State Workers Admit to Loafing in 'Man Cave'AG: Loafers got paid to watch T.V. and smoke pot in secret workplace den. Nov 13, 2009
From April to July 2009, law enforcement officials claimed, maintenance workers Gary A. Pivoda, 48, and Louis Marciano, 50, used a hidden chamber in an parking garage as a personal rumpus room where they played board games as well as using and selling and cocaine -- sometimes while earning overtime ... In July, state investigators uncovered the room, in which they reportedly found couches, board games, a television, DVDs, rolling papers and a drug scale. (ABC News)
MOVIE BLOG: 'Monopoly' - The Movie Nov 13, 2009
Even board games arent safe from movie studios ... I think there are limits to what studios and writers should be looking at for movie material - one of them being board games. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Feds indict friend of governor Nov 13, 2009
In a third announcement, a figure in the federal Operation Board Games probe was again charged in connection with a scheme to use influence with state officials to force kickbacks from hospital-expansion projects. The charges against Kelly, a wealthy roofing contractor and one of the governor's most trusted confidants, are an offshoot of expanding federal investigations into influence peddling and corruption in the Blagojevich administration. (FOX61, CT)
* EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT Nov 13, 2009
Restaurant/bar with queer/feminist bookstore and large collection of board games open 11am to midnight Sundays through Wednesdays; 11am to 1am Thursdays through Saturdays. Entry for music shows is NT$300. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Too Ugly To Flirt Nov 12, 2009
I come from a large family, and I'm used to kids running around, board games, music, and a table covered in food. We always had an open house, and friends came by for a great meal and good company. (Slate)
Museum unpacks '150 Years of Toys' (905) Nov 11, 2009
They include a nearly 100-year-old handmade wooden rocking horse, a porcelain head doll, a lithographed Noah s Ark with animal cut-outs, a jar of glass and clay marbles, old superhero action figures and board games, along with hand-carved toys, which were obviously made my parents or relatives to please children. Holding up a carved wooden pig from the late 1800s, Wiese laughed as she turned it over. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Obama: Your Loved Ones EndureTheir Memory Will Be Honored Nov 11, 2009
The family's typical Thanksgiving dinners ended with board games and long conversations over the table, said Vanacker, whose voice often cracked with emotion as she remembered her father. "Now, who I am going to talk to?" Major L. Eduardo Caraveo, Virginia. (KWTX.com, TX)
A family night to remember Nov 11, 2009
Need ideas for a fun-filled, budget-friendly family night at home that go beyond board games and movie rentals. Here are three. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Fort Hood Commander: This Is What We Do We Go On With The Mission Nov 10, 2009
" Cahill, who was born in Spokane, Wash., had worked as a civilian contractor at Fort Hood for about four years, after jobs in rural health clinics and at Veterans Affairs hospitals. He and his wife, Joleen, had been married 37 years. Vanacker described her father as a gregarious man and a voracious reader who could talk for hours about any subject. The family's typical Thanksgiving dinners ended with board games and long conversations over the table, said Vanacker, whose voice often cracked... (KWTX.com, TX)
Central Texan Among The Fort Hood Dead Nov 8, 2009
The family's typical Thanksgiving dinners ended with board games and long conversations over the table, said Vanacker, whose voice often cracked with emotion as she remembered her father ... The family's typical Thanksgiving dinners ended with board games and long conversations over the table, said Vanacker, whose voice often cracked with emotion as she remembered her father. (KWTX.com, TX)
Special needs being met in Shippensburg Nov 7, 2009
There are electronics like a flat-screen TV, DVD player and Wii game system and activities like magazines, books and board games. There are decorative wall hangings. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Editor's Desk: A community comes together to help the homeless Nov 7, 2009
Everywhere you looked, there were kind words and smiles, from the stylists trimming hair and the guitar player on the stage, to the woman sitting at a table offering to play board games with anyone who wanted to stop by and sit a spell. One by one, the needy made the rounds of the provider booths, some stuffing clothes into a Home Depot or garbage bag, others with a new haircut, a hot meal in their stomachs, and a Bible or a couple of used paperback books in their knapsack. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Wal-Mart, Amazon, Target in DVD price war Nov 7, 2009
Wal-Mart's DVD price cut follows its announcement late last month that it would reduce prices weekly on top-selling items from bananas to board games and hold those cuts through the holiday season. Also in msnbc. (MSNBC -- Technology)
DVD prices drop at online giants in new retail war Nov 7, 2009
Wal-Mart s DVD price cut follows its announcement late last month that it would reduce prices weekly on top-selling items from bananas to board games and hold those cuts through the holiday season. Aside from the discounts, Wal-Mart has tried to drive people to its website with a massive boost to its offerings, including health and beauty products. (Boston Globe)
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Sarah Gardner Nov 6, 2009
From board games - their favorite is Scattergories - to basketball, it's all a competition for the Gardners. They even hold true to a holiday tradition. (Samfordsports.com)
DSU to host annual Nanocon Nov 5, 2009
Tidball is an Origins Award-winning game designer, whose credits include contributions to more than 50 role-playing games, card games and board games. He worked as line developer for The Lord of the Rings role-playing game. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
In unusual times, stores do the usual Nov 4, 2009
Instead many stores seem to be focusing on safe bets and traditional gifts like scarves or board games, Cohen said. That raises the concern that there will be another season with few if any must-have items that leave consumers clamoring at store windows and pushing frantically through the aisles. (MSNBC -- Business)
Sony Online Entertainment and Wizards of the Coast Collaborate to Develop Magic: The Gathering - Tactics(TM) Nov 3, 2009
The company holds an exclusive patent on trading card games (TCGs) and their method of play and produces Magic: The Gathering, among many other trading card games and family card and board games. Wizards is also a leading publisher of roleplaying games, such as Dungeons & Dragons, and publisher of fantasy series fiction with numerous New York Times best-sellers. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Winter vacation homes: Tips for renters, owners Nov 3, 2009
A few good books, board games, DVDs, and chili and soup fixings can make the difference between a boring weekend and one that's fun and relaxing. Karpinski says she leaves a welcome gift that she calls the S'mores basket for her winter guests: We take a large wicker basket and fill it with marshmallows, graham crackers, chocolate bars, hot cocoa mix and large wooden branches. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Farina fined and disqualified for drink driving Nov 2, 2009
Farina previously said he had drunk a bottle of chardonnay and a couple of glasses of red wine at home the night before, while he was playing board games with his family. He said he was now looking at coaching football in schools. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Pictionary with a uniquely Singapore twist Nov 1, 2009
" Half of the fun in the game is finding out what the player is trying to draw. Even those who regularly play the original Pictionary can find the Singapore version a challenge. Said Timothy Boay, co-owner of board games cafe Pitstop Cafe: "Some of the words are really difficult. How do you draw 'ahbuthen. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Bartow Public Library To Celebrate National Gaming Day In October Nov 1, 2009
Patrons can play board games for a wide range of ages all day at the Bartow Public Library as part of this year s ALA-sponsored National Gaming Day Read, Learn, Play in U.S. Libraries. During National Gaming Day, the nation s libraries will celebrate the popularity of board and video games, as well as the recreational and educational value of play. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Wish List for November 2009 Nov 1, 2009
Hats, gloves, winter coats, board games ... Craft supplies, board games, playing cards. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Game for home-cooked delights Oct 30, 2009
With cosy red sofa sets, a homely seating area with wooden tables and chairs, and a selection of more than a hundred card and board games arranged neatly on the shelves, the caf exudes a welcoming ambience. Whether it was for the food, the games or the company, Chow said, she had many regular customers frequenting the caf. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Cardinal Insider: Stanford's Weekly Sports Notebook Oct 29, 2009
"Card games, board games, anything. I always want to win. That clearly carries over into soccer.". "She loves winning," Ratcliffe said, "and hates losing even more.". (Gostanford.com)
Carnival Elation Cruise With Kids Oct 29, 2009
Families can also stop by the library to play some board games. Carnival's Fun Family Shore Excursions. (Suite101.com)
Small Gesture, Big Return Oct 29, 2009
Arrange to have a picnic on the park and play games (board games, card games, etc). Take a walk along the beach at night just talking or whatever else it may lead too. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Scene It? Twilight Review Oct 26, 2009
series of DVD board games are hugely popular ; especially the editions that drill down to a particular fan favorite genre or oeuvre. And what movie series right now is hotter than Twilight. (IGN Wireless Games)
Camping for Dummies: I need your best camping advice! Oct 24, 2009
However, I would bring a few board games scrabble, monoply, etc. so you can have more organized fun. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Making time together Oct 24, 2009
Board games can make for some great family time, and Klamath Basin families that want variety without a price tag can play a variety of board games for free through Klamath Resources. The 925 E. Main St. facility has several board games, books, videos and educational kits available for checkout. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Stress-free Thanksgiving getaways Oct 23, 2009
The supervised Mountain Buddies kids club offers board games, arts and crafts, outdoor fun and more. The Magical Bed and Breakfast package starts at $179 a night and includes accommodations for four, breakfast and most activities. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Wal-Mart says cuts, slower growth to be positives Oct 23, 2009
Intent on keeping its reputation as a low-price leader, even as other chains cut prices to compete for steadfastly conservative shoppers, the retailer announced Wednesday that it will cut prices weekly on top-selling items from bananas to board games and hold those cuts through the holiday season. Company officials expect sales in the current fiscal year, which ends Jan. 31, to be 1 percent to 2 percent higher than the year before. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Walmart to cut prices weekly through holidays Oct 23, 2009
The world's largest retailer said it will cut prices each week on thousands of items, from bananas to board games, through the holiday season ... 25 per pound and select board games for $15. (AZCentral -- Business)
How to Simply Sort Out Your Kids' Room Oct 23, 2009
These stackable toy boxes are perfect for storing stuffed animals, dolls, board games, puzzles, seasonal clothing and many other things. Available in two sizes, these boxes fold flat when not in use. (CBS News)
Wal-Mart announces price cuts for holidays Oct 23, 2009
Retail giant slashing prices on everything from bananas to board games ... The world's largest retailer said it will cut prices this holiday season for a week at a time on thousands of items, from bananas to board games ... 25 per pound and select board games for $15. (MSNBC -- Business)
Elderly Brains Benefit from Interne... Oct 22, 2009
Searching online may be a simple form of brain exercise to enhance cognition in older adults," said Dr Teena D. Moody, the study's first author and a senior research associate at the Semel Institute at UCLA. She pointed out that doing an internet search involved the ability to hold important information in working memory and to extract the important points from competing graphics and words. The UCLA research adds another tool for seniors wanting to prevent cognitive decline, in addition to card... (Suite101.com)
Wal-Mart takes gloves off ahead of holiday season Oct 22, 2009
Upping the ante, it now plans to introduce new price cuts weekly this Christmas season, kicking off the program on Wednesday by reducing prices on lean ground beef, bananas and certain board games. "This is going to be a difficult holiday for people. Their wallets are challenged," said John Fleming, chief merchandising officer for the company's Walmart US business. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Q&A: Karadzic's legal position Oct 22, 2009
There are games rooms for darts, table tennis and board games, and lessons are offered in art and languages. A prison library is also provided, along with a courtyard for exercise. (BBC News -- Europe)
Family remembers 'wonderful dad', A&M student Oct 21, 2009
Jernigan enjoyed the simple things in life and loved playing video and board games and spending time with people he cared for. He is survived by his daughter Olivia Jernigan, of Conroe, Texas; His sister, mother, and step-dad, Alexandra and Juanice Jernigan, Kevin Trujillo, of Cleveland, Texas; his father and grandparents, Patrick Jernigan, Lolette and Charles Hallobaugh, of Leander, Texas. (The Battalion, TX)
Mollie Ching celebrates 100th birthday Oct 21, 2009
She s very sharp in board games, oftentimes questioning the legitimacy of a word Are you sure that s a word. and we have to look up the word in the dictionary. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
No excuses needed if you don't want to drink Oct 20, 2009
I often long for the days when I was younger, when playing board games and sipping juice was considered a good time. -- Not Drinking in New Jersey Dear Not Drinking: Apparently binge drinking is still a rite of passage for some college students. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Teens becoming independent (2) Oct 18, 2009
Activities include board games and Bingo, listening to music, having dance parties, going swimming at the adjacent swim center, creating arts and crafts, going out to stores and farmers markets, and even creating their own version of the play, High School Musical 2. Consulting Psychologist Dr. Xavier Polk also comes in regularly to check up on students and participate in every-day role playing situations. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
DeMint watches out for all of us Oct 18, 2009
The mandate falls on books, toys, clothing, hair bands, board games, sporting equipment, backpacks and even special learning equipment made for children with disabilities. Alas his bill did not pass. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Board games: Norwell comittees still at odds over Town Meeting Oct 17, 2009
Thu Oct 15, 2009, 03:43 PM EDT. After a much-discussed selectmen s meeting in September, Norwell Selectman Rick Merritt and advisory board chairman Ellen Allen are clearing the air about an apparent divide between the two boards. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
Get Out of Manhattan Oct 17, 2009
Pool, table football, board games and cocktails are found in the Bungalow Lounge. And while there aren't many amenities in-house, guests can pay a small additional fee to use the restaurants and swimming pool of a private beach club just a short stroll away. (Time.com)
What Parents and Carers Say and Recommend Oct 17, 2009
Your children can choose from activities such as arts and crafts (in our dedicated arts and crafts room), a large variety of board games and table top construction, even a comfortable media zone ... "7 July 2009 - Daisykins Day Nursery, 3 Whitehall Road Rugby +44(0)1788-55-22-00 Which one will I choose?At Daisykins, the unique new EYFS model Child Centricity (c) Daisykins Ltd 2009, ensures an effective focus on the right aspects of children's individual needs and experiences. Children enjoy... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Senior Neighbors: Oct. 15 Oct 16, 2009
Board games at the COA. Not many people have turned out for our weekly Wednesday afternoon board games activity (1-3:30 p.m. every Wednesday). (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
"Candy Land" game still popular at 60 Oct 15, 2009
But even as she discovers new board games, she always comes back to Candy Land, Carl says, something they share together. It s a classic, he adds. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Kids books face a rough path to the big screen Oct 15, 2009
In an era when most mainstream films seem to have originated as TV shows, old movies or even action figures and board games, its no surprise that beloved childrens books are considered ripe for big-screen adaptations. Novels, like the Harry Potter series or the works of Roald Dahl (including The Fantastic Mr. Fox, coming to theaters in November), easily lend themselves to a three-act structure and two-hour running time; if anything, the adaptations become a question of what elements... (MSNBC -- News)
Local Bowling: Bowlers can make a difference in the lives of veterans Oct 14, 2009
BVL grants provide arts and crafts programs, music and sports activities, televisions, reading material, board games, funded outings, and much more to boost the spirits, speed recuperation, and improve moral of our veterans. They have also stepped up for all service personnel serving abroad. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Clubhouse Games Express: Family Favorites Review Oct 14, 2009
These are mostly tile based board games that require you to predict your opponents moves. Family Favorites is obviously geared towards multiple players. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Gifts for Couples who Like to Enter... Oct 11, 2009
Board Games, Bunco & Poker Nights. A game night gift basket is a Christmas gift for married couples that can be easily customized. (Suite101.com)
Christmas Gifts Ideas for Tweens an... Oct 11, 2009
There are a variety of game choices out there: educational, sports,adventure,role playing, board games, even music. The most popular one right now is called Gutar Hero 5 where players can pretend to be a rock star right in their own living room. (Suite101.com)
Cheap Last Minute Party Ideas for K... Oct 9, 2009
Board games can be fun for an indoor party. Try bingo or rotate guests through a series of table games. (Suite101.com)
Hostel reviews: Baltimore, Harlem, L.A. Oct 9, 2009
There is a TV room stocked with movies and board games. Speedy WiFi connection is free. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Sue Ann Altman Oct 9, 2009
Due to declining health, she entered the Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home in Land O' Lakes in 2007 where she was very popular with the other residents and staff for her great sense of humor and her skill at card games and board games. Her ashes are interred at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida near Tampa. (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
Gonna buy a paper doll Oct 7, 2009
These are ephemera by definition (and it's hard to think of anything more ephemeral than a paper doll) yet there are people who collect these along with anything else to do with childhood, such as colouring-in books and vintage board games. Paper dolls, and their wardrobe of paper clothes, were created initially as a cheap alternative to china ones and were often used to advertise a product. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Wii Fit Plus Oct 6, 2009
Plus does have some worthy additions, most notable being the three new yoga and three new strength-training exercises, as well as over a dozen new balance board games, such as Rhythm and Spine Extension. Rated similarly. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Drabble’s ‘Pattern in the Carpet’ pieces her life into history of jigsaw puzzles Oct 4, 2009
She is soon led to consider board games, card games, crossword puzzles, novels of puzzle-like structure, mosaics, map-making, children s literature, all of which come to comprise a jigsaw model of experience and of the universe in which scattered pieces from the first dispersal are reunited at the end of time. It is clear why a person in Drabble s emotional circumstances would gravitate toward materials suggesting that cohesion and happy resolution were possible. (Boston Globe)
Are you a satellite or cable user? Oct 3, 2009
It also makes us more creative as far as family night goes, i.e. board games, etc. (34). (Columbus Telegram, NE)
AGING & CARING: Memory enhancers for someone with Alzheimers Oct 3, 2009
If they still enjoy reading, crossword puzzles, board games such as chess or checkers, or working puzzles, continue to make those opportunities available. Be aware that these activities can be frustrating if they become hard to follow, so they should only be encouraged if they bring pleasure instead of feelings of inadequacy or failure. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
* EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT Oct 2, 2009
Restaurant/bar with queer/feminist bookstore and large collection of board games open 11am to midnight Sundays through Wednesdays; 11am to 1am Thursdays through Saturdays. Entrance fee for music shows is NT$300. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Wal-Mart supersizes holiday toy program Oct 2, 2009
Wal-Mart is offering more than 100 toys, including Barbie dolls and board games, for $10 each, throughout the Christmas shopping season ... This year, the retailer has ramped up the program and is offering more than 100 toys, including Barbie dolls and board games, for $10 each, throughout the Christmas shopping season. (MSNBC -- Business)
Wal-Mart’s list of $10 toys grows Oct 1, 2009
Several board games are available for $10, as well, including Connect 4, Battleship, Monopoly, Trouble, and Jenga, among others. Remembering last year s dismal holiday revenues, toy retailers are ramping up the competition for consumers dollars as this year s holiday season approaches. (Boston Globe)
Back to School: How to Keep Kids M... Oct 1, 2009
Use formats in board games found in Jeopardy and Scrabble for example. Group projects. (Suite101.com)
