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Read MoreHolly Riordan Updated January 3, 2020 By Lee Luis The milestones that are easy to track — like whether you’ve gotten a raise in pay or have lost weight or are wearing a ring on your finger — aren’t the only milestones worth celebrating. You should also celebrate the things that aren’t as obvious, that are invisible to the eye. You should celebrate the fact that you’ve gone a few days without engaging with anyone toxic. That you’ve gone a few weeks without falling back into your bad habits. That…
Read MoreMedia playback is unsupported on your device Media captionJordi Casamitjana says he’s “really really satisfied” with the judge’s ruling Ethical veganism is a “philosophical belief” and so is protected in law, a tribunal has ruled for the first time. The landmark legal case was brought by vegan Jordi Casamitjana, who claims he was sacked by the League Against Cruel Sports because of his ethical veganism. His former employer says he was dismissed for gross misconduct. The judge ruled that ethical vegans should be entitled to similar legal protections in British…
Read MoreB.C. lowers threshold for homeowners grant CBC.ca Read more: www.cbc.ca
Read More“Each of these robberies has left the staff of G4S evidently shaken and we hope with the public’s help we will be able to catch those responsible. “If you were in any of the three areas at the time of the incidents or have any information or dashcam footage that may help our investigation, please contact police.” Descriptions issued The initial attempted robbery took place at about 09:40 in the foyer of the TSB Bank in Duke Street. The suspects fled empty handed in a grey VW Golf. One was…
Read MoreMr Leonard has pledged to hold a “public listening exercise” as part of attempts to understand why Scottish Labour suffered such a “profound defeat” in the election. Labour to hold ‘listening exercise’ after defeat Writing in the Daily Record newspaper, Ms Lennon insisted that the party could still transform itself into a “modern, dynamic political force” despite its disastrous electoral performance over the past decade. But she said it was no longer tenable for decisions about Scottish Labour to be “taken or undermined by colleagues outside Scotland”, and warned: “If…
Read More3rd suspicious fire in Delta in to three months CBC.ca Read more: www.cbc.ca
Read MoreBy God & Man By God & Man If you like the boy next door, you should read Naked by Gina Gordon. “Violet Walker has been hiding. Withdrawn after a terrible car accident, she is worried about going back to her high-pressure job, where she’s expected to project confidence and sleek refinement. Allowing herself a distraction, she’s been watching her sexy neighbor work on his house. But when the shirtless, grinning hunk catches her in the act, Violet is struck by the unmistakable jolt of physical chemistry, a sensation that’s…
Read MoreThere’s a lot of squirrels in Lexington, Kentucky. So many that it’s tempting to try and tune them out. But that isn’t right. Squirrels are our buddies. And just like bored pandas deserve to have their own magazines, squirrels deserve more adventurous dining options. So this business made them a little burrito restaurant. SquirrelsSquirrelsSquirrels Burritos is the culinary collaboration of GirlsGirlsGirls Burritos, the locally-owned spot for exceptional Tex-Mex fare made by people who care, and Cornett, a Lexington ad agency with a knack for fun attention-grabbing work. The rodent-centric establishment…
Read MoreMounties defend social media profiling after assembling portrait of activist CBC.ca Read more: www.cbc.ca
Read MoreWell friends, it’s a new year, same bullsh*t from Instagram models. I would get mad, and I am, but then I wouldn’t have this column. So, silver linings, I guess? I don’t even like to follow a lot of models or influencers on Instagram. Mostly because they’re all full of lies and I just cannot with it. It makes me super annoyed when I see yet another teensy toothpick waist with Kardashian hips. This is why I follow primarily artists, dogs, and Real Housewives. I just can’t wait until Facetune…
Read MoreAustralians living in Alberta struggle, watching wildfire demolition from afar CBC.ca Read more: www.cbc.ca
Read MoreIn this case, we’ve got a great foxy story for you. A story about a dad and his newfound love for a wild fox. Amy MacMillan from East Kilbride, Scotland, Not only that, he hung up a schedule for divine food to be left out for the fox by the family while he’s on holiday. True friendship between a man and a fox? Or a tad over the top? That’s for you to decide, dear Pandas! Image credits: Patrick van IJzendoorn (not the actual photo) Amy’s dad went on holiday and…
Read More(CNN)Australian tennis stars are supporting victims of Australia’s bushfires by donating money for every ace they hit at upcoming tournaments. Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, videos and features World No. 99 Samantha Stosur matched Kyrgios’ offer of $200, urging people to “join me in any way you can.” Kyrgios also saw his call for a charity tournament to raise funds for bushfire victims answered by Tennis Australia this week. “C’mon @TennisAustralia surely we can do a pre @AustralianOpen exho (exhibition) to raise funds for those affected by the fires?” he…
Read MoreGarbage truck smash-ups into garage near Mill Creek Ravine CBC.ca Read more: www.cbc.ca
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