I'd planned to blog the photo above yesterday -- Veterans Day -- in memory of the late Ron Rankin, a patriot extraordinaire. It shows Marines in Iraq circled around a buddy who'd been killed in action. It was one of The Ronfather's favorites, right up there with the Marines hoisting the flag at Iwo Jima. I may be a day late, but I'm not a dollar short. To Ron, his widow, Alice, and all the brave men and women past and present who've served our country in time of war, this one's for you.

1. Political 'Toon Fix: Paul Nowak here, Wayne Stayskal here, and Timothy Kelly here.

2. Humor Fix: "Martha Stewart is back in the news. She wants her company to reimburse her for her $4 million legal bills. Martha explained that the money isn’t just for her, because she also has a wife now" -- Conan.

3. My Way Fix: This Day in History here, This Day in Music here, Today's Birthdays here, and Positive Quote here.

4. Top of the News Fix: Electorate sees successful second term for Bush here, Arafat buried here, Falwell to resurrect Moral Majority here, Secret Service visits Boulder (Colo.) High here, and Full control of Fallujah hours away here.

5. Reality Check Fix: You can find one of the best stories about the on-the-ground fighting in Fallujah here.

6. Opinion Fix: John Zogby (Mea culpa), Andrew C. McCarthy (Yasser Arafat: Repulsive killer), Mark Bowden (Fallujah), Charles Krauthammer (Redneck vote myth), and Ann Coulter (Goofy vote conspiracy theories).

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