Saturday Afternoon Chess/Open Thread (Featuring Dress Pr0n) 08-19-2017

The Chess Game
Ludwig Deutsch

Good afternoon morons and moronettes, and welcome to the Saturday Afternoon Chess/Open Thread, the only AoSHQ thread with content specifically for all of us chess nerds who pay homage in the temple of Caïssa, goddess of the chessboard. Also, dress pr0n. Each week, I pick out a few lovely, modest, conservative dresses for the 'ettes to admire and appraise. And, for those of you who aren't nerdly enough for chess, you can use this thread to talk about checkers, or other games, or politics, or whatever you wish, only please try to keep it civil. Nobody wants to get in the middle of a pie fight on a Saturday afternoon.

Pic Note

Thanks to Skip for today's pic, which you can see entire if you click on it. He pointed me to a miniatures site where someone had incorporated it into a diorama, which you can see on this page.

Problem 1 - White To Play (546)

Hint: White mates in 3

1r6/1p3r2/p1pR2p1/2P3p1/4k3/1PK2pPP/1P6/5R2 w - - 0 1

Problem 2 - Black To Play (547)

Hint: Black wins material

6k1/4Qp2/6p1/r2p4/r1q5/B5P1/5PK1/R7 b - - 0 1

Russian Chess Set (Industrial Strength)

Russian chess set. pic.twitter.com/AzPVSzXu0F
— Only In Russia (@CrazyinRussia) July 20, 2017

Problem 3 - White To Play (BWTC 70)

Hint: White mates in 4

r7/pp1bpkn1/3p1rpQ/2pPq3/2P1P2R/2N5/PP2B1P1/2K4R w - - 0 1

Problem 4 - White To Play (Bain 116)

Hint: White wins material

3r2k1/R4pp1/1p5p/4p3/6b1/1P1n2P1/P4PBP/4N1K1 w - - 0 1

Endgame of the Week (Endgame 183)

It's White to move. Can he force Black out of his defensive crouch and win, or can Black hold?

8/8/3k1K2/pP6/P7/8/8/8 w - - 0 1

A Note On Last Week's Endgame

A number of you morons raised question about my solution for the endgame last week, and I didn't have time to look into it as I had other things to attend to. So let's talk about it now. To refresh your memory, here is last week's endgame:

8/8/1p6/4pppP/7r/4k3/4P3/R3K3 w Q - 0 1

And the solution was to force an exchange of rooks which would free up White's h-pawn:

1.Ra3+ Ke4
2.Ra4+ Kd5
3.Rxh4 gxh4
4.h6 h3
5.h7 h2
6.h8=Q for the win

HOWEVER...

Anon Y. Mous, rickl, bradc, and Peter Ciarleglio each noticed that 1...Ke4 isn't forced. Black could instead move his king to f4 and then block the second check by advancing a pawn. Like so:

1.Ra3+ Kf4!
2.Ra4+ e4

And with the e4 pawn now gumming up the works, White has no clear path to victory. Indeed, I'd say it is Black who has the winning chances.

So good work, morons, and congrats to you all for discovering the flaw. I like to think it's kind of like science.

Dress Pr0n For The 'Ettes -- and the 'Rons?

From last week:

12 Maybe sundresses next week, eh?

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at August 12, 2017 05:05 PM

Sun dresses and big hats.

Posted by: Colorado Alex In Exile at August 12, 2017 05:11 PM (Tnhbr)

Heh. Didn't think the 'rons would be interested. But hey, who am I to judge? So, by request:

Ha! Didn't expect that, did you? Actually, I think she looks adorable. But here are some older ladies:

Apart from the little girl in the red dress, Mrs. Muse didn't much like this batch of pics. She told me she thought they were "too showy". Maybe she's right. So it will be interesting to see if they appeal more to the 'rons than the 'ettes.

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Solutions Update

Problem 1 - White To Play

1r6/1p3r2/p1pR2p1/2P3p1/4k3/1PK2pPP/1P6/5R2 w - - 0 1

1.Re1+ Kf5
2.Rde6!

This is the move that may have been hard to see. White is setting up the mate next move, and there's naught Black can do about it.

2...f2

As good as any.

3.R1e5#

When I tried to solve this problem, I figured White's 2nd move had to be a "set up" move, and I thought it was 2.Kd4. Then then 2...f2 3.R1e5#. But my chess app found this line:

2...Re8

Throws the rook away, but stops the mate in 3.

3.Rxe8 Re7

Black: Hey look, I've got one more rook to throw away.

4.Rxe7 f2
5.Re5#

Problem 2 - Black To Play

6k1/4Qp2/6p1/r2p4/r1q5/B5P1/5PK1/R7 b - - 0 1

White's bishop is looking mighty vulnerable. How can Black take advantage?

1...Qe4+

Removes the defender. Black must take the Queen

2.Qxe4 dxe4

The bishop is now pinned, and will be taken.

3.Re1 Rxa3
4.Rxe4 and Black wins with a Rook advantage.

Problem 3 - White To Play

r7/pp1bpkn1/3p1rpQ/2pPq3/2P1P2R/2N5/PP2B1P1/2K4R w - - 0 1

1. Qxg7+ Kxg7

If 1...Ke8 then 2.Rh8+ Rf8 3.Qxf8#

2. Rh7+ Kg8
3. Rh8+ Kg7 (or 3...Kf7)
4. R1h7#

Problem 4 - White To Play

3r2k1/R4pp1/1p5p/4p3/6b1/1P1n2P1/P4PBP/4N1K1 w - - 0 1

1.Nxd3 Rxd3
2.Ra8+ Kh7
3.Be4+ g6
4.Bxd3

This is the published solution, White wins a rook outright. However, my chess app pointed out that Black is not forced to recapture the knight White takes on move 1:

1... Be2
2.Nb2 Rd2
3.Ra8+ Kh7
4.Be4+ f5
5.Bxf5+ g6
6.Ra7+ Kh8
7.Bxg6 Rxb2
8.Be4 Kg8
9.Bd5+ Kf8
10.Rf7+ Ke8
11.Rf6 Rxa2
12.Rxh6 Rd2
13.Be4 Rd4
14.Re6+ Kd7
15.Rxe5

So in this line, when the dust settles, White is up 3 pawns.

Endgame of the Week

8/8/3k1K2/pP6/P7/8/8/8 w - - 0 1

1.Kf5 Kd5
2.Kf4 Kd6

Black mustn't fall for 2.Kf4 Kd4 since 3. b6 wins outright.

3.Ke4 Ke6
4.Kd4 Kd6
5.Kc4 Kc7
6.Kd5!

If 6.Kc5 then 6...Kb7 7.Kd6 Kb6 8.Kd7 Kb7 and White cannot make progress.

6...Kb6
7.Kd6 Kb7
8.Kc5 Ka7

8...Kc7 9.b6+ Kb7 10.Kb5 Ka8 11.Kxa5 wins

9.Kc6 Kb8
10.Kb6 Kc8
11.Ka7

White seizes control of the queening square and wins.

Hope to see you all next week!

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Note: that cryptic line of letters and numbers you see underneath each board diagram is a representation of the position in what is known as "Forsyth-Edwards Notation", or F.E.N. It's actually readable by humans. Most computer applications nowadays can read FEN, so those of you who may want to study the position, you can copy the line of FEN and paste into your chess app and it should automatically recreate the position on its display board. Or, Windows users can just "triple click" on it and the entire line will be highlighted so you can copy and past it into your chess app.

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So that about wraps it up for this week. Chess thread tips, suggestions, bribes, rumors, threats, and insults may be sent to my yahoo address: OregonMuse little-a-in-a-circle yahoo dott com.

Posted by: OregonMuse at 05:02 PM

Comments

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Posted by: Off the reservation at August 19, 2017 05:02 PM (vWMNq)

2 Now to work.

Posted by: Off the reservation at August 19, 2017 05:02 PM (vWMNq)

3
First Amendment!

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at August 19, 2017 05:03 PM (v2bko)

4 That guy's knees are gonna hurt when the match is over.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc.,etc. at August 19, 2017 05:04 PM (OdK9v)

5
"intersectionality"!
by Mike Hammer

I forgot that word.

What was that other word that amused Ace so? It was several years ago.

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at August 19, 2017 05:04 PM (v2bko)

6
Yeah I think the sundresses will be a big hit this week for both sets of morons.

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at August 19, 2017 05:05 PM (v2bko)

7 *throws flag*

Stocking seams have no place in the Chess Thread. It's just...unseamly.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc.,etc. at August 19, 2017 05:09 PM (OdK9v)

8
Oh great, chess-playing Ayatollahs.

"WHAT? Discovered check? I KEEEEEEEL YOU!"

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at August 19, 2017 05:10 PM (iFZVz)

9 What was that other word that amused Ace so?

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at August 19, 2017 05:04 PM (v2bko)

"dork"?

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader at August 19, 2017 05:10 PM (HYE3N)

10 Was taking a history test, got all 10 right.

Posted by: Skip at August 19, 2017 05:10 PM (pPKG5)

11 Nice looking women. That one pic of the lady walking away reminds me of a lyric from the Statler brothers. "The seam in the back of her hose".

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at August 19, 2017 05:11 PM (mpXpK)

12 I like those dresses those fellas at the top are wearing.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at August 19, 2017 05:11 PM (5VlCp)

13 Can't quite work out Problem 1. I can grab the initiative, not sure if I can checkmate.

Posted by: fluffy at August 19, 2017 05:12 PM (U0v/A)

14 First Amendment!

We don't like your kind around here.

Posted by: Boston at August 19, 2017 05:13 PM (U0v/A)

15 "intersectionality"!
by Mike Hammer

I forgot that word.

What was that other word that amused Ace so? It was several years ago.

Posted by: Soothsayer

Anything here that seems familiar?

http://www.suffolk.edu/campuslife/27883.php

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at August 19, 2017 05:14 PM (/qEW2)

16 This picture is actually a diorama with 75mm figures. There is some amazing work done on dioramas, the details have to be seen to be beilieved and mostly with figures much smaller like 28 and 15-18mms

Posted by: Skip at August 19, 2017 05:14 PM (pPKG5)

17 14 First Amendment!

We don't like your kind around here.
Posted by: Boston at August 19, 2017 05:13 PM (U0v/A)

Amateur.

Posted by: Charlottesville at August 19, 2017 05:15 PM (HYE3N)

18 Apart from the little girl in the red dress, Mrs. Muse didn't much like this batch of pics. She told me she thought they were "too showy".

Mrs. Muse is correct. The point of the sundress and hat combo is its naturalness. The sundress is just a shift she's thrown on to go outside and pick strawberries.

Better yet, you're in Maine and she's leaving the cabin to pick blueberries, which are in season just now. The hat is also practical. She's a strawberry blonde verging on ginger, even with the protection of the big hat you can already see freckles sprouting on the bridge of her nose.

It's a more innocent time. Even if it's present day the simple innocence of the setting is of another era. You notice that the freckles are also forming on her breasts, which sway, only lightly restrained, under the sundress and show themselves completely when she bends to reach the bottom of a bush.

Squatting, she removes her hat and wipes sweat from her eyes and brow with the hem of the sundress. She stands, collecting herself under the bits of clothing as they were designed for, and replaces the hat.

She looks you straight in the eye and doesn't blink.

Posted by: Bandersnatch at August 19, 2017 05:16 PM (gIRsn)

19 9 What was that other word that amused Ace so?

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at August 19, 2017 05:04 PM (v2bko)

"dork"?
Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader at August 19, 2017 05:10 PM (HYE3N)

Squeakhole?

Posted by: Insomniac at August 19, 2017 05:19 PM (0mRoj)

20
"dork"?

oh so close, but no

my failing memory remembered...

Recontextualization

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at August 19, 2017 05:20 PM (v2bko)

21 I posted this on the pet thread but looks like everyone is up here now.

If anyone is still around I need to find a home for a senior dog. A good friend of mine has sadly been told he can no longer care for himself so he is a resident at the same place as my mom. He broke down today worried sick about his dog. It's a mix breed, about 10 years old named Cruiser. Thanks for any help.

Posted by: DeplorableJewells45 at August 19, 2017 05:20 PM (CNHr1)

22 Did the Arabs steal chess from India?

Posted by: Grump928(c) at August 19, 2017 05:20 PM (LTHVh)

23 I don't know nothing 'bout no chess. I'm just not a game player.

The little Asian girl is cute.

The woman on the dock is gorgeous.

Posted by: Michael the Texan at August 19, 2017 05:20 PM (nvMvs)

24 Got them all, including the end game. Usually I make several mistakes so I will check my solutions and then look at the hints.

Posted by: Off the reservation at August 19, 2017 05:21 PM (vWMNq)

25 Love the floral dress! I don't like seamed stockings with sundresses. Legs bare or barely-there stockings.

The crochet-styled ones are pretty except... beige? You've got nice breasts and brown skin tone, so you wear a drab color?!?

Posted by: NaughtyPine - Public intellectual at August 19, 2017 05:21 PM (G8B7r)

26 trump
trump
trump

deport
deport
deport

Posted by: original jake at August 19, 2017 05:21 PM (tSAGa)

27 "dork"?

As a verb.

Posted by: Grump928(c) at August 19, 2017 05:21 PM (LTHVh)

28 Anything here that seems familiar?

http://www.suffolk.edu/campuslife/27883.php
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at August 19, 2017 05:14 PM (/qEW2)

I liked this one.

Islamophobia:
the irrational fear or hatred of Islam, Muslims, Islamic traditions and
practices, and, more broadly, those who appear to be Muslim.

But what do you call it if my fears of Islam were rational? Or are they implying that all fear of Islam are irrational?

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader at August 19, 2017 05:21 PM (HYE3N)

29 Oh, I also like the Ludwig Deutsch painting.

Posted by: Michael the Texan at August 19, 2017 05:21 PM (nvMvs)

30 I'd like to play chess with one of those girls in the dress section of the post (the older ones, ahemm).

Never played strip poker.

Would "strip chess" work?

Posted by: rhomboid at August 19, 2017 05:21 PM (cJDvr)

31 Some nice looking wimminz. Unfortunately it reminds me of my fate of perpetual loneliness.

Posted by: Insomniac at August 19, 2017 05:22 PM (0mRoj)

32 Well, that's confusing. There was apparently a somewhat known chess player named Ludwig Deutsch also.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc.,etc. at August 19, 2017 05:22 PM (OdK9v)

33 except the little girl,

all those dress ladies are in the screen door category

Posted by: original jake at August 19, 2017 05:22 PM (tSAGa)

34
The sundress is just a shift she's thrown on to go outside and pick strawberries.

So she'll need a basket. Did she forget the basket?

Or is she gonna collect these berries and use her hat to put them in?

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at August 19, 2017 05:22 PM (v2bko)

35 23 I don't know nothing 'bout no chess. I'm just not a game player.

I've tried but I'm too stupid.

Posted by: Insomniac at August 19, 2017 05:23 PM (0mRoj)

36 Did the Arabs steal chess from India?

Posted by: Grump928(c) at August 19, 2017 05:20 PM (LTHVh)

Either that or Persia (Iran).

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader at August 19, 2017 05:23 PM (HYE3N)

37
But the basket becomes an accessory, and become part of the ensemble.

Then we have the sundress, the big hat, and the basket.

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at August 19, 2017 05:23 PM (v2bko)

38 As an ette I love the sundresses. The stocking one is probably not a sundress though.

Posted by: Jen the original at August 19, 2017 05:23 PM (8PXbT)

39 The stocking seam does seem out of place on Anne of Green Gables there.

Posted by: Grump928(c) at August 19, 2017 05:23 PM (LTHVh)

40
the arabs stole their numbers from the Indians

Posted by: original jake at August 19, 2017 05:23 PM (tSAGa)

41 Yeah, the one on the dock can cruise on my boat any time.

I'm thinking Tony Curtiss in Some Like It Hot. Just pretend I have a yacht, to get her, um, "in position".

Of course some 1%ers around here like JackStraw could lure her onto his own boat.

Posted by: rhomboid at August 19, 2017 05:23 PM (cJDvr)

42
And I'm not sure shoes go with sundresses.

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at August 19, 2017 05:24 PM (v2bko)

43 Well, that's confusing. There was apparently a somewhat known chess player named Ludwig Deutsch also.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc.,etc. at August 19, 2017 05:22 PM (OdK9v)

Really?

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader at August 19, 2017 05:24 PM (HYE3N)

44 The woman on the dock is gorgeous.
Posted by: Michael the Texan
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Is that the 'Monkey Business' at the dock behind her?

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc.,etc. at August 19, 2017 05:25 PM (OdK9v)

45
What are the dresses that women put over their swimsuits at the beach? I like them.

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at August 19, 2017 05:25 PM (v2bko)

46 Did the Arabs steal chess from India?
Posted by: Grump928(c) at August 19, 2017 05:20 PM (LTHVh)

Ummmmmmmm...Yes. From whom, who knows. But steal they did and still do.

Damn thieves.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at August 19, 2017 05:25 PM (5VlCp)

47

I'm not an expert on wearing sundresses, but I am an expert on those who wear sundresses and I don't think it counts if you are wearing stockings/hose

Posted by: original jake at August 19, 2017 05:25 PM (tSAGa)

48 Bandersnatch

Bravo! Well expressed, and a beautiful word motion picture.

Seamed stocking are right out. Sundresses are best when the neckline is not too low, but looks like a support would fail at the right moment.

Here is one example:http://tinyurl.com/y7c36ex5

Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 19, 2017 05:25 PM (hyuyC)

49 The woman on the dock is gorgeous.

She fails the pencil test, and I approve.

Posted by: Grump928(c) at August 19, 2017 05:26 PM (LTHVh)

50 Third pic down looks like Melania. I like the walking away dress.

Posted by: kallisto at August 19, 2017 05:26 PM (7l5V0)

51 What are the dresses that women put over their swimsuits at the beach? I like them.

Wraps?

Posted by: Grump928(c) at August 19, 2017 05:26 PM (LTHVh)

52
I'll bet my left nut there's a painting out there titled: Girl in Sundress Collecting Berries

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at August 19, 2017 05:27 PM (v2bko)

53 Arabs invented the sheep intestine condom.

Posted by: Grump928(c) at August 19, 2017 05:27 PM (LTHVh)

54 Most historians agree that the game of chess was first played in northern India during the Gupta Empire in the 6th century AD.[8][9] This early type of chess was known as Chaturanga, a Sanskrit word for the military.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at August 19, 2017 05:27 PM (mpXpK)

55 Stocking seams have no place in the Chess Thread. It's just...unseamly.

Posted by: Mike Hammer

You'd think MP4 would hang out here, for the dress pr0n. He'd probably like that.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at August 19, 2017 05:27 PM (/qEW2)

56 Mike H., think about it.

Back then, Gary Hart was done in by 1) actually being involved in a scandal 2) done in by a press that actually reported on actual scandals, even involving Dem figures.

Neither thing applies to Dems today.

Funny how the lack of a real press hobbles and eventually destroys a republic.

Posted by: rhomboid at August 19, 2017 05:27 PM (cJDvr)

57 The French had the idea to take the intestine out of the sheep first.

Posted by: Grump928(c) at August 19, 2017 05:28 PM (LTHVh)

58
Wraps?

err, like a SARONG or whatever?

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at August 19, 2017 05:28 PM (v2bko)

59
Arabs invented the sheep intestine condom.
Posted by: Grump928(c) at August 19, 2017 05:27 PM (LTHVh
====

sorta, they never took it out of the sheep like other cultures did

Posted by: original jake at August 19, 2017 05:28 PM (tSAGa)

60 Yes, she needs a basket.

Unless she's collecting blueberries in an apron pocket.

Posted by: Bandersnatch at August 19, 2017 05:28 PM (gIRsn)

61 #1 is tricksy

Posted by: Skip at August 19, 2017 05:28 PM (pPKG5)

62 She's simply eating the berries as she goes along, staining her lips purple.

Posted by: Grump928(c) at August 19, 2017 05:29 PM (LTHVh)

63 You'd think MP4 would hang out here, for the dress pr0n. He'd probably like that.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at August 19, 2017 05:27 PM (/qEW2)

He's probably got a Wi-fi hot-spot set up in his bunk.

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader at August 19, 2017 05:29 PM (HYE3N)

64

mrs jake calls a dress that goes over a bikini a swim cover

Posted by: original jake at August 19, 2017 05:30 PM (tSAGa)

65 My solutions match the hints but I think I got the end game wrong the first time and I've changed my mind. Guess I'd better check again.

Posted by: Off the reservation at August 19, 2017 05:30 PM (vWMNq)

66 The girl in the white sun dress would have also been my type some 30+ years ago.

Posted by: Michael the Texan at August 19, 2017 05:30 PM (nvMvs)

67
62 She's simply eating the berries as she goes along, staining her lips purple.

Thus making herself look like a clown.

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at August 19, 2017 05:30 PM (v2bko)

68 Really?
Posted by: OregonMuse
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Damn...maybe not. I must have crossed the beams when I searched for info on the painter. I was certain that I ran across something about a player with that name, and cannot find it now.

Just one step closer to the home, I guess.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc.,etc. at August 19, 2017 05:30 PM (OdK9v)

69 Oh that is sad Jewells. General area, is there a FB story link or anything like that? It would be best if you can find someone close by that might bring the pet to visit your friend.

Posted by: PaleRider at August 19, 2017 05:30 PM (8qFZP)

70 I like that Russian chess set, and I'm not a chess person. It's so *Russian*.

Local media here in Boston turning itself into a pretzel trying to describe heroic Antifa and their fans as counterprotesting a "So-called 'free speech' rally", instead of protesting against Free Speech, which is what they were doing. Feeling really awesome about themselves for doing it. It is amusing, enraging and stupid at the same time. Wondering how this is playing outside of the deep blue bubble I live in.

Posted by: Goldilocks at August 19, 2017 05:31 PM (zz1sH)

71 >>>Recontextualization
Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at August 19, 2017 05:20 PM (v2bko)

That's not a real word.

Posted by: m at August 19, 2017 05:31 PM (p6cpl)

72 Here is another example:

http://tinyurl.com/y9kwnngk

I need a medical bracelet that says "Delete my browser history."

"Uh, honey; all those women in summer dresses - uh, I was doing research for OM's chess threat. No, not chest thread!"
And he was never seen again.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 19, 2017 05:32 PM (hyuyC)

73
That's not a real word.

Don't tell Ace; he loves it.

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at August 19, 2017 05:32 PM (v2bko)

74 End game is a draw.

Posted by: Off the reservation at August 19, 2017 05:32 PM (vWMNq)

75
OT, but the Cup Race at Bristol is about to start...

Posted by: Spun and Murky at August 19, 2017 05:33 PM (4DCSq)

76 Wondering how this is playing outside of the deep blue bubble I live in.
Posted by: Goldilocks at August 19, 2017 05:31 PM (zz1sH)
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I watched it live on Fox, it was clear the cops were pushing the antifa and blm crew back, saw some wood shampoo

the Fox anchors never id'd the antifa/blm tho

Posted by: original jake at August 19, 2017 05:33 PM (tSAGa)

77 Yeah, dock girl, dayum.

Upon further analysis (analysis, mind you), I select her.

Have her brought to my stateroom.

And set damage control condition Alpha while you're at it, and prepare the fantail for my afternoon .50 cal skeet-shooting session.

Posted by: rhomboid at August 19, 2017 05:34 PM (cJDvr)

78 Come on #3. Turn around. Face is what is most important to me.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at August 19, 2017 05:34 PM (/qEW2)

79 45
What are the dresses that women put over their swimsuits at the beach? I like them.
Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at August 19, 2017 05:25 PM (v2bko)

Cover up.

Posted by: CaliGirl at August 19, 2017 05:34 PM (Ri/rl)

80 Problem 1:

1. Re1+ Kf5
2. g4+ Kf4
3. Rd4#

Posted by: rickl at August 19, 2017 05:34 PM (sdi6R)

81 out for now

Posted by: original jake at August 19, 2017 05:34 PM (tSAGa)

82 While I try, and fail, to figure out the problems, I will discuss the dresses. The little girl is simply adorable and that is all the excuse needed for the photo. Sorry Mrs. OM, but the adult dresses and hats are attractive and flattering. It does look odd that the second model is wearing nylons with a sundress.

Posted by: JTB at August 19, 2017 05:35 PM (V+03K)

83 >>>58
Wraps?

err, like a SARONG or whatever?
Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at August 19, 2017 05:28 PM (v2bko)

Cover-ups.

Posted by: m at August 19, 2017 05:36 PM (p6cpl)

84
OT, but the Cup Race at Bristol is about to start...
Posted by: Spun and Murky at August 19, 2017 05:33 PM

Sounds like a ride at Disneyland.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 19, 2017 05:37 PM (IqV8l)

85 74 End game is a draw.
Posted by: Off the reservation at August 19, 2017 05:32 PM (vWMNq)

Think so, do ye?

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader at August 19, 2017 05:37 PM (HYE3N)

86 I like the way the line runs up the back of the stockings.
I've always liked those kind of high heels too.

Posted by: David Lee Roth at August 19, 2017 05:37 PM (pvjTE)

87 Posted by: rickl at August 19, 2017 05:34 PM (sdi6R)

Not mate. Kg3.

Posted by: Off the reservation at August 19, 2017 05:38 PM (vWMNq)

88 Here's a link to the Bristol Cup if you're interested:

http://tinyurl.com/bwvp2mk

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at August 19, 2017 05:39 PM (QGoUX)

89 Think so, do ye?

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader at August 19, 2017 05:37 PM (HYE3N)

I'll check again.

Posted by: Off the reservation at August 19, 2017 05:39 PM (vWMNq)

90 Hey, CaliGirl! Fist bump on the cover-ups!

Posted by: m at August 19, 2017 05:40 PM (p6cpl)

91 Rhomboid @ 30- Strip chess?
Why son, the two guys are playing strip chess in that picture.

Posted by: Eromero at August 19, 2017 05:40 PM (zLDYs)

92 I need a medical bracelet that says "Delete my browser history."
"Uh, honey; all those women in summer dresses - uh, I was doing research for OM's chess threat. No, not chest thread!"

Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 19, 2017 05:32 PM (hyuyC)

I actually have had to explain to Mrs. Muse why we're getting so many wimmin's clothing ads in our non-adblocked browser windows. She's not altogether happy with me looking for dress pr0n, that I won't start getting actual pr0n.

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader at August 19, 2017 05:41 PM (HYE3N)

93 One last try.

http://tinyurl.com/yc4gxlpy
http://tinyurl.com/y8lvzzfx

The one on the left. Not really a sun dress, but the right idea if is was a tad large in the top.
http://tinyurl.com/ybyaqnjl

Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 19, 2017 05:41 PM (hyuyC)

94 Just finished mowing my 5 acres in a sundress.

Yea, no.

Now ready to grill hot wings and have some fried potatoes from the garden.

And Bourbon... never, ever forget the Bourbon.

Posted by: Deplorable Redneck Bitter Clinger at August 19, 2017 05:41 PM (MCEs2)

95 I like the way the line runs up the back of the stockings.
I've always liked those kind of high heels too.
Posted by: David Lee Roth at August 19, 2017 05:37 PM (pvjTE)

Sounds like you're hot for teacher.

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader at August 19, 2017 05:42 PM (HYE3N)

96 Pale Rider, I did put the post on FB hoping someone can take him. I have met him, he's a sweetheart, very laid back, just sleeps and gives kisses. The dog, not the owner, lol!

Posted by: DeplorableJewells45 at August 19, 2017 05:42 PM (CNHr1)

97 I'll check again.

Posted by: Off the reservation at August 19, 2017 05:39 PM (vWMNq)

Ok. I see a win now. I did not bother to check it before.

Posted by: Off the reservation at August 19, 2017 05:43 PM (vWMNq)

98 Saw some of the footage from the "march." The antifa group is just one collection of sad ,ugly, slovenly, smelly-looking freaks. That Krauthammer, Rubio and Romney can think that this commie rabble somehow speaks with some kind of moral authority and righteousness says more about the depths of Trump hatred than it does anything else.

Posted by: JoeF. at August 19, 2017 05:44 PM (7uYFy)

99 hunnert

Posted by: m at August 19, 2017 05:45 PM (p6cpl)

100 I'll bet my left nut there's a painting out there titled: Girl in Sundress Collecting Berries
Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at August 19, 2017 05:27 PM (v2bko)

Why is it always the left nut guys will bet and never the right?

As for the painting, Monet prolly did one.

Posted by: all doubt removed at August 19, 2017 05:45 PM (cT05F)

101 Poor man just lost his wife in April and now this. God I feel so bad for him. He's such a sweet man and funny as hell.

Posted by: DeplorableJewells45 at August 19, 2017 05:45 PM (CNHr1)

102 In Soviet Russia, chess plays you.

Posted by: JAS at August 19, 2017 05:46 PM (UnDQI)

103 Tell Mrs Zmuse those dresses are nice. Stylish. Classy. And they really make the bewbs attractive!

Posted by: Diogenes at August 19, 2017 05:46 PM (0tfLf)

104 98 at least now we know who supports the Constitution. And dog abuser Mitt aint that guy.

Posted by: kallisto at August 19, 2017 05:47 PM (53MZt)

105 95 I like the way the line runs up the back of the stockings.
I've always liked those kind of high heels too.
Posted by: David Lee Roth at August 19, 2017 05:37 PM (pvjTE)

Sounds like you're hot for teacher.

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader at August 19, 2017 05:42 PM (HYE3N)

++++

Everybody wants some!

Posted by: David Lee Roth at August 19, 2017 05:49 PM (FUu/Z)

106 OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader

Well, you can always ask your wife to model some dresses for you. With or without assistance.

Spousal support has its compensations.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 19, 2017 05:49 PM (hyuyC)

107 What are the dresses that women put over their swimsuits at the beach? I like them.
Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at August 19, 2017 05:25 PM (v2bko)

Caftans or pareos (par ay os) or muu-muus.

or if needed, tents.

Posted by: Boots at August 19, 2017 05:49 PM (EBwPV)

108 Maxine Waters is a white supremacist. Every time she opens her mouth, she makes whites look superior.

Posted by: I'm Anonosaurus Wrecks and I approved this message at August 19, 2017 05:50 PM (Nwg0u)

109 Oh and I've heard of a place in Tennessee, it's a sanctuary for elderly dogs - Old Dogs Senior Dog Sanctuary or something like that. I think it's on that FB thing that I try and avoid at all costs.

Posted by: Boots at August 19, 2017 05:52 PM (EBwPV)

110 Impeach or eat a peach.

I can't remember.

Oh, and kill whitey.

Posted by: Mad Maxine's Shriveled Brain at August 19, 2017 05:53 PM (MCEs2)

111 >>>110 Impeach or eat a peach.

I can't remember.

Oh, and kill whitey.
Posted by: Mad Maxine's Shriveled Brain at August 19, 2017 05:53 PM (MCEs2)

I hope this becomes a regularly featured sock.

Posted by: m at August 19, 2017 05:55 PM (p6cpl)

112 A WH petition to designate Antifa a Terrorist Organization is now linked at WZ.

Posted by: Under Fire at August 19, 2017 05:57 PM (mcI77)

113 31 Some nice looking wimminz. Unfortunately it reminds me of my fate of perpetual loneliness.
Posted by: Insomniac at August 19, 2017 05:22 PM (0mRoj)

Dude, you live in Texas if I remember correctly. There is no reason for you to be lonely.

Start attending a church or join a club. If you are lonely, there is no one to blame but yourself.

I've seen you and the others complaining about loneliness on the ONT. Get out there and do something, even if it means spending less time at AOSHQ.

Hell, I'm newly divorced but I already have a beautiful high school sweetheart as my girlfriend. I wasn't looking for love but she found me.

You can have the same but you have to get off of your butt.

Posted by: Michael the Texan at August 19, 2017 05:59 PM (nvMvs)

114 Me too, cracka'.

Oh, and kill whitey.

Posted by: Mad Maxine's Shriveled Brain at August 19, 2017 05:59 PM (MCEs2)

115 DeplorableJewells45: On the pet thread, navybrat asked you whereabout you are; maybe post an answer over there for people coming late to the pet thread?

109 Where are you and your needy dog located? Roughly.
Posted by: navybrat at August 19, 2017 05:20 PM (w7KSn)

Posted by: m at August 19, 2017 05:59 PM (p6cpl)

116 Problem 1 (2nd try):

1. Re1 Kf5
2. Kd4 Any*
3. Re5#

*Black can't prevent mate on e5 except by moving Re7 or Re8, each of which throws away the Rook and doesn't prevent the mate. So this solution is not a mate in 3, but it gets the job done.

Posted by: rickl at August 19, 2017 06:00 PM (sdi6R)

117 Thanks m.. will do

Posted by: DeplorableJewells45 at August 19, 2017 06:00 PM (CNHr1)

118 Problem 1

R -> e1 K-f5

Rd6 -> e6 doesn't matter

Re1 to e5 mate.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 19, 2017 06:01 PM (hyuyC)

119 rickl

-Curse your fast fingers!!

Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 19, 2017 06:02 PM (hyuyC)

120 Fourth picture down she's leaving The Stugots.

Posted by: Tony Soprano at August 19, 2017 06:04 PM (bc2Lc)

121 119 rickl

-Curse your fast fingers!!
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 19, 2017 06:02 PM (hyuyC)

Actually, your solution really is a mate in 3. Congratulations!

Posted by: rickl at August 19, 2017 06:04 PM (sdi6R)

122 The second girl in the white dress looks like Under Wife...about 25 years ago.

Posted by: Under Fire at August 19, 2017 06:04 PM (mcI77)

123 Morons.. I live in the Kansas City area. If anyone can help I would forever be in your debt. I love this old man and it breaks my heart he's going thru this.

Posted by: DeplorableJewells45 at August 19, 2017 06:06 PM (CNHr1)

124 Feel free to email me jewells45 at yahoo.

Posted by: DeplorableJewells45 at August 19, 2017 06:07 PM (CNHr1)

125 Every time I see a chess set made of nuts and bolts I'm reminded of that Twilight Zone episode where the convict is sentenced to solitary confinement on a deserted asteroid. He spends his time playing chess by himself, until a resupply ship brings him a female robot companion.

Posted by: rickl at August 19, 2017 06:08 PM (sdi6R)

126 Posted by: Michael the Texan at August 19, 2017 05:59 PM (nvMvs)

Nope. Florida. And my high school "sweetheart" was a goddamn psycho.

Posted by: Insomniac at August 19, 2017 06:08 PM (0mRoj)

127 Noble "counter-protesters" in Boston threw urine-filled bottles at police.

I'm waiting for guidance on the proper moral response to this from Romney, Rubio, Krauthammer and even Cruz.

I'm all confusulated, because I would think the problem is not stupid repugnant ideas of an invisible powerless fringe, but the equally repugnant ideas and real violence of a vastly larger element that has links to and tacit or open support from many sectors of "respectable" society.

That's why it's so cool we have people like those named above to guide us!!

Posted by: rhomboid at August 19, 2017 06:09 PM (cJDvr)

128 He spends his time playing chess by himself, until a resupply ship brings him a female robot companion.

-
Mate in 1.

Posted by: I'm Anonosaurus Wrecks and I approved this message at August 19, 2017 06:10 PM (Nwg0u)

129
Strange times these are--actually signed a petition to declare antifa a terror org.

I NEVER do shit like that.

Posted by: irongrampa at August 19, 2017 06:11 PM (S/hVx)

130 Problem 2:

1. ... Qe4+
2. Qxe4 dxe4

And White can't defend the bishop.

Posted by: rickl at August 19, 2017 06:14 PM (sdi6R)

131 In #2 just swapping Queens is a big gain, then moving Rooks back in battery should be the game

Posted by: Skip at August 19, 2017 06:15 PM (pPKG5)

132 Second one looks at least partially asian.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at August 19, 2017 06:17 PM (/qEW2)

133 Problem 3:

1. Qxg7+ Kxg7
2. Rh7+ Kg8
3. Rh8+ Kf7
4. Rh1-h7#

Posted by: rickl at August 19, 2017 06:19 PM (sdi6R)

134 I have stacks of urine filled bottles at my multi-million dollar welfare shack.

Eat it whitey.

Posted by: Mad Maxine's Shriveled Brain at August 19, 2017 06:20 PM (MCEs2)

135 "Cover-up". Got one on now. Been at the beach. Have to change for Venetian Nights down at the lakefront. We went last night and ordered chili dogs. How do you ruin a chili dog? It was seriously the worst food I have ever eaten. Never eat hot dogs from Magic Midway LLC. I don't even think it was a hot dog.

Tonight we're playing it safe - Bratwurst from the Lion's Club with Roasted Corn. Then some lame cover band but hey - free music at the beach. There are worse evenings.

Posted by: grammie winger at August 19, 2017 06:20 PM (lwiT4)

136 Independence Day is on AMC. Looks like antifa aliens are fixed on destroying our monuments.

Posted by: Eromero at August 19, 2017 06:21 PM (zLDYs)

137 136 Independence Day is on AMC. Looks like antifa aliens are fixed on destroying our monuments.
Posted by: Eromero at August 19, 2017 06:21 PM (zLDYs)

One of the best scenes is in the beginning when all the peaceful and tolerant types welcome the "immigrants" atop a building. Doesn't end well for them.

Posted by: rickl at August 19, 2017 06:24 PM (sdi6R)

138 AntiFa ship found. Real AntiFascists. USS Indianapolis found in Phillipine Sea.

https://news.usni.org/2017/08/19/uss-indianapolis-wreckage-found

It was sunk by submarine torpedo after delivering the Hiroshima A bomb to Tinian.

Posted by: I'm Anonosaurus Wrecks and I approved this message at August 19, 2017 06:27 PM (Nwg0u)

139 27 "dork"?
As a verb.
Posted by: Grump928(c) at August 19, 2017 05:21 PM (LT

I thought the preferred use was dorked in the swirl hole?!

Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at August 19, 2017 06:27 PM (YhV5r)

140 >>>Noble "counter-protesters" in Boston threw urine-filled bottles at police.

Marking their territory.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at August 19, 2017 06:28 PM (/qEW2)

141 Not all botltled urine is for malicious purposes.

Posted by: Howard Hughes at August 19, 2017 06:28 PM (FoSz+)

142 And the very first scene in chess players in the park. antifa can't win the game so they flip the board. rickl, prepare yourself for alien-level destruction on America and civilization by the antifa left.

Posted by: Eromero at August 19, 2017 06:30 PM (zLDYs)

143 Animals tend to be less aggressive, and mark their territory less, if you castrate them.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at August 19, 2017 06:31 PM (/qEW2)

144 I would have guessed the USS Indianapolis was already found

Posted by: Skip at August 19, 2017 06:31 PM (pPKG5)

145 22 Did the Arabs steal chess from India?
Posted by: Grump928(c)

Nope.

They stole it from the Persians, who stole it from India.

Actually, "stole" isn't really the right word here, to be honest. More like "learned from."

The history goes like this:

Chess invented in India, sometime around the 5th century AD.

The game spread along trade routs to Persia, which at that time was a Christian nation (converted from Zoroastrianism.)

Then when the Arabs invaded and conquered Persia, they learned of the game from their victims.

Chess for a while became very popular in the Arab-speaking world, during what was the "Early Medieval" era in Europe. For a while, all the best players were Arab -- because they were the only ones who knew the game!

From there, it spread at first to Spain and Italy, and very quickly the Spaniards (people like Ruy Lopez) and the Italians (Lucena, etc.) became the best players; meanwhile chess was banned (as a form of gambling) in the Islamic world, and was mostly forgotten henceforth.

From Spain and Italy it spread to France -- and once again, the new players soon became the best players.

And from the there to Germany, England and Russia, and you know the rest of the story.

Some of the most basic terms in chess comes from its pre-Arab Persian phase -- i.e. the Persian phrase "Shah q'mat" ("The King is dead") became our word "checkmate."

Other early chess terms come from other phases -- i.e. "fianchetto" (developing your bishop to the side instead of toward the center) was first tried when the game came to Italy, hence the Italian term for it.

You can actually trace the whole history of chess through its words and the name of its openings.

Posted by: zombie at August 19, 2017 06:32 PM (DQ4Fv)

146 Until I scrolled down for some reason I was thinking the dress pron was the two dudes playing chess. I was confused. More coffee is needed on Saturday.

Posted by: Rosasharn at August 19, 2017 06:32 PM (PzBTm)

147 If anyone is still around I need to find a home for a senior dog. A good friend of mine has sadly been told he can no longer care for himself so he is a resident at the same place as my mom. He broke down today worried sick about his dog. It's a mix breed, about 10 years old named Cruiser. Thanks for any help.
Posted by: DeplorableJewells45 at August 19, 2017 05:20

DJ- My cousin is in your area, he's a retired vet. Don't know if he'd want another dog but he may know someone who's a good possibility. Email me, it's in my nic.

Posted by: Farmer at August 19, 2017 06:33 PM (yJ1e6)

148 Any compilations of quotes from the free speech people who spoke there?

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at August 19, 2017 06:33 PM (/qEW2)

149 Posted by: zombie at August 19, 2017 06:32 PM (DQ4Fv)

It's cultural appropriation all the way down.

Posted by: Insomniac at August 19, 2017 06:33 PM (0mRoj)

150 53 Arabs invented the sheep intestine condom.
Posted by: Grump928(c)

Nope.

Believe it or not, they actually had condoms back in ancient Rome. But they were usually made out of fish skin (!!!) back then. But they did have some sheep intestine ones too. Little-known Roman sex trivia.

Posted by: zombie at August 19, 2017 06:36 PM (DQ4Fv)

151 "Shah q'mat" ("The King is dead")

==============

Or just "Shaq" for "The King."

[Seriously though, awesome history -- thanks zombie.]

Posted by: Shaquille O'Neal, black Irish relative of Barry O'Bama at August 19, 2017 06:37 PM (ZcAbN)

152 Skip

There are still a number of ships lost in WWII that have not been found, like the USS Yorktown (CV-5).

It's expensive to do a search for sunken ships in deep water.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 19, 2017 06:39 PM (hyuyC)

153 Heartbreaking story of a parent's pain at losing a child:

It's been a difficult week for parents Temia Hairston and Michael Grace Sr. Their son, Michael Grace Jr., was shot and killed during an attempted robbery early Sunday morning.

Police said Grace Jr. and two other people tried to rob a Pizza Hut in the 3200 block of Freedom Drive. During the incident, an employee fired his own handgun and killed Grace Jr.

Hairston said she learned of her son's death on social media, and only got confirmation from police after contacting them first. The grieving mother said she has been left with dozens of questions about the situation that have thus far gone unanswered.

"If there was to be a death, it was not the place of the employee at Pizza Hut. That is the place of law enforcement," said Hairston

. . .

The parents are angry that their son was shot and killed by an employee. They don't believe the full story has been released to the public.

"Why in the hell did this guy have a gun?" questioned Hairston about the employee who shot her son.

She said her son was shot in the head, and she thinks the shooting may have even been personal, citing past conflicts Grace Jr. had had with other employees at the restaurant.

"This wasn't a body shot. This was a head shot. My son was shot in the left side of his head just behind his ear. A head shot is personal," said Hairston.

Even though their son was in the process of committing a crime, the family thinks his death was undeserved and unjustified.

Posted by: I'm Anonosaurus Wrecks and I approved this message at August 19, 2017 06:40 PM (Nwg0u)

154 Those last two pics are just....yummy.

Posted by: Country Boy at August 19, 2017 06:40 PM (Bj0IJ)

155 Facinating read on the USS Indianapolis

Posted by: Skip at August 19, 2017 06:40 PM (pPKG5)

156 >>>Believe it or not, they actually had condoms back in ancient Rome.

So Romans had birth control, promoted homosexuality and left unwanted babies on hills to die. Did they commit demographic suicide as well? Is that the reason behind their fall?

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at August 19, 2017 06:41 PM (/qEW2)

157 Anonosaurus, cool! I knew Allen's outfit had located Musashi, sunk in the early rounds of the Battle of Leyte Gulf. This is really big.

Somewhere I think I had read recently that the big breakthrough here was discovering the long-unread reports of the LST that had passed Indianapolis - looks like that was the key in redefining the search area.

So Yamato, Musashi, and the Indianapolis have been found. At least one of the four Japanese carriers lost at Midway, Kaga, I think, has been found. How about Bismarck and Hood? That would about wrap up the most famous WWII sinkings. Well, once/if they find the other 3 Japanese carriers near Midway.

Posted by: rhomboid at August 19, 2017 06:42 PM (cJDvr)

158 Robbery is personal too

Posted by: NCKate at August 19, 2017 06:43 PM (kdWs5)

159 126 Posted by: Michael the Texan at August 19, 2017 05:59 PM (nvMvs)

Nope. Florida. And my high school "sweetheart" was a goddamn psycho.
Posted by: Insomniac at August 19, 2017 06:08 PM (0mRoj)

My ex-wife is a psycho. Seriously, my attorney had to threaten court enforcement of our terms just this past week.

Florida has lots of nice women. Get out there and meet someone.

If you don't have a girlfriend, you have no one to blame but yourself. Turn off the computer and go meet someone. Church is the best place, but if church isn't your bag, go to the local recreation center and join some clubs. Take action.

Posted by: Michael the Texan at August 19, 2017 06:43 PM (nvMvs)

160 I would like to see a painting of a chess game where each player has a gun on the table. Check- matey.

Posted by: Ben Had at August 19, 2017 06:43 PM (XYOLS)

161 Nice sun dresses and hats.

Posted by: Colorado Alex In Exile at August 19, 2017 06:44 PM (Tnhbr)

162 My ex-wife is a psycho. Seriously, my attorney had to threaten court enforcement of our terms just this past week.

Aint that just ducky.

Posted by: Insomniac at August 19, 2017 06:45 PM (0mRoj)

163 The Chinese woman is 45 years old.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - SJWs Destroyed My Garden Because I Grew Heritage Tomatoes at August 19, 2017 06:45 PM (psH+N)

164 >>> Other early chess terms come from other phases -- i.e. "fianchetto" (developing your bishop to the side instead of toward the center) was first tried when the game came to Italy, hence the Italian term for it.

I believe the fianchetto became popular when English masters like John Cochran were playing masters of Indian chess in the mid 19th century.

Thus, King's Indian Defence, Queen's Indian, etc.

Posted by: fluffy at August 19, 2017 06:46 PM (U0v/A)

165 Bismark has been found. You can Bing images of it.

Posted by: Old Blue at August 19, 2017 06:46 PM (FAo3p)

166 My ex-wife is a psycho. Seriously, my attorney had to threaten court enforcement of our terms just this past week.

---

That helps you in the big scheme of the matter, right?

Posted by: Moron Robbie - SJWs Destroyed My Garden Because I Grew Heritage Tomatoes at August 19, 2017 06:47 PM (psH+N)

167 solutions up.

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader at August 19, 2017 06:48 PM (HYE3N)

168 >>>Posted by: I'm Anonosaurus Wrecks

I'd love to talk to this woman. "So, 'Temia', do you think your son has the right to go around robbing stores and restaurants?"

"Of course! He was merely trying to reclaim the privilege that he was unjustly denied! But he was murdered in his pursuit of this noble aim. There should be a law in which he could have been issued a privilege license by the city. Then he could show his license and they would be legally obligated to give him all the money and pizza he wanted. Oh, what a world! What a world".

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at August 19, 2017 06:49 PM (/qEW2)

169 So Romans had birth control, promoted homosexuality and left unwanted babies on hills to die. Did they commit demographic suicide as well? Is that the reason behind their fall?
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at August 19, 2017 06:41 PM (/qEW2)

===========

I'd argue not. It was more a product of an unsustainable economy and low population densities in the west leading to an undefensable border along the Rhine. Along with about a thousand other factors. One should be careful about using Rome as a parallel to the modern west. Vastly different worlds and circumstances. Now, one could argue demography played a role in the decline of Sparta, however.

Posted by: Jackal at August 19, 2017 06:49 PM (o3+fQ)

170 NaCly Dog, right, Yorktown.

I suppose Shokaku and Zuikaku also would qualify as major lost ships to be located.

I've read that a company in Norway still sells salvaged bits of the German battleship Tirpitz, sunk in shallow waters there.

Posted by: rhomboid at August 19, 2017 06:50 PM (cJDvr)

171 So Romans had birth control, promoted homosexuality and left unwanted babies on hills to die. Did they commit demographic suicide as well? Is that the reason behind their fall?
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear

The story is way more complicated than your simplified description.

1. They "had" birth control, but it was usually pretty ineffective. Fish-skin condoms tend to break and wool diaphragms are so great at keeping sperm out.

2. They didn't "promote" homosexuality, but instead tolerated it as a sexual outlet for unmarried young men. The ultimate goal for all men was to find a wife, eventually. But at the same time, the goal of all fathers was to keep their daughters virginal until marriage. So there was a big conflict -- post-pubescent males usually had very little luck getting random chicks into bed. So it was expected, or at least tolerated, that they got their rocks off homosexually, until they could get a wife. But once married, one's young "homosexual" phase was supposed to be abandoned and forgotten. Those who stayed homosexual after marriageable age were actually considered deviants.

3. They"'exposed" babies, sure, but no more than any other culture or civilization back then. The Romans were not noteworthy in this regard.

4. The decline of the Roman Empire is one of the most analyzed aspects of history. We still don't know the definitely reasons.

Posted by: zombie at August 19, 2017 06:51 PM (DQ4Fv)

172 definitely reasons = definite reasons.

Posted by: zombie at August 19, 2017 06:51 PM (DQ4Fv)

173 are so great = areN'T so great

Posted by: zombie at August 19, 2017 06:52 PM (DQ4Fv)

174 Rome fell from unwanted illegal immigration

Posted by: Skip at August 19, 2017 06:53 PM (pPKG5)

175 Posted by: zombie at August 19, 2017 06:32 PM (DQ4Fv)

Good thumbnail history, zombie.

Of course, the spread of chess into Europe was a side effect of Muslim conquests.

An interesting aspect is that the early Indian and Persian sets consisted of elaborately carved figurines. It was a war game, after all, with pieces depicting chariots, cavalry, elephants, and infantry.

Since Islam prohibited likenesses of people and animals, the pieces in Arab chess sets were abstract shapes. Once the game spread to Europe, though, they started making figurines again during medieval times.

Many 18th and 19th century European pieces were turned on lathes. I guess they were easier to make than carved figurines. Then the Staunton design was introduced in the 1840s, and is the standard today. So we're back to abstract shapes, except for the knight.

Posted by: rickl at August 19, 2017 06:53 PM (sdi6R)

176 She said her son was shot in the head, and she thinks the shooting may have even been personal, citing past conflicts Grace Jr. had had with other employees at the restaurant.

---

Personal in that the employees were sick of her son robbing them and threatening their lives and her son made them consider arming themselves against him and his friends?

Yes, it probably was personal.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - SJWs Destroyed My Garden Because I Grew Heritage Tomatoes at August 19, 2017 06:54 PM (psH+N)

177 Amusing juxtaposition of SJWs criticising LDT for suggesting Boston "protesters" were violent toward the police and the BPD asking protesters to stop throwing rocks and bottles of urine at them.

"Barely any 'anti-police agitators'. A few anti-police chants. 1000s of peaceful protesters. Many thanked officers."

https://tinyurl.com/yaek9pv2

Posted by: I'm Anonosaurus Wrecks and I approved this message at August 19, 2017 06:54 PM (Nwg0u)

178 Because I'm lazy, is there anywhere you can play a chess game with an overhead view ?

Posted by: Ben Had at August 19, 2017 06:54 PM (XYOLS)

179 Rhomboid.

Both the Bismarck and Hood have been found. By Clive Cussler.

No, really by Robert Ballard for the Bismark and David Mearns and his company, Blue Water Recoveries for the HMS Hood.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 19, 2017 06:55 PM (hyuyC)

180 >>> solutions up.

Problem 3 looks off.

Posted by: fluffy at August 19, 2017 06:56 PM (U0v/A)

181 166 [Psycho ex-wife]

That helps you in the big scheme of the matter, right?
Posted by: Moron Robbie - SJWs Destroyed My Garden Because I Grew Heritage Tomatoes at August 19, 2017 06:47 PM (psH+N)

We'll, it keeps me alert.

Posted by: Michael the Texan at August 19, 2017 06:57 PM (nvMvs)

182 The decline of the Roman Empire is one of the most analyzed aspects of history. We still don't know the definitely reasons.

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Italians, duhhhhh!

Posted by: I'm Anonosaurus Wrecks and I approved this message at August 19, 2017 06:57 PM (Nwg0u)

183 The little girl is adorable and the woman very pretty in their sundresses The woman second from the bottom-nice shape and very attractive, but as a heterosexual female I have to say that the hast really set off the outfit. All the hats add something. Thanks, OM

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 19, 2017 06:58 PM (iVOAv)

184 are so great = areN'T so great

Posted by: zombie

Heh, figured that out. Wool indeed.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at August 19, 2017 06:58 PM (/qEW2)

185 Oh, I forgot to post my solution for Problem 4. (I haven't looked at the solutions yet. I was going to post it but got sidetracked.)

1. Nxd3 Rxd3
2. Ra8+ Kh7
3. Be4 Bf5
4. Bxd3 Bxd3

White wins the exchange.

Posted by: rickl at August 19, 2017 07:00 PM (sdi6R)

186
BPD asking protesters to stop throwing rocks and bottles of urine at them.

Mostly peaceful pee.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 19, 2017 07:04 PM (IqV8l)

187 >>> Problem 3 looks off.

My browser, or likely my addled brain, was showing the problem 2 graphic twice.

Posted by: fluffy at August 19, 2017 07:04 PM (U0v/A)

188 174 Rome fell from unwanted illegal immigration
Posted by: Skip at August 19, 2017 06:53 PM (pPKG5)

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A bit of an oversimplification and the circumstances are sufficiently from ours that its hard to draw a parallel. Mexicans hopping the Rio Grande =/= Well Armed Germanic tribes overrunning undermanned Rhine crossings during an abnormally cold winter that froze the Rhine solid. The Western Empire also had a fairly low population density which facilitated the invasion.

Posted by: Jackal at August 19, 2017 07:04 PM (o3+fQ)

189 178 Because I'm lazy, is there anywhere you can play a chess game with an overhead view ?

Posted by: Ben Had at August 19, 2017 06:54 PM (XYOLS)

++++

https://lichess.org/analysis

Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at August 19, 2017 07:05 PM (FUu/Z)

190 Mostly peaceful pee.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.

Antifa: the religion of pee.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at August 19, 2017 07:05 PM (/qEW2)

191 Zombie, the book The Collapse of Complex Societies by Joseph Tainter (198

examined this.

Taxes and regulations were lower under the barbarians. The last great Western Roman General was assassinated by a weak Emperor.

There were few defenders of the Empire and the status quo, as everyone but a privileged few disliked the government of the time. Plus education, for the elites,was out of wack with what was needed for the time. Defiantly an oligarchy, with a classic eduction and manner of speech needed to be considered an elite. Not as open to new talent. And after the barbarians took over, the elites were shunted aside within two generations.

The definitive mechanism for a societal collapse is The Law of Diminishing Returns. Go long enough taking more effort to get similar results and that society will collapse.

So we're good, right? Right?

Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 19, 2017 07:07 PM (hyuyC)

192 187 >>> Problem 3 looks off.
My browser, or likely my addled brain, was showing the problem 2 graphic twice.
Posted by: fluffy at August 19, 2017 07:04 PM (U0v/A)

No, you weren't hallucinating, I had the same diagram in the solutions twice. Which I fixed almost immediately, I thought nobody had noticed.

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader at August 19, 2017 07:08 PM (HYE3N)

193 After looking at the solutions, I can see that my solution is flawed. Bf5 throws away Black's bishop for no reason.

Posted by: rickl at August 19, 2017 07:08 PM (sdi6R)

194 From "Sean Spicier" on Twitter:

BPD brought out their secret weapon to deal w/protesters. A water cannon that shoots job applications. You should see these people scatter!

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader at August 19, 2017 07:11 PM (HYE3N)

195 Thank you Sir mouse.

Posted by: Ben Had at August 19, 2017 07:13 PM (XYOLS)

196 Honestly, the sundress should go on the same list as the Little Black Dress as "weaponized attire". Or maybe that's just me.

Posted by: Brother Cavil, SERENITY NOW! at August 19, 2017 07:14 PM (66CWr)

197 191 Zombie, the book The Collapse of Complex Societies by Joseph Tainter (198 examined this.

Taxes and regulations were lower under the barbarians. The last great Western Roman General was assassinated by a weak Emperor.

There were few defenders of the Empire and the status quo, as everyone but a privileged few disliked the government of the time. Plus education, for the elites,was out of wack with what was needed for the time. Defiantly an oligarchy, with a classic eduction and manner of speech needed to be considered an elite. Not as open to new talent. And after the barbarians took over, the elites were shunted aside within two generations.

The definitive mechanism for a societal collapse is The Law of Diminishing Returns. Go long enough taking more effort to get similar results and that society will collapse.

So we're good, right? Right?
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 19, 2017 07:07 PM (hyuyC)

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Ahh, you're talking about Flavius Aetius and Valentinian III, right? I think killing him signed the Western Empire's death warrant. He was the last native Roman General capable of controlling and manipulating the Gothic Foederati...

Posted by: Jackal at August 19, 2017 07:14 PM (o3+fQ)

198 Jackel,

Got it in one! Flavius Aetius and Valentinian III - what a sad ending to a great man, by a wretched politician.

But the US is still good, right?

Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 19, 2017 07:16 PM (hyuyC)

199 nood movie

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader at August 19, 2017 07:18 PM (HYE3N)

200 Nice endgame solution. I never did get around to that problem.

Posted by: rickl at August 19, 2017 07:19 PM (sdi6R)

201 I have heard of a few people reading The Fall of the Roman Empire series/tombs, I am to understand the author has a lot of Christian animosity.

Posted by: Skip at August 19, 2017 07:20 PM (pPKG5)

202 Movie Nood

Posted by: Skip, thread sniper at August 19, 2017 07:21 PM (pPKG5)

203 I feel vindicated in seeing so many piss full protesters coming out in a Boston today.

Posted by: Charles Krauthammer at August 19, 2017 07:21 PM (FoSz+)

204 Hell, I'm newly divorced but I already have a beautiful high school sweetheart as my girlfriend. I wasn't looking for love but she found me.
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Huh. The great thing about college chicks, as I grow older they always stay the same age.

(kidding!!!)

Posted by: Common Tater at August 19, 2017 07:22 PM (RwXje)

205 198 Jackel,

Got it in one! Flavius Aetius and Valentinian III - what a sad ending to a great man, by a wretched politician.

But the US is still good, right?
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 19, 2017 07:16 PM (hyuyC)

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Yep, history major with a concentration in Ancient Europe. And Aetius is a sad story. Beating Attila at Tours sealed his fate, though. Valentinian wasn't going to let a possible coup leader live. And who knows about us. If there's one thing my studies have shown is that collapses are most often slow slides into obscurity that only look sudden to us. JMHO...

Posted by: Jackal at August 19, 2017 07:24 PM (o3+fQ)

206 171
They"'exposed" babies, sure, but no more than any other culture or civilization back then. The Romans were not noteworthy in this regard.
Posted by: zombie at August 19, 2017 06:51 PM (DQ4Fv)

As someone pointed out here recently, the practice of "exposure" allowed for the possibility that someone might come by and take the baby to raise it.

Which makes the practice more humane than present-day abortion.

Posted by: rickl at August 19, 2017 07:25 PM (sdi6R)

207 206 171
They"'exposed" babies, sure, but no more than any other culture or civilization back then. The Romans were not noteworthy in this regard.
Posted by: zombie at August 19, 2017 06:51 PM (DQ4Fv)

As someone pointed out here recently, the practice of "exposure" allowed for the possibility that someone might come by and take the baby to raise it.

Which makes the practice more humane than present-day abortion.
Posted by: rickl at August 19, 2017 07:25 PM (sdi6R)

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And while horrid, it was more humane than what the Spartans did...

Posted by: Jackal at August 19, 2017 07:27 PM (o3+fQ)

208 Was asked how he went broke in the Depression. (Ernest Hemingway)

"Two ways. Gradually, then suddenly."

Posted by: Common Tater at August 19, 2017 07:34 PM (RwXje)

209 From Yahoo: NAACP calls for boycott of NFL if Colin Kaepernick remains unsigned.

Is this even worth discussion?

(Didn't think so.)

Posted by: FireHorse at August 19, 2017 07:39 PM (zkGZ8)

210 Back awhile, during my yoot, I dated a lovely lass who was quite fetching in a sundress.

I remember quite clearly the night I brought her over to a friends house one hot summer night. I couldn't figure out why my friends dad insisted on her playing games - GAMES, PLURAL - of pool with him.

That is until I saw her lean over the table to play a shot...BEWBS on display.

I learned to love the game that night.

Posted by: browndog at August 19, 2017 07:40 PM (bGMOs)

211 209 From Yahoo: NAACP calls for boycott of NFL if Colin Kaepernick remains unsigned.

Is this even worth discussion?

(Didn't think so.)
Posted by: FireHorse at August 19, 2017 07:39 PM (zkGZ

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The only team I can see signing him is Seattle.

Posted by: Jackal at August 19, 2017 07:41 PM (o3+fQ)

212 FireHorse, I hope that is just the beginning. Since there appears to be no hope for the ignorant, degraded, and often bigoted segments of society, might be best that they are on full display over the next year.

Could be useful. A truly historic change is required in the Senate, and in GOP leadership, for the country to have much chance of progress, but a backlash against the racism that has for so long been tolerated and mainstreamed might in some cases be the boost that dooms some Dem incumbents.

Difficult business. GOP generically may benefit from a backlash, but GOP is not "generically" worth anything any more.

Posted by: rhomboid at August 19, 2017 07:45 PM (cJDvr)

213 Difficult business. GOP generically may benefit from a backlash, but GOP is not "generically" worth anything any more.
Posted by: rhomboid at August 19, 2017 07:45 PM (cJDvr)

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To me that's where primaring a few Senators and a few Reps. come in. The idea is to disabuse them of the notion that Cantor getting beat was a fluke. Enough electoral scalps and the rest might get a hint. Its the next logical step.

Posted by: Jackal at August 19, 2017 07:57 PM (o3+fQ)

214 I hope that is just the beginning. Since there appears to be no hope for the ignorant, degraded, and often bigoted segments of society, might be best that they are on full display over the next year.

Posted by: rhomboid
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There truly is no hope for many, but there's plenty of reason to be optimistic. One major premise of the race baiters is that white people have no idea what it's like to be black in America -- true enough; I sure don't -- so it follows that we must defer to people who know what they're talking about on the matter.

The thing with Kaepernick is that a lot of people who may not know about race do know about football, and they know the real reason Kaepernick is out of work is because he sucks. Then there's Trump calling BS on practically everything we consume from the media, and *light bulb* the picture becomes clear to people. I predict this dynamic will cascade over the next few years.

Unrelated: Those are nice dresses. Maybe devote some space to the sari some week? Because they tend to be pretty. Do those qualify as dresses?

Posted by: FireHorse at August 19, 2017 08:01 PM (zkGZ8)

215

Aha, found it.

Ludwig Deutsch, the chess player, rather than painter:

http://tinyurl.com/yb4vs3zg

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc.,etc. at August 19, 2017 08:09 PM (OdK9v)

216
Sheesh. Is Kyle Busch gonna really gonna sweep the weekend?!?

Posted by: Spun and Murky at August 19, 2017 08:23 PM (4DCSq)

217 The Horde sure does seem to like movies.

I don't have much interest in giving my money to leftists who hate me.

Posted by: rickl at August 19, 2017 08:53 PM (sdi6R)

218 That third adult lady sure rocks a boob belt! Of course she has the essential ingredients, unlike some recent bb wannabees who tried to create the illusion of having them.

Posted by: Ray Van Dune at August 19, 2017 09:27 PM (4hIeD)

219 In Russia, chess board knock YOU onto floor!

Posted by: Ray Van Dune at August 19, 2017 09:30 PM (wynuG)

220 I'll see your Barcelona move and castle your catalonian counter.

Posted by: saf at August 20, 2017 08:15 AM (cS/ge)

221 Posted by: rickl at August 19, 2017 07:00 PM (sdi6R)

(A bit late) White could just do BF5+ followed by BD3 and have all the pieces.

Posted by: waelse1 at August 20, 2017 11:23 AM (+7KtG)

222 Problem 1, white mates in 2? kd4 rf3

Posted by: mzero at August 20, 2017 11:59 AM (iLSkq)

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