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David Braley's estate will not be in a hurry to sell the Lions. He set aside some money to allow the team to operate without financial pressure. https://3downnation.com/2020/10/29/david-braley-put-aside-money-to-allow-the-lions-to-operate-for-several-seasons/ https://3downnation.com/2020/10/31/the-yin-and-yang-of-david-braley-loans-tv-blackouts-and-secret-ownership-of-the-argos/ ***** The league plans to use a random draw to determine the order of this year's draft. https://www.cfl.ca/2020/11/05/2021-cfl-draft-feature-significant-changes/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/11/09/steinbergs-mmqb-plenty-intrigue-revised-21-cfl-draft/ https://3downnation.com/2020/11/05/cfl-announces-a-number-of-changes-for-2021-draft-due-to-covid-19-pandemic/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-making-changes-to-draft-1.1548286 ***** Mike Riley says that BC owes him money, and has filed a grievance. https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/mike-reilly-grievance-bc-lions-cfl-1.5795712 https://www.tsn.ca/mike-reilly-files-grievance-against-bc-lions-reportedly-over-an-unpaid-guarantee-1.1549781 https://3downnation.com/2020/11/09/franchise-quarterback-mike-reilly-files-grievance-against-lions-for-guaranteed-money/ https://3downnation.com/2020/11/11/farhan-lalji-i-absolutely-believe-this-was-tied-to-ed-herveys-departure-from-the-club/ ***** With nothing better to do, John Hodge ranks the 21st Century's winners of the Most Outstanding Rookie Award. https://3downnation.com/2020/11/11/ranking-the-cfls-most-outstanding-rookies-of-the-21st-century-no-20-11/ https://3downnation.com/2020/11/12/ranking-the-cfls-most-outstanding-rookies-of-the-21st-century-no-10-1/ ***** Here Jeff Garcia discusses Cam Newton's wardrobe. https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/cam-newton-responds-to-jeff-garcia-slamming-his-clothes-i-m-not-changing-the-way-i-dress/ar-BB1apRJ0 ***** Mark Kosmos has died at 75. RIP. He won four Grey Cups in eight years! https://www.cfl.ca/2020/11/13/cfl-mourns-loss-four-time-grey-cup-champion-lb-mark-kosmos/ https://www.tsn.ca/multiple-grey-cup-champion-linebacker-mark-kosmos-passes-away-at-the-age-of-75-1.1551761

It's been a while, so let's see what we can do over the weekend. Chris Streveler has revealed that he had an ankle fracture and a high ankle sprain last year in the playoffs. I have to think that they couldn't have been too bad! https://3downnation.com/2020/10/21/former-bombers-qb-chris-streveler-reveals-he-had-ankle-fracture-high-ankle-sprain-in-2019-cfl-playoffs/ ***** As you would expect, tributes poured in regarding David Braley. https://www.tsn.ca/bc-lions-owner-david-braley-dies-at-79-1.1543841 https://www.cfl.ca/2020/10/26/lions-cfl-mourn-passing-david-braley/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/10/26/reaction-around-cfl-david-braleys-passing/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/10/26/lelacheur-on-the-late-david-braley-his-legacy-will-go-on-for-years/ https://3downnation.com/2020/10/26/longtime-lions-owner-david-braley-passes-away/ https://3downnation.com/2020/10/26/toronto-argonauts-pained-by-the-loss-of-former-owner-david-braley/ https://3downnation.com/2020/10/26/cfl-commissioner-randy-ambrosie-david-braley-will-be-forever-remembered-as-a-cfl-legend/ https://3downnation.com/2020/10/26/ticats-owner-bob-young-cfl-and-hamilton-communities-have-lost-a-great-leader-and-champion/ https://3downnation.com/2020/10/27/the-cfl-community-reacts-to-the-passing-of-b-c-lions-owner-david-braley/ https://3downnation.com/2020/10/27/bob-young-believes-david-braley-ran-the-lions-as-financially-effectively-as-any-owner-in-the-cfl/ ***** Here's something I didn't know. In 1999, Charles Barkley found the Grey Cup! https://www.cfl.ca/2020/10/29/morreale-literally-gone-left-grey-cup/ https://3downnation.com/2020/10/28/the-round-mound-of-refound-how-charles-barkley-saved-the-grey-cup-in-1999/ ***** Here is a nice film celebrating the Stampeders' 75 years. https://www.cfl.ca/2020/10/21/stampeders-75th-the-beginning/ ***** Here is the "remote reunion" of the 2009 Alouettes. https://www.cfl.ca/2020/10/22/remote-reunion-2009-montreal-alouettes/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/10/23/oleary-2009-alouettes-withstood-passed-biggest-test/

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Here is what was in the box. ***** InstaCHARGE 2800mAh Power Bank (with enclosed USB adapter, iPhone 5 adapter, charging cable and wall adapter) Caseable wireless charger Night Cherub AC outlet face plate (I think it glows in the dark for the kids' benefit.) Free Rein 2 wireless ear buds with mic charging cable USB cable ***** So what do you think? Is this worth $20 to you?

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Not "smooth jazz," but a Jo Stafford record might fit the bill.

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RIP. The Man Who Would Be King was my favorite as well.

I ordered it on Friday the 2nd, and it arrived on Monday the 19th. The box is small and lightweight. My birthday is next Thursday, and I'll hold off till then to open it.

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Is any of this on the recent Miles/Coltrane release? And is this any better than most of what's available?

David Braley has died. More to follow.

Of course Los Angeles just won the NBA championship as well.

Here are The Age's articles about the game. https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl ***** As we North Americans would expect, the first Grand Final played at night had a huge television audience. https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/afl-night-grand-final-a-television-ratings-bonanza-20201025-p568bq.html ***** Of note, Geelong had a 22-point lead in the second quarter, but couldn't keep it. https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/afl-grand-final-live-updates-tigers-cats-square-off-at-the-gabba-20201023-p567wm.html

Richmond completely dominated the final quarter, and won its third championship in the past four years. Richmond 12.9.81 Geelong 7.8.50 Congratulations Richmond Tigers!

Here we go. https://nirs.org.au/get-live-streaming/ It's in the 3rd quarter, and Richmond leads 45-43. ***** At 3 quarter time, it's Richmond 7.4.46 Geelong 6.8.44

I now plan to listen to 3AW at https://www.3aw.com.au/afl-football/broadcast-schedule/ The game will start in 5 hours. Rex Hunt is picking Richmond.

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The game will start in 11 hours and 15 minutes.

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Not really. It's been too long ago.

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