515454 oscomm2.2 mod

i have a oscommerce site ver 2.2ms2 with this article manager([login to view URL],22) installed. go to [login to view URL] to see site. this site uses STS simple template system. i need the following: place featured articles on the home page in the main content section below featured products. place a thumbnail image next to each article...see attached sample. in admin in need: - on the add/edit artcile page (see attached image) 1. user will select which articles must be featured 2. user must set number of characters to be displayed for each artcile on home page. 3. add upload image form for the thumbnail 4. order of display