Monthly Archives: February 2007

Password protection with apache and .htaccess

This may be old hat to many, but I always have to go searching for reminders of how to do stuff like this. When I set up a new Joomla site I find it useful to put it behind a … Continue reading

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Thank you Firefox

I love free and open source software, and I love Firefox! Today I got one of those classic, compelling emails purportedly from PayPal Security: “We are contacting you to remind you that: on 25 February 2007 our Account Review Team … Continue reading

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Don’t let Bush get us into a war with Iran!

I just signed a petition to ask Congress to demand President Bush seek congressional authorization before considering military action in Iran. He seems out of control, and we have to stop the war in Iraq from escalating into a regional … Continue reading

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Terrific New York Times video of Last King of Scotland premiere in Uganda

The New York Times covered the Last King of Scotland Movie Premiere in Uganda on Sunday, February 21, 2007. Watching the online video is a giddy, emotional affair. I am so glad this film was made, and am very much … Continue reading

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Turning on the social networking using wordpress, muti and gregarious

I’m a big fan of Muti. The About Muti page describes it like this: “Muti is a social bookmarking site inspired by reddit and Digg but dedicated to content of interest to Africans or those interested in Africa.” I’m also … Continue reading

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Introducing Kabissa to the Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island

Yesterday I was invited to give a talk about Kabissa to the Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island. It was a pleasure to participate in one of their weekly meetings and to learn more about how the Club functions and contributes … Continue reading

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Africa Potluck with Kabissa on Bainbridge Island

On February 3rd, 2007, Judy Brown and Tobias Eigen hosted a well attended “Africa Potluck” on Bainbridge Island. In this photo, Liz Trautman, Kabissa Member Relations Manager, tells stories about the important work of Kabissa members and their use of … Continue reading

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