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Gifts can cause a rift in a marriage A wedding is one of the biggest milestones in a couple’s life - at least it should be. But it is just that - another milestone. There will be many more if the marriage lasts and it should be the goal of every couple to make their marriage last a lifetime. Marriage ought to be a long time project that must be managed on a day to day basis, with both mid term and long term goals. If it is not treated as a project with the man and woman as the two principles partners, problems will set in as soon as the guests depart at the evening party or very soon after the honeymoon. Many things can go wrong in the aftermath of the wedding ceremony to spell doom for the marriage. In this hub, I want to dwell on an attitude towards the gifts that are received by the newly wed couple. Hopefully a newly married couple will learn something here that will inoculate their marriage against mistrust and lack of commitment early enough. Mos...

Rabbit keeping in Kenya Information just in is that rabbit meat in Kenya will soon be big business. There are international orders running in tonnes. According to a recent article in the press, even if all the rabbits in Kenya are slaughtered, Kenya cannot meet the demand of only one country—France. This means that there is great potential in this form of animal husbandry because soon Kenyans will have a taste for rabbit meat and there will not be enough to go around, unless, of course, more people start keeping them for profit. When compared to chickens, rabbits have a wide range of food. Besides the commercial pellets, which they must be fed on if they are to gain the much-needed weight, rabbits will also eat kale, cabbage, sweet potato vines, pods from peas, and many other greens that are seen as weeds in the gardens. I give my rabbits the waste from vegetable vendors to supplement the pellets too and the variety is enormous. You need to be careful with this 'w...

5 simple ideas for a lunch time snack In these hard economic times, every one is trying to make a saving. Most advisers will tell you that “eating out” is one of the drains on your wallet. Many people cannot go back home for lunch due to the inconvenience of distance and the time it will take make the lunch. Eating at a restaurant is usually the easiest option which must be treated the same as “eating out.” If you really must save, this drain on your resources must be plugged without starving in the process. The best option is to carry some packed food from home. If you drive to work, you really have no excuse for not packing a sandwich or other simple meal. This is probably the cheapest option. There is a wide range of plastics and glassware that designed for the microwave for you to invest in. If there is no microwave in the office, then you will need a flask that can keep the food warm for several hours. This hub is about fixing a simple meal in the office if you ...

A wedding ring is a sign of commitment The legal union between a man and a woman is intended to last a lifetime as a holy matrimony that is sanctioned by god. But this is increasing not the case. In parts of the world today, marriages seem to be like a dating session that has been extended for several years. It is claimed that up to 50% of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. In Kenya, the percentage is lower but increasing at an alarming rate. I suppose marriages in India perform better by comparison due to strong family ties. However, Globalization will soon take its toll on the strongest of family traditions so it will help if one can notice signs of poor commitment early enough to save the marriage. After pondering on this issue for many years, I have come up with tel-tale signs that I believe are a pointer to poor commitment. Before we look at the points detail, I wish to point out a fact - marriage will do well if the couple are ‘in love...

Guardian Angels by Issa Noor So, you’ve got a published book—or two, or ten. But when the royalty statement comes, you’d think you’d written a pamphlet for ghosts. Many publishers do minimal marketing. They sit at their desks waiting for bulk orders while authors like you agonize over tiny royalty payouts—maybe 10% if you’re lucky. Some won’t pay you a cent for two years. Others wait for you to walk in with a “starving artist” story before they release crumbs. Yet all the while, they’re earning from every copy sold. If you want some coins in your pocket while pushing sales, you’ll need to play smart. Here's a strategy I used when I was a broke, hustling writer—and it still works today with a few modern tweaks. Step 1: Get Your Hands on Your Own Book Visit your publisher and request at least 20 copies of each title. Don’t pay upfront. As the author, you’re entitled to copies on credit—after all, you wrote the thing. Let them deduct from your future royalties. If your publisher...

Euphobia candelabrum called Bondo in the Luo language Global Warming is a Reality The world needs a 10% forest cover to mitigate land degradation and dwindling natural resources,. This is the barest minimum which translates to each country in the world maintaining a forest that is at least 10 % of its land mass. Some countries are arid anyway, so maintaining a forest has not a matter of choice. Arid lands occupy at least 40 percent of the global land mass. In East Africa alone, Kenya is 70 % arid; Ethiopia is 50%; Tanzania 50%; Uganda 30% while Rwanda is 20% arid. Some countries which boast of some forest cover have less than one percent of forest and even this little forest cover is disappearing through illegal logging. How many trees will you plant this year? Jomo Kenyatta Grounds, Kisumu. You can form a group to add more trees to public parks with authority from the City Council Overgrazing Leads to Serious Problems Nearly 400 million A...

A Gold fish: The most elegant fish for beginnersSource Are you an aquarium enthusiast? Are you an aquarium enthusiast? Do you know how to take care of the fish in an aquarium? Have you kept fish for at least one year? If your answer is yes to all the questions, then you can make some money from your hobby. If you have not started this fascinating hobby yet, read my hub on how to make your own glass tank and get started. Here are some tips on how you can turn your skills into a cash cow. Note that Enthusiasm comes before the money. There are basically two main kinds of aquaria – fresh water and marine. You will have to choose one of these aquatic habitats and get started on your hobby. I found Marine tanks too involving technically and preferred to specialize in fresh water fish so I will tell you what I know. An aquarium has four major components: 1. The glass tank 2. The light unit 3. The air pump 4. The water filter You can b...