1.   As a child-like alien constantly discovering new wonders, Lithgow often shouted his lines as if he were at the bottom of a well.

2.   Because at least a handful of competitors will now have an equally open route to to broadband consumers, such new wonders may come along more quickly.

3.   By that time, the consumer electronics bazaar may be offering bewildering new wonders.

4.   What new technological wonder would be unveiled at the end of the year to change our lives?