A quick note to IB readers: HaloScan (our comments hosting service) seems to be experiencing some pre-Holiday madness. If you're having trouble leaving a comment, please drop us a note, and we'll post it for you when things are back to normal.
UPDATE (12/23): At the risk of jinxing it, it appears that HaloScan is back up and running.
UPDATE (12/23): At the risk of jinxing it, it appears that HaloScan is back up and running.