Celebration, book signing at Wild Birds Unlimited (Santa Fe New Mexican)

In spite of Wall Street's woes and a struggling economy, one thing hasn't changed — Santa Feans still love to feed birds. Anne Schmauss, co-owner of Wild Birds Unlimited on Cordova Road, said the store has seen fewer customers in recent months, but those coming in are still spending about the same.

Baby talk (BBC News)

Is it ethical to add more people to our crowded planet?

Chat tops the menu for these breakfast buddies (Daily Record)

RANDOLPH -- The Breakfast Club is a faithful circle of friends who are long-time regulars at Bagel Express on Route 10 West. Some have been coming here for almost two decades. Every morning there's friendly banter, good-natured discussion.

Fly Up and Be Counted! (New York Times)

Project FeederWatch enlists volunteers to document declines in bird populations by keeping a record of the birds who show up to dine at their backyard feeders.

December events (Salem Statesman Journal)

December events