Monthly Archives: December 2013

Who Could the Blue Jays Sign?

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Edward Brain

I’d like to briefly discuss some potential free agents that the Toronto Blue Jays could sign. The following players could make an impact with the team:

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Canada at the World Juniors

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Edward Brain

With the 2014 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship (World Juniors) starting tomorrow in Malmö Sweden, I’d like to discuss Canada‘s performance at the tournament. Canada has had a tradition of being very successful at the tournament, with an overall record … Continue reading →

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Team Canada’s Roster set for 2014 World Juniors

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Edward Brain

Team Canada has finalized the team that will represent Canada at the World Juniors starting Thursday. After cutting their last three players following yesterday’s 3-0 loss to Sweden and their 4-2 win over Finland on December 20th.  The last three … Continue reading →

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The Spengler Cup: A Brief History

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Edward Brain

The Spengler Cup is scheduled to begin in 10 days in Davos Switzerland.  The tournment starts on December 26th (Boxing Day) and runs until New Year’s.  It started in 1923. The tournament was started by Dr. Carl Spengler as a … Continue reading →

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Peter O’Toole Has Died

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Edward Brain

Famed English actor Peter O’Toole has passed away in London after a lengthy illness.  Mr. O’Toole was 81. Mr. O’Toole was most famous for his portrayal of T.E. Lawrence in the movie Lawrence of Arabia.  He would win a BAFTA … Continue reading →

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Canada Post to end Door-to-Door Delivery

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Edward Brain

Today, Canada Post has announced that it will end door-to-door delivery of mail over the next five years and increase the postal rate to $1 for stamps purchased on an individual basis, or 85 cents each if purchased in a … Continue reading →

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Bobby Cox, Tony La Russa, & Joe Torre to enter Cooperstown

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Edward Brain

The Expansion Era Committee of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum has unanimously elected three managers to the Hall of Fame: Bobby Cox, Tony La Russa, & Joe Torre. Each manager has had a successful tenure with one … Continue reading →

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Roy Halladay Announces Retirement; Retires as a Blue Jay

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Edward Brain

Two time Cy Young award winner Roy Halladay has announced his retirement today, immediately after announcing that he had re-signed with the Toronto Blue Jays. Halladay broke into the majors with the Blue Jays on September 20th, 1998.  In his … Continue reading →

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Nelson Mandela Dead at 95

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Edward Brain

Nelson Mandela, the anti-apartheid fighter and former President of South Africa, has passed away at the age of 95 Mr. Mandela was born in the village of Mvezo, Cape Province in the then Union of South Africa.  He was the … Continue reading →

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Non-Owners and Residents have no Right to Parking Spots

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has a new article.  Let’s discuss some of the question brought up: QUESTION:  Twenty years ago we purchased a parking unit in a condominium corporation across the street from our home. We have now been advised that the … Continue reading →

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