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Rape Rape has become so rampant in the society which needs to be looked into. Rape has become something most of the girls pass through and they are subjected to Duress. What then is Rape? According to English dictionary it means the taking of someone by force especially for sexual purposes, the act of forcing sexual intercourse on someone without their consent. According to section 357 of the criminal code Any person who has unlawful carnal knowledge of a woman or girl, without her consent, or with her consent, if the consent is obtained by force or means of threats and intimidation of any kind, or by fear of harm, or by means of false and representation as to the nature of the act is called Rape. We have had several cases of rape in the society which is even ongoing as at this present moments in the society many young girls are subjected to rape which might even lead to loss of their lives as happened in recent cases while most of them who are victims are traumatized for life. Being raped is not easy that feeling of having an unwanted child at a very tender or having a child who tends to be a bastard. We have 717 cases of rape in Nigeria within 5months which should not be so we see cases of a 70yr old man raping a small child or secondary school children students trying to rape their fellow classmates, a very prominent judge in our country was said to have been raped by 13mens how do we expect such a woman to enjoy her life definitely she cant because she will be traumatized for life because of her hatred for men. And also the Judiciary should not hesitate to look into the laws when a rape case is brought before them because rape is a grievious crime and it should be controlled because according to section 358 of the criminal code it states that the punishment for rape is liable to imprisonment for life, with or without canning. Lets stop the violence, lets save our girls, lets stop rape!.

Child Labour in the Society It is sad that for a long time child-labour has been in vogue in the society. They are seen working at hotels and restaurants, factories and houses.For, they work more but are underpaid and mostly maltreated by their employers Working Conditions of Child Labourers: Child labor presents a clear picture of the socio-economic condition of a large section of our population. In a large family, where there is hardly a square meal a day, the young child is compelled to go to work to earn just to put food on their table Working under hazardous conditions they start living a life full with unhappiness and frustration. Which can be very saddening in the long and might even lead to loss of their lives. Child labour is rampant virtually everywhere most especially in India. According to article 32 of the Child labour Act it prohibits child labour and protection of young at work Causes: Poverty, over-population, parental neglect and inferiority complex turn them into child labors. Consequences:The engagement of child labor is a heinous social offence which ought to be looked into in the society for every Child's Right has to protected. Only a diseased society keeps up this evil practice. Children are born to live and bloom freely. Everyone should be able to express his /her potentials.' Children's are the leaders of tomorrow' Child labor is a threat to our society. The evil effects of Child Labor are given below: A child, when engaged in economic activities, is deprived of proper education. Child labor negatively affects the health of the child. Engagement of children in factories and mines often leads to severe diseases. This malpractice needs urgent attention. These children are not able to enjoy their childhood.

Today's Television Television is one of the most important inventions of the century. Almost everyone owns a TV set at home today. Be it educational or entertainment, life would be so boring without one nowadays. First of all, thanks to television we have the latest information at our fingertips we are constantly informed of what is happening around the world without leaving home. Furthermore, television has made learning at home possible. In fact, some Tv stations dedicate their programmes to specific interests. A further advantage is that old people living alone find television a very good company. It helps them forget their loneliness. On the other hand, too much television can create problems in the family. If it not the constant argument of which channel to watch, it is the isolation of family members. One watching television doesn't feel like talking or being disturbed as they are so absorbed in what they are watching. Hence, the term 'couch potato'. Too much television implies lack of outdoor activities and we find that there are less and less people taking exercises. Television nevertheless, remains one of the most interesting inventions. Carefully controlled viewing makes it an indispensable instrument in our daily lives otherwise it can turn into an addiction with harmful consequences.

Road Pavement The Road Pavement is the portion of the road located directly above the subgrade, and beneath any wearing surface. In urban areas it is often bordered by kerb & channel, and in rural areas by road shoulders. It is typically constructed from compacted imported material such as crushed rock. The road pavement is sometimes broken up into two components, namely the base and the sub-base Glossary of Austroads Terms The Glossary of Austroads Terms defines pavement as "that portion of a road designed for the support of, and to form the running surface for, vehicular traffic." and "the portion of the road, excluding shoulders, placed above the design subgrade level for the support of, and to form a running surface for vehicular traffic." Types of Pavements There are two main types of road pavements; flexible pavements & rigid pavements Useful Life The useful life of a road pavement will depend on a number of factors including soil conditions, the material it is made from, its thickness, its surface type and climate. As asphalt concrete pavement ages and is exposed to the effects of weathering, it begins to break down and has a likelihood of developing potholes. Potholes are an annoyance and a danger to the public and their patching consumes time from state department of transportation and local department of public works agencies that could be spent elsewhere Therefore correctly patching potholes the first time is extremely important to reduce long-term costs associated with repeated patching. In addition, correct patching techniques prolong the life of the pavement and prevent further degradation, which can lead to an accelerated rate of decay of the pavement. Potholes can be dangerous to the traveling public, and “on principal roadways potholes are considered dangerous if they are vertically sided, are more than 1 inch deep and have an area of greater than one sq. foot.”

Photography; Fun-Stress Career Giving a simple definition to photography; the art, process, or job of taking pictures with a camera, according to merriam webster dictionary. Nevertheless, photography goes beyond this definition, photography is a fun-stress art, process or job because photography is filled with fun and at the same time the stress thereof follows suit. But mostly people outside this business or art do not get to see the stress aspect of it, they only see the fun in it; the fun of posing, clicking cameras, taking pictures, etc. Meanwhile what people get to see in photography is the end result or final product, they won't see the editing, the retouching, the brain tasking, getting a creative idea. All these are the post production of photography and they are the stress work of photography, although they are fun in their own way. The point in all these is, anything you are doing or you want to do, the ups and downs are there, the fun and stress are there but always make sure you find fun in whatever you do. Also, before you venture into something, reason the challenges that might come with it but do not give up as you set your mind towards the goodness at the end of the road. And All Will Be Well!!!

Meditation Healing Power Meditation, although is yet proven to cure some certain ailments but patients recount that it comes in handy when used alongside more conventional ways of treating. One of the usefulness of Meditation is that it helps in reducing anxiety. Meditation as a healing process; Meditation has the power to transform the mind and the mind is able to transform the body. In the brain, there are two regions taking responsibility for depression, anger, stress and anxiety and they are the right prefrontal cortex and the amygdala. When your mind is agitated or upset, that is the time these two regions are most active, the left prefrontal cortex, on the other hand, is associated with feelings of peace, happiness, self-awareness and positivity. This region is activated in the brains of consistent meditators also respinsible for the production of the happy neurotransmitter serotonin. Prefrontal cortex usually helps with planning towards a goal and achieving that goal also, it is able to get input from different parts of the brain to process information and adapts accordingly. The prefrontal cortex contributes to a wide variety of executive functions which includes the ability to focus one’s attention and predicting the consequences of one’s actions. There is something cogent and expedient to know which is, there is no certain posture or way to meditate because different people use different postures and meditate different ways namely; guided meditation, transcendental meditation, relaxation meditation, walking meditation, etc.. The initial step to take is surrendering to the moment, allowing yourself to be evidently present in your body, then your heart opens and becomes softened like wax, use that to guide yourself, with this you begin to heal yourself. Focusing on your breath is what will bring you back to the present at any moment you choose, breath is one's life force and anchor. Scientific studies have shown that many forms of meditation is very helpful in reducing stress and its effect starting with mindfulness.

No Limit! No Stopping! Nothing is ever easy but there is ease in doing nothing, even though what you are doing is failing, it doesn't mean it's a failure, keep trying . In as much you are doing something, then failure is no more existing Because the obstacles is so challenging, it doesn't mean your effort should start wavering. In an Exam, in as much you try and think and keep writing, then surely, there is always a hope of you passing but the moment you relent and stop thinking then there is no more need for you hoping, if the process falls and keep crashing, it could imply that the method needs to be reviewed and changed Failure is not "I can't" Failure is "I won't" Success is not "I should" Success is "I must" Without sacrifices and challenges, Success is not worth achieving

COVID-19 Pandemic; Its Effect on Diversity, Inclusion And Equality The disease caused by the novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, China, has been named Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The COVID-19 virus is a new virus linked to the same family of viruses as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and some types of common cold. COVID-19 has been described as a pandemic by the World Health Organization, COVID-19 being a pandemic disease does mean or shows any indication that the virus has become deadlier or has increased mortality rate but it is rather a form of an acknowledgement of the disease’s wide geographical spread and high infection rate. There were lot of anticipations for the year 2020, how the year would probably be like and the good and bad things the year would unveil? If peradventure the world would have become a more ungodly and corrupted place? The new innovations and technological inventions that would come into limelight, if the world would even still exist by then? These questions and lot more ran through the minds and hearts of many as years went by. Eventually the greatly anticipated year came by and brought with it what the world was not in any way expecting, it brought a pandemic disease greatly feared by all; the rich, the middleclass, the poor, the weak, the strong, the healthy, the sickly, the influential, the non-influential, the popular, the unpopular, the powerful, the powerless, the black, the half cast, the white and many more. In the eyes of this pandemic disease called COVID-19, we all are equal diversified inclusions. Anyways, let us minor our focus on the health pandemic impact and fear the disease is instilling in the heart of everyone and major our focus on the positive impact and effect this disease (COVID-19) is having on the world in general which most people don’t see or take cognizance of. There is actually a great deal of positivity this disease has brought/bringing upon this earth, to humanity. This disease is looking more or less like a tool in bringing to man’s sub consciousness of what humanity was designed to be from the onset before there was diversification and segregations by humans, before equality was rubbed in the mud and inequality became the normality of the world. The equality which humans had forsaken, reminding us that we are all humans first before we diversified into different cultures and races and before there was exclusion of the poor from the rich, the infamous from the famous and the powerless from the powerful. From my view, this COVID-19 has reignited our connection as humans, as our body organs and tissues function and operate the same manner no matter the skin colour and weather condition.and it has also reopened our understanding of the shortness of life and the preciousness of our lives and health, why we need to care for ourselves and for others around us; far or near, our hearts and minds has been rekindled to the importance of family and home, schools all over the world was closed and almost all students studying home and abroad returned home and this in turn gave birth to more family time and bond. One of the greatest power mankind has is the power to choose, as we all know the Earth is sick and needs healing and help, so it is left to mankind to either choose to cooperate, support and help each other so as to make the Earth healed and a better place to live in or be selfish, unsupportive and nonchalant. It is letting us know that no matter how great and achieved you think you are or people think you, an unseen virus can bring the whole world to a great pandemonium and standstill. There have been various cases of pandemic disease like this in the past, so it is left to us to either see this as an end of the world or decide not to panic and wait hopefully for this hard time to pass by. Also, we should know that this can go in two ways, either be the end of be a new beginning, but it is left for us to learn from our mistakes or learn our lessons some other time.