Club: Kids need more quality time Sep 21, 2008
Children could get their faces painted, mold clay, work on crafts, play board games, learn about Internet safety and jump on an inflatable castle. "The main thing is to get families to spend meaningful time with their kids," said Lisa Sagdalen, executive director of the club for youths. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Social development focus at elementary school Sep 19, 2008
"But the most important thing about playing sports, board games, or video games, is having fun. A huge part of sports is having fun and making sure your teammates have fun, too." Mike Springer can be reached at mspringer@ctcentral. com or 203-458-5688. (Pictorial Gazette, CT)
Michelle Harding of Suwanee: Cancer is a weed Sep 18, 2008
The entire day, all who were important lay on the floor and played board games. We listened to music with the sun streaming through the windows. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Around Your Town: A community events listing Sep 15, 2008
Items needed include winter jackets, board games, black backpacks, pajamas/work-out pants, video games (Wii, PS2, PS3, Xbox 360) and DVDs (new releases only, and no war-related or overly violent content, please). Monetary donations are also acceptable. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Quarry Brewing Sep 14, 2008
Quarry also offers its own nonalcoholic root beer brew for the kids and stocks a variety of board games for families to play together, she said. The brewery routinely offers a variety of beer and ale with names honoring the history of the Mining City such as Galena Gold, Head Frame Hefeweizen, Open Cab Copper, Open Pit Porter and Shale Pale Ale. (Montana Standard, MT)
Stay-at-home families save together Sep 14, 2008
Go through the closet and pull out some old board games you haven t played in years. Newer board games can be fun, as well. (Santa Maria Times)
Fasano a veteran hand for Sowers, Tribe Sep 14, 2008
But Fasano, who has started just 13 games in his nearly three months with the club, has made his presence felt in ways that have nothing to do with facial hair or board games. At the age of 38 and with 11 big league seasons under his belt, Fasano has served as a go-to guy, of sorts, for a number of the Indians' young starting pitchers searching for a few helpful hints or tips. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Math Fairs for Engaging Students Sep 13, 2008
Games student developed board games, math card games, etc. Online Interactive Math games, puzzles, problem solving, etc. (Suite101.com)
Activities to Teach Kindergarten Sep 13, 2008
Learn about board games, homemade games and playtime activities for teaching math and more. Kids in kindergarten have a well-earned reputation for being ready explorers, eager to understand their world and experience new things. (Suite101.com)
Rockford Council approves law enforcement contract with County Sep 13, 2008
The committee is looking for volunteers and needed supplies such as board games, writing utensils, paper, etc. Also, the welcome signs should be erected before winter. (Charles City Press, IO)
Freeverse Releases Big Bang Board Games for the iPhone / iPod Touch Sep 12, 2008
Featuring a full 3D environment, different piece sets, landscape and portrait mode, auto-saving, unlimited undo and animated talking opponents, the Big Bang Board Games packs a tremendous value into one App on your iPhone or iPod Touch. The Big Bang Board Games ship fully localized into French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Italian and Japanese ... Big Bang Board Games are available for $7. (IGN Wireless Games)
Majesco Entertainment Company Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2008 Financial Results Sep 12, 2008
"-- Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009 for Wii is the first game of its type to combine a celebrity fitness trainer with the Wii and innovative Wii Fit Balance Board(TM) accessory to offer players a fun and entertaining way to get in shape.-- Bananagrams for Facebook is an anagram game based on the popular board game of the same name. This free Facebook application ignores all of the rules of traditional board games in favor of an every-player-for-themselves approach that delivers... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Community picnic planned to welcome LRSC’s international students Sep 11, 2008
It can be an evening of board games, a Saturday fishing trip or dinner with the family, Wood said. She said many of the students are here without cars and once the weather turns colder most aren t interested in biking or walking anymore. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Obituaries for Sept. 11, 2008 Sep 11, 2008
She also enjoyed playing board games with her family. Survivors: Husband, Eugene L. Dillon; son, Gene Dillon of Darby; daughters, Christina Garofalo of Havertown, Joanie Gailey of Clifton Heights, with whom she resided; brothers, Thomas Innes of Drexel Hill, James Innes of Aldan, Frank Innes of Villanova, John Innes of Havertown, Peter Innes of Drexel Hill, Joseph Innes of Ardmore, sister, Margaret Whorle of Levittown, three grandchildren. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
YMCA-North gets kids active with interactive gaming Sep 9, 2008
The room received about 20,000 in upgrades this summer that included interactive games such as Dance Dance Revolution, Nintendo Wii and the exercise bikes; a wall mural, social corner, new board games and more. We eliminated some computers and made it more interactive, Wetzel said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Oro Valley collecting donations for troops Sep 8, 2008
Items that are needed include wheelchairs in good condition, video games, disposable razors and shaving cream, toothbrushes, travel pillows, winter jackets, board games, black backpacks, magazine subscriptions, DVDs, MP3 player headphones, and phone cards. Donations can be brought to collection boxes located at Oro Valley Town Hall and at the Oro Valley Public Library through September 22. (FOX 11, AZ)
Number Sense Correlates With Test Scores Sep 8, 2008
27, 2008) A study conducted with low-income preschoolers attending Head Start found that certain numerical board games increased early math learning. Board games with consecutively numbered, linearly arranged. (Science Daily)
So Happy Together Sep 7, 2008
A tot can nap on the window seat, older kids can play board games at the table, and the couple can entertain casually in the space while enjoying the view of the Common. Says Sarah: "Everything is comfortable and nice, but not too fancy that the kids aren't allowed anywhere.". (Boston Globe)
Volunteers step up to care for evacuees Sep 5, 2008
Each shelter has brought out its church toy chest and provided evacuees with footballs, basketballs, board games and coloring books for children. Easthaven Baptist Church Youth Minister Hampton Sims said the most popular activity for the 160 evacuees at his church, as well as every other shelter, was watching the weather - although Gustav-watching was cancelled Monday at Macedonia in favor of college football. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Video: Trivial Pursuit: America Plays Sep 5, 2008
One of the biggest franchises in the world of board games hits the small screen on Sept. 22 with the launch of Trivial Pursuit: America Plays from distributor Debmar-Mercury. The series, based on the best-selling board game, will involve viewers at home. (TVweek.com)
Local briefs Sep 4, 2008
Among the items needed at the Caring Collections are copy paper and general office supplies; birthday and holiday cards; party decorations; children s books, board games and arts and crafts supplies; toilet paper and paper towels; laundry detergent; all-purpose cleaners; nonperishable food items and disposable gloves. The Day of Caring will be held Sept. 11. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
What's Happening Sep 4, 2008
- Wildcard Wednesday: Games - 4 p.m.; play one of the library's board games or bring your own; free and open to the first 15 teens ages 11-18. UGA Campus Life Fall Activities Fair - 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tate Student Center Plaza; the fair is designed to encourage students to become involved in campus and community activity through the Center for Student Organizations; open to Athens community; free; (706) 542-6396 or www. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Korean Online Games to Exceed $1.7 Billion by 2011 Sep 3, 2008
A common strategy in Korea is the operation of large game portals that provide a wide selection of games, including massively-multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs), casual, and web board games all within one convenient site. Top game portals such as CJ Internets Netmarble, NHNs Hangame, and Neowizs Pmang can attract 500,000 to 1 million unique visitors a day. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Shanda Reports Second Quarter 2008 Unaudited Results Sep 3, 2008
Shanda offers a portfolio of diversified entertainment content including some of the most popular massively multi-player online role-playing games (MMORPGs) and casual online games in China, as well as online chess and board games, network PC games and a variety of cartoons, literature works and music. Shanda's interactive entertainment platform attracts a large and loyal user base. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Argentina - Crdoba: Estancia las C... Sep 2, 2008
Cold or rainy days are perfect moments to get together in the clubhouse, with couches arranged around a large fireplace, a pool table and board games to enjoy. Another option is driving to Alta Gracia to visit one of C;rdoba's famous Jesuit Estancias, or a day-trip to C;rdoba city to visit - a cultural centre with a variety of activities for every member of the family. (Suite101.com)
Mosquito Creek Hostel, Alberta Sep 2, 2008
The common areas consist of a kitchen and lounge area with reading material and board games where people can read and relax. In keeping with the simple theme of the hostel, the kitchen is rustic. (Suite101.com)
Students rewarded for positive behavior (3) Sep 1, 2008
The room the Student Lounge and Raider Store will have an air hockey table, a television, a couch, two computers, board games, and juice. North County Middle School Principal Brenda Medley hopes to get a Nintendo Wii and a popcorn machine. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Rock the Net out of this world Sep 1, 2008
A final section, called the Dungeon is for non-high tech gaming, including role playing card games or fantasy board games. Set up to accommodate kids, Rood says anyone who enjoys gaming is welcome. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
USS Vella Gulf Headed To Mediterranean Sea Aug 31, 2008
Alex and Brenna Whary took advantage of that extra day with their mother by playing board games and making breakfast for her before she shipped out. "I'm really proud of her actually. We're going to cheer her on and send her emails everyday," Brenna said. (WTKR.com, VA)
Teachers showered with supplies Aug 30, 2008
Everything wasn t much of an exaggeration: Supplies available for the taking on Friday included pens, markers, paper clips, posters, board games, stickers, sticky notes, scissors, markers, notebooks, construction paper and hundreds of boxes of tissue, among other items not to mention those balls. The giveaway started in 2003, after a period that was marked with a lot of acrimony between teachers and the community, recalled Beth Lambright, a board member for Love INC.. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
* [EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT] Aug 29, 2008
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. NT$300 entrance includes one drink. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Young linemen pull together Aug 28, 2008
Besides eating meals as a group, Thompson, Ta'amu and Kelemete listen to music, sing together and play board games when they have some spare time. They can add something new to their to-do list this week; get ready to play the Ducks. (Dawgman.com)
Wii video-bowling tournament in Titusville Aug 25, 2008
Sandrift also offers Family Nights from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, giving families a chance to come and play games, such as pool, board games, Wii and other games. Those wishing to participate in the tournament are encouraged to register early. (Florida Today)
Is 'color politics' getting you down Aug 24, 2008
Being the third child in a family of four, I grew up to be green in board games like Ludo and Halma. Green was designated to me by my older brothers who chose red and blue. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Economy in trouble? Not for video games Aug 24, 2008
" As games evolve from shooter adventures into complex mini-worlds with fully developed characters, he says, they can engage players on more levels. The spike in game sales figures could be fueled by popular new Wii and Xbox 360 releases, says Leon Edelsack, owner of the now-closed gaming hangout Pittsburgh CyberConXion in Squirrel Hill. Such releases as "Guitar Hero: Arrowsmith Edition" and "Mario Kart" for Wii have done well, he says, with new Wii versions of the popular Mario Bros. franchise... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Fay on the home front: A big game Aug 24, 2008
Arts and crafts, board games, card games, Pin the Tail on the Hurricane Tracking Chart. And while I'm all for turning off the TV and spending quality time together, my daughter already was an Uno-holic. (Florida Times-Union)
Owasco recreation program fills need Aug 22, 2008
Playground directors Granato, Steve Simmons and Nick Leader spent six weeks this summer from late June until last Friday organizing sporting events and board games, field trips and camp-outs at two playgrounds one in the Hamlet of Owasco and the other in the town for some 25 to 30 children between the ages of 7 to 16 ... At the Michael J. O'Leary Community Playground in the town of Owasco, a shed was fully stocked with board games and sporting equipment open to all children. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Reebok's got game... Reebok and Hasbro team up to launch first-of-its-kind Monopoly inspired footwear collection! Aug 22, 2008
"MONOPOLY has global recognition as one of the most iconic board games of all time, and Reebok is excited to be able to translate this fun into footwear," said Christian Stegmaier, Reebok's Head of Lifestyle Product Marketing. "The MONOPOLY collection by Reebok is designed with consumers in mind who are not afraid to be individuals and stand out from the crowd." "We have a strong fan-following for MONOPOLY, and now consumers can wear what they play in high style," said Bryony Bouyer, Senior Vice... (Canada Newswire)
Bulldogs camp corner Aug 22, 2008
Answer: My roommates and I like to play board games, brain games, like Scrabble. Games that we think are going to make us smarter. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Back to school in Mystic Aug 22, 2008
This hands-on area includes a dress-up trunk, board games such as checkers, and plenty of ingredients for makebelieve cooking such as iron pots, a small butter churn, mortar and pestle, scoops, scales and a colander. Enterprising young builders can practice their knot tying, or make a wooden boat to take home, create a journal, or build a toy bridge. (Westerly Sun, RI)
The FOCUS program is designed to help kids with their school work. Aug 21, 2008
Painting with watercolors, playing board games or drawing pictures are all part of center time, when the kids can pick an activity of their choice. There are two full-time certified teachers and three part-time assistant teachers who help the kids concentrate mainly on reading and math, but also teach science, social studies, art and physical education. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Survey Highlights The Importance of Teaching Children Good Social Skills Aug 21, 2008
Noodleboro by Hasbro is a new line of board games, which includes storybooks and audio CDs that nurture preschoolers' social skills through laughter and play. Take a problem-solving approach. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Some Strong Thinkin Aug 20, 2008
A good old game of cards is always fun and there are lots of board games that appeal to ether the preschooler or the teenager. What ever happened to just sending the kid out in the back yard to play. (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)
Herreras make a go of it in Nyssa Aug 19, 2008
As a family they get along well, Herrera said and in downtimes they play board games or play on the computers. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Sunday, and Herrera often uses his Mondays off to go shopping. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Around the Community Aug 18, 2008
Beginners and experienced players of dominoes, chess and other board games, such as cards, Scrabble, dominoes and backgammon, are invited to join ... Staff from the On Board Games store in DeKalb brings a variety of games to the all-ages Game Night at the library. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Phelps hopes to get some rest after eight-gold spurt Aug 18, 2008
Aside from his eight emotive podium moments, he said some of his best memories from the Games would be times behind the scenes, chatting and playing board games with team-mates. Outside the pool, in the pool, on the medals podium, there are tonnes of memories I'll have from this, Phelps said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
COA outfitted in style Aug 18, 2008
In the room down the hall a bit, George Sanders is putting the finishing touches on a large game room with darts, pool, ping pong and square card tables that hold a slew of board games. The COA wing has the popular thrift shop, now holding its $3 bag sale, as well as recreational spaces and smaller meeting rooms for social services and help with Medicare and homecare. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Volunteers fill crucial role for area nonprofits Aug 17, 2008
For about three years, we hung out, watched movies, played board games, went out for ice cream, shopped, you name it. That same kid inside of me has inspired me to start volunteering at Girl Scouts of Riverland Council. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Access to recess Aug 16, 2008
They both like animals and playing board games. Janemarie loves pink, and her four cats, which, most of the time, all sleep with her. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Assistant coaches live life in limbo Aug 16, 2008
Someone you'd want to spend an evening playing board games with, if that makes sense. "I was 99.9% sure that Ramona would get it," Gonzales says. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Young patients act out surgeries Aug 16, 2008
Usually the child care specialist would lead her to a small playroom filled with board games, books and videos; a tray overflowing with gauze, Band-Aids, tubes, surgical caps and stethoscopes; and cloth dolls, some large and anatomically correct, others small and faceless. They would talk about her latest experience in the world of medicine. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Your community in brief Aug 16, 2008
Games will include volleyball, softball, croquet and board games. Everyone is welcome to attend. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Egg the youngsters on, so life tastes better Aug 15, 2008
Other toys I failed to ingest include a Scalextric, several boxes of space Lego, the board games Operation and Mousetrap, and a complete collection of Paul Daniels's TV Magic Tricks - even though the latter included an egg-shaped gizmo called the Magic Egg. Somehow, miraculously, my conker-sized kiddywink brain managed to differentiate it from a real egg. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Got emotional baggage to spare? Sell it on eBay! Aug 15, 2008
" Even then, eBays gotten pretty good at ferreting out such sales, and quickly axing them from the site, as "annastella007" quickly learned, according to her auction adendum: "IT SEEMS I HAD VIOLATED EBAY'S SECONDHAND CLOTHES POLICY BY OFFERING 'THE TART'S' (HER NAME'S KYLIE i HAVE SINCE FOUND OUT) ACTUAL KNICKERS UP FOR AUCTION PREVIOUSLY I CAN ONLY NOW OFFER A PHOTO OF THE SAID KNICKERS AND HAVE ADJUSTED THE STARTING PRICE ACCORDINGLY." As of this writing, bidding is up to $125, a lot more... (MSNBC -- Politics)
Download games online: fresh air not required Aug 14, 2008
Players who don't have time for more involved games can choose from a range of casual game genres including retro, puzzle, and board games. "For casual games, the norm tends to be older, between 30 and 50, and also tends to be skewed toward females," says Jamie Berger, senior vice president of consumer products and technology for IGN Entertainment. (Ottawa Citizen)
Sitcom writer appeals for props Aug 14, 2008
He added that items he liked to see on set included T-shirts, fanzines, board games and "geek references" and asked fans to contact Talkback Thames with their ideas. Mr Linehan's other screenwriting credits include Father Ted, Big Train, Black Books and Brass Eye. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Former Cumberland County President Judge George E. Hoffer dies (updated at 3:48 p.m.) Aug 12, 2008
He also played board games and prided himself in being able to solve the New York Times crossword puzzle in under 40 minutes. Ann Hoffer described her husband as a quiet, humble man who loved working in the courthouse. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Meet the Xtreme Teen Board Aug 12, 2008
He doesn't just play games though -- Jonathan makes his own board games. He's made one based on the Crusades and another on Lego Wars. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Are you ready for school to start back? Aug 9, 2008
Board Games, Movies, Tennis, Pool, the works and then a picnic bash on Sunday. Make a ritual of saying bye or marking the event (like Memorial Day does the start of summer ). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Eight-year-old Little League slugger goes to bat against ALS Aug 9, 2008
Dillon does not remember his uncle walking but there are family photos of Scott playing board games or sword fighting with his young nephew. Scott's home office also has a display case with fantastic, kooky collectible wind up toys, scorpions in resin and treasures from trips around the world. (Los Angeles Daily News)
Coutreyer accepts job as Hampton assistant coach Aug 8, 2008
Laurel's summer team advanced to the title game of the DC Board Games before losing to DeMatha in the championship contest Aug. 3 at Wise High School. Coutreyer played college basketball at Division II Columbia Union in Takoma Park in the early 1990s when Hampton head coach Kevin Nickelberry was an assistant there. (Laurel Leader, MD)
User-friendly library Aug 6, 2008
We hope to increase the DVD collection so that we can lend them to those interested, she said, adding that board games were also provided for children to have some fun. Retired senior administrator Lily Choo, 54, said she would bring her 18-month-old granddaughter to the library. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
First day of school expectations Aug 6, 2008
Where I come from they paid extra for the service (The Parents took the Nuns along on vacations to snap the whip on us - we went along with it because we got to bring a friend to share the joy So with 6 kids an Irish Nun and the parents everybody had somebody to play board games with. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
How messed up are your kids' bed/wake times? Aug 6, 2008
Baby B takes up so much of my time in the day that at night once he goes down Hubby and I have been spending a little fun time with E. (Snuggling for Enchanted for the 1,000th time, playing board games sometimes even a late night brusters run) Oh well, time to get back to work. The bus comes around 6:45 or 7 and she is sound alseep as I write this at 8:35. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Financial Habits to Stay Debt Free Aug 5, 2008
Kim and her husband Robert created the CASHFLOW board games and own The Rich Dad Company. Newsletter Sign up for our bi-monthly newsletters. (Entrepreneur)
