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http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-29347895 This is a great loss for the music world. Hogwood was one of the most important representatives of the HIP (Historically Informed Performance) - movement, a scholar and a gentleman. UOR2e6qwOj0

So another Christmas, and another quiz. While only a few did participate last year, it can't hurt to repeat the procedure and hope for bigger interest this time. I varied the format somewhat from last year. This time the quiz is divided in three sections, one fairly simple, one tricky and one...

First of all, I want to wish the chess community a Merry Christmas. I haven't been as active here as I wanted and even had to forfeit the championship when having a won position in the first game. I can just hope that I will be more present in the year to come. Anyway, I went ahead and made a...

Ex-World champion Vasily Smyslov died last night, 89 years old. He will go over in history as one of the all-time greatest. Smyslov was only world champion for a year, but remained a dominating force in the chess world for decades. As late as 1983 he advanced to the final in the candidate's...

http://www.orgburo.com/pofoquiz/pofo.php In my opinion this one is much better than the political compass. Results, polite comments and constructive criticism may be posted in this thread. To kick it off, here is my own verdict:

What is probably the most puzzling about the political discussions in OT is, IMHO, the frivolous use of the term left and right. It is not unusual to see certain people claim that there are so many "leftists" around here, even to the extent to dominate the place one is to believe. Funny that...

As should be well-known, today most countries celebrate Labour Day. It is a day where we pay hommage to the pioneers of the labour movement and their struggle and sacrifices to make a better world, as well as a reminder that we are far from our goals yet. I wish everybody, including those who...

Since my offer to make such a thread produced unexpectedly much positive feedback, I will give it a try. Before anything else, kindly read: FAQ 1.0 BTW, as I have the thing in common with Lennart Torstenson ( more with him, actually), Mikhail Botvinnik, Mae West and Robert de Niro that my...

As Henry VIII said his wifes, I will not keep you long. In short,I simply offer the community the possibility to learn more about communism and socialism in the shaope of an "Ask a red" thread by yours truly. I think most of you know me sufficiently well to be aware of that I have enough...

MOTTO: "Somehow we find it hard to sell our values, namely that the rich should plunder the poor." - John Foster Dulles Inspired by Kosez' thread on hunger in New York: Link: http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSN1432658720071114?sp=true When I read such things I need a drink - a...

As promised in the recent Atlas Shrugged thread, here is one devoted to Karl Marx. As a starting point, I offer this article:http://observer.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,6903,1530250,00.html Some extracts, bolds by your truly: So, are we all Marxists, then?:mischief: But honestly, this...

I am fully aware that this is of little interest for the great majority here, but to those that still think that there is an alternative to inequality, exploitation, alienation and commodity fetishism and perhaps even participated on some kind of arrangement; Happy Labour Day! I originally...

No this is not a joke, it is the birthday of my most excellent compatriot and one of the nicest people here. Happy birthday, friend, and keep up the good work! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

For the last few days I have been unable to upload pictures. As can be seen from the attached file, the "browse" button (the one encircled in red, "bla gjennom" is Norwegian for browse) is not showing completely, and clicking on it doesn't result in anything...:mad: Does anybody recognize...

So finally, after 13 years, the chess world is back with having one champion, and a worthy and thoroughly deserving one as well; the Gentle Giant Vladimir Kramnik. Vladik had to win this title twice in Elista. After having built up a dominating 3-1 lead, Topalov and his sidekick Danailov...

The Washington Consensus which has been highly influential in international financial institutions for more than a decade, is drawing more and more criticism. Still there is something remarkable that UK's International Development Secretary, Hilary Benn,so clearly brings to light what many...

Here I was, going through some old floppy disks when suddenly this happened. After inserting one and trying to open it, I got the following message: "A:\ is not accessible. No ID address mark was found on the floppy disk". Now this happens with every darned floppy I try...:cry: I will...

Today Poles all over the world celebrate their Constitution Day, after the one from 1791. It is worth noting that this constitution, though shortlived, was the first modern European codified one. Thus, though short-lived due to the political situation, it stands as an important milestone for...

This thread is triggered by a few observations, both on this board and in real life, a most rational fear of a certain type of people, as well as a quite good article I just happened read and wanted to share. At least some of you might find it interesting. Some of the observations first...

By now you should know the routine. What do you think about my country?