The [Christmas Eve 2014] Papers

Over the transom.

1. "Need some xmas dinner conversation topics?"

Why, yes, Verso Books! Something safe to discuss with the in-laws.

"All books on Israel/Palestine are 50% off through Dec. 31st!"

Perfect.

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2. The Illinois GOP's War on Christmas continues.

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3. The Trews.

Previously: The Trews vs. Sainsbury's Xmas Advert.

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4. Sleigh Full of Heartache.

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5. ICYMI: A few of my not-so-favorite things.

Bonus carol:

Here come the Bears, there go the Bears
Here come the Bears, there go the Bears
Here come the Bears, there go the Bears
Here come the Bears, there go the Bears

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BeachBook
* Castle Chicago Closing.

"The River North icon has lasted 25 years under different names, including Excalibur and Limelight."

* The Other Torture Report: The Secret CIA Document That Could Unravel The Case For Torture.

Shows that, internally, the CIA agrees with its critics.

* Juan Williams' Son On Why He Became A Republican.

The answer: My father grew up poor and liberal programs helped him attain wealth. I grew up rich and conservative programs will help me retain wealth. Also: I learned the exact wrong lessons from my father's upbringing.

* Off Duty, Black Cops In New York Feel Threat From Fellow Police.

Localize, please.

* Rex Grossman Turns Down The Browns.

Rex Grossman is our quarterback.

* Johnny Manziel Does His Job Better Than Sportswriters Do Theirs.

"Sports reporters are often like a dumb herd of sheep, heading all in the same direction for reasons they don't understand."

News reporters too.

* Wealthy Donors Sided With Democrats In Midterms.

That's the matter with Kansas.

* Why Do Cable News Shows Use So Many Celebrity 'Experts'?

What this article gets wrong is blaming an abundance of airtime to fill. Even a 24-hour-a-day news network can't possibly cover everything newsworthy going on in the world. That's a cop-out. The real answer: These aren't news shows, they are entertainment shows milking "news" for material.

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TweetWood

City of Chicago snowplows are out. Be alert & remember to move your car. http://t.co/wKdXyZX82w We just need snow... pic.twitter.com/iLtgA7FguU

— Scott Waguespack (@ward32chicago) December 24, 2014

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That I'm free to put this tape over my web cam is proof I live in the greatest country on earth

— (grimace emoji) (@lbourgie) December 23, 2014

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@TimBaffoe @BeachwoodReport thank you for asking about my answers

— Joey (@SwagonWheel) December 23, 2014

@TimBaffoe @BeachwoodReport You have to grow the answers.

— Nathan Nommensen (@NateNomm) December 23, 2014

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They should call it Friends,Majors&nobody I really want to be caught dead with list 40 Best Rap Albums of 2014 http://t.co/v1ZzZhJf5r

— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) December 24, 2014

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Im thinking that these writers dont go outside their CORP deliveries 40 Best Rap Albums of 2014 http://t.co/v1ZzZhJf5r via @rollingstone

— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) December 24, 2014

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Ferro's Folly: http://t.co/EYbND7V1aZ

— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) December 24, 2014

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The Beachwood Tip Line: Boughs of folly.

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