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Dale B. Schenk, Prothena Corp. Co-Founder and CEO, Dies at 59 - Bloomberg
Dale B. Schenk, Prothena Corp. Co-Founder and CEO, Dies at 59
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His parents were Walter Bernard Schenk, a firefighter, and Rosemary Schenk, a family therapist. As a child he played chess and the piano, but later decided to pursue scientific research because "piano is a hard row to hoe," he said in a 2001 interview ...
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His parents were Walter Bernard Schenk, a firefighter, and Rosemary Schenk, a family therapist. As a child he played chess and the piano, but later decided to pursue scientific research because "piano is a hard row to hoe," he said in a 2001 interview ...
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Chess Success: From Intelligence or Relentless Practice? - American Council on Science and Health
American Council on Science and Health
Chess Success: From Intelligence or Relentless Practice?
American Council on Science and Health
These were just some of the questions posed by a group of researchers from Michigan State University, who, according to their recent study, sought to "quantitatively synthesize the available evidence for the relationship between cognitive ability and ...
American Council on Science and Health
These were just some of the questions posed by a group of researchers from Michigan State University, who, according to their recent study, sought to "quantitatively synthesize the available evidence for the relationship between cognitive ability and ...
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Teen Takes The Lead In Inspiring Flick 'Queen Of Katwe' - CBS Local
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Teen Takes The Lead In Inspiring Flick 'Queen Of Katwe'
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The real Robert Katende, the man who taught Phiona the game of chess, was the on-set consultant making sure the games were played properly. He was there watching every move. “My research was walking around every day right in front of me. Such a ...
Shocking that Western cinema doesn't reflect diversity: Mira Nair (IANS Interview)Business Standard (press release) (registration) (blog)
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The real Robert Katende, the man who taught Phiona the game of chess, was the on-set consultant making sure the games were played properly. He was there watching every move. “My research was walking around every day right in front of me. Such a ...
Shocking that Western cinema doesn't reflect diversity: Mira Nair (IANS Interview)Business Standard (press release) (registration) (blog)
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Children, teens invited to compete in chess tournament - Press-Enterprise
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Children, teens invited to compete in chess tournament
Press-Enterprise
The Riverside Youth Chess Association will host the Serrano Scholastic Chess Tournament at 8 a.m. on Oct. 8 in the multipurpose room at Serrano Elementary School, 24100 Delphinium Ave., Moreno Valley. The tournament is open to students in grades ...
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The Riverside Youth Chess Association will host the Serrano Scholastic Chess Tournament at 8 a.m. on Oct. 8 in the multipurpose room at Serrano Elementary School, 24100 Delphinium Ave., Moreno Valley. The tournament is open to students in grades ...
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Chess registration set at School Street Elementary School - Bradford Era
Chess registration set at School Street Elementary School
Bradford Era
All students in grades 3-12 are invited to join the scholastic chess program. The 26th annual Bradford Businessmen's Chess League will begin Nov. 2 and run through March 1. Adults are also welcome. Many activities are scheduled, including pizza parties ...
Bradford Era
All students in grades 3-12 are invited to join the scholastic chess program. The 26th annual Bradford Businessmen's Chess League will begin Nov. 2 and run through March 1. Adults are also welcome. Many activities are scheduled, including pizza parties ...
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Chess registration set at School Street Elementary School - Bradford Era
Chess registration set at School Street Elementary School
Bradford Era
2, the group will hold its annual speed chess championship. The season will end on March 1 with a pizza party followed by awards. Research continues to confirm the educational value that chess instruction has on cognitive development, critical thinking ...
Bradford Era
2, the group will hold its annual speed chess championship. The season will end on March 1 with a pizza party followed by awards. Research continues to confirm the educational value that chess instruction has on cognitive development, critical thinking ...
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Missouri among best states for teachers - 5 things you don't need to know but might want to - St. Louis Business Journal
St. Louis Business Journal
Missouri among best states for teachers - 5 things you don't need to know but might want to
St. Louis Business Journal
The World Chess Hall of Fame(WCHOF) in St. Louis is debuting three new exhibitions Thursday, as it celebrates its five-year anniversary. The three new exhibits are called: Animal, Vegetable, Mineral: Natural Splendors from the Chess, Designing Chessmen ...
St. Louis Business Journal
The World Chess Hall of Fame(WCHOF) in St. Louis is debuting three new exhibitions Thursday, as it celebrates its five-year anniversary. The three new exhibits are called: Animal, Vegetable, Mineral: Natural Splendors from the Chess, Designing Chessmen ...
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Does Playing Chess Make You Smarter? - Chess.com
Does Playing Chess Make You Smarter? Chess.com
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Does Playing Chess Make You Smarter? - Chess.com
Does Playing Chess Make You Smarter? Chess.com
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World Chess Hall of Fame - Photos
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World Chess Hall of Fame Celebrates Five Years in Saint Louis, Debuts Three New Exhibitions Spanning Nearly Five Centuries of Chess & Art - PR Newswire
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Full history of TT chess at last - Trinidad Guardian
Trinidad Guardian
Full history of TT chess at last
Trinidad Guardian
Ali was commissioned by the TTCA to undertake this much needed task as an 80th anniversary project and, having regard to the research difficulties it presented, he could hardly have done a better, more comprehensive, job. The onus, of course, is now on ...
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Trinidad Guardian
Ali was commissioned by the TTCA to undertake this much needed task as an 80th anniversary project and, having regard to the research difficulties it presented, he could hardly have done a better, more comprehensive, job. The onus, of course, is now on ...
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Full history of TT chess at last - Trinidad Guardian
Trinidad Guardian
Full history of TT chess at last
Trinidad Guardian
Ali was commissioned by the TTCA to undertake this much needed task as an 80th anniversary project and, having regard to the research difficulties it presented, he could hardly have done a better, more comprehensive, job. The onus, of course, is now on ...
and more »
Trinidad Guardian
Ali was commissioned by the TTCA to undertake this much needed task as an 80th anniversary project and, having regard to the research difficulties it presented, he could hardly have done a better, more comprehensive, job. The onus, of course, is now on ...
and more »
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On Chess: New exhibit at the World Chess Hall of Fame draws inspiration from 'Systema Naturae' - St. Louis Public Radio
St. Louis Public Radio
On Chess: New exhibit at the World Chess Hall of Fame draws inspiration from 'Systema Naturae'
St. Louis Public Radio
Dr. George and Vivian Dean have been fascinated with chess sets for more than half a century. Their collection of more than 1,000 sets and diverse singular pieces stretches from the 8th century to the present, with examples from as many different ...
St. Louis Public Radio
Dr. George and Vivian Dean have been fascinated with chess sets for more than half a century. Their collection of more than 1,000 sets and diverse singular pieces stretches from the 8th century to the present, with examples from as many different ...
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On Chess: New exhibit at the World Chess Hall of Fame draws inspiration from 'Systema Naturae' - St. Louis Public Radio
On Chess: New exhibit at the World Chess Hall of Fame draws inspiration from 'Systema Naturae'
St. Louis Public Radio
Dr. George and Vivian Dean have been fascinated with chess sets for more than half a century. Their collection of more than 1,000 sets and diverse singular pieces stretches from the 8th century to the present, with examples from as many different ...
St. Louis Public Radio
Dr. George and Vivian Dean have been fascinated with chess sets for more than half a century. Their collection of more than 1,000 sets and diverse singular pieces stretches from the 8th century to the present, with examples from as many different ...
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First qualifier for Massachusetts Chess Scholastic Championship takes place October 2nd - Sampan
First qualifier for Massachusetts Chess Scholastic Championship takes place October 2nd
Sampan
The First Spiegel Cup scholastic qualifier will be held Sunday, October 2nd at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel in Marlboro. There are qualifier sections for Age 14 & Under, Age 11 & Under, and Age 8 & Under, and booster sections for players rated ...
Sampan
The First Spiegel Cup scholastic qualifier will be held Sunday, October 2nd at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel in Marlboro. There are qualifier sections for Age 14 & Under, Age 11 & Under, and Age 8 & Under, and booster sections for players rated ...
Categories: Scholastic Chess
Inside Battle of Issus, A $1.65-Million Chess Set That Took 10 Years to Make - Forbes
Inside Battle of Issus, A $1.65-Million Chess Set That Took 10 Years to Make
Forbes
According to Rau, extensive research was conducted on Greek and Persian customs and clothing, antiquities, sculptures, architecture, and texts to make the chess set as historically accurate as possible. And over the course of ten years, a master ...
Forbes
According to Rau, extensive research was conducted on Greek and Persian customs and clothing, antiquities, sculptures, architecture, and texts to make the chess set as historically accurate as possible. And over the course of ten years, a master ...
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