Monthly Archives: March 2010

PINK goes to Zagnanado for breast cancer screening

Posted on March 15, 2010 by theresa

PINK BENIN is a big fan of International Women’s Day. Breast cancer is a marginalized illness in Benin, like many places in the world, because it’s something that primarily affects women. So it’s nice to do work on a day … Continue reading →

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Browser statistics and Commentary for Benin (or, IE6 isn’t going anywhere fast, so we might as well stop complaining and get back to work)

Posted on March 9, 2010 by theresa

People Online still guarantees IE6 compatibility for almost 100% of the sites we develop. We don’t even charge extra for it! And this is why: We’ve spent an awful lot of time in cybercafés in West Africa, and an awful … Continue reading →

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I’m in love with the idea that the second coming could be a 17-year-old African woman

Posted on March 1, 2010 by theresa

Six months ago, rumors began circulating about an orphan who could heal, raise the dead, and perform exorcisms. And what better place for a second coming than a region plagued by sorcery, witches, and the devil himself? Thousands of pilgrims … Continue reading →

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