The World Cup knockout round bracket is set, and Five Thirty Eight has updated its odds — based on the ESPN Soccer Power Index — for who is most likely to advance through each round. The most evenly-matched first-round game? Tomorrow’s clash between the United States (49% chance of winning) and Ghana (51%), for reasons explained here. As for odds… Read more »
That’s Becky’s quote. Nothing here (downtown), but some pretty bizarre cloud/rain patterns, quite obviously blowing all around, in the general direction of where we live.
As anticipated, the belt pack camera is gone. Well… okay, it’s not quite “gone”; it’s in my briefcase. But the point is, it’s not on my belt! The iPhone camera is officially my new point-and-shoot of first resort. And those horrible grainy Sprint cell-phone photo moblog posts (e.g.) are a thing of the past. I realize this is old hat… Read more »
Twitter: OMG I OWN AN IPHONE! http://tweetphoto.com/28863844
Actually, two iPhones. I’m heading home to give Becky hers now. WHEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!
“This is the match that never ends, yes it goes on and on, my friends…” WIMBLEDON, England — The longest match in tennis history was suspended because of darkness at 59-59 in the fifth set at Wimbledon on Wednesday night. The first-round match between 23rd-seeded John Isner of Tampa, Fla., and qualifier Nicolas Mahut of France had already been suspended… Read more »
The players look like ants, but it’s a beautiful view of the Denver skyline! 🙂 0-0 through four innings. Chacin holding his own against Lester so far. UPDATE: Rockies win, 2-1. Jhouyls Chacin got the win, ending his personal four-game losing streak against the Boston star, Jon Lester, who was charged with his first loss since April 18.
SI’s Stewart Mandel outlines his thoughts on how the Pac-10 and Big Ten (names subject to change) will form their divisions once they reach full 12-team strength. He brings up an interesting (and probably fatal) flaw in the “zipper” model proposed by some for the Pac-10. Given the history of the league (such as last year’s Civil War game, or… Read more »
So, I installed the newly released iOS4 on my 2G iPod touch last night, and spent way too much time playing with it. Having done so, I have a couple of thoughts. First, wow, it’s fast and smooth and awesome. Second, I love the concept of folders, and I’m really glad to have my ridiculous multitude of apps organized at… Read more »