If you haven't picked this up yet, Tim Russert of NBC News and Meet the Press passed away today from a heart attack.

I am a bit of a Sunday news show junkie and always appreciated Mr. Russert's direct and non-partisan approach to interviews and questions.

In a media age of screaming pundits blathering on based on talking points provided by their respective political party's communciations team, he was truly a breath of fresh air.

I will miss him and my thoughts are with his family.