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84Comanche
WD Curry 111 conveys a story told by an old Texas rancher. The story stimulates interest in the history of the Comanche and provides links and other sources of information as well as a few related products.
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83Nebraska Highway 2
Photo by pfly Charles Kuralt called Nebraska Highway 2, now designated a National Scenic Byway, one of "America's 10 most beautiful highways." The vast majority of people who travel through Nebraska take...
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80An Overview of Women in Native American Cultures: Gender Roles in Native American Tribes
Native American women kept the home and commanded the highest level of respect for their wisdom and skills. Unlike the gender roles assigned to European-descent women, many Native American societies were largely matriarchal, and always acknowledged the importance of women for the continuation of life.
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75Edible Native Plants of the Great Plains
The Plains Indian tribes of North America are best known for their reliance on the American bison for food, clothing, housing, tools, and more, but in fact they ate a varied and interesting mix of wild fruits and vegetables in addition to the bison...
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75Tribute to Mother
Everyone has a mother, that's true. But why wait until Mother's Day to let her know she's special? No is the time to tell your mother you love her.
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69TV Review: America: The Story of Us --Episodes 5 & 6
What do cotton and power looms have to do with Silicon Valley and computers? In the 1860's cotton was considered "white gold" and the vein being mined in the states of the Confederacy represented two-thirds of the world's production. In the North,...
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93Health Secrets of the Plains Indians
Despite the wars and hardship they experienced, and the constant threat of smallpox and other epidemics, the nutrition of the nomadic Plains Indians tribes was among the very best in the world. Average height is an excellent measure of the general...
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80A Guide to Finding the Best Dynamics AX Jobs Recruitment Agency
Since the 2009 roll out of Microsoft Corporation’s latest Dynamic AX platform, techies have been scrambling to get onboard. This platform promises to grow exponentially in popularity over the next few years as more and more corporations begin...
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67My Favorite Plains Photographers
Photo by Nicholas_T Photographers have been capturing the stark beauty and vibrant wildlife of the American Great Plains since the days of covered wagons and sod houses. One of my personal favorites, Forsberg is a Nebraska-based photographer most...
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87Prairie Dogs: Keystone Species of the Plains
Prairie Dogs have long been vilified by ranchers and others who believe that they damage the range and take valuable forage away from cattle and other livestock. In fact, prairie dogs are what is known as a keystone species, a species whose very...
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