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Day: January 21, 2020

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Setback for Boris Johnson as Lords amend Brexit bill

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Peers back three amendments including right of EU citizens to physical proof of right to stay in UK Boris Johnsons Brexit deal has received a setback in the Lords after three amendments to the bill were passed. In the governments first parliamentary defeat since the general election, peers voted for EU citizens to have the right to be given official documentation if they lawfully reside in the UK after Brexit. They backed a cross-party amendment to the withdrawal agreement bill allowing for physical proof of status. The second defeat was…

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Regret Is an Awful Thing: Lessons From a Man Who Lost His Wife of 32 Years

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ShareTweetPin I’m writing this letter after thirty-two years of experience being married to a wonderful woman. She was logical, caring, and taught me a lot. I loved how devoted she was to me and our marriage. In the beginning of our marriage, I was a knucklehead, to say it plainly. I didn’t know how to treat a woman, and I wasted a lot of years taking her for granted. I didn’t realize how hard she worked to raise our kids and keep a house going. I didn’t understand what a gift…

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Teen Makes A Stunning Dress From Scratch After Learning His Prom Date Couldnt Afford Her Dream Gown

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Even though we all have very different preferences when it comes to fashion and we’re not here to argue about taste, we can probably all agree that most girls tend to have that Disney-bound dream when it comes to prom. Suddenly they’re all about those puffy princess-like dresses and boy, are expectations high when they’re on the hunt for that perfect one! Such was the case when Pendleton Heights senior Adrianna Rust went out looking for her perfect gown to wear to prom. While it’s safe to say she did…

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Patagonia now makes one of its most popular bags entirely from recycled material

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Patagonia is a brand millions of us love. They make some of the very best quality clothing and gear for outdoor enthusiasts and their brand has become a powerful fashion statement over the years. They also put their money behind their values, like when the company’s CEO announced they were donating the entire proceeds from the Trump tax cut to groups that are working to combat climate change. Much like Adidas did with their incredible shoes made from recycled ocean plastic, Patagonia has transformed its popular line of Black Hole…

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Why Start a Tech Blog?

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Usually, blogging starts as a hobby for most people, but after a while, you will be amazed by the opportunities you can get. You can start a tech blog and improve your knowledge for tech and improve the knowledge of your readers as well. Tech blogging is getting more and more popular because of the new inventions today we have in the market. The benefits of blogging is that you can work on your own time and your own schedule, you can have full control over your life, according to…

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A Train Carrying Corn Spilled All Over the Track and Made a Golden Road

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A railway car carrying corn spilled its contents over a stretch of approximately 2,000 ft in Crystal, Minnesota. The corn spilled from a train on the Canadian Pacific line and it has been estimated that roughly 900 bushels of grain spilled. A photo by Mike Parker was shared on Twitter where it quickly went viral, drawing comparisons to the yellow brick road from the Wizard of Oz. Photograph by Mike Parker As the image spread, people were immediately skeptical. The corn spilled too smoothly and perfectly; where were the animals?…

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A Train Carrying Corn Spilled All Over the Track and Made a Golden Road

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A railway car carrying corn spilled its contents over a stretch of approximately 2,000 ft in Crystal, Minnesota. The corn spilled from a train on the Canadian Pacific line and it has been estimated that roughly 900 bushels of grain spilled. A photo by Mike Parker was shared on Twitter where it quickly went viral, drawing comparisons to the yellow brick road from the Wizard of Oz. Photograph by Mike Parker As the image spread, people were immediately skeptical. The corn spilled too smoothly and perfectly; where were the animals?…

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First new 2020 Corvette auctioned for $3 million

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New York (CNN Business)The first 2020 model year Corvette available for sale to a customer was auctioned off Saturday night for $3 million. The redesigned model is the first Corvette with its engine mounted behind the seats, rather than in the front under the hood. “VIN 001” of any car is genuinely worth more than others of that same car, though, notes Jonathan Klinger, a spokesman for Hagerty, a collector car lifestyle and insurance company. General Motors CEO Mary Barrawas at the event andintroduced the Corvette sale. The $3 million…

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First new 2020 Corvette auctioned for $3 million

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New York (CNN Business)The first 2020 model year Corvette available for sale to a customer was auctioned off Saturday night for $3 million. The redesigned model is the first Corvette with its engine mounted behind the seats, rather than in the front under the hood. “VIN 001” of any car is genuinely worth more than others of that same car, though, notes Jonathan Klinger, a spokesman for Hagerty, a collector car lifestyle and insurance company. General Motors CEO Mary Barrawas at the event andintroduced the Corvette sale. The $3 million…

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