Negev in 2005. The $600 million project hopes to continue Israel's past environmental successes in 'making the desert bloom' and attract 500,000 new Jewish residents to the Negev by improving transportation infrastructure, establishing businesses, developing water resources and introducing programs to protect the environment. A planned artificial desert river, swimming pools and golf courses raised concerns among environmentalists. Critics oppose those plans, calling instead for an inclusive plan for the green vitalization of existing population centers, investment in Bedouin villages, clean-up of toxic industries and development of job options for the unemployed. A major Israel Defense Forces training base is being
You Say You Will You Say You Will "You Say You Will" is a song written by Beth Nielsen Chapman and Verlon Thompson. It was originally recorded by Holly Dunn for her 1992 album "Getting It Dunn" and later by American country music artist Trisha Yearwood. It was released in March 1993. Yearwood's version was the third single from her album "Hearts in Armor". The song reached number 12 on the "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in May 1993. Chapman also recorded the song on her 1993 LP, "You Hold the Key". "You Say You Will" debuted at number 58 on the