Raising the ceiling

The United States is riveted by the negotiations to raise the debt ceiling with all sides hoping the NFL can come to an agreement on rookie salaries.

NFL owners and players are close to a deal that would end the lockout and Commissioner Roger Goddell says they should be ready to practice next week, begin contracts before that and, he will start fining players as soon as humanly possible.

The Alberta PC’s are picking a new leader with the hopefuls busy distancing themselves from the horrible atrocities committed by former Premier Ed Stelmach, all committed while the candidates were in some way responsible, accountable and a part of the mess. This is also known in sporting language as the Leafs getting a new GM.

Hacking has become a worldwide problem with the lives and secrets of famous and successful individuals under constant attack. Researchers studying the phenomenon say the choices are to accept the hacks and guard your communications, to acquire costly anti-hack protection, or go off grid and play for the Phoenix Coyotes.

Remember the good old days when most hacks were sportswriters and you could get rid of them by leaving your drink and pretending to go to the bathroom?

Three Canadians have earned spots in the upcoming Toronto Open. Officials feel the presence of the Canadians will hopefully double the expected TV audience.

Record rains in the Prairies have devastated specialty crops such as peas, squash and watermelons. Spokesmen for the Watermelon Crops Growers say they will still be able to supply demand for salads and picnics as there is not the demand from Saskatchewan Roughrider fans this year. Wearing a watermelon on your head is a lot more popular when your team is not getting their ass kicked.