GA Russell

It's time again to confess my ignorance. Recently I've seen a number of headlines on the internet referring to women as WAGs, apparently meaning the men's girlfriends. What does WAG stand for?

Thanks SMB! For $50, this might make a great Christmas present. http://www.jazzloft.com/p-56820-50-cd-grab-bag-straight-ahead.aspx

Stefan Logan is returning to BC after spending last year with Detroit. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=433745 ***** Greg Xenakes Week 16 picks http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4630380 ***** Joshua Clipperton Week 16 picks http://www.thestar.com/sports/football/2013/10/09/cfl_picks_stamps_rb_jon_cornish_poised_to_break_own_rushing_record_against_lions.html

Burn Notice: The Complete Series (29 discs) - $104.99 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ECGEGGM/ref=pe_164500_33395950_email_1p_5_ti

Happy Birthday 2013 Alexandros!

http://www.amazon.com/Heres-Edie-Adams-Television-Collection/dp/B00E4V0DBW/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1381288305&sr=1-1&keywords=Edie+Adams

I'm just a mile from a Harris Teeter. http://www.mandatory.com/2013/10/03/a-gallery-of-hilarious-grocery-store-signs/?ncid=txtlnkusaolp00000058&

I think the biggest problem for jazz musicians today is that the jazz fans don't know about what new records are available. I'm not aware of a website whose jazz fans are more knowledgeable than this one, and for the past couple of years we haven't talked much about new releases. It's not that we don't care, it's that we don't know. And if we don't know, who does? Fifty years ago the jazz labels provided a service by promoting in Downbeat their latest offerings. Today, Mack Avenue and its peers don't seem to have the same influence.

Apparently Lowe's will replace Rona as a league sponsor. http://www.sportspromedia.com/news/lowes_joins_cfl_stable_as_home_improvement_partner/ ***** Ted Michaels power rankings http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4630083 ***** CFL.ca power rankings http://cfl.ca/article/cflca-power-rankings-stamps-gallop-back-to-no1

Happy Birthday 2013 marcello!

Marc Myers recommended this one Saturday in his JazzWax blog. http://www.jazzwax.com/

Coltrane - Heavyweight Champion (7 discs) - 21.44 GBP http://www.amazon.co.uk/Heavyweight-Champion-Complete-Atlantic-Recordings/dp/B00E5R5TAA/ref=sr_1_14?m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1381193894&sr=1-14

Dirty Harry 4-pack - $8.17 http://www.amazon.com/Film-Favorites-Deluxe-Enforcer-Magnum/dp/B00388PK7O/ref=sr_1_2?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1381192609&sr=1-2&keywords=dirty+harry+collection ***** Leslie Nielsen 4-pack - $9.04 http://www.amazon.com/Film-Favorites-Nielsen-Wrongfully-Accused/dp/B00AMSQBUI/ref=sr_1_4?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1381192732&sr=1-4&keywords=4+Film+Favorites ***** Austin Powers, etc., 4-pack - $5.88 http://www.amazon.com/Film-Favorites-International-Goldmember-Mystery/dp/B002GSXKOW/ref=sr_1_26?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1381192845&sr=1-26&keywords=4+Film+Favorites ***** Sandra Bullock 4-pack - $5.00 http://www.amazon.com/Film-Favorites-Bullock-Sisterhood-Congeniality/dp/B003PIUIJC/ref=sr_1_41?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1381192952&sr=1-41&keywords=4+Film+Favorites ***** Tommy Lee Jones 4-pack - $9.57 http://www.amazon.com/Film-Favorites-Marshals-Client-Cowboys/dp/B007FQXEXW/ref=sr_1_61?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1381193076&sr=1-61&keywords=4+Film+Favorites ***** Steve McQueen 4-pack - $9.57 http://www.amazon.com/Film-Favorites-McQueen-Hunter-Papillon/dp/B00BL9NQ00/ref=sr_1_86?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1381193196&sr=1-86&keywords=4+Film+Favorites ***** Elvis 4-pack - $7.21 http://www.amazon.com/Film-Favorites-Presley-Musicals-Cousins/dp/B001DJLD1C/ref=sr_1_122?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1381193342&sr=1-122&keywords=4+Film+Favorites ***** Cary Grant 4-pack - $12.99 http://www.amazon.com/TCM-Greatest-Classic-Legends-Bobby-Soxer/dp/B008D1Q1VU/ref=sr_1_148?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1381193438&sr=1-148&keywords=4+Film+Favorites ***** The Matrix 4-pack - $6.83 http://www.amazon.com/Film-Favorites-Reloaded-Revolutions-Animatrix/dp/B001DJLD1M/ref=tag_dpp_lp_edpp_ttl_in

The Bombers have traded Alex Hall to the Riders for Patrick Neufeld. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=433570 ***** TSN power rankings. The Stamps are back at #1. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/feature/?id=97698 ***** Week 15 Top 10 Plays video http://cfl.ca/video/index/id/90785/autostart/true

Just a reminder, the five-album Mingus OAS is currently 9.95 GBP. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Original-Album-Charles-Mingus/dp/B005DEVGWO/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1381095865&sr=1-1-fkmr2&keywords=mingus+atlantic+original+album+series

Hamilton Tiger-Cats 33....Toronto Argonauts 19 http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4629346 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=433441 Upset! As they have done for the past month, the Argos were unimpressive in the first half and came out like gangbusters in the third quarter. However, this time they were unable to maintain the momentum, and the Ticats regained control of the game. ***** Saskatchewan Roughriders 31....British Columbia Lions 17 http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4629351 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=433455 Kory Sheets returned to the lineup and scored two TDs, so I guess it shouldn't be a surprise that the Riders won and snapped their four-game losing streak. However, the Lions just didn't play very well, and I think that the Riders would have won without Sheets. This was the Lions' first loss at home of the year, after six wins. I listened to Rod and Carm do the Riders broadcast. At one point the crowd roared, and Rod laughed, "They've got the kiss cam here, and it's showing two guys! Welcome to Vancouver!" ***** Montreal Alouettes 47....Edmonton Eskimos 24 http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4629469 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=433492 Mike Reilly started for the Eskimos despite suffering a concussion last week. The Als never trailed. This realistically ends Edmonton's hopes of crossing over for the playoffs. ***** Calgary Stampeders 38....Winnipeg Blue Bombers 11 http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4629541 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=433499 I think that everyone expected a rout, and that's what it was. Kevin Glenn was particularly sharp. Will Ford returned a kickoff 100 yards for a TD. Here's the video. http://cfl.ca/video/index/id/90735 ***** The Als have signed Alex Brink. http://cfl.ca/article/brink-inked-quarterback-joins-als-practice-roster

Happy Birthday 2013 MG!

Happy Birthday 2013 DukeCity!

Happy Birthday Brad!

Happy Birthday Marcus, wherever you are!

That was standard in Washington back in the days of the Senators. I attended a number of games their last couple of years (1970, '71); and since a great number of Washingtonians are from somewhere else, the visiting team always got a lot of cheers.

Lowell Ullrich Week 15 picks http://blogs.theprovince.com/2013/10/04/week-15-in-the-cfl/

Dan Ralph Week 15 picks http://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/football/Toronto+hosts+archrival+Hamilton+home+following+four+game+road/8988721/story.html

The first thing I heard from Klaus Doldinger was a 1968 recording released in the US on the World Pacific label with the title Blues Happening. I go back to it every once in a while, and never fail to enjoy it. (It's nothing like Doldinger's Passport records.)

Edward, what were the Mosaics? And tell your wife hello for us!