A few from 7:30 am, sipping Nescafe at the 24/24 Internet cafe, Fairuz jamming.

1. What happened to Africa in 2003? from Paul Kedrosky over at Infectious Greed | speculation includes increased investment from China and 2003 world commodities bull market. Add your two cents.

2. Canada has a Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada | while I am only recently becoming a fan of all things Canadian in preparation for my impending return, I can’t believe I missed this (old, old) piece of news.

3. The 10 worst UN Security Council resolutions out there.