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THINGS WOMAN SHOULD KNOW

Telling it like it is

"A Woman Should Have" – by Maya Angelou

Posted by Lin on August 16, 2007

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ..

enough money within her control to move out
and rent a place of her own,
even if she never wants to or needs to…

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ..

something perfect to wear if the employer, or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour…

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ..

a youth she's content to leave behind….

a past juicy enough that she's looking forward to
retelling it in her old age….

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE …..

a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra…

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE .

one friend who always makes her laugh… and one who lets her cry…

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ….

a good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in her family…

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE …

eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems, and a recipe for a meal, that will make her guests feel honored…

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE …

a feeling of control over her destiny.

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW…

how to fall in love without losing herself.

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW…

how to quit a job, break up with a lover, and confront a friend without ruining the friendship…

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW…

when to try harder… and WHEN TO WALK AWAY…

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW…

that she can't change the length of her calves,
the width of her hips, or the nature of her parents..

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW…

that her childhood may not have been perfect…but its over…

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW…

what she would and wouldn't do for love or more…

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW…

how to live alone… even if she doesn't like it…

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW..

whom she can trust,
whom she can't,
and why she shouldn't take it personally…

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW…

where to go…
be it to her best friend's kitchen table…
or a charming inn in the woods…
when her soul needs soothing…

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW…

what she can and can't accomplish in a day…
a month…and a year…

UPDATE:Ayanda NOT the author of "A Woman Should Have" The real author of this beautiful poem about women is actually Pamela Redmond Satran!
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Get Spring or Summer Lipstick tips. Scarf Article and Pics by:Fashionising

Lipstick colours for spring / summer 2011

When it comes to choosing your lip colour for spring it's time to make it count. Go for colours like bright red lipstick, coral lipstick, pinks and purples or perhaps a berry lip colour: whatever you choose should be vibrant and bold.
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4Ways for Man to wear a Summer Scarf

Some of our man are fashionista's,this is 1 of the ways they can look fabulous this Summer. Clearly there is nothing wrong in wearing a Scarf in summer.

four ways to wear the men's summer scarf.

If you're working with an ultra-thin fabric or a bandanna, why not roll it into a neckerchief and tie it in the front, Hemingway style.

The longer the scarf, the easier to throw it over your shoulder in this basic loop.
Unlike chunky winter-wool counterparts, summer-weight scarves can wrap multiple times around your neck, without swallowing your head in the process.

To add even more personality or a stylish accent, you can layer up two scarves. Keep in mind that there should be a subtle contrast in colour or pattern, as this allows the complementary fabrics to stand out.

The scarf that Ralph Lauren Rugby have used in this how to is from the Key West-summer collection
By Daniel P Dykes
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KEEPING YOU INFORMED ABOUT OUR LOVED STARS! ON SIZWE DLOMO

To be living our Sabc Screens soon. This announced by Sizwe him self on twitter.

Pic Farai
Ayanda Zigana_Tom

By: Yuri Elkaim

Ayanda Zigana_Tom

EATING HEALTHY HAS A LOT TO DO WITH YOUR BEAUTY. Get a recipe that will keep Beauty h your health by 1 of my Dietician friends Ikraim

AHat foods that are natural,whole, and full of vital nutrients that you would not get such quick-fix foods–if you can even call them that's when we are looking for foods that improve energy we are really looking for foods that have a vital amount of nutrients and minerals vitamins water and life force that are all destroyed bythe processing and cooking process.That leaves us with this simple solution...

Eat more living foods.

Living foods are foods that are essentially raw,like pears, apples, bananas, and all other types of fruits and vegetables.It really isn't rocket science. If you want more energy, focus on eating foods that are inherently high in energy and that leave you with a sustained level of energy throughout the day.Natural whole foods will always give you more energy, and sustained energy throughout the day,because they don't cause a quick surge and crash of blood sugar.They also provide you with essential food enzymes, which enable better digestion, greater amounts of life force, and vital nutrients which do not exist (at least not to the same degree) in cooked and processed foods.The other big reason that natural whole foods–specifically raw foods–give you more energy is that they are a very high source ofalkalinity. This is important because when your body is alkaline–specifically your blood–it functions as it should.This is in contrast to what most people experience in the Western world.Most Westerners' diets are acidic in nature. They consume lots of animal products, processed foods,grains, and sugars, all of which leave an acid residue in the blood.This becomes a big problem as our blood needs tobe slightly alkaline–the opposite of acidic – to perform its duties.So how does an alkaline bloodstream give us more energy?Well the answer is quite simple. When our blood is alkaline our red blood cells are able to flow freely and deliver oxygen to the cells within ourbody.When this happens as it should, then we are instate whereby our body produces energy almost effortlessly. It's almost like driving on the highway at 3 AM–when there is very little traffic.Conversely, when the blood is acidic, our red blood cells clump together and do not flow freelythroughout the body. As a result, our cells donot get the oxygen they required to produceenergy.This is the fundamental physiological reason whyyou can feel either lethargic or energetic. Itcomes down to what's happening in your blood,which is a direct reflection of the foods you'reeating.So if you want to improve your energy, focus oneating an alkaline-rich diet. And very simply,this means adding more fruits and vegetables intheir raw state into your body.So here are a couple of examples to help you out...

Water

Most people are lethargic, tired, and haveheadaches because they're dehydrated. By simplydrinking more water, you improve your body'shydration and allow it to use the water that itrequires.A general rule of thumb is to drink half yourbody weight in pounds, in ounces. So if you weigh180 pounds, you would drink 90 ounces of waterper day. This is ideal in a resting state - ifyou're exercising you'll need more water.And that leads me to my next recommendation...

Eat more raw foods.

Raw foods, as we mentioned previously, arewater-rich. That's because they have not losttheir water due to the cooking process.Plus, instead of worrying about how much wateryou should be drinking every day, simply add morefruits and vegetables into your diet and you'llautomatically get all the water you need.A simple way of doing this is by making freshjuices and smoothies.But I don't want to leave you hanging, so here'sone of my favourite smoothie recipes that is sureto energize you at any point of the day:1 banana

1 Apple

1 pear

1 head of Boston or romaine lettuce1/2 a handful of parsley

the 

juice of ½ a lime2 to 3 cups of water

* Simply blend all ingredients together in ablender and enjoy.
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For Rap Lovers I BRING YOU T.I & Nelly

Atlanta rapper had his first post-prison interview at the V-103 radio station in Atlanta with Ryan Cameron.

T.I talked about his decision to going back to making music for those that supported his first two albums and were loyal to him (Bankhead folks).  He revealed his new docu-series (not reality show because according to him, "there is somewhat of a stigma to it"). Of the docu-series, he said:

Anything you associate my name with is going to be eloquent, classy and ghetto at the same time

Said Allegro from
Farai

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AFRICAN BEAUTY NYASHA IS FROM ZIMBABWE

Straight from Zimbabwe teenage super model,
Nyasha Matonhodze,is making headlines again. She is making a mark in her career,being featured in Vogue Japan magazine.

photo shoot, "Movement and Shape" photographed by Sølve Sundsbø and styled by Katie Grand for Vogue Japan.

fashion wore by Nyasha Chanel, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Alexander McQueen and other top brands.

Nyasha on Vogue Japan November 2011 issue.

To: Nyasha
"You Surely making Africa proud Girl!"
From: Ayanda
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Skin tips for summer

Skin tips for summer

By: Daniel a Massenz

2003-01-07 12:43

Moderate sunshine gets you a tan.  Even 20 minutes a day using sun protection of SPF15, will give you a light tan over a month. And the best thing is that you're getting your daily dose of vitamin D and happiness tonic with none of the downers of overexposure.

Use enough sunscreen. Don't skimp on protection. A shot glass full of cream should give total body coverage to the average person. And remember to reapply after extended swimming and sweating.

Great for the beach:

•    Dermalogica Solar Defense Wipes SPF 15. These come individually packed, so no lugging bottles, and it's easy to get great coverage by simply wiping them all over.

•    Keep a cool head and body. When you're hot and bothered, spritz on some body mist for instant coolness and a refreshing burst of fragrance. Try the delicious-smelling ones from The Body Shop - but be sure to apply an unscented sunblock with a high SPF before you use it.

•    A DIY cool-off alternative is this delicious facial mist. Make some camomile or green tea ice cubes and pop them into a spray bottle. Keep in your cooler bag for instant freshness.

•    Pimples can go darker in the sun. Cover them up with concealer even when wearing sunscreen.

•    Get yourself a spray-on tan. Imagine walking in to a salon pasty white and 20 minutes later, you walk out a golden goddess. Yes, it's possible with Caribbean Tan.

Burn basics
In the unlikely event that you do get fried in the sun (after all, you know better), here are some post-burn tactics that will help.

•    Chilled Bulgarian yoghurt is great for soothing tender, burnt skin. Apply it liberally to hot spots and rinse off after five minutes. The new generation after-sun products also have soothing and moisturising ingredients as well as other ingredients that fight free radical damage that continues after sun exposure.

•    Burnt scalps can be very painful. Rinse your hair with a soothing cup of green tea after shampooing. It also boosts your hair's shine.

•    Looking a bit lobsterish? Apply some green correcting foundation to tame the flush. Apply your normal foundation over it once dry.

•    Camouflage burned, puffy eyelids by sweeping a neutral shadow onto them.

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source Woman24
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Catch Jennifer Hudson and Terrence Howard. in a movie about Mama Winnie Mandela Jennifer as Mama Winnie,

Terrence Howard as Tata Mandela ,Jennifer as Mama Winnie

Pics farai
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