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Season 10
January 4, 2005

Season 10

01. Paul Giamatti

TONIGHT: Star of "Sideways", Paul Giamatti! Paul Giamatti talks about what it's like to appear in an intelligent, well-acted film.

January 4, 2005

02. Don Cheadle

TONIGHT: Actor Don Cheadle talks about his role in the film "Hotel Rwanda".

January 5, 2005

03. Howard Zinn

TONIGHT: Author Howard Zinn!

January 6, 2005

04. John Grisham

TONIGHT: Author John Grisham!

January 10, 2005

05. Samuel Jackson

TONIGHT: Actor Samuel Jackson! Samuel L. Jackson talks about his new film and the many other films he's made this year.

January 11, 2005

06. Dennis Quaid

TONIGHT: Actor Dennis Quaid! Plus, Lewis' "Back In Black"!

January 12, 2005

07. Annette Benning

TONIGHT: Actress Annette Benning!

January 13, 2005

08. Brian Ross

TONIGHT: ABC Reporter, Brian Ross!

January 17, 2005

09. Jim Wallis

TONIGHT: Author of "God's Politics: Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get It", Jim Wallis!

January 18, 2005

10. Michael Beschloss

TONIGHT: Author Michael Beschloss!

January 19, 2005

11. Joe Lieberman

TONIGHT: Senator Joe Lieberman! Democratic Senator Joe Lieberman talks about his secret to getting along with the Republican party.

January 23, 2005

12. Richard Viguerie

TONIGHT: Author of "America's Right Turn: How Conservatives Used New and Alternative Media to Take Power", Richard Viguerie!

January 24, 2005

13. Seymour Hersh

TONIGHT: Author of "Chain of Command: The Road from 9/11 to Abu Ghraib", Seymour Hersh!

January 25, 2005

14. John Leguizamo

TONIGHT: Actor John Leguizamo! John Leguizamo talks about Sundance, skiing, and being named a sexy hombre.

January 26, 2005

15. Christine Todd Whitman

TONIGHT: Former head of the EPA, Christine Todd Whitman! Christine Todd Whitman talks about her new book "It's My Party Too."

January 27, 2005

16. Fareed Zakaria

TONIGHT: Author of "The Future of Freedom", Fareed Zakaria!

January 31, 2005

17. Paula Abdul

TONIGHT: Judge on "American Idol", Paula Abdul!

February 1, 2005

18. Anderson Cooper

TONIGHT: Host of "Anderson Cooper 360", Anderson Cooper!

February 2, 2005

19. Joe Klein

TONIGHT: Author, Joe Klein!

February 3, 2005

20. Redmond O'Hanlon

TONIGHT: Author Redmond O'Hanlon!

February 14, 2005

21. Eric Idle

TONIGHT: Member of "Monty Python", Eric Idle!

February 15, 2005

22. Alan Cumming

TONIGHT: Actor Alan Cumming! Alan Cumming talks to Jon about the myriad double entendres that can be derived from his name. Plus, Lewis' "Back In Black"!

February 16, 2005

23. Mark Mills

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February 17, 2005

24. Rachel Weisz

TONIGHT: Star of "Constantine", Rachel Weisz!

February 22, 2005

25. Peter Jennings

TONIGHT: Host of "Peter Jennings Reporting: UFOs - Seeing Is Believing", Peter Jennings!

February 23, 2005

26. Christina Ricci

TONIGHT: Star of "Cursed", Christina Ricci! Plus, Lewis' "Back In Black"!

February 24, 2005

27. Ben Nelson

TONIGHT: Senator Ben Nelson! Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson talks to Jon about the joys of being nicknamed by George W.

February 28, 2005

28. Nancy Soderberg

TONIGHT: Author of "The Superpower Myth: The Use and Misuse of American Might", Nancy Soderberg!

March 1, 2005

29. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

TONIGHT: Star of "Be Cool", The Rock! The Rock discusses transitioning from the art of beating people up to film.

March 2, 2005

30. Ari Fleischer

TONIGHT: Former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer discusses whether the press corps is obsolete.

March 3, 2005

31. Melissa Boyle Mahle

TONIGHT: Author of "Denial and Deception: An Insider's View of the CIA from Iran-Contra to 9/11", Melissa Boyle Mahle!

March 7, 2005

32. Brian Williams

TONIGHT: Jon helps NBC News Anchor Brian Williams tell the difference between the Daily Show and his news.

March 8, 2005

33. Bruce Willis

TONIGHT: Actor Bruce Willis talks about his new movie, "Hostage".

March 9, 2005

34. Paul Krugman

TONIGHT: Economist Paul Krugman talks about his new book and the potential collapse of the New Deal.

March 10, 2005

35. Harry Frankfurt

TONIGHT: Princeton philosophy professor Harry Frankfurt talks about his book "On Bullshit".

March 14, 2005

36. Tom Fenton

TONIGHT: Author Tom Fenton explains why the news business is at an all-time low.

March 15, 2005

37. Rev. Al Green

TONIGHT: Guest star is the Reverend Al Green. The Reverend Al sings to Jon and analyzes the power of his own voice.

March 16, 2005

38. Craig Ferguson

TONIGHT: Craid Ferguson, the host of the Late Late Show, guest stars. Craig Ferguson tends to classify himself only with puppets.

March 17, 2005

39. Sandra Bullock

TONIGHT: Actress Sandra Bullock guest stars. Sandra Bullock discusses the sexy power of shooting an automatic weapon.

March 21, 2005

40. Catherine Keener

TONIGHT: Star of "The Interpreter," Catherine Keener. Plus, Lewis "Back In" Black.

March 22, 2005

41. Ozzy Osbourne

Steve Carell, who has been off the show for more than a year, working on other shows, made a cameo in a bit on the show.

March 23, 2005

42. The RZA

TONIGHT: Member of "Wu-Tang", The RZA!

March 24, 2005

43. Reggie Miller

Steve Carell made a cameo in a bit on the show, as Produce Pete. This is Steve's second appearance in the past few days, after being away for more than a year.

April 4, 2005

44. Thomas Friedman

TONIGHT: New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman talks about his new book, "The World is Flat."

April 5, 2005

45. Matthew McConaughey

TONIGHT: Star of "Sahara", Matthew McConaughey.

April 6, 2005

46. Drew Barrymore

TONIGHT: Actress Drew Barrymore guest stars. Drew Barrymore talks about bum rushing the Red Sox.

April 7, 2005

47. Byron York

TONIGHT: Author of "The Vast Left Wing Conspiracy", Byron York! Plus, Colbert reports on "Tattoo Discrimination."

April 11, 2005

48. Senator Bob Dole

TONIGHT: Author of "One Soldier's Story: A Memoir," Senator Bob Dole! Plus, Lewis "Back In" Black.

April 12, 2005

49. John P. Avlon

TONIGHT: Author of "Independent Nation," John P. Avlon! Plus, Ed Helms reports on "Promoting the US."

April 13, 2005

50. David Duchovny

TONIGHT: Star of "Trust the Man," David Duchovny! Plus, Samantha Bee reports on "Casting a Town Hall Meeting."

April 14, 2005

51. Robert Reich

TONIGHT: Robert Reich discusses his book, "Reason: Why Liberals Will Win the Battle for America." Plus, Stephen Colbert in "This Week in God".

April 18, 2005

52. Sarah Vowell

TONIGHT: Author of "Assassination Vacation," Sarah Vowell!

April 19, 2005

53. Dennis Miller

TONIGHT: Host of CNBC's "Dennis Miller," Dennis Miller! Plus, Rob Corddry reports on "Dormaid."

April 20, 2005

54. Reza Aslan

TONIGHT: Author of "No god but God," Reza Aslan! Plus, "International Pamphlet."

April 21, 2005

55. Floyd Abrams

TONIGHT: Author of "Speaking Freely", Floyd Abrams! Plus, Ed Helms reports on "Tax Shelter."

April 25, 2005

56. Ice Cube

TONIGHT: Star of "XXX: State of the Union," Ice Cube! Plus, Samantha Bee reports on "Weyco, Inc."

April 26, 2005

57. Christina Hoff Sommers

TONIGHT: Author of "One Nation Under Therapy," Christina Hoff Somers! Plus, "International Pamphlet."

April 27, 2005

58. Steve Levitt

TONIGHT: Author of "Freakonomics," Steve Levitt!

April 28, 2005

59. Zell Miller

TONIGHT: Author of "A Deficit Of Decency," and US Senator from Georgia, Zell Miller.

May 2, 2005

60. Christiane Amanpour

TONIGHT: CNN International Correspondent, Christiane Amanpour! Plus, Stephen Colbert reports on the "Rick James Sign."

May 3, 2005

61. Martin Short

TONIGHT: Star of "Jiminy Glick in Lalawood," Martin Short! Plus, Jon investigates the use of web logs on television in "Blogisphere."

May 4, 2005

62. Tom Ridge

TONIGHT: Former Secretary of Homeland Security, Tom Ridge! Plus, Bob Wiltfong reports on "Sexy Cheerleading Band."

May 5, 2005

63. Kathleen Turner

TONIGHT: Star of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?," Kathleen Turner!

May 9, 2005

64. Wanda Sykes

TONIGHT: Star of "Monster-in-Law," Wanda Sykes! Samantha Bee reports on "Heavy Betting." Plus, Jon investigates the use of web logs on television in "Blogisphere."

May 10, 2005

65. Al Roker

TONIGHT: Star of "The Today Show", Al Roker. Plus, Lewis Black drops by with another segment of "Back In Black."

May 11, 2005

66. Tracey Ullman

TONIGHT: Comedian and actress Tracey Ullman.

May 12, 2005

67. Gerald Posner

TONIGHT: Author of "Secrets of the Kingdom," Gerald Posner! Plus, Rob Corddry reports on "The Price of a Gallon of Gas."

May 31, 2005

68. Bo Bice

TONIGHT: Runner-up of "American Idol," Bo Bice! Plus, the latest headlines!

June 1, 2005

69. Russell Crowe

TONIGHT: Star of "Cinderella Man," Russell Crowe! Plus, Ed Helms reports on the "Man Saves Chicken Tale of Survival."

June 2, 2005

70. Newt Gingrich

TONIGHT: Author of "Never Call Retreat," Newt Gingrich! Plus, Stephen Colbert with "This Week in God".

June 6, 2005

71. Steven Johnson

TONIGHT: Author of "Everything Bad Is Good for You," Steven Johnson! Plus, Ed Helms reports on the "Guns for Tots Revisited."

June 7, 2005

72. Colin Powell

TONIGHT: Former Secretary of State, Colin Powell! Plus, the latest headlines!

June 8, 2005

73. Matt Lauer

TONIGHT: Co-Anchor of "The Today Show," Matt Lauer! Plus, Samantha Bee reports on "Wal-Mart Union."

June 9, 2005

74. Larry Diamond

TONIGHT: Author of "Squandered Victory : The American Occupation and the Bungled Effort to Bring Democracy to Iraq", Larry Diamond! Plus the latest headlines!

June 13, 2005

75. Will Ferrell

TONIGHT: Star of "Bewitched," Will Ferrell!

June 14, 2005

76. Flynt Leverett

TONIGHT: Author of "Inheriting Syria," Flynt Leverett! Plus, Ed Helms reports on the "Speedo Ban."

June 15, 2005

77. Kenneth Timmerman

TONIGHT: Author of "Countdown to Crisis," Kenneth Timmerman!

June 16, 2005

78. Ringo Starr

TONIGHT: Musician, Ringo Starr! Plus, Rob Corddry reports on "Visiting America."

June 20, 2005

79. Dwight Yoakam

TONIGHT: Musician, Dwight Yoakam! Dwight was on promoting his new CD, "Blame The Vain". Plus, Lewis' "Back In Black" and the latest headlines!

June 21, 2005

80. Bill Moyers

TONIGHT: Journalist, Bill Moyers! Plus, Samantha Bee reports on "Bullying."

June 22, 2005

81. Howard Dean

TONIGHT: Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Howard Dean! Plus, Stephen Colbert reports on "Republican Party Chairmen."

June 23, 2005

82. Hanna Rosin

TONIGHT: Hanna Rosin! Plus, Jon discusses the President's current agenda.

June 27, 2005

83. Morgan Spurlock

TONIGHT: Executive Producer of "30 Days," Morgan Spurlock! Plus, Lewis' "Back In Black."

June 28, 2005

84. Marci Hamilton

TONIGHT: Author of "God vs. the Gavel," Marci Hamilton! Plus, Ed Helms reports on "The Fountain of Youth."

July 11, 2005

85. Matt Taibbi

TONIGHT: Author of "Spanking the Donkey," Matt Taibbi! Plus, "Wide World Quasi Sports."

July 12, 2005

86. Bernard Goldberg

TONIGHT: Author of "100 People Who Are Screwing Up America," Bernard Goldberg! Plus Stephen Colbert reports on Network Storm Tracker Coverage.

July 13, 2005

87. Michael Isikoff

TONIGHT: Newsweek editor, Michael Isikoff! Plus, Rob Corddry reports on "Harry Potter Book Security."

July 14, 2005

88. Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein

TONIGHT: Washington Post editors, Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein!

July 18, 2005

89. Billy Bob Thornton

TONIGHT: Star of "Bad News Bears," Billy Bob Thornton! Plus Lewis "Back In" Black.

July 19, 2005

90. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

TONIGHT: Co-Host of "Ring of Fire," Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.! Plus, Rob Corddry and Ed Helms report on the President's Supreme Court nominee.

July 20, 2005

91. Fareed Zakaria

TONIGHT: Editor of Newsweek International, Fareed Zakaria! Plus, Samantha Bee reports on "Schwarzenegger Pothole."

July 21, 2005

92. Senator Rick Santorum

TONIGHT: Senator Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania! Plus, Rob Corddry reports on Lance Armstrong's recent win of the Tour de France.

July 25, 2005

93. Diane Lane

TONIGHT: Star of "Must Love Dogs," Diane Lane! Samantha Bee reports on "Gay Nascar. Plus, Lewis Black is back for another "Back In Black" segment.

July 26, 2005

94. Bob Costas

TONIGHT: Host of "On the Record," Bob Costas! Plus, Jon Stewart reports on the news that Eliot Spitzer, New York State Attorney General, has brought a suit against the music industry regarding Payola - the illegal practice of record companies paying radio stations and disc jockeys to play particular songs.

July 27, 2005

95. Maggie Gyllenhaal

TONIGHT: Star of "Happy Endings," Maggie Gyllenhaal! Plus, Stephen Colbert with "This Week in God".

July 28, 2005

96. Senator Joe Biden

TONIGHT: Senator Joe Biden, D-Delaware!

August 2, 2005

97. John Crawford

TONIGHT: Author of "The Last True Story I'll Ever Tell," John Crawford! Plus, the latest headlines.

August 3, 2005

98. Miles O'Brien

TONIGHT: Anchor of CNN's "American Morning," Miles O'Brien! Plus, Stephen Colbert reports on "Cooter."

August 4, 2005

99. Paul Rudd

TONIGHT: Star of "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," Paul Rudd! Plus, the first installment of "Indecision 2008."

August 8, 2005

100. Kate Hudson

TONIGHT: Star of "The Skeleton Key", Kate Hudson. Plus, Rob Corddry reports on Ethanol.

August 9, 2005

101. John Hockenberry

TONIGHT: Journalist, John Hockenberry! Plus, the latest headlines!

August 10, 2005

102. Andre Benjamin

TONIGHT: Star of "Four Brothers," Andre Benjamin! Plus, Stephen Colbert reports on "This Week in God".

August 11, 2005

103. Steve Carell

TONIGHT: Star of "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," Steve Carell! Plus, the latest headlines.

August 15, 2005

104. Seymour Hersh

TONIGHT: Investigative journalist, Seymour Hersh! Plus, Ed Helms visits the Bassmaster Classic Tournament in Pittsburgh to meet the sport's most controversial figure in "Punk Bass Fisherman."

August 16, 2005

105. John Irving

TONIGHT: Author of "Until I Find You," John Irving! Plus, Ed Helms reports on "So You Want to be a Supreme Court Judge?"

August 17, 2005

106. John Richardson

TONIGHT: Author of "My Father The Spy," John H. Richardson! Plus, Lewis "Back In" Black!

August 18, 2005

107. Chris Wallace

TONIGHT: Host of "FOX News Sunday," Chris Wallace! Plus, the latest headlines!

August 22, 2005

108. Rachel Weisz

TONIGHT: Star of "The Constant Gardener," Rachel Weisz! Plus, Stephen Colbert reports on "This Week in God."

August 23, 2005

109. Sen. Trent Lott

TONIGHT: Senator Trent Lott of Mississippi talks about his new book: "Herding Cats, A Life in Politics". Plus, Samantha Bee investigates "Ousted Councilmen."

August 24, 2005

110. Christopher Hitchens

TONIGHT: Author of "Thomas Jefferson : Author of America," Christopher Hitchens! Plus, the latest headlines!

August 25, 2005

111. Dr. Marc Siegel

TONIGHT: Author of "False Alarm," Dr. Marc Siegel! Plus, the latest headlines!

September 6, 2005

112. Samuel L. Jackson

TONIGHT: Star of "The Man," Samuel L. Jackson! Plus, the latest headlines!

September 7, 2005

113. Brian Williams

TONIGHT: Host/Anchor of "NBC Nightly News", Brian Williams!

September 8, 2005

114. Evolution Schmevolution: A Daily Show Special Report - Day 1

TONIGHT: Author of "The Republican War on Science," Chris Mooney! Plus, Ed Helms takes us on an "Evolution Heritage Tour" in Dayton, TN.

This is Day 1 of Evolution Schmevolution: A Daily Show Special Report.

September 12, 2005

115. Evolution Schmevolution: A Daily Show Special Report - Day 2

TONIGHT: Author of "A Man without a Country ", Kurt Vonnegut! Plus, Ed Helms takes us on an "Evolution Heritage Tour" at the Bronx Zoo.

This is Day 2 of Evolution Schmevolution: A Daily Show Special Report.

September 13, 2005

116. Evolution Schmevolution: A Daily Show Special Report - Day 3

TONIGHT: Guest Panel! Plus, Ed Helms takes us on an "Evolution Heritage Tour" at a Creationist gift shop.

This is Day 3 of Evolution Schmevolution: A Daily Show Special Report.

September 14, 2005

117. Evolution Schmevolution: A Daily Show Special Report - Day 4

TONIGHT: Star of "Proof", actress, Gwyneth Paltrow!

This is Day 4 of Evolution Schmevolution: A Daily Show Special Report.

September 15, 2005

118. Alan Alda

TONIGHT: Author of "Never Have Your Dog Stuffed," Alan Alda! Plus, new correspondent Dan Bakkedahl reports on "Bumvertising."

September 20, 2005

119. Ricky Gervais

TONIGHT: Star of "The Office", Ricky Gervais! Plus, Jon takes a relatively closer look at the history of the White House press secretary.

September 21, 2005

120. George Clooney

TONIGHT: Star of "Good Night, and Good Luck", George Clooney! Plus the latest headlines.

September 22, 2005

121. Dr. Irwin Redlener

TONIGHT: Director, at the National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Dr. Irwin Redlener. Plus, Stephen Colbert in "This Week in God".

September 26, 2005

122. Viggo Mortensen

TONIGHT: Star of "A History of Violence", Viggo Mortensen!

September 27, 2005

123. Jeff Garlin

TONIGHT: Star of "Curb Your Enthusiasm", Jeff Garlin!

September 28, 2005

124. Sen. Chuck Schumer

TONIGHT: Senator of New York, Senator Charles Schumer!

September 29, 2005

125. David Rakoff

TONIGHT: Author of "Don't Get Too Comfortable", David Rakoff! Plus, Lewis Black with "Back in Black!"

October 3, 2005

126. Cameron Diaz

TONIGHT: Star of "In Her Shoes", Cameron Diaz! Plus, Nate Corddry reports on the "U.S.S. Iowa."

October 4, 2005

127. Senator John Edwards

TONIGHT: Former Democratic Senator, John Edwards!

October 5, 2005

128. Philip Seymour Hoffman

TONIGHT: Star of "Capote," Philip Seymour Hoffman! Plus, Rob Corddry reports on "Girls Gone Wild for Kartrina Relief Aid."

October 6, 2005

129. Dolly Parton

TONIGHT: Country singer, Dolly Parton!

October 17, 2005

130. Bill O'Reilly

TONIGHT: Host of "The O'Reilly Factor", Bill O'Reilly! Plus, Lewis Black with "Back in Black."

October 18, 2005

131. Louis Freeh

TONIGHT: Author of "My FBI", Louis Freeh! Plus, Rob Corddry with "This Week in God".

October 19, 2005

132. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

TONIGHT: Star of Doom, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson!

October 20, 2005

133. Bill Kristol

TONIGHT: Managing editor of "The Weekly Standard", Bill Kristol! Plus, Lewis Black with "Back in Black".

October 24, 2005

134. Al Franken

TONIGHT: Author of "The Truth (with jokes)", Al Franken!

October 25, 2005

135. Doris Kearns Goodwin

TONIGHT: Author of "Team of Rivals", Doris Kearns Goodwin!

October 26, 2005

136. Janis Karpinski

TONIGHT: Author of "One Woman's Army", Janis Karpinski!

October 27, 2005

137. D.L. Hughley

TONIGHT: Host of Weekends at the D.L., D.L. Hughley!

October 31, 2005

138. Sen. Barbara Boxer

TONIGHT: California Senator, Barbara Boxer!

November 1, 2005

139. Mike Wallace

TONIGHT: Author of Between You and Me: A Memoir, Mike Wallace! Plus, Rob Corddry reports on "The Price of a Gallon of Gas."

November 2, 2005

140. Robert Ray

TONIGHT: The former independent counsel who investigated the Monica Lewinsky case and Whitewater during the Clinton years, Robert Ray!

November 3, 2005

141. Sen. Barack Obama

TONIGHT: Democratic Senator from Illinois, Barak Obama!

November 7, 2005

142. Sen. John McCain

TONIGHT: Republican Senator from Arizona, John McCain!

November 8, 2005

143. Keira Knightley

TONIGHT: Star of "Pride & Prejudice," Keira Knightley! Plus Rob Corddry on "You Paid For It ... With Your Money," and Lewis Black with "Back in Black."

November 9, 2005

144. Chris Elliott

TONIGHT: Author of "The Shroud of the Thwacker", Chris Elliott! Plus "This Week in God" with Rob Corddry!

November 10, 2005

145. Martha Stewart

TONIGHT: Star of Martha and The Apprentice: Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart!

November 14, 2005

146. Rosario Dawson

TONIGHT: Star of Rent, Rosario Dawson! Plus, Lewis Black with "Back in Black."

November 15, 2005

147. John Hodgman

TONIGHT: Author of "The Areas of My Expertise", John Hodgman!

November 16, 2005

148. Richard Clarke

TONIGHT: Author of "The Scorpion's Gate", Richard Clarke!

November 17, 2005

149. Adrien Brody

TONIGHT: Star of "King Kong", Adrien Brody!

November 28, 2005

150. Peggy Noonan

TONIGHT: Author of John Paul the Great: Remembering a Spiritual Father, Peggy Noonan!

November 29, 2005

151. Nancy Pelosi

TONIGHT: California Congresswoman, Nancy Pelosi!

November 30, 2005

152. The White Stripes

TONIGHT: The White Stripes perform!

December 1, 2005

153. President Jimmy Carter

TONIGHT: Author of Our Endangered Values: America's Moral Crisis, former President Jimmy Carter!

December 5, 2005

154. Michelle Yeoh

TONIGHT: Star of Memoirs of a Geisha, Michelle Yeoh!

December 6, 2005

155. David McCullough

TONIGHT: Author and historian, David McCullough!

December 7, 2005

156. Ken Auletta

TONIGHT: Editor of The New Yorker, Ken Auletta!

December 8, 2005

157. Howard Stern

TONIGHT: Radio talk show host, Howard Stern!

December 13, 2005

158. Tom Brokaw

TONIGHT: Former anchor of NBC Nightly News, Tom Brokaw!

December 14, 2005

159. Sarah Jessica Parker

TONIGHT: Star of The Family Stone, Sarah Jessica Parker!

December 15, 2005