The one bright spot in M&A in 2008 are drugmakers, where giant pharmaceutical companies are paying record amounts for biotechs to replenish their pipelines. (more)
A wide marble tub surround provides a perch for the couple while they bathe their young kids, plus plenty of surface area for keeping toys close at hand.
A separate shower is a luxury, but it's also a time-saver: While one parent bathes the kids, the other can shower.