Russia blows up Kakhova dam, the main cooling water for the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP), to slow down a Ukrainian counter-offensive. There is enough water to cool the plant for a few days, per the IAEA. There is also an emergency back-up cooling pond - but if the Russian blow that up - the nuclear meltdown of ZNPP's six reactors would likely happen.
Shoe repair used to be pretty common. I used to commute from the top of the Hong Kong escalator to the bottom and back everyday - which is about a kilometer. I would wear out work shoes enough that I had to get them resoled. These days, it's tough to find a shoe repair place.
There are many less show repair places than there used to be. In addition, sneakers, running shoes, etc. that most people wear most of the time, are not really repairable.
Belize has many shoe cobblers. In a country were Amazon does not deliver and no corporate retailers exist, people actually get paid to fix stuff there. It is pretty refreshing!
There are several species of "sole", "halibut", "dab", "turbot", "plaice", "brill" and "flounder", "fluke", and others. While all these flatfish are related, one halibut can be closer related to a turbot than another halibut. Making matters worse, you can have different names for the same fish depending on the country/region. And some have the multiple names for the same fish. So you have to be more specific to the species of fish. Even then, you may have to get super specific because a filet of dover sole in in San Francisco (Pacific dover sole) will be a different fish than than one in London (Atlantic dover sole).
It's a Mexican lager owned by Heineken. IMHO, it's the worst of the mass market Mexican lagers. Worse than Corona, Carta Blanca, Bohemia ,Dos Equis, Tecate, Estrella, Pacifico, Victoria, or Modelo. It's so bland.
Speaking of Cal golfers, Morikawa had to withdraw before the final round of last weekend's tournament with back spasm even though he was only two off the lead. Hopefully not something that plagues him long term.
As a boy growing up in the Eighties, I was all about movies and television that portrayed fictionalized accounts of the Vietnam war. My friends and I would buy fatigues and gear at the surplus store and run around in the desert, digging foxholes, paying paintballs, and sweating our asses off in all that gear.
Nevada state legislators fail to address Las Vegas stadium bill for Athletics. While this isn't over, the A's owner John Fisher (MBA Stanfurd) can still suck it.
Congo, Algeria, Kenya, Gabon, Zambia, Cote d'Ivoire, Namibia, South Africa, and Seychelles all have adult literacy rates higher than the United States (79%).
As if we forgot that he already promised to come up with a Healthcare plan if elected, Trump says that he come up with a new healthcare plan if elected
George Santos, the 15x Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Champion, had a $500k bond floated on his behalf by 3 benefactors. Bail bond is a gift, which is not allowed unless from a relative. A judge gave Santos until noon on Friday to appeal after which the names will be unsealed.
Today is the 79th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. According to military historians when Eisenhower laid out the details of the invasion to his generals one of them exclaimed, "sounds like a plan!" That general was quickly court marshaled.
Russia blows up Kakhova dam, the main cooling water for the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP), to slow down a Ukrainian counter-offensive. There is enough water to cool the plant for a few days, per the IAEA. There is also an emergency back-up cooling pond - but if the Russian blow that up - the nuclear meltdown of ZNPP's six reactors would likely happen.
https://twitter.com/Feher_Junior/status/1666063164495077376
Soul
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_OX2HwWy-o
When you give to Goodwill, you pollute Ghana
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/jun/05/yvette-yaa-konadu-tetteh-how-ghana-became-fast-fashions-dumping-ground
Frank Sommerville arrested in Berkeley, violates parole
https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/former-bay-area-news-anchor-frank-somerville-arrested-in-berkeley/
My niece used to post some very good stories and commentaries from him on her FB page. Seems like he's got some problems.
I follow him on FB. He has and is fully aware of and open about his alcohol problems.
Sole
Shoe repair used to be pretty common. I used to commute from the top of the Hong Kong escalator to the bottom and back everyday - which is about a kilometer. I would wear out work shoes enough that I had to get them resoled. These days, it's tough to find a shoe repair place.
Model Shoe Renew still exists in Berkeley. Same location for the last 45+ years.
There are many less show repair places than there used to be. In addition, sneakers, running shoes, etc. that most people wear most of the time, are not really repairable.
Belize has many shoe cobblers. In a country were Amazon does not deliver and no corporate retailers exist, people actually get paid to fix stuff there. It is pretty refreshing!
Filet of
There are several species of "sole", "halibut", "dab", "turbot", "plaice", "brill" and "flounder", "fluke", and others. While all these flatfish are related, one halibut can be closer related to a turbot than another halibut. Making matters worse, you can have different names for the same fish depending on the country/region. And some have the multiple names for the same fish. So you have to be more specific to the species of fish. Even then, you may have to get super specific because a filet of dover sole in in San Francisco (Pacific dover sole) will be a different fish than than one in London (Atlantic dover sole).
Seoul
A business night out in Seoul is a liver-punishing experience
Had an event there in 2019. Had a good time and had some good food. Went to a baseball game.
Where I first had Shake Shack haha
Went in 2012 for my step brother's wedding, only had a week to explore, but it was an amazing, sprawling city.
Never been there.
Sol
Beer
It's a Mexican lager owned by Heineken. IMHO, it's the worst of the mass market Mexican lagers. Worse than Corona, Carta Blanca, Bohemia ,Dos Equis, Tecate, Estrella, Pacifico, Victoria, or Modelo. It's so bland.
Official Mexican beer rankings
Modelo Negra
Bohemia
Modelo Especial
Victoria
Tecate
Everything else
Modelo Especial in a can is The best summer beer ever!
Sounds good to me.
IIRC the price usually reflects that. I seem to remember being able to buy them for like 50 cents each in bars in San Felipe years back
Invictus
I think I'd like to do this the first week of October. https://www.rabbies.com/en/scotland-tours/from-edinburgh/2-4-day-tours/islay-the-whisky-coast-4-day-tour
1) Anyone interested?
2) Any suggestions or advice?
OTHER COLLEGE
Pac12 transfers set to make impact in 2023...
https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/pac-12-football-transfers-colorados-dynamic-duo-dj-uiagalelei-among-newcomers-set-to-make-instant-impact/
CAL
Go Bears!!!
TIL: Nort Thornton - Cal Hall of Fame swimming coach - got his masters from Stanfurd
https://calbears.com/sports/mens-swimming-and-diving/roster/coaches/nort-thornton/2824
Samson Zheng: All-American
https://calbears.com/news/2023/6/6/mens-golf-sampson-zheng-named-all-american.aspx
Speaking of Cal golfers, Morikawa had to withdraw before the final round of last weekend's tournament with back spasm even though he was only two off the lead. Hopefully not something that plagues him long term.
Sounds good, maybe you aren't 6'4" and 260 lbs but your Cal loving friend is! Get him (or her) a great extra EXTRA large Cal parka to show the fandom!
DBD AV CLUB
Cuba Gooding Jr. shows one woman the money. She was one of 30 women who have accused him of sexual misconduct
https://apnews.com/article/cuba-gooding-jr-rape-lawsuit-a8778942a36b7d3a25766661b11f30df
I watched Full Metal Jacket a 1987 film by Stanley Kubrick. Covers the Tet Offensive of 1968. My Dad spent all of 1969 there.
As a boy growing up in the Eighties, I was all about movies and television that portrayed fictionalized accounts of the Vietnam war. My friends and I would buy fatigues and gear at the surplus store and run around in the desert, digging foxholes, paying paintballs, and sweating our asses off in all that gear.
Is it a good movie?
Great movie.
Heavy.
Vincent D’Onofrio is so good as Private Pyle.
He is and it almost feels like two short movies that are combined into one feature film.
I'm rather surprised you haven't seen it
Most of my movie picks are what my family would watch - I know this would not work at ALL.
PRO
DeGrom to undergo Tommy John surgery
https://twitter.com/Evan_P_Grant/status/1666183937314414597
https://twitter.com/Super70sSports/status/1666187204148748300
Nevada state legislators fail to address Las Vegas stadium bill for Athletics. While this isn't over, the A's owner John Fisher (MBA Stanfurd) can still suck it.
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/37805021/nevada-legislative-session-ends-vote-stadium-bill
PGA, LIV & DP World agree to merge into a giant monolith of money
https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/37805785/pga-tour-liv-golf-dp-world-tour-announce-merger
A joke from Reddit:
As part of the merger, the PGA will control holes 1-8 and 12-18.
The Saudis do 9-11
Oh that's bad...
haha, well they did.
Time will tell when the details come out, but initially it seems like the Saudis won.
just confirms my desire not to pay a lick of attention to golf.
Brazilian Hulk smashes a super-hard knuckler of a free-kick from near midfield, scores.
https://twitter.com/BrasileiraoPlay/status/1665116379207409665
Colts Isaiah Rodgers faces penalty after admitting violating league gambling policy
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-investigating-colts-isaiah-rodgers-for-possible-violations-of-leagues-gambling-policy-per-report/
Man who runs very fast later dies
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65692022
Mahomes intercepts Kelce
https://twitter.com/AriMeirov/status/1665828927200272384
9'4.25"
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12160719/World-record-9ft-4-fish-caught-Italian-river-43-minute-struggle.html
I hope the catch and release was successful and the fish can resume it's bottom feeding life.
OUR CRUMBLING DEMOCRACY
Congo, Algeria, Kenya, Gabon, Zambia, Cote d'Ivoire, Namibia, South Africa, and Seychelles all have adult literacy rates higher than the United States (79%).
A well regulated militia doesn't do this
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/sheriff-neighbor-angry-over-playing-children-fatally-shoots-florida-mother/
A second plane of kidnapped immigrants sent to Sacramento. Dark Gavin responds.
https://twitter.com/GavinNewsom/status/1665769565261840387
As if we forgot that he already promised to come up with a Healthcare plan if elected, Trump says that he come up with a new healthcare plan if elected
https://twitter.com/RonFilipkowski/status/1666138880406323213
"Trump says he understands the pharmaceutical industry better than anyone else"
Oxy and Viagra?
Adderall, if rumors are true (and makes sense given his sniffles and the size of his pupils when he's on camera)
Special Counsel Jack Smith spotted in DC, sparking the logical conclusion that an indictment against Trump is imminent.
https://twitter.com/MeidasTouch/status/1666107733672861696
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George Santos, the 15x Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Champion, had a $500k bond floated on his behalf by 3 benefactors. Bail bond is a gift, which is not allowed unless from a relative. A judge gave Santos until noon on Friday to appeal after which the names will be unsealed.
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4036947-judge-grants-request-for-george-santoss-bond-sponsors-to-be-unsealed/
Really? I didn't know that. TIL.
Sen. Manchin (D-WV) trails Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) by 22 points.
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/4034650-axelrod-manchin-is-dead-man-walking-in-west-virginia/
The knives will be out for Manchin if he decides to run an independent campaign for President.
He tried to triangulate his leverage into job protection. He deserves every rotten political thing that can happen to him.
Today is the 79th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. According to military historians when Eisenhower laid out the details of the invasion to his generals one of them exclaimed, "sounds like a plan!" That general was quickly court marshaled.
It was a very good plan
FAVORITE LINES FROM A SONG
"You other brothers can't deny
That when a girl walks in with an itty bitty waist
And a round thing in your face, you get sprung"
- Anthony L. Ray (KBE)
Our sturdy Golden Bear,
Is watching from the skies,
Looks down upon our colors fair,
And guards us from his lair.
Our banner Gold and Blue,
The symbol on it too,
Means FIGHT! for California.
For California through and through!
God only knows
God makes his plan
The information's unavailable
To the mortal man
We work our jobs
Collect our pay
Believe we're gliding down the highway
When in fact we're slip slidin' away
- Paul Simon, Slip Slidin' Away
"Gunfight in the hippocampus,
I chased you through the Saharabellum like "freeze,"
Medulla oblongata, "Freeze,"
Full frontal lobe, "Please,"
Hands up just "Freeze,"
I don't want to kill myself now, on such a beautiful day."
"Hands Up," from the twisted and genius mind of Alex Ebert.
Well from a fun point of view: "Time to put in practice what you dreamed about"
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=3YBmS5oaNwU
Well if you don't listen, the lyrics:
The lawns grow plush in the hinterlands
The perfect little setting for the one night stands.
The drapes are drawn and the lights are out
It's the time to put in practice what you've dreamed about.
Well she can show you what you must do
To be more like people better than you.
Amateur hour goes on and on
When you turn pro you know
She'll let you know
Amateur hour goes on and on
When you turn pro
You know she tells you so.
Girls grow tops to go topless in
While we sit and count the hairs that blossom from our chins.
Our voices change at a rapid pace
I could start a song a tenor and then end as bass.
So choose your partners everyone
If you hesitate the good ones are gone.
Amateur hour goes on and on
Dance
Laugh
Wine
Dine and talk and sing
But those cannot replace what is the real thing
It's a lot like playing the violin
You cannot start off and be Yehudi Menuhin.
So Amateur hour goes on and on
“I got soul but I’m not a soldier.”
-All These Things That I’ve Done, by The Killers