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Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Standout Donna Lynne Champlin Is Back On Stage - Huffington Post

Fri, 06/10/2016 - 15:25

Huffington Post

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Standout Donna Lynne Champlin Is Back On Stage
Huffington Post
For years whenever any theater person talked about wanting to break into television, I referenced Sara Ramirez. Because, well, I knew her for a while, and also she has a great success story. Shonda Rhimes, seeing her onstage in Spamalot, basically said ...

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Wesley So defeats reigning chess champ Magnus Carlsen in Paris - Rappler

Thu, 06/09/2016 - 09:20

Rappler

Wesley So defeats reigning chess champ Magnus Carlsen in Paris
Rappler
So had represented his native country before switching to the United States Chess Federation in late 2014. This is not the first time a Filipino player has defeated a reigning world champion, after Eugene Torre defeated the world's top player Anatoly ...

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On Chess: Second annual Grand Chess Tour kicks off in Paris, France - St. Louis Public Radio

Wed, 06/08/2016 - 22:26

St. Louis Public Radio

On Chess: Second annual Grand Chess Tour kicks off in Paris, France
St. Louis Public Radio
Chess fans are in for a special treat today as the second annual Grand Chess Tour begins. This year, the tour will consist of four legs and will have a slightly different format than its predecessor. The first leg of the games will be June 9-12 with ...

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Amid turmoil, chess helps Ferguson kids cope, excel - Columbia Daily Tribune

Wed, 06/08/2016 - 14:41

Amid turmoil, chess helps Ferguson kids cope, excel
Columbia Daily Tribune
On May 24, 11 grade-schoolers from Walnut Grove Elementary School in the Ferguson-Florissant School District gathered at the St. Louis Chess Club and Scholastic Center for a year-end celebration with T-shirts, certificates and a final set of matches, ...

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Chess notes - The Boston Globe - The Boston Globe

Sun, 06/05/2016 - 17:00

Chess notes - The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe
Today's game was played at the 14 & Under section of 3 rd Spiegel Cup (scholastic) Qualifier run by the Massachusetts Chess Association. It's not a great game, but it is an exciting one with lots of twists and turns. It also shows how hard it is ...

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4 tie for valedictorian of Galva HS - Galesburg Register-Mail

Sat, 06/04/2016 - 16:09

Galesburg Register-Mail

4 tie for valedictorian of Galva HS
Galesburg Register-Mail
Plans: Pursue art. Ragnar Lindberg. Parents: Sam and Alicia Lindberg. Scholastic Achievements: National Honor Society, Rotary Scholar, Illinois State Scholar, high honor roll. Extracurricular Activities: Scholastic Bowl, track, band, chess, drama ...

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4 tie for valedictorian of Galva HS - Galesburg Register-Mail

Sat, 06/04/2016 - 16:05

4 tie for valedictorian of Galva HS
Galesburg Register-Mail
Plans: Pursue art. Ragnar Lindberg. Parents: Sam and Alicia Lindberg. Scholastic Achievements: National Honor Society, Rotary Scholar, Illinois State Scholar, high honor roll. Extracurricular Activities: Scholastic Bowl, track, band, chess, drama ...

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Waves of students square off in annual chess competition - Gainesville Sun

Sat, 06/04/2016 - 14:44

Waves of students square off in annual chess competition
Gainesville Sun
Eastside High School student Grant Robinson, right, plays chess with Metcalfe Elementary School student Devin Stewart, left, as nearly 300 elementary school students play members of the Alachua County Scholastic Chess Club in simultaneous chess ...

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Chess notes - The Boston Globe - The Boston Globe

Sat, 06/04/2016 - 14:19

Chess notes - The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe
Coming events: Boylston $15 Open, June 11, 40 Norris St., Cambridge, BoylstonChess.org; Concord-Carlisle Scholastic, June 12, Harvey Wheeler Community Center, 1276 Main St., Concord, www.MassChess.org/events. Answer to today's problem: 1.

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Waves of students square off in annual chess competition - Gainesville Sun

Sat, 06/04/2016 - 02:00
Waves of students square off in annual chess competition  Gainesville Sun

For the 17th straight year, Gainesville elementary schoolers have proven that nobody is too young for a battle of the minds.

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Weekend Briefing: Golf Reopens in Flagler Beach, Synchro Belles' Annual Show, Democratic Picnic, Chess Open - FlaglerLive.com

Fri, 06/03/2016 - 07:33

FlaglerLive.com

Weekend Briefing: Golf Reopens in Flagler Beach, Synchro Belles' Annual Show, Democratic Picnic, Chess Open
FlaglerLive.com
Saturday: North Florida Chess Open, two sections: Open and Reserve (U1500), prize money total of $500 based on at least 20 players, five rounds Swizz, 55 minutes per game, 5 seconds increment. Entry Fee: $30 General, $25 for JAXCC members. First round ...

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Cambridge Central School District announces top 10 students for the class of 2016 - Bennington Banner (subscription)

Thu, 06/02/2016 - 16:59

Cambridge Central School District announces top 10 students for the class of 2016
Bennington Banner (subscription)
A four year varsity soccer player, Digby has also been actively involved in Book Club, Ski Club, Chess Club, Yearbook Club and Boy Scouts. Digby was a founding member of the "Man 'O War" robotics team. His extensive work as an actor, instructor and ...

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On Chess: Memoirs of a chess square - KBIA

Thu, 06/02/2016 - 14:23

KBIA

On Chess: Memoirs of a chess square
KBIA
At the beginning of many prestigious chess tournaments, players sign their name on particular light squares of commemorative chessboards, often with no intent beyond the thought, “On which square will my signature appear most elegant?” or, “Which ...

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Grandmaster Maurice Ashley on chess and mentoring: 'It matters that I'm black' - St. Louis American

Thu, 06/02/2016 - 08:51

St. Louis American

Grandmaster Maurice Ashley on chess and mentoring: 'It matters that I'm black'
St. Louis American
Ashley spoke to The St. Louis American about chess and mentoring at the St. Louis Chess Club and Scholastic Center, 4657 Maryland Ave. in the Central West End. The St. Louis American: When did you first take an interest in chess? Maurice Ashley: I ...

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Scholastic chess in Russia - Chess News | ChessBase

Thu, 06/02/2016 - 02:00
Scholastic chess in Russia  Chess News | ChessBase
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Go Guide - June 2 - The Republic

Thu, 06/02/2016 - 01:17

The Republic

Go Guide - June 2
The Republic
COLUMBUS CHESS CLUB, 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St. Most games 10 minutes in length, equipment is furnished. Open to chess players 18 and older. Information: 812-603-3893. COLUMBUS GOLDEN K KIWANIS, 10 to 11 a.m. ...

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Julington Creek Elementary School students excel in competitions, charitable projects - St. Augustine Record

Wed, 06/01/2016 - 23:16

St. Augustine Record

Julington Creek Elementary School students excel in competitions, charitable projects
St. Augustine Record
Shubham D. Kale, a third-grader, participated in the United States Chess Federation elementary championship held in Nashville, Tennessee. He placed fourth out of the 253 children who participated in the kindergarten to sixth grade under 1,000 group.

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On Chess: Memoirs of a chess square - St. Louis Public Radio

Wed, 06/01/2016 - 23:01

On Chess: Memoirs of a chess square
St. Louis Public Radio
At the beginning of many prestigious chess tournaments, players sign their name on particular light squares of commemorative chessboards, often with no intent beyond the thought, “On which square will my signature appear most elegant?” or, “Which ...

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Lincoln High School Class of 2016 graduates Thursday - Ellwood City Ledger

Wed, 06/01/2016 - 22:52

Lincoln High School Class of 2016 graduates Thursday
Ellwood City Ledger
... for biology and English, Ellwood City Lions Club Student of the Month Scholarship, Genevive Blank Ellwood City Rotary Club Scholarship, Outstanding Senior Mathematics Award, U.S. Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award, Leadership Award, Timothy G ...

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