I cannot shut down my Mac Book Pro

Lately whenever, I try to shut down my MBP (properly from the menu) the shut down process starts, until nothing is left but the wallpaper and then... nothing. Long minutes go by and the shut down is not complete.
I make sure to shut down all applications individually before attempting shut down of the OS.
In the end, I just hold down the power button. But this is not a one-time occurrence. This happens repeatedly.
I should point out that I have recently also experienced situations in which the machine heats up to 80, 90, even 100 degrees. I am not sure why. It might have something to do with the fact that I try to browse my Time Capsule and... nothing. The Finder window tells me it is trying to connect and never does. Maybe this leads to the heating. I'm not sure.
Either way, what should I do to try and pinpoint the source of the problem?
Thank you...

Have a look at this article, let us know how you get on.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1411
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