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World Chess Hall Of Fame Celebrates 5th Anniversary - South County Times
South County Times
South County Times
The World Chess Hall of Fame, 4652 Maryland Ave., is celebrating its fifth anniversary on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m.. The organization opened its doors in the Central West End in 2011 and has since welcomed nearly 60,000 visitors from around ...
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Scholastic chess season set by regional coaches - Murray Ledger and Times
Murray Ledger and Times
Schools in the Jackson Purchase and southern Pennyrile form the Quad A region in chess, one of four regions statewide. Chess teams from public and private schools as well as homeschool organizations take part in scholastic chess, with players competing ...
Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) Director Robert Chess Sells 12000 Shares - BBNS
BBNS
Nektar Therapeutics logo Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:NKTR) Director Robert Chess sold 12,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, September 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $19.21, for a total transaction of ...
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High-Net-Worth Investors in Real Estate Show Willingness to Take More Risks - National Real Estate Investor
National Real Estate Investor
National Real Estate Investor
The story in North America for private investors has been the growth of interest in smaller cities,” says Yolande Barnes, director of world research for Savills. High-net-worth investors made approximately $3.2 billion in acquisitions in the first half ...
'Queen of Katwe' a story of chess, dreams, Uganda – Mother becomes vengeful militant in drug drama 'La Civil' - Arab Times Kuwait English Daily
Arab Times Kuwait English Daily
Arab Times Kuwait English Daily
In telling the true story of chess prodigy Phiona Mutesi, director Mira Nair captures the vibrancy of a small village, the toughened dignity of its people, and a state of poverty so oppressive you can feel the desperation in the dusty air. With vivid ...
Phiona Mutesi, 'Queen of Katwe,' Rises from Uganda Slums to Become Inspirational Chess ProdigyKTIC
Working with Lupita Nyong'o is an absolute joy, says director Mira NairHindustan Times
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Citizen Co-Hosts First Annual Inner City Chess Tournament - The Chicago Citizen
The Chicago Citizen
The Chicago Citizen
According to a press release, the tournament serves as an introductory event intended to introduce youth to the game of chess and encourage it as a positive activity. Research shows that the continued participation in the game of chess can improve ...
Chess for Success: This Week In Daily Giving - Huffington Post
Huffington Post
... introduced to the game of chess, traditionally meant for her male counterparts. Little does Phiona Mutesi know that halfway across the world, the same game she is so talented in is being taught to at-risk youth to help with scholastic studies and ...
Plainview pair wins second in chess tournament - Plainview Daily Herald
Plainview Daily Herald
Courtesy Photo Montana Moore (left) and Eowyn Thornhill, representing Plainview Homeschool Chess Club, were the second place team in the unrated K-5 Division last weekend at the Check with Tech scholastic tournament in Lubbock. Eowyn, 9, was third ...
Phiona Mutesi, 'Queen of Katwe,' Rises from Uganda Slums to Become Inspirational Chess Prodigy - KTIC
KTIC
KTIC
(NEW YORK) — The first time Phiona Mutesi, 20, saw people playing chess, she thought it was people gambling. “I'd never seen it in my life and usually in Uganda, it was always, like, families that are rich that had, like, such games. It was very hard ...
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Robert Chess Sells 12000 Shares of Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) Stock - The Cerbat Gem
The Cerbat Gem
Several research firms have recently weighed in on NKTR. Jefferies Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Nektar Therapeutics in a research report on Thursday, September 8th. Zacks Investment Research downgraded Nektar Therapeutics from a “hold” ...
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A Call for Research on Chess and Autism - Saint Louis Chess Club |
Three new exhibitions at the World Chess Hall of Fame - Chessbase News
Three new exhibitions at the World Chess Hall of Fame - Chessbase News
9/20/2016 – The city of Saint Louis plays a substantial role in the chess boom in the US. The city hosts prestigious tournaments such as the Sinquefield Cup or ...
Most children's daily screen time far above two-hour guideline - The Sydney Morning Herald
The Sydney Morning Herald
The Sydney Morning Herald
Strictly speaking, Jacob, 12, and Matilda, 8, need to do their homework, chores, chess or music practice first. On weekends, there's netball, swimming and footy. Then, and only then, ... "Our research suggests that if children are offered physical ...
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- World Chess Hall of Fame celebrates 5 years in St. Louis - Chess Daily News
- World Chess Hall of Fame celebrates 5 years in St. Louis - Chess Daily News
US Chess Team Wins Olympic Gold in Baku - Huffington Post
Huffington Post
Huffington Post
The United States bested 170 teams and won the 42nd World Chess Olympiad in Baku, Azerbaijan. At the closing ceremony last Tuesday, they received the gold medals and the traditional Azerbaijani hats - the papaqs. Sam Shankland raised the ...
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