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I see that Amazon is going to try "Prime Day" again this year, this time on July 12. I have to think that they have learned their lesson, and that this year's will be much better. If not, I think they will break Twitter!

Well, I sure like Marquis Hill's album The Poet from 2013.

Happy Birthday 2016 Face!

Happy Birthday 2016 Late!

Happy Birthday 2016 Stefan!

I will come back later and post more links regarding last weekend's games, as well as a few more pre-season previews. ***** 6/23 3Down Week 1 picks http://3downnation.com/2016/06/23/ya-got-3down-experts-make-week-one-picks/#comments ***** Hamilton 42....Toronto 20 http://3downnation.com/2016/06/23/ticats-ruin-argos-perfect-night-39-20-win/#comments http://3downnation.com/2016/06/24/argos-new-home-shows-ticats-show-plenty-promise/#comments http://3downnation.com/2016/06/24/good-bad-hamiltons-42-20-drubbing-argos/#comments http://3downnation.com/2016/06/24/argos-gabriel-expected-make-full-recovery-scary-collision-vs-ticats/#comments http://3downnation.com/2016/06/26/nine-thoughts/#comments ***** Montreal 22....Winnipeg 14 http://3downnation.com/2016/06/25/glenn-leads-alouettes-season-opening-win-bombers/#comments http://3downnation.com/2016/06/25/bomber-thoughts-new-year-team/#comments ***** Ottawa 45....Edmonton 37 http://3downnation.com/2016/06/26/thats-signed-guy-harris-leads-redblacks-esks/#comments http://3downnation.com/2016/06/26/thoughts-redblacks-season-opener/#comments http://3downnation.com/2016/06/27/explaining-crazy-ottawa-edmonton-ending/#comments ***** BC 20....Calgary 18 http://3downnation.com/2016/06/26/lions-find-way-wallys-return/#comments http://3downnation.com/2016/06/26/sober-second-thoughts-lions-season-opening-win/#comments ***** Luca Congi has retired. http://www.tsn.ca/national-kicker-congi-retires-with-roughriders-1.516557 ***** The Ticats have signed Notre Dame and Florida State QB Everett Golson. http://www.tsn.ca/ticats-sign-former-notre-dame-florida-state-qb-golson-to-practice-roster-1.516571 http://3downnation.com/2016/06/27/star-ncaa-qb-everett-golson-sign-ticats/#comments http://3downnation.com/2016/06/27/everett-golsons-great-canadian-adventure/#comments ***** Scott Cullen 6/28 power rankings http://www.tsn.ca/moves-in-the-middle-of-cfl-power-rankings-1.516997 ***** Sask has (finally) signed their first round pick Josiah St. John to a three-year contract. http://www.tsn.ca/roughriders-sign-st-john-to-three-year-deal-1.518112 http://3downnation.com/2016/06/29/first-overall-pick-josiah-st-john-signs-riders/#comments ***** Henry Burris suffered a finger/hand injury last week, and will be out 4-6 weeks. So Trevor Harris is Ottawa's starting QB. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/burris-out-4-to-6-weeks-dressler-ruled-out-for-friday%7E901561 http://www.tsn.ca/redblacks-burris-out-thursday-harris-starts-1.516444 http://www.cfl.ca/2016/06/27/redblacks-add-burris-to-one-game-harris-to-start/ http://3downnation.com/2016/06/27/redblacks-put-2015-cfl-mop-henry-burris-one-game-injured-list/#comments http://3downnation.com/2016/06/29/statistical-powerrankings-weekly-game-predictor-numbers/#comments ***** Malcolm Kelly 6/28 power rankings http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-power-rankings-1.3655793 ***** cfl.ca 6/29 power rankings http://www.cfl.ca/2016/06/28/redblacks-climb-champs-top-nissan-titan-power-rankings/ ***** Jamie Nye 9 Faces in New Places http://www.cfl.ca/2016/06/28/nye-9-faces-new-places-keep-eye-2016/ ***** Justin Dunk 6/28 QB rankings http://www.cfl.ca/2016/06/28/dunks-quarterback-index-reilly-opens-year-no-1/ ***** 6/29 checking down http://www.cfl.ca/2016/06/29/checking-lemar-durant-dressler-week-2-notes/ ***** Jamie Nye Week 2 picks http://www.cfl.ca/2016/06/29/weekly-predictor-can-nye-pick-em-players-rebound-week-2/ ***** Week 2 game notes http://www.cfl.ca/2016/06/29/cfl-ca-game-notes-a-look-at-week-2-2016/ ***** 6/27 9 thoughts on 9 teams http://3downnation.com/2016/06/27/nine-thoughts-nine-teams-opening-week-books/#comments ***** Calgary's new stadium is now estimated to cost C$1,300,000,000. Anybody remember when a ballpark didn't exceed the budget? http://3downnation.com/2016/06/29/cost-new-calgary-stadium-arena-pegged-1-3-billion/#comments ***** Mark Fulton 6/29 power rankings http://3downnation.com/2016/06/29/statistical-powerrankings-weekly-game-predictor-numbers/#comments ***** The Riders are trying to trade Shawn Lemon. http://3downnation.com/2016/06/29/lemon-already-soured-riderville/#comments

This evening I have added 17 more season previews to Wednesday's post. ***** Plays of the Week http://www.cfl.ca/2016/06/27/kegsize-plays-of-the-week-wk-1/

In January I watched Gojira and its commentary. Last night and tonight I have watched the Raymond Burr Godzilla and its commentary. Burr was in that American version much more than I had expected. And it seemed to me that editor Terry Morse gave the pretty girl a lot of face time, not deleting any of her shots!

The Eagles - The Studio Albums 1972 - 1979 (6 CDs) - $16.46 + $3.99 https://www.amazon.com/Eagles-Studio-Albums-1972-1979/dp/B00B7VPKMY

Mr. Bean (complete series) - $11.99 prime https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Bean-Whole-Complete/dp/B00QJN33II

Happy Birthday 2016 Phil!

Happy Birthday 2016 Peter!

We've seen these before, but these prices are really something. Wings (complete) - $21.38 prime https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LU5PB0I/ ***** NewsRadio (complete) - $20.99 prime https://www.amazon.com/NewsRadio-Complete-Dave-Foley/dp/B00V5JEISU/ ***** 3rd Rock from the Sun (complete) - $20.99 prime https://www.amazon.com/3rd-Rock-Sun-John-Lithgow/dp/B00BM2JVAA/

Belated Happy Birthday Parkertown!

Belated Happy Birthday Bruce!

Belated Happy Birthday Paps!

Happy Birthday Rosco!

LOL! Chuck, I think we all can now agree that you are losing your mind almost as quickly as I am! What you have said here and in the thread title is a famous Yogi-ism (as in Yogi Berra): "He must have done that before he died." In 1982, I had the opportunity to see Buddy Rich with Steve Marcus in Baltimore. I've always been sorry I skipped that. In 1969, I passed on seeing Count Basie in Washington, but I have read that his band wasn't very good then, so I haven't lost any sleep over it. In December of '69, I passed on the opportunity to see Miles perform for what became known as The Cellar Door box. But it was the week of my semester finals, so I never gave it a second thought.

Jeff, my hearty congratulations to you as well! I didn't know that about the Lakers. Do you think there might have been anyone else?

Now I will focus on a few team previews I have found. Montreal http://3downnation.com/2016/06/21/alouettes-mystery-wrapped-enigma/#comments http://www.tsn.ca/cfl-preview-alouettes-hope-to-find-qb-to-steady-team-1.507876 http://www.torontosun.com/2016/06/23/cfl-preview-2016-montreal-alouettes Ottawa http://3downnation.com/2016/06/21/redblacks-need-avoid-regression-grey-cup-run/#comments http://www.tsn.ca/cfl-preview-redblacks-hoping-to-get-another-year-out-of-burris-1.507864 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/how-will-the-burris-harris-dynamic-work-in-ottawa%7E896234 https://www.getmoresports.com/2016-cfl-team-previews-ottawa-redblacks/ http://www.torontosun.com/2016/06/23/cfl-preview-2016-ottawa-redblacks Toronto http://3downnation.com/2016/06/21/rejuvenated-ray-leads-way-important-season-argos/#comments http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/argos-returning-to-their-roots%7E895539 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/the-argonauts-new-home-will-make-a-difference%7E896232 http://www.torontosun.com/2016/06/23/cfl-preview-2016-toronto-argonauts http://thegruelingtruth.net/football/cfl-season-preview-toronto-argonauts/ Hamilton http://3downnation.com/2016/06/21/ticats-need-survive-early-season-without-collaros/#comments http://3downnation.com/2016/06/22/2016-ticats-depth-chart/#comments http://www.tsn.ca/cfl-preview-tiger-cats-success-could-depend-on-collaros-return-date-1.507822 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/even-without-collaros-tiger-cats-are-still-favourites%7E896229 http://www.torontosun.com/2016/06/23/cfl-preview-2016-hamilton-tiger-cats Winnipeg http://3downnation.com/2016/06/21/will-bombers-free-agent-frenzy-translate-wins/#comments http://www.tsn.ca/cfl-preview-pressure-on-bombers-to-improve-1.507814 https://www.getmoresports.com/2016-cfl-previews-winnipeg-blue-bombers/ http://www.torontosun.com/2016/06/23/cfl-preview-2016-winnipeg-blue-bombers Saskatchewan http://3downnation.com/2016/06/21/durants-health-key-riders-success/#comments http://www.tsn.ca/cfl-preview-roughriders-start-new-with-grey-cup-winning-coach-1.507809 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/the-riders-rebirth%7E896225 http://www.torontosun.com/2016/06/23/cfl-preview-2016-saskatchewan-roughriders Calgary http://3downnation.com/2016/06/21/stamps-search-identity-dickenson-charge/#comments http://www.tsn.ca/cfl-preview-dickenson-finally-gets-shot-in-calgary-1.507771 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/dickenson-takes-charge-in-calgary%7E896237 https://www.getmoresports.com/2016-cfl-team-previews-calgary-stampeders/ http://www.calgarysun.com/2016/06/22/cfl-preview-2016-calgary-stampeders Edmonton http://3downnation.com/2016/06/21/esks-face-tough-road-repeat-grey-cup-champs/#comments http://www.tsn.ca/cfl-preview-eskimos-look-to-repeat-success-with-new-coaching-staff-1.507745 http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Football/CFL/Edmonton/2016/06/22/22645373.html?cid=rsssportscfl http://www.torontosun.com/2016/06/22/cfl-preview-2016-edmonton-eskimos BC http://3downnation.com/2016/06/21/wallys-back-now-well-see-hes-still-got/#comments http://www.tsn.ca/cfl-preview-buono-returns-to-sidelines-to-lead-lions-1.505980 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/what-s-old-is-new-again-for-the-lions%7E896241 http://www.calgarysun.com/2016/06/22/cfl-preview-2016-bc-lions ***** league-wide http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/3-downs-in-3-minutes-which-cfl-team-had-the-best-off-season%7E897049 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/who-are-the-grey-cup-favourites%7E896246 https://canadianfootballblog.wordpress.com/2016/06/23/2016-cfl-season-preview/ https://bomberbuzz.com/2016/06/23/2016-cfl-west-division-preview-lions-make-the-leap/ https://thesportaddiction.wordpress.com/2016/06/22/2016-cfl-preview-early-playoff-outlook/

For the next 24 hours I hope to find as many pre-season picks and previews as I can. As I always say every year at this time, I love the week before Opening Day because of all of the previews. Malcolm Kelly 6/21 power rankings http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-power-rankings-1.3643461 ***** Dan Ralph preview http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/three-down-football-set-to-kick-off-cfl-season/article30510480/ ***** The CFL and NFL will discuss improvement of officiating this year. http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/cfl/mighty-nfl-steps-in-to-help-make-cfl-referees-great-again-or-something ***** Nine thoughts on nine teams http://3downnation.com/2016/06/14/nine-thoughts-nine-teams-aftermath-pre-season-week-one/#comments http://3downnation.com/2016/06/20/nine-thoughts-nine-teams-cut-deadline-drama-2/#comments ***** Jamie Nye Week 1 picks http://www.cfl.ca/2016/06/21/weekly-predictor-nye-returns-cfl-pick-em-selections/ ***** TSN has ranked the league's current Top 50 players. Mike Reilly is #1. http://www.cfl.ca/2016/06/21/grey-cup-mvp-reilly-tops-tsns-top-50-cfl-players-2016/ ***** The league has picked each team's most underrated player. http://www.cfl.ca/2016/06/07/cfls-underrated-team-team-look/

Now let's take a quick look at this year's pre-season games. You may disagree, but I don't think that any of the head coaches care about winning these games. I think they primarily want to get a good look at the new faces to decide who will make the team. Toronto 25....Hamilton 16 http://3downnation.com/2016/06/11/ticats-fall-25-16-argos-pre-season-action/#comments http://3downnation.com/2016/06/11/good-bad-hamiltons-preseason-loss-argos/#comments http://3downnation.com/2016/06/12/bmo-launch-early-success-argos/#comments http://3downnation.com/2016/06/12/five-thoughts-ticats-pre-season-loss-argos/#comments http://3downnation.com/2016/06/13/ticats-already-know/#comments ***** BC 28....Sask 16 http://3downnation.com/2016/06/12/riders-fall-lions-pre-season-game-takes-forever/#comments http://3downnation.com/2016/06/12/learned-riders-pre-season-loss-b-c/#comments ***** Edmonton 23....Calgary 13 http://3downnation.com/2016/06/12/esks-stamps-23-13-pre-season-action/#comments ***** Hamilton 42....Ottawa 25 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/ottawa-redblacks-hamilton-tiger-cats-20160617/Stats http://3downnation.com/2016/06/19/good-bad-hamiltons-victory-redblacks/#comments http://3downnation.com/2016/06/18/sober-second-thoughts-ticats-win-redblacks/#comments http://3downnation.com/2016/06/17/masoli-stakes-claim-starting-qb-job-ticats-pre-season-win/#comments ***** Montreal 22....Toronto 15 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/toronto-argonauts-montreal-alouettes-20160617/Stats http://3downnation.com/2016/06/18/alouettes-argos-22-15/#comments ***** Calgary 31....BC 21 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/calgary-stampeders-bc-lions-20160617/Stats http://3downnation.com/2016/06/18/stamps-use-strong-q4-rally-past-lions/#comments ***** Edmonton 25....Sask 11 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/saskatchewan-roughriders-edmonton-eskimos-20160618/Stats http://3downnation.com/2016/06/19/learned-riders-pre-season-blowout-loss-edmonton/#comments http://3downnation.com/2016/06/19/eskimos-beat-former-coach-chris-jones-roughriders/#comments ***** Ottawa 18....Winnipeg 14 http://3downnation.com/2016/06/13/bombers-finish-pre-season-winless-loss-redblacks/#comments http://3downnation.com/2016/06/14/injuries-overshadow-redblacks-win/#comments

Let's collect a few headlines since June 5. Justin Dunk - Nine Thoughts on Nine Teams http://3downnation.com/2016/06/06/nine-thoughts-nine-teams-early-standouts-camp/#comments ***** Speedy Banks was late to camp because of a family issue, but now he is back, and he was able to renegotiate his contract in the process. http://3downnation.com/2016/06/06/banks-still-no-show-ticats-training-camp/#comments http://3downnation.com/2016/06/07/video-banks-departure-means-ticats/#comments http://3downnation.com/2016/06/09/banks-restructures-deal-ticats-return-soon/#comments http://3downnation.com/2016/06/14/speedy-returns-without-saying-much/#comments http://3downnation.com/2016/06/10/lawrence-uses-twitter-video-announce-banks-arrival/#comments ***** The Lions' OL Matt Norman has retired. http://3downnation.com/2016/06/07/canadian-ol-matt-norman-retires-cfl/#comments ***** Yikes! A speaker at Tim Hortons Field fell 30 metres. http://3downnation.com/2016/06/08/speaker-falls-30-metres-tim-hortons-field/#comments http://3downnation.com/2016/06/09/faulty-bracket-likely-caused-speaker-plummet-hamilton-stadium/#comments ***** The Lions' WR Lavelle Hawkins has retired. http://3downnation.com/2016/06/06/lions-rookie-wr-stays-grounded-hawkins-elects-retire/#comments

Here is the list of games which will be shown on ESPN2 and ESPNews. All of the others will be available at ESPN3.com http://www.cfl.ca/2016/06/16/cfl-espn-unveil-2016-us-broadcast-schedule/

Happy Birthday 2016 CJ!