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TSN is reporting that the Riders have hired Greg Marshall to be their new head coach, with the announcement to be made early next week. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=347412

Uh oh! I clicked on the status link for the first time just now, and it says that it was delivered Dec 20. So I have emailed Newbury via Amazon with the "Where's My Stuff?" heading. I expect that they will just send me another copy.

Morganized, the promised delivery date was Dec 17 to Jan 4. So on Jan 5 I'll plan to make a phone call.

I ordered the Sonny Rollins Prestige box from Newberry Dec. 10, and it still hasn't arrived yet.

Tony Proudfoot has passed away from ALS. I had the pleasure of meeting him at one of the Grey Cups - I think '96, but maybe '85. He was a very nice guy with a lot of class. RIP http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/tony-proudfoot-cfl-all-star-dies-at-61-after-battle-with-als/article1854035/ As I think we have mentioned before, the number of CFL alums with ALS is way out of proportion to the general population.

I believe that when a retailer reorganizes in bankruptcy, its outstanding gift cards are worthless. If so, better cash them in now!

David Naylor lists here the ten players most likely to sign with the NFL. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=347244

I see that the Soft Machine box is now going for $14.84.

Happy 40th Birthday Tony!

Happy Birthday 2010 LW!

Happy 40th Birthday Alexander!

I think the Steeler fans are laughing at the Eagle fans.

Larry, my guess is that that is a common reaction. I seem to recall that sales of Elvis's records skyrocketed immediately after his death, and I think that is true for others as well. Pretty sure about Michael Jackson as well.

The police officer who came upon James Dean's car crash has died. Interesting obit at LA Times which I can't link to. Here's one point: "They were driving west toward Paso Robles on Highway 466 shortly before 6 p.m. when an eastbound Ford driven by Donald G. Turnupseed, a 23-year-old student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, turned left onto Highway 41, and the cars collided...Ernie was the ONLY official who actually recognized that Donald Turnupseed had failed to yield his Ford Tudor at the 466/41 Junction while making a left turn onto CA 41. Under CA law, Turnupseed could have been charged with second degree manslaughter resulting in a fatality --for failing to yield to the oncoming Porsche 550 Spyder, even though Dean may have been exceeding the speed limit. At the San Luis Obispo Inquest, contributory neligence against both Turnupseed and Dean was dismissed -- but as Ernie accurately pointed out in later interviews, that was a technical error, as Dean was deceased by reason of Turnupseed's actions. " http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2010/12/23/1419984/james-dean-car-crash.html

Roll call! I'm taking the week off. Who else?

Years ago I came to the conclusion that Americans don't like beer when I realized that every Big New Thing in beer is more watered down than the last Big New Thing.

Happy Birthday 2010 jmjk!

Was Santa good to you this Christmas, musically speaking? I got three boxes: Soft Machine - Original Album Classics Johnny Cash - Complete Sun Masters Sonny Rollins - Complete Prestige Recordings (still in the mail)

Thanks for the heads up TTK! I don't know this one, but at the price it's worth checking out!

I found something by Philly Joe Jones and Elvin Jones called Together! for $2.07. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-music&field-keywords=Philly+Joe+Jones+Elvin+Jones+Together!&x=16&y=17 http://www.amazon.com/Together-Philly-Joe-Jones/dp/B00000IIL9/ref=ntt_mus_ep_dpp_14

I've learned this week about a website called goodreads.com, which is something of a social website for readers. I've decided to keep track of my books in 2011, so I have started a list which you can see here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/4689852

Merry Christmas everyone! And I hope that everyone's holiday week is both joyous and safe!

I'm surprised there haven't been college betting scandals like there were in the 50s. One of the justifications of paying pro players so much is that they won't be tempted by the gamblers to throw the game.

The Riverside Records Story (4 CDs) - $9.99 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000000ZG7/ref=s9_simh_bw_p15_d0_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=15C8E18BBDC55TN8706N&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1247290242&pf_rd_i=5174

Here's a link to a $2.00 credit for MP3s at Amazon which must be used by Dec. 26. http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=tsm_1_tw_dmgivemp3s_20101223?&docId=1000646811&tag=arcadata-20 Merry Christmas!