GA Russell

TSN's new power rankings are out. As a result of being the league's only undefeated team, the Riders are ranked #1. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/feature/?id=97698 ***** Here's another article on Billy Powers. http://www.canada.com/sports/football/cfl/Voice+Stampeders+Billy+Powers+wife+Donna+found+dead/8615604/story.html

The Bowery Boys, Vol. 1 (12 movies) - $33.99 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ADRYGSC/ref=pe_380440_30952410_pe_epc__1p_0_lm

Barrett Green, a former Lion and Giant, is suing the Redskins because he says that his career was ended by a cheap shot pursuant to Gregg Williams' bounty program. http://cnsnews.com/news/article/former-nfl-player-sues-redskins-over-knee-injury

Kevin Eiben will be McMaster's new defensive coordinator.

up from 26 http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2013/07/08/twinkies-to-have-longer-shelf-life-when-reappear-on-shelves/?intcmp=features

Thanks guys! I'll look into it.

The Wall St. Journal Friday referred to Zeuhl Music, which it described as "A dark and gloomy jazz-rock fusion genre heavily influenced by the French band Magma." I've never heard of this before. I remember Magma from thirty years ago. Is anyone familiar with this? Are there any bands or albums you can recommend?

Here's an interesting list. We have 5 Guys here, and I think their cheeseburger is great. http://www.thedailymeal.com/america-s-top-10-chain-burgers-slideshow

Charles Carr died last week. He was driving the car when Hank Williams died. http://www.savingcountrymusic.com/charles-carr-driver-for-hank-williams-last-ride-dies-at-77

Edmonton Eskimos 30....Hamilton Tiger-Cats 20 http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4607424 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=427201 Heavy downpour for much of the game. Wet ball, often dropped. The Eskimos scored the first sixteen points, and the Ticats never caught up. After two weeks, the Ticats are the only winless team.

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Happy Birthday Randy!

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Saskatchewan Roughriders 36....Calgary Stampeders 21 http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4607133 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=427073 It was a tale of two halves. The Stampeders looked great in the first half, but didn't do much in the second. The Riders are the only team in the league which hasn't lost yet, and that is before the second week is over!

Happy Birthday 2013 Barak!

Happy Birthday 2013 Jack!

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One of my favorites, former Stamps radio announcer Billy Powers, was found murdered in his bed yesterday morning. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=427074

British Columbia Lions 24....Toronto Argonauts 16 http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4606865 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=426976 The Lions dominated throughout. Ricky Ray scored a touchdown with 59 seconds left, but Jason Arakgi recovered the short kick, and that was it.

Happy Birthday 2013 GP!

I'm listening to the Lions broadcast, and they are interviewing David Braley during the halftime break. He has just said that he expects the Argos to have their own ballpark in the next five to six years.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers 19....Montreal Alouettes 11 http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4606841 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=426970 Surprise! The Bombers dominated the entire game, but had problems putting points on the board. It looks like the Bombers' D is really good. For the Independence Day weekend, I bought six-packs of two beers that I tried for the first time last week at the sports bar - Third Shift (from Ft. Worth) and Batch 19 (a Coors product). Both are very hoppy and satisfying.

Greg Xenakes Week 2 picks http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4606451 ***** Globe Week 2 picks http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/week-2-cfl-picks/article12976478/ ***** Chris O'Leary Week 2 picks http://blogs.edmontonjournal.com/2013/07/04/week-2-cfl-picks/

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I think I knew them as Big Apple caps, but perhaps not.