Texas-based artist Grayson Castro has creates distinctive, boundary pushing zombie paintings. Although his usual bloodied somnambulist friends remain the star subjects on the canvas, I’m intrigued by Castro’s latest series, which takes a predominately political turn.

Think President Obama and Martin Luther King sadistically devouring ex-President Bush, or John McCain chomping on a baby’s limb. If politics aren’t your thing, there’s always zombie wedding and family portraits, or the more beautiful Audrey Hepburn included in this bold set.

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For the first time since he took office, President Obama’s approval rating is sitting below fifty percent. It’s sure to decline further now that he’s committed more troops to leave for Afghanistan. So what better time, folks, for a novelty gift commemorating the forty-fourth President? This holiday season, give the gift that keeps on giving: an Obama Chia Pet! I might be dating myself, but say it with me: Ch-ch-ch-chia.

There’s no place in the world like Cuba’s colourful and crumbling capital. Riddled with contradictions, it’s a foodie’s worst nightmare and a photographer’s paradise. People really do dance in the streets, drive 1950s Chevvies, and smoke big, fat cigars. However, it’s all set to change. In December last year, while Cuba celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of its revolution, President Obama said he’d soften America’s trade embargo, and Raul Castro said that he’s ‘ready for talks’ with the new American government. While this could mean long-overdue relief for Cubans, it could also leave one less truly fascinating place on the globe to visit. So go. Now.