COTE D'IVOIRE: Awash in arms

One of the kewl things about the internets tubes and one of the worst things about the internets tubes is you meet people.

A while back I was chatting with a girl in Japan. She had to shutter her windows because a typhoon was coming.

I have at least one regular reader from Cote D'ivore. I hope they are safe.

Jesus H Christ in Doc Martens, will the insanity ever stop?

While Ivorian politicians and the international community lament a lack of progress in disarmament and other aspects of the country's peace accord, ordinary citizens are increasingly falling victim to violent crime in their daily activities.

I chose the dancing Doc Martens in hopes my friend is fine.

Via Irin.