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NCAA Tightens Rules Against LGBT Discrimination

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The strategy arose in response to a set of recent laws in North Carolina, Mississippi, and Tennessee that have been seen as discriminatory against gay and transgender individuals. Last year in Indiana, a religious-freedom law similar to North Carolina’s passed but was later revamped.

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Conference Circuit: Psychology Meeting Gathers the Field’s Best Minds

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The International Association for Food Protection will hold its annual meeting in Indianapolis , bringing together more than 2,800 industry experts to discuss the latest in food-safety measures. Registration is still open for interested procrastinators.

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111 Intriguing Chats for 2011

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Individuals from North Carolina, New Hampshire, West Virginia, Oregon, and Idaho stand alone as delegates from these states. Williams; Indianapolis; I help people in the tourism industry with social media. Other states with strong representation include California (16), New York (6), Pennsylvania (5), Florida (4), and Texas (4).