Ok, for argument's sake, let's say I'm totally wrong about the ICA. Let's say it's NOT a brain-dead organization that soaks tournament organizers and scares away potential new chess players in Illinois. Let's say what its supporters are saying: that it's an under-manned organization with a noble mission, that it's wonderful for Illinois chess, and that all it needs are about 10 volunteers to...

Say it loud, say it proud. PECHAC! Coming soon...

http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=1569 Ruslan Ponomariov's Open Letter to the ACP 07.04.2004 "I am not trying to hold on to my title whatever it takes," writes the still-reigning FIDE champion, "but I can't put up with the absolute dictatorship of FIDE. I am ready to defend my title on the conditions that were clearly set at the time I won it." He also attacks Garry Kasparov for...

http://www.thedartmouth.com/article.php?aid=2004042101080. "The United States Chess Federation moved in 1991 to ban any sort of stimulants, and now drug tests competitors for everything from caffeine to Ritalin."

APR 17, 2004 THE OTTAWA CITIZEN PAGE: L17 Happy Birthday, Garry Deen Hergott The Ottawa Citizen This past Tuesday, April 13, marked the 41st birthday of arguably the strongest chessplayer the world has ever known --Garry Kimovich Kasparov,

Sam Sloan wrote: Qualifications of Sam Sloan to run for election My name is Sam Sloan. Here are my qualifications: So what is the relevance of this with soc.culture.colombia ?

With 1264 players, the Dallas National High School Championship is down approximately 10% from last year's numbers. Coming on the heels of the 20% drop in attendance at the usually rock solid National Elementary, this more than 100 player drop must be a financial disappointment to the office. However, this cannot be unexpected. Local organizations are beginning to realize that the national...

A member of a local club would like to become a club level TD. He is a responsible 16 year old with an established rating and a Youth membership. May he become a club director with a Youth membership, or is a regular membership required? David -- without the block

Re the June 7 to June 12 2004 US Senior Open and June 5 to June 6 US Game/30 Championship and Denker Celebration: DON'T FORGET THIS YEARS INVITATIONAL IS A US CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER Event! Please see my site www.chessdon.com to see who is already registered, who so far has signed up Denker banquet etc. Please try to make your reservations at the Boca Renaissance Hotel before May 5 in order to...

Re the June 7 to June 12 2004 US Senior Open and June 5 to June 6 US Game/30 Championship and Denker Celebration: DON'T FORGET THIS YEARS INVITATIONAL IS A US CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER Event! Please see my site www.chessdon.com to see who is already registered, who so far has signed up Denker banquet etc. Please try to make your reservations at the Boca Renaissance Hotel before May 5 in order to...

Recently, I signed up as an affiliate with them. I have yet to organize a CXR event, but plan to soon (scholastic). It seems to be a great alternative rating system that is more complete, and offers next day ratings. Has there been anyone on here who have used them? I await your colorful responses. Thanks. lawilson

I played in a tourney last month, with a guy who had an established rating of 1952. The USCF just suddenly set his rating provisional causing him to drop down to the 1600s. This cost me 15 rating points(points and bonus). I want to become provisional too!! Shaun Rating History for KENT SWEARINGEN USCF ID 12421670 Expires 03-05 State TEXAS

ICC. USCF cannot compete with ICC. -- Everything you need to know about women. FREE! http://www.cybersheet.com/library.html The Seduction Library

To: The Members of USCF’s International Affairs Committee (Eric Johnson, Phil Haley, Carol Jarecki, Sophia Rohde and Tim Redman) and Office Liaison to the Committee Glenn Petersen. Due to an otherwise heavy schedule, Eric Johnson has resigned as chair of USCF’s International Affairs Committee I am happy to announce that Irina Krush of NYC has accepted the position of chair of USCF’s...

See links: http://www.itar-tass.com/eng/level2.html?NewsID=712800&PageNum=0 http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=1586 http://www.interfax.ru/e/B/0/28.html?id_issue=9691391

Is it just me or is going McCrary beginning to look a fountain of light compared to the office now? Rp

"Graham Drabble" wrote in message ... Call for an Impeachment Inquiry of Bush and Cheney, Get Congress to Take Action Sign our online Petition and read below for more information: http://www.****nader.org/get_involved/impeach.php This is a bad link

anyone used the new Chronos-2 clocks? how do you like the new sensor buttons compared with the old style push buttons? -Scott

I have posted the April 10 USCF membership numbers at: http://detroitchess.com/USCFmem2.htm Total membership is at 89762, the same as the March total! Peter C. Nixon http://detroitchess.com/

I have just noticed that the FIDE Secretary general Emmanuel Omuku has just disappeared from the FIDE website, apparently replaced. What happened? Where is he? Is he still alive, in Afghanistan or what? Pls someone fill me in on this latest FIDE intrigue. Rubix