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A powerful letter about the Native American perspective on ownership of our Earth. Chief Seattle of the Duwamish Tribe wrote the following letter to President Pierce after the US Government offered to buy the land where his people lived in 1854 (current day Washington State). Reading and reflection by Deepak Chopra. Created for Earth Day New York, 2010. Credits: Produced by: Green Film Shoots.org Directed/Edited by: Mosaic Rob Starring: Esperanza Gonzalez Creative Consultant: Julia Waslh Filmed on location at Tweefontein Herb Farm (tweeherbs.com) Special thanks to the Chopra Center (www.chopra.com) To download the complete audio of the letter visit greenfilmshoots.org

Sri Lanka’s ex-army chief charged for politics in uniform
Sri Lanka’s military Thursday announced court martial proceedings against its former chief Sarath Fonseka for engaging in politics while in uniform and violating military procurement laws.

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