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Properties / Re: New 5 Bedroom Bungalow Architectural Design With Living Room View by Gabrokpara001(m): 7:40am
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Business / Re: Naira Depreciates Further As Dollar Sales To BDCs Wobble by vibratingpenis: 7:40am
I prefer Reading comments.
Business / Re: See A Cow I Bought For 250k In Yola by verifiablefacts: 7:40am
Offpointng:


Mai una rest. Adamawa and Yola happen to be one of the few states in the NE with many Fulani herders presence. hence, the reason for the cheap price. If you tour Kukar gadu, potiscum area, you hardly find a hut that doesnt have atleast 2 cows tied down.

During my time in those places sometimes early last year, the head of a big cow was sold to us at 9k. (What you buy for 30k in the south). So yeah, I believe him

Oga which one be Adamawa and Yola
Foreign Affairs / Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WrriterNg: 7:40am
⚡In the center of Chisinau, participants of the Victory March gather and a large column is formed. Demonstrators will march through the streets of the historical part of the Moldovan capital to the Eternity memorial.

Nairaland / General / Decoding Everyday Polymers: Exploring Their Impact by Shivangikoul: 7:40am
Polymer research stands at the forefront of innovation, driving the development of materials and products that shape our daily lives. From Teflon-coated cookware to silicone heart valves, polymers are ubiquitous, offering versatility, durability, and functionality.

However, as these materials become increasingly integrated into our lives, concerns about their safety and impact on health have emerged.

What are Polymers and Why They're Important to Discuss Here

Imagine you're building something with LEGO bricks. Each brick is like a small piece, right? Now, think of polymers like LEGO blocks, but much, much smaller. These tiny blocks are stuck together in a long chain to make a big molecule called a polymer.

Now, why are these polymer things important? Well, think about all the stuff around you – your water bottle, your phone case, even the rubber on your sneakers – many of these things are made from polymers! They're super versatile because we can change their shape, size, and properties to fit different needs.

For example, polymers can be flexible like a rubber band, tough like a plastic water bottle, or even stretchy like the material in your workout clothes. Without polymers, a lot of the things we use every day wouldn't exist or would be very different.

But it's not just about what they can do; it's also about being safe. Sometimes, the materials used to make polymers can have chemicals that might not be good for us if we're exposed to them. That's why it's important to talk about how safe the polymers we use are – to make sure they're not harmful to us or the environment.

So, understanding polymers and their safety helps us make better choices about the things we use and keep ourselves and our planet healthy.

Understanding Polymer Safety

Polymer safety encompasses a broad spectrum of factors, including chemical composition, manufacturing processes, and potential interactions with the environment and human health. While many polymers are deemed safe for their intended applications, understanding their properties and potential risks is essential for informed decision-making.

Chemical Composition Matters

The chemical composition of polymers plays a significant role in determining their safety profile. Some polymers, such as polyethylene and polypropylene, are considered inert and pose minimal risk to human health. However, others may contain additives or impurities that warrant closer scrutiny. For example, phthalates, commonly used as plasticizers in PVC polymers, have raised concerns due to their potential endocrine-disrupting effects.

Manufacturing Processes and Regulations

The manner in which polymers are manufactured can impact their safety and quality. Stringent regulations and quality control measures help ensure that polymers meet established safety standards and do not pose undue risks to consumers. However, compliance with regulations alone may not guarantee absolute safety, as unforeseen factors or variations in production processes can still affect the final product.

Assessing Potential Risks

When evaluating the safety of polymers used in everyday products, it is essential to consider potential risks and exposure pathways. For instance, products that come into direct contact with food or beverages, such as food packaging or cookware, may undergo leaching or migration of chemicals into the contents, potentially affecting consumer health. Similarly, polymers used in medical devices or implants must undergo rigorous testing to ensure biocompatibility and long-term safety.

Polymer Recycling and Environmental Impact

The environmental impact of polymers extends beyond human health considerations. Improper disposal and accumulation of polymer waste pose significant challenges, contributing to pollution and ecosystem degradation. Initiatives promoting polymer recycling and sustainable manufacturing practices aim to mitigate these impacts, fostering a more environmentally conscious approach to polymer usage.

Empowering Consumer Awareness

In an era of increasing consumer awareness, transparency regarding polymer safety is paramount. Manufacturers, regulatory agencies, and advocacy groups play crucial roles in disseminating information and addressing concerns related to polymer safety. Empowering consumers with knowledge about the materials they encounter enables informed decision-making and fosters accountability throughout the supply chain.

Conclusion

Polymer research continues to drive innovation, yielding materials and products that enhance our daily lives in myriad ways. While the safety of polymers is a multifaceted issue, informed decision-making and proactive measures can help mitigate potential risks and ensure the continued advancement of polymer science for the benefit of society. By understanding the complexities of polymer safety and advocating for responsible practices, we can navigate the intricate landscape of modern materials with confidence and clarity.
Investment Ads / Re: New 5 Bedroom Bungalow Architectural Design With Living Room View by Gabrokpara001(m): 7:40am
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Politics / Re: Pics Nigeria, North Korea & Iran Are Now The Three Most Blacklisted Countries!!! by fa4dmike(m): 7:40am
op and anyone reading this, lets pray and as well be good citizens to ourselves. the government isnt helping things at all. see the way tax is increasing even to the petty bussiness man/woman. the government is trying to bring investors while, all we need now is to grow local production of cash crops , food , raw materials and then investors can come in to convert the raw materials to finished goods. farmers no longer go to farms cos of insecurity. may God help us
Crime / Severed Head, Dead Body Found On 3rd Mainland Bridge by schekubeh: 7:40am
We discovered a severed human head and dead body on the popular 3rd mainland bridge early this morning on our way to work.

Splattered all around with cars driving over.

It was a sickening sight to behold. embarassed

Please stay safe out there.
Investment / Re: Modified. by Virgo01(m): 7:39am
Virgo01:

Sure
Hi Folake4u, application has already started and most persons have applied already, but my school hasn't because we are still waiting for the password. But I'm getting worried, application was to end on the 29th of April, though obviously, it has to be extended. Did you speak with your plug?
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Real Madrid Vs Bayern Munich: UCL (2 - 1) On 8th May 2024 by ddippset(m): 7:39am
Dybala11:

He was actually the one carrying them during that period, Benzema stepped into the shoe when he left. Wise up.
The La liga trophy that Barcelona often wins from time to time too, after Messi left Barca they've won it too. Do we all open our mouth waaah like you and start screaming that Messi wasn't the one carrying Barca because Barcelona has won the La liga too?
During Ronaldo's time at Madrid he was the most important player in their team, ditto for Messi at Barcelona. Don't let your bias lead you into this agenda.
"La Liga trophy that Barca were winning from time to time"
grin grin

With Messi, Barca was winning La Liga almost every time, not from time to time.

You're sounding so silly in your mischief.

Ronaldo left Madrid and has won nothing while Madrid continues to win win win and win.

Messi left Barca, won numerous trophies for club and country while Barca has won almost nothing.

Except you're a dunderhead, it is clear to see that Ronaldo was carried by Madrid, not the other way round.

Like I said except you're a dunderhead...

cheesy grin grin
Politics / Re: Very Long Queue At Mega Petrol Stations .what Is Happening In Nigeria by DaddyCoool: 7:39am
guobe:
I drove past a Mega petrol station just now and the queue I saw there shocked me.
Even big men with big jeeps are in the queue which is so long that even 4 hours will not be enough to get to your turn.
The current Government is presently humbling everybody that even its diehard supporters are currently in pains and seeking for succour.
The price of fuel at Mega petrol stations are cheaper than others who now sell for between 800 naira to 1000 naira.
Even with an increase in minimum wage ,a public servant will still spend all his money buying fuel if he owns a car and that is why most public servants have dropped their cars at home.
On the flip side,please everyone should take care of him or herself, eat healthy,go for exercise, relax when you need to and once in a while take yourself out .
Stay healthy and may God continue to bless us all.

Nothing new. Below, 7 years ago

Health / General Dentistry Find The Foundation For Lifelong Oral Health by dentalhorton: 7:39am
To prevent, diagnose, and treat teeth disorders, dentistry depends on general dentistry to keep them healthy. General dentists specialize in the prevention, detection, and treatment of general dental needs in both adults and children of all ages. This article looks into how general dentistry in Cedar Rapids makes oral health to be lifelong.

●Prevention

General dentistry in Cedar Rapids centers on preventive care, which involves oral exams or cleanings with patient education. Dentists are instructed to practice comprehensive exams and expert cleanings every six months. Besides, dentists in such consultations evaluate oral health, diagnose oral problems, and give particular recommendations in relation to nutrition, lifestyle, and oral hygiene. Family dentists often recommend brushing, dental flossing, and fluoride-rich toothpaste to maintain healthy mouths and prevent dental diseases.

●Services Diagnostic

Diagnostic services in general dentistry identify the problems of people's teeth and offer a prescription for treatment. Visual inspection, dental X-rays, and intraoral imaging may be required to evaluate the status of the teeth, gums, and oral tissues. These technologies are a new way to help dentists find cavities, gum disease, oral infections, and other oral health concerns in the early stages to prevent treatment. Discovery at an early stage of dental diseases implicates their outcomes and increases patient oral health.

●Common Dental Issue Treatment

Practically, all general dentists can provide services for many common dental problems in their patients' lives. General dentistry fills in cavities and infected teeth, a procedure that also involves root canals. To deal with cases needing simple procedures or a better smile appearance, general dentists perform tooth extraction, crowns, and bridges. General dentistry is wide in scope and has many treatments available to maintain good dental health.

Conclusion

Therefore, general dentistry delivers preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic services for any age group in an endeavor to keep oral health within the lifespan of a person. Preventive treatments, complete diagnostic services, addressing general dental issues, and patient information and guidance are dimensions of general dentistry that enable them to build smiling and healthy clients. Regular checkups, early diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and general dentistry help to create a healthy dental lifetime for the patients and make them smile confidently.
Autos / Re: Coaster Bus Tokunbo 2006 Model For Sale 17.8m by Dengoalautos1(m): 7:39am
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Properties / Re: Executive 5 Bedroom Duplex Architectural Design by Gabrokpara001(m): 7:39am
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Foreign Affairs / Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WrriterNg: 7:39am
⚡Russian air defenses shot down 15 Vampire MLRS shells and one UAV overnight over the Belgorod region, two UAVs were destroyed over the Bryansk region, and three more UAVs were shot down over the Kursk region, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

Politics / Re: Cybersecurity Levy: Tinubu Govt Interested In Milking A Dying Economy- Peter Obi by Whynotthetruth(m): 7:39am
EchoMystic:

Your comeback is as weak as your grossly irresponsible father’s erection. You even tried to hit it thrice and it’s still weak. FYI, when Tinubu was working as a Treasurer and Financial Controller for Mobil Oil, and later became a two-term governor of Lagos, your father was busy selling fake 'Panagol' and 'Paradedamol' drugs in Onitsha and using his proceeds to chase widows all around your erosion-laden village with his old Raleigh bicycle. This is why you can't be proud of him being your mentor but PHoe, the fraudulent, mediocre Agulu Obama who'll NEVER be President. Says a lot. What a shame!

Great that you noticed my Dad atleast achieved something by owning a bicycle and had spare to chase widows...and he even had a business... that's awesome


I don't envy a deranged fooooolll like you because you can't even fathom out what having a father seems like...Who's your Dad? Isn't the village layabout who was unfortunate to impregnate the local LovePeddler and the product is you... Where's the future? Dead on arrival which is why you're on here eulogizing every despotic policy of the drug lord to destroy the economy so that everyone will come to your level of failure which is impossible...
Tinubu that doesn't know his school and keeps changing record of schools he attended and a certified drug lord and con man can't be role model to any decent soul except scums and dregs like you...

Imagine a failure personified in human body is here to blab... product of two failed idiots of a parent
Politics / Re: Lagos Realises ₦‎3.9 Billion From Oil Production by PHAYOL81: 7:39am
Alright but strive harder to make things better. Lagos can't afford to be docile/passive for just a second. So, put in more hardwork

GOD BLESS LAGOS STATE

FOR A GREATER LAGOS STATE

EKO O NII BAJE O
Celebrities / Re: Police Probe E-Money Over N1.2 Billion Dispute With Lagos Firm by Mosdiii: 7:39am
Why are all this people in to shady businesses, later they will say God did it
Business / Re: Naira Depreciates Further As Dollar Sales To BDCs Wobble by Odin13: 7:39am
Yoruba Government will ruin Nigeria..

They’re good in theory... practical.. they’re lost

Yoruba Government will never ever get it right. And will lastly blame everyone except them

You don’t give what you don’t have.. they have mouth.. so they deal more on propaganda

Oya work the propaganda .. they begin shout Obi and obidient..


Nigerians should forget Nigeria till Yoruba people pack comot

Nothing good is coming

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Business / Re: Microsoft Confirms African Development Center Layoffs But Denies Its Closure by HypocriticalObi: 7:39am
Racoon:
Now, the downsizing of its work force is obviously due to the present emerging economic realities which have made it unfavourable for businesses to thrive. Microsoft is technically shutting down operations.
Bitter grieving Obi is a saboteur

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Politics / Re: Peter Obi’s Supporters Misleading Nigerians With Old Pictures – AFP Fact check by vibratingpenis: 7:39am
Mervingreat:


You see how senseless and stupid you are? I replied your post with generic statement without any direct insult to you but you that claimed to be Metusellah ancient of days old man with no sense replied me with insults.

Pls f u c k off biko.

APC must arrest obi now before its too late so do your worst on that.

When your moniker says "Vibratinpenis" I knew definitely your brain must be vibratin as well and I should not expect any sense from you.

I love all humans and will help you, I can't cure your hunger, it is a primodal precursor to self preservation, so I ain't judging you for prioritising your needs over wants, right to survive hunger is your primary essential human rights. My help is to help you detox of ignorance and infuse Common sense into your skull, because as it is now you act like the brain of Jellyfish is much more sophisticated than yours.

Let me tell you about Jelly fish, also known as sea jellies, are the medusa-phase of certain gelatinous members of the subphylum Medusozoa, which is a major part of the phylum Cnidaria.

Researchers have seen for the first time that jellyfish can learn in a complex manner, and adapt their behavior based on that learning. Jellyfish have no brains and only about 1,000 neurons, but they are apparently able to learn things through trial and error about as fast as a mouse.

Jellyfish are also harvested for their collagen, which is being investigated for use in a variety of applications including the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

Now, you see where I am going, you voted buhari two times and still Voted another APC without learning anything. The jellyfish at least is useful because of their collagen, of what use are you?

The first step to these series of treatment, a batch of psychiatric medical aid to the intellectually handicapped disadvantaged persons in our society, you need to crack your skull open to expose the endothelial cells that line brain capillaries and infuse 30 mg of this cleanser shown below to cleanse all BATeria before come sing to the next stage.

This step is critical as your condition is heading to you dragging and fighting with the Bingos and other laxies in the dustbin near your mud house.

Please you need help seriously.

Business / Re: 16 Transaction Types Exempted From CBN’s Cybersecurity Levy by keymatt(m): 7:39am
MemphitzDgreat1:
A write up from David Hundeyin....

"I left the UK and returned to Nigeria to start my career in March 2013. Most of the Nigerian international students I went to uni with had already returned since 2012.

Nearly all of us who came back started planning to escape from Nigeria in 2016. There was only one thing that changed in Nigeria between 2013 and 2016. We know what or who it was.

But yeah, "GEJ was a terrible president." If you keep repeating it to yourself 9 years later, despite being mocked by all the data in existence, that will somehow make it true 👍🏿

Me, I don't care who has any investment in maintaining this gigantic untruth because none of you feeds me, and I will speak freely - "GEJ must go" was a foreign intelligence operation run out of Washington DC by the US State Department, whose doctrine interpreted Nigeria's economic growth and growing partnership with China as a strategic threat to American economic and military interests on the continent.

The Obama administration repeatedly interfered very directly and blatantly in that election cycle. Barack Obama recorded and posted a video urging Nigerians to "vote for the next chapter." Michelle Obama involved herself in #BringBackOurGirls, which was itself merely the 'Big Idea' within the larger marketing campaign that was "Jonathan must go." John Kerry travelled to Nigeria and met with the opposition.

The local players on the ground who took part in the marketing and political campaign to oust Goodluck Jonathan and replace him with the Illiterate were merely useful idiots - yes, that includes you reading this with your guilty conscience. If the shoe fits, I am definitely referring to you. You were nothing but a pawn in a geopolitical tussle between 2 of the Countries That Actually Matter.

Because you lack wisdom, insight and especially humility, you really thought you were doing something historic by removing an incumbent president - a trick you have not been able to repeat ever since, because the US State Department - which actually runs Nigeria - had no problem with 8 years of The Illiterate, and definitely has no problem with another 8 years of the Drug Dealer whom it actively protects.

You idiots thought that you were empowered, politically awakened people, when you were just chess pieces on a board being pushed around by forces you were too stupid and egotistical to recognise. Now your GDP has effectively HALVED in just 9 years, and a whole generation of high-quality human capital has been lost to the US and its allies.

And they didn't bring back your girls!

Stupid bleeps. # DAVID HUNDEYIN
This is public knowledge. Only urchinns think otherwise.
Sports / Re: Joselu’s Heroics Send Real Madrid To Champions League Final by Yusman316(m): 7:39am
Bekermann:
Real Madrid is a fraudulent club. How come De Ligt’s goal was chalked off for offside?
Chief the guy scored the goal because Real Madrid players stopped playing the moment the flag went up. Or you think they would had stood like that if the whistle wasn't blown?
Politics / Re: Lagos Neighborhood Watch Arrest Vandal of Road Light on 3rd Mainland bridge by Ade2024: 7:39am
StJasper:


Which international competition did you people win in Anambra state? Its glaring you really don't know anything.
we win international competition
https://punchng.com/anambra-school-emerges-winner-in-global-competition/
Fashion/Clothing Market / Re: Classy Polo T-shirts And Face-caps For Bulk Order Sales And Branding by NLILimited1st: 7:38am
Good morning gentlemen and ladies
Nairaland / General / Finding Quality Scaffolding Supplies Online: A Comprehensive Guide by MPSConstrcution: 7:38am
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Business / Re: Naira Depreciates Further As Dollar Sales To BDCs Wobble by Ogonimilitant(m): 7:38am
You can't run a government with propaganda

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Sports / Re: My 1.3 Billion Odds For Matches To Be Played All Over The World Without Forcasti by Verbtips(m): 7:38am
guobe:
Okay stake any amount,I will give you the amount if it enters
ok
Politics / Re: Tinubu Administration ‘blackmailed’ Into Making Cybersecurity Levy Policy’ by Truf: 7:38am
helinues:
But this same new levy was approved 6 years ago now

Abeg make una no dey feed us bunkum jare
Mumu broke boy.
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Politics / Re: Omoyele Sowore Faults Cybersecurity Levy by kennyz247(m): 7:38am
Is APC supporters too paying the cyber security level too?
Autos / Re: Toks Fiat Cupa Truck For Sale @ 3.8m by Dengoalautos1(m): 7:38am
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