Mark Madoff, son of Bernie Madoff, hangs himself.

Mark Madoff turned his dad in to the authorities 2 years ago. This is when the world learned that Bernie Madoff was the first real contender to change the phrase "Ponzi Scheme" to "Madoff Scheme". Today, Mark Madoff hung himself in his New York apartment while his 2 year old son slept.

I have a real problem with anyone taking their own life. It is the selfish way out. Mark Madoff left a wife, some kids, and a gigantic scar that will haunt them the rest of their lives. Where is daddy? When will daddy come home? I wish dad could see me now, I wish dad was here at my wedding...etc. Complete crap.

Seeing someone dead as an adult is painful enough but if that little two year old kid woke up and saw his father hanging from a dog leash, imaging how that would have effected his life...oh wait his father already effected his son's life when he chose to take his own.

There are plenty of places to go for help. Call a suicide hotline, find a counselor, exercise, grab a priest, find a hooker, or just frickin' cry out for help! But taking your own life by choice is selfish and effects many, many, many other lives.

He was under investigation for something but the word is that his investigation wouldn't have lead to prison. He had civil lawsuits filed against him but once again, he wouldn't end up in prison. So the prison excuse is out. If he thought he was saving his family by ending his life for life insurance, it would have just been sucked away somehow through the wonderful American Justice system where lawyers are paid to see how hard they can screw you...and the insurance money would be gone.

Regardless of all of it, my message is no matter how bad your life is, don't kill yourself. If you have ever met one person in your life or have ever had 1 friend in your life...just one...then don't kill yourself because you will be missed and you will negatively effect others. Life will get better and each day you fight through the rough days it will bring you closer to the good days while at the same time help you appreciate the life you have been given. Choosing to check out without paying your bill is wrong.

There isn't a soul on this earth that is too fat, ugly, lonely, or depressed to justify pullingl the trigger, swallowing the pills, or swinging from a tree. I guess since Mark Madoff's father was selfish enough to steal billions of dollars in "play money" to him and destroy the lives of thousands of people, it just makes sense genetically/hereditarily that Mark Madoff would not think of a soul (much less his own family) when he decided to swing from a pole wearing a dog collar.

I pray for your soul Mark Madoff.

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Fiesta Azteca Moves to Lee's Summit

The best Mexican Food in Kansas City has moved to Lee's Summit. Fiesta Azteca opened it's doors at the new Lee's Summit location last night. Owner Andres Orozco provides the same outstanding food and friendly service that has made his restaurant a hit for seven years at a tiny location in Raytown. The new location is three times larger, in a much newer building and features actual restrooms (not a tiny closet with a toilet). Mr Wonderful had the pleasure of dining there last evening and it was delightful as usual.

Fiesta Azteca offers all the traditional dishes and combinations that you would find in any Mexican restaurant, but where this place shines is the authentic Mexican menu. They offer steak, chicken breast or Carnitas (pork) in a variety of excellent presentations with tasty sauces. If you don't know what to order, Mr Orozco will be happy to order for you, as I have had him do a few times for me. Everything is excellent.

Fiesta Azteca is also known for their Margaritas, They are as big as your head, and really pack a punch. This is not your pre-made store bought mix, it's the real deal - bring a designated driver. They also have a giant burrito called the "El Azteca" - over six pounds of burrito, if you can eat it all, maybe you can be a TV star.

Fiesta Azteca
705 SE Melody Ln
Lee's Summit, Mo 64063

Just off of Hwy 50 in Lee's Summit - 291 NORTH exit - go left off the HWY, past Quicktrip on your Right. Try it, You'll like it. If you don't live in Lee's Summit, it is worth the drive. Let me know what you think in the comments section.

Keith Sweat, Rick Springfield and the Weekend in Kansas City

80's icon Rick Springfield will be performing Saturday night at the Midland Theatre in Kansas City. The show starts at 8PM, tickets can be purchased here - prices range from $30 - $80.

You know, whenever I think of Rick Springfield I always think of the movie "Boogie Nights" with Mark Wahlberg and John C Reilly - the scene where they are at the drug dealer's house getting ready to rob him. "Jesse's Girl" is blaring on this guy's stereo - the Asian guy's in the background lighting firecrackers in the living room, and everybody is coked out of their minds. What a great scene in a great movie - if you haven't seen it, rent it tonight.

Keith Sweat, 90's R&B star, will be performing at Municipal Auditorium on Saturday night at 7PM. Tickets are on sale here. Prices range from $40 - $60.

The Nutcracker - The Kansas City Ballet's annual performance of The Nutcracker starts Saturday evening and runs through Christmas Eve at the Music Hall. Two shows every Saturday and Sunday, with more performances as we near Christmas, information and ticket info can be found here. Ticket prices range from $25-$95.

If you can brave the weather on Saturday and like to run, Kansas City parks and Recreation is holding it's annual Kris Kringle 5K in Swope Park. Runners can register up until 9:30AM on Saturday morning, race starts at 10AM. It will be bitter cold, so bundle up!

Missouri Pulls Out Overtime Win Against Vanderbilt

The Missouri Tigers Basketball team escaped with a victory last night at Mizzou Arena beating unranked, but solid Vanderbilt in overtime 85-82. Marcus Denmon came on strong for the Tigers in the second half only hours after his cousin, Marion died from injuries sustained in a shooting late last Friday. After having an abysmal first half, Denmon scored 19 in the second half and overtime including a layup and free throw to give the Tigers their final three point lead with 5 seconds left. Denmon and his cousin grew up in the same Kansas City house and his death obviously affected his play in the first half. Denmon leads the Tigers in scoring this year averaging over 17 points per game.

A disturbing trend is developing with the Missouri Tigers Basketball team. The last three games have come down to the final play before the buzzer. Last week, Missouri blew a late lead and folded in overtime against a good Georgetown team - then traveled west two days later and let a poor Oregon team back in the game after amassing an 18 point halftime lead (and growing it early in the second half). The Oregon game can probably be chalked up to tired legs, but the Georgetown and Vanderbilt games are signs this team still has work to do. They continue to leave players WIDE open for three-pointers and will continue to be troubled be teams that can shoot the three. Wild swings in games is something we have grown accustomed to as Missouri fans with Coach Mike Anderson's "Forty Minutes Of Hell" style of play, but the Tigers have to play better defense. They probably will, as every Mike Anderson team at Missouri has gotten better throughout the year.

Missouri has now won 51 consecutive non-conference home games. That's pretty cool. Oh yeah, and KU can SUCK IT!

Matt Cassel Appendectomy Injury Report for Chiefs

Matt Cassel Has Appendectomy Surgery - Injury Report for The Kansas City Chiefs
by Kansas City News

Today the question about why Matt Cassel was suddenly absent from Wednesday's practice was answered when it was reported from The Chiefs camp that Cassel had an emergency Appendectomy this afternoon.  Cassel, who has been performing great on the field for the Chiefs of late will likely miss up to 4 weeks due to this injury.  At the very least he will miss this Sunday's game when the Chiefs play the San Diego Chargers - a must win game for the Chiefs.  According to medical sports experts, the earliest that a player has returned from an appendectomy was 10 days, but the injury should likely sideline a player for up to 4 weeks.

While we are all happy that Cassel will be okay, this will surely affect the outcome of the game against San Diego this Sunday.  Jamaal Charles and Thomas Jones will really have to step up and carry The Chiefs to a victory this week.  With Cassel out, Chiefs backup quarterback Brody Croyle will be the starter.  Croyle has not thrown a pass in regular season this year, while Matt Cassel has thrown for 2503 yards, with an astonishing 23 - 4 touchdown / interception ratio with a passer rating of 98.4.

The Chiefs officially gave Cassel a 50% chance of starting once the news of his appendectomy was announced, but this statistic is very doubtful according to medical experts.