Monthly Archives: June 2011

Fashion Trendy ~ An Increasingly Popular East African Fabric [Kanga]

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How can you resist the eclectic wear of a Kanga? A square, cloth made from cotton, adorned in splashes of color and design, common to East African countries. Always bold, slightly adventurous but at all times appealing, the kanga is a fabric with a magician act. It can be tied in knots, folded, pleated, and wrapped practically any way you want it.Kangas have for as long as is known been a traditional type of dress amongst women in central/east Africa. Kangas are part of everyday life for the women of east Africa, particularly Kenya and Tanzania. Traditionally, women wear them as sarongs or as headscarves. Nowadays Women dont just drape Khanga around their waist while indoors or in public as sarongs, or use them as towels after shower or carrying their young children on their backs. Khanga inspired fabrics and prints are so in right now (its a new black) and a lot of celebs have been spotted rocking the trend~ Beyonce, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Fergie, Estelle, Gwen Stefani even Michelle Obama was spotted rocking the Kanga Top

Below are the pictures of me wearing Kanga, designed by one of Tanzanian designer~ Asya Idarous Khamsin.


Looking for a Kanga inspired fabric?Here is a list of few known Kanga designers SUNO, CHICHIA LONDON,BOXING KITTEN, TANZANIA MITINDO HOUSE,VIDA MAHIMBO and MUSTAFA HASSANALI

Man’s Best Friends

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A photo of a Brazilian dog siting by his owner’s muddy grave, near Rio de Janeiro, has been circulating around the Internet and touching the hearts of millions. His name is Leao and simply refuses to leave the graveside of his owner Cristina Maria Cesario Santana, who died during the terrible landslides that devastated Brazil, (January, 2011). The photos below were taken during the second consecutive day in which Leao sat by his owner’s final resting place, and showing the entire world that loyalty goes way beyond the grave.
Not much need for further commentary. Inspiring and heartbreaking, the photo captures the unfailing devotion, authenticity, and maybe most of all, vulnerability of humankind’s best friend.

Another Tear-Jerking Story

Dallas/Fort Worth news station WFAA reported a story out of Texas, about man’s best friend’s undying loyalty to his master.


After lawnmower shop owner Wayne Giroux was tragically killed in June 2010, by a drunk driver, Giroux’s son noticed even 5 months after his dad’s death, his dog Spot still waits on a quaint country road for the old man to come home.
“I have no doubt that’s what she’s waiting for,” Paul said. “It breaks my heart every time I go over there.” Read more about the story HERE..

Father You are My Guiding Light~ Happy Father’s Day

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:-) ;-) Dad, you’re like the sun to me,a sure thing, always there,
beaming light and warmth on my life.
Whatever is good in me today,
I owe to your wisdom, your patience,
your strength, your love. You taught me by example,as a role model,
how to be my own person,how to believe in myself,
instructing me without controlling me.
Even when we disagreed,
you held us together,
so our bond was never broken.I understand what you did for me,
and I am so grateful that I have you
as my solid foundation, my rock.
I respect you, I admire you, I love you,
my guiding light, my father. :-) ;-) By Joanna Fuchs

The Real Story Behind The Couple Kissing~Vancouver Riot

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Am sure you all have seen the photo of the couple kissing in the midst of the riots that descended on Vancouver after the city’s hockey team lost the Stanley Cup final. News sources went crazy trying to find out who the hell were these people and what was the idea was behind the couple’s love session?

The lovers were identified today as Canadian Alexandra Thomas and her Australian boyfriend Scott Jones. In their first interview, the couple said they are ‘totally stunned’ by how their intimate moment has been seen across the globe.

The couple apparently kissing during the Vancouver riots. The man has been named as Australian Scott Jones. Photograph: Rich Lam/Getty ImagesThe couple apparently kissing during the Vancouver riots. The man has been named as Australian Scott Jones. Photograph: Rich Lam/Getty Images

When I first saw it, I thought, “No way, that’s not… I can’t believe that’s us”,’ said Alexandra Thomas.‘Then I looked some more and realized, that is us. That’s a very revealing picture of us.’Miss Thomas and her boyfriend had been watching the game at a downtown bar when the rioting broke out and they became surrounded police.As violence broke out around them, the couple were photographed as they tenderly kissed amongst the chaos.
‘I was trying to understand what was going on. The photo was definitely not something we expected to happen,’ Miss Thomas told the Toronto Star.Mr Jones said that he kissed his girlfriend as he tried to calm her after they were run over by riot police.‘The riot police ran on top of us,’ said Mr Jones. ‘They ran us over.‘We were knocked over, and I was just trying to calm her down, because as I’m sure you can imagine, she was somewhat distraught,’ he told ABC News.

A second photograph taken by Richard Lam of the 'kissing couple' lying in a Vancouver street after the hockey riots. Photograph: Rich Lam/Getty Images

As the couple spoke for the first time, new video emerged of the moments before the infamous kiss.The footage, shot from a rooftop, shows police in riot gear next to the couple before they embrace.The couple met shortly after Mr Jones, 29, arrived in Canada six months ago. He has been working as a bar tender, while he tries to make it as a stand-up comedian. Miss Thomas is a recent graduate from the University of Guelph in Ontario.Mr Jones’ father Brett today said that the couple were ‘totally overwhelmed’ by all the coverage they had received.

‘They are both just totally stunned by it, actually,’ he said.

Via GlobalGrind

Today’s Recipe ~ Grilled Shrimp Scampi

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“Shrimp marinated in lemon, garlic, and parsley for 30 minutes, then grilled. Can be used as an appetizer or main dish. This recipe also works well with scallops.” By Holly Murphy

Prep Time: 30 Min  | Cook Time: 6 Min  | Ready In:1 Hr 6 Min 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • crushed red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
  • 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions

  1. In a large, non-reactive bowl, stir together the olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, and black pepper. Season with crushed red pepper, if desired. Add shrimp, and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat grill for high heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard any remaining marinade.
  3. Lightly oil grill grate. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: AMOUNT PER SERVING Calories: 173 | Total Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 173mg

Movie To Watch~Reservation Road(2007)

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Director~Terry George

Writers~ John Burnham Schwartz 

Movie Cast~ Joaquin Phoenix, Mark Ruffalo and Jennifer Connelly

Synopsis~On a warm September evening, college professor Ethan Learner, his wife Grace, and their daughter Emma are attending a recital. Their 10-year-old son Josh is playing cello – beautifully, as usual. His younger sister looks up to him, and his parents are proud of their son. On the way home, they all stop at a gas station on Reservation Road. There, in one terrible instant, he is taken from them forever. On a warm September evening, law associate Dwight Arno and his 11-year-old son Lucas are attending a baseball game. Their favorite team, the Red Sox, is playing – and, hopefully, heading for the World Series. Dwight cherishes his time spent with Lucas. Driving his son back to his ex-wife, Lucas’ mother Ruth Wheldon, Dwight heads towards his fateful encounter at Reservation Road.

Hiking Up Rattlesnake Ledge~ Rattlesnake Mountain

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You won’t find better views anywhere else this close to Seattle. RattlesnakeLedge is a monolithic block of rock on the eastern end of Rattlesnake Ridge, towering high over the cool waters of Rattlesnake Lake and the Snoqualmie River valley. A leisurely two-mile hike with some gradual slope brings you up to the top, where you get an amazing open 360-degree view of the surrounding mountains, and an awesome lake backdrop at the bottom.Take a seat at the summit and enjoy a mid-hike lunch or picnic down below by the lake and facilities. This hike is very popular on the weekends, so come early to avoid most of the crowds and get a spot in the parking lot. Bring your dog, your kids, your lover, your friend  or a family member and have fun exploring the great Pacific Northwest…. << Click photo ,To go to the next photo >>

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Hiking Up Poo Poo Point ~Tiger Mountain

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So yesterday we went on a quick hike up Poo Poo Point. We wanted to explore the curiously name “Poo Poo Point”. Poo Poo Point is a very famous handgliders point as well as a highly popular hiking point in Tiger Mountain State Park . It got it’s name from the sound of nearby railroad noises. The view from the summit is one of the best in Tiger Mountain State Park. On a decent day you can see Mount Baker to the north; Seattle, Bellevue and the Olympics to the northwest; Squak and Cougar to the west; and Enumclaw, Tacoma and the southern Cascade foothills to the southwest. Often in good weather this viewpoint is packed with dayhikers,hang gliders and paragliders. It is also very popular evening hike because it offer a good vantage point to the great northwest sunsets.  This 9-mile out-and-back steep trail with 1650 feet elevation gain  in Tiger Mountain State Forest climbs through lush forest to Poo Poo Point, a grassy perch overlooking the Issaquah Alps.The trail begins at the Issaquah High School and gently meanders its way 4 ½ miles up to the top and 4½ miles back down. It was a moderate to difficulty trail but the view once you get on top of Tiger Mountain was amazing. Thinking on doing this again..

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Photo of The Day ~ Nadya Suleiman “Octomom”

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Remember “OCTOMOM”?.. I was browsing the net looking for the most outrageous photos and found this one. The picture of Nadya Suleman revealing her flat stomach in an animal print bikini during a photoshoot on an Orange County beach this week. Octomom is still squeezing the last 15 minutes out of her fame… This is insane.. Is she serious?..

Photo via Global Grind

Happy 3rd Birthday Coco

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It’s hard to believe it’s already been 3 years! We celebrated Coco’s birthday this weekend ,Friday 6.3.2011.Someone once told me, “Being a parent is tough. If you just want a wonderful little creature to love, you can get a puppy”..and I have to say, he has changed our lives~what a wonderful puppy he has been..Happy Birthday Coco puffs.