Cover story: I will survive . . . New Year's Eve New Year's Eve is the time for celebration and frivolity. But what happens when things go wrong? Like when you're cornered by the most annoying person at the party? Or worse: You're cornered by a tiger! Tips to make it to 2007 and where to ring in the new year.

On the cover: Katie Felten, 30, is the president and CEO of K. Felten and Associates, a certified security company that specializes in identity theft. Photo illustration by C.Taylor.

downtime
Threeview: Thanks for the tasty memories 2006
Threeview: 'Eragon'
In your ear: Chinese Finger Trap
Bartender of the week: Resolutions
Weekly food and drink specials
A side street off Wall Street: Web site lets you invest in sports events, Oscars and everything in between

how we live
New store on the scene: Anomaly Design Shop

in the know
You can say that again: Quotable moments from a year's worth of interesting folks
Words from the wise: Valuable life advice from people who remember their days as a 30-something

online features
Ask Mom: Turn your problems into New Year's resolutions
MKE Exposure Photos, photos, photos. And photo archives.
MKE blogs Staff ramblings, as well as those of a few contributing bloggers
MKE blog directory: 1000 voices A directory of the local blogging community