Sometimes we take certain things for granted.. like electricity-

Region... Millions without electricity
South Asia... 706
Sub-Saharan Africa... 547
East Asia... 224
Other... 101


Consider the global priorities in spending in 1998
Global Priority... $U.S. Billions
Cosmetics in the United States... 8
Ice cream in Europe... 11
Perfumes in Europe and the United States... 12
Pet foods in Europe and the United States... 17
Business entertainment in Japan... 35
Cigarettes in Europe... 50
Alcoholic drinks in Europe... 105
Narcotics drugs in the world... 400
Military spending in the world... 780

And compare that to what was estimated as additional costs to achieve universal access to basic social services in all developing countries:
Global Priority... $U.S. Billions
Basic education for all... 6
Water and sanitation for all... 9
Reproductive health for all women... 12
Basic health and nutrition... 13

http://www.globalissues.org/TradeRelated/Facts.asp
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Some more things some of us we take for granted,clean water,shelter,clothing...

Sorry if some of the pics are a bit too graphic for some of you...

Firmy, this is a real eye opener. I do like you (as we have talked about in the past) feel like I take too many things for granted. Whether it be my new pair of pants or just the good food on my table. I HEAR you. I wish to be different and start living a bit more simply. Thank you for this post I hope others get the picture.:)

Parents Questioned After Baby Sold On eBay For One Euro |Sky News|Strange News (http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,91059-1317069,00.html)

BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | 'Babies for sale' on Chinese eBay (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4359570.stm)

I really should have put this thread somewhere else.Too graphic for the Lounge I think.

Study Links Agent Orange to Birth Defects in Children of War Veterans - The Tech (http://www-tech.mit.edu/V116/N12/agentorange.12w.html)
Birth Defects Tied (http://www.americanfreepress.net/06_29_03/Birth_Defects_Tied/birth_defects_tied.html)

The following link contain very very graphic images and if you are faint hearted please do not follow these link.
Nothing depleted about 'depleted uranium' (http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=viewArticle&code=BUL20060122&articleId=1777)