As I mentioned last week, some users reported problems from the ads here, so we had a free weekend here (apologies to Steam for stealing their concept). The ads will return when this has been straightened out. Thank you very much for your patience and tolerance for this situation.

Impatient Links:	Thanks Ant and Mike Martinez and Acleacius.
Play:	Rich Mine 2: Xmas Pack. Helmet Bombers 3.
Stories:	It's a bird... it's a plane... it's an ER doctor. Thanks Boing Boing.
Images:	A Rogue’s Gallery of Celebrities as Famous Villains.
Media:	Alec Baldwin making fun of himself on SNL. Optical Illusion Rug. Engaging The Enemy.
The Funnies:	xkcd: Cryogenics. Funny Tweets.