The new Czar (Tsar) ...

[cool_moose]

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This is the time of year to think about 'Madonna & Child' renderings. I certainly preferred Valentin Kalininskiy's depiction of Putin and his apprentice, Medvedev, in the NYT - to this week's TIME cover ('Person of the Year') ...

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But where's the obligatory halo? %)

[cool_moose]

Well, y'know - all these heathen Russians are 'halo-less'
Best wishes for 2008, Eric. I'm sure it will be a banner year.