DBD 8.31.11 You know you're getting old when...
by Rishi on Aug 31, 2011 6:52 AM PDT
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PrintSo, as you may or may not know, depending on the rapidness with which you z through my comments, I'm going to Vegas this weekend with my buddies. Joy time!
But as I started to break down the roster, I was noticing a shift... this will be the fourth consecutive Labour Day Weekend Vegas trip for me and things have changed a lot since those trips.
Three years ago, it was a mix of people fresh out of college and people still in college, a behemouth of a group at 40. A vast majority of group was singles. In fact, I believe there were only two couples on the trip.
Two years ago, it was seven guys, a pretty different group than the year prior. Still, only one of the seven was in a serious relationship.
A year ago, it was a mix of older and younger friends, with some in long-term relationships, others not. More trending towards the former.
This year? I'm the oldest one on the trip (not by much). Literally only one person from the trip from three years ago; the rest, though good friends, aren't people I've been friends with for seven years. And the trip is almost entirely couples... literally, there are two other single guys. This will be interesting.
So, for me, that's my sign that I'm getting old -- not only are some of my older friends staying home from Vegas LDW because of other obligations (or lack of desire to go crazy), not only are more in relationships, but people are now travelling in couples.
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Isi Sofele chat with YOkanes at 3:30
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Isi Sofele will chat live with the Contra Costa Times’ Bear Talk blog on Wednesday, Aug. 31, beginning at 3:30 p.m. PT. The chat with the Golden Bears’ starting tailback three days before the team’s season-opener will be moderated by Cal football beat writer Yonathan Okanes of the Contra Costa Times.
Sofele has played in all 25 games possible with two starts over his first two collegiate seasons in 2009 and ‘10. Cal’s active career leader in both rushing and kick return yards has moved into the team’s starting tailback role to begin the 2011 campaign after contributing 420 rushing yards and one score on the ground over 81 carries (5.2 ypr) during his first two seasons. Sofele was playing a third-stringer behind Jahvid Best and Shane Vereen during his 2009 true freshman campaign, before becoming Vereen’s backup as a sophomore in 2010 when he put up the bulk of his rushing numbers with 338 rushing yards on 69 [heh] carries.
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TV Show about Cal Athletics to debut today
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Cal Sports Report, a one-hour weekly television program covering Cal Athletics, will make its 2011-12 debut on Comcast SportsNet California this Wednesday, August 31 (2:30 p.m. PT).
Hosts Todd McKim and Francesca Weems bring viewers the latest in Cal Athletics each week on the magazine style television show.
This week’s debut show will also be repeated on Thursday (7 p.m.), Friday (4 p.m.) and Saturday (1 a.m.).
The regular weekly debut of each new program will be on Wednesday at 5 p.m. unless it is pre-empted by the telecast of a live event as was the case this week with the telecast of an Oakland A’s baseball game.
To find Comcast SportsNet California in your area, visit csncalifornia.com.
Highlights of this week’s debut show include …
•Head coach Jeff Tedford preview the Cal offense
•Defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast breaks down the Cal defense
•Keenan Allen and Zach Maynard talk family and football
•Mychal Kendricks readies for his senior season
•Volleyball head coach Rich Feller talks about his No. 1 squad
•A look inside the Student-Athlete High Performance Center slated to open this fall
•An interview with Director of Athletics Sandy Barbour
No word if show is a horror or comedy
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I vote dramedy.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions
No, it’s not a tv show based around the DBD.
Although… that would be a fantastic idea. We should be a sitcom!
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Today in the DBD….
Various posters made references to ___________. (The Simpsons/Seinfeld/Airplane.)
Fiatlux argued with _ (Calbear81/Cugel/everyone) about _______ (politics/ethics/everything.)
AERose hated something.
Atoms __________ (ruined a joke/corrected someone’s grammar/made a typo that he later corrected with an */explained something literally.)
Rishi discussed ____________. (drinking and cricket/clothes/economics.)
People made fun of Twist for ____________ (his wedding night/something random/something specific/everything.)
Today’s over/under for references, positive and negative, to Sacramento(?/!): +3
Today’s over/under for references, sympathetic and disapproving, to Ohio: -2
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by Kodiak on Aug 31, 2011 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
And like Madlibs, it’s even funnier when some variation of the word “poop” is used for every answer.
by Yes We Cannon on Aug 31, 2011 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions
why should this site be any different…
by the way, can someone retweet my tweet about Sandy’s youtube video? She sent that to me last night and I tweeted it out. but it needs to get much more traction.
retweeted
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I don’t have the password for that one.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Twist keeps telling me I don’t have the right TPS sheets.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
I vote CB81!
…oh wait, you said #1 Sri Lankan, not #1 Sacramento!ian.
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She had the chance to be #1 Sri Lankan, but she turned it down! How much lower can Sri Lanka fall?? I mean, when even people from Sacramento! are turning you down….
Poor bamboobanga.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Excuse me, atoms, but I was constructively discharged as #1 Sri Lankan.
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I think she’s talking about Baton Rouge.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ve never really heard anything good about that place. Nothing particularly bad, either, to be fair.
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Louisiana seems pretty crappy to me as a whole. The only good part is New Orleans, just because it’s New Orleans.
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
How can we have negative 2 references to something?
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh, I get it, positive references are a +1, negative references are -1.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions
I already explained it, Rishi. Too late.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Just tryin’ to do my part.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, but you posted the photo after I already did it.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions
But you also explained the joke, so the picture could have been referring to what you were doing.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions
I gotta keep up with Rishi!
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions
I believe the subthread is completely gone, but I roughly quote you in saying “My hate is largely overstated”.
And then today, you include yourself in the category of “we can expect these people to hate.”
It went something like
“My hate is largely overstated”
[example of hatred from previous post]
“MODS PLS DELETE. THEN SEND THE CODES”
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KA21 is in the show
Therefore, it is a variety show.
Keeping January 2 open. You know, just in case.
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KA21 is in the show
Therefore, it is a Heisman Award preview show
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NinersNation: Frank Gore renewed for three more years
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Fooch’s Update: Based on a PFT update, this reads like three years AFTER this 2011 season. “Coupled with his current deal, which pays out $4.9 million in 2011, Gore can earn $25.9 million over four years.” So I’m not quite sure. Gonna look into this.
Pro Football Talk is reporting that Frank Gore has agreed to terms on a three year contract extension worth $21 million. The deal reportedly includes $13.5 million in guaranteed money and PFT will have updates on the breakdown of the contract. I don’t know the actual breakdown of the deal, but it seems like that means it’s a decently front-loaded deal.
If the 49ers were able to load up more of the money in year one, they’ve got the cap room to take a sizable hit. Gore is coming off his hip injury and has dealt with a variety of smaller injuries during his career, but he has remained the engine that made the 49ers offense go in recent years. Who knows if he’ll still be a member of the 49ers in three years given how easily contracts get torn up in the NFL.
The team has plenty of question marks to sort through this season, but for now, one problem is resolved.
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I think a solid deal for the Niners. I agree that RBs are a dime a dozen, but Gore is a tough runner who has had to deal with pathetic offenses. I never hear about him causing any issues and he is fun to watch. Gore, V Davis, Crabtree, B Edwards and J Morgan (Ginn is garbage) are some real nice pieces. I honestly think SF has a good chance to win the division.
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by Another Successful Tedford QB on Aug 31, 2011 7:19 AM PDT up reply actions
definitely paying for past performances here. if he breaks a 100 yards/g over 16 game sked I’ll be shocked.
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--Coach Clark
It’s weird, but I think the Niners O-line is pretty good at run blocking, but just abysmal at pass protection.
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i wonder, if this a common thing for teams playing younger lineman? pass protection is more complicated right… so i wonder if those lines are better at run blocking? or maybe i’m overthinking things. whatevs.
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I thought run blocking was more complicated. Hmm.
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i could be completely wrong on this. this is why i stay away from football analysis!
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i think it’s a mindset thing. in run blocking, the oline is atacking the defense, while in pass blocking, they’re waiting for the defense.
by j.lee on Aug 31, 2011 2:20 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
With less than perfect conditions in general, not gonna happen. Running for 1,600 yards is hard.
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It was fantastic."
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Giants lose 5-2 to Cubs =/
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Let’s get the elephant in the room out of the way. If you still think the Giants have a chance to win the division, if you still think the Giants with this roster can still make the playoffs, congratulations. You’re a better fan than I am. You’re a better Giants fan than most. You have the true faith. You should be proud. Make sure to redeem that faith for extra fan points when the Giants make the playoffs. Those extra fan points will allow you substantial privileges, such as all the mustard packets your pockets can hold when you buy a hot dog at a game.
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by Rishi on Aug 31, 2011 7:11 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
The Giants are the same number of games away from the Dodgers now that they are from the D-backs, I read.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m ambivalent on the whole Billy Beane —> Cubs gossip. On the one hand, Billy seems bored and less effective that he was. As Greg Papa said, the Moneyball book was pure ego-driven and, iirc, Billy was freaked the eff out when Michael Lewis showed him the finished copy. Moreover, I’d like a real manager (although I’ve been liking me some Melvin as of late) and it drives me nuts how the A’s don’t value “batsmen,” or people who know how to handle the lumber in certain situations and frequently end up striking out at the least opportune time. Others have said high-stress innings brought on by years of poor run support have depleted his awesome starting pitching. I know Huddy would have something to say on that end.
As others have brought up at AN, the vaunted “C-word” comes more into play if Billy leaves and the A’s suck even harder and longer. I’m not sure I’m such a fan of Forst as I was of DePo, either.
"We lose to Stanford in many sports, but if you want to make a Cal team quit, bring a weapon."
--Coach Clark
If Billy leaves, I doubt Chili-dogs will come more into play.
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nO, NOT THAT C-WORD
"We lose to Stanford in many sports, but if you want to make a Cal team quit, bring a weapon."
--Coach Clark
Do you really think that if Billy leaves, convertibles will come more into play?? I thought he drove a sedan.
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nO, NOT THAT C-WORD either
"We lose to Stanford in many sports, but if you want to make a Cal team quit, bring a weapon."
--Coach Clark
I GET IT!
If Billy leaves, they are going to hire you!
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OFN
the c-word that many are thinking is contraction
"We lose to Stanford in many sports, but if you want to make a Cal team quit, bring a weapon."
--Coach Clark
Must be the Asian variety.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Great, now I don’t have to do this, either.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Wont happen. MLBPA is the most powerfulsports union out there. Theyd never agree to giving up 40+ jobs.
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expand rosters?
"We lose to Stanford in many sports, but if you want to make a Cal team quit, bring a weapon."
--Coach Clark
It’s the Athletics, a storied franchise, not gonna happen.
Am I known as Cugel the Clever for nothing?
That’s a good reason, but not one that matters to MLB owners. In addition to the union fight they’d have, they’d likely get mashed in court and in Congress. Which is why there are still Twins and Nationals at the All-Star Game.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 8:34 AM PDT up reply actions
how much
of the A’s does he own?
Not a dig against them, but an equivalent share of the Cubs would be way more valuable. Bill Veeck claimed that franchise value was greater the longer they had gone without a championship, so that plus the crazy level of Cubs fandom and the Chicago market would be attractive to a playa.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 8:11 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t think anyone knows for sure…somewhere equal to or less than 5%
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--Coach Clark
nice little walkaway package
unless Bud’s blue-ribbon committee has to approve the transfer!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 8:17 AM PDT up reply actions
While it’s hard to say who’s making the calls, I think that the perception that Billy seems less effective isn’t the right basis for judgment. That’s driven by results, whereas I’d look at what his process, such as what he’s tried to make happen e.g. during the offseason. He tried to find a 3B (Beltre) and upgrade the outfield (Dejesus, Willingham). Controversially, he replaced Jack Cust with Matsui (Jack Cust was released by the Mariners a month ago, iirc). I don’t think anyone could have predicted Barton would be so bad this year, same with Kouz.
So, if he seems less effective … sometimes you roll the dice and you come up short. It happens. And sometimes you roll the dice and you get Brandon Allen.
n.b. -- This comment does not constitute official chemistry advice.
but in a wins / loss industry, losing more and more means you in fact ARE less effective. This ain’t Tball.
True, but I’m sure someone has done a wins/payroll breakdown, i wonder how the A’s stack up there.
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Not the most up to date data, but I’m sure if you tried, you could find some.
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 8:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Certainly true. However, I am making the point that wins /losses( == effective) aren’t necessarily the best metric to judge a GM’s worth. It’s like playing blackjack — if you hit on 20, you may get lucky and get 21, even if it was a low probability outcome (think Brian Sabean). No one would turn down the money, and it was certainly effective, but it wasn’t the best strategy. And at other times, you can follow hte best strategy and things will turn out poorly.
Maybe another way to put it is that the A’s were predicted to win 85 wins this season, and with a couple of lucky breaks could have hit 90. Who knew that so many people would have career underperforming years?
n.b. -- This comment does not constitute official chemistry advice.
Moneyball (imo) is about undervalued commodities, such as OBP was a few years ago. To the extent that figuring out if someone is going to have a bad year will depend on prior results, yeah, Billy should have known. But I don’t think any model (or scouting) could have predicted that a third of the starting line up on opening day would have career bad years.
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i like billy… i just drives me nuts that he gets all the credit for finding the undervalued players but never the opposite.
It’s true he’s had some bad misses (the Tim Hudson trade, most egregiously). I still remember those though! And certainly the movie will lionize the GM of a team currently owning a 60-75 record. OTOH … Scott Hatteberg is in the movie, so all is right with hte world.
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and i was there!
To this day, one of my favorite sporting moments (also notable for my still thinking I had hair)
This was also the end of and EPIC loooonnnng extended Labor Day weekend that would do you guys proud.
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i did… glorious, scalp covering hair…
the above pic is shortly before I realized I was only fooling myself… I was at Urth Cafe in West Hollywood and some total what-barbara-bush-would-call-geraldine-ferraro told me to stop doing comb overs… i went directly to the drug store, but sheers, and gone was my hair.
He’s going to buy Albert Einstein’s head and a freezer
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions
Pun-jab?
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Russell Peters comes on to bowl. Somebody gonna get a hurt. No wait, its not Peters, it is Samit Patel. Doppelganger!
http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-india-2011/engine/current/match/474476.html
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oh thanks i forgot about the Twenty20 match today. we seem to be doing ok, but we’ve lost our batsmen for the most part. all on Raina now.
well they're sucking then
16.4
Bresnan to Raina, SIX, even bigger. Visceral. Slower ball on middle and leg, full and in the slot, Raina bombards it over wide long-on. Boy, he’s connecting these.
16.3
Bresnan to Raina, SIX, Give him the blue jersey (or the yellow one) and Raina becomes Superman. Doesn’t quite like it when he’s in whites. Length ball, in the region, Raina just whacks the leather off it. Tremendous cross-batted clobbering.
Gotta keep them under 30 runs in six overs!
15.1
MM Patel to Morgan, OUT
EJG Morgan c Sharma b MM Patel 49 (27b 7×4 1×6) SR: 181.48
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:)
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
There speaks a woman who has seen the shambles that middle aged men become.
"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea"
What if you recrepit?
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You just want to crepit, then?
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I like Urth!
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions
Hilariously enough, I was also there and have a similar photo. I went to games 18, 19, and 20.
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I was in New Orleans over Labor Day weekend… flew back to LA Tuesday morning on ZERO sleep from Monday night and maybe 12 hours of sleep for the entire weekend… still hung over… the flight attendance was hilarious seeing a plane full of dead people and offering up bloody marys and a very quiet flight… landed at LAX, went to the office… was in dreadful meetings all day… had to go to an event that night… got to bed about midnight… was up at 6 wednesday… worked til 3… flew up to SF, picked up friend, drove to Coliseum… reveled in game… had drinks after… got to bed about 1… was up at 4:45 for my 6:30AM flight… landed in LA… went straight to office… had no meetings in the afternoon but wanted to get work done… at about 1 closed and locked my office door and proceeded to pass out til about 6…. complete with drool puddle and creased face…
I was at game 1 of the streak. Koch nearly blew the save against his former team, the Blue Jays.
by the federer express on Aug 31, 2011 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I was also at game -1 wherein the As lost to the Blue Jays. TLong hit a triple in the 9th with 0 outs and we couldnt get him home! Triple Le Sigh!
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I remember watching Giambi’s jack against the Yankees, and being pumped, because fuck the Yankees.
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
fuck the Yankees
Agreed!
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Amazing that there’s something every baseball fan on this board agrees with.
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t think any of the mods are Yankees fans.
Two Giants and three Doyers on the Hit Squad, anyways.
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To round things out
Twist and Rags are A’s fans, YF is a Phils fan, and CBKWit apparently roots for the Mariners. Nick is a Giants fan, Avi might be as well, and I don’t think the rest are really into baseball.
The Yankees fan is Berkelium.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
The Yankees fan is Berkelium.
Coulda just said that in the beginning. So…..are we banning him or what?!
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
No point, he’s too busy crunching numbers to say any annoyingly entitled things about the Yankees.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Let's go Yankees!!!!
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by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
stop sucking up to Berkelium97!
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Whatever
Yankees fans don’t even care about the regular season, they really crawl out of the bandwagon word works in October.
“It’s kind of a luxury we have” -Yankee fan I know.. suck a tailpipe
Fack Muck Brown!!
That’s like Oski vs. Tommy Trojan in the Cal band’s halftime show during the UCLA game. We hate each other, but we both hate U$C.
by Yes We Cannon on Aug 31, 2011 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
i was living in Malawi in 2001… i was “watching” the game against the Yankees on gamecast… and I knew that when it took FOREVER to refresh on the Giambi play at the plate we were screwed. To this day I still cannot believe Art f’n Howe didn’t pinch run for him… though I also still believe he was actually safe at the plate.
More than even just finding undervalued commodities, it’s about finding new competitive advantages in the entire operation of the business. The idea that OBP being undervalued is the most obvious and most focused on part (and probably the most meaningful competitive advantage, as well), but it goes beyond just utilizing new methods of evaluating players. It’s about coming up with new ways to run the organization – new ideas on how players should be developed, scouted, where the org’s resources get the best ROI, etc.
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 9:38 AM PDT up reply actions
But the question is, how big a sample do you need until random variation starts being small? I’d say 3-4 seasons worth of data would definitely be enough. The advantage of using wins over any method that tries to strip out “luck” is there are going to be intangible factors that do go into winning, that get stripped out with the “luck”. Wins captures them. So long as you have a large enough sample, wins is the best measure because it captures everything.
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 8:52 AM PDT up reply actions
You’re absolutely right about that. The question is, how many years do we include? BB himself claimed to be ‘rebuilding’/‘reloading’ in the late 2000s, though he phrased it to drive away as few season ticket holders as possible.
This year, I thought the A’s had a chance. That they tanked so badly especially in the first half … well, some combination of bad luck and, though it’s not statistically couth, I also blame Bob Geren.
n.b. -- This comment does not constitute official chemistry advice.
Good point, that’s where things start to get a little tricky!
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Just the fact that most of the league has caught on to his original competitive advantage makes him less effective.
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 8:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Dodgers win =/
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The Dodgers picked up another win on Tuesday, an 8-5 triumph against the Padres, highlighted by the bottom of the second inning, winning for the seventh time in their last eight games. The Dodgers established a new season high for runs in an inning by scoring all their runs in the bottom of the second, and it truly was a crazy eight.
Tim Stauffer walked one in the first inning, but escaped with no damage. In the second inning, however, Stauffer collapsed. Andre Ethier opened the frame with a single, and the good news for Stauffer is that was the final hit he allowed. The bad news is that two of the next three batters walked to load the bases for Hiroki Kuroda.
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by Rishi on Aug 31, 2011 7:12 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Ethier had the first AND second hits of the inning. 8 walks!
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Ohio triumps over As
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Let’s see. Add four more Indians runs, add one more A’s run and you basically have last night’s game. In case you missed that one, the A’s dropped the game to Cleveland. And they dropped another one to Cleveland tonight. But hey, the Indians win it and thanks to the A’s, are now over .500! Oh right. I keep forgetting. We are A’s fans.
So what are our highlights? Well, um, Neil Wagner made his Major League debut, allowing a hit and striking one out in his inning of work? Cahill pitched into the sixth (allowing five earned runs, so that’s not good)? Ryan Sweeney struck out on the only three pitches he saw; yay? Matsui, Pennington and Suzuki had two hits each (accounting for most of the A’s hits), and Crisp and Suzuki each drove in a run?
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This just took a turn for the Ohio!
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Cahill is hiding an injury. No question about it.
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I sure hope so. he’s fallen off a cliff this year after starting 6-0..
by the federer express on Aug 31, 2011 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ll be buying plenty of beer for the AM pool parties this weekend!
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I’ll load up with a 30 pack of C+ (Coors Light) for the weekend.
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by CalBandGreat on Aug 31, 2011 7:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Coors light is the unofficial beer of our tailgate. We usually go through about 6-12 30 packs depending on attendance.
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by CalBandGreat on Aug 31, 2011 7:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Just for you, I’ll buy Miller Chill instead of Bud Light Lime <3
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AM? Morning?
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions
yes, in case you didn’t get enough UNCE UNCE UNCE the night before, you can get it all day at the pool too!
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
-TwistNHook
Dude, pool parties are some of the best times in Vegas. Why else do you think I’ve been going to the gym twice a day?!
Something about waking up at 10 am on almost no sleep, pounding beers, throwing on the trunks, doing push-ups (because ten push-ups will make up for all the negligence from the months prior), and cabbing over to a giant pool party, where you go and buy more drinks and beers and listen to loud music and enjoy the scantily clad women in daylight.
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I’m not hating on the pools. I’m just ready for some quiet after a hard night, I’ll enjoy the scantily clad women at the non-party pool section.
/getoffmylawn
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
-TwistNHook
Hey, it’s not for everyone! You’d have to rank high enough on the Rishi Hierarchy Of Energy.
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yeah, plus I’d need to work on my fist bumping to fit in.
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
-TwistNHook
1/3 Cal Alums, not bad.
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
-TwistNHook
Who are the fist bumping dudes?
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
ahhhh
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes. Have you never used “A.M” as a way to describe an event occuring in the morning? “An AM meeting”?
Also, fun fact of the day:
A.M stands for Ante Meridiem (before mid-day)
P.M. stands for Post Meridiem (after mid-day)
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I have, but parties generally aren’t in the morning so I thought I’d ask you to clarify.
Another fun fact of the day:
AM is also used as an abbreviation for other things, such as the airline code for AeroMexico or as a way of transmitting and receiving radio waves through Amplitude Modulation.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions
So much urine
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Palms Pool Party 2012!!!!!!
"Remember the Maine! TO HELL WITH STANFORD!"
by CruzinBears on Aug 31, 2011 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions
poop + bodily fluid hotpot?
Ewwwwwwwwwwwww
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
alcohol: recession proof?
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--Coach Clark
What if they are in a constant state of meh-ness?
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self-mehdication
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 7:48 AM PDT up reply actions
What if they have cirrhosis of the liver?
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Alcohol: the cause of and solution to all of life’s problems.
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by CalBandGreat on Aug 31, 2011 8:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Boredom is the best reason to drink!
"Let me tell you a story. I was a political prisoner for two years. The instant I was released I ran to McDonald's. I had a Big Mac and a Coke.
It was fantastic."
-Toyama Koichi, US Presidential candidate from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZqOkeYbB0
Nah, boredom is a perfectly acceptable reason to drink, but there are other, better reasons. Like: nice dinner someone else is paying for, happy hour, party, tailgate, hot girls are doing it, etc.
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
NO!
I’m just trying to psych myself up for a wedding in two weeks (friend’s older sister)!
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when you’re getting down into that level of knowing someone to get an invite, your wedding is too big.
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
-TwistNHook
Guy is a really good frined of mine.
And we’re family friends (my mom and her mom are also really close)
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I have to attend one in several weeks. Its my cousin. Will you allow that?
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I have one to attend in 5 weeks (not mine).
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ve been getting really drunk at weddings recently. I think I might have to tone it down a bit.
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I dunno, I’m just concerned about doing something someone might hold against me for a really, really, really long time (like, forever!)…
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Drunken antics on a normal night will eventually be forgotten. Drunken antics at a wedding will eventually be forgotten….by everyone except the bridge….
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Eh, what the hell, sounds like the more fun attitude to have.
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I got a thank you card that referenced my dancing with the bride’s drunk friend. I was not sober either.
by Yes We Cannon on Aug 31, 2011 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Sounds like the prelude to YWC’s first starring role in a CGB porno!
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by Fire Starkey on Aug 31, 2011 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
He sounds like the little Oui We that could.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I got a “Rishi, the open bar charged us extra money because of you” card.
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The last wedding I went to, pretty sure the bridge and groom are not aware of the fact I found a completely empty, but fully stocked bar in a nearby room after our open bar had shut down….
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
They shut off the open bar at this last wedding during dinner. I’m sure no on else was aware that we were bribing the waitress to bring us bottles of champagne during the speeches and dances so that we could continue to get drunk and not pay attention.
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This
The service that runs weddings could care less more of the time and are integral in maintaining that buzz after the bar closes.
Wedding season man..ugh. I think you deserve to get drunk when you attend someone’s wedding… they could care less about who is really there and we all know the wedding is really about one person.
Plus, weddings this weekend going forward, you have to get drunk. Countless millions of men are going to miss big football games and deserve a few scotchy scotches
Fack Muck Brown!!
they could care less about who is really there and we all know the wedding is really about one person.
Sounds like you have been to some craptastic weddings!
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Is that a snake in your pants or are you just happy to see me?
It was almost a case of snakes on a plane. Instead it turned out to be snakes in some guy’s pants. Seven of them, in fact, all exotic. Oh, and three tortoises.
Using a body scanner, Transportation Security Administration officers in Miami spotted all the reptiles stuffed inside nylon bags concealed in his pants. The unidentified man was trying last Thursday to get through a checkpoint on his way to Brazil on TAM Airlines, TSA spokesman Jonathon Allen said Monday.
U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife officers took custody of the critters and arrested the passenger.
Could the season get any worse?
SF Giants payroll manager accused of embezzlement
Federal agents have arrested a San Francisco Giants payroll manager on suspicion of embezzling more than $1.5 million from team accounts.
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he should have used a cover sheet on his TPS reports.
"We lose to Stanford in many sports, but if you want to make a Cal team quit, bring a weapon."
--Coach Clark
she
And if you’re going to embezzle, go large.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 7:49 AM PDT up reply actions
was 1.5 mil not large enough for a payroll manager?!
"We lose to Stanford in many sports, but if you want to make a Cal team quit, bring a weapon."
--Coach Clark
no, respectable
And perhaps successful, had she not wanted to qualify for a mortgage using the embezzled assets as proof of her net worth.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 7:52 AM PDT up reply actions
It’s ok Bob, you and your wife will get through this tough and embarrassing time. ;)
"We lose to Stanford in many sports, but if you want to make a Cal team quit, bring a weapon."
--Coach Clark
I’ll console myself by reading articles linked in the DBD.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 8:40 AM PDT up reply actions
I saw that and thought, damn, houses are so expensive in the BAy Area that even if you embezzle $1.5mil you’ll have a hard time buying!
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again
lack of vision is the downfall. She only used $600k of the loot to justify the loan! Had she listed the whole $1M the bank probably would have given her a seat on the board of directors instead.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions
hahaha
Embezzlement grade: A-
Money Laundering grade: D-
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions
That money was going to go to John Lackey in 6 years anyway. So, this is probably a better use for it.
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by TwistNHook on Aug 31, 2011 7:50 AM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
I don’t know if you read the article, but they actually called Zito and asked for a comment, which was pretty funny.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 7:53 AM PDT up reply actions
I didnt read the article. Why Zito? Was that money supposed to go to him? Had Zito nailed the embezzler?
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Pitcher Barry Zito, the highest-paid player, said he has no concerns.
He went on to tell the Giants he’ll cover the loss with the loose change he just found in his couch.
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by CalBandGreat on Aug 31, 2011 8:05 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
hahaha
he’s the big drag on the payroll, of course. It must have been nice to be asked for a comment about this article after all his time on the DL with his “injuries” this year.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 8:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Reporter: “Mr. Zito, do you have any comment on the embezzlement?”
Zito: “Well, obviously it’s a good first time effort from an amateur like Ms. O’Connor, but I don’t think anybody compares to the level of success that I’ve had at ripping off the Giants organization.”
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Go Bears!
Go Bears!
Crumpy on “Greensboro 5”
Makes no mention of any recruitment issues we may or may not have discussed in the past.
The Greensboro Five
Keenan Allen, WR, sophomore. 6-3, 205, 19 years old
Five-star recruit made immediate impact in 2010, finished with 46 receptions for 490 yards, 5 TDs. Also rushed for 136 yards and 1 TD. Half-brother of QB Zach Maynard.
Maurice Harris, WR, freshman. 6-3, 205, 18 years old
Big-bodied receiver looks for playing time as true freshman. Rated 3- or 4-star recruit in high school. First cousin of Allen and Maynard.
Gabe King, DL, redshirt freshman. 6-5, 275, 20 years old
Athletic defensive lineman came to Cal as 4-star recruit. In the mix for playing time among a deep corps of down linemen. Went to same high school as Allen, Harris, McCain.
Zach Maynard, QB, junior. 6-2, 190, 22 years old
Transferred to Cal from Buffalo in 2010 to play with half-brother Allen. Sat out last season. Earned starting job in spring practice. Brings dual-threat capability to position. At Buffalo in 2009, he passed for 2,694 yards, 18 TDs, 15 INTs and ran for 300 yards.
Chris McCain, LB, freshman. 6-6, 233, 19 years old
Will get significant playing time at outside linebacker after impressing coaches in camp with his ability to seek out the ball. Gained more than 25 pounds in last few months but still has filling out to do.
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--Coach Clark
by carp on Aug 31, 2011 7:43 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
For you, carp
Only proves that Carp is the ultimate Cal fan by far. There’s no evidence of anything wrong, there’s no investigation, there are no reputable news organizations conducting their own investigations, and yet Carp is willing to see a gigantic cloud of doom looming on the horizon.
Bravo!!!!, You sir are the ultimate Cal fan, and I tip my hat to you.
Am I known as Cugel the Clever for nothing?
I don’t get it. Is that in the article?
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by CalBandGreat on Aug 31, 2011 8:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Field hockey opens at Pacific:
The California Golden Bears, coming off a pair of victories over top-20 ranked teams, will open conference play this weekend, taking on Pacific at 1 p.m on Saturday, Sept. 3 in Stockton.
Last Week: The Bears went 2-0 on their road trip to Louisville, Ky., dispatching the No. 16 Louisville Cardinals, 3-1, and the No. 13 Michigan State Spartans, 4-3, in overtime. It was the third time in the last ten years that Cal opened the season with a victory over a top-10 ranked team. Four different Bears scored goals, with Andrea Earle, Erin Magill, and Jordan O’Reilly each netting two. O’Reilly’s goals were the first two of her collegiate career. Last season, she tallied two assists and took three shots on goal. Magill scored two goals, both of which were the game winners, including the dramatic overtime score against Michigan State.
NorPac Player of the Week: Jordan O’Reilly not only scored the first two goals of her career last week, she also scored the first player of the week honors of her career. O’Reilly was named the west’s Co-Offensive Player of the Week when she scored two goals in Cal’s 4-3 overtime victory over Michigan State. She put the Bears on the board in the first half and added another to push their lead to 3-0. She took just two shots, scoring goals on both.
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Kodiak must be so torn.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Not at all.
I have zero sports affiliations with UOP. Their undergrad campus is in Stockton. The dental/ortho program is in SF. We had no contact with the main campus besides being forced to spend a gawd-awful summer weekend in their non-air-conditioned dorms for our 1st year retreat.
I hope the Bears effing bury them.
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Yeah I know, I’m just giving you shit.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions
That sounds like a weekend in hell..
…..but so is ANY weekend spent in Stockton.
I'd like to smell the Roses before I die.
VBall heads east:
BERKELEY – With its best ranking in program history in hand, the No. 1 California volleyball team makes its longest trip of the 2011 season – distance wise – for the two-day Holiday Inn Jefferson Cup in Charlottesville, Va. On Sept. 2, the Golden Bears (3-0) take on Long Island (0-3) at 10 a.m. PT before tackling host Virginia (2-1) at 4 p.m. PT. Things conclude Sept. 3 with a 10 a.m. PT match against East Carolina (1-0).
Recently With the Bears
•Cal was the only team to go undefeated at the Cal Molten Classic with sweeps of UC Riverside, Fairfield and FIU
•Three Bears – Adrienne Gehan, Shannon Hawari and Correy Johnson – had double-digit kill performances against FIU on Aug. 27
•Correy Johnson was named the tournament’s MVP with fellow Bears Adrienne Gehan, Shannon Hawari and Tarah Murrey joining her on the all-tourney team
•An incredible 896 fans came out for the season opener, including a spirited showing of support by the Cal marching band
•The Bears are now 11-2 in season openers under head coach Rich Feller
•Across the three games, Cal outscored its opponents, 225-140, which is an average of more than 10 points a set
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Raiders cut 9:
Nine players are now are former Oakland Raiders. Fullback Bryson Kelly, offensive lineman Ben Lamaak, wide receivers Damola Adeniji and Steve Goulet, safety Josh Bullocks and defensive tackle Derrick Hill were all given their walking papers. There are no surprises there, and none of these guys will be missed.
Offensive lineman Alan Pelc and linebacker Travis Goethel were placed on injured reserve, and that means they are done for the season. Offensive lineman Lou Eliades was waived injured. If he clears waivers he could the Raiders will likely place him on the injured reserve list as well.
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NinersNation talks OLine:
49ers wide receiver Braylon Edwards spoke with the media yesterday in the locker room and discussed a variety of topics including his knowledge of the offense, his work with Alex Smith outside of practice, and how Crabtree has looked in his limited time off the PUP list. You can view the entire Q&A after the jump (thanks to Drew for pointing out the CSN video), or you can check out the transcript, put together by Grant Cohn.
Edwards had some interesting comments starting around the 1:30 mark about the 49ers offense after he was asked about how it might improve once the regular season gets here. He mentioned how Vernon Davis and Frank Gore haven’t seen a ton of action in the preseason, it’s been a condensed camp and of course they’ll be getting back Michael Crabtree. In putting that all together, Edwards thinks the offense could actually be quite explosive.
It’s fantastic to put together so many offensive weapons at once, but if the offensive line can’t provide more than two Mississippis before the quarterback is bulldozed into the ground, how much does it matter? I realize this could revolve back to another Alex Smith debate, but let’s try and focus on the offensive line in this post. When a quarterback has two seconds to scan the field and throw the ball, no matter the situation, few quarterbacks will succeed.
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Pimpin ain’t easy
A former high school football star from Fresno who played with little acclaim at Cal is being held without bail in Santa Clara County Jail on charges of domestic violence, sexual assault and pimping.
San Jose police gave few details about Tracy Slocum Jr., 23, who was arrested Friday in Fresno by federal marshals and Fresno police and then brought to San Jose.
The arrest followed a month-long, multi-jurisdictional investigation, according to San Jose Police Officer Jose Garcia. Investigators suspect Slocum was a pimp in several cities over the last few months, he said.
Garcia said officers believe there may be victims in the case who have not yet come forward.
After a stellar football career at Clovis East High School in Fresno, Slocum was heavily recruited by a number of top schools but decided on UC Berkeley. He spent three years at Cal but didn’t play much. He then took a year off before joining the Fresno State Bulldogs as a walk-on.
Slocum told a Fresno TV station last year that he saw his senior year as a Bulldog as a second chance after his tenure at Cal “didn’t work out.”
“It’s a great opportunity” he said. “That’s why I’m here.”
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 7:57 AM PDT reply actions
Remember danzig?
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by CalBandGreat on Aug 31, 2011 8:13 AM PDT up reply actions
The Case For Tracy Slocum
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcBGdgexX7M
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allegedly...INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY AND SUCCESSFUL PAROLE
"We lose to Stanford in many sports, but if you want to make a Cal team quit, bring a weapon."
--Coach Clark
see carp?
Petty-ante crime… bad return on investment. Maybe he’ll end up in a low-security place where the embezzler lady teaches financial management courses to inmates.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
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Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 8:14 AM PDT up reply actions
(checks ATM withdrawals in Berkeley)
"We lose to Stanford in many sports, but if you want to make a Cal team quit, bring a weapon."
--Coach Clark
that ride in the Club Fed van from Fresno to San Ho must have been epic.
Also, Imma need to see concrete evidence laid out in front of me and witnessed by two people with two forms of government ID and Tracy’s grandmama before I believe these allegations. Most likely racial profiling in teh redneck county of Fresno!
"We lose to Stanford in many sports, but if you want to make a Cal team quit, bring a weapon."
--Coach Clark
Wait carp – considering that he played for Cal, doesn’t this mean his alleged trail of pimpage will result in recruiting violations and doooooooom for our football program?
Old Toothwrangler
lol
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Chronicle’s current headline on their website:
“Ex-Cal football player accused of pimping”
I cannot read that headline and think of it in a negative light, even if I try.
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Watched Bo Burnham’s special last night. Pretty good stuff. Hes a 21 year old comic (although he was only 20 at the time of the special I think). Been doing it since he was 15. Starting to make some hay, but I think hes building a lot of resentment in the comic community. I saw a few minuets of a ep of Green Room with him on there. Marc Maron looked like he wanted to murder Burnham. I bet you Maron thinks this about Burnham: “Hes funny, but his comedy isnt an extension of him, its just jokes.” Maron is really into baring your soul up there, so hed prolly dismiss Burnham a bit.
It was fairly uneven. Mostly, bc hes actually just kinda a one liner comic. He dresses it up a lot, but at its core its just a lot of one liners. He also does songs, which are fairly good, too. Hed do his 1 liners and then wander around the stage for a bit and then do a song and then wander around and do more one liners. I mean hes only 20, so its insane that he has that. Its obvioust hat this is like every good jokes hes written. I think well see more growth out of him going forward.
I thought he should have tried to develop some of his concepts more. He had a whole section on all of his One Man Plays (which were pretty much more 1 liners dressed up a bit). Like develop that a bit more.
He was born in 1990, so his comedy reeks of the detached milenial irony. Lots of offensive Holocaust jokes, etc etc. I felt he went to the well a bit too much on the “I’m being so offensive right now!” thing. He was less obviously offensive, trying to dress it up in wittiness. Like he had a thing on “If Shakespeare wrote porno” which was pretty good. High brow and low brow at the same time.
Of coures, getting back to the potential Maron-esque criticism of Burnham, I think that the detached millenial irony, not fully understandable by Gen Xers, like Maron, is reflective of Burnham. So, that is something that is reflective of who Burnham raelly is.
Either way, Id recommend you watch it. Dude is a prodigy and once he figures a few more things out, I think he could really start hitting on all cylinders.
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Did you read this post on Nerdist?
The following is an essay exploring comedy that seeks complexity through layers in being referential, self-referential, and even reflexive to the point that it’s calling into the question the very form that comedy can be presented. Yes, this will be incredibly pretentious. Is saying that up front going too far? Is this too confusing?
What you just read was my attempt (possibly a paltry one) at meta humor, technically made even more meta in that I’m referencing this very article, which, as a concept, has sparked a great debate in the comedy community. While comedy of the "blue collar" persuasion can be infuriating, the other side of the spectrum can be just as agitating and even confusing, with referential humor that depends on several factors, including prior knowledge of what’s being referenced. It’s buying into the idea that what’s being presented is indeed a joke without being taken out of the reality of what’s being watched or heard, or even just going with it, despite having no clue of what’s going on or why it’s supposed to be funny.
I expected the article to be better than it was; it just wasn’t all that interesting to me.
by Yes We Cannon on Aug 31, 2011 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
No, even though I liked them on Facebook and I see their posts scroll through I rarely actually read posts on their blog. Dont know why. Just never jumps out at me.
Did you lsiten to the one with Tom Lennon adn Ben Garrant??? That one was SOOOOOOOOOOO good. Just finished up Maron’s interview with Jason Sudeikis.
Right now, Im pushing through all the Sklarboros. Have another 40 to go. Gonna take a while.
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I don’t usually listen to the podcasts. Perhaps I’ll check that one out.
by Yes We Cannon on Aug 31, 2011 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I can recommend the really good ones if you want. They have 110+, so its tough to catch up on ALL of them.
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another question for sf peeps
the apt we’re going to see today is basically right between upper and lower haight, the close to the north east edge of buena vista park… thoughts on the area?
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Aug 31, 2011 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions
That always seemed like a fairly non-descript part of the city too me. I drove by a trillion times going to the freeway, but never much tought about it. I guess its also fairly good inso much as you sorta between neighborhoods. But close to some parks. Not too far away from downtown. Although a lot of freeway traffic goes through that area, so it can be extra noisy.
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Just trust Rishi!
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 8:09 AM PDT up reply actions
not enough bros. You may have to import some.
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by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 8:16 AM PDT up reply actions
we want to live in the mission. i figure we’re stuck with them either way
ps what neighborhood do you live in? well, besides your office in fidi…
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we want to live in the mission
boomtho, sadly, I’m done with you. I thought you were better than that.
i take it all back!
it was more of a budgetary thing. pac heights, russian hill, nob hill etc would’ve been great, but the 3br’s are running 4k+ which doesn’t work for our budget, sadly enough. mission, haight, and castro were more affordable alternate options.
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Ok I’ve got a question for you… is there a “best time” to rent in the city? I’m planning to move back after December, figured I’d give myself a month or two then head to SOMA. Like, is there a month that’s just bad from availability/rent perspective? Is there seasonality or something I should worry about?
I’d say (Bay area wide, not just SF) look between Thanksgiving and X-mas, that’s usually when people don’t move, so you should have a little less competition.
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I guess you’d be a good person to ask about these things too :)
But frick. Don’t want to wait that long, want to move back to the city either Feb/Mar, and can’t really move until Jan.
But maybe you can find a place Dec 15th or so move Jan 1.
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Oh I should clarify… I finish school right around then, and I’ll be out of town spending time with fam/etc… so it’s not exactly an opportune time for me to look/move. Hence, the Feb/Mar timelines.
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A little trivia note… the house from Too Close for Comfort, starring the great Ted Knight, is on Buena Vista Avenue… The house has been painted from the red it was on the show to I think greenish… so you’d have that going for you…
eh
It’s better than the Western Addition. You’ll have faux-hippie Lamorinda kids panhandling during the day and real homeless pit bull folks at night. Lower Haight has a lot of different restaurants which is nice.
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by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 8:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Lotsa great bars/ restos in both upper and lower haight. Bad for parking. Good pub trans options. Close to GG park which is good for runs, museums and Sunday aftn salsa or rollerblading. Not a bad area if you can get a sweet place with renovated interior. As a Soma girl, I’m biased towards new.
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by since1997 on Aug 31, 2011 9:44 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
The other thing I like about this area is that you’re sorta in the middle of my four favorite areas of the city.
Directly South: a straight shot down divis, which turns into Castro st, then curves into16th, takes you to the Mission.
Directly West: up Haight you hit GG park with all the fun GGP activities and my Dave museo Cal Academy of Sci. On the way you pass one of my fave bars, Alembic.
Directly North: another straight shot down Divis is the Marina and all the fun trendy bars restos Chrissy field and shopping on Union.
Shift south and take Franklin, you’ll pass Pac Heights. Bonus.
Directly East: Take Market downtown and you’ll be in FiDi/union square with all those happy hour bars and late night club scene. Some restaurants and the cool Embarcadeo area with the Ferry bldg.
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by since1997 on Aug 31, 2011 10:01 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
*not “Dave museum” I meant fave museum.
**and it’s shift east to take Franklin, not south.
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by since1997 on Aug 31, 2011 10:04 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
But boomtho won’t have a car. He’s not allowed to drive since the incident four months ago.
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dude, i can’t afford a plane ticket, but WE HAVE TO GO BACK
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What did one snowman say to the other snowman?
by Yes We Cannon on Aug 31, 2011 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Is this legit?
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It’s a mugshot from his DUI a few years ago.
by Yes We Cannon on Aug 31, 2011 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t recognize this person.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ve given him all the public transportation routes. There are fairly frequent buses and trains that go up/down haight, divis, Franklin, market and 16th.
I do not know of this incident you speak of.
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How do you see it?
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Turkey mentioned it would be nice to have a HH, never followed up on it, then held HH by himself without actually arranging for anyone else to attend.
sniff, first my kindle dies and then you mention this??
HAVE YOU NO SOUL?!?!?
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
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Aside from the occasional dead body in the park, it’s a nice little area. Convenient to all that’s going on in Hayes Valley, pretty central.
thanks for the response! showing got postponed till tomorrow. still hoping it’s private so we can close if we like it.
i also read about the er… nocturnal activities that happen in buena vista park.
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If it all goes to hell in a handbasket, Danny Glover lives on Buena Vista East and he can knock some heads together for you!
But he wouldn’t cross the picket line for commencement speaking!
by Yes We Cannon on Aug 31, 2011 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Interesting
US gov moves to block ATT/T-Mobile merger
The Justice Department on Wednesday sued to block AT&T’s proposed $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile, a deal that would create the largest carrier in the country and reshape the industry.
"The combination of AT&T and T-Mobile would result in tens of millions of consumers all across the United States facing higher prices, fewer choices and lower quality products for mobile wireless services," said Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole.
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by boomtho on Aug 31, 2011 8:25 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
yo thanks for picking up the HH tab on Friday
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by CALumbus Bear on Aug 31, 2011 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
stoopid stimulus
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by CALumbus Bear on Aug 31, 2011 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Clearly no, because then it would have been called “Electric Boogaloo”
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by CALumbus Bear on Aug 31, 2011 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Awkward courtroom moment
Mistrial declared in massage parlor sex-trafficking case because…
One of the masseuse witnesses recognized the defense attorney as her client
Federal prosecutors pursuing a massage parlor sex-trafficking case in Illinois met with an unexpected roadblock last week: a mistrial. The massage parlor mistrial occurred because the defense attorney, Douglas Rathe, was recognized by one of the testifying masseuses as a former client.
Can you say, awkward?
The case revolved around massage parlors owned by Alex “Daddy” Campbell, who allegedly trained his masseuses to give clients “extras” which included sexual favors. He also demanded money from the masseuses, often illegal immigrant women, threatening to deport them.
Liudmyla Ksenych of the Ukraine testified for only a few moments before she recognized Rathe as one of her former clients. She mentioned this to prosecutors after she left the witness stand. A court hearing followed this revelation, reports the Chicago Sun-Times.
During the hearing, Rathe admitted that he did get massages from Ksenych. He said that no sexual favors were exchanged, and he never requested any “extras.” However, he did give her a bottle of perfume and exchanged e-mails with the masseuse, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
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Liudmyla Ksenych of the Ukraine
That woman is either ridiculously gorgeous or hideously ugly. There is no in between.
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Getting older.....
….the funny thing about getting older, Rishi, is it just keeps happening. I know you intuitively know this, but what I mean is you just realized something that made you realize you’re older (demographic shift in Vegas weekend). But in five years it’ll be something else (e.g. everyone I know is starting to have kids). Then eight years later all your friends are wearing bi-freakin’-focals. It never ends! Aging is the gift that just keeps on giving.
As you may recall I noticed myself getting older (gray hairs coming in now that I’m 44 years old), so I took on the challenge of some tri-athlons this summer. That’s right, I’m facing this shit head-on. BRING IT, Father Time!!!!
Then this summer I realize that yellow objects appear pink if I close my left eye……hmmmmmm…..color blindness? Yes. My right eye has a partially separated retina. As long as it doesn’t get worse, I’m cool with that. In fact, I’m wondering if I can get me a handicapped placard for my car !!!! I’ll be the FIRST of all my friends and then THEY can all start to feel like they’re getting old…..
I'd like to smell the Roses before I die.
Oh fantastic.
A year or so ago, I noticed I was having trouble seeing with my dental magnifiers. I called the company rep to see if they needed a tuneup.
“Oh, they’re not out of adjustment. You’re just more far-sighted.” Strike One.
“Oh, we can’t change the settings. Your eyes are beyond the range of this set.” Strike Two.
“Oh, we can’t just order a new part. This model has been out of date for a decade. We don’t even make it any more.” Annnnd…FML.
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Ah getting older...
As someone who is also approaching his 44th birthday (I just cried a little typing that)…
So far so good physically… in fact my optometrist said I’ll probably never need reading glasses (not sure how we can tell that)… A friend of mine recently got reading glasses which annoys him to no end… so naturally for his birthday I bought him a nice lanyard for them…. that way he won’t have to keep asking “now where did I put my damn reading glasses…”
The loss of hair was, I have to say, a little devastating… Now I don’t mind shaving my head because I was doing it before I noticed the surrendering front line and troops on top (f’ing pusses)… and those of us balding can take some comfort in the questionable science that’s a sign of virility… it’s just that I WANT THE CHOICE. I like having long hair sometimes, but no more… I first noticed the balding in the fitting room at Macy’s… I was trying on some clothes and looking in the three way mirror and noticed the light shining on the top of my head from the back… I seriously think I stood there in shock for like 5 minutes… when I left I tried to ignore hoping it would just go away… but no…. To this day, if I’m flipping through channels on Saturday morning and I come across one of those Bosley Hair commercials… I stop…. and watch…
Other signs you know you’re getting old… when songs that were new when you were in high school are now on the “oldies” stations… well, that’s never a good feeling…
And the worst, one of my best friends from high school married his wife right out of school and had kids right away. His oldest daughter is now a senior at USC. His youngest daughter is now a freshman at UNC. He is a year younger than I am and he and his wife are officially empty nesters…. That makes me feel old.
The flip side, and I really believe this, is that we are much younger than our parents were at this age… seriously, the conversations my friends and i have… the things we do… my parents weren’t remotely doing this stuff when they were our age… they were so much older… so while I may be closing in on 44, at heart, I really feel like i am 34…. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
when songs that were new when you were in high school are now on the "oldies" stations
I’m scared for the day when I call tech support and Fifty Cent is the hold music.
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Nah, it’ll be Beyonce or Rihanna. (sp?), or worse, Katy Perry
Am I known as Cugel the Clever for nothing?
books are dead, as well as my kindle…
on the day before I have jury duty.
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Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
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40 is the new 20, so that makes you 24.
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I’m a man! I’m 40 20!
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I'm 26
and I have trouble standing in one place for more than about 10 minutes before my knees start to ache dreadfully. =/
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Aug 31, 2011 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions
40 is hte new 20, so that makes you 6.
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Doesn’t it make me 46?
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Aug 31, 2011 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Dude..
….you’re f*cked ! Okay, not really, but don’t go admitting that next time you’re standing around a keg at a party. Just say you have to go to the bathroom……walk a bit…..then come back….
I'd like to smell the Roses before I die.
No I’m fucked. Early onset arthritis for me =(
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Aug 31, 2011 9:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh crap, man. I’m sorry to hear that. I had chronic knee pain for the past 20+ years.
Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate might help.
Doing some physical therapy-style knee strengthening exercises, especially lateral balancing (smaller muscles, not just the quad/hams) might help.
Otherwise, controlling the inflammation with frequent icing and using knee straps (like cho-pats) when you exercise/play sports/go for long hikes might be all you can do.
Serious bum deal. :(
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Yea thanks, we’ll see what happens.
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Aug 31, 2011 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Similar age. I, however, will never admit I’m getting old. I plan on being in my mid-20’s forever.
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Can I have the 7-year advantage you have on me? Please?
I’d love to be 44 and have my oldest kid going off to college. I’d love to be 47 and an empty nester with my wife.
It’s all relative, and It’s all good.
Any day above ground is better than a day below.
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I’d rather be 21 and a junior… but this… so this… Seriously, if i could go back knowing what I know now…
I came out of high school having basically no idea how to talk to girls. It took me some time during college to learn and not be a shy person in general.
And, come on, remember the feeling of moving into the dorms as a freshman? Imagine having FOUR years of Berkeley to look forward to!
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I don’t think I had any close female friends until college. Seriously.
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Ha ha, I don’t think I’ve said anything too embarrassing on this blog, I don’t think I should I start now.
But I will say coming here and listening to other people here talk about their college life has made me reminisce about events, and old girlfriends that I haven’t thought about in decades.
Am I known as Cugel the Clever for nothing?
I fucking lived in the friend zone until college. What a fucking waste.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Some people take the “friend zone” thing to extremes.
It’s good to have close female friends whom you have no intention of banging.
And it’s also good to have hoes in different area codes.
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I have long had plenty of female friends of that description. I also did the area codes thing for a while. I started to figure things out in college.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, it took me some time during college to figure things out.
And, hell, I’m still figuring things out. Like trying to figure out what I did to my friends to make them all get into long-term relationships at the same time!
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Mine happened very much unexpectedly.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
it’s like when you find something good to listen to on the last station on the fm dial, eh?
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
-TwistNHook
Very similar to that, yes :)
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by atomsareenough on Sep 1, 2011 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Wow. If you guys are whining this much about being old now, I can’t imagine what you are going to be like when you’re 52!
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by Kodiak on Aug 31, 2011 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Well just you wait.....
……another 8 years and you’ll find out.
I'd like to smell the Roses before I die.
Did nobody seem ypost in yesterday’s DBD? It was only comment #1,495!!!
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Eh, that was only one part.
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I got mine… they’re good, but not the shade of blue I was expecting. Still a great deal for $15/a piece.
If you order UCLA sweatshirts, its gonna totally be the wrong shade of blue, dude.
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I’m not sure if you’re implying that they will not be Cal blue, but I did want them in powder keg blue, and honestly, they’re somewhat in between our blue and your guys’ blue and not the blue I wanted. But it’s nice quality, it does say “UCLA” on it. Can’t complain too much.
I assume the question is "what", not "why"
If it is actually “why”, then, well, I’m fairly certain UCLA wanted to pick a shade of blue that was different from Cal, but still wanted to retain the “Blue and Gold” scheme as a show of affiliation to Cal.
If what… then you can see on these uniforms what shade I am referring to:
(Pretty sure you won’t care about anything I write in this space anymore, so Go Bruins!)
I forget what I asked, but I’m pretty sure this answres it.
n.b. -- This comment does not constitute official chemistry advice.
i vote for back left.
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
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How about “all”? Seriously
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by Fire Starkey on Aug 31, 2011 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I think these young ladies fall into the “I should be so lucky” category, although the one on the lower right is a tad toothy – but I would cope.
"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea"
There’s no objective measure here!
"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea"
Um, teeth to mouth to face ratios are completely measurable and objective.
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions
There’s no objective standard here!
"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea"
I’d like to present my testimony as an expert witness:
1) She ain’t British.
2) She’s hawt.
Thus, her smile is perfectly attractive.
Your opinion is rendered completely and absolutely wrong. You are hereby instructed to deal with it. Costs assessed to Twist.
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Doesn’t #2 rule out #1? Kinda redundant….
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
How did I get involved in this?
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My vote would have to go to front right or dead center, if the Fire Starkey option were off the table.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, as long as we’re being choosy, can we please get a white brunette in there? Or a latina?
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
yes, yes, yes, no, no, yes. crap, I have a type.
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
-TwistNHook
Bottoms are awesome. Tops could use a lot of improvement.
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I was about to agree with this, then I saw chowder’s comment. I have to agree with him.
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Fashion advice from...
a skirt girl woman is usually correct. But don’t tell my wife I said so; that will set me back 8 years of complaining….
I'd like to smell the Roses before I die.
But then you’ll only be 36!
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And, thus, actually only 16!
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It’s ok, I have a type, too. I think the most accurate way of describing it would be “not asian”…
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
But Missing Barry! What about all those long walks on the beach? Those midnight strolls? All the times we dissed Monta Ellis’ shooting percentage?
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omg RACIS
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I married one, can’t be all that bad :)
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
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err I married one, therefore I do like some brunettes.
(much better sentence structure)
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
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I read “whatevs” there.
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by Fire Starkey on Aug 31, 2011 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
+9 points for the ones who are already kneeling!
[Ohio Bear willed me to say that]
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by CALumbus Bear on Aug 31, 2011 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s what they call Baby Blue or Powder Blue so it doesn’t sound so lame. :)
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions
not to defend ucla, but some powder blues are effing awesome.
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I like the Astros uniforms and some of the Expos ones, but that Nuggets one is terrible.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, those are just plain bad.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions
AHHHHHHHHHH!!!! my eyes!
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions
Phily…from one of their throwback jersey games. Apparently the Eagles wore those in 1934 or soemthing.
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by Fire Starkey on Aug 31, 2011 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I didnt know those colors existed in 1934!
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Most of those are 60’s unis.
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Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
none of them
The Pirates polyesters persisted, and so did the Astros one.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
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Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions
CHECK OUT THAT SWEET A’S UNI!!!!!
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by CruzinBears on Aug 31, 2011 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
haha
What was the quote about clown uniforms? From Ken Harrelson or someone on the KC team?
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Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions
...
Yeah, those are awesome as well. I love the retro look of brown and yellow. Reminds me of one of my favorite aircraft:
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
That really is an epic 70s paint job.
"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea"
So now you are mixing brown and yellow heroin in your syringes?!?!? Great, just great atoms.
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by CruzinBears on Aug 31, 2011 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I like those Chargers unis a lot too.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
flagged.
"Remember the Maine! TO HELL WITH STANFORD!"
by CruzinBears on Aug 31, 2011 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
I know, but have you ever seen a powder keg before? Gunpowder is darker than baby blue, a powder keg is just a barrel, so why call baby blue ‘powder keg?’
n.b. -- This comment does not constitute official chemistry advice.
Well, I think it’s from the color powder blue, which is similar to baby blue… but neither of those sound intimidating in the slightest, but powder kegs are explosive and dangerous, so if we call it powder keg blue instead, then it’ll sound a lot cooler. So I think powder keg blue is just a marketing exercise.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
The whole business of college sports itself is kind of a marketing exercise.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Why would you want UCLA colors???
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Were you setting me up for something here? Coffee not kicking in, not coming up with an adequate judo here. Sorry :(
That was as serious a question as I’ve ever posed here, Harsha.
Why would youw ant UCLA colors? When you enter the DBD, you become a Cal fan. You drop all other allegiances.
Swear complete fealty to Cal and kiss Jeff Tedford’s ring or prepare to be vanquished!
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YOU MUST DEMONSTRATE YOUR LOYALTY TO THE GOLDEN BEARS!
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Mine had better be there so I can wear them on the flight over on Sat morning!
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Bizarre that you haven’t got yours; I got mine on Monday (and that’s only because I wasn’t there to sign for it on Friday).
WTF
UPS says mine is still in Indianapolis and won’t arrive until Friday :(
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+1
Did you order yours Thursday?
Shit says they processed it Friday last week but it won’t be here till tomorrow or Friday at the latest.
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions
One arrived Monday, the other should arrive on Friday.
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
-TwistNHook
also, ordered those Newegg headphones for Mrs. Turkey
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
-TwistNHook
Cufflinks and hoodies.
Now there’s a ballist look if I’ve ever heard one.
Old Toothwrangler
by Kodiak on Aug 31, 2011 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I have a coworker who likes to wear a suit over a hoodie. He kinda looks like an upscale hobo when he does that though.
rec’d for “ballist” :)
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
baseball and the information age.
http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/6908844/information-age-changing-way-game-played
Once upon a time, it was all so simple. Pitchers pitched. Hitters hit. If the stars lined up, somebody with a glove caught what they hit. And that’s how baseball games were decided.
Boy, how 1963 was that, huh?
If you think that’s how baseball games are decided nowadays, it’s very possible you’re still listening to music on a “record player.” And running all over town trying to buy “film” for your camera. And looking up numbers in a “phone book.”
Friends, we just don’t live on that planet anymore. And neither does the beautiful sport of baseball — no matter how unchanged it may look from afar on your old black-and-white TV “set.”
Here, instead, is the planet we live on now:
It’s a planet in which Rays manager Joe Maddon flips open his iPad in a Starbucks, sips his morning cup of tea and pores over the spray charts that dictate the funky shifts his team is about to unleash on David Ortiz that night.
It’s a planet in which Troy Tulowitzki can pedal away on his exercise bike while watching every pitch Tim Hudson has fired at him over the last five years.
It’s a planet in which it’s now easier to find a video of every changeup Ricky Romero has ever thrown with two strikes and a runner on first than it is to find a light bulb at Home Depot.
In other words, it’s a planet that has been swallowed whole by technology, by data, by the sheer, massive, unstoppable onslaught of information.
And that Information Age hasn’t just transformed baseball. It has practically revolutionized it, and in less time than it takes Ronny Paulino to finish a home run trot.
Once upon a time, it was all so simple. Pitchers pitched. Hitters hit. If the stars lined up, somebody with a glove caught what they hit. And that’s how baseball games were decided.
Boy, how 1963 was that, huh?
I hate this kind of attitude. Strikes me as a “the baseball I was growing up with was so pure, so much better” line of thinking. You think players weren’t doing what they could to get a competitive advantage in 1963? That they weren’t analyzing the game with the tools they had, and figuring out how to be more successful? That’s bullshit. Asshole old people.
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Is this article complaining? “Revolutionized” sounds like a good thing.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions
No, I do not think the article is meant to complain about it. I do, however, think that one specific part of the article a misguided notion influenced by the whole “innocence of youth” thing.
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
It's official!
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M University today officially notified the Big 12 Conference that the institution will submit an application to join another athletic conference. Should this application be accepted, Texas A&M will end its membership in the Big 12 Conference effective June 30, 2012.
Uhoh. Bad news to leave your mousehole before you find another one. Wonder if they got any unofficial word then from the SEC presidents.
n.b. -- This comment does not constitute official chemistry advice.
Probably.
This is going to be an awkward season for A&M. I hear their schedule is all away games now!
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i really hope that, in the end, ashton kutcher pops out, aTm gets punk’d and has no conference.
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by boomtho on Aug 31, 2011 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I’m interested in this.
King’s Cup is still always going to my fave, since it’s so different every time.
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king’s cup is awful. it’s not even a game.
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i’d rather play games that involve some level of skill. quarters, beer pong, etc… all require some skill. that’s just my opinion though
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LARPING!
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
LAPHROAIG!
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
-TwistNHook
by turkey on Aug 31, 2011 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
well done
Costs STILL assessed against Twist
by CALumbus Bear on Aug 31, 2011 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
They’re different kinds of games that serve different purposes.
Beer pong is an activity in itself. All the focus is on playing the game.
Kings Cup, the focus is on talking and having fun and stuff.
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Skill and drinking do not go well together.
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
What are you talkin’ about, brah? I was the best beer pong champ in Delta Omega!
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Well, beer pong and related games are fun (I’d liken them more to a sport/competition), and I enjoy games like speed quarters, but anything that takes a lot of thinking/skill and being careful….meh.
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, that’s part of what makes the games fun. I would say though, that some people find that they DO go well together at first. Like the first couple of drinks might loosen you up and reduce performance anxiety, so you do better, but then subsequent drinking deteriorates your motor skills.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
I guess degrades would probably be a more appropriate word there.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions
State dependent learning. Things start to go downhill pretty quickly after you reach that apex, though.
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
King’s can let you get creative though, which is fun in its own way.
n.b. -- This comment does not constitute official chemistry advice.
But it requires good friends who are creative and want to have fun!
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You’re supposed to play it with other people? Oh.
n.b. -- This comment does not constitute official chemistry advice.
There’s no better solo drinking game than “Drink and cry in a corner”
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No way! There’s nothing wrong with the solo drinking game.
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Sign I'm Getting Old
Last night, Magic Johnson tweeted a picture of his grandson. MAGIC JOHNSON IS A GRANDPA. Damn. O-L-D.
That cuts us ALL......
well, those of us who remember watching him play.
I'd like to smell the Roses before I die.
Daaaaaaaaaaamn
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions
John Luchs
Best known as an agent who broke NCAA rules to try and acquire players, as specified here has been tweeting recently about Will Lyles. To sum up, Will Lyles has now told the NCAA everything and has documents to support it, some well-known schools and coaches are in trouble, and said this in response to a question asking if Cal was clean:
From what little I’ve been exposed 2, yes RT
I support the NBA player's union.
Good enough for me. Let's pump.
Tiny gonna pump!
PUMP PUMP PUMP!
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions 11 recs
So sweet man
6 1st round draft picks, 2 Super Bowl Champions and counting
by Another Successful Tedford QB on Aug 31, 2011 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Idea for a new CGB Feature:
The Daily GIF, by Redonkulous.
I dig your “work.”
I'd like to smell the Roses before I die.
Please don’t limit Redonk to one gif per day!!!!
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by CruzinBears on Aug 31, 2011 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Solyndra dead
Fremont solar tech firm Solyndra to shut down, lay off 1,100 workers
“Despite strong growth in the first half of 2011 and traction in North America with a number of orders for very large commercial rooftops, Solyndra could not achieve full-scale operations rapidly enough to compete in the near term with the resources of larger foreign manufacturers,” the company said in a statement.
Number one fan of Justin Bieber being the number one fan of the Dodgers, and not the [2010 World Series Champion] Giants.
Is that the place you can see from 880?
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions
yeah
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Aug 31, 2011 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
sure
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by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Fuck, now how am I supposed to know when I’m finally about to leave Fremont?!?!?!
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by CruzinBears on Aug 31, 2011 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions
THAT DOESN’T HELP ME WHEN THE NEXT CITY UP IS UNION CITY!!!!
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by CruzinBears on Aug 31, 2011 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions
It’s been long expected. Their technology is not good.
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Aug 31, 2011 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions
BEHOLD THE POWER OF THE FREE MARKET
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
-TwistNHook
Craz article…remember how outsourcing is good because it allows us to make things cheaper? It does, but it also turns out it results in all the process engineering expertise migrating to the countries of outsource, making it harder to innovate here at home.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/stevedenning/2011/08/17/why-amazon-cant-make-a-kindle-in-the-usa/
"So the decline of manufacturing in a region sets off a chain reaction. Once manufacturing is outsourced, process-engineering expertise can’t be maintained, since it depends on daily interactions with manufacturing. Without process-engineering capabilities, companies find it increasingly difficult to conduct advanced research on next-generation process technologies. Without the ability to develop such new processes, they find they can no longer develop new products. In the long term, then, an economy that lacks an infrastructure for advanced process engineering and manufacturing will lose its ability to innovate."
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Aug 31, 2011 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
:( :(
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Who’s fault is it, yours or Rishi’s? I’ll let you two settle it.
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Aug 31, 2011 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
No, it’s because a crucial part of their manufacturing requires making huge, brittle sheets of glass-like substance containing the semiconductor used for energy transfer. Then the sheets are broken and the large pieces undergo further processing while the smaller pieces are thrown away. This is very wasteful, and they were never able to find technology to break the large brittle sheets in the correct way as to not waste substantial amounts of smaller fragments.
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Aug 31, 2011 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s seems like a bizarre technique, but I guess I hardly understand the engineering of the technology .
Me either. It was described to me secondhand, so I don’t claim 100% accuracy either. Or 50% accuracy for that matter.
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Aug 31, 2011 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, thanks for the explanation.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
your tax dollars at work
and they were able to do that with $500M of stimulus money. Yea stimulus!
I’m sure Paul Krugman thinks we should have given them $1B.
fed investment comprising .01% of budget turns sour
*fiatlux *
SHUT DOWN GOVERNMENT
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Aug 31, 2011 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
/popcorn.gif
//actually salt and pepper kettle chips.gif if you really want to be accurate
///seriously those things are the best
"Let me tell you a story. I was a political prisoner for two years. The instant I was released I ran to McDonald's. I had a Big Mac and a Coke.
It was fantastic."
-Toyama Koichi, US Presidential candidate from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZqOkeYbB0
Salt and pepper chips or a .gif or what? I’m lost here.
Explain it to me like I’m carp and I want it explained to me like I’m AERose.
"Let me tell you a story. I was a political prisoner for two years. The instant I was released I ran to McDonald's. I had a Big Mac and a Coke.
It was fantastic."
-Toyama Koichi, US Presidential candidate from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZqOkeYbB0
Kettle chips are too mainstream.
Here’s an Oregon cheerleader!
Make your own chips with red potatoes, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and fresh cracked pepper.
All jobs should be shipped back to America.
/everything else sucks
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All jobs should be shipped back to America.
Wait, what?
"Let me tell you a story. I was a political prisoner for two years. The instant I was released I ran to McDonald's. I had a Big Mac and a Coke.
It was fantastic."
-Toyama Koichi, US Presidential candidate from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZqOkeYbB0
Praise be to Giants embezzler
Left enough money for Giants to release Miguel Tejada and DFA Aaron Rowand.
Alert Ned Colletti! Get the uniforms ready!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 11:06 AM PDT reply actions
now is the time that we dance!
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Aug 31, 2011 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Sprockets…Sprockets…West German Television Presents: Sprockets….Mit your host: Dieter.
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
ANTS ANTS ANTS
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Aug 31, 2011 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
The Six Ways You'll See Your Dad
Kinda endearing video from College Humor
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minor yay me
I’ve been fighting with a mysql database all morning and I vanquished it and forced it to do my bidding. BWAHAHAHAHAHA.
Tomorrow, the world.
Member of the Lost Tribe of Mooch
delete from table where unique identifier is not null, am I right?
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
-TwistNHook
It’s frustrating when minor problems end up costing a lot more time than they should…
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions
It’s even worse when they sign up for the military and become Major problems!
…
I’ll show myself out of here.
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Or if they’re underground and become miner problems.
by Yes We Cannon on Aug 31, 2011 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Or if it's an argument with your girlfriend about who the table you bought together actually belongs to.....
….then they become mine/her problems……
I’ll go catch up with Rishi…..
I'd like to smell the Roses before I die.
Or they’re about the tribulations of a prostitute named Margaret, then they might be Madge whore problems…
Okay, that one made me grimace as I typed it.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s why the “CANCEL” button exists…
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I have very little shame.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I was about to make a joke about the mynah bird… before it struck me that we’ve already done this exact thread before. I think.
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That was a good thread :)
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
If we had the DBD synopsis podcast, this wouldn’t have happened!
by Yes We Cannon on Aug 31, 2011 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s quite the slogan. Don’t think I’ll be buying the t-shirt, to be honest.
"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea"
good thinking. it’s about to get cold in DC right? a hoodie is much more appropriate.
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Presumably he wants a job and not some dudes dong in his face
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by Fire Starkey on Aug 31, 2011 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Since everyone else in the picture is a woman, I suspect that’s a mannish lady, and the context is a protest about lack of jobs for women in an African country. The likely cause of the specific quote could be a politician or other leader making a comment about “women should focus on being wives,” or making some crude Freudian joke about women who want jobs suffering from penis envy.
"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea"
no way thats a woman
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by Fire Starkey on Aug 31, 2011 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
at Stanfurd she would be considered a 10
"The people who cast the votes decide nothing. The people who count the votes decide everything." - Joseph Stalin
U feeling Loco?
by M. AGRIPPA on Aug 31, 2011 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
see, I CAN be taught :-)
"The people who cast the votes decide nothing. The people who count the votes decide everything." - Joseph Stalin
U feeling Loco?
OK, when I say Go, you say Bears.
Go!
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Go Beers!
"The people who cast the votes decide nothing. The people who count the votes decide everything." - Joseph Stalin
U feeling Loco?
Close. Close. Its a good first step. We are going to have tow ork on your vowels.
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Go Cal Bears!
/Birgeneau’d
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
You are just confusing our be-condom’d friend!
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Has no one told you: Never tow an ork!
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MISTAKES WERE MADE!!!!
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Oh...
I found the context.
It’s actually not funny, so I won’t post it.
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Ok i found it as well
Did you really expect it to be funny?
(Factory owners sexually assaulted day workers)
So… she wanted a job and not some dude’s dong in her face?
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Yeah I thought they would have meant “pennies” or something. Not that abject poverty is hilarious, but what it turned out to be is just that much more depressing.
I’m just going to hide the rest of this thread and go back to giggling at the picture because I’m 12.
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Or sex! /I’m five
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by Rishi on Aug 31, 2011 9:34 AM PDT
You’ve aged a lot since this morning
IM A 136 YEARS OLD!
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You give em their jorbs next think you know they want balls
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
ISI CHAT ISI CHAT ISI CHAT AT 3:30 PM!!!!!!!!!!!!11111111
Chat with Cal tailback Isi Sofele this Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. as Bears beat writer Jonathan Okanes moderates the live chat.
Special guests include: TwistHNook, Rakesh and others.
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 2:59 PM PDT reply actions
Isi is in!
3:28
Jonathan Okanes:
Hello, everyone. Isi is here and we’ll get started in just a few minutes.
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions
3:31Comment From Cal89
Isi, how do you feel about running on grass?
3:32Isi Sofele:
I feel good. I’ve been running on green my whole life. I like grass better than turf.
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
3:32Comment From Erik What is your personal biggest inprovment over off season?
3:33 Isi Sofele:
My biggest improvement has been pass protection. I’ve improved on that big-time. I think the coaches would say the same thing as well. That’s the main thing I focused on this summer and got it down.
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions
O-Line
3:33
Comment From Cal89
What difference do you see with this year’s OL?
3:33
Isi Sofele:
They’re more physical. They understand the game and they play faster.
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
3:34Comment From bridger
considering your 5 foot 7 how do you plan to get past the defensive line with more speed than power?
3:34 Isi Sofele:
I’m actually 5-8. Stay low, low pad level and a lot of burst.
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
CREEPER!
IS THAT YOU TWIST?
3:35
Comment From cal85
What was more special, being name the starting running back or being president of Olympus Jr. High?
3:36
Isi Sofele:
Who is this??? Being named the starting running back, for sure. But being the president of Olympus Jr. High was fun, though.
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I was in ct all aft, I wasnt around.
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3:36
Comment From Dave
Can you meet the standered of the Cal running backs in the past?
3:37
Isi Sofele:
I feel like I have potential. I kknow it’s big shoes to fill but by doing what Coach G tells me what to do, I feel like I’m going to be successful like the other guys he has coached.
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
standered
lol!
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Aug 31, 2011 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
ICE ICE BABY
3:37
Comment From Still no stanfurdium
What are your biggest concerns about the Fresno St. game on Saturday?
3:38
Isi Sofele:
I really don’t have any concerns. I feel like we’re ready to go into this thing and do what needs to be done and come out of there with a W.
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Great, great question and user name.
Costs STILL assessed against Twist
by CALumbus Bear on Aug 31, 2011 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Mind your capitalization!
Costs STILL assessed against Twist
by CALumbus Bear on Aug 31, 2011 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
PUMP PUMP PUMP
3:48
Comment From Still no stanfurdium
If you could only win 1 game between USC and Stanfurd, which one would you pick and why?
3:50
Isi Sofele:
I want to beat USC more. Even though Stanford is a rival, the reason I want to beat USC so much is we’ve never won since I’ve been here. One of my best friends actually is starting for USC, John Martinez. He plays offensive line. He’s been talking smack ever since my freshman year and it hasn’t stopped, every time I go back home. Now I want to be the one to talk smack.
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Another ridiculously insighful and penetrating question.
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by CALumbus Bear on Aug 31, 2011 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Hahah, I bet this still no stanfurdium guy is extremely smart and good-looking too huh. Probably has some well-paying job, maybe an attorney or something.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I think we can all agree he (or she) is likely very well educated.
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by CALumbus Bear on Aug 31, 2011 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
But his answer is wrong.
Keeping January 2 open. You know, just in case.
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Yeah
I wanted to hear,
“I don’t have to pick. We’re beating both of them this year. Book it.”
California Golden Bears: 2nd place is nothing to sneeze at!
by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I never want this Still No Stanfurdium to penetrate anything else in my life!
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Quit pretending you didn’t love my deep, penetrating questions.
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by CALumbus Bear on Aug 31, 2011 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Hold me.
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Comment From Cal89
What has changed with your game from last year? I heard from a defensive player that you have been the toughest guy to take down during the practice…
3:40
Isi Sofele:
I don’t dance around as much as I used to last year. I hit the hole north-south. I don’t do too much dancing. I just get up field. Coach G kind of got on me a little while ago for dancing too much in the holes. Also, Coach Blasquez has got me bigger which make me harder to bring down. I put some weight on.
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
PUMP PUMP PUMP
n.b. -- This comment does not constitute official chemistry advice.
3:40
Comment From Bear96
What newcomers on the offense should we keep an eye out for?
3:42
Isi Sofele:
Maurice Harris. That guy has shown a lot of talent. He can catch the ball in open space or in traffic. He’s just a big target that we can get the ball to. Bigelow, give him a couple years, he’ll be one of the top Pac-12 running backs. I don’t really talk too much about other running backs on the team, but Bigelow has been improving day by day.
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by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Do you think that is since97?
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3:42
Comment From bridger
Isi, how do you feel about the other running backs?
3:43
Isi Sofele:
I feel really confident with the lineup that we have. Covaughn at No. 2, C.J. at No. 3. I feel like they could also contribute a lot to the team. They all have good work ethic.
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
ruh roh
3:44
Comment From JC
The o-line is not deep at all….. is that of major concern if someone goes down?
3:44
Isi Sofele:
I feel like the second O-line has been struggling a little but if someone goes down, I feel like they will come in and we wont’ miss a hearbeat and they’ll continue doing what whoever went down did.
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
3:44
Comment From Rick
How is zach maynard doing?
3:46
Isi Sofele:
He’s doing awesome. If the front seven keeps that guy healthy all year, we shouldn’t worry about a thing. He can throw the ball, he can get on his feet and is very mobile and he makes smart decisions on the field. He’s a great leader.
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Comment From Greg
What would you say are your biggest strengths as a RB?
3:47
Isi Sofele:
My biggest strengths as a running back are running in between the tackles. I feel like it’s harder for people to see me and I’m low to the ground. I feel like my pass protection has improved a lot and I play very physical for a ilttle guy.
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
what the hell the rest of these questions are boring like JO is asking each one.
NEED MOAR PUMPING!
3:52
Comment From Buster
Who is the hardest hitter on the team?
3:53
Isi Sofele:
I would have to say either Mike Kendricks, D.J. Holt, Sean Cattouse or J.P. Hurrell.
3:53
Comment From bridger
i play as you in ncaa 12 every day, have you played as yourself at all?
3:54
Isi Sofele:
Nope, I’ve never played ncaa 2012 before. But if I did, I would be myself.
3:54
Comment From SierraBear
I have heard Coach T talk about the team “not coming out too emotional” how to stay focused and still play like your hair is on fire?
3:56
Isi Sofele:
That’s a good question. I’m not worried about being too emotional. I’m an emotional player and that’s when I play my best.
3:56
Comment From Cal
Is zach maynard a good pocket passer?
3:57
Isi Sofele:
Yes he is a good pocket passer. He’s very patient. When he does have to leave the pocket, he’s a triple-threat.
3:57
Comment From Cal89
What former Cal players do you keep-in-touch with?
3:58
Isi Sofele:
Shane Vereen and Derrick Hill.
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
YES
4:00
Comment From SierraBear
Last year the offense struggled to move the chains at times. What will make this year’s team better at getting first downs and mounting sustained drives?
4:01
Isi Sofele:
Zach Maynard. Like I said earlier, that guy is a leader. In the huddle, he’s very talkative, tells us when we need a first down. He’s very motivational in there. He gets teh team pumped up. I feel like we go out there with a chip on our shoulder, especially the offense, with so many people talking about us. I feel like we’ve trained harder than we ever have during this fall camp to be a great offense.
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by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions
its the deep voice
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by Fire Starkey on Aug 31, 2011 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
FUCK YES
4:01
Comment From Daler Mehndi
Who has the fastest top end speed? You, Covaughn, or C.J.?
4:02
Isi Sofele:
That would be a tie between me and Covaughn. We always argue to see who’s faster. But we’ve never raced. But I know it would be a good race, though.
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
PUMP
4:02
Comment From SierraBear
What is your favorite class so far this year?
4:03
Isi Sofele:
I would say Swahili because I’ve always wanted to learn a different language.
4:04
Comment From BoaltBear09
Is the team pumped up for Saturday? You guys ready to play?
4:04
Isi Sofele:
We’re stoked for this week. It feels like we’ve been locked up for too long and too many guys want to have Saturday be tomorrow.
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
4:05
Comment From JC
Can we expect to see you on special teams returning kick-offs?
4:05
Isi Sofele:
Hopefully I will do kick returns. I’m No. 2 right now. Edmond is No. 1.
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
4:06
Comment From Erik
Will coach G still do the 2 back like he has done or will it be more you and a little from the 2nd and 3rd backs?
4:07
Isi Sofele:
He’s going to use a lot. I think it’s going to be both me and Covaughn. C.J. could be in the picture as well. I think we’ll be rotating a lot. The backfield is talented. We have guys that can do a lot of thigns so our offense is trying to get different types of talent out there so we can score more touchdowns and move the chains.
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
4:07
Comment From Bdog
How does Bridgford look? Is he ready to take over if we need him to step up
4:09
Isi Sofele:
To me, he’s improving a lot. As I watch him play, he’s making plays down field, making the right reads. The guy knows the offense really well. He’s completing a lot of balls in practice, showing he can compete in the Pac-12.
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Mike Calvin is fast?
Not sure if SRS
4:09
Comment From Larry
Who is the fastest guy on the team?
4:10
Isi Sofele:
I would say Michael Calvin, Kaelin Clay and Steve-O Williams. I know Bigelow will be in the mix soon. I could be in one of those, too.
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe he meant Coleman Edmond… I get those two confused sometimes.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
WIDE RECEIVERIS
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WOOOO
4:12 [Comment From Erik Erik: ]
How do you feel about the low expectations from people? Do you ignore it or is it motivation?
Wednesday August 31, 2011 4:12 Erik
4:13 Isi Sofele: We use that as motivation. We have a lot of haters out there writing blogs or whatever it is. We like to hear that just to use it as motivation. Also, our record last year left us with a lot of motivation because we do not want to have that happen again.
2011 World Cup Champions Team India
We have a lot of haters out there writing blogs or whatever it is.
He’s calling out TwistNHook!
Keeping January 2 open. You know, just in case.
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Ironically, we were just called “the golden apologists” on BI. So, take that!
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I love the days you try to catch up on the DBD. If you can re-start every single thread you commented in, then it will be declared that you are Reagan-ing.
n.b. -- This comment does not constitute official chemistry advice.
Dude, I was at the courthouse for so long today that by the time I got back to the office I just decdied to let it go until I got home. BUT NOW IM BACK!
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I slept until 2
but it’s really entertaining seeing “New Comments – TwistNHook” pop up about seven times in a row
Fack Muck Brown!!
Until 2?
You’re never going to find a job like that, well maybe a bar-tending job.
Am I known as Cugel the Clever for nothing?
I like to give my fans what they want.
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I wonder what his favourite Asian place on campus is.
2011 World Cup Champions Team India
by Rishi on Aug 31, 2011 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
HEY, ATOMS FOUND OUT FOR US!
4:13 [Comment From Jimi Mistry Jimi Mistry: ]
What is your favorite asian food on on campus?
Wednesday August 31, 2011 4:13 Jimi Mistry
4:14 Isi Sofele: I would say Steve’s Korean/Asian Ghetto. Anything over there is the bomb.
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by Rishi on Aug 31, 2011 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
wait a minute! he didn’t spell it “FAVOURITE”
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I do? Thanks, I think.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
So that’s what atoms looks like.
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brb ima make a better one
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions
lemme show u version 2.0 it’s a 720p screencap
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by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions
new link
http://www.quickmeme.com/Atomsv2/
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by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
lolling at all these
Number one fan of Justin Bieber being the number one fan of the Dodgers, and not the [2010 World Series Champion] Giants.
by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 1, 2011 12:05 AM PDT up reply actions
weeeeeeeeeeeee
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by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
version 3
http://www.quickmeme.com/Atomsanimated/
You’re going to have to view where the file is hidden to show it.
This one was hidden here: http://c0016417.cdn2.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/352adz.jpg
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by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I like that one :)
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Eh, not exactly.
California Golden Bears: 2nd place is nothing to sneeze at!
by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I think 90% of the people fielding questions are Indians
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by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions
What about the % of people bowling questions?
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100%
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
BLOGSZ!
LOL
4:12
Comment From Erik
How do you feel about the low expectations from people? Do you ignore it or is it motivation?
4:13
Isi Sofele:
We use that as motivation. We have a lot of haters out there writing blogs or whatever it is. We like to hear that just to use it as motivation. Also, our record last year left us with a lot of motivation because we do not want to have that happen again.
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I WOULD REC ISI SOFELE IF I COULD
4:15 [Comment From Buster Buster: ]
A’s or Giants?
Wednesday August 31, 2011 4:15 Buster
4:15 Isi Sofele:I don’t really watch baseball but since we’re playing at AT&T Park, I’ll say theGiants.And because they won the World Series. I’m on the bandwagon
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by Rishi on Aug 31, 2011 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I don’t really watch baseball but since we’re playing at AT&T Park, I’ll say the Giants. And because they won the World Series. I’m on the bandwagon
OMG RISHI, ITS LIKE YOU AND ISI ARE TWINSIES!!!!!!!!!
"Remember the Maine! TO HELL WITH STANFORD!"
lol
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by atomsareenough on Sep 1, 2011 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
MOALA
4:16
Comment From ed
Any comments on our dlines nastiness/awesomness after running against them in camp? any of the new guys making waves?
4:17
Isi Sofele:
Our defensive line, one word to describe those guys — beast. Every day in fall camp they were all making plays, hustling to the ball. One of the main guys who stuck out to me is probably Moose (Mustafa Jalil). That guy is huge, he gets through the O-line and plays with a lot of heart. Vi Moala is also doing really good.
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by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Atoms again
er in all my pictures when I’m wearing all white. I’m not too sure on any special uniforms.4:20 Comment From Jimi Mistry
What is your favorite uniform combination? Do we have any special uniforms for this year?4:21 Isi Sofele:
Favorite uniforms are all white. I look tall
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions
4:26 Comment From Rakesh
What is your 40 time?
Isi Sofele:
I haven’t ran the 40 since high school. I would estimate it probably 4.4, high 4.3.
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Which one of you is this?
4:28
Comment From xxxx
My daughter wants to know if you’re single and available?
4:29
Isi Sofele:
Yes, I am single and ready to mingle! How old is your daughter?
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I like how JO cut off this line immediately afterwards.
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by CALumbus Bear on Aug 31, 2011 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh shit, M. Agrippa, you gotta calm down there!
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Friday HH in SF
So, what news on Friday’s potential HH in SF? Can this be within walking stumbling distance of the Omni Hotel? I’m prepared to give free, and likely incorrect, legal advice to all who attend.
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yes, this should happen. to the google maps I go!
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
-TwistNHook
You are deserving of at least one fine Scotch purchased with Ohio money!
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by CALumbus Bear on Aug 31, 2011 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
If I can make my 35 minute connection in ORD, I’ll arive at SFO around 1 pm. [if I miss that connection, well, maybe a little later] Mrs. Dr. CALumbus and I don’t have any firm plans, other than she needs to get some Dungeness crab into her belly. Ergo, if there were a HH somewhere close to the Omni, I’d be able to attend for a while. I presume it would be around 5 pm or so. But I’ll let you working stiffs dictate those deets.
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by CALumbus Bear on Aug 31, 2011 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Crustacean’s makes a really good roasted garlic crab. As long as you don’t mind sacrificing an artery or three to the Butter Gods.
Old Toothwrangler
Nomz! And of course we don’t mind, we’re from Ohio!
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by CALumbus Bear on Aug 31, 2011 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions
UA or AA?
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice, you’re gonna fly into T2!
California Golden Bears: 2nd place is nothing to sneeze at!
by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m’a fly outta it too
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by CALumbus Bear on Aug 31, 2011 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha thanks. :)
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Rishi, you might like this. I just had to whip out the “Double Lehman formula” on a greedy i-banker. BOOM! Industry standard’d!
p.s. sorry for being redundant on the “greedy i-banker” phrase
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by CALumbus Bear on Aug 31, 2011 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
OK, here’s the deal. We have early dismissal at work because it’s a holiday weekend, so I require an early gathering for HH. Is this possible?
3pm probably for me (crossing fingers on jury duty)
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
-TwistNHook
Yelling “I hate negroes” usually gets me excused pretty quickly. That or making sure I’m at the back of the line when they bring the juror pool in for questioning. The full complement of jurors usually gets picked by the time they get to my number.
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by Fire Starkey on Aug 31, 2011 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
“If he weren’t guilty, they wouldn’t have arrested him,” is a tried and true stand-by.
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“What’s my per diem rate if I get picked? Whoever pays me a bigger per diem will get my vote”
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by Fire Starkey on Aug 31, 2011 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
3 pm sounds peachy. Scootie, when is “early dismissal” (sounds so British) for you?
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by CALumbus Bear on Aug 31, 2011 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Probably around 2, but I can always kill a bit of time (aka drink by myself until others are free). Is it supposed to be hot on Friday?
Lemme find someone who lives or works in SF and I’ll find out for you.
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by CALumbus Bear on Aug 31, 2011 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
oh, high of 77 on Friday. That’s amazing for San Francisco.
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
-TwistNHook
I didn’t ask because I’m a fucking idiot, I asked because I saw a nice forecast earlier in the week for a hot holiday weekend!
Shame. Those are my favorite types of idiots.
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by CALumbus Bear on Aug 31, 2011 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
IT’S NOT STARING IF YOU CUT OUT THEIR EYES
er, I mean, no, that would be creepy
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by CALumbus Bear on Aug 31, 2011 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I presume it will be 53 and windy at the Stick on Saturday, tho.
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by CALumbus Bear on Aug 31, 2011 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
That never really varies. Especially at 4PM. I do have fond memories of their hot chocolate, though, so there’s that. We’re still going top-down on the pimpsled.
Hopefully top up on the way back, to protect ourselves from beer bottles hurled by angry Fresno St. fans.
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by CALumbus Bear on Aug 31, 2011 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m bringing my heavy winter jacket and still expect to be cold during the game.
Mrs. Turkey has never been to Candlestick, so that’s actually a selling point for going to the game.
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
-TwistNHook
She grew up a big dodger fan, so it’ll be cool to see the place where the Giants played for a long time, and that’s about it :)
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
-TwistNHook
She sounds like a wonderful human being.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions
weather.com predicts a high of 71 and a low of 58, with 6 mph winds, at the Stick on Saturday. LIES
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by CALumbus Bear on Aug 31, 2011 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions
No. Way.
Then again, I’ve been both sunburnt and frozen at a Niners game. Gotta dress in layers.
Old Toothwrangler
Also, if it’s going to be 77, I think we should do the patio at Americano, which shouldn’t be too crowded early, and we could comandeer a picnic table.
I can be talked into this as well.
So, people coming in from Ohio. Lovely patio on the bayshore taking advantage of rare sunshine or laphroaig project?
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
-TwistNHook
If we start at 3, pretty sure we’ll still be around by 4.
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by CALumbus Bear on Aug 31, 2011 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions
i wasn’t exactly invited, but i may see if i can make it.
Deposed (and recently graduated!) #1 Indian
EFF YOU RISHI. oh i was looking at our mutual friends on fb. how well do you know MD? i used to carpool with her
Deposed (and recently graduated!) #1 Indian
remember when i told you that your name was associated with your old club’s spring event? yea, for some reason i remembered your name. we have 10 mutual friends fyi
Deposed (and recently graduated!) #1 Indian
Oh shit. I’m staying in Ohio.
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by CALumbus Bear on Aug 31, 2011 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
ok, so I figure anywhere between 6-10 people might roll in at some point so it’s best not to go somewhere too crowded so there’s room for everyone. Here are some suggestions, but other’s can chime in with anything else that sounds good.
also, I think I’ll be out of the office at 3 because of the holiday, so that’s as good a time as any to start drink o’clock.
In the general area I like the Burritt Room at Stockton/Bush. It’s a neat place that makes decent cocktails, can even get a big punchbowl if people are feeling communal.
Irish Bank is nothing special but has lots of room, usually.
Rickhouse has great cocktails but will be too crowded after 4:30, but they do have something called the “Laphroaig Project”
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
-TwistNHook
Mrs. Dr. CALumbus and I vote for “Laphroaig Project”. I don’t know what it means, but I like it!
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by CALumbus Bear on Aug 31, 2011 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
1oz Green Chartreuse
.5oz Laphroaig Quarter Cask
.5oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
.25oz Yellow Chartreuse
1oz Fresh Lemon Juice
2 Dashes Fee Peach Btters
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
-TwistNHook
you’re typing words….
Number one fan of Justin Bieber being the number one fan of the Dodgers, and not the [2010 World Series Champion] Giants.
by Spazzy Mcgee on Aug 31, 2011 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions
So, I’m curious – how do you people actually make this meet up stuff happen? Do you know what each other looks like? Oh please tell me Twist stands there with a huge signing yelling at everyone who comes in?
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I think we just look for people who appear to be computer nerds. in Twist’s case, we look for outrageous clothing, such as a huge scoop neck t-shirt.
Costs STILL assessed against Twist
by CALumbus Bear on Aug 31, 2011 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Twist seems like the most obvious culprit for the first part to me…?
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Ive never even met you!
And Ive never been to one of these Happy Hour things. So, dont hat.
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All this time I’ve been in the WC, and we’ve never even met?!
by Missing Barry on Sep 1, 2011 8:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Its like every moment of every day you are rejecting me!
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Also, we have had some pre-game tailgates in the past. so, people m eet people there and it grows from there.
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well, do what I did at the first CGB event I crashed. Go up to a group of people and ask “Excuse me, but is this the party yacht?”
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
-TwistNHook
Ha ha. At this point, many of us know each other in real life, and then newcomers look for likely suspects and wander by muttering vaguely bear-related things (I’m looking at you, Cugel).
And, for realz, Twist is ALWAYS in a scoop neck t-shirt. It’s not just a meme!
Yeah, I somehow knew exactly which table to go to when I came to HH the one time. I hadn’t met most of you yet, but it was still pretty obvious.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I forget if that was before or after…
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, okay. I knew it was you because you’re just so obviously Rishi.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I very much disapprove of scoop neck and v neck tshirts for guys.
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, you officially suck.
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Overruled.
Costs STILL assessed against Twist
by CALumbus Bear on Aug 31, 2011 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I think every time I’ve actually met you, I haven’t been in a scoop neck. One time I was wearing a black Armani jeans shirt with a cardigan. Another time I had a gray Cal t-shirt with a denim long sleeve shirt. Another time I had a yellow polo.
So, I think if you crunch the numbers on this, Scootie, you’ll see that that is just a nasty rumor started by CALumbus Bear.
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Dude, the very first time we met you were in a scoop neck and scarf. On the patio at Americano, as a matter of fact.
I remember very specifically that event. I was on my way to the SBNation BA launch at AT+T Park. I went conservative and wore a black shirt with jeans.
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Pics or you are full of it. I took ONE look at you and knew you were Twist. Black shirt with jeans wouldn’t have conveyed that quite loudly enough.
I was briefly attending an event that you were at. I reviewed my email correspondence with a person regarding this event. I was informed regarding your attendance at the event and said the following regarding you:
Twist: She thinks I dress poorly, so I have to balance crushing her while at the same time staying icognito. I might go with one of my Armani t-shirts, because they are very basic, but also well cut, so its very subtle.
I do not have any photos of the event. However, I do have this pre-event email regarding clothing. I think this is sufficient!
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Sufficient? It isn’t even relevant! It is also incompetent and immaterial, lacks foundation and authentication, constitutes hearsay, doesn’t satisfy the best evidence rule, and is more prejudicial than probative. The only way you could get even think of getting this into evidence would be if you make it a dying declaration.
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Is that a threat?????
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Knowing CB81, it’s probably an unfriendly suggestion.
"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea"
An excited utterance.
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I’m udderly confused about your utterance!
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Bull.
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I mooove to dismiss!
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m just trying to get him to re-veal the truth!
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Where’s the SACUJ to make a ruling? He can’t leave us here ungulating in the wind like this….
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Evidence? I think it’s pretty much common knowledge that Twist is all hat and no cattle.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey man, no need to get all worked up into a leather about it.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Apparently he’s got a beef with this whole situation.
"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea"
Being acquainted with his brand of justice, I think he’s going to chuck this case right out of court, and the proceedings will ground round to a halt.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
You’re going to have to hold on to his Jersey to stop him from running away – mind you, if he wriggles free the balmy Bay Area climate will leave him Friesian.
"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea"
We’ll have to try and steer him in the right direction, then.
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Anything designer that covers his calves and makes his rump look good, I suppose.
"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea"
I wouldn’t steak my life on that, DC.
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Just as long as he doesn’t strip.
"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea"
Don’t worry, he’ll still be wearing his Hanes Beefy-T shirt.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Anything too nice he should probably leave on the hanger, or else he could get shanked in the parking lot for it.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn, don’t skirt around the topic.
"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea"
I certainly won’t leave you withering on the bo-vine.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions
If you’re Cugel, you wander around for five minutes, staring at every single table, before finding a group of loud people, including an obnoxious Indian guy in a suit and say, lowly, “Go Bears?”
2011 World Cup Champions Team India
Alright, what else was I going to do? And I only wandered for like 1 minute.
Am I known as Cugel the Clever for nothing?
At the CGB tailgate I attended, Twist and I had emailed beforehand regarding my attendance and identifying details, and as I wandered around the lawn he saw me and shouted my name.
At CGB Chicken N Waffles, I saw a guy who looked like what I expected Kodiak to look like, and it was him.
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So…..Asian. Very asian. Yes? No? Racis?
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I really only said that based on your response to my preferences in females.
by Missing Barry on Sep 1, 2011 8:31 AM PDT up reply actions
I heard he’s going with a cane these days.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I was…I might reconsider.
At lunch today, I noticed that my grandmother has my exact same cane. I noticed it and she said, “Yes, I like how yours had a spring in the bottom so my hand wouldn’t hurt. So, I went and got one.”
Me: “Oh right! And the height is adjustable too. If I put it right by my hip, it seems more comfortable.”
Then, I realized I was discussing cane specifics with my grandmother. And spent the rest of lunch bawling in a fetal position.
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well, I’m glad you had a conversation with your grandmother so that you don’t fall into the same daily routine.
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
-TwistNHook
I’m just using the cane until Labor Day. Then, I’m going to test out the hip. If I don’t die, we’re going to Disneyland. If it blows up, then I raise unholy hell once my surgeon is back in town (a couple of days after Labor Day) and see if I can get in to see him sooner.
Best case, the cortisone + rest means the inflammation has resolved, muscle has healed, and maybe no surgery, just physical therapy.
Worst case, my hip explodes into one mee-llion pieces and I need to have it scoped.
Old Toothwrangler
Use a wheelchair in Disneyland – automatic pass to the front of the line for you and your entire family on every ride…..
Yes. Mrs. Kod has been evilly contemplating that very strategy. Rumor has it that they don’t do that on the newer rides anymore because they’re already handicapped accessible. I guess we’ll find out.
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Disneyland on a bum hip? My man, u r dum.
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by Fire Starkey on Aug 31, 2011 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes. I thought we had established that long ago.
That’s why I’m going to test the leg next Monday. I’m going to take Little K up to Berkeley to buy her a Cal jacket, then do the train at Tilden, Korean bbq at Oakland. If my hip can stand up to waiting in line and some light walking, it’s a go. If it flares up rapidly…well, then we’ll probably re-schedule the trip to next year.
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(sigh) I miss the train and the merry-go-round at Tilden.
Am I known as Cugel the Clever for nothing?
It was Little K’s first day of kindergarten today. How the heck did time go by so quickly?
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just wait til she gets to high school and gets sent to the office on day 2 for a dress code violation that you have to leave work for to go home and get her different clothing.
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by Fire Starkey on Aug 31, 2011 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions
she actually looked very nice but her shorts were alledgedly too short (I didn’t think so). she’s about 5’9" and has very long legs so normal shorts dont pass the “have to be longer than your fingertips at your side” rule.
Stupid Bowie HS.
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by Fire Starkey on Aug 31, 2011 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
"have to be longer than your fingertips at your side" rule.
My arms/hands extend almost 17 inches below my waist. If I were a girl that would seem like a very harsh standard.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
5’9" in kindergarten? what did you put in her wheaties? HGH?!
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Aug 31, 2011 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Reading fail.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
It was a joke, atoms.
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Aug 31, 2011 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmm, it wasn’t a pun so I didn’t recognize it as humor.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions
You see, the original statement of Kodiak’s daughter entering kindergarten was countered by Fire Starkey’s revelation that his daughter, got in trouble on her 2nd day of school due to clothing issues. Fire Starkey also clarified that his daughter was 5’9". Even though Fire Starkey also included a short blurb blaming a high school, the humor arises in the comparison between the two, as Fire Starkey does leave some level of ambiguity up until that last sentence.
Therefore, I used the notion that 5’9" is in fact a very, very large (perhaps even world-record) height for a kindergartner as a vehicle for an absurd comparison, which, to some, may elicit a positive reaction such as smiling, chuckling, or a simple inward “heh.” I am unsure if I was successful to any others. I’m glad we had this conversation!
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Aug 31, 2011 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Kindergarten? More like kinder-commercial-grow-operation, amirite??
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
If only he’d said that the first time around instead of his lame joke attempt!
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by atomsareenough on Sep 1, 2011 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions
A day of Disneyhell is a lot different than “some light walking”. I know your girls would be dissapointed but the place will still be there next year.
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by Fire Starkey on Aug 31, 2011 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Awwww. You’ll heal, don’t worry! I’ve been limping around for the last few weeks myself, it’s not pleasant.
Thanks man. It’s been a bit annoying. But, I figure if I can still take the girls to Disneyland, it’ll be worth all the hobbling and cane-wielding. We found a place that will rent us an electric wheelchair for relatively cheap, and even deliver it to our hotel.
Mrs. Kod and I figured that I could use the wheelchair between the hotel and park, and when moving between regions. Then, switch to the cane while waiting in line/moving short distances.
It could still happen! Operation Kodiak on Wheels may be a go!
/am probably kidding myself
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You’ll make it! And the memories of your girls’ enjoyment of Disneyland will easily offset any pain.
I’m so making a youtube video of me towing the girls’ stroller with the electric wheelchair.
That, and swinging my cane around yelling, “Yah! Yah!”
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Kodiak, someone has to tell you this straight. Little K, a KINDERGARTNER, is several years too old to be using a stroller. She can probably walk farther than you can.
Ohhhh…So you’re saying, push PTB in the stroller and carry Little K in the backpack. Brilliant!
[Mrs. Kod bought the dual stroller when the girls were younger. Now, Little K usually walks and we use it as rolling storage for water, food, sunblock, clothing, etc. The only time she rides is on the way home if she’s really worn out from too many rollercoasters or whatnot.]
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That sounds awful. Sorry, man.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s all good. I’m sure this is character-building. Either that, there’s some aging security guard somewhere who is going to find out that he’s unbreakable.
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As long as your surgeon is more skilled than the guy that did my root canal…
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Way to look on the bright side.
"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea"
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by M. AGRIPPA on Aug 31, 2011 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
do not buy a car (used or otherwise) from this man
"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea"
Yes indeed. Who wouldn’t trust this man to be a pillar of the college football community?
"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea"
True, he does look shifty, but maybe that’s because I know he’s a douche bag. Hard to separate the one from the other.
Am I known as Cugel the Clever for nothing?
he reminds me of that guy from south florida that put togehter backstreet and all those other boy bands. i’m noticing a trend
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
-TwistNHook
You think the members of Backstreet Boys got bonuses for putting hard hits on members of other boy bands?
"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea"
that’s just going to a place I don’t want to think about
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
-TwistNHook
I meant tackling in a non-sexual way.
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by DC Trojan on Aug 31, 2011 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I’m trying not to remember that hand-eye coordination is a prereq for dental school, but not for med school….
I’m royally effed, aren’t I….
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You really didnt need to send me that dick pic before teh tailgate. I mean c’mon!
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So…..what you’re saying is at the tailgate, you recognized him because of the dick pic he sent you. Interesting.
by Missing Barry on Sep 1, 2011 8:32 AM PDT up reply actions
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by atomsareenough on Sep 1, 2011 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions
I once wandered around a parking lot yelling “33SwisherSweet” loudly.
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And I was looking for atomsareenough!
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bears in the pros
ryan o’callaghan, now with the kansas city griefs, is on ir for the season w/ an undisclosed injury.
by j.lee on Aug 31, 2011 3:12 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Know if Jross will get on a practice squad? Pats had to cut their squad size to like 80 players .
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmmm, I hurt my undisclosed once. Couldnt sit down for a week!!
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1st C list celebrity prediction for Saturday
“Fresno State beats Cal straight up saturday. Finish with 10 wins. #putchanameonit”
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by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 3:12 PM PDT reply actions
exactly why they are c list
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by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I cant stop watching this
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by Fire Starkey on Aug 31, 2011 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Every time I watch it I try to figure out if it’s fake or not. I can’t tell.
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
That kid will have some serious brain damage with all the hits he’s taking
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by Fire Starkey on Aug 31, 2011 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
The frame where the dog hits the boy is a little fuzzy, looks a little off to me.
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what is particularly awesome is when the frame freezes (my computer is running slow off and on today), it totally catches the boy in the midst of getting crushed or post crush and he’s flying through the air.
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by Fire Starkey on Aug 31, 2011 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
What I want to know is what is happening during the.8 seconds when the kid disappears behind the road sign? Are we really supposed to believe the magic dog theory, where that single dog takes the kid down repeatedly in the space of a few seconds? Not even a trained marks-dog could take a kid down that many times in the space of a few seconds. Not with that kind of accuracy, anyway.
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Back and to the left. Back and to the left.
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Texas Is The Reason?
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Doh! That little boy just got fucked up AGAIN! And AGAIN!
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by Fire Starkey on Aug 31, 2011 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I keep expecting him not to get hit, then BLAM
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BLAM! He just got crushed again
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by Fire Starkey on Aug 31, 2011 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
BLAM! Hey Kid, stop getting hit! WATCH OUT FOR THE DOG!
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Definitely a furd child. He got into the backyard but now that he’s in, he doesn’t learn anything.
BLAM! That one looked like it hurt.
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by Fire Starkey on Aug 31, 2011 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Notice how the head of the dog who crushes the baby turns sideways a little with the ipact It’s like he’s shedding a tackler.
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by Fire Starkey on Aug 31, 2011 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
You dont know Jay Mohr? Hes a pretty good comedian.
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I read like the first two paragraphs and was confused. The unis? Really? Not everything Nike under the sun?
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2011 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
football fashion
I always like the uni watch pieces on espn.
tramp stamp for the no = Cal victory? hope so.
Oh lord….
wtf!?
Well…ok…
HAHAHAHA!!!
by j.lee on Aug 31, 2011 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
http://www.californiagoldenblogs.com/2011/8/31/2395544/dbd-8-31-11-you-know-youre-getting-old-when#that last one is funny
rec’d for irony
Fack Muck Brown!!
The Michigan unis are alright.
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It was fantastic."
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Fridays HH
If anyone wants details or whatever, email turkeycgb@gmail.com I can pass along details as they develop.
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
-TwistNHook
Correy Johnson
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Delightful.
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
you had me at redhead
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
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Me too. <3 Correy Johnson
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by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL MOALA = SNORLAX
Marv Jones interview on 95.7 the game
“I don’t know if you guys watched Pokemon back in the day, if you look at Snorlax, he’s the biggest Snorlax, he’s just a giant. The thing is he’s that big and he moves so fast”.
Snorlax:
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by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 5:36 PM PDT reply actions
Fuck yeah Snorlax.
Used to have one just for MP to tank through other players with small-ish sized pokemans.
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WOOOOOOOOOOO! SNORLAX!
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Read this in game notes
Did anyone mention this yet?
Who’s The New Guy
A look at the Cal roster shows an Avery “Sebastian” wearing No. 4. It’s really not a new player but rather the former Avery Walls, who is planning to officially change his last name to “Sebastian” shortly after turning 18 years of age on Sept. 11, 2011. We’re starting early.
SEA BASS!
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It's Preference Night at Cal
The kid is meeting the sisters as we speak. Let the sorting and choosing begin!
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the hell does this even mean
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Aug 31, 2011 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Its a sorority rush thing. Shes going to a lot of different sorority houses. I really odnt know much more than that as I have never rushed a sorority (I DONT LIVE IN A WAYLANS BROTHER MOVIE, OK????), but perhaps others here can lend further insight.
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FUCK YEAH! SNORLAX!
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by Redonkulous Bear on Aug 31, 2011 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I have rushed a few bars, but that’s about it.
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U feeling Loco?
I’ve occasionally rushed to catch a plane…
"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea"
You don’t get a lot of those at Dulles these days, but I have definitely leveled a couple of grandmothers who obviously didn’t fly much. They generally seem to be the ones moving slowly and mumbling about being evicted from their home in the Bay Area.
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Maybe it’s Tri Delt. Scootie 2.0!
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or the house mrs. turkey used to advise, that’d be awkward.
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
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Will know tomorrow. Kid’s not talking, doesn’t want to jinx
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U feeling Loco?
She’s not talking because she doesn’t want to jinx, or because she’s busy mingling with Isi Sofele?
California Golden Bears: 2nd place is nothing to sneeze at!
by atomsareenough on Sep 1, 2011 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Why, were there a lot dudes from Palo Alto there? :)
California Golden Bears: 2nd place is nothing to sneeze at!
by atomsareenough on Aug 31, 2011 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Pac-12 Champ game - THEY GOT IT WRONG
Okay, so I just realized this:
The Pac-12 Football Championship Game will feature the North Division Champion against the South Division Champion. The Divisional Champions will be determined based on record in all Conference games (both divisional and cross-divisional).
bq. The Championship Game will be played at the home football venue of one of the Divisional Champions. The host will be determined based on record in all Conference games (both divisional and cross-divisional).
I like that the Host of the game is based upon the entire Pac12 record (not including non-conference games is smart because it encourage schools to schedule 3 non-conf patsies), but I don’t like that winning the division includes non-division Pac12 games. That is completely lame! The winner of Pac6 North should come from the TRUE ROUND ROBIN of those 6 teams (5 games to the championship game).
If they wanted fair competition, they’d do it that way. But it appears to me that the team with the better overall record will bring a larger TV audience nation wide due to higher BCS ranking.
Picture this: NorthTeamA could go 5-0 in the Pac6North, but 2-2 vs Pac6South while NorthTeamB goes 4-1 and 4-0, while NorthTeamA’s South losses came against the South’s 1st and 2nd place finishers, while NorthTeamB didn’t even have to play those two teams (luck of the schedule).
In this scenario the 4-1 North team goes to the Champ game instead of the 5-0 team. LAME!!!!
How does Larry Scott justify this??? What do you all think?
I think the Pac-12 got it right
All Pac-12 games count equally in determining the respective Division Champions.
But back to your example. North Team A already lost to the South Division Champion (the 1st place finisher, correct?), which North Team B did not play during the regular season.
Now North Team B is going into the Pac-12 CCG against the South Champion. Which team do you think is favored?
Think about it. It seems pretty obvious to me.
"We do not seek men who will bravely lie down to die, but men who will fight valiantly to live."
"Winning is not everything. It is far better to play the game squarely and lose than to win at the sacrifice of an ideal."
-- Andrew Latham Smith
I don’t care about who is favored in that game.
I am concerned about who earns the right to play in that game!
This is a similar issue now with basketball – they have lost a true round robin.
The Pac10 was the last (?) conference to have a true round robin of Home-Away in basketball, and it had a true round robin in football, with complaints only being whether you got the current conference monster at Home or Away – but that is a more minimal issue than not having to play someone at all.
Ugh. I see that I'm going to have to spell it out for you.
In your example, North Team A lost its regular season match-up with the eventual South Division Champion. Why should North Team A have another shot at the South Division Champ when North Team B has a superior Pac-12 record?
We know that the likely outcome of North Team A vs. South Division Champ will be that the South Division Champ will defeat North Team A, the same as the regular season match-up.
We can infer from your example that North Team B will be the underdog to the South Division Champion. But during the regular season, those same two teams did not play against each other. And North Team B had a superior Pac-12 record compared to North Team A even though North Team A defeated North Team B in the regular season.
The bottom line is that North Team A did not have as many Pac-12 wins as North Team B. North Team A did not earn the right to be North Division Champion on the field.
"We do not seek men who will bravely lie down to die, but men who will fight valiantly to live."
"Winning is not everything. It is far better to play the game squarely and lose than to win at the sacrifice of an ideal."
-- Andrew Latham Smith
How does Larry Scott justify this??? What do you all think?
Because it would be hell to explain why the team that went 5-0 in division and 6-3 overall gets the P12CG berth over the team that went 4-1 in division and 8-1 overall. You realize that this is going to be most important games of the year in college football right? I’m sure Larry Scott would be just thrilled to spend the week leading up to it going into PR overdrive to explain to the college football watching populace, which has already been conditioned by the Big 12, SEC, and ACC championship games to expect the teams with the best overall conference records in each division, just why the Pac-12 has to be a little bit different.
I mean, not like he has any interest in promoting the game itself or anything, being the biggest stage the Pac-12 will have all year to show its stuff outside of major bowl season. I’m sure he’d much rather explain to everyone why division wins are Really, Really, Special! and cross-division wins are just kind of whatever.
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It was fantastic."
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Kaitlin Olson (aka Dee from Sunny In Philly) is from Oregon and is a huge Ducks fan. WTF?!!! BOOOOOOOOOOO!
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She revealed this in Stewart Mandel’ s Mailbag a while ago. She did actually attend U of O
Stewart: So you went to Oregon. I made my first trip to your alma mater last fall and quickly discovered that fall weekends there revolve entirely around the Ducks. Did that apply to you theater majors as well?
Kaitlin: Yeah, as a theater major you go from being a dork in high school to a drunk dork in college. So we drank and went to the football games. I actually went to the Oregon-UCLA game last year. It was right after Dennis Dixon blew out his knee, so I watched them go through three different quarterbacks [and lose 16-0]. It was horrifying. And I was there with a bunch of UCLA people.
So was she there with Nestor or Harsha or my nieces? (Because obviously there are no other UCLA people)
you're thinking about this the wrong way
Sir Edmund Hilary didn’t look at Everest and think, “Ah whatever, it’s a bit tall, I’ll skip it.” An attractive young woman who happens to be 6" 4" just poses an additional challenge. Reach for the heavens, Roy!
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Damn. I got confused and thought we were talking about that red-headed volleyball player. But having consulted teh googles, I think that Ms Olson is perfectly delightful.
"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea"
She’s a big time transformer. Sometimes she looks great, otherwise quite the opposite.
by Missing Barry on Sep 2, 2011 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
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