I would say I don't like tofu, BUT, I did enjoy it once at a wedding reception at a Chinese restaurant off of 101 in Palo Alto. Flavored quite deliciously. (it's just a sponge)
Everyone else: "Who said anything about mini-strokes? And the bragging about 'acing' the cognitive tests, which are typically given after someone has a stroke suddenly make more sense. And you accusing Pelosi and Biden of diminished cognitive capabilities around that time seems relevant now."
I always wondered why Trump gets his suits tailored with his pants hem that reaches the ground. Well, this picture confirmed for me that it's to hide the fact that he wears like, what, a 2" lift?
Next level: The person in this photo-op is not the owner of the shop that burned down. It is the former owner/current landlord, who is a Trump supporter.
The Oakland A’s three-game series against the Seattle Mariners has been officially postponed, the team announced on Tuesday. The soonest they might return to action would be Friday at home against the San Diego Padres.
The A’s have been sitting out since Sunday, when they announced a positive coronavirus test among their traveling team and staff. They missed the finale of their series against the Houston Astros that afternoon and were soon ruled out of the Tue/Wed Mariners games, and now they’re pushing back the Thursday meeting as well.
Fortunately, all signs currently point toward a return sooner than later. The team received another full slate of negatives in their second round of follow-up testing, taken Monday, reports Susan Slusser of the S.F. Chronicle. The Thursday game is being postponed “out of an abundance of caution to allow for continued testing and contact tracing,” per a club press release.
I assume they'll do 3 double headers in a row the next scheduled series. 2 seven inning games a day but with the expanded rosters (28) and the double header allowing an additional player that doesn't need to be optioned, they should be able to have plenty of pitching. If the starter can go 5 innings each game then it only means 4 innings of relief a day.
I think they'll probably be alright as long as there aren't too many double headers in a row.
Dave Roberts said he’d like Julio Urías to be more efficient, and the left-hander delivered in a 6-3 win over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium.
Urías allowed only one run on four hits in six innings, striking out five while walking none for the second time this season. The only run was a solo home run by Carson Kelly in the third inning, which was followed by two one-out singles, giving Arizona another scoring threat.
But Urías settled down, retiring the next 11 batters faced to close out his night. He retired the side in order in four of his six innings. Urías entered Tuesday averaging 17.1 pitches per inning this season, the highest on the staff. But against Arizona he needed only 78 pitches to finish his six innings, 13 per frame.
Giants throttle the Rockies @ Coors Field in a surprising offensive outburst. Score in every inning except the 9th (had a man on 3rd, though). Dickerson gets 16 total bases. Giants win 23-5.
I haven’t spent a lot of time in France but I will say that a family beach holiday in the south of France when I was a kid had a noticeable formative effect
I don't ride but I really enjoy watching it too. I sent one of my brothers an email yesterday with a heads up since he rides regularly and likes watching it too.
Really good recipe and seems to be pretty close to restaurants. If you don't like hot foods skip the asian chili powder. The hot bean sauce isn't very hot, at least to me. The sichuan peppers don't make it hot spicy but they do provide a kick.
I was thinking of the bean curd curry at Liu's Kitchen in Berkeley. Unfortunately they went out of business maybe 5 years ago. The tofu potstickers also were great.
Hell, yeah Liu’s Kitchen. Started going there in like 1987. The tofu potstickers we’re crazy good! Mu shu tofu. Schezuan string beans. Last time there was about 10 years ago and there’d been a drop in quality.
I would say I don't like tofu, BUT, I did enjoy it once at a wedding reception at a Chinese restaurant off of 101 in Palo Alto. Flavored quite deliciously. (it's just a sponge)
For me tofu is more a thing to add into a dish with other flavorful ingredients, not the main attraction unto itself.
Yep, this. It works well in a dish like ma po tofu, or in a Thai curry, when it can just soak up flavor.
Whistling
... in the dark
Something I can do well.
I am absolute garbage at whistling
Elsewhere in college
About 2 weeks ago, Iowa cut MSWIM, WSWIM, MGYM, MTEN. They just gave their FB coaches a small raise. It's a business, folks.
https://swimswam.com/iowa-football-coaches-receive-raises-after-school-cuts-swimming-programs/
My sister lives in Iowa and the amount the football coaches make drives her crazy. I'm almost afraid to send her this link.
Today in Coronavirus
Noice!
https://twitter.com/wolfsothern/status/1300562063010525185
I heard yesterday they were going to virtual classes but didn't realize how many cases they had and students were being asked to go home.
https://dcist.com/story/20/09/01/va-james-madison-university-coronavirus-cases-increase-students-online-learning/
OUR CRUMBLING DEMOCRACY
Hella funny:
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/09/trump-looters-rioters-anarchists-plane-antifa-laura-ingraham.html
Sent to my son, he replied "Trump voters probably believe this"
The presidential race seems to have not changed very much in response to the conventions.
https://twitter.com/NateSilver538/status/1301249456533274625
NYT's Michael Schmidt via a CNN article: "Trump had an unusual trip to Walter Reed Hospital and Pence was put on alert."
Trump: "I DID NOT HAVE A SERIES OF MINI-STROKES. FAKE NEWS!"
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1300983667561562118
Everyone else: "Who said anything about mini-strokes? And the bragging about 'acing' the cognitive tests, which are typically given after someone has a stroke suddenly make more sense. And you accusing Pelosi and Biden of diminished cognitive capabilities around that time seems relevant now."
He totally had a series of mini strokes.
Was playing mini golf.
totally.
A folded up $20 gets replaced with plastic
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/v7gxa4/pba-card-police-courtesy-cards
Damn, I should ask my BIL for one.
Sounds like either your BIL is too honorable to hand out these corruption cards, or he doesn't like you very much 😁
I always wondered why Trump gets his suits tailored with his pants hem that reaches the ground. Well, this picture confirmed for me that it's to hide the fact that he wears like, what, a 2" lift?
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eg3vs1xWsAUsncK?format=png&name=900x900
(MA): Markey defeats Kennedy
https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/01/politics/massachusetts-primary-results-2020-markey/index.html
I really did not understand what argument Kennedy was making.
"I'm young and good looking!"
This is Massachusetts and my name is "Kennedy".
^^this^^
Hah, yeah pretty much.
Hahahahahahahjaha
Heh.
https://twitter.com/ProjectLincoln/status/1300922493784342528
Next level: The person in this photo-op is not the owner of the shop that burned down. It is the former owner/current landlord, who is a Trump supporter.
https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/kenosha-business-owner-declines-president-trump-photo-op-former-owner-replaces-him
PRO
Tom Seaver passes away at 75, due to complications of dementia.
A pitcher’s wife chimes in
https://twitter.com/sara__stock/status/1300995825330511875?s=21
She's bringing the heat.
Jazz/Nuggets have a crazy finish to their game
https://streamable.com/bgv31n
Philly's Aaron Nola has a filthy curve that looks like he's throwing a wiffleball
https://twitter.com/BarstoolPhiIIy/status/1301106648954568705
Speaking of filthy curve... Caleb Thiebar threw a 69 mph curve that was dropping nearly straight down at the plate
https://twitter.com/TFTwins/status/1300982119557206016
nice
There's intentional headhunting and then there's Aroldis Chapman throwing over 100 mph at your head. Prediction: retaliation.
https://twitter.com/TheAthleticMLB/status/1301153930441904134
if it were against the Assterisks he'd be out for 5 games.
Oakland A’s series against Mariners postponed, rescheduled as doubleheaders
https://www.athleticsnation.com/2020/9/1/21417272/oakland-as-schedule-postpone-series-seattle-mariners-coronavirus-doubleheader
The Oakland A’s three-game series against the Seattle Mariners has been officially postponed, the team announced on Tuesday. The soonest they might return to action would be Friday at home against the San Diego Padres.
The A’s have been sitting out since Sunday, when they announced a positive coronavirus test among their traveling team and staff. They missed the finale of their series against the Houston Astros that afternoon and were soon ruled out of the Tue/Wed Mariners games, and now they’re pushing back the Thursday meeting as well.
Fortunately, all signs currently point toward a return sooner than later. The team received another full slate of negatives in their second round of follow-up testing, taken Monday, reports Susan Slusser of the S.F. Chronicle. The Thursday game is being postponed “out of an abundance of caution to allow for continued testing and contact tracing,” per a club press release.
It seems like this might really impact the A's momentum and pose a challenge for the pitching staff.
I assume they'll do 3 double headers in a row the next scheduled series. 2 seven inning games a day but with the expanded rosters (28) and the double header allowing an additional player that doesn't need to be optioned, they should be able to have plenty of pitching. If the starter can go 5 innings each game then it only means 4 innings of relief a day.
I think they'll probably be alright as long as there aren't too many double headers in a row.
Julio Urías efficient in Dodgers’ win over Diamondbacks
https://www.truebluela.com/2020/9/1/21417724/julio-urias-efficient-dodgers-chris-taylor-rbi-diamondbacks-recap
Dave Roberts said he’d like Julio Urías to be more efficient, and the left-hander delivered in a 6-3 win over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium.
Urías allowed only one run on four hits in six innings, striking out five while walking none for the second time this season. The only run was a solo home run by Carson Kelly in the third inning, which was followed by two one-out singles, giving Arizona another scoring threat.
But Urías settled down, retiring the next 11 batters faced to close out his night. He retired the side in order in four of his six innings. Urías entered Tuesday averaging 17.1 pitches per inning this season, the highest on the staff. But against Arizona he needed only 78 pitches to finish his six innings, 13 per frame.
Giants throttle the Rockies @ Coors Field in a surprising offensive outburst. Score in every inning except the 9th (had a man on 3rd, though). Dickerson gets 16 total bases. Giants win 23-5.
https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401226213
The Rockies' bulllpen pitching is pretty rocky.
CAL
Cal was going to drop third-party standardized testing anyways, but a judge makes it official.
https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/01/us/university-of-california-sat-act-trnd/index.html
Go Bears!
le Tour de France ...
... is my favorite sporting event to watch.
it was postponed this year, started on Aug 29, riders wear masks before/after but not while riding. most roadside spectators are wearing masks.
this is my morning ritual for 21 days. make 3 espressos, watch race, get some work done, try to decide which is my favorite part of France.
the approx finish is at 1100a ET each day. good live coverage on NBC Gold.
my favorite part of France is definitely the south; Arles, Cannes, Nice, Marseilles, Avignon, Aix-en Provence, Nimes...
I haven’t spent a lot of time in France but I will say that a family beach holiday in the south of France when I was a kid had a noticeable formative effect
when does it usually start?
usually it is in Jul. they move it a little sometimes to adjust for Olympics
sorry I meant in the morning.
700a ET approx, each day is a little shorter/longer depending on the route and hilliness
that's not too early for you.
I don't ride but I really enjoy watching it too. I sent one of my brothers an email yesterday with a heads up since he rides regularly and likes watching it too.
Bean Curd Curry Chicken = Delicious.
sounds good first thing in the morning. want to share favorite recipe?
Mapo Tofu
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spicy-sichuan-tofu-em-mapo-doufu-em-242878
Really good recipe and seems to be pretty close to restaurants. If you don't like hot foods skip the asian chili powder. The hot bean sauce isn't very hot, at least to me. The sichuan peppers don't make it hot spicy but they do provide a kick.
No 1 made it with ground lamb instead of ground beef as well.
I was thinking of the bean curd curry at Liu's Kitchen in Berkeley. Unfortunately they went out of business maybe 5 years ago. The tofu potstickers also were great.
Hell, yeah Liu’s Kitchen. Started going there in like 1987. The tofu potstickers we’re crazy good! Mu shu tofu. Schezuan string beans. Last time there was about 10 years ago and there’d been a drop in quality.