The good folks over at Crooks and Liars have asked me to fill in for the multi-talented Mike Finnegan, who's currently on tour with Joe Cocker in Europe. I'll be guest hosting Mike's Blog Round Up through next Saturday. Actually, my first guest round-up was already posted on Sunday morning. (I apologize for the delayed notice.) They're generally posted at C&L every morning around 11 a.m. (EST). So do stop by there all week. I promise plenty of great reads and videos.
As for here, I hope to put together some pieces during the week if time permits. But it will be tough.
In the meantime, Happy Chanukah to all my Jewish friends! Remember, ham is a "delicious" way to celebrate the Festival of Lights. 
And via a commenter over at C&L, this helpful chart will help you decide whether you're a "Fake" Jew or a "Real" Jew.
I'll Be at Crooks & Liars All Week
Posted by: MediaBloodhound | December 10, 2007 at 03:47 AM
Wouldn't a real Jew know it's a hanukia, not a menorrah? Just a thought...
Posted by: nowwithmorehair | December 10, 2007 at 02:32 PM
Uh, you're going to have to explain that one, NWMH...
Posted by: MediaBloodhound | December 10, 2007 at 02:43 PM
A menorrah has seven branches and is used on the sabbath. A hanukiah has eight branches and is only used on Hanukkah (hence the name). Sorry for the confusion.
Posted by: nowwithmorehair | December 11, 2007 at 09:09 AM
No, thank you for the explanation. I've obviously just enhanced my fake Jew status.
Posted by: MediaBloodhound | December 11, 2007 at 10:05 AM
Off topic but I had to be sure you got this note and to thank you, Brad J.
I don't know if you go back and read all the later comments at C&L on the roundup, so if you don't I just wanted to let you know I finally got to see the comedy film about the Mormon religion. It was definately worth the wait. Funny as hell and the end was a nice touch.
Thank you for all your help in finding a site where I could view it. :)
Posted by: pissed off patricia | December 13, 2007 at 04:45 PM