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Month: April 2020

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‘Vanderpump Rules’s Danica Called Out Stassi On Twitter | Betches

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As much as I hate to admit it, this season of Vanderpump Rules has been disappointing. We had to sit through nearly a dozen episodes dedicated mostly to Jax and Brittany’s nightmare fairytale wedding, and things haven’t gotten much more interesting replied calling Danica thirsty or jealous, but even if that’s true, she’s not wrong about the situation at SUR. told Andy Cohen that “they’re all on unemployment.” I don’t know the details of her finances, but if she’s anywhere near as rich as she comes across on the show, paying some…

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Weve All Been Exposed

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ShareTweetPin We’ve all been exposed. Not necessarily to the virus (maybe…who even knows). We’ve all been exposed BY the virus. Corona is exposing us. Exposing our weak sides. Exposing our dark sides. Exposing what normally lays far beneath the surface of our souls, hidden by the invisible masks we wear. Now exposed by the paper masks we can’t hide far enough behind. Corona is exposing our addiction to comfort. Our obsession with control. Our compulsion to hoard. Our protection of self. Corona is peeling back our layers. Tearing down our…

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My Life As A (Temporary) Blonde

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By David Hurley Carlyn Beccia Updated April 14, 2020 With the world stuck inside, no one is probably thinking about their hair right now. I debated if I wanted to embrace my “just escaped from a crypt” pandemic look or play chemist and dye my hair blonde. I had always loved being a brunette, but when I lost my hair five years ago due to a chemo drug, my head became my canvas. My paintbrush was my wigs. Sometimes, I was a saucy redhead, a punk rock blue-haired princess, or…

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Bangkok’s water festival venue before and during coronavirus, in pictures

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Photographs taken in Bangkok before and since the coronavirus outbreak show the emptied locations of the citys annual Songkran water festival In Thailand the Songkran festival was cancelled nationwide to combat the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. The water festival is normally held every year to celebrate the traditional Thai New Year on 13 April, when people splash water on each other and sprinkle powder on their faces as a symbolic sign of cleansing and washing away the sins of the past year. The Central World shopping mall. The Central…

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We Were On Study Abroad When Coronavirus Hit, & Here’s Why We Chose To Stay

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Photos from Getty We Were On Study Abroad When Coronavirus Hit, & We Chose To Stay By Lilli Petersen March 27, 2020 Within the span of weeks, the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, which causes the respiratory illness COVID-19, has gone from a localized concern to a worldwide pandemic. Since January 2020, the virus has spread across the globe, with over 460,000 cases confirmed worldwide as of March 26, per the World Health Organization (WHO). In many areas hit by the virus, borders are closed, and citizens have been ordered…

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Fifteen coronavirus deaths at care home

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Age UK said current figures on coronavirus deaths “are airbrushing older people“. A SIMPLE GUIDE: How do I protect myself? AVOIDING CONTACT: The rules on self-isolation and exercise HOPE AND LOSS: Your coronavirus stories LOOK-UP TOOL: Check cases in your area STRESS: How to look after your mental health Related Topics Bristol Stanley Selston Coronavirus pandemic NHS Social distancing Liverpool Wavertree Care homes Read more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-52282824

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“I Started to Choke Up. Can I Pray for You?”: Stranger Prays for Walmart Truck Driver Keeping America in Good Hands

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ShareTweetPin “I was grabbing a few items at Walmart– trying to get in and out… It wasn’t too crowded. During the quick trip- I grabbed some milk in the back cooler, and turned to head toward the checkout. I noticed a man standing near the Hostess display watching shoppers clear the shelves. He was wearing a starched blue uniform, and a hat. His hands were rough… It looked like he put in a good day’s work. Become A Contributor He wore a smile. “Kinda crazy isn’t it?” – I asked,…

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Photoshop Fail Of The Week: Kim Is Unrecognizable, Again | Betches

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With the world falling apart in a global pandemic, a lot of things are uncertain right now. But don’t worry friends, we have one constant that will never change in our lives. And that is Kim Kardashian West’s insistence on warping her face with Facetune. It’s one comfort we can always count on. I know she’s a regular feature of this column, but Kim has actually impressed me quite a bit lately with her legal advocacy work and studying to become a lawyer. It’s nice to see someone with that much…

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These Free Games In The App Store Are Seriously So Fun To Play

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Shutterstock 9 Best Free App Store Games For A Fun Time At Home By Daffany Chan April 7, 2020 When you’re sick of scrolling the same feeds over and over, you can take a break with a new game right on your phone. From solving tasty puzzles in to caring for your animals in , there are plenty of different adventures you could go on. Here are the nine best free App Store games to have a blast without leaving the house. Many hit games are currently available on the…

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