Musk is unleashing Tesla robocabs on Texas. Robocabs will need to operate at Level 4 autonomy and higher, meaning they're capable of driving with no human present. Teslas are only Level 2. Good luck Texas, we're all counting on you
"Have you heard the whispers around the office? Apparently, SGBear's been acting a little... robotic lately. Some say it's not actually SGBear anymore, but an advanced AI bot that's taken over their duties. Explains why they've been so efficient and logical, right?" - Gemini 2.5 Flash
Hoping to avoid a road sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Angels, the Athletics faced off in game three of the series at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. The A’s came into this game in the American League West cellar with a 26-43 record and face the third place Angels currently standing with a 32-34 record.
The San Francisco Giants broke their streak of one-run games Wednesday night at Coors Field, but they kept alive their more important streak of winning baseball games. Trailing by three runs in the late innings for a second straight game, the Giants put together a four-run inning for the second straight game, than tacked on three more in the 9th for a 10-7 win over the Colorado Rockies and a seven-game winning streak.
Rockies appear to be on their way to their 13th victory - this time over the Giants, but their bullpen collapses on a way to a 10-7 Giants victory. Doval does his schtick by scaring everyone before getting the final out.
MISSOULA, Mont. -- Tremayne Cobb Jr. made an unforgettable memory on Opening Day at Raimondi Park. In Oakland's May 20 victory over the Ogden Raptors, Cobb went 5-5 and needed just a single home run to hand the Ballers a knockout round victory.
After punting Tuesday night to gain better field position for Wednesday, the Dodgers used eight pitchers and allowed only two runs in the series finale. Teoscar Hernández hit a three-run home run to put the Dodgers up for good in a 5-2 win over the Padres under the sun at Petco Park in San Diego.
EUGENE, Ore. – Two men from the California track & field team completed their 2025 collegiate seasons on Wednesday evening, as school record-holders Garrett MacQuiddy (1500m) and Johnny Goode (400m) represented the Blue & Gold at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, held this year at Oregon's Hayward Field.
So classy, who eats popcorn at the opera or symphony? Let alone that eating is prohibited in the Kennedy Center theaters. I know the usher that is seating the drag queens in the second video. He is virulently anti-Trump. Surprised he was working because I know a number of the ushers who refused to work that show.
Sen. Alex Padilla forcibly removed from DHS Secretary Noem's news conference in LA
Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California was confronted by security and forcibly removed from a news conference being held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem today in Los Angeles.
Padilla spoke out during Noem’s initial remarks to reporters and attempted to shout questions at the secretary. He appeared to be restrained by security guards and was pushed out of the room. He continued to shout comments regarding the administration’s immigration crackdown and the secretary’s claims as he was shoved away.
Padilla was then taken into a hallway, a law enforcement source with direct knowledge of the incident told CNN. The senator was ordered to his knees and then physically pushed to the ground by officers. He was then handcuffed by uniformed FBI Police officers who provide security for bureau facilities.
How much longer until the Capitol Building is mysteriously set on fire - after which Trump declares Capitol Fire Decree, suspending civil liberties and allowing for the arrest of political opponents.
The mystery of a rogue Tesla left in the middle of Alta Plaza park (sic) transfixed San Francisco residents Thursday morning.
Nobody seemed to know what to do about the shiny blue Model S that, as of 11 a.m., was parked in the middle of the pedestrian walkway at the north end of the park, facing Jackson Street.
Throughout the morning, dog-walkers, runners and those strolling by stopped at the unusual sight to take pictures and carry out their own investigations.
SHE BLINDED ME WITH...
Musk is unleashing Tesla robocabs on Texas. Robocabs will need to operate at Level 4 autonomy and higher, meaning they're capable of driving with no human present. Teslas are only Level 2. Good luck Texas, we're all counting on you
https://www.yahoo.com/news/completely-unprepared-teslas-robotaxi-actually-000001379.html
Cyborg embryos. Skynet controls the frogs, mice, and salamanders
https://spectrum.ieee.org/embryo-electrode-array
Rumor has it that SGBear has been replaced by an AI Bot.
…scary to even think about…
"Have you heard the whispers around the office? Apparently, SGBear's been acting a little... robotic lately. Some say it's not actually SGBear anymore, but an advanced AI bot that's taken over their duties. Explains why they've been so efficient and logical, right?" - Gemini 2.5 Flash
World's smallest violin
https://www.sciencealert.com/physicists-actually-made-the-worlds-smallest-violin-for-a-serious-reason
THE LIGHTER SIDE OF LIFE
SET
PRO
Athletics drop Finale 6-5 to Angels
https://www.athleticsnation.com/2025/6/11/24447725/athletics-drop-finale-to-angels
Hoping to avoid a road sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Angels, the Athletics faced off in game three of the series at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. The A’s came into this game in the American League West cellar with a 26-43 record and face the third place Angels currently standing with a 32-34 record.
Another Mile-High comeback gives SF Giants 7th straight win
https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2025/6/11/24447826/another-mile-high-comeback-sf-giants-7th-straight-win-colorado-rockies
The San Francisco Giants broke their streak of one-run games Wednesday night at Coors Field, but they kept alive their more important streak of winning baseball games. Trailing by three runs in the late innings for a second straight game, the Giants put together a four-run inning for the second straight game, than tacked on three more in the 9th for a 10-7 win over the Colorado Rockies and a seven-game winning streak.
Rockies appear to be on their way to their 13th victory - this time over the Giants, but their bullpen collapses on a way to a 10-7 Giants victory. Doval does his schtick by scaring everyone before getting the final out.
https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401695924
Patrick Bailey to 10D-IL
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45495351/giants-catcher-patrick-bailey-neck-placed-10-day-il
Cobb Crushes First Homer in Loss
https://www.oaklandballers.com/sports/bsb/2025/releases/202506125co5xi
MISSOULA, Mont. -- Tremayne Cobb Jr. made an unforgettable memory on Opening Day at Raimondi Park. In Oakland's May 20 victory over the Ogden Raptors, Cobb went 5-5 and needed just a single home run to hand the Ballers a knockout round victory.
Teoscar Hernández home run backs Ben Casparius & Dodgers bullpen to beat Padres
https://www.truebluela.com/2025/6/11/24447428/teoscar-hernandez-home-run-ben-casparius-dodgers-bullpen-padres
After punting Tuesday night to gain better field position for Wednesday, the Dodgers used eight pitchers and allowed only two runs in the series finale. Teoscar Hernández hit a three-run home run to put the Dodgers up for good in a 5-2 win over the Padres under the sun at Petco Park in San Diego.
Tie game, 1.6 seconds left.
https://x.com/LigaNacional/status/1932998342461583830
I've seen a lot of buzzer beaters from long distance but that one deserves a wow.
wow
Yesterday was June 11th and Judge is still playing out of his mind
https://x.com/CSmittyNY/status/1932990030114594819
Byron Buxton hits it 479 feet
https://x.com/MLBHRs_/status/1932958606548480089
Pacers take control of game 3 in the 4th quarter on the way to a 116-107 home victory.
https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401766124/thunder-pacers
The Pope embraces the Wretched
https://x.com/whitesox/status/1932844089935831420
AA-level Kenny Srewa throwing stupid junk
https://www.mlb.com/news/knuckleballer-kenny-serwa-promoted-to-tigers-double-a-affiliate
CAL
[T&F] Cal Track Pair Ends Season In NCAA Semifinals
https://calbears.com/news/2025/6/11/track-field-cal-track-pair-ends-season-in-ncaa-semifinals.aspx
EUGENE, Ore. – Two men from the California track & field team completed their 2025 collegiate seasons on Wednesday evening, as school record-holders Garrett MacQuiddy (1500m) and Johnny Goode (400m) represented the Blue & Gold at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, held this year at Oregon's Hayward Field.
i know Garrett. nice guy
Go Bears!!!
WEATHER
Mid 80s and humid enough where I am not inclined to move the rest of the chip drop that is sitting in my driveway
mid 80s in NYC today. might be a tad hot at the Mets game, but that's what the beer guy is for
Still in the 60s and mostly cloudy in comfy Berkeley.
Been cool and overcast for most of the week here in the Bay. Looks like it's going to warm up next week though.
Near 90 with code orange air quality.
POLITICS
Trump's people screened troops for loyalty and looks to be political props
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2025/06/11/bragg-soldiers-who-cheered-trumps-political-attacks-while-uniform-were-checked-allegiance-appearance.html
Father and son get arrested for driving to the library. The son had a Reason. The son went in a car, the father Van.
https://www.mynbc5.com/article/canadian-illegal-border-crossing-haskell-library/65026300
Les Mis at the Kennedy Center turns into political theater
https://operawire.com/president-trump-gets-booed-at-kennedy-center-as-drag-queens-get-cheered-on/
So classy, who eats popcorn at the opera or symphony? Let alone that eating is prohibited in the Kennedy Center theaters. I know the usher that is seating the drag queens in the second video. He is virulently anti-Trump. Surprised he was working because I know a number of the ushers who refused to work that show.
Sitting US Senator is forcibly removed from press conference
https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/la-protests-ice-raids-trump-06-12-25#cmbtn49i900003b6p0ylwx2ls
Sen. Alex Padilla forcibly removed from DHS Secretary Noem's news conference in LA
Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California was confronted by security and forcibly removed from a news conference being held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem today in Los Angeles.
Padilla spoke out during Noem’s initial remarks to reporters and attempted to shout questions at the secretary. He appeared to be restrained by security guards and was pushed out of the room. He continued to shout comments regarding the administration’s immigration crackdown and the secretary’s claims as he was shoved away.
Padilla was then taken into a hallway, a law enforcement source with direct knowledge of the incident told CNN. The senator was ordered to his knees and then physically pushed to the ground by officers. He was then handcuffed by uniformed FBI Police officers who provide security for bureau facilities.
How much longer until the Capitol Building is mysteriously set on fire - after which Trump declares Capitol Fire Decree, suspending civil liberties and allowing for the arrest of political opponents.
Reasonable question.
I keep flashing back to the giant in Twin Peaks - "It is happening again."
As if the occupation of LA by ICE, the California National Guard, and USMC wasn't bad enough, it is ugly and will get uglier.
DBD AV CLUB
May the Schwartz Be With You²
https://x.com/MelBrooks/status/1933196954273755322
The Diplomat Season 3: CJ Cregg and Josh Lyman's Revenge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUh9hdc7RA4
Democracy Dies in Darkness: We've hired a guy to turn out the lights
https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/11/media/washington-post-opinion-editor-bezos
ELSEWHERE IN COLLEGE
Oh sweet irony
https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/rebar-for-uvic-engineering-lab-building-under-construction-collapses-10783322
Strange Happenings
Someone left a Tesla in the middle of S.F.’s Alta Plaza Park
https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/alta-plaza-park-tesla-20374364.php
The mystery of a rogue Tesla left in the middle of Alta Plaza park (sic) transfixed San Francisco residents Thursday morning.
Nobody seemed to know what to do about the shiny blue Model S that, as of 11 a.m., was parked in the middle of the pedestrian walkway at the north end of the park, facing Jackson Street.
Throughout the morning, dog-walkers, runners and those strolling by stopped at the unusual sight to take pictures and carry out their own investigations.
It’s time for another edition of Oski Disciple’s quote of the day.
“The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing. If you can fake that, you've got it made.” — Groucho Marx