I remember in HS we had to do verb conjugations with the T on the paper. I remember writing an app to do it all for me automatically. The weird ones I had to manually do.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is aware of conspiracy theories circulating about the sudden death of his friend and ally, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., but declared “the FBI is wasting their time” investigating the matter.
New law, which the Republicans put in, says now a vote is required. Previously it was that the Governor would just appoint the successor, until a dem Governor was projected to win. Then all off a sudden the law got changed.
BERKELEY – In a landmark moment for California Athletics, Dialpad – the AI platform for customer experience – has been selected as the inaugural jersey patch sponsor across all 30 of the Golden Bears' sports programs. Dialpad has also been named the Official AI Platform for Fan Experience of Cal Athletics in what is the largest corporate partnership in Golden Bears history.
Not sure how I feel about this. I Guess it's just a small patch and we're getting $$$$. Unless it ends up like Kabam field and they end up pulling out of the agreement early.
Jordan Walker wins the Home Run Derby over hometown hero Kyle Schwarber. Walker had to hit 6 straight HRs at the end in order to beat Schwarber. They changed the rules to be number of swings. I think he was down 5 with 2 swings left and a HR on the last swing gives you one swing additional swing until you don't hit a HR.
High school Spanish
Seen on a friend's bookshelf
https://photos.app.goo.gl/G4AUvSse42LBnmQS8
Brings back some memories
a friend at Cal had a band named "501 Spanish Verbs"!!
it was a fun group to watch
My book might be floating around somewhere here.
I remember in HS we had to do verb conjugations with the T on the paper. I remember writing an app to do it all for me automatically. The weird ones I had to manually do.
Today is also my step-brother's birthday.
Discuss.
What is the state of your relationship?
It was my sister in laws 50th bday last week and I made a 50 picture photo album for her.
In doing so I realized I could but have done that even for my own sister, who I am not that close with.
Our relationship is... cordial. We're not particularly close.
We often didn't get along as kids. Things have been different since we've become adults, but we're still not particularly close.
I realize that I'm somewhat distant to my siblings. Some of that distance is distance: I'm in the Bay Area, they're in New Jersey or New Mexico.
HBD to your step-brother. How old is he? (or can I not ask that)? Are you guys doing anything special?
He's now the same age (in years) as I am: 66.
Kinda hard for us to do anything together as we have approx. 2,500 air miles between us.
Politics
Trump says FBI is ‘wasting their time’ investigating Lindsey Graham’s death
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-says-fbi-wasting-time-investigating-lindsey-grahams-death-rcna587500
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is aware of conspiracy theories circulating about the sudden death of his friend and ally, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., but declared “the FBI is wasting their time” investigating the matter.
Hmm...didn't seem suspicious until just now...
Andy Beshear should just do what the Republicans would do and just appoint someone to take over Mitch McConnell's seat.
New law, which the Republicans put in, says now a vote is required. Previously it was that the Governor would just appoint the successor, until a dem Governor was projected to win. Then all off a sudden the law got changed.
Copa Mundial
they have some large outdoor viewing TV situation on the beach in Tel Aviv. thinking of going there tonight to watch France-Spain matchup.
the beaches here are nice and the water is outrageously warm
https://photos.app.goo.gl/skFwND8MsRy7brq79
With the time change when is the game being shown?
1000p start. not terrible. sort of like the normal start time of a Warriors game from east coast.
i ended up watching the first half at a friend/coworker's house and then back to hotel for 2nd half
Digital diversions
Globle
🌎 Jul 14, 2026 🌍
🔥 2 | Avg. Guesses: 8.07
🟧🟥🟩 = 3
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#globle
Octordle
Daily Octordle #1632
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Daily Octordle #1632
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Score: 63
Quordle
🙂 Daily Quordle 1632
5️⃣9️⃣
8️⃣4️⃣
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🙂 Daily Quordle 1632
8️⃣9️⃣
7️⃣4️⃣
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BAM!!
#Worldle #1635 (14.07.2026) 1/6 (100%)
🔥 Current Win Streak: 3 days
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https://worldle.teuteuf.fr/share
I didn't even know this was a country.
it is not fully recognized by everyone.
Obviously not by me...
Wordle Bot: You tied with me today. We both solved in 5 guesses.
Wordle 1,851 5/6*
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Luck 47/99
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I got no such message of comparison to the Bot today. The first guess was really all-important because of the results.
Wordle 1,851 2/6*
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Well done, indeed!
Got kinda lucky with my 2nd guess with 4 words remaining. But my first word definitely helped me out.
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Cal
[NEWS] Cal Athletics, Dialpad Announce Landmark Jersey Patch Sponsorship
https://calbears.com/news/2026/7/14/athletics-news-cal-athletics-dialpad-announce-landmark-jersey-patch-sponsorship.aspx
BERKELEY – In a landmark moment for California Athletics, Dialpad – the AI platform for customer experience – has been selected as the inaugural jersey patch sponsor across all 30 of the Golden Bears' sports programs. Dialpad has also been named the Official AI Platform for Fan Experience of Cal Athletics in what is the largest corporate partnership in Golden Bears history.
Not sure how I feel about this. I Guess it's just a small patch and we're getting $$$$. Unless it ends up like Kabam field and they end up pulling out of the agreement early.
My understanding is we got paid upfront with Kabam and someone else was left holding the bag.
Pro
Jordan Walker wins the Home Run Derby over hometown hero Kyle Schwarber. Walker had to hit 6 straight HRs at the end in order to beat Schwarber. They changed the rules to be number of swings. I think he was down 5 with 2 swings left and a HR on the last swing gives you one swing additional swing until you don't hit a HR.
Jordan went to the local high school here in GA where I am-- people are really happy for him!