Programming Note

  

Image above by roctopus, used under Creative Commons license.

I'll be on vacation from about—hang on, let me check my watch... now, until Jan. 5. I'll be checking in on Tuned In and posting when events or the spirit move me, which is to say, don't expect too much. But in the meantime, Robo-James (pictured here on holiday in London) will post daily next week and the week after, so be sure to check in for yet more year-end lists, polls and discussion questions.

See you in January. And if you have any questions in the meantime, Robo-James will be glad to answer them. With unnerving, emotionless silence.