Saw a local news item headline of "Multnomah County red tape slows sale of Tad's Chicken 'n Dumplins". I don't know that a pressing issue requiring government regulation is any excessive rate of sale of Chicken 'n Dumplin(g)s.
It always seemed interesting to me that some countries surrounded by water have a lot of fish in their diet (e.g., Japan) and some have very little (e.g., Ireland).
For me, the troubling part isn't the conservatives call for Biden to be investigated with the intensity that Trump has been investigated. The real problem is that Biden misplacing classified documents seriously muddles Trumps culpability, the fact that he did not cooperate with DOJ notwithstanding.
I disagree. If Trump had returned all the documents when the archives first asked for them, nobody ever would have known about it or cared. I would assume that every single presidential transition has documents end up in the wrong place, and that every single administration other than the last one has made an effort to rectify that as soon as it is discovered.
It's much more an issue to conjure up noise around that it is a real issue. But in the spin-cycle of the modern news (and political propaganda) world, noise is what gets click-thru, not substance.
It will get supplanted in the "mainstream" media, but in the ultra-conservative sphere, it will be brought up respectively for a long time, as is anything that tends to whip up people looking for any reason, valid or otherwise, to vilify the ideological opposition.
It's bad - those documents were somewhere they were not supposed to be, and it should be investigated.
Deliberately taking documents, lying about where they were, refusing to reply to subpoenas, etc, - that's worse, even with a broad interpretation of the President's prerogative to declassify. But what you're seeing is people on the right who took a vibes-first approach to classification suddenly become legal pedants.
At the risk of being ageist, who is really surprised that a bunch of old dudes in their 70s/80s fucked this up? I mean of course they would! They are a perfect storm of needing paper files, general disorganization after decades of relying on staff/secretaries for everything, and forgetfulness. You know, just a thought, but maybe the next president should not be a thousand years old????
That sucks bc his big earning days are behind him. Leagues should vet investment guys to help protect their players - I think the NFL and NBA do this. I guess there is maybe not enough of an umbrella org in track
We have seen something similar for years in broadcast coverage; automation is pretty good (at least as good and better than many) at identifying the anatomical landmarks, the knees and the armpits, of the batter, which determine the height and elevation of the zone. The plate is in a fixed location, so the width and depth are constant.
I think my favorite non-football part of this past season's Oregon - Washington game was when Brock Huard (Sam's uncle) got all pissed about the broadcast team showing a replay of Kenny Wheaton's pick six against Washington in 94 - because it was Damon Huard (Brock's brother / Sam's dad) who threw it.
Boo! My dislike of UCLA has really increased over the past year. I do support players’ free movement, but anyone who goes to UCLA or Stanford from Cal will get a hearty thumbs down from me. Players are free to make these moves, and we are free to boo them for doing so if they move to a rival. The Brennan Scarlett Rule!
Does anyone have any insight on what the Cal counter-offer was? The NIL/transfer arena is evolving pretty rapidly, and establishing what the marketplace is will at least help in figuring out how much work there is to be done in a given place in order to be able to keep up. Playing time also matters, but as noted, so does targets and opportunities to progress.
I hadn't really considered the player trade angle. An interesting implementation via the portal that isn't what I suspect many considered or anticipated.
Looks like the Bay Area rain is back. Just watching the weather while eating lunch and they showed a quick shot of damp Oakland. Overnight rain here but sunny and a sorta comfortable 50 and breezy here.
I do not, though it's a completely fair point...I do remember commenting to my buddies at the time that the best two shows of the year for me were on Paramount....
If it's any consolation, I don't find 1923 nearly as good, and Tulsa King is only OK!!
Putting Station Eleven at top bc the relationship between the young white girl and the 30ish Indian dude really stuck with me as a memorable bit of character development
Station Eleven might be one the best and most under as shows of the lash 5 years. One of the few shows that improved upon its source material. The book was very good and the show was excellent.
Hey, post some topics because I'm travelling today.
Government over-meddling?
Saw a local news item headline of "Multnomah County red tape slows sale of Tad's Chicken 'n Dumplins". I don't know that a pressing issue requiring government regulation is any excessive rate of sale of Chicken 'n Dumplin(g)s.
Love fish?
not as much as that bear does
Would NOT want to be in the position that fish is!
that is _not_ a portrait of consent
Carp from the original CGB would very much have appreciated this photo.
It always seemed interesting to me that some countries surrounded by water have a lot of fish in their diet (e.g., Japan) and some have very little (e.g., Ireland).
Why do you suppose that is?
Yes. Usually eat it a couple times a week.
Andy cost Red a couple of packs of cigarettes...he never made a sound.
OUR CRUMBLING DEMOCRACY
Biden is in a hole of his own making
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/01/12/joe-biden-classified-documents-00077822
For me, the troubling part isn't the conservatives call for Biden to be investigated with the intensity that Trump has been investigated. The real problem is that Biden misplacing classified documents seriously muddles Trumps culpability, the fact that he did not cooperate with DOJ notwithstanding.
I disagree. If Trump had returned all the documents when the archives first asked for them, nobody ever would have known about it or cared. I would assume that every single presidential transition has documents end up in the wrong place, and that every single administration other than the last one has made an effort to rectify that as soon as it is discovered.
I honestly don't think most people care about this. The issue with Trump is more that he refused to give them back, not that he had documents.
It's much more an issue to conjure up noise around that it is a real issue. But in the spin-cycle of the modern news (and political propaganda) world, noise is what gets click-thru, not substance.
Yeah, this will be a little mini-brouhaha in the media and will fade away (assuming the investigation doesn't actually reveal anything big).
It will get supplanted in the "mainstream" media, but in the ultra-conservative sphere, it will be brought up respectively for a long time, as is anything that tends to whip up people looking for any reason, valid or otherwise, to vilify the ideological opposition.
They always find something to do that with though.
Lost the moral high ground
Well, he's lost the sound bite high ground, which is what most articles about it will focus on.
I mean for one thing did he not self report this? Pretty yuge difference just in that alone
It's bad - those documents were somewhere they were not supposed to be, and it should be investigated.
Deliberately taking documents, lying about where they were, refusing to reply to subpoenas, etc, - that's worse, even with a broad interpretation of the President's prerogative to declassify. But what you're seeing is people on the right who took a vibes-first approach to classification suddenly become legal pedants.
At the risk of being ageist, who is really surprised that a bunch of old dudes in their 70s/80s fucked this up? I mean of course they would! They are a perfect storm of needing paper files, general disorganization after decades of relying on staff/secretaries for everything, and forgetfulness. You know, just a thought, but maybe the next president should not be a thousand years old????
PRO
His money has bolted
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/jan/12/usain-bolt-reportedly-missing-millions-from-investment-accounts
That sucks bc his big earning days are behind him. Leagues should vet investment guys to help protect their players - I think the NFL and NBA do this. I guess there is maybe not enough of an umbrella org in track
Pats look to hold the Mayo
https://www.wpri.com/sports/patriots-new-england-nation/patriots-look-to-extend-mayo-seeking-offensive-coordinator/
Robo-umps in 2023. Chat GPT will be used to argue with the Robo-umps.
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/35434317/sources-all-aaa-parks-use-electronic-strike-zone-23
I like the robo umps idea but have never seen it in action. Does someone have to calibrate it to each player?
2023 NFL Mock Draft: Bears faced with big decision at No. 1 overall; three QBs taken in top five
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2023-nfl-mock-draft-bears-faced-with-big-decision-at-no-1-overall-three-qbs-taken-in-top-five/
We have seen something similar for years in broadcast coverage; automation is pretty good (at least as good and better than many) at identifying the anatomical landmarks, the knees and the armpits, of the batter, which determine the height and elevation of the zone. The plate is in a fixed location, so the width and depth are constant.
ELSEWHERE IN COLLEGE
UTenn's QB Hendon Hooker is 25 years old
GA's QB Stetson Bennett IV is 25 years old
Washington QB Sam Huard, former five-star prospect in 2021 class, to enter transfer portal [probably not coming to Cal]
https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/washington-qb-sam-huard-former-five-star-prospect-in-2021-class-to-enter-transfer-portal/
I think my favorite non-football part of this past season's Oregon - Washington game was when Brock Huard (Sam's uncle) got all pissed about the broadcast team showing a replay of Kenny Wheaton's pick six against Washington in 94 - because it was Damon Huard (Brock's brother / Sam's dad) who threw it.
Brock Huard is such a horse's posterior.
That's a part of every game at Autzen, and every Oregon-Washington game, ever played since it happened.
Cal Poly the leader.
CAL
As everyone expected, JMike to UCLA.
Certainly no boosters at UCLA reached out to JMike prior to him entering the portal. That would be insane! /s
Boo! My dislike of UCLA has really increased over the past year. I do support players’ free movement, but anyone who goes to UCLA or Stanford from Cal will get a hearty thumbs down from me. Players are free to make these moves, and we are free to boo them for doing so if they move to a rival. The Brennan Scarlett Rule!
A better question would be how many Cal supporters reached out to him to determine what it would require to make staying an attractive option?
The era of free agency in CFB is upon us.
Jermaine Terry commits to Oregon State...
We'll see if he was criminally mis-used by Musgrave in Berkeley, or vastly overrated given his athletic gifts.
Maybe a little of both.
Does anyone have any insight on what the Cal counter-offer was? The NIL/transfer arena is evolving pretty rapidly, and establishing what the marketplace is will at least help in figuring out how much work there is to be done in a given place in order to be able to keep up. Playing time also matters, but as noted, so does targets and opportunities to progress.
Cal didn't offer Terry anything. They just asked for Byrne.
I hadn't really considered the player trade angle. An interesting implementation via the portal that isn't what I suspect many considered or anticipated.
[more musical chairs]
Go Bears!!!
Tennis
my 12 yr old nephew is w/ us for the long weekend. since we had to cancel ski trip, we went and played tennis for an hour or so.
barely able to beat him, as he is pretty good for his age and size. i am sure that wont be the case for more than another 6 months.
Looks like the Bay Area rain is back. Just watching the weather while eating lunch and they showed a quick shot of damp Oakland. Overnight rain here but sunny and a sorta comfortable 50 and breezy here.
DBD A/V CLUB
Chitwood's top 5 Series From 2022
1. Mayor of Kingstown
2. 1883
3. The English
4. Mr. In Between
5. Bad Sisters
Do you have a side gig as a Paramount+ influencer? 😀
I do not, though it's a completely fair point...I do remember commenting to my buddies at the time that the best two shows of the year for me were on Paramount....
If it's any consolation, I don't find 1923 nearly as good, and Tulsa King is only OK!!
Of the things I watched this year, I would say:
1. Station Eleven
2. Slow Horses (S2)
3. I think you should leave
4. Severance
5. Ted Lasso (S2)
Putting Station Eleven at top bc the relationship between the young white girl and the 30ish Indian dude really stuck with me as a memorable bit of character development
Station Eleven might be one the best and most under as shows of the lash 5 years. One of the few shows that improved upon its source material. The book was very good and the show was excellent.
we have very similar taste
Oh and Deutschland 83 and the Bureau - new to me in 22 and top 5 worthy
I wish I had P+.
I have it thru my step-dad with commercials, so I don’t think he pays much for it.
Kingstown is worth it alone…very heavy, but if you’re a Renner and Taylor Sheridan fan like me, it’s great TV.