There was me, that is Harland, and my three droogs, that is Pete, Georgie, and Dim, and we sat in the Korova trying to make up our rassoodocks what to do with the evening. The Korova milkbar sold milk-plus — milk plus eleven secret herbs and spices — which is what we were drinking. This would sharpen you up and make you ready for a bit of the old ultra-violence.
I was going to try to get a pair of the rerelease of the Nike Griffeys but I missed them. Started on a call right at 7 and totally forgot about it. I even had the page up. The varsity royal colors are coming later this year so hopefully I get a pair.
Mild (upper 40s & low 50s) and rainy, but dryer later in the week for a couple days. The ice storm has passed, and more people have regular power again (vs generators) than not. Hundreds of hours of cleanup and repair left to do in lots and lots of places.
Kind of crazy watching snow all over Texas and also parts of Louisiana and Mississippi and big snow in Memphis. DC got a fair bit of ice on Saturday afternoon and evening but it mostly melted pretty early on Sunday.
Watched "Chef" this weekend, and while viewing it, it seemed agreeable enough, but I felt it was contrived, its emotions unearned. 9/19, but the soundtrack was good.
30 Coins (Monedas) on His Body Odor Max...final episode of 8 drops today...a Spanish ditty, part of HBO Europe...graphic show surrounding the Catholic Church, Judas’ 30 pieces of silver-lore, demonic possession, ya, know, your typical trifecta of intensity that’s fun for the whole family...had one of those gripping opening scenes that kind of made you go “well that’s wild!”, and then rolled into one of the more graphic/disturbing opening-credit montages you’ll see.
The Sinner - Netflix/USA Network, season 3...Bill Pullman is solid, and a character that’s far removed from his turn in 80’s classic Ruthless People.
The Americans - on a roll now, flying thru season 3...thanks again for tout, Cugel!!
Your Honor - finished last night...Bryan Cranston, New Orleans...
Altered Carbon S1 (15/19): The middle act of this season was really, really great but didn't end great. Still a good season and worth a watch for Sci Fi fans.
Ozark S3 (18/19). Clever writing follows the Breaking Bad mold very closely and does a really, really great job. Binge watched the whole season this weekend. It's not perfect, but it's hard to complain about one of the best series I've seen in a year.
Kingdom S1. (5/19) Make-up and production values are high, with a few really great moments. However, I'm losing patience with the melodramatic acting, plodding soap opera pace, under-directed bloated barge of a show. It's the Korean love child of Days of Our Lives and The Walking Dead.
Taco Chronicles (S3). (15/19). For foodies, it's an unbeatable look at Mexican staple. Inspiring, but a bit formulaic. It's inspired me to finally make Cochinita Pibil this week. I've bought achiote powder, fresh banana leaves, and a fresh heritage pork shoulder. I've been wanting to make this for 2 decades after Robert Rodriguez made pibil as a DVD extra on Once Upon a Time in Mexico and featured it in the movie.
Newellbany and I went to a Marlins game to knock out that ballpark. We walked around South Beach a bit but didn't take in much of the night life other than the ballpark.
The teaser for the Shin Ultraman live-action movie coming out this year looks interesting. The monster does look a bit too CGI for me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnYP1yzSe5E
Fan Controlled Football League got some press for their first weekend of play this weekend (all matches are on Twitch and there is some weirdness on how fans can vote for plays). Johnny Manziel and his Zappers are edged by Beast, owned (and named after, I would think) by Marshawn Lynch. Marloshawn Franklin is the only guy in the 4-team roster that I recognize as a Cal alum. Apparently, the roster will change weekly outside a 2-3 franchise players. I guess this is technically a Pro League because the players are getting some money to play this weird, no-kicking, 50-yard indoor field version of football.
WSwim: Last month, before Cal started the scored swimming season, it was ranked #7. The Bears destroyed USC and UCLA on Jan 29-31st. Stanfurd was ranked #8, but Cal absolutely crushed them 178-117 this weekend. Cal is now #1 in the nation (suck it, Texas & Georgia).
With Pac-12 championships coming up, it's kind of interesting that rather than taking place at Federal Way, WA, both the men and women will race from Houston, TX (where there is no Pac-12 team). Also, the diving will take place in Arizona.
WVB: The good news is the rebuilding Bears won their first match of the season on Friday vs. #15 'furd. The bad news is they then played poorly on Sunday and lost to 'furd.
Furd got a good player back from COVID quarantine on Sunday, and she really made a difference. One of these weeks, I think/hope that Cal will win at least a set in the second match of the week. Problem is that the one-dimensional nature of the Cal attack is really exposed in the rematch after the first meeting of the week.
WGym: #16 Cal beats #14 ASU by 197.100-196.650. First +197 of the season, a perfect 3-0, and the highest-ranked team in the West region (suck it, UCLA).
Presidents Day, My worst 3 Presidents that easily take the cake in this regard(finished terms unlike W.H.H and Taylor and others): James Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, and Herbert Hoover, feel free to agree/disagree below
bottom 8 for sure, he absolutely sabotaged himself throughout his tenure buy my God I absolutely hated what Buchanan and Hoover did during their respective crisis(i.e. nothing) and Andrew Johnson because well ya know
Yes, but neither Buchanan or Hoover caused their respective crisis, Trump caused his by himself; and as the only one to ever try to subvert an election, he wins the booby prize.
Also, when I say "weighted" - every since the Imperial Presidency started (1960? pick a date), but being President now is a whole other beast than in was prior to WWII, and vastly more consequential.
Update: Cosplay Confederate re-connects with his cast-away Crackerbarrel cock
https://www.cullmantimes.com/news/a-pretty-chill-peep-pet-rooster-reunited-with-owner-after-going-missing-in-cullman/article_b91ab5b2-6bfc-11eb-a70d-171da72651dd.html
Exhibit A as to why you should have a surge protector on your important electronics
https://twitter.com/ABC/status/1361393756067487744
https://twitter.com/thedemonicalien/status/1361081607587848197?s=20
"TUESDAY THE 16TH DO NOT CROSS THE PICKET LINE
MCDONALD'S, BURGER KING, AND WENDY'S WORKERS ARE FIGHTING FOR A LIVING WAGE.
***DO NOT*** ORDER FROM ANY OF THESE PLACES ON TUESDAY, THE 16TH"
Hold up.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KH2GGSR/
DBD shoes
I was going to try to get a pair of the rerelease of the Nike Griffeys but I missed them. Started on a call right at 7 and totally forgot about it. I even had the page up. The varsity royal colors are coming later this year so hopefully I get a pair.
Today in Covid
We've done it America! We no longer have to rely on the variants from Brazil, UK, China, Denmark, or elsewhere.
https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/14/health/coronavirus-mutations-birds-us/index.html
Less than 100,000 new cases reported in the U.S. for the first time in months...
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/feb/14/us-daily-new-covid-cases-dip-below-100000
Weather
41-58 with change of rain, though I think it was in the morning. Next few days are high 50s low 60s and sunny.
Mild (upper 40s & low 50s) and rainy, but dryer later in the week for a couple days. The ice storm has passed, and more people have regular power again (vs generators) than not. Hundreds of hours of cleanup and repair left to do in lots and lots of places.
Kind of crazy watching snow all over Texas and also parts of Louisiana and Mississippi and big snow in Memphis. DC got a fair bit of ice on Saturday afternoon and evening but it mostly melted pretty early on Sunday.
pqtm
https://twitter.com/BFriedmanDC/status/1361153662614188033
The responses are great.
Panhandle hooker looking to blow peninsular Michigan
https://www.mlive.com/weather/2021/02/another-panhandle-hooker-snowstorm-will-skim-lower-michigans-highly-populated-areas.html
You can now stay at Buffalo Bill's house from Silence of the Lambs, which is being converted into a B&B.
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https://www.wpxi.com/news/top-stories/you-could-soon-be-able-stay-buffalo-bills-house-silence-lambs/Z7KKGBC2FZGXXO4JEZWYGXHYBM/
Poor Mrs. Lippmann
DBD AV Club
Last Week Tonight started back up last night. Just about to watch it.
Watched "Chef" this weekend, and while viewing it, it seemed agreeable enough, but I felt it was contrived, its emotions unearned. 9/19, but the soundtrack was good.
30 Coins (Monedas) on His Body Odor Max...final episode of 8 drops today...a Spanish ditty, part of HBO Europe...graphic show surrounding the Catholic Church, Judas’ 30 pieces of silver-lore, demonic possession, ya, know, your typical trifecta of intensity that’s fun for the whole family...had one of those gripping opening scenes that kind of made you go “well that’s wild!”, and then rolled into one of the more graphic/disturbing opening-credit montages you’ll see.
The Sinner - Netflix/USA Network, season 3...Bill Pullman is solid, and a character that’s far removed from his turn in 80’s classic Ruthless People.
The Americans - on a roll now, flying thru season 3...thanks again for tout, Cugel!!
Your Honor - finished last night...Bryan Cranston, New Orleans...
Next up: S1, ep. 2 of City on a Hill.
Altered Carbon S1 (15/19): The middle act of this season was really, really great but didn't end great. Still a good season and worth a watch for Sci Fi fans.
Ozark S3 (18/19). Clever writing follows the Breaking Bad mold very closely and does a really, really great job. Binge watched the whole season this weekend. It's not perfect, but it's hard to complain about one of the best series I've seen in a year.
Kingdom S1. (5/19) Make-up and production values are high, with a few really great moments. However, I'm losing patience with the melodramatic acting, plodding soap opera pace, under-directed bloated barge of a show. It's the Korean love child of Days of Our Lives and The Walking Dead.
Taco Chronicles (S3). (15/19). For foodies, it's an unbeatable look at Mexican staple. Inspiring, but a bit formulaic. It's inspired me to finally make Cochinita Pibil this week. I've bought achiote powder, fresh banana leaves, and a fresh heritage pork shoulder. I've been wanting to make this for 2 decades after Robert Rodriguez made pibil as a DVD extra on Once Upon a Time in Mexico and featured it in the movie.
Personally, achiote paste is better than the powder
Joel Kinnaman was solid in Altered Carbon, & it was cool to see Hamilton’s Renee Goldsberry kicking booty...
Ultra
Miami - Has anyone been?
I recommended going there for one of the Bluetooth events but I don't think that's going to happen.
Newellbany and I went to a Marlins game to knock out that ballpark. We walked around South Beach a bit but didn't take in much of the night life other than the ballpark.
Boy of the Legion of Superheroes
Man
The teaser for the Shin Ultraman live-action movie coming out this year looks interesting. The monster does look a bit too CGI for me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnYP1yzSe5E
OUR CRUMBLING DEMOCRACY
9/11 Commission style inquest for the Capitol Insurgency?
https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-capitol-siege-acquittals-impeachments-trump-impeachment-7ebcbaedd6985537dec0c3918cbf06d9
Ivanka and Jared Made Millions in Washington, but at What Cost?
https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/ivanka-trump-jared-kushner-made-millions-washington-what-cost-ncna1257795
PRO
Jesus, watched Arsenal jump to a 4-0 lead on the "strength" of the keeper's play for Leeds - checked out in the 2nd half.
Lakers' Anthony Davis re-injured
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30903501/los-angeles-lakers-star-anthony-davis-re-aggravates-achilles-injury-mri
Fan Controlled Football League got some press for their first weekend of play this weekend (all matches are on Twitch and there is some weirdness on how fans can vote for plays). Johnny Manziel and his Zappers are edged by Beast, owned (and named after, I would think) by Marshawn Lynch. Marloshawn Franklin is the only guy in the 4-team roster that I recognize as a Cal alum. Apparently, the roster will change weekly outside a 2-3 franchise players. I guess this is technically a Pro League because the players are getting some money to play this weird, no-kicking, 50-yard indoor field version of football.
A's sign Yusmeiro Petit and Sergio Romo...have to hope a closer emerges though for now it appears to be Jake Diekman.
Wonder if they’ll also embrace the dreaded closer-by-committee championed by their cross-bay rivals?
That worked out great@!
Right!
CAL
Uh, Men's BBall beat #26 Colorado Saturday - was a really solid performance.
From the Front Page:
https://writeforcalifornia.com/p/cal-football-coach-marques-tuiasosopo
The what now?
Go Bears!
WTen: #19 Cal didn't lose a set against UOP on Friday.
https://twitter.com/CalWomensTennis/status/1360354930364534785
WSwim: Last month, before Cal started the scored swimming season, it was ranked #7. The Bears destroyed USC and UCLA on Jan 29-31st. Stanfurd was ranked #8, but Cal absolutely crushed them 178-117 this weekend. Cal is now #1 in the nation (suck it, Texas & Georgia).
https://calbears.com/news/2021/2/13/womens-swimming-diving-cal-topples-stanford-178-117.aspx
With Pac-12 championships coming up, it's kind of interesting that rather than taking place at Federal Way, WA, both the men and women will race from Houston, TX (where there is no Pac-12 team). Also, the diving will take place in Arizona.
WVB: The good news is the rebuilding Bears won their first match of the season on Friday vs. #15 'furd. The bad news is they then played poorly on Sunday and lost to 'furd.
https://calbears.com/news/2021/2/14/volleyball-bears-split-season-series-with-no-15-cardinal.aspx
Furd got a good player back from COVID quarantine on Sunday, and she really made a difference. One of these weeks, I think/hope that Cal will win at least a set in the second match of the week. Problem is that the one-dimensional nature of the Cal attack is really exposed in the rematch after the first meeting of the week.
WGym: #16 Cal beats #14 ASU by 197.100-196.650. First +197 of the season, a perfect 3-0, and the highest-ranked team in the West region (suck it, UCLA).
https://twitter.com/CalWGym/status/1361104013958152194
WWPolo: #7 Cal smokes #11 Fresno State in its season opener
https://twitter.com/CalWWPolo/status/1361152324786266114
Presidents Day, My worst 3 Presidents that easily take the cake in this regard(finished terms unlike W.H.H and Taylor and others): James Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, and Herbert Hoover, feel free to agree/disagree below
Weighted by the consequence of the position, Trump absolutely has to be the worst, all time, hands downs, no question.
bottom 8 for sure, he absolutely sabotaged himself throughout his tenure buy my God I absolutely hated what Buchanan and Hoover did during their respective crisis(i.e. nothing) and Andrew Johnson because well ya know
Yes, but neither Buchanan or Hoover caused their respective crisis, Trump caused his by himself; and as the only one to ever try to subvert an election, he wins the booby prize.
Also, when I say "weighted" - every since the Imperial Presidency started (1960? pick a date), but being President now is a whole other beast than in was prior to WWII, and vastly more consequential.
Worst 3 president is my lifetime:
Trump
Reagan
W
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W
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Reagan
My lifetime
Correct order for president in my lifetime.
Poor Bill Hank...he probably had hemmorhoidal flare-ups that lasted longer than his presidency...#wearacoatyaboobitsjanuary
There's always that one kid who wears shorts and a tshirt no matter the weather.
Playing football at recess, of course.