Monthly Archives: April 2019

Sex coach and student involved with Russian billionaire Deripaska get suspended sentence in Thailand

A Thai court has ruled that a sex coach and a female student linked to Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska should receive suspended sentences and be deported to their home countries for hosting illegal sex-training courses. The ruling, which came after Aleksandr Kirillov and Anastasia Vashukevich pleaded guilty at the Thai trial, seems to have brought […]

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Advocating Safer Sex Isn’t Enough To Prevent HIV Among Women

By Magalie Nelson, Senior Health Advisor at Plan International Canada HIV is on the rise for women around the world. Every week, 7,000 women are diagnosed with a positive status, and in 2016 women made up 52 per cent of all people living with HIV. While adopting safer-sex practices remains one of the most common […]

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2017 Mary Nutter Scholarship and Diversity Grant recipients announced

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The National Fastpitch Coaches Association is honored to announce that member coaches Amanda Fazzari (Illinois Wesleyan University), Caitlynn Dykes (Susquehanna University) and Missy Keith (Ursuline Academy) are the 2017 recipients of the Mary Nutter Scholarship and Southwest High School’s Sandra Hernandez is the winner of the Diversity Grant. The Mary Nutter Scholarship […]

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Canada Post Calls For 'Cooling Off' Period To Allow For Mediated Talks

OTTAWA — Canada Post proposed a “cooling off” period with its striking postal workers Monday as pressure mounts to resolve the ongoing labour dispute ahead of the busy Christmas delivery season. In a statement, the Crown corporation agreed with a proposal from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to bring another mediator into the ongoing […]

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China to mark economic miracle that pulled 700 million people out of poverty

China has pledged more economic reforms to push growth higher and help offset any impact from the US trade conflict. It comes as the world’s second-largest economy marks the 40th anniversary of “reform and opening up” this week. Statistics show that more than 700 million Chinese people have shaken off poverty since Beijing started its […]

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SE Oklahoma’s Watson, St. Mary’s Johns garner 2018 Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division II weekly honors

LOUISVILLE, Ky. –  Southeastern Oklahoma State’s Elexis Watson and St. Mary’s Staci Johns were named the Louisville/Slugger NFCA Division II National Player and Pitcher of the week, respectively. The duo earned the honor for their outstanding play for the week of March 12-18. Watson posted an incredible, .938 on-base percentage, reaching base in 15 of […]

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Minibus bursts in flames killing three in Russian city where house collapsed (VIDEO)

A tragedy has struck twice the city of Magnitogorsk in the Russian Urals. A minibus turned into inferno killing three people less than two days after a house collapsed killing nine with over 30 still missing, The video shows a column of fire engulfing the vehicle.   A series of loud bangs can be heard throughout […]

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An Old Vaccine May Get A New Life As A Treatment For Diabetes

Vaccines have been with us for more than 300 years and for the most part, have been rather successful at improving global health. However, some pathogens have been able to evade this approach. One of the most elusive enemies has been tuberculosis. This disease, caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, has been plaguing us for […]

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#WinWithUs- Speaker lineup for 2017 Convention

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – One of the most anticipated features of the annual NFCA Convention program is the diverse array of speakers that cover topics from both inside and outside softball. With the continued growth of our membership and convention attendees, the NFCA is “doubling down in Vegas.” With more Convention features than ever before, the NFCA has […]

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Editor-in-chief of anti-Kremlin online news site resigns amid sexual harassment scandal

The editor-in-chief of foreign-funded Russian website Meduza has resigned over a sexual harassment scandal. The man allegedly groped a colleague’s wife at a drunken party and told her he would easily get away with it. The incident occurred on October 20 when Meduza journalists were celebrating the fourth birthday of their outlet. It was apparently […]

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