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Well, here it is, Christmas Day. We've had a nice quiet day, just the two of us (and all the animals). Mrs Kwacky is watching Shrek and I'm cleaning out my 100 gallon fish tank; not very festive but it has to be done before we go away and I'm at the football tomorrow.

I'm still stuffed. The goose was cooked to perfection. That fat lipped mockney, Jamie Oliver was right about one thing: roast potatoes are the bestest when done with goose fat. Yum Yum.

Good will to all men does not extend to the NYPD. Eduardo Delacruz refused to obey orders and allowed a homelss man to sleep in a doorway becuase he had no where else to go. NYPD's reaction? To suspend Officer Delacruz without pay. So touched were the homeless of that city, they all got together and chipped in withever they could afford or had received as donations. This reminds me of the story in the bible, about the poor woman who made a small donation in the temple. But hey, I don't want to get all relegious on Christmas day, do I?

Various charities heard about the fund raising and boosted the donation up to $3,000. Delacruz had already earned the trust and respect of those who slept rough. He frequently stopped to talk to them (something most of us wouldn't even dream of doing) got them food and made sure they were alright. His compassion was rewarded by those he cared for but he did it because he wanted to.

He's back in his job now, despite the statements that were made at the time of his suspension ''You don't get to make individual decisions in the department, and if he doesn't agree with a policy, he can let the police commissioner know in writing,'' said John F. Timoney, a former deputy New York police commissioner and now chief executive of Beau Dietl & Associates, a security company. ''And then, if he doesn't like the answer of the police commissioner, he can quit. It is that simple.''

Boxing Day Blues take on Everton. We were unlucky not to take all three points at Goodison. Moyes as hauled his men into shape and they are doing really well. Wayne Rooney is playing but I don't think he'll feature to much tomorrow (famous last words!). Our problem is scoring. Horsefield doesn't bag many but the ones he does get are usually key goals But, if he can't stay on the pitch until he's subbed or the final whistle goes then there's not much point playing him, even if he does hold the ball up well. Clinton seems to be lacking confidence. I really do think he's struggling to shape up and maybe a spell in the reserves will do him the world of good. Kirovski looks promising now he's been given more than 90 seconds, he has some nice touches and intelligent passes. Stern is still injured following an operation.

Stan and Devs did very well last time out so I reckon Bruce will start with them. He might go 4-4-1-1 with Kirovski playing between midfield and Morrison. I predict 1-1.

Time to go. Shrek has finished and I can hear someone calling for a tissue!
posted by kwacky at 6:14 pm