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‘Your partner is in hell’, Richard Coles told

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The couple, both Church of England priests, lived together with their dogs in the vicarage. They met in 2007 and Coles has spoken openly about their celibacy. Skip Twitter post by @RevRichardColes I’m very sorry to say that @RevDavidColes has died. He had been ill for a while. Thanks to the brilliant teams who looked after him at @KettGeneral. Funeral details to follow. “The Lord shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended”. pic.twitter.com/usvLDIBDv7 — Richard Coles (@RevRichardColes) December 17, 2019 On Twitter, he…

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How Your Heart Changed From The Start Of 2019 To The End

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By Cameron Stewart By Cameron Stewart Aries You no longer wear your heart on your sleeve. You’re careful about who you trust. Taurus You no longer think the best of everyone. You wait for them to prove they can be trusted. Gemini You don’t move quickly anymore. You are cautious and move slowly to avoid getting hurt. Cancer You’re not obsessed with the idea of a relationship anymore. You’ve learned to find happiness on your own. Leo You no longer chase after people. If they don’t put in any effort,…

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At Least One Dead in Shooting at Russias FSB Security Service Headquarters

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At least one person is reported to be dead in Moscow after a shooter opened fire Thursday evening at the highly secure headquarters of Russias Federal Security Service, or FSB, according to according to the agency, and the gunman involved was neutralized. according to the Interfax news agency. Some people were injured. The Health Ministry said that five other people were wounded in the shooting, including two Federal Security Service personnel, the told Reuters she had heard shots fired in the same area and sirens, gunfire, and screams were heard…

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‘Those numbers are almost unfathomable’: Farmers skeptical of Trump’s $50 billion China promise

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Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump says the Chinese will buy $50 billion worth of farm products as part of a phase one deal struck last week, but that would mean China would have to double the amount it bought from US farmers before the trade war started. The numbers have been repeated by other top administration officials. “You could think of it as $80 to $100 billion in new sales for agriculture over the course of the next two years — just massive numbers,” said US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer in…

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Popeyes Created A Menu Based On Migos’ Tour Rider & It’s Unreal

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Courtesy of Popeyes/Uber Eats Popeyes’ Migos Menu Includes All The Tenders & Biscuits You Could Ever Want By Cianna Garrison Dec 5, 2019 Hip-hop group members Takeoff, Offset, and Quavo of Migos have expressed their love for Popeyes more than once. For instance, the song “Stir Fry” references the beloved chicken in the lyrics, and member Quavo even tried to get in on the hype of the Popeyes’ Chicken Sandwich by attempting to sell one for $1,000 selling one back in August. And now, Popeyes’ Migos Menu is available for…

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In 2020, Stop Letting Your Overthinking Win

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Holly Riordan Updated December 18, 2019 By Gemma Chua-Tran In 2020, stop letting your overthinking win. Stop assuming you said the wrong thing in every conversation. Stop assuming every person who is kind to you is only playing pretend. Stop assuming you’re never going to get what you want in life because you aren’t smart enough or pretty enough or rich enough. Stop being such a skeptic and start trusting more in yourself. Your problem is you don’t give yourself nearly enough credit. You aren’t able to see the beauty…

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As the new year beckons European investors start moving into new roles

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As the Holiday Season approaches, new jobs for players in the tech ecosystem beckon. And this is no less true for investors. Two notable moves have recently happened that are worthy of note in the European scene. The first is that GR Capital, a pan-European VC, is opening an office in London and has lured Jason Ball, who, earlier this year, left Qualcomm Ventures where had been European Managing Director for over a decade. Ball spent ten years as a mentor at Seedcamp and individually invested in more than ten…

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‘Mortgage prisoners’ sue over ‘unfair’ rates

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‘Double the cost’ Many of those affected – usually having taken out mortgages in the late 2000s with Northern Rock or Bradford & Bingley – have been paying more than 5% interest on their mortgages for the past 12 years. In some cases, this amounts to more than double the cost of the best rates available on the market. Image caption Mr Herron said the mortgage repayments for the home had put strain on his marriage Mr Herron wanted to switch mortgage lender for a cheaper loan. But because it…

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Here’s What You Should Know About Starbucks’ Thanksgiving Hours

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SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty Images Is Starbucks Open On Thanksgiving? Plan For Your Coffee Run By Daffany Chan Nov 20, 2019 If you can’t picture the holidays without your favorite cup of coffee, you probably have plans to swing by Starbucks on Thanksgiving morning. Because, really, is it a celebration without a Peppermint Mocha or PSL in hand? If you’re wondering whether Starbucks is open on Thanksgiving, I have some good news that might perk up your holiday morning. While not all Starbucks locations are guaranteed to be open on Thanksgiving —…

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