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World Cup, Day 10 — Good Day for the K’s

by scribe | Aug 21, 2013 | chess clubs, current news, games, positions, tournaments

As you can see from the photograph, I am not the only creature in my household who has been following the World Cup with fascination! Ginger Snap is one of our temporary visitors, a foster kitten whom we are taking care of until she is old enough for someone to adopt...

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