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Smoking is a relentless killer. Surveys shows the that; It killed 100,000,000 people during the last century. It takes about 6,000,000 lives a year. On average, it kills one person every six seconds. And there is no sign of a turnaround. Researchers predict that smoking will have taken 1,000,000,000 lives by the end of the 21st century.

 Put emotion aside, and compare marketing promises with reality.   THE PROMISE: “Improve Your Quality of Life” It is natural to want a better life. Advertisers bombard us with messages that all of our desires —better health, security, relief from stress, and closer relationships— can be achieved by making the right purchases.

In many lands, crime is an ever-present danger. For example, in one country a judge stated: “The sad reality is that it’s not if, but when, you will become a victim.” In other places, crime may be less common. Even so, it is unwise to become complacent, for complacency can lead to vulnerability. Whether you live in a high-crime or a low-crime area, how can you make life safer for you and your loved ones?  Physical injury and material loss are not the only consequences of crime. Many victims also suffer lasting mental and emotional harm. How important, then, that we do what we reasonably can to increase our safety! With that goal in mind, consider how you can take steps to protect yourself from four kinds of crime —robbery, sexual assault, cybercrime, and identity theft. But first Robbery.   ROBBERY What is it ? Robbery is theft using force or threats of force. How does it affect people? After a string of armed robberies many observed...

  Because they move without limbs, snakes need robust skin that can withstand constant friction. Some species climb up rough tree trunks, while others burrow into abrasive sand. What makes the skin of a snake so durable? Consider:

Nigeria’s neighbour, Cameroon, yesterday, came under attack from Boko Haram Islamic sect as the terrorists launched an offensive on the home of Cameroon’s vice Prime Minister, Amadou Ali, abducting his wife and killing three others in the northern town of Kolofata. A local religious leader and mayor, Seini Boukar_Lamine, was also kidnapped in a separate attack on his home. According to Cameroon=s Information Minister, Issa Tchiroma told Reuters news agency yesterday that, “I can confirm that the home of Vice Prime Minister Amadou_Ali in Kolofata came under a savage attack from Boko Haram_militants. They unfortunately took away his wife. They also attacked the lamido’s (religious leader’s) residence and he was also kidnapped,” he said, adding that at least three people were killed in the attack. Boko Haram fighters clashed with the Cameroonian army in cross‑border attacks twice since Friday, killing four soldiers....