Poly Quickplay is on Thur 18th at 7pm for 7.15 start.

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me again with another question
whats the score with someone listening to an ipod or other audio equipment with ear phones during a game and is there a difference with an iphone

also at tournaments etc can phones be switched to vibrator mode or do they need to be switched off during games



finally if a non playing captains phone rings during during a tournament whats the possible penaties that can be incurred

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If anyone knows Steve's tel/mob number give him a quick call and tell
him to read my PM on here.

I fear his email account may have been hacked and he is sending out some wierd emails.

Geoff

A film about chess is going to be shown in Edinburgh on 16th June.
It is about chess for the blind in India and took over 3 years to make. The name of the film is Algorithms. This film has been shown at film festivals in India and was well received. The film was made by an Ian McDonald from Hastings. Unfortunately, I appear in the film
Here are the details

t Algorithms is coming to Scotland! Film will be screened in Edinburgh at the RAI International Festival of Ethnographic Film at 9.15 on Sunday 16 June. Click here for details:

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Please let the whole of the sighted and the visually impaired chess community in Scotland know about it.

Hi Guys,

I have all the equipment for congresses so could the person who needs it next please contact me.

Big Thx

GG

Entry list has been sent in and will be updated on both the CS and East Kilbride Websites. Currently sitting at 22 entries.

16 Days to the start. Can we beat last years total?

Hi

Mark Condie has his own smart flat in the Oxgangs area of Edinburgh with a spare room.
He has asked me to say anyone wanting to stay free for the weekend of the congress is welcome.

You can get a 27 from near Mark's house which drops you practically on the venue's doorstep.

PM me and I'll PM back Mark's tel/mob number.

Geoff

Posted by Lara in the English Forum.

I nominate Callum McQueen, Neil Berry or Andrew Green.

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Nicola from Betty TV called me and asked for some idea of a participant for this new series. I think we all know a chessplayer or two in this social category who could do with a confidence boost. If you want to be nominated and don't want to contact them direct send me a pm.

Here is what Nicola says:

I am looking to tap into the world of chess to find participants for our new lifestyle series we are making here at Betty. I am looking for single men aged 25 – 40, with really interesting jobs, passions and hobbies – of course it is not just limited to chess players, so if anyone outside of this area does come to mind, please do spread the word. At the moment I’m just looking to reach out to as many people as possible.

We are making a new observational documentary series for FOX, which will be 10 x 1 hour episodes. FOX are a worldwide channel, best known for their American dramas like The Walking Dead, Damages, Nip Tuck, American Horror Story, and others like Family Guy and One Tree Hill. This is a brand new series for FOX, which takes them away from dramas and into non scripted documentaries – it’s an exciting, sensitive and warm series.

We have five really lovely and very different guys already so I am looking for the next five. The series is about confidence, dating and style. Each episode sees one guy take on some incredible confidence boosting challenges and they will be mentored by three experts on confidence across the board, and on dating and style.

We start filming this month and go right through to the end of June, so each contributor will need to be available for five days – they will be put up in fantastic London accommodation and thoroughly looked after throughout the week. This is not a Take Me Out, or a Beauty and the Geek – it is a series which aims to help people who want to try something new, to step out of their comfort zone and take on a new challenge. Perhaps they have neglected certain areas of their lives because of work commitments or strong passions and hobbies, which may have left little time for anything else. Or they feel a bit stuck in their ways and are tired of the same old routine – whatever the reason, the series is a great way for someone to do something out of the norm, and hopefully achieve their own individual goals.

Whether people play chess professionally or if it is a passion or hobby, I understand it can take up a lot of someone’s time, perhaps because of this some people don’t get to date as much as they would like to? Or, they may want to find a balance with other aspects of their lives.

I’m really keen to get personal recommendations of very deserving people. Perhaps some of your friends, colleagues or clients will know people who would like to learn more about the series?

Betty TV are offering a potentially life changing week of incredible confidence boosting experiences. If you’re brave enough to step out of your comfort zone – male and aged between 25-40 they want to hear from you. For more information, send an email to:

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There is some problem with the online grade upload this week. We will try and resolve as soon as possible.