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Phone upgrades and iGadget digs
Friday, 27 November 2009 2:34 A GMT+01
I upgrade my HTC Touch Diamond 2 ROM and along the way air my opinion on iGadgets.
A wardrobe of wounds dressings
Wednesday, 25 November 2009 7:48 A GMT+01
I have had 4 different kinds of dressings applied to wounds as medical treatment has dictated what is suitable for each stage of healing.
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Somali woman mercilessly stoned to death
Thursday, 19 November 2009 1:15 P GMT+01
A Somali woman of 20 gets stoned to death for adultery. The question remains about the man, the need for mercy and why people allow themselves to be lead in this way.
Everyday people on chemo
Monday, 16 November 2009 5:46 P GMT+01
My third course of chemotherapy reveals much about people and the comforting thoughts that go into medicine delivery systems.
Stronger medicine and another course of chemo
Monday, 16 November 2009 5:45 P GMT+01
My visit to the hospital in Friday brought on a few more things, stronger medicine for the pain, another course of chemotherapy, the snipping away of necrotic skin at surgery and another X-ray of my foot.
My left foot
Thursday, 12 November 2009 5:31 P GMT+01
I was in hospital today to give blood for tests and collect my much maligned orthopaedic which now turns out to be a bespoke work of beautiful workmanship.
Nigeria: FOI Bill languishes in myopic ignorance
Sunday, 8 November 2009 8:24 P GMT+01
Nigerian politicians have got it wrong about the Freedom of Information Bill, we want to know what they are doing in our democracy, their nefarious activities are hardly the main point of interest.
Thought Picnic: The Americe First Principle in Fort Hood
Saturday, 7 November 2009 10:21 P GMT+01
The trigger for the killings at Fort Hood was pulled long before the guns went off, can the family of the US Army be a family of siblings that feel equal and respected no matter their diversity?
Generally responsive and dealing with pain
Friday, 6 November 2009 11:49 A GMT+01
Saw my consultant yesterday, went through the tests and results and got new pain medication.
Nigeria: Lawmakers deliberate on the completely absurd
Friday, 30 October 2009 3:49 P GMT+01
Lawmakers appeal to the sense of patriotism of armed robbers to ceasefireduring World Cup competition.
Nigeria: Otunba Daniel - A governing example of hubris
Thursday, 29 October 2009 12:36 A GMT+01
A governor goes to a thanksgiving service and takes umbrage at a prayer of conciliation that he seizes the microphone from the pastor and negates those prayers.
A primer on cancer and chemotherapy
Monday, 26 October 2009 9:27 P GMT+01
A basic primer on cancer and chemotherapy to help understand what it is and how it is treated.
A second course of chemotherapy
Monday, 26 October 2009 7:34 A GMT+01
Took a second course of chemotherapy and had the wounds nurse check the lesions.
Childhood: My first Corona Primary School reports
Sunday, 25 October 2009 9:41 P GMT+01
And so I dug up my school reports from about 37 years ago and review them in the light of today.
A good primary school education should not be sniffed at.
Ghana: Diplomat Ibrahim Sule, you are blue ice
Saturday, 24 October 2009 12:57 A GMT+01
Some confidence trickster from Ghana has two boxes to deliver to my pseudonym. I'll nail you into your boxes and deliver you as blue ice into the Mediterranean.
It's more chemo on Monday
Friday, 23 October 2009 12:46 P GMT+01
My hospital appointment with oncology today signified I needed to take another course of chemotherapy on Monday. Bit disappointed but I would do well. My toes however attracted much interest from many departments.
Malevolent Twitter Rumours Trending Dangerously
Wednesday, 21 October 2009 3:58 P GMT+01
The hoax about Kanye West's death on Twitter that became the highest trending topic needs addressing.
Lies should not be accorded the possibility of democratic majority affirmation where many do not check before they Tweet, ReTweet or offer opinions.
Laughter follows my hospital visit
Wednesday, 21 October 2009 2:35 P GMT+01
From getting around with crutches and a bicycle to bloods for analysis, another time to thank the nurses and the priest to using laughter to kill the pain. Another day of useful lessons.
The importance of nurses, bedpans to my career
Saturday, 17 October 2009 1:07 P GMT+01
Within my professional comfort zone, I viewed bedpans in derogatory language bordering on disgust until I found out through experience in hospital that doing bedpans was essential to my recovery.
The nurses @ OLVG have my deepest gratitude.
Love Thy Neighbour
Friday, 16 October 2009 5:01 A GMT+01
The commandment to Love Thy Neighbour as Thyself is a safety regulation regardless of belief for you, not an exhausting drill
Hospital hierarchies with clogs
Thursday, 15 October 2009 4:58 A GMT+01
Other observations of hospital hierarchies and deep knowledge of your situation.
Settling back at home
Thursday, 15 October 2009 4:00 A GMT+01
Day 7 of returning home, from getting around to getting around more and getting more done.
Bibles, sounds and complaints
Monday, 12 October 2009 10:22 P GMT+01
An audio bible project that should have been a good buy was an organisational jumble, I am complaining.
Thought Picnic: Men without integrity
Sunday, 11 October 2009 5:16 P GMT+01
Too many stories of certain immigrants taking advantage of ladies for legitimising their papers and then moving on.
After my 1st day back
Saturday, 10 October 2009 11:08 P GMT+01
My first day back home went very well, I'm happy.
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