Tag Archives: africa

BarCamp Darmstadt 2010 & Co.

Posted on November 21, 2010 by jke

Ich bin grad zurück vom BarCamp Darmstadt 2010, bei dem sich nicht nur IT Fritzen, und auch nicht nur Interessierte aus dem Rhein-Main Gebiet haben blicken lassen. Wenn jemand eine so lange Anfahrt aus dem Saarland in Kauf nimmt um … Continue reading →

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The Unfolding of yellow-orange books

Posted on November 9, 2010 by jke

Bought this book (2nd hand) about (some of the) Writing systems of Africa (by Saki Mafundikwa) because of Emeka’s tweet, EY’s post on Sokari’s blog and Jepchumba’s review. Another book I’d like to mention is “The Unfolding of Language – … Continue reading →

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“the Africans”

Posted on September 29, 2010 by jke

Why are there books (like the selection pictured above) & online publications on post & neo-coloniaslim in Africa as well as important recent developments on the African continent on one hand IF on the other hand I am still terribly … Continue reading →

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Manheru Changamire

Posted on August 5, 2010 by jke

Music is my life, even though I dislike live concerts for various reasons (~ too many ppl, music out of tune, etc.).  Just a few years ago, I converted my entire collection of audio CDs into mp3 and kept them … Continue reading →

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Wrong, Johnson, Moyo – eine Auswahl

Posted on March 6, 2009 by jke

Ein Artikel online über Demenz brachte mich auf Umwegen zu Tilman Jens, der ein sehr streitbares Buch über …. den Umgang mit seinem Vater, Walter Jens , geschrieben hat. Überhaupt, dass ein 54jähriger Mann immer wieder als “Sohn von…” eingeleitet … Continue reading →

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