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Why Kenyans do it better
by ty 17 Nov '11

17 Nov '11

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9_6G8J6VJg&feature=share regards -ty

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Opportunities in ICT and Media
by Joseph McDonald 17 Nov '11

17 Nov '11

I have a group of investors looking for deals in ICT and media. If you know of emerging companies with lots of potential with scalability ,let me know I will introduce you. Thanks

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Refurbished servers.
by Job Muriuki 17 Nov '11

17 Nov '11

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Job Muriuki <jnjogu(a)ariablue.com> Date: Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 11:03 AM Subject: Refurbished servers. To: Skunkworks forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Anyone dealing with refurbished rack mount servers? I would like specs and prices. I need one. -- Regards, Job Njogu Muriuki, Phone: (+254) - 722906324 | 736333075 Skype: heviejob | Yahoo: heviejob -- Regards, Job Njogu Muriuki, Phone: (+254) - 722906324 | 736333075 Skype: heviejob | Yahoo: heviejob Address: 42665 00100 Nrb

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Now this is news. 50 CORE PROCESSOR??
by Watchman 17 Nov '11

17 Nov '11

http://gizmodo.com/5860038/intels-newest-chip-has-50-cores-and-will-eat-you… -- get to know more about me. *http://about.me/rahiminkara * this list is being *watched.*

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Urgent
by Lucy wambari 17 Nov '11

17 Nov '11

Please remove me from your mailing list, the emails are too many on my inbox. -----Original Message----- From: skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke [mailto:skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke] On Behalf Of skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 3:27 PM To: skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke Subject: Skunkworks Digest, Vol 21, Issue 288 Send Skunkworks mailing list submissions to skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke You can reach the person managing the list at skunkworks-owner(a)lists.my.co.ke When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Skunkworks digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Opportunities in ICT and Media (m mugo) 2. Re: I don't give up...I am not a Stanford dropout (Josiah Mugambi) 3. Bombardier Aerospace to Establish Manufacturing Capability in Morocco (Paul Kukubo) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:15:35 +0300 From: m mugo <mugo2of3(a)gmail.com> To: Skunkworks Mailing List <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Opportunities in ICT and Media Message-ID: <CAMTaFVbPMiPvyFasSkJxVMzQnHM=rsM1oLU9i4zcmFe1A3_9dQ(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" The same goes for the recent ICT board proposals for funding. The workshop attendants were informed that most applicants failed as far as financial planning, marketing and sustainability were concerned. I agree; a lot of us would do with some direction on this... Regards, Mugo M. On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 12:59 PM, Joram Mwinamo <joram.mwinamo(a)gmail.com>wrote: > Investment firms will usually give guidelines on what they are looking > for in a write up . you could miss out on a great business just > because the techie couldnt write but could code... > > here is a good example http://www.sequoiacap.com/ideas > > > On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 7:42 AM, Joseph McDonald <mcdonaldoj(a)gmail.com>wrote: > >> Good Day! >> >> Thanks everyone >> >> I have received overwhelming results from this request. >> >> I forwarded all the requests and only two businesses where able to >> meet the criteria. >> >> The two businesses will be contacted tomorrow on Friday by the >> investors,for further discussions. >> >> IT guys need a training on how to write investment briefs in order to >> attract funding. >> >> Thanks >> >> >> On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 3:05 PM, Joseph McDonald <mcdonaldoj(a)gmail.com>wrote: >> >>> Please contact me through my e-mail >>> >>> Give a brief about your business and the amount of money you are >>> looking for. >>> >>> I will forward them to my contact,if he is interested I will >>> definately introduce you. >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 11:42 AM, nelson kinoti >>> <kinotimutwiri(a)gmail.com >>> > wrote: >>> >>>> Please share more details >>>> On Nov 15, 2011 3:30 PM, "Joseph McDonald" <mcdonaldoj(a)gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I have a group of investors looking for deals in ICT and media. >>>>> >>>>> If you know of emerging companies with lots of potential with >>>>> scalability ,let me know I will introduce you. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Skunkworks mailing list >>>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>>> ------------ >>>>> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>>> ------------ >>>>> >>>>> Skunkworks Rules >>>>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >>>>> ------------ >>>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Skunkworks mailing list >>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>> ------------ >>>> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>> ------------ >>>> >>>> Skunkworks Rules >>>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >>>> ------------ >>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>>> >>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Skunkworks mailing list >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> ------------ >> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> ------------ >> >> Skunkworks Rules >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >> ------------ >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >> > > > > -- > Sent from my Voice Recognition Watch? > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate,but that we are > powerful beyond measure.It is our light, not our darkness, that > frightens us.There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that > other people won't feel insecure around you.As we let our own light > shine, we consciously give other people permission to do the same. > As we are liberated from our fear,our presence automatically liberates > others. > > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > ------------ > List info, subscribe/unsubscribe > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke >

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blog.my.co.ke
by Paul Kevin 17 Nov '11

17 Nov '11

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Bombardier Aerospace to Establish Manufacturing Capability in Morocco
by Paul Kukubo 17 Nov '11

17 Nov '11

Listers Sharing this story as a matter of intrest to those who enjoy the subject of international investment deals. Interesting to note especially if you take into account how many linkages the car and aerospace manufacturing facilities have. country MOUs with leading global players are one way to bring inward high value investment. They can take a long time to structure and negotiate, sometimes years, especially when there is a multi million dollar tag on it. Note that employment targets equals 850 highly skilled Moroccans. Asante. Press Releases Bombardier Aerospace to Establish Manufacturing Capability in Morocco November 16, 2011 — Montréal Aerospace Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco for the establishment of a manufacturing facility in Morocco. The exact site location will be announced at a later date. Bombardier Aerospace intends to invest approximately $200 million US in equipment, buildings and start-up costs over the next eight years. Scheduled to be implemented in phases starting in 2012, Bombardier Aerospace’s new Moroccan facility will initially include sub-assembly capabilities for simple structures. The new facility is scheduled to start manufacturing in 2013. Details on the type of components to be manufactured will be finalized in the coming months. By the end of 2020, employment at the Morocco facility is expected to reach 850 skilled and trained workers. Bombardier Aerospace anticipates that there will be no impact on its current workforce level at other sites as a result of this announcement. “Globalization of our industry has opened up new markets and new opportunities,” said Guy C. Hachey, President and Chief Operating Officer, Bombardier Aerospace. “We have progressively extended our business presence around the world and we are continuing today to better serve our international customers.” “Bombardier Aerospace is committed to a long-term relationship with the Moroccan Government to develop a world-class aerospace industry in the country,” added Mr. Hachey. “By establishing its own fully integrated manufacturing facility in Morocco, Bombardier Aerospace will serve as a catalyst for the aerospace industry in the country and will look for opportunities to share some of its knowledge and complex manufacturing processes.” Bombardier Aerospace chose Morocco for a number of reasons: internationally competitive manufacturing costs, low shipping and transportation costs, proximity to Europe, and the commitment by the Moroccan Government to the development of the aerospace industry. The announcement of this new manufacturing facility in Morocco was made during the Dubai Airshow 2011, where Bombardier is currently showcasing its broad spectrum of innovative products, technical expertise, and superior customer support and aircraft maintenance services. Held in the United Arab Emirates, the Dubai Airshow, the world’s third largest airshow, places an emphasis on the Middle-East, Africa, Europe and India. About Bombardier A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from commercial aircraft and business jets to rail transportation equipment, systems and services, Bombardier Inc. is a global corporation headquartered in Canada. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011, were $17.7 billion, and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). Bombardier is listed as an index component to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America indexes. News and information are available at www.bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter@Bombardier. Notes to Editors Follow @Bombardier_Aero on Twitter to receive the latest news and updates from Bombardier Aerospace. To receive our press releases, please visit the Email Subscription and RSS Feed section. Bombardier is trademark of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries. For Information Haley Dunne Bombardier Aerospace +1 514 855 7989 www.bombardier.com Back to top -- Paul Kukubo Chief Executive Officer, Kenya ICT Board PO Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya 12th Floor, Teleposta Towers Koinange Street Tel +254 20 2089061, +254 20 2211960 Fax: +254 20 2211962 website: www.ict.go.ke local content project: www.tandaa.co.ke, www.facebook.com/tandaakenya twitter:@tandaaKENYA BPO Project: www. doitinkenya.co.ke Digital Villages Project: www.pasha.co.ke personal contacts _______________ Cell: + 254 717 180001 skype: kukubopaul googletalk: pkukubo personal blog: www.paulkukubo.co.ke personal twitter: @pkukubo ____________________ Vision: Kenya becomes a top ten global ICT hub Mission: To champion and actively enable Kenya to adopt and exploit ICT, through promotion of partnerships, investments and infrastructure growth for socio economic enrichment

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Fw: Help save the internet as we know it
by mwirigic＠gmail.com 17 Nov '11

17 Nov '11

Sent from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: "Mark Surman, Mozilla.org" <joinmozilla(a)mozilla.org> Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:54:46 To: <mwirigic(a)gmail.com> Reply-to: joinmozilla(a)mozilla.org Subject: Help save the internet as we know it Hi there, The internet we know and love is at risk. As you read this, the US Congress is considering legislation called the Stop Online Piracy Act. But the fact is that the legislation as written won't stop piracy. It would, however, pose a serious threat to social media and user generated content sites (like YouTube) across the internet. It could also undermine some of the core technical systems underlying the internet, creating new cybersecurity risks. So Mozilla -- along with many other internet companies and public interest organizations -- is urging members of Congress to reject this bill as written and work together with us to come up with a solution that works. And I'd like to ask you to do the same. The US House's Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing on the bill today -- If you live or vote in the US, please contact your representatives in Congress: http://www.mozilla.org/sopa Not in the US? Please forward this to a friend or two who is, and promote this campaign any way you can -- this affects us all. And after you contact your legislator, please make sure you're a part of Mozilla's efforts in this campaign going forward: https://donate.mozilla.org/SOPA-signup-em We see this as a fight for the future of the internet. Here are just a few of the potential consequences if this legislation passes: -- Whole sites -- from YouTube to Wordpress -- could be under threat for something as simple as a member posting a video of themselves singing a copyrighted pop song -- General-purpose social media sites like Twitter or Facebook could be forced to track and control user behavior, curbing innovation and undermining free expression -- Your internet provider could be required to monitor all of your browsing, and also to block your access to specific web addresses -- Overall, the web could become less stable and less secure That's why, as a non-profit committed to keeping the web open and accessible to all, Mozilla wants to ensure that this legislation does not jeopardize the foundational structure of the Internet. It's why we co-signed a letter opposing this legislation with Google, Twitter, Facebook, eBay, LinkedIn, Yahoo!, AOL and Zynga -- and it's why we're asking you to get involved today. The type of online activity that this legislation jeopardizes is absolutely fundamental to how we all use the web -- and to the work we at Mozilla are doing every day, from Firefox to Popcorn to Hackasaurus. So please email your representatives (http://www.mozilla.org/sopa) and then get involved in Mozilla's campaign against this legislation (https://donate.mozilla.org/SOPA-signup-em) We'll get in touch over the coming weeks with more ways to participate. Thanks so much for your help, Mark P.S. -- There's one passage which I think is most crucial from the letter we sent to Congress -- and ought to make it impossible for this bill to pass: "We are concerned that [this legislation will] pose a serious risk to our industry's continued track record of innovation and job creation, as well as our Nation's cybersecurity." You can read the rest of the letter here: https://donate.mozilla.org/SOPA-blog -- Mark Surman Executive Director Mozilla Foundation ****************************************************************** Click here to unsubscribe: https://donate.mozilla.org/unsubscribe Read the Mozilla Privacy Policy: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/privacy-policy.html Have a question about Mozilla? Contact us at: joinmozilla(a)mozilla.org Mozilla. 650 Castro Street, Suite 300. Mountain View, CA 94041-2021. United States Copyright (C) 2011 Mozilla Foundation Content available under a Creative Commons share-alike license V2.0

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THE GREAT FIREWALL OF AMERICA!!
by James Nzomo 17 Nov '11

17 Nov '11

vERY vERY iRONIC http://americancensorship.org/ http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2011/11/tomorrow-the-internet-starts-to-die/ _______________________________________________ *Good judgement comes from Experience.* *Most of that comes from Bad Judgement.* _______________________________________________ * *

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PesaPi - help me add new operator support
by Michael Pedersen 17 Nov '11

17 Nov '11

Hi Everyone, As you may know PesaPi (the open source mobile payment API) has the ability to support multiple operators, however it currently only support "MPESA Paybill" and "MPESA private" accounts. I would like to expand the supported range of operators, but I only have Safaricom lines myself so I need a little help. What I need is for people using other operators both in and outside Kenya, to give me a copy of the SMS's they received as feedback when performing various mobile money transactions. The easiest way to do this is to have an android phone and do the following: 1. Install SMSSync - you can find it in the android market (its free) 2. In SMSSync configuration you enter: http://www.kaal.dk/collect.php 3. Start SMSSync (optional - you can chose to sync messages manually if you chose) With this configured sms messages coming to your phone will be relayed to my database - and I can then use them to add support for whatever system you have. Do note that you should probably take care to view the other configuration options - i.e. try and limit it so that it only relays your mobile money messages, and not all your private SMS's But what is described above can be considered a minimum required configuration. For more information about PesaPi see: https://github.com/pluspeople/PesaPi http://groups.google.com/group/pesapi http://www.youtube.com/gifair .. Mike

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