By Jay Lee, Houston Chronicle Dec. 18--Q: I am planning to buy a new scanner, and want to get the best for scanning photos and film. Is there a site that gives fair and correct information on equipment? A: There are several Internet sites that I recommend for reading up on computer hardware.

By Latona, Valerie AS SHAPE BEGINS CELEBRATING ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR, WE'RE MORE COMMITTED THAN EVER TO HELPING YOU ACHIEVE YOUR PERSONAL BEST. There's something about a fresh start, a new year that inspires us to the very core of our beings.