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What does the popularity of 'Game of Thrones' say about TV viewers? - Christian Science Monitor

Wed, 05/11/2016 - 15:15

Christian Science Monitor

What does the popularity of 'Game of Thrones' say about TV viewers?
Christian Science Monitor
It's the women that are the hope that we're watching as the chess pieces move this season, and it's very exciting.” Co-creator David Benioff says this was always the idea, however, and is not a reaction to ... Cecil, a married father of two who works ...

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Trailer released for Lupita Nyong'o's new movie 'Queen of Katwe' - The Grio

Wed, 05/11/2016 - 15:02

The Grio

Trailer released for Lupita Nyong'o's new movie 'Queen of Katwe'
The Grio
On Tuesday, Disney dropped the trailer for the new movie “Queen of Katwe,” which stars Lupita Nyong'o as a Ugandan chess prodigy Phiona Mutesi. The trailer begins with a ... and meaning to our work. It was research, obstacle and inspiration,” she added.
Queen of Katwe trailer: Lupita Nyong'o and David Oyelowo star in Disney filmEntertainment Weekly
'Queen Of Katwe': Lupita Nyong'o Plays The Mother Of Phiona Mutesi [Watch Trailer]Movie News Guide
Lupita Nyong'o and David Oyelowo star in the new trailer for Queen of KatweThe Independent
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THINGS TO DO: May 12-18 - Marco Island Sun Times

Wed, 05/11/2016 - 13:36

Marco Island Sun Times

THINGS TO DO: May 12-18
Marco Island Sun Times
McConville is founder of Stepping Stone Ecotours, a group of scientists who conduct boardwalk tours at Big Cypress National Preserve and is also a member of the Ten Thousand Island Dolphin Project, an on-going research study of the distribution ...

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Annual Chess Tournament held at Chieftain Elementary - Logan Daily News

Wed, 05/11/2016 - 11:49

Annual Chess Tournament held at Chieftain Elementary
Logan Daily News
Students from chess clubs at the following schools participated: Central Elementary, advisors Jeff and Kathy Crisler; Hocking Hills Elementary, advisors Sharon Shaya and Don Miller; Union Furnace Elementary, advisor Brody Bauers; Chieftain Elementary, ...

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Candidate Q&A: Clayton County Board of Commissioners District 3 - News-Daily.com

Wed, 05/11/2016 - 11:03

News-Daily.com

Candidate Q&A: Clayton County Board of Commissioners District 3
News-Daily.com
For instance, open mic nights, art shows, chess meets, student debates sponsored by the government will give our students opportunities research, read, practice and study. These skills ultimately help our children perform better in life. We can also ...

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Robot revolution - NIU Today

Wed, 05/11/2016 - 10:14

NIU Today

Robot revolution
NIU Today
“Many of the changes enabled by robots will be unquestionably good,” says Ji-Chul Ryu, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, who will discuss his research on robots that help special needs children and disabled adults. “But other developments ...

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A Big-time Neuroscientist Threatened to Sue When I Asked About His Side Business - New York Magazine

Wed, 05/11/2016 - 10:12

New York Magazine

A Big-time Neuroscientist Threatened to Sue When I Asked About His Side Business
New York Magazine
This is a trend many worried observers have noted: In a 2015 article in BMC Medical Ethics, for example, academics Tim Caulfield and Ubaka Ogbogu wrote that the “increased emphasis on the commercialization of research,” while bringing benefits in the ...

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Can you outrun depression? - Independent Online

Wed, 05/11/2016 - 08:38

Independent Online

Can you outrun depression?
Independent Online
A new study by researchers at the University of California at Davis Medical Center found that exercise increased the level of the neurotransmitters glutamate and GABA, both of which are depleted in the brains of patients with depression and anxiety ...

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'Queen Of Katwe': Lupita Nyong'o Plays The Mother Of Phiona Mutesi [Watch Trailer] - Movie News Guide

Wed, 05/11/2016 - 07:27

Movie News Guide

'Queen Of Katwe': Lupita Nyong'o Plays The Mother Of Phiona Mutesi [Watch Trailer]
Movie News Guide
She is the 10-year-old Ugandan chess prodigy of Robert Katende (played by David Oyelowo), who is a missionary that teaches children how to play this amazing board game. “Sometimes the place ... It was research, obstacle and inspiration.” This true-to ...
Lupita Nyong'o and David Oyelowo star in the new trailer for Queen of KatweThe Independent
Queen of Katwe trailer: Lupita Nyong'o and David Oyelowo star in Disney filmEntertainment Weekly
Trailer released for Lupita Nyong'o's new movie 'Queen of Katwe'The Grio
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Why Play Matters — No Matter How Old You Are - WBUR

Wed, 05/11/2016 - 04:03

WBUR

Why Play Matters — No Matter How Old You Are
WBUR
Yet recent research suggests play isn't only essential to the development of children's brains; it's also one of the most powerful ways to help them gain knowledge about the world. When children engage in free play — that is, play without ...

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Lupita Nyong'o and David Oyelowo star in the new trailer for Queen of Katwe - The Independent

Tue, 05/10/2016 - 19:23

The Independent

Lupita Nyong'o and David Oyelowo star in the new trailer for Queen of Katwe
The Independent
Disney has released a new trailer for Queen of Katwe, the true story of a Ugandan chess champion Phiona Mutesi, starring Oscar winner and Tony nominated Lupita Nyong'o (12 Years a Slave) and David Oyelowo (Selma). The sports film, directed by Mira ...
Queen of Katwe trailer: Lupita Nyong'o and David Oyelowo star in Disney filmEntertainment Weekly
Lupita Nyong'o praises the resilience of Ugandans in new filmTV3.ie
Watch First Trailer for 'Queen of Katwe' Starring Lupita Nyong'o and David OyelowoAceShowbiz

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IBM's Watson Supercomputer Trains Up for Cyber Security - Infosecurity Magazine

Tue, 05/10/2016 - 18:35

Infosecurity Magazine

IBM's Watson Supercomputer Trains Up for Cyber Security
Infosecurity Magazine
IBM Security has announced a year-long research project to train the Watson supercomputer for cognitive cybersecurity. Watson, which has made headlines for artificial intelligence projects and chess matches, will be made smarter in partnership with ...
IBM makes a big shift into cognitive computingWaterbury Republican American

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Your Helpful Colleague the Robot - Wall Street Journal

Tue, 05/10/2016 - 17:41

Wall Street Journal

Your Helpful Colleague the Robot
Wall Street Journal
Ten years after IBM IBM 1.78 % 's Deep Blue supercomputer stunned the world by beating world chess champion Garry Kasparov, artificial intelligence has scored another historic victory. In March, Google's AlphaGo software trounced South Korea's Lee ...

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Disney World attendance slips - Orlando Sentinel

Tue, 05/10/2016 - 15:40

Orlando Sentinel

Disney World attendance slips
Orlando Sentinel
"Nonetheless, the number was disappointing in light of other media peers reporting much stronger advertising growth," according to a research note from the Edward Jones firm. In Disney's second quarter, the company abruptly announced the departure of ...

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North Shore Community Calendar - The Salem News

Tue, 05/10/2016 - 15:30

North Shore Community Calendar
The Salem News
Beverly: “Explore Your Italian Roots,” 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Italian Community Center, 302 Rantoul St. Mary Tedesco discusses ancestry in Italy and genealogical research. Presented by Beverly Historical Society. $20 per person; $10 for Beverly High School ...

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Film project to address heroin epidemic - Waupaca County News

Tue, 05/10/2016 - 14:23

Waupaca County News

Film project to address heroin epidemic
Waupaca County News
Auditions are open to area students ages 15 to 18, with the roles including a quarterback, a science geek, a chess player and others. The film is a story involving superheroes helping solve the heroin/opioid epidemic and building hope in communities ...

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Queen of Katwe: See Lupita Nyong'o and David Oyelowo in trailer for upcoming Disney film - Entertainment Weekly

Tue, 05/10/2016 - 11:56

Queen of Katwe: See Lupita Nyong'o and David Oyelowo in trailer for upcoming Disney film
Entertainment Weekly
In the film, which also stars David Oyelowo (Selma), Nyong'o plays Harriet Mutesi, the mother to a young girl with a prodigious penchant for chess. Despite the family's impoverished ... It was research, obstacle and inspiration.” WANT MORE EW ...

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Can Exercise Cure Depression? - Newsmax

Tue, 05/10/2016 - 09:47

Newsmax

Can Exercise Cure Depression?
Newsmax
“From a metabolic standpoint, vigorous exercise is the most demanding activity the brain encounters, much more intense than calculus or chess, but nobody knows what happens with all that energy. Apparently, one of the things it's doing is making more ...

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Stop Planning Your Career and Start Taking Action - Fox News

Tue, 05/10/2016 - 09:42

Stop Planning Your Career and Start Taking Action
Fox News
According to recent research conducted by The Harris Poll and University of Phoenix School of Business, roughly 19 percent of working adults and job seekers when it comes to their career path, “have no idea where they are heading.” While 28 percent say ...

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Can You Squeeze Real Value from Artificial Intelligence? - CMSWire

Tue, 05/10/2016 - 08:55

CMSWire

Can You Squeeze Real Value from Artificial Intelligence?
CMSWire
The USA responded with a 10 year research project CyC to give computers common sense reasoning power. HAL 2001 still had 16 ... speed the search. As complex as chess may be, real world situations are even more complex and hence more challenging.

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