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How Greys Anatomy Said Goodbye to Alex Karev

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This post contains spoilers for Greys Anatomy Season 16, Episode 16, Leave a Light On. After all these years, January. For some time now, however, I have hoped to diversify my acting roles and career choices, Chambers said back then. And, as I turn 50 and am blessed with my remarkable, supportive wife and five wonderful children, now is that time. Chambers last on-screen appearance came during the November episode My Shot. After that, Karev had supposedly left Seattle to care for his mother in Iowabut it turns out hed…

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Cursed Euro 2020 might just give us what we need next year | Barney Ronay

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The 1950s idealism behind the European Championship has been replaced by a ludicrously distended tournament but celebration and collectivism could re-emerge at Euro 2021 The lamps are going out. They will be lit again across Europe 15 months from now if current timescales hold. Although what traumas the 12 host cities for Uefas Euros of Everywhere might have endured by then is open to uncomfortable speculation. For now Romes piazzas are empty. Bucharest has declared a state of emergency. Madrid feels like a meteorite has fallen on us. As for…

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Sonos Fix for Aging Speakers Is Two Separate Sonos Apps

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When Sonos said in late January that some of its earliest speaker models were going to lose full software support starting this spring, the backlash in the Sonos community was swift. Sonos customers on Twitter and Facebook fired off angry missives about the company “bricking” their older devices, compelling chief executive Patrick Spence to send an email to customers apologizing for the confusion and clarifying some of the company’s plans around aging speakers. Then, in early March, Sonos said users could effectively trade in or “recycle” their old Sonos speakers…

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Brooklinen raises $50M to open more stores and expand internationally

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Brooklinen, a startup that sells bedding and other home goods online, has raised $50 million in new funding from growth equity firm Summit Partners. Recent headlines are spurring bigger questions about the direct-to-consumer retail business, with Blue Apron exploring a potential sale and Casper also disclosing disappointing growth and persistent losses. Co-founder and CEO Rich Fulop said his company is “a little bit different.” It’s a crucial difference, though: Brooklinen is profitable. In fact, Fulop said that the startup has been profitable for three of the last five years. When…

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Dogs working from home during coronavirus crisis? There’s an Instagram account for that

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@DogsWorkingFromHome made its first post during the onset of the coronavirus crisis, and already has hundreds of submissions An errant ear appearing in the bottom right corner of the screen. A blur of fur flashing in the background, followed by a crash. The chance to check out our colleagues pets during video conferences can be a voyeuristic joy for workers stuck at home during the novel coronavirus pandemic. It took Mark Polchleb, a brand manager from Melbourne, just one day to realise that experience deserved its own home online. I…

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Italians Share Information They Wish They Knew At The Beginning Of Coronavirus, So Others Can Prepare

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are behind them in the COVID-19 progression: don’t underestimate the virus and keep safe. The clips were then compiled together and published on YouTube, where they received nearly 6M views in just a few days. Hopefully, this is just the beginning and more people will see it and catch a glimpse of what their future might be if they don’t heed the warnings. Italy is the European epicenter of the pandemic. People of all ages and living all over Italy participated in the project Dr. Pavesi, an anesthesiologist at the…

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Did Americans really stop drinking Corona beer because of the coronavirus?

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Ever since CNN tweeted that 38% of Americans wouldnt buy Corona beer under any circumstances because of the coronavirus, the internet has been going wild. The majority of responses on Twitter have been poking fun at how Americans were relating the beer to the virus, with some even going so far to feel sorry for the beer company because of theidiots ruining its business. Stupid Americans really avoiding Corona brand beer because of the Coronavirus. I'm so freaking tired…#Coronabeer pic.twitter.com/qI5YIw1T6K — Read more: https://www.dailydot.com/irl/americans-avoiding-corona-beer-coronavirus/

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30 Times People Spotted Total Jerks During The Coronavirus Crisis And Shamed Them Online

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But the internet isn’t standing for this kind of behavior. People are shaming jerks online who are making the corona-crisis more difficult for us all. Scroll down for Bored Panda’s list about corona-jerks getting outed and let us know in the comments below if this made you lose a bit of faith in humanity. Be sure to read on for our interview with Most people you talk to will be able to tell you that they’ve already seen small examples of price-gouging. Like selling face masks for exorbitant prices. It looks…

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End of the cruise? Industry struggles through rough waters of coronavirus crisis

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One by one, major cruise lines are halting operations and mothballing ships as they face biggest challenge since 9/11 It is close to peak season at Port Everglades, Floridas second-busiest cruise port, yet an air of deep anxiety hangs over the deserted quaysides and departure terminals. With all major cruise lines shuttering operations, countries port workers infected with the virus, adding to a public relations nightmare that just days earlier saw Princess Cruises, one of Port Everglades biggest clients with 18 vessels, Disney Cruise Lines on Thursday. Others had fallen…

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The Bachelor’s Peter Weber & Madison Prewett Have Already Split – & You Know Barb Is Thrilled! – Perez Hilton

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Barbara Weber is happy as a clam! After an Peter took to Instagram in the evening, sharing a lengthy post about the split (and a message to ex-fiancée Hannah Ann Sluss) alongside a pensive solo photo: “I want to start by acknowledging the incredible group of women that I had the privilege of getting to know this season. Thank you for coming on this journey with me. I learned so many lessons from all of you that I will carry with me. Madi, thank you for your patience and unconditional love.…

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Rotas ‘changed’ after women’s Salmond complaints

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Mr Salmond was cleared of a further charge of sexual assault against a 10th woman after it was dropped by the Crown when the prosecution case ended on Monday afternoon. The defence will begin to set out its case on Tuesday, with Mr Salmond expected to give evidence. Listen to the Alex Salmond trial podcast Follow @bbcphilipsim for live updates from the trial Earlier on Monday, Mr Birt told the High Court in Edinburgh that “we changed the rota” in about April 2014 in an attempt to ensure that no…

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