Madagascar is one of the poorest countries in the world, with more than half the population living well below the World Bank's poverty line of $1 a day. The country also has one of the largest gem stone deposits on the planet. The sapphire trade directly links the very poorest to some of the world's richest people.

Now, let's look where the money is going ...
Google and educate yourself: search-words would be 'conspiracy' and 'diamond'?!?!?!
Let me guess: the name of the 'group' starts with a "B" ?!?!

;-)

Posted: 8:07:16 AM  

There are many paths back home, all unique to the individual who finds their way back, but all have one thing in common - the way back home is through TRUTH, as it was the distortion of TRUTH that made us seem lost and away from home.

Daniel B. Holeman

Posted: 7:56:33 AM  

Daily we can cultivate spiritual approaches to life that will bring us fulfillment and satisfaction.
Here are eight simple guidelines for feeling good every day.

1. Begin each day with a blessing:

* Blessings on this day; may I make it special in some way.

* Blessings on my life; may I treat it with love and care.

* Blessings on all people; may I see the goodness in everyone.

* Blessings on nature; may I notice its beauty and wonder.

* Blessings on the truth; may it be my constant companion.

Posted: 7:49:20 AM  

A controversial plan to dump iron dust into the open ocean near the Galapagos Islands to induce the growth of phytoplankton met with opposition from an environmental group today.

Posted: 7:46:29 AM