Watched Red Notice on Netflix with The Rock, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot. Also has the 3 comma guy from Silicon Valley. It's an entertaining movie with some scenes parallel the Indiana Jones series.
ICYMI: Cal Poly won its first game in over a year. I don't wish them ill, but Beau Baldwin's rushing offense has been almost non-existent and Spencer Brasch's passing has been "meh" (56.7% completion, 7.0 YPA, 9 TD, 6 INT, 76 yards rush). His defense is awful - 116th out of 123.
Auburn's Bo Nix out for season after opting for surgery. He is a junior, but has two years of eligibility left because of 2020 extra year. Next year is his senior season and then he'll need to decide if he stays the final year of eligibility as a 5th year - when Cal plays against him. He is a late round prospect for 2022 - so I'd say there's a decent chance we see him in 2023.
Cristobal might leave Oregon for Miami. East Coast bias might come into play here. That is, Miami might be attractive in a way that Oregon can't be due to Miami's exposure as an ACC team.
Despite Miami's legacy, I think Oregon has the greater potential of being a consistent power with all of the Nike money and now that they have developed such a foothold over west coast recruiting.
I don’t see it. The ACC is about on the level of the Pac 12 they just got lucky that Clemson hit a peak. No one was talking about the ACC from 03–08 when their teams were down and USC/Pac10/12 had greater exposure.
All are completely true...everyone loves their Uncle Phil up there...on a sorta unrelated front, I'm glad we finally dumped Nike as our provider - at least the Athletic Department is no longer funding a conference rival.
But Mario is from Miami, FL...played at Miami, FL...and coached at Miami, FL....plus they're desperate for relevance. IF there was ever a time to jump, now is it....I wouldn't be shocked to see it, especially if the P12 somehow gets focked in the CFP playoff.
Someone brought up a good point about the early signing period being a reason that programs are firing coaches during the season. Not sure if that is a legitimate reason or just an excuse.
its valid cause if you wait, a new coach has an entire class of kids who arrive that he didn't recruit. We were talking Texas and Sark yesterday, he currently has 1 player on the roster...Xavier Worthy, whom he recruited. Worthy has a 49-831-11 stat line through 10 games with those TDs tied for first in the nation and he leads every Frosh stat line for WRs. So it is definitely valid to shitcan guys midseason with that in mind
Made Claire Saffitz's Apple Tart over the weekend - couldn't get it to look pretty but it tasted pretty great. Cannot wait until I get a real oven again.
Did you like the first two? Someone gifted me the set last year but I haven’t gotten around to reading them yet. A good friend of mine read them and seemed to like them.
I liked the first book and read through it pretty quick. The second book was slower a read but I still enjoyed it. The overall story is interesting so I should probably refresh myself on the story and read the third book.
The 2004 movie "The Alamo" was a standard piece of patriotic fluff. The final battle scene includes the Mexican army sending forth a platoon of burly mustachioed men with axes to break down the barricades. They had their own specialized uniforms to break down barricades. I remembered watching that and thinking "BS. No way a 19th century army would have specialized axe men." Perhaps the director was influenced by the Lord of the Rings, which was only 3 years earlier.
The "Let's Go, Brandon" stickers, lawn signs, and flags are like when the dumb kid who tells you to screw yourself in Pig Latin and was so pleased with himself that he had an unbreakable code
Stupid play, tho Arte doesn't really worry about the money. Even healthy, Syndergaard is far from dominant, save 1 start a year out of 20 where he spins a 2-hit shutout...he just gives up too many long balls, too many walks, and too high a pitch count. But hey, if Heaney just got that deal from LA, and Kris Bryant heading for $30M per, it's overspending season in MLB.
Always tough to say how guys recover from TJ, but their rotation was so awful it is an upgrade for sure. Agree he’s not an ace, but come on, one year deal for him seems fine considering the meatballs they are tossing out there
Fair, the money might as well be Monopoly...but Syndergaard is the perfect pitcher for analytics...a parade of 5+ inefficient innings, so you better have a good bullpen...that's right, I said bullpen, PETA be damned.
I would debate just out big of a talent he actually is....for having such good stuff, he is remarkably beatable.
That's a lot of money for a guy that can't handle a full load...he followed up both seasons of 30+ starts in his career with major injuries....no thank you.
Seeing if a new subtopic can be started here, mostly because I'm really interested in everyone's thoughts on finances in general.
I'm really starting to think about putting the portion of my savings that I'm accumulating to eventually purchase real estate (currently in high yield online savings accounts) into REIT funds. Good/bad idea?
I'm interested in the topic, although my financial thoughts are mostly "I'm not smart enough/spending enough time on this to invest well, so I'm paying a professional to do it for me".
we have a couple at part of our larger investment portfolio. not too much interest in owning rental property despite the better overall returns. trying to keep it as low hassle as possible.
I know this by association, a RE competitor embraced them as a way of financing new construction. The return on REITs is vastly lower than LLC's, which made him very happy (and rich).
CAL
Go Bears!!!
BT3 nominated for Broyles Award for top FB assistant coach
https://twitter.com/BryanDFischer/status/1460355698114523143
Big Game depth chart is out. Specifically, Stanfurd published Cal's depth chart before Cal did. There are some interesting changes in here.
https://gostanford.com/documents/2021/11/16/21FB_Cal_DepthChart_Stanford.pdf
What are the changes???
Out: LT Craig, RG Mettauer, C Swinney
Promoted to 1s: ILB Rutchena
Neck
How in the world did you find that picture of me, running with the Axe?
DVD AV Club
Watched Red Notice on Netflix with The Rock, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot. Also has the 3 comma guy from Silicon Valley. It's an entertaining movie with some scenes parallel the Indiana Jones series.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer drops - lots of on-screen editing going on. .. to hide people in the movie? perhaps
https://twitter.com/SpiderManMovie/status/1460782239105622016?s=20
Turn Off the Dark is a cultural reference too far for me
Elsewhere in college
Stanfurd injury update:
https://twitter.com/StanfordRivals/status/1460704028648607748
https://twitter.com/StanfordRivals/status/1460704119258189826
TL;DR: Weenies probably getting back their starting QB Tanner McKee, TE, ILB, CB. Also get back one of their 3rd string platoon RBs
Weenies will be missing RG, hybrid ILB, QB Jack West and QB Ari Patu.
So if we can get to McKee they will be in a world of hurt...
ICYMI: Cal Poly won its first game in over a year. I don't wish them ill, but Beau Baldwin's rushing offense has been almost non-existent and Spencer Brasch's passing has been "meh" (56.7% completion, 7.0 YPA, 9 TD, 6 INT, 76 yards rush). His defense is awful - 116th out of 123.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/team/stats/_/id/13
Auburn's Bo Nix out for season after opting for surgery. He is a junior, but has two years of eligibility left because of 2020 extra year. Next year is his senior season and then he'll need to decide if he stays the final year of eligibility as a 5th year - when Cal plays against him. He is a late round prospect for 2022 - so I'd say there's a decent chance we see him in 2023.
https://www.al.com/auburnfootball/2021/11/bryan-harsin-confirms-bo-nix-out-for-season-theres-no-question-about-his-toughness.html
The Shutdown Fullcast has made me into a Bo Nix fan.
[baseless article] Manny Diaz on hot seat.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaafb/hyde-um-is-cleaning-house-and-manny-diaz-looks-to-be-next-commentary/ar-AAQLOG7
Will they break the bank for relevance & make a play for Cristobal? Doubt he leaves Oregon, but mmmmm....
Cristobal might leave Oregon for Miami. East Coast bias might come into play here. That is, Miami might be attractive in a way that Oregon can't be due to Miami's exposure as an ACC team.
Don't count it out is all I'm saying.
Despite Miami's legacy, I think Oregon has the greater potential of being a consistent power with all of the Nike money and now that they have developed such a foothold over west coast recruiting.
I don’t see it. The ACC is about on the level of the Pac 12 they just got lucky that Clemson hit a peak. No one was talking about the ACC from 03–08 when their teams were down and USC/Pac10/12 had greater exposure.
I doubt he leaves Oregon for Miami. Oregon has much better facilities, stadium, resources, fan and alumni base than Miami.
All are completely true...everyone loves their Uncle Phil up there...on a sorta unrelated front, I'm glad we finally dumped Nike as our provider - at least the Athletic Department is no longer funding a conference rival.
But Mario is from Miami, FL...played at Miami, FL...and coached at Miami, FL....plus they're desperate for relevance. IF there was ever a time to jump, now is it....I wouldn't be shocked to see it, especially if the P12 somehow gets focked in the CFP playoff.
USC's Dart starts with Slovis' injury. N days until Miller Moss enters transfer portal.
https://usc.rivals.com/news/usc-coach-donte-williams-says-jaxson-dart-is-going-to-be-our-starter-
Miller Moss and Slovis will probably both be entering the Dr. Pepper Transfer Portal together.
Perhaps one of them comes to Cal.
If that happens, hopefully it’s not Slovis
After what I witnessed against Arizona, I would take Slovis.
Virginia Tech fired Justin Fuente.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/32643652/justin-fuente-virginia-tech-hokies-football-coach
I'm a little surprised they didn't let him finish out the year, but the writing was on the wall.
Someone brought up a good point about the early signing period being a reason that programs are firing coaches during the season. Not sure if that is a legitimate reason or just an excuse.
its valid cause if you wait, a new coach has an entire class of kids who arrive that he didn't recruit. We were talking Texas and Sark yesterday, he currently has 1 player on the roster...Xavier Worthy, whom he recruited. Worthy has a 49-831-11 stat line through 10 games with those TDs tied for first in the nation and he leads every Frosh stat line for WRs. So it is definitely valid to shitcan guys midseason with that in mind
DBD Cooking School
Uncanny coincidence - wife and I were watching Yellowstone and there was a scene where Kevin Costner's character was bewildered by grilled octopus.
Mac and cheese article in NYT too .. but not that much of a coincidence w/ T-day approaching
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/04/dining/baked-macaroni-cheese-recipe-homemade.html
Made Claire Saffitz's Apple Tart over the weekend - couldn't get it to look pretty but it tasted pretty great. Cannot wait until I get a real oven again.
Wool
merino wool ...
while not cheap,it has taken over my wardrobe. everything from base layers to underwear and socks and work out shirts.
naturally odor resistant and not itchy and holds shape better over time and lots of laundry.
in particular i like Icebreaker boxer briefs
Merino underwear, huh? Try that hiking Camelback Mountain in Phoenix in July and tell me what you think....;-)
it is super light and thin and it is not hot. in fact wicks moisture, sweat really well ..
do moths eat it?
First book in the Silo sci fi series. Did anyone read this?
I've read the first two books, not sure I got around to reading the third.
Did you like the first two? Someone gifted me the set last year but I haven’t gotten around to reading them yet. A good friend of mine read them and seemed to like them.
I liked the first book and read through it pretty quick. The second book was slower a read but I still enjoyed it. The overall story is interesting so I should probably refresh myself on the story and read the third book.
Not I
Sword
Bow
Curious weapon of choice for some nonsuper superheroes who are surprisingly popular.
Elves too ..
I guess some orcs too, but they don't seem to be as popular.
It's important to be pretty, as well as skilled.
The earliest snipers....
Axe
The 2004 movie "The Alamo" was a standard piece of patriotic fluff. The final battle scene includes the Mexican army sending forth a platoon of burly mustachioed men with axes to break down the barricades. They had their own specialized uniforms to break down barricades. I remembered watching that and thinking "BS. No way a 19th century army would have specialized axe men." Perhaps the director was influenced by the Lord of the Rings, which was only 3 years earlier.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pl4Yi2kLDw#t=92s
In reality, Santa Anna brought 2 axes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Alamo
Gimli: It's true you don't see many dwarf women. ·
Aragorn: It's the beards. ·
Gimli: And this in turn has given rise to the belief that there are no dwarf women
The Varangian guard used a long handled battle axe...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varangian_Guard
Today in Covid
Newsom announces that all individuals six months from their 2nd vaccine shot can receive boosters in California
i think same was announced in NY as well today
OUR CRUMBLING DEMOCRACY
The "Let's Go, Brandon" stickers, lawn signs, and flags are like when the dumb kid who tells you to screw yourself in Pig Latin and was so pleased with himself that he had an unbreakable code
I'm just going to keep pretending that "Let's Go Brandon" is just a marketing phrase for the 2022 SF Giants and move on with my life.
Or the kids writing pen15
I mean if you want to say Fuck Joe Biden, say Fuck Joe Biden
Sen. Sinema takes credit for infrastructure bill. Replies are pretty much what you'd expect.
https://twitter.com/SenatorSinema/status/1460412486331641859
I guess it could be worse. I saw a headline that some MAGA Repub from Alabama who voted against it is touting the benefits.
Yeah, I saw that one as well.
In case you're wondering, the Q weirdos are still in Dallas awaiting JFK Jr.
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2021/11/02/qanon-supporters-gather-in-downtown-dallas-expecting-jfk-jr-to-reappear/
This is really a splinter group - Q himself said JFK Jr was dead.
This weirdo splinter group is from this guy Negative48. They're going to rent an office and set up headquarters there.
Wyoming GOP excommunicates Liz Cheney
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/wyoming-gop-votes-liz-cheney-not-republican_n_619303f5e4b005197af5b50d
What happens now? Does she become a democrat, or more likely an independent?
I think the answer is nothing happens - it was symbolic. She can still run as a Republican, although she faces a primary.
But would she want to stay a Republican when her party voted her off the island?
Peter Thiel is Coming to Washington
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/11/15/peter-thiel-is-coming-to-washington-522605
Of all the coincidences, I ran right past there on my run this morning. I'm sure I wasn't welcome.
PRO
Warriors vs Nets
going tonight in Brooklyn w/ the whole family.
sort of a makeup Fathers Day present which was supposed to be a Mets game to see deGrom pitch. but that never happened ...
Smile for the camera. Game's on TNT.
[ESPN's Passan] Syndergaard to Angels
https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/1460626257373286402
Stupid play, tho Arte doesn't really worry about the money. Even healthy, Syndergaard is far from dominant, save 1 start a year out of 20 where he spins a 2-hit shutout...he just gives up too many long balls, too many walks, and too high a pitch count. But hey, if Heaney just got that deal from LA, and Kris Bryant heading for $30M per, it's overspending season in MLB.
Always tough to say how guys recover from TJ, but their rotation was so awful it is an upgrade for sure. Agree he’s not an ace, but come on, one year deal for him seems fine considering the meatballs they are tossing out there
Fair, the money might as well be Monopoly...but Syndergaard is the perfect pitcher for analytics...a parade of 5+ inefficient innings, so you better have a good bullpen...that's right, I said bullpen, PETA be damned.
Another talent going to waste on Arte's dime
I would debate just out big of a talent he actually is....for having such good stuff, he is remarkably beatable.
That's a lot of money for a guy that can't handle a full load...he followed up both seasons of 30+ starts in his career with major injuries....no thank you.
That's a lot of money on a gamble.
The Angels need pitching. I could see them going after a number of FA pitchers, including outbidding the Dodgers for Scherzer.
I guess it helps not having the Pujols contract anymore.
US - Jamaica 1-1 at the half.
And the final. Not a great effort, but that's common in CONCACAF road games. Take the point.
The stadium where CANMEX will be played appears to be frozen over.
Canada looking for that home field advantage.
49ers shut down the Rams 31-10 in their most complete game of the season
https://www.ninersnation.com/2021/11/15/22784399/49ers-shut-down-the-rams-31-10-in-their-most-complete-game-of-the-season
DBD Not Intended For Trading Purposes and Advice
Seeing if a new subtopic can be started here, mostly because I'm really interested in everyone's thoughts on finances in general.
I'm really starting to think about putting the portion of my savings that I'm accumulating to eventually purchase real estate (currently in high yield online savings accounts) into REIT funds. Good/bad idea?
I'm interested in the topic, although my financial thoughts are mostly "I'm not smart enough/spending enough time on this to invest well, so I'm paying a professional to do it for me".
REITs are its own thing - they're part bond and party equity. Sure you're getting enhanced yields, but you're also buying equity market risk.
we have a couple at part of our larger investment portfolio. not too much interest in owning rental property despite the better overall returns. trying to keep it as low hassle as possible.
I've got a relatively long horizon for this, though - > 10 years.
First house?
REIT? No, bad idea.
Why's that?
I know this by association, a RE competitor embraced them as a way of financing new construction. The return on REITs is vastly lower than LLC's, which made him very happy (and rich).