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The Bombers are now said to be considering George Cortez for their next head coach. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=438031 ***** The Bombers have officially announced that they have hired Danny McManus to be their Director of US Scouting, and Ted Goveia to be their Director of Player Personnel. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=437956 ***** The Als have named Mark Weightman to be their new President and CEO. http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4645358 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=438102 ***** BC's Nick Moore is trying out with NFL teams. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=438126

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Thanks, romualdo!

You're welcome, Mike! I forget his name at the moment, but as I recall the violinist for Caravan later joined Penguin Cafe.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mindbenders Thanks, Hans! I see that this says that Freddie and the Dreamers and Georgie Fame were also from Manchester. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_bands_from_Manchester

Sherlock Holmes: Complete Ronald Howard Series - $4.16 http://www.amazon.com/Sherlock-Holmes-Complete-Ronald-Howard/dp/B000BBOUGI/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1385964937&sr=1-1&keywords=sherlock+holmes+ronald+howard

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Peter & Gordon - four 1964-65 albums on two CDs - $10.41 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009DTI380/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=RVSBV717YT9&coliid=I1IRVOT8TNAGQ3

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Gidget... the three movies - $7.99 http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Gidget-Collection-Goes-Hawaiian/dp/B000286S2E/ref=pd_bxgy_mov_text_y the complete TV series - $15.39 http://www.amazon.com/Gidget-Complete-Series-Sally-Field/dp/B000E3L7DM/ref=pd_cp_mov_1 ***** Frankie & Annette: eight movies - $15.21 http://www.amazon.com/Frankie-Annette-Legends-Collection-Fireball/dp/B000PMFRXS/ref=pd_bxgy_mov_text_z

Here's the video and radio call of the last play in yesterday's Alabama-Auburn game.

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Were Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders from Manchester?

I remember Dick Dodd well as the leader of The Standells, but I had no idea that he was in two of my favorite surf guitar bands, The Bel-Aires and Eddie and the Showmen. RIP. http://www.latimes.com/obituaries/la-me-dick-dodd-20131201,0,143571.story#axzz2mC4m0jNw

Thanks, Bev! i didn't know that Manchester was so close to Liverpool. As I recall, Liverpool was the #1 city of the British Invasion bands (thanks to Brian Epstein), and Manchester was #2 with Herman's Hermits, The Hollies, and maybe The Moody Blues (?).

You're welcome, Jeff! When I saw those titles, I thought that they had your name written on them! dgs, I still haven't received your name and address. Please pm me!

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Dave Dickinson has signed a three-year contract to stay with the Stamps. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=437729 ***** Players will become free agents Feb. 15. Here's the list: http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=437744 http://cfl.ca/article/market-bound-2014-potential-free-agents-list

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Happy Birthday 2013 crisp!

Happy Birthday 2013 felser!

Happy Birthday 2013 Brooks!

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Speaking of which, today is the birthday of Anders Celsius, born 1701! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celsius,_Anders ***** The Eskimos have named Argos defensive coordinator Chris Jones as their new head coach. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=437624 http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4643707 http://cfl.ca/article/esks-tab-chris-jones-as-new-head-coach ***** Jacques Chapdelaine is leaving the Lions. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=437644 http://cfl.ca/article/mututal-decision-lions-chapdelaine-part-ways ***** Herb Zurkowski is reporting that the Als have approached Paul LaPolice about becoming their next offensive coordinator. I find this odd because the Als have not named their new head coach. Could this mean that Jim Popp is staying on? http://www.canada.com/sports/football/cfl/Alouettes+contact+Paul+LaPolice+about/9216358/story.html ***** The RedBlacks have signed their first three free agents. http://cfl.ca/article/a-day-of-firsts-ottawa-signs-first-three-free-agents ***** Here are the rules for the upcoming Ottawa expansion draft. http://cfl.ca/ottawa#ExpansionDraft2013

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