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December 24 – Christmas Eve

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Well, it indeed has been a long time since last I posted here. This is not because nothing was happening, but more I was trying to work out what to say. So here is a go, Results The results from the last time I was up at the clinic (well the time before last week) are as follows: CD4 = 140. Viral Load = 220. Meds Following much thought, and in conjunction with the consultant at the hospital – I have decided to come off the meds for the moment. I have not been regular in taking them and in … Continue reading December 24 – Christmas Eve

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2 people in NI diagnosed every week with HIV: what we must do to stop this…

Michael McFarland Campbell

In the City of Armagh today, the Spring Youth Project came together with The HIV Support Centre, Northern Ireland’s leading HIV/AIDS charity, and Armagh City and District Council to show what the 14-16 year olds had learnt in recent HIV awareness training. Continue reading 2 people in NI diagnosed every week with HIV: what we must do to stop this…

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A new era for politics…

Michael McFarland Campbell

… in East Antrim Politics Can Get Better Isn’t about time we elected politicians who could move this place forward? I am told that the Alliance Party members living in the East Antrim parliamentary constituency have received a leaflet from a candidate who is seeking selection as the Alliance candidate for the next General Election. No stranger to new methods of working, Gerry Lynch is probably the first Alliance member to mail all the members of the Association. He has also set up a campaign website. Gerry Lynch promises to get the Assembly moving create a shared future argue Northern … Continue reading A new era for politics…

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Anna Lo MLA – Northern Ireland Woman of the Year

Michael McFarland Campbell

Anna Lo MLA sitting on the steps outside Parliament Buildings, BelfastThe Northern Ireland Assembly is not currently noted for its progress in moving forward. With fewer Assembly Acts being passed in our Assembly than the other devolved administrations in the United Kingdom, the public looks on at the seemingly endless deadlock in the house on the hill at Stormont.

However, among the 108 MLAs, Anna Manwah Lo MBE (盧曼華)is one who has made a significant difference to the Assembly since she was elected. Continue reading “Anna Lo MLA – Northern Ireland Woman of the Year”

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October 21

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Updates from the Clinic

Yesterday I made my monthly visit up to the HIV clinic.

Results

The results from the blood taken at the previous appointment were:
CD4 count 150 – 10%
Viral Load 9,600 Continue reading “October 21”

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Royal British Legion ask for Poppy to be removed from BNP leader’s lapel

Michael McFarland Campbell

Poppies in May The Royal British Legion has asked that Nick Griffin MEP, Chairman of the British National Party and newly elected MEP for the North West of England, to remove the poppy, the symbol of the Legion’s annual appeal, from his lapel. Dear Mr Griffin, We couldn’t help but notice that there was egg on your face (and on your suit jacket) on the day after you were elected MEP for North West England. Please don’t leave egg on ours. You wore a Poppy lapel badge during your news conference to celebrate your election victory. This was in direct … Continue reading Royal British Legion ask for Poppy to be removed from BNP leader’s lapel

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St Patrick’s College damaged by fire

Michael McFarland Campbell

Six a.m. in Belfast is like six a.m. in most cities, some people are getting up to go to work, others lying-on in their beds, others already at work. But Belfast of course is slightly different. Belfast has people out throwing petrol bombs. Take this morning, for instance, the Fire and Rescue Service and the Police were called to St Patrick’s College Bearnageeha on the Antrim Road in the north of the city following reports of a fire. Fortunately they found that the fire had burnt itself out. But what had happened? Someone thought that it would be a good … Continue reading St Patrick’s College damaged by fire

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Rainbow’s report shows 60% of incidents not reported

Michael McFarland Campbell

Today, The Rainbow Project is launching a report that shows that gay people who are attacked because of their sexuality are still reluctant to report them to the Police Service of Northern Ireland. The research was carried out by John O’Doherty, Equality Officer with The Rainbow Project, following their commission by the PSNI. According to the research, more than 60% of homophobic incidents in the last three years were not reported. I know that the police do try to reach out to the LGBT community in various ways: they are nearly always at Belfast Pride Festival in the summer, as … Continue reading Rainbow’s report shows 60% of incidents not reported

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