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I receive a couple of emails a week from oldies.com. Over the weekend I went window shopping over there, and I was surprised to see an unadvertised special: free shipping for orders over $35. I have to think that they are doing this to match Amazon's new policy.

Happy Birthday 2013 S-O-W!

Here's a column from last Monday by Matt Dunigan in which he analyzes the playoffs' quarterbacks. http://www.tsn.ca/columnists/matt_dunigan/?id=435856 ***** Hamilton Tiger-Cats 19....Montreal Alouettes 16 http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4638794 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=436312 http://www.cfl.ca/statistics/statsGame/id/10713 Very low scoring game. It was raining and windy in Guelph. CJ Gable scored late in the fourth quarter to give the Ticats the lead, but the Als came back to tie it at 13 with a Sean Whyte field goal as time expired. In OT, the Als got a FG, and Dan LeFevour quarterback-sneaked it in from two yards out to win it. ***** Saskatchewan Roughriders 29....British Columbia Lions 25 http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4638852 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=436328 http://www.cfl.ca/statistics/statsGame/id/10715 The Lions dominated the first 3 1/2 quarters of the game, but the Riders came back with 13 unanswered points in the fourth to win it. It was very cold in Regina. Chris Milo put the Riders ahead for good with a field goal.

In today's Sunday paper circular, Target says that it will have Vol. 2 tomorrow for $17.99.

Thanks, Jeff. Now that I think about it, I know you're right.

Like Jim, I don't know how to vote either.

I got that Shakti album as part of the McLaughlin OAC box in the spring for Easter. I haven't opened it up yet. I guess I should! http://www.amazon.com/Original-Album-Classics-John-Mclaughlin/dp/B000UH8BT0/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1384052692&sr=1-1&keywords=john+mclaughlin+original+album+classics

I ordered Volume 2, and Amazon emailed me tonight that it has shipped. For whatever reason, they are promising that it will be delivered Monday the 11th rather than Tuesday the 12th. I thought all albums are released on Tuesdays. I plan to save mine for under the Christmas tree.

Brad, are you referring to Miles' Cellar Door box? I think that that was 1969, wasn't it?

Benevides has decided that Lulay will start tomorrow's game against the Riders. http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4638412 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=436241 ***** Here's a look at the health status of the members of tomorrow's four teams. http://cfl.ca/article/status-report-whos-in-and-whos-out-for-sunday

Well this is something near and dear to our hearts! http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2013/09/23/health-benefits-of-beer/?oc=outbrain&c4=Health-Benefits-of-Beer

I would like to learn more about LinkedIn, so I thought that some of you might find this useful as well. http://blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6307/bid/23454/the-ultimate-cheat-sheet-for-mastering-linkedin.aspx?source=hspd-outbrain-the-ultimate-cheat-sheet-for-mastering-linkedin-20131105

Malcolm Kelly final power rankings http://www.cbc.ca/sports-content/football/opinion/2013/11/cfl-power-rankings-week-19-2.html ***** Mike Beamish Semi-Finals picks http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/picks+Semifinals+Sunday/9145072/story.html ***** Chris Schultz Semi-Finals picks http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/schultz/

I am not aware of a store which carries a selection of new jazz CDs in this area. To be precise, the only seller of new CDs that I am aware of is Walmart, and they sell mostly Hispanic material.

CFL.ca Semi-Finals picks http://cfl.ca/page/cflca-writers-make-their-semi-final-predictions ***** There is a new book out about the league's expansion into the US called End Zones & Border Wars by Ed Willes. Last year for Christmas I received the author's book on the WHA called The Rebel League, and I enjoyed it very much. http://blogs.theprovince.com/2013/11/06/new-cfl-book-nice-trip-down-memory-lane/ http://www.amazon.com/End-Zones-Border-Wars-Expansion/dp/1550176145/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1383947535&sr=1-3&keywords=Ed+willes

Happy Birthday 2013 Conn!

Happy Birthday 2013 Jeff!

Neil Young has a new album coming out Dec. 10 - Live at the Cellar Door. The current Amazon price is $10.99. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G34XP3Q/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This was recorded in late 1970. i remember it well. I did not go to see him that week, but I remember the story. A buddy of mine worked as a waiter at the Cellar Door, and he told me that Young didn't want to be there. He had signed the contract months earlier, and then his career took off. He could have made a lot more playing arenas, but he was contractually obligated to do this gig. Needless to say, it was standing room only.

Thanks again, guys!

The league today announced the Division finalists for the CFL Awards. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=436055 http://cfl.ca/article/canadians-dominate-divisional-player-awards This year’s winners are: Most Outstanding Player: Jon Cornish (CGY) | Ricky Ray (TOR) Most Outstanding Defensive Player: Charleston Hughes (CGY) | Chip Cox (MTL) Most Outstanding Canadian: Jon Cornish (CGY) | Henoc Muamba (WPG) Most Outstanding Special Teams Player: Rene Paredes (CGY) | Marc Beswick (HAM) Most Outstanding Rookie: Brett Jones (CGY) | CJ Gable (HAM) Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman: Brendon LaBatte (SSK) | Jeff Keeping (TOR) My picks: Cornish Hughes Cornish Parades Gable LaBatte

Steve, I have no idea how he pronounces it!

Happy Birthday Paul!

Any idea for Terry Teachout?

Ace Parker has died at 101, the only member of the Hall to reach 100. http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/11/06/clarence-ace-parker-obituary/3455273/

Is anyone familiar with a Canadian haberdasher named Mark's? I have seen their ad on the cfl.ca website the past couple of days. Yesterday it was announced that they are sponsoring this year's playoffs. http://www.sportspromedia.com/news/marks_touches_down_for_101st_grey_cup/