GA Russell

Some of these names I know well, and others I've never heard of. Here are forty baseball players who won't be making the Hall of Fame, with one exception: I equate Dale Murphy's career with Jim Rice's. He had a great career, but stayed a few years too long after he had lost it. Rice made the HOF, and I think the Old Timers Committee will elect Murphy as well. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1015140-40-cant-miss-superstars-who-flamed-out-before-the-hall-of-fame?utm_source=outbrain.com&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=feed

An arbitrator has ruled that Chris Williams' contracct is binding. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=424746 ***** The Argos are going to try moving Romby Bryant to slotback this year. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=424712

Deacon Jones has died at 74. I didn't know that it was he who coined the term "quarterback sack." http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-0604-deacon-jones-20130604,0,2236197.story

RIP. I'll play Comin' Home Baby tonight.

Quantum of Solace/Casino Royale (2 DVDs) - $10.60 http://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Solace-Casino-Royale/dp/B00AZFECL8/ref=sr_1_9?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1370315249&sr=1-9&keywords=quantum+of+solace ***** Quantum of Solace (Blu-Ray and DVD combo) - $10.03 http://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Solace-Blu-Ray-DVD-Combo/dp/B009A87Z6U/ref=sr_1_3?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1370315249&sr=1-3&keywords=quantum+of+solace

Jordan Younger has surprised the Argos and retired. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=424652 ***** The Stamps have obtained the sponsorship of First Calgary Financial which will involve the players making many appearances at schools and hospitals, as well as other community events. http://www.sportspromedia.com/news/stampeders_agree_deal_with_first_calgary_financial/ ***** Here's an article from March that says that CFL teams generate $15-20 million annually. http://www.sportspromedia.com/news/cfl_more_than_doubles_domestic_rights_revenues/

Happy Birthday Scott!

Guess what! In the US it's religion and politics. http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2013/06/03/wikipedia-edit-wars-most-hotly-contested/?intcmp=trending

NCIS: Complete Seventh Season - $14.96 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003Q7B7B0/ref=pe_353270_30219220_pe_epc__1p_7_ti ***** NCIS Los Angeles... First Season - $14.99 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003FSTN5C/ref=pe_353270_30219220_pe_epc__1p_6_ti Second Season - $15.99 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003L77G1K/ref=pe_353270_30219220_pe_epc__1p_4_ti

The Byrds: Complete Columbia Albums Collection (13 CDs) - $26.29 http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Album-Collection-The-Byrds/dp/B005APT8A8/ref=pd_ys_sf_s_5174_b2_94_p

Training camps open today. Chris Williams is suing to have his contract voided, so he didn't show up. So the Ticats suspended him. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=424554

Little House on the Prairie, each season $13.99 http://www.amazon.com/Little-House-Prairie-Complete-Season/dp/B00009QG5O/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1370205893&sr=1-1

Woodstock (2 DVD Director's Cut) - $10.49 http://www.amazon.com/Woodstock-Three-Two-Disc-Anniversary-Directors/dp/B001NXDSLQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=RVSBV717YT9&coliid=I178GLFLN0XCYN

Here's a report that says that Tim Tebow has been told by his advisors not to expect to play in the NFL again. http://denver.cbslocal.com/2013/05/31/report-tebows-camp-says-nfl-career-might-be-done/

I've never smoked cigarettes. I smoke a pipe. I used to smoke cigars, and was in the business for a while ten years ago.

CP is reporting that the Riders have come to terms with John Chick. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=424483 ***** The Eskimos have released Kyle Koch. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=424522

Happy Birthday Durium!

The Argos changed their mind and released Mike Williams today. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=424436

Comets bassist and Hall of Famer Marshall Lytle has died at age 79. http://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/Latest-News-Wires/2013/0529/Marshall-Lytle-dies-leaves-Rock-Around-the-Clock-legacy

Something seems to be going on. The Amazon Marketplace price for John Coltrane - Side Steps is down to $18.69, and Amazon's price is its lowest ever, $21.99. http://www.amazon.com/Side-Steps-John-Coltrane/dp/B002N57XBO?SubscriptionId=AKIAJ7T5BOVUVRD2EFYQ&tag=camels-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B002N57XBO

Ottawa has scheduled a June 8 press conference to reveal the team's name. TSN is reporting that it will be the RedBlacks. Other names suggested to focus groups have been Nationals, Rush, Voyageurs, and Raftsmen. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=424313 ***** After three years in the NFL, John Chick is now a free agent, and is shopping himself to CFL teams. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=424323 ***** Kyle Quinlan has told the Als that he will not report to camp. The word is that he will coach at McMaster instead. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=424342

Happy Birthday Pete!

RIP. Forgive me if I am mistaken, but I believe that he was on one disc of a Joe Lovano 2-CD Village Vanguard release, with Tom Harrell on the other disc. That's a favorite of mine.

Thanks Kevin! Ten for a hundred doesn't sound too bad.

For many years I have stored my LPs in cardboard moving boxes. They fit perfectly. Recently I have had a bit of a bug problem in my apartment, and I think that the bugs are attracted to the cardboard. Is there such a thing as a plastic box perfectly sized for LPs? One with a lid would be preferable. Thanks for your suggestions!