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It's 12:47 a.m. EST. In High School, I'd be putting the final touches on math homework at this hour. In college, this was prime term-paper writing time. And in my cub reporter days, this would be about time to finish off the last frosty beverage of the evening.

In other parts of the world, it's time for Democracy in action. From our friends at the Associated Press:

DIXVILLE NOTCH, N.H. (AP) _ Residents of two tiny towns stayed up late to give Barack Obama and John McCain early victories in the New Hampshire presidential primary.

Voters in two small New Hampshire villages, Dixville Notch and Hart's Location, cast the initial ballots just after midnight Tuesday.

In Hart's Location, Democrat Obama received nine votes, Hillary Rodham Clinton received three and John Edwards received one. On the Republican side, McCain received six, Mike Huckabee received five, Ron Paul received four and Mitt Romney one.

In Dixville Notch, on the Republican side, McCain received four votes, Mitt Romney two and Rudy Giuliani one. On the Democratic side, Obama received seven votes, John Edwards two votes and Bill Richardson one vote.

For those of you keeping score at home, Obama leads the Democratic field with 16. Edwards and Clinton are tied at three a piece.

Man, these people take voting seriously. The only things I seem to do after midnight anymore include waking up to the sound of of late night shows' theme music, rolling off the couch, checking my e-mail and going to sleep.

See you back here later today.