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Phony Googlebots Becoming a Real DDoS Attack Tool
Phony Googlebots are being used with greater frequency to launch and carry out application-layer denial-of-service attacks.
Even an enterprise with the harshest, strictest blocking rules in place is likely to leave the door ajar for Google's search bot software known as a Googlebot.
Googlebots crawl websites collecting data along the way in order to build a searchable index that assures a site will be listed and ranked on the search engine.
Hackers have taken notice of the access afforded to these crawlers and are using spoofed Googlebots to launch application-layer distributed denial of service attacks with greater frequency.
Research released today from web security firm Incapsula identifies this as a growing trend among attackers; for every 25 Googlebot visits, companies are likely to visited by a fake one. Almost a quarter of those phony Googlebots are used in DDoS attacks, elevating it to the third most popular DDoS bot in circulation, according to product evangelist Igal Zeifman.
Zeifman said Incapsula is able to identify Googlebot imposters because Google crawlers come from a pre-determined IP address range. All of the fake ones are considered malicious, and have been used to initiate site scraping, spam and hacking in addition to DDoS.
Zeifman said attackers' success with this approach is due to a combination of two things.
"One is the assumption you can have indiscriminate protection. Even if you provide harsh blocking rules, and say block all traffic from x country, you still leave some way for Google to get in because you want to appear on Google ," Zeifman said. "Hackers are looking for a loophole. The more advanced [mitigation] tools are able to identify Googlebots, which is done by a cross-verification of IP addresses. But this also shows a low level of understanding by hackers of how modern DDoS protection works. They assume you can't do IP cross verification."
While network-layer DDoS attacks have reached ridiculous proportions with volumes of traffic built on amplification attacks reaching upwards of 400 Gb per second of bad traffic, application-layer attacks don't require nearly the same level of noise. Attackers can scout out a website's resources and pinpoint attacks, for example, to continually request a download for a particular form hosted on a site, or make requests of other resource-heavy pages. Website designers tend to over-provision for the number of website visitors per second or minute they anticipate, and that is rarely an outrageous number. Therefore it's simple for an attacker to send more fake Googlebots at a resource than a page can handle.
"You don't have to create a big flood to generate 5,000 visits per second," Zeifman said. "It's easy to generate 5,000 per second. Layer 7 attacks are more common for sure than Layer 3 or 4 events. The reason is that it's easier to execute and more dangerous, even in low volumes."
There have been attacks, Zeifman said, where hackers have used both network-layer and application-layer DDoS tactics simultaneously. Some of those attacks, he said, have also figured out how to beat DDoS mitigations in place for the application layer that require the user to activate a JavaScript object in order to weed out browsers from bots.
"Can you execute the JavaScript? If not, then you are a bot posing as a browser," Zeifman said. "They've figured out how to attack these resources to remove this tool from our arsenal."
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Campbell on July 24, 2014
is there a link to the encapsula report, or even a blog by Zeifman ?
Notme on July 24, 2014
The saddest part is that Google itself is to partly blame for this problem. In their efforts to guard their Adsense advertising fortunes, Google permits quite a few ' IPs that do not 'whois' to a Google name, cruise the web sites to ensure that what the Google Search engine and the Adsense Bot see is the same thing that is being shown to 'users'. When an attentive network administrator catches these Google sponsored ( but not Google branded ) bots and BANS them, the web site is punished by Google and Adsense for blocking their spying bots. Attentive webmasters who closely monitor their server logs will notice that a visit by 'the genuine Google Bot', is usuallly followed shortly afterwords by up to ten other IP's all mysteriously requesting the same files. Basically your content is slurped down, not once but by a grand total of 11 different Bots. And when you check the IP's of those 'follower bots', you will find that they don't 'whois' to anything related to Google or Adsense. So if you BAN those ten content leeching Bots, you will find Google itself or Adsense dolling out punishment to your site by removing the pages, lowering your site ranking or in the case of Adsense, prohibiting you from running Adsense ads. Naturally you also have monkeys working from their basement, with visions of being the next Google, who FAKE the Google user agent string, in the vain hope that they will be able to leech down your web site content unimpeded - on the theory that no one would dare block the almighty Google. These jerks have an impact in that their pattern of activity and whois's to their IP's yield the same lack of Google confirmation. So you BAN them just like you ban the 10 or so 'authorised but non-confirmable Google/Adsense spybot IPs. Lately this same pattern is showing up with Facebook and Twitter, where their official Bot comes along to confirm or test links posted on their sites, and then magically, shortly thereafter a dozen other Bots immediately show up and also try to scarf down the identical files. My initial thought when seeing this pattern with Google and Adsense, was that they were, for a price, giving certain paying customers immediately identification of sites where new content could be found and pillaged. I am suspecting that Facebook and Twitter are also using this revenue generating scheme, selling early, exclusive access, to the newest content confirmed by their Bots. If so... it won't be long before web sites that are having their content pillages by these tag-along Bots, and for whom web BAN, will find Twitter and Facebook handing out exclusions or other forms of punishment to sites that are taking measures to protect their content - and more importantly their bandwidth - from these unauthorized content harvesters.
nancy on October 4, 2014
I've had a "GoogleBot" crawling my site. Today, they tried to invade my WordPress admin. I've got layers of protection, but these guys are good. Might have to lockdown my site and start anew.


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Q: Spritekit Score multiplying itself The score component of the game was operating normally, but recently I've implemented GameKit and it is adding more to the score than what is in the code.
        else if key == kCollectableStarKey {
        sprite = Collectable(texture: atlas.textureNamed("StarGold"))

        (sprite as! Collectable).collectionSound = Sound(named: "Collect.caf")
        (sprite as! Collectable).pointValue = 3
        (sprite as! Collectable).delegate = self.delegate

        sprite.physicsBody = SKPhysicsBody(circleOfRadius: sprite.size.width * 0.3)
        sprite.physicsBody?.categoryBitMask = kCollectableCategory
        sprite.physicsBody?.dynamic = false

        self.addChild(sprite)
    }

    else if key == kBoneKey {

        sprite = Collectable(texture: atlas.textureNamed("FishBone"))

        (sprite as! Collectable).collectionSound = Sound(named: "fail.caf")
        (sprite as! Collectable).pointValue = -2
        (sprite as! Collectable).delegate = self.delegate

        sprite.physicsBody = SKPhysicsBody(circleOfRadius: sprite.size.width * 0.3)
        sprite.physicsBody?.categoryBitMask = kCollectableCategory
        sprite.physicsBody?.dynamic = false

        self.addChild(sprite)
    }

Here is the Collectable protocol
    protocol CollectableDelegate {

    func wasCollected(collectable: Collectable)

}

class Collectable: SKSpriteNode {

    var delegate: CollectableDelegate!
    var collectionSound: Sound!
    var pointValue: Int = 0

    func collect() {
        self.collectionSound.play()
        self.runAction(SKAction.removeFromParent())
        if let delegate = self.delegate {
            self.delegate.wasCollected(self)
        }
    }

}

and the Bone Protocol:
protocol BoneDelegate {

    func wasGathered(collectable: boneCollectable)

}

class boneCollectable: SKSpriteNode {

    var delegate: BoneDelegate!
    var gatherSound: Sound!
    var boneValue: Int = 0

    func gather() {
        self.gatherSound.play()
        self.runAction(SKAction.removeFromParent())
        if let delegate = self.delegate {
            self.delegate.wasGathered(self)
        }
    }

}

I've uploaded a video of the problem as well:
Video here

A: So it appears that the problem was with the physics body for my main sprite.
    // Setup physics body with path.
    let offsetX = self.frame.size.width * self.anchorPoint.x;
    let offsetY = self.frame.size.height * self.anchorPoint.y;
    var planeBodyPath = CGPathCreateMutable();
    CGPathMoveToPoint(planeBodyPath, nil, 19 - offsetX, 0 - offsetY);
    CGPathAddLineToPoint(planeBodyPath, nil, 40 - offsetX, 50 - offsetY);
    CGPathAddLineToPoint(planeBodyPath, nil, 14 - offsetX, 40 - offsetY);
    CGPathAddLineToPoint(planeBodyPath, nil, 38 - offsetX, 11 - offsetY);
    CGPathAddLineToPoint(planeBodyPath, nil, 11 - offsetX, 20 - offsetY);
    CGPathAddLineToPoint(planeBodyPath, nil, 5 - offsetX, 20 - offsetY);
    CGPathAddLineToPoint(planeBodyPath, nil, 36 - offsetX, 28 - offsetY);
    CGPathAddLineToPoint(planeBodyPath, nil, 20 - offsetX, 27 - offsetY);
    CGPathAddLineToPoint(planeBodyPath, nil, 20 - offsetX, 7 - offsetY);
    CGPathAddLineToPoint(planeBodyPath, nil, 54 - offsetX, 13 - offsetY);
    CGPathAddLineToPoint(planeBodyPath, nil, 70 - offsetX, 31 - offsetY);
    CGPathAddLineToPoint(planeBodyPath, nil, 70 - offsetX, 40 - offsetY);
    CGPathAddLineToPoint(planeBodyPath, nil, 69 - offsetX, 55 - offsetY);

    CGPathCloseSubpath(planeBodyPath);
    self.physicsBody = SKPhysicsBody(polygonFromPath: planeBodyPath)

After deleting this and adding this:
    // Setup physics body with path.
    let offsetX = self.frame.size.width * self.anchorPoint.x;
    let offsetY = self.frame.size.height * self.anchorPoint.y;
    var planeBodyPath = CGPathCreateMutable();

    CGPathMoveToPoint(planeBodyPath, nil, 64 - offsetX, 11 - offsetY);
    CGPathAddLineToPoint(planeBodyPath, nil, 77 - offsetX, 42 - offsetY);
    CGPathAddLineToPoint(planeBodyPath, nil, 75 - offsetX, 10 - offsetY);
    CGPathAddLineToPoint(planeBodyPath, nil, 38 - offsetX, 30 - offsetY);
    CGPathAddLineToPoint(planeBodyPath, nil, 11 - offsetX, 54 - offsetY);
    CGPathAddLineToPoint(planeBodyPath, nil, 5 - offsetX, 57 - offsetY);
    CGPathAddLineToPoint(planeBodyPath, nil, 36 - offsetX, 61 - offsetY);
    CGPathAddLineToPoint(planeBodyPath, nil, 76 - offsetX, 27 - offsetY);
    CGPathAddLineToPoint(planeBodyPath, nil, 74 - offsetX, 7 - offsetY);
    CGPathAddLineToPoint(planeBodyPath, nil, 54 - offsetX, 13 - offsetY);
    CGPathAddLineToPoint(planeBodyPath, nil, 14 - offsetX, 31 - offsetY);
    CGPathAddLineToPoint(planeBodyPath, nil, 27 - offsetX, 62 - offsetY);
    CGPathAddLineToPoint(planeBodyPath, nil, 69 - offsetX, 55 - offsetY);

    CGPathCloseSubpath(planeBodyPath);
    self.physicsBody = SKPhysicsBody(polygonFromPath: planeBodyPath)

All worked normally with the scoring system. I have no clue as to why it causes the error however.

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If you need a cheap, quick lightning arrestor for your antenna or just about any type of wired system, this idea from Mr. Burgess Brownson looks like a good idea. He used an automotive spare plug. Voltage breakover points can be set by varying the spark gap distance. The old vacuum tube transmitters and receivers had a better of chance of surviving a lightning strike because the components were able to handle much more of a shock than our modern semiconductor sets with miniature, closely spaced components. Still, the spark plug setup is better than nothing, if for no other reason than to protect the shelter. it should suffice. This and many more 'kinks' are offered in this 1935 Short Wave Craft.
Here is a description of the broadcast adapter which will permit the reception of stations operating on the regular broadcast band using a short-wave receiver.
To operate this instrument, remove the plug-in coil and connect the new long wave tuner. This can be done either with a 4-gang switch or the leads from the tuner can be connected to a tube base which will plug into the plug socket. - Alfred Koczan.
During a repair job I needed something to rest my hot iron on and hit upon the idea depicted above. It consists merely of two large nails driven in a board as shown in the drawing. - Edward Brown.
Here is just one more use for discarded spark plugs. Procure an old spark plug, one whose insulation is not damaged, and clean it thoroughly by removing all carbon. Then obtain a length of iron pipe which can be either threaded or which has an inside diameter large enough to permit the insertion or a plug with sufficient tension to hold it firmly. The entire instrument should be driven into the ground as far as possible. - Burgess Brownson.
Here is a. simple kink which can be made from an old hacksaw blade or a steel knife. File a V-slot in one end with a three-cornered file, and tape the entire instrument all but the cutting end. - Chas. Wilde.
During the course of experimenting I made a simple fastener which can be used to hold a line-cord securely and eliminate the danger of pulling it loose from its connections to the transformer. The drawing clearly shows how a Fahnestock clip can be used for this purpose. Screw down in the ordinary manner and use a small length of heavy wire or bus bar to prevent it from opening. - Henry Shry.
Many short-wave fans w-ho are experiencing trouble due to interference caused by local broadcast stations can use this simple method to overcome the difficulty.
This wave trap can be made from parts which usually can be found in the junk box. The coil consists or 72 turns of No. 22 insulated wire wound on a coil from 2 to 3 inches in diameter. The condenser should have a capacity of 0.00025 mf. The wave-trap should be connected in series with the aerial as shown in the diagram; then procede to adjust the tuning condenser until the interference from the local station disappears. - George Forest.
When building a short-wave adapter I was in need of an "adapter plug" and quickly constructed one from parts found around the "shack." The drawing clearly shows that a wafer socket is fastened to an old tube base and the necessary connections made between the terminals of the two units. Small metal brackets are used to hold the wafer firmly in place.
Try this kink when you are in need of an adapter. - J. H. Aceredo.
This is my idea of a cheap, still effective transposition block. Many experimenters have a great assortment of old bakelite sockets and by removing the shell from the base a very effective transposition block can be made. Many of the older type sockets can be used in this manner and we should hare no difficulty in finding them in the nearest junk box. - Frank Tapper.
When in need of a loudspeaker code practice audio oscillator, I hit upon the following idea. The input transformer to the speaker being center-tapped provided the necessary center-tapped for the Hartley circuit. The 0.01 mf. tubular condenser was found to be the most effective and gave the most pleasing tones. Various pitches can be obtained by varying the resistor. - R. 'V. Bullers.
In answer to your call for kinks I am sending you the following: A few years ago I hit upon the idea of using an old toothpaste tube as a soldering flux container. Cut the hard rim off the bottom as shown in the drawing and clean the container thoroughly. Open it and fill with soldering flux.
After it has been filled, solder the bottom together again and the job is finished.·-Francis Kemec.
I have been reading your "Kinks" in Short Wave Craft for some time, and think them very useful. So I thought that I would send one of my own in to you.
I have been using this kink for some time and it has proved very useful. The prongs on old discarded tubes can be used when soldered to antenna, ground, and battery leads, to make a very handy and efficient mean of connecting to Fahnestock clips.
They can easily be removed by breaking the entire tube base. Once you get the knack of it, it will prove very successful in making a low resistance connection. - Louis Hartman.
If one desires to hear his own keying other than through monitor, while transmitting, the sketch illustrates how it may be done without any cost providing one has a buzzer and a couple of' standard dry cells.
No. 1 is a small piece of any good dielectric about 2 inches long, 3/8 inch wide and 1/8 inch thick, drilled at both ends with holes of suitable size, to fit the screw on the key lever which adjusts the spring tension, and the screw one happens to have, for making contact to the spring.
No. 2 a small strip of spring steel bent as shown and fastened down at both ends. The bend permits of fine adjustment as the contact screw by swinging the dielectric strip backward or forward. Nuts should be placed above and below the dielectric strip on the contact bolt to hold it firmly in place. When the contact bolt or screw has been adjusted and the nuts tightened any further adjustment required may be made by simply moving the strip backward or forward.
This extremely simple kink works perfectly. - Harry Porter.
Being in need of a collapsible and compact aerial for my portable set, I obtained an old fishing rod, one of those very small collapsing kind. Then I removed the paint, the ferrules, and the handle; then I had the large end threaded to fit a base which I mounted on my set. This made a very good aerial far my small "transceiver."
The diagram will explain more fully.  R. Tweedie.


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Every four years, the eyes of the world shift towards a global competition, complete with feats of strength, determination, talent and teamwork. The Summer Olympics are back, and I could not be more excited. The following post is one of three about some of my favorite events.
As a college student, one of my pre-Finals rituals was to stop studying 30 minutes before leaving for the exam and instead watch sports highlights videos to get pumped up. There was Vince Young coasting into the corner of the endzone in the 2006 Rose Bowl, Tracy McGrady scoring 13 points in 35 seconds to knock off the Spurs, Landon Donovan sending the U.S. to the knockout stages of the 2010 World Cup, and, the grand finale, the 2008 Men's 4x100m freestyle relay, the race that earned Michael Phelps his second of eight gold medals at the Beijing Olympics.
That race was, to me, the most memorable moment of a historic run for Phelps. Set aside the volcanic eruption of American pride for a second, and just consider the physics at play as anchor leg Jason Lezak breaks French hearts and sends his teammates into delirium.
Freestyle swimming in and of itself is a case study in aerodynamic motion. The swimmer's body must be in as straight a line as possible while moving through the water to reduce drag. The swimmer's face needs to be down as much as possible to allow the round waterproof cap the opportunity to part the water most efficiently. Even when the swimmer turns his head to breathe, the horizontal line should be maintained and the deviation in motion should be minimized.
The body should be in a constant state of motion, and all motion should be synchronized as much as possible, with kicks matching the strokes of the arms. Deviations from this synchronization will cause drag. In addition, small, quick kicks are generally more effective than large kicks that require more time; essentially, the sum of many short accelerations is greater than one large acceleration.
So going back to Lezak's final 50 meters in the relay, it is important to first set the scene: Lezak was trailing the world-record holder in the 100-meter freestyle, France's Alain Bernard, by about 0.5 seconds heading into the last leg of the race. That lead had expanded to 0.6 seconds after the first 50 meters.
Lezak closed the gap, in part, due to a principle of physics common in racing of all kinds: drafting. The concept here is you get as close as you can to the racer in front of you; that racer absorbs the brunt of the drag, leaving a pocket of "clean" air (or water). The racer behind the leader uses less energy to go the same speed or can use the same energy to gain ground.
Note how Lezak is swimming at the top of his lane, as close as he could possibly be to Bernard's slipstream. Even though he is not directly behind Bernard, his positioning is actually much more similar to the way that birds fly in a V-shape while migrating. The ideal position for this technique is at around the waist of the other swimmer, which you might notice is just where Lezak is at about the halfway point of the last length of the race. The disturbance that Bernard is causing in the water radiates outwards and creates a small pocket of clean water for Lezak to cut through.
Studies have shown that swimmers in open water races using slipstreams to swim consume about 10% less oxygen than others and reduce the rate of perceived exertion by 21%. And while it's a technique that annoys people in the neighborhood pool, it's something that helped Lezak make up a half-body length deficit in 25 meters and win the race by 0.08 seconds. Oh yeah, there's also that Olympics Gold Medal.
Swimming events at the Rio Games begin Aug. 6 and conclude Aug. 13.


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14 Apr 2020 to 21 Apr 2020
Penn & Teller will bring their record-breaking Las Vegas live show to Sydney for eight performances at the Capitol Theatre from 14 – 21 April 2020.
Penn & Teller's Australian tour was originally scheduled for January 2020 but was unable to proceed due to Teller requiring urgent back surgery. As the Opera House's largest internal venue, the Concert Hall, is closed while major renewal works are undertaken from February this year, the Opera House will now present the rescheduled season of Penn & Teller at the Capitol Theatre to accommodate the huge response and demand from audiences.
The life-long friends, with a career together spanning almost half a century, have redefined popular magic for over 40 years with their unusual mix of mind-blowing magic tricks, comedy and 'blunders'. The pair are stars of the acclaimed Showtime series Penn & Teller: BS!, which received 13 Emmy nominations and was the longest-running series in the history of the network. Their highly anticipated return to Broadway was the highest-grossing non-musical on Broadway for its entire six-week run. True pop culture stalwarts, the duo has performed in hit television shows, including Friends, The Big Bang Theory, Modern Family and The Simpsons, and they share a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
They are also stars of the hit TV series Penn & Teller: Fool Us!, seen on ABC Comedy, which challenges up-and-coming and veteran magicians to try and fool Penn & Teller.
From April 14, step into Penn & Teller's world of magical genius and let these masterful magicians teach you a trick or two!


In a thread before, I asked for a Sabayon tar ball, which I want to install on a friend's pc box due to problems of the standard Sabayon Live installer (anaconda), especially with partitioning.
Ok, I prepared everything to then unpack the fresh tar ball onto a btrfs (root) subvolume on a simple SSD, which I have created before. The real install (after testing here) will be done on a double partition btrfs volume spread over two NVME partitions.
Then I adopted the /etc/fstab in the subvolume, prepared the steps for a change root (all the links, you know), then changed the root to the mounted subvolume and finally I was on the new root, the location, where the tar ball was unpacked.
Done this, I shut down, then I booted the new system and I ended up in a terminal, where I could simply login as root without password.
and after agreeing to the licences about 354 packages (appending to plasma-meta-5.14.2-r2) where installed on that system.
Then I enabled sddm to start sddm on boot, to run into login window for entering Plasma.
Here's my problem: After reboot the system does not run into sddm. I see lines running up the terminal, then black screen, then the lines appear again, then the system seems to wait for something, and when I press <Enter> I can login as root.
and after that the sddm login screen appears.
But, though I enabled sddm.service this doesn't lead to login screen when boot.
and within I searched for sddm, but the pattern are not found.
So, did I need to install more packages for a complete working Plasma?
Can someone of you tell me, what is wrong in my configuration?
I have a pc box with core i7 7700T, 64GByte SSD, 16GByte Ram, the Sabayon tar ball is from last weekend.


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The second day of the Google I/O 18 consisted of several talks including AI and ML in healthcare sector, Web Assembly, Polymer, Chrome Dev Tools, Flutter. Let's dive in to know what's new and the improvements that have been made to the web!
We all have unfortunately, heard a doctor express with utmost despair that they could have done better if the patient could have been brought to medical attention a little early-on. Google thinks it can solve this problem for mankind. Last year at Google I/O, Sundar Pichai demonstrated the advanced computing powers of Google named Tensor Processing Units (TPU) which now has been working with eye hospitals to help doctors use Deep Learning, a machine learning module to screen Diabetic Retinopathy in a better way.
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American Dragon: Jake Long, or simply American Dragon, is an American animated television series. It was produced by Walt Disney Television Animation, created by Jeff Goode and co-developed by Eddie Guzelian and Matt Negrete. It premiered on Disney Channel on January 21, 2005, and ended on September 1, 2007. Fifty-two episodes were produced.

Premise

Set in the New York City borough of Manhattan, this animated series tells the story of a Chinese-American boy named Jake Long (voiced by Dante Basco), who must balance ordinary adolescence with the ability to change into a dragon. When he eventually unlocks his full potential and turns into the American Dragon, he has to overcome obstacles to protect the magical creatures living in the city, but as his ordinary self, Jake has issues with his deep crush on his schoolmate Rose (Mae Whitman) who, unbeknownst to Jake, has a dark, magical secret of her own: she is a natural dragon-slayer known as the Huntsgirl, a member of the Huntsclan, a cult of ninjas that slays mythical creatures and who Jake has fought consistently. The leader of the Huntsclan is the Huntsman (Jeff Bennett) who raised Rose.

Jake navigates the city with his two best friends – Trixie Carter (Miss Kittie) and Arthur P. "Spud" Spudinski (Charlie Finn). When Jake gets home, it is to an extended family who all live together: Jake, his sister, their parents, and Jake's maternal grandfather Lao Shi (Keone Young). Jonathan (Jeff Bennett), a businessman dad originally from the Midwest, is unaware that he is married into a family of dragons from his Chinese wife Susan (Lauren Tom) (who lacks any dragon abilities, which skipped her generation). Lao Shi trains Jake in the magical, mystical ways of the dragons. Jake also cares very deeply for his annoying, overachieving, and seemingly perfect younger sister Haley (Amy Bruckner) (a nascent dragon), despite feeling like he's stuck in her small shadow. Grandpa's cynical sidekick, a magical talking Shar-Pei named Fu Dog (John DiMaggio), is Jake's animal guardian and other best friend.

Episodes

Characters

Main
 Jacob Luke "Jake" Long (Dante Basco): a Chinese-American 13-year-old (14 years old in the second season) who is half-human, half-dragon. He is the titular American Dragon. His personality is that of a cool, laid-back skateboarder who talks in rapper slang. He has a keen awareness of the newest developments and styles, is self-assured, and likes video games, extreme sports, all sorts of music, and the occasional comic book. He had a crush on pretty blonde schoolmate Rose until he found out she was actually the Huntsgirl, but their dual identities are bound to stir up trouble. After numerous trials and tribulations over the course of the series, Jake and Rose finally get together in the final episode. A running gag involves the mention of his embarrassing secrets like having a teddy bear collection and sleeping with a nightlight to blemish his reputation. His dragon abilities include flight, fire breath, a prehensile tail, and sharp claws, along with highly strong senses.
 Luong Lao Shi (Keone Young): Jake's grandpa who was formerly the Chinese Dragon. He runs an electronic shop on Canal Street with the slogan "Never have a customer, never have a sale" alongside his only friend Fu Dog. His attempts at training Jake sometimes do more damage (to Jake's brain) than help. His name is a reference to the Chinese word for "teacher." In his youth in 1972, before his first encounter with the Dark Dragon, Jake's grandpa was known as Lucky Lao Shi.
 Fu Dog (John DiMaggio): a 600-year-old Shar-Pei and Lao Shi's only companion. Throughout his entire life, he and a hairless talking cat have fought over Fu's family amulet (causing famous disasters along the way). He is more "hip" than Lao Shi.
 Arthur P. "Spud" Spudinski (Charlie Finn): Jake's best friend, who is extremely loyal and somewhat slow. However, he comes up with intelligent things to say at random times. He also has the entire works of Shakespeare committed to memory. There is a chance that Spud is half-wizard (this is hinted when his grandfather happens to know the magic word to seal a Djinn back into a goblet). He also has a crush on the head cheerleader, Stacey, who hates him until they start dating near the end of the second season.
 Trixie Carter (Kittie Kaboom): Jake's other best friend, who is just as cool as he is. A witty, blunt, and sharp-tongued girl, a hardcore fashionista but also the most logical and mature of the group.
 Haley Kay Long (Amy Bruckner): Jake's seven-year-old intelligent, talented, over-achieving, but annoying little sister who also has dragon powers. She takes pride in her ability to expose all of Jake's secrets and highlight her own. But despite all of that, she admires Jake's bravery, selflessness and ability as the American Dragon and sees him as a role model. It is hinted multiple times in the show that all her effort to be better than her brother is so she can impress him and get him to think of her as an equal. She knows that Jake would do anything for her, including forgetting all the problems she's ever caused between them, if it meant her safety. She wants to talk and hang out with him more.
 Susan Luong-Long (Lauren Tom): Jake and Haley's mother does not possess any natural dragon abilities like her family and children, having skipped her generation. She does all she can to keep her human husband Jonathan from discovering the existence of magic and her family being magical creatures.
 Jonathan Long (Jeff Bennett): Jake and Haley's mortal father, and a businessman originally from the Midwest, who is unaware that he is married into a family of dragons. In the series finale, he is initially shocked at his wife's family secret but later comes to welcome it as he always knew there was something magical about them.
 Rose/Huntsgirl (Mae Whitman): Jake's love interest (later girlfriend in the series finale) and a natural dragon slayer known as the Huntsgirl, a member of the Huntsclan that slays magical creatures, especially dragons. She was born with a red birthmark on her arm resembling a Chinese dragon, leading the Huntsclan to kidnap her from her parents. She also has an identical twin sister whose fate is unknown.
 Professor Hans Rotwood (Paul Rugg): is Jake's 57-year-old German schoolteacher with an obsessive interest in magical creatures, and a quest to discover the American Dragon's identity (oblivious to the fact that it is Jake). Professor Rotwood styles himself as an expert on mythical creatures, but his knowledge is superficial and his expertise a fraud.

Main villains
 The Huntsman (Jeff Bennett): The leader of the Huntsclan, a society of thieves that hunt and steal magical creatures for profit. They are highly trained and use sophisticated weapons. Huntsclan members have a specific birthmark that resembles a dragon. His true name and face were never shown. The Huntsman is #4 of the 13 threats to the magic community. In the second season, his outfit is redesigned as magenta and he sports a ninja mask and a dragon skull helmet. His face is finally revealed when his helmet is destroyed, and is ultimately killed by his protegee Rose.
 The Dark Dragon (Clancy Brown), the secondary main antagonist of the show. He became the new villain after The Huntsman's death in the episode "Homecoming"
 Bananas B (Adam Wylie): A monkey with a rapper style and Jake's temporary animal guardian who later betrayed him to become Councilor Chang's assistant. He talks with an Australian accent.
 Councilor Chang (Lauren Tom): A former member of the Dragon Council and the Dark Dragon's assistant who has teamed up with Lao Shi back when he first fought the Dark Dragon
 Eli Excelsior Pandarus (Jonathan Freeman) A dark wizard who tries to be the world's most powerful sorcerer

Recurring and guest
 Sun Park (Sandra Oh): Jake's home-ec schoolteacher, Haley's dragon mentor, and formerly the Korean Dragon.
 Nigel Thrall (Adam Wylie) An exchange student from England who hides his identity as a wizard. And shared a temporal rivalry with Jake when they both ran for school president but end up defeating Maximius together.
 Fred Nerk (Adam Wylie): The Australian Dragon who was Jake's temporary rival at the Dragon Council Games until he saves him from the Dark Dragon.
 Jasmine (Lacey Chabert): Jake's first date, who turned out to be a soul-sucking creature called a Nix.
 Huntsboy #88 and Huntsboy #89 (Kyle Massey & Nicholas Brendon): Two of the Huntsman's new apprentices, supposedly both cousins of Rose. 88 is as hip-hop and arrogant as Jake, which ironically shows Jake how annoying he can really be, while 89 is more of a nerd. Neither knows how to fight, and they were only accepted into the Huntsclan due to killing monsters in video games.
 Brad Morton (Matt Nolan): A 15-year-old jock bully at Jake's school who likes to make fun of him and frequently hits on Rose.
 Sigmund Brock (Corey Burton): Rotwood's former mentor who inspired him to research magical creatures. He is brought in to replace Rotwood as Principal of Fillmore Middle School when Jake gets Rotwood fired but takes it upon himself to discover the dragon's identity causing Rotwood to team up with Jake and get him fired.
 Stacey Wintergrin (Tara Strong): The school's cheerleader captain who is Spud's unrequited love interest until the near end of the second season.
 Kara Oracle (Tara Strong): Sara's oracle twin sister is always in a bad mood, although she can only predict good things.
 Sara Oracle (Tara Strong): Kara's oracle twin sister is always happy, although she can only predict bad things.
 Veronica (Tara Strong): A half-human with eight spider legs who works at the Magus Bazaar.
 Bertha the Giant (Tara Strong): a dim-witted female giant with a stinky foot.
 Silver (Kari Wahlgren): a mermaid who is afraid of water and a medical science prodigy.
 Ms. Dolores Derceto (Susanne Blakeslee): An undercover mermaid detective working as the principal of Jake's junior high who has a temporary romance with Lao Shi.
 Danika Hunnicutt (Jessica DiCicco): Jake's second love interest after Rose went to Hong Kong and is the school's swim team captain. She gets mad and leaves him after he accuses her of being the siren. She later became Jake's graduation partner.
 Hank Carter (Phil Morris): Trixie's father, who is a US Navy officer.
 Olivia Mears (Liliana Mumy): Haley's academic rival.
 Yan Yan (Tia Carrere): A Sphynx cat, also known as a Chinese Hairless, who has been fighting with Fu Dog over his family's amulet over centuries. She pretends to belong to a young girl called Olivia.
 Huntsgirl #18 (Tara Strong): A student at The Huntsclan Academy who develops a crush on an undercover Spud due to his in-depth knowledge about dragons and fights over him with another student.

Voice cast

Main cast
 Dante Basco – Jake Long, Evil Jake
 Keone Young – Luong Lao Shi
 John DiMaggio – Fu Dog, SJO Wortz Security Guard, Blonde Undercover Henchman, Herbert, Brownie #2, Dwarf, Messenger Fairy, Antique Dealer, Leprechaun, Ogre, Police Officer #1
 Lauren Tom – Susan Long, Councilor Chang, Chorus Girl, Drill Sergeant, Middle-Aged Woman, Nurse
 Jeff Bennett – Jonathan Long, Councilor Kulde, Imp, The Huntsman, Leprechaun McBreen, Security Guard, Trick-or-Treatee, Huntsclan Academy Teacher, Police Officer #2
 Miss Kittie – Shaniqua Chulavista, Trixie Carter, Origami Girl, Mrs. McGuire, Courtney
 Amy Bruckner – Haley Long, Millie Fillmore
 Charlie Finn – Spud, Teenage Worker
 Mae Whitman – Rose, Little Girl

Additional voices

 Sandra Oh – Sun Park
 Fred Tatasciore – Crewman #3
 Paul Rugg – Professor Hans Rotwood,  Triangle Boy
 Kyle Massey – Huntsboy #88
 Nicholas Brendon – Huntsboy #89
 Matt Nolan as Brad Morton
 Jonathan Freeman – Eli Excelsior Pandarus
 T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh – Mrs. Dorothy Carter, Mrs. Carter
 Tara Strong – Stacey Wintergrin, Kara Oracle, Sara Oracle, Veronica, Bertha the Giant
 Clancy Brown – The Dark Dragon
 Kari Wahlgren – Silver, Bride, Mermaid, Centaur, Wood Nymph
 Susanne Blakeslee – Ms. Dolores Derceto, Ms. Birch
 Clarence Williams III – Councilor Andam
 Jessica DiCicco – Danika Hunnicutt
 Adam Wylie – Nigel Thrall, Fred Nerk, Bananas B. Genius Nerdy Boy
 Macy Gray – Trixie's Grandmother and Miss Jenkins
 Monty Hall – Himself
 John Cygan – King Hammer's minion #3
 Edie McClurg – Tooth Fairy
 John C. McGinley – Dr. Diente
 Dee Bradley Baker – Leprechaun Brocamas
 Hynden Walch – Euryale
 Mindy Sterling – Mrs. Grumplestock, Pix McGee
 Cathy Cavadini – Fury
 Steve Blum – King Hammer's minion #4
 Mark Hamill – Fisherman
 Diane Delano – Ophelia Ogelvy
 David Ogden Stiers as Narrator and Crewman #1
 Rob Paulsen – Groom, Head Counselor Jenkins
 Daryl Sabara – Hobie
 Dawnn Lewis - Huntsgirl #18
 Tom Kane – Crewman#3
 Vanessa Marshall – Harpie #3
 Liliana Mumy – Olivia Meers
 Tia Carrere – Yan Yan
 Josh Keaton – Huntsclan Member #4
 Paige Moss – Marnie Lockjelly
 Brenda Song – Tracey
 Frank Welker – Jake's dragon roaring
 James Arnold Taylor – Sam Spark
 Grey DeLisle – Harpie #1
 Annick Obonsawin – Harpie #2
 Corey Burton – Sigmund Brock
 Kevin Michael Richardson – Santa Claus
 Jim Ward – Huntsclan Member #6
 Rene Mujica – Kyle Wilkins
 Stephen Tobolowsky – Troll
 Wendie Malick – Aunt Patchouli
 Tress MacNeille – Queen Lilliana, Ms. Spudinski
 Melissa Greenspan – Genius girl
 John Malkovich – Bodyguard
 Lacey Chabert – Jasmine
 Susan Blu – Jasmine as a Nix
 Diane Pershing – Huntsgirl #17
 Ron Masak as Marty
 Henry Gibson – Who is Luong Lao Shi Narrator
 Michaela Jill Murphy – Amanda
 Russell Horton - Dragon Councilor #1, Coney Island Announcer
 Sam Marin - Pooka Pooka
 Dan Castellaneta - Young Huntsman,
 Eddie Korbich - Coach Soccerson
 Amy Hill - Aunt Cathy
 Will Friedle – Cousin Gregory "Greggy"
 Laurence Fishburne – Huntsclan Member #1
 Kay Panabaker – Lacey
 René Auberjonois – Huntsclan Member #3
 Laura Ortiz as Vickie
 Phil LaMarr – Hunstclan Member #5
 Phil Morris – Hank Carter
 Candi Milo – Annika
 George DiCenzo – Hunstclan Member #5, Additional Voices
 April Winchell – Rose's Mother
 Nathan Lane – Rose's Father
 Jennifer Hale – Huntsgirl #18
 Danny Cooksey – Huntsclan Member #2
 Nestor Carbonell – Cupid
 Fred Newman – Herbert the Goblin
 Dave Coulier – Petite messenger Fairy

Production

American Dragon: Jake Long was created by Jeff Goode (who also wrote the pilot for MTV's Undressed). The show was pitched to Disney Channel executives as an animated show in 2002. After being greenlit by Disney Channel, the pitch bible was then developed into its television adaptation with executive producers Matt Negrete (previously a writer on Fillmore!) and Eddie Guzelian (a writer and story editor for Kim Possible), with Christian Roman serving as director.

Disney Channel ordered an initial twenty-one 30-minute episodes the first season. The series premiered on January 21, 2005. It was initially scheduled for the fall of 2004, but was moved to January when Brandy & Mr. Whiskers was completed in time for its September debut.

The theme song was originally performed for the first season by the band Mavin.

In 2006 Disney Channel renewed the show for a second season. It had also been announced that Steve Loter, who had served as director of Kim Possible, would join the show for its second season as director and executive producer alongside Matt Negrete and Eddie Guzelian. However, following Disney Channel's renewal of Kim Possible for a fourth season, Loter would resume his role as the director but still serve as an executive producer of Jake Long. Nick Filippi, who had also done directorial work on Kim Possible, was assigned as the new director of Jake Long. With Steve Loter joining the staff, the show had all of its characters and backgrounds re-designed with new animation upon request by both Loter and the executives as they had disdain for the previous seasons' designs.

The theme song for season 2 was also re-recorded by The Jonas Brothers.

The show ended its run on September 1, 2007. After the show ended, reruns continued to air on Disney Channel's late-night lineup every night at 1:30am. The show was brought back to the daytime lineup weekdays at 2:00pm from October 1–5, 2007, and 1:00pm from October 9, 2007, to May 15, 2008. The show's late-night timeslot was moved to 2:30am on May 17, 2008, and to 3:00am on January 1, 2010. On May 7, 2010, the show started airing only 4 nights a week (Monday-Thursday), and the show was completely removed from Disney Channel after June 25, 2010. The series was syndicated to Toon Disney from February 20, 2006, to February 12, 2009. When Toon Disney was converted to Disney XD, the series was carried over and aired from February 14, 2009, to October 15, 2012.

Crossover with Lilo & Stitch
Jake Long and his allies come to Hawaii in an episode of Lilo & Stitch: The Series entitled "Morpholomew" to investigate one of Jumba's experiments, while Lilo enters a skateboarding competition in an attempt to impress her crush by winning a new skateboard for him while he's in Australia. Meanwhile, he and Stitch team up to stop Gantu and rescue the experiment.

Other media

Video games
Two video games based on the show were produced, one for the Nintendo DS and one for the Game Boy Advance.

 Attack of the Dark Dragon (DS) — released October 12, 2006
 Rise of the Huntsclan (GBA) — released October 12, 2006

Books
Jeff Goode has written two children's books about American Dragon which were released in 2004 – before the initial TV show started airing.

 American Dragon Book 1: The Dragon Hunter,  — released April 1, 2004
 American Dragon Book 2: The Gnome Eater,  — released May 1, 2004

Home media
The series was made available on Disney+ in the U.S. on February 26, 2021.

References

External links

 American Dragon: Jake Long at Jeff Goode's website

2000s American animated television series
2000s American superhero comedy television series
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2007 American television series endings
American children's animated action television series
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A new poll of Midlands-based finance directors has revealed that four in ten believe their businesses are unprepared for new digital VAT rules which come into force in less than four months' time.
The survey of 640 finance directors across the Midlands carried out by audit, tax and consulting firm RSM, found that 44 per cent of respondents in the region said they were either somewhat or very unprepared for the new Making Tax Digital for VAT rules, while only 1 per cent described themselves as very prepared.
The regional figures reflect the UK-wide concerns. In total, 41 per cent said they were unprepared with only 4 per cent saying they felt very prepared.
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is the Government's ambitious plan to bring the UK's tax system into the 21st century by transforming the way taxpayers interact with HMRC.
With only a few exemptions, VAT-registered businesses trading over the VAT threshold of £85,000 will be required to keep records in a digital format, ensure that the transfer or exchange of VAT information is digitally linked and submit their VAT return information to HMRC using MTD compatible software.
Any business affected by these changes must ensure that they are using MTD compatible software by April 2019, although the introduction for more complex businesses has been deferred to October 2019.
To be 'compatible' the software must include an Application Programme Interface (API). The API will create a link between the business's accounting software and HMRC's systems. The API will enable the business to submit their VAT return figures to HMRC directly from their accounting software.
HMRC has indicated that there will be a 'soft landing' between April 2019 and April 2020 for 'non-complex' organisations. This 'soft landing' should also apply for a 12-month period until October 2020 for 'complex' organisations. During this time there will be no financial penalties for failing to have digital links in place between the accounting and the API-enabled software. There must, however, be an API creating a digital link from the outset between the accounting records of the business and HMRC.
Steve Hodgetts, VAT partner at RSM said: 'With just four months to go before Making Tax Digital becomes a reality, it's concerning that so many businesses appear to be so unprepared.
'There are still some people who believe that Making Tax Digital has been shelved amid uncertainty surrounding the Brexit outcome, but this isn't the case. The only delay has been for more complex organisations who will have an additional six months to get ready. For everyone else, the 1 April 2019 still applies.


Lulu says she saw Franco and accuses him of attacking her. Ryan calls Laura and Jordan back into the room and insists that Lulu tell them what happened. Lulu says she saw Franco and explains everything on the record.
Lulu remembers everything up to and including seeing Franco's face, but doesn't remember the actual stabbing or how she got down to the restaurant. Ryan insists she may never remember and not to force things. Lulu hates being fragile, but Ryan reassures her and tells her not to let Franco victimize her all over again.
Finn tells Anna and Robert that he believes Cabot is hiding out in Sweden. Liesl stops by their table to tell them her employment news. Anna is not happy to hear that Peter hired her. Anna says she understands Liesl was grieving, but warns her to stay away from Peter. Liesl swears she doesn't want to waste the second chance she has with her grandson.
Maxie worries about Nina and Valentin's influence on her. Peter admits that Valentin has secrets and will lie at all costs. Anna interrupts them to question Peter about hiring Liesl. Maxie says she was the one who convinced Peter to hire Liesl and to drop the charges against her.
Peter says he knows what he's doing. He says Liesl is part of Maxie's family and he doesn't need Anna fighting for him. Anna asks him to promise to be careful.
Valentin meets with Willow to pick up school work for Charlotte, who's been home because of Lulu's attack. Valentin complains about Charlotte being accused of cheating. Willow reminds him that Charlotte was bullying and it's her job to make sure these kids have the best tools to get along with others.
Nina's out skating with Sasha and Charlotte, and wonders why Sasha was not more enthusiastic about her proposal from Valentin. Sasha says Nina told her all the terrible things Valentin has done. Nina says she's forgiven him for those things.
Nina says Valentin gave her a second chance with Sasha and she'll be forever grateful to him. Sasha asks why she turned down the proposal. Nina feels she has a bad track record with marriages.
At the Metro Court, Nina runs into the tail end of Valentin's conversation with Willow. Willow is saying she can only communicate with Charlotte's parent or legal guardian. Nina announces she's marrying Valentin, so she can be included.
Anna returns to Robert and Finn, who say they are going to Sweden to find Cabot. Robert feels Anna shouldn't go since Cabot knows Alex. Anna agrees too easily. Finn realizes she's worried about Peter and is staying behind to keep an eye on him.
Laura calls Liz and finds out she's in the art studio with Franco. Laura tells her to meet her in Lulu's room. Jordan heads over to the studio and Friz are shocked when she orders Liz away from Franco.
Liz swears Franco didn't do anything. Jordan tells them that Lulu named Franco as her attacker. She places him under arrest and takes him away.
Liz runs into Laura and Lulu, and immediately goes on the verbal attack. Lulu insists that Franco is the one who stabbed her.
Ryan takes the four current drivers licenses and wipes off his prints. Though they don't show us, he likely hides them somewhere in the art studio where Franco was arrested. He's happy he still has the older licenses. Dude be crazy, amirite?


Every February, Madison hosts the Addy Awards which recognize achievements in the marketing industry. For Powderkeg this means a fun night of dressing up and being recognized for some of the award winning websites we did over the past year. Perhaps most importantly though, it means open bar for the night!
So what does it take to make award winning websites, year after year? Sure, it is very important to have the insanely talented group of creatives and developers that we have on staff but it also means picking the right partners to work with as our clients. Finding the clients that fit your organization can have a huge effect on the quality of work that turns up in the end. Having clients who get what Powderkeg is all about, how our process works and trust our creatives makes everyone happy and makes the project organically evolve into a long lasting partnership.
We are very lucky at Powderkeg to work with some of the most amazing clients! We always pride ourselves in having very long relationships with our clients and enjoy evolving their brand over time as their company and needs evolve. Having the staff here that is able to support our clients on a day to day basis with everything from small changes to big new exciting projects to website redesigns is key to ensuring our clients are just as excited to be working with us as we are to be working with them.


Now it's time to have some fun with 11 most expensive theme parks ever built! Yes, they are amazing and amusing not just to your kids, but you have probably had the best time in your life on some roller coaster or water ride as well!
Have you ever thought about how much money someone needed to invest to make those parks? Well, a lot! It's a dream come true for all the children around the world and they would probably want to live happily ever after in there without a question.
Most of the amusement parks are themed: Walt Disney World, Legoland, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Tower of Terror etc. Theme parks are even more amusing than regular amusement parks because they are built for the specific groups. They have attractions and buildings, roller coasters and water rides, stores, and specific landscaping. There were plenty of amusement parks built in the past, but Santa Claus Land was the first theme park ever built and it was opened in 1946. It was divided into four theme sections: Thanksgiving, Fourth of July, Christmas, and Halloween. Today it is called Holiday World and Splashin' Safari.
And speaking of the most popular theme parks and the most expensive theme parks ever built, we heard the rumors that "The Walking Dead" amusement park is going to be built soon! Would you visit that zombie attraction? It would be a mixed ride with characters and effects from "The Walking Dead" as announced by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. Love "Hunger Games"? We have also heard that it is also going to be built by 2019. Be patient, because the Lionsgate announced that they are "officially started planning" it! In the meantime, you could visit Dubai next year, because they will open one part of the amusement park that is Hunger Games-themed! If you have daughters who adore Anna and Elsa, don't miss a Frozen theme park that is coming at Disney World's Epcot in 2016! Have fun!
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Mission Statement
The Education Department of Sinte Gleska University improves the learning process of ALL children through the development of effective facilitators of knowledge, understanding and values. This mission includes planning that relates to understanding of the past, its connections to the present, and the implications for the future. The mission contributes to tribal autonomy and cultural strength. It also contributes to individual development that is characterized by reflective thought, self-development, and a life-long seeking of wisdom.
The mission of the Education Department contains four main strands:
One addresses the need for effective facilitators of a journey of the wakanyeja (children). This includes an understanding that, even as shown in the terminology, children are sacred. Therefore, in the early years of learning, there will be a pedagogy that is grounded in the Lakota culture and leans to a life-long search of the ultimate goal, woksape (wisdom).
Graduates in education will be committed to the Lakota wisdom of looking ahead for seven generations. Consequently, planning is based on this tradition, especially as it affects children. This includes looking to the past so that the traditions and values of today are understood and transmitted to the future. The pedagogy espoused by the Education Department is respectful of the values of the Lakota and are based in past tradition and are requisite for the future.
The Teacher Education Program will assist Sinte Gleska University in strengthening tribal culture and government. This includes the teaching of the four Lakota virtues: Woksape (wisdom); Woohitika (bravery); Wowacintanka (fortitude); and Wacantognaka (generosity). Educators in reservation classrooms will promote the ideals of tribal sovereignty and self-determination.
Graduates of the Education Department will model and promote the concept of life-long learning so that young children will see it as a value. This includes a reflective approach that will lead to self-development and is in keeping with the Lakota value of seeking woksape, a journey that takes most of one's life.
Education Staff
Cheryl Medearis (Chair) BS Elementary Education/ Masters in Education /University of South Dakota /Sinte Gleska University
Cheryl.medearis@sintegleska.edu
Cheryl Medearis Ext 8437 Direct Line 856-8117
Daniel Seibel Ext 8336 Direct Line 856-8249
dan.seibel@sintegleska.edu
Art Fisher Faculty/Distance Education Coordinator
art.fisher@sintegleska.edu
Accreditation Statement
Sinte Gleska University has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 1983, making SGU the first tribally chartered college in the nation to become accredited at both the associate and baccalaureate levels.
All SGU Education Programs are aligned with the following:
State of South Dakota Standards (ARSD)
National Specialty Professional Association (SPA) Standards
Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI)
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)
Interstate New Teachers Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) Competencies
To ensure quality programs, the Education Department is reviewed by state and national accrediting agencies. Sinte Gleska University's Education Department is accredited by:
South Dakota Department of Education (SDDOE),
Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA, College Level)
South Dakota Department of Education Accreditation Statement:
Sinte Gleska University's Educator Preparation Program (EPP) was fully accredited for seven years through the South Dakota Department of Education following an on-site review in October 2018.
This is the link for the complete report: https://doe.sd.gov/oatq/teacheredprograms.aspx
Conceptual Framework
The Education Department's conceptual framework was developed in 1990 by department faculty members, local educators, many who were graduates of the SGU education program, respected elders, and students in the program. After developing a new mission statement for the department, it was decided that a visual representation would better explain the constructivist approach that the department was going to pursue. Based in part on the research by Martin Brooks and Jacqueline Brooks and the wisdom of the elders, the conceptual model and mission statement provided a strong foundation for the education of future teachers.
By placing the student in the center of the framework, one must realize that the knowledge, skills, and beliefs that students bring to the program must be honored. By building on the students' prior knowledge and experiences, future teachers are provided a culturally-relevant model that will allow them to pass this honoring on to the students that they will teach.
Culture is the second component of the framework. Through an understanding of one's own culture, other cultures can be respected. Modeling culturally-relevant pedagogy in the Education Department's courses is a key factor to the satisfaction and success of Sinte Gleska University graduates.
When the idea for a conceptual framework was being considered, it was understood that there had to be a specific process that reflected the Lakota culture and values in the development of the program, the teaching of the courses, and the field experiences and internships that students would be required to complete. The content was expected to be culturally-relevant and based upon the traditions of the past, their connections to the present, and the implications for the future, as is stated in the department's mission statement. This meant that cultural values and teachings had to be incorporated in traditionally western European thought taught in textbooks. By looking at a process in which students would be held responsible for their own learning, for modeling the Lakota values, and for the realization that learning is a life-long journey, the constructivist model of education was chosen. Nearly twenty years later, this conceptual framework and mission statement have proven to be a strong foundation upon which the program was structured.
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Things weren't so serious at Cynthia Steffe this season, with designer Shaun Kearney's spring offering of playful, girly looks. Man-tailored jumpsuits and blazers were printed with watercolor florals for dose of femininity, while sheer white lace and ruffled chiffon felt downright flirty. From polished denim short overalls to sweet ruffled frocks, the collection had a fresh, innocent appeal.


Mazda is listening to buyers' demands and as the response, the new crossover SUV available with either seven or six seating configurations will be the new member of brand's lineup. The new 2018 Mazda CX-8 is the crossover SUV available with the third row of seats but designed for the specific Japanese demands.
As the name suggests the CX-8 is smaller than Mazda's flagship CX-9 but brand's biggest SUV is too large for the Japanese market where Mazda now offers the CX-5. The CX-8 brings something from both models, the CX-5 and CX-9, but also features some distinctive cues. It will get the oil burner which will also travel to the US in the new CX-5 but Mazda won't offer this new model there.
Mazda released the single teaser shot of model's interior but spy photographers also caught undisguised model with the design which has the near-identical exterior look as the larger CX-9.
The 2018 Mazda CX-8 will, of course, implement brand's dynamic KODO design language with the grille and other elements from the front fascia that mimic those on the flagship CX9. The lines will be smooth but the model will have the roof line that slopes faster than it is the case on the CX-9. The difference will also be on the rear quarter glass and some details on model's tail will be unique.
The model will have similar taillights, chrome bar and dual exhaust setup as the CX-9 but the rear bumper and the area surrounding the license plate will be different. The CX-8 will, on the other hand, ride on the 17-inch alloy wheels that share the same design as those on the CX-5 but Mazda will also offer some options.
As far as dimensions are concerned, the model will ride on the identical wheelbase as the CX-9 which measures 115.3 inches. The model will, on the other hand, have about 193 inches in the length and will be 72.4 inches wide. That makes it 6.9 inches shorter and about 4.8 narrower than the CX-9.
As for the design of model's cabin, it will also apply the same principles as Mazda's largest SUV. The dash design will be very familiar from the CX—9 as well as the design of the seats. Mazda promises that adults will feel comfortable in the third row but also revealed that six and seven-seat configurations will be available.
The difference will be the captain chairs available for the middle row which Mazda doesn't offer for the CX-9 model. Some differences will also be seen in the details on the door panels.
On the other hand, the tech and safety features will mimic those available in the CX-9.
It isn't the secret that 2018 Mazda CX-8 will have the diesel engine under the hood. A 2.2- liter SkyActive-D turbocharged inline-4 four engines will be available in the CX-5 for the US market as well. The power and torque figures are still the mystery but the version of this engine delivers 173 hp and torque of 310 pound-feet.
Mazda will offer this engine with the six-speed automatic transmission. The front-wheel drive will come by default with the option for the all-wheel drive.
It would be interesting to see what fuel economy will this combination return.
As we said earlier the 2018 Mazda CX-8 is aimed for the Japanese market only at this time. The model should go on sale late this year or early next. Mazda hasn't said anything about the price.


Join us for a Wednesday Air Walk/Ride on September 19th from 6:00-7:30pm. We'll be measuring PM2.5 fine particulate matter levels on Hamilton streets as we cycle downtown. Help us collect data that we can use to map healthy active travel routes in Hamilton's downtown core. Please bring a bike!


I have nothing in particular to rant about today.
Without school librarians, we're on a dystopian path "Who needs to douse kerosene on a stack of books and light a match when it's so much easier to devalue our school libraries and lay off our librarians?"
Open access campaigners toughen stance towards publishers "Open access advocates want universities to be prepared to 'pull the plug' on their subscription deals with big publishers, in a sign of an escalation in tactics to open up more research."
House Votes to Restrict EPA's Use of Scientific Studies "...Democrats said the measure, called the Honest and Open New EPA Science Treatment Act, handcuffs the EPA and has the potential for abuse. The American Lung Association, National Medical Association and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America are among the groups that opposed for the bill Monday in a letter to Congress.... Critics said the EPA would be prohibited from making regulatory decisions based on peer-reviewed research studies that involve information that cannot be made public, like medical records, severely limiting the data available to EPA regulators."
THERE'S NO TRICK; IT'S JUST A SIMPLE TRICK!
...Maybe the real moral of the story is that no matter how ridiculously strict a person is about financial habits, $7.25/hr just isn't enough money to allow an adult American in 2017 to do much of anything except survive paycheck to paycheck in the very best scenario. And that's if you get close to 40 hours on the regular, which you won't.
Americans are terrific at learning the wrong lessons from looking analytically at poverty. Were this a satirical effort to show that someone earning minimum wage is in a no-win situation it would be brilliant. Instead we have yet another example of how clueless the Silicon Valley Thought Leader types are and how willingly they ignore the reality that the system they exploit so well is not sustainable in the long term.
St Petersburg metro explosion kills 11 in Russia "Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said in a Facebook post that the explosion was a 'terrorist attack'. An anti-terror investigation has been opened, but other possible causes are being investigated."
Americans' right to protest is in grave danger under Trump, United Nations warns '"The trend...threatens to jeopardize one of the United States' constitutional pillars: free speech,' [Maina Kiai and David Kaye, independent U.N. experts on freedom of peaceful assembly] wrote. And the bills violate international human rights law, they said."
Bill O'Reilly Thrives at Fox News, Even as Harassment Settlements Add Up "The women who made allegations against Mr. O'Reilly either worked for him or appeared on his show. They have complained about a wide range of behavior, including verbal abuse, lewd comments, unwanted advances and phone calls in which it sounded as if Mr. O'Reilly was masturbating, according to documents and interviews."
Senate panel to vote on Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch "The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to vote on the nomination of federal appeals court Judge Neil Gorsuch just 62 days after his nomination by President Trump — a vote Republicans denied President Barack Obama's nominee, Merrick Garland, for 293 days last year."
Forget the Smoke. We Already Found Fire. "Donald Trump calls the investigation into Russia's meddling in our election 'a witch hunt.' What it's really become is a which hunt. We're trying to figure out which misdeeds Donald Trump is guilty of: Disloyalty, treachery, betrayal, traitorousness, treason, or all of the above."
What is unprecedented here is that so many people so close to the President of the United States have so many ties to foreign power brokers and were therefore caught up in intelligence collection.
It is unprecedented that so many people so close to Donald Trump have been in the employment of foreign agents and foreign governments and foreign adversaries.
And it is unprecedented that not a single day goes by where we don't learn of yet another adversarial foreign connection to this administration.


Coalition governments are sometimes made up of parties with sharply differing priorities and policy preferences. This is the case of Italy's governing alliance between the Lega and the Five Star Movement, hailed by the media as populist. Relying upon pledges of change, and seemingly united by the sovereigntist claim to 'take back control', this unprecedented coalition has been called upon to address the promises to upend 'the system'. Whether this would be a doable task for the government or would, rather, turn into a likely loss of votes for the two parties, however, will largely depend on the extent to which the ideas of 'desired change' of the two different electorates might actually converge. On examining survey data, we find that M5S and Lega voters are likely to share anti-establishment, conspiracy rhetoric and sovereigntist attitudes, but have diverging views on domestic economic policies, migration, and cultural issues. These findings provide empirical grounds to advance, in the concluding remarks, some tentative scenarios for the likely developments of a governing coalition between different allies, whose direction would ultimately hinge upon the strategic options available to them.


Licensed since 1996, Roni Benge-Adamson brings invaluable experience and expertise as a member of one of Southern Arizona's top-producing teams.
Benge-Adamson joined Keller Williams Realty in 2013 and has found that the team-building tools, the technology and the willingness of the agents in the office to help her succeed have been critical to helping her grow her business.
Benge-Adamson is dialed in to training, attending Family Reunion each year and taking BOLD.


Here are a few snaps from Sbangle's exhibit at the Dulhan Expo at the Hyatt on Long Island. What a great crowd and a busy day! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to shop with us!
Thank you to our featured designer, Neelam Marwah. Her saris, tunics, stoles/ ordnies, and accessories are amazing and we look forward to collaborating with her again.
Not a wholesaler but you love shopping? Do you have friends who love to shop? Read more about hosting a Sbangle Trunk Show here.


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Disease Spotlight: Behçet's Disease
Have you ever heard of Behçet's disease? Probably not! It's a rare autoimmune disease and is the subject of today's Disease Spotlight -- a perfect choice for World Rare Disease Awareness Day!
Behçet's disease is marked by recurrent canker sores and genital ulcerations. But there are many other symptoms, some of which are not as obvious, including blurred vision, vision loss, sores on scrotum in men, sores on vulva in women, acne-like bumps on the skin, pain in joints, fever, headache, stiff neck, confusion, swollen joints, bleeding in stomach or intestines, and it can affect major organs like the kidneys and lungs.
When a disease affects so many different parts of the body doctors call it "multi-systemic", a category that includes lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
How can one disease affect so many different parts of the human body? Think of each of your body's organs and systems as recipes. Many of these recipes share an ingredient, like cream. And if the cream is bad, every one of those recipes will taste bad.
In an autoimmune diseases like Behçet's, the immune system attacks a single protein in your body. Scientists studying Behçet's disease suspect that a protein called "carbonic anhydrase" is the protein being attacked. As a result, every organ or tissue that uses that protein is affected. This "carbonic anhydrase" protein is used to make blood vessels and other things.
The prevalence of Behçet's disease is highest among people of Middle Eastern and Japanese heritage. Estimates of prevalence vary dramatically, with estimates between 650 to 20,000 people in the US. We hope that our registry will help figure out the actual prevalence of Behçet's disease and other autoimmune diseases.
Behçet's disease most commonly affect patents between 20 and 40 years old, with an average onset of 25-30 years old. Patients who develop Behçet's before age 25 are more likely to involve eye disease. Men are more likely than women to develop more severe symptoms, such as blindness.
Despite being a rare disease, there are organizations and advocacy groups to help patients with Behçet's disease. Be sure to check out the American Behcet's Disease Foundation, Global Genes and The Behçet's Blog. The Vasculitis Foundation also has information about Behçet's disease, here.
If you live with Behçet's disease, we would love to hear your story. Feel free to email ashley@autoimmuneregistry.org if you wish to contribute a guest blog about life with Behçet's.
Be sure to check out our Behçet's Disease fact sheet, here.
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