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Why would anyone hate Ethiopia?
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by YankeeJim | July 16, 2010 at 01:48 pm
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There is a kind man in Ethiopia with a big voice that has much to say and wants to be heard. He chatters away about popular topics like I do, and I identify with him. He blends thoughtfulness with a sense of humor.
His NowPublic stage name is BelaynehKassaWubie. He wrote an opinion piece, “Why the world hates Ethiopia.”
http://my.nowpublic.com/node/2641311/preview
“I guess the world hates Ethiopia for the fact that it is the only country waging the first struggle against colonialist subjugations.”
I did a quick check to see what is in the news in Ethiopia this day.
The news is that there is much happening in Ethiopia that deserves more attention and investigation because it is the cradle of civilization.
“Latest Ethiopian News
New book argues little has changed in Ethiopia since Live Aid
Meles Zenawi concludes climate finance group meeting in New York
U.S. Embassy Announces Increases in Fees for Consular Services
Ethiopia urges worldwide anti-terror response after Kampala attack
At least Six Ethiopians were killed in the Uganda bomb blast
Several dead in separate bomb blasts at Ethiopian Restaurant and Rugby bar in Uganda Capital
To donors: Time to stop aiding EPRDF (By Eskinder Nega) ”
I don’t know anything about Ethiopia except that some former work associates and my pharmacist are from there. I know that I love the food, but that is trivial.
When I did my DNA research a couple of years ago, I traced my roots 60,000 years back to Ethiopia. From Africa my people migrated to West India, Pakistan, Crete, Slovakia, Poland, Germany, Denmark, Wales, and USA. So, what do I think about Ethiopia – it was my genetic birthplace.
So the question is, not that I hate Ethiopia, but why have I forgotten the homeland of my ancient Mother?
Let's take the first story, "Ethiopia exports power to Sudan."
"Ethiopia to start exporting Power to Sudan
Ethiopia said, preparations are underway to start exporting electric power to Sudan after rain falls boos hydroelectric power dams in the country, Bloomberg reports. The plan is to export up to 200 Megawatts to Sudan and up to 150 megawatts may be exported to Djibouti.
Gilegl Gibe II is also expected to resume operation after it suffered a tunnel collapse shortly after it was inaugurated earlier this year. Gibe II has a generating capacity of 420 MW. Tana Beles, the largest hydropower in the country and Tekeze is also expected to be at full capacity following recent rains. The three plants produce a combined 1,180 megawatts of power."
That is a powerful news story!
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at 15:03 on July 16th, 2010
Bummer--so I made a fix to the original story, adding 1) what makes the story relevant and newsworthy, and 2) punching it up with an actual timely news item from Ethiopia.
Responding to your guidance, I understand that NowPublic is not a blog sheet and that it requires stories that interpret and respond to the news.
at 16:42 on July 18th, 2010
Most people have never heard of Ethiopia, have no idea where it is.