Swahili Fashion Week 2012

SWAHILI FASHION WEEK, East and Central Africas Largest Fashion Event, crosses Border to NAIROBI, KENYA on 6 October 2012 for a special ONE NIGHT SHOWCASE featuring; 15 Designers | 24 Models | Proudly East African | Truly Swahili For NAIROBI VIP FRONT ROW tickets email Name and Number to; info@swahilifashionweek.com SAVE YOUR DATE: SWAHILI FASHION WEEK 2012 - Dar Es Salaam from 6-8 December featuring 60 Designers as we celebrate our FIVE year Anniversary.   SWAHILI FASHION WEEK CONTACTS: SPONSORSHIP: Mr. Hassanali on mustafa@swahilifashionweek.com MARKETING & SHOPPING FESTIVAL: Mr. Mwijage on davis@361tanzania.com PROJECT MANAGER: Mr Benbella on Washington@361tanzania.com DESIGNER LIAISON: designers@swahilifashionweek.com MODELS: models@swahilifashionweek.com MEDIA: Mr. Arroyal on media@swahilifashionweek.com KENYA: Mr Njagi  info@swahilifashionweek.com SWAHILI FASHION WEEK CROSSES THE BORDER TO NAIROBI. Swahili Fashion Week, East and Central Africa largest fashion event, now in its fifth year is advancing its showcase from Tanzania to Neighbor country Kenya by having a  one night showcase in Nairobi on 6th October 2012. Swahili Fashion Week 2012 will collectively bring together 15 fashion and accessories established designers from Swahili speaking countries and beyond to showcase their creativity and forecast future fashion trends for the region. “This year we have grown tremendously as we cross the border to mark our initiatives on making Swahili fashion week largest fashion event in East and central Africa where as our target is to showcase in all Swahili speaking countries  and Nairobi is our first point to start with ” stated the founder of the Fashion week Mustafa Hassanali.  “Opening Swahili Fashion Week to a new audience, and keeping to the tradition of being the largest fashion platform  this year we shall unveil collections by regions top designers giving the public a show that is different in creativity and cultural taste from the East Africa”, added Hassanali’ ‘Audience should expect to see a blend of designers from East Africa showcasing their talent under one roof as we celebrate our fifth year after its inception in 2008. thus for the first time we have decided to cross borders and have our first showcase in Nairobi this year because our main aim is to be the most sought after fashion platform in Africa. So, Kenyans should expect a strong line up of designers whereby we will be featuring ten designers from the host country. Established designers who are renowned in the region like Moo Cow and Patricia Mbela (last year’s SFW East African Designer of the Year) together with designers Mohamed Bana, Morna Omondi, Shenu Hooda, Anna Adero, Vaishali Morjaria, Annesophie Achera, Wangechi Muriithi , AFAD – Kenya. Designer from Tanzania showcasing are Gabriel Mollel, Diana Magesa, Lucky Creations , Hameed Abdul and last years Emerging Designers Competition Award winner Sarah Masenga”. Said Washington Benbella the Swahili fashion week manager. Swahili fashion week 2012 Nairobi Showcase has been sponsored by Precision Air, East Africa Television, Capital FM ,Phat Productions,  Africa Magic, Capital Fm (Kenya), 361 Degrees, Strut it Afrika and Muthoni Njoba Makeup and hosted by Safaricoms Michael Joseph centre,

Relationships are like trees. Now what does this mean?

Have you ever been to any orchard? I am sure we all have seen at least a few of them like orange, mango, cashew, coconut, chiku and many more. Did you notice friends, how these trees are planted? There is always a gap between any two grown up trees. Every tree needs some space to grow properly. It needs the right amount of light, soil, water, mineral and loving hands of a farmer. When all these needs are being taken care of well then only the tree grows the way the farmer wants it to be.

Similarly, all relationships too need some space to grow. They also need right amount of all ingredients including love and affection to take a proper shape, any relationship is like the four pillars of a temple. They are together, but they cant come very close to each other and if they do so, the walls of the temple would fall off, it would collapse. So friends, all relationships need a proper space to grow!

A tree is planted today but bears fruits only after a particular period, when it reaches maturity.

Similarly, our relationships also bear fruits at a later date. We shouldn't expect anything right from the beginning.

Big trees give shelter to all passersby without any expectations. And I have noticed that true, matured relationships too provide mental, emotional and physical shelter (support) to all.

Deeper the roots, stronger the hold of a tree. Similarly deeper the understanding, stronger the relationship.

When the winds are blowing harsh, the trees sway in the direction of wind and only those who do so, survive. Others are uprooted. Similarly, there are occasions when we just need to overlook a few things, just let them go, just flow with the wind. Only such relationships pass the test of hard times and survive even in not so favorable conditions.

Thus friends! Relationships are like trees, if nurtured with utmost love and care, will bear sweet fruits of love, compassion, strong emotional bonding and care.

10 Most Useful Things To Include In Your Diet

10 of the most useful products that are worth incorporating into the diet as often as possible — Created by the very Nature of a miracle foods contain whole biologically active complexes of nutrients needed to maintain and restore Our health. Of course, the list of such products can be extended to include many kinds of grains, vegetables, fruits And berries. After the break...     1. Fish   If the time - at least three times a week - on the menu include fish instead of meat, you can greatly reduce your risk Of heart disease and acute (atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease and others), as well as blood cholesterol levels. At the same time in their food and culinary qualities of the fish is not inferior to the meat (it contains many Beneficial substances for the human body - from 13 to 23% protein, and fats, extractives and mineral matter), but For ease of digestion of proteins even surpasses it.   2. Bread made from rye flour, wheat flour, corn This is the bread was staple of our ancestors. Bread made from rye flour, wheat flour, whole grain contains not only Vitamins and minerals, but also high in fiber. On its wonderful properties known to many things: fiber lowers blood Cholesterol and blood pressure, stimulates digestion and accelerates metabolism, displays the body of toxins, Promotes cell renewal and even helps preserve youth. But do not forget that all is good in moderation: too much Fiber can cause bloating and other unpleasant consequences. 3. Apples   Of the 15 vitamins necessary to man, the apples have been found 12 - a vitamin B complex, C, E, P, carotene, folic Acid and others. Many of them, and minerals (potassium, phosphorus, sodium, magnesium, iodine, iron) and Sugars (fructose, glucose, sucrose) as well as pectin and fiber. If every day eat apples, you can significantly reduce The risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. Because these fruits cleanse the body of toxins and reduce Cholesterol. And besides, they are rich in antioxidants, which protect cells from aging.   4. Carrots   In carrots rich in vitamins A (carotene), also called vitamin beauty, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, E, K, P, PP, minerals(potassium, calcium, sodium, magnesium, iron, copper, iodine, , phosphorus, cobalt, etc.), it also contains Enzymes, fructose, glucose, lecithin, amino acids, proteins and starch. It is recommended for diseases of the Heart, liver, gallbladder, kidney, high stomach acidity, salt metabolism disorders, and various inflammatory Processes. And carrot prevents the development of cancer, improves blood and is very useful for vision.   5. Pumpkin Pumpkin without reservation is an ideal vegetable for diet food. No wonder it is recommended to include in the diet For many diseases: heart, blood vessels, stomach, intestine, liver, kidney, and colds. Pumpkin has no equal among The vegetables on the content of iron, so it is indicated for the treatment of anemia. Due to the large quantity of Vitamins - C, group B, carotene, E, PP, K, T - it strengthens hair, nails, protects the skin from aging and prevents The appearance of extra pounds. And in a lot of pumpkin pectin and natural antioxidants that remove toxins from the Body, lower cholesterol and strengthen the immune system. 6. Blackberry   This miracle berry has surpassed all others in the content of useful substances. It is full of vitamin C (to get his Daily dose for an adult should only 30-60 g of berries) and vitamin P (100 g of berries - from 5 to 10 of his daily Doses), minerals (iron, magnesium, manganese, and etc.), contains tannin, pectin and organic acids. Black currant Strengthens the walls of blood vessels, improves the process of blood, lowers blood pressure and is an excellent Tool for the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. And it improves the metabolism, prevents the Appearance of extra weight and is recommended for the treatment of obesity.   7. Briar   Rosehip knowingly consider means of forty diseases. He ranks first among the fruit and berry plants for the conten t of vitamin C. A lot of it and other B vitamins (P, K, B group, carotenoids) and minerals (phosphorus, potassium Calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese, zinc, molybdenum, cobalt, chromium), contains sugar, malic and citric Acid, tannin and pectin. Infusions, decoctions, teas rosehip prevent the development of cardiovascular disease, Increase body resistance to infections and have a restorative and tonic effect.   8. Dried fruits   Dried apricots, dried apricots, dried apricots, prunes, raisins, figs, dates, dried apples and pears can serve as the Perfect replacement of sugar and sweets with all sorts of artificial additives. Dried fruits that contain vitamins, Minerals (high in potassium, phosphorus, calcium, iron) and organic acids include suggestions on the menu at the diseases of the cardiovascular system, lungs, bronchial asthma, anemia, colds. In addition, fruits are an excellent means to strengthen the nervous system, stimulates the blood and cleanse the intestines well. 9. Green tea   Green tea, which contains many vitamins (A, K, PP, C, group B) and minerals (potassium, zinc, fluorine, iodine, etc.), much more useful than black. This drink improves heart, kidney, liver, pancreas and enhances immunity. And green tea normalizes blood pressure, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, improves digestion, neutralizes free radicals, cleanses the body of toxins, reduces the risk of heart disease and cancer and slows the aging process. Another property of this drink - antimicrobial effect, which increases after insisting it within 2-3 days.   10. Honey   Honey is extremely useful: it increases the body's resistance to many infections and has antibacterial properties. It is recommended to accept the treatment of diseases of the liver, gastrointestinal tract, respiratory, etc. This wonderful natural product contains many vitamins (C, K, E, F, group B), enzymes, organic acids and proteins, and in the number of trace elements - whole periodic table: potassium, calcium, manganese, chromium, sodium, nickel, silicon, magnesium, iron, copper, silver and others.

Swagga za zamani !! 
Waliotutangulia wanalalamika kuwa vijana wa siku hizi, Lakini tukiwatafuta hao ndio

'Share' and let all girls know! 

A wife was making a breakfast of fried eggs for her husband.

Suddenly, her husband came into the kitchen.

"Careful," he said, "Careful! Put in some more oil! Oh my GOD! You're cooking too many at once. Too many! Turn them!

Turn them now! You need more oil. Oh my God! Where are we going to get more oil?

The eggs are going to stick! Careful, careful! I said be CAREFUL!

You NEVER listen to me when you're cooking! Never! Turn them! Hurry up! Are you crazy? Have you lost your mind?

Don't forget to salt them. You know you always forget that. Use the salt. Use the Salt! The Salt!"

The wife stared at him angrily, "What is wrong with you? You think I don't know how to fry a couple of eggs?"

The husband calmly replied, "I just wanted to show you how it feels like when I'm DRIVING and you do the same! ! !"

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Quick Tips on Speaking Better n More Confidently 

Are you very shy when it comes to new surroundings, such as starting a new class or moving to a new area? Sometimes, it is necessary to overcome your shyness and speak confidently. By doing this, it can help you not only to share your ideas properly to others, but also to learn communicating with others. Here are a few steps to consider when speaking with confidence. Steps 1. Learn how to have conversations with people. Your ideas or opinions may not always be accepted by others, but this is nothing unusual. Open your mouth, express your beliefs! This will improve your courage. 2. Don’t be afraid and speak loudly. If you speak in a low voice, not only will others not be able to hear what you say, but you will also portray a submissive demeanor, which suggests the opposite of aconfident one. 3. Make eye contact when you speak. For one thing, it is polite for others. Also, eye contact will help others to listen to your thinking carefully. 4. Praise yourself everyday! This will promote your own confidence, which is important when you speak. With more confidence, people will take your thinking more seriously. Tips * Don’t be nervous when you make mistakes. Human error is far from being a new concept — nobody is perfect! It is normal for everyone to make mistakes. Just calm down and keep speaking bravely. * Try and try again! This may be difficult for a shy person at first, but you need to force yourself to speak, and not seclude your thoughts. If you have some ideas, then try to speak out! Don’t just keep them in your head. * If you have self confidence issues, try to think that you are the only one who has sound knowledge about the topic. Then go ahead and impart your knowledge to the audience in an effective way. * Remember that there is a fine line between confidence and arrogance. Don’t portray an exaggerated amount of confidence, or you will come off as arrogant, believing that your ideas are better than the ideas of everyone else.

The MOST IMPORTANT BODY PART ...??

My mother used to ask me what the most important part of the body is.
Through the years I would take a guess at what I thought was the correct Answer.

When I was younger, I thought sound was very important to us as humans,

so I said, "My ears, Mommy."

She said, "No. Many people are deaf. But you keep thinking about it

and I will ask you again soon."

Several years passed before she asked me again.

Since making my first attempt, I had contemplated the correct answer.

So this time I told her,

"Mommy, sight is very important to everybody,

so it must be our eyes."

She looked at me and told me,

"You are learning fast, but the answer is not correct because

there are many people who are blind."

Stumped again, I continued my quest for knowledge and over the years,
Mother asked me a couple more times and always her answer was,

"No. But you are getting smarter every year, my child."

Then one year, my father died. Everybody was hurt.

Everybody was crying.

My Mom looked at me when it was our turn to say our final good-bye to my father.

She asked me, "Do you know the most important body part yet, my dear?"

I was shocked when she asked me this now.

I always thought this was a game between her and me.
She saw the confusion on my face and told me,

"This question is very important. It shows that you have really lived in your life.

For every body part you gave me in the past, I have told you were wrong and

I have given you an example why.

But today is the day you need to learn this important lesson."

She looked down at me and threw her head to my shoulder and hugged me.

I saw her eyes well up with tears. She said,

"My dear, the most important body part is your shoulder."

I asked, "Is it because it holds up my head?"

She replied, "No, it is because it can hold the head of a friend or a loved one

when they cry. Everybody needs a shoulder to cry on sometime
in life, my dear. I only hope that you have enough love and friends that

you will always have a shoulder to cry on when you need it."

Then and there I knew the most important body part is not a selfish one.
It is made for others and not for yourself. It is sympathetic to the pain of others.

People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did.

But people will NEVER forget how you made them feel.

The origination of this letter is unknown, but it brings a blessing to everyone

who passes it on. Good friends are like stars...You don't always see them,

but you always know they are there.

Share this with a friend even if it is a repeat message, I just did
"Whatever you do, do it to your fullest and the rest leave it to God Almighty"

Health Benefits Of Spinach

1. PROTECTS AGAINST CANCER   Spinach contains a strong antioxidant called kaempferol, which helps prevent the formation of cancerous cells  in the body. 2. BRAIN FOOD These leafy greens will help slow the effects of ageing on the brain due to its folic acid conten, a B vitamin which also assists the body in maintaining  a healthy heart. 3. NUTRIENT-DENSE  Low in calories and high in vitamins, just one cup of spinach contains more vitamin K and vitamin A than your daily requirement and nearly 40% of your magnesium requirement. 4. LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE  Just a single portion of spinach will help lower high blood pressure within hours due to the mineral magnesium, which helps prevent cardiovascular disease. 5. ALLEVIATES FATIGUE Spinach holds high levels of iron, which carries blood and oxygen throughout the body and is responsible for lessening fatigue and giving you that added energy boost.

 

The Top 7 Mistakes New Employees Make

Have you ever wondered how some people can begin a new job and seem like they fit in immediately? What about those new employees that seem to hang themselves before they have had a chance to get their feet wet. Below are the top 7 mistakes new employees make that can make them look bad.

1. Talking about your personal life.

This is never a good idea. Even if other employees talk openly about their lives, unless you are asked a question, keep it to yourself. I know a woman who was honest to a fault. She was young and very social and would openly talk about her children, lack of income, car trouble etc… She was unfairly labelled a poor worker who had to many personal issues to be dedicated to her job. Although she worked hard and got along with everyone, she ended up being bullied by her manager and left the company feeling miserable.

2. Looking unorganized.

You know that employee who has a completely messy desk? They might be getting their job done, but the impression left is that they are not efficient and lack the ability to do assignments well.

3. Gossiping.

A new employee might feel good when other workers invite the new employee into their group. Even if this group openly gossips and you just throw out a mildly negative thought about the company or another employee, you will look like you are starting drama. Plus you don't want to be linked to the group that gossips anyway.

4. Not staying for a full shift.

Life can get in the way of staying for a full shift. You are ill, a child has an appointment or you have finished your work for the day might all be valid excuses. The problem is that you look like a slacker when you miss time at work. Do your best to work around issues that may come up. Find some back-up support and a plan in case something unexpected were to arise.

5. Not participating in company activities.

I am not a fan of using up my free time by going to company events. The company picnic, Christmas party or charity bowl-a-thon might not seem like a big deal to miss, but it is. Management likes to see their employees taking not only their job, but the company seriously. Plus, you get an opportunity to connect with employees that you might not get a chance to speak with on a regular day-to-day basis. Who knows how valuable that might be when you are looking to move into another position.

6. Avoid personal time while you're working.

Personal phone calls, friends or family stopping by or balancing the checkbook are not looked upon favorably by management or other employees. Save personal activities for lunch break or better yet, at home.

7. Decorating your desk.

It's one thing to put up a family picture or have a favorite motto at your desk. It's another thing completely to decorate your desk with funny little toys, a candy jar and several pictures. Look it's understandable that you want to feel some comfort at your desk. You spend so many hours at work that it might give you a bit of relief. When you don't have space to do your work because your desk has to many knick-knacks, it's a problem. Toys in general don't give off a good impression to management. It looks like you are more likely to goof off instead of getting your work done.

When you are beginning a new job, be extra respectful of your environment. Be that hard worker who doesn't spend company time gossiping, playing with toys or attending to personal matters. Be a team player even after work hours. These days jobs are harder to come by. Having an attitude that is professional is a sure way to make your new job a lasting job.

Humour: Logical and Legal

A young Law student, having failed his Law exam,
goes up to his crusty old professor, who is
renowned for his razor-sharp legal mind.


Student: "Sir, do you really understand
everything about this subject?"

Professor: "Actually, I probably do. Otherwise I
wouldn't be a professor, would I?"

Student: "OK. So I'd like to ask you a question.
If you can give me the correct answer, I will
accept my marks as they are. If you can't give me
the correct answer, however, you'll have to give
me an "A".

Professor: "Hmmmm, alright. So what's the
question?"

Student: "What is legal but not logical, logical
but not legal, and neither logical nor legal? "

The professor wracks his famous brain, but just
can't crack the answer. Finally he gives up and
changes the student's failing mark into an "A" as
agreed, and the student goes away, very pleased.

The professor continues to wrack his brain over
the question all afternoon, but still can't get
the answer. So finally he calls in a group of his
brightest students and tells them he has a
really, really tough question to answer: "What is
legal but not logical, logical but not legal, and
neither logical nor legal? "


To the professor's surprise (and embarrassment) ,
all the students immediately raise their hands.


"All right" says the professor, and asks his
favourite student to answer.


"It's quite easy, sir" says the student. "You see,
you are 75 years old and married to a 30 year old
woman, which is legal, but not logical. Your wife
has a 22 year old lover, which is logical, but
not legal. And your wife's lover failed his exam
but you've just given him an "A", which is neither legal nor logical !!!!!!"