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QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 30, 2012 -> 05:07 PM) Thome traded to Orioles Looks like the unloading has begun in Philadelphia.

QUOTE (RZZZA @ Jun 30, 2012 -> 03:54 PM) And if we keep Asik but let Gibson go, that would be a big mistake. I hope we trade Asik after this year and extend Taj If Omer is going to get a big offer sheet, I don't see why the Bulls should match. They can live without him.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jun 30, 2012 -> 05:19 PM) I will lose so much respect for Hill and Allen if they ring chase in Miami. Why does Allen need another ring again?

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 30, 2012 -> 09:49 AM) Everything I've read suggests the bulls fully intend to extend Gibson? This is a good thing. Taj is a very good player.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Jun 29, 2012 -> 06:19 PM) A little while ago, Apple was granted a preliminary injunction on sales of the Galaxy Nexus in the United States. As soon as Apple posts a 93 million dollar bond, sales of the Galaxy Nexus will be banned in the United States, due to patent infringement on design. Meanwhile, the same judge cleared Apple of infringement against Samsung. In the past two day, Apple has been granted US sales bans on the Galaxy Tab 2 and now the Galaxy Nexus. While preliminary...these are MAJOR blows to Samsung. The issue with most of Samsung's counter claims against Apple is they are all based on FRAND licensed patents, which are very hard to argue in court due to their standards essential nature. Articles: http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/06...mmer_trial.html http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/06...smartphone.html I just returned my GN (faulty radio on an international version) and ordered one from the Play Store today. I don't have time to read those articles right now, but I'll be really pissed if I don't get my device on-time.

3.5 up on the Indians and more importantly, 5 up on Detroit. This has turned out to be a very good roadtrip so far. Split the next two and I'll be satisfied. A sweep would be amazing.

QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Jun 29, 2012 -> 09:35 PM) How did Septimo look? Pretty good, but I honestly think hitters don't really try in blowouts.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Jun 28, 2012 -> 07:53 PM) Not really. No. I actually say that in jest...as I know you are a Nexus user. It's not the 300,000 people using Nexus phones that they need to worry about...it's the 350 million people NOT using their Nexus phone...some of which are still using Android v2.3...or even 1.2. I really wish Google would crack down on these carriers...it's self inflicted fragmentation. Now, to be honest, there is nothing they or anyone else can do about some degree of fragmentation...some users will refuse to upgrade, or simply do not care...but they are the ones you dont have to worry about as a business. But I do think there is a lot they can do about cracking down on more timely non-hacked upgrades to support their users. I don't think anyone does search, e-mail or web browsing better than Google. That said, I don't think anyone does phones or tablets better than Apple. I'm also happy Microsoft is throwing their hat into these arenas. Competition rules. For us. I have to say, on a personal note...I see wayyyyy too much modern "brand alignment"/fanboism these days...and it bothers me. It's ok to like Google products, or Apple products...but it's insane to NOT think someone else has stuff that's better than what you use. I'd easily love to pick and choose what features I want from say, a Nexus and an iPhone, and combine them onto one awesome device. But this brand loyalty insanity as of late really bothers me, and it reeks of technological ignorance. Also of note that goes with what I just said in my previous paragraph, Android 4.1 no longer supports Flash...but I'm sure Android users will suddenly be ok with this despite it being a talking point of theirs for years now. Considering the OS isn't even officially out yet, that was fast. My comment was more or less towards how fast the Android community is at getting stuff done. Google did mention they were going to give OEM manufacturers a development kit for every major release a few months ahead of time, but I don't think that's going to solve things. The difference of Google ditching flash (or it could be said that Adobe ditched mobile) now and Apple ditching flash four years ago is huge. Flash dominated the web 4 years ago, but HTML5 sites are more and more prevalent. I would not have been able to watch video highlights on mlb.com with my iPod 4 years ago, but I can do it now without issue on Chrome for Android since mlb.com now supports HTML5.

QUOTE (RZZZA @ Jun 28, 2012 -> 09:30 PM) An inefficient point guard? Bleh... lol a PG with a .551 TS% (last year that is) is inefficient? Just so you know, that was Derrick Rose's TS% his MVP year...

If Teague can be anything like his brother, I'll be more than content.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jun 28, 2012 -> 08:12 PM) Jeremy, the good Lamb, not Doron. Oh s***, I saw wrong. NVM.

Why the hell did Houston take Lamb 12th...? Didn't they have a few more picks later?

QUOTE (ZoomSlowik @ Jun 28, 2012 -> 07:36 PM) Yeah. Rivers+Gordon= second ball needed. I don't get it since they can match on Gordon and he's a better player. I don't think Gordon wants to be in NO. They could trade him.

Wow, the Hornets got Rivers and Davis. Nice draft for them.

Warriors are probably going to take Barnes at 7.

Google Now has some great potential to be Android's Siri. It's better than any voice app I've used on Android, even S Voice.

I already got Jelly Bean. That was fast wasn't it?

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Jun 27, 2012 -> 02:21 PM) In early august, I need to buy a new phone since I recently smashed mine (I am currently using a flip phone). I am debating between the Galaxy Nexus and the Galaxy S3. I am on T-Mobile and I'll have to pay full price. The Galaxy S3 would be a down payment ($275 i think) and the rest spread out over 20 months. ANy thoughts? I think the Nexus might be best since it's only $350 plus tax while the S3 will be full price over the course of 20 months. Also, the Nexus is pure Google and more likely to get upgraded more often. lol, so it's $600 Galaxy S III vs. $350 Galaxy Nexus. I don't think that's even a debate, get the Nexus. The hardware isn't that much inferior and it has great developer support (example: you can get Android 4.1 by tomorrow if somebody who got a phone from Google I/O uploads it tonight).

Save it for the Yankees, jeez.

Android 4.1 will be pushed onto the devices Google gave out today at I/O. This means that there will be custom ROMs of this thing for the Galaxy Nexus by the end of the week. I love the development community for the Nexus. Also, offline Google Maps = awesome. For 70 MB I can store the entire map of Chicago and the suburbs.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 27, 2012 -> 01:38 PM) Not sure if people saw it, but how was Rizzo given a double on his RBI hit last night? First, the CF falls down and lets it get away. Then, he throws the ball to 3rd to try and get the runner while Rizzo goes into second. Hometown official scorer wants to give Babe Ruth Jr. some more confidence, duh.

We got the run anyhow. w/e

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 27, 2012 -> 01:56 PM) Robin asking for HR review. I bet the Twins won't be too happy about this one since they're down 7.

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Jun 27, 2012 -> 01:22 PM) If you missed the Google Glass demo at Google IO, you missed one of the coolest things ever. I stopped watching after their Android stuff. Jelly Bean isn't a huge update, but some of the changes they're bringing are pretty nice. Better UI responsiveness (60 FPS throughout), even better notifications (now expandable with options), and new Google search.

Gavin Floyd is so mysterious. He's either unhittable or f***ing terrible.