The Chi (17/19 - HBO). Just finished the series ending episode in season 8. Since the writers knew this was the end they did tie up most endings in tidy bows. 3 characters were around for the entire series and a couple left and then came back for the last couple of seasons. A story that takes place in southside Chicago that started with 3 kids and a murder. They did have to pivot when the actor portraying the main character was fired for multiple allegations of misconduct with a few people on staff.
With the 2025-26 year at an end, Cal Athletics reflects on a year of tremendous change and growth as the department positions itself toward even greater successes and expanded opportunities to serve its student-athletes. The Cal family's generosity and steadfast commitment to student-athletes has helped them compete, excel and represent Cal with pride during a time of unprecedented change in collegiate athletics. Because of this support, Cal is well positioned to build on this momentum and continue creating exceptional opportunities for its student-athletes in the seasons ahead.
DUISBURG, Germany – California men's rowers brought home hardware from the U23 World Rowing Championships held in Duisburg, Germany, this past weekend. Osian James and Nat Gauden won gold for Great Britain in the men's 8+ and men's 4x events, respectively, while Xavier Gagnon and Michael Kain won silver for the United States in the men's 8+ and Kain added a gold medal in the mixed 8+ event. Rory Menzies (Australia), Leo Rosenquist (Germany), Johannes Benien (Germany), William McClean (Switzerland), Mihajlo Dedic (Serbia) and Nemanja Luledzija (Serbia) also represented the Golden Bears at the international competition.
DUISBURG, Germany – California women's rowing was well represented on the international stage at the U23 World Rowing Championships this past weekend in Duisburg, Germany. Seven of the 10 Golden Bears at the event brought home hardware for their countries, highlighted by a pair of gold medals won by Ella Wheeler for the United States.
Cecilia Zandalasini scored 11 of her team-high 16 points in the second quarter of the Valkyries’ 91-89 loss to the Phoenix Mercury at Mortgage Matchup Center on Wednesday. Zandalasini helped the Valkyries overcome an 11-0 first-quarter run by the Mercury and put Golden State up by as many as 13 points in the first half. However, Phoenix responded with 11 straight points in the fourth quarter, swinging the momentum back in its favor. The Mercury tied a WNBA season high for free throw attempts, attempting 43 and making 32. Golden State was outscored by 17 points from the foul line, 32-15, and had 24 fewer free throw attempts, 43-19. Four of the Valkyries' five starters committed at least five fouls, with both Zandalasini and Kaila Charles fouling out. The Valkyries’ starting lineup was notably missing All-Star starter Gabby Williams due to reconditioning. In Williams’ absence, Golden State had six players score in double figures, and all nine players who entered the game scored. Phoenix’s All-Star Kahleah Copper led all scorers with 27 points, while Alyssa Thomas added 25 points, nine rebounds and eight assists.
Daniel Susac was on the injured list when Patrick Bailey’s trade to the Guardians became official on May 9th. The transaction effectively made the rookie the Giants primary catcher, a promotion earned on the merits of his offensive production as the back-up backstop, which shone especially bright compared to the dull bat work of Bailey. Of course, the .478 average and 1.152 OPS was a 24 plate-appearance mirage. Turns out, Susac was not the second-coming of Mike Piazza — even worse, he proved to be a whiter shade of Bailey’s pale.
Eric Lauer pitched six scoreless innings, and Andy Pages homered in a three-hit game to lift the Dodgers over the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium.
On book 2 of the Bobiverse series. Bob is a human intellect residing in a computer, similar to what happened in Pantheon. Unlike Pantheon, Bob takes off in a rocket ship and makes copies of himself.
Would have to do something similar to Aliens. Put someone into a deep sleep and wake up when approaching the faraway land. Or be able to go the speed of light.
i told my kids when they were young - if there is a one way spaceship going somewhere like Mars or beyond and you have a chance to get on it, you should go. you dont have to say goodbye, you dont have to feel bad, you should go.
DBD AV Club
Out of the Nolan movies in the poll I picked Dunkirk, but I still think the best Nolan movie is Memento.
The Chi (17/19 - HBO). Just finished the series ending episode in season 8. Since the writers knew this was the end they did tie up most endings in tidy bows. 3 characters were around for the entire series and a couple left and then came back for the last couple of seasons. A story that takes place in southside Chicago that started with 3 kids and a murder. They did have to pivot when the actor portraying the main character was fired for multiple allegations of misconduct with a few people on staff.
i like DBD mostly because i get exposure to things i have never heard of!
The writer also co-wrote Master of None with Aziz Ansari
Daniel Radcliffe is now the same age as Harry was after the time jump at the end of Deathly Hallows.
Cal
[NEWS] Back-to-Back Historic Years For Cal Athletics
Celebrating The Generosity Of The Cal Family
https://calbears.com/news/2026/7/29/athletics-news-back-to-back-historic-years-for-cal-athletics.aspx
With the 2025-26 year at an end, Cal Athletics reflects on a year of tremendous change and growth as the department positions itself toward even greater successes and expanded opportunities to serve its student-athletes. The Cal family's generosity and steadfast commitment to student-athletes has helped them compete, excel and represent Cal with pride during a time of unprecedented change in collegiate athletics. Because of this support, Cal is well positioned to build on this momentum and continue creating exceptional opportunities for its student-athletes in the seasons ahead.
[MROW] Bears Bring Home World Medals
https://calbears.com/news/2026/7/29/mens-rowing-bears-bring-home-world-medals.aspx
DUISBURG, Germany – California men's rowers brought home hardware from the U23 World Rowing Championships held in Duisburg, Germany, this past weekend. Osian James and Nat Gauden won gold for Great Britain in the men's 8+ and men's 4x events, respectively, while Xavier Gagnon and Michael Kain won silver for the United States in the men's 8+ and Kain added a gold medal in the mixed 8+ event. Rory Menzies (Australia), Leo Rosenquist (Germany), Johannes Benien (Germany), William McClean (Switzerland), Mihajlo Dedic (Serbia) and Nemanja Luledzija (Serbia) also represented the Golden Bears at the international competition.
[WROW] Bears Shine On International Stage
https://calbears.com/news/2026/7/29/womens-rowing-bears-shine-on-international-stage.aspx
DUISBURG, Germany – California women's rowing was well represented on the international stage at the U23 World Rowing Championships this past weekend in Duisburg, Germany. Seven of the 10 Golden Bears at the event brought home hardware for their countries, highlighted by a pair of gold medals won by Ella Wheeler for the United States.
PRO
hey..wait a minute...
Dawg …. Angel Reese dribbles crazy 😭
https://www.reddit.com/r/WNBAgossips/comments/1var7l9/dawg_angel_reese_dribbles_crazy/
Cecilia Zandalasini Has Highest-Scoring Quarter of Career in Valkyries' Loss to Mercury (91-89)
https://valkyries.wnba.com/news/gameday-recap-20260729
Cecilia Zandalasini scored 11 of her team-high 16 points in the second quarter of the Valkyries’ 91-89 loss to the Phoenix Mercury at Mortgage Matchup Center on Wednesday. Zandalasini helped the Valkyries overcome an 11-0 first-quarter run by the Mercury and put Golden State up by as many as 13 points in the first half. However, Phoenix responded with 11 straight points in the fourth quarter, swinging the momentum back in its favor. The Mercury tied a WNBA season high for free throw attempts, attempting 43 and making 32. Golden State was outscored by 17 points from the foul line, 32-15, and had 24 fewer free throw attempts, 43-19. Four of the Valkyries' five starters committed at least five fouls, with both Zandalasini and Kaila Charles fouling out. The Valkyries’ starting lineup was notably missing All-Star starter Gabby Williams due to reconditioning. In Williams’ absence, Golden State had six players score in double figures, and all nine players who entered the game scored. Phoenix’s All-Star Kahleah Copper led all scorers with 27 points, while Alyssa Thomas added 25 points, nine rebounds and eight assists.
I didn’t see most of the game, but it is curious that GSV had 24 fewer free throw attempts.
Ballers beat the Yuba-Sutter Freebirds, 9-4
Susac socks two in 16-3 bash (Giants beat the Brew Crew)
https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/san-francisco-giants-scores-standings/109782/susac-socks-two-in-16-3-bash
Daniel Susac was on the injured list when Patrick Bailey’s trade to the Guardians became official on May 9th. The transaction effectively made the rookie the Giants primary catcher, a promotion earned on the merits of his offensive production as the back-up backstop, which shone especially bright compared to the dull bat work of Bailey. Of course, the .478 average and 1.152 OPS was a 24 plate-appearance mirage. Turns out, Susac was not the second-coming of Mike Piazza — even worse, he proved to be a whiter shade of Bailey’s pale.
Eric Lauer, Andy Pages lead Dodgers over Mariners
https://www.truebluela.com/dodgers-scores-standings/120667/eric-lauer-andy-pages-dodgers-mariners
Eric Lauer pitched six scoreless innings, and Andy Pages homered in a three-hit game to lift the Dodgers over the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium.
Digital Diversions
Travle
#travle #1324 +6
🟧🟧✅🟧🟧🟧✅🟩🟩✅🟧🟩✅
https://travle.earth
Did not do a good job
Off by one
#travle #1324 +0
✅✅✅✅🟩✅✅
https://travle.earth
Globle
Lucky and easy
🌎 Jul 30, 2026 🌍
🔥 1 | Avg. Guesses: 6
⬜🟩 = 2
https://globle-game.com
#globle
🌎 Jul 30, 2026 🌍
🔥 12 | Avg. Guesses: 8.25
⬜🟧🟨🟨🟧🟥🟥🟥
🟥🟩 = 10
https://globle-game.com
#globle
🌎 Jul 30, 2026 🌍
🔥 4 | Avg. Guesses: 5.5
🟧🟩 = 2
https://globle-game.com
#globle
Worldle
#Worldle #1651 (30.07.2026) 1/6 (100%)
🔥 Current Win Streak: 2 days
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🎉
🧭⭐📍🗺️🚩🗿📜🛡️🔤🗣️👫🪙🏙📐
https://worldle.teuteuf.fr/share
It was so easy I did all the questions
#Worldle #1651 (30.07.2026) 1/6 (100%)
🔥 Current Win Streak: 2 days
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🎉
https://worldle.teuteuf.fr/share
You must be really smart
Well I did learn geography in the US...hey wait...
Octordle
Daily Octordle #1648
7️⃣🕛
5️⃣4️⃣
6️⃣🔟
9️⃣8️⃣
Score: 61
thought i was going to do better. story of my life ..
Daily Octordle #1648
4️⃣🕛
5️⃣6️⃣
3️⃣8️⃣
🔟9️⃣
Score: 57
Quordle
🙂 Daily Quordle 1648
9️⃣8️⃣
🟥5️⃣
m-w.com/games/quordle/
Chased words when I shouldn't have
Same
🙂 Daily Quordle 1648
6️⃣8️⃣
4️⃣5️⃣
m-w.com/games/quordle/
🙂 Daily Quordle 1648
6️⃣8️⃣
5️⃣4️⃣
m-w.com/games/quordle/
Similar
WordleBot 5, HSB 3. i am a little surpirsed because we both had the same first 2 words
and SEA OF GREENS too. somehow that makes me happy
Wordle 1,867 3/6*
⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛
⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
WordleBot
Skill 98/99
Luck 56/99
Wordle 1,867 4/6
⬜🟩⬜⬜🟩
⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜
🟩🟩🟩⬜🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
WordleBot
Skill 78/99
Luck 60/99
Wordle 1,867 4/6*
⬛⬛⬛⬛🟩
⬛⬛⬛⬛🟩
⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
WordleBot
Skill 87/99
Luck 45/99
Sea of Greens!
Also WordleBot says my 3rd guess would have eliminated 5 or 6 remaining words. So why would it not pick that?
Space Travel (real or imagined)
On book 2 of the Bobiverse series. Bob is a human intellect residing in a computer, similar to what happened in Pantheon. Unlike Pantheon, Bob takes off in a rocket ship and makes copies of himself.
Would have to do something similar to Aliens. Put someone into a deep sleep and wake up when approaching the faraway land. Or be able to go the speed of light.
i told my kids when they were young - if there is a one way spaceship going somewhere like Mars or beyond and you have a chance to get on it, you should go. you dont have to say goodbye, you dont have to feel bad, you should go.
probably it just means that that is what i would like ..