Supermask in Africa.

Lee Leffingwell‘s aide Andy Mormon, on an extended leave of absence in Ghana, checks in with this bloodcurling picture from the dark continent. As Andy writes, it “brings a whole new meaning to international development!”

Like our president says, we once thought our oceans could protect us, but sadly, no more. Suttle is everywhere.

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