THINGS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED: The Wade Johnston Christmas Extravaganza.

Patti Smith on what’s happened to Rock & Roll.

Sen. Russ Feingold (D-WI) slams Obama over earmarks.

Resisting government attacks on free markets . . . in North Korea. Now if we could just do so well here!

Lifting caps on federal bailouts for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. On Christmas Eve, in the hope that no one would notice.

More guns, but less crime in 2009.

Obama faces progressive disappointment.

Calls for Janet Napolitano’s resignation.

More fun with hands-on toys for kids.