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[johnny]

I have the same problem on twitter with keeping it very brief and concise. On the other hand that's part of its charm. It's perfect for reading on the go when you're busy and can't (or don't want to) devote 5 minutes or more to reading each person's post. lol

Is the internet contributing to ever shorter attention spans for reading in general?

If your really want to find out anything. You really have to go too twitter. I mean management never really tells us anything.
Words words but they don't say anything. They never have..

 

[another1]

I see Canada has a new prime minister. he's in his father's business now. 40 years ago, I dreamed about waking up in his father's room.
now I could day-dream about having breakfast with his son.
we might get to choose between an old white lady or an old man. Canada got a leader to live for! oh! Canada!

 

[Ambivalent]

I have the same problem on twitter with keeping it very brief and concise. On the other hand that's part of its charm. It's perfect for reading on the go when you're busy and can't (or don't want to) devote 5 minutes or more to reading each person's post. lol

Is the internet contributing to ever shorter attention spans for reading in general?

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Since you mention it, Tampa, well. . . YES!

The market gives one an intuitive sense. Sales of long-form fiction (novels); and short-form fiction (short-stories), have fallen off dramatically in the last decade. Broadsheet newspapers and magazines which offer extended analyses of current events are struggling to survive; while sites which offer "quick bites" of current news, entertainment, and gossip (like Buzzfeed) are thriving.

But, following your key question - neuroscientists are finding, in numerous studies, that, in the new media dispensation, human attention-spans are decreasing, exponentially. With some suggesting that, the average electronically-connected human, can hold a thought for a smaller interval, than a GOLDFISH.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/sci...span-than-goldfish-thanks-to-smartphones.html

How sad, it is. . . . that this human race - which gave birth to Shakespeare, and Proust, and Tolstoy - and generations of people who loved to READ them: is now reduced to a few, pathetic, verbal, BUBBLES, which burst against the side of the electronic bowl, almost as soon as they are issued from the lips of some unfortunate extrovert, praising Justin Bieber's latest video. . .

O tempora, o mores!!!
"A" :-((((

 

[Ambivalent]

I see Canada has a new prime minister. he's in his father's business now. 40 years ago, I dreamed about waking up in his father's room.
now I could day-dream about having breakfast with his son.
we might get to choose between an old white lady or an old man. Canada got a leader to live for! oh! Canada!

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Oh my gosh, Another1 ~

Did you really find P.E.T. that sexy??? Yes, he was rich, glamorous, and charismatic - and fiercely intellectual (having been educated by Jesuits, and having become a decent political philosopher, in his own right): but he did have a very bad complexion. I certainly never dreamed of waking up, in his bedroom. (Gosh!)

In full disclosure, Another1 - I am a Canadian conservative (with a small "c" - "Red Tory", actually - conservative on matters of fiscal policy, foreign affairs, and national defence - more liberal in terms of personal liberty, social issues, and support for culture and education): and so I don't entirely share your enthusiasm for P.E.T.

P.E.T. did some good things, as Prime Minister. He repatriated the constitution, established the Charter of Rights, and is the ONE INDIVIDUAL who was most responsible for ensuring the rights of gay people, in Canada. (He deserves everlasting credit, for this.)

On the other hand - he was also an inveterate, and unapologetic, apologist for Leonid Brezhnev and the old Soviet Union; and for Communist China and all its excesses against human rights; and with his National Energy Policy, and penchant for high deficits, almost destroyed the whole Canadian economy. (To their credit, his Conservative and some of his Liberal successors helped dig Canada out of that awful fiscal hole - and some of those SENSIBLE Liberals, now surround M. Trudeau, fils.)

M. Trudeau, fils, seems like a very nice and very well-motivated man. He has a large cadre of great talent on his front-bench, and I hope he will do well, as Prime Minister. And yes, he is very cute, Another1 - - - though I would never go so far as to say, he is someone for me to "LIVE FOR". (I beg your pardon, on this one! LOL!)

But, as always, Canada IS the greatest country in the world, and I love it, and am (of course) happy to be part of it. Despite the face that we have had no "revolution" (only quiet EVOLUTION); and despite the fact that we lay no claims to "exceptionalism" - or any notion that God has blessed us or chosen us, above or beyond any other nation. . . we do continue quietly on our way, doing the best we can.

Absolutely, Another1, I am proud of Canada in this small way. We are mostly (most of us) in our hearts, quiet, peaceable, moderates - people of the centre. (You know that, while the Declaration of Independence boldly calls for "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness": the Canadian constitution calls for "peace, order, and good government".)

We have always been much more moderate and modest, we Canadians, in our goals for what government can do, and what our nation means. And so far, even when we differ in small ways, in terms of ideology, aims, or goals - - - we do not let these (relatively small) disagreements get in the way of our uniting together behind the government of the day, and trying to do the BEST for our country.

So, of course, I wish Justin Trudeau all the best, during his tenure, as Prime Minister. It is a difficult job, but, with the help of many talented people around him, and with his own high ideals and good nature, I am sure he will acquit himself, admirably.

"A" XOXOXOXOXOXO

 

[another1]

here are some of the future episodes.
1 Vadim Black & tanner
2 Gage Owens & kyle
3 Vadim Black & Kaden Alexander
4 Zeno Kostas & kyle
5 Zeno Kostas & Kaden Alexander
6 Vadim Black & kyle
7 Zander Floyd & kyle
8 Zander Floyd & Kaden Alexander

and most likely a Gage Owens and tanner, and a Gage Owens and Kaden Alexander episode.

a new list of future episodes.
1 Zeno Kostas & kyle
2 Zeno Kostas & Kaden Alexander
3 Zeno Kostas & Zander Floyd
4 Zander Floyd & tanner
5 Zander Floyd & kyle
6 Zander Floyd & Kaden Alexander
7 Vadim Black & kyle
8 Vadim Black & Kaden Alexander
9 Vadim Black & tanner
10 Gage Owens & kyle
11 Gage Owens & Kaden Alexander
12 tanner & kyle
13 tanner & Kaden Alexander

 

[tampa24]

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Since you mention it, Tampa, well. . . YES!

The market gives one an intuitive sense. Sales of long-form fiction (novels); and short-form fiction (short-stories), have fallen off dramatically in the last decade. Broadsheet newspapers and magazines which offer extended analyses of current events are struggling to survive; while sites which offer "quick bites" of current news, entertainment, and gossip (like Buzzfeed) are thriving.

But, following your key question - neuroscientists are finding, in numerous studies, that, in the new media dispensation, human attention-spans are decreasing, exponentially. With some suggesting that, the average electronically-connected human, can hold a thought for a smaller interval, than a GOLDFISH.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/sci...span-than-goldfish-thanks-to-smartphones.html

How sad, it is. . . . that this human race - which gave birth to Shakespeare, and Proust, and Tolstoy - and generations of people who loved to READ them: is now reduced to a few, pathetic, verbal, BUBBLES, which burst against the side of the electronic bowl, almost as soon as they are issued from the lips of some unfortunate extrovert, praising Justin Bieber's latest video. . .

O tempora, o mores!!!
"A" :-((((

Unfortunately Ambi I'm not surprised at all that scientific research is confirming what many of us have been suspecting all along. This obsession with multi-tasking and paring down complex and complicated fiction, non-fiction, news stories, reports, etc., into as few sentences or characters as possible...is actually dumbing us down and shortening our attention spans. I don't know of lots of people who can successfully multi-task. Heck. I don't personally know any. Many may believe their own hype that they are masters of it, but very few can actually prove it to impartial outside observers.

 

[tampa24]

and some of those SENSIBLE Liberals, now surround M. Trudeau, fils.)

M. Trudeau, fils,

Hi Ambi,

Do you use "fils" as an abbreviation from the Latin word filius? If so, I've never seen it used that way.

 

[Ambivalent]

Unfortunately Ambi I'm not surprised at all that scientific research is confirming what many of us have been suspecting all along. This obsession with multi-tasking and paring down complex and complicated fiction, non-fiction, news stories, reports, etc., into as few sentences or characters as possible...is actually dumbing us down and shortening our attention spans. I don't know of lots of people who can successfully multi-task. Heck. I don't personally know any. Many may believe their own hype that they are masters of it, but very few can actually prove it to impartial outside observers.

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Well, Tampa, as long as you and I both live. . . so shall, literature. Après nous, le déluge!

"A" XOXOXOXOXOXO

 

[Ambivalent]

Hi Ambi,

Do you use "fils" as an abbreviation from the Latin word filius? If so, I've never seen it used that way.

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Non, non, cher Tampa, ce mot est pas le latin: il est français. "Fils" is the French word for "son" (or particularly, "junior", in English). Of course, as you have rightly intuited, it derives (ultimately) from the Latin, "filius".

"A" XOXOXOXOXOXOXO

 

[tampa24]

Ah. It's directly from French. Thanks Ambi! lol

 

[Ambivalent]

"Domine Fili Unigenite" ~ Antonio Vivaldi:

 

[Spartans987]

thought I would stop in and see if anyone was around. I have been traveling a lot (for work) lately and have missed out on a lot of conversation as I look and read through the various topics on the forum. I spent most of October and the beginning of November in Europe and also got to spend two weeks with a Broke Straight Boys "favorite" model who took a sudden unexpected leave (he will be back). Thrilled for my College Alumni MSU Spartans who have had an amazing season and will be playing for the Big Ten title and hopefully a national championship. Heading for Michigan in the morning to go to the Spartans Basketball game on Wednesday nght and off to Indy to cheer on a Spartan Victory on Saturday as they take on Iowa

 

[mikeyank]

thought I would stop in and see if anyone was around. I have been traveling a lot (for work) lately and have missed out on a lot of conversation as I look and read through the various topics on the forum. I spent most of October and the beginning of November in Europe and also got to spend two weeks with a Broke Straight Boys "favorite" model who took a sudden unexpected leave (he will be back). Thrilled for my College Alumni MSU Spartans who have had an amazing season and will be playing for the Big Ten title and hopefully a national championship. Heading for Michigan in the morning to go to the Spartans Basketball game on Wednesday nght and off to Indy to cheer on a Spartan Victory on Saturday as they take on Iowa

You certainly are living the good life Sparty, traveling through Europe, spending two weeks with a former Broke Straight Boys model, (you did reference one a few days ago) and attending the Big Ten ACC challenge on Wednesday. I believe you are playing Louisville the same night that Indiana will be at Durham to play my Blue Devils, and of course the football title game as well.

Travel, hot guys and great sporting events sounds like the good life to me. Enjoy it all!!!

 

[peterh6308]

Travel, hot guys and great sporting events sounds like the good life to me. Enjoy it all!!!

I guess I'm lazy because that sounds like a lot work. I prefer to lounge around naked with a hot boy and watch sports on TV!!!!! lol

 

[tampa24]

I guess I'm lazy because that sounds like a lot work. I prefer to lounge around naked with a hot boy and watch sports on TV!!!!! lol

But then you wouldn't get to meet all of those straight and straight-curious college hotties watching the game who get intoxicated and start bonding with their new drinking buddy...then follow them to the sports bar after the game for a bite to eat...more drinking...more talk of sports...and then eventually sex and their less than satisfying love lives with women. I think that's an environment where Spartan excels. haha

Am I wrong?? lol

 

[louis33705]

Y'all exhaust me with all your activities. I could never keep up with any of you. I am busy enough raising a puppy who keeps me on my feet from sunrise to sunset. I was so tired yesterday, I slept for 11 hours last night. That was almost a half a day. Whew!

 

[Buckeye1]

Y'all exhaust me with all your activities. I could never keep up with any of you. I am busy enough raising a puppy who keeps me on my feet from sunrise to sunset. I was so tired yesterday, I slept for 11 hours last night. That was almost a half a day. Whew!

Louis, you're going to mention your puppy and not tell us anything about him/her except he/she keeps you from sitting down all day? What kind of daddy are you anyway?

 

[peterh6308]

But then you wouldn't get to meet all of those straight and straight-curious college hotties watching the game who get intoxicated and start bonding with their new drinking buddy...then follow them to the sports bar after the game for a bite to eat...more drinking...more talk of sports...and then eventually sex and their less than satisfying love lives with women. I think that's an environment where Spartan excels. haha

Am I wrong?? lol

You are right!!! He does do the foot work required to get those boys. I however don't drink so watching them get fucked up would just irritate me lol so I'll cruise craiglist and find the boys with daddy issues!! That's how I've gotten quite a few including my current boy Brady whose managed to still be around after almost 4 years, buts that's a long story lololol

 

[Spartans987]

You certainly are living the good life Sparty, traveling through Europe, spending two weeks with a former Broke Straight Boys model, (you did reference one a few days ago) and attending the Big Ten ACC challenge on Wednesday. I believe you are playing Louisville the same night that Indiana will be at Durham to play my Blue Devils, and of course the football title game as well.

Travel, hot guys and great sporting events sounds like the good life to me. Enjoy it all!!!

Those Blue Devils keep dropping games and subsequently in the polls - ouch you better intervene Mike and quick

 

[mikeyank]

Those Blue Devils keep dropping games and subsequently in the polls - ouch you better intervene Mike and quick

They've only lost one game this year, their second game of the year to number one, undefeated Kentucky. They dropped from #6 to #7 this week. And I looked up and down the Top 25 and didn't notice Tom Izzo's Spartans listed at all ................but this is still the first week of December. Let's see what's doing come March!