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Your Move/Readers Write: Naked go classes; Who wrote '42 Life story? Next AlphaGo series?

Published on 8/27/2017

Naked go classes: "The August 12th issue of The Economist relates the decline of Japan's public baths," writes Phil Waldron. "From a high of 2700 there are now fewer than 600, and those that remain are struggling to reinvent themselves. Some are turning into spas to cater to upscale clientele or foreigners while others are putting on performances and concerts. The Economist mentions one particularly creative establishment, however, which has gone a different route. In an attempt to appeal to the younger crowd, it now offers naked go classes!" Who wrote '42 Life story? "Does anyone know who wrote the May 18, 1942 go article in Life magazine?" wonders Jonathan Chetwynd. "Most articles have a writer, but not this one..." Email journal@usgo.org
Next AlphaGo series? "When will the next set of Alphago videos be put on YouTube?" asks George Shutack. Production has just begun; we'll keep you posted.

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