November 11, 2009 – Nov 3 is the European release date for Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2010, the publisher’s fifth annual collection of the world’s best journeys, destinations, and experiences for the coming year….
Date Archives November 2009
Thai airport moves 'unlucky' demon statues
November 11, 2009 – Thailand’s main airport is to relocate 12 giant “demon statues” to boost the morale of staff who thought the figures brought bad luck, local media and officials said Tuesday. The statues…
Google gifts US airports with free Wi-Fi
November 11, 2009 – Google is giving the gift of free wireless Internet to travellers at a host of US airports this holiday season. The California-based Internet powerhouse said Tuesday that it is working with…
Paintings, sculptures and totems
EXHIBITIONS 9 – 20 NovemberAlliance Française Galleries FROM KENYA: JOSEPH BERTIERSPaintings and Sculptures Joseph Bertiers is an artist from Nairobi, Kenya who began his artistic career in his teens painting signs for local bars, butcher…
Blackberry buddies up to game developers
November 11, 2009 – Research In Motion (RIM) on Monday announced it is making Blackberry devices friendlier to game applications, as the business-oriented smartphones try to show a more playful side. The Canada-based mobile phone…
iPhone fears as 'Rick Astley' worm spreads
November 11, 2009 – An Australian student sparked fears of a new era of computer viruses on Tuesday after creating a worm which infects Apple’s iconic iPhone with pictures of 1980s pop star Rick Astley….
Insecurity and mistrust reign in BBA house
NAIROBI, November 10, 2009 – Following Sunday’s departure of Elizabeth (Tanzania) from the Big Brother Africa House, the strategy being employed by the remaining eight housemates seems to be, ‘every man for himself, God for…
Cameroon's Blick Bassy in Nairobi Concert
On the occasion of the 60th anniversary celebrations, Alliance Française de Nairobi presents Blick Bassy Cameroonian Soul Musician Finalist 2007 Radio France Internationale ‘Découverte Awards in a one off concert. Regarded as the new soul…
Classical Evening Club
Art of Music invites you to this month’s Classical Evenings Club. Come enjoy an evening of great classical music with students and teachers from Peponi Preparatory and Peponi School for Solos & Ensembles, Vocal and…
Amnesia Project Comes to Kenya
Art Exhibition Amnesia: “Sindika Dokolo African Collection for Contemporary Art” Date: 04.11.2009 – 31.12.2009Venue: National Museum Nairobi/ Museum HillCharges: Museum charges apply Contact: +25420 2224640, vo@nairobi.goethe.org Amnesia celebrates the cultural clash that begat multiculturalism and…