Monthly Archives: May 2003

SARS

Posted on May 31, 2003 by Bene Diction

We are starting to hear about some of the side effects and physical problems caused by the high potency drugs being used to treat SARS, and the illness itself. Recovering Sars patients in Hong Kong have suffered from hallucinations, manic … Continue reading →

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The Other War

Posted on May 30, 2003 by Bene Diction

One of the issues that will be brought to the table next week in the G-8 summit is global health. It doesn’t make good TV coverage, the victories are small, and it is a war fought by every generation. The … Continue reading →

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Leap Blogging

Posted on May 29, 2003 by Bene Diction

While Jordon Cooper moves his blog over to a new platform and sort of takes a break, Mark Morris has reappeared to help keep a friends blog going. Lee Ann Millinger responds to FutureMargins blogging rant with with some positive … Continue reading →

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Name that blogger

Posted on May 28, 2003 by Bene Diction

Head over to the picture gallery of bloggers at Cre8d. Rachel asks if you can you put a name to the faces. What a great idea, I didn’t know most of the faces, but I know their blogs. What an … Continue reading →

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Scammed – Jdbgmgr.exe

Posted on May 27, 2003 by Bene Diction

Oh boy, am I embarrassed. I just got scammed by an virus alert that is a hoax. I sent out a ‘fix’ to everyone in my blog email address book. I’ve had real viruses, but this is a first. I … Continue reading →

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Leap Blogging

Posted on May 26, 2003 by Bene Diction

The first email I ever received as a blogger came from someone name Rachel in New Zealand. The warm and encouraging email meant more to me than I’ve been able to articulate adequately. Our paths would cross again, and we … Continue reading →

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SARS

Posted on May 25, 2003 by Bene Diction

Toronto is facing another local transmission outbreak of SARS, with 8 probable new cases and 26 suspected ones. 820 Torontonians are under quarantine. One cluster of 5 cases is associated with St John’s Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto. The second cluster … Continue reading →

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SARS

Posted on May 23, 2003 by Bene Diction

Canadian medical officials have confirmed one of four possible cases of SARS in Toronto. The patients range in age from 39 to 66. One returned from at trip to Hong Kong and Southern China April 22nd. While in the local … Continue reading →

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