Celebrates its 75th anniversary this year has played a vital role in American History of the past century inviting president s and International Leaders alike to converge, converse and most importantly relax. Located deep in the woods of marylands mountains its the ultimate behind the scenes any of our imagination. We are thrilled this evening to be joined by rear admiral Michael Giorgione who served 29 years on active duty in the us may be retiring in 2010. Key served as the commander cant david for president s bill clinton and george w. Bush working under the White House Military Office the organization responsible for air force one, marine one and military aid. His new book inside cant david is the first insider account of camp david and available for purchase and signing following his presentation. Please join me in welcoming rear admiral Michael Giorgione. [applause]. Thank you. Wonderful treat to be here at the smithsonian. First bank marion rosenberg. Please think laura rosenber
And National Park status in uganda good news for wildlife, but at what cost to the human population . Recreational drug consumption is big business. Just how big, its hard to say with certainty since most transactions take place outside of the law. The un, however, estimates that around 260 billion euros worth of drugs sales are made globally each year. Around a quarter of a billion people are thought to take drugs, the most popular of which is cannabis. Around 180 Million People worldwide smoke or consume cannabis, also referred to as weed, hash, and dope, on a regular basis. Opinions as to the dangers of Cannabis Consumption vary, as do the legalities of buying and selling it. The United States is a case in point. There, cannabis dealing can either land you a spell in jail or a hefty tax bill, all depending on which state you happen to be operating in. Reporter jake brown says he enjoys his work. Even if it sounds a bit weird to german ears, hes a marijuana critic for the Colorado Da
Good news for wildlife, but at what cost to the human population . Recreational drug consumption is big business. Just how big, its hard to say with certainty since most transactions take place outside of the law. The un, however, estimates that around 260 billion euros worth of drugs sales are made globally each year. Around a quarter of a billion people are thought to take drugs, the most popular of which is cannabis. Around 180 Million People worldwide smoke or consume cannabis, also referred to as weed, hash, and dope, on a regular basis. Opinions as to the dangers of Cannabis Consumption vary, as do the legalities of buying and selling it. The United States is a case in point. There, cannabis dealing can either land you a spell in jail or a hefty tax bill, all depending on which state you happen to be operating in. Reporter jake brown says he enjoys his work. Even if it sounds a bit weird to german ears, hes a marijuana critic for the Colorado Daily the denver post. Here hes choos
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Their lives. Over the past year, i. S. Has lost almost a quarter of itsterritory. So far, the u. S. Led coalitionhas conducted more than 10,000 air strikes against is targetsin iraq, allowing the iraqi army to move into the city of mosuland liberate at least part of it. Time for a trim. This barber in east mosul was practically out of work for twoand a half years under the socalled Islamic State. The young people were pushed to breaking point. I. S. Took away their freedom, everything was forbiddenlike cutting your hair or shaving. They really suffered. People here say there are nois supporters in east mosul. While thats hard to believecompletely, residents do appear happier. Many personal freedoms have been restoredlike having a haircut whenever you want, or being able tosmoke. Suddenly everyone is buyingcigarettes. Even non smokers have taken upsmoking. Ive never seen that before. A car bomb being detonated. The fight against is is far from over. I. S. Fighters left this area just th