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Lisbon students compete in New York - Lewiston Sun Journal

Chess Research - Fri, 05/01/2015 - 04:13

Lewiston Sun Journal

Lisbon students compete in New York
Lewiston Sun Journal
Social Studies Research, Jesse Holmander; Pastels, Stephanie Walsworth; Sketching, Martin Altieri; Pen and Ink, Mark Haskell and 1600-Meter Run, Mark Haskell. Fourth place: Color Plants, Sydney Tolbert; Basketball, Martin Altieri; Clay Crafts: Mark ...

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College Radio Watch: College Radio Scholarship Featured in Special Issue of ... - Radio Survivor

Chess Research - Fri, 05/01/2015 - 02:21

Radio Survivor

College Radio Watch: College Radio Scholarship Featured in Special Issue of ...
Radio Survivor
I was pleased to see that the issue covered a wide range of topics within the field of college radio scholarship, including research delving into the role of college radio in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Poland, the United States, and Canada. A few ...

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Chess grandmaster plays blindfolded vs. Evans champions (PlayBill blog) - LubbockOnline.com (blog)

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Thu, 04/30/2015 - 23:18

Chess grandmaster plays blindfolded vs. Evans champions (PlayBill blog)
LubbockOnline.com (blog)
That includes the most recent tournament in which Texas Tech placed third in the nation for collegiate chess. The five students from Evans Middle School helped the school win the 2013-2014 Texas Tech Chess Scholastic Grand Prix, a series of K-12 ...

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The Weird, Wild World of Micro-Nations Where Anybody Can Be King - Bloomberg

Chess Research - Thu, 04/30/2015 - 17:24

Bloomberg

The Weird, Wild World of Micro-Nations Where Anybody Can Be King
Bloomberg
The e-mail was signed "Regards, His Excellency. President Kevin Baugh, Republic of Molossia." Come again? No, you're not forgetting your ex-Soviet bloc geography. Molossia is not on any world map. But what does exist—"everything a country has," Baugh ...

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Celebrated Chess Grandmaster Garry Kasparov to Deliver 2015 ... - Newswise (press release)

In the News - Thu, 04/30/2015 - 14:41

Celebrated Chess Grandmaster Garry Kasparov to Deliver 2015 ...
Newswise (press release)
Locally, he has been a strong supporter of the World Chess Hall of Fame and the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis. While Kasparov's accomplishments in chess are legendary, his commitment to social justice and democracy compelled him to ...

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Chess team is second in nation - The Weekly Packet

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Thu, 04/30/2015 - 12:33

The Weekly Packet

Chess team is second in nation
The Weekly Packet
The Blue Hill Consolidated School Chess Team came home victorious from the National K-9 Junior High Scholastic Chess Championships held on April 24-26 in Louisville, Kentucky. The team tied for second place, with 31 teams competing from across the ...

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Critics Hit Rubio For Iran 'Poison Pill' - Huffington Post

Chess Research - Thu, 04/30/2015 - 08:34

Critics Hit Rubio For Iran 'Poison Pill'
Huffington Post
Identifiable Information is used for research purposes, and is not used for sales solicitations. With surveys sponsored by a third party, only aggregate non-identifiable information is reported to the sponsor. Personally identifiable information ...

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Bud Light didn't know when to say 'no' - Chicago Reader

Chess Research - Thu, 04/30/2015 - 08:13

Chicago Reader

Bud Light didn't know when to say 'no'
Chicago Reader
Marketing is like a chess game. The marketer advances a poisoned pawn. Whether eagerly or reluctantly, the opposition bites and takes it. "Oh, my goodness, did we make a humdinger of a mistake!" the marketer then squeals, moving up more pieces to ...

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A Mega Donor's Influence in Missouri Politics - KSMU Radio

St. Louis AND Chess News Feed - Thu, 04/30/2015 - 08:00

KSMU Radio

A Mega Donor's Influence in Missouri Politics
KSMU Radio
Rex Sinquefield is a retired businessman from St. Louis. He made his ... While the Sinquefields together donate money to the university, the chess center, and the Boy Scouts in mid-Missouri, it is Rex's political donations that have raised eyebrows ...

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A Mega Donor's Influence in Missouri Politics - KSMU Radio

In the News - Thu, 04/30/2015 - 08:00

KSMU Radio

A Mega Donor's Influence in Missouri Politics
KSMU Radio
Sinquefield's philanthropic endeavors include his formation of the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, which teaches young people chess and hosts various tournaments. Travis Brown is the CEO of Pelopidas LLC, a group that represents the ...

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Could a mask maker's quest to see the Dalai Lama bring about world peace? - Washington Post

Chess Research - Thu, 04/30/2015 - 05:01

Could a mask maker's quest to see the Dalai Lama bring about world peace?
Washington Post
As a soldier, his days often revolved around playing chess with the officers, decorating their workspaces with murals, sewing uniforms and painting portraits of his superiors. The world outside was bracing against the Cold ..... Now Ganna would have to ...

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Young Maine chess club learns rules of game, sweet taste of success - Bangor Daily News

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Thu, 04/30/2015 - 05:00

Bangor Daily News

Young Maine chess club learns rules of game, sweet taste of success
Bangor Daily News
On April 29, the team tied for second at the National K-9 Junior High Scholastic Chess Championships in Louisville, Kentucky, and brought home some serious hardware. Individual trophies were given to three boys recognized as top scorers, and the second ...

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Young Maine chess club learns rules of game, sweet taste of success - Bangor Daily News

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Thu, 04/30/2015 - 05:00

Bangor Daily News

Young Maine chess club learns rules of game, sweet taste of success
Bangor Daily News
On April 29, the team tied for second at the National K-9 Junior High Scholastic Chess Championships in Louisville, Kentucky, and brought home some serious hardware. Individual trophies were given to three boys recognized as top scorers, and the second ...

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Your Tough Job Might Help Keep You Sharp - KPBS

Chess Research - Wed, 04/29/2015 - 19:20

KPBS

Your Tough Job Might Help Keep You Sharp
KPBS
The research team estimated how mentally engaging each job was by checking job descriptions in a huge online database developed by the U.S. Department of Labor. Study participants ... "Read a book, learn to play chess, try something new." Lying on your ...

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A Mega Donor's Influence in Missouri Politics - KBIA

St. Louis AND Chess News Feed - Wed, 04/29/2015 - 09:55

KBIA

A Mega Donor's Influence in Missouri Politics
KBIA
Rex Sinquefield is a retired businessman from St. Louis. He made his ... While the Sinquefields together donate money to the university, the chess center, and the Boy Scouts in mid-Missouri, it is Rex's political donations that have raised eyebrows ...

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A Mega Donor's Influence in Missouri Politics - KBIA

In the News - Wed, 04/29/2015 - 09:55

KBIA

A Mega Donor's Influence in Missouri Politics
KBIA
Sinquefield's philanthropic endeavors include his formation of the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, which teaches young people chess and hosts various tournaments. Travis Brown is the CEO of Pelopidas LLC, a group that represents the ...

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