71.  Cuban exile radio stations in Miami lamented Tuesday's events while protest organizers prepared to meet this morning to discuss strategy.

72.  Cuban frequently goes off on this topic.

73.  Cuban has lobbied referees to cite O'Neal for illegally stepping across the foul line as he shoots free throws -- a practice O'Neal began this season.

74.  Cuban knows that, and to try to justify this signing as a basketball matter is an insult to the intelligence of every fan in the NBA.

75.  Cuban law had forbidden Alberto to leave the island, so I wondered how he was faring, especially with these tumultuous times on the island.

76.  Cuban officials are hopeful they'll attract 1.7 million tourists to the island this year.

77.  Cuban officials argue that their country supported these athletes, nurtured their skills, then saw them lured off by richer lands as soon as possible.

78.  Cuban said he is aware the vote will not occur this weekend, but declined further comment last night.

79.  Cuban said he plans to remain in New York this week to work with the NBA on some Internet issues.

80.  Cuban-American storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy spins a soft, special yarn here, and Debrah Santini's watercolors make this story of joy and commitment soar.