France

A French Association emitted "new and serious concerns" about the GMO Mon810, genetically modified wheat already banned in several European countries. This is a very important news, since it could give the French government the possibility to definitely ban this GMO, according to European Laws that require scientific independant concerns about a product for a country to bypass its promotion or sell. Jose Bove says it's good news, although he will not stop his hunger strike until President Sarkozy gives a positive answer, to come within 48hours. It is the 4th day of the "Gaulois"starvation.

A yurt is a traditional habitat of Mongolia. It is made of wood and fabrics, like a round tipi, with a pick in the middle. I found the most amazing ones in the Cevennes, ...in France! These state of the art habitats are used by a very small community who is fighting peacefully the consumerism, by living in those self made, beautifully crafted Yurt. Not only they do not pollute, but they also take care of the environment where they establish their nomadic yurt. Look at the light that comes inside! It's just beautiful. No cars, minimal water, cleaning of the surrounding abandonned wilderness (fighting summertime fires!), dry toilets (I'll come back to this concept in another blog)... The Queen of the Yourte , Barbesse, is the most talented artist and designs and makes her crafted yurt, and the stories she writes on her blog are just amazing. And, she is the kindest person! Yes, everything is in French (she apologized for that when she replied to my email) but her website's pictures speak her mind well enough to get who she is... For those who really dig it, and are curious about how/ what/ where?..you can actually rent a yurt and live a nomadic life! Just try it! website, here enjoy!