aesthetics of their craft. As a group, they shine beautifully and are a moving, sensuous force that reflect Cuba's trademark artis- tic brilliance and excellence.

At the same time, the ritualistic components were totally intriguing. From the outset, the sacred flavor of the evening was reflected on the stage, where a small table stood alongside various instruments. On the table was a photograph of a young man, with various home-fashioned dolls around the picture. These images were symbolic of the ancestors who had left this realm for the spiritual one. Guiding the audience through the ceremony, the notes for part one of the program read: "The energy of our ancestors populates the soil of this fertile land. The strength of the offerings bless- es their children."German Patent Application No. DE 199 50 034 describes a method and an apparatus for controlling a braking system in which in at least one operating state, when the brake pedal is actuated, braking force is held at at least one wheel of the vehicle regardless of the extent of pedal actuation. Various conditions are provided in this context, together or alternatively, for activation or deactivation of the function.
German Patent Application No. DE 199 50 028 describes a method and an apparatus for controlling a vehicle in which, at least when the vehicle is at a standstill, braking force is held at at least one wheel of the vehicle regardless of the extent of pedal actuation. When a shutoff condition exists, the braking force is released, whereas when