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Let Inga Tell You: What a doll!

Alas, when I clicked “buy,” a message popped up. “This item is no longer available,” noted Wal-Mart’s website of the Brunette excrementer. “We’re unable to show you buying options for this item unless you live on Mars.” (OK, I added that last part.) Rated “top selling item in baby dolls” this season on Amazon, the Blonde Episcopalian Baby Alive pooper was even more scarce. Not available anywhere, even on Hasbro’s own site. Amazon had one Baby Alive Brunette for $199. For a $27 defecating doll?

PHOTOS – Polar Bear Plunge 2016: La Jollans greet the New Year with a splash!

Hundreds of swimmers made the annual Polar Bear Plunge into the chilly waters of La Jolla Shores on New Year’s morning, Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. Some brave souls swam to Scripps Pier and back, but most rushed briefly into the 59-degree waters, then exited just as quickly, screaming and giggling as they high-fived and hugged to usher in 2016. Members of the La Jolla Cove Swim Club and La Jolla Shores Surfing Association were also on hand for an annual New Year’s Day Potluck.

PHOTOS: Candlelight Ball raises funds for Scripps’ new trauma center

Scripps Health presented its 86th annual Candlelight Ball Dec. 5, 2015 at The Fairmont Grand Del Mar. The event was held in support of Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center. Slated to open in summer 2016, the center will more than double the size of the current facility at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. The evening’s festivities included a cocktail reception, gourmet dinner and dancing.