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The wind snapped off one of my windshield wipers this morning.

Here's someone you might remember.

Calgary Stampeders 38....Montreal Alouettes 31 http://64.246.64.33/...aspx?id=4431456 Another great game this weekend. The Als dominated early, but the Stamps slowly came back and took the lead in the fourth. The Als tied it, and the Stamps won it with 55 seconds left.

Ben is best remembered as Frank Smith, Sgt. Joe Friday's sidekick on Dragnet. He had a major role in All's Quiet on the Western Front. He was a child actor for many years. As I recall, his final role was as a police desk sergeant on an ABC show whose name I don't remember. Because he had that role/commitment, he was unable to join with Jack Webb in the resurrection of Dragnet ca. 1968, so Webb got Harry Morgan instead.

Correct on both counts, Jack! They are Robert Q. Lewis and Ben Alexander.

I think that the older Europeans will recognize post #504, as well as the North Americans. Here's another to think about until I get back. Valerie should get this one, if nobody beats her.

I'm reminded of the Wedding at Cana!

Correct, Jim! Who's this?

Here's another for the Americans.

I listened to this album for the first time in a while today, and I'm confident that it will make my year's Top Ten list. The piano is Henrik Gunde. The guitar is Per Gade.

I listened to this tonight for the first time in a while, and I liked it more than ever. This will go into my regular rotation for a while.

Correct on both counts! Except that his name was Durward.

Yes! But do you remember his name? And do you remember the joke about him on Rocky and Bullwinkle?

Winnipeg Blue Bombers 30....Hamilton Tiger-Cats 27 http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4431309 Lots of fun. The first half was windy in Winnipeg, and the team with the wind at its back scored the points. The second half was a seesaw battle.

Happy Birthday Joe!

I'm afraid the Europeans won't get this one.

Correct, Chuck and Jim! I vaguely remember her television show Life with Elizabeth.

On a happier note, who is this beauty?

Here's a Matt Sekeres analysis of the former CFL players currently trying out with NFL teams. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/crunch-time-for-cflers-in-nfl-camps/article2144328/

Correct, Paul. I have to think that Jobs is near the end, and resigned for that reason. Well, at least he has his chance to make peace with his Maker. That photo was taken today.

Umar Ali Week 9 preview http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4431152

spotify: The Best of The Animals

Wish I could go. RANDY BRECKER UPCOMING EVENTS Randy Brecker SEPTEMBER 16, 4 pm A Conversation with David Schroeder Barnes & Noble 150 East 86th St. 212-369-2180 Brecker will be featured in B&N's ongoing Jazz discussion series, sponsored by NYU Steinhardt and the Blue Note Jazz Club. Featured topics will include Brecker's latest Half Note recording The Jazz Ballad Song Book, along with accounts of his distinguished career - past, present and future. To go to B&N's website please click here. ***** September 13-18 8:00, 10:30 pm Brecker Bros. Band Reunion Blue Note Jazz Club 131 West 3rd Street 212-475-8592 During his long reign as one of jazz's premier trumpeters, Randy Brecker and brother Michael created a most enduring musical partnership. This Reunion brings together the celebrated musicians who comprised the Brecker Brothers Band. For detailed info please click here.

These look interesting. I received this press release yesterday. HALF NOTE RECORDS ANNOUNCES THREE NEW RECORDINGS Kenny Werner & Brussels Jazz Orchestra Institute of Higher Learning AVAILABLE IN STORES AND ONLINE AUGUST 26, 2011 Donald Harrison, Ron Carter, Billy Cobham This Is Jazz AVAILABLE IN STORES AND ONLINE SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 Francisco Mela & Cuban Safari with Special Guest Esperanza Spalding Tree Of Life AVAILABLE IN STORES AND ONLINE SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 New York, August 23, 2011 - The Brussels Jazz Orchestra (BJO), led by founder and Artistic Director Frank Vaganée, once again reinforces its reputation as one of Europe's premier big bands, a group that "manifests love," according to Grammy-winning arranger Maria Schneider. Kenny Werner and the BJO have joined forces to create the perfect canvas for Wernerʼs lush compositions and arrangements. The Institute of Higher Learning features 5 tracks, among them the opening "Cantabile," a three-movement suite showcasing Wernerʼs progressive touch. It was inspired by and dedicated to Bob Brookmeyer. Liner notes by Maria Schneider. For further information on Kenny Werner, please visit www.kennywerner.com For further information on the Brussels Jazz Orchestra, please visit www.brusselsjazzorchestra.com TRACK TITLES 1. Cantabile (Ist Movement) (2nd Movement) (3rd Movement) 2. Second Love Song 3. House of the Rising Sun 4. Compensation 5. Institute of Higher Learning New York, August 23, 2011 - For its second Half Note issue, the power trio of Donald Harrison, Ron Carter and Billy Cobham declare themselves spokesmen for a kind of exploratory improvisation and interplay known only to seasoned jazz professionals. Staunch individualists all, they come together with a unified voice of alto, bass and drums - at once steeped in jazz's richly variegated traditions yet forward- thinking in the cause of new creative expression. The group play here is all about a stylized call and response, featuring guys with excellent listening skills and the means to keep the conversation going. Recorded Live at the Blue Note. For further information on Donald Harrison, please visit http://donaldharrison.com TRACK TITLES 1. Cut & Paste 2. MSRP 3. You Are My Sunshine 4. Seven Steps to Heaven 5. I Can't Get Started 6. Treme Swagger New York, August 23, 2011 - Drummer Francisco Mela presents his second release on Half Note, a tour- de-force featuring 10 newly conceived compositions. With the help of his band, Cuban Safari, Mela offers a passionate fusion of Cuban polyrhythms and propulsive modernism. Renown for his play with Joe Lovanoʼs Us Five, Mela and the full scope of his musicianship take center stage with an unexpected turn as a vocalist, duetting with pianist Elio Villafranca, and trading improvs with Special Guest Esperanza Spalding. Tree Of Life is spirited evidence of Melaʼs distinguished place among young group leaders. TRACK TITLES 1. Retrograde 2. Africa en mis Venas 3. Toma del Poder 4. Yadan Mela 5. Classico Mela 6. The Nearness of You 7. Yo Me 8. Just Now 9. Fiesta Conga 10. Gracias a la Vida Francisco Mela & Cuban Safari will perform at the Blue Note jazz club on October 10.