Dianne came across this.

Quoted: Sea Breeze Journal of Contemporary Liberian Writings is a quarterly peer-review electronic journal devoted to publishing creative non-fiction, original short fiction narratives, poetry, interviews, book reviews, and social and political commentary arising out of Liberian life

Economic recovery will almost certainly mean more farming, and the traditional method is slash and burn. He doesn't really address this.

Quoted: Liberia's greenhouse gas emissions are roughly 250,000 times lower than those of the US, yet its remaining forests store approximately four billion tonnes of carbon dioxide. A scheme to offer nations an economic incentive to protect tropical forests is vital in the battle against climate change.

If only we could deport Tancredo to Liberia instead...

Quoted: Barring a reprieve, thousands of Liberians legally in Minnesota must leave the lives they've built here by Oct. 1.

George Soros visits Liberia. Condoleeza Rice sends a supportive letter to Soros. Will wonders never cease?

Quoted: Madam Rice thanked Mr. Soros for his 'thoughtful' letter regarding Liberia

TRC in USA. Pretty amazing.
And the US forgave a $390-million Liberian debt. Hooray! I always kinda wonder how that works: when a nasty regime racks up a big debt, who is really responsible for paying it back when that regime falls apart and someone else comes along and picks up the pieces. I guess one of the pieces is that promissory note.

Let the healing begin. It'll be a long road.

lightning protection

Microsoft in Liberia?

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