The damming of rivers to form reservoirs was common practice in Roman times, and probably much earlier. Over the intervening centuries the practice has evolved for three main purposes; human consumption, irrigation, and industrial use. Since rainfall is never sufficiently uniform to provide a reliable water source from normal river flow, the reservoir has always […]
A consumer is anyone who pays for a product or service. As consumers, we must all be aware of our rights.Consumers today are faced with many problems such as unsafe and unreliable products, unreasonable price increases, misleading and inaccurate advertisements and other deceptive practices. By being aware of his rights, a consumer can rest assured
The loafing syndrome has sparked off much debate and controversy among people from all walks of life lately. Many programs and suggestions have been made to combat the situation. However, loafing may not necessarily be a waste of time. It all depends on the way we look at it.Loafing should not be viewed negatively. Rather,
Ben kept on walking. It was a cold night. The faint outline of houses appeared in the distance. Then, in the dark, he made out a dilapidated wooden shack. Ben kept his gaze fixed on the house. This had once been his home. How long had it been? He could hardly believe that ten years
Since young I have been fascinated by works of science fiction. I have read all the novels and stories of famous science fiction writers such as Arthur C. Clarke and Jules Verne. My favorite television programs have been the likes of “Star Trek”, “Space 1999” and “BattlestarGallactica”.Since the beginning of time, man had used his
A lot has been said about the deviant behaviour of teenagers. Our education system, the media, teenagers themselves and their parents have been blamed. Here is no need to point an accusing finger at any particular group, but keeping mum over the issue is tantamount to condoning it. Our youths are our most valuable assets.
Television is a very powerful visual medium. Practically every household has one. Unlike radio the messages and ideas that are conveyed to the viewer are further reinforced by visual images that accompany these messages and ideas. It is a fast and inexpensive medium by which to communicate with the masses. Satellite dishes and all kinds
It is often deceptive to judge a person by his dress. People who dress very well need not always be decent, good or honest. But the world generally judges a person by his dress. There are many rogues who dress very neatly but they commit worst of crimes. In cases where confidence is used to
Throughout history, man has demanded entertainment. Greek tragedy and comedy was an important feature of ancient society, staged in impressive open-air amphitheaters. The troubadour and ‘strolling players’ of mediaeval times were welcomed in hall and cottage alike, and the shadow and puppet plays of the East, even today, can draw crowds of village spectators. Thus,
“Life is short, experience treacherous, judgment difficult,” said Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine. Two thousand years ago, no less than now, judgment was difficult, life short; the barber was the surgeon and major operations were equivalent to death warrants! The physician, when he did not refer to the ancients, was still looking to chance experience
Wars break out for various reasons. There are wars between countries or nations and within the nation. The latter is generally known as a civil war and can occur as a result of differences based on race, religion, socio-economic dissatisfaction among others. Whether wars are waged between countries (interstate) or inside the country between different
Inflation is a global phenomenon. It occurs when the demand for goods and services is high and cannot be met by the supply. Inflation also occurs when there is too much money in circulation and the consumer’s purchasing power increases. Only when demand and supply are balanced will there be no inflation. The task of
The death penalty or capital punishment is still being practiced in many countries. Criminals who are put on the death row include those who are arrested for drug trafficking and those who commit murders.In Asia, death by hanging is the most common method of capital punishment. Among the countries, lethal injections, electrocution and death by
One of the human faculties which distinguish him from others is that he is able to dream. However, one is not sure whether other animals dream; if at all they dream they have no medium to express it is just as the human. Every human being should have had dreams, some of them very pleasant,
Forests and the many varying trees of which they are composed have, since the very earliest days played an important part in the life of mankind. It is because of this that men have realized their value and have taken steps to preserve them and to prevent their wanton and useless destruction.From the primitive days