the World Chess Championship

The wait is almost over as Topalov (Bulgaria) and Anand (India) go head to head in the world chess championship in a few days, in Sofia.

I hope that Anand wins, not least because he has the Dane Peter Heine Nielsen on his team of helpers.

What Have They Done?

The Dalek is, of course, one of the most famous sci-fi baddies. The new series of Dr.Who has brought them back, only in a revamped design. I think they look horrible. I don't understand why the crew felt the need to alter the classic Ray Cusick design from 1963-4. (The Radio Times website has more on the new design.)