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A health guide is presented for those of all age ranges, providing information on how to manage doctors visits, diet and nutrition, physical fitness, and behavior and mood. Age ranges include birth to 12 years, during which children should start eating healthy right away; 13-18, during which physical activity should be encouraged without increasing concerns about image; and 19-35, which is the time to start monitoring mental health.

The article offers the results of a U.S. public opinion poll concerning how long the U.S. recession will last and how people are changing their spending habits and economic priorities. The author discusses peoples' expectations for spending, even if the financial crisis ends. The article discusses the relationship between wealth and contentment.

The article investigates the increasingly early onset of puberty in girls. Although the media's portrayal of eroticized girlhood is reported as affecting girls' self-image, the situation is presented as more complex than media-driven. The article concludes with a reminder that the adult world is helping perpetuate the sexualized culture in which young girls are developing.

The article reports on the issue of whether or not political experience is necessary for being a successful president of the United States. Studies are quoted, and history is examined in the article. The data leads to the conclusion that political experience does not guarantee success, but character, temperament, training, background, spiritual outlook and other factors all come into play.

The article looks at the development of romantic relationships between young people. Data is presented to show how children from the baby stage to eighteen years old learn how to love. Topics discussed include learning romance through play, puberty, attraction, sexual experimentation, and love. It is suggested that romance is one of the hardest skills to master. INSET: Learning to Love.

The article introduces the best top ten lists of 2007. Included is an the array of lists of the ten best religion stories, most popular stories on Time.com, the best and worst business deals, television shows, the most under reported stories, etc. The articles present various lists with pictures, illustrations and photographs of each subject.

The article discusses medical breakthroughs that occurred in 2007 from A to Z. The article discusses the achievements of scientists Shinya Yamanaka and James Thomson in stem cell research as it relates to aging. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued screening guidelines for the early detection of autism in infants. A study found links between allergies and asthma.

The article discusses the biological evidence behind human morality. It analyzes the source of moral intuition by examining the similarities in behavior between humans and animals, along with evidence provided by brain scans. The article looks at the effect of communities on individual moral behavior. It also examines the reasons behind bad behavior. INSETS: The Sinking Lifeboat;The Runaway Trolley;The Crying Baby.

The article highlights the civic policies of Copenhagen, Denmark, where new fathers are administered a daddy package containing bottles, bibs and diapers, and are then subsidized for up to 14 weeks of paid leave. Instituted by mayor Ritt Bjerregaard, the policies guarantee that families will not lose wages while fathers fully participate in child care.

The article reports that overweight children, adolescents, and adults can still be healthy as long as they exercise and stay active. The article references Nikki Blonsky of the film "Hairspray" and first baseman Prince Fielder of the Milwaukee Brewers. Kenneth Cooper, inventor of aerobics and director of the Cooper Institute, emphasizes the importance of regular exercise, not weight.

This article discusses how many people are keeping track of their carbon footprints through the use of calculating tools on the Internet. It explains how they are finding ways to reduce or offset their footprints. The author states that rising amounts of carbon dioxide have contributed to global warming, and there are many ways of people reducing their carbon emissions by making simple lifestyle changes and keeping track of their environmental impact. INSET: If Your Footprint Won't Shrink.

The article discusses the author's experiences of visiting the state of Colorado. The author reveals that she and her friend, Lisa, were born and bred New Englanders, so they both have somewhat romanticized views of the Rockies. She claims that their travel was not perfect as they had difficulty finding a parking spot, which prompted them to drive partway up the ski mountain and left their car in a garage.

The article offers world news briefs. Political rivals Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe reached a power-sharing agreement. A warning was issued by the Pakistani government to the U.S. government concerning American troops crossing Pakistan's borders. China is investigating several companies that packaged and sold tainted milk.

The article discusses world news briefs. More than 160 north Vietnamese die in a flood, U.S. college presidents from 100 universities and colleges call for a law lowering the national drinking age, and power sharing talks between political rivals Robert Mugabe, president of Zimbabwe, and Morgan Tsvangirai have ended.

The article reports on the creation of an online store dedicated to mood, called smashingkatie.com, created by Angie Schmidt to add levity to people's lives after a divorce or a breakup. The idea is to help people celebrate what can be a difficult passage, with cakes, joke gifts, and getaway packages. INSET: When Diamonds Aren't Forever.

The article profiles the career of day care operator Kimberly Hubbard of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who runs a 24-hour-a-day center. This service is valuable to low-income mothers who are working multiple jobs, or just coming off welfare. Hubbard also founded an advocacy group that assists other entrepreneurs starting day care centers.

This article deals with the renovation of the Parador de Zafra, a 15th century castle in Spain. The state-ran parador system in the country was founded in 1928 by King Alfonso XIII. In 2001, the government launched a $496 million initiative. Prominent interior designers in Spain competed for the opportunity to redesign each parador, including Jaime Beriestain.

Presents information on tourist attractions, events and accommodations at ski resorts in the U.S. during off-season. Frisbee golf course in Snowbird, Utah; Aspen Music Festival in Colorado; Hibernation House on Big Mountain in Montana.

The article discusses a study reported in the journal "NeuroReport" that indicates that spoken obscenities such as the F word relieve frustration and physical pain. Psychologist and study author Richard Stephens is cited regarding the link between emotions and language. Experimentation involving graduate students and associated results are described.

The article focuses on Amanda Knox, an American student who was arrested in Italy on charges she murdered her British roommate, Meredith Kercher. When she testified for the first time on June 12, 2009, she alleged being forced into a false confession after police abuse, and that she has an alibi. The article notes that the forensic evidence is questionable, though the testimony of the two others allegedly involved in the crime is contradictory.

The article discusses the web of accusations made about Portland, Oregon mayor Sam Adams who is accused of having an illicit relationship with Beau Breedlove, a former legislative intern. Breedlove was seventeen during the affair. The scandal was initially denied by Adams. He later claimed he and Breedlove had a platonic relationship until the young man turned eighteen years old. Although there are calls for his resignation, the majority of Oregon people feel he is doing a good job.

A calendar is presented that depicts the operations of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) beneath different U.S. Presidents, including Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush.

An obituary is presented for former U.S. Central Intelligence Agency operative, Federal Bureau of Investigation agent, and assistant to Howard Hughes, Robert Maheu.

An obituary for disabled World War II veteran and major league baseball player Bert Shepard is presented.

The article details Robert Mugabe's rise to power as Zimbabwe's prime minister and then as its president. Jailed for opposing white rule in the 1960's and 1970's, Mugabe led the country in its struggle for independence from British colonial rule. Discussed in the article are the social reforms he initially made and his subsequent consolidation of power and increased use of political violence. INSET: A DESPOT'S DEVELOPMENT.

An obituary for audio engineer and media consultant Tony Schwartz is presented.

The article presents a table of contents for the feature section from the June 23, 2008, issue.

This article notes the deaths of soprano Leyla Gencer, con artist Robert Vesco, and gospel singer Dottie Rambo.

The article presents several obituaries of notable people including Danny Federici, the long-time keyboard player for singer Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, documentary film and television show director Alex Grasshoff, and portrait artist George Pollard.

This article relates ongoing events in the world. Alain Robbe-Grillet, author of 10 novels and named 'immortal' by the Académie Française, died at the age of 85. Former Khmer Rouge commander Sam Bith, who gained notoriety in conjunction with a 1994 kidnapping and murder in Cambodia, died at the age of 74. Phyllis Whitney, named grand master by the Mystery Writers of America in 1988, died at the age of 104.

The article presents a list of statistics related to the number of women actually working in the fields portrayed by the shows "Lipstick Jungle" and "Cashmere Mafia."

The article discusses business that allow employees to bring babies into the workplace. Carla Moquin, founder of the Parenting in the Workplace Institute, comments that workplace parenting programs are increasing. Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius discusses social conditions for working parents. Researcher Mary Secret suggests that babies can improve morale in the workplace.

Several obituaries for notable people is presented, including popular music singer and songwriter Dan Fogelberg, historian Allan Berube, and U.S. Congresswoman Julia Carson.

The article lists "Time" magazine's 10 most underreported stories of 2007, which include the refugee crisis in Somalia, the United Nations overestimated number of people infected with HIV, and Angola's booming economy.

The article presents obituaries for several notable people including former University of Kentucky basketball player Ralph Beard, former General Motors chief executive officer (CEO) Roger Smith, and former Illinois Congressman Henry Hyde.

An obituary for Washington Redskins football player Sean Taylor is presented.

An obituary for photographer Ernest Withers is presented.

A photograph tribute to the late mime artist Marcel Marceau is presented.

The article offers a number of tips for planning a trip with multiple flights using a flight pass. Prices, restrictions, and parameters for passes that can vary are discussed. Airlines often limit the number of seats that can be taken by flight passes. Most airlines also prohibit changing destinations once a pass has been purchased.

The article describes Madison, Wisconsin as a travel destination. Rain or shine, vendors fill the state capitol building at the Saturday morning Dane County Farmers' Market, selling vegetables and cheeses, as well as fresh flowers. Locals consistently fill tables at Bandung Restaurant for Indonesian dishes like the nasi rames sampler, with portions of spicy beef tenderloin, homemade tempeh, and marinated vegetables in a curry sauce. The Chazen Museum of Art hosts free exhibits, such as an upcoming one on 20th-century American painting, featuring works by Georgia O'Keeffe and Guy Carleton Wiggins. The House of Wisconsin Cheese sells squeaky, robbery, tasty cheese curds by the pound, and goofing off with its dorky Cheesehead apparel (bowties, sombreros).

The article discusses ReSTART, the first residential recovery program for Internet and video game addicts in the U.S. A discussion of the costs and services of the program, which lasts 45 days and takes place in the Washington state home of social worker Cosette Rae, who runs the program with licensed mental health counselor Hilarie Cash, is presented.

The article profiles child-care provider Kimberly Hubbard. Bessie's Kiddie Kollege, the child-care facility she operates in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, offers 24-hour child care. Her company's popularity is discussed, and the article mentions that all-hours child-care centers have also opened in Dallas, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles.

The author reports on the practice of companies partnering together and using design principles to solve business problems and to design products. The field of transformational design which is seen as a combination of industrial design and consulting is discussed. The way in which transformational design is being used by companies to design products and services is mentioned.

The article presents a survival guide against animal attacks. Mountain lions tend to attack smaller, isolated animals, so have kids and short adults stay close to taller people in the group. Be careful when swimming in areas with sudden depth changes, especially during early morning and twilight. Do not wear reflective outfits or jewelry, which attract sharks. Most bears want to stay away from people, and talking, singing, or ringing a bell alerts them to your presence. If the bear is within 15 feet and you had the presence of mind to pull out bear spray, discharge it at the bear's face.

This article presents information on various business establishments along the street of Chiado in Lisbon, Portugal. The interior decoration of former Prada model Miguel Duarte's Café Heróis is described. A discussion of the house specialty of boutique Alma Lusa is provided. The room rate at Hotel Borges is given.

This section deals with Web sites that cater to last minute reservations for ski resorts. An overview of the Hot Deals & Special Offers available at Resortquest.com is presented. Information on resorts in Colorado are included at Lastminuteskicondo.com. The content of Aspensnowmassonsale.com is provided.

This article reports that San Francisco, California's de Young museum is reopening on October 15, 2005. The museum is reopening in a space designed by famed Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron. The museum had sustained serious damage following the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake and finally dosed in 2000 in order to be rebuilt from the bottom up. Herzog & de Meuron created a contemporary building that is not just in Golden Gate Park, but part of it. As before, the museum will concentrate on American art.

Presents information on the 50th anniversary worldwide celebration of Disneyland theme parks from Walt Disney on May 5, 2005. Features of the celebration in Hong Kong, China; Exhibitions featured in California; Fireworks display in Paris, France.

Presents information on multiday lift-ticket deals in several ski mountains in the United States. Snowfest Gold Ticket in California; Ski Maine Passport in Maine; White Gold Card in Michigan.