Who makes the better doughnut?
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A Professional Baker Reviews Cheap Doughnuts
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32 Reasons You Should Never Visit Yorkshire
Can’t say we didn’t warn you.
Yorkshire. What is it good for?
Not the scenery, I'll tell you that much.
It's all just fields, really.
And derelict buildings.
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Teen Killed During Protests In Venezuela
The 14-year old died during a protest over the country’s growing economic crisis.
"Roa died amid violent clashes between protesters and police near the home of Tachira's ruling party governor after a police officer shot at the ground [...] though it was unclear whether he had died from a bullet wound," Colonel Ramon Cabezas, head of citizen security for the state of Tachira, said, Reuters reported.
Roa died of his injuries on the way to the hospital, San Cristobal Human Rights Commission President Jose Vicente Garcia told the Associated Press, which reported Roa's wounds as being caused by a gunshot wound.
This video from the protest shows the teenager laying on the ground. The crowd begins advancing on the police in the area, before officers begin firing rounds and setting off gas canisters.
As the New York Times puts it, Venezuela is in the midst of a "tremendous currency devaluation" and has a "crumbling economy expected to contract 7 percent this year as oil income plunges and price controls produce acute shortages of items including milk, detergent and condoms."
That has lead to the resurgence of the protests that have waxed and waned since President Nicolás Maduro came to office following the death of long-time ruler Hugo Chavez.
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11 Signs Your Relationship Isn't Working
It’s time to let go.
Your significant other doesn't read minds.
You shouldn't have tell them what you want or that everything is OK.
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They don't text back immediately.
You sent a text five minutes ago, what are they doing? Working? Taking a shower? Living their life?
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You find other people attractive.
You're not supposed to find anyone attractive except your significant other.
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You like spending some nights alone.
If you don't want to be with your S.O. 24/7, then you clearly don't care about them.
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This Australian Actor Ate 40 Teaspoons Of Sugar A Day For 60 Days
And made a movie about it. As you do.
Australian actor Damon Gameau is the director - and lead star - of new documentary That Sugar Film, which seeks to answer some seriously big questions about sugar and the way it's consumed worldwide
As in, why exactly the world's consumption of sugar is so damn messed up.
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After three years of healthy living, Damon began to re-question society's addiction to sugar when he found out he was going to become a dad soon.
With groups for and against sugar, Damon started researching the subject of sugar, eventually deciding the best way to come to a conclusion on the topic was to do an experiment - on himself.
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The camera follows Damon as he switches his usual no-sugar diet to one containing 40 teaspoons of sugar per day - the alleged average consumption.
That's a whole lotta sugar.
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During the experiment, Damon isn't allowed any "junk food", so no ice cream, soft drinks, chocolate or lollies.
Instead, he looks to find his 40 teaspoons of sugar per day in foods that are perceived as healthy, like low-fat yoghurt, fruit juice and cereal. Sadly, it's much easier than anyone would have guessed it would be.
H/t to all the hidden refined sugars out there.
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27 Times Michael Keaton Was Your Soulmate
Let’s just take a moment and revel in some Keatonosity.
When he acted out all the things you wanted to say and do throughout the day.
Michael Keaton understands you.
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When he stood dramatically and powerfully and you were in complete awe.
No one stands dramatically quite like Michael Keaton. No one makes you want to stand dramatically right up close next to him quite like Michael Keaton.
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When his Golden Globes speech was perfect and beautiful and you were a crying mess because of it.
He gave a shout out to his son, Sean.
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When you knew you two were meant to be even when he was playing a fairly gross corpse with magical powers.
Fact: If you say "Michael Keaton" three times, he appears. Just for his soulmate, though.
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U.S. Missionary In Nigeria Kidnapped By Gunmen
Phyllis Sortor, a missionary with a Seattle church, was abducted in Kogi State, according to church officials and her stepson.
Phyllis Sortor, a missionary with Seattle's Free Methodist Church, was reportedly abducted by masked gunmen in Central Nigeria on Monday, according to church officials and local Nigerian police.
Sortor was kidnapped Monday by "unknown gunmen...(who) came into the school premises shooting sporadically to scare away people before taking (the hostage) away into the bush", Kogi state police spokesman Sola Collins Adebayo told Agence France-Presse on Tuesday.
Bishop David Kendall of The Free Methodist Church released a statement on Monday, "urging prayer for Free Methodist missionary Phyllis Sortor."
Dear Friends,
Early this morning we received a report that Rev. Phyllis Sortor, our missionary in Nigeria, was abducted from the Hope Academy compound in Emiworo, Kogi State, Nigeria by several persons. The U.S. Embassy has been notified, and the State Department and the FBI are working with local authorities to find and rescue her. We are calling on the U.S. church to join together in prayer for Phyllis' safety and speedy release.
Kogi state Police Commissioner Adeyemi Ogunjemilusi told CNN that five men, who kidnapped the woman, were demanding a ransom of 60 million Naira ($301,500).
A State Department spokesperson told BuzzFeed News that they are aware of media reports on that a U.S. citizen was reported missing in Nigeria, but had no further information to share due to "privacy considerations."
"The welfare of U.S. citizens is one of the Department's highest priorities," Pooja Jhunjhunwala, the State Department spokesperson said. "In cases where U.S. citizens are confirmed missing, the U.S. embassy works closely with those involved, supporting local authorities in their search efforts, and provide all appropriate consular assistance."
Sortor's stepson, Richard Sortor, who attended a prayer service for her on Monday night, told reporters, "She believes in God, she's doing God's work."
Sortor was a financial administrator at the Hope Academy in Kogi state from where she was reportedly abducted. She worked with the International Child Care Ministries and was involved in educating children and parents of the nomadic Fulani clan according to the Free Methodist World Missions website.
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24 Things You Only Experience As An Essex Girl
No, babe. I won’t do an impression of Amy Childs.
Getting your girls together for a trip to Lakeside and desperately searching for the closest parking spot to the Primark entrance.
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Taking that one trip to Blue Water and never understanding why people would choose to go there over Lakeside.
It’s just full of expensive shops.
Going up Romford market to buy a new dress for your friend’s house party, even though you knew it'd get covered in sick and cheap vodka.
Having at least one friend who overuses the word "babe", but loving her more for it.
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European Rabbis Train In Self-Defense, First Aid After Attacks
The training of dozens of rabbis was organized by the European Jewish Association at an annual conference in response to recent attacks in Copenhagen and Paris.
Several dozen rabbis in Europe took part in self-defense and first aid training Tuesday, prompted by concerns of rising violence and anti-Semitism in the region.
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The training was part of an annual conference organized by the European Jewish Association and held this year in Prague.
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Rabbi Menachem Margolin, general director of the association, said the training was planned in response to the recent attacks in Copenhagen and Paris.
In a statement, he called for more action by government officials to increase security around synagogues and other Jewish institutions.
"We call on European governments, as well as EU institutions, to heed our calls for the establishment of a pan-European task force in order to increase security around Jewish institutions and enhance education against the rampant anti-Semitism," he said.
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As part of the training, the rabbis were given knives to practice fending off an attack, the Associated Press reported.
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The "Parks And Rec" Cast Got Emotional In Their Final TV Appearance Together
Amy Poehler, Adam Scott, Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, Retta, Nick Offerman, Aziz Ansari, Jim O’Heir, and Parks and Recreation executive producer Mike Schur couldn’t contain their feelings during a post-finale appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers.
Following the Parks and Recreation series finale on Feb. 24, the entire cast, along with executive producer Mike Schur, appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers.
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Aziz Ansari on Nick Offerman
"An incredible person. He had a great mustache, which is fucking gone now. I told him to send it to me and he didn’t. But he’s still an amazing guy and I’m going to miss working with him."
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15 Memorable Quotes From Classic Disney Movies
Who says TV is a waste of time? We’re all influenced by the things we watch, and Disney quotes in particular have a way of keeping us believing.
“Venture outside your comfort zone. The rewards are worth it.” – Rapunzel, Tangled
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“The very things that hold you down are going to lift you up.” – Timothy Mouse, Dumbo
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“Oh yes the past can hurt. But you can either run from it, or learn from it” – Rafiki, The Lion King
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“When life gets you down do you wanna know what you’ve gotta do? Just keep swimming!” – Dory, Finding Nemo
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Women Share Their Period Horror Stories
Every period is a horror story.
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55 Episodes That Would Exist If "Friends" Took Place In India
The One With The WhatsApp group.
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1. The one where Rachel's mom called her seven hundred times in one night.
2. The one where Ross and Rachel got forcibly married by the MNS.
3. The one where Joey and Chandler didn't find an apartment because they're two non-vegetarian bachelors.
4. The one where Phoebe and Ursula get split up at a Kumbh Mela.
5. The one where Monica has a feud with Tarla Dalal.
6. The one where Joey gets his big break on Balika Vadhu.
7. The one where they find Joey's Ichiban – Bindis For Men ad tape.
8. The one with Joey's shaadi.com matches.
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9. The one where Ross gets over-tanned just from stepping outside for two minutes.
10. The one where Chandler tries stand-up comedy.
11. The one where Chandler gets six FIRs filed against him for making jokes.
12. The one where Chandler has to issue an apology for his jokes.
13. The one where Rakhi Sawant says Chandler is her best friend.
14. The one in which Rachel joins the Aam Aadmi Party because mufflers are trendy.
15. The one where Pritam rips off "Smelly Cat."
16. The one where Joey gets cast in MSG.
17. The one where Joey tries to legally change his name to Joey Tribbiani Insaan.
18. The one where Phoebe thinks her cat is possessed by Jaya Bachchan.
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Firefox Is Making Anyone Born Before 1990 Feel Old And Irrelevant
Why must the internet make us feel so bad?
To check whether it was real, I downloaded Firefox and tried it out myself.
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Oh.
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I mean, sure, I guess.
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If "Friends" Had A Scented Candle Line
Could this aromatherapy BE any better?
English Trifle
Fragrance profile: A mix of fresh green peas, aromatic country raspberries, and woodsy sautéed beef.
Great if you like the smell of: Feet
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Yemen Splendor
Fragrance profile: Undertones of musty perspiration are layered with sharp, ultra-feminine funk. Like imitation White Shoulders.
Great if you like the smell of: Commitment-phobia.
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Breast Milk
Fragrance profile: Notes of cantaloupe melon and soft powder.
Great if you like the smell of: Juice freshly squeezed from a person.
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Velvet Java
Fragrance profile: Essence of Columbian coffee, topnotes of blueberry crumble, and a heavy body reminiscent of old velvet fabric.
Great if you like the smell of: The '90s.
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Kyle And Jackie O Paid A Grieving Mother's Mortgage For Six Months
Tears will be shed.
A grieving mother got the surprise of a lifetime, when her children teamed up with Kyle and Jackie O for their 'Surprise Giveback' radio segment.
Michelle, recently lost her 19-year-old son Blaine and took time off work in order to grieve. Michelle's financial situation was suffering so her daughter Crystal decided to take matters into her own hands.
Crystal made sure Michelle was in the car at the time of Kyle and Jackie O's announcement. As the segment opened up, Michelle was completely unaware of how her life was about to change.
Jackie O began by letting the audience know that the person they were addressing was a passenger in a car, wearing a light blue shirt.
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An emotional Jackie O then let Michelle in on the surprise: "Michelle, we are talking to you. I know how hard you have been suffering lately, you have faced what no parent should ever have to go through."
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Thanks to the radio show, Michelle’s mortgage will now be covered for six month. She'll also receive a $5,000 donation to cover the outdoor renovations Blaine had been working on before his tragic death.
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25 Struggles People Who Grew Up In The Chicago Suburbs Will Understand
“I’m actually from Skokie.” “Oh.”
When you have to tell people you're from Chicago because it's too hard to explain what "Schaumburg" is.
Chicago may have the Magnificent Mile, but we have Woodfield Mall. *hairflip*
When you never made it to the city in a reasonable amount of time because the Metra was ALWAYS delayed.
Never have you wanted to murder a voice so badly.
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Hot Australian Zoologist Guy Takes Baths With Animals
That is literally what this post is.
Meet Chris Humfrey. Chris is your regular Aussie guy. He spends his time hanging out, pondering his own purpose in life, and taking baths with crocodiles.
This is Chris with "Snappy Tom," a four-year-old crocodile that, y'know, could kill him.
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Chris understands (as most Australians do) that on top of a balanced diet and regular exercise, it is also important to make sure your crocodile is clean.
That is not a euphemism. It is literally important for Chris to keep his literal crocodile clean.
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Why does Chris do this? Chris cares for over 2,000 animals at his Wild Action Zoo in Macedon, Australia.
At this time, BuzzFeed is unsure if he bathes with every animal under his care.
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Probably as a result of his constant bathing schedule, Chris has very clean feet – pictured here – and also takes the time out of his day to teach school kids about animals. What a guy.
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34 Photos That Will Make You Want To Step Up Your Nail Art Game
Nicki Minaj “Anaconda” nails?! I Scream Nails take it to the next level.
These Hello Kitty nails.
These fabulous, sparkly nails.
These delicious chocolate nails.
These Spongebob nails.
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Morgan Stanley Reaches $2.6 Billion Settlement Over Mortgage-Backed Securities
The bank said it had reached a preliminary agreement with the Justice Department today.
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Morgan Stanley, one of two remaining large independent investment banks, said today that it had reached a preliminary $2.6 billion settlement with the Justice Department over its dealings with mortgage-backed securities before the financial crisis.
The company said in a filing today that the civil division of the Justice Department and the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California had intended to bring civil charges against the bank, and it has increased its reserves for legal losses by $2.8 billion. The bank said that while an agreement had been reached, "there can be no assurance that the Company and the Civil Division will agree on the final documentation of the settlement."
Because Morgan Stanley has yet to file its form 10-Q for the fourth quarter, the charge from the settlement will hit its net income for last year. When Morgan Stanley preliminarily announced its fourth-quarter results, it said that it had set aside $284 million to deal with "legacy residential mortgage legal expenses." But the $2.8 billion it has now set aside still outpaces the $2.6 billion it has agreed to with the Justice Department.
While Morgan Stanley didn't say exactly how the money will be divvied up, there is a clue in looking at past settlements. When other big banks have settled civil claims over their marketing and sales of mortgage-backed securities, they tend to pay out to both the Justice Department and some states whose attorneys general have pursued investigations of them. In the $7 billion settlement with Citigroup, for example, the bank paid a $4 billion civil penalty to the Justice Department and almost $300 million to five states.
In a regulatory filing in November, Morgan Stanley said that the Virginia Attorney General had filed a civil suit against it over sales of mortgage securities to the Virginia Retirement System, which administers pension plans for state employees, and Illinois' Attorney General had sent it a letter alleging that Morgan Stanley had "knowingly made misrepresentations related to RMBS" sold to pension funds affiliated with the state and demanded Morgan Stanley pay $88 million.
Morgan Stanley is the latest bank to shell out for a large settlement to resolve a Justice Department civil investigation of its pre-financial-crisis creation and marketing of mortgage-backed securities. The bundles of home loans packaged into bonds and sold to investors were central to the financial meltdown and recession that followed. Bank of America paid $16.65 billion to settle with the Justice Department and other regulators, while JPMorgan Chase paid $13 billion.
The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this week that Goldman Sachs was "inching closer to resolving U.S. claims" that it had "misled investors in mortgage bonds that plummeted in value during the financial crisis."
Goldman said in a regulatory filing that it had raised its estimate for legal losses from $2.5 billion to $3 billion. Goldman said in the filing that the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California had sent the bank a letter "stating in connection with potentially bringing a civil action that it had preliminarily concluded that the firm had violated federal law in connection with its underwriting, securitization and sale of residential mortgage-backed securities."
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