The DBD is a W4C bulletin-board where we chat about pretty much anything. Have you ever had a multi-purpose gadget? Also, the capitalization in this advertisement upsets me.
Did you ever see the movie "The Abyss". In that movie, they use a technology whereby oxygenated perfluorocarbons are pumped into your lungs and you can breath underwater without the bends because of equalized pressure.
2. Perfluorocarbons can supply oxygen, but it will run out, and have to be replaced with some frequency.
3. Perfluorocarbons can't carry away carbon dioxide, so that will eventually build up to a problematic level....hmm, this is mentioned in the wikipedia article you reference.
Liquid breathing was also used in 2000's Mission to Mars, by Gary Sinise's character. Supposedly the mission took place in 2020. Guess I missed it!
The ugly, dirty business of college football. NCAA Bylaw 15.5.1.7 allows a first year coach to cut scholarship players from the team. Three Florida Gators just got cut as they didn't fit with Napier's culture, whatever that means. Hopefully this causes a rift that damages the program just in time for our 2026-27 home-and-home series.
It's too bad Florida isn't 2-3 years away. We could get them to come to Cal with the promise they get a chance to stick it to Florida when we play them.
If we're counting ones where the player is essentially playing the same sport, then Ray Allen in He Got Game. I just watched Hustle and loved it. Juancho Hernangomez did a great job in it.
Maybe the movies that Jim Brown were in, Dirty Dozen.
Pixar films come with impossibly high benchmarks, typically with great story arcs, emotional conflicts, witty dialogue, unique points-of-view. The story is convoluted to the point where you don't quite see how the protagonists are going to resolve their conflict as they're winging it the whole time. The pacing is unrelenting, which ironically makes it feel longer because there is no time to feel anything except watch explosions and people running. And the peck on the lips that a character's two moms' share as they celebrate their daughter's birthday is an incidental part of the story was a nothing-burger. I mean, it would be a very good Sunday morning cartoon, but it is one of Pixar's two worst films.
Sorry, but The Mandolorian primarily exists for fan service, celebrity cameos, and backdoor pilots of other Star Wars properties. It's fun, but it's rarely compelling.
Haven't followed any star wars stuff since the acquisition. Saw the bad death star redux movie with Adam driver and that was it. I did catch star wars 4 last month and it was great, though. But that appealed to my 8 year old self.
i am still not convinced that these multipurpose devices are overall better at any one thing. i think they just give the convenience of doing multiples things reasonably well.
e.g. i would have just have a rice cooker to make rice and a nice toaster for making toast.
All the newer toaster ovens are larger, able to handle 6 pieces of toast. It now takes toast much longer. The problem with toasters is that they don't work as well for batard shaped bread like my sourdough.
i have had one forever, but i prefer robustness of the the needle nose pliers on the Leatherman multi-tools. usually take that one along these days on backpacking trips
Former Michigan RNC Chairperson Laura Cox testifies at J6 that Trump campaign via lawyer Robert Norton tried to coordinate hiding fake electors in the Capitol with a fake electoral college submission. Cox rebuffed them saying it was insane and illegal. Trump campaign tried to enter the Capitol on Dec 14th, but were turned away. Trump campaign submitted them anyways to the National Archives. Throw these traitors in jail.
Reporter asks Sen. Ron Johnson about his staff approaching RNC with fake electors plot. Johnson waves off report pretending to be on the phone saying "I'm on the phone". Reporter says "No, you're not. I can see your phone. I can see your screen."
Here is the thing about a DeSantis v Trump. If DeSantis wins the GQP nomination but doesn’t pull a large primary victory does trump go full scorched earth and still run to spoil DeSantis chances, while also claiming that the GQP primary elections were full of fraud and stolen from him.
There's a good argument that Trump managed to win the nomination in 2016 in part because the GOP opposition was splintered and never coalesced around anyone else. If DeSantis is the clear #1 challenger that's a very different fight.
That's exactly what happened. While most media and "experts" were debating Cruz/Rubio/Jeb/Christie, Trump was not taken seriously by anyone until it was too late. His bullying debate and media appearances did not hurt him, as he warped everything to make it all about him.
Trump is singularly rotten. But he is also the representation a subset of the nation who think they're the victims to something/anything, and they want a return to some idyllic previous state of affairs. The 'Again' in MAGA is genius marketing, so much more effective to tap into that collective want of revenge.
Uvalde 4th grade teacher Eva Mirales called her husband, who was a school district resource officer, saying she was shot and was dying. He tried to enter the school to save his wife, but was stopped, had his gun confiscated, and escorted off the site. She died.
The South Dakota AG who allegedly ran over and killed a guy while drunk driving was never prosecuted. But he was just impeached. Barely. So there's that. First impeachment in state history.
RNC Chairperson Ronna McDaniel say that Trump turned RNC call over to Eastman to plan alternate electors plot. McDaniel said Trump was aware because this meeting was about logistics after illegally overturning an election - not floating an idea balloon.
I want to believe that this is going to lead to the DOJ's prosecution of several parties involved including Trump, but I am prepared for more Democratic inaction in order to avoid "sowing division" in the nation.
Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) learns the hard way that Trump "“has no loyalty to anyone or anything but himself." Brooks - a six-term incumbent - supported Trump in his "Stop the Steal" BS. But Brooks' poll numbers started dropping and Trump jumped ship to endorse his opponent Katie Britt because he wanted to back a winner, not stay loyal. Britt will face Brooks in a runoff, but she is very likely to win.
The opener of Dodgers-Reds in Cincinnati was a battle between process and results for Los Angeles. Though it didn’t seem that way at times early in the game, the Dodgers ended up pleased with both in an 8-2 win at Great American Ball Park.
The Dodgers tattooed the ball all night against Reds starter Tyler Mahle, with 10 hard-hit balls, including nine with an exit velocity of 100 mph or higher. They had four doubles and a home run off Mahle, but managed only four runs in six innings against him.
Only one hit in six at-bats with runners in scoring position brought a return of recent woes for the offense, but it wasn’t all that bad. After all, four runs in six innings is a 6.00 ERA, which is obviously very bad for a pitcher. A familiar feeling lingered the Dodgers somehow should have scored more.
A's pitching continues to struggle, giving up back-to-back homers in the 7th on their way to losing 8-2 vs. the Mariners. The Athletics now own the worst record in baseball by a full game vs. the Reds. They also have the worst batting average in the MLB. It's going to be a looooooong season.
Avi and I watched the game yesterday (with reef's brother) and avi isn't even a baseball fan. But we were able to see back-to-back-to-back home runs on 3 straight pitches.
It's been the most pleasant June since I moved out to the mid-Atlantic: lots of 70s and low humidity throughout the month. It hit an unseasonably low 49 degrees at my house Monday morning--probably the last of the 40s we'll see until October.
Thunderstorms finally tapering off after coming in with a bang at 4am. Torrential downpours on and off for the past few hours and one round of pea sized hail. Still getting the occasional flash and boom, but it looks like we are done with rain.
Summer rain in LA has been sparse over the past ten years, but it seems to be happening more frequently (4-5x last year). It aligns with the climate forecast of LA moving towards more Cabo San Lucas like weather over the next 30-40 years. It’s one change I will welcome as exciting weather is so few and far between down here.
Did you ever see the movie "The Abyss". In that movie, they use a technology whereby oxygenated perfluorocarbons are pumped into your lungs and you can breath underwater without the bends because of equalized pressure.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6hw4dGhm8Y
It's actually been tested on a limited basis.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquid_breathing#Medical_treatment
Behold, the next step in scientific discovery.
https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/intestinal-ventilation-could-be-alternative-to-breathing
I haven't kept up to date on this technology. But why should that stop me? Let's see...
The process should work, but there are a few complications.
1. the available surface area for gas exchange for the intestines is less than half that as for the lungs. https://www.atsjournals.org/doi/pdf/10.1164/rccm.202007-2973ED
2. Perfluorocarbons can supply oxygen, but it will run out, and have to be replaced with some frequency.
3. Perfluorocarbons can't carry away carbon dioxide, so that will eventually build up to a problematic level....hmm, this is mentioned in the wikipedia article you reference.
Liquid breathing was also used in 2000's Mission to Mars, by Gary Sinise's character. Supposedly the mission took place in 2020. Guess I missed it!
You did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.
"But why should that stop me?" UNSTOPPABLE!!!
I loved that movie and I’m surprised they haven’t remade it or tried to come up with a sequel to it.
Fun fact! A close family friend was in that movie playing one of the Navy Seals
CAL
[WBB] Look who showed up to shoot around.
https://twitter.com/CalWBBall/status/1539426421889589248
Go Bears!!!
FDA: Juul e-cigarettes to be banned in the US. Good riddance. My kid said that about 10% of his fifth grade class would Juul.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-fda-order-juul-e-cigarettes-off-market-wsj-2022-06-22/
10% of the 5th grade class?!?! That is crazy.
Elsewhere in college
The ugly, dirty business of college football. NCAA Bylaw 15.5.1.7 allows a first year coach to cut scholarship players from the team. Three Florida Gators just got cut as they didn't fit with Napier's culture, whatever that means. Hopefully this causes a rift that damages the program just in time for our 2026-27 home-and-home series.
https://247sports.com/college/georgia/Article/Florida-football-roster-cuts-Fenley-Graham-Marcus-Burke-Mordecai-McDaniel-Chris-Thomas-Billy-Napier-Gators-189079023/
It's too bad Florida isn't 2-3 years away. We could get them to come to Cal with the promise they get a chance to stick it to Florida when we play them.
Ohio State obtains trademark for the word THE on sports-related apparel.
https://twitter.com/darrenrovell/status/1539610320368435200?s=21
My second favorite sweatshirt at Cal was "THE University of California"
From my perspective it’s “An”
hahahahahahaha yesssssss
but now you have to pay them to use Tbb
Your plane crash lands and is on fire. Do you a) exit expeditiously via the emergency slide with nothing in your hands, or b)...
https://twitter.com/JanineStanwood/status/1539419268902789121
@Why bring your water bottle with you if you're not going to use it to put out the fire?@
Also the guy wheeling away his carry on luggage
Yeah, but content
A movie that a pro athlete was actually good in. I mean, besides Kareem as Roger Murdock, obviously.
If we're counting ones where the player is essentially playing the same sport, then Ray Allen in He Got Game. I just watched Hustle and loved it. Juancho Hernangomez did a great job in it.
Maybe the movies that Jim Brown were in, Dirty Dozen.
Jim Brown in Mars Attacks
Brown was better in The Running Man.
Shaq in Kazaam
Mike Tyson in The Hangover
Andre The Giant in The Princess Bride
Pro wrestlers are basically already actors, so I wonder how much they should count.
Mike Tyson in Black & White.
Terry Bradshaw is a decent actor in those befuddled oldwhiteman roles, including voice work. Failure to Launch was mediocre but he was OK.
Do you count John Cena, the Rock, and other pro wrestlers as athletes in this case? The Rock was a stud at U Miami as well.
LeBron is quite fun in Trainwreck
The movie or the Lakers?
That helped rehabilitate him in my mind.
Roddy Roddy Piper was great in They Live.
Jessie “the Body” Ventura was great in The Predator.
Alex Karras in Blazing Saddles
Carl Weathers in Rocky IV and Predator
Vinnie Jones in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels/Snatch
Boban in John WIck 3
John Matuzak in Goonies
Mongo like candy.
Mongo just a pawn in game of life
John Matusak in Caveman
Is Wyking Jones a good actor?
I greatly prefer Lou Campanelli in 'Blue Chips'..
Good question: He does play a coach on television.
Wyking isn’t good at anything.
He must be good at interviews
Maybe Carl Weathers from the Rocky Series. Former Green Bay Packer.
He was better in Predator.
Kazaam
He may have been murdering people between takes, but OJ was pretty good in Naked Gun
Kevin Garnett in Uncut Gems
DBD AV Club
Lightyear (7/19 WNB).
Pixar films come with impossibly high benchmarks, typically with great story arcs, emotional conflicts, witty dialogue, unique points-of-view. The story is convoluted to the point where you don't quite see how the protagonists are going to resolve their conflict as they're winging it the whole time. The pacing is unrelenting, which ironically makes it feel longer because there is no time to feel anything except watch explosions and people running. And the peck on the lips that a character's two moms' share as they celebrate their daughter's birthday is an incidental part of the story was a nothing-burger. I mean, it would be a very good Sunday morning cartoon, but it is one of Pixar's two worst films.
What is the other bad one in your opinion?
Cars 2
Probably one of the 3 Cars movies.
While not a bad film, I felt Brave was a bit underwhelming.
Cars 2 probably the weakest.
The Good Dinosaur isn't very good either. I'd have that below Lightyear.
I really liked The Good Dinosaur but I also felt a bet underwhelmed by it when I first watched it. It is basically a Pixar cover of The Lion King.
I liked it.
I thought it was fine. Probably would be better if it didn't have to try tying in to the Toy Story series.
Ms. Marvel Episode 3
This show is so much fun.
Brown Jovi!
Obi-Wan Kenobi Finale
There were some fun moments in the series, but I think overall it wasn't a great overall show.
Every Star Wars property since Disney took over
The MANDO-FUCKING-LORIAN is top top top top top top tier.
Sorry, but The Mandolorian primarily exists for fan service, celebrity cameos, and backdoor pilots of other Star Wars properties. It's fun, but it's rarely compelling.
The Last Jedi was a great film though.
Haven't followed any star wars stuff since the acquisition. Saw the bad death star redux movie with Adam driver and that was it. I did catch star wars 4 last month and it was great, though. But that appealed to my 8 year old self.
I’m with you - it was the same movie as ep4!
I agree with this.
Herb
Sendek. Previous coach for ASU and NC State.
Tarlek, the most fashionable radio ad salesman to ever live.
Caen. What a guy. Mentioned me in his column twice. Once when I was at Cal.
"Item, item, hoosegotta item?"
"..and we say herbs because there is a fucking H in it!" - Eddie Izzard
Justin Herbert is a very good QB.
Last week in Vegas I bet $100 on him at 10-1 to win ‘22 MVP.
Multi-purpose gadget
instant pot, toaster oven, etc ..
i am still not convinced that these multipurpose devices are overall better at any one thing. i think they just give the convenience of doing multiples things reasonably well.
e.g. i would have just have a rice cooker to make rice and a nice toaster for making toast.
I love my Tatung rice cooker. can steam and cook rice.
I am #teamtoaster. I like good toast, which toaster ovens are useless at, and I have an actual oven for the other shit.
All the newer toaster ovens are larger, able to handle 6 pieces of toast. It now takes toast much longer. The problem with toasters is that they don't work as well for batard shaped bread like my sourdough.
Toaster oven all the way!!!!!
Toaster oven is one I use daily and have used them since childhood
Swiss army knife.
i have had one forever, but i prefer robustness of the the needle nose pliers on the Leatherman multi-tools. usually take that one along these days on backpacking trips
Gerber plier multi tool is with me almost all day every day.
OUR CRUMBLING DEMOCRACY
Former Michigan RNC Chairperson Laura Cox testifies at J6 that Trump campaign via lawyer Robert Norton tried to coordinate hiding fake electors in the Capitol with a fake electoral college submission. Cox rebuffed them saying it was insane and illegal. Trump campaign tried to enter the Capitol on Dec 14th, but were turned away. Trump campaign submitted them anyways to the National Archives. Throw these traitors in jail.
https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2022/06/trumps-push-for-michigan-fake-electors-a-focus-of-fourth-jan-6-hearing.html
Reporter asks Sen. Ron Johnson about his staff approaching RNC with fake electors plot. Johnson waves off report pretending to be on the phone saying "I'm on the phone". Reporter says "No, you're not. I can see your phone. I can see your screen."
https://twitter.com/RonFilipkowski/status/1539420459531485184
[Poll] DeSantis pulls ahead of Trump in New Hampshire, tied with Biden.
https://scholars.unh.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1696&context=survey_center_polls
Here is the thing about a DeSantis v Trump. If DeSantis wins the GQP nomination but doesn’t pull a large primary victory does trump go full scorched earth and still run to spoil DeSantis chances, while also claiming that the GQP primary elections were full of fraud and stolen from him.
let them fight . gif
I agree. I really hope it gets ugly and they go full scorched earth on each other.
There's a good argument that Trump managed to win the nomination in 2016 in part because the GOP opposition was splintered and never coalesced around anyone else. If DeSantis is the clear #1 challenger that's a very different fight.
That's exactly what happened. While most media and "experts" were debating Cruz/Rubio/Jeb/Christie, Trump was not taken seriously by anyone until it was too late. His bullying debate and media appearances did not hurt him, as he warped everything to make it all about him.
Trump is singularly rotten. But he is also the representation a subset of the nation who think they're the victims to something/anything, and they want a return to some idyllic previous state of affairs. The 'Again' in MAGA is genius marketing, so much more effective to tap into that collective want of revenge.
Yeah and I agree with the 2016 assessment.
If DeSantis manages to beat trump but not decisively, I could see and hope Trump just runs as a 3rd party candidate.
Uvalde is demolishing the rest of Robb Elementary after allowing the fourth grade to be destroyed less than a month ago.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-61890558
https://twitter.com/johnmellencamp/status/1539371130175225861
Uvalde 4th grade teacher Eva Mirales called her husband, who was a school district resource officer, saying she was shot and was dying. He tried to enter the school to save his wife, but was stopped, had his gun confiscated, and escorted off the site. She died.
https://www.kwtx.com/2022/06/21/police-officer-husband-slain-uvalde-teacher-detained-disarmed-after-he-tried-save-his-wife/
You destroy the building you destroy the evidence. Although it seems like there is plenty of evidence the police fucked up.
The South Dakota AG who allegedly ran over and killed a guy while drunk driving was never prosecuted. But he was just impeached. Barely. So there's that. First impeachment in state history.
https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/22/politics/jason-ravnsborg-south-dakota-attorney-general/index.html
RNC Chairperson Ronna McDaniel say that Trump turned RNC call over to Eastman to plan alternate electors plot. McDaniel said Trump was aware because this meeting was about logistics after illegally overturning an election - not floating an idea balloon.
https://gazette.com/news/us-world/rnc-coordinated-fake-electors-at-trumps-direct-request-ronna-mcdaniel/article_ee5a43f6-e4c6-5a3d-8ce9-7356d6823103.html
I want to believe that this is going to lead to the DOJ's prosecution of several parties involved including Trump, but I am prepared for more Democratic inaction in order to avoid "sowing division" in the nation.
Garland was in Ukraine yesterday. Garland isn’t going to prosecute anyone that isn’t a Russian war criminal.
Rusty Bowers gave compelling testimony that Trump & Giuliani directly asked him to overturn the Presidential election vote results in Arizona.
https://news.yahoo.com/why-az-rep-rusty-bowers-blocked-jan-6-scheme-i-do-not-want-to-be-a-winner-by-cheating-193049721.html
Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) learns the hard way that Trump "“has no loyalty to anyone or anything but himself." Brooks - a six-term incumbent - supported Trump in his "Stop the Steal" BS. But Brooks' poll numbers started dropping and Trump jumped ship to endorse his opponent Katie Britt because he wanted to back a winner, not stay loyal. Britt will face Brooks in a runoff, but she is very likely to win.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/06/19/alabama-senate-brooks-trump-britt/
Britt won easily. Trump backed candidates in Georgia again flame out.
PRO
Dodgers hit parade smooths things over to beat Reds
https://www.truebluela.com/2022/6/21/23177520/dodgers-hit-parade-reds-recap
The opener of Dodgers-Reds in Cincinnati was a battle between process and results for Los Angeles. Though it didn’t seem that way at times early in the game, the Dodgers ended up pleased with both in an 8-2 win at Great American Ball Park.
The Dodgers tattooed the ball all night against Reds starter Tyler Mahle, with 10 hard-hit balls, including nine with an exit velocity of 100 mph or higher. They had four doubles and a home run off Mahle, but managed only four runs in six innings against him.
Only one hit in six at-bats with runners in scoring position brought a return of recent woes for the offense, but it wasn’t all that bad. After all, four runs in six innings is a 6.00 ERA, which is obviously very bad for a pitcher. A familiar feeling lingered the Dodgers somehow should have scored more.
GBBR
GBBR
Ooof. Tiger Woods' leg. 👀
https://twitter.com/LeifSkodnick/status/1538615375402786816
Look at how much these pro players have lost in the crypto crash
https://twitter.com/betonline_ag/status/1539304525470777346
Lawrence should be actually negative since he had to pay taxes on $24MM.
Rays' season just took a hit as Manuel Margot and Kevin Kiermaier both go down with injuries that will last a while.
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/34123819/tampa-bay-rays-manuel-margot-expected-miss-significant-kevin-kiermaier-likely-il-bound
A's pitching continues to struggle, giving up back-to-back homers in the 7th on their way to losing 8-2 vs. the Mariners. The Athletics now own the worst record in baseball by a full game vs. the Reds. They also have the worst batting average in the MLB. It's going to be a looooooong season.
https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401355257
the A's are in town to play the Yankees next week. i am guessing it won't be pretty. but i was still planning to go to one of the games.
Avi and I watched the game yesterday (with reef's brother) and avi isn't even a baseball fan. But we were able to see back-to-back-to-back home runs on 3 straight pitches.
Well there is always next year. Give time for the triple A talent to gel.
SF Giants win a cuckoo-bananas back-and-forth slug fest vs. the Braves 12-10. Both starters failed to miss bats or get out of the fourth inning.
https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401355258
Dan Snyder refuses to testify in front of Congress again
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34128227/letter-details-2009-sexual-assault-allegations-washington-commanders-owner-dan-snyder
Gronk retiring from the NFL again, vowing to go back to abusing his liver and sticking his dick in crazy as his full time job.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34126136/tampa-bay-buccaneers-te-rob-gronkowski-retiring-nfl-second
That’s how I want to retire
Tell me more about this “dick in crazy”.
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Oh, I’m aware of the hot vs crazy line. I just haven’t heard of any public dick in crazy stories about Gronk.
Weather
Hot soup.
95 degrees and very humid.
High graduation was almost moved inside due to rain forecast on Thu.
But parents complained that it was only 20 pct chance of rain so now it is back outside.
Let it rain ..
Would have been limited to only 2 tickets if inside
It's been the most pleasant June since I moved out to the mid-Atlantic: lots of 70s and low humidity throughout the month. It hit an unseasonably low 49 degrees at my house Monday morning--probably the last of the 40s we'll see until October.
Thunderstorms finally tapering off after coming in with a bang at 4am. Torrential downpours on and off for the past few hours and one round of pea sized hail. Still getting the occasional flash and boom, but it looks like we are done with rain.
Rain? What's that?
Summer rain in LA has been sparse over the past ten years, but it seems to be happening more frequently (4-5x last year). It aligns with the climate forecast of LA moving towards more Cabo San Lucas like weather over the next 30-40 years. It’s one change I will welcome as exciting weather is so few and far between down here.
Same with San Diego and it is also one change I will welcome.