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ABC has lifted the ban on Adam Lambert -- and officially booked him to perform on an upcoming episode of "The View" ... in the hopes that he sticks to the script this time.
ABC had previously dropped Lambert from two of the network's shows, in response to catching the network "off-guard" when he improvised his act at the American Music Awards -- and made out with a dude ... something ABC claims he didn't do in rehearsal.
But after taking sharp criticism for their decision, ABC is extending the olive branch -- with an invitation to perform on a December 10 episode of "The View."
Wonder how Elisabeth Hasselbeck will take the news...
GLAAD Backs ABC's Decision to Can Lambert
Adam Lambert's sexual orientation had nothing to do with ABC's decision to can him from two upcoming gigs on their network ... it was all because he can't stick to a script -- at least that's what ABC and GLAAD would like you to believe.
The nation's most outspoken gay rights group just released a statement in support of ABC's decision to boot Lambert from "Jimmy Kimmel Live" and an upcoming New Year's Eve special in the wake of his AMA performance -- the one with the man-on-man kiss.
ABC sent a statement to GLAAD, explaining how Adam's removal was "not a question of Lambert's sexual orientation" but was instead because his live performance at the AMAs differed "greatly" from rehearsals and "caught the network off guard" -- which is justification for dropping him from other live shows.
Today, GLAAD backed ABC's explanation saying, "It would appear that the kiss between Adam Lambert and his keyboardist did not factor into ABC's decision ... ABC has a history of positive gay and transgender inclusion that includes featuring kisses between gay and lesbian couples on-air."
For the record, neither Adrien Brody nor Halle Berry were banned from appearing on any ABC shows after their "unscripted" make-out session at the 2003 Academy Awards.
UPDATE: GLAAD tells us they have "asked ABC and calls on them for clarification on 'caught off guard' so that the community knows why Lambert is being denied the opportunity to perform on the network."
GLAAD to CBS: Treat Us Like Equals!
CBS' explanation for why they blurred Adam Lambert's man-on-man kiss ain't cuttin' it with the folks at GLAAD -- who claim the network is treating openly gay performers as second class citizens.
Jarrett Barrios, president of GLAAD -- the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation -- tells TMZ, "The Early Show's decision this morning to blur Adam Lambert's kiss from the American Music Awards reinforces an unfortunate double standard that is applied to openly gay performers."
Barrios adds, "I would have hoped CBS would provide the same treatment for images of gay and lesbian people and not create an unfair double standard that treats our community differently."
GLAAD to Jericho: Thanks for 'Hollow' Apology
GLAAD isn't buyin' Chris Jericho's apology for using anti-gay and racist slurs at a recent event -- in fact, the gay rights group is going after the wrestler for being "insincere and worn."
Jarrett Barrios -- president of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation -- tells TMZ:
"Just three months ago Chris Jericho's boss and WWE Chairman Vince McMahon acknowledged to GLAAD that words matter.
There is no time, context or occasion in which it is acceptable to utter racist and anti-gay slurs. Jericho's hollow apology 'if (he) offended anyone' is a template used by many and is insincere and worn."
GLAAD to Johnson: 'There Is No Excuse'
GLAAD has responded to Larry Johnson's apology for hurling a gay slur at reporters yesterday -- and they're hoping the ordeal can be used as an example to other players in the NFL.
President of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation Jarrett Barrios tells TMZ: "Larry Johnson's apology sends an important message that there is no excuse for using anti-gay epithets.
GLAAD is continuing to call on the NFL and the Kansas City Chiefs to use this unfortunate incident as a way to educate and start a dialogue with players and fans regarding the dangers of homophobia in sports."
As we previously reported, the Kansas City Chiefs have already sidelined Johnson from team activities.
GLAAD to NFL: Punish Larry Johnson
Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson is in hot water with GLAAD -- after the former NFL Pro-Bowler reportedly dropped the homophobic f-bomb twice in the last 24 hours.
President of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation Jarrett Barrio is calling for the NFL to take action against Johnson, saying "All too often this is the word that is used to ridicule and harass young gay and transgender athletes on local sports fields across America.
Professional athletes who use this word need to be held accountable for feeding a climate of intolerance toward our community. NFL officials need to take action and condemn this and future uses of this anti-gay epithet."
Earlier today, it was reported Johnson hurled the slur at a group of reporters after he had already used the same f-word to attack someone on Twitter.
GLAAD: Mickey Rourke Is 'Painfully Ignorant'
The president of The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) just personally issued the following statement, condemning Mickey Rourke for defending the use of the homophobic f-word:
"This is a slur that, regardless of what Mickey Rourke has convinced himself that it means, is often the last word that gay people, and gay youth in particular, hear before they're bullied, harassed or assaulted.
Rourke is showing himself to be painfully ignorant of how this vulgar, abusive slur feeds a climate of anti-gay hatred, intolerance and violence.
Rourke either needs to figure this out, or media needs to stop giving him a platform for promoting these kinds of slurs."
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Perez to GLAAD -- Now I'm Mad!
GLAAD was furious when they heard Perez Hilton used a gay slur to attack Will.I.Am on Sunday night -- and even asked for an apology -- but now Perez is ticked off at the organization for being ticked at him. Follow that?
Hilton, a former GLAAD employee, tells TMZ:
"I am saddened GLAAD chose to victimize me further by criticizing me for how I non-violently dealt with a very scary situation that, unfortunately, turned violent. While I doubt I will get an apology from GLAAD, nor do I expect one, I would just hope people know how difficult it is to intellectualize a situation and think rationally when a thug disguised as a musician is screaming at your face and intimidating you. I am just very fortunate and grateful that nothing more serious happened to me."
GLAAD Ain't Happy with Black Eyed P. Hilton
Perez Hilton said he used the word "f**got" to tick off Will.I.Am -- and it worked -- but turns out the Black Eyed Pea wasn't the only one who got offended.
GLAAD -- the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation -- says they've asked P-nasty to apologize for using the highly offensive gay slur ... but have yet to hear a peep from his foul mouth.
GLAAD sent us the following statement:
"We have reached out to Hilton and asked him to apologize for promoting this anti-gay slur, and we would ask media outlets to avoid repetition of the slur in their coverage of this story.
For someone in our own community to use it to attack another person by saying that it is, quote, 'The worst possible thing that thug would ever want to hear,' is incredibly dangerous.
It legitimizes use of a slur that is often linked to violence against our community. And it sends a message that it is OK to attempt to dehumanize people by exploiting anti-gay attitudes."
Bravo to Bono
TMZ just got this statement from Neil G. Giuliano, President of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD):
"Chaz Bono's decision to live his life authentically represents an important step forward, both for him personally and for all who are committed to advancing discussions about fairness and equality for transgender people," said Neil G. Giuliano, president of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD). "Coming out as transgender is an extremely personal decision and one that is never made lightly. We look forward to hearing Chaz's story in his own words in the future."
"GLAAD encourages media outlets to cover this story accurately, and to avoid speculation about the details of Chaz's story before he is ready to tell it in his own words."
"The GLAAD Media Reference Guide and the Associated Press Stylebook call on media to use the name and pronoun preferred by the transgender person - in this case, referring to him as Chaz and using male pronouns."
Shaq Won't "Fist Kiss" Another Man
Shaquille O'Neal -- the same guy who wanted Kobe to "taste his ass" -- is under fire for his role in an ESPN commercial after some gay rights groups slammed it for being homophobic.
The spot, which was just pulled by the network, features Shaq rejecting a "fist kiss" -- a spin on the term "fist pound" -- from sports commentator Mike Breen. After the offer, Shaq responds, "No fist kiss, no fist love, no fist hump. None of that. You're a weirdo man. Stay over there ... fist kiss ... disgusting."
Long story short: GLAAD (the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) blasted the ad. ESPN apologized and has since pulled the spot.
No word from Shaq yet, but several articles have made sure to point out O'Neal's history of gay rights advocacy -- including the time he stated he would "protect a gay teammate" and the time he chased down a pack of gay bashers in Miami.
Hottest Videos -- Week of 01/14
From the looks of this video, Angelina Jolie would rather be getting a root canal then talking to Ryan Seacrest. Answering inane questions can really wear on a girl.
Sometimes you need something to take the edge off. Which begs the question: What's Paula using to take the edge off?
Dude, if you get in trouble for saying a bad word, the last thing you want to do is go on an internationally televised awards show and say it again. Is GLAAD mad at Isaiah for being homophobic or dumb? Answer: both.
Here's a piece of advice for the paparazzi: Don't photograph a celebrity's kids, especially Richard Gere's. In this video, Gere was so angry with photogs -- he was caught shoving one of them.
Party-mom Britney Spears was spotted in Las Vegas. She must have some crazy frequent flier miles to Sin City. Camera's rolled as the pop princess shook her groove thing and partied the night away. Her party never ends!
GLAAD Honors Oscar Winner
The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation presented its Vanguard Award to Theron at the 17th annual GLAAD Media Awards over the weekend. GLAAD commended for Theron for increasing "visibility and understanding in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-gender community."
Charlize, Jessica Alba and Jennifer Tilly all stopped on the red carpet to talk about their views on gay marriage and having gay fans.

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and it is getting pretty annoying. i've already searched google and i know lots of other people have had the same problem – they've been told that they've been hacked, but that makes absolutely no sense to me, as i've changed my password and it still occurs…
anyone have any clue to what is happening? is it a new facebook thing that lets these facebook pages promote themselves by making people like their pages without their knowledge?
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The question to ask is whether these are sites you visit or not. If you're suddenly liking sites you've never heard of, you might want to review your security settings.
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Close partnership of WWF with the Ministry of Nature Protection (MoNP) resulted in great achievements in the field of PAs system development. Four new PAs (Arevik National Park, Zangezur and Khustup State Sanctuaries and Gnishik Protected Landscape) covering the habitats of leopard were established in southern Armenia with the total area of 73,229 ha making 2.5% of the territory of the country.In the result of WWF partnership with the governments of Armenia and Georgia the first transboundary protected area was established in the Caucasus: Lake Arpi National Park in Armenia and Javakheti National Park in Georgia.
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Boring, tedious and detached from reality. I speak not of the relatively muted response to William and Kate's engagement, but rather the over the top complaints about "royal wedding hype". "The Royal Wedding: There's no escape boomed" boomed the headline of a recent piece over at the New Statesman. The BBC meanwhile told of those who planning to leave the country to get away from it all. One commenter on the New Statesman proclaimed "I will be barricading myself in my flat on Friday, without as much as a radio on to escape it all."
For heaven's sake. Some people, it seems, love the idea that they are an Island of reason amongst a sea of flag-waving idiots. Yet sadly for them the sea has not materialised. If the numbers of applications are anything to go by there will be just a handful of street parties compared with previous big royal occassions. Converse with people, the wedding is hardly on everyone's lips. I think more people have spoken to me today about Man Utd's progress in the Champion's league. Yes some of the media are getting into it, but compared with, say, the world cup this "hype" is minor. Admittedly non-football fans whine rather a lot during the 4 weeks out of every 4 years for which the world cup lasts, but they at least have the partial justification of genuine public excitement.
Monarchism in Britain has remarkably little impact on the general direction of politics. The huge crowds that stood to cheer the King and Queen at the end of World War II, and gushed over how they had stayed in London through the blitz, also voted in massive numbers for them most radical government this country has ever seen. Meanwhile the unease with the monarchy that followed Diana's death didn't seem to register a wider political echo in the great age of acquiescence that preceded the crash. Back in the day, the monarch did provide an ideological link between the nation and the empire. Indeed, Disraeli made Victoria the "Empress of India" precisely to achieve this. But today our empire essentially consists of Northern Ireland, the Falklands (which, to be honest we have a decent claim to be ruling by consent), and a few dots. We have bigger fish to fry.
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9 He him selfe is not greatter in the house than I ad hath kepte nothige fro me but only the because thou art his wife. How than cam I do this great wykydnes for to synne agaynst God? | 9 No one is greater in this house than I am. My master has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How then could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God?" |
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"And the time of the second storm shall be preceded by the awakening of the harbinger and of the last king.
They shall be called to a place of secrets forgotten by time and shadow.
There they shall set in motion events that will shake the foundations of the earth and the heavens."
– The Tale of the BlackWave
by Caradun the Listener
The Shadow, the vile manifestation of the dark god Izrador's corrupting influence, has oppressed mankind for a century... but heroes still live, and they strive desperately for the liberation of all races. Hope remains, whispered in taverns and alleys... the day will come again.
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433, thank you very much. :)
Woo hoo!
Can't wait to watch it.
TIzano, this is the Region 1 release. There are French and UK Region 2 releases available as well, with more to come.
Is the DVD region-coded or region-free?
D and D movie was a fun watch actually, just not D and D. It was more like some sort of generic pleasantly corny fantasy film.
I am very interested in the movie:)
I am really looking forward to this movie. I am a huge fan of Midnight and have been wanting to run a game for a while. This may be just the thing to encourage my group to play Midnight.
Besides, it can't be as bad as the D&D movie.
It looks... reasonable overall. For a pseudo fanfilm it even looks excellent. Probably fun for the Midnight Fans i'd say.
This looks really cheesy guys.
I think I am going to need more money....


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Enjoy Turkey Day in a Stress-Free Way at The Langham, Boston
The Langham, Boston dishes up tasty Thanksgiving brunch, dinner and to-go menus for busy Boston diners BOSTON, MA, October 4, 2011 - The tables are set and the feast is prepared for this year's Thanksgiving celebration at The Langham, Boston. Enjoy executive chef Mark Sapienza's culinary creations featuring favorites like maple butternut squash as well as unique dishes like sage sausage, exotic mushroom and date dressing. Join us for brunch, dinner, or a catered dinner to go and let The Langham, Boston do all of the cooking this Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving Brunch at The Langham, Boston
A Thanksgiving feast accompanied by a festive jazz trio will be served in the sunlit Café Fleuri. The delicious Thanksgiving Day culinary stations will include New England Farm Selections, Autumn Harvest Dishes, a Thanksgiving Table, Holiday Pies and Pastries, and a special Kid's Table. Reservations are available at 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12.00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. The cost is $72 for adults (including one mimosa or sparkling wine), $30 for children ages 5 to 12, and free for children 4 and under. Children are also invited to enjoy entertainment from a balloon artist!
The Langham, Boston brings the Thanksgiving celebration to your table this holiday. The popular Turkey-to-Go menu is back, featuring a gourmet feast of cider glazed turkey, buttery northeast-style whipped potatoes with all of the traditional accompaniments, plus apple streusel and pumpkin pies for dessert. The Turkey-to-Go meal provides a sumptuous Thanksgiving feast without the hassle. Orders for The Langham's Thanksgiving feast can be placed for four people ($180) for 8 to 10 people ($350) through November 22, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. Orders will be ready on Thanksgiving between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Additional side dishes and pies are also available. To place an order, please call 617-451-1900, extension 7100.
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A three-course prix-fixe dinner will be served in BOND restaurant and lounge on Thanksgiving Day. Diners will begin the feast with New England Lobster Stew, next enjoying Cider Glazed and Herb Roasted Turkey with Sage Sausage, Exotic Mushroom and Date Dressing, Maple Butternut Squash, Buttery Whipped Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, and Giblet Gravy. For dessert, sample Pastry Chef Jed Hackney's Sugar Pumpkin Tart with Chantilly and Candied Pumpkin Seeds. Dinner is $60 per person.
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Langham Hospitality Group encompasses a family of distinctive hospitality brands which include hotels, resorts, residential serviced apartments, restaurants and spas, located on four continents. It takes its name from the legendary Langham in London which was opened in 1865 as Europe's first Grand Hotel. For almost 150 years, this flagship hotel has represented sophisticated and gracious hospitality, a philosophy that reflects elegance in design, innovation in hospitality, genuine service and captivation of the senses across all properties. The brands include the luxurious Langham and international five-star Langham Place, the upscale Eaton Luxe, midscale Eaton Smart, the award-winning Chuan Spa, and Yat Tung Heen restaurants. The Langham is where guests can enjoy service with poise and be enchanted by our innovation and traditions while Langham Place, the fun sibling of The Langham, is about living the 21st century through design, technology and attitude, epitomizing stimulating and artistic hospitality. Eaton, a premium member brand, aims to surprise and delight our guests with a value-for-money proposition that delivers a stylish, modern level of comfort with spirited, can-do service. Currently 28 member hotels are open or in the pipeline across four continents. Langham Hospitality Group is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings (Stock Code: 0041) which was founded in 1963 and listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Ltd in 1972. Reservations for Langham hotels can be made by logging onto langhamhospitalitygroup.com. About The Langham, BostonThis elegant property, once the Federal Reserve Bank, is a national architectural landmark. An ideal downtown location, the hotel offers a unique blend of historic charm and urban sophistication next to the finest shopping and attractions including: Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston Common, the Freedom Trail, the Theater District and the waterfront. The hotel's award-winning restaurant, Café Fleuri, serves breakfast, lunch, seasonal Saturday Chocolate Bar, and Sunday Brunch under lofty atrium ceilings. BOND restaurant | lounge serves lunch, metropolitan afternoon tea, small plates of global cuisine in the evenings, and distinctive cocktails. Chuan Body + Soul offers guests 24-hour access to the fitness center, an indoor lap pool, a whirlpool and spa treatments based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. The hotel has won AAA's Four-Diamond award. For information on The Langham, Boston, please visit: http://boston.langhamhotels.com


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What a way to show love for Valentine's
By Ray
from Montgomery, Texas
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Great way to celebrate
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By NannyP
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I try to have a set for each holiday, have people ask where I get them. Grandkids love to help put them up.
I would buy this product again and again
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I have magnets like these for every holiday. I love, love them!!!
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By Crystall2
from Powell, Ohio
I recieved these via UPS yesterday and openedcthem imdediately. Very up set to find a few small hearts missing and the bow and arrows broken. The letter T was torn and I had to put tape on it to put it up. It is 2 late to return and get back before the holiday. I want to buy other holidays but don't want to have to this ecperience again.
Love the Valentine's Day Magnet Set!
By Mickie
from Lemont, IL
Very easy to use and store for the next year's use! I'm continuing to purchase my sets for each of the holidays you sell!
product was broken but company was amazi
By dizzydesi
from fort Huachuca, AZ
My item arrived broken the little arrows on the cupid were horribly twisted and broken even though the shipping packaging was very good. I was offered a refund or product replacement the next day. Although I was very disappointed with the tiny broken arrows I was very impressed with the company thank you Miles Kimball.
Adorable decorations!
By Suesm
from Gladstone, MI
These arrived in perfect shape, are adorable on my garage door! I have garage door magnets for every Holiday there is and I love every set. So easy to decorate and look very nice. I highly recommend them!
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from Milwaukee, WI
Very nice on the garage door!
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Courgette Ribbon Salad
When I pick baby courgettes from the garden, I sometimes can't bear to cook them and lose that beautifully firm freshness. Also I'm lazy... So here's a really simple courgette salad that I find is a great snack or a perfect start to an informal lunch or supper. BTW, don't bother making this with courgettes that are more than a couple of days old - they really are better off cooked in my opinion. The quantities below are guidelines - you don't want too much cheese or oil, as that would spoil the freshness of the salad, so err on the side of caution when adding.
Split Pea and Ham Soup
This is a thick and incredibly tasty soup, that needs no stock - just good quality air-dried ham. A true meal by itself, it barely even needs bread. I always make this when boning out an air-dried ham, as it's a great way to use up all the little awkward scraps you find yourself with. It actually tastes much better with the slighty saltier and more robust flavour of a homemade ham rather than the more delicate flavour of parma or san daniele ham (not to mention the fact that they are really far too expensive to put into soup). Plus in my opinion it's one of the finest hearty soups you can make. You can make it with bacon, but it won't have quite the same depth of flavour.
Roast Chicken Soup
One of my absolute favourite soups, especially since it uses up the carcass of a roast chicken, which so many people just throw away. Also, because it's so easy to make. I normally make this on a Sunday evening after the children have gone to bed, as it deals with the carcass immediately, and having soup in the fridge during a busy week is so handy. What this does is make the basic broth, which I end up adding to during the week to make various combinations, such as milk (or cream for special occasions). A great way to liven up a jaded palate is to add vinegar and chilli for a (not very authentic, but very tasty!) hot and sour soup.
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SeashellsInSummer on 11/9/2014 1:23:00 AM more reviews by SeashellsInSummer
Age: 19-24 Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Black, Straight, Medium Eyes: Brown
Really great affordable sun protection. The high zinc oxide amount is quite rare to find at this quantity and price.
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lizzbear on 4/14/2014 6:56:00 PM more reviews by lizzbear
Age: 30-35 Skin: Very Oily, Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
So after reading the negative reviews on this product, I realize I'm the minority in that this sunscreen broke me out big time. I only used it for about 4 days on my face, neck, and chest before getting my first breakouts. The breakouts are still coming in strong or perhaps even stronger and it's been at least a week and a half since I've worn it last. I'm positive that this product is what is causing my breakouts because it's happening exclusively on my face, neck, and chest....and I have NEVER broke out on my neck before. It's also the only thing I've done differently in my routine. I'm not sure if it's because like other reviewers said that it's difficult to remove and maybe I had some residual on my face, but I always use makeup remover, scrub my face with the Salux cloth, and wash with a cleanser...it's just my normal routine.
I will still talk about the other aspects of this sunscreen though. I really thought my biggest issue with this was going to be the white cast that a bunch of reviewers commented on. I really didn't think it was too bad once I rubbed it in well, and to be honest I thought it made a great base for my makeup. It kind of gave my face a brightened look lol. Also, I'm really oily and this sunscreen kept my face matte longer than usual and kept my makeup in place for many hours. So had it not broke me out so badly, I would have loved this product. Just be wary if you are prone to breakouts though because it's so not worth having cystic acne! I hadn't broken out in years before using this. I can't speak for how well it protected me from the sun and/or getting more freckles since I didn't use it long enough to find out.
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meggan808 on 7/7/2013 5:02:00 AM more reviews by meggan808
Age: 25-29 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Cool Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine Eyes: Brown
This has been my favorite body sunscreen for years. It doesn't leave any noticeable white cast on me, but I'm pretty pale anyway. It does take awhile (20-30 min.) to dry down, but after that, I find that it stays put very well. It leaves a slightly tacky/greasy finish, but nothing too terrible, in my opinion. I used this on my face for years without problems as well; I'm moderately acne/clog-prone, and this never bothered my skin. I'm slightly oily, so it's a bit thick and shiny for my liking, but a primer fixed the shine for me. It's very protective and water-resistant, in my experience. I've never burned (which happens to me quite easily if I don't wear a good sunscreen) or tanned while wearing this. SO and I, who are both really pale, even wore it on spring break in Nicaragua last year, and despite being out in the sun and ocean nearly all day every day for over a week, neither of us ended up with any color at all. It could have a more cosmetically elegant finish, but it's not really meant as an everyday sunscreen, it's designed for children who generally do not care about such things, and it's a super great value; so, I really don't mind the finish. Have bought over and over and will continue to do so.
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ariraven on 6/17/2013 9:21:00 PM more reviews by ariraven
Age: 25-29 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Neutral Hair: Red, Curly, Coarse Eyes: Green
I applied this before going to an amusement park so I knew I would be spending a full day in the hot sun. It applied thickly and was kind of a pain to rub it. I didn't mind the white cast, however the product states it is water resistant which I totally disagree with. Within 30 mins of applying this product I was sweating and it was beading up on my skin. I had white lines in my elbow bends and the sweat beads were a milky white ( sorry if TMI) Needless to say I got burned with an hour because of the product coming off.
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Oliviamata on 4/11/2013 10:24:00 AM more reviews by Oliviamata
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Other, Olive Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
I'm starting to protect my skin with sunscreen and picked this up. I think it's amazing it does not irritate my skin or make me break out. I mix it with my moisturizer and it is perfect. Doesn't make me oily and rubs in really well. :)
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HappyBunny2 on 11/13/2012 5:18:00 PM more reviews by HappyBunny2
Age: 36-43 Skin: Combination, Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
I was looking for a drugstore mineral sunscreen (no oxybenzone) and found this one. It turned me white and didn't rub in (I'm asian) and then when I sweated, the white showed up even more. I could've dealt with that, because it's just doing it's job by providing a protective layer on my skin, but I got more burned, had red bumps (pimples?) on my chest and back, and even after I showered, I could still smell and feel the product on me.
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saturninus on 9/28/2012 9:48:00 AM more reviews by saturninus
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Hazel
What a thick, gloppy, white mess. No matter how much I rubbed this in, I still felt white and sticky. Considering that I am an NW10, that's saying a lot.
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i3u2 on 7/23/2012 12:59:00 AM more reviews by i3u2
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm Hair: Black, Straight, Fine Eyes: Brown
Even though I have a problem with the white cast it leaves behind and I do not favor the scent. This is one of the only sunblocks I have used while being in the sun for 3+ hours that leaves me sunburn free.
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kaldkald on 7/21/2012 4:58:00 PM more reviews by kaldkald
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination Hair: Brunette Eyes: Green
It's nice that this has a good score on the Skin Deep database, but the somehwat greasy formula really broke out my chest (which is, granted, very prone to break-outs). Also, it did not protect that area 100% from sunburn. With a couple of hours of direct summer sun exposure, I got some color.
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lemonz4us on 7/10/2012 8:46:00 PM more reviews by lemonz4us
Age: 19-24 Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Brown
I give this suncreen a 3. It's okay, not bad;good in fact, but not the ultimate best.
Let's start with the packaging. I normally don't judge a product by how it's packaged but this one deserves comment. The packaging is pretty crappy(i gave it a 2). The bottle is pink, with a blue labeled strip across it and a blue flip top cap. The hole for this sunscreen to come out is dead in the center of the cap, and since it's oval shaped it's awkward to get the ss out without getting it on the bottle or elsewhere unless you have this product inverted directly pointing down. Because the product is so liquidy(is that even a word?) it'll get around the cap a lot. the cap (the entire cap) comes off easily, so i dont know how well this would travel, honestly i'd expect it to get everywhere if it's not shut properly and securely.
Anyway onto the product, its a very liquid lotion, easily rubbed into the skin. Although it has no added fragrance, it has that traditional coppertone scent. i kinda like it. It reminds *me* of the beach and youthful sun activities. it contains a few silicones to make it water resistant, so it's good for being in the water, but make sure that if you use this on your face that none of the ingredients are triggers for your acne and that you properly remove this at the end of the day. It contains zinc oxide (a hefty amount 14.5% and octisalate 5% and octionxate 7.5% for UVB protection, you will likely not burn if you wear the proper amount of this, but getting color who knows . the zinc is the only form of UVA protection and ss simulator rates this about PPD 8.5) The sunscreen as i already mentioned, is easily rubbed into the skin but it leaves a heavy white cast if used in the proper amount, and fades about 30 minutes later to a slight white cast, so it needs some work on coppertone's part, but hey it's marketed toward children who generally don't really care about cosmetic elegance. i must comment that the white cast is far less than what shiseido's cream--see my review on that-- leaves (geisha mask) It never fully dries down either, to feel like bare skin, so leave your sweaters, cardigans, and pants at home if you wear this but it's passable though. The rub off on clothes isnt colored but more like greasy slightly filmy. kind of like if you put too much lotion on. It gives decent protection but not the best. I would probably make this my everyday ss it's easy to wear this summer, since im in shorts and a shirt all day anyway. or "last minute run-out-the-door sunscreen" if i forgot my more protective lrp dermo peds(god forbid). or my share-with-others sunscreen at the beach . For a day out or a day at the beach i would use this on others but maybe not me, i'm extremely sun phobic and sensitive to the sun, i will not go outside without sunscreen, and hate getting color, so naturally i look for the most protective sunscreen i can get. so i use lrp dermo peds(for beach only) with a ppd of 39, compared to 8.5 with this. i digress
It's very affordable, you get 8oz for about 10 bucks full retail, if you shop around at discount stores like wal-mart or other stores when they have sales you might be able to get this for 8 or 9. definitely affordable compared to paying 20 for 3oz of bioderma or 35 for 1.5oz of japanese ss. I haven't tried this on my face yet but i might, the reason i dont is because my face ss is already very protective.
Overall thoughts, decent protection, good for US, but not great (compared to euro ss). The finish needs work as do most ss. Very affordable so you don't cringe when you use this liberally. I'll make this my everyday lounge ss for body until i find something better. Definitely will repurchase and would recommend to others looking for a good zinc ss. Oh btw to remove this (and any ss on my body) i use eucerin shower oil
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May 2010 By Erik CagleSenior Editor
Murphy is ecstatic about the technology contained in the new generation Goss Sunday 2000 with Autoplate and Auto Transfer—technologies he believes will "revolutionize the industry." The Autoplate has enabled dramatic improvements in makeready and changeover times, while Auto Transfer has kept Japs-Olson competitive on bids for work with multiple versions or changes within the run.
Murphy, for one, is bullish on the future of web offset and its collaborative opportunities with other printing disciplines. "The future growth of web offset will come in conjunction with the new inkjet technology," he says. "I see there being a migration towards a hybrid printing press that includes offset, inkjet and in-line finishing."
It's not enough to offer quality work, fast turnarounds, low prices and excellent service. Today's printer needs to be multi-processed to enable them to use the best technology, or combination, available for each job, points out Craig Faust, president and CEO of HGI Co. in Burlington, WI.
"With run lengths getting shorter, you have more versions, which can be more complicated," he says. "Lead times are getting shorter because customers don't have the staff they had before, so you need to integrate and partner with them even further."
The most effective print partner won't be the one who automatically pushes jobs toward a certain platform, he notes. Choosing the right manufacturing process maximizes value to the client.
"Systems integrations are extremely important," Faust says. "Automate where you can, and run as lean as you can. It's not about working harder, it's working smarter. Of course, that is easier said than done."
Faust sees a bevy of opportunities that present themselves in concert with other technologies. With web offset most suited toward medium-to-long runs, he believes larger vertical markets can incorporate digital printing for short runs and for customization.
"We need to provide transparent offerings, providing clients the most cost-effective manufacturing platform based on their individual and specific marketing needs," Faust relates. "This includes our ability as client marketing partners to provide multichannel offerings—from e-offerings to print and strategic distribution of their printed products."
For some printers, heatset web printing offers a more attractive production dynamic for their customer bases. Such is the case for Miami Valley Publishing, of Fairborn, OH, which specializes in multi-version runs for the retail market space. Ralph Pontillo, company president, points out that high-volume runs for multiple versioning is a sport best left to the web offset players.
"It's all about speed, even on the commercial and publication side of it," he says. "It's about being time-sensitive to give catalogers or publishers the last possible option for making changes. And changes are simple enough in web offset."
Among the stiffest challenges Pontillo sees is the increasing costs of raw materials. Check that—the true challenge is passing along the higher prices to print buyers. And, with excess capacity an everlasting problem in the industry, some players are lowballing their bids just to keep their presses running and to maintain a revenue stream.
"A lot of really big competitors are scrambling without any infrastructure," he notes. "Many people work on just cash flow; they don't have to worry about a bottom line. That's where the frustration comes in, from my perspective."
How can printers gain an edge? That's a tough call. Pontillo notes that press manufacturers have gone above and beyond in order to unveil labor-saving technologies, to the point where two or fewer workers are manning the press. The front end is already lightning quick, so where can time be saved?
Probably the best friend of the web offset printer is the aforementioned lowballer going out of business—and taking needless excess capacity with it. But Pontillo sees growth opportunities complemented by digital printing.
"The digital arena, which allows one-to-one marketing, will continue to grow," he says. "That has been a real niche for a lot of smaller players. I think you'll see bigger printers getting into it as a support function for their customers."
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I have some yews planted around my house - quite a few of them, all the same globular, flat-topped shape. The house was built in the 1960s and I would hazard a guess that they were planted quite a long time ago. Questions - can I move them, if so when is the best time? Does anyone have experience of clipping mature specimens like this into topiary - I am thinking I can vary the shapes and perhaps create a couple of cubes rather than blobs. Is it too late for spirals? |
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First of all, don't move them. They'll die. Any mature tree or shrub usually do not do very well to transplanting not unless you hire a professional to do the job. Second, what shapes are you interested in. Yews are probably the original candidates for topiaries. Check the web for examples of topiary gardens. Spirals are only good if you have one major trunk and I can imagine these bushes being over 40 odd years old, would have lots of branches. It won't be a good candidate for a spiral. I would suggest that instead you do some pleaching. - that is to try to reveal the trunk or trunks and branches. You can shape the tops area in squares, rectangles, domes, whatever you like. Look up the term pleaching and you would know what I mean. Ianna |
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I have the same question as Melanie. My yews in the front are probably 30-40 years old, don't clean up well, are way too big for the house and are just boring and old-fashioned looking. Lately I have seen similar sized yews that have about 6-8 bare branches coming from the base with pom poms on the end. Could I try that with my old yew or is that treatment "from birth?" Thank for any insight and Happy Labor Day. |
Well. I would be a third on that one. My "new" fixer is surrounded by 1960's era yews, including the foundation and a hedge that suffocates the walk. So far I have done shearing to the hedge that defines the individual shrubs, but I have considered shaping those into a single caterpillar or a row of turtles. I also want to bring up the base as you suggest above to show the basal branches. Perhaps I should do this with all them. It is my impression that, unlike conifers, Taxus will sprout from leafless branches. I have seen some pretty deeply pruned plants among formal gardens in progress (both at Longwood and at Filoli). Also, a few of the shrubs were cut to the ground prior to my movein, and they keep sprouting up from the stumps. (Haven't had time to pull them out, but that's on the list.) So, I find them pretty hard to kill. -perL |
I had been trying to figure out what would be best for the sheep topiary I'm planning. I don't know why I didn't think of it myself!! Ewe/Yew. It's perfect! |
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AUFNEHMEN, which means to take up. The camera delves into history, cuts out scenes, contexts, - and lifts them up to a trans-historical level. Photography is not as much a witness of history as a destruction of history. (Flusser)
My research evolves around different practices of photo archiving and their historical and political development. Photographic representations do not merely re-present but also shape history; historical realities thus become socially produced and reproducible realities.
This chapter of my work looks at the "Movement 2 June", SAK (Sozialistisches Anwaltskollektiv) and the death of the student Benno Ohnesorg that led to the escalation of the political climate in Germany in the 1960s.
Rather than focus on German Terrorism merely as thematic content, I investigate how the aesthetic articulation in the photographic medium adds to or shapes an understanding of the event of June 2, 1967.
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It was June 2, 1967 at 8.30 pm when Karl-Heinz Kurras an officer of the German Federal Criminal Police aims at close distance the head of Benno Ohnesorg and pulls the trigger. The bullet from the Walther PPK 7.65 kills the 27-year-old student in a yard on Krumme Strasse, Berlin West.
Read in relation to deconstructive approaches to concepts of mourning, memory and forgetting, the layered prints of images used by the SAK to reconstruct the tragic event in a federal investigation, are set out to trouble existing systems of representation, and provide a fertile source for nonmimetic, nonlinear conceptions of time and space.


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I am pleased to see both coarse thread and fine thread bags of thumbscrews. Honestly, there's thirty of each, so use them as needed; there are enough to go around. In front of both bags there are seven threaded rods. These act as expansion card supports. One end screws into the motherboard tray while the opposing end accepts the fine threaded thumbscrews for securing the card in place.
Here is what Microcool calls the "fan door hanger". It is a thin piece of the same material as the rest of the Banchetto. Facing you is a wire management hole that matches one in the tray. Simply use two thumbscrews and mount it in place. While I didn't mount any 92mm fans myself, asking a friend who owns one, he said his piece snapped in half when mounting fans. Honestly, I would rather this piece be anodized aluminum anyways, that would solve that issue.


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Jul 4th, 2012, 07:23 PM
Another important tournament is coming. Last year, Sabine reached to SF :)
Jul 4th, 2012, 09:43 PM
Lisicki withdrew!
Don´t really understand that decision but she probably thinks that she needs a break now after her matches in Wimbledon, a shame, would have liked to see her in Stanford, she still needs matches!
Jul 4th, 2012, 09:59 PM
not very clever, sure she may be tired and sad, but she can't keep skipping tournaments like this any longer.
Jul 4th, 2012, 10:28 PM
Doubles preparation with Kerber is getting better and better. :lol:
Jul 5th, 2012, 05:06 AM
Apparently Sabine is trying to keep this under the radar:
Pennetta/Schiavone (ITA/ITA) d. Hsieh/Lisicki (TPE/GER) w/o (Lisicki left abdominal injury)
I'm sure she has enough class and wants to avoid any hint that she would use this as an excuse for her collapse yesterday, but it would explain why she took a longer break than Angie after the second set and just didn't look right during the entire third set -- especially now that it is apparently serious enough to withdraw from Stanford. I seriously doubt she is just "resting up for the Olympics" and I hope it will heal before then. This appears to be a recurrence of the same injury she suffered against Angie in the quarterfinals of Auckland. :eek:
Hopefully she will have better karma with Angie on the same side of the net. :confused:
Jul 5th, 2012, 10:15 AM
damn will this injury crap never stop
Jul 5th, 2012, 03:41 PM
It's for the best anyways. Pretty ridiculous to go from grass > hard > grass. Better she stay on the grass and prepare for Olympic glory. :hearts:
Jul 5th, 2012, 09:28 PM
Yep, hope is all well for her :angel: . Another injury blow would be sickening!
Especially with Olympics on grass not far round the corner, REALLy hope she is ok for this and can play her best.:hearts:
Jul 6th, 2012, 08:40 AM
How the players (not only sabine) always emphasize: As a pro tennis player there's ever some pain here and there, but the main reason for the withdraw might be another one >London calling!
I Think she prepares again in Florida and will come back in time for the grass :)
She's not looking any more for points or rankings atm but for an olympic dream ;)
Jul 6th, 2012, 09:26 AM
Bine :hug: Olympics is the priority so it's just sensible. Bine will be fine :cool:
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text: | Dáil Éireann - Volume 434 - 19 October, 1993 Written Answers. - Irish Sea Railway Ferry. Mr. Barry Mr. Barry 1620 [1620] 173. Mr. Barry asked the Minister for Transport Energy and Communications the progress, if any, that has been made towards the provision of a railway ferry across the Irish Sea in order to ensure that Ireland will not be further disadvantaged by the completion of the Channel tunnel linking Britain and France; and if he will make a statement on the matter in view of the fact that the option of building an Irish sea tunnel is not being considered because of the prohibitive estimated cost of some £15 billion. Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications (Mr. Cowen) Brian Cowen Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications (Mr. Cowen): There are no proposals under consideration by my Department for the provision of railway ferry links to either the UK or Europe. A project of this nature would require significant public investment which would not be justified on the basis of the existing and potential volumes of traffic on the rail system. Moreover, it would not be practical, because of rail gauge differences, to run train ferries between Ireland and the UK or Europe. However, the upgrading of rail links from West British ports to the Channel Tunnel is an important element in the Government's strategy for the development of Irish trade and the reduction of the adverse effects of Ireland's peripherality. My Department has been actively pressing for the upgrading of such rail links which are seen as being essential to the integration of Ireland into the community wide transport networks and to facilitate the movement of goods to and from Ireland via the U.K. landbridge and the Channel Tunnel. 1621 Under the existing Operational Programme on Peripherality rail connections and ship transfer facilities are being upgraded at a number of ports, on the basis of assistance from the EC Structural Funds. In addition, the National Development Plan which was published recently, and has been submitted to the EC includes provision for the development of the railways and ports on the [1621] basis of assistance from the Cohesion Funds and Structural Funds. Furthermore, as part of an initiative by the European Commission to undertake pilot action studies of links on the European Combined Transport Network, my Department and the UK Department of Transport have agreed that the Ireland/UK/Mainland Europe links should be examined. The European Commission has agreed to co-fund the proposed study. My Department and the UK authorities will shortly appoint consultants to undertake the study which is expected to be completed early next year. Dáil Éireann 434 Written Answers. Irish Sea Railway Ferry. Questions 19931019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||


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Morocco dismantles AQIM-linked drug network
By Siham Ali for Magharebia in Rabat – 18/10/10
A Moroccan court on Saturday (October 16th) remanded 34 alleged members of a drug-trafficking network linked to Colombian drug cartels and al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb.
Speaking at a Friday press conference, Interior Minister Moulay Taieb Cherkaoui noted that the mastermind of the cell dismantled last week – a Spanish national caught in Morocco – was working with another Spaniard recently arrested in Bamako.
"At this time, we can state without a shadow of a doubt that there is a relationship between terrorism and drug-trafficking. The two networks are working together to safeguard their interests," the minister said, adding that al-Qaeda terrorists will employ any means to secure finance for their criminal operations.
According to Cherkaoui, drugs arrive from Latin America – and more specifically, Colombia and Venezuela – to be stored to the north of Mali, where terrorist cells are particularly active.
The drug trade involves Moroccan chira (cannabis resin) smugglers, who transport drugs by ship or light aircraft, having violated Moroccan airspace 20 times this year.
Terrorists provide transport across the deserts of Mali and Algeria to the Moroccan border, with some of it sold in the domestic market and the remainder exported to Europe.
Investigations have revealed that between March and August this year, the network carried out eight operations to bring 600 kg of cocaine into Morocco via the Algerian and Mauritanian borders.
The Moroccan government official said that al-Qaeda is providing logistical support and transportation for drugs in the region. According to the Interior Ministry data, in November 2009, al-Qaeda elements brought a lorry-load of fuel to a stationed Boeing jet, which had been used to transfer several tonnes of cocaine from Venezuela via northern Mali into an area under al-Qaeda control. The terrorists started the jet, but were unable to take off because of the poor quality of the fuel.
The Moroccan minister called on the countries involved to remain vigilant, build bridges of co-operation and strengthen security partnerships. He also highlighted the importance of elaborating a preventive strategy to deal with all the risks facing the region, reminding his audience of the threats of abductions and killings that foreign visitors are exposed to.
"The ransom payments that are being demanded are used to buy weapons for al-Qaeda and finance terrorist operations," he said.
The minister concluded that Morocco is acutely aware of its responsibilities as the country participates in activities to maintain security at both regional and international levels. He hailed the partnership between Morocco and Spain in this area, and expressed hope that joint efforts will put an end to terrorism in the future.
Ahmed Chtimi, an international relations expert, told Magharebia that the Maghreb states must forget their political differences and devote themselves to this issue. He warned that there is a persistent threat in the Sahel, which has become an area where terrorist networks and drug barons settle their scores.
"Morocco and Algeria have a particular responsibility to combine their efforts. Necessity requires! You can't mess around when it comes to terrorists who have no scruples," he said.
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All of this is old-style politics. Everyone knows that chira is like oil wealth for Morocco. So, they inject the specter of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb in order to discredit an authentic and representative liberation movement.
In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed is king
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Oh Lord make our Morocco peaceful and safe as well as all countries of Muslims, amen Lord of all creatures! Peace, mercy and blessings of God be upon you. Amman, Jordan.
There is one thing that all countries that produce drugs have in common: poor farmers. Farmers, like everyone, try to sell the most profitable, legal product. But, if there are no legal and profitable option, they will turn to illegal options in their desperation. According to numbers from 2006, Morocco annually imports over $17 billion in agricultural goods. In 2004 Morocco signed a free-trade agreement with the United States, which annually exports $66 million in agricultural goods to Morocco. It has also signed free-trade agreements with the European Union, Turkey, Jordan, Egypt and Tunisia. Free-trade agreements allow for the tariff-free exportation of goods to a country. If this were the complete picture, this would not be a large problem because the cost of producing agricultural goods in wealthier countries and then shipping them on oil should be expensive enough that Morocco has the competitive advantage on its domestic production. But, this is not the complete picture. All of the countries listed above – particularly the United States, the countries of the European Union and Turkey – significantly subsidise their agricultural products and oil industries. Moreover, their industrial agriculture is incredibly large scale. What this means is that they are able to sell their agricultural products for less than our domestic production, driving our farmers to seek alternate sources of income. If Morocco wants to stop drug production, it should cancel these free-trade agreements and restructure its fiscal policies in order to create an optimal foundation for sustainable, diverse agriculture production.
Morocco is acutely aware of its international duties, the problem always seem to be that our dearest neighbors don't seem to care about the ramifications of such problems and want to go at it alone even though their results on the international scene have been quite dismal and embarrassing in fact, compared to Morocco in fighting such crimes. What a shame!