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It appears that Kirkland North, proprieters of Turf, the Risk-like game for campus spirit and corporate team-building, are surviving their true-life battle with that other company selling the same service. The company recently received $225,000 is seed funding from venture capital firm Harrison Metal.
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Hamshire, UK: Not really criminal news, but a couple of elderly residents made a lucky escape when a heavy glass ceiling fell on them while they were playing cards. (source)
Bethpage, NY: Man returns home late from playing cards, wife accuses him of cheating on her, so he kills her. (source)
May Pen, Jamaica: Two men shot to death at shop while playing (what else?) dominoes. (source)
Mascotte, FL: One man shot at a card game by robbers. (source)
Fort Collins, CO: Chess teacher who sexually assaulted children has disappeared and is now on police most wanted list. (source)
Chicago, IL: One man shot dead over an argument at a dice game. (source)
Cocoa Beach, FL: Man aged 70 arrested for shooting golf buddy dead at a couples card game. (source)