Remainders: Bob and Weave Edition

•Best chance in years to revive Fox's "Celebrity Boxing" franchise, but Murdoch says no? "Clooney said that he will debate O'Reilly on any venue other than his own, but Bill told him that Rupert won't allow him to go." [ C & L ]

•Rumsfeld staying put, refuses to give timetable for retirement. [ Reuters ]

•"Companies are getting back in the holiday spirit...local caterers...say this December is their busiest since 2000." DC's favorite way to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child? "Peppermint martinis." [ Washington Times ]