It's Friday. Here's what's happening....
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Today is November 15th, the 319th day of 2013. There are 46 days left in the year.
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Injured forward Stamkos back in Tampa.
Lightning's Hedman wants Olympics on his résumé.
Visit the official league website, http://www.nhl.com/.
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Today's Birthdays: Ed Asner (Mary Tyler Moore Show, Lou Grant) is 84; Sam Waterston (Law & Order) is 73; Beverly D'Angelo (National Lampoon's Vacation) is 62; Sean Murray (McGee on NCIS) is 36.
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Tampa, FL. -- The Tampa Bay Lightning were just two games into life without Steven Stamkos, a time frame which will last for an extended length. While it will be the whole team’s duty to produce winning results on the ice, there was no doubt some anxious veterans who wanted to take full advantage of the proposition.
Read the rest here.
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The Continental Congress approved the Articles of Confederation, precursor to the U.S. Constitution on this date in 1777.
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WF: Riders Not Focused on Past vs. Stamps.
Getz-ing closer: Riders hopeful Getzlaf will play.
Visit the league's official website, http://www.cfl.ca.
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Regina, SK. -Kory Sheets believes enough is enough.
Read the rest here.
Next up for the Riders is the Western Final at Calgary against the Stampeders, on Sunday, November 17th. Kickoff on 620CKRM, 620ckrm.com, the Rider Radio Network, TSN and NBCSN is set for 4:30pm EST.
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Explorer Zebulon Pike spotted the mountaintop that became known as Pikes Peak on this date in 1806.
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Tampa, FL. — If it seems like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can put anyone at running back and have success, there’s a reason for it.
Read the rest here.
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A massive sinkhole is spreading in Dunedin, Florida. It's swallowed at least two homes, a swimming pool... [And several not-too-bright local TV reporters.]
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Corvallis, OR. -- Oregon State (6-3, 4-2 Pac-12) makes its final out-of-state road trip of the season Sat., Nov. 16 at Arizona State (7-2, 5-1). Kickoff is at 6:37 p.m. PST/7:37 MST for a game being televised by the Pac-12 Networks.
Read the rest here.
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Last year consumers spent an average of $786 on holiday gifts, but if the latest poll from Gallup is correct they'll be sitting on the wallets this year. Americans say they plan to spend an average of $704 on holiday giving this year. At the same time last year American consumers planned to spend $770 and ended up spending a bit more. Retailers can only hope that the pattern repeats itself this year.
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Thank you for the treat!
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You're reading the Johnny Blog. Almost as much fun as waiting for the rain to come, isn't it?
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Today in Elvis History
1956 - Elvis Presley movie "Love Me Tender" premiered.
1960 - The Elvis Presley movie "G.I. Blues" premiered in Los Angeles to benefit the Hemophilla Foundation. Ronald Reagan, Juliet Prowse and Cesar Romero attended the event. The movie was released nationwide on November 23, 1960.
1975 - The Elvis Presley single "Bringing It Back" hit #65 in the U.S.
Today in Elvis History
1956 - Elvis Presley movie "Love Me Tender" premiered.
1960 - The Elvis Presley movie "G.I. Blues" premiered in Los Angeles to benefit the Hemophilla Foundation. Ronald Reagan, Juliet Prowse and Cesar Romero attended the event. The movie was released nationwide on November 23, 1960.
1975 - The Elvis Presley single "Bringing It Back" hit #65 in the U.S.
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Police were called out to a wedding reception in Russia after a stunt went wrong. A magician at the reception had handcuffed the couple together as part of a trick -- and then couldn't free them.
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Police were called out to a wedding reception in Russia after a stunt went wrong. A magician at the reception had handcuffed the couple together as part of a trick -- and then couldn't free them.
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Today in Beatles History:
1959 - John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison participated in the final round of Carroll Lewis' "TV Star Search." The men were calling themselves Johnny & the Moondogs.
1959 - John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison participated in the final round of Carroll Lewis' "TV Star Search." The men were calling themselves Johnny & the Moondogs.
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IN THEATERS - The Best Man Holiday (R)
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IN THEATERS - The Best Man Holiday (R)
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Today in Sports History:
1983 - Mike Bossy (New York Islanders) got his 75th career hat trick.
1991 - Ricky Pierce (Seattle Supersonics) began a free throw streak of 75 games.
1992 - Richard Petty drove in the final race of his 35-year career.
1998 - Emmitt Smith (Dallas Cowboys) moved into third place on the all-time touchdown list when he got his 127th.
1998 - Barry Sanders (Detroit Lions) registered his fifth straight 100-yard running game. It was the 75th of his career.
2002 - Mike Modano (Dallas Stars) scored his 1,000th NHL point. He was only the 5th U.S.-born player to reach the milestone.
2002 - Dave Andreychuck (Tampa Bay Lightning) scored his 250th NHL power-play goal.
2005 - Major League Baseball players and owners agreed to tougher penalties for steroid use for the next season. The new rules called for a 50 game suspension for a first offense, 100 games for the second, a lifetime ban for a third, plus testing for amphetamines.
2006 - Emmitt Smith was named winner of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars."
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1991 - Ricky Pierce (Seattle Supersonics) began a free throw streak of 75 games.
1992 - Richard Petty drove in the final race of his 35-year career.
1998 - Emmitt Smith (Dallas Cowboys) moved into third place on the all-time touchdown list when he got his 127th.
1998 - Barry Sanders (Detroit Lions) registered his fifth straight 100-yard running game. It was the 75th of his career.
2002 - Mike Modano (Dallas Stars) scored his 1,000th NHL point. He was only the 5th U.S.-born player to reach the milestone.
2002 - Dave Andreychuck (Tampa Bay Lightning) scored his 250th NHL power-play goal.
2005 - Major League Baseball players and owners agreed to tougher penalties for steroid use for the next season. The new rules called for a 50 game suspension for a first offense, 100 games for the second, a lifetime ban for a third, plus testing for amphetamines.
2006 - Emmitt Smith was named winner of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars."
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If you're too busy to come up with new Facebook status updates, there's an app to help you out. What Would I Say combs through all of your past posts to churn out odd posts that are completely random. As you click the button to generate new posts -- based on your old posts -- you have the option each time to actually post to your Facebook page the new, random message.
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Coming Up:
Tonight --
Nothin' Doin'
NHL Hockey -- Tampa Bay Lightning at Phoenix Coyotes 8:00pm EST
College Football -- Oregon State Beavers at Arizona State Sun Devils 9:30pm EST
Nascar Sprint Cup Series -- Ford Ecoboost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway 3:00pm EST (Final race of season)
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That's all for today. Thanks for stopping by, see you tomorrow!
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