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Karl's Blog


    • A Tribute to A Very Special Lady

      This is a tribute to a very nice lady who introduced me to Jason Mraz.  She suffers from PLS, a nerve disorder similar to ALS but not fatal.  So I try to brighten her spirits in some way each and every day she is here.  So these two are for Swe... | Read More

      • Karl_
      • | Jan 3, 2010
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    • Ladder Chess

      For those of you that enjoy playing chess on a ladder then GrayMatter Ladder Chess may be the group for you.  They have had 2 active ladders for a long time now.  There are both fast and slow players in the group.  One ladder has a time/move li... | Read More

      • Karl_
      • | Aug 4, 2009
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    • Karl's Tournys

      Currently Running Intro Invites and 960 Invites Intro Invite #12 http://www.chess.com/tournament/fast-tournaments-intro-invite-12 Intro Invite #13 http://www.chess.com/tournament/fast-tournaments-intro-invite-13 Intro Invite #14 http://www.... | Read More

      • Karl_
      • | May 6, 2009
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    • My Plan

      Once I became Platinum I started thinking more of what the future of the group will be once it gets bigger.  This is my way of letting you in on what I want to do.  I will create a series of tournys that may be going on at the same time.  The t... | Read More

      • Karl_
      • | Feb 11, 2009
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    • My Intro Invites

      You may be wondering what they are for.  They are special limited invite tournys in which I let only the newest members in, plus at least one other group member which in the future will usually be me.  They have 2 purposes.  One is to let them ... | Read More

      • Karl_
      • | Feb 8, 2009
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    • Tourny Guidlines

      As you know this group is very informal, I like that and want to keep it a friendly, family atmosphere.  But I feel a few guidelines are needed just to avoid confusion on any one's part.  The following guidelines are only for my own hosted tour... | Read More

      • Karl_
      • | Feb 8, 2009
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