Just watched the U2 segment on this week's "60 Minutes" and the fact of the matter is that U2 is the biggest band in the world, and the best too, hands down. And probably the best rock band since Led Zeppelin. While conveying positive messages and vibes to a worldwide audience that reaches into almost every corner of the world. It's just sick. Those were people in Milan Italy going apeshit during a U2 show and singing their brains out, and it sounded exactly like it did in the Skydome back in '97- another stadium full of people going apeshit, and having a shared religious experience (my dear brother Tim, a non U2 fan gushed that it was the best show he'd ever been too, until he corrected himself to give proper respect to his first love Clapton). Different continents, different languages but the sound, the vibe was the same, and 60 Minutes channeled that perfectly. Kudos to Ed Bradley, who also got it, and gave respect.

I cannot wait until 12/9 for the show at the HSBC. And judging from that awesome production they showed from Milan gig I really think it'd be cool if the lads did a summer stadium tour next year, even it means them cashing in (oh Hell, why not, they've earned it). A general admission stadium tour 2006 (the quality of the seat dictated by how fast you buy the ticket) ... whatya say U2? 2006: The Hip, The Flaming Lips, (hopefully) Rush, and U2 in a stadium? That would be a mighty fine concert season indeed...

The Simpsons this week is another throwaway classic, not a classic you'll quote from but a hilarious installment nonetheless, a fine parable about getting what you wish for with a recall election- I'm talking about you California!

And God did the Bills suck today. Yikes!