August 2013 - skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

US President Vetoes Import Ban on Apple IPhones
by Okechukwu 05 Aug '13

05 Aug '13

Interesting developments - http://www.cellular-news.com/story/61336.php?s=h ./Ok3ch

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HP RDX500 Back up Drive
by charles kungu 05 Aug '13

05 Aug '13

Where can I get the above back up drive.

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FM Transmitter
by Roy Michoma 05 Aug '13

05 Aug '13

Hi Skunks, I require a an FM Transmitter that will provide coverage of about 500m radius. Any leads? Roy

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The internet is about to get a lot biggger - whatdomain.org
by Kivuva 05 Aug '13

05 Aug '13

Apologies for cross-posting: Check http://www.whatdomain.org/ The WEB's new neighborhoods Over the next two years more than 1,400 new top-level domains will come online, each a new neighborhood. Think you have places to go now? Wait until you see what’s coming. Open Neighborhoods Some new top-level domains will invite anyone to register a domain for any purpose. Need a laugh or want to spread some laughter? Visit a *.lol* website, or set up your own. Interested in motherhood? *.mom* is there for you. And there will be hundreds more to choose from. Internationalized Neighborhoods Why let the Roman alphabet have all the fun? This new domain era will see the first top-level domains in numerous other languages and there will be a موقع. for .みんな in the .世界. The World Wide Web is about to start living up to its name. Geographic Neighborhoods We've discussed country code domains like *.ca* or *.de*. We’ll soon be able to get even more specific with domains related to a specific geography such as a city (visit*.boston*) or region (wine*.aquitaine*). Specialized Neighborhoods Some of the new top-level domains are intended for websites created by members of specific professions, communities, or interests. Looking for a lawyer? A website ending in *.esq* will signify a certified legal professional. Similarly, *.ngo* will be reserved for non-governmental organizations’ websites, and *.catholic* and *.shia* for sites representing those religious communities. Gated Neighborhoods Numerous companies have applied for closed top-level domains and will have complete control over what websites to make available on them. These are usually recognized brand names, like *.montblanc* or *.gucci*. When you visit a website on a closed top-level domain, you can be certain that it’s authorized and overseen by that brand. The new generation of top-level domains will start launching in the fall of 2013 and continue rolling out through 2015. We appreciate your time and interest in learning about this major change coming to the Internet and hope that you’ll find some great new places online, and maybe a new home of your own. ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva twitter.com/lordmwesh google ID | Skype ID: lordmwesh

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Fwd: [Chapter-delegates] NEWS RELEASE: Internet Society Board of Trustees Calls on the Global Internet Community to Stand Together to Support Open Internet Access, Freedom, and Privacy
by Barrack Otieno 04 Aug '13

04 Aug '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Wende Cover <cover(a)isoc.org> Date: Sun, Aug 4, 2013 at 6:44 PM Subject: [Chapter-delegates] NEWS RELEASE: Internet Society Board of Trustees Calls on the Global Internet Community to Stand Together to Support Open Internet Access, Freedom, and Privacy To: "chapter-delegates(a)elists.isoc.org" <chapter-delegates(a)elists.isoc.org> Internet Society Board of Trustees Calls on the Global Internet Community to Stand Together to Support Open Internet Access, Freedom, and Privacy**** ** ** Fundamental ideals of the Internet are under threat**** ** ** [Berlin, Germany, 4 August 2013] – The Internet Society Board of Trustees during its meeting in Berlin, Germany today called on the global Internet community to stand together in support of open Internet access, freedom, and privacy. Recently exposed information about government Internet surveillance programs is a wake-up call for Internet users everywhere – the fundamental ideals of the Internet are under threat. **** ** ** The Internet Society Board of Trustees believes that government Internet surveillance programs create unacceptable risks for the future of a global, interoperable, and open Internet. Robert Hinden, Chair of the Board of Trustees, stated, “Berlin is a city where freedom triumphed over tyranny. Human and technological progress are not based on building walls, and we are confident that the human ideals of communication and creativity will always route around these kinds of attempts to constrain them. We are especially disappointed that the very governments that have traditionally supported a more balanced role in Internet governance are consciously and deliberately hosting massive Internet surveillance programs.” **** ** ** In the brief period since these surveillance programs were revealed to the general public, the Internet Society Board stated there are already chilling effects on global trust and confidence on the Internet ecosystem. The fact that information about surveillance programs is emerging primarily from countries with a long history of supporting the open Internet is particularly disturbing. As the next billion people come online, these countries should be expected to demonstrate leadership in support of the values that underpin the global Internet. In the wake of these announcements, the Internet Society encourages a return to multistakeholder cooperation to preserve the benefits of the Internet ecosystem for all. **** ** ** The Internet Society Board of Trustees expects governments to fully engage with their citizens in an open dialogue on how to reconcile national security and the fundamental rights of individuals. Security should not be at the cost of individual rights and, in this context, the Board welcomes the initiative by some civil society organizations to promote "International Principles on the Application of Human Rights to Communications Surveillance." The Internet Society endorses these principles, and emphasizes the importance of proportionality, due process, legality, and transparent judicial oversight. The Internet Society believes that surveillance without any such safeguards risks undermining the sustainability of the open Internet.**** ** ** “In the spirit of the pioneers and early innovators of the Internet that were honored this week at the 2013 Internet Hall of Fame ceremony, we urge the global Internet community to defend against attempts by governments to fragment the Internet either through overt regulation or hidden surveillance programs,” commented Lynn St. Amour, President and CEO of the Internet Society. “We must reassert the global spirit of community that is at the heart of the Internet’s growth and success, and stand firm in our belief that openness and collaboration is the best path forward.” **** ** ** _______________________________________________ As an Internet Society Chapter Officer you are automatically subscribed to this list, which is regularly synchronized with the Internet Society Chapter Portal (AMS): https://portal.isoc.org -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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iOS Developer Wanted
by Peter Karunyu 04 Aug '13

04 Aug '13

Good people, I am asked by a third party to post this here on their behalf... ------ We are looking for an iOS Developer who possesses a passion for pushing mobile technologies to the limits and will work with our team of talented engineers to design and build the next generation of our mobile applications. Responsibilities - Design and build advanced applications for the iOS platform - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features. - Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability. - Work on bug fixing and improving application<http://resources.workable.com/ios-developer-job-description#>performance. - Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency. Requirements - BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject - 2+ years of software development experience - 1+ years of iOS development - A deep familiarity with Objective-C and Cocoa Touch - Experience working with iOS frameworks such as Core Data, Core Animation, Core Graphics and Core Text - Experience with third-party libraries and APIs - Working knowledge of the general mobile landscape, architectures, trends, and emerging technologies - Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle -- Regards, Peter Karunyu -------------------

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Why Web programming matters most
by Martin Akolo Chiteri 04 Aug '13

04 Aug '13

"(Web Programming) I think it's the most #important and #empowering development environment of our time" < http://blog.ianbicking.org/why-web-programming-matters-most.html > Martin.

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Xbox 360 with Kinect, 8 Games and 250 GB Drive
by James Maina 04 Aug '13

04 Aug '13

Hi All If you love games, you need this. I'm getting an xbox one and need to dispose of my still new xbox 360. The Package On Sale (Worth 50,000/= locally) The Xbox 360 works perfectly and includes: - The Xbox 360 console with 4GB internal memory - Original 250 GB Hard Drive - One Wireless controller (Black) - One wired controller, over 3m cable (White) - Kinect Sensor working perfectly - HDMI cable - perfect for watching HD on 1080p LCD or LED TVs - Power Adapter - Video Cables Games Included - Battlefield 3 (Worth 8,000/=) includes HD and multiplayer premium pack worth (5,000/=) - Gears of war 3 (Worth 7,000/=) includes premium pack worth (5,000) - Crysis 3 (Worth 8,000/=) - Mass Effect 3 (Worth 7,000/=) **This game is awesome - Kinect Training (Worth 7,000/=) - Kinect Sports (Worth 5,000/=) - Dirt 3 (Worth 6,000/=) - Zumba Fitness Rush (Worth 6,000/=) **Girls love this - Orange Box (Worth 5,000/=) - Nike Select Training - i'm only selling this particular game if you will also buy the dumbbells kit (worth 45,000/= at nakumatt, im selling at 25,000/=). Exercise is becoming the best single reason for buying the xbox 360 with kinect. I will also include an xbox live subscription (GOLD) for one year, worth 5,000/= Other notable downloads in the console - Injustice Gods among us 2013 - Iron man 2013 - Wolverine 2013 - Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 - Sonic Kinect **Kids love this This is a limited offer, total worth is $100,000 plus, and i'm selling for only 75,000/=. The console is new and still under warranty. Get in touch with me: 0721-490933 Best Regards James

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Draytek VIGOR 2830
by charles kungu 03 Aug '13

03 Aug '13

Am looking for the above firewall. Anyone who know can source it or give leads. -- Regards, C . K

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Ruckus wireless Access points
by charles kungu 03 Aug '13

03 Aug '13

Who stocks the above in kenya. --

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