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The article presents reviews of toys for infants and toddlers, including the Oball Duo, Tiny Trike, and Chomp and Clack.

The article focuses on innovations in real estate web sites. The article reports that many real estate web sites are offering features such as satellite maps and home-value calculators to make finding a home fun and educational. The article also provides the benefits and disadvantages of three real estate web sites.

The article presents four pairs of foods as part of a quiz to test the reader's knowledge of comparative caloric content.

The article reviews several web sites which offer healthy meals to order, including Healthycreations.com, Dinewise.com, and Diettogo.com.

The article evaluates the Mitsubishi Galant Ralliart, a sports car-like sedan that comes with a large back seat, 258 horsepower and digital navigation.

The article focuses on fashion designer Anand Jon, who is one of "Newsweek's" people to watch in 2007. Jon was born in Southern India and launched his first fashion line at New York Fashion Week in 1999. His denim line, Jeanisis, will be sold in boutiques in the spring. Jon is also starring in a reality TV show about his daily life as a designer and socialite.

The article reviews several websites that offer rentals of designer dresses, handbags, and jewelry.

The article presents advice from pediatrician Howard J. Bennett, who authored the book "Lions Aren't Scared of Shots," on how to make children comfortable during doctor's visits. Parents should set the right tone by remaining calm, build familiarity with the surroundings, bring a toy, and call ahead.

The article reviews the diabetic medication Januvia, from the Merck pharmaceutical company, and offers information on how it works and how it compares with glipizide. The opinions of medical professionals are presented.

This article looks at infant Halloween costumes. Included are Old Navy's two-piece fleece dragon, Babystyle's fuzzy Fly the Coop Chick and its golden Go Fish bunting.

The article evaluates several environmentally sound options for flooring including cork floors from greenfloors.com, recycled glass from sandhillind.com, and hardwood and bamboo from ecotimber.com.

The article reports that belts are back in style in the United States. Roxanne Robinson-Escriout of "Women's Wear Daily" comments on the 2006 season's style corset belt look, a thick strap worn about the waist. These corset belts are worn with a loose sweater or potato sack dresses or slim fitting-pants. Corset belts are considered body jewelry.

This article offers a look at several popular video blogs (vlogs) posted on the Internet through the company YouTube. Several successful vloggers give guidance about posting videos on the Internet, including revealing emotion and giving an entertaining performance. The article also includes several vlogging web sites, including Yahoo.com, YouTube.com, seriousmagic.com, and MySpace.com.

This article looks at women on maternity leave who launch ambitious small businesses within months of giving birth. Mentioned is Laura Deutsch, a mother who founded Baby Bites NYC. The article also includes quotes from Sharon Hadary, executive director of the nonprofit Center for Women's Business Research and Victoria Colligan, cofounder of Ladies Who Launch.

This article reports on possible solutions for women looking to prevent or get rid of the stretch marks that occur during pregnancy. More than 90 percent of women develop stretch marks during the last trimester of their pregnancies. Dr. Andrea Cambio, a spokesperson for the American Academy of Dermatology, suggests asking your doctor to prescribe tretinoin (Retin A) during the early stages after delivery and nursing, which can help fade stretch marks. Another option is laser surgery with a pulsed dye laser.

The article rates various types of salt. Among those included: the classic Morton Iodized salt, kosher salt, Fleur de Sel, La Baleine Sea Salt, Hawaiian Sea Salt and Pink Himalaya Salt. The salts were rated by chef David Burke. One of the favorites is La Baleine Sea Salt which is harvested from marshes in France's Camargue region.

The article discusses the issue of prescription blood thinners and risk of stroke. The article includes comments from Dr. Andrew Schafer, president-elect of the American Society of Hematology. Schafer recommends that individuals have their blood pressure checked regularly. Columbia University neurologist Dr. Stephan Mayer comments on the risks involved with high blood pressure.

The article presents a chart reviewing the fat and calories statistics for some of the most popular seasonal foods. The serving size, percentage of calories from fat and exercise time needed to burn each's foods calories are included. Among the foods included are mini quiche, yule log cake, chanukah gelt, gingerbread cookies and pigs in blankets.

The article looks at the popularity of vintage stoves. The book "How to Locate and Purchase the Right Antique Stove," can help consumers find the right stove for them. The Web sites antiquestoves.com and antiqueappliances.com provide services and parts in the United States.

The article offers advice for parents on helping shy children face birthday parties. The advice comes from the book "The Hidden Gifts of the Introverted Child," by Marti Olsen Laney.

This section compares the view from the observation deck of the GE Building with other landmark views in New York City. Information is given on the locations, elevations, admission fees and views of the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, GE Building and Riverside Church.

The article offers advice to employees who receive only satisfactory year-end reviews, despite having worked hard throughout the year. Address in person any accomplishments your boss is not aware of, or circumstances your boss failed to take into account. Do not immediately file an official, written reply. Suggestions on professional relationships are discussed by executive coach Graham Alexander.

Reports on the release of the annual list of Best Workplaces for Commuters, from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation. How the list ranks companies that provide good incentives for workers to leave their cars at home; Examples of benefits offered by past winners, like Intel and Cisco Systems; Information on how to find out about setting up a program at your office.

Reports on lockets being back in style, along with all Victorian jewelry. Comments from Brooke Magnaghi, jewelry-fashion editor at W Jewelry, on the sentimental and romantic mood in jewelry fashion; Recommendation of wearing a locket necklace paired with a longer chain for a modern look; Description of lockets designed by Monica Rich Kosann.

Reports on exercising with kettlebells, weights that look like cannonballs with handles. Discussion of the variety of kettlebells, which range in weight from nine pounds to 88 pounds each; Revelation that kettlebells have long been used by soviet athletes to burn fat and build muscle definition faster than traditional free weights.

Focuses on the growing movement of "infant potty training." Review of how parents who adhere to the practice of infant potty training believe most parents are overly reliant on diapers; Comments on the issue from Christine Gross Loh, founder of the Web site diaperfreebaby.org; Increase in the average age of diaper use; Comments on the issue from pediatrician Jill Lekovic.

Presents suggestions that will make family automobile travel more comfortable. Technological gear which includes GPS devices, satellite TV receivers and monitors, DVDs and DVD players; Snacks which include low-salt presliced Sunkist fruit; Reading materials which includes Books in a Cup.

Discusses various Web sites and computer technology offering traffic information and traffic reports. Includes traffic.com, XM NavTraffic and metrocommute.com; Review of how the various technologies collect traffic data from cameras, road censors and police reports.

Discusses the popularity of the instant-celebrity logo. Reports on how various t-shirt designs have been created to comment on recent scandals and controversies in popular culture; Review of how t-shirts have been made with artwork and printing regarding the marriage of Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise and the break of Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt; Comments on the popularity of the designs from boutique owner Stacey Pecor.

Presents information on selecting and cooking soft-shell Blue crabs. Significance of choosing crabs of the right size and weight; Crab recipes by chef Pino Maffeo of Boston's Restaurant L.

Presents a chart of new foods revealed at the Food Marketing Institute show in Chicago, Illinois. Discussion of the health benefits of plant sterols found in yogurt, fiber, choline and probiotics; Review of new foods revealed at the show that include these nutrients, including products by Yoplait, Kraft Foods Inc., and Kashi Co.

Examines the trend of two-carat diamond engagement rings among newlyweds in the United States. Suggestion that the new appeal of two-carat diamonds over the standard one-carat stone is the result of diamond-industry marketing, coverage of celebrity engagements, growing affluence among top income earners, and the fact that couples are getting married later and can afford more expensive stones; Comments on the more affordable alternative to diamond known as moissanite.

This article looks at interest in Eva Zeisel's work. Eva Zeisel is one of the 20th century's best-known industrial designers. Lately interest in her work has reached a new peak. Crate & Barrel recently re-released a line of her china designed in 1952 (Classic Century; crateandbarrel.com), and, this week, Washington, D.C.'s Hillwood Museum and Gardens (hillwoodmuseum.org) will open a retrospective of her work. Not that her career is behind her: the 98-year-old is hard at work on new vases and table-wear for companies like KleinReid (kleinreid.com) and Nambe (nambe.com). We should all be so prolific.

Mentions the Firefly, a cellphone for kids ages 8-12. How the phone can be programmed with only 5 numbers so strangers can't call.

Offers "Newsweek" magazine's top picks in entertainment for the week ahead. Suggestion that people rent the motion picture "The Greatest American Hero"; Reference to Chris Rock's comedy album "Never Scared"; Evaluation of Adidas shoes; Contest entitled the Ugliest Car in America; Review of the Web site themorningnews.org.

Offers suggestions for parents who wish to bring their children to art museums. Reference to the book "Melanie in Manhattan," by Carol Weston; Suggestion that parents buy postcards of the art before entering the museum and then hold a treasure hunt to find those pieces of art; Suggestion that parents pack sketch paper and pencils so that their children can draw the art they see.

Suggests a list of things to do in the week ahead. Apply for a position on the television show "The Apprentice"; Buy "Full House" on DVD; Surf a web site for Chinese New Year recipes to ring in the Year of the Rooster; Read "Bedside Manners," by David Watts; Listen to "Sweetheart Love Songs," available at Starbucks.

Evaluates five types of lip balms for use in the cold weather. Murad Lip Therapy; Smith's Rosebud Salve; Benefit Lipscription; Burt's Bees Lip Balm; La Mer.

Offers advice on how to boost your chances of getting a raise or promotion from your boss. Comments of career coach Robin Ryan, author of "what to Do With the Rest of Your Life"; Negative strategies; How to respond if your request is turned down.

Offers background on the success of British designer, Terence Conran. His book, "Designers on Design," which is coauthored with Max Fraser; Comment of Sir Terence about the book's purpose.

Reports on a breed of duck that tastes like beef when cooked. The Challans, a 400-year-old breed once served to French kings which will be introduced to America this year; La Tour d'Argent restaurant in Paris which is famous for serving the duck; J. Bryce Whittlesey, the executive chef at Wheatleigh in Lenox, Massachusetts who worked with duck breeder Robert Rosenthal of New York's Stone Church Farm to re-create the breed in the U.S.; Restaurants that have signed on to offer the duck on their menus; Where they can be ordered online; Recommendations for serving.

Reports on the popularity of moon boots this winter. Replacement of the Aussie sheepskin Uggs with moon boots; examples of design houses such as Marc by Marc Jacobs and Emilio Pucci who will be offering versions of the boot; Suggestions for making a fashion statement.

Presents information on "Magic Trivets" by British design firm W2. Description of the trivets and their use in the kitchen; Way that they can tell when a pot or pan is hot; How the trivets are treated with a special heat-sensitive pigment that turns different colors according to heat.

Discusses the strategies proposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin to prevent terrorist acts such as the massacre of schoolchildren at Beslan's School No. 1. Criticism of how Putin has imposed intimidation and secrecy on the government; Lack of clear command structure when 32 terrorists laid siege on the school at Beslan taking 1,000 hostages; How public outrage at Putin's reaction to the attack caused him to launch an investigation by the upper house of Parliament regarding how officials could have better handled the situation; Efforts of the Kremlin to limit the movement of Russian citizens throughout the country in order to impose more intense security measures.

Reports that Russian officials confirmed that terrorism was the likely cause of the simultaneous crashes of airliners that took off from the same Moscow airport. Discovery of traces of explosives in the wreckage of the flights; Theory that the crashes were the work of a cultlike band of militant Chechen women known as the "Black Widows" because their Islamic mujahedin husbands were killed fighting Russian security forces.

Compares a number of V-neck t-shirts by various brands based on comfort level, quality and size. Old Navy's Perfect V-neck tees, which received the best overall score because of its versatility, stylishness and affordability; How the other brands rated including Petit Bateau, Juicy Couture and Three Dots.

Presents tips on how to prepare a home for the real-estate market. Importance of taking away clutter; Neutralizing the home by taking away family photographs; Creating a "homey" atmosphere with candles.

Looks at new products to control sweating. Percentage of the population that suffers from excessive sweating; Certain Dri, which contains a higher concentration of the active ingredients found in most over-the-counter antiperspirants; Approval of Botox injections by the FDA to knock out the nerves that stimulate sweat glands.

Looks at the best electronic toys and videos to keep children entertained and stimulated throughout the summer. EasyPc by Comfy; Story Reader by Publications International; Leapster Multimedia Learning System by LeapFrog; A to Z Symphony by Classical Fun Music.

Evaluates the underwater Frogeye camera by Lomo.