30h. The colour is just beginning to develop. The eye can now be opened but the subconjuctival haemorrhage is still present especially in the inner side of the eye.
Tuesday, July 18
I am depressed by the Middle East
I am not a political guy. Dont really have very rigid political views and usually very consciously try to form opinions based on facts rather than any particular political predisposition.
However, the news from Lebanon is just making me more and more depressed. When the Prime Minister is powerless to do anything to stop this carnage then what are citizens expected to do?
I am reading the Independent covering this issue and every time I read an article, a growing sense of helplessness and frustration suffuses me. How can the World sit back and allow this blatant extermination of a people? This is not a simple retaliation to the capture of three soldiers, this is cold,calculated WAR. Our world leaders sitting in St.Petersburg are unmoved by the pictures and scenes broadcast everyday, they do not feel the pain of broken country, they cant even hear the pleas and cries of citizens bombed everyday or even the country's leader beseeching countries to stop this heartless massacre.
There is no doubt in my mind that the Hizbollah must be stopped and punished. Mumbai blasts only seek to reinforce the terrible havoc such organisations can cause, but are the Israelis any worse? To kill 100 civilians ruthlessly without any remorse stinks of hatred and pure vengenance not justice. This is a show of power and might. Would the Israelis dare attack Iran or Syria? This is the rape of a nation and we are sitting back and allowing it to happen. Its disgusting. I am sick to the core. How I wish I could go up and slap the Israeli PM in the face and scream at him to stop it.
How does anyone stop this? What does it require to stop this mayhem? Why isn't the UN(our peacekeeper) stop it? George Bush, who was so outraged the the condition of people in Iraq that he thought it needed to stop has so far not even said a word to bring an end to this inhuman situation in lebanon. Can you imagine India being plundered like this? How would we feel? Is it all right for Israel to play the bully?
Its not right... and thats what needs to be corrected. If we allow this then the world is run by the strong and the weaker countries will never have a chance to survive. N. Korea - I agree with what you are doing. Iran- keep it up. For if they didn't by now, they would be suffering Lebanon's fate. This is the message being sent out by the G8 leaders today.
Shame on everyone who sits by and lets this happen. For years from now, we will look back on this WAR and remember it as the day humanity lost its soul.
However, the news from Lebanon is just making me more and more depressed. When the Prime Minister is powerless to do anything to stop this carnage then what are citizens expected to do?
I am reading the Independent covering this issue and every time I read an article, a growing sense of helplessness and frustration suffuses me. How can the World sit back and allow this blatant extermination of a people? This is not a simple retaliation to the capture of three soldiers, this is cold,calculated WAR. Our world leaders sitting in St.Petersburg are unmoved by the pictures and scenes broadcast everyday, they do not feel the pain of broken country, they cant even hear the pleas and cries of citizens bombed everyday or even the country's leader beseeching countries to stop this heartless massacre.
There is no doubt in my mind that the Hizbollah must be stopped and punished. Mumbai blasts only seek to reinforce the terrible havoc such organisations can cause, but are the Israelis any worse? To kill 100 civilians ruthlessly without any remorse stinks of hatred and pure vengenance not justice. This is a show of power and might. Would the Israelis dare attack Iran or Syria? This is the rape of a nation and we are sitting back and allowing it to happen. Its disgusting. I am sick to the core. How I wish I could go up and slap the Israeli PM in the face and scream at him to stop it.
How does anyone stop this? What does it require to stop this mayhem? Why isn't the UN(our peacekeeper) stop it? George Bush, who was so outraged the the condition of people in Iraq that he thought it needed to stop has so far not even said a word to bring an end to this inhuman situation in lebanon. Can you imagine India being plundered like this? How would we feel? Is it all right for Israel to play the bully?
Its not right... and thats what needs to be corrected. If we allow this then the world is run by the strong and the weaker countries will never have a chance to survive. N. Korea - I agree with what you are doing. Iran- keep it up. For if they didn't by now, they would be suffering Lebanon's fate. This is the message being sent out by the G8 leaders today.
Shame on everyone who sits by and lets this happen. For years from now, we will look back on this WAR and remember it as the day humanity lost its soul.
Monday, July 17
Rhodes XI vs Commonwealth XI - the result
I am well. I took a ball in my face yesterday while captaining the Rhodes XI against the Commonwealth Scholars. Coming in 3 down my first two balls against a quick leggie where played away. Next over I faced him, my third ball, his first of the over. Slightly overpitched and it was dispatched over midwicket for a huge six. Right from the meat of the bat.
Next ball, I knew he was going to pitch it short and I had pre-meditated a pull. There were only three overs left, so it was all or nothing. Ball bounced much higher than expected, it was a topspinner. I was into my shot, got the top edge and bang into my right eye. I knew it was bad.
There was this throbbing pain and I started walking off with my hand over my eye and both eyes closed.
All I heard were people's voices.
Cathering King," Don't worry. He's a doctor".
Karlee (canadian Rhodies),"And how does that help him?".
Fortunately, there were two more medics there. Both Rhodies who washed the wound and temporarily staunched the bleeding.
Catherine took me to the Hospital, where being a doctor provided me with some advantage in getting to the top of the queue. I had to persuade the doctor that to allow me to go quickly as I had to organise a BBQ later at Linacre.
I can see except for the swelling in my eye and some pain. Shall blog daily photos of the eye even if you dont want to see it!!
Next ball, I knew he was going to pitch it short and I had pre-meditated a pull. There were only three overs left, so it was all or nothing. Ball bounced much higher than expected, it was a topspinner. I was into my shot, got the top edge and bang into my right eye. I knew it was bad.
There was this throbbing pain and I started walking off with my hand over my eye and both eyes closed.
All I heard were people's voices.
Cathering King," Don't worry. He's a doctor".
Karlee (canadian Rhodies),"And how does that help him?".
Fortunately, there were two more medics there. Both Rhodies who washed the wound and temporarily staunched the bleeding.
Catherine took me to the Hospital, where being a doctor provided me with some advantage in getting to the top of the queue. I had to persuade the doctor that to allow me to go quickly as I had to organise a BBQ later at Linacre.
I can see except for the swelling in my eye and some pain. Shall blog daily photos of the eye even if you dont want to see it!!
Saturday, July 15
Marathon Update - 106 DAYS TO GO!!
My Dublin Marathon is on the 29th of October and I have 106 days to go. I am following a training regime for 15 weeks advanced by Runners World to run a sub 4:30 marathon.
Today I have finished week 1 of the regime and had to run for 60 mins. I was barely able to run 50 minutes and that was using a run/walk method of running. I have no idea how I am going to run for 4 and a half hours. It was so hot that my feet were burning up. It reminds me of playing tennis in Delhi on the clay courts of MSVV, with temperatures close to 40 degrees.
When I start running my calf muslces hurt and so do my knees (thats because its the only time in their life they have had to carry a 68 kg weight) but slowly I no longer feel any pain. The real problem today was my stitch. I cant remember the last time I ran long enough to get a stitch, so in some ways I was pleased. I deal with a stitch by walking, having small sips of water and then running very slowly.
The only thing I can say is that my stamina has definitely improved. I can run for half an hour without any pain or trouble. What I do need is a watch, one of those cheap ones you get on the streets in India. The digital ones with a plastic black strap, casio make and having two buttons on the side. One to change the display to the stopwatch and the other to the date.
I shall hopefully blog everyday that I do run and keep you informed of my training progress.
Today I have finished week 1 of the regime and had to run for 60 mins. I was barely able to run 50 minutes and that was using a run/walk method of running. I have no idea how I am going to run for 4 and a half hours. It was so hot that my feet were burning up. It reminds me of playing tennis in Delhi on the clay courts of MSVV, with temperatures close to 40 degrees.
When I start running my calf muslces hurt and so do my knees (thats because its the only time in their life they have had to carry a 68 kg weight) but slowly I no longer feel any pain. The real problem today was my stitch. I cant remember the last time I ran long enough to get a stitch, so in some ways I was pleased. I deal with a stitch by walking, having small sips of water and then running very slowly.
The only thing I can say is that my stamina has definitely improved. I can run for half an hour without any pain or trouble. What I do need is a watch, one of those cheap ones you get on the streets in India. The digital ones with a plastic black strap, casio make and having two buttons on the side. One to change the display to the stopwatch and the other to the date.
I shall hopefully blog everyday that I do run and keep you informed of my training progress.
Don't watch Pirates of the Caribbean - Dead Man's Chest even if someone paid you to watch it. Its crap. Just spent the last few hours watching a movie without any plot, story line or memorable dialogue. THE WORST PART of the movie is that its a BLOODY Prequel to the next one. The movie ends with the start of the next one.....I mean there is no end in the movie, no climax, no finale after the two hour special effect extravaganza.
The hint of a plot disappears when Jack Sparrow disappears into this huge squid's digestive tract and while we all await his return at the climax, all we get is the beginning of the next movie. It really annoys me when producers do that.... Hmmppffff...miffed,drinking coffee and watching Thai kickboxing....how do I vent my frustration at Jerry Bruckheimer??
The hint of a plot disappears when Jack Sparrow disappears into this huge squid's digestive tract and while we all await his return at the climax, all we get is the beginning of the next movie. It really annoys me when producers do that.... Hmmppffff...miffed,drinking coffee and watching Thai kickboxing....how do I vent my frustration at Jerry Bruckheimer??
Italian clubs are relegated - thank god!
I am really glad that the Italian teams that indulged in match fixing have been relegated. Juventus have always been accussed of match-fixing although no one has been able to prove it. Just being such a huge presence in Italy allows them to manipulate referees and schedulers. AC Milan backed by owner Silvio Berlusconi also use similar pressure tactics.
My only fear is that the severity of the punishments meted out to the clubs are so severe that the two biggest clubs in Italy will no longer play in Europe, reducing the glamour and popularity of Italian football. Can you imagine Champions league without AC Milan and Juve, without Kaka, Adriano, Del Piero, Cannavaro? All these stars who made their name in the World Cup will not be seen in the champions league.
What a loss! What a Champions League this will be with Inter, Roma, Chievo and Palermo representing the Italian League.When was the last time we heard of Chievo? Anyone outside Italy know any player from the club?
All I can say is how sad for a club of Juventus' history and stature have to face the shame of being relegated to Serie B for two years. Just like cricket, I think Italian football will take some time to recover from this blow. The only saving grace being them having won the World Cup and also football's popularity world-wide (unlike cricket's) will help football recover from this incident.
My only fear is that the severity of the punishments meted out to the clubs are so severe that the two biggest clubs in Italy will no longer play in Europe, reducing the glamour and popularity of Italian football. Can you imagine Champions league without AC Milan and Juve, without Kaka, Adriano, Del Piero, Cannavaro? All these stars who made their name in the World Cup will not be seen in the champions league.
What a loss! What a Champions League this will be with Inter, Roma, Chievo and Palermo representing the Italian League.When was the last time we heard of Chievo? Anyone outside Italy know any player from the club?
All I can say is how sad for a club of Juventus' history and stature have to face the shame of being relegated to Serie B for two years. Just like cricket, I think Italian football will take some time to recover from this blow. The only saving grace being them having won the World Cup and also football's popularity world-wide (unlike cricket's) will help football recover from this incident.
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