It's back on like the break of dawn. Tonight, we kick it off at O'Neals at 8 p.m., followed by the Bards at 10 p.m. And don't be a sissy about the weather, either. Seriously. Also, an interesting find today: looks like the Philly mint is putting out crappy coinage, while the Denver mint is dropping a high quality product. I expect we'll hear from the Geeks who Drink Crowd about this feather in their cap. And click here to find out why I think the Eagles will win the Super Bowl. See ya tonight!

On January 6, 1994, Nancy Kerrigan was brutally attacked by a man named Shane Stant, who had been hired by Tanya Harding's husband. In what city did this savage attack take place?

JC Romero is getting absolutely screwed by Major League Baseball. I mean, screwed like few athletes have ever been. After taking a supplement he got over the counter from Vitamin Shoppe, he tested positive for steroids, though even MLB acknowledges that he didn't use them. But with a reactionary zeal that make the Salem Witch Trials look fair and balanced, MLB has decided to suspend him for 50 days. Baseball offered him the opportunity to only serve 25 games if he admitted guilt, but he didn't because he didnt' do anything wrong. Way to go baseball. Way to teach kids that if they don't cow down to authority their punishment will be doubled, even if they don't do anything wrong. This is so unbelievablty stupid it defies belief. Could you imagine how great baseball would be if it were run by people with an IQ over 30? If you're interested, you can call the commissioner's office at 212 931-7800.

The egg nog has all been drunk (drank?) and the tree has been put back in the attic. It's on to the gym, and time to break out the juicer. It's back to reality, and the reality of 2009 isn't all that bad. We've got a lot getting ready to go down. I am looking at a venue today for Quizzo Bowl V, and am very hopeful we're going to have a deal in place this week. I'm looking at February 21st as a possible date. I have to determine if that gives me enough time to make this a go. Also, we have Super Bowling going down on January 24th, a big bowling blowout bash going down in South Philly. More details forthcoming. I will also begin working on 2008 the year in review. Yeah, I know I shoulda done that a week ago. Whatever. Anyways, in the meantime here's 2007 in review.

Made a few resolutions for 2009:

• Become a master of the Juiceman Juicer (got one for Christmas and made my first OJ this morning. Delicious...and nutricious.)
• Read 8 Weeks to Optimum Health and follow it's suggestions.
• Record three more songs so I can release an EP. (I did a new song over Christmas break and it is hot. I'll release it as soon as the girl with the great voice lays down her vocals in the chorus.)
• Solve more mysteries.
• Quit Sweating the small stuff.
• Get my finances in order.
• Want to restart the Classic Movie Project.

Ok, there you have it. What are your Resolutions?

O'NEALS

1. No Means Anal 96
2. Elizabeth Kostova 89
3. Johnny and Art Share a Watch 85
4. Sue Went Back to Work 84
5. Society Hillbillies 76

BARDS

1. Sofa Kingdom 96
2. Preteen Pregnancy Pact 91
3. Jessie Spano's Caffeine Pills 76
4. Cornbread Mafia 71
5. My Couch Pulls Out. I Don't. 65

Just got back in town. Gonna lie low tonight and save my energy for the parade. Holler at me if you got something fun going on during the parade. Otherwise, have a safe and Happy New Year, and I look forward to seeing you next week!

Who wrote the poem Auld Lang Syne in 1788?

Yes, I'm in Virginia, (and there is a Santa Claus). There is also a Trivia Art of Foobooz fame, making his long awaited return to the mic tonight at O'Neals and the Bards. O'Neals kicks off at 8 p.m. and Bards starts at 10 p.m. No quizzo Wednesday or Thursday. Urrything 'll be back to normal next week.

Here's a short story that will put you in the mood for the holidays, written by John Henry Faulk. And here's a few final Christmas notes. Have a safe and happy holiday everyone!

The beloved original had a strong anti-commercialism message. The 2000 remake featured a heavy cross- promotion with Visa.

This 2004 Christmas film starred Ben Affleck. 'Nuff said.

The governor of California stars in this 1996 Christmas Classic.

This 2004 movie, written by John Grisham, starred one of America's least funny human beings, Tim Allen.

This is the 2nd straight year that Vince Vaughn is in a bad Christmas Movie. What Christmas film did he star in last year?

This 1996 holiday favorite took place in the town of Snowmonton, and included a serial killer and a truck full of genetic materials.

Alright gonna post pics of last weeks winners. Bad Christmas movie questions underneath. One guess per person.

Hey kids, thought I had a fill-in for quizzo tonight but it fell through, SO NO QUIZZO TONIGHT. Which is actually kind of cool cause Internet access down here isn't real easy to come by and it would have been a pain to do questions. Plus I have more shopping to do. Yesterday, my sis and I hit up thrift stores in Virginia Beach and Norfolk, and let me be honest with you: IT WAS AWESOME. Seriously, it is so much more fun and less stress than regular Christmas shopping. I highly recommend it. (Though I did make a small concession and buy my niece a lawn mower at Toys 'R' Us. Not a real one, you dimwits. One that blows bubbles.) But like I said, Thrift Store Christmas* is the new Internet Christmas shopping.

*I can say "Christmas" now instead of "holidays" because I'm in the South and liberals haven't won the War on Christmas down here yet.

I'm off to Virginia Beach to go shopping with my sister. To make shopping more interesting this year, we've decided that gifts have to be homeade or bought from a thrift store. I already completed my kick ass homeade project and now it's time for the shopping part. In the meantime, here's a couple of Christmas things you might like:

• New York Times last week had a piece about It's a Miserable Life. Pretty interesting. Also brought to mind the great piece Slate did a few years ago about what a swingin' place Bedford Falls was.
• In case you didn't read it last year, do yourself a favor and read the Donspiracist piece on whether or not Santa Claus exists, and what the government is doing to suppress the truth about Santa. This is really a great piece.
• Finally, be sure to read the "Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus" letter. Everybody knows the phrase, but have you read the letter. Good stuff.

O'NEALS

1. Young, Old, and Restless 98
2. Why's John's Rum Gone 83
3. Merry Listas 69
4. Murder Book 67
5. Baby Pictures of Ruthless Dictators 53

BARDS

1. Sofa Kingdom 93
2. ...Angel Gets It's Wings 69
3. 13th Grade 66
4. Blue Ball Assassins 65
5. Predictably Last 45

LOCUST RENDEZVOUS

1. Whatchu Talkin' 'Bout, Everyone 91*
2. The Jams 83
3. 1022 71
4. Team Estrogen 61
5. I Love Foot Stink 55

BLACK SHEEP

1. Duane's World 110
2. Sexual Chocolate 98
3. Ze Frosted Umlauts 78
4. Total Strangers 76
5. Who Throws a Shoe? 66

GOOD DOG

1. Invincible 98
2. Cotton Headed Ninny Muggins 86
3. Hanukkah Harrys 84
4. Duck Billed Assholes 83
5. Ignorance 77

BARDS

1. Thank God It's Them Instead of You 100
2. Hurtin Bombs 91
3. Axis of Evil Knieval 91
4. Just the Tip 81
5. Padma's Arm Scar 75

*Won the $20 bounty, which they donated to the Covenant House