As far as HDMI video - here you go:

1) A dock that connects to the Samsung Galaxy Nexus micro-USB port and provides HDMI out.
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/03/23/review-samsung-galaxy-nexus-hdmi-portrait-desktop-dock/

2) An adapter dongle that connects to the micro-USB port of various Android phones, including the Galaxy Nexus, to provide HDMI out including 7.1 audio.
http://www.cellphoneshop.net/mhlhdmi.html?cagpspn=pla&gclid=CJnS5PfysrECFQQJRQodj2EAQg

This is actually pretty common with modern Android phones, it's called MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link.) It also includes a command bus between the mobile device and the TV, but haven't heard whether that's supported by any common TVs or smartphones.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_High-Definition_Link

They didn't try him twice. The prosecutor decided what to charge him with, and decided instead of charging him with a "misdemeanor" or "felony" (where he'd obviously have the option for a jury trial), they instead decided to charge him with a "violation." A violation in Oregon is an offense like a traffic ticket, parking ticket, possession of a small amount of some drugs for personal use such as less than one ounce of marijuana, etc. Penalties for a violation generally just consist of a fine, can also include other penalties, but cannot include jail time.

Here's some more information about violations in Oregon:
http://www.leg.state.or.us/ors/153.html

Well there is the Sisters Of Perpetual Indulgence...

http://www.portlandsisters.net/

Portland Oregon actually has a higher per capita number of strip clubs than churches. Yes, I'm very proud of this fact. :)

Naked Day was last weekend at the Oregon Country Fair. Yep I was there, and yep it was awesome like usual.

http://www.oregoncountryfair.org/photo_gallery.php

(There's no nudity in those galleries, but trust me there was plenty of nudity there. I love Oregon!)

Because the prosecution dropped its case to a violation, not a crime. It's not that he was denied a jury trial. "Brennan didn't have the option of letting a jury decide the case because the prosecution dropped its pursuit of a conviction for misdemeanor public indecency. The prosecution is now seeking a conviction for a violation, which is similar to a speeding ticket." Violations don't have the option for a jury trial in Oregon.

This article gives more information:

http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2012/07/post_247.html [oregonlive.com]

It's not that he was denied a jury trial. "Brennan didn't have the option of letting a jury decide the case because the prosecution dropped its pursuit of a conviction for misdemeanor public indecency. The prosecution is now seeking a conviction for a violation, which is similar to a speeding ticket." Violations don't have the option for a jury trial in Oregon.

This article gives more information:

http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2012/07/post_247.html

Gonna have to agree with you there. :) Worst...drivers...ever. My wife and I moved back to Oregon in 2006 (selling our Phoenix house at the top of the market before the crash) and we couldn't be happier.

My condolences. ;) Why did he single out Oregon specifically? (I live in Oregon.) Is there some upcoming ballot measure to legalize gay marriage here or something? If so I'd definitely be in favor of it. Or do people in Texas think Oregon is a hotbed of gays or something?

Maybe the returns grief is specific to your local store? I've shopped heavily at the Fry's in Wilsonville Oregon and both Fry's in the Phoenix Arizona area for at least the last 15 years, and all of them have never given me grief for returning anything for any reason - and I returned a LOT of stuff over the years. In fact that's one reason I shopped there so much, because I knew I could return the item with no questions asked. Never once was I charged a restocking fee - this is the first I've ever heard of Fry's having a restocking fee in fact.

It IS totally possible for a small mom-and-pop to compete with online. In the Portland Oregon area, there's a locally-owned store called ENU that is basically just a warehouse with a counter. They sell all kinds of computer parts, generally OEM white box, at prices that are competitive with online when you factor in shipping costs. You probably can save a couple bucks if you shop online, but if you're buying parts that you might possibly have to return, or you need something right away, you really can't beat a store right in your neighborhood. Their prices are competitive with Fry's Electronics, and since I live almost 30 miles one way from Fry's in Wilsonville Oregon, I save even more if I factor in the price of gas.

ENU has two stores in the area: Portland and Hillsboro. Check them out at http://www.enuinc.com./ I don't have any affiliation with them, I'm just a long-term satisfied customer (they've been around for at least 10-15 years and I've been shopping there all that time.)

I used to get irritated that Fry's employees were generally clueless, but then I realized that I knew more about computers and technology than the vast majority of salespeople from any store, so now I just generally completely ignore them and rely on my own knowledge or look up information ahead of time or on my smartphone when I'm there.

I'm in Hillsboro Oregon, so I know the Fry's store you're talking about very well. I used to work for Hollywood Video corporate office as tech support for the stores (around 98-00), so Fry's was right nearby and I could go on my lunch break or after work. I also lived in Phoenix Arizona for 5 years, where they had 2 Fry's in the area, so I can confidently say that the clueless employees aren't just a Portland area thing for Fry's. :) Although you do get the occasional salesperson with a clue, generally in the CPU/memory area.

Now that I live and work in the Hillsboro area, Fry's is a long drive for me (almost 30 miles each way.) I've found much the same prices at a locally-owned computer store called ENU (www.enuinc.com), and it's only a few miles from my house. Doesn't have near the huge selection of Fry's, but has good prices and a pretty good selection of common computer items, and the salespeople are fairly knowledgeable. It's just a big warehouse room with no frills, and they generally sell their items as OEM white box packaging, so they keep the costs down. You can get better prices online usually (although not drastically cheaper, especially if you add in shipping), but if you need something right away you can't beat them. Definitely recommend them unless you're looking for hard drives - Fry's has much better prices on hard drives than ENU.

On topic of Best Buy though: never shop there. In my experience their prices aren't that great, and selection isn't that great either. Staples and Office Depot actually tend to have better prices, and have large sections of computers now. Bought my Asus tablet at Office Depot, they have just about every model available of tablets. I think it's Office Depot and other office supply stores that is really killing Best Buy.

Was really looking forward to seeing it, but I'm in the Portland Oregon area and the cloud cover is 100%, and it's raining off and on. Figures - it was 70 degrees and sunny yesterday. :(

As a liberal, I'd vote for you. You mirror the vast majority of my political views.

A more detailed article from the local Oregonian newspaper, with more details about exactly what happened (the TSA said he tested positive for explosives), some statements from John Brennan about why he did it, etc.

http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2012/04/northeast_portland_man_choses.html