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OK, so I said I wasn't returning this quarter. Our child came 7 weeks early, keen to enter this world our 4lb son Jarien was born 11th June, 2002- a powerful Gemini we shall bring up the H.E.M.P. way! more later....

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this issue, again sponsored by the world's largest and best hemp clothing company:

• QLD, Australia. Legislation finally passes to allow industrial hemp cultivation. Ecofibre Industries now set to conquer the world! Congratulations to the QIHAC Board for their perseverance.
• The HFIA in conjunction with Web-Art design are proud to announce HFIA's Hemp World Map project is nearly under completion. Please visit THE MAP PAGE and let us know if we have/ have not mentioned the most prominent hemp facts in YOUR country. You can now link this page directly to your website- code is on the map page. Flash 5 is required and a fast connection recommended.
• , the UK's leading hemp food suppliers have re-launched their excellent range of Hemp Ice(tm). Including new packaging and new flavours (double choc chip). Winners of the HFIA packaging design award: CLICK HERE TO SEE THE NEW HEMP ICE PACKAGING
• We are looking for brokers/ distributors interested in distributing a new hemp snack bar (range)- contact us with information about yourself, wholesalers, retailers and consumers please wait, coming soon!
• Construction Materials. For some time hemp has been said to be of great use in the construction industry. Finally a company, based in Germany, who have a great product to represent this market. CLICK HERE!
• Fujitsu Pioneers Use of Biodegradable Plastic in Notebook Computers

  Soon it is Christmas (yes, really! well at least we wont be back until December), and it is always hard to find something special to say 'I appreciate you'. This year HFIA have sourced something unique and new for its members, and even secured a discount. Hand painted by Susana, these framed one-off pictures with real (or drawn) hemp leaves can be shipped world-wide in time for Xmas.You can see the range here. Be sure to order from hereto get your HFIA exclusive discount.

• Marketing help urgently required- The HFIA are looking for persons who can help increase publicity of our information web-site. We need to increase hits so we can continue to be sponsored by those who help pay our expenses. If you can volunteer just *some* time on promoting www.hemp.co.uk then please CONTACT US
• Dave Cull takes a break from the plumbing and wiring of the Stone Hemp House to put some lime based colour on the interior walls. This hemp house has taken some time and love to build and is now nearing completion, WELL-DONE Dave! Visit the gallery to see pictures
• again hit the stores with their latest innovation- a high hemp nut content snack- READ ABOUT IT HERE!
• Hemp Industry has finally agreed to the term HEMPNUT. You can read the Hemp Industry Association's official statement here , fully supported by the Hemp Food Industries Association
• Hemp NAFTA Suit Begins Arbitration Phase
• Recently the HFIA has made some income from linking to a site that we feel offers natural alternatives to chemical drugs. You can earn good commissions on sales your visitors make. Check it out here
• Support a plastic bag levy here
• GW Raises £4.5 Million In New Share Issue To Commercialise Cannabis Dispensing Technology - read here
• The Haworth Press, Inc., is pleased to offer free sample copies of the new
  Journal of Industrial Hemp email orders@haworthpressinc.com
• Organic certified hemp cosmetics including toothpaste are coming soon- rONTACT US

  Thank-you so much for the donations received via paypal , secure credit card server. The funds received have been used to keep the information flowing by assisting with basic office costs that must be paid for and not forgetting our ongoing Hemp Plastic developments that are worth every cent/ penny (etc.) shared.

• FOR SALE! www.hempessence.com and www.hempfoods.org for just £300 each OR CLOSEST OFFER- email here:invest now
• Hemp plastic cosmetic containers are on the way. Recent advances in biodegradable technology look to providing the mainstream industry with biodegradable bottles, bags, food packaging and other film products made from biodegradable materials. Watch for updates here or at www.hempplastic.com
• Cannabis cafe chains to open in Britain
• Australian Geographic article on hemp in Australia
• HEMP: Definition from The New Standard Encyclopedia, 1906
• CANNABIS & HEMP: HEMP: From THE GARDEN ENCYCLOPEDIA, 1936
• The World Health Organization began a three-day emergency meeting in Geneva recently- Never before has the agency assembled so many experts, so quickly, to evaluate food safety click here to see what the fuss is all about
  
• The fuel of the future. Is it hemp oil? Even the HFIA have to admit that sometimes hemp is not always the best option
• Hemp Elation CD launch sadly not yet with hemp plastic CD covers, you will have to wait for the hempmeditation CD for this...
• Hemp Industries Association conference in Washington
• He Loves You
• BioDemocracy News- a MUST read for anyone interested in Genetically Modified foods- up-to-date news on a subject that promises to affect ALL of our lives. Go there NOW!
• To the HFIA FRIENDS
• UK: Cannabis Relaxation Opposed By Majority
• Paul Benhaim's new book on Hemp contains only Living Food recipes. Reserve your copy NOW!