Historically, the Greco-Roman week began with Sunday (dies solis), and Monday (dies lunae) was the second day of the week. It is still the custom to refer to Monday as feria secunda in the liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church. Quakers also traditionally referred to Monday as "Second Day". The Portuguese and the Greek (Eastern Orthodox Church) also retain the ecclesiastical tradition (Portuguese segunda-feira, Greek Δευτέρα "deutéra" "second"). Monday is xīngqīyī (星期一) in Chinese, meaning "day one of the week".
One other thing - the North African street food guys in France that sell baguette sandwiches with frites. Like a merguez sandwich on a baguette with frites. That shit is so good if you are stumbling out of a club or bar
ROC deodorant remains the best deodorant I've ever used, and I stock up every time I'm in France. Oddly, it doesn't seem to be sold on the rest of the continent even though European pharmacies are stocked to the brim with other ROC products.
NY Times: Incontrovertible evidence (via satellite) that the Bucha crimes were committed under Russian occupation. (Big surprise). Link is behind a paywall...
so i know some have been recently as well as in the past.
older daughter who is senior in HS got into NYU Shanghai for college. she really wants to go and have a not-normal college experience, but is realistically considering all the hassles associated with actually getting there (single use visas only), quarantine rules (14 days + some more), coronavirus situation, political climate, getting crushed by Chinese students in her intended math major, etc etc ..
she has been taking Mandarin in her public school since 4th grade, so that is the least of her concerns. in fact. she wants to take the opportunity to get fluent while she can.
given that she might not be going in/out of China much is very likely that she will be there for the first 2 yrs. your 3rd yr you usually go to a different NYU global campus (possibly NYC) and come back to Shanghai for the 4th.
i am not actually that worried about her. more bummed/annoyed that she may have to decide against going for things very much out of her control.
Have her talk to our friend on here who has lived there for most of the past 15 years. He probably has the best insight of anyone you know as to the realities and challenges
someone last week recommended Abbott Elem and Starstruck.
Watched the first two eps of Abbott. Not bad. If I didn't know it was ABC, I woulda guessed. It's their Modern Family sensibility. Like all CBS comedies are 3-camera "make a middle-aged parent feel edgy" with their ribaldry.
Starstruck I plowed thru in two nights. Very Catastrophe and Lovesick. (Someone gave me credit for turning them onto Lovesick...whoever that was: watch Starstruck.) Even tho the fundamental premise is completely unbelievable.
The story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight was always a weird one, and I thought the 1984 Sean Connery version was pretty strange. Haven't seen the new one, but from what I read, they changed the outcome of the story.
we read it in HS and i have probably read it once or twice more since. the story itself is full of strange imagery and interesting themes .. not your typical good vs evil hero story.
but i am one of those people that apparently like to read "boring books"
I recently rewatched it after reading some discussion/analysis in other places and found it more rewarding. It's that kind of film; gotta do your homework.
I think it's still a bit wonky as a narrative. The main character is so hard to read that it's hard to get invested unless you have some knowledge about the original story it's based on.
I think it's a bit wonky as storytelling, especially for a first-timer. As overall "filmmaking" I think it's pretty superlative: the look, the sound, etc. Again, it just depends on how much homework you're willing to do. It's basically an art film.
Go HEELS! No 3 and I had tickets to the Warriors/Jazz game (he chose this game back in Feb) which started at around the same time. So I brought my tablet so we could watch both. When the Warriors made their big run to take the lead, I was watching some of the play and knew Klay and JPoole hit a few big 3s, but didn't even realize they took the lead. After the game, a couple of other guys joined us in watching the last few min of the Carolina game.
I'm in Seattle for work so now I guess I gotta find a sports bar to watch the game. If anyone knows Seattle I need a suggestion. I saw there is a Seattle Carolina club but they haven't updated their alumni page for a watch today. They still have the Saturday watch location up. Though it's possible it'll be at the same place.
It's basically as the article says. The usual pattern is that California sees a net loss of migration within the US (because it's cheaper to live elsewhere), but more than adequately replaces that with in-migration from other countries. In the COVID era, the latter hasn't been happening.
The 10 also sucks equally. My commute sounds like a bit out of The Californians, take the 2 to the 110 to the 10 to the 405 to the 90 and take that all the way to Marina del Reh
I just ended a meeting with someone who told me on a good day, their commute from Riverside to LA, one-way, is just under two hours, but worse in the evening. That is f***ing crazy! My commute, when not working from home is less than 7 minutes!
That is nuts. It outstrips many commutes I know about, but there are still a number of lengthy commutes among field staff at EBMWU. For instance, Vacaville to Richmond. Manteca to San Lorenzo. Tracy to Oakland (not so bad). Elk Grove to Richmond. Petaluma to Oakland. Rohnert Park to Oakland. Fairfield to Walnut Creek doesn't look so bad.
"When a mated Peregrine dies during the breeding season, the most likely outcome of the nest is abandonment. In rare cases, a new mate can come in, establish a bond with the remaining individual, and adopt the chicks. It is *possible* that we are witnessing this right now."
There is apparently some question as to the paternity of the first two eggs. I read it's possible they're all the new guys (I am naming him Casanova) and Annie was being a total ho even before Grinnell died.
There's been some research suggesting that some species of birds practice, essentially, open relationships. Mating pairs will stick together to raise chicks but will both mate with others, and not particularly care about paternity. I can't find anything suggesting this applies to falcons, but promiscuity in both sexes has been observed.
[WGym] Bears magical season comes to an end at the Regional Finals as Minnesota come from behind in the final rotation. However, the Bear set a school record on the Beam.
Bad news: my car got broken into--shattered driver's window, glove compartments and center console open and gone through
Good news: I asked the people doing construction in my complex if I could borrow a vacuum, and they were kind enough to vacuum all the broken glass for me! At a moment where I was a bit daunted by the process, the kindness of strangers meant so much.
Request: I'm supposed to let the police know what's missing (and value of any items). I know my sunglasses are gone. Are there other things that are commonly kept in cars that are slipping my mind?
I had my 1974 corolla broken into in Underhill Garage in 1985(?). Not "broken" into. Window was slightly open and they got in. To find about 73 cents and two fake sheepskin seat covers.
they left a fingerprint-covered mace canister in the car. I got a call from campus 5-0 in the middle of the night. The culprits were caught in People's Park. When asked if they were local, they said, "yeah, we're visiting from Frisco". Book 'em, Dano!
Happy Accidentally Light The Countryside on Fire Day
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-52157455
A French product that's delightful
all this is inspiring me to take summer vacation planning in France more seriously
LU Petit Ecolier - dark chocolate
I had Steak Frites and Fondue Raclette (I know it's not French) with No 1 and his GF in Paris. Both were super good.
not quite the same, but these people (person?) did a pop-up near me, and I enjoyed their raclette https://www.instagram.com/planchefromage/?hl=en
my favorite ski brand ... Black Crows, no relation the band
i have these green ones from a few years ago
https://www.black-crows.com/us/en/p/navis-freebird/101018-neongreen-black-vg.html
all of them, except their cars
pqtm
I forgot the most important one -- the French rugby team.
Seconded
One other thing - the North African street food guys in France that sell baguette sandwiches with frites. Like a merguez sandwich on a baguette with frites. That shit is so good if you are stumbling out of a club or bar
Lillet as an aperitif on a hot day
indeed. also, Pastis in south of France on a hot day is perfect combo of climate and drink. there is nowhere else in the world that it tastes so good.
I know the people there love it but man I just hate black licorice and that carries over to pastis
French Fries and French Toast
Gérard Depardieu has sometimes been delightful.
Which part, the Cyrano de Bergerac part or the rape-enthusiast, pro-Putin/anti-Ukrainian part?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%A9rard_Depardieu#Sexual_assault_and_rape_allegations
Geez, I see I don't keep up with the news! OK, I withdraw my comment.
ROC deodorant remains the best deodorant I've ever used, and I stock up every time I'm in France. Oddly, it doesn't seem to be sold on the rest of the continent even though European pharmacies are stocked to the brim with other ROC products.
Also, crepes sold from a cart.
Wait...@the French wear deodorant@? Maybe you can find it in France and not the rest of the continent, because, you know, France?
I know I know the irony of it never fails to amuse me.
My friend is excited to buy Italian toothpaste this summer
which Italian ones do you mean?
This brand, which I guess is available in the US at a higher price https://www.marvis.com/
nice. love european branding/advertising
I didn't know Marvis was Italian.
I have absolutely no recollection of what brand of toothpaste I used when I lived there.
Real french baguettes and croissants
Oh yeah (Duffman voice)
Bas Armagnac, and hundreds of different wines, French cuisine... etc...
Léa Seydoux (sigh).
Ukraine/Russia
RIA - a Russian state-owned news agency - published a Ukrainian genocide manifesto
https://twitter.com/sumlenny/status/1510910740261134338
Lithuania expels Russian ambassador
https://twitter.com/KyivIndependent/status/1510988960339836931
War crimes in Bucha and Irpin are heart-breaking.
Zelensky's face says it all.
https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/11404/production/_124006607_mediaitem124006606.jpg
Which Russian shill is just asking questions?
https://twitter.com/WalshFreedom/status/1510964257223020547
The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.
George Orwell, 1984
NY Times: Incontrovertible evidence (via satellite) that the Bucha crimes were committed under Russian occupation. (Big surprise). Link is behind a paywall...
Shanghai
so i know some have been recently as well as in the past.
older daughter who is senior in HS got into NYU Shanghai for college. she really wants to go and have a not-normal college experience, but is realistically considering all the hassles associated with actually getting there (single use visas only), quarantine rules (14 days + some more), coronavirus situation, political climate, getting crushed by Chinese students in her intended math major, etc etc ..
she has been taking Mandarin in her public school since 4th grade, so that is the least of her concerns. in fact. she wants to take the opportunity to get fluent while she can.
given that she might not be going in/out of China much is very likely that she will be there for the first 2 yrs. your 3rd yr you usually go to a different NYU global campus (possibly NYC) and come back to Shanghai for the 4th.
i am not actually that worried about her. more bummed/annoyed that she may have to decide against going for things very much out of her control.
Have her talk to our friend on here who has lived there for most of the past 15 years. He probably has the best insight of anyone you know as to the realities and challenges
DBD AV Club
someone last week recommended Abbott Elem and Starstruck.
Watched the first two eps of Abbott. Not bad. If I didn't know it was ABC, I woulda guessed. It's their Modern Family sensibility. Like all CBS comedies are 3-camera "make a middle-aged parent feel edgy" with their ribaldry.
Starstruck I plowed thru in two nights. Very Catastrophe and Lovesick. (Someone gave me credit for turning them onto Lovesick...whoever that was: watch Starstruck.) Even tho the fundamental premise is completely unbelievable.
On a run of watching schitt movies while visiting Ma in Bay Area...The Green Knight and then Power of the Dog. I want my 4+ hours back. Boo.
I turned Green Knight off after 20 minutes
No 1 took me and No 3 to the Rheem theater for our first movie after covid to watch it. Was a weird movie.
The story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight was always a weird one, and I thought the 1984 Sean Connery version was pretty strange. Haven't seen the new one, but from what I read, they changed the outcome of the story.
we read it in HS and i have probably read it once or twice more since. the story itself is full of strange imagery and interesting themes .. not your typical good vs evil hero story.
but i am one of those people that apparently like to read "boring books"
I recently rewatched it after reading some discussion/analysis in other places and found it more rewarding. It's that kind of film; gotta do your homework.
I think it's still a bit wonky as a narrative. The main character is so hard to read that it's hard to get invested unless you have some knowledge about the original story it's based on.
obligatory
"I ain't reading all that...
I'm happy for you tho
or sorry that happened to you"
dot jpg
"The main character is so hard to read that it's hard to get invested unless you have some knowledge about the original story it's based on."
I haven't seen it, but that doesn't sound like good film making at all. ( I am familiar with a couple of versions of the story)
I think it's a bit wonky as storytelling, especially for a first-timer. As overall "filmmaking" I think it's pretty superlative: the look, the sound, etc. Again, it just depends on how much homework you're willing to do. It's basically an art film.
What? An "art film" means it's ok to have a bad narrative? As someone who loves art-house films I find that comment very silly.
Monday
is my favorite day of the week. new beginnings, fresh start, another chance to redeem yourself from last week ...
This some Tony Robbins shit right here.
I look at it as "No more fucking yard work for 5 days" Day so I am all in on Mondays
I don't like Mondays - Boomtown Rats
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPtu5V3kHTM
The silicon chip inside her head
Gets switched to overload
And nobody's gonna go to school today
She's gonna make them stay at home
And daddy doesn't understand it
He always said she was good as gold
And he can see no reasons
'Cause there are no reasons
What reason do you need to be shown?
I don't like Mondays
(Tell me why)
I don't like Mondays
(Tell me why)
I don't like Mondays
I wanna shoot the whole day down
I vaguely remember that song might been banned from airplay somewhere.
Because it was about a school shooting? Boy, remember when that was considered a unique event.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/boomtown-rats-i-dont-like-mondays/
Elsewhere in college
Dook sux
Go HEELS! No 3 and I had tickets to the Warriors/Jazz game (he chose this game back in Feb) which started at around the same time. So I brought my tablet so we could watch both. When the Warriors made their big run to take the lead, I was watching some of the play and knew Klay and JPoole hit a few big 3s, but didn't even realize they took the lead. After the game, a couple of other guys joined us in watching the last few min of the Carolina game.
I'm in Seattle for work so now I guess I gotta find a sports bar to watch the game. If anyone knows Seattle I need a suggestion. I saw there is a Seattle Carolina club but they haven't updated their alumni page for a watch today. They still have the Saturday watch location up. Though it's possible it'll be at the same place.
Buckley's in Belltown .. all sorts of cool banners hanging from the rafters for pro and college teams. i think there was even a Cal one.
get there early though. people try to show up and save tables and hang out. it is a great atmosphere to watch sports.
i was there for an NBA Finals game in 2019 .. game 3 when it was clear that the Raptors were better than the Warriors that year
OK. The event is over at 5 so I can probably take off around 510 or 515.
That was a hell of a game. The Final will be an anticlimax by comparison.
Of definitely. I think Kansas wins going away. Especially if Bacot isn't 100%. I was shocked the opening line was only around 4.5.
Guess who was a Classics major and is getting a building named after him?
https://twitter.com/holy_cross/status/1510982499610116097
reader of boring books ..
Thank you UConn women and UNC men for ousting evil empires from your respective tourneys. Made my weekend.
The UConn women are also arguably their own evil empire, and they had the courtesy to also lose after taking out the Furd.
For me they were the lesser of two evils.
OUR CRUMBLING DEMOCRACY
Her vote counts as much as yours
https://twitter.com/littlewhitty/status/1510333810365378565
More, because she lives in Ohio and not California.
And so does this woman's. Arguably, more.
https://www.businessinsider.com/gop-congresswoman-wrongly-claims-trump-caught-bin-laden-obama-did-2022-4
"...in which case, I'm still nutsy Fagan and you know nothing about this."
- Maxwell Q. Klinger
PRO
[ESPN] All of MLB to wear Jackie Robinson's No. 42 in Dodger Blue on April 15
Eagles appear to dislike the 2022 Draft talent pool
https://twitter.com/LoechnerNFL/status/1511072261385732114
2 good wins by the Warriors
- good comback win vs the Jazz
- easy win vs the Kings
good to see everyone playing well together for a change. i guess Utah is most likely 1st round matchup
Seems like Draymond has decided it's time to stop screwing around.
They had their fun when he was out. Now it's time to get serious.
According to the Athletic, Max Scherzer's salary is a bit higher than the entire payroll of the A's.
CAL
Grabbed a dozen uncooked Top Dogs to bring back to SB for grillin’....life is good.
looking forward to some Top Dog's in a few weeks. will be in Berkeley Apr 15-20.
DBDEBHH
Definitely. We should add in Ikea so MB1989 shows up.
that took me a second to figure that out
like reverse Wordle
California's population declined
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/californias-population-fell-time-history-77558322
It's basically as the article says. The usual pattern is that California sees a net loss of migration within the US (because it's cheaper to live elsewhere), but more than adequately replaces that with in-migration from other countries. In the COVID era, the latter hasn't been happening.
Good. Get out
So much this, every former Angeleno is a spot on the 405 opening up
I pity anyone who has to take the 405 on the reg
The 10 also sucks equally. My commute sounds like a bit out of The Californians, take the 2 to the 110 to the 10 to the 405 to the 90 and take that all the way to Marina del Reh
The 90 is great
I just ended a meeting with someone who told me on a good day, their commute from Riverside to LA, one-way, is just under two hours, but worse in the evening. That is f***ing crazy! My commute, when not working from home is less than 7 minutes!
That is nuts. It outstrips many commutes I know about, but there are still a number of lengthy commutes among field staff at EBMWU. For instance, Vacaville to Richmond. Manteca to San Lorenzo. Tracy to Oakland (not so bad). Elk Grove to Richmond. Petaluma to Oakland. Rohnert Park to Oakland. Fairfield to Walnut Creek doesn't look so bad.
Annie is sitting on two eggs conceived with Grinnell (RIP) and already has a new boyfriend.
https://twitter.com/CalFalconCam/status/1510465488551350272
The boyfriend has been seen incubating the eggs.
"When a mated Peregrine dies during the breeding season, the most likely outcome of the nest is abandonment. In rare cases, a new mate can come in, establish a bond with the remaining individual, and adopt the chicks. It is *possible* that we are witnessing this right now."
I hope my wife waits longer than 72 hours when I die
I might think so, too, should I predecease my wife. But that's really vanity. If I'm dead, what's it to me, or you?
✅ Late night disposal of garbage-bag wrapped corpse of FiatSlug in the CVS dumpster, date TBD
[Order received].
Your confirmation number is C41S11
pqtm
I think someone needs to check the new boyfriend's alibi...
There is apparently some question as to the paternity of the first two eggs. I read it's possible they're all the new guys (I am naming him Casanova) and Annie was being a total ho even before Grinnell died.
There's been some research suggesting that some species of birds practice, essentially, open relationships. Mating pairs will stick together to raise chicks but will both mate with others, and not particularly care about paternity. I can't find anything suggesting this applies to falcons, but promiscuity in both sexes has been observed.
Go Bears!!!
[WGym] Bears magical season comes to an end at the Regional Finals as Minnesota come from behind in the final rotation. However, the Bear set a school record on the Beam.
https://calbears.com/news/2022/4/2/womens-gymnastics-cal-sets-school-record-on-beam.aspx
I guess we're a discus/swimming/rugby/water polo school
https://twitter.com/CalTFXC/status/1511047502039973891
Not bad in gymnastics also.
[BASE] Bears lose to ASU 9-16 after giving up a 7-run lead going into the 6th.
https://calbears.com/news/2022/4/3/baseball-rubber-match-loss-in-phoenix.aspx
JFC....where’s the bullpen, Neu?
[SB] Bears lose to Oregon State 1-0
https://calbears.com/news/2022/4/3/softball-bears-come-up-short-in-series-finale.aspx
[MTEN] Bears lose to Arizona 4-1
https://calbears.com/news/2022/4/3/mens-tennis-no-42-cal-falls-short-in-tucson.aspx
[WLAX] Bears get their first win of the season against Ducks on Friday, then get crushed by the Buffs. Bears at 1-12 with a 121-216 goal difference.
https://calbears.com/news/2022/4/1/lacrosse-big-win-for-the-bears.aspx
Bad news: my car got broken into--shattered driver's window, glove compartments and center console open and gone through
Good news: I asked the people doing construction in my complex if I could borrow a vacuum, and they were kind enough to vacuum all the broken glass for me! At a moment where I was a bit daunted by the process, the kindness of strangers meant so much.
Request: I'm supposed to let the police know what's missing (and value of any items). I know my sunglasses are gone. Are there other things that are commonly kept in cars that are slipping my mind?
But totally sucks about your situation! I've never had my car literally broken into...even tho I lived in the Haight and Mission for many years.
I had my 1974 corolla broken into in Underhill Garage in 1985(?). Not "broken" into. Window was slightly open and they got in. To find about 73 cents and two fake sheepskin seat covers.
they left a fingerprint-covered mace canister in the car. I got a call from campus 5-0 in the middle of the night. The culprits were caught in People's Park. When asked if they were local, they said, "yeah, we're visiting from Frisco". Book 'em, Dano!
What a bummer!
Chargers
tire gauge
empty gum wrappers
some guy's phone number from 3 years ago
and in your case, stray shell casings
Ha! And thanks.
your rent money. In cash, in an unmarked white envelop.
Ha!
Heh, you dog.
How many women regularly post on DBD?
There used to be at least 5 regulars. scootie, tbb, AndBears, Classof87, CalBears81. And I'm sure I'm forgetting others.
That asshole Ken ran off CalBears81 one day, I wish she would deign to come back.
Now that he doesn't post here she should.
Every time someone new posts I worry that they're just him under another name until they all invariably turn out to be nice and then all is well.
I'm sure he would post as his original name if he joined. But then sign his message Ken.
Or he would post like GoBears49 style.
skulks away slowly...
Really? I don't think I know that story. Anything worth sharing? I used to be a big fan of Calbears81 and her articles.
Ken called her racist bc she said Clarence Thomas was not qualified to sit on SCOTUS, but it went well beyond that
Crazy. Well I hope she is doing OK, and that we'll see her again someday.
You can find her on Twitter @CalBearsHistory
Yup that was it - and I wasn't a mod then, so I couldn't kick him off.
You’re a mod now?
imax, katster, and Josie who gave us the #college hashtag, and possibly some others I may be forgetting.
Oh right I forgot about them.