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{Miss Rwanda Akiwacu Colombe who was visiting the European countries has held talks with Miss France 2014, Flora Coquerel and both agreed to cooperate in forthcoming days.}

Throughout their discussions, Miss France 2014 said she is impressed to visit Rwanda as soon as possible.

Akiwacu and Flora will be collaborating in different projects which are beneficial to their both countries.

Akiwacu Colombe started Europe Tour on 27th August 2014, and she is expected to reach Kigali International Airport on Sunday, 7th Sept, 2014.

{{It might sound a bit like hocus pocus, but experts say that no matter the audience — clients, staff or even children — picking the right tie colour can help get your message across.}}

“Colours give off very specific signals,” said David Zyla, New York-based author of Color Your Style. “The same suit can be transformed with different tie colours, each with a very different impact and message.”

Wondering what colour tie to wear to your next meeting? Here’s how to choose the perfect tie colour for every occasion:

All powerful reds

It’s not a coincidence that many politicians wear red-coloured ties with light shirts and darker suits.

“Red is the power tie,” said Mark Woodman, a trend analyst who studies colour in Laurel, Maryland, in the US. “There’s something about red that always comes back to strength and passion.”

But the tone of your reds matters, too. Darker reds, such as a burgundy, can help build trust, while lighter red and pink ties can be more of a statement about your personal style and be associated with creativity. In the last decade, a pink tie can sometimes signal “solidarity with women,” added Woodman.

When you are taking the lead on a project or want to convey a sense of ambition, consider a bold shiny red. A matte or printed red tie can be a more subtle way to convey power.

Royal purples

Ross Znavor, an executive in financial services in New York, wears purple ties rather than red to business meetings because the colour shows a bit of self-confidence and helps him create lasting first impressions.

Wearing a tie in a hue that’s less traditional shows clients, he is “comfortable in my own skin and someone with whom you want to build a relationship”, he said.

Lindsay said purple, traditionally a sign of royalty and wealth, is becoming more acceptable in the workplace.

“Men are wearing shades of lighter purple shirts and darker purple ties,” she said. Wear one of these shades if you want to stand out from the crowd with a slightly bolder look that’s not distracting.

Black affair

While you might not wear them to executive meetings on a regular basis, wearing black ties to a cocktail party or even an upscale dinner gives off a sophisticated vibe, said Zyla.

But beware: the formal black colour can feel arrogant or overdressed in many situations. “Avoid it if being one of the ‘boys’ at work is necessary as you climb up the ladder,” Zyla said.

It’s often smarter to stick to grey shades, added Woodman. A grey tie can help give you a more sophisticated look without seeming pretentious, said Woodman.

“Grey is kind of edgy and it can look very modern,” he said. To pull it off, pair it with a lighter, pastel-coluored shirt. Look for lighter grey shades and shiny finish for a more polished look.

Shades of the garden

Green can signal several things, from rebirth to the colour of money in some countries. But, surprisingly, it can be too loud for the workplace.

“Do you want to be remembered for the tie or who you are as an individual?,” Woodman asked. Choosing the right green can be tough. A bright green is often too distracting, and it can also be difficult to find matching suits or shirts, he added. Still, a light green tie with a subtle print can pair well with a neutral-coloured shirt.

Yellow is a traditional tie colour in countries, including England, which can signal assuredness, along with radiance and vitality, he said.

Yellow ties can make you more approachable to colleagues because it’s a vibrant colour that’s symbolic of the sun. For many, wearing a yellow tie, “can show optimism and a positive outlook on life,” added Eve Roth Lindsay, an image consultant in Hong Kong.

Be careful of committing cultural faux pas when it comes to colour. For example, a yellow tie in India can signal that someone is a merchant, said Zyla. Wearing a white tie in China signals a period of mourning.

Fifty shades of… blue

Afraid of sending the wrong message with your tie colour? Consider blue as the all-purpose tie hue.

Blue ties are a good investment because the colour reminds people of the sky and ocean, which has a calming effect, said Lindsay.

“Blue is the safest colour to wear,” she said.

Patterned blue ties tend to give off a classic professional feel and can be worn in a global business environment without sending the wrong message. A subtle blue can be “soft and introspective” while a cobalt or royal blue can help you stand out just the right amount, she said. “Dark blues are often reminiscent of well-respected pilot uniforms. Navy blue is a trusted colour and gives us confidence,” Lindsay said.

Be one with nature

“A more relaxed wardrobe of friendlier colours such as tan, brown, earthy colours, salmon and yellow works for people dealing with other people such as sales, teachers and the service industry,” said Lindsay.

Make sure the brown tie does not look too plain, because it can signal a dull personality. A beige tie can sometimes come across as too relaxed, she said. Avoid pairing earth tone hues with similarly coloured shirts. And if you are eager for a promotion and want to stand out in the workplace, skip these colours altogether.

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{{If you suffer with snoring you will know it is a very real and aggravating problem. It disturbs crucial sleeping patterns of both the person doing the snoring and his or her partner. }}

This often leads to ongoing fatigue, irritability, loss of memory, depression and a lack of concentration when dealing with everyday life.

But more worryingly, snoring is often a symptom of a potentially serious health problem that is known by doctors and other medical professionals as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a disorder in which breathing is briefly and frequently interrupted throughout the sleeping process. During sleep the upper throat, tongue and jaw muscles relax and cause a complete or partial airway blockage.

The subsequent lack of oxygen intake can last for up to thirty seconds and is repeated constantly throughout the night. When oxygen supply reaches critically low levels the brain uses impulses to wake the person so normal conscious breathing can resume.

Depriving the body of a sufficient supply of oxygen can lead to serious long-term health problems. According to the National Sleep Foundation, OSA is a potentially “life-threatening” disorder that effects over 18 million Americans.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons say the “risks of undiagnosed OSA include heart attack, stroke, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, heart disease and a decreased libido”. In addition, “OSA causes daytime drowsiness that can result in accidents, lost productivity and relationship problems.”

As the body gets older muscle tissues in the throat and mouth get weaker and begin to lose their tension, which means those over the age of 35 are at higher risk. In a recent study, The Whittier Institute for Diabetes found that diabetics are particularly prone to suffering with sleep apnea, with up to 33% having the condition.

{{The Solution To Snoring}}

Until recently the only treatments available for snoring were pretty medieval in nature, as well as very expensive. Sleep apnea is not always covered by health insurance and the cost of diagnosis and subsequent prescribed treatment can run into many thousands of dollars.

One of these treatments, a CPAP machine, is a device that forces air down into the lungs through pipes that cover the mouth and nose. Another unattractive alternative is surgery.

Fortunately, there is now an option available that is comfortable, inexpensive and convenient. A recent paper published by various somnologists (sleep doctors) in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine stated that wearing “a simple and inexpensive chinstrap” while asleep can be an effective solution to treating OSA.

One such chinstrap is now available from a company called MySnoringSolution. It works by supporting the lower jaw, which prevents the tongue and throat muscles from blocking airflow during sleep. This reduces tissue vibration, increases oxygen levels and in turn eliminates or decreases snoring.

It is made from high-tech materials that are both light in weight and surprisingly comfortable to wear. Already, thousands of people have relieved their snoring symptoms by using a MySnoringSolution chinstrap. They report feeling rested, with more focus and energy, and an overall feeling of being in better health.

One such user, Karen Sutton, said “I no longer snore, I no longer spend hours trying to get back to sleep during the night and I fall asleep within a couple of minutes of first lying down at night. It’s also surprisingly comfortable!”

{{Hot To Get It}}

At the moment, a “MySnoringSolution” chinstrap is only available online at the company’s website. It is currently being offered on a “2 for 1″ basis, so you can obtain an extra chinstrap for free to give to your partner or to use for yourself while travelling.

If you’re looking to solve your snoring problems and finally get those well deserved nights of peaceful sleep, this product is a low cost solution that is both comfortable to use and very effective.

{{In a study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, researchers at the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan have concluded that mixing alcohol and energy drinks poses a serious public health risk, especially among college students. }}

“We found that college students tended to drink more heavily, become more intoxicated, and have more negative drinking consequences on days they used both energy drinks and alcohol, compared to days they only used alcohol,” said Megan Patrick, a research assistant professor and co-author of the study.

According to the study, students who either drank alcohol and energy drinks on the same day or who combined the two at the same time wound up spending more time drinking – thus consuming more alcohol – than they would have without the caffeinated drinks.

The result of spending more hours drinking raised users’ blood alcohol levels to higher peaks. But because of the stimulant effects of the energy drinks, the users reported that they felt less drunk than they actually were.

“This can have serious potential health impacts, for example if people don’t realize how intoxicated they actually are and decide to drive home,” Patrick said.

But a similar study conducted by the Department of Community Health at the Boston University School of Public Health found that it wasn’t necessarily the combination of alcohol and caffeine that posed a risk, but the profile of the drinkers themselves that led to negative consequences.

“It appears that the consumption of caffeinated alcoholic beverages has a direct effect on increasing risk by masking intoxication and making it easier for youth to consume more alcohol,” said Dr. Michael Siegel, one of the authors of the Boston University’s study.

“It also appears that consumption of alcohol with caffeine may itself be a marker for youth who engage in riskier behavior.”

{{Miss Rwanda, Akiwacu Colombe will this afternoon jet out of the country enroute to Europe for a ten-day tour

Accordin to Miss Rwanda Advisor,Ishimwe Dieudonne the trip is part of a package for this years miss Rwanda crown winner.

Ishimwe told IGIHE that Miss Akiwacu is expected to travel to France, Spain and other countries in Europe.}}

{{A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported that people who drank 2 glasses of red wine per day (dry red wine, not sugary dessert wines) had higher levels of beneficial bacteria in their gut and lower levels of pathogenic bad bacteria in their gut.}}

This is great news as you know how vastly important your gut flora balance is to everything from your digestion, immunity, metabolism, skin health and much more.

The study concluded that while red wine consumption decreased pathogenic bacteria in the gut, it actually had a prebiotic effect in the gut in that it supported the growth and colonies of healthy gut microbes which protect your health.

But the powerful health benefits of red wine don’t stop there…

Another exciting part of this study is that the red wine drinkers also decreased systolic and diastolic blood pressure, triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, and CRP (C-reactive protein). CRP is a measure of overall inflammation in your body, so it’s great to see an association between red wine and reduced inflammation.

The interesting part of the study is that red wine was compared against equivalent servings of gin (equivalent alcohol serving) and none of the benefits mentioned above were seen in the group consuming the gin.

This means the benefits were probably related to the polyphenols and resveratrol in red wine and not necessarily the alcohol content itself, although there is likely a synergistic effect of the alcohol and other compounds in red wine since the group receiving de-alcoholized red wine got less of a blood pressure benefit.

You can choose Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Shiraz or any other dry red wine to get all of these powerful health benefits of the unique polyphenols and resveratrol.

Another benefit of red wine not mentioned in the study above is that some studies show that red wine consumed with a meal can slow and moderate the blood sugar response you get from that meal. This is yet another benefit to keeping your hormones balanced, lowering insulin levels, controlling appetite, and staying lean!

As you can see, there’s plenty of reasons raise a glass of red wine at your meals and toast to your health and happiness! After all, I’ve seen several stories on the news where they ask a centenarian how they’re so healthy over the age of 100, and one of the answers they seem to frequently give is that they have one glass of red wine per day.

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{{Ever wondered why we close our eyes when kissing? Well, Dayan Masinde lets you in on the reasons as to why that is the only way it should be…keep those eyes closed!}}

After talking and using so many words, kissing is a way we express intimacy that no words can articulate.

{{It is a sign of pleasure}}

We close our eyes everytime we are experiencing something pleasurable; when we listen to a beautiful song, when we pray, when we worship, when we sleep, when having an orgasm, when drinking sweet chocolate.

{{It is a sign of trust}}

You don’t have to be eyes-wide opened and on the look out when you are in a place of trust and security.

{{It heightens pleasure}}

When one of your five senses is blocked, the other senses are heightened in function; ask the blind, the deaf or dumb. When you close your eyes when kissing, your sense of touch that connects your lips is heightened. You concentrate on the sweetness of the lips.

{{It is a sign of surrender}}

It shows you are not fighting the kiss, you’re kissing back, you’re giving into the moment.

{{To avoid a weird scene}}

It will be weird and spooky when you have wide-opened eyes looking directly at you at such a close distance for so many minutes.

{{You are turned on}}

A long kiss is such a turn on. Closing your eyes is you shutting off everything that is happening around you, to concentrate on the arousal and excitement happening inside you.

{{Have you ever loved someone who has learned to hate himself? It has been my frustrating experience for two years now. It began at the local carwash, and he, a whisper of a man, too good-looking for his own good. }}

There was no clue, at least in his person, of substance abuse. The red flag showed two days after our first date, he borrowed money and promised to return it in no time, but he looked tipsy.

He ignored my calls thereafter. He borrowed more money when we met two weeks later, his had pawned his car’s stereo to pay some debts, he needed to redeem it before the deadline and I get to keep it until he paid me back, I happily did it and also surrendered it back to him in any case, he needed it more than I did two days later he had sold it.

Most times when he has offered me a ride home the car gets stuck and I get to buy fuel he will also not surrender my change. He has also knocked down a pedestrian in my presence while intoxicated.

His spare tire and jack are missing. I also cannot leave my purse around unattended , as I have found it is contents missing more times than I can account for. He once snatched it from me and emptied it, he needed a drink so bad, so he explained later.

In the two years that I have known him he has stolen my money, grabbed my airtime to redeem for alcohol, beaten me senseless, lied to me severally, sold my two phones, cheated on me, and emotionally abused me.

I have also since been excommunicated from my church for dating a non-believer as well as being seen in questionable places like club, places I go to make him happy.

I sometimes think that I am sick retarded or bewitched, tired of counseling me
my friends have adopted the give her eyes mode, looking at me sympathetically, when I meet them with the occasional black eye, bandage or a sore mood. I ignore them as I have also failed myself..

I used to think that such abuse is experienced by those from an abusive childhood, poor or ignorant backgrounds, but I have been raised up in a stable family, am beautiful and in my final year in a prestigious university(United States International University).

He claims that he would drown in alcohol if I left him and that I make him a better person when we are together, but he slips back to alcoholism each time I oblige.

Am in need of special help for there is no single day that I wake up and not love him, despite all that he has done.