September 2009 - skunkworks

Cool JOBS (freelance/contract) available. Programming, design, online marketing, etc...
by David Cameron Gikandi 30 Sep '09

30 Sep '09

Hi, We have some freelance/contract job openings in Nairobi! See: http://www.revolutionscape.com/jobs.html At (R)evolutionScape, we thrive on helping people get what they want in life. Via the Internet, we deliver solutions that enable people to design their lifestyles, create wealth, and achieve self-employment or business ownership hinged on their unique strengths. Our mantra is Wholesome Well-being For All. Our mission and meaning that we make is to enable people to have fulfilling lives. We are a young, rapidly growing online business engaged in the latest best-practices, and we live to learn and grow - and have fun! If you love the Internet, if you want to work smarter and not harder, and if you thrive in an environment that enables you to learn new things daily, engage with people worldwide, and work on exciting, fun and challenging new projects, this could be the right place for you. If you like to change the status quo and create value that has long- term impact and rewards, then we definitely must talk. And if you like learning and applying lessons from the best of the best in e-commerce, global leaders of the field, you will love working with us. We are looking for A candidates, people who love the A game. If you feel that is who you are, please, come on in for a chat. At all the jobs below, you will be mentored using the best online marketing professionals materials. We will constantly provide you with web and video-based training acquired from global e-commerce leaders. Every few days, you will go through this training and implement and institutionalize what you learn. These are the open positions: 1. Web Programming Specialist 2. Graphic Design Specialist 3. Online Customer Acquisition Specialists 4. Copywriter & Content Specialist 5. Affiliate & JV Management Specialist Please see this page for more details: http://www.revolutionscape.com/jobs.html Cheers and enjoy a great day, David Gikandi

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Another Government Website Down!
by David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd 30 Sep '09

30 Sep '09

It'a amazing how many government sites there are and as expected some are down and no one noticed. Here's an example http://www.water.go.ke/ runs on Joomla and mysql db isn't connecting. Some techie out there is doing us a major disservice. David -- [Asentric Consulting Ltd] If a man has in himself the soul of a slave will he not become one no matter what his birth .... -Richest Man in Babylon

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Technology Competition
by Evans Ikua 30 Sep '09

30 Sep '09

I am just wondering, if you wanted to have a competition in the Tech industry, what would it be? Any ideas? Would it be coding, sys admin, security, innovative applications, or what? Especially if you wanted to target secondary schools? And guys in industry? Ikua

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Reviews and IT Articles
by David Mugo 30 Sep '09

30 Sep '09

Hi Guys, I am just finishing on my tech-blog and it will include reviews of products, software, websites among other tech articles. It will also include tech news around Africa. If anyone has written a nice review of their products, software or website, please email them to me offlist for publishing at http://since97.com (Google PR3). You know that will also help in your traffic ranking if you are sending a review about a website. If you have ICT articles for and about Africa I will also publish them and give you a by-line. Thanks in advance, lets do this. David. -- ------------- http://blog.majibu.com

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Offtopic: Looking for Samurai Jack's DVD
by wesley kirinya 29 Sep '09

29 Sep '09

Sorry for bringing this one here. I've been searching for Samurai Jack's DVD for a while. The cartoon series is no longer in production. I hear there is a DVD collection with all the 4 Seasons. If anyone knows where I can get it, contact me offlist. (Please remove the [Skunkworks] word from the Subject heading to avoid filtering). Thanks! @~)

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CISCO ROUTERS
by Roba gikonyo 29 Sep '09

29 Sep '09

hi am looking for cisco 2811 series routers and a 19u cabinet, any one who has them can send me a qoute or tell me the best place to buy the same. regards, Robert -- It is difficult to see the picture when you are inside of the frame

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Please Add To Mailing List
by Kevin Oeba 29 Sep '09

29 Sep '09

Hi, Please add this email to the skunkworks mailing list *; jumaibra(a)gmail.com* Thanks, Kevin

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Facebook, Youtube maybe free but not really....
by aki 29 Sep '09

29 Sep '09

- Facebook monthly electricity bill = 1 Million USD , and adds new servers every few days because users appetites for adding photos keeps growing. - Youtube monthly bandwidth consumption= 25PetaBytes ( 1000 Terabytes ) I don't have the excat amounts but the above is a harsh reality of operating such services. Though their financial standings show as mighty, I wonder how long can they sustain just running just on large adverts? Rgds.

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Re: [Skunkworks] INTERVIEW Re: Cyber Attendant Job application
by Lawrence Kago 29 Sep '09

29 Sep '09

Hi guys, not to sound offensive,but why are we been told to pay Kshs1000 for this Job interview? This Job was posted on Skunkworks: please investigate... On Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 4:30 AM, Fiber Cyber <fibercybercity(a)gmail.com>wrote: > Following your application,we are glad to inform you that you have > been shortlisted (among other five candidates) as a CYBER ATTENDANT at > FIBER CYBER CITY and should appear in our offices at Moi Avenue, Next > to City-Stalls Opposite Jazz Pub Mlinzi House 2nd Floor. on October > 5th, 2009 at 11am.. > > When you come,bring the following with you; > > -Original certificates and testimonials. > -Your National ID card. > -Two color passport size photos. > > You are required to send (through post) to the address below an > interview processing fee (refundable only to unsuccessful candidates) > of ksh 1,000 only in Bankers cheque FIBER CYBER CITY P.o Box 60173 > Nairobi -00100 (attach your ID copy) so as to reach us not later than > OCTOBER 5, 2009.NB. Registered mail,EMS- speedpost and cash deliveries > will not be accepted. > > Please confirm your participation by e-mail. > > Canvassing of any kind may lead to automatic disqualification. > > Looking forward to meeting you on that day. > KENNETH NJOROGE M. (Director.) > > FIBER CYBER CITY > P.O Box 60173, > NAIROBI- 00200. >

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PUBLIC NOTICE: CCK extends comments submission deadline
by Gakuru Alex 29 Sep '09

29 Sep '09

a welcome move! Now busy reading, excuse me... [Daily Nation Ad] EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT KENYA COMMUNICATIONS REGULATIONS, 2009 The Ministry of Information and Communications in consultation with the Communications Commission of Kenya has developed draft regulations pursuant to the Kenya Communications Act, 1998, and the Kenya Communications (Amendment) Act,2009, on the following: (1) Interconnection and provision of fixed links, access and facilities (2) Tariff (3) Fair Competition and Equality of Treatment (4) Compliance monitoring, Inspections and Enforcement (5) Type Approval (6) Postal and Courier Services (7) Universal Access and Service (8) Numbering (9) Consumer Protection (10) Dispute Resolution (11) Radiocommunications and Frequency Spectrum (12) Broadcasting (13) Electronic Transactions (14) Licensing Following requests from a number of stakeholders, the Commission has extended the deadline for submission of comments on the draft regulations from 28th September 2009 to 16th October 2009. This extension is geared towards providing ample time to all interested parties to adequately study the documents before submitting their comments. Please note that the Stakeholders Forum scheduled to take place on 1st and 2nd October 2009 at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies(KSMS) will proceed as earlier planned. Organisations and individuals interested in participating in the Stakeholders Forum are advised to forward their names or those of their representatives to Nancy Shiahale through Tel: 4242284 or via email to Shlahale(a)cck.go.ke before 30th September 2009. Director General Communications Commission of Kenya P.O. Bo 14448 NAIROBI 00800 TeL: 4242000 Fax: 4451866 Email:·regulatlons@cck.go.ke Website: www.cck.go.ke

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