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What do you know about the world cup?

What do you know about the world cup? AND who do you think will win?
What do you know about the world cup? AND who do you think will win?

The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is in the midst of the knockout round of 16. Half the games have been completed with Uruguay facing France, and Russia facing Croatia in the quarter-finals. The other two quarter-final matches will be determined with games today and tomorrow. Watching the competition so far, it has been exciting to see some of the underdogs finding success where Messi (Argentina) and Ronaldo (Portugal) have failed. France, Uruguay, and Croatia have been playing fast, high-energy, creative games – any of these three could be taking home the World Cup this year!

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Who will win the World Series?

Who will win the World Series?
Who will win the World Series?

I happen to be acquainted with a game theorist. He applies game theory to football pools and wins big every year. Hardly anyone will let him into their pools any more, because word has gotten around that with him in the pool, nobody else stands a chance. But he never bets on baseball. He says there are too many variables: too many games, too many potential pitcher-batter match-ups, winds & humidity that affect home run potential, minor injuries… I mean, a hangnail can kill a pitcher’s ERA! There’s just no way to tell, which is why baseball is the best sport: just as in life, you never know what will happen. Go, Sox! (In the meantime, I why not read The fix is in: A history of baseball gambling and game fixing scandals, by Daniel Ginsburg. O’Neill Library GV863.A1 G58 1995.)

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Will the Celtics be better off if Lebron joins?

Will the Celtics be better off if Lebron joins?
Will the Celtics be better off if Lebron joins?

Of course. LeBron is a monster. A generational talent. Arguably (and there’s lots of argument) the best ever. LeBron will make any team better. BUT, we need to consider the Celtics locker room. Kyrie left Cleveland, ostensibly to get away from LeBron, so bringing LeBron here would probably bode poorly for how well the team gels. I also don’t know how coach-able LeBron is these days, having basically coached the Cavs himself for the past few years. Personally, I would be excited to see him come, but I also think there would be a lot of adjustment early in the season.

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Answer Wall, hello! I would greatly appreciate a bucket list of fun summer activities in and around BC/Boston!

Answer Wall, hello! I would greatly appreciate a bucket list of fun summer activities in and around BC/Boston!
Answer Wall, hello! I would greatly appreciate a bucket list of fun summer activities in and around BC/Boston!

There are so many options for a bucket list, it is tough to contain them to the size of a post-it! Visit the Boston Harbor Islands, go to the beach, head to a Red Sox game. On a hot day, stay cool inside by visiting a museum or the aquarium. Play tourist and walk the Freedom Trail. Plan your own food tour or pub crawl. To see what is happening on a particular day or over the weekend, check out thebostoncalendar.com.

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Cavs or Warriors? WHO YOU GOT?

Cavs or Warriors? WHO YOU GOT?
Cavs or Warriors? WHO YOU GOT?

Warriors. The wall is a big fan of LeBron (not a hater at all) and his ability to get to the finals through sheer force of will with what is actually a D2 college team coached by a high school BB coach. But championships should go to the better team, and the Warriors are for sure the better team and more fun to watch. Plus, the Celtics deserve to be there anyway.

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Is there a cuckoldry club @ BC?

Is there a cuckoldry club @ BC?
Is there a cuckoldry club @ BC?

There is no club at BC that covers your interest, although you can find a full list of BC Organizations here: bit.ly/BCOrgs. If you’re interested in the subject, it appears that Dr. Eric Weiskott is offering a course on Chaucer (ENG3393) this fall.

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What’s a good TV show on Netflix?

What's a good TV show on Netflix?
What’s a good TV show on Netflix?

As a Wall, I don’t watch shows myself and I don’t often have shows projected onto me, but I have heard that some people project movies and shows onto other walls. My human friends have a wide range of interests in Netflix entertainment. Digital Trends has an article on “The Best Shows on Netflix Now,” bit.ly/netflix-best. The list is mostly dramas, but if you like quirky comedies some people like a show called “The Good Place,” starring Kirsten Bell and Ted Danson, and the Huffington Post has an article titled, “The 5 Netflix Shows to Watch if you Like The Office.” bit.ly/netflix-office. Enjoy your downtime!

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I don’t feel so good Mr. Stark

I don't feel so good Mr. Stark
I don’t feel so good Mr. Stark

It sounds as though you’ve seen Avengers: Infinity War. I hope you enjoyed it! You should chat with the person who asked who dies in the movie to help them prepare for the experience.

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Who died in Avengers: Infinity War?

Who died in Avengers: Infinity War?
Who died in Avengers: Infinity War?

As a public space and friend to all students, I can’t share spoilers and risk ruining a new blockbuster movie for those who haven’t had an opportunity to see it yet.

Image of River Song with text

However, I think you could have a worthwhile conversation with the person who posted the “I don’t feel so good Mr. Stark” post-it! If you want to read more about who dies before you see the movie, try this article: bit.ly/infinity-death-list

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When the Japanese animate cartoon pornography with genitals pixeled out, do they first animate genitals and then pixel? Or do they just animate them as pixels?

When the Japanese animate cartoon pornography with genitals pixeled out, do they first animate genitals and then pixel? Or do they just animate them as pixels?
When the Japanese animate cartoon pornography with genitals pixeled out, do they first animate genitals and then pixel? Or do they just animate them as pixels?

Given that pixelation–also called mosaic censoring–is a standard feature of even low-end photo and video editing software, and that attempting to draw a pixelated body part could be considerably more challenging than simply drawing the body part and then pixelating during production work, it’s quite likely that genitals are first drawn & animated and then pixelated. This blog entry on de-pixelating seems to imply as much: bit.ly/mosaic-censoring

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Do you know the muffin man?

Do you know the muffin man?
Do you know the muffin man?

Not personally, no. But I do know a wall in downtown Boston who is second cousins with a wall on Drury Lane. So that’s pretty cool. I’m also an professional acquaintance with the Bodleian Library walls which hold the oldest known manuscript of The Muffin Man (circa 1820). So that’s also pretty neat.

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Why does CAB only get washed old rappers like B.O.B.

Why does CAB only get washed old rappers like B.O.B. I'd rather have one good festival than 3 bad music festivals.
Why does CAB only get washed old rappers like B.O.B. I’d rather have one good festival than 3 bad music festivals.

I can’t pretend to know what goes into CAB’s choices for entertainment. If you have criticism or suggestions for them, I recommend you address them directly: bc.orgsync.com/org/cab/ContactUs or perhaps via twitter: @CABofBC.