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1890, in the meaning defined above

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  Dictionary entry overview: What does motorboat mean?  

• MOTORBOAT (noun)   The noun MOTORBOAT has 1 sense:

  Familiarity information: MOTORBOAT used as a noun is very rare.

• MOTORBOAT (verb)   The verb MOTORBOAT has 1 sense:

  Familiarity information: MOTORBOAT used as a verb is very rare.

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• MOTORBOAT (noun)

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A boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine

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Nouns denoting man-made objects

motorboat; powerboat

Hypernyms ("motorboat" is a kind of...):

boat (a small vessel for travel on water)

Meronyms (parts of "motorboat"):

helm (steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered)

ICE ; internal-combustion engine (a heat engine in which combustion occurs inside the engine rather than in a separate furnace; heat expands a gas that either moves a piston or turns a gas turbine)

windscreen ; windshield (transparent screen (as of glass) to protect occupants of a vehicle)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "motorboat"):

cabin cruiser ; cruiser ; pleasure boat ; pleasure craft (a large motorboat that has a cabin and plumbing and other conveniences necessary for living on board)

launch (a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck)

outboard ; outboard motorboat (a motorboat with an outboard motor)

speedboat (a fast motorboat)

scooter ; sea scooter ; water scooter (a motorboat resembling a motor scooter)

Derivation:

motorboat (ride in a motorboat)

• MOTORBOAT (verb)

Ride in a motorboat

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming

Hypernyms (to "motorboat" is one way to...):

boat (ride in a boat on water)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s

motorboat (a boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine)

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motorboat ( English)

Origin & history, alternative forms.

• ( nautical ) Any vessel driven by an engine (either inboard or outboard ), but especially a small one.

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The captain of a German aid ship was arrested after the vessel docked without permission at a tiny Mediterranean island, ramming an Italian border police motorboat blocking its way. Independent.ie, 29 June 2019

Rescuers in Poland are searching for a celebrity businessman and socialite who went missing after falling from a motorboat into a lake. The Washington Times, 19 August 2019

But a prosecutor in Michigan's Upper Peninsula said he has no problem with people fishing in a motorboat in his county under certain conditions. The Washington Times, 20 April 2020

Onlooker Hugo Severino filmed the small dog being towed behind a motorboat in Alvarado, Veracruz, on May 2. He said he was walking along the bank when he witnessed the scene that made his day. Mail Online, 5 May 2021

Suspects who broke in to a fine art museum in Texas escaped police by using a motorboat and running into a sewer system, according to Houston police. MiamiHerald.com, 17 March 2021

Vancouver police confirm a 46-year-old Surrey man has not been seen since renting a motorboat from Granville Island on Wednesday. Vancouver Sun, 10 June 2022

A 67-year-old man has died after a motorboat overturned during a Colorado River trip inside the Grand Canyon National Park, officials said. Independent.ie, 12 September 2022

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boat : …jetski, junk, caik/kaiki/kayık, kayak, keelboat, ketch, lifeboat, log boat, longboat, luxemotor, mackinaw boat, mailboat, motor boat, motorboat , motorsailer, narrowboat, Norfolk wherry, outrigger canoe, paddleboat, peniche, pinnace, policeboat, powerboat, raft…

motor : …forms motour (very rare) Derived words & phrases crate motor electric motor linear motor motorbike motor boat, motorboat motor caravan motorcycle motorcyclist motor home, motorhome motorise motorist motor oil motor scooter…

admiral's barge : admiral's barge (English) Noun admiral's barge (pl. admiral's barges) A motorboat used by flag officers for harbour transport.

water skiing : see also waterskiing, water-skiing‎ water skiing (English) Alternative forms water-skiing, waterskiing Noun water skiing The sport of riding on water skis, whilst being towed by a motorboat . See also wakeboarding Translations water skiing - water…

bátur : …women's boat) leitingarbátur (search boat) línubátur (boat for line fishing) lívbátur (lifeboat) maskinbátur (open motorboat ) motorbátur (motorboat) pappírsbátur (paper boat) postbátur (post boat) róðrarbátur (rowing boat)…

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motorboating ( uncountable )

• The act of travelling in a motorboat .
• ( slang ) The act of placing one's head between a woman's breasts and making the sound of a motorboat with one's lips whilst moving the head from side to side.

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• 2010 , Phil Torcivia, Nice Meeting You , page 183 : (He is referring to her boobs.) Phil: Nice. Dog #1: They are suh-weet! Can you imagine climbing behind that caboose and hanging on to those milk-bags? Dog #2: I'd be motorboating them for hours.
• 2011 , Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi , A Shore Thing , page 120 : "Mmmm," he mumbled, his face between her boobs, motorboating .
• 2012 , Alex Langley, The Geek Handbook: Practical Skills and Advice for the Likeable Modern Geek , page 56 : PROBLEM: You accidentally touched your platonic galpal on the boob. SOLUTION: Apologize quickly, making it clear that it was just a slip of the hand. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE: Try to “break the tension” by motorboating your friend's breasts.

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New U.K. Extremism Policy Raises Concerns Over Free Speech

The government said it would use a new legal definition of extremism to blacklist certain groups from public funding or engagement.

By Stephen Castle

Reporting from London

Britain’s government published a new definition of extremism on Thursday that it intends to use to cut ties or funding to groups deemed to have crossed the line, but which critics fear could curtail campaigners’ rights and curb free speech.

Michael Gove, a senior cabinet minister, said in a statement that the move was intended to “protect democratic values” by being “clear and precise in identifying the dangers posed by extremism.”

Some advocacy groups and legal experts greeted the announcement with concern, warning that it could affect the rights of those deemed by the government to meet the definition. The only way to challenge such a decision is likely to be through the courts.

The initiative has also stirred a wider debate about how, before a general election that must be held by early next year, British politicians choose to deal with domestic tensions that have risen since Hamas’s Oct. 7 attacks on Israel and Israel’s subsequent bombardment of the Gaza Strip. Hundreds of thousands of people have attended pro-Palestinian demonstrations in London and, according to the government, there has been a significant rise in both antisemitic incidents and anti-Muslim hate cases.

Even before the details of the new extremism proposals were made public, they had provoked criticism from rights groups and concern from three former Conservative Party home secretaries, whose remit included national security, who warned against using the issue of extremism for political advantage.

Leaders from the Church of England also weighed in. The archbishop of Canterbury — Justin Welby , who is the head of the church and a peer in the House of Lords — and the archbishop of York said in a statement on Tuesday that the new definition “not only inadvertently threatens freedom of speech, but also the right to worship and peaceful protest, things that have been hard won and form the fabric of a civilized society.”

They added, “Crucially, it risks disproportionately targeting Muslim communities, who are already experiencing rising levels of hate and abuse.”

Under the new plan, extremism will be defined as “the promotion or advancement of an ideology based on violence, hatred or intolerance” that aims to “negate or destroy the fundamental rights and freedoms of others; or undermine, overturn or replace the U.K.’s system of liberal parliamentary democracy and democratic rights,” or intentionally create a “permissive environment” for others to do so.

In its statement, the government said that its new definition was not statutory and would have no effect on existing criminal law. But it added that “the government will undertake a robust process to assess groups for extremism against the definition, which will then inform decisions around government engagement and funding.”

Critics said it was that element — the idea that whichever government is in power could blacklist groups it considers extremist and bar them from meeting with any government bodies or officials or receiving taxpayer funding — that could threaten free speech and civil liberties.

David Anderson, a senior lawyer and former independent reviewer of terrorism legislation for the government, told the BBC that there were many questions that still needed to be answered about the policy.

“The definition remains extremely broad,” he said. “For example, it catches people who advance an ideology which negates the fundamental rights of others. One can imagine both sides of the trans debate leaping on that one.”

Mr. Anderson, who is also a member of the House of Lords, said he did not take much comfort from reassurances that the definition related only to interactions with government. “I think you are also affecting a lot of people potentially by branding them as extremists,” he said, adding that it “affects potentially the freedoms and reputations of an awful lot of people.”

Speaking in Parliament, Mr. Gove identified some of the organizations whose activities will be assessed in line with the new definition, including the British National Socialist Movement, which has been described by the government as a white supremacist group and Patriotic Alternative which opposes multiculturalism and immigration.

Mr. Gove said that those that “promote neo-Nazi ideology, argue for forced repatriation, a white ethno-state and the targeting of minority groups for intimidation, are precisely the type of groups about which we should be concerned.”

He also named the Muslim Association of Britain, which says it is dedicated to “nurturing, supporting and leading Muslim grassroots contributions” toward positive social change; Cage, which has urged the release of prisoners in Guantánamo Bay and campaigned against some antiterrorism laws; and MEND, which describes its aims as helping to empower and encourage British Muslims. Such groups, Mr. Gove added, “give rise to concern because of their Islamist orientation and views.”

The Muslim Council of Britain condemned the approach as undemocratic and potentially illegal. “A broad cross section of British society will see through the government’s divisive extremism proposals,” said Zara Mohammed, its secretary general.

Sacha Deshmukh, Amnesty International’s chief executive, described the plan as a “dangerously sweeping approach to labeling groups and individuals ‘extremist.’”

“This attempt to stigmatize legitimate, peaceful political activity is taking us further down the road toward authoritarianism,” he added.

Some Conservative lawmakers also warned against any measures that could threaten free speech. Miriam Cates, a Conservative Party lawmaker, told The Times of London that she believed radical Islamism to be the most significant threat to Britain’s national security but that it should be addressed “by properly upholding our existing laws and proscribing groups that have links to terrorism.”

“In a pluralistic democracy, there are, of course, a wide range of opinions that many of us would consider extreme,” she added. “But the state should only intervene if there is an actual threat of physical harm. Otherwise, we erode our fundamental freedoms of speech, association, expression and religion.”

The government tried to address such concerns in its statement on Thursday, saying that the plan was “not about silencing those with private and peaceful beliefs — not will it affect free speech, which will always be protected.”

A list of groups deemed to have fallen foul of the new definition is expected to be released in the coming weeks after an assessment process during which they will be allowed to make representations, Downing Street said.

The initiative follows a speech by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak this month in which he spoke of “a shocking increase in extremist disruption and criminality” in Britain since the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack in Israel. Mr. Sunak appealed to people in Britain to come together “to combat the forces of division and beat this poison.”

Mr. Sunak had previously given an outspoken warning at a meeting of senior police officers that “mob rule is replacing democratic rule.”

In an awkward juxtaposition for Mr. Sunak, the announcement on extremism came in the same week that it emerged that the Conservative Party’s largest donor had reportedly said that Diane Abbott , a prominent Black lawmaker, “should be shot.”

Asked on Thursday whether such comments would run afoul of the new extremism definition, Mr. Gove said, “I wouldn’t want to conflate those motivated by an extremist ideology with an individual comment, however horrific, which had quite rightly been called out and which has quite rightly led to an apology.”

Stephen Castle is a London correspondent of The Times, writing widely about Britain, its politics and the country’s relationship with Europe. More about Stephen Castle

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The British government wants to define extremism. Critics say it risks creating more division

Britain’s Prime Minster Rishi Sunak departs 10 Downing Street to go to the House of Commons for his weekly Prime Minister’s Questions in London, Wednesday, March 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Britain’s Minister for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, leaves the Millbank Studios in central London after taking part in the morning interview rounds, Thursday March 14, 2024. The British government published an official definition of “extremism” on Thursday, and said groups that get the label will be barred from receiving government funding. The government did not provide examples of extremist groups, and is not expected to publish a list of such organizations for some weeks. But Gove pointed to the threat from the extreme right and Islamic “extremists who are seeking to separate Muslims from the rest of society and create division within Muslim communities.” (Jordan Pettitt/PA via AP)

FILE - Protesters hold up flags and placards during a demonstration in support of Palestinian people in Gaza, in London, on Feb. 17, 2024. The British government published an official definition of “extremism” on Thursday, March 14, 2024 and said groups that get the label will be barred from receiving government funding. Mass pro-Palestinian protests have drawn hundreds of thousands of people to central London to call for a cease-fire. The protests have been overwhelmingly peaceful, though there have been dozens of arrests over signs and chants that police say showed support for the militant Hamas group, a banned organization in Britain. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali, File)

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LONDON (AP) — The British government published a new official definition of “extremism” on Thursday, and said groups that get the label will be barred from receiving government funding.

The move is in response to a surge in reports of antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate speech and what authorities call an increase in radicalization in Britain since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, which triggered the war and Israel’s invasion of Gaza .

But critics say branding nonviolent groups as extremist could undermine freedom of speech and worship, or risk unfairly targeting some people, such as Muslims, and create more division.

The government defined extremism as “the promotion or advancement of an ideology based on violence, hatred or intolerance” that aims to destroy others’ rights and freedoms or “undermine, overturn or replace the U.K.'s system of liberal parliamentary democracy and democratic rights.”

Communities Secretary Michael Gove pointed in particular to threats from the extreme right and Islamic “extremists who are seeking to separate Muslims from the rest of society and create division within Muslim communities.”

“We are in no way intending to restrict freedom of expression, religion or belief, but the government cannot be in a position where, unwittingly or not, we sponsor, subsidize or support in any way organisations or individuals opposed to the freedoms we hold dear,” Gove told lawmakers.

Groups that raise concerns under the new definition include the British National Socialist Movement, a neo-Nazi organization, and the Muslim Association of Britain, the U.K. affiliate of the Muslim Brotherhood, Gove said.

Authorities are expected to publish a list of such organizations in coming weeks. The new guidelines will not criminalize or ban the groups.

Islamic and civil liberties groups said they worried the definition would be used disproportionately on Muslims.

Qari Asim, chairman of the Mosques and Imams Advisory Board, said the proposed definition may not be applied consistently.

“If it’s left to people to apply any definition of extremism and call anyone extremist at their whim, then that is going to create huge division in our society,” he told the BBC.

The Muslim Council of Britain warned that the proposals were “undemocratic, divisive, and potentially illegal” and “may involve defining established Muslim organizations as extremist.”

“With elections looming, it’s unsurprising that the government is resorting to this desperate tactic in the culture war,” said Zara Mohammed, the group’s secretary general.

The Church of England’s most senior clerics also criticized the government’s plans, warning that the new definition of extremism threatens the right to worship and peaceful protest.

The announcement comes two weeks after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a rare televised speech outside 10 Downing Street to denounce “a shocking increase in extremist disruption and criminality,” which he linked to the Israel-Hamas war.

Reports of both antisemitic and anti-Muslim abuse in Britain have surged since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, which triggered the war and Israel’s invasion of Gaza.

Mass pro-Palestinian protests have drawn hundreds of thousands of people to central London to call for a cease-fire. The protests have been overwhelmingly peaceful, though there have been dozens of arrests over signs and chants that police say showed support for the militant Hamas group, a banned organization in Britain. Police also arrested some right-wing counter-protesters and charged them with inciting racial hatred.

Jewish organizations and many lawmakers say the mass marches have created an intimidating atmosphere for Jewish Londoners, though members of the Jewish community have been among those on pro-cease-fire marches.

Gove said the new definition isn’t aimed at stopping protests.

“Today’s definition applies only to government and makes it clear that we will keep these organizations at arm’s length so they can’t benefit from access to government and its funds,” he said.

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Government strengthens approach to counter extremism

Definition of extremism updated to respond to increased extremist threat since October 7 terror attacks in Israel.

• Definition of extremism updated to respond to increased extremist threat since October 7 terror attacks in Israel
• New engagement principles published to ensure government does not legitimise extremist groups 
• Follows Prime Minister’s commitment to stamp out extremism to ensure we keep our citizens safe and our country secure                 

An updated, more focused definition designed to help tackle the ever-evolving threat of extremism in the UK has been published by the government today (14 March 2024).

The updated and more precise definition of extremism will be used by government departments and officials alongside a set of engagement principles , to ensure they are not inadvertently providing a platform, funding or legitimacy to groups or individuals who attempt to advance extremist ideologies that negate our fundamental rights and freedoms and overturn the UK’s system of liberal parliamentary democracy. This definition is not statutory and has no effect on the existing criminal law – it applies to the operations of government itself.

Since the 7 October Hamas terror attacks in Israel concerns have been raised about the wide-ranging risk of radicalisation. On hate crime, since 7 October the Community Security Trust recorded 4,103 antisemitic incidents in the UK in 2023, an increase of 147% compared to 2022, and Tell MAMA recorded a 335% increase in anti-Muslim hate cases in the last four months. 

As the Prime Minister said recently, this kind of behaviour and intimidation is unacceptable, does not reflect the values of the United Kingdom and must be resisted at all times.

The new definition and engagement principles will make sure those who promote extreme ideologies or spread hate in their communities are not legitimised through their interactions with government. Following publication, the government will undertake a robust process to assess groups for extremism against the definition, which will then inform decisions around government engagement and funding.

It is the first in a series of steps to promote social cohesion, democratic resilience, and to counter extremism and religious hatred. 

Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities said: 

The United Kingdom is a success story – a multi-national, multi-ethnic, multi-faith democracy. It is stronger because of its diversity.   But our democracy and our values of inclusivity and tolerance are under challenge from extremists. In order to protect our democratic values, it is important both to reinforce what we have in common and to be clear and precise in identifying the dangers posed by extremism.  The pervasiveness of extremist ideologies has become increasingly clear in the aftermath of the 7 October attacks and poses a real risk to the security of our citizens and our democracy. This is the work of Extreme Right-Wing and Islamist extremists who are seeking to separate Muslims from the rest of society and create division within Muslim communities. They seek to radicalise individuals, deny people their full rights, suppress freedom of expression, incite hatred, and undermine our democratic institutions. Today’s measures will ensure that government does not inadvertently provide a platform to those setting out to subvert democracy and deny other people’s fundamental rights. This is the first in a series of measures to tackle extremism and protect our democracy.

The new definition provides a stricter characterisation that government can use to make sure that extremist organisations and individuals are not being legitimised or given a platform through their interactions with government. It reads: 

Extremism is the promotion or advancement of an ideology based on violence, hatred or intolerance, that aims to: 

• negate or destroy the fundamental rights and freedoms of others; or
• undermine, overturn or replace the UK’s system of liberal parliamentary democracy and democratic rights; or
• intentionally create a permissive environment for others to achieve the results in (1) or (2).

The new definition is narrower and more precise than the 2011 Prevent definition, which did not provide the detail we now need to assess and identify extremism. This new definition helps clearly articulate how extremism is evidenced through the public behaviour of extremists that advance their violent, hateful or intolerant aims.

It draws on the work of Dame Sara Khan and Sir Mark Rowley’s 2021 Operating with Impunity Report and addresses key recommendations from the 2023 Independent Review of Prevent .

The definition is clear that extremism involves advancing or promoting an ideology based on violence, hatred or intolerance, a high bar that only captures the most concerning of activities. It is not about silencing those with private and peaceful beliefs – nor will it affect free speech, which will always be protected.

It does not create new powers, it instead helps the government and our partners better to identify extremist organisations, individuals and behaviours. 

Alongside the new definition, the government is also publishing a set of engagement principles which are designed to help officials to engage more widely whilst mitigating the risk of undertaking engagement that undermines government’s core aims to:

• maintain public confidence in government
• uphold democratic values
• protect the rights and freedoms of others

UK Ministerial departments will be expected to consider the engagement standards when deciding whether to move forward with engagement with groups that meet the new definition. This will ensure the government does not meet, fund or provide a platform to extremist groups or individuals. It will also apply to the honours system and due diligence for public appointments. Non-central government institutions, such as arms-length bodies, higher education institutions and independent organisations including the police and CPS, will not be obliged to adopt the definition or apply the engagement principles initially.

To ensure that government has the tools it needs to effectively counter extremism, a new counter-extremism centre of excellence has been established in the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. This unit will provide leadership for the cross-government counter-extremism community, ensure consistent application of the definition and engagement standards, and take the lead on producing strategic assessments of extremism.

This team will draw on the expertise of the Commission for Countering Extremism as well as counter extremism policy fellows – some of the country’s foremost counter-extremism experts – will join the centre of excellence to ensure the very best academic insight is shaping our approach.  

Lord Walney, Independent Adviser on Political Violence and Disruption, said: 

The threat to Britain from extremists includes those who may not use violence directly yet target our core values, so it is welcome that this updated definition includes those who seek to undermine or replace liberal democracy.  Greater clarity in defining extremism can underpin a concerted approach across civil society to protect our country.

Professor Ian Acheson, Senior Advisor, Counter Extremism Project said: 

These are necessary next steps to confront and deter those who advocate for violent extremism. Hateful anti-British ideas that undermine our democracy creating intimidation and fear need ideologues to drive them. It is intolerable that the state underwrites people and organisations poisoning community life in one of the most successful multi-ethnic countries in the world.

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As you’ve noticed throughout spring training, we’ve been doing co-authored stories based on assignments from our editors.

My pal John Laghezza and I were assigned to talk about some sleepers — hitting sleepers, specifically — so I reached out to him about our approach to the article.

In what was supposed to be a simple email to set up the logistics, the email turned out to be a thread back and forth between the two of us, spilling our approaches to sleepers, the term sleeper in general, and some various wrestlers from back in the day (the latter is part of our regular conversations, for what it’s worth).

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So John and I said, “Screw it, let’s do something different.” Instead of the block of sleepers that you’ll see in traditional sleeper articles, we are, instead, going to use our email communication back and forth as the article so that you can get a behind-the-curtain look at our process for tackling not only these articles, but our approaches in tackling sleepers.

Sit back, put on an old-school Coliseum Video WWF PPV, and enjoy!

michael.wat******@***.com

What’s going on, man? Hope the family and all are well.

I was excited when Nando assigned us this column. I think it’s a cool tag-team idea (who would we be? The Power of Pain? The Steiners?).

I’ll be honest, though. When I saw the topic was top sleepers, I did sigh a bit. I mean, what is a sleeper? It meant more before, but now, it’s just, like, an SEO-driven term, no?

A sleeper in a 12-teamer is different from a sleeper in an NFBC league vs. a home league, ya know?

I have some guys in mind for this, but I wanted to get your thoughts a bit on how you approach this topic, and how we can make this column stand out for the readers.

Let’s chat soon, man!

lagh*******@***.com

Everyone’s doing so great, Michael, thanks. We’re all enjoying the weather, you can almost feel the energy building up to a crescendo… sometimes I swear we’re solar-powered. Mornings here in sunny south Brooklyn smell of dew, which can only mean one thing my friend — opening day is right around the corner. Of course, as a fellow old-school WWF guy and (way) outside-the-box thinker, we were simpatico from the jump. My brain immediately raced to the all-time great tag teams, though I was always partial to Demolition (maybe Nando can play Mr. Fuji — LOL). Alright, enough musings on the squared circle, let’s get this train back on the tracks.

I hear you loud and clear, trying to be the first to crack the code on some unknown sleeper in today’s age of information feels impossible. Like you said, what’s a sleeper anyway? It used to be a player no one ever heard of, and since fantasy research started so much later, it widely remained that way. I think if we’re going to land our finisher, come home with the belts, and impact the readers, we need to define our terms.

To me, league size comes first and foremost due to replacement rate — I’m willing to take bigger swings more frequently in smaller leagues where production on the wire is plentiful. For NFBC leagues where skills rarely fall too far, not only are sleepers tougher to identify, but also harder to implement. It’s not much of a value if we’re overpaying for it. That said, the biggest mistake by home leaguers happens when they try to outsmart the room and take those 15-team sleepers in a 12-team draft.

Before I forget, I was also wondering what you thought about saving sleepers for certain categories or positions? What do you think, Michael? Any chance we come up with an actual original idea for a sleeper article?

I think we can, John. I think Mr. Nando Di Fuji would agree with us, too. I mean, what’s the immediate reaction when you see someone post a sleeper on X/Twitter or in an article? It’s the jobbers saying, “Ha! He’s not a sleeper. I have him in 14 of my 30-team leagues.” Like, OK. We get it, but that’s why it’s so hard to identify one. It’s all league and format dependent. Some people don’t know who Wyatt Langford is, and in a 10-team league, his value is different.

So it’s about applying some type of weighted metric or a data point that you can apply to their ROI as a way to call them a sleeper. You said it, but that late sleeper we love in NFBC drafts shouldn’t be going in your standard 12-team home league. It’s a waste of a draft spot and draft capital – even if he hits.

I think there’s something there to saving sleepers for categories or positions, instead of players overall, and reciting off stats that we’ve found to back it up. Sleepers are players who can help you in specific categories or positions where their projected value and numbers outweigh their adjusted ADP by a specific amount.

But what is that amount, and how can it be adjusted per each league size or format? I think that’s the key, John.

Am I off here?

I may not be known to whack my colleagues with a cane like Mr. DiFuji but I do have a little bit of The Devious One in me — I start fantasy baseball drafts by Thanksgiving. Each offseason is so different though — success is about malleability. Especially considering the changing rules and how it impacted speed, I’ve wound up relying more on positions than categories. Free agency, trades, waivers, drafts, and minor-league promotions all create ripple effects in the playing time continuum. The best way to frame my personal definition of a sleeper is a relatively disregarded player who shapes my earlier decisions based on position scarcity. Every year, which position that is changes, so it’s repetition that builds drafting muscle memory. Then, in the words of the inimitable Gorilla Monsoon, you need to tap into intestinal fortitude to execute the move.

This year, there happen to be tons of comparable shortstops and first basemen I like, some going substantially later than others. We’re talking +500 picks in some cases! Check this out, Michael… Ha-Seong Kim has a March ADP of 88 with a Steamer600 projection of .248 BA, 71 R, 64 RBI, 16 HR, 24 SB, while Pirates projected starter Liover Peguero has a March ADP of 595 (!) with an eerily similar outlook — .247 BA, 68 R, 66 RBI, 16 HR, 18 SB. Or how about Christian Walker with a 91 ADP and a .255 BA, 78 R, 89 RBI, 27 HR, 5 SB per 600 PA projection up against Anthony Rizzo at pick 245  with a .248 BA, 77 R, 84 RBI, 27 HR, 5 SB projection? They’re nearly identical! Knowing I can fall back on a handful of sleepers really helps me better evaluate opportunity cost in the early rounds.

Have you found anything similar regarding SS and 1B? Perhaps at another position?

Oh, listen here, Mean Gene, I absolutely love that! I don’t do any actual drafts that early (you are all absolute lunatics and I love it), but I do begin my research around that time each year. I wish we were associates a decade or so ago, John. I used to run these things that I called  — get this — Too Early Mock Drafts. Genius, right? It was done on an email chain (LOL) with different writers just as a way to develop #content and set the market early.

I put some of my early findings out on the always kind X/Twitter in January to identify some gaps in value that I found.

Which catcher do you prefer? Steamer Projections A. .272 AVG, 20 HR, 89 R, 72 RBI, 3 SBs, NFBC ADP (Jan.) 48 B. .273 AVG, 24 HR, 85 R, 80 RBI, 5 SBs, NFBC ADP (Jan.) 71 C. .270 AVG, 18 HR, 61 R, 68 RBI, 3 SBs, NFBC ADP (Jan.) 163 #FantasyBaseball — Pitch Mr. Perfect (@MichaelWaterloo) January 18, 2024

Which 1B do you prefer? Steamer Projections A. .259 AVG, 29 HR, 85 R, 88 RBI, 2 SBs, NFBC ADP (Jan.) 99 B. .263 AVG, 26 HR, 82 R, 81 RBI, 1 SBs, NFBC ADP (Jan.) 227 C. .258 AVG, 23 HR, 81 R, 78 RBI, 1 SBs, NFBC ADP (Jan.) 286 #FantasyBaseball — Pitch Mr. Perfect (@MichaelWaterloo) January 18, 2024

Which SS do you prefer? Steamer Projections A. .246 AVG, 21 HR, 66 R, 86 RBI, 30 SBs, NFBC ADP (Jan.) 23 B. .251 AVG, 25 HR, 84 R, 68 RBI, 21 SBs, NFBC ADP (Jan.) 76 C. .233 AVG, 21 HR, 74 R, 78 RBI, 22 SBs, NFBC ADP (Jan.) 171 #FantasyBaseball — Pitch Mr. Perfect (@MichaelWaterloo) January 18, 2024

We’ve been around the block, John, so we get how this works. It’s obviously listing a stud, a starting option, and then someone going later who can provide similar production based on projections.

So I’m with you in identifying shortstop and first base as two positions where there are players who can provide similar value and numbers later. I think the keyword here is value, no?

Rizzo and Peguero are great calls! People don’t care about our fantasy leagues, but I acquired a few shares of Peguero this offseason in deeper dynasty leagues because there is something there. Hell, you probably don’t care either, but it felt good to say it.

The answers to my SS and 1B poll, by the way, were Elly De La Cruz , Oneil Cruz (so long to that sweet, sweet ADP), and Trevor Story , and then Triston Casas , Andrew Vaughn , and Josh Bell .

But then, you have the catchers. And don’t get me wrong, Laghezza, I am not Jimmy Hart out here hyping up catchers and telling you to draft one early. Nah, man. I wait until the last round to take mine in a one-catcher league (which is what all leagues should be — maybe we should pitch something like a Fantasy Showdown to Nando Di Fuji and “The Nature Boy” Brandon Funston where two writers go head to head on various topics such as one- or two-catcher leagues? Remind me to email them about this). The catchers listed here were Adley Rutschman , William Contreras , and Keibert Ruiz . That value that you early-drafting sickos were able to get on Ruiz was just the chef’s kiss.

So is there an exact like value you put on the positions then that’s quantifiable where you tier them or rank them by where you should take them, or do you just include that in with your draft prep and adjust as the draft goes on, keeping it in mind? I’ve also noticed neither one of us has mentioned a pitcher yet haha. We should probably touch on the approach to them, too, to serve the readers.

I really do love hashing this stuff out with other fantasy sharps — I feel much better about presenting sleepers in an impactful way. I’m not so sure my approach is granular enough to call it quantifiable, although that does sound pretty smart. To me, it’s more about beginning with a subjective assessment of the positional landscape and then applying my world-famous pragmatism — before battle-testing the heck out of my theories.

Funny you should mention catchers. First off, I think there are as many fantasy-viable backstops as ever, so home-leaguers can, and should, wait on a catch in a 1-C format. Second is one of my favorite projection-based tricks for finding my favorite sleeper… you’re going to love this. Projection systems generally use 450 PAs for catchers, baking shared playing time into their calculus. However, certain situations can arise where the universal DH gets a player closer to 600 PA, which tremendously affects expectations. This year, Logan O’Hoppe projects for a pretty respectable .252 BA, 58 R, 64 RBI, 22 HR, 3 SB line as the 12th catcher off the board. That’s before considering how bad the Angels are — he could easily take over regular DH duties when not behind the dish. Add 25-33% across the board to that 5×5 line and you’ve got yourself a windfall profit from the back of the draft.

You know me, Michael… once I start talking, I can’t stop. And we still have a deadline to make! Before I turn this into my usual dissertation, my pitching process is simple enough. Find swing-and-miss ability late and roll the dice. I’ll give you a perfect example. Of all the starters in MLB last year, only 14 (!) had more than one individual pitch with a +30% Whiff rate… and the Angel’s Chase Silseth is in that bucket at a +350 ADP. I especially like that the slider and split-finger are effective against different-handed hitters, so he’s got a legitimate out-pitch regardless of the batter.

That’s entirely enough from me… ring the bell.

Haha, this is fantastic. You know what, John? I have an idea. Let me email Nando and Brandon.

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New extremism definition unveiled because 'democracy at risk from far-right and Islamist extremists'

Michael Gove updates the description to include conduct that falls short of criminality, but the government still deems "unacceptable".

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Thursday 14 March 2024 08:32, UK

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The government has unveiled its new definition of extremism despite warnings it could have a "chilling effect" on free speech.

Michael Gove, the communities secretary, has updated the definition as part of a drive to clamp down on the Islamist and far-right extremism that has intensified in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war.

The new definition, released today, describes extremism as "the promotion or advancement of an ideology based on violence, hatred or intolerance" that aims to "negate or destroy the fundamental rights and freedoms of others", or "undermine, overturn or replace the UK's system of liberal parliamentary democracy and democratic rights".

It also includes those who "intentionally create a permissive environment for others to achieve" either of those aims.

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The government is also intending to release lists of organisations classed as "extremist" which will then be banned from meeting with ministers or other elected officials and will be unable to receive public money so they do not get a platform that could "legitimise" them through their association with the government.

Speaking to Wilfred Frost on Sky News this morning, Mr Gove insisted groups would only be deemed extremist after "a patient assessment of the evidence" and if they showed "a consistent pattern of behaviour".

But he didn't rule out naming specific groups when he gives a statement to the Commons on the new definition later this morning.

Ministers have insisted the new definition will not affect free speech, and the communities secretary told Sky News it was "not intended to prevent people demonstrating per se" amid a debate over the weekly pro-Palestine marches being held in London.

But critics have expressed concern the updated version could end up penalising the "wrong people".

A coalition of Muslim organisations told Sky News they believed the new definition "signals an attack on civil liberties by attacking law-abiding individuals and groups that oppose government policy by labelling them as 'extremist'".

'Divide and rule approach'

Speaking during Prime Minister's Questions this week, Miriam Cates, the co-leader of the influential New Conservatives group, said broadening the definition of extremism could have "a chilling effect on free speech".

"In separating the definition of extremism from actual violence and harm, we may criminalise people with a wide range of legitimate views and have a chilling effect on free speech".

Conservative peer Baroness Warsi also criticised the move, branding it a "divide and rule approach" intended to "breed division and encourage mistrust".

And on Wednesday, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York warned that the definition could "vilify the wrong people and risk yet more division".

Extremism definitions

What is the new definition of extremism?

The definition describes extremism as "the promotion or advancement of an ideology based on violence, hatred or intolerance" that aims to "negate or destroy the fundamental rights and freedoms of others" or "undermine, overturn or replace the UK's system of liberal parliamentary democracy and democratic rights".

What was the old definition?

The 2011 definition described extremism as "vocal or active opposition to fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and belief" as well as "calls for the death of members of our armed forces".

'High bar' for groups that fall foul of definition

Despite the criticism, the government believes the definition outlined today is narrower and more precise than the previous version published in 2011.

It is designed to include conduct that falls short of criminality but the government still deems "unacceptable" - prompting fears that groups such as trans rights activists, gender critical organisations and even anti-House of Lords campaigners could be caught by the new definition.

By contrast, the 2011 version, outlined in the government's counter-terrorism strategy Prevent, described extremism as "vocal or active opposition to fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and belief" as well as "calls for the death of members of our armed forces".

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC), said the new version is "clear that extremism involves advancing or promoting an ideology based on violence, hatred or intolerance - a high bar that only captures the most concerning of activities".

"It is not about silencing those with private and peaceful beliefs - not will it affect free speech, which will always be protected," it said.

'Our democracy and our values are under challenge'

Mr Gove, who has overseen the formulation of the new definition, said it was necessary to act because "our democracy and our values of inclusivity and tolerance are under challenge from extremists".

"The pervasiveness of extremist ideologies has become increasingly clear in the aftermath of the 7 October attacks and poses a real risk to the security of our citizens and our democracy," he said.

"This is the work of extreme right-wing and Islamist extremists who are seeking to separate Muslims from the rest of society and create division within Muslim communities.

"They seek to radicalise individuals, deny people their full rights, suppress freedom of expression, incite hatred, and undermine our democratic institutions.

"Today's measures will ensure that government does not inadvertently provide a platform to those setting out to subvert democracy and deny other people's fundamental rights."

Groups that meet the new definition of "extremist" will only be able to appeal against their inclusion by launching a judicial review in the High Court.

However, because the guidance is non-statutory, it will not give police or other law enforcement powers and would only affect decisions around government engagement and funding.

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'Don't use extremism as a battering ram'

Lord Mann, who advises the government on tackling antisemitism, said the announcement was a "helpful tweak" to the extremism definition, but he wanted to see a change in the law, enabling the police to arrest people who promote terrorism.

"My advice is the key priority is bringing communities together with precise bits of law that actually allow us to take out the real extremists," he told Sky News.

Lord Mann also warned against the "politicisation" of the issue, adding: "My call is on politicians of all parties to work together.

"The Jewish community, and I think other communities, don't want to see politicians battling in a general election year, using them as part of the battering ram.

"What communities who are impacted - the Muslim community, the Jewish community, other communities - what they want to see [is] Labour, Conservative, the other parties, working together to ensure that they are able just to get on with their lives without any hassle."

He added: "All the Jewish community is asking for, and I'm sure it's what the Muslim community is asking for, is to let us get on with our lives and politicians, leaders, to work together.

"That should be the tone. That should be the consensus in parliament today.

"If it is, that's a good thing. And if they want to fight it out, it's the communities that lose."

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'Tinkering is not enough'

Thursday's announcement comes against a background of rising antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents since the 7 October attacks, in which Hamas killed around 1,200 people and seized more than 230 hostages.

Since then, health authorities in Hamas-run Gaza say more than 31,000 Palestinians have been killed.

Angela Rayner, Labour's deputy leader and shadow communities secretary, said: "This is a serious problem that needs serious action and tinkering with a new definition is not enough.

"The government's counter-extremism strategy is now nine years out of date, and they've repeatedly failed to define Islamophobia.

"Any suggestion that the government has been engaging with groups that they've now decided are extremists raises serious questions over why it has taken so long to act."

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