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.

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.

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.

2008 Travel Photo Contest
Beaches, nightlife, sunsets and underwater scenes. See the winning photos for the New Jersey, Domestic, International and Road Less Traveled categories.

New local lawmakers go through Capitol orientation
Remember your constituents, but also remember it's a diverse state. Avoid the Harrisburg nightlife, and focus on the job. And don't let this place go to your head.

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 ...

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 ...

Another Birthday Bash, Another Campaign for Fenty
In December 2006, Adrian M. Fenty used the occasion of his 36th birthday to throw a big party for himself and his supporters at the St. Colleta special education school. It was a sort of thank you to those who had backed his resoundingly victorious mayoral campaign. Last year, Fenty (D) stepped it...

Starck-Designed Restaurant Lights Up L.A.
Star designer Philippe Starck adds pizzazz to paparazzi hotspot The Bazaar in Los Angeles.

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 ...

Berns Hotel Stockholm: Full Review
Berns Hotel Stockholm: Full Review from Mr ? Mrs Smith.

Alias Hotel Barcelona Exeter: Full Review
Alias Hotel Barcelona Exeter: Full Review from Mr ? Mrs Smith.

Three Sisters Tallinn: Full Review
Three Sisters Tallinn: Full Review from Mr ? Mrs Smith.

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.

ON METROMIX | Inside Detroit's Party Scene: An affair designed to be stylish
For four years, Detroit by Design has produced and promoted thought-provoking music, performances and artistic exhibitions, including this year's Detroit Electronic Music Festival. On Saturday, the crusade will continue as the promotion and production company celebrates its anniversary.

NorthJersey.com: providing local news, sports and classifieds for Northern New Jersey!
Plaxico Burress reports to the 17th precinct in NYC. He arrived with his attorney Benjamen Brafman shortly after 8am. The best pictures from the photography staff of The Record and Herald News.

Inauguration raises bar: 5 a.m. last call
Under emergency legislation approved by the Washington, D.C., City Council, any Washington establishment with a liquor license, including restaurants and nightclubs, will be allowed to serve alcohol until 5 a.m. ? three hours later than usual ? and serve food around the clock from Jan. 17 until the morning after Obama's swearing-in Jan. 20.

Today: H -1 /L -6
The name of The Tyler Schwende Band's new album, Beautiful Catastrophe, is only a half-truth. Thankfully, the true half is the first bit: "Beautiful."

Guardian Daily podcast: Baby P council chiefs lose jobs; plus dramatic new CO2 targets
The Guardian's social affairs editor, John Carvel , and head of society, health and education, Patrick Butler , discuss the 'damning' report into Haringey council's handling of the case of Baby P. David Kennedy , chief executive of the government's Climate Change Committee, discusses new proposals to reduce greenhouse gases by at least one fifth in just over a decade. The Home Office civil ...