This is the final day you can sign up for the Byte-Sized Pre-Thanksgiving Giveaway for the Atomic9 GrungeBuds, so send in those final emails to bytesized@captivate.com!

Now, on to the headlines of the day!

--Captivate.com has branched into the realm of creating our own featured content, written by yours truly. Head over to our Original Features homepage for more info and to read the latest guide to ensure Holiday Happiness!

--Looking for where to be in the pre-dawn hours after Thanksgiving? Here is a list of some of the best Black Friday deals!

--Barnes and Nobles' nook is aligning with e-publication standards.

--Who are you morons out there who still text while you're driving? Please cut it out -- haven't you heard that it's not safe *or* cool?

-- If you have a grievance with a retailer or company, why not write them an open letter like this CNet blogger did for Sony Ericsson?

--Here is a superb interview with Nintendo exec Cammie Dunaway on the state of the Wii and the industry overall.

See you all on Friday, where we announce the winners of the Atomic9 GrungeBuds giveaway! Thank you to Atomic9, and thank you to all those who've entered!