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More than just fantasy - a look inside the gaming community
A 'gamer' can be identified as someone who plays any kind of game ranging from board games, card games or video and computer games.
With spring thaw and sunny weather comes that urge to go outside and exercise, enjoy the good weather and get moving again after winter slumber.
Rogers Ballet's 'Fun and Games' dance concert will bring board games to life
"Fun and Games" is the title this year of the intricately choreographed and costumed annual student concert put on by Rogers Ballet Inc., headed by well-known local ballet mistress Sharon Rogers.
Peggy Brown: inventor and all-around fun gal
Although she lives in the ultimate playhouse for grownups, Peggy Brown of Bay View has this complaint: "Nobody will play with me!" It's just that in a beeline career path that took her from a fine arts degree in industrial design from the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design to working for some of the country's biggest toy and game designers, she ... (more)
NewsdeskGy commented Calling all Monopoly fans
The Grimsby Telegraph wants to know what you love about the enduring board game - and what you would like to see on the board if ever a Grimsby version came out.
Bossiness shouldn't be allowed in children
THERE is a fine line between bossiness and leadership. A bossy kid will always want her way, and will throw tantrums and sulk to get it.
SC gaming laws need an overdue updating
We residents of Sun City Hilton Head have recently been informed that we can no longer play "Go Fish," "Monopoly," "Parcheesi," "Backgammon," "War" or "Double Solitaire," not to mention mahjong and social bridge, because they are gaming and South Carolina law prohibits playing cards or rolling dice, even if there is no money involved, at places ... (more)
Satirical look at increasingly complex board games
There's been quite a resurgence in board games recently, particularly European board games like Settlers of Catan.
Two Vacaville schools benefit from peer tutors
Since the early 1990s, American educators have recognized the importance of instilling in students an ethic of service and an appreciation for giving back to the community.
Metro Jews begin Shavuot holiday
Aaron Schwartz and his family, like many other Metro Detroit Jews, plan to stay up late tonight for the two-day Shavuot holiday.
Medieval Times Movie in the Works
Action figures, board games, and amusement park rides have been turned into movies with varying degrees of success in recent years.
In global Monopoly game there can be only one winner
Max Keiser, the host of RT's 'Keiser Report,' is a former stockbroker, the inventor of virtual specialist technology and co-founder of the Hollywood Stock Exchange.
A Colorful Display at BMS' Curriculum Expo
Story and Photography by Paula Antolini View more photos and video here: picturesbypaula.com It was a lively night as Bethel Middle School held its Curriculum Expo 2013 on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Parents filled the building and music filled the air.
40 feet of Plumlees a tall order
Last weekend, I was hand-wringing over having big kids. Couldn't find a dress shirt at the mall to fit College Son.
Over the next week, take a moment to switch off your TV, phone or video game and use that time to take a walk, throw a ball or talk to your family.
Quad squad: Manhattan brothers turn 10 on May 27
TOMMY THEIS/THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Jann and Anthony Walker stand outside of their Manhattan home with their four younger sons, quadruplets who will celebrate their 10th birthday on May 27.
Why only watch Lincoln when you can BE Lincoln?
A century and a half ago this nation was half-way through its bloodiest and most divisive period.
Price of peace with North Korea
Regarding the May 8 front-page AFP article " N. Korea moves missiles from coast " and related stories: Is it better to rent or own? It's an age-old debate and one where the White House has drawn a line in the sand right along the 38th Parallel.
Do you sometimes find that the classical game of conventional chess a bit boring ?
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Pizza and Movie Night: Featuring "October Baby," 7 p.m. at Church of the Brethren, 505 N. Eighth St.