The collapse of the Rana Plaza building on April 24 was the worst disaster in the history of the garment industry, killing at least 1,127 people and injuring many more. It should be a turning point for the international community. Factory safety standards, the Rana Plaza tragedy is a call to action for consumers here in America and around the world..That fall, as the first foliage lay upon our acreage, I understood that I too must lay to rest that which enticed me as a child, and with my seed sprouting, find a place for it to lay its roots. As I approached the door, my father with a joyful heart stood at an arm's grasp: "Son, I have seen you grow from a child, concerned with life's fulfillment, to a man, searching for life's truths. Stay humble, serve others, and always allow the Gardener to grow through you.

Keeping it real and reasonable helps businesses to stay honest, and stay open. Giving employees wage incentives is Good Juju. Dollarayear pay increases, anyone?