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I'm currently working on my BSc project, and my topic is STREET TRADING AND INCOME GENERATION AMONG YOUTHS IN BENIN CITY. You would agree with me that street trading is the largest sector of the very large informal economy in most developing countries Nigeria included. The issue at hand goes beyond "right or wrong", "morally acceptable of not". Well I'm on the other side of the argument that sees street trading activity as a "life saver" in terms of generating income for families and also reducing social vices in its own quota. After interviewing these youths (aged 13-30 tops, for my research purpose) via questionnaire and one-on-one interaction, it may interest you to know that some of them are getting quality education at the moment and at the same time assisting their parents in generating income for living. On the other hand, some of the youth street traders don't even have formal education. So the argument goes on,I'm still on the process of empirically proving my stand that street trading activities among youths in benin city has done more good than harm to the lives of the families involved and the economy at large.

I stay in ekosodin, when the comrade governor in the person of his excellency adams oshiomole placed a ban on. bikes(okada) in ekosodin Beinn city just behind UNIBEN, for the 1st 3weeks to 1 and the half month bros we had sleepless night. The hostel robbery increased and the " street obtaining also increased." After the 1st 2month, keke-napep and taxis were "fully" introduced and the crime rate decreased to a minimal (mind you not totally).

So yet again, the arguments goes on. But in my point of view, leave the children/youths to engage in street trading activities. If we are ready to curb street trading activities among youths/children then I suggest that the Government at all tiers, relevant organizations and the community need to have a round table discussion. Until then, LET THE CHILDREN/YOUTH TRADE FREELY ON THE STREES if not for anything at least for the very fact that the positive side of the coin sustains families and reduces social vices to a minimum.

My work is still in progress...

Please what's the process for a University graduate to join the NDA?

PROFLOVY: appliedmaths..can i ve ur contact?...very urgent pls..

Send me a mail, via my handle.

As for javaScript, I'll try to recommend 2-3 ebooks for ur consumption, abeg make una nor vesk, hands are kind of busy now.

@femi4, thanks man.

Help your guy on repliGO reader: 2674F788

Where did we even stop? Or rather, were are we?

Vstuffs: bros when u go....

I dey oooo. Na Bsc hustle chase me away. # Partially back sha!

# Been a while.

kayemjay: I'm sorry I'm dragging us back but I really would appreciate it if anyone could help me.

Please I want to post a website on a thread on NL. But I want the site to show as "HERE", such that when I click on "HERE", it takes me to the site.

How do I do this please?

Please help.
Thank you.

<a href="www.mysite.com">HERE</a>

In as much as I was opting for another option aside the PDP, I don't think APC has anything to offer. We need fresh hands in the system, the likes of Gej and his team not the recycled and rebellious people APC is offering.

On the streets, we don't forgive snitches. And if any snitch de-camps to our side, we may welcome them but would never take them serious.

The PDP members that defected to APC would regret their actions, this I assure you.

#Till 2015, no violence.

chiboy429: Please @Appliedmath ,i discovered now that when i used much of Js to code my site is slower than when using css ,what is the cause?

External or internal js technique?

DOA = Dead on arrival.

No political tactics; not at all! Religious sentiments have covered their myopic vision that they can't even stylishly pretend to accommodate outsiders (so to say).

Give the country to these animals, its GAME OVER.

@Vstuffs. I like your blog. Visited it and was really impressed.

My email on NL is active abeg PM me. Be like you go help me out with 1 or 2 things sef.

Vstuffs: Thanks,still readings,but please @appiled,I need your help in this problem of mine,I want to write jamb this year,and at the same time I have a site which I am managing now,and again still studying web designing at 3-4 sites (nairaland is one of them),I spent at lest 11-13 hours online daily(through mobile),but the thing about writing jamb is what I really didnot like,please help me, how should I space out my time?

I'm a university student in one if the TOP federal universities in Nigeria. I'm approaching my finals, I have exams Jan 27th, 6 theory heavy courses and one objective. My friend its all about time management I discovered this early in life and its helping me a lot.

I read my books, do my web lessons, and still come here to give tutorials all in 24hours. And so far so good I'm doing satisfactory well in both fields. Learn how to set priorities and also Schedule your self.

Sometimes I read my book form 9am till 3pm. Code like for 3hours. Yes at my level of studies I need more practice time.

Then in the night like now, I study my codes carefully. And do few web works, I sleep very late it has gotten used to me.

So just create a timetable for yourself, you don't necessarily have to write anything down in a diary.

Sometimes I code in the morning and read in the evening plus other things todo.

With your level in coding and web management, that should give you an upper hand in your studies. I would be disappointed in you if you screw up your jamb.



Don't joke with your studies

I can't say everything here. Send me a PM we'll talk better. I have a word or two for you.

It is a good coding(programming) practice to always declare variables not only in Js.

One Statement, Many Variables

You can declare many variables in one
statement. Just start the statement with var
and separate the variables by comma:

var lastname="Appliedmaths",
age=100,job="webmaster";

Your declaration can also span multiple lines:

var lastname="Appliedmaths",
age=100,
job="webmaster";

An undefined variable

Var mycar; is an undefined variable and the browser would execute(display) the variable as Undefined that's all.

Re-Declaring JavaScript Variables

Simply re-declare the undefined var mycar; to

var mycar="Toyota"; which is the standard practice.

Watch this closely and study it

You can use js to perform mathematical operations.

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>

<p>Given that y=5, calculate x=y+2, and display the result.</p>
<button onclick="myFunction()">Try it</button>

<p id="demo" ></p>

<script>
function myFunction()
{
var y=5;
var x=y+2;
var demoP=document.getElementById("demo" )
demoP.innerHTML="x=" + x;
}
</script>

</body>
</html>

We are getting to the point were js would look useless to webmasters. I mean someone may ask, what do I need all this mathematical functions for? How does this concern my web design and development business.

You may be given a project to build an educational portal(exam portal). Who knows?
So just relax and eat the codes small small.

To whom it may concern this is what I mainly use js for

Date and time.

Client side Form validation.

Creating exam portals(js var and data types).

Adding special effects to forms,text.

Window re-direction.

Download with a download button (what we did the other day)

Alerts and confirmation pop up.

Welcome message via cookies (but I think php has a more simple solution)

The list is endless, I just dropped the basics to alert you on what js can do to tour web page...

Feedbacks, comments, and questions are highly needed.

See you @ the next topic by God's grace...

Js Data Types

JavaScript variables can also hold other types
of data, like text values

(person="Applied Maths" ).
In Js a text like "Applied Maths" is called a
string.

There are many types of JavaScript variables,
but for now, just think of numbers and strings.

When you assign a text value to a variable, put
double or single quotes around the value.
Example: "Nairaland"; 'Naira land';

When you assign a numeric value to a variable,
do not put quotes around the value. If you put
quotes around a numeric value, it will be
treated as text.

Example: 5; 10; and not "5"; '10';

Example:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>

<script>
var pi=3.14;
var person="Nairaland";
var answer='Yes I am!';

document.write(pi + "<br>" ) ;
document.write(person + "<br>" ) ;
document.write(answer + "<br>" ) ;
</script>

</body>
</html>

Now, this is where it gets interesting.

Js is very flexible, don't feel restricted. You can create your own variables.
Now watch this

In the previous examples we used "x" and "y" as variables. But now let's create our own variables.

Declaring (Creating) JavaScript
Variables
Creating a variable in JavaScript is most often
referred to as "declaring" a variable.
You declare JavaScript variables with the

var
keyword:
varcarname;

After the declaration, the variable is empty (it
has no value).

To assign a value to the variable, use the
equal sign:

mycar="Toyota";

However, you can also assign a value to the
variable when you declare it:

var mycar="Toyota";

In the example below we create a variable
called Mycar, assigns the value "Toyota" to it,
and put the value inside the HTML paragraph
with id="demo":

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>

<p>Click the button to create a variable, and display the result.</p>

<button onclick="myFunction()">Try it</button>

<p id="demo"></p>

<script>
function myFunction()
{
var mycar="Toyota";
document.getElementById("demo" ).innerHTML=mycar;
}
</script>

</body>
</html>

Recall: Why was document.getElementById() used here?

JavaScript Variables


Js variables are "containers" for storing
information:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>

<script>
var x=5 ;
var y=6 ;
var z=x+y ;

document.write(x + "<br>" ) ;
document.write(y + "<br>" ) ;
document.write(z + "<br>" ) ;
</script>

</body>
</html>

Remember: document.write() is used for what

Just Like Algebra

x=5
y=6
z=x+y

In algebra we use letters (like x) to hold values (like 5).
From the expression z=x+y above, we can
calculate the value of z to be 11.
In JavaScript these letters are called
variables.

Variable can have short names (like x and y) or
more descriptive names (age, sum,
totalvolume).

Rules For Variables.

Variable names must begin with a letter
Variable names can also begin with $ and _
(but we will not use it)
Variable names are case sensitive (y and Y are
different variables)

Both Js statements and Js
variables are case-sensitive.

To all the ladies, I appreciate your response. It couldn't have come from any one better.

Bracelet ... *Thinking*...


@Mynd_44 Bros I hear.

[quote author=Mynd_44]Why not just tell her you wanna start something serious instead of getting a gift that will say that?[/quote]Like I said in my post. She knows what's at stake. You know how girls are, accepting my proposal online wouldn't be ideal on her path. This would be my 1st relationship start up (official) gift.

Falling in love with your long time female friend doesn't happen everyday. I've been good friends with this particular lady for over 3years now, and along the line I fell in love with her not quite long ago (although she gave me signs some time ago).

Haven't seen each other in months, but we talk often and on via bbm and phone calls. She knows what is at stake now.

Embarking on a trip back to my base, where we'll be together again. She said she got a good "body spray" for me as a present. And when I touch down I should report straight to her apartment for our usual meal (food things ooo).

I told her I got something for her too, but I'll keep it as a surprise till when we see each other; but truth is I haven't gotten anything for her.

Now the question is what do I get for her as a gift? Taking her out isn't part of the option, that one na everyday thing.

I want to get her something that will tell her that this guy is ready to start something serious with you.

I know what she likes, but I don't want to get her a perishable nor an edible item as the main present.

My little options are.

A good wrist watch as the main present, and a pack of chocolates as the side attraction.

I'm sticking to the chocolate as side attraction (we love chocolates and milky way, no jokes )

So please advice me; WHAT DO I GET FOR HER?

#Thanks

Oya nah make me sef add my own make E no be like say I be local bobo.

Stayed in:

Lagos

Akwaibom

Edo

Ondo

Been to Delta for a function.


Stopped @ owerri for a treat.

Passed through:

All the Yourba states (ogun,oyo,et all) and Eastern states too.

At least bobo don tour 9ja small nah.

Boy Coy Toy: Thanks man, i think I'll go with godaddy.
I just want to make it a simple bussiness site, i think i don't need JS much

Alright boss. Include date and time on your web site please, it matters. Since its a business site, my 2 cents.

brainybeau: Op: I will recommend hp probook. I v bin using probook 4530s for three years n its yet to crash(sleek and rugged). I really don't understand negative reviews from others. Anyway I think you should read general reviews then make ur best choice, google ll help. Remember taste differs

You sabi something jare. Take 5.

To further confuse the OP let me add my own comment.

Bros, I use an HP probook 4540s

4GB RAM

500GIG HDD

Core i5

Battery life of 6hrs+ when coding and 4hrs+ doing other stuffs.

Win 8.

Srs premium sound speakers(Awesome).

This lappy is the best thing I've ever come across.

Now what you should know is this.

Go for what you want, since you're into coding like me, you have to substitute graphics for speed and durability.

The dells,toshibas and co. would satisfy you graphically(P square),but performance wise(coding and running different programming tools) those lappys are dull abeg.

What I'm I saying self...core i5 and I'm complaining of graphics LOL

@OP. Get a core i5 upwards lappy. Your budget would land you a good core i5.

Hp products to avoid.

DM series

Hp comaq presario(nonsense)

DV-6(e too dey crash). To mention a few...

Top shots by HP

G6 series

Probook(like the name goes, Awesome)

Elitebook

Envy(madman )

Hp lappys with AMD processors crash a lot, even if na 10k; avoid them.

Boy Coy Toy: Please which web host will you suggest for me I want to buy domain and create a business website for my Arts & Graphic works. Please I need a good host where I can upload all my files

View godaddy and hostinger a friend of mine use them for his music site.

You can include me to your project ooo. Would love to assist.

Vstuffs: Bros,thanks for your timeBros,thanks for your time

Indeed. I'm happy because most of your questions is contained in our next topic, so when we get there na to just breeze pass...

Classes continues tonight...

Boy Coy Toy: Getting the JS Variables straight to my precious brain. Very easy but many will lost when we get there. JS objects tough pass Variables o

Bro I hope you've gotten what you wanted. Don't worry I dey here, we would break it down into little pieces.

Js object na him easy pass cause you can create your own object on the run.

To change the color of your button.

Html page:

<Form><Input type="button" id="button"

value="visit my web page"

onClick="window.location.href='mywebpage.c o m'"></form>

Css sheet(external):

#button
{border:0;
width:150px;
height:25px;
color:#111111;
font-size:11px;}


Watch out for the " and ' signs.

NB: The CSS uses the I'd tag to enter the button and change its color.

Vstuffs: Bros,@applied ,I have try at lest to learn some of the basics of js but there is problem I have,I don't know how to make button tag to link to a particular place with js,I try to use something like this (wait,I know I am wrong in adding those href attributes,but I am only trying to see if they may work) <p id="vstuffs" href="http://vstuffs.">myLink</p> <script>function myLink("http://vstuffs."){document.getElementById("p";} </script>

<button type="button" onclick="myLink()" href="http://vstuffs.">Download</button>.

just like the css feature<a href="url"><p style="
display:block;
font-weight:bold;
color:#FFFFFF;
background-color:#98bf21;
width:120px;
text-align:center;
padding:4px;
text-decoration:none;">
Download</p></a> I want to use this feature to change some things in my site,and please how can I apply color to the button

If my answer above isn't satisfactory, then You may have to rephrase your self.

What exactly do you want? Is it that you want to create a download button, or you want to create a button that will link a web page?

Just tell me what you want to do. You messed your codes up man.

I will be back for the button color code.

Creating a download button: Option one, Check out this HTML mixed with Js code.

<form><input type = "button"
value = "Download Now"
onClick = "window.location.href='music.mp3'"> < /
form>

I think this Download link is enough.
You can edit this example to make it visit a page instead of downloading.

<Form><input type ="button" value= "Visit my page" onClick= "window.location.href='vstuffs.com'" > </form>


Now to use a button as a link:

<script>
function visitPage()
{
window.
location='http://
www.example.com';
}
</script>

<button
onclick="visitPage
(); " >Visit Page Now</
button>

Try these codes and gimme your feedbacks.

Vstuffs: Bros,this javascript since they confuse me I know no whether it is because I just finished secondary school last year,come make the thing dey too advanced

I try very hard to break js down to pieces. Nothing dey Js at all. If you follow my tutorials on Js from the beginning, you wouldn't have any problem.

Take notes and practice the codes. Use this formula: 2hours studying the codes , and 3 hours coding off hand.

Happy new Year guys.

alert("How january web things go be nah?" ) ;