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Send us Fan Mail Like Littler, teenage phenomenon, is already competing with the best darts players in the world. I can see his development with similarities to that of a young chess phenomenon heading for super grandmaster status. Darts, like chess, calls for high concentration levels. A drop in micro-concentration can lose a match in these and other sports where a momentary loss of concentration...

Send us Fan Mail The big freeze. The double Houdini that failed.  This podcast is not so much about chess, as about the eternal human challenge of overcoming adversity. My story starts with a message to members from the East Cheadle Chess Club Mission Control. It  sent a chilly warning to the fearless band of the limitless potential league warriors.  It read  "Please be aware that the heating...

Send us Fan Mail The golden age of detective stories and the locked room puzzle. Comments about the golden age of detective stories, tell of the domination of Agatha Christie, and before her, Arthur Conan Doyle and even earlier, Edgar Allen Poe. More specifically, the golden age is placed approximately between the two Great world wars, 1920 to 1938. One particular sub-variant is the locked room my...

Send us Fan Mail Every chess player knows chess is complex. Most chess players have a sense of just how complex. It has even been suggested there are more moves theoretically in chess than there are atoms in the universe. Don’t be deterred. The reality is beautifully described by Stephen Westland on the discussion website Quora. He also happens to be an interesting academic and professor in colour...

Send us Fan Mail John O Connell responds to journalist’s jibe at Taylor Swift @jdpoc "I wouldn't date Taylor Swift" says @GB NEWS' Eamonn Holmes. On the same lines, I refuse to buy that new Maserati. And I've turned down the James Bond role, again. And playing upfront for England in the next World Cup? Nah. Can't be bothered. @PaulTempleton6 BREAKING: Taylor Swift den...

Send us Fan Mail An Incident at Waitrose That’s the Waitrose in Poynton near to where I live. I was making a routine shopping visit there this morning. Not quite routine, because I am in search of a low-carb diet, as instructed by diabetes Zoe recently. I had vague ideas of browsing for low-carb suggestions to replace my favoured meals or at least replace some of the potatoes, rice, and spaghetti...

Send us Fan Mail Mental set.  Two words that could revolutionise criminal detection Sunday Standard. July 5, 1981 In what follows, the original newspaper article mentions that it was based on an interview about a report I had  written with restrictions to its publication by the Government department which had commissioned it.  I no longer have a copy of the report. It focuses on the recently-solve...

Send us Fan Mail Wit and wisdom Mid February edition @GOLDCOUNCIL When the unexpected happens and the world is in turmoil, with gold, you could be protected. 65 million hits. @deelomas I just saw this bloke going up a hill with a wheelbarrow full of horseshoes, four leaf clovers and rabbits feet.  Me Nicely crafted. I’m beginning to see how your twisted mind works. Stay up-to-date with all of Tudo...

Send us Fan Mail How Neil Kinnock is helping Keir Starmer to win the next General Election. The results of the by-elections at Wellingborough and Kingswood recently have been hailed as stunning victories for the labour opposition. They widely believed to be an indicator of a substantial win for labour at the next general election, expected later this year.  Stay up-to-date with all of Tudor's...

Send us Fan Mail Ageing leaders. How the ancient Egyptians solved the problem The is much concern that both President Biden and former President Trump are too old to stand to become President of the United States again.  This week a coruscating attack on Biden’s mental capacities appeared to reinforce  polling beliefs of his mental deterioration ...  The headline news emerges from the continued le...

Send us Fan Mail Success for the Ivory Coast. The 'zombie elephants' triumph an unlikely win in the capital Abidjan. The African Cup of Nations has gained increasing interest as its stars gain international familiarity for their exploits in the top teams of nations around the world. This year, in a pulsating final, victory went to the hosts Côte d’Ivoire, whose team the Elephants were co...

Send us Fan Mail @elonmusk The first human received an implant from @Neuralink yesterday and is recovering well. Initial results show promising neuron spike detection. [This post triggered many responses pointing out the research seeking treatment for motor neuron conditions is being carried out in many institutions around the world]. @EvThat For 40 days each year, beginning on Ash Wednesday, my C...

Send us Fan Mail The dreadful war raging in Ukraine has now lasted over two years. In Gaza, and increasingly around other territories in the Middle East, only a matter of months since the Hamas attack on Israel triggered subsequent bloodshed. Some while before the Gaza conflict sprung into hideous life, I speculated on a possible outcome of the war (Russia's 'special military operation&a...

Send us Fan Mail King Charles diagnosed with Cancer The news was announced at approximately 6pm on the 5 February, 2024, in a Statement from Buckingham Palace. ‘ during the King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer. His Majesty has today commenced schedule of regular treatment...

Send us Fan Mail The turning in the road This is a pre-publication audio for a project on developing calmness tapes using NLP theory. I welcome suggestions (particularly if you have children who like to have a bedtime story read to them) TR I don’t want to disturb you. I hope not. I want you to come with me for a little walk. You don’t have to get up from your comfortable position.  It’s that kind...

Send us Fan Mail Do you have trouble going to sleep? Does worrying about going to sleep make the process even harder? Are your restless thoughts like gremlins, racing around in your head?  If so, here’s a way how to quieten down those gremlins. I call it the ready, steady, let go system. It is based on sound neurolinguistic ideas.  Now, before we start, let’s get comfortable. I’d like you to get i...

Send us Fan Mail Interview with Maksym Kryshtafor on his path to chess stardom I came across a remarkable 9 year old at the chess book stall of the Stockport rapid play tournament recently.  I talked briefly to him, shortly after he astonished the  other participants.  He won first prize in the major category without losing a single game.  His name is Maksym. I later learned his fascinating story...

Send us Fan Mail Wit and wisdom. End of January posts @MarkDaviesUK Lance is an unusual name now but in medieval times people were called Lance a lot Me Nice message from Amazon Hi Tudor, Your package with ‘Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow’ will be delivered today. @antonyncutlet Delivered at a petty pace? (Spot the quotation) Stay up-to-date with all of Tudor's podcasts, blogs and curren...

Send us Fan Mail How long have we shared those kitchen times together? Snuggling close.  Where did you come from? The Liberty’s Store, long gone now, off Oxford Road, maybe. There were good times together  And bad  such as when a boiling dish once spat its magna over you. The stain remains. Even after a high temperature wash.  You didn’t mind  We didn’t care in those days about global warming. Sta...

Send us Fan Mail This is the private and unedited record of the Social Chess evening of a club famed for its good atmosphere, and social events as much as for its successes in the combative regional league.  As self-appointed publicity officer of the club, I have produced this semi-audible record of snatches of the highlights of the evening. It is not intended for further circulation beyond the ea...

Send us Fan Mail Why the Post Office needs creative thinking to rescue itself For over a month, we have listened to the heartbreaking stories of the postal executives humiliated and bankrupted. Countless interviews. Countless phone in discussions. A story with if not happy ending, a step forward in justice and commitment to further action. This morning for the first time I was triggered to realise...

Send us Fan Mail The wit and wisdom podcasts continue to win support of poddlers (TudoRama listeners). This Mid January episode captures the posts on Twitter from  regular contributor Dee Lomas, as well as a strong showing from new users of what I still think of as Twitter (Sorry, Elon). @TimeTripping Mario Puzo, the author of the Godfather books who’d also adapted them to film, had no idea what h...

Send us Fan Mail Ticket requests  this year for East Cheadle’s  social evenings have exceeded all expectations. Club members of good standing are complaining about the inconvenience of opening the evenings to prospective new members. Captain Tom recognised a member from Preston Pawn Pushers last time, who registered himself as a Mr Alex Puschkin which we found too late be a false name, who had pla...

Send us Fan Mail Cameron Norrie's loss to Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open Tennis tournament today reveals the gulf between the top players and the rest. The match was closely contesting over five sets before being resolved in a ‘long’ tiebreak. During the match, Zverev had the more powerful serve, which left Norrie repeatedly dropping behind, facing break points, but then clawing his...

Send us Fan Mail In preparation for my report on Emma Raducanu’s return to competitive tennis at the Australian Open, I retrieve the notes from my diary archives since she hit the sporting headlines in 2021 ... Stay up-to-date with all of Tudor's podcasts, blogs and current affairs commentary by signing up to our newsletter!  Email everydaycreativityuk@gmail.com to sign up! Follow Tudor on Tw...