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I had a teacher - a total bastard - who would get pissed off at some kid and bust the whole class. Like it was supposed to be some boot camp-style deterrant: The "good" kids would pressure the "bad" kids to toe the line. That would never happen. The "bad" kid could beat the hell of the rest of the class single-handedly. So this jackass - the teacher, not the kid - would not merely make the entire class stay after school, he would not merely make you sit still and be quiet, he would put this vicious little twist on it. He would draw this big 'ol spiral on the chalkboard and make you sit there and stare at it for an hour. Oh man. Ya get dizzy starin' at that spiral. Some kids would fall out of their chairs. Some would throw up. Me? I caught this wicked buzz. I've heard of kids getting smacked by teachers at school. I had friends get suspended. I had pals kicked out. All of that seemed tame compared to that hypno-torture that sadist meted out. I wonder if that dude is still teaching. Hope not.

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TONIGHT'S DRAMATIC REENACTMENT: Tie Domi beats up a Flyers fan. Toronto Maple Leafs winger Tie Domi was serving out a penalty when one event led to another: 1.) Domi sprays the fans outside the box with water. 2.) One fan goes nutty and tries to get at Domi over the box's glass but the glass gives way. 3.) Domi gives the fan a thing or two to think about. Our reenactor: Jeremy. He plays the fan, Domi and the wee little lady usher who tries to stop the altercation. (Ed. note: I've seen a preview of this reenactment and it rules!)

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Who are you bringing to the Orbit tonight? Your friends? Wow! I know I will. I know I will buy them a drink or two also. Takes more than a spiral on a chalkboard to catch a buzz these days. See you there! bye-ee!