Monthly Archives: August 2008

IPR & envy

Posted on August 10, 2008 by jke

This (quote from an article by Rebecca on the new M-Pesa online payment gateway): Intellectual property is another challenge identified by Mulamba, where software developers who work for a company realize they can offer similar services. “Safeguarding intellectual property is … Continue reading →

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Furahiday roundup

Posted on August 8, 2008 by jke

1. Apple fun: “I Am Rich was a $999.99 app that did nothing“. Muahahahaha….. Dear Apple disciple, please explain this to me: You want Apple to CONTROL the market for you? Besides, for that special *one-click shopping pleasure* there’s also … Continue reading →

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Ndanka ndanka mooy japa golo chi nyaay

Posted on August 4, 2008 by jke

Ndanka ndanka mooy japa golo chi nyaay is a Wolof proverb meaning “slowly slowly (it) catches the monkey in the bush” (~ no hurry in Africa). Ndanka ndanka…also is a running gag between my colleague Abdoulaye and me – and … Continue reading →

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The Finger 5

Posted on August 4, 2008 by jke

I was actually browsing our favourite pop archive YouTube when I came across this: ["The Japanse Jacksons"] A Japanese band from the 1970s (1967-1978) called Finger 5. Makes me think I should cover more Japanese content on this blog. Now … Continue reading →

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High Capacity Solar Charger Battery by Chinavasion

Posted on August 3, 2008 by jke

  Chinavasion has this new “High Capacity Solar Charger Battery for PC Laptop + Mobile Phone” for sale which looks quite promising in terms of it’s 20.000 mA/h accu – enough to feed your laptop’s battery. Recharging the internal battery … Continue reading →

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