Only Alain seems eager to ignore the disinformation and embrace this Potemkin village as the real deal (except when his eyes show a gathering concern).
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Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
But his proudest accomplishments amount to little more than a progressive Potemkin village.
New Zealand Christmas trees, fig leaf plants and paspalum grass accent the outdoor living space.
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Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 July 2025
In a time when the suffering and seemingly hopeless prospects of America’s poor are known to all who have eyes to see, the only fig leaf available to hide the obscenity of this bill is the old partisan charge of waste, fraud and abuse.
Most sunscreens use either chemical filters (like avobenzone or oxybenzone) that absorb UV rays and convert them into harmless heat, or mineral filters (like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide) that act as a physical shield, reflecting rays away from the skin.
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Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
26 Sep. 2025
Being conclusively established medical and scientific fact with a powerful expert consensus is a poor shield from this administration’s power to distort.
There's also a front light with an auto-adjusting sensor on board, so the screen should be legible indoors and out.
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New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Oct. 2025
However, a different vibe soon filled the arena once the countdown clock reached zero and a video charting Kirk's career from 18-year-old organizer to one of the GOP’s most prominent activists came on-screen.
The large slats of shutters might be easier to vacuum than those of mini blinds or even cellular shades, so make a plan based on your window blind type and style.
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Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
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