is the World become a better place? plea: Global povetry is solvable !


	is the World become a better place? plea: Global povetry is solvable !

syncopath

11-25-2007 6:47 AM

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global povetry, dr. hans rosling, global health, research

syncopath says:

it`s good 2know some doctors are firmly mindful to take care of the
Global health & well being ... ) .. !!

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11-25-2007 7:39 AM

Fast T friend

Dr. Hans Rosling is also on TED talks - worth watching.

11-25-2007 8:33 AM

syncopath

"If the misery of the poor be caused not by the laws of nature, but by our institutions, great is our sin."
Charles Darwin

11-25-2007 10:39 AM

debbyski

POP for a great article and for your quote, synocopath.

11-25-2007 12:45 PM

Antara

I have had this on my computer for a few weeks...it's AWESOME. I first saw him on Ted too Fastfriend

He is hilarious to boot.

11-26-2007 6:13 AM

dirish

Good to see doctors acting like they care- try not having insurance, this guy is alright.

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