Exactly ten weeks after I started, I finished my second novel in the Cassie Tanner series at just under 65,000 words. I have a possible beta reader on deck, but I'd like to have at least three so that I can get different opinions. If anyone is interested, please let me know. I need someone who doesn't mind a lot of reading, and that can point out flaws in plot progression and character ...

... the 3am wall king. He may have found a loophole in the TCS scoring and he is exploiting it...maybe. Whatever the case he finds himself in the #2 spot. This could be perhaps the crowing acheivment of his young life. People have to ask themselves whether or not he can build on this. # 7 seed - el pad 44pts El pad has a disappointing 1st round. I am sure he expected to be ranked higher, but ...

... (1984): Directed By Sergio Leone Blogger's Note: Once again I'm cheating on my own list if you notice my number one pick which is actually ten short films put together. This might be a tad unfair to the other films, but I just could not ignore "The Decalogue" as a monumental acheivment in filmmaking, not to mention one of the most moving film experiences I've ever had.

... official world rankings, which will be published on 1 January 2010. At the gala prizegiving Tuesday evening, the trophy and winner’s cheque for 25,000 euros was presented to tournament winner Magnus Carlsen. - This is an unbelievable acheivment by Magnus. A great day, says Secretary General of the Norwegian Chess Association, Dag Danielsen. (NRK) Rolleiv SolholmChess news from Susan Polgar