Dante Chegini 340

Chess A brief explanation and my journey with chess. Chess is one of the world's most popular games, and it is played by millions worldwide every day, myself included. It originated in Southern Europe in the 15th century, but it was adapted from an Indian game called chaturanga which is much older in origin. The first recorded game of chaturanga was in the 6th century, so it really gives you an idea of how long chess has been around for. Even the modern version of chess has been around for almost 600 years. There have been hundreds of new openings and strategies that have been developed over time, and new ways to play are popping up almost every year. It has become a dynamic game, and it is always fun to see how each new World Champion develops their own unique spin on the game Modern Day Chess Today, chess is a very different game than when it first began. It is governed by an international chess federation called FIDE. They determine the World Champion and all the rules that they...

 Putting the Rabbit Back in the Hat , by Brian Cox, is an autobiography of Brian Cox's life. It covers all aspects of his life, starting from his birth and going through his childhood, getting into acting, starting his career, meeting A-list actors, and both his highs and lows of life. He does not leave any stone unturned, and openly admits both his successes and failures. He touches on how happy he was when his kids were born, but how the relationship turned sour. He is very open yet intelligent about his feelings and how he is constantly growing as a person. When I first heard about the book, I was a little cautious about reading a book about the life of a famous actor. I thought it might just be a book about some rich guy who has an amazing life. I was happily surprised that Cox writes with a theme of humility throughout. He achieves this by opening the book from the point of view of him as a baby, and builds from that. You can tell when he gets cocky, like when he describes peo...

Basics of the Bar How to become a master of mixology. Alcoholic beverages are a staple of college culture. There are many different kinds of alcohol that are enjoyed by many different kinds of people. But no matter the event, alcohol seems to always have a part in the night life of college students. Most students have just left home and don't have too many experiences yet, but the amateurs new students meet are not the right people to learn from. Shotgunning a beer and drinking seltzers can be fun, but are those things something a sophisticated professional does? Not at all. So what is the alternative for someone who enjoys the finer things in life? A classy cocktail of course. And it is even more impressive if you have a wide range of skills to show off.  For so many college students, the quarantine from coronavirus put a damper on most social life. Gatherings are limited and you would often have to rely on the people you are living with to provide entertainment. However, it is th...

  Putting the Rabbit Back in the Hat by Brian Cox Brian Cox, the famous actor, recounts his entire life in his memoir, in a very entertaining and amusing way. He has an impressive memory of his childhood, and recounts many of his most memorable adventures as a child, and even gives background on events that altered his life. Adding in some outside comments from his family as well as his thoughts looking back at his childhood makes the memoir seem like a very enjoyable Wikipedia article on his life. Cox writes his autobiography in comical ways, and an example is the very first page when the book opens with Cox's birth. He describes it from "his" perspective, but really just what he has heard from his mom. According to his mother's stories, he came out the wrong way, twisting the umbilical cord, and had to be pulled out. He writes about feeling the doctor's clamps pulling him out. When he is getting named, he compares the registrar of naming newborns to being, ...