LOOKING UP: Cold out but worth an extra layer (Medfield Press)
What a great way to begin the New Year. Celebrating the long, dark and cold nights of winter, we don our scarves and caps- some fresh from under the Christmas tree, and head outside under the stars. While most of the sane population this time of year is snug in bed with an extra comforter or finding a good old fashioned jigsaw puzzle or novel in the warmth of your home, likely a scant few ...

Problematic puzzle has a way of humbling (The Kansas City Star)
In keeping with a longstanding family tradition, we devoted quite a bit of time during the holiday season to putting together a jigsaw puzzle.

2009 AIA Honor Awards Announced (Hospitality Design)
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has selected the 2009 recipients of the AIA Institute Honor Awards, the profession’s highest recognition of works that exemplify excellence in architecture, interior architecture, and urban design.

"The Real World" offers Transgenderism 101 (Salon.com)
MTV's reality dinosaur (finally!) gets a trans cast member. How painful is this going to be?

01-06-09 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE (Eurweb)
STEVIE, STREISAND AMONG INAUGURAL INVITEES: Plus, Jonas Bros and possibly Miley Cyrus to sing at Jan. 19 kids event at Verizon Center. *Fox411 columnist Roger Freidman has been looking into the number of celebrities who have been formally invited to perform at one of the 10 official Inaugural balls.