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Ethical veganism is philosophical belief – judge

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Media 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…

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Individuals With Psychopathic Traits Dont Lack Empathy, They Just Dont Care

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Humans are a social species and empathy, the ability to feel for others is key to how we work. There is a belief that people that score highly in tests on psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism (the “dark triad” of psychological traits) lack empathy. New research suggests that this is not the case. They can feel for others but they simply choose not to. In a study published in Personality and Individual Differences, researchers asked 278 international participants to complete an anonymous online survey to measure their dark triad levels and cognitive…

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Security guards targeted in spate of robberies

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“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…

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FintechOS raises $14M to help banks launch products as fast as fintech startups

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Over the last few years, we’ve seen the rise of fintech startups like N26 and Monzo to challenge the incumbents with new products like challenger banks. But what if the big banks wanted to compete in that game themselves? This is the aim of FintechOS, a Romanian startup that actually aims to help incumbents compete in this brave new, competitive, world. FintechOS allows banks and insurance companies to act and react faster than the new upstarts on the scene with plug and play products. It’s announcing today that it has secured $14 million (£10.7 million)…

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MSP says Scottish Labour must split from UK party

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Mr 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…

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Which Erotic Novel You Should Read While Touching Yourself (Based On Your Type Of Man)

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By 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…

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Kourtney Kardashian Caught Getting ‘Pretty Intimate’ With Ex Younes Bendjima At Miami Club! – Perez Hilton

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The heart wants what it wants, and despite Kourtney Kardashian‘s best intentions — or, at least, her desire not to get caught doing it — The insider revealed to People on Thursday that both the sexy MILF and her on-again, off-again boyfriend were in attendance at the opening of Socialista, a new nightlife concept by famed restaurateur and high-end biz mogul Maggio Cipriani, on Tuesday night. Except, well, neither Kourt nor Younes appeared to be particularly into the event itself, because the source claimed they only stayed for about fifteen minutes before slipping out the…

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Fossilized Animal Bones Provide Insight Into Ancient Irish Ceremonial Site Associated With Pagans

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An analysis of fossilized animal bones is revealing how early inhabitants of Ireland lived and gathered in mass congregations at one of the nation’s most iconic archaeological sites. A collaborative team of researchers from Cardiff University, Queen’s University Belfast, Memorial University Newfoundland, and the British Geological Survey analyzed the bones of 35 animals excavated from Navan Fort, a prehistoric Irish ceremonial center that dates from the 4th to the 1st centuries BCE. Results suggest that people transported animals long distances in order to gather for ceremonial and ritualistic purposes. “The…

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The First-Ever Food Joint For Squirrels Is Booming In Lexington, Kentucky

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There’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…

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Mother, Two Kids Dead in Apparent Suicide Plunge in From Northeastern University Parking Garage

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The fatal plunge of a woman and two children from the top of a Boston parking garage on Christmas Day is believed to have been suicide by the mother, authorities said Thursday. Erin Pascal, 40, of West Roxbury, her 4-year-old daughter, Allison, and her 15-month-old son, Andrew, were found unresponsive on a sidewalk outside the Boston Herald reported. This entire family, in a matter of minutes, is gone beside the father, Rollins told reporters during a press conference. This is an extremely sad day as we begin to put together…

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Photoshop Fail Of The Week: The Case Of The Missing Railing | Betches

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Well 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…

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