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April 2022

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 29, 2022

| Hasbro is launching a brand new online event to Monopoly because they're asking you to vote on which old school token comes back to the game. In case you haven't been paying attention to the game since Hasbro took over the franchise,…

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Revanth supporters vow to work against senior Cong leadership monopoly in Nalgonda

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 26, 2022

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What is a monopoly? | American News

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 26, 2022

What is a monopoly?A monopoly is a market where one company acts as the sole provider of a good or service.Firms that create monopolies dominate an industry to the point where other potential competitors cannot enter the market. This gives…

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Monopoly Limited Collector’s Edition could net you £600

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 24, 2022

The appeal of board games still spans several generations. Now, a new study puts a price on that nostalgic roll of the dice. There aren't many who haven't tried Monopoly or Scrabble, especially if you were born BI (Before the Internet).!-->…

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SEC fears could cement Vanguard’s monopoly

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 24, 2022

Latest ETF newsVisit our ETF Center to learn more and explore our in-depth data and comparison toolsFears that some investors are subsidizing others could prevent rival fund managers from being allowed to replicate a unique…

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Chess: Magnus Carlsen ‘unlikely’ to defend crown, but questions remain | Magnus Carlsen

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 22, 2022

Magnus Carlsen again said it was 'unlikely' he would defend his world title against the winner of the eight slated contenders in Madrid in June and explained he felt more comfortable in the years leading up to 2013 when he was ranked No. 1…

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Board games such as Monopoly and The Game Of Life could net you hundreds of pounds

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 21, 2022

board games are a big family activity but if you put them away in a closet like we do, it's easy to forget they're there. With spring being here, it might be time to declutter this closet and remind ourselves of the board…

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Russian chess grandmaster and Putin critic Garry Kasparov described ‘right conditions’…

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 20, 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin can be unseated under the "right conditions" if the right "order of moves" is made, says chess grandmaster and Putin critic Garry Kasparov.MIKHAIL KLIMENTYEV/SPUTNIK/AFP via Getty ImagesA Russian chess…

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Monopoly: Hello Kitty and Friends is an adorable spin on the classic property-buying game

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 20, 2022

Learn more about this family board game. The Op (formerly USAopoly) released a new version of Monopoly inspired by Hello Kitty and other popular Sanrio characters. Monopoly: Hello Kitty and her friends is for 2-7…

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Anzac Day and a very special chess set

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 20, 2022

The special hand-carved chess set. A Botany Downs reader shares the story of her husband's loss, the importance of Anzac Day and a wonderful hand-carved chess set by a war veteran While the lockdowns have been hard on!-->…

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Scrabble and a murder mystery collide in Hanna Alkaf’s new page-turner

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 19, 2022

After the race riots of his first book, The weight of our sky, and the supernatural element of his second book, The girl and the ghost, Hanna Alkaf is back!-->…

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Adults’ “Digital Weariness” is Driving Up Board Game Sales

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 18, 2022

Can I Get a Personal Loan With No Credit Check? The majority of banking institutions and even banks need a credit Test prior to approving a personal loan. A credit check usually includes a FICO (r) Score and payment history, as well as!-->!-->!-->…

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Oyende star as Kenya dominate 2022 East, Central and Southern Africa Championship

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 18, 2022

2022 East, Central and South Africa Scrabble Championship: Winner: KenyaSecond: UgandaThird: Zambia Kenya have won the 2022 East, Central and Southern Africa Scrabble Championship hosted by Uganda at the Source of the Nile…

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Makerere University pawn to victory at FEAUS Women Games 2022

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 16, 2022

1st East African University Sports Federation (FEAUS) Women's Games: Chess: Gold: Makerere University Makerere University won gold in the 2022 Federation of East African University Sports (FEAUS) Women's Games hosted by…

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Kyambogo University takes gold in Scrabble

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 16, 2022

1st East African University Sports Federation (FEAUS) Women's Games: Scrabble: Gold: Kyambogo UniversityMoney: Makerere UniversityBronze: Busitema University Kyambogo University won the gold medal in the East African…

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Uganda eyes main title at 2022 East, Central and Southern Africa Scrabble Championship

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 15, 2022

2022 East, Central and South Africa Scrabble Championship:Good Friday, 15e – Easter Sunday, 17e AprilAt the Source of the Nile Hotel - Jinja, Uganda Uganda are poised to make optimal use of home advantage as they fight to retain…

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Hasbro launches new online comparison Scrabble site

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 13, 2022

| Scopely, in partnership with Hasbro and Mattel, launched a brand new website for National Scrabble Day 2022. Now you can play competitive games on Scrabble.com. Starting today, you'll see an entirely new website that's been…

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Hansadi and Hansana Win National Youth Chess Titles – The Island

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 13, 2022

by A special sports correspondent Army Sports Club lived up to expectations when its cricketers won the Major Club T-20 Cricket Tournament a few days ago by beating Colts Cricket Club in the deciding match. Led by Thisara…

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Indian GM Praggnanandhaa wins Reykjavik Chess Open : The Tribune India

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 13, 2022

Reykjajvik (Iceland) Young Indian grandmaster R Pragganandhaa won the prestigious Reykjavik Open chess tournament here on Tuesday with 7.5 points from nine rounds. The 16-year-old beat…

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The Official Staunton Chess Company raises the benchmark in replicated Staunton Chess Sets.

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 12, 2022

staunton 1849 chess set 1849 Staunton Antique Chessboard 1849 staunton chess pieces Chess has remained one of the most played games in the world due to its complex and…

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Do you remember Beijing Monopoly? There’s a new board game in Beijing – It’s…

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 12, 2022

The classic board game Monopoly has taken many versions over the years; thanks to British expat Ian Steele, who includes a Beijing version, or 北京opoly.The game includes a number of scenarios that many people who have ever…

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Hello Kitty and her friends have their own version of Monopoly

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 5, 2022

| Hello Kitty & Friends fans will have a brand new board game to add to their collection as The Op has released a new version of Monopoly. In partnership with parent company Sanrio, the company released the version you see below,…