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It's always darkest before the dawn. We laughed, we cried, we said goodbye, and now here we are on a bright new shiny Monday like all the rest. We promise to have big, scary announcements sometime very soon, i.e. between the end of this sentence and the start of 2007. But let's focus on the short-term. As discussed, recently decanted New York Daily News gossip columnist Lloyd Grove will today be answering your questions about this business, his and ours; feel free to pepper him with enquiries at asklloyd@gawker.com. Furthermore, all this week, we'll be joined by the blogging sensation known as Spinachdip, who'll be taking a turn on the dance floor for your delectation. And by all means, keep those tips coming to tips@gawker.com, since your emails are the vital fluid that sustains our shriveled hearts.