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GA Russell

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  1. These cars are so old that I imagine it would be quite difficult to find one in good shape. The prices are quite affordable, but I think that most are gas guzzlers. http://www.bankrate.com/finance/auto/affordable-classic-cars-1.aspx?ec_id=m1117367
  2. Many years ago I saw Jean Stapleton interviewed, and she said that the first thing the studio did was get all her teeth capped. She said that that was very common in those days.
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. RIP. I'll play Comin' Home Baby tonight.
  7. 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
  8. 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/
  9. Happy Birthday Scott!
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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/
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. Happy Birthday Durium!
  20. The Argos changed their mind and released Mike Williams today. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=424436
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. Happy Birthday Pete!
  25. 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.
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