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Alzheimer's impacts and how poker can help - GamingTodaySlotsToday

Chess Research - Tue, 10/13/2015 - 05:05

Alzheimer's impacts and how poker can help
GamingTodaySlotsToday
A study of 469 people aged 75 and older found those who played games (cards, chess, checkers, backgammon), and participated at least twice weekly in reading, playing musical instruments, and dancing, were significantly less likely to develop dementia ...

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What's happening Tuesday in the north valley - Chico Enterprise-Record

Chess Research - Mon, 10/12/2015 - 20:40

What's happening Tuesday in the north valley
Chico Enterprise-Record
Based on her book, “Entry to a Life of Travel and Tourism Research.” Meriam Library, Chico State University ... Chess games, instruction: 3:30-5 p.m. Beginners to advanced, K-12; instruction by Chico High School volunteers. Chico library, 1108 Sherman Ave.

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Things to do in and around Greenwich - Greenwich Time

Chess Research - Mon, 10/12/2015 - 17:26

Greenwich Time

Things to do in and around Greenwich
Greenwich Time
On Thursday at 3:30 p.m. in the Cos Cob Library Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Road, an afternoon of chess instruction will take place. The class is open to all .... The gala raises money toward Lyme's disease research and treatment. Last year's gala raised ...

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Tips for teaching the Chess merit badge - Scouting Magazine

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Mon, 10/12/2015 - 15:19

Scouting Magazine

Tips for teaching the Chess merit badge
Scouting Magazine
Someone with that rating should be able to defeat 90 percent of the players in a scholastic chess tournament. Where can you find counselors? Root recommends starting on the USCF website, uschess.org, which features a state-by-state club directory.

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Can physics be taught like soccer? - The Hechinger Report

Chess Research - Mon, 10/12/2015 - 05:05

Can physics be taught like soccer?
The Hechinger Report
So a Chinese physicist who is doing his post-doctoral research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology wondered if college physics could be taught the same way that coaches teach soccer, and get better results. Just the ... He says he was inspired ...

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'SuperBetter' and 'The State of Play' - New York Times

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Mon, 10/12/2015 - 04:30

New York Times

'SuperBetter' and 'The State of Play'
New York Times
Monopoly helps us to understand capitalism; chess, warfare; Minecraft, the rhythms of creation, destruction and survival. But if awarding points can provide incentives for people to do things that ... The collection varies wildly in style and purpose ...

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Hazing and Drinking Deaths at Asian-American Fraternities Raise Concerns - New York Times

Chess Research - Mon, 10/12/2015 - 04:00

New York Times

Hazing and Drinking Deaths at Asian-American Fraternities Raise Concerns
New York Times
James Hopkins, a lawyer for Mr. Kim, described him as a good student from a humble background who had no prior record and teaches chess to children. While he said it was unfortunate that the pledging student suffered frostbite, ... The reports of ...

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Weekly Planner: Open house, debate-watch party, salary workshop, and more - Montana Standard

Chess Research - Mon, 10/12/2015 - 00:01

Montana Standard

Weekly Planner: Open house, debate-watch party, salary workshop, and more
Montana Standard
... are invited to attend. Dr. Barg will discuss ways that community engagement by citizens of Ambler, Pennsylvania, guides the health and environmental research taking place in the former asbestos manufacturing town. She will share lessons learned and ...

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Classes For The Taking: Week of Oct. 12 - The Daily Courier

Chess Research - Sun, 10/11/2015 - 23:41

Classes For The Taking: Week of Oct. 12
The Daily Courier
Drop-in Chess 2 p.m. Saturday at Prescott Public Library, 215 E. Goodwin St. 928-777-1526. Drumming Circle, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays on the square, downtown Prescott. Dawn Gilbreath Whitehawk, 928-830-9482 ... Chapter at 7 p.m. 2nd Wednesday ...

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SPLASH! Water theme park coming to Toowoomba - Toowoomba Chronicle

Chess Research - Sun, 10/11/2015 - 22:42

Toowoomba Chronicle

SPLASH! Water theme park coming to Toowoomba
Toowoomba Chronicle
She said the company had been looking at Toowoomba as a location for quite a while. "We've done our research and looked at the weather, the size of the town and what it was close to. "We spoke to people from Toowoomba and they said it was a great town ...

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SPLASH! Water theme park coming to Toowoomba - Toowoomba Chronicle

Chess Research - Sun, 10/11/2015 - 22:37

Toowoomba Chronicle

SPLASH! Water theme park coming to Toowoomba
Toowoomba Chronicle
Director Britt Osborne said the park was popular around Australia, especially with the kids. She said the company had been looking at Toowoomba as a location for quite a while. "We've done our research and looked at the weather, the size of the town ...

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North Shore News in Brief - The Salem News

Chess Research - Sun, 10/11/2015 - 16:34

North Shore News in Brief
The Salem News
Caring for a Cause-MA will hold a fundraiser to support research for multiple sclerosis on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. at the Congregation Shirat Hayam, 55 Atlantic Ave., Swampscott. CCMA hopes to raise $50,000 for the National Multiple Sclerosis ...

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3 stocks Warren Buffett might like - Motley Fool Australia

Chess Research - Sun, 10/11/2015 - 15:47

3 stocks Warren Buffett might like
Motley Fool Australia
ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX: RMD) – According to ResMed's FY15 consolidated balance sheet (denominated in US dollars), it currently holds more than US$717 million in cash. In addition to this, ResMed has a debt to equity ratio of just 19% and carries more ...

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Broward mayor celebrates National Chess Day - 7Online WSVN-TV

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Sun, 10/11/2015 - 10:59

7Online WSVN-TV

Broward mayor celebrates National Chess Day
7Online WSVN-TV
The mayor hopes to use the monthly series to draw attention to scholastic chess. "What's really important about chess is not the trophies or tournaments, its all about the critical thinking skills that we're hoping to develop," Ryan said. "What we ...

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Where are they now? 4 former straight-A Hong Kong students reflect on their lives - South China Morning Post (subscription)

Chess Research - Sun, 10/11/2015 - 05:25

South China Morning Post (subscription)

Where are they now? 4 former straight-A Hong Kong students reflect on their lives
South China Morning Post (subscription)
A brave new world awaits these straight-A students: scholarships, offers from top universities and stellar careers in business, research or academia. Or so the thinking goes ... You can make calculations to win - it is like playing chess or bridge. For ...

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Seeking solutions to the nation's drug woes - MyDaytonDailyNews

Chess Research - Sat, 10/10/2015 - 23:18

Seeking solutions to the nation's drug woes
MyDaytonDailyNews
Research by the Justice Department shows two-thirds of drug offenders leaving state prison will be re-arrested within three years. In addition, nearly half of released drug offenders will return to prison. Each prisoner ... Drug cartels from Mexico, in ...

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Things to do in and around Greenwich - Greenwich Time

Chess Research - Sat, 10/10/2015 - 23:14

Greenwich Time

Things to do in and around Greenwich
Greenwich Time
On Oct. 15 at 3:30 p.m. in the Cos Cob Library Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Road, an afternoon of chess instruction will take place. The class is open to all .... The gala raises money toward Lyme's disease research and treatment. Last year's gala raised ...

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Things to do in and around Greenwich - Greenwich Time

Chess Research - Sat, 10/10/2015 - 14:58

Greenwich Time

Things to do in and around Greenwich
Greenwich Time
On Oct. 15 at 3:30 p.m. in the Cos Cob Library Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Road, an afternoon of chess instruction will take place. The class is open to all .... The gala raises money toward Lyme's disease research and treatment. Last year's gala raised ...

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What's going on in your head?: The science behind our inner voice - ScienceBlog.com (blog)

Chess Research - Sat, 10/10/2015 - 12:15

ScienceBlog.com (blog)

What's going on in your head?: The science behind our inner voice
ScienceBlog.com (blog)
So, I decided to do a bit of my own research into this 'inner monologue'. This research began life (as ... However, inspired by the theories of L. S. Vygotsky, modern research has now again picked up the baton and started to delve into the inner ...

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