
- Shepherd’s Purse (frequent)
- Orchard Grass (some)
- White Clover (some)
- Chickweed (some)
- Dandelion (some)
- Red Clover (little)
- Alfalfa (little)
- Buttercup (little)
- Aster (occasional)
- Tumbleweed (occasional)
- Broadleaf Plantain (occasional)
- Violets (occasional)
- [unidentified grass 1] — appeared to be rhizome-based (occasional)
- Bull Thistle (occasional)
- Fescue (occasional)
- Curly Dock (occasional)
- Henbit (occasional)
- [unidentified grass 2] — appeared lush and desirable (occasional)
Ben included a caveat that seeing out the extra-long rest period for this pasture experiment is somewhat dependent on what kind of summer we have. If it’s a dry year, and grazeable acreage is at a premium, he might have to graze it. When it comes down to it, the goal of the experiment is to improve the health of the herd, so that adaptability to the conditions remains key.
But if all goes well, I plan to do this plant survey again after Ben grazes his herd on part of this pasture this August, and on the full 4 acres next spring.
Stay tuned for updates and insights from this farmer-led field research!
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SPECIALTY FEATURES AND PACKAGES: CAN-AM OFF-ROAD HAS IT ALL FOR THE ADVENTUROUS
- All-New Maverick Sport MAX vehicle redefines family excursions
- Bold specialty packages designed to overcome challenging terrain
Denver, Colorado, September 9, 2018 – BRP (TSX:DOO) continues to conquer the heart of off-road enthusiasts in North America and expands the Can-Am off-road brand’s footprint in the side-by-side industry by introducing an all-new Can-Am Maverick Sport MAX DPS 1000R and new innovative specialty packages.
The Can-Am Maverick Sport MAX DPS 1000R delivers riding excitement for up to four riders in a daring, precise and confident package. The versatile performance side-by-side vehicle is especially attuned for trails. A performance-grade suspension system with FOX 2.0 PODIUM QS3 shocks, power steering, and 60-in (152.4 cm) width improve the overall riding experience. A rear-mounted Rotax V-Twin engine supplies optimal performance and reduces cockpit noise.
“The new Can-Am Maverick Sport MAX vehicle is designed for performance-driving enthusiasts who enjoy conquering off-road challenges alongside their friends and family,” said Bernard Guy, BRP Senior Vice-President, Global Product Strategy. “We continue to advance Can-Am ownership by equipping our vehicles with functional designs, superior ergonomics and specialty features to stand out against the competition.”
The designs and functions allow more comfort and roominess for four riders. Plus, to enrich the interior comfort, four ErgoPrint seats, additional foot rests and passenger grab bars complement the driver’s standard amenities.
More than 200 accessories are available at launch to let owners customize the vehicle to fit their needs. The Maverick Sport MAX DPS 1000R has a starting price of $18,999 US.
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Can-Am also unveiled three specialty vehicles driven by the enthusiasts. The new Maverick Sport X rc side-by-side vehicle ($21,299 US) comes factory-equipped for rock-crawling with a wider stance, higher clearance and added interior and exterior protection for operation in harsh environments. The inclusion of Smart-Lok* with ROCK mode, high-grade FOX shocks, arched A-arms and larger tires provide exceptional maneuverability when the going gets rough.
The new Maverick Sport X mr ($20,999 US) and Defender MAX X mr ($20,799 US) side-by-side vehicles each target the mud-riding devotees with purpose-built refinements, including snorkeled air and engine intakes, but do so in different packages.
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In September of 2015 BRP President and CEO José Boisjoli pledged to unveil a new side-by-side vehicle every sixth months through the year 2020. The Maverick Sport MAX DPS 1000R is the seventh vehicle introduced since that time.
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Headlining many prestigious rock festivals including SXSW, CMJ and the International Pop Overthrow, the band went on to sign with guitar pop label, Rainbow Quartz. Their anticipated second release, NATIONWIDE, is the follow up to their break-through album ANOTHER BEGINNING (Rainbow Quartz 2002). NATIONWIDE was recorded at Ghetto Recorders in Detroit by Jim Diamond. The complex song-craft, interwoven with pristine pop harmonics, is balanced on a raw, energetic immediacy.
RockFour wear their prog-pop sensibilities well: chiming 12-string jangle, classic rock riffing, and clever atonal squalls of lead drive this recording into the arena of 70’s rock. NATIONWIDE echoes The Cars, ELO and at times vintage Squeeze, while the guitar playing evokes classic Robert Fripp and Jimmy Page dueling with Sonic Youth, all the while retaining a psychedelic dose of early Pink Floyd and The Byrds. Anticipated third international release due later on this year! Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply..
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As protestors spill onto the streets in Minneapolis and other American cities to protest the killing of George Floyd and police brutality, the cause has gained support across the globe. In Malaysia, many have jumped on social media to voice support, and the #BlackLivesMatter movement has also helped to shed light on targeted attacks in the country's own backyard.
But Samantha Katie James, popular influencer and Malaysia's 2017 representative for Miss Universe, went a different path.
On Monday, she took to Instagram to say that Malaysians shouldn't be "busy bodies" in a matter that was clearly American. She went on to say some other deeply troubling things, which we won't repeat in writing.
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James is of Malaysian Chinese-Brazilian heritage, and based on her comments, she identifies as white. She has over 160,000 thousand followers on Instagram and has partnered with many cosmetic and fashion brands.
Malaysians have called for the pageant to strip her off her title. Despite repeated calls from the public to take down her posts, James' posts are still up on her account at time of publish. She has responded to some of the backlash through her Stories feature and stands by her comments.
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It was very sobering, but incredible to read about the hope and faith the Saints in Europe continued to cling to, even after all they were forced to endure. Sep 14, Gillian Scandurra rated it it was amazing. Loved reading about the experiences of Frederick Babbel and Ezra Taft Benson during their 12 month service mission throughout Europe during post WW2; and to gain a tiny glimpse of the continuing devastation of war post ceasefire. Their service, sacrifice, dedication, inspiration and faith are inspiring.
Shelves: religion. Told in a rather dry, matter-of-fact style, this book focuses on the hardships endured and blessings received by the European people, and the miraculous paths that were opened up to the Elders as they struggeled to bring relief to the people. It doesn't focus on the relief efforts -- those are in the background. One of the most revealing and saddest parts of the book were the eye-witness accounts of the cruelty exhibited by the victorious soldiers towards the civilians of the conquered Germans.
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The brutalities were just as horrific as those we hear about in today's news from war-torn countries. Luckily, these accounts are told in the same dry, matter-of-fact style rather than in a gratuitous style. This makes it a bit easier to read - but it also makes it more real -- the author isn't try to hook you, or intrigue you by arousing your morbid curiosities.
He was genuinely appalled at the scenes he witnessed and you are left with the same feeling. Thankfully, most of the book deals with the miraculous and up-lifting experiences centered around helping other, survival in the face of extreme adversity -- and not just survival, but survival with ones principles intact. That people lived through such harsh times while maintaining their trust and their self-discipline and their charitable character is a true testament to their deep faith in a loving God and the power that it brings. Nov 09, Carolyn C.
On Wings of Faith was our Book Group selection for this month. To tell the truth it was a slow start for me You just have to keep in mind that the book is written much like a journal because it pretty much is and a little disconnected at times. Once I accepted this then I got very engrossed in the amazing accounts of faith and divine intervention experienced by Ezra Taft Benson and Frederick Babbel time after time as they traveled through war torn Europe to check on the condition members of the LDS church immediately following WWII.
I've read a few books written about the time "during" WWII but this was the first about the period following right after I had no idea starvation was so prevalent and how many people perished from starvation, mal-nutrition or freezing to death during the winter months. Did I mention heartbreaking?? Also how creully people were treated: Unbelievable!! I was also surprised to learn how many times President Benson and Frederick Babbel escaped close encounters with death themselves.
Babbel kept such copious notes!! Very interesting book Jul 29, Marilyn rated it really liked it. Babbel is NOT a good author, but an informative journal writer. This book reads more like a journal or travelogue, so it is redundant at times. They found and strengthened the saints, organized the local leadership, and helped welfare shipments reach the starving, destitute people in war-torn Europe. There are exp Babbel is NOT a good author, but an informative journal writer.
There are experiences that will break your heart as you learn more about man's inhumanity to man, but will also strengthen your testimony as you read of man's service to man and read of the strength of the Saints as they remained firm and steadfast in following Jesus Christ. You will read of miracles that happened in the aftermath of the war that will deeply touch your heart and strengthen your testimony of our Savior's love for all.
Mar 10, Angie rated it really liked it. Babbel and Ezra Benson were, in many cases, some of the very first civilians allowed into the occupied zones of Germany, Austria, and Poland. Their mission was to track down members of the LDS church living amongst the rubble and ruins, starving, and homeless, and distribute food and clothing.
Many of the LDS members they were able to reach in miraculous ways, even locating a bedraggled group of German LDS members on the outskirts of Poland who had been beaten, killed, gang-raped, and stripped of all their belongings. It is an uplifting book that left me wanting to know the ends to the stories of the people they found and rescued from starvation and hopelessness. Jan 19, KatieSuzanne rated it it was amazing. Recommended to me by an old war vet. The writing isn't great but the story is important.
It's a recorded account of the travels of Ezra T Benson and his secretary as they traveled through restricted and often closed off parts of Europe and Scandinavia immediately after WWII. Often times they were the first relief efforts allowed in to areas, some still full of soldiers.
Lots of little clips of faith during war, miracles allowing access and a lot of eye opening descriptions of civilians during th Recommended to me by an old war vet. Lots of little clips of faith during war, miracles allowing access and a lot of eye opening descriptions of civilians during the war. Each one could be a book on it's own but, like their trips, it's a quick pass through as many places as possible. May 10, Lisa rated it it was amazing.
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This was such an inspiring book. Detailed with unbelievable stories about how partnered with President then an apostle Ezra Taft Benson, Babble overcame the impossible in reaching the war-torn saints following World War II. They saved countless lives with persistence in reaching them when told by authorities they wouldn't be able to do so. The famous story of the woman stripped of her family members one by one, who succumbed to death and burying each with a teaspoon is a captivating story rela This was such an inspiring book.
The famous story of the woman stripped of her family members one by one, who succumbed to death and burying each with a teaspoon is a captivating story related to Babbel. This is testament of the recurring statement found in the Doctrine In Covenants "And they shall go forth, and none shall stay them, for I the Lord hath commanded them. Jul 19, Jessica rated it really liked it Shelves: non-fiction , lds , history , inspirational , clean , christian. However, the content is good. It made my heart ache to read what atrocities, deprivations, and privations many citizens of Europe endured during WWII—but the testimonies and stories and miracles that so many saints experienced is awe inspiring.
The miracles are, perhaps, innumerable. It is obvious the Lord's hand was present in the lives of 3. It is obvious the Lord's hand was present in the lives of His faithful saints and so, so many others and reading those stories makes me even more grateful for a loving Heavenly Father.
I love this book! There are so many inspirational antecdotes. In the preface, the author says, "No one could live as the participants did during those eventful days, without knowing through the revelations of the Almighty that he lives, that he is all-powerful, that he blesses and sustains his servants. The age of miracles is not past! It is always present fo I love this book! It is always present for those who live, believe, and obey. May 25, Jenny rated it it was amazing. Though the author is not the most eloquent, nor the editing the best, the content and message of this book is clear and inspiring.
It is amazing the miracles that occurred daily and sometimes hourly during this difficult time following WW2. Faith in the hands of one who is serving God is truly a powerful thing. I was brought to tears many times as I thought of the struggles of these people, but also the faith and endurance.
I was truly grateful to be able to read this witness of such a miraculou Though the author is not the most eloquent, nor the editing the best, the content and message of this book is clear and inspiring. I was truly grateful to be able to read this witness of such a miraculous mission to a people sorely in need.
After seeing "Saints and Soldiers" and reading Hughes Children of the Promise, where this book was referenced many many times, I decided it was time to pick this book up. It was a wedding gift, signed by Babbel himself friend of the family and had been sitting on our "reference" shelf for many years. Little did I know what great insights, history, love, faith, pain, etc. A MUST read if you have read any of the previous mentioned books. It will pull everything together for you After seeing "Saints and Soldiers" and reading Hughes Children of the Promise, where this book was referenced many many times, I decided it was time to pick this book up.
It will pull everything together for you. Normally I steer away from LDS books but this non-fiction account of Ezra Taft Benson's travels through post-war Europe was recommended to me and I now recommend it to you.viptarif.ru/wp-content/monitoring/3071.php
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Frederick Babbel served as secretary to then-apostle Ezra T. Benson and journaled their travels and experiences on their assignment to assess and bring relief to the saints in Europe. What was most interesting to me were the hardships faced by both allied and axis countries and the faith of the saints on both sides of the con Normally I steer away from LDS books but this non-fiction account of Ezra Taft Benson's travels through post-war Europe was recommended to me and I now recommend it to you.
What was most interesting to me were the hardships faced by both allied and axis countries and the faith of the saints on both sides of the conflict. It was a story I hadn't heard before. Mar 30, Laura rated it really liked it. It's been a long time since I've read a 'church' book like this and they're normally not my fave I really enjoyed this one a lot! The author walks you through the LDS church's initial efforts to bring humanitarian aid and relief supplies to the countries of Europe directly after WWII. He also gives a personal view of what it's like to work alongside an apostle and relays lots of miracles and spiritual experiences along the way.
Good book. It is written a little like a journal. It accounts miracle after miracle and is such an amazing read. The faith of the members in Europe when they had nothing is so uplifting and absolutely amazing. An excellent faith buliding book. Shelves: adult , world-war-two. This book was an eye opener for me. I've read many books about WWII and the aftermath, but this book tells about some really scary things that happened. This book is about the LDS faith.
My only complaint with the book is that I wanted to know more about all the people described in the book - because the book is a personal account of the experience, the writer probably didn't know more than what was told. This book makes me thankful for food, freedom, and good health care. Nov 26, Cynthia rated it it was amazing. One of my all time favorite reads. If you are LDS or not you have to read this book.
The miracles that happened in post-war Germany with Ezra Taft Benson will make your jaw drop and will strengthen your faith. I read this years ago when it was out of print so I had a shabby copy from the library and wondered how I would get my own copy short of stealing the library's copy. Luckily, it is back in print and I can buy my own copy.
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It always is out of stock when I go looking for it. Dang it! Jun 01, Amy marked it as to-read. My husband and kids read this book as their winter break "homework. They were the first non-military allowed into the area and have some extraordinary experiences providing civilian relief to the war stricken region. Nov 15, Melissa rated it liked it. The stories are amazing!! Babbel served as Ezra Taft Benson's secretary in their post-war Europe mission. It was a slow read for me though, I had a hard time getting into it and his writing didn't flow. One thought would make him think of something else and then he would go back to the original story.
It was more like reading his journal. I would still recommend it because of the stories he shares.
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Oct 17, Denise rated it really liked it. Can you even imagine being a missionary companion to a member of the Quorum of the Twelve? Now add to that the location of war-ravaged Europe after World War 2. Written in a sort of journal format, Babbel records the miracles that occurred during their travels. Very appropriately titled, and faith promoting. This is one of my ultimate favorites Facing insurmountable odds, with the blessings of the First Presidency, they set up relief and instill faith to the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and people in the many countries hit by the ravages of war.
I have many copies. Feb 09, Leonard Romney rated it really liked it. This is the story of two of the leaders of the LDS church who have been giver the responsibility of touring Europe 9 months after the end of WWII to find memmers of the LDS church and provide them with sustenance. It's the story of miracles, ministration, and determination, guided by great faith and endurance. Jun 30, Linda rated it really liked it. It's been years since I read this book, but I recall it being an amazing true story. It is worth reading for them alone.
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Once again I am grateful to live in a land untouched by wars and the resulting destruction that results from them. My mother owns this book and would gladly loan it. Mar 21, Brent Showalter rated it really liked it. Story written by the companion of Elder Ezra Taft Bensen as they reopened Europe to church work and facilitated welfare efforts immediately following world war II.
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This paper develops a simple method for estimating the thermal response of building materials in the tropical climatic zone using the basic heat equation. The efficacy of the developed model has been tested with data from three West African cities, namely Kano (lat. 12.1 ºN) Nigeria, Ibadan (lat. 7.4 ºN) Nigeria and Cotonou (lat. 6.4 ºN) Republic of Benin, by considering a reference building with a flat ceiling option. Results show that the interior air temperature obtained as a direct response to the fluctuations of the outside air temperature indicate daily temperature reductions of varying magnitudes, depending on the building insulation, material thickness used and also on property value of the material adopted. It is concluded from the model's estimates that interior temperatures for thermal comfort can be realized through the appropriate application of passive systems.
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Apple is exploiting local telecom companies for profit by unfairly collecting advertising funds, economists representing South Korea’s antitrust watchdog said last week during a second hearing on the matter.
“Apple’s (superior) position in business dealing with local telecom firms is recognized based on economic analysis. (Apple) collecting advertising funds are merely additional ways of exploiting telecom carriers’ communications service profits,” FTC investigators were quoted as having testified Wednesday during the closed-door hearing in an FTC statement released Monday.
“Apple’s involvement in advertising activities cannot be justified as its branding strategies,” the quoted testimony continued.
The FTC brought the case against Apple Korea because it believes the tech company has unfairly passed on the costs of iPhone sales to local mobile carriers. These include the costs of advertising, launch events and repairs. The Wednesday hearing was Apple’s chance to defend itself.
During the hearing, FTC Chairman Kim Sang-jo reviewed the issue from an economic perspective. Both the FTC and Apple brought in economists to testify for their respective sides. Their identities and the exact number of expert witnesses remain undisclosed.
Apple’s witnesses, who are economists and business academics, were quoted in the same statement as denying the FTC’s claims, saying Apple has no more bargaining power than local telecom companies based on an economic analysis.
“When advertising funds are formed, it benefits both Apple and the mobile carriers. Apple’s involvement in the advertising activities is justified as it maintains Apple’s brand (reputation),” Apple’s witnesses were quoted as saying.
The third and probably final hearing will take place Feb. 20 and is expected to result in a determination. During the third hearing, the two sides will present more details about the case and deliver more detailed arguments.
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The Lakota/Dakota people were the last to battle the United States government and surrender their homelands. Hence, it is these people who most often epitomize all American Indians. The image that most people have of an American Indian is either that of a stoic warrior sitting on a horse wearing a “warbonnet” and “warpaint,” or that of a beautiful “Indian princess” wearing braids and sitting in front of a tipi.
Today, we should know that this Hollywood stereotype of the Lakota/Dakota people is not only inaccurate but is also only one image of the many diverse American Indian nations across this continent. Each tribal nation had—and still has to some degree—their own manner of dress, their own type of dwelling, their own language, and their own customs and traditions. This section will briefly discuss some of the cultural lifeways of the Lakota/Dakota people.
Although the migrations of the earliest Lakota/Dakota people are hazy, it is generally agreed that they were once a woodland people who made their homes east of the Missouri River. Warfare with other tribes and the advent of the horse, however, shifted and expanded their territory to the northern plains.
The introduction of the horse significantly changed and enhanced the entire lifestyle of the Lakota/Dakota people. Called “sunkawakan” or “mysterious dog,” the horse made it possible for the people to travel over a larger area, become adept raiders and warriors, and more effectively hunt the ever-roaming buffalo.
It would be difficult, indeed, to talk about the subsequent life of the Lakota/Dakota people without mentioning the importance of the buffalo. In fact, the lifestyle of the people depended upon and revolved around the buffalo. Campsites were chosen based partly on their relation to the buffalo herds, homes were made to accommodate the roaming of the buffalo and every part of the buffalo was used in some way. “Pte,” as the people called them, were the primary source of food, utensils, clothing, and homes.
Way of Living
The Lakota/Dakota people were the first to invent and own “mobile homes.” For the nomadic hunters of the plains, the portability of the tipi made it the ideal dwelling. Basically, the tipi consisted of several buffalo hides sewn together and wrapped around a conical frame of poles. A small tipi would take seven or eight hides to fit while a large, family tipi or council lodge could take up to eighteen hides.
In addition to portability, the shape of the dwelling was ideal for cold northern plains winters. Because of its conical shape, the air volume at the top of the lodge reduced the amount of heat required to warm the lower living space. In the summer months, the edges of the tipi could be rolled and tied up to allow the cool summer breezes to flow through the lodge.
While providing skins for tipi covers, the buffalo also provided skins for clothing. The Lakota/Dakota women wore mid-shin length dresses made of elk, deer or buffalo hides, knee-high leggings and moccasins. The Lakota/Dakota men wore a leather breechcloth and moccasins during the hot summer months. In the winter months, the men wore long buckskin leggings and a buckskin shirt. Both men and women also wore thick buffalo robes in winter.
Like most utilities in the Lakota/Dakota lifestyle, clothing and robes were decorated with either porcupine quills or paint derived from various plants or berries. Later, fur trappers and traders brought the quickly-adopted beads.
The buffalo provided more than clothing and shelter, though. Various parts of the buffalo provided everything from eating utensils to sewing thread. For example, buffalo bones were used for a myriad of items such as knives, arrowheads, fleshing tools, scrapers, awls, paintbrushes, toys, shovels, sleds, shovels, splints, and war clubs. The buffalo horns were used for such items as spoons, cups, ladles, and fire carriers. Even buffalo chips were used for fuel.
Although the buffalo was the primary food source for the Lakota/Dakota people, their diet was varied. Deer and other wild meat were also cooked with a variety of native plants, berries, roots, and herbs. For example, chokecherries and wild turnips were used in many different dishes. In addition, the people would either trade with, or raid, other tribes for agricultural items such as corn or beans.
Ways of Believing
"The Legend of the Pipe"
One day, two men were out hunting. Suddenly, a beautiful young woman stood before them. One hunter recognized that she was “wakan” (a mystery) but the other hunter saw only a beautiful woman and had lustful thoughts about her. This man was immediately enveloped in a cloud of smoke. When the smoke cleared, a pile of bones was left in the place where the man had stood.
The other hunter became very afraid but the woman reassured him. She told him that she came bearing a gift for the people and instructions for a good and sacred way of living. She told the hunter to return to his people and tell them to prepare for her to visit. The next day, the woman returned bearing the sacred pipe and instructed the people in the sacred ceremonies of the people.
After the woman instructed the people for four days, she left the pipe and walked away from the camp, making four transformations in appearance until she became a white buffalo calf.
The legend of Ptesanwin, or White Buffalo Calf Woman, explains how the Lakota/Dakota people came by the sacred calf pipe and their most important ceremonies. This specific pipe, which is still kept to this day, is considered the most sacred possession of the Lakota/Dakota people. Pipes are used in ceremonial manner to represent truthfulness between those who smoke it. Because the pipe was used in meetings set up to resolve conflict between the Lakota/Dakota and the U.S. Army, it was often mistakenly called a “peace pipe.”
The ceremonies given to the Lakota/Dakota people have been maintained for hundreds of years. One of major importance to the Lakota/Dakota people is the Sun Dance. The Sun Dance is a sacred ceremony of prayer and sacrifice. It lasts approximately one week and involves piercing the skin of the breast, shoulders, or back.
The second ritual that is important to the Lakota/Dakota people is the “inipi” or sweatlodge ceremony. The sweatlodge is a willow frame-covered by buffalo skins. Inside, participants sing and pray while water is poured over hot rocks. The sweat is meant to cleanse and purify the mind and body.
Third, the becoming-woman ceremony celebrates the time when a young girl begins her menstrual cycle and officially becomes a woman.
Fourth, the “spirit keeping” ceremony keeps a deceased relative’s spirit for one year. After that time, it is “released” with a feast, give-away, and ceremony.
The fifth well-known Lakota/Dakota ceremony is the “hanbleca” or vision quest. In this ceremony, a young man goes upon a hill to fast and pray for a vision that will tell him the purpose of his life.
Sixth, the making-relative, or “hunka,” ceremony is used to adopt a non-blood relative and, finally seventh, the throwing of the ball ceremony is a symbolic “game” that showed thankfulness for life.
These ceremonies all contained elements of the traditional Lakota/Dakota values that were so important to living a good life.
For the Lakota/Dakota people, the greatest responsibility of a human being was being a good relative. In a society that depended on social order and community cooperation to survive, the rules that governed behavior needed to be strict. In order to avoid friction within an extended family, one rule was to avoid certain relatives. A dutiful son-in-law, for example, avoided talking to, or about, his mother-in-law.
Being a relative also meant taking care of all of your relatives. For example, if a woman lost her husband to war or sickness, her husband’s brother would often take her into his home as a second wife. Children were raised with a wealth of relatives around to help guide them through life and, if any became orphans, they were quickly taken in by their relatives.
In light of the cultural emphasis on being a good relative, it should not be surprising that the Lakota/Dakota people viewed the world holistically. The people believed in the interdependence of all life forms. They believed that all living things—the four-legged, the two-legged, the winged, trees, and plants—were related. All of these were fashioned by the Creator for a specific purpose and therefore deserved respect.
The Lakota/Dakota people used, and continue to use, the phrase “mitakuye oyasin” (“we are all related” or “all my relations”) at the end of prayers to express this belief that all living things in this world are interconnected.
The Lakota/Dakota people do not consider themselves to have a “religion” so much as a way of life. Prayers and spirituality were not separate from everyday life but were an integral part of each day and that activity. The word for God in the Lakota/Dakota language is “wakan tanka” meaning “great mystery.”
Some specific values that were/are significant to the Lakota/Dakota people include honesty, generosity, bravery, and respect for elders and children.
Honesty was a cornerstone of the culture. The people did not have respect for one who would lie and, outside of raiding in a war party it was unthinkable for one to steal from another. As the Lakota leader Lame Deer said, “Before our white brother came to civilize us, we had no jails. Therefore, we had no criminals. We had no locks or keys, and so we had no thieves. If a man was so poor that he had no horse, tipi, or blanket, someone gave him these things....”
Generosity was a greatly admired trait among the Lakota/Dakota people. In fact, a man’s status in his band or tribe was greatly determined by his generosity with others. A Lakota/Dakota ceremony called the “give-away” demonstrates the importance of generosity. Traditionally, when a family or family member was honored for some reason, a family would give-away gifts and possessions such as homes, robes, and moccasins. In addition, they would treat the entire camp to an elaborate feast.
Today, the give-away is still an important ceremony. Important occasions such as graduations or naming ceremonies are celebrated with a feast and the giving away of horses, blankets, linens, cloth goods, and money.
Another important cultural value was bravery. In fact, warriors in the traditional Lakota/Dakota society earned more respect for doing brave deeds, such as counting coup (striking an enemy with a coup stick or with a bare hand), than for killing another. The Lakota/Dakota also recognized the importance of elders and children. They believed that wisdom comes with age and so elders earned and deserved respect. In fact, another word used for God was “tunkasila,” which means grandfather. Children were called “wakan yeja” which means “sacred beings” and were never hit as means of punishment. Children were expected to learn by example and were reprimanded through shaming or teasing.
Impact of Reservations
The culture of the Lakota/Dakota people changed dramatically with the encroaching settlements. Traders brought rifles to replace bows and arrows, cloth to replace tanned buffalo skins, and iron kettles to replace traditional cooking methods. In addition, the constant skirmishes and wars between the people and the U. S. Army and the near-extermination of the buffalo took a heavy toll on the Lakota/Dakota way of life.
In the late 1800s government policy shifted from “removal” of American Indians to “assimilating” the American Indian people into the white society. This policy had a devastating effect on the Lakota/Dakota culture.
After the Lakota/Dakota people were relegated to reservations, the solution to the new “Indian problem” was to turn them into farmers and ranchers. Indian agents were appointed to oversee individual reservations and reform “their” Indians. The agents, who also served to undermine the traditional leadership of the Lakota/Dakota people, sought to do this by discouraging the “heathen” and “barbaric” cultural practices.
Soon, however, it seemed that discouragement was not enough. In 1883, Secretary of the Interior Henry M. Teller (with support from some Christian religious organizations) established what came to be known on Indian reservations as “courts of Indian offenses.” These offenses consisted of all public and private traditional religious and cultural activities such as the Sun Dance, give-aways, naming, and becoming-woman ceremonies. Although practicing their own cultural ways was considered criminal, many Lakota/Dakota people continued to hold their ceremonies and events in secrecy. While the people outwardly adopted the trappings of non-Indian life, such as the clothing and the log-cabin dwellings, they continued to live and teach the traditional Lakota/Dakota culture.
During this same time period, the philosophy was that the American Indian people would assimilate faster and more thoroughly by going to school. Thus began a most destructive experiment for the Lakota/Dakota culture—the boarding school. Colonel Richard Pratt, founder of the first Indian boarding school, revealed the prevalent attitude in his statement, “I believe in immersing the Indians in our civilization and when we get them under, holding them there until they are thoroughly soaked.” In addition to teaching another way of life, boarding schools also made it difficult for parents to teach their children their cultural lifeways since parents rarely saw their children.
Lakota/Dakota Culture Today
Although the assimilation period had a great impact, the culture of the Lakota/Dakota people has endured and adapted. There are certain aspects of the culture that are lost or fragmented such as some specific ceremonies, stories, and bits of language. But the basic values that the Lakota/Dakota people lived by hundreds of years ago are still being taught today. One way that the American Indian culture survives today is through what the Lakota/Dakota people call the “wacipi,” more commonly known as a “pow-wow.” The wacipi celebration is a cultural and social event that is still very important as a means of sharing and perpetuating cultural values and beliefs.
Contrary to the belief that they are summer events, pow-wows are held throughout the year. Winter pow-wows are usually one day events held in a local gym or large community building. They are generally smaller than summer pow-wows with the majority of the participants coming from the local area.
The summer pow-wows last from three to five days on the weekends. Participants in the summer pow-wows usually include visitors from other communities, states, and countries who camp around the bowery (dance arena) throughout the weekend.
At a northern plains pow-wow, spectators will see six different types, or styles, of dancers. The men will dance traditional, fancy bustle, or grass. The women will dance traditional, fancy shawl, or jingle dress.
Although the pow-wow is an important cultural event, it is not the only one. Many Lakota/Dakota families still participate in a variety of important ceremonies such as namings, adoptions, the Sun Dance, and the sweatlodge.
The Lakota/Dakota culture and Native American cultures in general, have been experiencing a cultural “renaissance” in several ways. Families are now seeking tribal elders, asking them to teach about the old traditions. There is also a greater emphasis on learning and preserving the native languages. Further, some schools and social programs now include and emphasize the teaching of traditional cultural ceremonies such as the sweatlodge and traditional cultural values, such as generosity and being a relative.


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AACDS Student Clinic offers modern, new, high-spec facilities suitable for medical or cosmetic presentations and clinic training. Located on Sydney’s Lower North Shore with easy access to public transport and parking.
AACDS training facilities are the perfect venue for meetings, cosmetic or medical training, laser training, seminars and training groups.
Completed at the end of 2015, this new and modern clinic is set up to the highest of medical standards, with an abundance of natural light. The layout of each room is flexible and can be easily arranged to suit your needs.
Two large, modern practical training rooms available for cosmetic and/or other medical training, use of reception and waiting room facilities including professional experienced reception staff.
Council Car Park (2 hours free) conveniently located across the road, 600m to St Leonards train station. Easy access to bus stops on Pacific Highway.
Walking 100m to lively restaurant and cafe strip on Willoughby Road, Crows Nest.
- 2 practical training rooms fully equipped offering:
Consultation desk and Mac desktop computers with full Wifi access
Photography screen and camera
Privacy curtains in rooms
2 hydraulic medical beds and stools
2 sinks and hand washing facilities
2 equipment trolleys
White board and markers
- Reception / waiting area and reception assistance
- Wifi access
- Access to kitchen and bathroom facilities
- Water cooler, tea and coffee facilities
- Sterilisation room and autoclave: – Available upon request; additional fees will apply
- Towels, patient gowns and consumables on request
- Medical and dermal therapy equipment on request (bond required):
2 Lumines M22 (IPL, ND:YAG, Q-Switch ND:YAG, and fractionated laser)
2 Clairderm Microdermabrasion machines
Deka CO2 Laser
Ellman Radio Frequency Surgitron
Full day and half-day bookings accepted
Catering for lunch and snacks available on request
Call the clinic on (02) 9438 4564 to discuss pricing and availability.


Do you have a vehicle that is in need of Auto Repair? Before you go about getting fixed, it is important that you are well educated on the subject to ensure you get the repairs you need. This article will teach you all you need to know when it comes to auto repair.
Read your owner’s manual thoroughly if you want to save money on auto repair. In this manual, you can find a lot of tips and tricks that can get your Auto Site back into gear and save you a trip to the mechanic. Fixing issues on your own can help you in both a practical and monetary sense.
Check the transmission fluid every two to three months. Let your engine run and open the hood of your car. Use the transmission dipstick to check the fluid levels. If there is not enough fluid in your transmission you probably have a leak somewhere in your system. It is best to take the car to a mechanic so he can locate the leak.
When you are going to get your car repaired at a shop, ask the technician what type of parts they plan to use to get the job done. Many places use refurbished parts, but they would be willing to use new parts if you wanted to pay the extra money.
Make sure to study your owners manual. When you visit a car shop, mechanics will need to know particular information about your car. You may even discover how to solve your car problems yourself.
When performing your own car repairs, make sure you budget enough time to get the job done. It’s easy to underestimate how long a repair job will take. You may encounter difficult to remove bolts or nuts, or find out a part is harder to remove than you anticipated. Giving yourself enough time to complete the repair safely will make the job much less stressful.
If your headlights don’t seem very bright, check them to see if they are clean. Headlights often accumulate grime and other debris during normal use. Use glass cleaner to wash any dirt away from them.
Do not hover over the technician while they are trying to do work on your car. It is important that you spend time with them to explain what the problem is with your vehicle, but once you have done that, leave them alone so they can do their job without any interruptions.
If your car’s electrical system is behaving strangely, try cleaning the ground cables. Auto makers use the metal body of a vehicle to act as a “ground” for the electrical system. Over time the area where this cable connects to the frame can corrode, causing a stray electrical current that can wreak havoc on your system. This cable is usually connected on the firewall or fender, so simply disconnect it and use a wire brush or sandpaper to clean the contacts.
Changing a car battery is quick and easy. It usually involves unfastening a clip on top of the battery and using a wrench to loosen and remove the connectors. (Naturally, you should do this with your engine off!) Brush the connectors clean with a wire brush. Lift out the old battery and put the new battery in its place. Fasten the connectors securely and refasten the clasp. You should be good to go! For the best used kia rio car prices try CarSite.co.uk.
As the beginning of this piece discussed, if you need a vehicle of yours to be repaired, there are some things you need to be aware. If you do not do your homework, your vehicle could once again break down next month, next week, or even tomorrow. Use these tips to get the repairs you need.


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Greg LavineSenior Vice President
Greg Lavine is Senior Vice President in Mercury’s New York office, with a focus on Long Island and Queens. He brings over eighteen years of experience in government and politics.
District Director to Grace Meng, Congresswoman and DNC Vice Chair
Chief of Staff to Karen Koslowitz, New York City Councilwoman
Founder of Eastpointe Strategies, focused on public affairs and business development
Experience in the private sector with a focus on technology, transportation and healthcare
Named a Rising Star by the Queens Courier
Managed and worked on over ten Democratic campaigns, including two competitive Long Island races and a presidential race
Former staff member in the United Nations Procurement and Humanitarian Affairs offices and aide to a Global Volunteer NGO
B.A. from the University of Delaware and attended The New School Graduate Program in International AffairsRead Full Bio
Mercury is home to more than one hundred experts that collaborate on local and global high-stakes challenges.see experts
Greg Lavine is Senior Vice President in Mercury’s New York office, with a focus on Long Island and Queens. Greg brings over 18 years of combined experience in politics, government and the private sector, including work on the international, federal, state and municipal levels. His areas of expertise include public affairs, political campaigns, relationship management, coalition building, strategy and messaging.
Prior to joining Mercury, Greg spent nearly two decades as a political operative. Most recently, he served in Queens as District Director to Congresswoman Grace Meng and Chief of Staff to New York City Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz. Greg has also managed and worked on numerous successful political campaigns, focusing primarily on Queens and Long Island. He began his early career in the public sector as an aide to former Delaware Governor Ruth Ann Minner and with two Democratic State Senators in the First State.
Founder of Eastpointe Strategies, which focused on public affairs and business development, Greg worked with a technology transportation start-up, Long Island-based medical clients, including an integrative healthcare company, non-profits and political campaigns.
He also has experience in the international realm, serving at the United Nations in the Procurement and Humanitarian Affairs offices. Through his work with Cross-Cultural Solutions, an international NGO, Greg worked in Tanzania, Costa Rica, Brazil and Guatemala.
Named a Rising Star by The Queens Courier, Greg holds a B.A. from the University of Delaware and attended The New School Graduate Program in International Affairs.

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A man serving a 40-year sentence for his role in an international child pornography ring has died following a fight at a federal detention center in Michigan, authorities said Friday.
Christian Maire, 40, of New York, was pronounced dead following an altercation involving seven inmates Tuesday at the Milan detention center about 50 miles southwest of Detroit, a statement from the Federal Bureau of Prisons said.
“It’s a horrible tragedy and it seems something like this should have been able to be avoided,” Maire’s lawyer Mark Kriger told the Detroit News on Friday.
Three of the other inmates involved were treated for serious injuries and two prison staff members had minor injuries, the statement said.
Details of how Maire was injured weren't immediately released, but the death was being investigated as an apparent homicide.
Meanwhile, one source familiar with the investigation told the Detroit News that at least one attacker was armed with a shiv or homemade knife.
The prison was placed on "limited operational status" with visiting suspended.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.

domain: law


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