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PAHO says Zika virus likely to march through Americas

Aedes albopictus
Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News
Jan 25, 2016

All areas that harbor Aedes are vulnerable, and the Dominican Republic now has a local case.

Dear People of Facebook, Your “Be Like Bill” Stick Figure Memes Are Annoying, Not Funny

2015 was the year of Bitstrips.

2016 is the year of Facebook stickfigures.

Modern art is so minimalistic.

I wish we can have bitsrips back. At least those were visually appealing.

I have no idea who came up with this “Be like….” meme, but I’m getting super close to wishing they had never existed. I don’t know if it’s the case in other countries too, but the Lebanese populace of Facebook is not only milking the aforementioned meme, they’ve turned it into a monster haunting every single one of our timelines.

I’m now wishing I can see your selfies adorned with Nietzsche quotes again. At least those were actually funny.

So for those sharing those “Be Like You” memes, let me tell you the following:

  • No one cares you have a partner and don’t tell people about him or her.
  • No one cares that you can do a hundred push ups and don’t advertise it on social media.
  • No one cares that you’re single and happy about it.
  • No one cares that you’ve turned your life around and didn’t tell everyone.
  • The fact that you are making a meme out of it means you are propagating whatever fact you are proudly telling people you did not advertise.
  • No one wants to be like you (unless you have a billion dollars stashed somewhere).

So, stop the ridiculous memes. Stop sharing screenshots of them that pop up on our timelines even after we blocked the app making them. If you’re that bored, go read a book, go Instagram your meals, go watch some porn, or watch the only thing about Bill worth watching:

Uma Thurman Kill Bill

Filed under: Entertainment, Lebanon, Random Tagged: Be Like Bill, Facebook, Lebanon, Memes, Social media

#ImSoEstablishment: Why words (and the absence of them) matter — Medium

Senator Sanders is a great man. He fights for so many things we believe in, but he’s not the champion we need in this perilous moment for women and families. His voice is an important one, which is why his rhetoric matters.Words matter. So do the absence of them. And so do we.

Source: #ImSoEstablishment: Why words (and the absence of them) matter — Medium

Egyptian Aak 2016 – Week 3 ( Jan19-24)

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Top Headlines

  • Giza blast kills 7 Egyptian policemen and 3 civilians. Thursday
  • Chinese president arrives for Cairo visit, set for bilateral talks. Thursday
  • Two Egypt-based militant groups claim responsibility for ‪Giza attack. Friday
  • Egypt denies reports of mediation efforts with Turkey to ease ‘crisis.’ Friday
  • Egypt’s President Sisi praises 25 January revolution ahead of 5th anniversary. Sunday
  • Tight security ahead of 5th anniversary of Egypt’s January revolution. Reports

 Main Headlines

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