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Neil Sedaka has died at 86. RIP. Neil Sedaka tragically dies aged 86 after being rushed to hospital

Having signed Dustin Crum, the Als have let go James Morgan. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/27/montreal-alouettes-release-quarterback-james-morgan/ ***** Here are nine tweets on a statistical strongpoint for each team.

To my surprise, this is about his life and career leading up to his first album. When he signs with A&M, the book ends!

Congrats Gheorge! Hope it does well!

That's great, Rooster! Let me know if you find any good bagels on Murray Avenue!

With Paramount taking over Warner Bros., they will now own this.

Power Rankings https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/26/way-too-early-amsoil-power-rankings-who-sits-at-the-top/ ***** Western analysis https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/cfl-west-division-free-agency-recap-elks-blue-bombers-add-to-cores-roughriders-pilfered/ ***** Brett Maher will be Nebraska's ST Coordinator this year. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/26/former-cfl-kicker-brett-maher-promoted-to-special-teams-coordinator-by-nebraska/ ***** I had the card on the right when I was in fourth grade. ***** ***** *****

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Each year, the two teams who play the most Canadians are awarded draft picks #19 and 20. This year they will go to the Elks and the Bombers. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/25/edmonton-elks-winnipeg-blue-bombers-awarded-extra-picks-in-2026-cfl-draft/ ***** Power Rankings https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-power-rankings-offseason-2026-gregs-version/ ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Damon Allen came to my '95 Grey Cup party!

I forgot about Newegg! I had good experiences with them years ago.

Woot is offering these three refurb desktops. Do any of these deals look good? STYLE Mystery AIO - $269.99 At minimum, you should expect to receive the following with this style selection: • Intel Pentium G7400 • Integrated Intel Graphics • 4GB DDR4 RAM • 128GB SSD or better • Windows 11 Home 64-bit OS or better • Includes keyboard and mouse • Minimum screen size 23.8" up to 27" STYLE Mystery AIO - $319.99 At minimum, you should expect to receive the following with this style selection: • Intel Core i3 10th Gen or better • Integrated Intel Graphics • 8GB DDR4 RAM • 256GB SSD or better • Windows 10 Home 64-bit OS or better • Includes keyboard and mouse • Minimum screen size 23.8" up to 27" STYLE Mystery AIO - $409.99 At minimum, you should expect to receive the following with this style selection: • Intel Core i5 11th Gen or better • Integrated Intel Graphics • 8GB DDR4 RAM or better • 500GB SSD or better • Windows 11 Home 64-bit OS or better • Includes keyboard and mouse • Minimum screen size 23.8" up to 27"

Well, I think what I need is a simple machine with a whole lot of memory. Maybe an extra-good sound card too. Any suggestions, Kevin or anyone else? My current computer was made by a friend of mine who has since passed away. He put both Windows 10 and Linux on it, but we took the Linux off to free up the memory.

Free Agent analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/24/3-free-agent-signings-that-could-shape-the-2026-season/ ***** Jamal Parker has signed with BC. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/24/lions-sign-defensive-back-jamal-parker/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/lions-boost-secondary-by-adding-veteran-defensive-back-jamal-parker/ https://3downnation.com/2026/02/24/b-c-lions-sign-veteran-jamal-parker/ ***** Power Rankings https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-power-rankings-offseason-2026-alexs-version/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-power-rankings-offseason-2026-stephens-version/

Kevin, my hard drive is 930 gig, and I have rarely used 300g of it. Do you think I should try downloading ubuntu onto the half that is never used?

Free Agent analyses https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/23/5-pff-approved-free-agent-signings/ https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/23/mmqb-4-defensive-free-agency-additions-that-make-sense/ ***** Three weeks after they extended his contract, the Ticats let Harrison Frost go. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/21/hamilton-tiger-cats-release-qb-harrison-frost-three-weeks-after-contract-extension/ ***** The Riders will have a new tailgating section for season ticket holders. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/23/saskatchewan-roughriders-launch-lottery-for-mosaic-stadium-tailgating/ ***** Sask review https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riderville-roundup-february-22-2026/ ***** Winnipeg analysis https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/jake-ceresna-signs-with-bombers-my-takeaways/

Did anyone do this Neil Young yet?

Thanks, Kevin. Ubuntu is the distribution I read most often about. Second place might go to Mint.

Comedy relief for the hard-boiled pulp magazine.

I am thinking about picking up a desktop computer with Linux. Just for internet surfing and the usual office tasks. Any suggestions regarding the Linux version? The retailer? Thanks!

RIP Don Schlitten! Most of my first jazz LPs were Prestige records, so for my experience he was there from the start.

Drew Wolitarsky has retired as a Bomber. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/19/drew-wolitarsky-retires-with-winnipeg-blue-bombers/ https://3downnation.com/2026/02/19/drew-wolitarsky-recalls-breaking-six-ribs-in-last-game-with-winnipeg-blue-bombers/ https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/19/drew-wolitarsky-retires-as-a-blue-bomber/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/receiver-wolitarsky-signs-one-day-contract-to-retire-as-a-blue-bomber/ ***** The Elks will play their May 29 exhibition game against the Stampeders at Clarke Stadium. I didn't know Clarke Stadium still existed! https://3downnation.com/2026/02/19/edmonton-elks-move-preseason-game-to-clarke-stadium/ ***** Pennsylvania Western University, Edinboro, will be honoring two of its alumni...Jeremy O'Day and Trevor Harris. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/19/edinboro-fighting-scots-honouring-saskatchewan-roughriders-alumni-trevor-harris-jeremy-oday/ ***** Adam Auclair has retired. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/20/former-presidents-trophy-winner-adam-auclair-retires-from-cfl/ ***** Dominique Rhymes has retired. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/20/receiver-dominique-rhymes-announces-retirement/ https://3downnation.com/2026/02/20/dominique-rhymes-retires-from-cfl/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/veteran-american-receiver-rhymes-retires-after-eight-cfl-campaigns/ ***** BC analysis https://3downnation.com/2026/02/20/new-year-same-flaws-as-b-c-lions-stand-pat-in-cfl-free-agency/ ***** Deandre Lamont has signed with the Bombers. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/20/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-former-redblack-deandre-lamont/ ***** Bob Howes has died at 83. RIP. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/19/five-time-grey-cup-champion-former-queens-head-coach-bob-howes-passes-away/ ***** Canadian Free Agent analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/19/5-noteworthy-canadian-free-agent-signings-2/ ***** Pre-Season Grey Cup picks https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/20/the-weekly-say-whos-going-to-win-the-113th-grey-cup/ ***** Sask analysis https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-top-5-roughriders-breakout-candidates-for-2026-alexs-version/

Quarterbacks analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/18/a-look-at-all-9-teams-quarterback-rooms/ ***** Free Agent analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/18/5-under-the-radar-free-agent-signings/ ***** William Langlais has retired. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/18/william-langlais-retires-after-10-seasons-with-calgary-stampeders/ https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/18/fullback-william-langlais-announces-retirement/ ***** more on Dunbar https://3downnation.com/2026/02/17/two-time-all-star-steven-dunbar-jr-retires-from-cfl/ ***** ***** ***** *****