Native Cigarettes Become Native Smokeless Tobacco

A blackmarket tobacco manufacturing business has emerged across the country in recent years, producing cigarettes that are sold on reservations at a myriad of smoke shops or shipped off to distributors who peddle them in non-native communities. It has even prompted some Mohawk leaders to warn the government about the problem as far back as seven years ago, when the contraband tobacco wave was still in its infancy. Click Here

For American Indians like Gina Boudreau, a member of Minnesota’s White Earth Nation, tobacco is sacred. Her ancestors planted the plant as part of their spiritual rituals, but she says modern marketing and advertising tactics have led to a breakdown in traditional respect for the plant among her community. The White Earth Nation is working to change that, to reduce smoking among young people. But to do so, they say, will take more than generic ads slamming the dangers of tobacco or pushy “just say no” campaigns.

Exploring the Tradition: Native Cigarettes and Their Cultural Significance

Instead, they’re embracing a strategy that has been gaining popularity among New York’s eight federally recognized Indian tribes: producing their own brands. The idea is to capitalize on a loophole in state law that exempts tribal-branded cigarettes from the $4.35-a-pack excise tax, one of the highest in the country. But critics see the move as a desperate attempt by tribal councils to regain control of their economies after losing decades of battles with state governments over the sale and distribution of name-brand cigarettes.…

Tips For Safe Storage of Your Vehicle

When you aren’t using your vehicle for long periods of time, or if you don’t have space to keep it at home, Auto Storage is the perfect solution. This service allows you to safely park your vehicle away from the elements, and some facilities also offer valuable value-added services like battery tenders and fluid checks to keep your car in prime condition while it’s in storage.

Auto Storage is available in a variety of unit sizes and locations, from outdoor to covered or indoor, depending on the climate where you live. Indoor storage offers the best protection, shielding vehicles from extreme weather conditions that can cause damage over time.

Discovering R And R Med Spa: Your Gateway to Relaxation

Before putting your vehicle in storage, you should give it a thorough cleaning inside and out to remove any debris or contaminants that may harm the car over time. It’s a good idea to remove any food from the vehicle as well, since it can attract rodents and other pests. You should also check and top off all the fluids before storing it, as it’s important to keep them at full levels.

For electric cars, it’s a good idea to leave them charged at around 50%. This keeps the batteries in a healthy state and ensures that the motor still gets regular use, so you don’t have to worry about them draining too quickly or becoming damaged. You can also use the remote charging function in many modern EVs to schedule your recharging, if your vehicle has this feature.

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Hunting Eland in the Wildveld

As one of the heaviest of all African antelope species, hunting land an incredible amount of patience and persistence. They travel very long distances and are extremely skittish and sensitive. This makes them difficult to stalk. If you get too close and make a mistake, it’s probably game over as they can run a lot faster than you can, and are very good at hiding.

In the veld, the best way to find a trophy eland is by looking for fresh spoor, then following it. They generally start searching for a cooler area in the early morning, and will often be seen bedding down by noon. The wind can be a big help in camouflaging your footsteps.

“In Pursuit of the Eland: A Hunter’s Guide

When hunting eland, you should be prepared to take either a broadside shot into the heart/lung area or a quartering away shot. A well placed, humane shot will result in a quick, clean kill. The PH’s on our trips have a great deal of experience in taking eland, and they will advise you as to the required caliber and shot placement for your hunt.

Both males and females carry spiral horns, but mature bulls are noticeably thicker at the bases and more massive compared to female horns which can be quite thin and crooked. The horns of the older bulls can reach nearly 50 inches in circumference. The back skin of a trophy eland is a desirable rug, and the hooves can be used as bookends or lamp stands.

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