Monthly Archives: April 2019

What to Expect from March 25’s PlayStation State of Play

As Sony’s event is set to happen today at 2 pm PT/5 pm ET, we’re republishing our preidctions expectation piece, which you can read below. And of course, be sure to check back to IGN throughout the event for coverage of all the big announcements. Sony has announced its foray into the world of Nintendo […]

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Russian MP blames internet for teenage masturbation, calls on nationwide campaign

A senior MP in charge of education and science has apparently started an anti-masturbation crusade as he alleged the practice to be extremely harmful to health and called for special classes in schools to deal with the issue. In a radio interview, 67-year old Gennadiy Onishenko said masturbation was an acute problem and that it […]

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Wayne State’s Butler, Western Washington’s Kasner garner 2017 Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division II weekly national awards

LOUISVILLE, Ky. –  Wayne State’s Lyndsay Butler and Western Washington’s Anna Kasnertook home this week’s Louisville Slugger / NFCA Division II National Player and Pitcher of the Week awards, respectively, for games played Feb. 27-March 5, announced the Association on Wednesday afternoon. For the rookie Kasner, it is her second honor this season, while it […]

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Russia may make users personally responsible for spreading fake news on internet

Russian MPs have prepared a bill that could allow state agencies to block messengers and social networks that refuse to delete fake news. The legislation would also make users personally responsible for spreading such material. The draft bill, prepared by lawmakers from the United Russia party and published on the government’s website for discussion, imposes […]

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BYU’s Jensen, Kent State’s Ladines garner Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division I weekly honors

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – BYU freshman Rylee Jensen and Kent State senior Ronnie Ladines have been named Louisville Slugger NFCA Division I National Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, for games played April 24-30, announced the Association on Tuesday afternoon. Jensen helped the Cougars to four wins last week, hitting .667 (8-for-12) with three long balls, […]

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Canadian Researchers Used 3D Printing To Make A New Skull For A Dog With Cancer

Researchers at an Ontario university have used 3D-printing technology to replace the majority of a dog’s cancer-ridden skull, a novel procedure they say marks a major advancement in veterinary medicine. Michelle Oblak, a veterinary surgical oncologist with the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College, said she believes the procedure is the first of its kind […]

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Duma gives Russians extra day off work to undergo medical

Russians have just received another concession from authorities who seek to soften the effects of pension reform – an extra day off which people can use to undergo a full medical check. It is well known that close monitoring of one’s health and regular checks with specialist doctors is a key condition for successful diagnosis […]

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NAIA announces Week 4 Players of the Week

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Abby Meador of Oklahoma City has been named the NAIA National Softball Pitcher of the Week and Kassidy Butler of Michigan-Dearborn has been named the NAIA National Softball Player of the Week. Meador and Butler were selected based on their performances from April 3 – 9, and were chosen out of a […]

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Russian court fines Radio Liberty over violation of Foreign Agents Law

A magistrate in Moscow has imposed a $1600 fine on US-funded media outlet, Radio Liberty, over violation of the law on ‘foreign agents’ in mass media, in particular over the failure to present a report about its activities. “The magistrate of the Tverskoy District Court has found the Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty  guilty of a […]

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Ward, Walker, Buffington, Wilson named 2017 MaxPreps/NFCA National High School Players of Week

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Kirtland’s (Ohio) Lindsay Ward, Deatsville’s (Ala.) Haley Walker, Bauxite’s (Ark.) Bailey Buffington and Coalinga’s (Calif.) Linnay Wilson were selected MaxPreps/NFCA National High School Player of the Week for their outstanding play during the week of March 6-12. North Region Ward keyed Kirtland to a season-opening win over Mayfield. She struck out 13 […]

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