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McAfee splats bug that knocked punters offline
Antivirus maker McAfee has fixed a problem that cut off punters' internet connections earlier this week. The snafu, caused by a dodgy update for the Intel-owned malware whack-a-mole product, also knackered enterprise versions although it didn't send users offline. For both the consumer and business builds, the error was traced …
So why are we still using scanners?
Misfiring definition updates are a well-known Achilles' Heel of security scanners, akin to punctures in pneumatic tyres, and all vendors experience problems in this area from time to time.
Apologist much?
Why are we still using virus scanners? Why aren't anti-virus vendors affected by viruses?
McAfee..... An also ran.
Re: So why are we still using scanners?
VMyths articles from 2004? It's like the other day, when I looked up the "Ural Mountains Nuclear Disaster" so-called, and the first Google result was a page that sounded perfectly reasonable for the first couple of paragraphs, and then started talking about how the Space People had to intervene to save seventeen million lives.
Because it's been a problem since 2004 and earlier, actually
The bloody 'iLoveYou' virus from 2000, Code Red and ilk from 2001, and so on highlighted grave weaknesses in scanners that have existed to this very day. Never mind 2004.
You can blame McAfee for spearheading that, even back in 1999:
The market for profile-based detectors dried up ... because software reviewers recommended signature-based scanning to the exclusion of all else. That's right: journalists with no expertise told everybody to use insufficient virus detection methods.
Profile-based utilities shriveled when John McAfee released a signature scanner called VirusScan. [...] Signature methodologies complement profile methodologies, and vice versa — but McAfee told the media his scanner superceded generic detection. Reporters wrote countless stories saying we needed only one product: VirusScan.
McAfee set themselves up for this failure at least thirteen years ago.
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Cheers for that, absolutely marvelous. I had to add "Space People" to find it (maybe google have these forums plugged into the page ranking algorithms). Never came across the aetherius society before, looks like scientology but with the suggestion that they have not had their sense of humour removed.
Ah, so that explains it
I was asked to help with a friend's computer, I couldn't work it out - I could ping the router and a WAN IP, but all tcp/udp traffic was dropped. I tried disabling McAffee's firewall, to no avail, so in the end I just removed it - it's shit anyway.
Re: Ah, so that explains it
I couldn't even get my friends to ping it's default gateway, but Windows update traffic was fine... McAfee kept bleating about missing DLL's every time I tried to start it and disabling the services had no effect.
More trouble than any virus
Seriously - I've seen more problems caused by McAffee over the years than I've ever seen caused by viruses on non-protected machines - they range from blocking email collected over SSL, dropping random internet traffic (this update isn't the first one to do this) and generally slowing the machine down to a crawl even when they're working 'correctly'.
Not just more trouble...
...McAfee is a virus.
I mean, let's look at it honestly: It's a program that, once installed, fucks up your computer, and then demands money to get rid of the problems you didn't have before it started running. The only part of the "scareware" definition that it misses is that it doesn't install itself when you load a dodgy Flash ad -- but, then, that's what their social-engineering, oops I mean sales, department is for!
using MSE as a last resort before giving up and going pinguin shaped
I tore McAffee out of the non-internet laptop at work because the nag screens saying it could'nt connect popped up all the time.. usually in the middle of a complex CAD model.
Someone did a system restore on it though when the battery went flat........ argghh bloody McAffee bollox windows popping up again in the middle of my CAD models again
You don't need a penguin
You just need a bit of good sense -- Firefox + Adblock Plus + Flashblock does the job just fine for me, to the extent where I don't even bother running a virus scanner. Been doing it this way for almost a decade, and I've yet to encounter a problem.
Re: More trouble than any virus
Lets not forget the dog egg that is NAV too!!!!!!!
Possibly the two most fucked up anti-anti-virus programs it has ever been my displeasure to encounter...
Re: More trouble than any virus
Urg, we're forced to have this on our desktops at work, and it sludges up the machines to no end. Opening firefox or thunderbird can take minutes, and if you open task manager, you can guarantee it'll have mcshield.exe stuck at 25% cpu, with more page faults than there are atoms in the universe. Trying to save a file or attach one, if you accidentally browse back to the root of My Documents it'll decide it needs to scan everything in there, and lock your machine up for another couple minutes. So much wasted time dealing with the bollocks that is mcaffee...
Re: More trouble than any virus
Spot on
Ah good glad that one is fixed. I mean, it's only the fourth (or more?) times that McAfee have released an update thats broken a PC. Anyone recall the definition file that required an engine upgrade? If you didn't upgrade the engine the definition file would trash McAfee and cause PC problems.
Or the Engine update that tanked the PC
or the definition update that broke the application
and so on. McAfee are a joke now.
"...either left without a functioning internet connection or unable to perform any actions in the McAfee Security Center console..."
So, how is an affected user supposed to download or apply the update that fixes it?
[abandoned McAfee years ago]
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Ta for this, Reg. You prevented me hurling my computer out of the window in a fit of 'why won't this f***ing thing connect to the Internet' pique.
Funny how McAfee can get 'please buy more from us' emails out but not 'we have screwed your computer'.
Still, to be fair, once you had pointed me in the right direction, the fix was quick and painless.
Re: hurling my computer out of the window
Couple of months ago I found a Dell tower, lcd and keyboard in the cardboard recycling bin at work. Much to my surprise all are working, though XP would not boot at first. It was some problem with either Norton or McAfee, which I solved by removing it. Tower is going to a workmate who needs a better computer, after I put in a bit more ram.
Imagine trying to run even XP on 512Mb of ram (as shipped by Dell) and either of those boated AV's. No wonder it went into the bin, aside from the boot issue.
Re: hurling my computer out of the window
No imagination necessary. I was consulting at a client with just that - 512 MB Dell laptops + Norton.
Every morning, sure as the sun rises in the east, NAV would take 45 minutes to scan everything and use 200MB of those measly 512 to do so. Couldn't really expect to really start working before 10 as a result.
Us contractors had actually proposed buying the effin RAM for the customer, on our dime. Just to skip the aggravation. Dell being Dell however, the RAM was long since discontinued. Neither did the customer's accounting department fully grasp the difficult concept of 50% efficiency loss x 0.75 hours x $100/hour x 200 days was far more than the RAM would have cost.
NAV and McAfee are far more destructive of productivity than any virus can realistically dream of being.
Typo in article:
"Misfiring definition updates are a well-known Achilles' Heel of McAfee, akin to having your tyres slashed by the local Kwik Fit, and all versions brick your PC from time to time."
There, much better.
Thanks to McAfee
I recently shifted to IS from more general network and desktop admin work. I am quite happy about this as problems of this nature actually increase my job security. From a purely cynical perspective, riding herd on dodgy software equates to bigger paychecks.
On a more practical note, delaying the implementation of DAT files across your enterprise by a day or two will prevent this crap from happening to you. Treat DAT files like any other change to your environment: test first, then deploy to the field.
Utter Muppets
McCrappy have a history of this clueless stuff. Had to use this terrible software for 7 years in an Enterprise Environment and all the problems we have had caused by McCrappy DAT updates not tested before they send them out. Beggars belief. When it actually works it fails to deal with infections.
Re: Utter Muppets
Why didn't you stagger the releases, epo can do that and so can Symantec etc...
Although not my preferred choice of AV (Eset) ePo was very easy, the only problem I found was every support contract renewal a feature included suddenly became seperate and meant having to buy an add-on. In the end was forced to go with our group's choice Symantec.
It isn't just the operation that's bad
Its the design.
Why not distribute updates over http so you can use proxies to ease the load on your main servers and wan links?
A major corp I worked at had issues a few years ago when the update client didn't shut down network connections as expected. Thousands of hosts tried to connect at around the same time and DOS'ed the firewall (I know, don't get me started on that config...) which took out LOB services too (and there's another thing not to get me started on).
If McCrapAfee actually TESTED their software......
...... these problems would not arise.
But then, I no longer have these problems because after years of suffering McCrapAfee, I now use AVG.
Re: If McCrapAfee actually TESTED their software......
Start of BUY NOW
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Why didn't it block that virus
When will signature scanning end?
I've posted this idea before, but will signature based scanning ever end? It's trivial to get around now; 'whack a mole' characterizes it perfectly. The question is, what's the answer? White listing/digital signatures? Heuristics?
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America's Museum of Pilgrim Possessions
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Pilgrim Hall Museum, built in 1824, offers a chance to touch an authentic piece of Plymouth Rock! View actual 17th century Pilgrim possessions, including William Bradford's Bible, Peregrine White's cradle and Myles Standish's sword. Enjoy a 15 minute film telling the dramatic story of the Mayflower Pilgrims, their voyage across the Atlantic and their courageous early years in Plymouth. Young visitors enjoy a Treasure Hunt in the galleries with a prize at the end. Accredited by the American Association of Museums, Pilgrim Hall Museum is a private, non-profit educational institution. On-site parking, air-conditioning, museum shop and full accessibility. Open daily 9:30-4:30, February - December. Adults $8, children $5, AAA, senior and family discounts.
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For centuries, man has found countless ways to send ships to the bottom of the sea. Since the advent of scuba technology, we've found ways to explore them. Whether it's to search for booty, take eerie photos, or just to pay respects, wreck diving is a not a sport for the timid. Often found in deep, cold water with strong currents and dangerous reefs, wrecks demand expertise, experience, humility and marine-grade bronze balls — not to mention a lot of specialized gear. This isn't tropical holiday diving, so be prepared to shell out for equipment that can stand up to the conditions the Gunilda, the Thistlegorm or the Doria present.
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Lightweight bombers are a simple, all-American affair. This spring mainstay has evolved over the past century to include styles with a wide variety of fabrics, slimmer fits and colors beyond the basics. With warm weather finally here, we've stowed our parkas and picked our five favorites that range from technical to timeless.
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Long gone are the days when the commuter bike was an old-school mountain bike with a potpourri of parts and a rear wheel that was only roughly true. A rise in people looking to build fitness, lower their carbon footprint or simply have fun while getting around has created a big market for commuter bikes. Here are some of our favorites for 2014.
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Can a piece of luggage have a successor? Tumi, the venerable brand practically synonymous with domestic airports, believes it can with the release of the Alpha 2. The carry-on/check-in sequel incorporates a slew of improvements — ranging from overdue to practically invisible — in the gangbusters popular flagship line. Across its 30 improvements, the Alpha 2 boasts an impressive 14 patents. To test its mettle, we made our way to the Alpha 2's arena: airports.
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Shimmering a shade of blue clearly inspired by Caribbean waters, the Halios Tropik SS ($650) on my left wrist appears candy coated, looking infinitely more confident than I feel. A quick test of my regulator complete, I twist the Tropik's unidirectional ceramic bezel to mark the beginning of this, my first real dive. I'm in the tropics to test this purpose-built diver on its home court.
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Tested: SousVide Supreme
Cooking sous vide, French for "under vacuum" allows us to bypass this obstacle by cooking at a low and very precise temperature; it's the equivalent of walking up to the dartboard and pushing the dart into the bullseye. While it's a technique that's been around for professional chefs, Iron Chefs and DIYers for ages, the technology has only been available to the average home cook since 2009. As more machines hit the market, we decided to test the one that started the home sous vide revolution, the Sous Vide Supreme ($500).
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When it comes time to hit the surf and temps are in the 30s rather than the 70s, the right gear is the difference between channeling Bodhi and becoming intimate with the symptoms of hypothermia. While it's admittedly tough to be toasty in water less than half your body's normal temperature, with the right kit you can at least pursue your hobby and live to tell about it. Below are our picks for the gear you'll need for winter surfing.
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Packing for a tropical getaway usually only involves deciding what color swim trunks to pack. But when your plans include jungle hiking, cave exploration and scuba diving, things get a little more complicated. The key is versatility — you need gear that works underground or underwater just as well as it does topside. For our week in Belize we made sure everything we took did more than just one thing well. This saved space in our luggage and let us be nimble yet well prepared. Here's a sampling of what we took.
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Fat bikes can effortlessly glide over snowy conditions like a set of snowshoes, and they're cushy enough for riding in frigid temps without shattering your frozen tuchus. But the bike can only take you so far. Staying warm and dry — and returning home with all your fingers and toes — requires the right set of gear for when the weather decides to take a serious turn for the worse. These winter fat biking essentials will help you battle the worst Mother Nature can throw your way.
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Multifunction Tool Watches for the 21st Century
Mechanical diver's and pilot's watches may have been indispensable instruments for explorers in decades past, but nowadays, state-of-the-art wristwatches have shifted toward lightweight, battery-powered and largely digital pieces. These are wrist-top computers, designed for wear during mountaineering, skiing, sailing, surfing and flying. We rounded up six of the best for your next adventures.
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Best Snowboards of 2014
Nostalgia is an attractive creature, and we often find ourselves getting sentimental over microbrews about our gear of yore and cool vintage finds. But like the skis we came across in Park City, neither the Snurfer nor the Burton Backhill were performance decks. Nobody back in the day was talking about carbon and kevlar layup or cambered medley — not sober, anyway. Today the construction materials and technology that go into snowboard making produce rides for every body type, terrain and personal preference. These five boards are some of the finest in each category.
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Warm sunny days are still several weeks away at least — and yet taking your motorcycle out for a few "pre-season" blasts can be a joyous, refreshing experience. At 55 mph a simple flip of your visor is like downing a triple-shot of your favorite espresso; at eighty-five it's even better. Hell, a simple whiff of spring air mixed with just a touch of exhaust is enough to give you the stamina of Sting — provided you've prepared. We've lined up our own personal arsenal for your cold-weather-riding pleasure.
Heads-Up on the Hill
Tested: Oakley Airwave 1.5
In 2012, Oakley partnered with Recon Instruments, maker of groundbreaking Heads-up Display (HUD) technology, to create the Airwave goggle and bring data and entertainment right into the wearer's field of view, a la Minority Report. The second generation Oakley Airwave 1.5 ($649) launched at the end of 2013 with improvements across the board. We got our hands on a pair to test while shredding pow in Revelstoke, BC.
Bigger is Better
New Year's Resolutions: Five 4K Displays You Can Actually Afford
Now that the content is beginning to arrive and prices are right, it's time for consumers and video professionals to use 4K monitors. A whole crop of 4K displays have been announced by all the big names in electronics (save for one…we're waiting on you, Cupertino), and the variety combined with esoteric naming conventions can lead any well-minded consumer to bouts of madness. We're here to help. Here are our five favorites that you can actually afford.
Breakdown: Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster Altichron
The new Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster Altichron ($638) is a wild upgrade over the original that launched the Citizen Promaster series in 1989. The new piece has appropriate updates for the new millenium — color, size, Citizen's Eco-Drive tech — but it continues the tradition of looking (and proving itself) every millimeter a tool watch. We break it down.
Weatherproof Jackets for the slopes and otherwise
Shelling Out: 10 Best Winter Sports Hardshells
There's no such thing as bad weather — only bad gear. And in the age of industrial manufacturing and waterproof fabrics, there's no good excuse for bad gear. Modern hardshell jackets are designed to provide a first layer of defense between you and the elements, whether "the elements" are an alpine whiteout or an afternoon thunderstorm. They're the crown jewel of any outdoor kit: they'll keep you warm, they'll keep you dry, and most of them weigh less than a pair of blue jeans.
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Locked In: 5 Best Ski Bindings
Bindings often go overlooked in favor of the flashiness of a new pair of skis or boots. But as your only contact point for control and power transfer along the 170-180cm boards you're strapping on, and your final line of safety in a major crash, they're the most important piece of gear for a successful and safe season. Read on for a breakdown of the best ski bindings for this season.
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Mountain Chargers: 5 Best Skis of 2014
A new pair of skis is more than just a new piece of expensive gear: it's an investment in winter stoke. It doesn't matter if you're a stone cold powder hound or a retired gate-crashing racer, we've got five pairs of skis to cover your needs this season.
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No Strings Attached: Best Cordless Power Tool Combo Kits
We tackled a variety of chores, from the simplest deck demolition to re-framing the interior of a house, to help you choose the right path for your cordless cash. Here are our picks for the cordless power tool kits — including a drill/driver of some sort, a circular saw and a reciprocating saw — that do it best, along with notes on each individual tool.
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Cycling Trainers for All Budgets
The end of everyday outdoor cycling weather creates a fork in the road: some choose to move to a winter regimen that builds on the past year; others veer off to partake in holiday cheer and return to riding when the snow melts. While we're no strangers to mulled wine and a sweater with reindeer on it, we know from experience that breaking for winter makes having a strong race season much more difficult. Rather than risking disaster on icy roads, consider one of these indoor trainers to keep pedaling through the off-season.
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The present state of business prizes efficiency above all else: large outputs from small teams, multitasking, checking email while jogging, jogging while conference calling, working vacations. In this paradigm a leisurely lunch gums up the works. But the reality is that a face-to-face over charred ribeyes and bone-dry martinis can replace a week's worth of email exchanges. One good single-pump handshake and a knowing smile is good for a billion retweets. The power lunch, like the double-breasted suit, is not back: it never went away. To do it right you'll need a few accoutrements, which you'll find right here. We'll see you at Dorsia.
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The Top Things to do in Covent Garden, London
June 9, 2014 by Guest Author
Filed under Art and design, Eating and drinking, featured, Gardens, Guest post, London and around, Misc, Museums, Shopping, Sightseeing, United Kingdom, Walking
Covent Garden always appears on the "must visit" list of tourists to London and is also popular with the locals who are drawn there by its great variety of leisure activities. There are so many things to do in the area that we have compiled a list of the top things to do within the vicinity of Covent Garden.
The Covent Garden Markets
Covent Garden is possibly most famous for its market which has reputedly been in existence since around since 1654. The original fruit and vegetable market (New Covent Garden Market) has now moved out of the area and relocated to an area called Nine Elms but it has been replaced with the Covent Garden market we have today. Apple Market is housed in a stunning nineteenth century, colonnaded piazza and stocks a wide variety of items from jewellery and toys to stationary and ties. Many of the items will provide something a little different to what you can get on the high street so you are bound to find a quirky gift to take home.
Jubilee Market in the South Piazza sells items that fall more into the antique category. If antiques are your thing then head there on a Monday for the antiques market. Saturdays and Sundays sees around 200 stalls open which are generally aimed at arts and crafts. The Real Food Market occurs every Thursday where you can get your hands on treats such as homemade cakes and macaroons, fresh olives and specialty breads.
Shopping in Covent Garden
Covent Garden is also famous for its shops. Although there are high street brands there they are generally higher end suppliers and fit with the hip image that surrounds the area. For fans of designer ware you will be spoilt for choice. Brands such as Chanel, Paul Smith, Mulberry and Burberry sit alongside more regular high street favourites such as Reiss and Jigsaw. For the more adventurous out there you can peruse outdoor shops such as Cotswold Outdoor and Field & Trek. If you fancy a mid-afternoon snack then you could treat yourself to some macaroons from Laudrée. You could get a box to take away but why not sit in and take advantage of their champagne or savoury snacks.
Museums near Covent Garden
The British Museum is one of the top museum attractions and it is only a short walk from Covent Garden. In a world dominated by money you might be pleased to hear that it is free to get in and there are free tours and talks during the day. This makes it an ideal choice if you are travelling with a large family as individual entrance prices quickly add up. The museum houses a variety of artefacts from a range of locations and eras and often has exhibitions on which you may be required to pay extra for. Recent exhibitions include the Vikings and some beautiful Egyptian mummies. Due to the popularity of some exhibitions it might be worth pre-booking tickets rather than being disappointed on the day. If you are visiting with children they will often put free events on such as object handling, art tasks and museum trails. This is bound to spark the interest of any little explorer!!! If transport is more your thing then head to the London Transport Museum which has buses, trams and railway carriages on display.
See a show in the Theatres near Covent Garden
Covent Garden is bursting at the seams with theatres so it is hard to choose which one to go to. The Theatre Royal is one of the largest theatres in Covent Garden and has hosted some of the most famous shows. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory or Matilda might appeal to children (and adults!) or perhaps a tear jerker such as The Bodyguard or War Horse would be preferable. No matter what you choose to see you will be amazed and with two Royal boxes you never know who you might see there! The Aldwych Theatre is worth visiting just to see its stunning façade and was home to The Royal Shakespeare Company for a number of years. If there is a certain show that you would like to see then it is probably best to research the show and find out which theatre it will be on at as there are so many theatres in the area that it would be a shame to miss out on your favourite show.
Your theatre visit might keep you up late so what could be better than staying in your own luxury apartment in the vicinity of Covent Garden so you don't need to worry about getting a bus or the underground. Rather than stressing about heading "home" you could enjoy a few post theatre drinks or even head to a club completing your weekend.
If you fancy a trip to London be sure not to miss out on the delights of Covent Garden just be prepared for a positive assault on all your senses!
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Photo Credits: Apple Market by Neil Howard, Shopping by Alison Sanfacon, Piazza Covent Garden by SPakhrin, London Transport Museum by Snapshooter46, War Horse by Andy Roberts
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5 Reasons to Visit Casablanca
May 19, 2014 by Guest Author
Filed under Africa, Art and design, Eating and drinking, featured, Guest post, Leisure, Misc, Morocco, Museums, Shopping, Sightseeing, World
In this article, our guest author Anna Rice gives us some great reasons to visit Casablanca in Morocco, which is often passed by as visitors head on to Marrakech and Fes, yet you can find great food, sightseeing and street-life to keep you entertained for a few days.
Casablanca is often overlooked as a travel destination, since most tourists coming to Morocco make a beeline for the more exotic parts of the country: Marrakech, Fes, Chefchaouen, the Sahara, or the Atlas Mountains. But Casablanca is the place many visitors land first – including those arriving on the only direct flight from New York. Instead of writing off Casablanca and immediately hopping on a train or connecting flight, it's worth it to spend at least a day or two in Morocco's industrial capital.
This is something I learned after visiting the city twice. I'd read the same guides as everyone else, saying Casablanca wasn't worth much time. But I had a reason to stick around: my sister lives there! She's been teaching in the city for the past two years, which is plenty of time to uncover Casblanca's best spots. This was fortunate for me, as I had an expert tour guide. So before rushing off to Marrakech, here are 5 reasons I think you should stay in Casablanca for more than a couple hours:
Casablanca has a very cosmopolitan dining and nightlife scene
Marrakech is certainly the destination of choice for the fashionable set visiting Morocco. But Casablanca has enough new (and more affordable) trendy restaurants to be a culinary destination of its own. The hot spot of the moment is Blend, a burger restaurant where you will probably have a hard time getting a table during prime dining hours. After indulging in one of their gourmet burgers, hit up La Bodega, a Spanish-style tapas bar where expats gather for drinks in a loud but fun atmosphere.
Looking for something a little more refined? Make a reservation at upscale, waterfront establishment Le Cabestan and ask for a table by the water. Prepare to shell out American prices for ocean views, beautiful patrons and top-notch food. For weekend brunch, visit La Sqala, which serves fresh squeezed juices and traditional Moroccan breakfast foods in a beautiful outdoor setting within the walls of an old fortress.
Mosque Hassan II
Most Westerners have never been inside a mosque, but Mosque Hassan II offers the rare opportunity to take a tour. Sitting on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, its one of Morocco's top architectural wonders. It was commissioned by King Hassan II, took seven years to build, and can fit up to 25,000 worshipers. Tours are offered in several languages at set times daily, except on Fridays. Visitors to Mosque Hassan II should dress conservatively and respectfully (make sure your arms, shoulders, neckline and knees are covered) and bring a pair of socks, as you'll be required to remove your shoes for part of the tour.
Art Deco Architecture
Bustling downtown Casablanca will leave you feeling like you stepped into a time machine. French architects who embraced the Art Deco movement of the early 20th century practically took over Casablanca, and there are plenty of historic buildings to see. Some of them are unfortunately in crumbling disrepair while others are well maintained. Overall, this neighborhood is an authentic slice of Morocco's history as a French colony.
The best place to take in the sights is Boulevard Mohammed V, where you can stroll alongside Casablanca's brand new tram. The street eventually leads to Place des Nations Unies, a large and busy square surrounded by shops, restaurants and offices. Other notable sites to see examples of Moroccan/French architecture in Casablanca include the Grande Poste, the clock tower of the Wilaya (government building), the Banque d'Etat and the Sacre Coeur Cathedral, which is no longer a functioning church.
Markets in Casablanca
While there are definitely more historical and attractive medinas in Marakech and Fes, the Casablanca medina is worth checking out simply because there are few other tourists there. It's a rare peek into the daily life of the city's Moroccan residents. Don't spend too much time shopping here – most of the souvenirs are imported from other parts of the country and therefore more expensive. The entrance to the medina is located off of Place des Nations Unies.
A better shopping destination to visit (even if you aren't shopping) is Marche Central. This buzzing street market was originally designed for Europeans but today it caters to both expats and Moroccans. If you like seafood, you can select a freshly caught fish and then take it around the corner to a grill to have it cooked to perfection. The market also sells fruits, vegetables and other food items, making it a great spot to stop before a picnic on the beach. Just don't forget to haggle for the best price!
Growing Art Scene
Cheap rent makes Casablanca an ideal place for artists to live, and a plethora of abandoned buildings provides a canvas. One can't-miss is Les Anciens Abbatoirs, a former slaughterhouse that still has meat hooks hanging and blood stains on the floor. A collective of cultural associations and artists, La Fabrique Culturelle, has taken it over recently and turned it into a gallery space and performance venue.
Another popular up-and-coming space is La Galerie 38, which supports local Moroccan artists as well as international names. La Galerie 38 is connected to Le Studio des Arts Vivants, a large studio that is at the center of Morocco's contemporary art scene. Students of all ages can take lessons in music, art, dance and theatre with teachers from all over the world. The best representation of the increasingly modern Moroccan art scene is Galerie L'Atelier 21, which offers pieces from both emerging and established local designers.
Many thanks for this article to Anna Rice, the writer behind The Blonde Banana, a travel blog that features fashion-forward packing tips, chic destination guides and stylish product reviews. When she's not off exploring new places, Anna works as a fashion publicist in New York City. You can read more of her Morocco tips here, and follow her next adventure on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
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Marrakech – on shopping, sightseeing and (not) getting lost in the Souk
March 29, 2014 by Heather Cowper
Filed under Africa, Eating and drinking, featured, Leisure, Morocco, Museums, Shopping, Sightseeing, World
Marrakech can be exotic, chaotic, challenging and welcoming in turn. You want belt? You want slippers? Where are you from? How much you want to pay? A woman grabs my arm and offers to to cover it with intricate henna patterns. When I decline she starts to make a 'present' of a design on my hand and I have to tug myself away. I point the camera in the direction of a distant group of snake charmers and instantly a man is there with a cap asking for payment.
There are sights to see in Marrakech; palaces, gardens, mosques, but that's not really the point. You go for the colour, the street-life, the banter, the people. All of this can be rather exhausting of course, so thank goodness we were staying at Riad Star, a haven of calm within the Medina or walled city. Riad Star is the latest addition to a small family of boutique Riads, owned by English couple, Mike and Lucie Wood, and is beautifully designed on a Jazz Age theme in honour of Josephine Baker, cabaret star of the 1920s and 30s, who lived there for a time.
To help you make the most of your stay in Marrakech, the couple have designed the Marrakech-Riad i-phone app that you can download free from iTunes, giving you tips on haggling, information on restaurants, recommended shops and things to see around the Medina. Best of all the app has a map that is stored on your phone (no need for wifi or roaming) with all the points of interest marked on it and a GPS feature which means you can navigate your way through the narrow passageways of the souk by following the moving dot, without falling prey to those helpful young men who point you in the wrong direction and then offer to show you the way (for a small fee).
We flew to Marrakech with easyJet for a weekend on their new direct route from Bristol and spent our time sightseeing, haggling for things we didn't really need and trying not to get too lost – although that is half the fun. The Saadian tombs were one of the things we discovered, entering in single file through a narrow walled passage, that opened into a large courtyard. Pavilions with columns and carved plasterwork housed the tombs marked on the floor in tiles, with a raised section to prevent anyone walking on the dead. These tombs are the resting place of the rulers of the 16th century Saadi dynasty, but were dusty and forgotten until 1917 when they were rediscovered and restored.
Even more impressive was the Medersa Ben Youssef, an Islamic religious school founded in the 14th century with over a hundred tiny rooms for the pupils, overlooking the courtyard with central shallow pool. The Medersa is well known in the Islamic world and every surface is covered with patterned tiles in blues, green and browns as well as intricate plasterwork and Arabic inscriptions. The richly decorated surroundings make it the ideal place to bring visiting royalty and celebrities to be photographed framed in one of the windows or against a tiled backdrop that says "Here I am in Marrakech". The Medersa even starred as an Algerian Sufi retreat with Kate Winslet, in the film Hideous Kinky.
Even more recognisable for those "Here I am in Marrakech" photos, are the Majorelle Gardens which have become known for that particular shade of blue named after them, "Majorelle Blue". The gardens were developed in the 1920s and 1930s by the French artist, Jacques Majorelle and were later bought and renovated in the 1980s by the French fashion designer, Yves Saint-Laurent. The gardens feel a bit like walking into an art installation, clothed with tropical bamboo stems, shady palms, spiky cactus and water lilies drifting in shallow pools. Rich teracotta painted paths lead the eye towards electric blue pavillions, while acid yellow and tangerine painted and planted pots punctuate the garden paths. There's an interesting museum of Berber clothing and jewellery within the gardens, but don't make the mistake of taking a sneaky photo inside or you'll get a severe telling off like I did!
We used the Marrakech-Riad app to locate interesting places to eat as we wandered through the Medina, mainly European style cafes such as Earth Cafe that specialises in fresh juices and vegetarian and vegan dishes. I enjoyed my beetroot, ginger and orange juice with a lunch of roasted tagine vegetables topped with goat's cheese. We were equally at home at some of the street kiosks that we came across in the souk where we tried a mini tagine of lamb and vegetables served with bread and a Moroccan salad of chopped cucumber and tomatoes. We discovered that the same fresh orange juice, tagines, flat bread, and Moroccan salad dishes appeared in most of the restaurants, so the choice of where to eat was less about the originality of the food and more about the setting and ambiance.
Haggling in the souk can be a daunting prospect, since you know that all the traders have been perfecting their bargaining skills since childhood and are relying on that fact to extract the maximum amount of money possible from you, while persuading you they are your best friend. Of course it's all a friendly game of charades where each side understands the part they are playing. Luckily I was able to use the tips on the app to brush up on my haggling patter which works something like this;
First you decide what you want to buy and what is a fair price to pay, perhaps by checking out some of the fixed price shops such as Ensemble Artisanal or by asking the price of the same item in a few stalls while making it clear that you are 'not buying today'. Next you find a stall that has a good selection of the slippers, bowls or lamps you want to buy and wander up without expressing any particular interest. The conversation develops like this;
"Please come and look, looking is free! Where are you from? Bristol? – I was working near there a few years ago. Do you like this bowl (thrusts it into your hand).
"Oh I'm not sure, I have no space to take this back to England but how much is it?
For you I'll make a special price of £10, how many do you want to buy?
"Oh it's very nice, but I can't afford that and I'm not sure my husband would like it, but how about if I gave you £3 and I might take two?
Shopkeeper looks horrified; "Madame, you're trying to rob me, I have a family to feed and can't you see the beautiful craftsmanship – this is hand painted. But for you I can do it for £8″
You look doubtful, "No I really don't think I need it, but perhaps I could go as high as £4 for it"
And so it goes on until you agree at £5 and before you can change your mind your purchase is being wrapped up for you and the cash (preferrably the exact amount or you might not see your change) is handed over.
I think after a month or two of haggling I might have got the hang of it, but we did go out looking for a lamp and came back with six painted bowls and a mirror after making the mistake of expressing interest in a pepper pot. But the nice shop-keeper did then take us up to the top floor of his shop and give us a great view over the roofs of the souk and we just about managed to squeeze it all into our easyJet hand luggage!
And so to the square of Jemaa El Fna, the beating heart and soul of Marrakech, where you can be entertained, robbed if you don't take care, buy a glass of orange juice, or get into conversation with an 'official' guide who will feed you misinformation and try to take you to his friend's shop. Watch the snake charmers and monkey men from a safe distance or they'll be onto you, draping a snake around your neck and demanding money for the photos, or take a horse and carriage ride around the Medina. Around the edge of the square are cafe terraces where you can get a view over the square which is especially useful as dusk falls and the food stalls are put up to feed the throngs of visitors.
We didn't eat at the stalls in the night market, although we fully meant to go back there, but somehow once we got back to the calm of Riad Star, we couldn't face going back out again to face the pressing crowds and the succession of people trying to extract their share of your cash. We were recommended by the staff at Riad Star to try stall number 117 and by the Marrakech-Riad app to try the fish stall at No 14 serving fish from the ports of Essaouria and Casablance with French fries and salads – a Moroccan Fish & Chips. If you try either of these stalls, do let me know how they were!
Another benefit of using the Marrakech-Riad app is that it gives you a 10% discount at many of the cafes, restaurants and boutiques that are popular with Europeans, such as the Henna Cafe, a co-operative that is supported by the Marrakesh-Riad and provides an art space, small rooftop cafe and a community project where language classes are provided for locals who want to learn English, German and French to work in tourism. If you want to avoid being grabbed by a persistent lady in Jemaa El Fna, this is the place to get your henna design in a more relaxed atmosphere, but try not to step on the tortoise who roams under the tables in the terrace cafe!
It took me a couple of days before I could really relax in Marrakech and enjoy the atmosphere without worrying about being ripped off or scammed. By then it was time to fly home, but next time I'll be ready to bargain like a local and bring home another suitcase full of slippers, painted tangines and Aladdin lamps.
Getting to Marrakech
Heather and Guy flew to Marrakech courtesy of easyJet who fly from Bristol to Marrakech on Tuesdays and Saturdays – perfect for a long weekend break. EasyJet also fly to Marrakech from Gatwick, Stanstead and Manchester so you really have no excuse!
Thanks to Riad Star who hosted our stay in Marrakech. We loved the beautifully designed home-from-home in the Medina, filled with Moroccan craftsmanship combined with Jazz Age objets, paying homage to cabaret star, Josephine Baker who stayed there in the 1940s. Rooms at the Riad start at £140 per night bed and breakfast and delicious Moroccan meals are available on request.
The Riad is one of four in the Marrakech-Riad family, owned by English couple Mike and Lucie Wood, which are all well located close to all the major sights of the Medina, with English-speaking Moroccan staff who will offer advice, airport transfers, book restaurants, and lend you a local mobile so they can rescue you if you get lost in the Souk! Each Riad has between 4 and 7 bedrooms, making them ideal to book as a group if you are planning a gathering of family or friends, or for couples planning a romantic getaway.
About the Marrakech Riad App
We found the Marrakech-Riad app was indispensable for finding our way around the Medina and full of useful tips and information about sightseeing, restaurants and shopping. The app is free to download from iTunes and features;
- A comprehensive GPS responsive map of the old town medina to save you getting lost in the maze of bustling streets. In the latest version the map has been extended to cover the new town area of Marrakech.
- Background profiles on popular tourist attractions and up to the minute guides to restaurants and bars, written by Marrakech Riad owner and local expert, Mike Wood
- Discounts at many of the shops and restaurants recommended by the app
- Information on day excursions from Marrakech
- Useful tips on haggling in the souks and other advice to make your stay in Marrakech more enjoyable.
Download the Marrakech-Riad app from iTunes here
More things to see in Morocco
Paradise Valley – Blue pools and waterfalls in Morocco – video
A scrub and massage in the Hammam in Agadir
Life's a beach – watching the surfers at Taghazout
This article by Heather Cowper is originally published at Heatheronhertravels.com – Read the original article here
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Lerner could make it easy on herself by admitting that Dear Leader knew about and condoned (condones) the IRS persecution of conservatives. Wouldn´t that make the whistleblower-friendly MSM happy?
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After contemps of congress charges doesn´t everything have to be handled by Eric Holder´s Department of Justice?She´s safe.
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Pardon second post. Make that contempt, please.
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Nah, she made all of those visits to the White House to share dieting secrets with mooch.
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Not holding my breath that Ms. Lerner will be held accountable for her actions against conservative groups. My faith in government is at an all time low. There seems to be a lot of sound and fury but little comes of it. Lerner´s action is the very definition of government tyranny. If this goes unpunished, what will be next? This is a prime example of a rogue Democrat party abusing its power for political advantage during a presidential election. There must be accountability in government. When there is not, abuse will occur. Every taxpayer should be outraged at the actions by this woman. She needs to be stripped on her pension and benefits, levied a heavy fine, and spend considerable time in prison.
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Remember Lois confessed in public (at a conference no less) to take the heat off The Precious and his Benghazi mess. Something evil is still lurking there, worse than the IRS scandal.
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This isn´t "rogue" behavior anymore. I fear it is the future of political life, the return of a government run purely as a political fiefdom - the Chicago way. And Americans will generally accept this like Chicago does because they´re generally afraid - afraid of terror, afraid of their neighbors, afraid of the future, afraid of themselves and the times in which we currently live. The Democrats peddle themselves a political comfort food for the little guy; the Republicans as the party of who-knows-what.
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Wait. Didn´t Congress lodge a Contempt charge against Holder in 2012 for failing to turn over Fast & Furious documents?Doesn´t seem to matter at all.I don´t see Holder in an orange jumpsuit behind bars--where he belongs.
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It would seem to me that injured TEA Party Groups that were harrassed by the IRS have standing to sue as a class action.Lois Lerner MUST pay the consequences of her horrible betrayal of the American People.
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The answer is simple. Lerner and her attorney are banking on the fact that the Attorney General will sit on his butt and do nothing no matter what the committee does.Wanna bet??
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#7, my fears also include the countless rounds of ammo that various [ostensibly] non-combat gubmint agencies have been stockpiling.I am confident nothing will happen to this woman, no matter how badly they have mangled the process of taking the Fifth. She will retire with a hefty pension. The Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the US will see to it.
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Any TEA Movement group that files for 501c3 is absolutely nuts. Those that already have applications filed should withdraw, disband, change their name and continue. Let´s call it "going ACORN".By going hat in hand to the IRS to seek their permission to operate conservative groups just make it easier for the facists to paint a target on their backs. For a bit of poor porridge TEA groups are putting their existence at risk. If they don´t know about you, how can they harass you? When our local group formed we voted NOT to file for tax exception and used our donations as we saw fit. We were a small town group so perhaps it was easier to fly under the radar, but it worked for us.Besieged citizens will get no relief from the government, neither by the jack-booted agencies nor from elected officials. The social contract has been broken, and there´s no compelling reason to play their game, by their rules that can change at any time.Ignore them. Live your life as an honorable person, and limit your interaction with any government official from any level. I think its past time for real Americans to respond with that old 60´s slogan, "Sounds like a personal problem."
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#12, I´ve wondered the same thing for years. Seems all the IRS has on any organization is the power to take away the tax deduction of donations. If they aren´t there, what can they do? Maybe those are worth more than I realize, but to me if a cause is worth a donation, I don´t care if it´s deductible or not.
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Cummings wants Lerner to walk, even though he knows she is guilty. How´s that for a representative of the people?
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The Democrats are simply testing with Ms. Lehrner to see if they can get away with persecuting political enemies through the IRS. So far the lead persecutor has retired with a fat pension for her efforts and spends evenings watching the MSM News and laughing at efforts to bring her to justice (justice that once existed in this country about five years ago).
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She was merely an ´emplyee´? Really, Washington Times?! Just an ´employee´?
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Time for the return of ´vigilantes´.
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Let´s look at her choices, if she implicates zero, she´s on her own, and if she takes the fall, zero has a pen and a pardon. So who would she fear targeting her, Congress or the White House?
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Lerner is an unrepentant, out-of-control, arrogant goobermint parasite. Perhaps the methods used in North Korea are in order....Yeah, she angers me.
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If this country continues down it´s present path, the only thing that will be able to stop it and put it back on the path it was intended to be on is another uprising (known as a revolution) of the citizens. What we are seeing in today´s world is exactly the reason that the founders gave us a 2nd Amendment. We have never yet used that amendment for what it was intended but it´s time for it to happen. I know it´s a drastic action, but doesn´t the wise doctor operate and remove the cancer? It´s time we, the "doctors" come forward and remove the cancer that is infesting our government.
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It will be absolutely imperative, if we continue to have free elections and by some incredible turn of events the republicans overcome their inveterate knack of losing sure things, that ALL of the criminals in this administration, starting from the top down, be held accountable. Take away Holder´s pension, humiliate him, sweep out the DOJ and State and release all of obozo´s secret documents. If he did indeed get aid and a social security card under false pretenses, all of the laws he signed should be declared null and void as he was ineligible to be chief executive. But the republicans´ uncanny ability to blow it will supervene, I am sure.
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In 14 & 16 vote OUT any in congress that try to keep her from being held accountable!
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The smug look on her face,tells you she knows she is protected by higher up the food chain,than her lawyer.
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I´m with #´s12 & 13. The stakes are too high in 2014, we need to fight a gorilla style war. They need not know what is about to hit them.
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The levels of helplessness and depression in these posts are quite saddening. We, who should form the core of active resistance to the increasing tyranny being imposed on us, merely complain amongst ourselves (#20 excepted).Is freedom just another word for nothing left to lose? If so, folks, we´re almost free.
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Lois Lerner's smugness represents a faith that Holder will not act against her and that, in addition, Obama would pardon her. She'll continue her stonewalling
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Lerner knows that there is no Equal Protection under the law anymore. IRS can persecute anyone they want with impunity. In Obama´s America there is only one prosecutable crime - being caught Conservative. That´s the ´descretion´ Holder uses in his position. Lerner has nothing whatever to fear, and it shows. As for We The People, our new government is Against The People, Above The People, and to thoroughly Screw The People, We should be afraid.
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Makes no difference. Holder´s Justice Department will never prosecute her, but even if it did, by the time it gets around to it Obama will be handing out pardons on his way out the door like a parade clown throwing handfuls of candy to the kids, maybe .....On the other hand, Obama is such a disloyal wretch, it wouldn´t surprise me if he pardoned no one and skipped town leaving EVERYONE holding the bag. Paging Reverend Wright. A Ms. Lerner is on hold for you.
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"Ms Lerner faces a vote.....". Give me a break. Try and convict and make her pay.
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