tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114234807276194338.post1846282978465505701..comments2024-01-29T14:44:29.902-05:00Comments on Castling Queen Side: Interview with EB Candidate Ruth HaringPollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13747958243702670987noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114234807276194338.post-29628749826654214502009-06-29T03:48:43.186-04:002009-06-29T03:48:43.186-04:00Polly, just have to say that I played a little kid...Polly, just have to say that I played a little kid at my last tournament, and couldn't help but think of your stories. I don't think you were over-embellishing anything as it really can be a bit of a bizarre experience. Also makes for a good story.LinuxguyonFICShttp://linuxguyonfics.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114234807276194338.post-60034086871112246122009-06-27T23:16:35.600-04:002009-06-27T23:16:35.600-04:00LEP: I don't know diddly squat about Estonian ...LEP: I don't know diddly squat about Estonian politics. <br /><br />Mascot: I don't think so.Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747958243702670987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114234807276194338.post-22823074575216855642009-06-27T10:07:32.403-04:002009-06-27T10:07:32.403-04:00Is she single?Is she single?The Mascothttp://www.liquideggproduct.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114234807276194338.post-83396116518308754642009-06-27T10:06:38.986-04:002009-06-27T10:06:38.986-04:00The interview was a great read. You need not worr...The interview was a great read. You need not worry about the alleged "lack of flavor" :D<br /><br />It certainly would be advantageous to have a female presence on the board that...er...would be more able to benefit US chess than the last one.<br /><br /><i>Religion and politics (chess or US) are topics that I tend to shy away from</i> <br><br /><br />It's hard not to notice you left the door open to discuss Estonian politics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114234807276194338.post-59184807461098628872009-06-26T20:37:16.097-04:002009-06-26T20:37:16.097-04:00This is the first time I have ever voted in a USCF...This is the first time I have ever voted in a USCF election. I was never particularly bothered in previous years but I felt it more important this time around. I do not think a convicted felon or those involved in litigation with the USCF should be on the Executive Board and have cast my vote accordingly.Matt Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03057037670306051027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114234807276194338.post-48952876595084634192009-06-25T13:58:44.234-04:002009-06-25T13:58:44.234-04:00BDK: Please vote. It's important.BDK: Please vote. It's important.Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747958243702670987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114234807276194338.post-12097626747257270922009-06-25T11:11:34.624-04:002009-06-25T11:11:34.624-04:00Best of luck, Ruth. If I vote, it will be for you....Best of luck, Ruth. If I vote, it will be for you.Blue Devil Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045468316613818510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114234807276194338.post-9602290365065349642009-06-22T19:05:27.205-04:002009-06-22T19:05:27.205-04:00Ruth ( and Polly),
I like the fact that you are ...Ruth ( and Polly), <br /><br />I like the fact that you are both role models for my daughter in a game notoriously dominated by men. <br /><br />I come from a family of chess enthusiasts and promote the art at home as well. I think it would be great to get someone with your background in an executive role. <br /><br />I sure hope the legal issues wind up soon.BlunderPronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08316158004635698398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114234807276194338.post-73401671890534913112009-06-22T18:35:14.273-04:002009-06-22T18:35:14.273-04:00Hi,
Thanks for the questions !
Yes, I am involve...Hi,<br /><br />Thanks for the questions !<br /><br />Yes, I am involved in Chess in the region. I play chess in Chico California. I have lived in Chico for almost a year. Chico is a town of about 90,000 north of Sacramento in the North end of the Central Valley. Rice and fruit and vegetables grow here. Besides the University, Sierra Nevada brewery is one of Chico's largest employers. When Chico State University is in session there are around 20,000 students in town.<br /><br />Chess in Chico is a coffee house affair, and there are gatherings every day of the week. Most players will play 5 or 10 minute games at Club. About half of the players here have, at one time or another, played in tournaments. <br /><br />I have volunteered to teach chess in the Chico schools - and hope to get this volunteer effort kicked off in the coming school year. In the past, I have taught chess in the schools, when I lived in San Francisco in the 1980's. <br /><br />I also take an active interest in training techniques and my son, whose rating just went into the 1700's, and i are going to do two weeks of training before the US Open.<br /><br />If you want more information about me, my campaign website is www.ruthharing.com<br /><br />I have no conflicts of interests (e.g. do not support myself from chess related activities) and as a board member will be a thoughtful advocate for chess. Since I have corporate experience over many years, I will bring professional management and negotiation skills to the Executive Board team.<br /><br />If you have more questions I can be reached at ruth@ruthharing.com or on FacebookRuth Haringhttp://www.ruthharing.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114234807276194338.post-21670638991174341582009-06-22T15:46:20.333-04:002009-06-22T15:46:20.333-04:00What is it about chess federations that seems to c...What is it about chess federations that seems to corrupt? I hope that she wins, and I hope she doesn't fall into the same trap. I said the same about Polgar, so I won't hold my breath.Blue Devil Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045468316613818510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114234807276194338.post-81138139705604047482009-06-22T05:10:35.504-04:002009-06-22T05:10:35.504-04:00So far so good but what i kinda missed is what she...So far so good but what i kinda missed is what she is doing for chess now beside playing in tournaments. Is she member of a club? If so, does she do something special in/for that club? As project manager is she already involved in chess in schools in her region?<br /><br />That are the tidbits i want to know if i would make a choice to vote for somebody or give a person support.<br /><br />But then again, i am not an americain so i cannot vote for her so i guess those are just nosy questions. :-)From the patzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04499383398575774704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114234807276194338.post-31840897739597945972009-06-21T21:43:09.767-04:002009-06-21T21:43:09.767-04:00I think the interview was very good, especially si...I think the interview was very good, especially since you said you dont dabble in politics.<br /><br />Good job because it was fair and balanced.<br /><br />Historian<br />www.claudiachess.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com