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Head of Swiss euthanasia firm dies while climbing Mount Fuji; 99-year-old woman rescued

nglobix@gmail.com1 month ago03 mins

A Swiss man died after losing consciousness hiking up Mount Fuji, authorities said on Friday, marking the second fatality in one week on the scenic but potentially dangerous mountain. Rescuers separately managed to save a 99-year-old woman, however, after she was injured on the mountain and sheltered in a hut overnight. Japan’s highest mountain was…

Pitch perfect: Developing natural grass for the World Cup

nglobix@gmail.com2 months ago05 mins

This year’s World Cup has been smashing viewership records. Hosting the tournament has prompted Americans to tune in and turn out for soccer like never before. The telecast for this afternoon’s final match, between Spain and Argentina, is expected to set another record. But for one man in Tennessee, this whole tournament has been about…