Connections: Sports Edition

Puzzle #265

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Day 14: twilight #mbjune

A serene waterside scene at sunset features a colorful sky reflected in calm water, with buildings silhouetted in the background.

Daily Walkoff ⚾️ Orioles #288

“6 Of The Other”
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Connections: Sports Edition
Puzzle #264 - ok this one was super easy, I gotta say!

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Back from Viva Tech 2025

Just got back from a day at Viva Tech 2025 for Work.

The event was huge, with 165,000 attendees over four days, making it the biggest conference I’ve ever been to.

AI was obviously the star of the show, popping up everywhere and driving discussions on its ethical implications and practical applications. It was interesting to see how governments (national and regional) and companies are leveraging AI to innovate in their core businesses.

I attended 2 really cool keynotes :

Overall, a great opportunity to see how the industry is evolving. It was a solid experience, and I’m already looking forward to next year’s event.

People are walking through a bustling event hall with colorful, large inflatable structures and various booths.A speaker addresses an audience on a large stage with a high-tech backdrop displaying β€˜VIVA TECHNOLOGY’.A panel of five people is engaged in a discussion on stage at a conference with a vibrant red and purple background and two large screens displaying the scene.A bustling convention center features numerous booths, attendees, and colorful displays under a large metal ceiling.A Louis Vuitton trunk showcases a silver Formula 1 trophy inside a glass display case.A large crowd is gathered indoors, watching a presentation on a screen displaying the words β€˜Yes Ma’am!’A bustling indoor exhibition venue filled with booths, attendees, and colorful displays.A crowded event features an AWS display with a monitor showing the Formula 1 logo and several attendees gathered around booths and exhibits.A group of people sits and stands around a stage at a visually impaired event, with a speaker addressing the audience.A bustling convention hall features numerous attendees exploring various tech exhibits under vibrant signage.A bustling trade show or exhibition features numerous booths, digital displays, and crowds of people engaging with various exhibitors.

Some recent food highlights…

Recent food highlights from the past few weeks, mostly at home for these ones:

A table is set with a blue and white patterned bowl containing a dish of chicken, cherry tomatoes, and crispy toppings, accompanied by glasses of red wine and sliced bread.A round green table set with two plates of pasta and a salad, surrounded by outdoor seating.A table is set with a meal featuring salmon and egg open-faced bagels, a green salad, various sauces, and drinks.A round table on a balcony holds two plates of grilled chicken salad, a glass pitcher, a tumbler, and cutlery on napkins.Slices of gourmet pizza topped with cheese sit on a decorative blue and white plate with glasses of dark beverages beside them on a teal, perforated table.A person is holding a cup of coffee from β€˜The Hood’ and a partially eaten piece of green cake on a street with people walking by.A stack of pancakes topped with blueberry compote and dusted with powdered sugar.Two plates of pasta with sauce are served on a blue table, accompanied by glasses, a carafe of water, orange napkins, and cutlery.A table set with a blue and white plate containing skewered food drizzled with sauce, a pink plate with a sliced flatbread, and a dark glass.A dining table is set with plates of food, glasses of orange juice, a small pitcher, and a person using a phone.A person wearing a cap and sunglasses stands on a balcony next to a table set with plates of food, drinks, and condiments, under a sunny sky.A decorative, patterned ceramic bowl with a lid sits on a wooden table, flanked by two glasses and surrounded by other household items.Two servings of couscous with vegetables are on a wooden table, accompanied by a person's arm, a glass, and napkins.

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Day 13: pathway #mbjune

A little pathway in the newest park in our neighborhood…

A pathway curves past a bench and trash can, surrounded by grass and red flowers, with a building in the background.

Daily Walkoff ⚾️ Orioles #287

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I’ve had this one on rotation since 2011:

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Day 12: hidden #mbjune

We’ve been improving our balcony by making it more private, using plants, trellises and it’s been great + helping with the upcoming summer heat!

A balcony features potted plants with city rooftops and trees in the background under a clear blue sky.

Daily Walkoff ⚾️Orioles #286

“Half Dozen Of One”
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Connections: Sports Edition
Puzzle #262

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Day 11: brick #mbjune

Little brick lanes in Lille

A narrow, cobblestone street lined with historic brick buildings is illuminated by sunlight, creating distinct shadows.

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Day 10: rail #mbjune

Highlighting the ChΖ°Ζ‘ng DΖ°Ζ‘ng Bridge in Hanoi from a trip in 2016!

Two people sit on the railway tracks of an old, rusted bridge while motorcycles pass by and colorful buildings are visible in the background.

Daily Walkoff ⚾️ Orioles #284

“BB Kings”
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Connections: Sports Edition
Puzzle #260
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Day 9: wood #mbjune

A lush garden landscape with vibrant trees and a small water feature is seen through a canopy of leaves.

Daily Walkoff ⚾️ Orioles #283

11-day streak:
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Connections: Sports Edition | Puzzle #259

Easy way to start the week:
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With the whole β€œMagic the Gathering x Final Fantasy” release coming out next week, I found myself pulling my PS Vita from the drawer for the first time in years…

A PlayStation Vita is displayed inside an open protective case, showing its startup screen with the PlayStation logo. A PS Vita displaying the start screen for Final Fantasy VIII inside a case.