Here’s a clear shot from the daily Ice Machine, with crystal blue linkage of stories that will refresh you before you start your day (with new and improved morningness!):

• We rather like when The Sports Economist goes for the funny.  
• To follow up on an SbB piece: Sarah Fisher has a sponsor now.  Bully for her.  Now win and show up that strumpet!
• A preview of the Subway Series of the Week by a very funny fellow.
• This is a pitch-perfect use of a blog post by a newspaper, possibly explaining Sam Zell’s actions in a very reasonable manner while absolutely ripping your big boss.  Also: wildly entertaining.
• But now the biggest news of the day: “The Electric Company” is coming back.  We have already scheduled our blogging mornings around this come January.  We demand cameo appearances by Morgan Freeman and Rita Moreno while begging Tom Lehrer for more songs:

And the Question of the Day (looking for a sponsor to bring us the power): What kids’ television show from your (or anyone’s) childhood do you want them to bring back for kids today?  Mind you, you’re saving America’s children, so choose wisely.