“Blood diamonds” (or “conflict diamonds”) are in the news these days, thanks to Blood Diamond, a new movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio. So what are “blood diamonds”? That’s the term given to illegally sold gems that fund civil war and atrocities in Sierra Leone and other African nations. Learn more in these news stories: “Blood Diamonds” and How to Avoid Buying Illicit Gems Video: “Blood Diamonds” … Continue reading Not a Girl’s Best Friend