Would a Palaver Tree help the Korean Peninsula?

Defense secretary Leon Panetta was quoted recently saying "we're within an inch of war almost everyday in that part of the world (Korean Peninsula) and we just have to be very careful about what we say and what we do." What would happen if world leaders were to sit down around a Palaver tree and discuss the issues of the peninsula? Would any good come out of it?
I honestly doubt any good would come from it. The idea that North Korea's radical government would sit down and discuss their views with western powers calmly just wouldn't happen. They'd be shooting off more long range missiles to show their power while their civilians starve. Although the Palaver Tree sounds like a great way to manage conflicts between tribes it wouldn't work for todays countries, there is just too much at stake. Truth just couldn't be swept under the rug in order to foster harmony. If these countries were able to ignore the truth at hand and foster a harmonious relationship how long would that last till it surfaced that North Korea had a long range nuclear bomb? Truth above harmony should be sought these days. Although the Palaver tree might be a good way to resolve smaller conflict it just won't work for everything. Especially when war could mean the destruction of our world as we know it.

Beef, it's whats for dinner

I am an evolved predator at the top of the food chain and have no problem eating meat, in fact I love it. Nothing is better to me than a thick, medium-rare, juicy steak and I have no problem eating one as often as possible. In fact I love going out and hunting and eating my game but the problem with most store bought meat, especially beef, chicken and turkey is that these animals have been literally processed in CAFOs. CAFO stands for concentrated animal feeding operation and is extremely popular in America due to its favorable economics but they come at a cost. Operators unethically cram as many animals as they can into their lots and ignore their wellbeing. There is also massive environmental effects as the livestock trample and "discharge" themselves year round in the same areas turning once beautiful green pastures into disgusting mud pits. Although I enjoy eating meat I always feel guilty buying it in stores knowing that it most liking came from a CAFO. But what is a consumer to do? Im a poor college student and don't have the luxury of shopping at Whole Foods and buying organic and grass fed meat at this point of my life so I feel stuck eating the Albertson's brand CAFO processed meat. Still tastes good, just makes me feel a little unethical.....