Nov. 20: Sniglets On Private Jets, Celebrity Children, Christmas Carols - and the Presidential Puppy

By Sylvia Gurinsky

The question of the week comes from U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman of California:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75wiH6Qiqf4

Amen.

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Shame on Forbes, or at least its Web site, for picking up the media craze with the children of celebrities. They've put out a "Top 10" list of the best-looking celebrity tykes.

Since when did those children become public figures, unless they're doing a movie? It's a violation of their privacy - and an invitation to possible harm.

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A little something on the lighter side: Christmas carols.

I like Christmas carols - when they're played after Thanksgiving.

I understand people want a little cheerfulness in their lives. But please, can't we - or at least radio stations - wait another week?

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I don't know whether this would fit President-Elect Barack Obama's criteria for a puppy for his daughters, but here's a shout-out for the dachshund:

http://www.akc.org/breeds/dachshund/index.cfm

And they look so cute walking around in the backyard.....