Saturday, 12 July 2008

NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS









NADIA BUARI
UCHE JOMBO
It looks as if the men of the underworld have decided to deal with those in the entertainment industry. The likes of Tee A, Tee Mac, Seyi Sodimu and many others have fallen victims to robbery attacks. Recently, it was the turn of Uche Jombo, the actress.When Uche Jombo acquired her Rav 4 machine, many felt she had finally arrived. This rave of the moment was seen everywhere cruising her machine and feeling good with herself.At least until recently, when some dare devil robbers snatched her prized machine.Narrating how the incident happened, Uche said, “ I don’t understand o. I drove into my compound and the next thing I saw were some people who pointed gun at my head and ordered me out. We were coming back from Abuja where we went to do a movie. They made away with the car and every other thing inside it.”Uche said she couldn’t understand why she was the only one attacked since she lived in a very big compound that housed other people.“It was as if I was the target. The robbery started and ended with me. Nobody else was attacked. People say maybe the robbers were sent, but who am I? Why would somebody want to attack ordinary Uche? It is still shocking but I am gradually getting over the incident.”

FACTS ABOUT NADIA BUARI

My life tells a long story short of an apt and adventurous actress of Africa, born into the family of art. Great thinkers discovered and bequeathed to several generations in posterity the maxim that says “never despise the beginning of small things”, to a very large extent, it is an undeniable fact that my life epitomizes the veracity of this maxim.
Born in Takoradi in the Western Region of Ghana, I am the Daughter of Alhaji and Hajia Sidiku Buari. My father is a very huge figure in the Industry of Art in Ghana, holding several positions including that of being the president of the Musicians’ Union of Ghana. His leaderships extend beyond the boundaries of Ghana into the international world where he holds very key positions such as the Vice President of International Federation of Musicians. Also as a successful producer, director, musician and actor, his influence in my life is obvious and evident in my present career as an actress.
My mother who is a beautician on the other hand has been the secret behind my outlooks since childhood. As the first child of the family, I have always pushed to desire the accomplishment of Herculean task, a tendency that makes me an inspiration to both my siblings and friends and more especially, to children who I love and who look up to me as someone to learn from while I also consider them as my best friends to learn from. Having gone through the Ghana system of education, I am currently a holder of BFA degree in Fine Art from the University of Ghana, Legon. Not satisfied with this meager achievement, those who know me wonder why I incessantly continue to exhibit more penchants for higher education. Acting has always been my ardent passion, dating as far back as my days in elementary school; I was always a regular member in the drama and dance groups. Though I will concede that at that time I was a bit nervous most often before people, a thing I’m yet to get over, the benefit here is that, because I always fear, I always prepare to do the best leading to who I am today. It is true as the saying goes that “they who fear nothing prepare for nothing, hence fail for doing nothing to prepare”. It came as no surprise when with my debut in the Ghana film industry playing a vital role in the movie “Beyonce, the president’s daughter”, I performed creditably. I have ever since caught the attention of a larger section of both the local and international communities. Most people’s opinions about me is that of a rising superstar and often compare me to some Hollywood superstars. It is never rare an expression in my statement, my desire to some day be like these Hollywood stars I’m often compared with. To reach this goal, I have made it my purpose in life to make art a treasure for valuing morals, a pleasure for learning virtue and to bring meaning to nature through art. My uprising success in the entertainment industry has made me to be admired by many and making my influence in movies travel very far. This has led to the constant offers I receive by the Nigerian film industry to play major roles in most movies. The secret to my uprising success is simply self-motivation and the yearn to always carry a practical message to my audience. I find acting the most powerful medium to influence people’s moods and opinions on very key societal issues. As a paragon of virtue, I try to be very modest as much as I can all the time, humble, warm, loving and trustworthy. I uphold these principles upon my believe in God and upon the conscience of the faith I have in my maker. I trust that how far I come and I far I will go rest in the permission of my God. For it is said, “No man can accomplish his mission in life without the permission of God” I am Nadia but many of my lovely fans love to call me ‘Beyonce’ a name I personified in my recent successful movie. For now I can say without any shadow of fear that in the darkness of no hope for African movies there is a rising star to give light in this period of darkness and this star in darkness is the film actress called Nadia S. Buari. Let all who read this brief story about me be inspired to turn my story into their victory.
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Thursday, 3 July 2008

FIRST AID TIPS


POISONING
A poison - also called a toxin - is a substance, which, if taken into the body in sufficient quantity, may cause temporary or permanent damage.
Poisons can be swallowed, absorbed through the skin, inhaled, splashed into the eyes, or injected. Once in the body, they may enter the bloodstream and be carried swiftly to all organs and tissues. Recognition features vary with the poison - they may develop quickly or over a number of days.
FOOD POISONING
Consuming food or drink that is contaminated with bacteria or viruses usually causes food poisoning. Some food poisoning is caused by poisons (toxins) from bacteria already in the food. The salmonella or E. coli group of bacteria, which are found mainly in meat, are common causes of food poisoning.
Symptoms may develop rapidly (within hours), or they may not occur until a day or so after eating contaminated food.
Poisons produced by the staphylococcus group of bacteria frequently cause toxic food poisoning. Symptoms usually develop rapidly, possibly with 2-6 hours of eating the affected food.
One of the dangers of food poisoning is loss of body fluids. The dehydration that results from this fluid loss can be serious if the fluids are not replaced quickly enough. Dehydration is especially serious in the very young and the very old, and, in some cases, treatment may be required in hospital.
Recognition features
There may be:
· Nausea and vomiting.
· Cramping abdominal pains.
· Diarrhoea (possibly bloodstained).
· Headache or fever.
· Features of shock.
· Impaired consciousness.
Your aims
· To encourage the casualty to rest.
· To give the casualty plenty of bland fluids to drink.
· To seek medical help if necessary.
TREATMENT
· Advise the casualty to lie down and rest. Help them if necessary.
· Give the casualty plenty of bland fluids to drink and a bowl to use if they vomit.
· Call a doctor for advice

HEART ATTACK
A Heart attack is most commonly caused by a sudden blockage of the blood supply to the heart muscle itself, for example a blood clot. The main risk is that the heart will stop beating so your aims are to make the casualty as comfortable as possible and rest and arrange urgent removal to hospital.
RECOGNITION

· Persistent central chest pain - often described as a heavy pressure crushing or vice like pain.
· The pain often spreads (radiates) to the jaw, neck and down one or both arms
· Breathlessness.
· Discomfort high in the abdomen similar to indigestion.
· There could be collapse without warning.
· Ashen skin and blueness at the lips.
· Rapid, weak pulse, which may be irregular.
· Profuse sweating, skin cold to the touch.
· Gasping for air (air hunger).
· Nausea and/or vomiting.
TREATMENT

Your aim is to make the casualty as comfortable as possible and arrange urgent removal to hospital.
· Sit the casualty down in the ‘W’ position: Semi-recumbent (sitting up at about 75° to the ground) with knees bent.
· Dial 999 or 112 for the ambulance.
If the casualty is fully conscious:
· Give him or her a 300mg aspirin tablet to chew slowly provided there are no reasons not to give the aspirin and provided the patient is not under 16 years of age.
· If the casualty has any medication for angina, such as tablet or spray, then assist them to take it.
· Constantly monitor and record the vital signs, breathing and pulse rate etc, until help arrives.
If the casualty becomes unconscious:you need to open the airway and check breathing and be prepared to start CPR if necessary,

Wednesday, 2 July 2008

DIABETES IN CHILDREN

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT DIABETES
Recent media reports have suggested that children's diabetes is sometimes not recognised until complications develop.
Many children are being admitted to hospital for emergency diabetes treatment. And many children are admitted to hospital with complications of diabetes, such as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).What are the signs of diabetes?
Would you know what signs to look for in your child?
Many people may not know the symptoms of diabetes. Would you know what to look for in your child?
The main symptoms of diabetes are:
feeling very tired,
feeling very thirsty most or all of the time, even though you're drinking lots of water,
going to the toilet a lot (passing large amounts of urine), and
losing weight suddenly, or not growing normally.When do symptoms affect children?
Diabetes is when there's too much sugar (glucose) in your blood that your body can't cope with.
Your body produces a hormone called insulin, which helps change sugar into energy. If your body doesn't make enough insulin, or can't use the insulin properly, too much sugar remains in your blood.
There are three types of diabetes:
Type 1 diabetes - where your body produces no insulin at all. Symptoms usually develop before the age of 40. They often develop in teenagers. Out of all people with diabetes, only 5-15% have type 1.
Type 2 diabetes - when your body produces too little insulin, or when your body doesn't react properly to insulin. Symptoms can develop in children as young as seven, although they more commonly affect adults over 40. Type 2 is much more common - about 95% of people with diabetes have type 2.
Diabetes insipidus is a rare condition where your body cannot retain enough water. It usually affects adults.
Most symptoms of type 1 and type 2 are the same, although they can develop in different ways. The symptoms of diabetes insipidus are similar.
See the 'further information' section to read more about these types of diabetes, including their symptoms and treatment.
What happens if diabetes symptoms aren't treated?
It's really important to recognise diabetes symptoms early
Symptoms of diabetes can be treated, to control how much sugar is in your blood. For example:
Some people can control their condition by eating a healthy diet and taking regular exercise.
Others need daily injections of insulin.
It's really important to recognise diabetes symptoms early and seek advice about treatment. If the symptoms aren't controlled, this can lead to:
too little sugar in your blood - this can cause a 'hypo' (hypoglycaemia), and
too much sugar in your blood (hyperglycaemia) - this can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
What are the signs of a hypo?
Signs of a hypo can include:
feeling shaky and irritable,
sweating,
tingling lips,
feeling weak,
hunger, and
feeling sick.
In a severe hypo, you can become drowsy and confused, and you may lose consciousness.