Not entirely sure how many folks are suck in the office on Christmas Eve (we feel for you), but just because we’re moderately obsessed with blogging, we’ll have a few posts for you today. Hopefully, this delightful photo of Penelope Cruz will start your day right … a story you should definitely be up-to-speed on, because after the election, it will be THE story of 2008: how the fall of the US dollar has impacted the world … another actor is going to spend Christmas and New Year’s in jail: Michelle Rodriguez … sweet trailer for the new movie from the guys who made Superbad and Knocked Up, and wow, Mila Kunis looks fantastic …

Former Yankees relief pitcher Dan Naulty on roids and the Yankees. A must-read. (NY Daily News)

Even if you don’t like hockey, this is an interesting as hell read about the NHL. (Rocky Mountain News)

What an endeavor – recapping the sports world in 2007 through blog posts. (Sports Business Digest)

Yeah, that Roger Clemens video “denial” was incredibly annoying and it still leaves a massive question: why isn’t anyone else denying the Mitchell Report allegations? (Can’t Stop the Bleeding)

As if you needed us to say it: never, ever a good idea to take our equity from your house to buy depreciating assets – like TVs, cars, etc. (Hartford Courant)

A great opening-season run by Texas was thwarted by Michigan State late Saturday night. (35 Seconds)

The goddess that is Michelle Marsh – married to a soccer player, of course – gave birth to a baby recently. Yup, just an excuse to post a link to her and her massive jugs. (Hollywood Tuna)

The bowl games don’t matter, but occasionally, they are fun: East Carolina blows 24-point lead to Boise State, then wins at the final gun, 41-38. (Star Bulletin)

Chris Rock and Spike Lee want Isiah to remain coach of the Knicks. (NY Times)

A guy named Satan and 666. (Fanhouse)