Archive for June, 2011
Gold Mining Causes Lead Poisoning Deaths in Nigeria
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011Artisanal gold mining is gold mining carried out by individuals using hand held tools or small-scale mining methods. We’re well aware that this type of gold mining, which frequently goes unregulated, can be dangerous for miners and their families. Falling rocks, tunnel collapses, and mercury poisoning are among the commonly known health and safety dangers. [...]
Adorable Proposal on the Today Show!
Friday, June 3rd, 2011A year ago, Dan Silverstein and Rachel Bickle-Stone were talking about their future together. She went to the Brilliant Earth web site and showed her boyfriend a gorgeous sapphire engagement ring. If he ever were to propose, well, this is the kind of the ring she would want, she said. That was the last she [...]
