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Question: Given the variables of T (number of cars), U (chance of being picked up by any individual cars), V (standard deviation of car volume in a day), W (weight of the hitchhiker), and Y (number of doorlocks in a car), and Z (the skill of the driver/tailor) - what are the odds of being able to make a lampshade out of 20 year old hitchhiker within 14 hours?
Yes it is. But the question is posed humorously. It's sort of a play on words based on the difference between a math "problem" and a problem in one's life. (This feature's off to a rocky start.)
There's an even simpler method of defeating such a device - use the key to lock and unlock your car. If you don't use the fob, no one can "steal" the signal.
Apropos: No Regerts was an actual tattoo that someone accidentally got on a 2013 episode of A&E's "Bad Ink". That incident was converted into a joke on the 2017 movie "The Millers", but changing the spelling to Ragerts. Since then, No Regerts/No Ragerts has been used purposely as a meme, akin to YOLO from 20 years ago
Copa America final is a nightmare as thousands crash gates without tickets. Ticketholders stuck outside as stadium reaches capacity. Messi hurt in the 64th minute. Argentina win in extra time 1-0.
As far as I can tell . . . there IS potentially a legitimate constitutional issue here where some of these special prosecutors are being appointed as private citizens who are not vetted officers of the federal government. That's just based on some legal analysis I have seen elsewhere; I am no expert on it.
Of course, this kind of thing has happened before and for some reason it's suddenly time to use this reasoning to dismiss a case against a former President, in the middle of his reelection campaign, specifically timed to make sure there is no trial before the election. So . . . yeah.
There are people who are far more passionate about uniforms than me. That being said, it appears that Nike went basic bitch on a lot of their teams' uniforms. Standard colors combos, three stripes on the shoulder cuffs replaces the Sather Stripe, and the same three stripes on down the pant piping. Joe Roth alt-uniforms remain. The only thing controversial is white top/white bottom combo is back, but without the white helmets - avoiding the full Storm Trooper look. Also, David Reese is a physical specimen.
Minimal changes are fine by me. I think a more classical design better fits with Cal's aesthetic than a more avant-garde one would. Cal is an old school with old stadiums, old fight songs, and a long history. Just own it.
The Cal Football official Instagram made such a big deal about the release date and raised the expectations leading up to it, so it was a huge letdown.
Jeff Tedford resigns as Fresno State's HC, making it official after stepping away from coaching for health reasons three times (2014, 2019, Dec 2023). He is 62 years old.
I guess at this point we can't say it was specifically working for Cal that destroyed Tedford's health. Seems like he just can't work at this job without stressing himself to the point of danger.
Too bad; at one time I really saw him as the long-term guy who could build Cal's program to sustainable success (like Bowden at FSU).
The game is redonk and presales have the behind the scenes people scrambling to make sure all goes well. Heard today that where they once thought it would equal Madden in terms of sales, figures have been revised upwards to now be 2x Madden
hey, was checking out the 16 July DBD and it's "subscribers only"???
BEAN
What, no COFFEE bean?
The mind boggles.
The Bean in Chicago
, SEAN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgsLTXjlpSE
https://www.reddit.com/r/coolguides/comments/1chkged/a_cool_guide_of_how_sean_bean_died_in_some_of_the/#lightbox
It’s time for Oski Disciple’s question of the day.
Why do math teachers make kids solve problems? Isn’t it tough enough being in school without having to solve an adult’s problems?
Question: Given the variables of T (number of cars), U (chance of being picked up by any individual cars), V (standard deviation of car volume in a day), W (weight of the hitchhiker), and Y (number of doorlocks in a car), and Z (the skill of the driver/tailor) - what are the odds of being able to make a lampshade out of 20 year old hitchhiker within 14 hours?
More importantly, how does that make you feel?
Hahaha! Well played, SGBear.
Isn't the purpose of school to teach and prepare kids to solve problems they will encounter and need to solve in the adult world?
Yes it is. But the question is posed humorously. It's sort of a play on words based on the difference between a math "problem" and a problem in one's life. (This feature's off to a rocky start.)
I got the joke. I wonder if AndyPanda is posing a counter-joke.
I thought that too.
SHE BLINDED ME WITH...
The Perseid meteor shower season starts tonight
https://wildhunt.org/2024/07/2024s-meteor-season-promises-to-be-spectacular.html
Car and DBDer
New technology to make it even easier to steal Kia cars. WECT News is there to tell you what it is and how to do it
https://www.wect.com/2024/07/11/suspected-criminals-use-new-technology-steal-kias-without-breaking-window/
There's an even simpler method of defeating such a device - use the key to lock and unlock your car. If you don't use the fob, no one can "steal" the signal.
PRO
Spain pips England 2-1 in the 86th minute of the European Championship
https://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/703945
that was a shame, you hate to see it
(I did not hate to see it)
NO REGERTS
https://news.sky.com/story/england-fan-with-euro-2024-winners-tattoo-wont-be-covering-up-despite-loss-13178087
NO REGRETS, either. Apparently.
Apropos: No Regerts was an actual tattoo that someone accidentally got on a 2013 episode of A&E's "Bad Ink". That incident was converted into a joke on the 2017 movie "The Millers", but changing the spelling to Ragerts. Since then, No Regerts/No Ragerts has been used purposely as a meme, akin to YOLO from 20 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LY0Uges1Lc
Carlos Alcaraz beats Djokovic in straight sets 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4) to win Wimbledon singles trophy.
Copa America final is a nightmare as thousands crash gates without tickets. Ticketholders stuck outside as stadium reaches capacity. Messi hurt in the 64th minute. Argentina win in extra time 1-0.
https://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/703953
THE SURREAL STATE OF POLITICS
It's been more than a week and about 300,000 Houston residents are still without power.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/weather/thousands-without-power-one-week-hurricane-beryl-texas-rcna161839
Trump picks JD Vance as his VP pick.
Here is our future 8 term president. Despite what people believe, Trump won’t live forever but Vance is only 39 and could be our dictator for life.
Urrrghh
Breaking: Judge Cannon dismisses the classified documents case against Donald Trump. *facepalm*. Get ready for the appeal
https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/15/politics/classified-documents-case-trump-dismissed-aileen-cannon
As far as I can tell . . . there IS potentially a legitimate constitutional issue here where some of these special prosecutors are being appointed as private citizens who are not vetted officers of the federal government. That's just based on some legal analysis I have seen elsewhere; I am no expert on it.
Of course, this kind of thing has happened before and for some reason it's suddenly time to use this reasoning to dismiss a case against a former President, in the middle of his reelection campaign, specifically timed to make sure there is no trial before the election. So . . . yeah.
Corruption at its finest.
There was an attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Politics is going to be toxic for a while.
This the event that I marveled hadn't happened and the event that I feared.
It's now happened and the forces of evil are getting stronger.
My run yesterday morning took me by the VPs residence. Security was heightened to say the least.
My buddy - who retired from the Secret Service - said an incredible amount of things must have gone wrong for that to have happened.
CAL
The new football uniforms are released. I don't know what's different.
Link: https://twitter.com/CalFootball/status/1812895057600708966
There are people who are far more passionate about uniforms than me. That being said, it appears that Nike went basic bitch on a lot of their teams' uniforms. Standard colors combos, three stripes on the shoulder cuffs replaces the Sather Stripe, and the same three stripes on down the pant piping. Joe Roth alt-uniforms remain. The only thing controversial is white top/white bottom combo is back, but without the white helmets - avoiding the full Storm Trooper look. Also, David Reese is a physical specimen.
I don't like that there's no gold over blue combo.
Minimal changes are fine by me. I think a more classical design better fits with Cal's aesthetic than a more avant-garde one would. Cal is an old school with old stadiums, old fight songs, and a long history. Just own it.
Strong Roth-era vibes with the shoulder stripes and pants stripes. They're okay.
I wonder under what circumstances Cal would wear blue jerseys over white pants. And when would we wear Roth-style throwbacks this year?
The Cal Football official Instagram made such a big deal about the release date and raised the expectations leading up to it, so it was a huge letdown.
Go Bears!!!
Cal baseball has reportedly been hit hard by the transfer portal. The ACC is more difficult than the Pac-12. We may suck next season.
DBD AV CLUB
Case against Alec Baldwin dismissed after prosecution failed to share evidence with the defense.
I was surprised the prosecution kept pushing this case so hard. Just because of Baldwin's celebrity? It all seemed very thin.
Agreed. If he was due any punishment it seems sufficient that he was -- accident though it was -- the person who fired the shots that killed a person.
RIP Richard Simmons (76)
RIP Shannen Doherty (53) who ends her struggle against cancer
RIP Dr Ruth Westheimer (96)
RIP James SIkking, Howard Hunter from Hill Street Blues
ELSEWHERE IN COLLEGE
Rumor that the Big 12 has made an agreement in principle to take four ACC schools?
Jeff Tedford resigns as Fresno State's HC, making it official after stepping away from coaching for health reasons three times (2014, 2019, Dec 2023). He is 62 years old.
https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/jeff-tedford-stepping-down-as-fresno-state-head-coaches-after-second-stint-because-of-health-concerns/
Tedford for OC. Let the lip licker handle the HC stress, and let Tedford let loose on offense. Glory days
I guess at this point we can't say it was specifically working for Cal that destroyed Tedford's health. Seems like he just can't work at this job without stressing himself to the point of danger.
Too bad; at one time I really saw him as the long-term guy who could build Cal's program to sustainable success (like Bowden at FSU).
Hope Tedford lives a good long while in good health.
The game is redonk and presales have the behind the scenes people scrambling to make sure all goes well. Heard today that where they once thought it would equal Madden in terms of sales, figures have been revised upwards to now be 2x Madden
Travis Hunter savages Colorado's o-line via NCAA 2025
https://twitter.com/NFL_DovKleiman/status/1812540924087484457
It's someone's job at SJSU to move the fake coyotes nightly
https://x.com/Brett_McMurphy/status/1811568800065826984
Irony is that the Roman Army, if I understand rightly, used geese as watch animals.
If you have ever been around geese- domestic or otherwise, they can be mean and loud.
Three of top 10 MLB draftees were from Wake Forest. Cal's Caleb Lomavita goes 39# to the Nats