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Competition

Peculiar presents Jaspistos I . N Competition No. 1482 you were invited to compose a speech or letter to accompany a peculiar present from one co ntemporary head of government......

Chess

B ritish champion Jon Speelman has become a man to watch over the past year. Freed from worries concerning his health, Speelman's play has experienced a tremendous upswing.......