Because Darfur is almost a synonym for suffering, it’s so gratifying to read about something good happening there. The UN-African Union peacekeeping force (UNAMID) sponsored a project in 8 villages of North Darfur which will facilitate access to water. More importantly this kind of access means that the sexual and gender based violence associated with…

Nestle’s Chairman, Peter Brabeck has some definite ideas about water. “Selling water on exchanges the same way other commodities are traded could help solve a shortage of the world’s most precious raw material likely to hit long before oil runs out,” he said. A strong believer in the forces of the market, he cited the…

A very nice brochure came in the mail–for a 3 weeks, 10 stops trip around the world, traveling by private jet. The price tag: $64,950.00 for double occupancy. There’s a $8,350 extra charge for single rooms. There’s nothing wrong with luxury for those who can afford it. Still every once in a while an item…