It's that time of the year again. Time to reflect back upon all the great shows that we attended, all the Lone Star we drank because we couldn't afford anything else, and all the ditches we fell asleep in. But now, as the holidays bear down upon our weary bodies like a drunken hook-up, its time to give something back. Luckily for us, there are two opportunities to do just that in the coming......

Photograph of Rick Santorum conceding defeat with his family by Gene J. Puskar/AP The -ists this week had politics on the brain. And what goes better with politics? Partying-- that's two great tastes in one. Oh, and Kevin Federline...can't forget about Kevin Federline. That's three great tastes in one. -Bostonist discussed two big state issues-- what sort of math constitutes a marriage and what kind of alcohol can be sold in most grocery stores.......

NY's Charles Schumer promises Dems they've got the Senate nailed down. Better not be lying to us, Chuck. Meanwhile, eighteen Palestinians were killed by Israeli artillery. Israel says this was a "technical mistake." Come on, not even Rummy could get away with that one... The World Cup was peaceful because female fans—the ultimate wet blankets—were plentiful. Chris Walken possibly to lend his haunted, schizo gravitas to Ozzy biopic? K-Fed wants the kids. No word......

Former Texas State Rep. Rick Green shoved and then punched State Rep. Patrick Rose, Dem. Dripping Springs, while outside a polling place at Sunset Canyon Baptist Church. A poll worker has been arrested for allegedly choking a voter in Kentucky. Faith Hill is super pissed that she did not win best female country vocalist of the year. Britney Spears is filing for divorce from K-Fed. Here are some very early election returns in the......