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QUOTE (bmags @ Oct 19, 2011 -> 12:46 PM) had a great time. Sonoma was great, amazing to think that's a 1hr drive away. A bit uncertain on where we'll live. My go's in person interview is today. You are also so close to Tahoe. It really is a great but expensive area. I really liked Sausalito.

I wish you guys would stop quoting him so the ignore feature would continue to block his posts for me.

There are still different types of hitting coaches. Those that make you learn their "system" and those that try to tweak players existing swings and so on.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Oct 19, 2011 -> 12:28 PM) What'd ya think? I was there around this time last year. A bit rainy (of course I'm used to 300 days of sunshine now), but some amazing culture... I was there this time last year as well, in fact the day SF clinched the series. f***ing love SF and especially the surrounding areas north of the city on the way to Sonoma (which I really love).

QUOTE (Whitewashed in '05 @ Oct 13, 2011 -> 12:01 AM) Are Help Desks very closely managed in the industry? Closely managed as in micro-manage each employees time, literally by the minute on what they're working on? You will be graded on your ticket time for sure, thats the reason all major service desk companies put that feature into the tool. Your close rate may also be graded as will the customer sat survey. I've even seen companies grade on how many problems are actually turned into projects for the PMO group. On my own front, I am actually interviewing with a smaller software company that is a leader in their industry. Its related to cloud computing which is where I want to be for the time being. I have been at 2 enormous companies over the last 7 years and I think maybe getting in early with a smaller one may be a great chance to really grow upwards.

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Oct 19, 2011 -> 10:37 AM) Lol, so somehow you have turned "my brother" in to "my brother's friend's neighbor's sister's little cousin's dog"? Is one relation too much for you to follow? And you have also managed to construe my post in to saying that I think Apple/Siri is "meh" and old technology, when in fact I made no comments about it whatsoever, other than to point out that voice-activated software on phones is not "another" brand new thing that Apple has amazingly pioneered before anyone else. It existed before Apple started using it, although most people (not you) will be led to believe otherwise. Technically Apple had voice control even before the Siri app was written, so I'm not sure anyone would say otherwise. Also, Spotify is pretty damn cool.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Oct 19, 2011 -> 11:08 AM) It's good thing they are trying to keep hockey in Phoenix. That arena was packed last night. Even Konerko cancelled his season tickets.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Oct 19, 2011 -> 10:53 AM) Big Hurt Beer may have been clouding my judgement. Ah snap. Thats awesome. Do they have that s*** at Binny's? I guess I was influenced by the pregame banter before game 2 in the stanley cup finals when all the media could talk about was Carcillo this Carcillo that, and really only were saying how he was a thug etc. If Q can keep him under control he actually plays a Buff-like role on the 2nd line.

QUOTE (Tex @ Oct 19, 2011 -> 05:45 AM) The only reason for Buerhle to go less than $10 is for a three year deal. I also would be surprised if there wasn't some sort of option for a third year. Yup. The two year deal stuff seems like kind of a guess from the reporter.

QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Oct 19, 2011 -> 10:23 AM) That is what I really want to know as well yet that point never gets mentioned. Because Marty...er Joe said there had to be.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Oct 18, 2011 -> 08:13 PM) It sounds like you're doing a good job of selling yourself on Verizon. Just looking for opinions either way.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Oct 19, 2011 -> 10:09 AM) He took a stupid tripping penalty last night, but those happen. I didnt see that. I saw the hooking penalty which was a great penalty to take and probably prevented a goal. I am actually surprised at how skilled he is with the puck.

Yikes my bad. Not sure where I heard it that way.

QUOTE (danman31 @ Oct 18, 2011 -> 11:14 PM) How on earth would it not be overall conference record? If the Big Ten is any normal, head to head would determine a two-way tie. Its overall conference record then divisional record.

This isnt the same Carcillo I saw in Philly

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Oct 18, 2011 -> 06:17 PM) Just keep in mind, you'll lose the ability to use data and voice at the same time off of AT&T's network. Verizon and Sprint iPhones can only do one at a time...so if you use hands free a lot, you'll lose that ability. AT&T's data is also way faster now that the iPhone 4s uses HSPA+, which is pretty fast for 3G networks. But yes, you'll have to deal with the higher rate of dropped calls...you won't have that issue on Verizon. Yeah I hear ya, I was hoping that having my ipad with me on the road I could get around this issue. Having more call reliability is pretty big at this point.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Oct 18, 2011 -> 05:52 PM) Take a look at the money would be my next suggestion. Well, my company generally pays for this, plus I was going to get into a family plan so it would be cheaper regardless. I guess the unlimited data is cool with spring, VZW only gives you 12 gigs which seems like alot.

Snitches and spies. Awesome. You wouldnt know the Sox were actually a baseball team.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Oct 18, 2011 -> 05:44 PM) Are you particularly unhappy with AT&T's service? Verizon certainly has better coverage but the speeds aren't usually significantly different; on an iPhone, AT&T might well win slightly on that issue. Have you run into unusual trouble with AT&T because of where you live, or do you move outside their 3G network very often? Also worth considering Sprint if you happen to be interested in an unlimited data plan, they are offering that on the 4S. Personally I'd be a Verizon user if I had a choice, but that's because I know VZN gives me solid coverage in backcountry areas from experience, and because I hate AT&T's products in general. If you don't need backcountry coverage though, there are benefits to the others. I do get dropped calls, which I think is the norm. What makes me angry about ATT is that it can show full bars alot of the time, but you cannot make a damn phone call. Everyone who has verizon doesnt complain all that much, however I hear Sprint still sucks on the coverage/cust serv aspects. I'm open for suggestions, I will be iphone regardless. Is it worth switching?

Ok, so a pleasant surprise today, confirmed my contract with ATT is over. Soooo.... I think I am going to switch to Verizon. Any thoughts here? I can get the new iphone for somewhat cheap and supposedly better service right?

QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Oct 18, 2011 -> 04:47 PM) He is going to need about 3 years before he can run an NFL offense. Even them i'm not that sure. He could be a first round WR talent if he wanted to.

Looks like a 3 game suspension is in the works for Gholston. Obviously a good choice, but f***! We already played them, I need MSU to hand out some damn losses.

Coaches that left: Cora, Cox, Walker Coaches that stayed and weren't f***ed over by Coop: 3 Harold Baines First Base Coach 36 Juan Nieves Bullpen Coach 59 Mark Salas Bullpen Catcher Buddy Bell Director of Player Personnel Alex Cosmidis Scout Nick Capra Field Director Daryl Boston Coordinator, Defensive Kirk Champion Coordinator, Pitching Curt Hasler Coordinator, Pitching Jeff Manto Coordinator, Hitting Ron Oester Coordinator, Defensive John Orton Coordinator, Catching Scott Takao Rehab Coordinator Dale Torborg Conditioning Coordinator Manny Trillo Coordinator, Baserunning Devon White Coordinator, Baserunning

Surprising (to me too) note from Buckeye camp about a Chicago guy:

I'd still take Kobe.