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On Chess: Bringing the game to the classroom - St. Louis Public Radio

Chess Research - Thu, 09/01/2016 - 05:33

St. Louis Public Radio

On Chess: Bringing the game to the classroom
St. Louis Public Radio
The Chess Club partners with education researchers from the University of Missouri to evaluate its scholastic chess program's ability to improve student achievement, particularly in non-cognitive areas such as confidence, enthusiasm for learning ...

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Check it out! Gravesend library re-opens following fix-up - Brooklyn Daily

Chess Research - Thu, 09/01/2016 - 00:49

Check it out! Gravesend library re-opens following fix-up
Brooklyn Daily
“It's bright, it's airy — has a fresh new look, and as a former teacher I've always believed that libraries are extensions of the classroom, so it's really important for our young people have a chance to do homework, do some research.” Treyger and ...

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'Mr. Robot' Recap: Orange Is the New Elliot - Variety

Chess Research - Wed, 08/31/2016 - 22:20

Variety

'Mr. Robot' Recap: Orange Is the New Elliot
Variety
There were some excellent nuggets scattered through the first half of the season: Elliot and Mr. Robot playing chess against each other and finally coming up with some kind of emotionally charged truce; that twisted sitcom set inside the family car ...

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Artificial intelligence for a better tomorrow - USC News

Chess Research - Wed, 08/31/2016 - 16:56

USC News

Artificial intelligence for a better tomorrow
USC News
Another scenario: Robots become so intelligent that they not only can beat people in chess and on Jeopardy!, but they also think faster, better and more analytically than any of us. In time, robots subjugate humanity. Milind Tambe thinks these ... the ...

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Artificial intelligence for a better tomorrow - USC News

Chess Research - Wed, 08/31/2016 - 16:56

USC News

Artificial intelligence for a better tomorrow
USC News
Another scenario: Robots become so intelligent that they not only can beat people in chess and on Jeopardy!, but they also think faster, better and more analytically than any of us. In time, robots subjugate humanity. Milind Tambe thinks these ... the ...

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Frequently Automated Questions: Is Artificial Intelligence the Future of FAQ? - Nextgov (blog)

Chess Research - Wed, 08/31/2016 - 16:05

Frequently Automated Questions: Is Artificial Intelligence the Future of FAQ?
Nextgov (blog)
No, these AI-laced chatbots won't destroy you at chess or own you at “Jeopardy!” Rather, fine-tuned through ... In any case, those comments will help shape an AI framework for government and direct federal research efforts. Similarly, early use cases ...

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His white suit unsullied by research, Tom Wolfe tries to take down Charles Darwin - Washington Post

Chess Research - Wed, 08/31/2016 - 16:02

Washington Post

His white suit unsullied by research, Tom Wolfe tries to take down Charles Darwin
Washington Post
Why would they need the neural equipment to play chess, do higher mathematics or express complex, abstract ideas? But with the right environment and training, they can do those things. It appears, Wallace said, that somehow our brains got much bigger ...

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IBM Gets Spooky: AI Makes Trailer For Movie About AI - 2paragraphs.com

Chess Research - Wed, 08/31/2016 - 14:16

2paragraphs.com

IBM Gets Spooky: AI Makes Trailer For Movie About AI
2paragraphs.com
When computers aren't beating us at chess or playing Jeopardy or driving cars (seriously, is this really a good idea?), they're writing sci-fi movies. The latest AI endeavor is creating a trailer for the upcoming thriller Morgan. 20th Century Fox and ...

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Rolling the Dice on the Tabletop Revolution - Inverse

Chess Research - Wed, 08/31/2016 - 14:01

Inverse

Rolling the Dice on the Tabletop Revolution
Inverse
YANGON, BURMA - MARCH 09: An employee grinds a glass chess piece for a customer who has just made a purchase at The Nagar Glass Factory on March 9, 2015 in Yangon, Burma. The Nagar Glass Factory was destroyed by Cyclone Nargis when it ...

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Luke Scott's Breakout Film 'Morgan': 3D Printed Synthetic Human Prototypes are People Too! - 3DPrint.com

Chess Research - Wed, 08/31/2016 - 13:23

3DPrint.com

Luke Scott's Breakout Film 'Morgan': 3D Printed Synthetic Human Prototypes are People Too!
3DPrint.com
Morgan-poster-620x918 Be careful what you wish for. That seems to be the underlying theme in many a sci-fi movie and thriller where we've created living beings that careen wildly out of control for entertainment's sake, captivating audiences sucking ...

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Why Montessori is a better choice for early education - WDIV Detroit

Chess Research - Wed, 08/31/2016 - 13:19

WDIV Detroit

Why Montessori is a better choice for early education
WDIV Detroit
Lessons are presented mostly in small groups while other children work independently on follow-up assignments or on research of topics of their personal interest. Children have choice in when they want to work on specific assignments; with ... After ...

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Disney Sells Faith Side Of Mira Nair's 'Queen Of Katwe' With Whispers, Not Shouts - Deadline

Chess Research - Wed, 08/31/2016 - 12:06

Deadline

Disney Sells Faith Side Of Mira Nair's 'Queen Of Katwe' With Whispers, Not Shouts
Deadline
When Mira Nair's Queen Of Katwe, about the Ugandan child chess phenom Phiona Mutesi, has its gala world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival on September 10, some viewers in the spacious Roy Thomson Hall might be in for a surprise: As it turns out ...

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Study reveals what it takes to become a cryptic crossword expert – and it's more than just practice - The Conversation UK

Chess Research - Wed, 08/31/2016 - 08:31

The Conversation UK

Study reveals what it takes to become a cryptic crossword expert – and it's more than just practice
The Conversation UK
Training and practice are clearly vitally important in many highly competitive areas such as sports, music and chess. But is that really all it takes to achieve greatness? Recent research suggests that other factors such as genetics influence the ...

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Why would a Trading Education firm sponsor a Chinese female chess player? - LeapRate

Chess Research - Wed, 08/31/2016 - 08:02

LeapRate

Why would a Trading Education firm sponsor a Chinese female chess player?
LeapRate
Moreover, we're exploring the development of joint learning programs together with high quality financial software providers such as market scanners to offer a joint suite of high quality research tools and corresponding education. Other ideas we're ...

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When did over-scheduling our kids become a sign of good parenting? - Stuff.co.nz

Chess Research - Wed, 08/31/2016 - 00:14

Stuff.co.nz

When did over-scheduling our kids become a sign of good parenting?
Stuff.co.nz
OPINION: When it comes to the pursuit of extra-curricular activities, parental anxieties run deep. It's not unusual for kids to do lessons such as ballet, martial arts, gymnastics, maths tutoring, football, tennis, piano, chess, drama or cricket, every ...

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College bringing gamers on board as varsity athletes - Toledo Blade

Chess Research - Tue, 08/30/2016 - 23:01

Toledo Blade

College bringing gamers on board as varsity athletes
Toledo Blade
Hundreds of millions of gamers across the world enjoy eSports. Last year, 112 major gaming events took place, with prize money totaling $61 million, according to market research firm Newzoo. Gamers represent a “perfect” student demographic for ...

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Central Works 2016 Season Concludes with INTO THE BEAUTIFUL NORTH - Broadway World

Chess Research - Tue, 08/30/2016 - 21:40

Central Works 2016 Season Concludes with INTO THE BEAUTIFUL NORTH
Broadway World
Ben studied acting at UCLA and privately with Lisa Chess. Carla Pantoja* (ensemble) is excited ... In a supportive workshop environment, group research and collective brainstorming contribute to the entire development of the script. The Central Works ...

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FIRST ANNUAL INNER CITY CHESS TOURNAMENT - The Chicago Citizen

Chess Research - Tue, 08/30/2016 - 18:26

FIRST ANNUAL INNER CITY CHESS TOURNAMENT
The Chicago Citizen
This event will serve as an introductory to encourage the game of chess as a positive outlook for inner city youth. Research shows that the continued participation in the game of chess can improve learning, thinking, analytical power and decision making.

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Join the Class of The New Rich - Huffington Post

Chess Research - Tue, 08/30/2016 - 15:34

Huffington Post

Join the Class of The New Rich
Huffington Post
You've got to decide, instead of being the chess piece to become the chess player.” .... Malcolm Gladwell popularized in his book Outliers the research of Anders Ericsson: it takes on average 10,000 hours of practice to achieve mastery in the field ...

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Athens area events for Wednesday, Aug. 31 - Online Athens

Chess Research - Tue, 08/30/2016 - 12:13

Athens area events for Wednesday, Aug. 31
Online Athens
Northeast Georgia Workforce Development Board Youth Committee: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Northeast Georgia Regional Commission, 305 Research Drive, Athens. ... Chess Club: 5 to 6 p.m. Oconee County Library, 1080 Experiment Station Road, Watkinsville.

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