More Quotes for the "Lenin Reader"

The ever tireless Dave B has put the following together; worth a gander and remembering for use in debates with Leninists and anti-communists alike.

Doctor Who - series 5

The wait is nearly over! Matt Smith will be materialising on BBC TV over the Easter weekend.

I have never seen him before so I don't know what to make of him as an actor. The few clips I have seen of him as the Doctor would seem we are in for more of the Tennant-esque dialogue, which I hope not. I like the Doctor to have different personalities with each actor (e.g. crabby grandfather - Hartnell; dandy - Jon Pertwee).

Needless to say, I will be reviewing the episodes each week; and I have the Ecclestone and Tennant years left to review too.

Vasily Smyslov (II)

Smyslov was well known for his singing too. What a treat to have heard him sing with Mark Taimanov accompanying him on the piano, like at the tournament in Venice 1950.

Vasily Smyslov (1921-2010)

Former world chess champion Smyslov passed away today. I have been reading the New in Chess book of the Botvinnik-Smyslov world championship matches from 1954, 57 and 58; the games and annotations are terrific.

Anna Sharevich

Woman Grandmaster Anna Sharevich from Belorussia is the most photographed female player on the chess circuit. One thing is certain, though - do not let her sing! I think my chess club should use this song as torture, for punishment of those who lose....