Decorative Projects for the Holidays (Lexington Clipper-Herald)
(ARA) - The weather is changing and the days are getting shorter, which means the holiday season is just around the corner. As you prepare to host family and friends, now is the time to dust off those old decorations and to consider some simple ideas to add a festive feel to your home this year.

Um, the gym will totally still be there after you finish that creme brulee. (Las Vegas CityLife)
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When it's Cold Outside, Bring Nature's Warmth Indoors (Lexington Clipper-Herald)
(ARA) - At this time of year, many of us feel confined to our homes and trapped by bitter wind, biting cold and harsh weather. It's snowy, the days are shorter and we long for that time when we can be outdoors, digging in the dirt.

After the Fighting in Gaza (Bangor Daily News)
With prospects for a cease-fire in Gaza growing after an Israeli bomb reportedly killed dozens at a school there, attention in Israel, the Palestinian territories and the world must turn to what comes next.

Sharp® Demonstrates Continued Leadership in LCD Innovation and Introduces Cutting-Edge Video and Audio Technologies at ... (Centre Daily Times)
At CES 2009, Sharp is showcasing several revolutionary products and technologies that demonstrate the company’s drive to innovate and improve the LCD industry with increased performance, the widest array of screen size offerings, improvements in energy efficiency and dazzling new designs. While maintaining its commitment to the LCD industry, Sharp is also incorporating its leading display ...

Sharp® Demonstrates Continued Leadership in LCD Innovation and Introduces Cutting-Edge Video and Audio Technologies at ... (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
LAS VEGAS----At CES 2009, Sharp is showcasing several revolutionary products and technologies that demonstrate the company’s drive to innovate and improve the LCD industry with increased performance, the widest array of screen size offerings, improvements in energy efficiency and dazzling new designs.

Dining Capsules (Press of Atlantic City)
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Christmas tree winners shine (The Newton Kansan)
Editor’s note: The Kansan asked its readers to submit entries for our Christmas trees decorating contest, with information about why their tree has special meaning to them. The first-place entry wins a $75 gift certificate to Flowers by Ruzen. The second-place winner receives a $50 gift certificate to Stone Creek Nursery in Hesston. Here are the winners and the other entries:

When it's cold outside, bring warmth indoors (The Brantford Expositor)
At this time of year, many of us feel confined to our homes and trapped by bitter wind, biting cold and harsh weather. It's snowy, [...]

Holiday welcome: A family pretties up the house for company (The Oregonian)
Faith Cathcart/The OregonianHank Brummels of Sammy's Flowers in Portland helped choose all the greens, including the beautiful pomegranate della Robbia wreath above the mantel. My husband just confessed that our children broke most of the gingerbread men I decorated for...