Merry Christmas everybody. We are off to PapaBlue's (my step-dad's, not to be confused with DaddyBlue's) for today's installment in the festivities, which also encompass Chanukah in our decidedly extended family. I hope you are having a safe and happy time whatever it is you are doing today.

R.I.P.: Legendary singer James Brown dies at 73. Aww. I half-expect someone to revive him by fanning him with his cape.
R.I.P.: Frank Stanton, Broadcasting Pioneer, Dies at 98 (registration required).

Christmas Links!	Thanks Mike Martinez and Ant.
Stories:	Americans embrace the art of the re-gift. FBI chided for OKC bomb investigation. Pork No Longer Paves the Road to Re-election (registration required).
Media:	Turtle Attacks Dog.
Teh Funny:	FoxTrot.