"Shut it down." Yes, it's the "Hell's Kitchen" finale. Chef Ramsay is great, yelling at folks, spewing the f-word all over, a great model for you youngsters watching at home. "Give me your jacket."

Tickets, I have tickets. My Browns ducats finally showed up today. That means I have to get in football mode. Two home games around the holidays this year...a great out for family functions, I'd say. BTW, I'm available for Thanksgiving this year.

I also got my CSU basketball ticket renewal. Of course, I'm in. Mindless entertainment while watching hoops cheaply. I love it. They had their first price increase since 1993. Of course, they have pretty much sucked since 1993, so you get what you pay for.

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CBGB's looks like it's finally on its last legs. As usual, it's the rent.

Once more, an unfortunate headline.

There is a vote for a tax levy for the Cleveland Public Schools tomorrow. Please wake up all the elderly within the city limits so they can vote. You know...for the kids.

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"Never mind".









Rafael Palmeiro was suspended for steroids. There is something about waving your finger at the camera amidst a denial. "I did not have sex with that woman...Miss Lewinsky." Palmeiro is part of that Jose Canseco connection in Texas (under President Bush as owner, I might add) which includes Ivan Rodriguez and Juan Gonzalez. I find it interesting Jim Thome broke down this year, too. Oh, it was his bad back? You mean the same one he's had for years, but still played through? OK. I forgot, he's "country strong".

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