What a whirlwind the past month and a half has been! Lot's has happened, and it doesn't look like it'll slow down anytime soon. Still, we've got a PACKED issue for you, with new contributors and tons of news. We've all been busy over the holidays, and a lot of us have been busy on SmackJeeves.

Dan's added tons of features to the site, which our managing editor, Joe, has written about this issue. I flew out to San Francisco for a week, and returned safely -- I am neither dead, or undead. Thanks to everyone for their concern. The forums have evolved a lot, and the gallows pole has been pretty busy this season. There's lots more news, but I'll let you check out the news of interest at your leisure.

Also in this issue, you asked for it! We've given you a brand new snazzy layout, so be sure to let us know what you think.

We had a great cover contest this season, and this issue has tons of great stuff, so without further ado, I'll leave you to it.