As we start the week there is some news that is changing the world and some that reminds us it has not changed much. Here are some links to make you think.
- Kim Jong-il dies. Unpredictable youngest son takes reins
- Senate, House on collision course over payroll tax cut extension. Big vote tonight
- Ron Paul at top of Iowa field in new poll
- Jimmy Fallon rocks SNL
- Rick Perry collects early retirement, owes student loan
- Study: Nearly 1 in 3 will be arrested by age 23
- Jeb Bush on the economy: Do nothing
- Les Gelb interviews Vice President Joe Biden
- Kim Jong Il looking at things Tumblr