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I’m a big Obama fan and am delighted that such a handsome couple have made it to the White House. But there’s something depressing about seeing Mrs Obama draped on the cover of the latest edition of the premier fashion rag. She’s a clever and interesting woman, but the glossy media are going to do their utmost to turn her into a clothes-horse. And it looks as though she’s playing ball. Sigh.

Photo by Leibovitz, naturally. Explains why she’s the only snapper in the world who can afford a private jet.

This evening, in Cambridge. Mild snowfall causes traffic chaos — again. Click on image for larger version.

One of the most noticeable side-effects of the icy weather is the rapid deterioration of road surfaces everywhere. Wonder how long it will take to repair the damage.