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Usually, I'd be in the use-wilderness-at-your-risk camp. Here, the risk is created not only by the elements of wilderness, but also by a permit system placing hordes of people in a bottle neck in the wilderness. I ponder whether NPS has a responsibility to mitigate the risk created by too many humans exiting the cables on half dome at the same time.
Toilet paper is much more restricted, can be used only while on the toilet and disposed only in the toilet. Bathroom tissue is more versatile. It can be used in other areas of the bathroom, not just the toilet, but it is not recommended that you use it outside the bathroom.
The Oakland Athletics faced off against the New York Mets today in the rubber match of their three-game series at Citi Field in Flushing, NY. Rookie righthander Mitch Spence took the mound against 35-year-old lefty Jose Quintana for the Mets.
When Grant McCray laid the barrel of the bat out on the second pitch of his 2nd inning at-bat against Max Fried, the decision gave both Duane Kuiper and Mike Krukow pause. Old heads, for sure, often bordering on lovably cantankerous, but they had a point. There are some rules that shouldn’t be broken, some strategies not questioned: bunting with the bases loaded is one of those. It’s rarely, if ever, a good idea. A squeeze play without two other runners on base works because it means an inevitable play at home requires a tag. The extra step for the defense complicates matters in what can be a rapid collision of runner and ball. Dribbling a baseball within arms reach of a catcher when all that is required for an out is a toe to the plate isn’t much of a weapon.
It’s a tight rope to walk when you defend a one-run lead for multiple innings, and Daniel Hudson’s struggles cost the Dodgers a shot at a win, dropping Thursday’s series finale 6-4 to the Brewers.
Delivering yet another game of close margins, Hudson came in to defend the lead in the eighth versus the top of the order and allowed three runs as the first four hitters reached safely.
Curious what others recommend for watching Cal football. Until last season, I had Pac-12 through Comcast. Need to nail down an option before UC Davis game.
Either YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV. They will carry all of the stations you need.
(The only thing to watch out for is if you happen to live in an area where they aren't carrying your local CW affiliate, because some ACC games will be on there. In most large markets like the Bay Area this isn't an issue, but make sure.)
I have Xfinity and gave my kids a login so they can use it to watch stuff from where they live. I believe I'll still have ACC network through ESPN. I think there are some games that require ESPN+, but maybe not the conference games?
I also have ACC network through the Xfiniti- can't recall if via sports package or just higher tier plan. My Xfiniti signin will allow me to watch ACCNx via ESPN+, which hopefully will work for the upcoming Davis game...
You don't need ESPN+ to watch ACC games. The streaming-only options will be through ACCNx, which you get access to if you have ACC Network on your TV plan.
I think the only scenarios where we might need ESPN+ is if Cal is playing on the road and that team's conference has its games sent to ESPN+. This wouldn't happen for leagues with their own conference networks (like the B1G or SEC), but could conceivably happen for a road game at the Big 12 or a G5 conference. For example, Virginia Tech plays at Old Dominion this season (it's an in-state rivalry game) and that game will be on ESPN+ because it's under the Sun Belt TV contract.
Seems unlikely that Cal would be caught up in this very often, but if they are then I'd recommend just paying for one month of ESPN+ and then canceling. (Note that Mountain West games would never be on ESPN+ because they don't have a contract with ESPN. Probably the worst we could get with a road game there would be a game on TruTV.)
Both DirecTV & Fubo include the ACC network in their sports programming, as well as ESPN. That covers the bulk of the ACC games, with both satellite & stream options, depending on your infrastructure and operational preferences.
[WSOC] Golden Bears win the regular season opener 2-1 over UCSD, coming from behind in the second half. Cal is now currently undefeated in all sports for this season.
Prost!
Usually, I'd be in the use-wilderness-at-your-risk camp. Here, the risk is created not only by the elements of wilderness, but also by a permit system placing hordes of people in a bottle neck in the wilderness. I ponder whether NPS has a responsibility to mitigate the risk created by too many humans exiting the cables on half dome at the same time.
https://www.sfgate.com/california-parks/article/yosemite-death-safety-questions-half-dome-19656815.php
It’s time once again for Oski Disciple’s question of the day.
Bathroom tissue and toilet paper are identical. What’s the deal here?
Charmin scalloped edges weren't even in my mind as part of the deal, but I like them!
Those were weird. But I love the Charmin TP
...and is there art to the deal?
At Costco, you can get a pack of 30 rolls for $23.49.
That's the deal. ;-)
Does W4C maintain a ranking of contributors who stimulate discussion? OD would seem to be climbing up that ladder!
Toilet paper is much more restricted, can be used only while on the toilet and disposed only in the toilet. Bathroom tissue is more versatile. It can be used in other areas of the bathroom, not just the toilet, but it is not recommended that you use it outside the bathroom.
Conversely, never flush facial tissue or so-called flushable wipes. They do not break up easily and you risk clogging your pipes.
Agree about "flushable wipes"; not so with facial tissue. Facial tissue will break up in water when agitated by sufficient flow.
"Local area man admits he is a double flusher by necessity"
*snerk*
Hahahahahaha!!!
The deal is 12 rolls for the price of 10
That's a good deal. Also available, 24 at a per roll price less than that of the 12 packs.
Here's a thought. Each unit within a pack is called a roll of toilet paper. The cardboard tube inside each one of those is called a toilet paper roll.
They are phrases, not single words, but effectively synonyms.
OUR CRUMBLING DEMOCRACY
Kamala is in town today. Traffic is going to be terrible.
PRO
Athletics defeat Mets 7-6, win series
https://www.athleticsnation.com/2024/8/15/24221350/athletics-defeat-mets-bleday-miller
The Oakland Athletics faced off against the New York Mets today in the rubber match of their three-game series at Citi Field in Flushing, NY. Rookie righthander Mitch Spence took the mound against 35-year-old lefty Jose Quintana for the Mets.
So McCrazy, it just might work... (Giants beat the Braves 6-0)
https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2024/8/15/24221519/mlb-final-giants-braves-8-15-2024-recap-grant-mccray-logan-webb-casey-schmitt-mike-yastrzemski
To bunt would be questionable.
When Grant McCray laid the barrel of the bat out on the second pitch of his 2nd inning at-bat against Max Fried, the decision gave both Duane Kuiper and Mike Krukow pause. Old heads, for sure, often bordering on lovably cantankerous, but they had a point. There are some rules that shouldn’t be broken, some strategies not questioned: bunting with the bases loaded is one of those. It’s rarely, if ever, a good idea. A squeeze play without two other runners on base works because it means an inevitable play at home requires a tag. The extra step for the defense complicates matters in what can be a rapid collision of runner and ball. Dribbling a baseball within arms reach of a catcher when all that is required for an out is a toe to the plate isn’t much of a weapon.
Late implosion leads to Dodgers' loss in Milwaukee
https://www.truebluela.com/2024/8/15/24221298/daniel-hudson-blown-lead-dodgers-brewers
It’s a tight rope to walk when you defend a one-run lead for multiple innings, and Daniel Hudson’s struggles cost the Dodgers a shot at a win, dropping Thursday’s series finale 6-4 to the Brewers.
Delivering yet another game of close margins, Hudson came in to defend the lead in the eighth versus the top of the order and allowed three runs as the first four hitters reached safely.
Another brilliant Dave Roberts pitching move.
DBD AV CLUB
CAL
Curious what others recommend for watching Cal football. Until last season, I had Pac-12 through Comcast. Need to nail down an option before UC Davis game.
Either YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV. They will carry all of the stations you need.
(The only thing to watch out for is if you happen to live in an area where they aren't carrying your local CW affiliate, because some ACC games will be on there. In most large markets like the Bay Area this isn't an issue, but make sure.)
I have Xfinity and gave my kids a login so they can use it to watch stuff from where they live. I believe I'll still have ACC network through ESPN. I think there are some games that require ESPN+, but maybe not the conference games?
I also have ACC network through the Xfiniti- can't recall if via sports package or just higher tier plan. My Xfiniti signin will allow me to watch ACCNx via ESPN+, which hopefully will work for the upcoming Davis game...
You don't need ESPN+ to watch ACC games. The streaming-only options will be through ACCNx, which you get access to if you have ACC Network on your TV plan.
That works. I thought I had tried to watch some UNC BB games that I had to have ESPN+. But I could watch most of them.
I think the only scenarios where we might need ESPN+ is if Cal is playing on the road and that team's conference has its games sent to ESPN+. This wouldn't happen for leagues with their own conference networks (like the B1G or SEC), but could conceivably happen for a road game at the Big 12 or a G5 conference. For example, Virginia Tech plays at Old Dominion this season (it's an in-state rivalry game) and that game will be on ESPN+ because it's under the Sun Belt TV contract.
Seems unlikely that Cal would be caught up in this very often, but if they are then I'd recommend just paying for one month of ESPN+ and then canceling. (Note that Mountain West games would never be on ESPN+ because they don't have a contract with ESPN. Probably the worst we could get with a road game there would be a game on TruTV.)
Check out YouTube TV. I believe they carry ACC Network as it is run by ESPN.
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Both DirecTV & Fubo include the ACC network in their sports programming, as well as ESPN. That covers the bulk of the ACC games, with both satellite & stream options, depending on your infrastructure and operational preferences.
I have access to the ACC Network on Hulu. I also have access to the ACC Network by going to my local bar
Go Bears!!! (We've got the Axe!)
[WSOC] Golden Bears win the regular season opener 2-1 over UCSD, coming from behind in the second half. Cal is now currently undefeated in all sports for this season.
https://calbears.com/news/2024/8/15/womens-soccer-cal-tops-ucsd-2-1-in-season-opener.aspx
stop the count
ELSEWHERE IN COLLEGE
So, George Mason basketball team is at the airport and then they find out...
https://gomason.com/news/2024/8/12/bahamas.aspx
Oof, Deion
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/big12/2024/08/16/shilo-sanders-bankruptcy-deion-sanders-investigations-colorado-football/74791113007/
L’Chaim
always reminds me of Fiddler on the Roof.
it takes a wedding to make us say "lets live another day" ...