I'm in the middle of watching Nigel Ng (Uncle Roger) and Jimmy O Yang on with Bert Kreischer on Youtube. It's a pretty good show so far. I don't konw much about Bert, but I do like the other 2. Bert is making Nigel's fried rice and Jamie Oliver's fried chicken wings. Which if you know Uncle Roger is funny because Uncle Roger HATES Jamie Oliver and does fried rice review videos. He has opened up a couple fried rice restaurants in London where he lived for a few years and Malaysia where he grew up.
Some sort of leftover. Maybe the TJ Orange chicken No 3 made on Fri.
Or the leftover Beef and Lamb Gyro meat from Costco, which BTW is very good. I made Tzatziki sauce and we had it with pita bread with onions, tomatos, and some chopped up cucumbers last night.
I wore my UCSC "No Known Predators" shirt to Berkeley Bowl and got two "Go Slugs". The first time I wasn't paying attention and didn't respond because a) I forgot I was wearing the shirt and b) I guess I never really thought about responding. But the 2nd time was when I was walking out and it was one of the younger workers there so I gave a "Go Slugs" back.
As to the question: I didn't watch EVERY game, but at least a little bit of most of them. I dunno, something about the pageantry of this event gets me into it! It's also a little like March Madness where you have an embarrassment of riches early on and then the drama increases as teams get knocked out. Just compulsively watchable.
I went by where the below was located yesterday morning bur it was gone. These mocking art exhibits are only around for a few days and I waited too long.
Spain defeats Argentina 1-0 in Extra Time. Argentina has 0 shots on goal in regulation for the first time in a Finals. Then Trump is booed as he goes to the stage and presents the trophy and decides to photobomb and FIFA edits him out of the team picture.
La Furia Roja- the Red Fury. Played their game all tournament and deservedly won. Been a fan for a while, glad to see them back on top. The Spanish women have really helped change how women’s sports are viewed in Spain. They’re great to watch and root for also.
Veronica Burton recorded an 11-point 11-assist double-double in the Valkyries’ 74-69 victory over the Washington Mystics at Chase Center on Saturday. With the win, the Valkyries extend their franchise-record winning streak to nine games and improve to 7-0 all-time against the Mystics. Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 18 points and three steals and Kayla Thornton joined them in double figures with 11 points.
Atlanta last month. Now Washington, and then Toronto. B2B at home. Saves on travel, which is good,but for ATL, it meant all three games within a week or so. (Which GSV swept!)
Went Saturday. Last night, bought tix for tonight to go with daughter (hello kitty plushie giveaway)
18 innings in one day can sometimes be too much for one team to handle, and that was the case for the Dodgers as they dropped the second half of a doubleheader to the Yankees 2-1.
After both aces battled earlier on Sunday, both teams were relegated to using their bullpens. The Dodgers struck first in the first half of the doubleheader, but old friend Cody Bellinger continued his exciting week with an RBI single against Will Klein to put the Yankees on top 1-0 in the bottom of the first inning.
The Dodgers are using a bullpen game in the nightcap of Sunday’s split doubleheader, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto made sure that relief corps will be highly rested. The Dodgers ace was in complete control in his complete-game 8-2 win over the New York Yankees on Sunday morning.
Brandon Lawrence has been named California's associate head cross country coach & assistant track coach as announced by Director of Track & Field/Cross Country Robyne Johnson on Friday.
"I'm excited to welcome Brandon to the Cal track & field family," Johnson said. "I truly believe he will be the catalyst that helps move our program in the right direction. Brandon is a tireless worker and an aggressive recruiter and I'm looking forward to seeing the team he builds and the culture he creates."
Elite Young Runners Are Becoming Freakishly Fast. Welcome to ‘Trackflation’
Four-minute miles are almost routine. Middle schoolers are beating college runners. Inside the youth track boom that’s turning kids and teens into speed machines.
DBD AV Club
I'm in the middle of watching Nigel Ng (Uncle Roger) and Jimmy O Yang on with Bert Kreischer on Youtube. It's a pretty good show so far. I don't konw much about Bert, but I do like the other 2. Bert is making Nigel's fried rice and Jamie Oliver's fried chicken wings. Which if you know Uncle Roger is funny because Uncle Roger HATES Jamie Oliver and does fried rice review videos. He has opened up a couple fried rice restaurants in London where he lived for a few years and Malaysia where he grew up.
DBD Lunch
Leftover velveted chicken w/ broccoli that I made for dinner yesterday. Perfectly cromulent.
11 hr flight. 2.5 crappy lunches
Some sort of leftover. Maybe the TJ Orange chicken No 3 made on Fri.
Or the leftover Beef and Lamb Gyro meat from Costco, which BTW is very good. I made Tzatziki sauce and we had it with pita bread with onions, tomatos, and some chopped up cucumbers last night.
DBD Slug
I wore my UCSC "No Known Predators" shirt to Berkeley Bowl and got two "Go Slugs". The first time I wasn't paying attention and didn't respond because a) I forgot I was wearing the shirt and b) I guess I never really thought about responding. But the 2nd time was when I was walking out and it was one of the younger workers there so I gave a "Go Slugs" back.
Digital Diversions
Globle
🌎 Jul 20, 2026 🌍
🔥 2 | Avg. Guesses: 8.27
🟧🟥🟥🟩 = 4
https://globle-game.com
#globle
I've got 2 of the adjacent countries but can't remember what it actually is.
that is a tricky one to remember
🌎 Jul 20, 2026 🌍
🔥 1 | Avg. Guesses: 9.56
🟨🟧🟨🟨🟥🟥🟥🟥
🟩 = 9
https://globle-game.com
#globle
Worldle
#Worldle #1641 (20.07.2026) X/6 (77%)
🔥 Current Win Streak: 0 days
🟩🟩🟩⬜⬜↘️
🟩🟩⬜⬜⬜➡️
🟩🟨⬜⬜⬜⬅️
🟩🟩🟩🟨⬜↙️
🟩🟩🟨⬜⬜↘️
🟩🟨⬜⬜⬜⬅️
https://worldle.teuteuf.fr/share
I'm still confused. Haven't even narrowed down what area on earth this is
#Worldle #1641 (20.07.2026) X/6 (96%)
🔥 Current Win Streak: 0 days
🟩⬜⬜⬜⬜⬅️
🟩🟩🟩🟩⬜↗️
🟩🟩⬜⬜⬜⬅️
🟩🟩🟩🟨⬜↙️
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟨⬆️
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟨➡️
https://worldle.teuteuf.fr/share
Got close but have never heard of this place
i barely heard of this place. i found one island only 100 mi away on my 2nd guess but that still didnt help
I got the big one from Risk.
Octordle
Daily Octordle #1638
6️⃣5️⃣
🔟🕚
4️⃣8️⃣
🕛9️⃣
Score: 65
Quordle
🙂 Daily Quordle 1638
7️⃣8️⃣
4️⃣5️⃣
m-w.com/games/quordle/
🙂 Daily Quordle 1638
7️⃣4️⃣
6️⃣5️⃣
m-w.com/games/quordle/
nice. mine was not great
🙂 Daily Quordle 1638
8️⃣5️⃣
7️⃣4️⃣
m-w.com/games/quordle/
🙂 Daily Quordle 1638
7️⃣4️⃣
8️⃣6️⃣
m-w.com/games/quordle/
Wordle
Wordle 1,857 2/6*
🟩🟨🟨⬜⬜
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
Still doing good!
nice!!!
Wordle 1,857 4/6*
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⬛🟩🟨🟩🟩
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WordleBot
Skill 89/99
Luck 47/99
Wordle 1,857 5/6
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⬜🟩⬜🟩🟩
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WordleBot
Skill 64/99
Luck 38/99
Low on both skill and luck today
Wordle 1,857 5/6*
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WordleBot
Skill 90/99
Luck 35/99
Copa Mundial
As to the question: I didn't watch EVERY game, but at least a little bit of most of them. I dunno, something about the pageantry of this event gets me into it! It's also a little like March Madness where you have an embarrassment of riches early on and then the drama increases as teams get knocked out. Just compulsively watchable.
I was about the same. I saw a lot of them. Even the group stage
Trump is cropped out
https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2026/07/20/fifa-crops-trump-out-of-spains-world-cup-victory-photo/
That's gotta get under his skin.
FIFA might have to give him an Award Ceremony Participation Trophy..
I went by where the below was located yesterday morning bur it was gone. These mocking art exhibits are only around for a few days and I waited too long.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/newsletter/2026-07-17/essential-arts-secret-handshake-participation-trophy-trump-july-17
haha...that's great.
Spain defeats Argentina 1-0 in Extra Time. Argentina has 0 shots on goal in regulation for the first time in a Finals. Then Trump is booed as he goes to the stage and presents the trophy and decides to photobomb and FIFA edits him out of the team picture.
La Furia Roja- the Red Fury. Played their game all tournament and deservedly won. Been a fan for a while, glad to see them back on top. The Spanish women have really helped change how women’s sports are viewed in Spain. They’re great to watch and root for also.
I think I saw that they didn't trail at any point in the World Cup.
They barely allowed any goals so it would have been hard to be behind
PRO
Valkyries Keep Winning Streak Alive Beating Mystics (74-69)
https://valkyries.wnba.com/news/gameday-recap-20260718
Veronica Burton recorded an 11-point 11-assist double-double in the Valkyries’ 74-69 victory over the Washington Mystics at Chase Center on Saturday. With the win, the Valkyries extend their franchise-record winning streak to nine games and improve to 7-0 all-time against the Mystics. Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 18 points and three steals and Kayla Thornton joined them in double figures with 11 points.
They play the Mystics again tonight.
Is it a home and home, or is it a baseball series playing twice at Chase?
Twice at Chase
Atlanta last month. Now Washington, and then Toronto. B2B at home. Saves on travel, which is good,but for ATL, it meant all three games within a week or so. (Which GSV swept!)
Went Saturday. Last night, bought tix for tonight to go with daughter (hello kitty plushie giveaway)
Hoping for 10 in a row!
Lil MB is the lucky charm!
Ballers lose to the Modesto Roadsters, 12-3
Giants lose to the Mariners, 6-3
Dodgers have their share of losing in the Bronx (2-1)
https://www.truebluela.com/dodgers-scores-standings/120130/dodgers-yankees-game-recap
18 innings in one day can sometimes be too much for one team to handle, and that was the case for the Dodgers as they dropped the second half of a doubleheader to the Yankees 2-1.
After both aces battled earlier on Sunday, both teams were relegated to using their bullpens. The Dodgers struck first in the first half of the doubleheader, but old friend Cody Bellinger continued his exciting week with an RBI single against Will Klein to put the Yankees on top 1-0 in the bottom of the first inning.
Dodgers rout Yankees in first half of split doubleheader (8-2)
https://www.truebluela.com/dodgers-scores-standings/120119/yoshinobu-yamamoto-dodgers-yankees
The Dodgers are using a bullpen game in the nightcap of Sunday’s split doubleheader, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto made sure that relief corps will be highly rested. The Dodgers ace was in complete control in his complete-game 8-2 win over the New York Yankees on Sunday morning.
CAL
[T&F] Brandon Lawrence Named Associate Head Cross Country Coach
https://calbears.com/news/2026/7/17/track-field-brandon-lawrence-named-associate-head-cross-country-coach.aspx
Brandon Lawrence has been named California's associate head cross country coach & assistant track coach as announced by Director of Track & Field/Cross Country Robyne Johnson on Friday.
"I'm excited to welcome Brandon to the Cal track & field family," Johnson said. "I truly believe he will be the catalyst that helps move our program in the right direction. Brandon is a tireless worker and an aggressive recruiter and I'm looking forward to seeing the team he builds and the culture he creates."
Apparently Track and Field has gone crazy.
Elite Young Runners Are Becoming Freakishly Fast. Welcome to ‘Trackflation’
Four-minute miles are almost routine. Middle schoolers are beating college runners. Inside the youth track boom that’s turning kids and teens into speed machines.
Wired Magazine
https://apple.news/A5kkuadWgTkWpAhIkUTdGeQ
Interesting—lots of little factors. Earlier specialization, better coaching, better nutrition, pacing lights, lactic acid blood testing, springy tracks and shoes, maybe some doping.