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intermittent thoughts on my life and work as the chess coach at IS 318, a public middle school in Brooklyn

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

James beats Asa, the Republicans seem +-, my outrage over recent events

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James Black (white) won the following nice game against Asa Hoffman in the Marshall's FIDE Monday tournament. He hangs a pawn in the ope...
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Thursday, July 21, 2011

Photos from the 15th US Chess School

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I'm too lazy to caption this, but instructors Gregory Kaidanov and Greg Shahade are in the back.   Greg Kaidanov Greg Shahade...
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Monday, July 18, 2011

James Black makes Master!

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James Black is now 2205!!! I am so proud of his determination and hard work.
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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

republican candidates, stupid cheaters

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I love this guy. He's so intelligent and reasonable. Also he supports legalizing online gambling. I don't gamble at all and thin...
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Thursday, July 7, 2011

us chess school 15, day 1

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 John Hughes, Andrew Tang, James Black   John, Andrew, Cameron Wheeler, Greg and Mike Klein (with camera) in the back   Mi...
Sunday, July 3, 2011

Obama, the Musical

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I saw a great movie last night: Blue Valentine
Friday, July 1, 2011

summer

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keys   how's everyone been?       School is over for me. I was going to play in the World Open, but then caught a cold and decid...
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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

James A Black, Jr., in the New York Times

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One Move Ahead of Opponents, and Two Ahead of Trouble It is impossible to miss that James Black Jr. is a chess champion when you walk into...
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Sunday, June 26, 2011

guerrilla education in Milwaukee

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The Guerrilla Classroom Initiative in Milwaukee has put up signs across the city that make it easier for parents to interact with their chi...
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Saturday, June 25, 2011

Fischer, Qaddafi, Ilyumzhinov

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amazing photos of Fischer-- I love the last one where he's wrapped in the blanket. nice couple
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