sounds like the beginning of the end of democracy that we all have been fearing ...
In a highly unusual move, the Trump administration asked a federal court on Friday to block certification of the Senate election in Alaska if the Republican incumbent loses.
It's ridiculous, but it sounds like the courts aren't likely to be sympathetic. So it's probably just another example of how he's trying to throw shade on the legitimacy of the midterm results, more than actually being able to deny the will of the people. It's the same terrible shit, I don't think it's next level shit.
I've been seeing stories of people voting for a democrat and then. the voting machine records it as a republican. Not sure how true they are, but I wouldn't be surprised.
Yup. Excited for this one. I don't know how to describe what the series is.
In the books Lupin spends some time in Étretat in Normandie area of France. I went there with No 1, my mom, and my aunt and it's really pretty. It's where Monet spent a lot of time painting the cliffs and landscape there. Lots of the stores have Lupin stuff, like the book store.
I remember watching The Rookie in the 80s, along with Emergency 99. I have not watched the current version with Nathan Fillion, though I have been a lot of shorts from it.
The other cop show I remember loving was Nash Bridges, partially because it was set in SF. Which reminds me of the Streets of SF, though I didn't watch a lot of.
Right now I'm watching the One Chicago shows which includes Chicago PD.
I guess I didn't think of it as a Police show. It's more than just that. Only 1 maybe 2 seasons have the police as the main story. The others are so good. The gangs, the kids. Best show on TV.
The Wire, Friday Night Lights was a great time for TV. A couple of the best shows ever.
There was an episode of Modern Family that was a spoof of the buddy cop TV trope. Jordan Peele plays opposite Jay (Ed O'Neill), an unlikely team in the style of Lethal Weapon or so many others. Looks like it was Season 5, episode 7.
That show is so good, and this episode in particular.
Hmm....I don't remember that episode. May have to go back and find it and watch it. I agree Modern Family was so good. I didn't start watching it until maybe 5-6 seasons in. Binged it to catch up.
I watched some Miami Vice, but not all episodes. The Phil Collins one was my favorite. Also the one where the black Ferrari Daytona was destroyed by the RPG. So sad. I will probably watch the first few episodes of the reboot to see if it pulls me in.
Loved Miami Vice. Totally 80s show, with current 80s soundtrack. My favorite 80s pop band Book of Love had a Requiem remix of one of their tunes. Amazing Atmosphere. Would watch it and make it a Martini Vice party.
This week, California men's basketball has its second exhibition game of the year on the docket. The Golden Bears will visit Oregon State in a 7 p.m. meeting on Saturday (Oct. 24) in Corvallis, Oregon.
The California men's soccer team returns to Edwards Stadium to host No. 1 SMU on Saturday. The Golden Bears enter the week with a 5-4-4 mark after a 4-0 shutout over Saint Mary's and a 2-2 draw against NC State.
BERKELEY – Cal Athletics has received the Excellence in Innovation Award for College Athletics by Insight Into Academia magazine for the creation of Strawberry Creek Studios – the department's new external relations model focused on revenue generation and authentic storytelling.
The California women's basketball team will be hosting its annual Block Party on Nov. 1 from 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the Prescott Market in Oakland. The yearly event serves as a way for fans to meet and interact with players and coaches and celebrate the start of the new season.
The California men's and women's swimming teams are set to host Saint Mary's on Saturday, Oct. 24. The meet marks the first home competition of the 2026–27 season for both teams.
He won the Golden Spikes Award as the top amateur player in the country. He has been in the major leagues for six seasons, and this is the third in which he has taken part in the postseason.
But even for someone with a resume as distinguished as Andrew Vaughn's, the Cal alum can't hide his excitement as he prepares to play in the World Series for the first time. Vaughn and the National League champion Milwaukee Brewers host the American League champion Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 on Friday night.
Coming off a 2-0 weekend against the NC State Wolfpack and Wake Forest Demon Deacons, the California Golden Bears will be heading to the Tar Heel State this week for a clash with the other programs who reside in the state.
Milwaukee's is the worst of MLB's retractable roofs. It looms over the ballpark, even when open. Seattle's, on the other hand, is the best because it rolls all the way out of the stadium.
Political stuff
sounds like the beginning of the end of democracy that we all have been fearing ...
In a highly unusual move, the Trump administration asked a federal court on Friday to block certification of the Senate election in Alaska if the Republican incumbent loses.
It's ridiculous, but it sounds like the courts aren't likely to be sympathetic. So it's probably just another example of how he's trying to throw shade on the legitimacy of the midterm results, more than actually being able to deny the will of the people. It's the same terrible shit, I don't think it's next level shit.
I've been seeing stories of people voting for a democrat and then. the voting machine records it as a republican. Not sure how true they are, but I wouldn't be surprised.
I'm worried about this, too, but how would they know that's how the machine records it? When I vote on a machine, I wouldn't be able to tell.
DBD AV Club
New season 4 of Lupin dropped on Netflix today. It's a really cool show based on the books.
have you seen the other 3 seasons?
Yup. Excited for this one. I don't know how to describe what the series is.
In the books Lupin spends some time in Étretat in Normandie area of France. I went there with No 1, my mom, and my aunt and it's really pretty. It's where Monet spent a lot of time painting the cliffs and landscape there. Lots of the stores have Lupin stuff, like the book store.
Best episode of Inside the NBA, Who He Play For? ever!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMijMHcPTP8
oh man, that was fun to watch. Thanks for sharing.
Poor Chuck...
Poor Auburn
I think like Fat Chuck better.
doesnt he advertise for one of those GLP1 brands these days?
Police shows
I remember watching The Rookie in the 80s, along with Emergency 99. I have not watched the current version with Nathan Fillion, though I have been a lot of shorts from it.
The other cop show I remember loving was Nash Bridges, partially because it was set in SF. Which reminds me of the Streets of SF, though I didn't watch a lot of.
Right now I'm watching the One Chicago shows which includes Chicago PD.
Homicide: Life on the Street is still amazing. Wonderful cast and great, compelling writing.
Looks like so far people don't like police shows. Many more PUNCH TWIST votes than usual.
Cuz The Wire isn’t a choice.
My old upstairs neighbor was in that. Played a professor at UMd. I think only one season.
I guess I didn't think of it as a Police show. It's more than just that. Only 1 maybe 2 seasons have the police as the main story. The others are so good. The gangs, the kids. Best show on TV.
The Wire, Friday Night Lights was a great time for TV. A couple of the best shows ever.
There was an episode of Modern Family that was a spoof of the buddy cop TV trope. Jordan Peele plays opposite Jay (Ed O'Neill), an unlikely team in the style of Lethal Weapon or so many others. Looks like it was Season 5, episode 7.
That show is so good, and this episode in particular.
Hmm....I don't remember that episode. May have to go back and find it and watch it. I agree Modern Family was so good. I didn't start watching it until maybe 5-6 seasons in. Binged it to catch up.
I’ve never been a fan of police shows. But people I knew watched the following:
Miami Vice
Starsky and Hutch
T.J. Hooker
Car 54 Where are you?
And all the CSI incarnations
I watched some Miami Vice, but not all episodes. The Phil Collins one was my favorite. Also the one where the black Ferrari Daytona was destroyed by the RPG. So sad. I will probably watch the first few episodes of the reboot to see if it pulls me in.
Never watched the others.
Loved Miami Vice. Totally 80s show, with current 80s soundtrack. My favorite 80s pop band Book of Love had a Requiem remix of one of their tunes. Amazing Atmosphere. Would watch it and make it a Martini Vice party.
i think i saw a few episodes back in the day of Hills St Blues. good theme song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Je2fGzKiqRM
there was the Streets of San Francisco w/ the amazing car chase scenes. that was fun to watch
my younger one is a HUGE fan of Brooklyn Nine Nine. i have seen many episodes of this and must say it is pretty good.
sort of an old-school sitcom
B99 was so good.
inspector gadget sort of was a police show no??!!
https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/inspectorgadget/images/3/31/Gadgetmobile-InspectorGadget.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20130202215228
Digital Diversions
I don’t have wordlebot but I have to guess my luck score would be pretty low.
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sports connections was tough today. Got it with my final guess, emphasis on guess.
indeed. i only got 1 group of 4 on my first try
all guessing after that
not a great week
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Cal
[MBB] Cal Heads To Corvallis For Exhibition Clash At Oregon State
https://calbears.com/news/2026/10/22/mens-basketball-cal-heads-to-corvallis-for-exhibition-clash-at-oregon-state
This week, California men's basketball has its second exhibition game of the year on the docket. The Golden Bears will visit Oregon State in a 7 p.m. meeting on Saturday (Oct. 24) in Corvallis, Oregon.
[WSOC] Cal Falls To SMU At Home
https://calbears.com/news/2026/10/22/womens-soccer-cal-falls-to-smu-at-home
BERKELEY, Calif. – The California women's soccer team fell to SMU, 3-1, in a Thursday afternoon matchup at Edwards Stadium.
If the football score is the sort of like this (21-7?), I’d consider it a win.
About 20 point underdogs so that tracks.
Have often have we beaten the spread. Also, how often has the spread beaten us?
Depends if JKS or Brousseau plays.
[MSOC] Bears Prepare For Top-Ranked SMU
https://calbears.com/news/2026/10/22/mens-soccer-bears-prepare-for-top-ranked-smu
The California men's soccer team returns to Edwards Stadium to host No. 1 SMU on Saturday. The Golden Bears enter the week with a 5-4-4 mark after a 4-0 shutout over Saint Mary's and a 2-2 draw against NC State.
[NEWS] Cal Athletics Wins Excellence In Innovation Award
https://calbears.com/news/2026/10/22/athletics-news-cal-athletics-wins-excellence-in-innovation-award
BERKELEY – Cal Athletics has received the Excellence in Innovation Award for College Athletics by Insight Into Academia magazine for the creation of Strawberry Creek Studios – the department's new external relations model focused on revenue generation and authentic storytelling.
[WBB] Women’s Basketball To Host Annual Block Party
https://calbears.com/news/2026/10/22/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-to-host-annual-block-party
The California women's basketball team will be hosting its annual Block Party on Nov. 1 from 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the Prescott Market in Oakland. The yearly event serves as a way for fans to meet and interact with players and coaches and celebrate the start of the new season.
[MSWIM] [WSWIM] Cal Swimming Slated For Home Meet Against Saint Mary’s
https://calbears.com/news/2026/10/22/mens-swimming-diving-cal-swimming-slated-for-home-meet-against-saint-mary-s
The California men's and women's swimming teams are set to host Saint Mary's on Saturday, Oct. 24. The meet marks the first home competition of the 2026–27 season for both teams.
[BASE] 'The Job's Not Done'
https://calbears.com/news/2026/10/22/baseball-the-jobs-not-done
He won the Golden Spikes Award as the top amateur player in the country. He has been in the major leagues for six seasons, and this is the third in which he has taken part in the postseason.
But even for someone with a resume as distinguished as Andrew Vaughn's, the Cal alum can't hide his excitement as he prepares to play in the World Series for the first time. Vaughn and the National League champion Milwaukee Brewers host the American League champion Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 on Friday night.
[VB] Cal Heads To North Carolina For Clash With Tar Heels And Blue Devils
https://calbears.com/news/2026/10/22/volleyball-cal-heads-to-north-carolina-for-clash-with-tar-heels-and-blue-devils
Coming off a 2-0 weekend against the NC State Wolfpack and Wake Forest Demon Deacons, the California Golden Bears will be heading to the Tar Heel State this week for a clash with the other programs who reside in the state.
PRO
Valkyries/Dream game 4 is Sat night, in ATL. Need a Valkyries win so that HSB can go to game 6 in ATL.
Valkyries game is 10 am Pacific time, Saturday.
Fall Classic starts tonight.
i would complain that it is almost Nov already and a late start to the WS, but with the weather as warm as it is, it is fine.
maybe it will be chilly up in Milwaukee ..
They'll close the roof
everyone has a roof these days!
Milwaukee's is the worst of MLB's retractable roofs. It looms over the ballpark, even when open. Seattle's, on the other hand, is the best because it rolls all the way out of the stadium.