GA Russell

I didn't know before reading his obit that he hit 40 home runs five years in a row.

The Ticats have released DeAndra Cobb and Otis Floyd. Cobb suffered the sophomore slump last year, and when they signed Avon Cobourne he became expendable. I guess Floyd is getting up there in years, but it wouldn't surprise me if both Cobb and Floyd land elsewhere. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/ticats-release-cobb-floyd/article1925518/

It looks like Sask won't get their $430 million domed stadium. Not only is that too much money, but too many other cities want the federal govt to pay for new arenas. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=355987

Amazon's refund was credited to my account yesterday. Add to that $32.97 the $20 Amazon gift card from yesterday's LivingSocial deal, and I've got $52.97 to spend! It's burning a hole in my pocket, as my late mother used to say! I forgot to tell you! Guess what showed up Feb. 15! I contacted Amazon and asked them to charge me again. Not only is Newbury owed the money, but I want to see if I can delete my negative rating of the transaction. I wasn't happy with Newbury's response to my problem, but I never blamed them for the original failure to receive the package.

In something of a surprise move, the Riders have released Omarr Morgan. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=355850

I like Holon and Stoa very much. In fact, I listened to Stoa just the other day. The new one I haven't heard yet.

Happy Birthday Noj!

Happy Birthday Michel!

The Eskimos are a community team, so they report their balance sheet each year. Here's an article about this year's report. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=354942 ***** Saskatchewan has given the federal govt a deadline to come up with the money for a domed stadium for Regina, or else the deal is off. Personally, I think that a domed stadium would be a horrible mistake. The winds of Regina are a league asset, and therefore a national asset. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/saskatchewan-gives-ottawa-ultimatum-on-stadium/article1916029/

Belated Happy Birthday tf!

The CFL Awards were announced tonight. And the winners are... Burris Fantuz Owens Knowlton Elimimian Archibald I suspected that the writers would name Burris as the league's Outstanding Player when they named him ahead of Calvillo when picking the All-Star team. All six were first time winners. Owens was a unanimous selection. http://slam.canoe.ca...5/16321561.html BC has signed Ben Archibald. As a left tackle who received the award for best offensive lineman, I'd have to think that this is a huge benefit for Travis Lulay. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=354846 ***** Edmonton has released Jason Maas. The surprise to me was that they kept him around as long as they did. He hurt himself years ago. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=354932

Happy Birthday Mike! In your honor, I'll play some Cal Tjader tonight!

Happy Birthday John!

Happy Birthday Hans!

Here's the up-to-date list of free agent signings. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/feature/?id=34189 Avon Cobourne to Hamilton Geoff Tisdale to Calgary Dwight Anderson to Montreal Wes Lysack to Toronto Tad Crawford to Montreal ***** The Ticats will play the Stampeders in Moncton this year. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=354376 ***** The league has announced the 2011 schedule. The season will begin June 30. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=354393

Happy Birthday 2011 Sandy!

It looks like I've got a lot of research to do! It also looks like an Amazon gift card will be coming my way, so I expect I will be getting something available from them.

I think that Borders is a case of mismanagement, but Barnes & Noble has big problems too. The days of the book superstore may be over, as it seems that people would prefer to wait a few days and save money by buying from Amazon.

Happy Birthday 2011 BFF!

Happy Birthday medjuck!

Happy Birthday 2011 zen!

Happy Birthday Victor!

This year's Hall of Fame inductees have been announced: Don Matthews Danny McManus Terry Vaughn Joe Montford Ken Lehmann Chris Flynn Gino Fracas (builder) http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=353310 ***** Larry Taylor has signed with the Stampeders. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=353863 ***** Free agency begins tonight at midnight. Here's a short list and a complete list of who will be available: http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=353928 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/feature/?id=34189

Very sorry to hear this. He was the first jazz musician I was aware of when I was a little boy. I remember that he suffered a fall a few years ago, and I never heard about him since. Just yesterday I heard a duet of him with Mel Torme on Sirius. I'll play something of his tonight.

My computer didn't work today, and I'm writing from the library. When mine is back up and running, I'll look into these!