I’ve always wondered what was behind the “Passion” of the exotic Passion Fruit. Have you? No, it’s not an aphrodisiac as it’s name misleads to nor an intense fruit per se; the answer will surprise…
Kenya Fashion Week 2013 designer profile: Angola’s Nadir Tati
Set for August 24th, Kenya Fashion Week 2013 will be bringing together 14 designers from across the world at Villa Rosa Kempinski in Nairobi, Kenya. Introducing: Nadir Tati (Angola) Nadir Tati is the reference in…
Inspiration for Kenya: Scientists invent pavement that eats smog
PHOTO courtesy http://www.aphrc.org Vroooooooooom. A large, old bus just lets out a big one right before you cross the intersection. Annoying. Your lungs cringe at the poison that’s being unwillingly inhaled, and you struggle to…
Real talk: Should women carry condoms?
I don’t usually pay attention to anything about Producer and Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.I.Am, but he recently sat down with ELLE, to discuss what he won’t tolerate in a relationship. Surprisingly, one of his…
Apple launches new iPhone September 10
Apple shares gained ground Monday after a report saying the California tech giant was set to announce its next iPhone at an event September 10. In late morning trade, Apple shares were up 2.04 percent…
Katy Perry to perform new single ‘Roar’ at 2013 MTV VMAs
Dropping her latest single, ‘Roar,’ on Monday; Katy Perry announced that she will be performing the new track for the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, set for August 25th. Joining controversial rapper Kanye West and…
Beautiful dress by 54 Kingdoms inspired by Maasai shields
PHOTO: courtesy www.54kingdoms.com Inspired by the symmetrical patterns and designs of some Maasai shields, 54 Kingdoms honors the strength and power of women through the ‘Maasai pieces’. The strength of a Maasai warrior is reflected…
Dogs yawn along with their masters, researchers say
Tired dog lovers who think their pet pooch is yawning right along with them may just be right, according to a Japanese study. Dubbed “contagious yawning”, the new research says man’s best friend can sense…
More champagne: France’s production leaps 56 percent
Champagne lovers were in for a treat as official statistics released Thursday predicted that France’s production of bubbly would take a 56 percent leap this year. The Agreste statistics, drawn up by the agriculture ministry,…
iPhone app ‘Glow’ helps couples conceive
PayPal co-founder Max Levchin rolled out a new iPhone application on Thursday designed to help couples conceive by calculating the best time to procreate. The Internet entrepreneur and partners in his latest endeavor released the…