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'Things can change with one move': Pelion chess team heads to state Saturday - ColaDaily.com
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ColaDaily.com
Jackson himself made a strong statement in December as the first Pelion High student to win an individual first place at a Scholastic Chess League Tournament. He also became the second Pelion High student to reach a total rating of more than 1,000 ...
Five new players in the Hall of Fame - Chessbase News
The Rock 'n' Roll Prophet of Memphis and the 40-Year Ride of Asleep at the Wheel. - CounterPunch
CounterPunch
The problems not necessarily of his own making were that the record labels primarily Modern and Chess who issued the recordings in Phillips studio always found a way not to pay or to pay a lot less than they were supposed to. Somewhat reluctantly ...
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Rubio gets under Trump's skin - Politico
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Politico
But on Thursday, as questions mounted about whether it would soon be too late to stop Trump, Rubio changed course, dropping a virtual opposition research folder on the debate stage. “What is your plan?” he challenged the controversial businessman ...
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Berlin and Bolton calendars - Worcester Telegram
Worcester Telegram
Students must be "earnest and industrious" who "may not have the highest scholastic standing," according to the rules. ... For experienced older players, the club is also an opportunity for mentoring, besides playing challenging chess games with peers.
Échec et mat, une victoire au féminin - L'Orient-Le Jour
L'Orient-Le Jour
L'Orient-Le Jour
Deux expositions, organisées par le World Chess Hall of Fame américain et qui s'y tiennent encore, tentent de modifier une perception que peuvent avoir certains selon laquelle les femmes seraient moins portées et moins expertes en matière d'échecs.
Google DeepMind explained: What is it and how is it tackling AI and health? - Pocket-lint.com
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Pocket-lint.com
More importantly, its research from the project could affect how computers search for a sequence of actions. And, as Google said, that's just one more rung on the ladder toward solving artificial intelligence. This type of research, for instance, could ...
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Google DeepMind: What is it and how is it tackling AI and health? - Pocket-lint.com
Pocket-lint.com
Pocket-lint.com
More importantly, its research from the project could affect how computers search for a sequence of actions. And, as Google said, that's just one more rung on the ladder toward solving artificial intelligence. This type of research, for instance, could ...
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E-Sports making headway against tradition - Johns Hopkins News-Letter
Johns Hopkins News-Letter
Johns Hopkins News-Letter
Going even further into the realm of miscellaneous sports, I have decided to do a little research into the world of what people may call actual games. I speak now of ... I have lost to a computer in chess probably 100 times, and my friend can beat it ...
Where the Islamic State gets its bomb-making materials - The Boston Globe
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The Boston Globe
A report published Thursday by the weapon research group Conflict Armament Research examines a sampling of the Islamic State's IEDs gathered from the battlefields of Syria and Iraq. The group, over the course of almost two years, examined more than ...
51 companies, 20 countries: Where ISIS gets its bomb-making materialsWashington Post
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A career expert shares her 3 must-reads that can help you succeed work - The State Journal-Register
The State Journal-Register
The State Journal-Register
Sandberg includes compelling research, as well as personal anecdotes, to explore negotiation tactics, mentorship, and how to build a fulfilling career. 'Who Gets Promoted, Who Doesn't, and Why' by Donald Asher ... The article is especially applicable ...
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The Rock 'n' Roll Prophet of Memphis and the 40-Year Ride of Asleep at the Wheel. - CounterPunch
CounterPunch
The problems not necessarily of his own making were that the record labels primarily Modern and Chess who issued the recordings in Phillips studio always found a way not to pay or to pay a lot less than they were supposed to. Somewhat reluctantly ...
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Chargers Say They'll Fund Their Own Stadium Downtown (Sort of) - OB Rag
OB Rag
OB Rag
The University of California–San Diego's second largest employer– is considering expansion into a downtown learning/living/research hub near City College. Urban advocate Bill Adams and others envision a synergy drawing high paying jobs and artistic ...
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A career expert shares her 3 must-reads that can help you succeed work - Daily Ardmoreite
Daily Ardmoreite
Daily Ardmoreite
Sandberg includes compelling research, as well as personal anecdotes, to explore negotiation tactics, mentorship, and how to build a fulfilling career. 'Who Gets Promoted, Who Doesn't, and Why' by Donald Asher ... The article is especially applicable ...
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SU-35s Over Taipei, DPRK Rockets Over Okinawa - Huffington Post
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A report in the People's Daily also claimed China's Phased Array Radar is now able to detect America's premier jet fighter, the F-22 - a key chess piece to ensure air dominance in a theater like the Taiwan Strait. ... Even more shrilly, a research ...
Australian central bank could issue its own digital currency - Brave New Coin
Brave New Coin
England and Canada have both announced research into their own digital fiat as well. ... She also announced at the time that “the Bank is also undertaking research on the potential merits of issuing e-money. ... welcomed the opportunity for RBA to work ...
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On Chess: Women and the power of the queen - St. Louis Public Radio
St. Louis Public Radio
St. Louis Public Radio
By examining how chess has inspired contemporary women artists, Ladies' Knight: A Female Perspective on Chess, which is now on view at the World Chess Hall of Fame, provides a lens to explore the ways that women have contributed to chess in the past ...
On Chess: Women and the power of the queen - St. Louis Public Radio
St. Louis Public Radio
St. Louis Public Radio
Known by many as a game of war and kings, the chess world is often perceived as male-dominated. Today, less than 14 percent of the members of the United States Chess Federation (USCF) are female, and only one woman ranks in the top 100 chess ...
Don't doubt Justin Verlander's drive - ESPN (blog)
ESPN (blog)
ESPN (blog)
According to ESPN Stats & Information research, Verlander threw 335 fastballs, resulting in seven home runs allowed, 11 extra-base hits and only eight strikeouts with the pitch, in his first six starts of 2015 (ERA: 6.62). .... Chess? Not that, either ...
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Wallpaper Designed by Artists - Wall Street Journal
Wall Street Journal
The program has gathered steam with the involvement of independent curator Cecilia Alemani (Frieze Projects, High Line Art), and five new pieces (by Marcel Dzama, Kristin Baker and others) will debut this spring. Available this month: Sapucaí (Carnaval ...