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Let's begin with last weekend's games. Montreal 23....Ottawa 17 http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4733350 The Redblacks opened the scoring with a touchdown on their first drive. After that it was all Als, although the Redblacks' defense was able to keep the score low and therefore close. ***** Calgary 40....Saskatchewan 27 http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4733370 Quite a game! Kerry Joseph looked great, and the Riders led 27-15 after three. But the Stamps scored 25 unanswered points in the fourth to win it going away. ***** Toronto 26....Hamilton 24 http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4733557 Another good game! The Argos led 15-0 after one, but the Ticats led 21-15 after three. The Argos came back to take the lead for good with a touchdown with just over five minutes left in the game. ***** BC 28....Winnipeg 23 http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4733642 With the win, the Lions clinched a playoff spot for the 18th consecutive year. With the loss, the Bombers were eliminated from the playoffs. The Bombers led 17-13 after three, but the Lions scored two touchdowns in the fourth to put it away with about four minutes left. The Bombers made it exciting and scored a touchdown with 2 1/2 minutes to go, but that was all they could do. ***** The league today fined Bob Young $10,000 for criticizing the officials after the Argos game; and it fined Jim Barker $2,500 for "attempting to communicate" with an official during the game! http://www.tsn.ca/argos-gm-barker-ticats-owner-young-fined-by-cfl-1.119682 http://cfl.ca/article/cfl-issues-two-executive-fines ***** The league has released its US TV schedule for the rest of the year. http://cfl.ca/page/2014-us-broadcast-schedule You will note that the Bombers have the bye the last week, so their game against the Stampeders Saturday will wrap up their season. ***** Week 19 picks... Gregg Xenakes http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4734407 Dan Ralph http://www.thestar.com/sports/football/2014/10/29/cfl_picks_week_19_argonauts_alouettes_can_cement_playoff_berths_with_win.html

Today I came across a video you might enjoy. It is the last three minutes of a game, with the score 41-17.

The Royals won 89 games, and the Giants won 88. I read a blip on the TV screen that this is the first World Series to feature two teams with less than 90 wins since...I didn't catch how long ago. Anybody know?

Happy Birthday Chris!

Happy Birthday 2014 Patrick!

I promise I'll get to last week's games tomorrow. Promise! Here are a few quick things. cfl.ca power rankings http://cfl.ca/article/pintys-power-rankings-tide-rising-for-boatmen ***** Malcolm Kelly power rankings http://www.cbc.ca/sports-content/football/opinion/2014/10/cfl-power-rankings-week-18-3.html ***** In the 2010 draft, the Argos' first pick (third overall) was linebacker Cory Greenwood. He instead signed with Kansas City, and later played for Detroit. The Argos signed him today. He is now 29 years old, so I will be interested to see how much gas he has left in the tank. http://cfl.ca/article/argos-sign-lb-former-third-overall-pick-greenwood http://www.tsn.ca/argonauts-agree-to-contract-terms-with-lb-greenwood-1.118292 ***** Here is TSN's list of Most Outstanding Player candidates. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/2014-mop-watch-1.97228

Stevie Ray Vaughan - Complete Epic Recordings (12 CDs) - $56.06 + $3.99 http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Epic-Recordings-Collection/dp/B00MJFQ24W/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1414539797&sr=1-1&keywords=stevie+ray+vaughan

Congratulations Sandy! There is a big article about our sjarrell's comic book work in this morning's News & Observer. http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/10/27/4268953_cary-artist-dives-into-comic-book.html?rh=1

I'll take care of this past weekend's games tomorrow, but I have found a few quick things for tonight. Former Commissioner John Tory was elected Mayor of Toronto today. http://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/toronto2014election/2014/10/27/john_tory_elected_mayor_of_toronto_reports.html http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/10/27/toronto-new-mayor/18038505/ ***** cfl.ca Week 18 review http://cfl.ca/article/cfl-replay-a-look-back-at-week-18 ***** Week 18 Plays of the Week http://cfl.ca/video/index/id/105215 ***** The league today announced each team's nominee for Most Outstanding Rookie. http://cfl.ca/article/most-outstanding-rookie-candidates-announced ***** Chris Schultz Week 19 picks http://www.tsn.ca/risky-business-week-19-predictions-in-the-cfl-1.117701

Happy Birthday 2014 Guy!

Maynard - MF1/MF2/MF3 - $16.68 http://www.amazon.com/M-F-Horn/dp/B00CGTNP4Q/ref=pd_rhf_cr_s_cp_7_H0HN?ie=UTF8&refRID=0CTR0TQZPTM5WA8S3DDC

Thanks VB2!

There was an article in this morning's paper about Joan Miro, and it reminded me that I have no idea how to pronounce his first name. Anybody know?

THE NEW STANDARD JAMIE SAFT, STEVE SWALLOW, BOBBY PREVITE Artist: Jamie Saft, Steve Swallow & Bobby Previte Title: The New Standard Best Jazz Instrumental Album Artist: Jamie Saft Title: Minor Soul Best Improvised Jazz Solo Artist: Steve Swallow Title: The New Standard Best Improvised Jazz Solo Artist: Steve Swallow Title: Surrender The Chaise Best Improvised Jazz Solo Artist: Jamie Saft, Steve Swallow & Bobby Previte Title: The New Standard Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical LISTEN to Minor Soul LISTEN to Surrender The Chaise LISTEN to The New Standard

RED HILL WADADA LEO SMITH JAMIE SAFT JOE MORRIS BALAZS PANDI Artist: Wadada Leo Smith, Jamie Saft, Joe Morris & Balazs Pandi Title: Red Hill Best Jazz Instrumental Album Artist: Wadada Leo Smith Title: Agpaitic Best Improvised Jazz Solo Artist: Jamie Saft Title: Tragic Wisdom Best Improvised Jazz Solo LISTEN to Agpaitic LISTEN to Tragic Wisdom

INDIGO MIST That The Days Go By And Never Come Again CUONG VU RICHARD KARPEN LUKE BERGMAN TED POOR Artist: Cuong Vu, Richard Karpen, Luke Bergman & Ted Poor Title: That The Days Go By And Never Come Again Best Jazz Instrumental Album LISTEN to Billy LISTEN to Duke

Happy Birthday 2014 Daniel!

Thanks, Shawn! I've put that on my wishlist.

Happy Birthday Justin!

RIP. It's not widely known here in the US, although perhaps everyone in the UK is aware of it...Bruce played bass on Manfred Mann's 1966 hit Pretty Flamingo. A photo of that group, including Bruce and Henry Lowther, was used for the cover of the See for Miles mid-'80s LP called Soul of Mann. Is there a specific Jack Bruce album that can be called "jazz" rather than "jazz-influenced"? I'd like a recommendation or two!

Happy Birthday 2014 spinlps!

I start each day with coffee at McDonald's. McDonald's is currently doing its annual Monopoly contest. So far I have won two Quarter-Pounders with Cheese and one month of Hulu Plus for free. Does anyone have any experience and opinions regarding Hulu Plus? Is it worth the bother? Thanks!

Lowell Ullrich Week 18 picks http://blogs.theprovince.com/2014/10/24/the-picks-week-18-in-the-cfl/ ***** cfl.ca Week 18 preview http://cfl.ca/article/2014-cflca-game-notes-a-look-at-week-18

Mike Beamish Week 18 picks and power rankings http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/football/lions/Week+Picks+power+rankings/10319210/story.html

Week 18 picks... Gregg Xenakes http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4732823 Dan Ralph http://www.thestar.com/sports/football/2014/10/22/cfl_picks_week_18_lions_looking_to_pounce_on_a_playoff_spot.html ***** cfl.ca MOP Watch http://cfl.ca/article/mop-watch-week-17-stock-analysis ***** Simeon Rottier is out for the year. http://cfl.ca/article/esks-lineman-rottier-done-for-season ***** cfl.ca stats analysis http://www.cfl.ca/article/on-pace-a-look-at-2014s-top-performers ***** I didn't know it, but Aaron Rodger's younger brother Jordan is also a quarterback, and he is #5 on BC's depth chart. http://cfl.ca/article/jordan-rodgers-looking-to-make-his-mark-in-the-cfl