In this time of national tragedy and warfare, when it seems that America is almost at its breaking point... we should remember that we still have one more major hurdle to overcome: Holiday Shopping. And while we would all love to say, "Screw you and your present, Grandma! I've got the anthrax!" it is up to each and every American to drag ass over to the mall and buy the shit out of everything. Fortunately, thanks to the Mercury's annual Holiday Gift Guide, this year you'll be able to decide who-gets-what lickity-split and get back to the important things in your life... such as waiting for your unemployment check and nursing those blackened anthrax scabs. Happy Holidays from all your friends here at the Mercury!