As for the game itself, though it had excitements, the pace of five-day matches could be glacial.

ECONOMIST: Kerry Packer

The erotic novels all have to have strong female characters who are willing participants in whatever excitements might be on offer.

ECONOMIST: Erotica

At 10.30am the Culture, Media and Sport Committee calms down after its recent excitements and puts preparations for London 2012 under the spotlight.

BBC: Viewing guide: The pick of the week ahead in Parliament

You'll remember the question of whether the deficit in the past year was lower - or higher - than in 2011-12 was one of the great statistical excitements of this year's Budget.

BBC: Borrowing: is it up or is it down?

On the Web site, you can describe your plan for the year, record your thoughts, mention the frustrations and excitements of your work, show the progress you are making and display pictures relating to your project.

FORBES: Muhammad Yunus