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The Relevance of the Concept of God
Discussion in 'Religion' started by Syne, Oct 15, 2013.
Dazz said: ↑
@lightgigantic
You are basically telling me that even if I feel/grasp for something that does not belong within this reality, it could mean that it could exist in another reality? If not reality, dimension, universe, life etc... You kinda lost me there.
I am saying that we have no experience of need that doesn't have its related object.
If you are trying to say that the need for the consistent, reliable, etc has no suitable object in this world, then you are running against this general principle.
Once again, this is not an argument for god's existence. Its simply pointing out an obstacle in the argument you are presenting.
I can presume that the feeling is FAITH, but still, it does not apply (or be directed) to only a Father figure, I have faith myself, that one day, mankind will get out of this well of insanity and selfishness into a better individual/society relationship. But that's still faith, silly? Yes but that's me.
Methods of dealing with the problem of attachment to things that will shortly cease to exist in the medium of birth, death, old age and disease may be better or may be worse than what is currently popular ... but regardless, these problems remain insurmountable to materialistic thinking.
IOW materialistic thinking, advancement and co-operation on either an individual or global level offers no tangible solution to this problem.
Altruism cannot save the day.
Still on the subject, it's not tthe Father figure that's bringing you the benefits, it's the FAITH, it's YOU, you're getting there by yourself, "But you need faith", of course you do! But it doesn't have to be exactly on "God", it can be on an idea, "God's idea"? Maybe, but what would it be? Selflessness? Charity?
Selflessness and charity are but two aspects of the greater category of altruism
Superheroes prey on that to sell their HQs so, "God" can easily be substituted by a better idea (or let's say 'Character')
But the thing about the "God's concept" is that it is representing an unfailing, never-resting-watcher-of-all-things that, doesn't make a lot of sense, I'd say. And, overwhelms the individual with it's supposed 'Perfection'. The concept of "God" has it's benefits, but it's not the thing at work, FAITH is what it is. "Faith on what?", Superiority, "Why?", because we are frail, we need this psychological comfort.
regarding any sort of greater power, faith is helpful at a certain level, yet it is not at all required in order to reap the benefits.
For instance you may not have any faith in your local political power. In fact you may even be totally ignorant of them. Despite this however, you get to live in a community that has relatively clean streets, drinking water and a host of other utilities that arise from having utilities established and maintained.
Similarly, despite having similar issues with the concept of god, you still get to live on a planet and have your needs fulfilled in various ways.
If however one desired to enter more deeply into these topics (to understand how such powers do and do not work, what values they appreciate, etc etc) then certainly it would require a bit of faith in the said individual's position.
What i'm trying to say is that the "God" as we know (not specifically talking about the Christian god, but deity of superiority in general) is not necessary, as we have the tools to evolve and they can be understood as senses like of selflessness, faith, consciousness.
We not only do not see any sort of evolution towards selflessness, we also see a complete absence of any sort of framework to suggest altruism is even theoretically capable of dealing with god's job description (unless you want to dumb down the term "god" and define it purely in secondary terms)
May even sound bland and cliche, but that's what we need, we get those and we use them, once we do that we will start evolving as humans, and will realize that it was our work,not of a "God". And evolved as humans comprehending the world/society/individuals around us. I believe that this is not exactly materialistic as you suggest like "MY body, MY family" and so on. Unless I am misconcepting (which I think I am). Still, since we are bond to this world, we must stick to what we can do within the possibilities of this world.
what is the requirement for a more "evolved" human society if the pillars of material existence remain the same?
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lightgigantic, Nov 24, 2013
That's ridiculous. The real, tangible thing people who turn to God are seeking is comfort, or safety, or guidance, or assurance, or any number of actual concepts that exist in this world.
Partially incorrect.
that's merely one category ... actually one category of neophyte since its using the word "begin"
BG 7.16 O best among the Bhāratas, four kinds of pious men begin to render devotional service unto Me — the distressed, the desirer of wealth, the inquisitive, and he who is searching for knowledge of the Absolute.
One could achieve that--and indeed does achieve that--without actually discovering God.
sure, hence there is more to the concept of god than mere assurance of one's material situation
Even you'd have to concede this point, since you believe in a form of Christianity, which posits that there is only one true God, and one truth path to him. That leaves plenty of spiritually-fulfilled folks who have never actually heard the truth or spoken to the genuine article.
I'm not sure what point it is you want me to concede since atm you are simply backing up statements I made as opposed to challenging them.
Syne Sine qua non Valued Senior Member
Magical Realist said: ↑
On the contrary, it is YOU who has been strenuously arguing and prevaricating in a now 460 post thread a point which if indeed true shouldn't have to be argued for at all. The fact that theists spend so much time trying to reestablish the relevance of God in the world proves my point well enough I think. God is irrelevant in exact proportion to the amount of effort and bandwidth expended by his believers to make him relevant. Even if that means reducing him to a mere deistic impotent observer of human moral behavior--a spooky phantasm haunting the brains of the ethically unevolved.
When ~80% of the world population believes in a god, it is only in special interest internet forums that the ~20% can be overrepresented (and appear significant). The fact that you are likely confronted by this ~80% in your life (especially to the point of seeking out religion forums) is sufficient to call it relevant. But your own argument works against you. Or do you think people would argue for the existence of a god would do so without any opposition? Atheism has nothing to argue unless refuting theism, whereas theism exists regardless of any opposition. And I would surmise that the bandwidth used to debate the existence of a god, when normalized to the respective percentages, would weight heavily toward atheists. Theists use more bandwidth simply discussing their shared beliefs with each other.
That you cannot see these simple facts is just more fuel on your cognitive bias fire.
Syne, Nov 24, 2013
Yet for some reason, you will find it practically impossible to find such an atheist.
In all my experience on this site, I only ever encountered one such person (who was studying philosophy ... he's no longer active on this site)
Yes, they are very rare.
But why is that? I don't understand. Atheists generally directly or indirectly claim to posses a superior kind of knowledge or perspective. But wouldn't someone who posseses a superior kind of knowledge or perspective be capable of superior discernment, superior goodwill and superior generosity? A mark of which would be that they would very rarely if ever commit logical fallacies. Unless, of course, we are to believe that the true nature of all existence is that it is dog-eat-dog through and through ...
wynn, Nov 24, 2013
Syne said: ↑
Not really strange, as even the most innocuous hint of "god" seems to illicit such a response.
But why? Aren't self-identified atheists superior people?
(If we are to apply Freudian psychology here about the ego defense mechanisms, there's plenty of evidence for several of them at work in some atheists when they communicate with theists. Notably, denial, projection, projective identification.)
Interesting link on reactance though, as the perceived threat to behavioral freedoms would seem to be a factor in a relative morality.
Indeed, reactance doesn't occur in all people in all situations.
But when it comes to God, it's as if many people are like dry hay, and the mere word "God" is like a spark of fire - it sets them on fire (usually with resistance)! Which actually confirms the traditional ideas about God being the most powerful, the most famous, the most influential etc.
That many in this thread claimed conscience is strictly innate, and could not be further developed, it seems that no alternative is necessary.
Simply deny that the further development of conscience is possible, and thereby justify whatever existing conscience one may possess without challenge.
Among other things, that paints a very bleak picture of the universe, a dog-eat-dog scenario through and through with no hope of anything better. How can anyone be happy and find meaning in such a universe - other than perhaps through pride and a good dose of denial and ignorance?
Irrelevant. The point is that people aren't looking for "God" so much as they're looking for what God represents--whether that's assurance, comfort, truth, or whatever.
Not really. I mean, sure, the seeker or believer convinces themselves that what they're after is "spiritual," but all religious beliefs are predicated on material matters. What makes a pursuit "material" or "spiritual" is always whether the believer thinks there is any value in it. And that value is almost always determined by the arbitrary rule of the deity.
No, I'm not.
Balerion, Nov 24, 2013
The concept of "God" on the whole is somewhat obsolete at best.
The reason why people stick to this concept of "God" is plain and simple weakness, do not get me wrong, i'm not saying that theists are weaker, what i am saying is that the whole concept of "God" comes from a need to be/feel special, secure, guided and so on.
Bear in mind that if you hold that the need for safety and the need for guidance (ie. a recognition and acknowledgement of one's own insufficiency) are somehow primitive or a mark of weakness, you are discarding the whole traditional Buddhist enlightenment project as well, and also two of the traditional motivations for the development of science.
IOW, if you hold that the need for safety and the need for guidance (ie. a recognition and acknowledgement of one's own insufficiency) are somehow primitive or a mark of weakness, you're up against a lot. Let's see how you handle that.
"God" is a product of the human expectations and fears (i'm talking the obvious here)
How is that obvious??
By the moment WE as HUMANS dispatch ourselves of this need for a omnipotent father figure by developing our conscience of ourselves, both as individuals and society we will not need an overseer anymore.
If you're talking about "developing our conscience of ourselves", then you're talking about something other than the OP.
But if you mean "developing our conscience for ourselves" - then do give some suggestions for how this is to be done.
How can the two be separate?
When one is interested in someone or something, one is automatically interested in what one can get from said thing or person (or in what one can get the other person to accept from one).
How could one possibly look for X without also looking for what X represents?
Not really. I mean, sure, the seeker or believer convinces themselves that what they're after is "spiritual," but all religious beliefs are predicated on material matters.
Well, people see what their basic pradagim allows them to see ...
As already mentioned, you are talking about neophytes approaching the subject of god.
God represents a lot more than the four things mentioned in the previous verse ... hence the use of "begin"
On the contrary, all atheistic conjecture is relegated to materialistic matters.
All they are doing is extrapolating their own limited experience to situations that are beyond it.
What makes a pursuit "material" or "spiritual" is always whether the believer thinks there is any value in it.
whether a pursuit is categorized material or spiritual has absolutely nothing to do with how valuable a living entity grades it.
And that value is almost always determined by the arbitrary rule of the deity.
being omnimax, there is absolutely nothing arbitrary between god and the path he delineates for approaching such an awareness
Magical Realist Valued Senior Member
When ~80% of the world population believes in a god, it is only in special interest internet forums that the ~20% can be overrepresented (and appear significant). The fact that you are likely confronted by this ~80% in your life (especially to the point of seeking out religion forums) is sufficient to call it relevant.
Since when does belief in something equate to it suddenly being relevant. 80% of the people may also believe in ufos, the devil, and heaven and hell. Does that make those things relevant to our secular and scientific universe? No. Are government committees therefore set up to study these issues and effect the integration of their existence into our everyday lives? Hardly. People may believe in gods, yet never has our world had anything LESS to do with such fantastical beings. And for the record, this is a science forum. The theists who post here are the ones who are out of place here and they know it. That's why they hang out here--to push their religion on the predominately atheist/agnostic members here.
But your own argument works against you. Or do you think people would argue for the existence of a god would do so without any opposition? Atheism has nothing to argue unless refuting theism, whereas theism exists regardless of any opposition.
I see. So theists won't argue without opposition, and yet theism persists here in a science forum regardless of any opposition?
And I would surmise that the bandwidth used to debate the existence of a god, when normalized to the respective percentages, would weight heavily toward atheists. Theists use more bandwidth simply discussing their shared beliefs with each other. That you cannot see these simple facts is just more fuel on your cognitive bias fire.
No..theists spend most their time here apologetically defending their belief in God when they feel science becomes a threat to it. It doesn't even have to be an explicitly atheistic thread. It can be one about the Big Bang, or evolution, or life's meaning, or whatever. That's all it really takes to get the theists going again about how a God no one can see much less even define still has relevance in the world.
Magical Realist, Nov 24, 2013
As an abstract, general truism, this is true by definition. No objection to that.
However, problems emerge when we are supposed to consider a particular path as proposed by men to be the path set out by God.
If one would have first-hand personal knowledge from God as to which path is the right one, there wouldn't be a problem. But as things stand, we are left with having to trust people - at that sometimes people who sometimes express the desire to kick people in the face and piss on them.
Perhaps you don't have a problem with trusting such people, and perhaps it is indeed a sign of higher spiritual insight and attainment to be able to trust such people. After all, maybe existence is dog-eat-dog through and through, and those of us with humanistic sensibilities are simply proud weaklings or some such.
That's ridiculous. The real, tangible thing people who turn to God are seeking is comfort, or safety, or guidance, or assurance, or any number of actual concepts that exist in this world. One could achieve that--and indeed does achieve that--without actually discovering God.
The question is, for how long.
Usually, the scenario goes -
Man vs. volcano - man 0, volcano 1
Man vs. earthquake - man 0, earthquake 1
Man vs. cancer - man 0, cancer 1
Even you'd have to concede this point, since you believe in a form of Christianity,
Oh, at least get that part straight. LG is no Christian, you should know this by now.
(Q) Encephaloid Martini Valued Senior Member
On the contrary. Those who have agreed with the OP have consistently demonstrated the ability to differentiate terms the atheists here have proven incapable of. The inability to differentiate terms has render many of the responses in this thread only obliquely on-topic, at best.
Sorry, but the OP was a train wreck from the get go, which has been pointed out to you from the get go, and you've been in denial ever since.
(Q), Nov 24, 2013
I don't think it is so simple. Something that a particular person experiences as a need may actually be a mere desire, something constructed. There's also the possibility of a categorical mismatch between the need and the object.
For example, a typical scenario between two romantic lovers is that they think or say "I need you," and so there exist indeed a felt need and an object of that need. Of course, allow for enough time to pass, and usually, people still have the need, and the object, but the object doesn't satisfy the need anymore, nor can any other object of the same kind. Another example is when a drug addict feels he needs the drug, but even taking the drug doesn't satisfy his need anymore.
IOW, the issue is that when we feel a craving, a need for something, and it appears this something is food, other people, money, a musical piece etc. - what exactly is it that we crave or need? And what would truly be the object of that craving or need?
One may feel one craves, say, chocolate, but in fact, crave inner peace. And for such a person, for some time, consuming chocolate may indeed bring a measure of inner peace. That doesn't mean though that the chocolate is the actual related object of that need or craving.
Arguably, most perceived human needs and desires are such categorical mismatches.
Are you saying there are objects in this world (!) which are consistent, reliable, etc.??
I really want to know about this.
Are you saying you can show us the "brightness of the world"?
By materialistic I mean that one has no scope for activity beyond the material sphere, typified by sleeping, eating, mating and defending (IOW a comfortable material life) . So whatever is done in the name of science, philosophy, altruism or whatever by such persons finds no expression beyond these four pillars of existence. As a side point, this POI usually defaults to the notion that one's experience of individuality is only a one off and of no great merit to existence (being a consequence of chance). As such, extrapolating to the wider community or world begins from their ego : eg My body, My family, MY nation, MY people, My world, MY planet etc etc.
An atheist, by definition, has no scope beyond this
I'd think that an atheist has no scope beyond their sense of "I" - in the sense that atheism has no room for acknowledging that other beings have their own will too; atheism is a view that necessarily objectifies and demotes all other beings; an athest can care about one's family, one's nation, one's planet etc. only in that one sees them as an extension of oneself (and not as entities that exist with equal existential autonomy as oneself).
wynn said: ↑
That is pure bs and only shows a "differentiation of terms", the exact thing Syne is complaining the atheists are doing. The hypocrisy is astounding.
Dazz Registered Senior Member
Ok I got you, so by your therms, the need to feel special, guided or secure is the object. "God" is a representation of the experience of need. IOW "God" is hunger, need to feel special/guided/secure is the food.
" regarding any sort of greater power, faith is helpful at a certain level, yet it is not at all required in order to reap the benefits."
If so, faith on a superior deity is even less necessary. I get what you mean, but what you are missing is that the police actually exists and it's the actual thing at work. Faith is what exists and is the actual thing at work on this case.
And how altruism cannot save the day? Certainly not alone, but within the idea of helping the evolution of human conscience it can, yes, save the day. Here we are switching methods, the belief in a deity for comprehension of individual/society relationship on a more profound aspect aka altruism.
Althought I give you that the materialistic thinking will always remain, it will, diminish nevertheless, never completely vanishing since we do not live outside our universe, and we will always be chained tight to the senses, which does not allow us to have transcendent views of our reality.
What I am saying here is that we are taking "God's job" regarding self buildance (is that a word?) and consciousness. And altruism is one of the tools, besides the fact that the pillars of the materialistic thinking remain, what can evolve is our comprehension and 'way of dealing' with such matters in an empyrical way, rendering the concept of "God" outdated.
@wynn
I'm not exactly saying that it's a weakness, to become aware and acknowledge that you need help (read as be secure/guided and so on), is a mark of intelligence and I'd say even skeptical thinking, althought, having the constant need to feel helped is not exactly brilliantism, as I previously said to lightgigantic "feel like you are there and BE there, are two different things", having the constant need to feel special could fall into a psychological subject i'm not prone to get into discussion.
And that relates to the Father figure again, we have this need to 'be told a bedtime story' (again, not to offend, just illustrate).
As we make a projection of an 'invisible friend' to deal with a 'bully', we make a projection of a superior being ("God" as the invisible friend) to deal with our expectations and fears in a hostile world of hard comprehension and little to no simpathy ('bully').
Lastly, how could we develop a conscience of ourselves for anything other than ourselves? Please explain to me.
The how would come back to the idea of altruism, and also enlightenment. The thing I see is that theists find hard to separate these two factors from the "God" image and concept, which is obsolete and halfway to irrelevant, since we have already substituted it, we just stick to the idol. Again, i am not talking about the Christian deity, i am talking about the Superior Deity/Entity idea.
Dazz, Nov 24, 2013
Yazata Valued Senior Member
That raises two questions in my mind.
First, why should anybody else believe that assertion? (You know, other people, people who might not already agree with you.) How does disbelief in God imply disbelief in other people? Presumably you aren't just equating them. What chain of reasoning do you believe connects atheism with the denial of realism and with solipsism? There seem to be a number of hidden premises in there.
And second, in the past you've insisted that you yourself aren't a theist. But in this thread you've been firing all sorts of rather insulting shots at atheism and at atheists. So what's up with that? If the theism/atheism distinction is a binary one, then an individual would seem to have to be either one or the other. If you're not a theist, then wouldn't you be an atheist? If you aren't an atheist, wouldn't that make you a theist? Or do you believe that the distinction isn't binary and that there are other alternatives? How would you escape from this little trap that you appear to have set for yourself?
Yazata, Nov 24, 2013
It really does't, though. You can say that there are other aspirations and approaches, but they're never enumerated by the seeker/believer. "God" is always about emotional or philosophical desires, nothing more.
That's not contrary to what I said. I never argued that there's anything more than the material to atheism. What I said was that theism is as well. In order to affect otherwise, the theist must make unsupportable claims like the one you've made here, in asserting that the atheist or unbeliever is somehow "limited."
Of course it does. Every religious dilemma is either explicitly material or can be boiled down to primitive material fears and desires (Do you want life or death? Do you want to be enlightened or ignorant? Do you want pain or comfort? And so on). Claims to values beyond these are either without substance or themselves expressly material.
But which one is omnimax? As I've said already, you have so many different myths, and so many myths which make claims of exclusivity, they can't all be right. And yet there are people of all walks who would lay claim to the kind of awareness you speak of.
Yazata said: ↑
I'm glad we're on somewhat speaking terms again!
First, why should anybody else believe that assertion?
You don't have to. And if you feel somehow pressed to believe it, then I think the real thing is to ask yourself why you feel this pressure.
(You know, other people, people who might not already agree with you.) How does disbelief in God imply disbelief in other people? Presumably you aren't just equating them. What chain of reasoning do you believe connects atheism with the denial of realism and with solipsism? There seem to be a number of hidden premises in there.
I was replying to LG, and he and I know what I'm referring to.
Other than that, in short: To allow for the ontological possibility that other entities exist with equal existential autonomy as oneself requires some kind of existential context that allows for this. To believe that others exist with equal existential autonomy as oneself and yet not feel threatened by that requires a reference to some higher principle or entity to which both oneself and others are equally obligated. Such a higher principle or entity can, for example, be that of biological evolution (although that one with the whole struggle for survival is a rather bestial one), or God (with the many theistic doctrines, varying from bestial to lovey-dovey).
In the struggle for survival, one cannot simply compete with or kill other entities as long as one believes they exist with the equal existential autonomy as oneself. To compete with them or to kill them, requires either a submission to a principle or entity that is deemed superior to both parties, or to objectify and demote the other into a mere means for one's survival.
I'll elaborate more as needed.
And second, in the past you've insisted that you yourself aren't a theist.
And I still don't consider myself a theist. I think that anyone who considers me a theist has very low standards for what it means to be a theist.
But in this thread you've been firing all sorts of rather insulting shots at atheism and at atheists.
I think it's more that you feel that way.
But sure - I think that belief in God has the potential to put things into perspective the way nothing else does.
So what's up with that? If the theism/atheism distinction is a binary one,
I don't think it's so simple.
People are complex - you're familiar with the idea of human life being a "mixed bag."
In the abstract, the theism/atheism distinction is indeed a binary one, but the way things work out for actual people, is that an actual person usually has a mix of theistic and atheistic tendencies. It's rare to find a fully consequent atheist and it's rare to find a fully consequent theist.
Often enough, one can easily enough spot atheistic tendencies in a person who claims to be a theist; and one can easily enough spot theistic tendencies in a person who claims to be an atheist.
The black-and-white thinking that many people engage in when it comes to this topic appears to be indicative of the psychological defense mechanism of splitting.
then an individual would seem to have to be either one or the other. If you're not a theist, then wouldn't you be an atheist? If you aren't an atheist, wouldn't that make you a theist? Or do you believe that the distinction isn't binary and that there are other alternatives? How would you escape from this little trap that you appear to have set for yourself?
No trap, just realism about the human condition.


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On the other hand, Tomokazu Harimoto won three matches on the seventh set and one other on the sixth. This being the first tournament the ITTF World Tour has played with multiple balls, the resting time was reduced during the matches, so Harimoto had a huge physical challenge considering his age and past endurance issues.
The match result: 2-4 (3-11 ,11-4 ,11-8, 9-11, 6-11, 9-11) for Harimoto. Although Boll made Harimoto think for a while that the same story would be repeated after the second and the third set, the Japanese player had a strong mental reaction and managed to score the last three sets in a row to become the youngest player ever to win an ITTF World Tour Open.
In the first set, Boll made too many mistakes when attacking with his forehand topspin, always towards Harimoto's backhand. Those spinny balls, which worked like a charm in their previous match, hardly ever bounced on the Japanese player's side of the table. With seven unforced forehand topspin mistakes on Boll's side, Harimoto did not have much trouble winning this set with a 3-11 result.
The second set saw a better version of the German legend, who caused Harimoto to struggle with three service-return mistakes. Boll won the longest rallies of the set with well-placed balls, but a recurrent issue for the rest of the match started to arise: Harimoto's aggressive backhand blocks to counteract Boll spinny attacks. Nevertheless, it was an easy set for Boll: 11-4.
With the match levelled and both players warmed up, the rally length increased and the third set had several long-lasting give-and-takes. Surprisingly, Boll managed to score most of them by staying close to the table. Finally, the longest, and probably best point of the match, gave Boll his second set after an impressive backhand counter-topspin far from the table: 11-8.
Fair play between Boll and Harimoto
In the fourth set, Harimoto performed incredibly well when serving and returning Boll's serves. This allowed him to attack first in most of the points and his mistake ratio was low enough to make it worth it. With the set score very tight, Harimoto used his timeout and apparently made tactic changes: attacking the first ball to Boll's shoulder area and then quickly crossing the following ball forcing him to move. This gave him a couple of decisive points to seal the set, 9-11, making it 2-2 to level the match again.
Boll clearly realized that he had to attack earlier to stop Harimoto controlling the game. However, several mistakes and the lack of power with his backhand flick resulted in Harimoto leading 5-0. Although Boll managed to shorten the distance with some tricky points, Harimoto kept being very consistent when attacking and managed to easily win the set with several strong cross attacks that Boll could not even react to: 11-6 and 2-3 for the Japanese player.
The sixth and last set was a synthesis of the previous 40 minutes of the match: Boll winning points with smart shots and Harimoto bravely attacking with powerful and well-placed balls. Exciting finish with 9-9, a couple of long rallies won by Harimoto to set a 9-11 and the resulting 2-4 in the match score.
You can find the full match here or enjoy the following highlights video from the ITTF Official Youtube channel:
Let's take a look now at the stats to get some insights into the match. First, some rough numbers:
The figures are quite tight, especially regarding mistakes. Considering how aggressively he plays, it is interesting that Harimoto only had one more winner compared to the German. Boll's positioning and experience usually help him to anticipate his opponent's movements, also when attacking, leading him to reach seven winners.
If we compare their previous match numbers, we can see that Harimoto's winners and mistakes have mostly remained the same, while Boll had a 30% increase in his unforced mistakes.
Moving forward to check the rally-length variation during the match, we get the following chart:
As you can see, the average rally length of the match is 4.69, slightly higher than in their previous match. There weren't many long rallies, though. In fact, the most repeated rally length is 3, which happened 22 times. The importance of the third ball is highlighted once again.
Taking a look at the longest rallies of the match, we can see that Harimoto controlled this aspect of the game, as he did in their last match as well.
Rally length Winner
19 Timo Boll
12 T. Harimoto
9 T. Harimoto
If we draw our attention to the lower part of the rally-length chart, we realize there is a significant number of rallies with only two shots, meaning they either finished with a service return or with a mistake.
Even with similar figures, there is one subtle but very important factor to consider compared to their previous encounter: Harimoto made 5 backhand flick mistakes in 17 attempts attacking Boll's serve in the last match, but he made none this time in 9 attempts. A huge improvement to avoid losing quick and easy points.
Let's see now the stroke usage of each player to discover their positioning and ball placement:
Here we can see several features of both players' skills and tactics:
Boll trusts his forehand push to return serves and play short, in contrast to Harimoto's backhand push, which represents more than 1/8 of all his shots.
Harimoto made only 27 backhand topspins, while Boll made 42. Harimoto seemed to feel more comfortable attacking with his forehand topspin, while Boll's footwork does not allow him such efforts.
As stated before, and related to the first point, Harimoto used his backhand flick much less in comparison to his previous match against the same opponent, returning more short balls with his backhand push instead.
In relation to the shot usage, it is important to evaluate how successful the players were:
The source of mistakes is fairly equally distributed between forehand and backhand topspins and backhand blocks. While he reduced the forehand topspin mistake ratio in comparison to last time, he increased the backhand topspin mistakes. The physical aspect seemed to be much better last time, when he managed to cover the whole table with the forehand when attacking. However, this time he was forced to use the backhand more often.
Harimoto's most notable aspect is the number of unforced mistakes with his backhand – 21 – which accounts for 70% of the total. Nevertheless, we have seen a big improvement since his last match against Boll, with him reducing the mistake ratio from 53% to 24%, mostly thanks to Boll's deterioration when attacking towards that part of the table.
Although not represented on the previous charts, Harimoto had some trouble performing the inverted pendulum serve. He failed to serve twice in 12 attempts – something very uncommon at professional level. The following video reveals it:
The serve is indeed one of the most important shots in table tennis. Harimoto exceeded expectations by achieving a higher winning ratio than Boll:
Just to put it in perspective, the last time he won only 48% of the points when serving, whereas this time he increased that figure to almost 60%. Did he really change his playing style to increase his chances of winning … or was it just a coincidence? Let's see:
Analyzing the serve location and trajectory, we see that Harimoto changed from serving close to the middle line to serving farther to the right of the table (Boll's forehand). This might have forced Boll to move more when returning the serve thus needing to relocate quickly in order to return the third ball.
Another important aspect present in both matches is the number of half-long serves, which can be difficult to return low enough to prevent a powerful third ball. Although Boll performed well with the forehand push, Harimoto found it easy to attack third balls and that was how he got the attacking initiative on most occasions.
It did not take long for Harimoto to take revenge on Boll and set a precedent for their upcoming matches. Although their previous match was very tight and Boll made a huge comeback to win, Harimoto had of the margin to improve, which he did. Here we have the key aspects of the game:
Harimoto felt comfortable playing short balls with his backhand push and attacking when suitable. In contrast to their previous match, his failure ratio was 0% on third balls with his backhand flick.
Boll's physical aspect was not good enough to keep up with Harimoto's excellent ball placement, especially when the Japanese player crossed the ball towards Boll's forehand corner.
Compared to Boll, Harimoto was energetic throughout the whole match and did not seem to tire like last time. This allowed him to attack almost non-stop and increase the match rhythm to make 36-year-old Boll suffer.
Where is the ceiling?
Tomokazu Harimoto's level is increasing rapidly and he is performing like a world-class player in most of his appearances. With some consistency and a bit more strength, he will be soon ready for the most-repeated question in table tennis… can he beat China?
Several facts make us think that he will: his parents are Chinese, he is the youngest ever player to win an ITTF World Tour Open and last, but not least, he has already beaten some of the best non-Chinese players: Mizutani, Boll and Samsonov.
Despite all these, the Japanese star will still find an obstacle in his path, as Boll seems to have been having a renaissance in the last few months and keeps being competitive, even against Chinese players. Let's see if Harimoto becomes one of them…
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Since the early 2000s social media communication has profoundly changed the way we interact with one another and the world around us. Today you can connect to someone through networking sites that cover virtually every special interest out there. In fact, there are even some social networks with user bases larger than the population of most countries. While the phenomena of social media is still relatively young, there have been many attempts to recreate the success experienced by the more popular sites. Sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace, Twitter, and YouTube attract millions of users every day. But for every Facebook and Twitter that becomes a success, there are other sites that fail due to bad planning or bad luck. In the beginning of the year The Washington Times ran an article listing a few of the biggest social media failures to-date. Why exactly does a networking site fail? And how do you know if your idea is the right idea? Below is an excerpt from the article with some insight into why certain sites just don't make the cut.
A question and answer site which was supposed to build up a foundation of knowledge. You could ask and answer questions, vote for the best answer, choose your areas of expertise, and 'follow' people.
Why it failed: Two reasons. First, we already have a site like that – Yahoo Answers. Yes, Yahoo Answers is a haven for teenagers asking for homework help, but there are plenty of legitimate questions, too. And second, a user can get their answer better and faster through Google, friends on Facebook, or emailing a friend.
When brainstorming ideas for a new networking site you have to remember to think entirely outside of the box. Sites similar to their potential competitors are not going to end up attracting users or generating much revenue.
Why it succeeded: It is a new concept and it is easy. How many of us see things on the web we could save for later? Recipes, decorating ideas, clothes, and shoes are all things we comes across every day that we would love to recall later. Pinterest makes it easier than ever to create ideas and inspire others.


Some images from the 2018 Underage Awards.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the afternoon.
Special thanks to Sean Hall and Manguard Plus for their generous sponsorship of the awards.
We hope you all enjoy the break and we look forward to seeing you in 2019.
Thanks to all of the players and families who joined us for our Underage Camogie and Hurling presentation night!
Congratulations to Ciarán Mulvey who is the second recipient of the Davy Dennis Cup. The Cup honours the memory of a Cork man who came to work in Newbridge in 1954 and joined Moorefield because the club was "committed to entering hurling teams in the championships" and he perceived Moorefield as having a positive attitude to our traditional field game. Ciarán received his award from last year's winner Rory Mc Grath.
Ciarán won this award as he is gets on very well with all off his peers and everyone likes him. His attitude to training and improving his skills is one of the best, he hates missing training and he always gives it everything. For this commitment and effort he was made captain of the under-15s this year. He always handles himself with integrity and confidence and always has a smile on his face. Ciarán plays hard but fair and he is never cautioned by referees. The harder the challenge, the harder he works which will always guarantee excellence. He is a well deserved recipient of the Davy Dennis award. Well done Ciarán.
What a great way to end the year! Thanks to our youngest players for all of their hard work training throughout the year. A big thank you to the parents for their continued support of our Mini Moores. Also well done to all of our hard working mentors who work so hard to get the best out of our youngest stars. Enjoy the break and we hope to see you all back in 2018.
Well done to all of our Underage Girls Football players on another great year. It was great to see so many new faces! Thanks for all of your hard work and dedication throughout 2017. A big thank you to our very dedicated underage mentors. Enjoy the break and we hope to see you all back in 2018.
Congratulations to all of our award winners. The future is bright!!
Well done to all of our Underage Camogie and Hurling players on another great year. It was great to see so many new faces! Thanks for all of your hard work and dedication throughout 2017. A big thank you to our very dedicated underage camogie and hurling mentors. Enjoy the break and we hope to see you all back in 2018.
A great evening was had at the Underage Hurling & Camogie End of Year Celebration. Special awards were given out for the Spirit of Hurling & Camogie and Player of the Year in various age categories. It has been a great year for our underage players with lots of new members. It was wonderful to celebrate a fulfilling year on the field. In particular medals were presented to our U11 Camogie and U14 Hurling teams. Thank you to Kildare County Hurler Richie Ryan who presented the awards on the night and also to Tom Lane, who presented his daughter's award, the Tara Lane Memorial Award. A big thank you to all trainers who helped out during the year and all the parents/guardians who helped in any way throughout the year – without all this effort, none of this would be possible. We look forward to seeing everybody back again next Spring!
Our presentation night for our Under 13, Under 14 A & B, Under 15 A& B, Under 16 A & B teams took place on Saturday night. The Under 14A team were presented with their Shield medals, the Under 16A team were presented with their Shield medals and the Under 16B team were presented with their Championship medals. Congratulations to all the individual award winners and to Seamus Dowling who received a special award for his service to Moorefield.
Kildare manager Cian O Neill, Moorefield Minor Manager Sos Dowling and Senior footballers Adam Tyrrell, Kevin Murnaghan and Daryl Flynn will make the presentations to the Moorefield Underage Footballers this coming Saturday 28th from 7 o clock in the club house…Everyone Welcome!


The earliest land transactions in this neighborhood, are preserved in Maryland State Archives, where those whose interests lie this way can trace the succession of title of any given piece of land, all the way back to the first European who claimed it to be his. In 1651 Cecil Calvert authorized the creation of Calverton Manor, eight to ten thousand acres extending north and west along the Potomac River from southern Maryland to Great Falls, and therefore including what is now Glover Park.
The first person of European descent to have actually lived in what is now Glover Park, was, in all likelihood, a nameless tenant who paid his rent by cutting trees and clearing land so that it could sold to someone else. When his job was done, the tenant moved on, and his name was lost to us. Not so the names of owners, whose archived transactions record the process by which pieces of Calverton Manor were granted to new owners.
For anyone interested in the dry matter below, it is useful to know that, prior to 1791, the land that is now Georgetown Heights was successively part of Charles, Prince Georges, Frederick, and Montgomery counties.
When the names of grants refer to English localities––Salcom refers to a place in Devonshire, Salop to Shropshire, Whitehaven to a city in Cumbria, and St. Philip and Jacob to a church in Bristol––a guess about the origins of the patentee seems warranted. But caution is advisable: while the Rock of Dumbarton is a real place in Scotland, The Scotch Ordinary is just a euphemism for a privy.
The earliest land transactions in this neighborhood, show that Glover Park comes out of Salcom and Salop, which are situated east and west of Huidekoper Place, respectively. Salcom was later renamed Knave's Disappointment, and much of Salop was eventually included in Alliance.
Now laid out for 300 acres more or less According to the certificate of Survey thereof taken & Returned unto the Land Office at the Citty of St Maries beareing Date 21 September 1685 and there Remaining upon Record Together with all Rights profitts benefitts and privileges thereunto belonging (Royall Mines excepted) To have & to hold the Same unto him his heirs & Assignes for ever To be holden of us & our heirs as of our Mannor of Zachiah in free & common soccage by fealty only for all manner of services Yielding & paying therefore yearely unto us & our heirs at our Receipt at our Citty of St. Maries at the two most usuall ffeasts in the yeare vizt. The ffeasts of the Annuntiacion of the Blessed Virgin Mary & St. Michaell the Archangell by even & equall porcions the Rent of 12 shillings sterling in silver or Gold and for a ffyne upon every Alienacion of the said Land or any part or parcell thereof one whole years Rent in silver or Gold or the full vallue thereof in such Comodities as wee and our heirs or such officer or officers as aforesaid Provided that if the said Time for a ffyne for Alienacion shall not be paid unto us and our heirs or such officer or officers as aforesaid before such Alienacion and the said Alienacion entered upon Record either in the Provincial Court or in the County Court where said parcell of land lyeth within one month next after such Alienacion the said Alienacion shall be void & of none effect Given at our said Citty of St Maries under the Great Seal of our said province of Maryland the ffifth day of June in the Twelfth yeare of our Dominion &c 1687 Witness our trusty & well beloved Coll Henry Darnall Keeper of the Great Seale of our said Province of Maryland.
Salcom, John Evans, 1687, Charles County, 300 acres.
Survey recorded Liber 22, f.267.
containing and now laid out for 300 acres more or less, according to the Certificate of Survey dated 22 September 1685, to be held of the Manor of Zachiah, paying the yearly rent of 12 shillings Sterling in silver or gold. Given 1 June 1687 by authority of Henry Darnall.
This land tract, patented by Ninian Beall in 1703, lies east of Wisconsin Avenue, and extends––more or less––from the C&O Canal in Georgetown to Cathedral Avenue.
Although Beall had helped to dispossess the Catholic Lord Proprietor of Maryland of his colony, he acted to quell Protestant fear-mongering––"All Rumors of an Indian Invasion supported by the Catholics were found to be false"––and after the Glorious Revolution appears to have disappointed the most extreme of his fellow Presbyterians by supporting the establishment of the Church of England in Maryland.
Ninian Beall, who lived at Bacon Hall, near Upper Marlboro, died there in 1717, and was probably buried there as well. This was not called into question until 1889, when Sally Somervell Mackall wrote that a tomb found in a family burial ground in Georgetown contained the remains of the patriarch himself. "His skeleton was found in perfect preservation, and measured six feet seven inches, and his hair which was very red had retained its natural color". But the Ninian Beall found in Georgetown is more likely to have been a grandson of the pioneer. In fact, the immigrant Ninian Beall had a son named Ninian (1674-1734), and the succeeding generations of Bealls christened Ninians with great regularity.
As John Evans and his heirs did not take up the tract called Salcom, it was declared vacant and granted to James Smith in 1732 under a new name: Knaves Disappointment. The tract in question, which had been in Charles County, was now in Prince Georges.
containing & now laid out for 300 acres of Land more or less, according to the Certificate of Survey thereof taken & returned into our Land Office bearing the date of the 15th day of August 1732 & there remain. At the time of the survey of KNAVES DISAPPOINTMENT by George Noble in 1732, improvements on the property were a dwelling house 24 feet long, two 40-foot tobacco houses, and six other small houses, all old and built with clapboard. For these improvements James Smith paid three pounds sterling.
The Scottish Catholic George Gordon, who left Scotland penniless in about 1711, prospered as a merchant in Maryland, and eventually acquired numerous tracts of land in several counties. In 1734 he purchased of James Smith one hundred acres at the mouth of Rock Creek, part of Knave's Disappointment––formerly Salcom––in what was then Prince George County, and set up as a tobacco planter. Gordon called his enterprise Rock Creek Plantation. There were apparently already a few old clapboard tenant dwellings and tobacco houses on the land.
To form any idea of it we must remember that plantations of those times always had much more land than they brought under the plow, and always kept in reserve as much virgin soil, and uncut woodland, as possible. Rather than merely growing his own tobacco, in 1745 Gordon built an "Inspection House for Tobacco" overlooking the Potomac (probably west of Wisconsin Avenue, and below M Street) where the tobacco of smaller planters further inland could be weighed and inspected, prior to being shipped overseas. A village was bound to follow.
Grace Dunlop Ecker wrote this description of George Gordon.
"George Gordon, the other of the two original proprietors of the lands which became George Town, was also a Scotsman and had a share in a manufacture at Leith, near Edinburgh, so it is evident that, when he came to this country, he had means which he invested in Prince Georges County and Frederick County, Maryland. He held the office of Sheriff of Frederick County and was a judge of the first County Court.
A deed to Gordon from James Smith, "planter," is dated November 13, 1734. In it, George Gordon is described as "merchant." The tract conveyed was one hundred acres, known as "Knaves' Disappointment," a part of three hundred acres called his Rock Creek Plantation. The consideration was one hundred pounds sterling or about five hundred dollars.
It is thought that the original Inspection House of George Gordon was built of logs not far from the mouth of Rock Creek, fronting on the Potomac, somewhere between 1734 and 1748. The main inspection house was built later on "the warehouse lot," an acre close to the southwest intersection of Falls and Water Streets (M Street and Wisconsin Avenue). He resided nearby at the site of 3206 M. Street. Later on, in 1745, George Gordon bought an estate for a permanent home; it is thought to have been near Holy Rood Cemetery or near the Industrial Home School on Wisconsin Avenue. After the death of his wife, George Gordon left his Rock Creek Plantation, and went to live at "Woodyard" with Stephen West.
The will of George Gordon is dated May 10, 1766. At the time of his death he had a son, John, and a daughter, who had married Tobias Belt. To his son, John, "mariner," who was in the East India service, he devised the dwelling house at Rock Creek Plantation on Goose Creek and the waterside lot in Georgetown numbered 75.
In those days tobacco was, of course, the big crop, and an English writer called it "the meat, drink, clothing, and money of the colonists." Regulations were very strict in regard to the exportation of tobacco.
In 1748 our neighborhood became a distant corner of Frederick County, and Gordon was a Worshipful Justice of its Court, and then a Sheriff. One of the requirements of his office in 1750 was to erect a pair of stocks, near a new warehouse, for the public chastisement of criminals, an entertainment sure to appeal to gawkers on market days. When Georgetown was laid out the following year, part of the new town came out of Knave's Disappointment. (Nonetheless, Gordon was assessed for 236 acres called Knave's Disappointment as late as 1759.) A few years after that notice was given that George Gordon was selling a house in Georgetown on the Potomac River, and would soon move to Woodyard, in Prince George County.
The guess that George Gordon's house stood on a part of his property outside of the border of Georgetown, is plausible. But, of the two sites mentioned by Ecker––Holy Rood Cemetery, and the Industrial Home School––only the cemetery was on Gordon's property.
In 1770, Stephen West, attorney in fact for his father-in-law's brother-in-law, William Black of London, merchant, sold 209 acres of a tract called Knave's Disappointment, to Adam Steuart of Georgetown, for 500 pounds.
West then sold about 208 acres of Gordon's Knaves Disappointment to the developers Beatty and Hawkins, who used it to enlarge Georgetown in 1769 with 300 new lots (and four for the use of churches).
In 1753, James Hopkins, brother and heir-at-law of the late Matthew Hopkins, sold Henry Threlkeld three tracts of land, totaling 629 acres, for 100 pounds: 300 acres of original Salop which by now had become part of Resurvey on Salop, described (as was the original Salop) as beginning at the southwest corner white oak of John Evans' land; 265 acres of all the remaining part of Resurvey on Salop; and 64 acres of Knave's Disappointment, which were part of the 200 acres of upper Knave's Disappointment which Matthew Hopkins bought from James Russell, September 12, 1745, and which Matthew Hopkins retained when he sold 136 acres of Knave's Disappointment to George Gordon, October 30, 1745.
By virtue of a Special Warrant of Resurvey bearing date by renewment 3 December 1744 to resurvey a tract of land called Salop, I find the original runs as formerly and contains 300 acres to which I have added 265 acres of contiguous vacancy all which appear per the Platt below… containing and now laid out for 565 acres of land, to be held of Calverton Mannor, resurveyed for Mathew Hopkins by Peter Dent, Deputy Surveyor. Surveyed 10 May 1745.
In 1785––having added Addition to the Addition to the Resurvey on Salop (!)––John Threlkeld was taxed for a good dwelling house, a kitchen, barn, and slave quarters that stood on his inheritance. The assessor found that only 250 acres of the new Salop had been cleared, and declared the soil to be "thin and stoney." John Threlkeld was assessed for part of Knaves Disappointment.
But why would the Georgetown tax assessor list it? Or is there another, closer tract of the same name?
Unfortunately, John Threlkeld had many debts. "In accordance with writs fi-fa of the Circuit Court", the marshal auctioned 296 acres of Alliance: Threlkeld had been indebted to the banker Clement Smith since 1821, and Smith got land to satisfy the debt (Liber WB20 (1828) f.480). After Threlkeld died in 1830, Clement Smith held substantial parts of Alliance, and when Smith died in 1839, still more went on the market.
In 1795, Benjamin Stoddert, Uriah Forrest, and William Deakins Jr. assembled portions of Rock of Dumbarton and Addition to Rock of Dumbarton, north of Georgetown (and one block east of what is now Wisconsin Avenue) into a real estate investment optimistically christened Pretty Prospects.
When the British surrendered at Yorktown in 1781, Benjamin Stoddert was serving as secretary of the Continental Board of War, where his talents had come to the attention of the president of the War Board, John Adams. Stoddert came home to Maryland and married Rebecca Lowndes, the daughter of the founder of Bladensburg. In 1786 Stoddert bought land for a house in Georgetown, and went into business with another former officer, Uriah Forrest, and with John Murdock. Stoddert chose Georgetown for its proximity to the wheat that had replaced tobacco as the dominant cash crop.
Stoddert was among those who lobbied to bring the seat of federal government to the vicinity of Georgetown. George Washington, empowered by Congress to select the location of the site of the new capital city, wanted the same thing, but could not show his hand without driving up prices. So Washington enlisted people like Stoddert to quietly assemble town lots for federal reservations, and to pretend that they were for private use. It was understood that these agents would also invest in real estate on their own account.
The Bank of Columbia, chartered in 1793 for the use of the commissioners in charge of building the federal city, also financed private purchases; its first president was Benjamin Stoddert.
In 1800 Benjamin Stoddert and Uriah Forrest each endorsed the other's note for money they owed the District commissioners, which the commissioners would not accept. Stoddert repackaged his holdings––including 550 lots in the District of Columbia, and Prospect House, his Georgetown residence on Prospect Street––as the Washington Tontine, and begged his Federalist friends to buy shares, but the scheme failed. In 1805 Stoddert conducted a war of notices with James Greenleaf, who challenged the Washington Tontine's title to lots in the city. The Tontine accumulated back taxes on city lots, and by 1812 Stoddert was listed as one of the largest tax delinquents in Washington.
Stoddert died December 23, 1813, at age 62, at his wife's house Bostwick, in Bladensburg, and was buried at Addison Chapel, Seat Pleasant, Maryland. The Bank of Columbia took his widow to court over debts totaling $50,000, dating back to 1801, and litigation continued for decades.
Research notes of Priscilla W. McNeil, Peabody Room, Georgetown Branch Library.
Judith Beck Helm, Tenleytown, D,C.: Country Village into City Neighborhood (1981), which acknowledges Priscilla W. McNeil's archival research.


Cambodia's military is investigating a suspected coup plot against Prime Minister Hun Sen, a defense ministry official said on Wednesday, amid rising political tension in the Southeast Asian country.
The army investigation centers on a man who announced plans to topple Hun Sen in Facebook and YouTube videos and called on others to join his cause, said Defence Ministry spokesman Chhum Sucheat.
"The authorities are investigating and looking for him," Chhum Sucheat told Reuters. He identified the man as Vichea Som but declined to give further details.
News of the plot comes a day after a senior U.S. official responsible for human rights urged Cambodia's political rivals to return to negotiations amid a "deteriorating situation".
In the video, the man the ministry identified as Vichea Som is dressed in a business suit and tie with a camouflage background visible in the footage.
He did not identify himself but accused Hun Sen's government and his ruling Cambodian People's Party of being behind big land grabs in one of Southeast Asia's poorest countries. He also accused the government of high-profile killings and human rights abuses.
"In the near future, please all forces be ready against the dictatorial regime," the man said.
He did not specifically call for a coup or threaten to organize a coup in the video clip.
It was not clear where he was speaking from but he said he belonged to a "unit" based in southwestern Cambodia.
The Facebook page bearing the name Vichea Som showed the same man. He did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent via Facebook.
Hun Sen has ruled with an iron fist for more than 30 years, defeating all challenges to his authority, but he faces a young electorate which appears increasingly hungry for change.
In recent moths, tension has been rising between Hun Sen and an opposition hoping to challenge his grip in local elections next year and a general election in 2018.
Several members of the opposition and activists have been jailed as part of what they say is a government crackdown to silence critics ahead of the elections.
On July 10, Kem Ley, a prominent activist and frequent critic of Hun Sen, was murdered in the capital Phnom Penh.
A suspect has been arrested and police said they believed Kem Ley was killed because of a debt. Activists believe his murder was political.
The United States has called for a credible investigation. The European Union and United Nations have expressed concern about the political tension.


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Is Thanksgiving the un-sexiest holiday ever? Maybe. Unless the possibility of drunken sex with your tipsy divorced aunt or uncle trips your trigger, of course. But America -- back when it really was America -- was not going to be dictated to by prudes trying to keep the hawtness out of the day. The pin-up industry worked hard to come up with turkey-themed product, and the results were....odd, to say the least. It helps, of course, that a turkey is perhaps the least-sexiest animal imaginable, outside of a camel. But even if the photographers just stuck with a Pilgrim theme, you can still feel the desperation. Here are 12 attempts to bring sexy back to Thanksgiving. 12. Kinky So the Pilgrims were into a little handcuff/S&M? It would have livened up every high school production of The Crucible. 11. Subtle "Check out dis ass, fellas!!!" (Helpful locator arrow included.) And isn't the whole point of Thanksgiving the peaceful celebrating between Pilgrims and Native Americans? On the other hand, it wouldn't be the last time a Thanksgiving dinner devolved into violence. 10. A beer bong! Or maybe it's a blunderbuss. Because, you know, that turkey could go into kung-fu self-defense mode any second now. 9. Suck on this Marilyn Monroe taunts a turkey over his imminent, blood-spattered demise.
8. A modern take A noble attempt to keep the dying art of Making Thanksgiving Sexy alive for a new generation. 7. Don't bogart that peace pipe That look on her face tells it all. Turn up the Phish, dude. 6. A frantic last-second plea to spare a life "Swimsuit lady, I'll do whatever you say! Just let me live!!" (We'd honestly bet that this picture, with her holding a glass of water, is referencing the old 'turkeys drown in the rain" theory. People were weird back then.) 5. The swinging Sixties "That's it, baby, rub that turkey all over your naked body...oh, yeah..." We're guessing the drugs helped. 4. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, the Early Years Nothing says "sexy" more than a pin-up, with every square inch of her torso covered, teasing a helpless animal before she takes a huge ax to its neck. 3. Yeah, it's a stretch But at least you see some skin. 2. Dancing at the execution If there's anything that makes her want to dance, it's killing a leashed animal and feasting on it. Music, maestro, please!! 1. Seriously, boss -- you try making a sexy turkey picture This artist just threw up his hands, and you can't blame him. 12 Odd, Racy Thanksgiving Pin-Ups of Scantily Clad Women (Semi-NSFW) - Houston - News - Hair Balls.
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The one the only, Marilyn
2 Dec 2009 - NBC reports: Marilyn Monroe's latest movie may explain the blonde bombshell's notoriously bubbly personality. In footage that has just come to light after being forgotten for half a century, the "Some Like it Hot" star is seen puffing on what the owner of the film says is a marijuana joint: "I got it (the pot). It was mine. It was just passed around.
"I had it up in my attic all this time," says the woman who shot the film, basically a home movie. The friend of Marilyn, who doesn't want to be named publicly, said she regularly hung out with the starlet in the 50s, and thought nothing to be hanging out with her. "Home movies, that's all it was," she told NBCNewYork.com. "It was never a big deal for me."
The source, younger than Marilyn at the time and now in her late 60s, says she even rolled the doobie for Monroe, but claims the smoking didn't have that much of an effect on the starlet. "It was all real casual, it was just friends hanging out," she said. "She was the same [after smoking] - a little giggly."
Source: nbcnewyork.com
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The Low Down on Lindsay Lohan
With what's been coming hot off the press regarding our dear, child to sex siren, actress Lindsay Lohan's beautiful pictorial début in Playboy: BEHOLD an "In the news with Lindsay Lohan" montage! Here's the wanna be Rock 'n Rolla, yet, not so song birds skinny on the lately... Lindsay Lohan's "Marilyn Monroe-Inspired" Playboy Pictorial To Run in Jan Issue ORIGINAL SHOOT - Hef Did Not Approve...a reshoot was ordered, rightly so, Hugh is THE MAN for good reason. Although it's not hard to see this first shoot was executed terribly.
Lindsay Lohan's "Marilyn Monroe-Inspired" Playboy Pictorial To Run in January Issue [PICS] Hosted by Blog Certified Mr. Hefner proclaimed the second shoot bonafied & sent the spread into production. Not a bad remake, Ms. Lohan. The originator Ms. Marilyn Monroe~ Lindsay Lohan has caused so many heads to spin, someone thought it obligatory to bestow a strain unto her amazing beguiling character. Wednesday, October 12, 2011 source:http://thechronic-le.blogspot.com/2011/10/medical-marijuana-strain-review-lindsay.html Medical Marijuana Strain Review: Lindsay Lohan Overview: I guess it was just a matter of time before America's #1 skank Linday Lohan got her own medical marijuana strain, unfortunately, much like the actual person, it is a bit of a disappointment. Looks: Lindsay Lohan is a beautiful strain with short, stubby and super dense light green leaves that are covered in a light frost and plenty of rust-colored hairs that come tangling out of the buds. Taste/Smell: The taste was a little bit hashy and a little bit spicy. Not really a strong flavor here, but not entirely unpleasant. Buzz: Lindsay Lohan has the looks and a fairly decent taste, but the buzz is where it falls short. It made me super lethargic and sleepy. I wasn't good for anything for the rest of the day. Not only did these buds shut my body down, but my mind was also slowed down which is unusual for me because weed usually gets my creative juices flowing and gets me thinking. This strain might be good for insomniacs looking for relief, but I probably wouldn't recommend it for any other medical uses and I have a feeling it could make the symptoms of depression even worse. Overall Grade: C- [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i5uCL5uZaQ&w=560&h=315] No word has been confirmed as to whether or not Lindsay has penned the possible penis pleaser.... To be continued. WE love you Lindsay!


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The 18 Cheapest Places to Travel in 2022
Plan an exciting vacation without spending an arm and a leg.
Skye Sherman
Skye Sherman is a freelance travel writer based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Aside from traveling, she's also a pilot, scuba diver, bookworm, and fourth-generation Floridian. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Palm Beach Illustrated, Atlas Obscura, and more.
Looking to catch a cheap flight this year? Kayak, one of the world's leading travel search engines, shared with Travel + Leisure a list of the cheapest places to travel this year.
To determine the most wallet-friendly destinations, Kayak analyzed the searches for flights from Nov. 20, 2020, through Nov. 19, 2021, for travel between Jan. 1, 2022, and June 30, 2022. Kayak then considered the top 100 most-clicked destinations with the lowest average flight price, excluding outliers based on criteria such as travel restrictions and security concerns.
Fly against the grain and get rewarded with major savings.
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Unsurprisingly, Mexico makes the list of the cheapest places to travel in 2022. The country has long ranked as an affordable and easy-to-reach destination for many Americans; reasonably priced direct flights are abundant.
Within Mexico, San José del Cabo (in Baja California Sur), Puerto Vallarta, and Cancún come out on top as the cheapest places to fly, with January being the most affordable month to visit for each. Fortunately, January is nothing short of glorious in each of these beachy destinations — warm, balmy, and filled with rich colors, textures, and flavors to beat the winter blues.
Searching for a city break instead of a beach retreat? Mexico City, with its rich Aztec heritage and generous smattering of museums, is another affordable option in Mexico. May is the cheapest month to book a flight there.
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Who wants to visit Chicago in winter? You will, once you see the rock-bottom prices you can score in January and all there is to do in this Midwest winter wonderland. Spend an afternoon on the Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon, then warm up with a slice of deep-dish pizza.
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Colombia is a beloved travel destination for its rich history, vibrant culture, and mouthwatering food. It's also well priced against what many Americans are used to paying for, say, a fresh arepa and cup of Colombian coffee.
February is the least expensive month to fly to the country's capital, Bogotá. The weather here is chilly, but not too cold to stroll the painstakingly maintained Bogotá Botanical Garden, which dates back to 1955 and is filled with almost 20,000 plants (and costs just over $1 USD to enter).
In January, head to Cartagena, a port city on the country's Caribbean coast. You don't have to spend much to enjoy your time here — simply walking the picturesque streets is enough for most visitors.
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There's a reason bachelorette parties and reunions of every sort flock in droves to the Music City — it's not hard to have a boot-scootin' time on a budget. Mural-hopping is free, hot chicken will only set you back a few bucks, and there's lots of live music to be heard (free of cover charge) along Honky Tonk Highway. January is the cheapest month to book.
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New York City isn't known for being a cheap destination, but go in January and you'll get the best prices they've got. The city never sleeps, but it does slow down during the cold winter months — the perfect time for you to swoop in and take advantage of the decreased demand for flights and hotel rooms. Plus, there are plenty of free things to do in New York City, too.
Mexico isn't our only neighboring country with deals aplenty — Canada also makes for an easy getaway, with well-priced flights widely available from most of the U.S.
In Montréal, Quebec, the must-try food is the steamé — the city's take on a hot dog — served steamed in a side-loading bun (which is also steamed). It's the perfect food to gobble up during freezing February, when the flights are cheapest. Best of all, each delicious (and filling) hot dog will only set you back a couple of dollars.
February is also the cheapest month to fly to Toronto, Ontario. The weather may make you leery, but don't let it: During February, the annual installation of art and lights, known as the Toronto Light Festival (totally free), takes place in the walkable and historic Distillery District. It's also a good time for The Bentway Skate Trail under the Gardiner Expressway overpass, which will set you back only $5.
And while Vancouver, British Columbia, is gorgeous in the summertime, January is the cheapest month to fly there. Take the ferry for an affordable "tour" of the city from the water.
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Atlanta has all the big-city perks at prices far more wallet-friendly than most of its counterparts. Splurge on a SkyView Ferris wheel ride for views of Centennial Olympic Park and beyond, and go in January for the lowest possible prices. There are lots of things to do in Atlanta during this time of year, from visiting the marine animals at the Georgia Aquarium to learning about local history at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights.
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Head to Charm City this year to keep costs low and still have a memorable travel experience. Chilly January may be the cheapest month to visit, but luckily, you can still check out places like the Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens ($5 donation encouraged) in the urban oasis of Druid Hill Park.
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The capital and largest city of Costa Rica, San José is a must-visit for any intrepid traveler. Expect Victorian mansions, nightlife in El Pueblo, lots of culture, and surrounding historic coffee plantations.
Check out the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum for a glimpse into what it might look like to have an unlimited jewelry budget. Admission is $15 for non-residents, but offers access to more than 1,500 gold objects and artifacts. Head to San José in May for the cheapest airfare to this lively (and affordable) city.
This year, visit Dallas outside of Cowboys football season — like in January, when prices are at their lowest. During this time, you can expect more reasonable rates, but still get in on the sports action by catching a home game for the Mavericks (basketball) or the Stars (hockey).
Las Vegas can be as cheap or expensive as you want it to be, but if you prefer to devote the majority of your dollars to slots and shows rather than airfare and accommodations, go in January. Just don't expect hot temps, as even the desert gets cold in the winter. Here are some more tips to keep in mind and mistakes to avoid on your next trip to Sin City.
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Panama City, the capital of Panama, is an impressively modern Central American destination framed by the Pacific Ocean on one side and the Panama Canal on another — best viewable from the Miraflores Locks. Visit in January for great flight deals, and don't miss the cobblestone streets of historic Casco Viejo.
Florida as a destination is hotter than ever, but Tampa isn't as inundated with crowds as the state's other major cities — plus, its location on the western coast promises gorgeous sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico. Go in January for a good deal, warm (but not sweltering) temps, and plenty of sunshine.
Hamilton, Bermuda
If January's chill has you dreaming of pink-sand beaches, you're in luck, as it's a great month to visit Bermuda. Fly into Hamilton and stroll Front Street for a peek at the pastel buildings that are iconic to this glitzy British island territory, but stick to window-shopping if you want to keep your trip cheap. Biking and beach-hopping are the name of the game here.
January may be the cheapest month to fly to Boston, but it's not the best season for strolling its idyllic Common or touring the Freedom Trail. Luckily, many stops along the historic route are indoors — and cheap (like the Paul Revere House, which is just $6 per adult).
The Dominican Republic is another popular destination for American travelers. January is the least expensive month to visit the two most affordable cities to fly into: Santo Domingo and Punta Cana.
Though Santo Domingo is the country's capital, it doesn't have to be an expensive visit. Take in the architecture that dates back to the late 1400s and stroll the Colonial Zone for a memorable (and free) experience.
Punta Cana, on the other hand, is known as a tourist hot spot with plenty of resorts (and ways to spend lots of money). However, some of life's greatest treasures — like sandy beaches and waterfall hikes — are as free in Punta Cana as they are anywhere else.
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
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You don't need a passport to fly to St. Thomas, but you'll have a hard time believing this jaw-dropping, colorful island is technically U.S. soil. Make sure to visit Magens Bay, climb the 99 Steps in Charlotte Amalie, and marvel at the sheer blueness of the water surrounding this popular cruise ship port. Go in January for the best flight prices; you'll be glad for the savings when you see what accommodations cost on this luxurious island.
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Denver has a ton to do, even in January, which is the cheapest month to visit. Hitting the slopes is hard to do at a discount (unless you go in the summer to hike instead of ski), but at least you'll save money on airfare if you visit Denver during this snowy month.
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Scotland: CONTENTS
What Does Scottish Independence Mean?
"With a referendum scheduled for Sept. 18, Scotland may be set to dissolve more than 300 years of political unity with the United Kingdom.
Who wants independence, why now, and how does the United Kingdom work anyway?"
Newsy Video: What Would Scottish Independence Mean For The Monarchy? + Full transcript >>
BACKGROUND + The cartoon + Notes + Related articles
Former MSPs say Yes
"On the 15th anniversary of the Scottish Parliament, six former MSPs gathered in Edinburgh to express their support for a Yes vote.
Shiona Baird, former Scottish Green Party MSP, said, "We've learned so much in the last 15 years, and I think it's imperative that there is a strong Yes voice to take us forward to the next stage in our development as a country."
David Cameron urges Scotland to vote 'no' for independence in New Year speech - from The Guardian.
Scotland's Referendum 2014 - My Generation, please watch it all. Pure genius.
"The Scottish Independence Referendum may just turn the UK on its head...
This should be a party political broadcast on behalf of the YES campaign. Brilliance."
Damn Scots, they ruined Scotland (YouTube)
Way Back Home - Edinburgh to Skye
- a "new riding clip from Danny MacAskill, it follows him on a journey from Edinburgh back to his hometown Dunvegan, in the Isle of Skye.
You can read about it and watch the interviews with Danny at http://www.redbull.co.uk/waybackhome
The music is Loch Lomond "Wax and Wire" and The Jezabels "A Little Piece"."
How did Scotland change so much? By Allan Little
"Scotland's Decision is an immersive story told through text, images and video."
UP HELLY Aa :
Up Helly Aa fire festival lights up Shetland - 28 January 2014
"Up Helly Aa is a famous event that celebrates Shetland's Viking heritage, culminating in the dramatic burning of a replica Viking galley.
It features a band of latter-day Viking warriors known as the Jarl Squad, and draws visitors from around the world."
+ Shetland's Vikings celebrate Up Helly Aa fire festival
In pictures: Up Helly Aa Viking fire festival
NESSIE :
022 Toyota Tacoma - Nessie
Toyota Nessie
"Hilarious commercial showing the loch ness monster
using a cardboard cut-out of a toyota car
as a decoy to lure people over so that he can grab them...
very cool effects and commercial."
Clips from film, television and radio on 20th Century Scottish life. (BBC)


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Randy Pitchford: "Borderlands 3 Will Be Announced When We Are Ready"
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By Rajesh V	 Last updated Mar 4, 2019
Responding to a question on Twitter, Randy Pitchford of Gearbox has clarified the situation regarding Borderlands 3, declaring that the game will be announced when they are ready to talk about it, hoping to put an end to the many rumors about the project.
In that sense Pitchford said the following: "It has been no secret that we have games in development and that includes games in the Borderlands franchise. I cannot control what other people worry about. I'm worried about creating entertainment and will announce things when they are ready."
The studio's CEO does not explicitly mention Borderlands 3 but makes no secret that projects related to the series are currently being worked on. According to some recent rumors, Borderlands 3 could be unveiled at PAX East in late March, while soon the company could announce Borderlands Remastered, to celebrate the ten years since the launch of the game.
So sorry I don't have an answer for you yet. We are working on something. I look forward to when it's ready to share.— Randy Pitchford (@DuvalMagic) March 2, 2019
We are working on some things Brothers in Arms related… not ready to announce anything yet.— Randy Pitchford (@DuvalMagic) February 28, 2019
It has been no secret that we have games in development and that includes games in the borderlands franchise. I cannot control what other people worry about. I'm worried about creating entertainment and will announce things when they are ready.— Randy Pitchford (@DuvalMagic) February 25, 2019
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Man, it's hard to make something that's cute but not "cute-sy" for boys. I'm still getting the hang of it, but I think the keys are color choice and simplicity.
For my son, I did the same thing, only I kept it simple. I added interest with coordinating, contrasting paper, a sepia-toned print, and buttons for embellishment.
Both of these are hanging right over their little coat racks in their rooms. I hope they'll see it every day and be reminded to make good choices so they can go to the temple when they are older. (More about temples here).
Have a great weekend everyone! I'm hosting my daughter's Tinkerbell/Neverland party on Saturday. Details next week!
I want to make these for my kiddos too, I have blocks but I like the pictures better. Quick question though, did you just print the pics in the size you wanted? I didn't really look into it yet, but I was wondering.
So cute! Of course, I admit I like this one even better! ;) Thanks for charing Valerie!
Adorable! You could sell those for some bucks, girl!! New follower from the Wedn. blog hop! Congrats on being featured!!
Pop over to www.southernmomentum.com where a collaboration of GenXer moms attempt to provide some inspiration & a good laugh while we are riding the momentum of motherhood!


With the launch of YouTube Gaming, the battle-lines are drawn for a streaming showdown between incumbent games video powerhouse Twitch and Google's scrappy newcomer.
It's more of a fight to win hearts and minds though -- or at least subscriber numbers -- and Twitch has thrown the first punch, tying its "partners" to exclusivity contracts with the existing platform.
This isn't entirely new, and won't affect many beyond those players who have signed a contract to monetise their livestreams. Twitch already had a clause preventing partners from using rival services (such as Hitbox or standard YouTube) for gaming broadcasts, but doesn't prohibit the uploading of recorded clips to "static" video sites.
However, with YouTube Gaming looking to make a big splash in the streaming world, the Amazon-owned Twitch has been more vocal in reminding its circa 11,000 streaming partners of their legal obligations. Regular YouTube is undeniably the biggest name in online video and there's likely some temptation among the better known streamers to see if the grass is greener in Google's valley.
It's unclear how strict Twitch will be in enforcing the rules. There's already confusion among the user base though, with Twitch streamer and YouTube video creator Lewis Dawkins telling VentureBeat that "all I have heard from other people is that I am not permitted to livestream on other platforms. However, some other people have told me I am permitted as long as I do not stream on two platforms at the same time, so I'm pretty confused."
YouTube Gaming is yet to respond to the exclusivity tactics of Twitch, nor has it given any indication of whether it will implement its own talent lockdowns. And then there's the potential matter of poaching -- how would the live gaming world react if online celebrities such as Syndicate, with more than two million Twitch followers, were nabbed by YouTube Gaming?
WIRED.co.uk has contacted Twitch and YouTube for comment. Twitch's press officer replied with a flat "We don't comment on contracts". YouTube's comments will be added should we receive a response.


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LeVar Burton Lands Game Show Hosting Gig in Wake of 'Jeopardy!' Campaign
By Allison Schonter - November 17, 2021 09:53 am EST
LeVar Burton may not have landed the role of permanent Jeopardy! host, but that doesn't mean he's walking away from game shows altogether. The Reading Rainbow star is teaming up with Entertainment One to host a game show based on Hasbro's beloved Trivial Pursuit game. A network is not attached to the game show at this time. The game show will be the latest confirmed to be in development based on Hasbro's games, with the company also working on Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons, among others.
In addition to hosting, Burton will also executive produce the series under his production company LeVar Burton Entertainment, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Joining him are Hasbro, which owns the rights to the iconic board game, as well as Tara Long, president of global unscripted television at eOne, Geno McDermott, and LBE's Sangita Patel. Burton said of his new gig, "Trivial Pursuit is one of the best-known brands in the gaming universe. I am thrilled to have partnered with Hasbro and eOne to bring this beloved game to market as a premium show for television."
"LeVar Burton has been an iconic member of American pop culture for decades from Roots to Reading Rainbow to Star Trek and beyond," Long added. "His love for intellectual curiosity paired with his ability to connect with audiences worldwide make him the perfect partner to bring Hasbro's beloved trivia game to households in a new and exciting way."
Burton's new role comes just months after he stepped onto the Jeopardy! stage as one of the numerous guest hosts brought onto the show following the death of Alex Trebek. Although Burton had been considered a frontrunner in the search for Trebek's permanent replacement and garnered plenty of fan support, the role ultimately went to Jeopardy! executive producer Mike Richards, who was later fired amid controversy. Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings are now set to host.
During an appearance on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah in September, Burton admitted that he "found out is that it wasn't the thing that I wanted after all." At the time, he teased that "the opportunities that have come my way as a result of not getting that gig, I couldn't have dreamt it up."
Burton is best known for playing Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge in Star Trek: The Next Generation and four Star Trek movies. His breakthrough role came as the young Kunda Kinte in Roots, a role that earned him an Emmy nomination. He is also beloved by generations as the host of PBS' Reading Rainbow, a series developed to encourage young children to read.
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