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Woman's Instinct - (22/08/2009 )
Ten types of Facebookers
NELSON ONYANGO writes on the good, the bad and the ugly faces of the users of this social networking site ... Read More
 
Looking for a baby on the other side of 35
Scientific evidence and cultural norms have long cast a shadow on motherhood past the age of 35. Women who choose to have their first pregnancy at that age are warned of ridicule at best, and the likelihood of getting babies with Down Syndrome. ... Read more
 
The myths about weight loss
There are millions of products promising effortless quick weight loss fixes: weight control formula, anti-appetite pills, body toner, fat burner, fat block. ... Read more
 
Test your man for Spine Flu
We learned this week that Kenya has 71 confirmed cases of Swine flu. The statistics for Spine Flu are much higher. ... Read more
 
Too busy for your spouse
The last time Steve and Lucy spent a considerable amount of time together was during their three week honeymoon about seven years ago. Since then, the longest time they have spent together has been the break between Christmas and New Year and even that time is filled with holiday activity; meeting friends, entertaining visitors and shopping. ... Read more
 
Getting a status update in your relationship
I’ve always wished I could just slide into relationships and therefore avoid the nerve wracking, knuckle cracking moments when you have to sit each other down and sat: "Yes, love is risky, and making a big decision about our hanging out together feels even more risky; but despite the multifold uncertainties in my heart and the voices screaming in my head telling me to hold my guns and flee for the hills, I will stay, and I love you." ... Read more
 
Time for Counselling
Apprehension turned my heartbeat into a rapid drumbeat sonata. The cold wind made my fingers stiff with chill, while I waited for a response after ringing the gate bell. After what felt like an hour the security guard opened the gate. It wasn’t a moment too soon, because just then the rain began to pelt me- — as cold, dull and depressing as my mood. ... Read more
 
Why I have to leave him
This is not the first time I am practicing my lines this week. Ever since I made up my mind to leave, I have been turning over different phrases in my mind. "It’s not you — it’s me," "This will hurt me more than it hurts you." That sounds a bit too cut-and-paste. I remember a generic one I once learned: "It’s nothing personal, this is just not working." ... Read more
 
Image and Etiquette consultant
Why image consulting? It’s really my passion. I love helping people to enhance their image and I love working with people. I realised a while ago while on holiday in Kenya that most people did not really have this culture and thought it was important that I carve my niche in this exciting yet unxexlpored area. Mine is a family of entrepreneurs, I must say, and I decided to get into business, with a slant towards image consulting. ... Read more
 

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