GA Russell

I remember a few years ago when Elias announced (presumably with MLB's approval, because who cares what Elias thinks?) that no-hitters with multiple pitchers would not count. I think that's bs, just like I thought it was bs to not count Harvey Haddix's perfect game because he lost it in the 13th.

That's my favorite album! Mike Nock, Michael Brecker, George Mraz and Al Foster.

Correct Valerie! Where have you been?

Happy Birthday 2012 Bertrand!

Here's someone I couldn't pick out of a lineup!

The last couple of times that Amazon has offered a free $2.00 mp3 credit, a couple of guys have mentioned what they got, such as a Mal Waldron and John Handy's Live at Monterey. I thought it might be good to start a thread solely to list those mp3 albums which either a) you can recommend or b) piques your curiosity, which can be entirely or nearly entirely be purchased using the next free $2.00 credit. I found one the other day: Duke Ellington - Ellington at Newport - $1.78 http://www.amazon.co...=I38ZBUH3OS7DFE Can anyone suggest any others?

Noah Webster. Correct, of course!

Pete, in the early 19th century, Daniel Webster unilaterally decided that America being its own new country should have its own new language. So he wrote grammar books with spellings he invented which eliminated letters he considered to be superfluous. These textbooks were used by Canadians. There was a wave of Scottish immigration to Canada, and the Scots were horrified to see these textbooks, saying that the Canadians were teaching their children error. They insisted that proper British spelling and grammar be taught to Canadian children, and it has been ever since. I don't consider American spelling to be error because it is the result of a deliberate decision to be different. The error I am referring to is typically the practice of those who don't know any better, and often (I suspect) the practice of those who don't read.

I'm with Ted and JETman. Although I am not opposed to language evolution, I think that the claim that languages evolve is almost always a defense of error.

Because Mallet is gone for the year, the Ticats have brought back Avon Coburne. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=397927

Thanks freelancer!

The Patriots have released Chad Ochocinco. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/patriots-release-wide-receiver-chad-ochocinco/article4240626/

In 2009, Martel Mallet was the league's Rookie of the Year with the Lions. He kicked around the NFL with three teams the past two years, and signed with the Ticats a few months ago. Today he ruptured his Achilles tendon in training camp, and is likely through for the season. My bet is that his career is over. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=397902

For 2010, the Riders made a profit of $6.6 million, their best year ever. They have now announced that they showed a profit for 2011 of $3.8 million, their second-best profit ever. http://www.cflblogzone.com/2012/06/riders-make-3-8-million-profit/

Twofer: Roland Kirk - Rip, Rig & Panic/Now Please Don't You Cry, Beautiful Edith - $4.22 http://www.amazon.co...ils_o00_s00_i00

Clear Channel has agreed to pay artists like Reba, Taylor and Tim more money for radio airplay in exchange for a cap on what they owe for online streaming. http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jun/5/taylor-swifts-label-cuts-innovative-digital-deal/

My copy arrived today. Highly recommended. I wrote a brief review of it on Amazon which you can see at the link.

Happy Birthday 2012 Ray!

Correct Ted!

Here's one.

I wasn't aware that he was ever on The Match Game.

1917! Back when people cared!

Here are photos of the Lions' 2011 Grey Cup ring. Lots of diamonds! http://cfl.ca/photo_...ry/gallery/6939 ***** Here are photos of the first Grey Cup champion, Varsity. http://cfl.ca/photo_gallery/gallery/6913

The Eskimos released Patrick Kabongo in January, and the Lions have signed him today. http://cfl.ca/article/lions-ink-canadian-ol-kabongo

Cliff, I haven't heard that Bley in over forty years, but it's my vague recollection that it is electric. Am I wrong?