The Carnival's up, a few items, and this year's favorite videos

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A few current news items from Maria and Larwyn:
Dictator's daughter told her father would hang as she enjoyed beauty salon

In the beauty salon, and elsewhere in the Jordanian capital Amman, the 39-year-old mother of five, who is nicknamed "Little Saddam' because her temperament so closely resembles that of her father, is much-feared.

Especially if her upper lip is not waxed just right.

Knowing the enemy, and a World Exclusive: Saddam Hussein's Last Interview.

Nancy's going to have a heck of a time Draining the swamp.

My neighbor TigerHawk explains Some of the things I believe, but cannot prove: regarding risk
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My two favorite You Tube videos this year:
First, Bryn having a haptic moment:

Too bad I sing like a frog or I'd audition for her understudy. Love the Spanish subtitles, too.

and second, the cannonball guy:

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The last Christmas card of the year, from Maria.
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In case you're wondering, I don't do year-end predictions, and I never make New Year's resolutions. Have a wonderful New Year's eve.