Merry Christmas, dear readers. To family and old friends and new, Merry Christmas.

To those who work today and tonight, and tomorrow, so the rest of us do not have to, Merry Christmas.

To soldiers fighting on our behalf, and especially to their families, who want nothing more than to have their loved ones home, Merry Christmas.

May 2007 bring you all great health, happiness and prosperity.

With warm regards to all, Merry Christmas.