Blog

Like father, like son.

By Lizzy Adie

X-rays are electromagnetic radiation like light, but because of their greater energy, are able to penetrate materials but absorb or reflect visible light. It was discovered in 1895 and it has a widely used in medical, chiropractic diagnosis, dental, veterinary practice and industries.


When used for medical diagnosis, x-rays pass through the human body and are recorded on x-ray film or other imaging media. For example, during a computed tomography (CT) scan, the scanner construct images of the body from electronic detectors placed on the body and connect to a powerful computer, reproducing the image on a video screen. 


X-rays images of the body are formed because the x-rays are absorbed to varying degrees by the different density tissues they encounter. Density tissues such as bone absorb more x-rays than the softer tissues of muscles and fat, which in turn absorbs more x-ray than air.


The x-ray absorb by the body during medical procedures releases energy to produce ionization. Ionization is the release of electrons from atoms and molecules which may then produce chemical and biological change. 


The more x-rays absorb during an exposure, the greater the number of possible biological changes. X-rays photons carry enough energy to ionize atoms and disrupt molecule bonds. This makes it a type of ionizing radiation, and therefore harmful to living tissue. A very high radiation dose over a short amount of time causes radiation sickness, while lower doses can give an increased risk of radiation include cancer.


The risk of radiation is greater to unborn babies, and pregnant patients, so the benefits of the investigation (x-ray) should be balanced with the potential hazards to the unborn foetus.


It is advisable not to always go for x-ray as this turns a threat on the human body and reduces lifespan.

The young man is obviously enjoying himself

These meetings present you with a timely and unique opportunity to get positioned for a glorious and excellent life full of Glory and Beauty.
This is one program that no woman living in Calabar and it's environ should miss. Clear your schedule for these 2 days and make sure you are there. It is starting on 26th of January to 27th January at the Christ Embassy Calabar, 16 Eyo Etta Street, Off Barracks Road. 5pm daily. See you there

By Dickson Blessing

      National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has promised corp members who would be involved in the 2015 general election of their safety.
     The Director General of the NYSC scheme, Brigadier Johnson Olawumi while speaking to newsmen said plans have been put in place to ensure the safety of corp members before, during and after the election.
      He disclosed that the scheme is partnering with some security agencies in the country to ensure their protection and to see that their welfare and logistics are adequately taken care of during the election.
     INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner in Cross River State, Dr Okay Ezeanyi, while visiting the NYSC secretariat in the state, also told corp members that no harm would befall them. “It is the duty of INEC to provide adequate security for corps members, who will be used as ad hoc staff for the 2015 elections.”
     Dr. Ezeanyi expressed their need to be of good conduct during the election and noted that they would be paid for their services.

Tottenham fought hard to earn a late penalty that was converted and gave them the victory.
Game was delayed by 15 minutes as visitors stuck in traffic
Townsend scored a penalty after McEveley's handball
Second leg at Bramall Lane on Wednesday, 28 January
Winners face Liverpool or Chelsea at Wembley on 1 March
Andros Townsend's penalty ensured Tottenham will go into the second leg of the Capital One Cup semi-final with an advantage over Sheffield United.
Spurs had been frustrated by the League One side before Jay McEveley's needless handball in the 74th minute gave them a spot-kick, which Townsend converted.
Emmanuel Adebayor shot over, Townsend fired wide and Eric Dier also had a header saved for Premier League Spurs.

Sheffield Utd a very good team – Pochettino
United created little and must win the second leg at Bramall Lane to advance.
Nigel Clough's side – seventh in the third tier of English football – had defeated West Ham and Southampton in earlier rounds of this season's competition but they never looked like beating Spurs.
However, the Blades had produced a resolute performance to restrict the hosts' opportunities and looked on course to head to the second leg at Bramall Lane on 28 January with a hard-earned goalless draw.
But their hopes were wrecked when defender McEveley, under pressure from substitute Roberto Soldado, raised his arms and handled in the area for a clear-cut penalty.
Tottenham have not won a trophy in the last six seasons and manager Mauricio Pochettino will be relieved with the victory, but annoyed by his side's lack of creativity.
Harry Kane, with 18 goals this season, failed to make an impact in front of watching England boss Roy Hodgson, although Kane was not the only Spurs player to be frustrated by a well-organised away defence.
Kane's strike partner Adebayor, captaining the side on his first start since 2 November, was also ineffective and wasted his only chance when he shot over the crossbar after he collected Christian Eriksen's ball over the defence.

Clough credits Blades 'work' in defeat
Adebayor's replacement Soldado also did not test goalkeeper Mark Howard, but helped force McEveley into the crucial error.
For the Blades, whose coach was stuck in London traffic causing a 15-minute delay to the match, they will be pleased to still be in the tie.
They only had 35% possession but did manage to create two notable chances.
Jamal Campbell-Ryce, who scored twice in the Blades' 3-0 win against Premier League QPR in the FA Cup earlier this month, dragged his shot wide before Stefan Scougall also narrowly shot off target.
But McEveley's mistake and Townsend's calm finish from the spot mean a draw at Bramall Lane will be enough for Tottenham to face either Liverpool or Chelsea, who drew 1-1 in their first leg, in the Wembley final on 1 March.

Sheffield United have only lost two of their 18 games in the FA Cup and League Cup under Nigel Clough

Tottenham right-back Kyle Walker began his career at Sheffield United and is a lifelong Blades supporter

Spurs striker Emmanuel Adebayor has only scored two goals in 14 games this season

Sheffield United also reached the semi-finals of the League Cup in 2003, where they lost to Liverpool

Jay McEveley's handball gave Tottenham the penalty, which Andros Townsend converted