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Here's an AP article which says that five NFL teams are willing to consider moving to Los Angeles. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/five-nfl-teams-willing-to-relocate-to-los-angeles/article2055920/

Van Morrison - Still on Top: The Greatest Hits (3 CDs) - $15.99 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WAEK0E/ref=pe_74340_20152350_pe_epc_d5

Pryor's attorney has now said that wouldn't be interested in the CFL. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/terrelle-pryor-says-no-to-roughriders/article2053717/

I received this press release today, which might be of interest to some of you in Europe. LATVIAʼS FESTIVAL CELEBRATES THE FIRST 10 YEARS! WITH A STELLAR LINE UP OF INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS June 30 - July 2, 2011 Riga, Latvia NEW YORK, June 9, 2011 - Ten years after its founding in 2001, The Rigas Ritmi Festival in Riga, the capital of Latvia, has become a bonafide jazz destination and important stop on the European jazz circuit. Created by Artistic Director and jazz drummer Maris Briezkalns, the Festival is a showpiece in the Baltics, featuring an expansive view of jazz, honoring music drawn from a variety of cultures, including home-grown artists. Staged in numerous indoor and outdoor venues around the city, this year's programs - many of them free of charge - feature a sterling cast of international musicians, among them, Das Kapital, Till Broenner, Carmen Souza, Alfredo Rodriguez, Francesco Cafiso, Philip Hamilton Vocal Project and the Alex Wilson Salsa Orchestra. Past headliners have included Diane Reeves, Bobby McFerrin, Richard Bona, Patti Austin and The Yellowjackets. In keeping with its long-standing programming tradition, the festival will once again focus on jazz education, offering workshops and master classes. This year, famed United States vocalist and educator Philip Hamilton leads the way. Beginning with 2011 the festival will broaden its scope with two auxiliary programming seasons in Spring and Winter. These concert series will ensure high level jazz in Latvia all year round. A beautiful seaport city, Riga was founded more than 800 years ago. It boasts a rich heritage of influences and nationalities, laying the framework for its role as an important cultural hub among Baltic countries. Riga's historical center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers the perfect backdrop for a musical stroll through the largest city of the Baltic States. Latvia borders Estonia, Russia, Belarus and Lithuania. The Rigas Ritmi Showcase is hosted by the festival every four years. It serves as a meeting place for international members of the jazz industry. All gather to meet and evaluate local Latvian talent. In mid-May Latvians were invited to the U.S. when Jeff Levenson, EVP of Half Note Records, created a Cultural Exchange Program, which enabled Latvian jazz artists to perform at the famed Blue Note jazz club in New York. This program was enacted through the cooperation and sponsorship of New York University (NYU) and The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA). Next year's Rigas Ritmi Festival will feature American artists performing under the same auspices. WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY ABOUT LATVIAN JAZZ AND THE CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM Jeff Levenson, Executive Vice President, Half Note Records "Maris Briezkalns and his group proved that Latvian jazz is more than just alive and well - it is the embodiment of a creative energy that characterizes the human spirit. This cultural exchange program proves that Latvia is taking the lead in asserting its place in the cultural landscape, and that its musicians are significant players on the world stage. The night at the Blue Note was an uplifting triumph." Steven Bensusan, President, Blue Note International "It's a great honor to host jazz musicians from Latvia. Our belief is that jazz is a global music, constantly nourished and reinvented by influences the world over. We're proud to participate in a cultural exchange program that promotes the belief that music is the means by which countries can unite. We salute the jazz musicians of Latvia." Dave Schroeder, Director of Jazz Studies, New York University "Maris's music connected people, proving that there's a wide audience for real art expressed by committed artists. His performance and ideas married perfectly with America's jazz aesthetic." Brian Lynch, Jazz Musician "I had a great time playing with this group of talented musicians. Judging by this group, the jazz scene in Latvia is world-class. Our night together was wonderful, and I hope to return to Latvia and extend further the cultural exchange fostered by this very important presentation." Further Information Online For general info on the Rigas Ritmi Festival please visit Rigas Ritmi's WebsiteFor further detailed info on requirements and how to apply for the workshops, please go to their Workshop Info Page

Ohio State QB Terrelle Pryor announced Tuesday that he would turn pro. He is on Sask's neg list. I don't think that he would sign with a CFL team, however, because there is a minimum two-year commitment. He might play in the UFL, or he might apply for the NFL supplemental draft and wait out the lockout. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=368289 ***** TSN is filming a four-part documentary on the Argos. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=368365 ***** The Lions have signed Kamau Peterson. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=368370 ***** The Riders will announce that their profit this past year was $6.6 million. As I recall, the Green Packers' profit for 2009 was only $9 million. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/saskatchewan-roughriders-credit-fans-for-doubling-profits-this-year/article2052920/

My contact tells me that the out-of-tune portion of Sentimental Mood is not included.

Happy Birthday Steve!

Happy Birthday 2011 bertrand!

The Toronto Globe & Mail has been highlighting athletes' concussions for the past year or so. Here's an interesting editorial from a sports columnist about the suspension of the Vancouver player Rome, and the league's policy toward shots to the head this season. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/consulting-burke-shows-woes-of-nhl/article2052012/

Remember former Argo Eric Crouch, the Heisman Trophy-winning Nebraska QB whom no one in the NFL would let play QB? He's now trying out for the Omaha UFL team. http://www.theglobea...article2051514/

I have read that Art Pepper was once listed as Art Salt. Can't remember the album, though.

Have you seen this? Cecilia Thompson! http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/slideshow/photo//110602/480/urn_publicid_ap_org7e4615fc56ba4d4583c125d2c4364003/

The Eskimos are bringing back Kerry Joseph. You will recall that they signed him late last year as insurance, and then cut him when the season was over. The Esks have need a backup QB since they cut Jared Zabransky. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=368193

I can think of two Art Pepper dates, where Art was contractually prohibited from being listed as the leader of the date. The first is the Hollywood All Star Sessions box. http://www.amazon.com/Hollywood-All-Star-Sessions-Pepper/dp/B00005CCBI/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I3QQPK8XGD3OH8&colid=RVSBV717YT9 The second is the Ronnie Scott's 1980 date Blues for the Fisherman which was issued under Milcho Leviev's name. http://www.amazon.com/Blues-Fisherman-Milcho-Leviev/dp/B000001HLA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1307497265&sr=1-1 The complete recordings of this session will be released by Laurie Pepper Tuesday.

LOL! Well, I just wanted to get it started. Don't anybody hold back!

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The Outer Limits (original series) - Complete (7 DVDs) - $36.76 http://www.amazon.com/Outer-Limits-Original-Complete-Box/dp/B0016MOWNM/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1307478742&sr=1-1 Classic TV Westerns 300 episodes (24 two-sided DVDs) - $20.07 http://www.amazon.com/Classic-TV-Westerns-300-Episodes/dp/B0012VCMPM/ref=sr_1_7?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1307478987&sr=1-7 Best of TV Detectives 150 episodes (12 DVDs) - $10.09 http://www.amazon.com/Best-TV-Detectives-150-Episodes/dp/B000QQ85HI/ref=pd_cp_d_3 Mystery Classics 50 Movie Pack Collection (12 DVDs) - $11.48 http://www.amazon.com/Mystery-Classics-Movie-Pack-Collection/dp/B0001HAGTW/ref=pd_bxgy_d_text_b Mystery Classics 100 Movie Pack (24 DVDs) - $20.08 http://www.amazon.com/Mystery-Classics-100-Movie-Pack/dp/B000K6GM4W/ref=pd_cp_d_1 Spaghetti Western Collection (11 DVDs, 44 movies) - $11.30 http://www.amazon.com/Spaghetti-Western-Collection-11pc-Cleef/dp/B003XMKUFC/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1307479753&sr=1-1 Mean Guns 20 Movie Pack (5 DVDs) - $3.98 http://www.amazon.com/Mean-Guns-20-Movie-Pack/dp/B000H5U69I/ref=pd_bxgy_d_text_c

Hart to Hart - Complete First Season (6 DVDs) - $10.50 http://www.amazon.com/Hart-Complete-First-Season/dp/B000ASDFIG/ref=pd_cp_d_3 Hart to Hart - Complete Second Season (5 DVDs) - $9.00 http://www.amazon.com/Hart-Complete-Second-Season/dp/B000GRU09I/ref=pd_cp_d_1 Moonlighting - Seasons 1-5 (15 DVDs) - $49.99 http://www.amazon.com/Moonlighting-Bundle-Seasons-Bruce-Willis/dp/B000TFI2OW/ref=sr_1_5?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1307478369&sr=1-5 Moonlighting - Seasons 1 & 2 (6 DVDs) - $8.82 http://www.amazon.com/Moonlighting-Seasons-1-Cybill-Shepherd/dp/B0007XBMA2/ref=pd_cp_d_1

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Shawn, you're not alone here with your problems. Just remember the old French saying, "A money wound is not fatal." I can say from experience that bad times are not the time to withdraw from your friends. Everyone needs the support of friends who don't care about your bank account. As long as you can go to a library and get onto the internet for an hour, you can listen to streamed jazz, and then post about your thoughts of what you heard. The fact that you didn't pay for it is of no concern to us. We are interested in your thoughts, not your tangible assets.