The Patriots labored without a deep downfield threat who could have opened things up underneath. (Randy Moss, please pick up the red courtesy phone.) As a result, Mr. Brady had no choice but to rely on underneath routes run by slot receiver Wes Welker, Mr. Woodhead and his tight ends.

WSJ: A Defensive Masterpiece

Mariko Chang, pick up that point there, please.

NPR: Women Of Color Lag Behind In Wealth

Katherine Harris is a divisive figure and many Republicans, Jeb Bush, President Bush, and the Republican party leadership in Florida from the outset has said, please, don't run you are not going to pick-up independent votes you are not going to pick-up wavering Democrats, you are too divisive.

NPR: Political Junkie: Democrats Duke It Out in Connecticut

Of course, you don't need us to tell you just how many options are out there, but if your "best friend" (ahem) was looking to pick up an HD DVD player that packed plenty of features to please even the in-laws this holiday season, what's the unit to recommend?

ENGADGET: Ask Engadget HD: Which HD DVD player should I pick up for the holidays?