Since I'm first here today I'd like to welcome everybody, especially the newcomers. Remember the rules: no flash photography, don't wear or display any red and no outside food or drinks. Oh by the way, we've got the Axe!
Chess. Only expert ranked, but got into the non-playing side of it while with SUPERB and after college. At one point I thought about making a living at it (mainly teaching and administrative), had a job offer from Mechanics' Library to run their Chess room a few years after graduating, but stuck with my Help Desk position and have had a solid career in IT.
i wish i had spent more time learning to play chess better earlier in life. i am solidly mediocre enough to play w/ kids and be a few steps ahead of them. but that's about it.
explaining complex things in a non-complex but understandable way to people at various levels of expertise and education.
2x distinguished faculty teaching award at Cal's data science program but i take more pride in just explaining basic science-y or math-y things to non-science and non-math people.
i still think that i would have been better off in life being a HS physics or math teacher.
indeed. especially in areas like physics and math where there is a lot of baggage associated with "not being a math person" and people having had lots of bad experiences.
i find that the trick is not to have a set explanation in mind. rather adapt it to the individual(s) you are trying to connect with.
My kids say my pizza. Though I feel like I'm trying to get it more airy. It's Neapolitan style but I can't seem to get it quite as light as the restaurants. The Ooni and the Caputo Type 00 flour does wonders though.
Don't have NYT but I'll see if I can find it elsewhere.
I basically do about 125 g per pizza with 65% water. So 4 crusts is 500 g of flour with 325g of water. about 1/4 - 1/2 tsp of yeast and 1/2 - 3/4 tsp of salt per pizza.
Put it in the kitchen aid and mix for about 10-15 min until the dough springs back.
i can attest to the fact the HAG's pizza is quite excellent. if you ask nicely, i think HAG is happy to show up w/ his portable pizza oven, some pre-made dough and toppings of your choice!
That's the great thing about the Ooni. Brought it up to our friend's cabin at Northstar a couple of winters go and HSB and our friends had a variety of pizzas.
If you name a year between 1915 and now I can tell you who Cal's football coach was, whether the Bears had a winning record and who won the Big Game, in many cases I can give you the Bears' exact record. From 1960 on I can also tell you who the starting QB was.
I don't know, maybe that's not something to brag about.
Being a bioengineering major, I've had many occasions at work to be the person who translates between the biologists and the engineers, who otherwise couldn't understand each other. It was usually fun, as the biologists would say "you may be an engineer, but at least we can talk to you," and vice versa from the engineers.
In more recent years, this might be less of a problem, since the newer hires seem not to be quite as stovepiped.
A short and enjoyable but thoroughly disposable documentary about the British pop duo. I accidentally watched it because my wife had it on while I was doing something else. I guess that's what Documentaries really shine - putting you behind the scenes for something that you knew nothing about.
I hate overrated lists. When someone claims someone or something is overrated they're usually just saying: here's something/someone popular that I don't like as much as most people. Uninteresting and doesn't further any conversations. Can work in sports where you can back up your claims with empirical evidence.
Reminded me of Puig's first game with the Dodgers. Ended the game with a DP throw out at first. Yes, that is Dave Roberts is the Padres 1B coach. What a debut first week and month.
Winnpeg is up 25-9 with four minutes to go and takeover on downs with 4:12 to go. Blue Bombers run the ball to run the clock down to 2:39. Then things got interesting for the Red Black's QB on his first start.
The TD run by the QB on the last play of regulation reminded me of Kevin Riley's scramble to win the '07 game against OSU. I think I'm remembering that correctly.
The last time someone not named Djokovic, Nadal, Federer, or Murray won Wimbledon - 20-year old Alcaraz wasn't even a glimmer in his parents' eyes yet.
What they don't tell you is that there are two options for the strawberries and cream -- liquid cream, or ICE CREAM. The vanilla soft serve is absolutely the right choice.
I hadn't watched much tennis in at least the past decade. I turned on what turned out to be the last 3 hours of the match while I was doing something else yesterday. Real high-quality tennis, and Alzaraz is a super likeable kid.
Lot to unpack here. First, he manages to make up a story about how Zelensky would back him up in saying that Trump didn't blackmail him. And then Trump reverses his view - says he would end Ukraine war in 24 hours by - rather than just giving Putin what he wanted - doing what Biden is doing, just better.
RFK Jr says Covid spares the Jews and the Chinese. After some obvious pushback, he then walks back the statement by [checks notes] saying the same thing.
doing a couple college visits for younger child. U Mass and Amherst this week. mostly just to get the ball rolling since they are going into 11th grade.
Since I'm first here today I'd like to welcome everybody, especially the newcomers. Remember the rules: no flash photography, don't wear or display any red and no outside food or drinks. Oh by the way, we've got the Axe!
A Cal fullback
Will Ta'ufo'ou
John Tuggle
Four yards in a cloud of dust. That dude was money.
Star of the 1980 Big Game.
Fuck cancer. If you've got a bump, or a rash, or something weird is going on with your body - don't be a tough guy - get it checked out.
The original Mr Irrelevant
Greg Zomalt
Diamond formation with Lucas Gingold
Will Kapp
Malik McMorris
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21EvSMZDTVQ
Go ahead and brag about something you’re really good at
Chess. Only expert ranked, but got into the non-playing side of it while with SUPERB and after college. At one point I thought about making a living at it (mainly teaching and administrative), had a job offer from Mechanics' Library to run their Chess room a few years after graduating, but stuck with my Help Desk position and have had a solid career in IT.
i wish i had spent more time learning to play chess better earlier in life. i am solidly mediocre enough to play w/ kids and be a few steps ahead of them. but that's about it.
explaining complex things in a non-complex but understandable way to people at various levels of expertise and education.
2x distinguished faculty teaching award at Cal's data science program but i take more pride in just explaining basic science-y or math-y things to non-science and non-math people.
i still think that i would have been better off in life being a HS physics or math teacher.
It's kinda fun and cool too, right? when you see that lightbulb turn on for someone after you explain something to them.
indeed. especially in areas like physics and math where there is a lot of baggage associated with "not being a math person" and people having had lots of bad experiences.
i find that the trick is not to have a set explanation in mind. rather adapt it to the individual(s) you are trying to connect with.
My kids say my pizza. Though I feel like I'm trying to get it more airy. It's Neapolitan style but I can't seem to get it quite as light as the restaurants. The Ooni and the Caputo Type 00 flour does wonders though.
This is my go-to dough recipe, from Roberta's in Brooklyn.
https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016230-robertas-pizza-dough
Interesting. the one I found that claims it's Roberta's is 1/2 1/2 Type 00 and all purpose? I may have to try it out.
Don't have NYT but I'll see if I can find it elsewhere.
I basically do about 125 g per pizza with 65% water. So 4 crusts is 500 g of flour with 325g of water. about 1/4 - 1/2 tsp of yeast and 1/2 - 3/4 tsp of salt per pizza.
Put it in the kitchen aid and mix for about 10-15 min until the dough springs back.
It's basically this one.
https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-homemade-thin-crust-pizza-recipes-from-the-kitchn-45499
i can attest to the fact the HAG's pizza is quite excellent. if you ask nicely, i think HAG is happy to show up w/ his portable pizza oven, some pre-made dough and toppings of your choice!
That's the great thing about the Ooni. Brought it up to our friend's cabin at Northstar a couple of winters go and HSB and our friends had a variety of pizzas.
also HAG is teaching Mrs HSB the secrets of making the perfect pizza dough. i am just the person who takes pizza in/out of the Ooni.
If you name a year between 1915 and now I can tell you who Cal's football coach was, whether the Bears had a winning record and who won the Big Game, in many cases I can give you the Bears' exact record. From 1960 on I can also tell you who the starting QB was.
I don't know, maybe that's not something to brag about.
Being a bioengineering major, I've had many occasions at work to be the person who translates between the biologists and the engineers, who otherwise couldn't understand each other. It was usually fun, as the biologists would say "you may be an engineer, but at least we can talk to you," and vice versa from the engineers.
In more recent years, this might be less of a problem, since the newer hires seem not to be quite as stovepiped.
Identifying other movies that actors appeared in.
GOOD TROPHY
The KBO trophy is a giant video-game-like sword. So effing metal.
https://twitter.com/BizballMaury/status/1331229419847905282
that is pretty epic. awesome that it is from a video game.
you get a massive trident for winning the Tirreno-Adriatico bike race (about 6 days long)
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ0aF4fCcYUye30c6O4dcxOKNbmHnrTla4AAg&usqp=CAU
Tirreno–Adriatico, nicknamed the "Race of the Two Seas", is an elite road cycling stage race in Italy, run between the Tyrrhenian and Adriatic coasts.
other good cycling trophies
- Tour of Romandie, a giant hunk of Swiss cheese
- Paris-Roubaix, a giant cobblestone
DBD AV CLUB
Wham! (Netflix, 13/19, WB)
A short and enjoyable but thoroughly disposable documentary about the British pop duo. I accidentally watched it because my wife had it on while I was doing something else. I guess that's what Documentaries really shine - putting you behind the scenes for something that you knew nothing about.
There was just a NY Times article on Wham! I think because of the documentary.
Really enjoyed it. The documentary -- like Wham! itself -- were great fun.
Not my kinda of band from that period - well, or any period.
Anvil wasn't exactly my band either, but I did enjoy the movie about them.
Overrated actors:
Oscar Isaac
I hate overrated lists. When someone claims someone or something is overrated they're usually just saying: here's something/someone popular that I don't like as much as most people. Uninteresting and doesn't further any conversations. Can work in sports where you can back up your claims with empirical evidence.
PRO
Giants now only 1.5 back from the Dodgers in sole 2nd place after beating pirates 8-4 (F/10). 🧹
https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401472423
This is just a note to say that Yankees are in last place of the AL East. That is all.
https://www.espn.com/mlb/standings
I know it’s early but Braves-Rays would be a cool WS. I’d have no rooting interest but would watch it
This. And in case you're wondering who the tart-mouthed #95 is, it's Casey Toohill (Stanfurd, BA Poli Sci 2019)
https://twitter.com/commanders/status/1680226210172006401
Tell me, Casey Toohill, why you're not a fan of Cal and who that #52 was that let Chase Garbers out of his fingertips https://twitter.com/Pac12Network/status/1198392147528912896
DeSean "The Wizard of Returns" Jackson hints that he's retiring from the NFL
https://twitter.com/SleeperNFL/status/1680542300458344450
I hope he plays 16th year
Sabrina Ionescu smashes 3 point Contest record by any gender. And thanks Twist for scaring her away from attending Cal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLZY2NpudMA&t=1s
I watched that ridiculous display over and over again this weekend. So awesome.
indeed. that was as impressive a shooting display as i have ever seen
Johan Rohas makes his MLB debut up from AA ball. Good stuff.
https://twitter.com/theScore/status/1680268002594283522
Reminded me of Puig's first game with the Dodgers. Ended the game with a DP throw out at first. Yes, that is Dave Roberts is the Padres 1B coach. What a debut first week and month.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfsZzJ4z98w
Charley Hull's card at the Ladies European Tour had 10 birdies and [checks notes] a quadruple bogey
https://www.golfdigest.com/story/Ladies-european-tour-charley-hull-makes-quintuple-bogey-10-and-10-birdies
And you thought Taunton Little League smell bad on the outside...
https://www.wcvb.com/article/umpires-rally-taunton-massachusetts-ugly-incident-at-little-league-game/44524318
Let's check in on how the Met's are doing. Here's game 2 of the three series over the weekend that the Dodgers took 2 of 3.
https://twitter.com/_piccone/status/1680590477752508419
The deflection off his face was *chef's kiss*
Winnpeg is up 25-9 with four minutes to go and takeover on downs with 4:12 to go. Blue Bombers run the ball to run the clock down to 2:39. Then things got interesting for the Red Black's QB on his first start.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZzDVPMBIoQ&t=9m39s
The TD run by the QB on the last play of regulation reminded me of Kevin Riley's scramble to win the '07 game against OSU. I think I'm remembering that correctly.
yeah, the best part that year was hitting #1 in the polls after that game and playing in the national championship game.
Funny; my memory is of Riley being hauled down, and a clipboard slamming episode shortly thereafter.
Elly De La Cruz just broke a record for the hardest thrown infield assist. That thing was a frozen rope.
https://twitter.com/TalkinBaseball_/status/1680649122594844672
I sometimes forget the Reds even exist. Not anymore. Elly is a fun player to watch
They just called Encarnacion-Strand up from AAA to try and get out of this little slide…dude can hit the ball out of Yellowstone Park.
He kind of takes his time knowing he can fire it across.
Mexico beats Panama 1-0 with an 88th minute goal. No word on how many Panamanians were shanked at the game.
https://apnews.com/article/gold-cup-2023-mexico-panama-9146cb5825dd0e8a9c98e3c31b5e9eac
Sigh
Steph Curry is very good at putting a ball in from very far away
https://twitter.com/TheHoopCentral/status/1680290009008721920
It doesn't help when someone is bird-calling at the Fish. Curry beats Fish.
https://twitter.com/NUCLRGOLF/status/1680708989397397504
Carlos Alcaraz brings down the seemingly unbeatablew Djokovic in a 5 set thriller, wins Wimbledon
https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/66212814
The last time someone not named Djokovic, Nadal, Federer, or Murray won Wimbledon - 20-year old Alcaraz wasn't even a glimmer in his parents' eyes yet.
https://sports.yahoo.com/carlos-alcaraz-kicks-off-tennis-post-big-three-era-with-career-defining-wimbledon-win-191752437.html
[Paywall] NYT long-form article about the strawberries and cream of Wimbledon
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/14/sports/tennis/wimbledon-strawberries-cream.html
What they don't tell you is that there are two options for the strawberries and cream -- liquid cream, or ICE CREAM. The vanilla soft serve is absolutely the right choice.
Alcaraz was 10 the last time Djokovic lost on centre court. I think in 2013.
I hadn't watched much tennis in at least the past decade. I turned on what turned out to be the last 3 hours of the match while I was doing something else yesterday. Real high-quality tennis, and Alzaraz is a super likeable kid.
Biker ruins a main character's key moment
https://twitter.com/koceallaigh/status/1680558858643619840
Between that and a camera motorcycle holding up Pogacar during a key battle with Vingegaard, it was not a great weekend for people with cameras.
Monday's at le Tour (rest days) are always the hardest non-sports day to get thru
Padres back to being not good.
OUR CRUMBLING DEMOCRACY
Lot to unpack here. First, he manages to make up a story about how Zelensky would back him up in saying that Trump didn't blackmail him. And then Trump reverses his view - says he would end Ukraine war in 24 hours by - rather than just giving Putin what he wanted - doing what Biden is doing, just better.
https://twitter.com/RonFilipkowski/status/1680697517984342016
That’s basically what he did with ISIS. He just continued to do what Obama was doing.
GOP burn down the place and then complain of the mess
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/4098609-gop-senators-rattled-by-radical-conservative-populism/
RFK Jr says Covid spares the Jews and the Chinese. After some obvious pushback, he then walks back the statement by [checks notes] saying the same thing.
https://twitter.com/RobertKennedyJr/status/1680227322509635595
JFC
OTHER COLLEGE
doing a couple college visits for younger child. U Mass and Amherst this week. mostly just to get the ball rolling since they are going into 11th grade.
CAL
Go Bears!!!