PARIS — A partial Wikileaks-leaked cable written in November 2005 by the American Embassy in Paris, most likely to the Secretary of State’s office sheds light on violence in France and the government’s reaction to violence in the suburbs of Paris. The memo recounts the analysis of the situation in the cités, or projects, by [...]
“Slumdog” actor has house torn down by city
May 14, 2009 Leave a Comment
There’s been a lot of controversy surrounding the children who were featured in “Slumdog Millionaireâ€Â, one of the most popular and celebrated films of last year grossing more than $340 million worldwide.
A little while ago, the father of one of those outrageously cute and innocent children was accused of trying to sell his child like some sort of commodity. Slumdog director Danny Boyle was accused of exploiting the already poor kids, which he has strongly denied. It’s been in the news for a while.
EarthTalk: Microfinance? Smart grids?
Feb. 9, 2009 1 Comment
Dear EarthTalk: What is “microfinance” and how does it help poor countries and preserve the environment? – Eliza Clark, Seattle, WA The brainchild of Grameen Foundation founder Muhammad Yunus, microfinance is a form of banking whereby financial institutions offer small loans to the poor. The idea behind the concept, which originated in Bangladesh in the [...]
