say no to poaching..........
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Monday, May 27, 2013
Saturday, May 25, 2013
You are on a Safari (probably in Ruaha or Tarangire National parks) and you spot a big tree with some kind of a hole....
That would be a 'Baobab
tree', with the work of an Elephant's tusks and trunk in search of water
in the dry season.
Friday, May 24, 2013
Stress Management.
A
psychologist walked around a room while teaching stress management to
an audience. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they’d be
asked the “half… empty or half full” question. Instead, with a smile on
her face, she inquired: “How heavy is this glass of water?”
Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. to 20 oz.
She
replied, “The absolute weight doesn’t matter. It depends on how long I
hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it’s not a problem. If I hold it for
an hour, I’ll have an ache in my arm. If I hold it for a day, my arm
will feel numb and paralyzed. In each case, the weight of the glass
doesn’t change, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.” She
continued, “The stresses and worries in life are like that glass of
water. Think about them for a while and nothing happens. Think about
them a bit longer and they begin to hurt. And if you think about them
all day long, you will feel paralyzed – incapable of doing anything.”
It’s
important to remember to let go of your stresses. As early in the
evening as you can, put all your burdens down. Don’t carry them through
the evening and into the night. Remember to put the glass down!
Rais Obama wa Marekani kufanya ziara katika mataifa matatu ya Afrika ikiwemo Tanzania.
Rais
Barack Obama wa Marekani anatarajiwa kuzuru bara la Afrika mwezi ujao
ambako atatembelea mataifa ya Senegal, Afrika kusini na Tanzania.
Kwa
mujibu wa taarifa ya msemaji wa Ikulu ya Rais nchini Marekani Jay
Carney, rais Obama amepangiwa kufanya ziara hiyo kati ya tarehe 28 mwezi
ujao hadi tarehe 3 mwezi Julai ambako atakutana na viongozi wa
serikali, biashara na wa mashirika ya kijamii kwa lengo la kuhimiza
amani na ustawi wa bara Afrika.
Taarifa
hiyo imefafanua kuwa Rais huyo wa Marekani atasisitiza umuhimu wa
uhusiano kati ya Marekani na nchi za Afrika ikiwemo kupanua ukuaji wa
kiuchumi, uwekezaji na biashara pamoja na kuboresha asasi za
kidemokrasia.
Mara ya mwisho kwa rais Obama kutembelea nchi ya bara Afrika ni mwaka 2009 alipozuru Ghana.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Nutritional (kungu) evaluation of outer fleshy coat of Terminalia catappa fruit in two varieties.
.
Source
Department of Chemistry, Ganeshkhind, University of Pune, Pune, India.
Abstract
The nutritional potential of outer (50-55%) fleshy edible cover of Terminalia catappa fruit was selected for investigation in search of a new source of nutrients. Two different varieties, red and yellow in their ripe and unripe stages, were analyzed for proximate and mineral composition along with phytochemicals. In the results (per 100 g sample), the red variety has shown to be a rich source of protein (1.95 g vs. 1.65 g) while the yellow variety has shown a high content of carbohydrate and ash (12.03 g vs. 6.14 g and 1.21 g vs. 0.70 g). Of the phytochemicals, β-carotene and vitamin C were found to be present in high amount in the red variety (2,090 μg vs. 754 μg and 138.6 mg vs. 105.4 mg), wherein the former increased while the latter decreased with ripening of the fruit. The results of the study show that the edible outer cover of tropical almond can contribute significantly to the nutrient intake.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Wakati mwingine mvua zinaweza kuwanyima wanyama wadogo raha!
Sometimes, though, the rain might prove too much for the little guys!
P.S (please share this with friends)
himba tribe of namibia
These
people may not have much according to the western standard of wealthy,
but that love between the mother and son is worth more than money can
buy.
Let the Children Play
Children from KhoiSan Tribe,
one guarantee in Africa is that even if it was the
End of the world, we never Run out of smiles and enough space in our
hearts for our community and even strangers
P.S (please share this with friends)
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Tamthilia ya Mara Clara episode ya 58, Gary atoka jela na kumtekeka Alvira, Amante nae anunua bastola
Mchongo wa Familia ya Amante kutaka kuhamia Dubai, ambako ndiko Amante
alikuwa amepata kazi baada ya misuko suko mingi iliyoikumba familia yake
na kujikuta akifilisika, ulipelekwa jela na Clara ambae alimwambia baba
yake Gary aliyekuwa jela kuwa Alvira na familia yake wanataka kuhamia
Dubai.
Gary kusikia hivyo kwakuwa anampenda Alvira, aliamua kupanga mbinu za kutoroka jela na kuibuka fasta uraiani.
Baada ya Gary kufanikiwa kutoroka jela, anamteka Alvira na kumficha
pasipo julikana, huku akimlazimisha akubali kuwa anampenda yeye na sio
mumewe Amante.
Gary pia anapanga njama nyingine na kumlipa mtu akamuue MARA na Amante.
MARA na Christian wakiwa njiani katika harakati za kumtafuta Alvira,
jambazi anatokea na gari moja dogo jeusi na kumshuti MARA,lakini
anamkosa.
Kumbe Amante alikuwa mbele ya lile gari, naye alijibu mashambulizi ya
risasi kwani naye amenunua bastola kutokana na maudhi ya Gary. Amante
anafanikiwa kumteka jambazi na kumkabidhi kwa maaskari.
MARA anazidi kuwa na wasi wasi na Clara huenda akawa nahusika katika mkakati wa kumteka mama yake Alvira.
Anaamua kwenda nyumbani kwa akina Clara na kumuuliza ni kwanini yeye
hajishughurishi katika kumtafuta mama yao? Clara anashindwa kujibu na
kuamua kuanza kupigana, wakiwa wanapigana mama yao Suzan anawaachanisha.
Clara anaamua kwenda alikotekwa Alvira, na kujionyesha kuwa anahusika pia katika utekaji huo.
Alvira analia kwa uchungu akimuuliza Clara, nikwanini nayeye ameamua
kumfanyia hivyo. Lakini Clara kwa ujasiri alijibu “wewe si ulinisaliti
na kumchagua MARA kuwa ndiye unayempenda?”
Siku iliyofuata baada ya Clara kukwaruzana tena, mama yake Clara
“Suzan” alimuamru MARA aondoke, MARA aliamua kuingia mtaani, akiwa
anashangaa shangaa, mara akamuona Clara anakatiza mtaani.
MARA anaamua kumfuata Clara kwa nyuma nyuma hadi anafanikiwa kuingia alikofungiwa mama yake “Alvira”.
MARA anamnyanyua mama yake ili watoroke, lakini kabla ya kutoroka , alimpigia simu baba yake na kumuambia maeneo waliko.
Akiwa bado anaongea Gary na Clara waliingia na kuwanyang’anya simu na
kuwafunga kamba. Kutokana na kila wakati Clara na MARA wanapokutana
lazima wapigane, sasa Gary anaamua kumfungia MARA kabatini.
Muda mfupi polisi wanafika eneo hilo, Gary anajidai kumteka mwanae
Clara kwa kumuwekea bastola kichwani, na endapo polisi wakijaribu
kumsogelea, basi atamshoot.
Akiwa bado amemshikilia Clara mara risasi inapigwa. Je, ninani kapigwa? Gary au Clara? Na kama sio hivyo, Gary atamshoot Clara?
Itaendelea..
[Mwandishi Vikta Machota]
Friday, May 10, 2013
Healthy spices nutrition facts
Spice up your taste buds with healthy spices in your diet!
Spices not only just excite your taste buds but are composed of an
impressive list of phyto-nutrients, essential oils, antioxidants,
minerals and vitamins that are essential for our wellness. Spices have
been in part of our food since centuries, and now become integral part
of our life. Thanks to the European explorers, whose contributions in
spreading them from their place of origin greatly help spices popular
all over the world!
Spices can be categorized botanically as follows:
•Leaves of aromatic plants: Examples include bay leaf, rosemary, thyme, etc.
•Fruits or seeds: Examples include fennel, coriander, fenugreek, mustard and black pepper etc.
•Roots or bulbs: Examples include garlic, galangal, turmeric, ginger, etc.
Why Spices in our diet?
Spices contain an impressive list of plant-derived chemical compounds
that are known to have disease preventing and health promoting
properties. They have been in use since ancient times for its
anti-inflammatory, carminative, anti-flatulent properties.
The
components in the spices have been found to have anti-clotting action,
prevent clogging of platelets in the blood vessels, thus helps easing
blood flow, preventing stroke and coronary artery disease.
The
active principles in the spices may augment the motility of the
intestinal tract as well as increases the digestion power by stimulating
copious gastro-intestinal enzyme secretions.
Throat gargling
with tepid thyme water can help relieve sore throat and bronchitis
symptoms. Thyme is also being used as an anti-septic mouthwash in the
treatment of caries and gingivitis.
Decoction of certain
healthy spices is taken by mouth for the treatment of colds, influenza,
mild fevers, indigestion, stomach upset, and painful menstruation.
Spices are also known to have natural anti-helminthes (control worm infestation) function in traditional medicines.
The essential volatile oils in certain spices work as a rubefacient
(soothes skin around the site of application and improves the local
blood circulation), increasing the flow of blood to make the skin feel
warmer. They are being applied as a popular home remedy for arthritis
and sore muscles, used either as a poultice or in hot baths.
Spices essential oils are being used in aromatherapy as well as de-odorants in the perfume industry.
Spices contain a good amount of minerals like potassium, manganese,
iron, and magnesium. Potassium is an important component of cell and
body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure.
Manganese is used by the body as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme,
superoxide dismutase.
Culinary uses of spices
Spices
can be aromatic or pungent in flavors and peppery or slightly bitter in
taste. In order to keep their fragrance and flavor intact, they are
generally added in the cooking recipes at the last moments since,
prolonged cooking results in evaporation of essential oils.
Spices
are being used in the preparation of season soups, barbecue sauces,
pickling and as a main ingredient in a variety of curry powders.
Spices along with some seasonal herbs are being used to enhance the
flavor and taste of vegetable, chicken, fish and meat dishes.
Some healthy spices like cloves, coriander... etc., are also been used in flavor drinks.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Gazeti la chama tawala China latoa mjengo unaofanana na uume. Watu waliita “Giant Penis”
Gazeti la
chama tawala cha china, People’s Daily ambalo limezoea kuwa kitovu cha
kusambasa habari, sasa limejikuta likiwa habari baada ya watu wenye
fikra za kitukutu kuona jengo jipya la gazeti hilo limefanana na nyeti
za kiume.
Jengo hilo
lenye urefu wa mita 150, hivi sasa bado linaendelea kujengwa jijini
Beijing. Kutokana na muundo huo usiokua wa kawaida, picha za kibunifu
zikaanza kuibuka katika website ambayo ni kama “Twitter ya China,”
inayoitwa Sina Weibo.
Watu wengi
wameeleza kuwa kwa kutumia ubunifu kidogo tu wa photoshopping, unaweza
kuambatanisha picha ya jengo hilo, ambalo raia wamelipa nickname “Giant
Penis” au “Uume mkubwa,” katikati ya “miguu” ya jengo lingine maarufu
nchini humo ambalo ni makao makuu ya kituo cha TV cha China Central
Television (CCTV,) linalojulikana kwa nickname ya “Big Underpants”
building au Jengo la Chupi Kubwa.
Habari za
utani huo zilifikia wakubwa nchini humo ambao walikerwa na kuamua
kuwaharibia watu raha zao kwa kuamuru website ya Sino Weibo ku-block
search zote zinazotafuta picha au habari za jengo hilo. Kwa sasa Wachina
wakitafuta jengo hilo, wanakutana na ujumbe “kuendana na sheria, kanuni
na sera husika, matokeo ya utafutaji wako (search results) hayawezi
kuonyeshwa.
Mwandishi wa
Reuters Anita Li amesema “hii inaonyesha frustrations miongoni mwa
vijana watumiaji wa internet nchini China, na pia inaonyesha ni kiasi
gani “wakubwa” wako sensitive kwa hata vitu vidogo vya kipuuzi online.”
source-laivu
Ufahamu Uchomaji Nyama wa Mila ya Jamii ya Kifugaji Wilayani Simanjiro
Pichani
ni aina ya uchomaji nyama wa jamii ya Kimasai kama ulivyokutwa na
Camera yetu mnadani mjini Orlkasmet Wilayani Simanjiro mkoa wa Manyara.
Uchomaji nyama wa aina hii ni mzuri kwa afya ya mlaji kama tulivyopewa
maelezo na wenyeji wetu.
Wakazi
wa Arusha mjini ambao walitembelea Wilayani Simanjiro kwa shughuli zao
za kijamii wakisubiri nyama iive kwa ajili ya kupata Mlo wa mchana kama
walivyokutwa na Camera yetu Orlkasmet Wilayani Simanjiro. Huku bei ya
mguu wa Mbuzi ikiuzwa kati ya Shilingi 15,000-13,000.
Wakazi
wa Arusha wakijinoma maini ya Mbuzi yaliyochomwa kimila ya jamii ya
kifugaji kama walivyokutwa na camera yetu kwenye mnada katika Soko la
jamii wafugaji wilayani humo.
Mnyama aina ya Mbwa akisubiria mabaki nyama ambazo zinabakizwa na walaji katika eneo hilo.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Monday, May 6, 2013
HIMBA PEOPLE: AFRICA`S MOST FASHIONABLE TRIBE
Himba boy with beautiful tribal hairstyle.
The Himba ethnic group have kept their ethnic individuality and culture in the seclusion of Kaokoland. This ancient tribe of semi-nomadic pastoralists live in the Kunene region of northern Namibia. There are between 20,000 and 50,000 Himba people. The friendly and extraordinary Himba people are closely related to the Herero people but they have resisted change and preserved their unique cultural heritage. About 240,000 Herero people live in Namibia, Botswana and Angola. They belong to the Bantu group of African nation
The Himba ethnic group have kept their ethnic individuality and culture in the seclusion of Kaokoland. This ancient tribe of semi-nomadic pastoralists live in the Kunene region of northern Namibia. There are between 20,000 and 50,000 Himba people. The friendly and extraordinary Himba people are closely related to the Herero people but they have resisted change and preserved their unique cultural heritage. About 240,000 Herero people live in Namibia, Botswana and Angola. They belong to the Bantu group of African nation
EPISODE YA 54 – “TAMTHILIA YA MARA CLARA” – GARY APATA DHAMANA
Amante apata fahamu na kuongea na Alvira, wote waombana msamaha na
kurudiana, lakini kwa upande wa Gary hali bado ni tete, kwani anampigia
simu Clara ili amdhamini kutoka polisi.
Clara afanikiwa kumtoa baba yake polisi, lakini anajaribu
kumshinikiza wahamie nyumba nyingine kwani hiyo ni mbaya, lakini Gary
hajakubaliana na wazo hilo kabisaaa!.
Gary anampigia simu Alvira na kumtaka wakutane kwa maongezi lakini,
Alvira anakataa na kusema yeye ndio chanzo cha mambo yote yaliyotokea,
akaongeza kwa kusema “nenda kuzimu”.
Clara aenda hospitali kuomba wazuie kesi ya baba yake Gary isipelekwe
mahakamani, lakini maombi hayo yanatupiliwa mbali na familia ya Amante,
aondoka hospitali kwa hasira.
MARA na SUZAN wanaenda kumuona mama yake Gary mwenye ugonjwa wa
kupooza, wanamuuliza kama Clara anajua au anashiriki katika maovu ya
Gary? Pia bibi huyo anaomba waondoke naye, wanafanikiwa kutoroka nae na
kutokomea kusikojulikana.
Gary anarudi na kumuuliza mlezi wa mama yake (Mrs. David) kwa ukali
huku akimkaba shingoni, “mama yangu yukowapi?” Anaamua kumfukuza ili
akamtafute mama yake hadi ampate kwani asipompata atamuua. Gary na Clara
wanaamua kwenda kuripot polisi, lakini polisi wanamwambia hawawezi
kumtafuta mtu yeyote anayedhaniwa kupotea hadi masaa 24 yapite. Gary
anakasilika na kuanza kujibizana na polisi, lakini Clara anamwepusha na
kuondoka kituoni hapo.
MARA na Suzan wafanikiwa kumtorosha mama yake Gary na kwenda nae
katika nyumba mpya ya Alvira, huko nyumbani bibi huyo anaanza kupata
nafuu ya kuweza kuongea. Amante anatoka hospitali na kujumuika na
familia yake upya, lakini Amante anaanza kumuuliza mama yake Gary kuhusu
maovu ya mwanae ili apate ushahidi wa kumtupa jela.
Gary, Clara wote wanakutana na familia ya Amante uso kwa uso, sasa nini kitatokea kati yao?
[Mwandishi Vikta Machota]…..itaendelea
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