MattPie

I can only give you one data point, the 1st gen Nexus 7 works fine for Netflix and NHL Gamecenter. Haven't tried others. I like the Nexus 7, but it has kind of a "very large phone" feel to it. It's sitting on the coffee table in front of me right, but for some reason I usually grab my phone (probably out of habit, or maybe it's the annoying book-like cover my wife likes on it). I almost wish I got the 10, although I'd guess that's getting too big to travel with easily. That being said, if I'm at home and sitting I still much prefer a laptop. Tablet and phone apps just seem limited in configuration to me.

I too bought the wife (well, not at the time) a Nexus 7 last xmas. Nice tablet, I like it. You can install the Kindle App, Nook app, or any other reader on it. I have a Nook Simple touch (similar in function to the Kindle paperwhite), and while I like it quite a bit, it's a fancy book. Without some hacking it essentially only lets you read and purchase books (I'm reasonably sure the regular Kindle is the same way). Both are good in their own way. With the wireless turned off, the Nook ST will last a month or more which makes it a great camping/motorcycle companion since outlets aren't easy to find.

Good to hear, I was hoping that we weren't in a Sabres-bubble about it.

I appreciate the reading (and the hope), but is anywhere that doesn't have "Sabres" in the name talking about the kid? I'm really wondering.

"Straight up in a proper shot glass" Why on earth would anyone want to drink out of a shot glass?

Selfish player. :)

No kidding. Rogers will slowly move them up there, I have little doubt. At first I thought JBJ would do the same, but it's not like they're moving a team to New Jersey. Maybe he can create a coalition of Buffalo folks and former Bills that want to keep the team here. [Hope Eternal]

Spent the morning cooking. I was going to try making some Thai Green Curry Lentils, but after I started I noticed the cap on the curry was popped. I had a jar of Briyani paste in the fridge, so a couple big spoonfuls later I have a few days worth of spicy Indian lentils. Next up, a slow-cooker Lentil Risotto recipe I've been meaning to try (it's a lentil kind of day). That turned out awesome, and only cooks for an hour or so in the oven (I make my slow-cooker recipes in a cast-iron pot in the oven). Topped with some parmesan cheese, super rich and hearty for a blustery day (for SE PA values of blustery).

U-S-A! U-S-A! :) (not sure who to root for after group play though)

Shanahan has announced the Sabres' right goal post has been suspended for 3 games. During the suspension, any puck that crosses the goal line to the right of the goalie will count as a goal. When asked for comment, Shanahan said, "it's not like we want them to win anyways, this will be easier.". Realistically, most of people that work for the NHL are former players or people that it's just a job. We fans have other areas of expertise and may see things that those folks don't. I'm not at all surprised that "fan-sourced" ideas often end up getting implemented (independently or via someone at the mothership seeing it) since they generally make sense.

There's a reason "If this is true" and "NY Post" end up in the same sentence a lot. :)

I'm all hosed up. I think I should have been at $480 when I bet on the Kings, and I'm at $280 now. $200 on STL.

I haven't been tracking the website issues too closely, but I'll be surprised if they didn't do a staged roll out by states, timezones, SSN, or something. Even my company has "enrolment windows" where a only portion of employees can change our plan settings at any one time.

Same here, and, agreed.

Dayquil is a bird of a different color. Drinking a bottle of Nyquil is probably like a rufie. :)

Might as well go Robo if you're doing OTC.

Haven't done *that* in a long, long time. Mostly because I don't really game much these days.

Just can't be the Sabres or Shanaban will figure out a way to suspend the franchise for 10 games. At least it wouldn't hurt our place in the standings.

I like that the D players are shped like pylons. :)

If I were up a bunch, I might bet Buffalo. As it is, I'm a loss or maybe two from out.

FWIW, you could get significantly faster internet access if you were willing to pay for it. :)

I didn't think of it, but I do remember seeing him screaming up in the replay booth. Now that would be a good clip to find.

Mark my words, we're going to come to miss Darcy. BWAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHHAHAHA.

Haven't announced yet. (I'm on the WGR internet stream, might be a little behind)

At 380, $200 on Kings.