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Kebs targets makers of software with quality rules
by aki 19 Nov '09

19 Nov '09

BD article today.... http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Company%20Industry/-/539550/688040/-/ite… *This is what got me thinking :* "The Kenya ICT Board is also working on a certification programme that will *regulate* the theoretical and practical aspects of writing and executing software codes." Anyone know what the above is about? And can ICT, KEBS board also ensure that all FREEWARE platforms are banned from kenyan networks, PLEASE !!! It will kill all local software initiatives. I'll check more and share me thots a bit later. :-) Rgds.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Request For Data -- Web Proxy/Mail/VoIP
by Jared Koyier 19 Nov '09

19 Nov '09

I tend to think logs are a little raw and any ISP that keeps such might consider them to be client confidential. Sent from my £xpensive phone -----Original Message----- From: Alex Nderitu Sent: 19/11/2009 6:47:30 pm Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Request For Data -- Web Proxy/Mail/VoIP Logs! All the best :) On 11/19/09, rsohan(a)gmail.com <rsohan(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Dear All, > > I'm involved in a university research project examining how people use the > internet in Kenya. > > I'm looking for people on the list who may be working for ISPs and are able > to provide us with web proxy, mail, > voip, etc logs. > > While I'm happy to provide full and complete details of the proposal and > proposed research offline, > I'll keep this note brief in the interests of economy. > > All sources will be acknowledged and fully involved in the research. > > Please do get in touch off-list if you think you may be able to help. > > Regards > > R. Sohan > -- Sent from my mobile device _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke 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 Other lists ------------- Announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general

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REF:Tim Berners-Lee in town?
by steve wainaina 19 Nov '09

19 Nov '09

Peace be with you all. I heard in the news that Tim is already in town.Is it possible to have a skunkworks@Tuesday? Somebody please. Regards, Steve Wainaina

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Request For Data -- Web Proxy/Mail/VoIP
by rsohan＠gmail.com 19 Nov '09

19 Nov '09

Dear All, I'm involved in a university research project examining how people use the internet in Kenya. I'm looking for people on the list who may be working for ISPs and are able to provide us with web proxy, mail, voip, etc logs. While I'm happy to provide full and complete details of the proposal and proposed research offline, I'll keep this note brief in the interests of economy. All sources will be acknowledged and fully involved in the research. Please do get in touch off-list if you think you may be able to help. Regards R. Sohan

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Re: [Skunkworks] Joomla & VB.Net Developers Required Urgently
by Henri Okode 19 Nov '09

19 Nov '09

Hi All, A friend of mine is looking for Joomla Developers & vb.Net Developers for a shortime projects.Kindly contact me offlist. Henri

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Sites Blocked
by James Kagwe 19 Nov '09

19 Nov '09

Anyone knows who designed this? hurlinghamrotary.org and www.krc.co.ke The sites have been blocked due to malicious software problems.

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NEW HP COMMERCIAL LAPTOPS WITH WINDOWS 7 PRO
by Alvin Jason Ochieng 19 Nov '09

19 Nov '09

AVAILABLE END MONTH ....................... HP Commercial Notebooks New!! HP Compaq 615 AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core QL-66 (2.2GHz ◊ 1 MB L2 cache) Processor; 1024MB DDR2 Memory; 160GB HDD; SuperMulti Dual Layer (fixed) DVD+/-RW; 15.6" LED HD Bright View display; WEBCAM 2.0MP; Intel WLAN 802.11a/b/g; Bluetooth 2.1; 56K modem; 10/100 NIC; Free Dos, 1 year warranty + Free HP Carrycase Expected New!! HP Compaq 610 Intel Core 2 Duo T5870 (2.0GHz ◊ FSB-800MHz ◊ 2 MB L2 cache) Processor; 2048MB DDR2 Memory; 320GB HDD; SuperMulti Dual Layer (fixed) DVD+/-RW; 15.6" LED HD Bright View display; WEBCAM 2.0MP; Intel WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n; Bluetooth 2.1+EDR; 56K modem; 10/100 NIC; Free Dos, 1 year warranty + Free HP Carrycase Expected New!! HP Compaq 610 Intel Core 2 Duo T5870 (2.0GHz ◊ FSB-800MHz ◊ 2 MB L2 cache) Processor; 2048MB DDR2 Memory; 320GB HDD; SuperMulti Dual Layer (fixed) DVD+/-RW; 15.6" LED HD Bright View display; WEBCAM 2.0MP; Intel WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n; Bluetooth 2.1+EDR; 56K modem; 10/100 NIC; Windows 7 PRO 32bit (Windows XP Pro + Drivers); Office Ready, 1 year warranty + Free HP drop in box Carrycase Expected New!! HP ProBook 4310s Intel Core 2 Duo T6670 (2.2GHz ◊ FSB-800MHz ◊ 2 MB L2 cache) Processor; 3072MB DDR2 Memory; 320GB HDD; SuperMulti Dual Layer (fixed) DVD+/-RW; 13.3" LED HD Anti-Glare display; WEBCAM 2.0MP; Intel WLAN 802.11a/b/g/draft-n; Bluetooth 2.1; 10/100/1000 NIC; Windows 7 PRO 32bit (Windows XP Pro + Drivers); Office Ready, 1 year warranty + Free HP drop in box Carrycase with HP USB Optical Travel Mini Mouse Expected New Thinnest Professional Notebook!!! Thin 1.7kgs Laptop!!! HP ProBook 5310m Intel Core 2 Duo SP9300 (2.26GHz ◊ FSB-1066MHz ◊ 6 MB L2 cache) Processor; 2048MB DDR3 Memory; 320GB HDD; No Optical Drive; 13.3" LED HD Anti-Glare display; WEBCAM 2.0MP; Intel WLAN 802.11a/b/g/draft-n; Bluetooth 2.1; 10/100/1000 NIC; Windows 7 PRO 32bit; Office Ready, 1 year warranty + Free HP Universal Nylon Case with HP USB Optical Travel Mini Mouse Expected New!! HP ProBook 4710s Intel Core 2 Duo T6570 (2.1GHz ◊ FSB-800MHz ◊ 2 MB L2 cache) Processor; 2048MB DDR2 Memory; 250GB HDD; SuperMulti Dual Layer (fixed) DVD+/-RW; 17.3" LED HD+ Anti-Glare display; WEBCAM 2.0MP; Intel WLAN 802.11a/b/g/draft-n; Bluetooth 2.0; 10/100/1000 NIC; Windows 7 PRO 32bit (Windows XP Pro + Drivers); Office Ready, 1 year warranty + Free HP Executive Leather Case with HP USB Optical Travel Mini Mouse Expected New!! HP ProBook 4510s Intel Core 2 Duo T6570 (2.1GHz ◊ FSB-800MHz ◊ 2 MB L2 cache) Processor; 2048MB DDR2 Memory; 320GB HDD; SuperMulti Dual Layer (fixed) DVD+/-RW; 15.6" LED HD Bright View display; WEBCAM 2.0MP; Intel WLAN 802.11a/b/g/draft-n; Bluetooth 2.0; 10/100/1000 NIC; Linux; 1 year warranty + Free HP drop in box Carrycase with HP USB Optical Travel Mini Mouse Expected New!! HP ProBook 4510s Intel Core 2 Duo T6570 (2.1GHz ◊ FSB-800MHz ◊ 2 MB L2 cache) Processor; 2048MB DDR2 Memory; 320GB HDD; SuperMulti Dual Layer (fixed) DVD+/-RW; 15.6" LED HD Bright View display; WEBCAM 2.0MP; Intel WLAN 802.11a/b/g/draft-n; Bluetooth 2.0; 10/100/1000 NIC; Windows 7 PRO 32bit (Windows XP Pro + Drivers); Office Ready; 1 year warranty + Free HP drop in box Carrycase with HP USB Optical Travel Mini Mouse Expected HP Compaq 6530b Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4GHz ◊ FSB-1066MHz ◊ 3 MB L2 cache) Processor; 2048MB DDR2 Memory; 250GB HDD; LightSribe DVD+/-RW DL-Fixed; 14.1" WXGA display; WEBCAM; Intel WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/draft-n; Bluetooth; 10/100/1000 NIC; HP Fingerprint Reader; Windows Vista Business (Windows XP Pro + Drivers); Office ready, 1 year warranty + Free HP Nylon Carrying Case with HP USB Optical Travel Mini Mouse Expected HP Compaq 6530b Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 (2.53GHz ◊ FSB-1066MHz ◊ 3 MB L2 cache) Processor; 2048MB DDR2 Memory; 320GB HDD; LightSribe DVD+/-RW DL-Fixed; 14.1" WXGA display; WEBCAM; Intel WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/draft-n; Bluetooth; 10/100/1000 NIC; HP Fingerprint Reader; Windows 7 PRO 32bit (Windows XP Pro + Drivers); Office ready, 1 year warranty + Free drop in box Privacy Filter + HP Universal Nylon Case with HP USB Optical Travel Mini Mouse Expected HP Compaq 6730b Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4GHz ◊ FSB-1066MHz ◊ 3 MB L2 cache) Processor; 2048MB DDR2 Memory; 160GB HDD; LightSribe DVD+/-RW DL-Fixed; 15.4" WXGA display; Intel WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n; Bluetooth; 10/100/1000 NIC; HP Fingerprint Reader; Windows Vista Business (Windows XP Pro + Drivers); Office ready, 1 year warranty + Free HP Nylon Carrying Case with HP USB Optical Travel Mini Mouse Expected HP Compaq 6730b Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 (2.53GHz ◊ FSB-1066MHz ◊ 3 MB L2 cache) Processor; 2048MB DDR2 Memory; 320GB HDD; LightSribe DVD+/-RW DL-Fixed; 15.4" WXGA display; Intel WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n; Bluetooth; 10/100/1000 NIC; HP Fingerprint Reader; Windows 7 PRO 32bit (Windows XP Pro + Drivers); Office ready, 1 year warranty + Free HP Universal Nylon Case with HP USB Optical Travel Mini Mouse Expected Thin 2.0kgs Laptop!!! HP EliteBook 6930p Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 (2.53GHz ◊ FSB-1066MHz ◊ 3 MB L2 cache) Processor; 2048MB DDR2 Memory; 250GB HDD; LightSribe DVD+/-RW DL-Fixed; 14.1" LED WXGA display; WEBCAM 2.0MP; Intel WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n; Bluetooth; 10/100/1000 NIC; HP Fingerprint Reader; Windows 7 PRO 32bit (Windows XP Pro + Drivers); Office ready, 3-3-0 years warranty + Free HP Executive Leather Case with HP USB Optical Travel Mini Mouse Expected HP EliteBook 8530p Intel Core 2 Duo T9550 (2.66GHz ◊ FSB-1066MHz ◊ 6 MB L2 cache) Processor; 2048MB DDR2 Memory; 250GB HDD; LightSribe DVD+/-RW DL-Fixed; 15.4" WSXGA+ WVA display; WEBCAM 2.0MP; Intel WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n; Bluetooth; 10/100/1000 NIC; HP Fingerprint Reader; Windows Vista Business; Office ready, 3-3-0 years warranty + Free HP Universal Nylon Case with HP USB Optical Travel Mini Mouse Expected Thin 1.45kgs Laptop!!! HP EliteBook 2530p Intel Core 2 Duo SL9600 (2.13GHz ◊ FSB-1066MHz ◊ 6 MB L2 cache) Processor; 2048MB DDR2 Memory; 160GB HDD; LightSribe DVD+/-RW DL-Fixed; 12.1" WXGA display; WEBCAM 2.0MP; Intel WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n; Bluetooth; 10/100/1000 NIC; HP Fingerprint Reader; Windows Vista Business (Windows XP Pro + Drivers); Office ready, 3-3-0 years warranty + Free HP Executive Leather Case with HP USB Optical Travel Mini Mouse Ex-stock Thin 1.70kgs Laptop!!! HP EliteBook 2730p Tablet Intel Core 2 Duo SL9600 (2.13GHz ◊ FSB-1066MHz ◊ 6 MB L2 cache) Processor; 2048MB DDR2 Memory; 160GB HDD; 12.1" LED WXGA display; WEBCAM 2.0MP; Intel WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n; Bluetooth; 10/100/1000 NIC; HP Fingerprint Reader; Enhanced dual pointing devices (touchpad and pointstick) with scroll zone, digital eraser pen and a new jog dial for tablet PC usage; Windows Vista Business (Windows XP Tablet + Drivers); Office ready, 3-3-0 years warranty + HP HP External USB CD/DVD R/RW Drive + Free HP Executive Leather Case with HP USB Optical Travel Mini Mouse Ex-stock LENOVO / TOSHIBA / ACER AVAILABLE - CHANNEL LAPTOPS WITH GENUINE WARRANTY Alvin Ochieng SALES DEPARTMENT Greenline Technology Limited IT Hardware and Software Solutions 2nd Floor, Odyssey Plaza, Mukoma Road. Email :info@greenline.co.ke +254 20 651755 / 552086 +254 20 2425225 / 2429743 +254 20 559841 +254 722-219938/733-610758 Mon-Fri (8-5pm) Print only when necessary

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[OFF-TOPIC] Anyone with a broken down HP L1706 LCD Monitor?
by Chris W. 19 Nov '09

19 Nov '09

Hi all, I need to get some LCD Backlights (Fluorescent) for this type of Monitor which got broken after an impact. The screen itself is still intact and cant seem to find any replacement parts for this component around. Contact me if you have this LCD screen lying around maybe after a power fault. I don't mind checking if the Backlights are still intact and get yourself a few coins. If you have any other sources for his part please update me! Thanks, Chris_w. dabnix(a)gmail.com

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WMl Message board
by I. Ati 19 Nov '09

19 Nov '09

hi every one Am looking for a Wml message preferrally in xml but n other language is welcome , or where i can get good resources in the net is welcome Thanks I -- God cares!

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KDN BUTTERFLY WIFI for only Ksh 1999 pm
by James Wachira 19 Nov '09

19 Nov '09

Someone advice, How can I make use of the above service. What areas in Nairobi are covered. Are areas of Msa road covered [past General Motors]? Thanks you, James -- Best Regards James Wachira Nairobi .ke | twitter: jwaciira | yahoo: jwaciira | gtalk: jwaciira

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Re: [Skunkworks] Mobile Location
by ambrose kimaiyo 19 Nov '09

19 Nov '09

*Anyone on the list who can explain how to get the following for the kenyan network:- 1. cellid *String Cell-id. 2. *mnc* String Mobile Network Code. 3. *mcc* String Mobile Country Code. 4. *lac* String Location Area Code. Ambrose

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Bandwith split.
by Lawrence Kago 19 Nov '09

19 Nov '09

Am looking at a potential clientele which need a internet and i really would want to dive them what they pay for according to the agreement,am therefore looking for a hardware/software that can split bandwidth among a number of users so that my customers don't feel cheated.. I know a switch will work but its not intelligent enough to allocate bandwidth to a certain IP. Does anyone has an idea how to go about in this?

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Offtopic: Looking for some Old sci-fi TV series...
by ndungu stephen 19 Nov '09

19 Nov '09

After being frustrated by torrents with few seeds and unfathomable download ETAs - I have decided to ask on this list of techies... Anyone with the following series or know where I can get: 1) Star Trek TNG - season 3-7 [fin] - the One with Picard 2) Star Trek Voyager [all seasons] 3) Time Squad cartoon series [a very long shot, i doubt anyone one would have this, but I used to love them - it ran for 2 seasons, 26 episodes] > I am willing to pay for each DVD of the any series. Thank You. PS - This subject is marked offtopic - an inquiry for anyone on the list with these sci-fi series.

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Safaricom data connection on Android G1 phone
by John Wesonga 19 Nov '09

19 Nov '09

hi, i'm trying to surf on my android G1 phone, I set up the APN to work with safaricom, the settings are: APN: safaricom username: saf password: data no proxy settings Tried surfing, these settings don't seem to be working. Anybody have a G1, how did you set up yours to connect to the net? -- John Wesonga http://www.multiplechoices.biz http://wesonga.peupe.net http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwesonga http://www.twitter.com/jwesonga

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Real bandwidth:
by [ Brainiac ] 18 Nov '09

18 Nov '09

If you thought living in Nairobi accords you the finer things in life, check this speedtest to jeddah from a butterfly connection that incidentally i connected using the WIFI on my internet everywhere modem to KDN. Testing the 11 minute movie download.

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Where to Get Windows 7
by Isaac Ochieng 18 Nov '09

18 Nov '09

I understand the prices range from 3.5 - 12.5k, but I suppose only if you get it from an official reseller. Kindly refer me to any. Thanks in advance! Isaac.

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Africa's Absence From The Table
by Rad! 18 Nov '09

18 Nov '09

I was reading this article http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/and-google-code-jam-2009-champion-is… I found the following bit very disturbing Last week, we hosted the the final round of Google Code Jam 2009<http://code.google.com/codejam/>, > the sixth iteration of our annual global programming competition. From > almost 23,000 registrants in the beginning, we winnowed down the > contestants<http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/google-code-jam-returns.html>to the fastest and most fervent coders. On Friday, we brought the top 23 > competitors to our Mountain View headquarters for four concentrated hours of > thinking, testing and trouble-shooting. The competition platform, built as a > 20% project by a group of Google engineers, was powered by Google App > Engine <http://code.google.com/appengine> and allowed the contestants to > use the programming language of their choice. These diverse finalists > represented 15 different countries across Europe, Asia and the Americas. > Notice Africa is not mentioned there. Why is this the case? Why aren't our students participating in such initiatives?

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Vacancy
by techi 18 Nov '09

18 Nov '09

There is a vacancy for a web developer, must understand Content Management Systems. If interested, please contact. -- MARCEL WERNER 020 3000516 Marcel.Werner(a)innovation-africa.or.ke

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ETR Machine
by Thuo Wilson 18 Nov '09

18 Nov '09

Guys, Someone is looking for a place to get the above (cheap one i guess ). If you know, drop me a line pls. -- Br, Wilson.

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Opportunity for Internship: 3 Months
by Dorcas Muthoni 18 Nov '09

18 Nov '09

OPENWORLD has some *internship/trainee* opportunities for LAMP developers and Linux/Unix system engineers. Send your CV to hr(a)openworld.co.ke. Apply by 25th November 2009. -- Muthoni My Blog: http://rugongo.blogspot.com/ -------------------------------------------- Mahatma Gandhi once said:- First they ignore you, Then they laugh at you, Then they fight you, AND THEN YOU WIN!!!

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HP LAPTOP SCREENS 15.6'' REQUIRED
by Alvin Jason Ochieng 18 Nov '09

18 Nov '09

I have a Client with HP 4510S with 15.6 '' screens they have broken. I need 2 screens...who can assist with aHP dealer who has them instock? Alvin SALES DEPARTMENT Greenline Technology Limited IT Hardware and Software Solutions 2nd Floor, Odyssey Plaza, Mukoma Road. Email :info@greenline.co.ke +254 20 651755 / 552086 +254 20 2425225 / 2429743 +254 20 559841 +254 722-219938/733-610758 Mon-Fri (8-5pm) Print only when necessary

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UPS Sellers:
by Cikz 18 Nov '09

18 Nov '09

Dear Skunks, I am looking for 2 good UPS'es that will sustain 2 Dell poweredge 2900 servers, a high end switch and router for about 6 hours. Anyone know of any good models and who the resellers are? I appreciate your feedback. Rgds, Cikz.

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CSS Web Application Designer
by Andrew Kibe 18 Nov '09

18 Nov '09

Hi guys, Apply and circulate: http://www.kencall.com/cats/careers/index.php?m=careers&p=showJob&ID=8 Andrew

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Yu Amua Tarriff: failure to launch
by Dennis Kioko 17 Nov '09

17 Nov '09

Yu just launched a new tariff and took the call rates closer to zero, but rather as a benefit to the customer, I would see it more as a reaction to a failure to launch. Most of those who use their network use it as a secondary network and ONLY for Yu to Yu free sms, thus cannibalizing the network. The tariff is more of an attempt to relaunch their network. I think their main problem has been failing to focus on the small things. Their data network has issues outside of Nairobi, requiring an alternative even for simple facebooking.how will youth adopt it if they can't facebook on their phones and have to keep changing Sim cards. I think they should have focused more on data for individual and corporates and introductory offers for calls to safaricom where most of the subscribers are. By a traditional call prioritised roll out, they are just playing catch up to another 3 networks. It doesn't help when you ask about and realise their data is poor. If I were them, I would make sure our few customers had nothing but praise for whatever service they use. -- Sent from my mobile device with Regards: Get your free technology e-magazine in pdf format: Tekniaonline: http://bit.ly/tekniaonline-2 Sterotyping: Abednego, tell the tribe by the name; visit the blog : http://gramware.blogspot.com

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Rural Internet Kiosks Documentary
by Crystal Watley Kigoni 17 Nov '09

17 Nov '09

Dear friends, We have just finished making a documentary about our Rural Internet Kiosks and wanted to share it with you! Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDB5tZRNrQI Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M0bhUxtJq0 I look forward to your comments and suggestions. Many blessings, Crystal -- Crystal "Naliaka" Watley Kigoni Voices of Africa for Sustainable Development crystal(a)voicesofafrica.org http://www.voicesofafrica.org/ "You must be the change you wish to see" - Gandhi

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