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"Q" (CoT OTB)
Machiavelli, United States 
Member Since: Mar 11, 2008
Last Login: Nov 20, 2009
Profile Views: 6316
Points: 4461
Status: swimming with sharks... (2 days ago)
Occupation: Finger Pointing & Babysitting
About Me:
I would be described as boring to most of the world (e.g. drones, sheep, etc.) I like to work, read, play chess, and discuss economics, politics, history, and theology. Although I do enjoy good whiskey, cigars, and beer as well. Emphasis on good. Otherwise I am a southern man. Married with 4 children, yet still considered a relatively young professional. (depends on your perspective :) )
I am Reformed in my faith and it has a considerable impact on how I view the world and my life. I do prefer to look as this part of my life as reforming as I have not reached any end yet. If you are curious just ask.
With regard to chess and that portion of my life:
I started playing chess years ago as a boy but life got in the way and now that I have re-examined my priorities I find myself back. I look forward to learning more about chess! As I progress my style is more OTB than CC and I typically do not resign but have been known to. I am very fond of chess history and etiquette. That brings me to the groups CoT OTB and The Chess History Group.
I am the founder and one of the admin of the Chess History Group - any and all are invited to be members. I resigned superadmin a while back due to time constraints but, I still participate and enjoy the information there. It is best if you have an interest in the history of the game. The group is not structured to "improve" your game but rather your knowledge and hopefully your love of the game as well.
I am also a member of CoT OTB and love the honesty and good sportsmanship! CoT OTB is a unique group of people who have all agreed to not utilize any assistance when playing each other (e.g. books, databases, analysis board, etc.) This allows us to meet at the chess board on the same terms and play a game of chess in pure form - the closest to OTB you can get.
Here are some interesting movie clips that I have found:
This is a trailer for a movie / documentary titled "Collision..." - I find it fascinating... http://vimeo.com/4536103
Here is an excellent video about Dilbert - my parents had a similiar experience several decades back =P
Here is a really cool clip about the building of Stonehenge (replica). Makes you think about how many people it really took.
A very informational video about bourbon - from one of my favorite distilleries...