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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

Loft hosts Rivertown Showdown
Entertainers compete in tonight's Rivertown Showdown at The Loft, 1032 Broadway. The weekly competition starts at 8 p.m. and lets audience members vote for their favorite performer.

Let Your Hair Down With Your Co-workers!
?Tis the season for holiday parties! It's important to make time to spread the holiday spirit into the workplace.

Area Crime Reports
An iPod was reported stolen at 6:08 p.m. on Nov. 22 from a vehicle on a parking lot in the 12700 block of Manchester Road. Entry was gained by punching out the vehicle's door locks, police said.

NUJ to protest against regional newspapers' job cuts
The National Union of Journalists has accused regional newspaper owners of "grand larceny and reckless cost cutting" in their recent cutbacks. In a strongly worded statement issued today, the NUJ said it was planning protests and industrial action across the UK over the latest round of job losses. At a hastily arranged meeting on Saturday, more than 20 NUJ representatives from regional ...