links for 2008-12-14

What are the three big things Obama has to take care of in the first year or so.

"On Thursday a lightsaber wielded by Mark Hamill in the “Star Wars” sequel “The Empire Strikes Back” sold for $240,000, and the helmet of the android C-3PO, worn by Anthony Daniels in “Return of the Jedi,” sold for $120,000. " Man I wish I had the money to buy that.