Jim Roepcke's weblog have browser, will travel (est. 1999)

Amazon to Break HP4 Embargo

Wired: Amazon to Break HP4 Embargo - This really disappoints me. Why do they feel they have to do this? Is it that important? It's not like they're gaining a business advantage, because they're losing money on every sale, discounted at 40% off.

Tracy Wynne, owner of SF's Cover To Cover Booksellers, said "but they're in a position where they can afford to hemorrhage money."

I'm not so sure about that. cf News.com: Amazon.com shares hit new 52-week low. Even Amazon won't be able to escape the reality of the changing dot com economy of 2000.

SHF

The Subhonker Filter is back! Three cheers for Dan!

Islanders shake up entry draft

SLAM Sports: Islanders shake up entry draft "Later, instead of using his second-round pick, 35th overall, Milbury traded it to Edmonton, along with highly touted defenceman Eric Brewer, 21, and big left-winger Josh Green, 22, for veteran Oilers defenceman Roman Hamrlik, 26."

I had heard that Hamrlik was on the market, but I'm sad to see him go. What a powerplay specialist. New York is doing making big moves -- they draft a goalie 1st overall and then trade away their two existing goalies!

That's bold. (and so was the last sentence!)

TSN

I was expecting to see the NHL draft on TSN this morning when I turned on my TV. Instead I see Italy vs. Romania in a Euro 2000 match.

I like watching the draft. Some people think it's boring, but I think it's exciting.

*sigh*