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Excursion Report

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The bus left around 9:30am, and when we reached, we were met by the safety personnel who took us through the whole security and safety procedures that are in place at the plant. Before going into the main plant, we were suited up in safety apparel (that is, the Personal Protective Equipment, PPE) and earplugs to prevent damage to our ears coming from the noise of the machines. The next place we were taken to was the packaging area where the goods are properly packaged. The bottles and crates and all other items used in packaging are thoroughly washed before use to ensure that proper hygiene is maintained. Also before the goods are sealed, they are pasteurized ;the reason being tokill the microorganisms that might be present. After that, we were taken to the storage area where the finished products are kept; the goods are stored on top of pallets to prevent contamination from the ground. Next, we were taken to the production area where the main work is done. We saw the adjunct cooker, w
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This is War

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THIS IS WAR—ONLY WE CAN FIGHT IT WARNING: This is my personal Facebook wall. I have the right to say what I want to say without infringing on the rights of others. So far I've not insulted anyone with what I said in the previous post, but I will in this one if you force me to. For those who say that they could not believe I could say what I said in the previous one, don't worry the, the feeling is mutual—I couldn't believe that you couldn't understand what I said.  Here are some prior warnings if you want to read the post: 1. If you didn't like my previous post on this topic, you'll like this a lot less. 2. This post will be long.  3. All the data and statistics I might quote are accurate to the best of my knowledge. 4. Please make sure you read the post well and make your independent research before attacking me. I was calmer in the first post, I might not be so in this one. 5. It's actually possible for you to read this post and pass, or to save yourself t
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Truth!

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I've seen many guys get angry when some girls say that all men are rapists; they will be like, "Don't generalize. Not all guys are rapists!" Now, while the statement that all men are rapists is false in its entirety, that's not the point. The point is THAT SOME MEN DO RAPE. A SIGNIFICANT PROPORTION OF MEN DO RAPE! That's what we should concern ourselves with—that some people like us are acting like animals. A girl who has been molested before (some have been molested many times) DOES NOT KNOW THAT ALL MEN DO NOT RAPE). We do not have a tag on our forehead that say "I'm a rapist" or "I'm not a rapist", so I don't see why that would be a problem to you. Now if you were "wrongly" accused of rape and you were asked to defend yourself, that's a different thing; but for a girl to (probably) say that all men are rapists and it becomes a problem to you, then my brother, you're part of the problem. Because you left the
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Blogging Demystified 1.0

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INTRODUCTION Blogging is a very confusing terrain. For most people, it's something to shy away from, for some people, it's a get-rich-quick venture, while for some others, it's a way to have fun. Which is the truth? Find out in this guide.  Before we start, I'll ask the preliminary question: What exactly is a blog? Well, a blog is a regularly updated website or web page, typically one run by an individual or small group, that is written in an informal or conversational style. A blog is a website and it's usually an online private space that centres on a particular subject by its owner, or concerns itself with the promotion of an activity. Now, it's important to note that a blog is a website. Yes. I've seen many people who come to ask if ZenPens—for example—is a blog. Every space on the internet is a website. I think it would be good to tell you about the different types of websites.  Why is it important? Because if you are planning to open a website, it'
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On Evolution

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#What_Do_You_Think_About_Evolution  I posted something a while ago and it raised some amount of dust. Many attacked my views and asked me in no quiet tone to proffer my reply and proofs. No one asked why I asked the question in the first place. It is not a problem. But let me say something, science does not claim to know it all. That is why nothing is called proof more like evidence. I made that error and thus I correct any misconception and judgment that statement brought.  Nonetheless, this is what was asked of me.  #On_Evolution: Where do we come from? How did life start on Earth? These questions have perplexed many for millennia and a myriad of views have come up, some of them standing the test of time, others being washed away with time.  Among the different views concerning our origins are the religious and scientific views which always appear to be as opposing to each other as possible. One of the popular religious views on the origin of man is the Creation story — that God crea
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Why God Has Not Forgiven the Devil

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A friend of mine once asked me: “If God a such a forgiving and merciful Being, why hasn't He forgiven the Devil?”  I am sure that it is not only him that has asked such questions. A lot of other people have also asked similar questions. But here's the thing, it can't happen. Why? This is because there is no redemption for fallen angels. Angels are naturally more wise, intelligent and by far more intellectual than humans. By virtue of these characteristics, they have full cognizance of their actions — their effects both positive and negative. And of course they are imbued with the power of choice. So, when an angel chooses to be evil, there is no turning back. Not that God has somehow stopped being merciful or is being partial but that is the nature of angels.  It is like this, an adult human being who with the exception of medical complications decides to urinate on himself is clearly aware that is isn't proper, and it would smell and inconvenience him and others around
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We Need More Communication

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The 21st century! Magnificent in its technological advancements and its allure. I mean, look around you, forty years ago, there are many things that were nonexistent or in the least, poorly developed. But now, everything is so easy and quick. Truly wonderful! One of the many highlights of this century is the social media and the other myriad of ways of talking to one another. Naming them would consume unnecessary space. But you see, the problem with our age is that of too much taking and very little communication. Normally, one would think that with the variety of ways to reach the people you love and even meet people you don't know, that we would be communicating better. Alas, that isn't the case. If not, why are there so many problems arising almost daily in our world. Divorce, religious intolerance, political and social strife, educational breakdowns, insurgency, and all other problems we face today are clearcut examples of the fact that we talk more than we communicate. Wha
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Hidden Treasures

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Have you ever thought of how it would be to lose control or use of any part of your body? Being unable to do things that are normal, easy and fun? Having to rely on people, or machines, or prosthetics to perform ordinary everyday tasks? Well it’s no fun. At all! Another question. When you see someone who is termed ‘disabled’, how do you react? Or feel? Well, I can tell you that your reaction depends on how you see the word ‘disability.’ The beggar you see on the street might be more intelligent than you if given the same opportunity as yours; the blind woman who comes to your class to solicit for alms could be your mother if things turned out differently; so could the child with cerebral palsy be a terrific singer, writer, composer or anything if but given a chance. You might say: “But no one is taking their opportunities away.” Well, that’s not true! There are a lot of ways to do that. Chief among them is pity. A lot of people don’t like being pitied. “Oh! Look at that boy! Can he be
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Our Big Rush

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Adulthood is a trick—no, let me use a better word, adulthood is a scam. Everything about it is a façade, nothing is as it seems. Why wasn’t I told about this? And to think that I was rushing to grow up—surprise! You’ve just been hoodwinked. Well, let me frank—as my name is—there are some things about this stage of life that is real. Quite a few of them. And they aren’t funny at all. You’ve got the financial stress, emotional quagmire, social meltdown, health struggles, and did I forget the fact that you live a lie? Seriously, I need to stop yabbering, and tell you why I decided to narrate this story, my story. It’s one story you need to know about, because it affects you too. Let’s see why. My name is Frank Segun Balogun, a graduate of Mass Communication. Let me not mention my Alma Mater, it’s not relevant. I left the four walls of the university four years ago (it rhymes, right?—Four walls four years?). When I graduated, I had this high expectation, this soaring hope that
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Proximate Analysis of Celery

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CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION From ancient times, plants have been used for treatment of human diseases. Since the time of early Neanderthal man, medicinal plants are the source of health care management (Farnsworth et al., 1985). The exploration of the chemical constituency from plants and pharmacological screening will provide the basis for developing new molecules in strategic favour of natural product of drug discovery. Vegetables are important in rational nutrition, thanks to a rich content of nutrients and energy, especially as a favourable influence on the functions of the physiologic human organism. Most vegetables taste like, with different shades of one variety to another, some of which are rich in essential oils, glycosides, pigments etc. which stimulates appetite. The large number of species, varieties and varieties of vegetables are raw material for preparing a variety of foods, thus improving range enriching food. The chemical composition of vegetables shows high water co
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