The big energy companies ripped off California a few years ago. But then you go overseas, and my experience, in Israel and Palestine and London and South Africa, Mozambique, people ask you, "What the heck are you doing over there? have heard him speak several times since, and each time, my hope is renewed. How do we make sure? The U.S.

was interested enough in learning more to take off for a tour of facilities in Maputo the next afternoon, hosted by the Catholic Community of Saint'Egidio , a group well known for having helped broker the peace settlement in Mozambique more than a decade ago. More stories from my recent trip to Africa. This clinic was impressive.

I am just back from the Africa Economic Summit in Mozambique. I'll post more stories and ideas from my trip to Africa as I get back into the California swing of things was very impressed with President Chissano, the former Marxist revolutionary who is stepping down next year after leading his country for 18 years.