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A Woman's Insatiable Wardrobe.
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There are some things that you never have enough of; like money, water, air and love. Just how much money does one need to accumulate before he says: "That's it! I've had enough of this; I'll not need or want any more". Take a woman and her wardrobe: that is one fire that never has enough wood. No matter how many clothes, shoes, handbags and accessories a woman has, her wardrobe always cries for more.

A woman expresses herself through her clothes, shoes and accessories; this forms a core part of her identity. Women love to look attractive, fashionable, elegant and confident. Every woman knows that the contents of her wardrobe will help her make make a statement wherever she goes and make heads turn on the streets as she struts along. She knows that her outfit has the power to leave both men and women gaping in awe and evoke jealousy in equal measure; that is why she goes to great lengths to add new items to her closet to achieve her desired outcome. Moreover, different clothes and accessories satisfy the daily whims in the life of a woman; there is always something new out there that will be just right for one of her moods.

You would think that women have outfits for every season and occasion. But many are the times you will find a woman staring at a closet full of clothes, not forgetting a mound of clothes on her bed, with exasperation. "I have nothing to wear", may be the phrase that signifies having too much of a good thing, which renders her indecisive.

A peek into that closet and you will find items that a woman never wears, but she hangs onto them nevertheless; maybe for sentimental reasons.

A woman's wardrobe is bursting at the joints,but there is always something new, something that would look good on her; popping out off magazines and malls. For this very reason, her eyes are always open looking out for new things and her wardrobe is insatiable.

January 31, 2010 | 3:27 AM Comments  0 comments

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Happy New Year
Related to country: Kenya

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Its that time of the year again;when we leave a spent year behind and embrace a brand new year. 2008 is over, with all its ups and downs. We are grateful for the inspiring events that happened, and all the valuable lessons we learnt. Now its time to embrace the new year with hope and gladness. May the new year bring forth good tidings, may we all be inspired and motivated to take positive action; and above all may we find many opportunities to make a difference in big ways and even in our own small ways. Be inspired, be informed, be involved. Happy new year!

December 30, 2008 | 5:02 AM Comments  0 comments

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sustainable living: personal weapons against poverty
About this event: Blog Action Day 2008

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When we think about fighting poverty, we usually think of how we can help those who are extremely poor to lead more dignified lives, by enabling them to access basic needs such as adequate food, clothing, decent shelter, water and sanitation and health services, access to a reasonable income and education.

While it is important to empower the poor so that they lead quality lives, we need to think of how we as a society are participating in actions that perpetuate rather than eliminate poverty.This has to do with the way we use the resources available to us i.e. If we do not use them sustainably then we are promoting the very poverty that we are trying to eliminate, by depleting the few resources that are available.This can only spell disaster for future generations since they will have to struggle if we do not live anything for them.

Global warming and climate change have led to issues such as desertification of farm lands,drying of water sources and changing climate patterns.This means that food production becomes difficult; due to diminishing arable land and long spells of drought; more people face water shortages and thus poverty is increased.

Therefore,we can say that environmental conservation and sustainable use of resources is very important if we are to win this war on poverty.We need to think and act sustainably even as we make and implement development plans to lift our people out of dehumanizing conditions.Lobbying and petitioning the policy-makers is very important, but we also need to look at the other side of the poverty equation:What role can we as individuals play in eliminating poverty?

As individuals we can play a significant role in fighting poverty by using resources more sensibly.If we all take time to learn everyday tips on how we can use the resources available to us more efficiently, then we will be making progress towards eradicating poverty.

Some of these actions of sustainable living include:recycling waste, reducing wastage of resources, not leaving the taps running and switching of lights when not in use.It is not only the work of the government to alleviate poverty, but you can also help in a big way by living sustainably.

You may have all that you need today and may not think much about that tap you left dripping, but if you do not act now to use resources more carefully,then your offspring will be affected since they may not have adequate water to live on.

Let us all take care of the environment and use our resources well.It is your life, and the future is at stake!

October 15, 2008 | 6:25 AM Comments  3 comments



Untitled
Related to this project: plant a tree and save the world from destruction

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Getting tree seedlings is proving to be a hurdle.Greenbelt have not given any feedback, though they had offered to assist.Will approach Total Eco Challenge to see how they can help...otherwise tree seedlings go for as little as KSH. 40...how about that.

July 30, 2008 | 5:50 AM Comments  1 comments

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Caning Is not the Antidote to Student Indiscipline
Related to country: Kenya

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For the last few weeks, we have watched in disbelief as students razed down school buildings which took many years to be put up, all in the name of airing their grievances.Granted that some of their grievances are legitimate, arson, violence and chaos will not solve anything.However, it seems that the students were only imitating what they had observed earlier in the year ,when citizens resulted to violence as the way to express their dissatisfaction with the flawed elections.That being said, the students' actions are still inexcusable.

Many people are calling for the re-introduction of corporal punishment to address the rising cases of student indiscipline. However, I feel that caning will not solve discipline problems in our schools.Caning in itself is a form of violence (inflicting physical pain ) and it does not serve as a good model, because the students learn that it is ok to use violence on those who have done wrong.

Caning does not eliminate the undesired behaviour, but rather suppresses i,t hence the student does not reform.Students may also adopt antisocial behaviors such as lying, so as to avoid being caned.

In the past, when caning was still in use as a behaviour change strategy, teachers were known to abuse corporal punishment, and to even cause physical harm to students.

Students are also human beings and must be treated with respect and dignity.

There should also be dialogue in schools; students should be given a chance to talk about their grievances without being victimized.Let the students be heard and be involved in making their learning experience better, so that they do not result to violence as the sure way to be seen and heard.

There are so many reasons why students should not be caned, especially because there are many other strategies that can be used to modify students' behaviour positively, and all teachers should be trained on how to use such strategies effectively.

If the cane must be used,as sometimes is the case, then there should be clear guidelines on when it should be used.I would suggest that it only be used if it is the most effective method for modifying the behaviour in question i.e. there is no other better method of modifying the behaviour.

So even as we contemplate student indiscipline, let us not get so emotional about it, but let us come up with reasonable guidelines on how to discipline our children without having to result to violence.

July 29, 2008 | 10:47 AM Comments  0 comments

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