Have your blog picked up by search engines

Blogging is very popular today and it's no wonder as having a blog is easy and quick. But there is still the problem of getting noticed by search engines and others. How do you accomplish this? Easy really. You monetize your blog for more exposure. Here are a few things you can do right now: Use your primary keywords in all your posts and titles. Using keywords for your niche is the best way to have search engines find your blog. You are not only getting targeted readers you will also develop a strong community. And its FREE Stay on...

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"Yes" side poised for land slide victory in the August 2010 Kenyan draft constitution referendum

The "Yes" group campaigning for the proposed constitution in Kenya is still ahead according to the latest polls, less than two weeks to the referendum. The polls released almost simultaneously by two different survey firms on July 23rd 2010, indicated an almost similar margin between the two referendum sides in each poll. Research firm Synovate indicated a 58 per cent vote in favour of the proposed constitution, while 22 per cent of Kenyans will reject the document at the August 4 referendum. A significant 17 percent have yet to make up their...

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The Real Kenyan media

The “Bang Bang club” is one of a few books that stand out vividly in my mental memoirs. The book tells the story of four photojournalists covering what was called “South Africa’s hidden war” in the early to mid 90’s in the South African apartheid era. During the final, bloody days of South African apartheid, four remarkable young men--photographers, friends and rivals--sometimes banded together to lessen the danger as they covered the violence erupting in the townships. In their powerful book, the two surviving members of the group, Greg Marinovich...

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History of the Kadhi Courts in Kenya

Historically, Kadhis Courts existed in the East Coast of Africa long before colonization. In Kenya, they existed in the Coast, which at the time of colonization, was under the Sultan of Zanzibar. In 1895, the Sultan gave the British power to administer the 10 mile coastal strip subject to their respecting the existing Kadhis Courts among other conditions. The British did so and declared a protectorate over the coast while the rest of Kenya was...

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Kenya Draft constitution is not Pro-Choice or Pro abortion

Currently in Kenya, over 80% of news headlines are on the new constitution, given that the country will be deciding on a new set of laws to guide the country as of 4th August 2010. The ensuing debate on the new proposed set of laws has come down to a few Key issues. These issues are being driven by two distinct sides in the debate. On one side are the pro reformers; largely the group of political personalities...

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Jamaican Slang

Always had a bit of a hard time understanding the Jamaican slang, Patois as they call it, though terms like "yard", "bumba clot" , those i have come across. So i thought to go out and find some more meaning and as they would say "blouse and skirt" i found this patois dictionary. Interesting stuff. I gues now understanding flicks such as Dance Hall queen and Shootas will be much easier... hers the link to the original http://www.niceup.com/patois.txt Also check out the PHRASES or PROVERBS at the bottom, rich literally collections, i must say.....

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Soul Almighty the formative years

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An Evening With Joe Higgs

My Evening With Higgsby Rich DemaioDedicated to the memory of Joe HiggsLos Angeles, April 1995 I am now convinced that Joe Higgs knows everything. The other night, I had the undeniable privilege of spending a most memorable evening with Higgs at the home of my best friend and brother, Roger Steffens. Now, I have been to the Steffens' house a zillion times and learned early on that it is the place where "you never know who's gonna stop by." Everyone from Carlos Santana to the Beastie Boys to Nina Simone to the Melody Makers or any number...

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Joe Higgs; respect is overdue

Joe Higgs Respect Is Overdue by Daniel & Seth Nelson (October 2000)You may have never heard of the name Joe Higgs or his music, but you have most likely witnessed his influence on the music world, while never actually realizing it. When Joe Higgs passed away at the age of 59 in December of 1999, the world truly lost one of the most innovative and important musical figures of all time. How can this be so, since many people do not...

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Man City's £7m deal for McDonald Marigah crashes

By Chris Bevan BBC Sport Manchester City's £7m deal to buy Parma midfielder McDonald Mariga has fallen through after the Kenyan international was not granted a work permit.Mariga, who has 24 caps for Kenya, met the criteria for appearing in 75% of internationals in the last two years. But his application was rejected as Kenya are ranked 98th in Fifa's world rankings, outside the top 70 nations. City attended an appeal at Wembley on Monday...

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Microsoft Windows Update

Tech works just fine….i tried updating my blog through Windows live writer and it works just fine…Protest.Microsoft Windows UpdateMicrosoft Windows Upd...

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