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Let these apps and gadgets be your Thanksgiving sous chef

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So youve bought and thawed your Butterball. Now what? Whether youre a novicecook or experienced chef looking to save some time, there are a few apps and gadgets that can take your kitchen to the next level. Here are the best tech tools that can teach you how to cook a turkey or maybe how to cook one even better. How to cook a turkey: The tech guide Combo baster and infuser $11.95 One of the first steps in learning how to cook a turkey is perfecting your basting ingredients…

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How to download TikTok videos, with and without the app

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By now, most people are familiar with . The app skyrocketed to worldwide popularity in less than two years and only continues to grow. Using it is pretty simple, so even newcomers have likely figured out how to record and share videos. But what if youd like to download TikTok videos to enjoy later? Its possible to do, both with and without the app. Heres how to download TikTok videos on mobile and desktop. How to download TikTok videos Dont let the apps bells and whistles worry you. TikTok has…

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Bud Lights New Hard Seltzer Has 4 Fruity Flavors & Will Be Available In Early 2020

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Bud Light Bud Light’s New Hard Seltzer Has 4 Fruity Flavors & Will Be Available In Early 2020 By Daffany Chan Nov 10, 2019 The new year is already looking like it’s going to be a good one, with a bunch of delicious new treats to try in 2020. Most importantly, Bud Light is making a hard seltzer, and the crispy new beverage will quench your thirst for game days. After all, 2019 really was all about hard seltzers, so one of the biggest beer brands getting into the game…

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Antarctic Elephant Seal Seen Lost On A Tropical Beach In Sri Lanka

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A southern elephant seal, a marine mammal usually found in the icy waters of Antarctica, has been spotted along the balmy coastline of Sri Lanka for the first time.  While the unexpected visitor has been welcomed in Sri Lanka, its presence in tropical waters may be a cause for concern.  The juvenile southern elephant seal was spotted on November 20 on Dalawella Beach near Unawatuna on Sri Lanka’s south coast, reports Mongabay. Locals and rangers from Sri Lanka’s Department of Wildlife Conservation managed to capture some footage of the distant traveler after receiving…

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Snapchat Spectacles 3 review: Pretty, pricey

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No one’s going to pay $380 for decent point-of-view video glasses and some trippy filters. But that’s kind of the point of Snapchat Spectacles 3. They’re merely a stepping stone toward true augmented reality eyewear — a public hardware beta for the Snap Lab R&D team that Apple and Facebook aren’t getting as they tinker in their bunkers. Still, I hoped for something that could at least unlock the talents of forward-thinking video creators. Yet the unpredictable and uncontrollable AR effects sadly fail to make use of Spectacles‘ fashionable form…

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Meghan McCain Snaps at Sunny Hostin: Take Your Cheap Applause Line!

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Things are just dramatic impeachment hearings, conservative co-host Meghan McCain lashed out at her View colleagues on Friday over Republican belief that President Trump did not commit an impeachable offensespecifically getting into a heated, personal clash with co-host Sunny Hostin. After McCain pointed out that retiring Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) said that frequent sparring partner Joy Behar wondered aloud whether Hurd was deaf since we all heard it. This prompted McCain to grumble that Democrats had gotten out over their skis so many times with Trump that theres now a…

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These November 2019 Aldi Finds Feature A 3-Pack Of Cuve Sparkling Wine

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Courtesy of Aldi These November 2019 Aldi Finds Feature A 3-Pack Of Cuvée Sparkling Wine By Lara Walsh Nov 13, 2019 Aldi is helping customers raise a glass to the most festive season of the year with November’s lineup of limited-edition bites and sips. Getting into the merriest of spirits just wouldn’t be complete without some bubbly in hand, and the showstopper of the November Aldi Finds is a three-pack of Cuvée Sparkling Wine. It’s retailing for just under $8, so cheers to making holiday happy hours very wallet-friendly. While…

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Freelancing Hacks of The Year

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What does it mean to be employed? Waking up way too early to make your way to the office on time. Crowded office rooms with loud chit-chats. Meetings, tasks, and always grumpy bosses. Long hours doing the same monotonous work, detracting from it all for about half an hour just to grab something to eat. Are you tired of living in a routine? Have you always dreamt of finding a way out of this vicious circle? Luckily, today, you don’t have to sacrifice everything to make money for living.  freelanceTo…

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Vaping Influencers Give Feds a Headache

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By Chaseedaw Giles, nicotine vapes may harm young users brainsand are Young users are more likely to adopt e-cigarettes when they engage with social media-based advertising. Some influencers use the hashtag #nominors, which has over 10,400 posts and, in theory, sets a boundary. In practice, it can do the opposite and attract underage traffic. The hashtag #vaping alone has more than 9 million posts, featuring elaborate smoke tricks, e-juice flavors, attractive models and stylish vaping devices. While federal agencies play catch-up, researchers worry its too little, too late. In theory,…

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You Can Get Free Beer Thanks To Stella Artois Holiday Sweater Pack Promotion

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Courtesy of Stella Artois Stella Artois’ Holiday Sweater Pack Is The Cutest Free Beer Deal Ever By Daffany Chan Nov 24, 2019 It’s time to kick off the countdown to Christmas in proper fashion with a free promotion from Stella Artois that is spreading the holiday cheer. Stella Artois’ Holiday Sweater Pack is a festive deal filled with plenty of free beer and neighborly love. In press materials sent to Elite Daily, Stella Artois shared details about the holiday giveaway which began on Nov. 21. The company is offering a…

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The Shirk Report Volume 554

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Welcome to the Shirk Report where you will find 20 funny images, 10 interesting articles and 5 entertaining videos from the last 7 days of sifting. Most images found on Reddit; articles from Digg, Kottke, Facebook, Twitter, and email; videos come from everywhere. Any suggestions? Send a note to submit@twistedsifter.com 20 IMAGES – Friday! – That’s hot – See! Even dogs do this in cold weather – This pupper’s face before and after getting adopted – She’s holding a bag of popcorn – The hotel said it had a pool…

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These Photos Of Dogs Rejected From Doggy Day Care Will Melt Your Heart

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Shutterstock These Photos Of Dogs Rejected From Doggy Day Care Will Melt Your Heart By Cianna Garrison Nov 8, 2019 Sometimes all you need is a Twitter thread full of dog photos to make your day brighter. Try finding something more adorable than these photos of dogs that were rejected from doggy day care. One Twitter user got the ball rolling with a photo of her “expelled” pup, Willie, and it seems that she’s not the only one with a dog who’s a bit too excitable. Twitter user Jessica Shortall…

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