Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Zmapp No Guarantee Against Ebola - Infected Priest Dies And Liberia To Get Sample Doses

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75 year old Fr. Miguel Pajares, the Spanish priest who was infected with the Ebola virus in Liberia and evacuated to Spain for treatment, is dead.

The priest was airlifted from Liberia on August 7 after contracting the disease while working for a non-governmental organization. He was being treated at Carlos III hospital Madrid where he had been quarantined since his return from Liberia.

He was put on the experimental drug, Zmapp, last Saturday August 9th after the drug arrived from the United States. However, it may have been too late as the reverend father has now lost the battle to the deadly virus.

May his soul rest in peace.

"At The Time We Got Married, He Was Still Legally Married To Another Woman" - Ara

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Nigerian drummer Ara will be 40 in January 2015 and in an interview with Encomium Weekly, she opens up about regrets from her 3 year marriage to Olalekan Saliu.

On being 40 and fabulous: “Maybe my gene. I also try to do the right things. I try not to overdo things.”

On regrets at the age of 39: “How I wished I were still a virgin. Yeah, but it’s a good thing I have a beautiful son.”

On her split from her hubby: “It’s not even divorce. As at the time we got married, he (Olalekan Saliu) was still legally married to another woman. I wasn’t aware. So, automatically, our marriage was annulled Ab Initio.”

#RIPRobin Williams - Talks On Battling Alcohol Addiction And Being Famous

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Robin Williams revealed in a 2010 interview via [Mirror UK] how he succumbed to his alcohol addiction in 2006 after 20 years of being sober. That period of his life coincided the end of his second marriage.

After this interview, Robin Williams continued working and even got married for the third time to wife Susan Schneider. However he passed away yesterday of an apparent suicide after a bout of depression.

May his soul rest in peace. Amen.

"I was filming in Alaska. I was away from everything, I was kind of isolated from things I normally get to do, like ride my bike, seeing friends and family.

All of a sudden I thought, 'I've been 20 years sober, I can drink a little'. It's like, 'I can be somewhat circumcised'. It's that idea that you can have one drink - and no you can't.

Watch Gidi Up Season 2 Online - Episode 6

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The dream continues as we find out what happens next to Tokunbo, Eky, Obi, Folarin and Yvonne. On this episode of Gidi Up, Eki and Tokunbo confront the consequences of their actions as she reveals her secret to him.

Obi is blackmailed into taking a listener of Gidi Fm on a date; and things continue to heat up between Yvonne and Meka, while the situation between her and Sharon becomes worse.

Check out the first five episodes here.

Monday, August 11, 2014

#RIPRobinWilliams - President Obama, Kevin Spacey More Stars Pay Tributes

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Robin Williams left behind four finished films that are due to hit cinemas over the next year. He reprised his role as Teddy Roosevelt in night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb and stars in the Christmas comedy Merry Friggn’ Christmas, due out in November.

He had also appeared in the drama Boulevard ad had provided the voice of Dennis the Dog in Absolutely Anything, due for release next year.

Kevin Spacey has paid an emotional tribute to Williams. The two men starred together in the 2009 film Shrink about a psychologist.

Robin Williams made the world laugh & think. I will remember & honor that. A great man, artist and friend. I will miss him beyond measure.

#RIPRobinWilliams - Wife Releases Statement On Losing Her Best Friend

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Robin Williams married Susan Schneider in 2011 and they were together till his death this afternoon. She has released a statement saying;
“This morning, I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings.

“I am utterly heartbroken.

“On behalf of the Robin’s family, we are asking for privacy during our time of profound grief.

“As he is remembered, it is our hope the focus will not be on Robin’s death, but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions.”

RIP Robin Williams - Dead Of Apparent Suicide At 63

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Robin Williams is dead aged 63. Initial reports are citing “apparent suicide” as the cause of his death.

Robin Williams was one of Hollywood's longest and biggest stars.

His publicists released the following statement;

“Robin Williams passed away this morning. He has been battling severe depression of late. This is a tragic and sudden loss. The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time.”

New Mom Refuses To Stop Smoking Marijuana While Breastfeeding Her Baby

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A woman with a legal card to use marijuana for medical purposes, recently had to sign a waiver before being allowed to breastfeed her newborn. The hospital wanted Crystal Cain to acknowledge that she is aware of the potential risks to her baby of getting high while nursing.

The new mom also smoked throughout her pregnancy, supposedly to deal with nausea and anxiety as adviced by her midwife. Her baby was born almost two months premature and needed an incubator for a few days. Still Cain says she has no plans to stop smoking.

"There are several studies that indicate that it doesn't, it can't transfer through your milk ducts, your body automatically kind of filters it.” 

However, the American Academy of Pediatrics advises against mothers breasfeeding their babies while using marijuana.

Chris Soules Will Be Next 'Bachelor' For Upcoming ABC TV Series

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Apparently ABC has chosen the person to be the Bachelor for the upcoming season! Chris Soules from Andi Dorfman's season has already signed a contract and is shooting preliminary clips in his Iowa hometown.

This leak is not from ABC but thanks to Reality Steve, who made the announcement on Twitter over the weekend.


Teenager Falsely Claims She Was Kidnapped And Thrown From Moving Car

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Authorities are closing an investigation of an 18-year-old teenager's claim she was abducted along a road and held hostage for 16 hours, saying it never happened.

Hayley Turner allegedly left her home on Thursday evening to run an errand, and shortly after told a friend over the phone she was pulling over her vehicle to check on a man who was lying in a ditch.

"Seconds later, Hayley told her friend, 'he has a gun,'" and the call was disconnected.

On Friday, as the search for teenager intensified, Turner's family told the station the woman is fine physically, but had struggled with some emotional issues this year.