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Here are some key facts about Super Bowl XLVI scheduled for February 5th:

Location: Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN.
TV coverage: NBC — Al Michaels and Cris Collinswoth
Kickoff time: 6:30 p.m. EST
National anthem singer: American Idol season one winner, Kelly Clarkson.
Halftime show performer: Madonna.
Super Bowl commercial cost: The average 30-second commercial for Super Bowl 46 cost $3.5-million (a new record).

According to the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), the following list includes the most played holiday songs.  See if you agree based on your experience with your local radio station.

1. Sleigh Ride

2. Winter Wonderland

3. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)

4. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

5. Jingle Bell Rock

6. It’s The Most Wonderful Time of The Year

7. Do You Hear What I Hear?

8. It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

9. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

10. Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer

Welcome to a new section of my website where I will post various news items, most often unrelated to politics and politicians.  Scenic photos, restaurant reviews, real life stories – that’s the type of information you will find here.  We will start by introducing you to the lady of the office below.  I welcome your comments on “The Latest” as we proceed down this new path.

—Mignon