The hottest clubs and bars in Miami
Miami's nightlife is a microcosm of the city itself: showy, shallow and damn good fun. After a hard day's sunbathing the beautiful people like nothing more than a night of high-class partying and there's no shortage of nightspots to cater for them.

A blogger's view of Miami
Sara, 29, has lived in Miami for five years, where she works as freelance writer and film maker. Her blog, All Purpose Dark, keeps tabs on the city's nightlife and restaurants, and she is also the editor of the Miami edition of UrbanDaddy.com.

BSB Waterfront To Stimulate Nightlife
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Customs and Excise Pier of Bandar Seri Begawan is to get a facelift as part of the implementation of the 9th National Development Plan (2007-2012) to revitalise the nation's capital.

Learning do's and don'ts for new legislators
Remember your constituents, but also remember it's a diverse state. Avoid the Harrisburg nightlife, and focus on the job.

W Hotels Worldwide Marks 10 Years of Innovation
W Hotels Worldwide, the hotel category buster, celebrates 10 years of industry revolution and design innovation. More than a hotel brand, W Hotels has established itself as an iconic lifestyle brand, offering guests unprecedented access to a world of ?Wow? through fashion, nightlife, celebrities and entertainment. With 10 years of proven success, W Hotels will triple its global footprint by ...

Mondrian in South Beach Opens During Art Basel
Morgans Hotel Group, the groundbreaking innovator that introduced the world to iconic brands such as Delano in Miami Beach, Royalton in New York City and Sanderson in London, unveiled Mondrian in South Beach December 1. Inspired by its LA namesake ? known for cutting-edge design and glamorous nightlife personified by the original Skybar ? South Beach is the latest in an exclusive collection of ...

Model mogul Irene Marie celebrates 25 years in business
I rene Marie, the grand dame of modeling, will celebrate her agency's 25th anniversary alongside her 1,000 models, staff members (past and present), close friends and business associates at an invita- tion-only gala Dec. 13 in Miami Beach. The VIP soiree -- featuring a rock & roll concert and fashion show -- will kick off the launch of the new state-of-the-art venue at LIV Nightlife at ...

Montreal offers bargains on weekend getaways
Looking for a late fall or winter getaway? You might want to check out Montreal which is currently offering a Sweet Deals value and savings package to encourage visitors to enjoy its cultural exhibits, European vibe, fine restaurants, shopping and nightlife.

Bologna Guide
Bologna has earned itself three nicknames over the centuries ? La Data (meaning ?the learned?, thanks to its ancient university), La Rossa (meaning ?the red? in reference to both the colour of the local stone and the politics of its citizens), and most famously La Grassa (?the fat?, thanks to the abundance and quality of the local cuisine).

Football: Everton look to rekindle short-term Henrik Larsson deal
David Moyes, the Everton manager, will reconsider a move for the veteran Sweden captain Henrik Larsson in January as he searches the loan market for reinforcements for his stricken strike force. Injuries have reduced Everton's established four-man attack to one in the past week, the 20-year-old Victor Anichebe, and Moyes, with little money to spend, may have to revive his interest in the ...

Bite a French Dip, Help Save LA's Past
The au jus is practically simmering to a boil as Cole's, one of LA's oldest eateries (and one of the two famed French Dip palaces, along with Philippe's) prepares to reopen to much fanfare after undergoing...

Study finds arts and nightlife in city's soul
Fort Wayne, Ind., a mecca for the arts and nightlife? That might be a stretch.

A rising profile for Miami's indie music scene
Thanks to Miami talents like Rachel Goodrich, the indie rock queen of a town more known for machined bass and beats than for handcrafted songs, the city's reputation as a dead zone for live music may be changing.

Seasonal event is refocused on downtown
Downtown New Bedford kicks off the holiday season in style Saturday, with its first "Holiday Stroll."

Downtown boutique gets new owners, plans to add men's clothes
Jezabelle's Unique Boutique is under new ownership and will add men's attire to its inventory of designer clothes and jewelry for women. Christine Hennings, 37, took over the downtown store at 1600 19th St. last week, and is offering merchandise at up to 75 percent off to clear out the previous owner's clothes. "I'm adding all new lines, designers who are totally new to Bakersfield," Hennings ...

Film Kitchen | On its 40th anniversary, a rescued 16 mm relic offers a curious portrait of a vanished Braddock.
The film's soundtrack, meanwhile, was performed by a troupe of ethnic Gypsies who lived in North Braddock, Welsh says. By Bill O'Driscoll.

Party Monster Interviews
Party Monster is the true story of Michael Alig, the real life gay NYC party promoter who was often compared to Andy Warhol and helped reinvent the New York nightlife in the early 1990s. At his peak, he ran successful parties at several; clubs and had his own magazine.

On tap
Entertainment lineup for area bars and nightclubs and other social venue for Dec. 5-12

Christmas gift guide 2008
Our department store is full of hundreds of great gift ideas. Explore the different floors for gift ideas for everyone, from pampered pets to fussy fashionistas

Flavor of the Week: Your Heart is a Muscle the Size of a Fist
ALTHOUGH THE PROMISE of orgasm was available in every direction, my dick was as soft as an old banana.