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We have a lot to catch up on! Simoni Lawrence was released by Minnesota, and is now a free agent in both the CFL and the NFL. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=452061 ***** The last player picked is called "Mr. Irrelevant." The 2008 Mr. Irrelevant is still in the league - Luc Brodeur-Jourdain! http://cfl.ca/article/draft-stories-2008s-mr-irrelevant ***** The Redblacks had the first pick in the draft, but traded it to the Stamps for OL Jon Gott. http://cfl.ca/article/redblacks-trade-1st-overall-pick-to-stamps ***** By far the best prospect in the draft was McGill OL Laurent Duvernay-Tardif. But he was picked in the 6th round by Kansas City, so the teams passed on him until the Stamps took him with the first pick of the third round. http://cfl.ca/article/laurent-duvernay-tardif-falls-to-19th-overall-to-calgary ***** The Als took OL David Foucault in the first round, but he signed with Carolina. http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/05/19/4919233/carolina-panthers-sign-canadian.html#.U4a_DXYmSUk http://cfl.ca/article/montreal-takes-david-foucault-with-fifth-selection ***** The Redblacks traded Kevin Glenn to the Lions for their first round pick. http://cfl.ca/article/ottawa-trades-glenn-to-bc-for-5th-overall-pick ***** The Bombers signed Ejiro Kuale. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=452077 ***** The Als drafted punter Nick Boyd in the fifth round. The next day Burke Dales announced his retirement. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burke_Dales ***** Here's the complete list of the draft. http://cfl.ca/draft ***** Patrick Kabongo has retired. http://cfl.ca/article/kabongo-hangs-em-up-after-11-seasons ***** The Riders have signed Brandon Isaac. http://cfl.ca/article/brandon-isaac-rides-to-saskatchewan ***** The Als signed 2012 Heisman finalist Collin Klein. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=452330 ***** The Bombers signed RB Kevin Smith, who spent five years with Detroit. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=452630 ***** Cory Huclack has retired. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=452642 ***** The negotiations for the next labor contract have begun. The league proposed a 9% increase in the salary cap. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=452722 The Commissioner posted an open letter to the fans. http://cfl.ca/article/an-open-letter-to-canadian-football-league-fans ***** The Stamps traded a pick to the Ticats for Dee Webb. They also signed Lin-J Shell, and released Jonathan Hefney. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=452777 http://cfl.ca/article/making-moves-stamps-sign-shell-acquire-webb-release-hefney ***** Here's a photo of the model of the Riders' new ballpark, which will also be called Mosaic Stadium http://cfl.ca/article/riders-unveil-new-mosaic-stadium ***** Adrian McPherson was injured last year playing in the Arena league. He has not fully recovered, so the Stamps have put him on the retired list. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=452969 ***** The Argos had planned to relocate to BMO Field, but it now looks like that's not going to happen. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=453230 ***** Chad Johnson has had some trouble with the law in the US, and there was some question as to whether he would be allowed to enter Canada. However the government issued his work permit. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=453335 ***** The Commissioner sent a letter to each player. The union negotiators weren't happy that he went around them. Here's what the letter said: http://cfl.ca/article/canadian-football-league-makes-offer-to-players ***** Here's a true/false test you can take concerning the league's 2014 rules! http://cfl.ca/article/test-time-take-the-2014-cfl-rules-exam

I picked up a copy of The Bronze Buckaroo last year to give to black friends of mine who have grandchildren. I guess I'll have to pick up another copy for myself! http://www.oldies.com/product-view/6596D.html http://www.oldies.com/product-view/5223D.html http://www.oldies.com/product-view/7148D.html

A detective novel entitled Looking for Chet Baker by Bill Moody is free today for Kindle users. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0056KO92Y

Laurie Pepper has released a digital album of the music discussed in her new book. The album is $7.00. http://artpepper.bandcamp.com/album/art-why-i-stuck-with-a-junkie-jazzman

Darn the luck. My ISP Time Warner Cable has just informed me that I must have $49 cable TV service to get ESPN3.com.

Thanks, sonnymax! I've decided to save up for a new turntable first, and then proceed with this Roku business. At present, I think that ESPN3 is the only thing I would want it for.

Happy Birthday Jim!

May 24... 1963 - Elmore James dies at 45 1974 - Duke Ellington dies at 75

May 23, 1901 - The Cleveland Blues scored nine runs with two outs in the ninth inning to beat the Washington Senators 14-13.

I see that Miles Davis - Take Off is up on Spotify.

Happy Birthday, David! I need to check on what you've been doing at Spotify!

I saw that this issue was discussed on CNN this noontime.

I was a huge fan of Soft Machine back in the day, and bought every album as it came out. But it's my impression that the many live CDs that Cuneiform has released over the years are pretty similar to the original albums. Can anyone recommend an album or two (other than those recommended above) where something unique is found?

The Wild, Wild West - Complete Series - $29.99 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CQONOA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=RVSBV717YT9&coliid=I1HRPUZOALVZWF

Whenever I hear Grazin' in the Grass, I listen to the cowbell!

I had no idea David recorded for Motema! Good luck, David!

Happy Birthday Chuck!

I see that this is now up on Spotify.

I see that this and the other two Road Shows volumes are now up on Spotify. In addition, there are some Concord-owned items on Spotify. I hadn't noticed Concord-owned recordings on Spotify before.

Conrad, that was my favorite too!

I'll be the first to admit that I've been out of touch for years, but am I the only one here who has never heard of Baccara? http://luufy.com/site/post/574?utm_source=m#.U3gzJXYmSUk

Region 2: Fawlty Towers - Complete - 9.03 GBP http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fawlty-Towers-Remastered-John-Cleese/dp/B002KSA3XE/ref=sr_1_18?m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1400382552&sr=1-18

Duke Ellington - Swinging at his Best - DVD - $1.98 http://www.oldies.com/product-view/0753GD.html?c=ON451&utm_source=OLDIES.com+Emails&utm_campaign=fdcf7c9b3d-send_451&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f79786119b-fdcf7c9b3d-187732661 ***** Herbie Hancock - Possibilities - DVD - $0.99 http://www.oldies.com/product-view/0148FD.html

Fans of Mannix may not know that its first season was quite different from the others. As I recall, Mannix worked for a corporation, his boss was Joseph Campanella, and emphasis was put on the use of computers.