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I loved Austin when I lived there. Another downside, although I would arrogantly disagree, is the heat. Or perhaps rather, it is that my girlfriend thinks it's too warm to move there Oh yeah, another downside is that you gotta pay a bunch of money and spend a bunch of time in order to get back to WNY!

Prices for hockey games in Pittsburgh weren't too much more than that in 2004 when I moved there..........

I was just coming here to say I was wrong about him, too (not that I explicitly stated it pre-draft). I honestly thought he was undersized and didn't have enough speed to make up for it. But I just looked back and he's apparently 6'5" and 270#, so I don't know where I got my perception from

Awesome, thanks for putting this together. This makes it look like: It's best to win 10+ games, and worst to win 3 or less games. Hmmmmmm... Also: Is NYJ at $10.1MM accurate? I'm not trying to sound ungrateful, I promise!

Thanks for the reminder! It's easy to lose track with all the time between games. I also appreciate your pre- and post-game insights here in Off the Wall.

Top 6 all NFC teams, with only one (Seattle) making the playoffs.

Apparently Croce's closed for good a year ago: http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Croces-Park-West-Closes-for-Good-366499371.html I've never been there, but Joshua Tree National Park is gorgeous if you're looking for something outdoorsy. The rock climbing there is supposed to be magnificent.

So... who won the contest? I'd voted McDermott. (Do we have a nickname for him yet?) I got some random spam in my inbox just now, reminded me of this The website says the winner will be drawn today.

Is that so?

Are you referring to this one which requires you to pay $1.99? Or is there a free one on youtube? Cereal is cheap. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48aZU0faHl0

Kouandijo and O'Leary as well

Update on location of the proposed Chick-Fil-A: http://13wham.com/news/local/chick-fil-a-public-hearing-scheduled-for-next-week-in-greece 0.9mi from where I live.... yikes. 0.5mi west of the I-390 exit onto 104. Public hearing on Tuesday.

Ha! Finally watched this, the end is sooo good haha! I'll have to keep an eye out for the full version

Looks like you held on to win the Pick'em! 1 The Ryan Boys 164 4 164-76 2 jupiterbills 161 7 161-79 3 LabattBlue 160 4 160-80 4 ncbillsgirl 158 7 158-82 5 lewnybills 157 7 157-83 6 richnjoisy 156 4 156-83 7 sven233 155 7 155-85 8 Slof1004 155 5 155-85 9 Marelaray 155 6 155-85 10 nonconsensus2 154 6 154-84 Yep... I had a few other scares picking against the Browns along the way, as well!

I didn't see a thread dedicated to this, but the Bills will in fact draft 10th

My maiden voyage last night went extremely well! So easy, I followed the seriouseats guide. 2"-thick strip steaks. I feel like I can confidently purchase more expensive cuts of steak now and have it be worth it. I did forget to pat the steaks dry before searing. And next time I will add garlic cloves as an aromatic. Two questions: I want to get a cast iron skillet. This website suggests one from Lodge and one from Utopia. What are the real advantages of one over another? Second, does anyone have any suggestions as to a second EASY recipe to try? I'm thinking something like a roast or pork. Thanks!

<- Former High School Math Team Captain... trying to re-live the glory days at y'all's expense.................................. In the first two years of the Sabres' current drought (2011-12 and 2012-13), there were 15 teams in the Eastern Conference. Assuming they don't make it this year ( you mcbride... ), and assuming equal odds (as the OP's link does), the odds would be: (7/15)^2 * (8/16)^4 = 1 in 73. So, the Bills' feat is more difficult. The Sabres' odds of missing the playoffs 17 years in row is 1 in 131,072.

Actually, it's worse than I originally thought. Since there were only 31 teams in 2000 and 2001: Edit: Nevermind, There were 16 teams in the AFC all 17 years, so odds of missing playoffs were 10/16 (or 20/32) every year.

Wouldn't the odds be: (20/32)^17 = 1 in 2,951

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/former-bills-falcons-safety-keion-carpenter-dies-at-39-after-accident-on-family-vacation-160437539.html

Bruce Cunningham ‏@Bruce45Sports A spokeswoman for the family just confirmed: Keion Carpenter died this morning at 6:47 in Miami. https://twitter.com/Bruce45Sports/status/814467699619336192 RIP

Thanks! By the way, I found the original SEAR thread - gotta search through google: http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/186850-former-bills-to-open-high-end-steakhouse-in-buffalo/

Does anyone have advice using these SousVide Supreme Zip Cooking Pouches? I got the Anova and a pack of these quart-sized pouches and some gallon-sized pouches. The reviews on Amazon seem quite mixed, so I'm concerned. I guess the intent of these bags is to lower the bag into the water until all the air is out, and then zip it up. Some posters on here described this method. Is there any concern over this method working or not? Are these bags any better than just doubling up some way-cheaper ziploc bags?

Not AFC... but the Bucs' playoff chances require hilarious things to happen: http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/226143/nfl-playoff-picture-steelers-join-giants-texans-week-16-clinchers

Thanks to y'all, I got an Anova for Christmas! w00t! Its maiden voyage shall be with steaks during the Hokies' bowl game this Thursday. I couldn't find the original SEAR/sous vide thread, but I'll have to go back through the advice in this thread, and I think I'll go through that seriouseats guide as well.