Those who have been here a year or more will probably not need to be warned. They remember the widespread panic and fear that gripped the Mudcat Cafe just a year ago. I'm sure we can count on something at least as devious and cruel this year from our fearless leader. For all you newbies, I can only stumble from a dark alley, grip your sleeve, peer at you with jaundiced eye and intone Beware the Ides of Max!!!