Cabinet meeting – where? Underwater!!!

Malaysian President Mohamed Nasheed will chair the meeting on October 17 ahead of the world climate change summit in Copenhagen in December. The 14-member cabinet were taught scuba-diving basics over the weekend.
The cabinet will don wet suits and scuba equipment and dive to a depth of six metres. They will then ratify [...]

Bahrain introduces strict new anti-smoking laws

Bahrain has introduced strict new smoking laws that will see people fined for smoking in their cars in front of children.
The law, ratified by Bahrain’s King Hamad Bin Eisa Al Khalifah on Monday, bans smoking in indoor public places, including restaurants, cafes, hotels and hair salons, and on public transport and in private cars – [...]

88 Ways to Take Action Against Poverty Right Now

Eat meatless meals 2x a week. Donate that grocery money to a local food bank. – TarotByArwen
Be homeless for a day/night. – Lex
Stop putting off adopting a child through an organization like Compassion International (or adopt another one). – Lex
Make a loan on Kiva, or buy a couple gift certificates and give them away [...]