Remember that city-sponsored competition to design an official NYC condom? The folks at the Department of Health have picked five finalists and now it's up to you—the public—to pick the winner. Unless you have something better to do, of course. [NYT]

New York's scaffolds are about to get a makeover. Yes, those "sidewalk sheds" that you try to avoid walking under in case one of them collapses on your head when you least expect it (left!), may soon be a thing of the past.

The city is inviting New Yorkers to submit their designs for a "special, limited-edition" NYC-branded condom wrapper that will be unveiled next fall. Perhaps you're looking for something constructive to do over the holidays? Just be sure to avoid using images or text that could be considered "sexually explicit," please. [NYT]