Lying bastard. If you are sick you should tell healthcare officials so that they can give you better care and better protect themselves and others.

The first America-diagnosed Ebola patient now has more troubles heaped upon his feverish shoulders. Liberia has announced that they plan to prosecute the man for lying on his airport questionnaire. The man, Thomas Eric Duncan, has answered two questions during the screening process claiming that he had not come into contact with an individual infected with Ebola. However, this was not accurate. Duncan’s landlord’s daughter, who was reportedly pregnant, in Liberia was stricken with Ebola during his residence. Duncan, along with her family members, brought her to a hospital hoping to provide her with life-saving care. However, they were unable to have her admitted to the facility and brought her back home. There, it is reported that Duncan helped bring her back inside the family home, where she shortly passed away. On Liberia’s health screening for airline passengers it is asked whether travelers have cared for a patient stricken with Ebola or with the bodies of those who have died of the virus. Duncan negatively answered both questions, which is the cause behind the Liberian government’s accusations that he has perjured himself. Liberia has restricted travel out of the country for those who may be carrying the Ebola virus in order to prevent the spread of the virulent virus. However, it is unclear whether Duncan is guilty of knowingly lying on his travel documentation. Initially, the family believed that the young woman was not suffering from Ebola, but rather had serious complications from her pregnancy. Neighbors in Liberia claim that Ebola was not suspected until much later and it is unclear whether Duncan ever knew that the young lady had been infected with Ebola. As he had not yet begun to demonstrate symptoms of Ebola, he was likely not contagious during his travels from Liberia. While virulent, Ebola can only be spread through bodily fluids, which means that many individuals may not suspect they have been exposed to the virus as they have not had prolonged contact with an infected person. Whether this Duncan will be able to mount a defense against the perjury charges with this information is not yet known. During his stay in Texas, Duncan stayed with a local family of four. This family has been placed under quarantine, as they have had close contact with Duncan as he became symptomatic while in their home. Law enforcement is maintaining a presence outside of the family’s home in order to enforce the strict quarantine and will regularly deliver groceries and daily necessities to the home. The household will be receiving regular testing as well, in order for them to receive prompt treatment if they are infected. This will last 21 days, which may be some of the longest days in this household’s life, in order to ensure safety. Health officials in Texas have noted that as many as a hundred individuals may have been exposed to Ebola, but they also stated that the vast majority are not at high risk for infection. Persons infected with Ebola are only contagious after they begin to demonstrate symptoms of the illness and Duncan began to feel ill well after his flight to the United States. This number may have been lower if Duncan had been diagnosed sooner. Physicians at the Dallas hospital where he initially sought treatment believed he had a typical viral infection and were only able to properly diagnose him after receiving positive Ebola test results on his blood work.

I like DK, Tallaabo, Tillamook and Galbeedi. Safferz is also my girl.

The legacy of colonialism still haunts us.

Thanks to Neil Moxham for sending us this fantastic image, which we had to share here. In a recent article on legendary Dublin prankster The Bird Flanagan, his supposed escapades at the 1907 International Exhibition in Herbert Park were discussed. It was said that The Bird stole a child from an exhibition, with Flann O’Brien later recounting that “The Bird stole the baby of the wild man of Borneo from the latters straw house or tent and smuggled it into the snug of a pub in Ballsbridge”, while Ulick O’Connor claimed he “returned it to the French pavilion, as a gesture against the decline in the French birth-rate.” In reality, it was a Somalian Village at the International Exhibition. The International Exhibition was an incredible spectacle, which ssentially brought the world to Dublin, with tents and exhibitions from all over the world. In his book The Biggest Show in Town: Record Of The International Exhibition, Dublin 1907, Ken Finlay dug deep on the exhibition using primary sources from the time. One of those sources tells us of the Somali village, described thus: A party of Somalis has been imported from British Somaliland, which is situated in the north-east of Africa. This village has been erected to represent the huts in which the natives live in their country. A schoolroom has also been built in which Somali children will be thought their lessons. Somalis are a nomadic race, and live chiefly by the rearing of herds and goats and sheep. They are Mohammedians by religion. John Cavendish has written about this peculiar spectacle, noting that: This stand proved to be of huge interest to the 2,751,113 visitors in all during the six months that the exhibition lasted. So much so, that it became the most profitable stand, earning £9,601 in sales of its pottery and other native goods. You can only imagine how distressing the situation must have been for younger members of the community who were essentially put on exhibition for Dubliners to gawk at. This newspaper report from 14 May 1907 shows that rumours of ill-health existed during the period of the International Exhibition for example:

ABU DHABI // The son of Saudi Arabia’s crown prince was among the pilots who carried out attacks against ISIL militants in northern Syria this week. Photographs released by the official Saudi Press Agency yesterday showed eight Saudi air force pilots at an undisclosed location after returning from the mission. The pilots included Prince Khaled bin Salman, son of Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Dressed in flight suits, the beaming pilots posed for a group photo in front of a fighter jet parked in an airplane hanger. Two of the pilots were also seen sitting in a two-man fighter jet, and there were additional shots of the pilots examining helmets and other equipment in a dressing room. The fighter jet was marked with the crossed swords ensign of the Royal Saudi Air Force. “My sons, the pilots, fulfilled their obligation toward their religion, their homeland and their king,” SPA quoted Crown Prince Salman as saying. He was “proud of the professionalism and bravery” of the Saudi air force men, he said. Saudi Arabia, along with the United States, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar and Jordan carried out the air strikes after forming a coalition along with dozens of other states to fight ISIL. Some of the countries only provided logistical support. The release of the photographs underlined how Saudi Arabia is stepping up its public role in regional defence. The kingdom and its religious leaders have been particularly vocal against the ISIL threat. Last month it hosted a conference in Jeddah to help build the coalition against the extremists.

This is really shameful.

<cite> @Safferz said:</cite> I'm perfectly content being an old spinster , no thank you. Saff, why are you calling yourself that? You are not old.

This is lots of laughs. :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17-mVH-Bs6U

This was a true stand-up. I love Mike. He doesn't give a shyyyt. :) Why bring up labels from 20 years ago and claim people are talking about it. How does Mike Tyson's past hurt the chances of a known crack-addicted cannon ball running for a mayor? Black Guy: Ok we're gonna wrap this up. Mike, thanks for coming Mike Tyson: F**K YOU

It is very close.

The only country that cares about Somalia is Turkey. I found some construction pictures. It is looking good so far.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FbBsP-S5R0

:D

Is this a secret project? Why don't we see actual construction pictures like other projects underway in the country? Another information black hole.

Beautiful and determined.

Excellent, excellent video saxib. The video brought a warm feeling to my heart. Banadir and its surroundings are breath-taking. If peace comes to Somalia, an we are slowly getting there, it is guaranteed Banadir and Shabelle regions will lead the rest of the country in terms of investment and development.

A friend of mine sent me a UN video through facebook today. She said the speaker is a member of SOL but wouldn't tell me who. He made an excellent speech. Shaqo wacan saxib whoever you are.

Zak Ebrahim is an attention-seeking douchebag.