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1807 Townhouse
Historic Area
This attractive, spacious Society Hill home, built in 1807, was completely renovated by its owners in 1967. Today, the open, modern plan of the interior may make you forget that this historic building has given shelter to Philadelphians for two centuries.
In 1865 the front of the property was demolished and all of the floors were raised – making the ceilings on the first floor 13 feet high. The marble steps and double doors were built in 1865 creating a grand entrance. A state-of-the art kitchen was added by the present owners. The two guest rooms, both on the 2nd floor, have queen size beds and private, ensuite baths. The rooms have TV, central A/C and individually controlled heat. A continental breakfast is available in the dining room in the mornings. This home is desirably located in the Society Hill neighborhood in the Historic District. Walk to Independence National Historic Park and all of the major historic sites. Many wonderful restaurants are within walking distance, public transportation is at the corner and the subway is just a few blocks away.
Your hostess, retired Assistant Dean of a major medical school, is very active in the community. She is a supporter of a number of Philadelphia opera and theater companies and has conducted extensive research to discover the fascinating history of her home.
"I enjoyed my stay at 1807 Townhouse very much. The hosts are very nice, and friendly but not in an intrusive way. I felt comfortable and free to come and go as I please. Breakfast was simple, but just right to get a good start for the day.The B&B is located in an ideal location, within walking distance of so many things and places." CR
"We enjoyed our stay. The house is extremely comfortable and the location was unbeatable in terms of proximity to the historic district, restaurants, nightlife and shopping. Best of all, the hosts are charming, gracious and entertaining and we enjoyed spending time with them." RG
Amante delle Arti
Art Museum Area
This circa 1860 townhouse is located on a tiny street in the Fairmount Section of the city. A newly renovated 3 room suite on the third floor allows for complete privacy. A comfortable, sunny bedroom with a queen-size bed provides a relaxing space to sleep. The adjoining new bath has a glass stall shower. Down the hall, a cozy den lined with bookshelves, has a flatscreen t.v., a selection of DVDs, and an electric fireplace. The futon in the den is a great spot for reading or watching t.v., and it converts to a full-size bed that can accommodate an extra guest. Cable tv, Vonage phone service, and WIFI are available. The hosts have equipped another room on the floor with a small refrigerator, microwave and coffeemaker. This cheery art deco inspired space has a table and chairs, and this is where your hostess sets out a continental breakfast each morning. In warmer weather you may want to head up to the rooftop deck which is accessed from a spiral staircase in this room.
Walking distance to the famous Eastern State Penitentiary, this house may have been home to a warden at one time. Today the Amante delle Arti, or Lover of the Arts, is home to a couple who love to travel. Your hostess is a writer, and she works with high schools in the Philadelphia school system. Your host is a talented artist and photographer in his spare time, and many of his pieces adorn the walls throughout the home.
The Fairmount neighborhood is walking distance to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. A short bus ride will take you to the Convention Center or Historic Area. The Eastern State Penitentiary is just a block away. Voted one of the 10 top haunted houses in the country, the penitentiary offers tours all year round. Close to twenty-five restaurants and shops are within a few blocks walk of this charming location.
"Our experience at the Amante dell Arti was wonderful. The host even moved his car to provide us with a parking space on the street! They were both charming and helpful, identifying favorite restaurants, safe crossing place for Ben Franklin Parkway, access to rooftop views of the neighborhood. The accommodations were meticulously clean, continental breakfast tasty, k-cups for coffee, and a voluminous array of brochures with maps, pictures, directions, etc.This was all very helpful for first time visitors to Philadelphia. We will return to the city and to this b&b. KB
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Our hosts were quiet, yet friendly. They provided cut-up fruit and a tasty bread item every morning. Coffee and tea were available at all times. The bedroom, eating area, and tv room were lovely and comfortable. We really enjoyed going up on the rooftop to look-out over the city. We would recommend the Amante delle Arti to anyone who wants to stay close to the art museum area." CG
Artist's Nook
Located on the third floor of a corner townhouse in the Fairmount section of the city is the Artist's Nook. Just blocks from both the Art Museum and the landmark Eastern State Penitentiary, this suite is in one of the most interesting neighborhoods in the city. Home to an eclectic mix of restaurants and shops, the Fairmount section is also close to a number of museums and Boathouse Row.
The townhouse was built in 1885 and, the current owners have lived there over 30 years. Your host is an accomplished musician and photographer. Your hostess is conversant in French and is a member of the Alliance Francais which promotes the French culture. Together they have filled their home with an interesting collection of pieces by local artists. Upon arriving, you are sure to meet their resident cats.
The 3rd floor suite is a spacious and sunny space. The bedroom has a queen-size brass bed, a comfortable reading chair and a beautiful bay window that provides a view to the garden below. The adjoining kitchen area has a refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven and coffee-maker as well as a glass-topped table and chairs where you can enjoy a meal. The hostess stocks the kitchen with continental breakfast items for you to help yourself each morning. The newly renovated private hall bath features a jacuzzi tub and glass shower. The tile floor, numerous plants and fluffy towels give the room a spa-like feeling.
The Convention Center is a pleasant 30 minute walk or short bus ride away. The Art Museum, Perelman Annex, Rodin Museum, Franklin Institute and Academy of Natural Sciences are all within a mile or less of this accommodation.
Weekly and monthly rates are available upon request.
"I enjoyed my stay at the Artists' Nook. The hostess was very helpful, especially with the bus system and helping me find a good parking place. The rooms were spacious, the bed was comfortable, and I really loved the neighborhood. There were nice restaurants and a great used bookstore. My only regret is I was so busy with my class, I couldn't do much sightseeing. I would definitely stay there again." AK
"I really enjoyed my stay at the Artist's Nook.The accommodation was comfortable, private and very cozy. A big brass bed gave you the best nights sleep! My gracious hostess answered all my questions about Philadelphia and made me feel at ease.Loved the historic area. I would highly recommend." MC
Bainbridge B&B
South Street Area
Privacy Galore - the entire third floor of this renovated 1927 brick townhouse is available for a single person wanting lots of space and privacy, a couple, or friends who want separate rooms. The air-conditioned suite includes a large master bedroom with king bed, comfortable chairs, cable TV, desk, and mini-refrigerator; a smaller room with two twin beds, desk, comfortable chair and cable TV. A private bath is in the hall between the two rooms. Double pane windows control street noise.
The owner, a retired Banker, provides a hearty continental "plus" breakfast in the dining room. His cheerful dog can be confined to the kitchen and patio during your stay and is never permitted upstairs. Smoking is permitted in the covered garden patio adjacent to the kitchen. Wireless internet is available.
Located just one block from the bustling South Street entertainment district, it is a short walk to the downtown business district, historic area, Penn's Landing, the Convention Center and the downtown hospitals. Dozens of restaurants are within a short walk.
"Our experience at Bainbridge B&B was wonderful. We were welcomed by the host as if we were from his family. We had the whole 3rd level for ourselves and a fridg with fresh beverages in our room. He gave us advice, too, to visit the city and to choose restaurants. The location is very close to the center and the neighborhood is very kind. We totally recommend this place." CM
"We had a wonderful stay at the B&B. The location was great. We were able to walk to most of the attractions and the parking area was conveniently located just up the street. The host was very helpful and hospitable. Gave lots of suggestions to various restaurants, stores ect. The room was cozy and it was nice having the top floor to ourselves. I would definately revisit the B&B when we return to Philly and recommend it to others who are traveling to Philadelphia. I hope everywhere I travel we're able to find B&B's like this one. Who needs a hotel"? JK
Bartram B&B
Built by Quakers in 1737, this Colonial house is located on an historic, pedestrian-only street in the heart of Old City Philadelphia near galleries, historic sites, and restaurants. The cobblestone street is the oldest residential street in the United States. People have lived and worked on this tiny street for almost 300 years! Each room in the house is beautifully simple, furnished sparsely with antiques.
Read and sleep in quiet, calm rooms with wide board floors up original winding stairs. The Blue Room, accessed by a rear staircase, is beautiful, light, and restful. It is double bedded with a private bathroom. The Red Room, accessed by the front staircase, is off a shared library where guests can work or read. The Red Room, with a unique Moravian tile fireplace designed by Henry Mercer, has a queen size bed and a private bathroom.
Because of the historic nature of the house, no pets or children are accepted. Your hostess is a University professor and an artist who completed a book of photographs featuring the gardens of Tuscany. There is no television in the rooms; however, wireless internet is available.
"Excellent facility. 15 minutes walk to the convention center and a funky/historic location. I would highly recommend for someone looking to stay away from glass and steel hotels but be close to downtown historic sites, museums, convention center, Chinatown etc. And an excellent price as well! SB
"I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The excellent hostess is a fascinating person. The B&B is very convenient to all the historical attractions. Because I was attending a conference at the Convention Center - I also found the accommodation to be a nice change from the hectic conference, yet accessible on a daily basis." AM
$150 night
weekly/monthly rates available
Belle Epoque
Washington Square Area
Clinton Street is one of the prettiest streets in Philadelphia. Because there is no through traffic, it is quiet and peaceful. In the later part of the 19th century, many who were the "movers and shakers" of the city owned homes here. This lovely street is conveniently located just a few blocks south of the convention center.
The front door of this circa 1835 home opens into a hallway lined with a collection of mirrors. The first floor suite, at the rear of the house, has a bedroom with a queen size bed, chairs and a decorative fireplace. This suite has an ensuite bath and a separate, fully-equipped, eat-in kitchen making this an ideal accommodation for a longer term stay. Climb the stairs to the spacious guest suites on the third and fourth floors, perfect for guests who enjoy their privacy . The third floor suite is comprised of two rooms; The door to the suite opens into a comfortable sitting room with a pull-out sofa and fireplace; A king size four-poster bed beckons in the rear bedroom. A jacuzzi tub is a special feature of the private hall bath, located just outside the door to the third floor suite. The fourth floor suite is similarly spacious in size but consists of one large, open room with a sitting area and fireplace, a king-size, four-poster bed and antique chests. The private bath located outside the door to the fourth floor suite has a glass enclosed walk-in shower and double sinks. For your convenience, there is a refrigerator, microwave oven and coffee maker in each of these suites. For guests who need an extra bed for family or friends, there is an additional room with a queen size bed, armoire and sitting area nearest the fourth floor suite..
The kitchenette areas in the suites are stocked with continental breakfast foods for short term stays so that guests can help themselves to breakfast at their convenience in the mornings. Weekly and monthly rates are available. Wireless internet connection is provided. Your host is fluent in French.
"We have traveled all over the World, been to dozens of hotels and have always stayed away from Bed and Breakfasts...until now. We recently traveled to Philadelphia for an extended period of time- a month- and decided to try La Belle Epoque Bed and Breakfast. In a cozy environment, it was more than just the amazing location what prompted us to write this review. The way they treat each guest is their number one priority! They are customer-service driven, and go the extra mile to accommodate. Had we known of them before, we wouldn't even waste time looking for other places to stay. They deserve five stars!" A&CM
Our stay at Belle Epoque was fantastic. It was such a beautiful place and while feeling at home with everything we need , we also felt we had complete privacy. I will and have highly recommended this place and your B&B service to anyone we know traveling to Philadelphia. Many thanks." BS
$125-155 nightly
Casa Buona
South Street Area
Located between the South Street area and the Italian Market section of the city, voted "The #1 Neighborhood in Philadelphia," this B&B is comfortable and convenient to many Center City points of interest, including The Avenue of the Arts.
This 1860s townhouse is just a block from the Italian Market which offers aromas and ingredients from the old country in shops and restaurants managed by generations of the original families. Many great restaurants, fantastic bakery shops and cafes are an easy walk away. The Historic area and Convention Center are just over a mile away.
Charmingly decorated with depression era furniture, the second floor stand alone unit has a queen bed and private bath with a whirlpool tub. Quiet and private, it offers a small refrigerator, microwave and coffeepot, allowing you to enjoy a continental breakfast in your room at your convenience. On another floor, two adjoining units each offer a queen bed and private ensuite bath as well as a mini kitchen. Two other new units are more economical as they share a hall bath. Satellite TV and wireless are a plus in all rooms. Weekly and monthly rates are available.
"Casa Buona was a lovely, bright little place. My room was cheerily decorated and spacious. The host was extremely helpful and ready with pertinent information about the area and city. The breakfast was more than adequate". CS
"I had a good stay in Casa Buona. It's a nice peaceful place with comfortable staff (especially Jacuzzi).The hostess is very helpful and hospitable. I can recommend this B&B." TM
weekly and monthly rates
available upon request
Center City West Executive Apartment
Rittenhouse Square Area
Just blocks from both Rittenhouse and Fitler Squares, this fully furnished one bedroom apartment is located on a quiet street in one of the most sought after parts of the city. The owners, both architects by profession, have preserved the character of this mid-1800s home. Crown molding, 13-foot ceilings, heart pine floors and decorative fireplaces reflect the historic charm while the kitchen and bath have been completely renovated and feature modern amenities. Preparing meals is a pleasure in this kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances, an island with seating, and generous storage. The pristine black and white tiled bath has a glass-enclosed shower.
With over 1,000 square feet, the suite has a spacious living room with leather sofa and chairs as well as a flat screen tv. The bedroom has a queen-size bed, desk, loveseat and walk-in closet. Tall windows in both rooms provide ample natural light. Central air, wifi and cable tv are included.
This upscale apartment is located near the Schuykill River Trail and is within walking distance of most of the museums. Rittenhouse Square is just a few blocks away. This tree-filled park is a favorite spot for neighbors to lunch and is surrounded by premier restaurants and shopping. The Convention Center and Historic Area are east of the area and easily accessible by public transportation. 30th Street station, Penn, Drexel and CHOP are just west of the property over the Walnut Street Bridge. Perfect for a long weekend away, this apartment also has all of the amenities for a comfortable long-term stay.
"My wife and I had a wonderful experience at the Center City West Executive Apartment. The apartment was spacious and well appointed with comfortable living and cooking accommodations. It is in a beautiful neighborhood, close to Rittenhouse Square and many restaurants and entertainment venues. Public transportation by subway, trolley or bus was minutes away. Walking to museums was very easy. We strongly recommend this site for travelers to Philadelphia." LN
$175 nightly
City Retreat
Located just blocks from the Italian Market, the suites at Urban Retreat offer a quiet respite from city living. There are four studio apartments and a single one-bedroom unit. Each spacious suite has a queen bed, sitting area, full kitchen and private bath. Several of the rooms also have space for an additional guest. Your hosts have lovingly decorated each room with vibrant color and interesting collections A mix of modern furniture with fifties-era touches gives each suite a unique decor.
The kitchens are stocked with basic continental breakfast foods for you to help yourself each morning at your convenience. An assortment of teas, coffee, juice, and cereals are stocked in the rooms. Fruit and baked goods are also available. It is a short walk to a number of excellent restaurants and grocery stores. Wireless internet service allows you to keep connected.
The Avenue of the Arts is just blocks away where you will find a number of theaters and cultural venues. The Convention Center and Historic Area are also near by.
"This B&B is just beautifully put together and includes all accommodations one could need during a stay in the City. The owner was just delightful. We've already recommended your service to friends and family and look forward to another stay ourselves!" TM
The Corner House
South Street/Italian Market
Originally built in 1840 on what was once farmland, this 19th century home with beamed living room ceiling, large fireplace and interesting European antiques will charm you. The guest bedroom is located on the second floor and has a queen-size bed and ensuite bath as well as a reading chair and flat screen tv. This bright newly furnished room has double doors for quiet.
A newer addition contains the skylight-lit breakfast nook on the first floor and a rooftop deck. The deck is the perfect spot for reading or to enjoy refreshment at the end of a busy day of sightseeing. The deck is accessed from a sunny third floor bedroom. This additional space has a full-size bed which is great for children or an additional adult. Guests using this room would share the second floor bath with their traveling companions.
Your hostess is a professional chef for a local non-profit. She and her staff supervise the making and delivery of over 9,000 meals each week. Previously, this hostess owned a neighborhood bakery and café. Homemade scones are just one of the breakfast specialties that you may get to enjoy with your continental-plus breakfast. Charlie, her dog, and 2 pet cats are anxious to welcome all visitors.
Located a few blocks south of South Street, this property is within walking distance of the famed Italian Market. Guests can reach both the Historic Area and Convention Center in a 15-25 minute walk. Restaurants abound within the neighborhood. Free WIFI is available.
(The hosts )were very accommodating and friendly. They genuinely liked having guests. The breakfast, including the freshly squeezed orange juice, was full and always very good, as was the comfort of the bed. The Corner House is in a quiet neighborhood. Being a walker, I found the 1.4 mile jaunt up to Market and 12th a good way to start the morning. There are quite a few restaurants in the immediate area. (The hostess) was kind enough to drive me with my luggage to the conference hotel on Saturday morning since I was leaving to the airport from there. I would not have wanted anything different. ML
Distinctive Historic Inn
Two hundred years ago, Chestnut Street witnessed the birth of America. It was here in the mid-19th century that a dry goods merchant named John Elliot commissioned Joseph C. Hoxie to design a building that would house his thriving enterprise. Today, this stunning granite structure, has been transformed to house a small boutique hotel. Located in the heart of the Historic Area, the Inn is the perfect headquarters from which to explore Old Philadelphia.
The Grand Parlor, with its leather settees, fireplace, and early American art, is the ideal place to relax after a busy day or to enjoy afternoon tea. The 36 distinctive high-ceilinged guest rooms are decorated in a traditional style and furnished with queen or king sized beds, rich draperies, upholstered chairs and writing desks. All have a private bath, phone, TV, and air-conditioning.
A full, hot breakfast buffet including "make-your-own" Belgian waffles is available in the mornings. High speed internet or plug-in computer access is available for the business traveler. Two comfortable conference rooms make this an ideal accommodation for small meetings.
"We enjoyed our stay and I can understand why you underplay the fact that the B&B is a Best Western as it really didn't seem like a chain hotel at all. We were very pleased with its location, the room, the food was OK. The desk gave us a very good dinner recommendation." JK
"We had a wonderful stay. The staff was extremely helpful and personable. The atmosphere was great and the rooms were clean and comfortable. We will certainly call on you again if we are back in Philadelphia." TH
Distinctive University Inn
Temple University Area
Across the street from the Liacouras Center, the home of Temple's basketball teams, concerts, drama, athletic and convocation events, family shows, and sports exhibitions, and conveniently located near downtown Philadelphia, shopping, and dining, this B&B Inn features 22 deluxe guest rooms, suites, and meeting facilities to accommodate your business and recreational needs. Designated a deluxe historic landmark hotel, this delightful inn is a treasure.
Choose from spacious rooms with a king bed, a queen bed, a room with two queen beds or a king Jacuzzi room. All rooms have air conditioning, bathtub/shower, vanity and cable TV. Most rooms are non-smoking rooms. Free high speed internet access in all guest rooms is a plus.
Enjoy a continental breakfast in the common room with your complimentary newspaper. Public transportation will allow you to reach all parts of center city easily.
"I came with my son for his orientation at Temple University. My first impression of this hotel as we walked in the front door was home away from home. It was a very cozy and friendly atmosphere. The front desk staff was extremely helpful to my son and I.will definitely be returning next time I am in Philadelphia" LG
"It is a small property but the staff that they have there makes you feel at home! Never have I experienced such personal and detailed service at a hotel." SC
Green Street B&B
Located near the museums, this stately, grey stone, 1860's Townhouse, has a unique, contemporary interior. The elegantly designed home features curved doorways, high ceilings and tall windows which fill the rooms with natural light. The walls are hung with a collection of artwork which give the main level a gallery feel.
A narrow set of stairs located off the kitchen leads guests to their private oasis. The tastefully appointed bedroom is located at the front of the house and features a comfortable king size bed, armoire, dressing table, and floral chaise. With soothing blue walls and soaring windows, the bedroom provides a calming retreat. The guest floor also includes a pleasant sitting room with a tv at the top of the stairs. Large windows overlook the spacious 2nd floor deck, which guests can access. The deck has particularly lovely nighttime views of the city. A private bath is also on the guest floor.
Your hostess is a wonderful gardener and cook. Guests enjoy a full, gourmet breakfast in the morning which is served in the dining room under the lovely glass-block skylight. If weather permits, breakfast can also be served on the outdoor deck.
The Green Street B&B is located in the charming Fairmount neighborhood. It is a short walk to the museums including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Barnes Foundation (opening May 2012), the Rodin Museum and the Franklin Institute. A bus to City Hall, which is near the Convention Center, stops ½ block from the house.
Two cats are in residence.
"We had a great time at the Green Street B and B. The hostess made us elegant breakfasts and offered most helpful advice in getting around. The room was lovely. By the way, the photo of her guestroom on your website is misleading. It is spacious and airy with high ceilings, two tremendous windows overlooking a tree-lined street, a large comfortable bed, and a useful chaise-lounge.Your photo suggests nothing of this splendor." CK
"Thank you again for the lovely time with you and sharing your home – and the wonderful and DELICIOUS breakfasts." BA
The Inn Bed and Breakfast
Offering all the amenities and security of a luxury hotel, this historic landmark has the charm and ambiance of a bed and breakfast. The Inn offers 48 beautifully appointed designer rooms with private baths and fluffy towels. Choose a single, twin, standard, queen, or king bedded room. The decor is a deco theme reminiscent of the great cruise ships of the 1940s. All rooms have direct dial phones with modem ports, wireless internet access and cable television. Double glazed windows make all the rooms sound proof. In the larger rooms, beautiful bow windows offer spectacular views of the city.
A continental breakfast buffet consisting of fresh fruit, cereals, juices, hot and cold beverages, waffles and fresh baked goods is served in the warm and congenial sitting room on the first floor. A fitness center is open 24 hours a day.
The Inn is located near the historic district and is walking distance to the Convention Center and the Avenue of the Arts. Antique Row and excellent shopping and restaurants are also nearby.
"It was a great experience. Just what we were looking for: clean, comfortable, and excellently located. The price was amazingly good value too. Would highly recommend the Inn to others wishing to stay in central Phillie." JB
"Excellent & safe location; helpful staff; room size was very nice, more than you might imagine in a "boutique hotel"; a nice alternative to hotel chains. I would give them 4 stars..." GH
New Market B&B
The present owner of this small, historic 1811 Philadelphia brick townhouse transformed it from an abandoned shell to a comfortable, attractive home with a modern interior which retains some beautiful features of the original structure.
Some of the nearly 200-year-old interior brick walls are still exposed. Also preserved are the original floors, doors, latches, narrow, circular wooden stairs and the butter-colored old pine paneling enclosing them. By building a small greenhouse at the rear of the ground floor, more space and light have been added.
Furnished in a contemporary style, the B&B is an interesting combination of old and new. The air-conditioned bedrooms, located on the second and third floors, are simply furnished, one with a double bed and one with a king bed that can be made up as twins if requested. Each room has an ensuite bath and basic cable TV. Wireless internet connection is provided.
Situated on the south-side of the Historic/Waterfront District, the New Market B&B is an ideal location for walking to many of the tourist sites. On Sundays, in season, be sure to visit the Head House Farmer's Market located nearby.
"I would very much like to leave a review of the New Market B&B where we stayed this weekend. The hostess was fantastic, welcoming and incredibly concerned and helpful when our car was towed away! The house was clean, spacious, and tastefully decorated. Breakfast was freshly prepared and cooked for us. It was affordable and in a pretty area accessible to shops, cafes, restaurants, bars, and the historic part of town. It provided us with everything and more that we had hoped for. We would thoroughly recommend staying there. The only criticism I would have is that the photo doesn't do it justice! Many thanks to you as well at bnb Philadelphia for your help and very useful website. JH
"New Market B&B is incredible value. The B&B is in a great neighbourhood ( 40 minute walk & $6-$7 cab ride to Convention Center). Very close to excellent restaurants - and in interesting neighbourhood - less expensive & way more safe & charming than staying downtown at a big box hotel. Loved the hostess's lovingly restored home and home made granola. Two thumbs way up!!" JB
$1600 monthly
Old City B&B
Historic and hip – both adjectives describe the interesting neighborhood where this B&B is located. Just two blocks away are Elfreth's Alley – the oldest continuously occupied street in the United States and Christ Church where Ben Franklin worshipped. Cafes and art galleries populate this thriving arts community.
Old City B&B is your own private second floor apartment in the heart of this exciting neighborhood. The studio unit is surprisingly quiet with all the amenities of home - a queen bed, comfortable sitting area, cable TV, private bath, and fully equipped kitchen which will be stocked with items for your use until you have a chance to shop for your own favorite foods. Be sure to try the pastry shop across the street.
Guests whose dog accompanies them on their travels are welcome. Ask your host about her interesting "Too Little Time" business which includes dog sitting service. For long term guests, there is complementary admittance to a local fitness center. Next door is a free wireless internet café.
$199-375 nightly
Old City Loft
Historic Area / Old City
Located in the heart of Old City, this fully furnished upscale loft is available for nightly, weekly or monthly rental. This is the perfect spot for family members or colleagues traveling together as the Loft sleeps 4-6. Recently renovated, the loft is over 2,000 square feet and offers the utmost luxury for the discerning traveler. Two bedrooms each with a queen-size bed and private bath flank the open living space. One bedroom has a view of Christ Church while the master bedroom overlooks the southwest skyline of the city. Off the master suite is a beautifully tiled bath with full shower and hot soak tub. A marble and tile Italian bath with full shower is off the other bedroom. A top of the line kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, 12 foot island with built in sink and Viking gas range. The adjacent dining table seats 10. Awash in warm colors and natural light from the many windows, this apartment is spectacular both day and night. Sit at the built in desk to catch up on your work, relax in front of the 52 inch television, or admire the contemporary artwork by local artists. High speed internet, ceiling fans, central air and a washer and dryer are available.
Just steps from the Betsy Ross House, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and other Historic landmarks, this unique loft is also convenient to many art galleries and restaurants.
"The loft was absolutely incredible. It was fully equipped with everything you could ever need from bundt pans, to bakeware, to very comfortable beds, central A/C & heating, ample closet space, backpacks (which were very handy for our day trip to NY) and two great showers. We are huge cooks, and this made so much sense for our family. It was worth every penny because we could be comfortable in our own loft, which was HUGE, and could prepare meals at home. There is a premium sound system, a large tv in one of the areas, great natural lighting in the living room, a premium stove and oven, big refrigerator, and the location could not be better. The street was extremely safe and the loft was incredibly quiet. The owner was also in contact with us and so pleasant and accommodating. We will definitely be staying here again on our next trip!" TN
"The Loft was wonderful. Everything was great, the space, location, parking - just down the street, and it was very clean and stocked with anything we needed. The owners were the best. They made every effort to flex to our schedule". LM
weekly/monthly rates available
Society Hill Studio
Built in 1829 by Henry White, the son of the first bishop of the Episcopal Church, this magnificent property has been home to several prominent Philadelphia families. Located on Mansion Row in Society Hill, this accommodation looks out over the very streets walked by our Founding Fathers. Historic buildings give way to charming coffee shops and restaurants. Just a 15 minute walk from the Convention Center, this is the perfect spot to experience Historic Philadelphia. With a kitchen, it is also an excellent accommodation for a longer stay.
Upon entering the building you will notice the stunning murals in the foyer. Climbing to the third floor, you will enter a sunny studio apartment with high ceilings, warm yellow walls, and striking artwork. This spacious suite, flanked by two decorative marble fireplaces, has a queen size bed, a sitting area, an antique wooden dining table and a birds' eye maple chest of drawers. The equipped, galley kitchen has a cooktop with three burners, a toaster oven, microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker. The lovely, soaring windows provide a beautiful view of the city. Custom shutters allow for privacy at night.
Your host is an independent consultant in the fields of management and leadership as well as a practicing Episcopal priest. Your hostess is a retired arts manager and amateur pianist. They are both interested in politics and the performing arts and volunteer locally. In addition, they speak enough French and Spanish to be helpful in those languages.
"Our stay at the Society Hill Studio was wonderful. It's the perfect place for travelers wanting privacy and /or to be able to come and go as they please, since as you know you have your own kitchen and sitting area. The studio itself was very clean and comfortable, and the hostess was very kind." LD
' We LOVED Society Hill Studio! It was very comfortable, the room was outstanding and
beautiful, the kitchenette was very handy, and hosts were very helpful and friendly. We
really liked having our own floor so we could stay and go as we pleased. We loved the
room so much we opted for wine and cheese dinner there instead of going out!
Thanks for your help finding this accommodation for us last minute. We definitely
recommend it, and would stay there again " AH
Full &
Single Daybed
S.Philadelphia Serenity
Italian Market Area
Tucked on a small street near the Italian Market, this accommodation provides a comfortable and quiet retreat for travelers. The townhouse was built about 150 years ago when immigrants, most of them from Italy, flocked to the city of Philadelphia. Just a couple of blocks away, the country's oldest and largest outdoor market, from which the area gets its' name, continues to operate today. The Italian Market, while still predominantly Italian, is home to more than 100 merchants who offer a variety of foods from many cultures.
Your hostess has lived in the neighborhood for more than a decade, and she has lovingly updated the home and spacious back patio. The guest rooms are on the third floor. This accommodation is perfect for one, two or three guests as there are 2 rooms available. It is also ideal for families traveling with a child. The single traveler can choose to take the daybed room or both rooms if more space is desired. The larger room has a full size bed, comfy reading chair and spacious desk. The main room has a cozy daybed which is perfect for a single guest. This tranquil space, decorated in soothing shades of green, has a flat screen t.v. and a high-top table with stools where you can work on your laptop (wifi included) or eat breakfast. The suite is equipped with a coffee maker, microwave and small refrigerator as well as cups, plates and utensils. The hostess stocks the suite with a self-serve continental breakfast. The ensuite bath has a glass shower. Weather permitting, guests are welcome to enjoy the rear courtyard.
A little over a mile from Independence Park, this B&B is a great spot to stay when coming to see the Historic Sites. If headed to the Convention Center, a guest could walk there in about 25 minutes or take the bus. Whatever your reason for visiting Philadelphia, take time to visit the Italian Market and neighborhood restaurants. You may also want to try a cheesesteak. The famed Pat's and Geno's are just a short walk away from the South Philadelphia Serenity.
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Crowlers are changing the way we take beer home
Ian Anderson 5:30 p.m., Sept. 18
Like many an American, I find myself heeding the carnivorous call of mighty Miss Liberty, heading out to get some Grade A beef for not one, but numerous Fourth of July weekend barbecues. This year, I opted, as I have so many other holidays, to procure such goods from Iowa Meat Farms in Mission Valley, a butcher shop offering both variety and attentive service.
As is typical around food-focused holidays, there was a line at the meat counter. Rather than wait, I decided to do a bit of non-meat-related shopping and sidled past the line and behind the meat counter into their "beer cave."
A victim of a condition known as Reynaud's Syndrome, I can't endure extremely cold temperatures for very long, so it's rare for me to venture into such icy places, but even for me, it was worth it, for, beyond the beefy curtain lay hundreds of beers ranging from Belgians strong ales to session lagers and local brews of all tastes and ABVs, all perfectly chilled and waiting for thirsty partakers. Since first discovering it, I've found it makes for a superb opportunity to get both top notch meats and great beer to complement them all in one shot.
But if you've never been to Iowa Meat Farms (or even if you have...the beer cave is buried in the furthest corner of the store), you may be oblivious to the existence of this frigid suds vault. So, on this most American holidays, I decided to heed the famous words of JFK and ask not what my country could do for me, but what I could do for my country...or at least my county. I hope this tip can be of use to my fellow foodies and beerophiles and that you all have a most spectacular Independence Day.


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Originally spotted back in March, PUMA returns with another drop from their Winner Pack, this time utilizing a Metallic Silver colorway as opposed to the Gold used in the previous release. Two different versions can be seen, including a mostly subdued Black colorway with Metallic Silver lining and a full-blown tonal Metallic Silver joint with White accenting. Both also feature wood grain insoles as a throwback to the basketball hardwood days.
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Workshop summary: REF Exceptions & Subject Repositories
By Alan Bracey, on 4 February 2016
Our workshop on the 25th proved a practical and thought-provoking day, generating some excellent feedback. Of particular interest was HEFCE's stance on exceptions, the opportunity to share current approaches to recording exceptions, and an exploration of reporting REF compliance with Europe PMC and arXiv. A special thanks to all our speakers. A summary of all sessions and links to slides follows.
Hannah DeGroff provided an overview and update on Jisc's OA Good Practice Programme, touching on the recently released REF Compliance Checker plugin for EPrints, and calling for institutions to join the Publications Router service (email firstname.lastname@example.com for info). The Router will populate institutions' repositories and CRISs with their researchers' papers. Ben Johnson from HEFCE later emphasised that publishers are unlikely to sign up to the service if institutions haven't already. Hannah's slides are available here.
Catherine Sharp from UCL reminded us of the exceptions, and summarised the key issues with each, including: difficulties in securing author manuscripts of multi-author papers, problems institutions have in tracking Gold OA papers paid directly by authors or other institutions, how to demonstrate that authors have considered "appropriateness" when publishing in a non-compliant title, who should record exceptions (authors or OA Teams) – and how, e.g. using various publications management systems. Alan Bracey outlined an analysis of UCL's 2014 REF submission with regard to embargo and deposit exceptions, and presented a community list of non-compliant publishers and journals (see this blog post for more). Slides are available here.
Ben Johnson outlined HEFCE's position on exceptions. He reiterated that the scholarly publications system is broken, relies on out-of-date technology, and needs to be changed. He clarified some key points:
- REF2021 has been committed to by the government in the Green Paper. The OA policy needs to be simple, flexible, but firm. The goal in the first instance is to increase open access.
- HEFCE wishes to empower institutions to make judgements with regard to policy interpretation and implementation. "Best endeavours" in point 44 of the policy should be interpreted as best efforts by institutions to establish a framework to maximise compliance, rather than best efforts by academics themselves. Claiming exceptions will not be made difficult.
- HEFCE understands that researchers' deposit rates are unlikely to be sufficient without intervention by institutions, who in turn need reliable publication alerts to prompt action.
- The requirement to deposit manuscripts within three months of publication (begins April 2016) could be interpreted as applying to final publication in an issue. (However, HEFCE wants to avoid introducing delays into the deposit process.) This, and the requirement to deposit within 3 months of acceptance (due to start April 2017), will be reviewed in Autumn 2016.
- If academics aren't aware of journal policies when publishing, they should be. Work is needed to make some publishers' OA policies clear – these publishers are not supporting open access on the ground (despite claims otherwise). Unclear or missing publisher policies is unacceptable, and passive non-compliance by publishers should be challenged. This will take time.
- The "appropriateness" of a journal is for the academic to decide, following discussion with their institution. HEFCE will want to see evidence of a system in place to enable researchers to understand this requirement.
Tom Parsons updated delegates on HEFCE's new Sherpa REF service. Sherpa REF will provide researchers and institutions with a quick yes/no answer to the question of a journal's compliance. Designed with a simple interface, a stable beta release is due in February. Tom explored some of the complications involved in boiling 4000 words of policy to a checklist for assessing journal policies. Sherpa REF entries have been entered manually, since publishers do not make machine-readable policies available.
- Although the potentially small number of exceptions makes them manageable, institutions still need a process in place, rather than dealing with each exception as it comes up. Most institutions are not keeping formal evidence of exceptions, although one is keeping copies of acceptance emails.
- In general, institutions are not communicating exceptions to researchers (it's already hard enough communicating the bare bones of the policy). Institutions are not recording exceptions widely yet – workflows aren't ready. A few are actively recording mainly deposit/embargo exceptions, with Excel, Symplectic's OA Monitor, or Pure. Recording exceptions is problematic in publications management systems/CRISs. An added complication with the embargo exception: when does it start? Some publishers specify date of acceptance (e.g. RSC), some publication.
- Agreement that exceptions should be managed by library staff rather than authors or departments – don't want to offer a 'get-out'. General preference for dealing with exceptions once manuscripts are deposited. Contact researchers if needed, but keep the message as simple as possible. However, there are certain exceptions that only researchers will know about in relation to a paper (e.g. unlawful/security risk). Also preference for central upload of manuscripts in a department by one person e.g. library staff or research administrators.
- No consensus on how/where Sherpa REF fits in yet. It might include too much information to be helpful to researchers; the focus should be on deposit.
- Some departments keep a list of recommended publications for researchers: it's unlikely that a library's REF blacklist/whitelist would influence this. There's concern over librarians telling researchers where to publish. There's a risk of directing researchers to/away from journals who subsequently change their OA policy. However, a REF blacklist may be useful for pressuring publishers to change policies.
- There's a general preference for reporting to HEFCE via upload from Pure/Symplectic/equivalent system, in RIOXX-compliant form.
- Compliance of journals (embargoes) depends on the panel to which the paper is submitted. Institutions can use their 2014 submissions as a guide to which journals are submitted to which panels, however an article may subsequently be entered to panel A or B, instead of C or D.
- There's uncertainty on how to handle the Gold OA exception. HEFCE seem not to require evidence. There's general preference for tracking Gold so institutions know which papers won't need to comply. It's difficult to track papers paid for by researchers themselves/other institutions. There's also potential for mixed messages with the Gold exception, since deposit/action isn't required from the researcher. Is the REF policy still a Green OA policy? Some institutions with their own OA funds are still encouraging Green deposit when paying Gold fees.
Cecy Marden gave an overview of how the Trust uses Europe PMC to monitor compliance of funded journal papers with its open access policy, provided some tips and tricks for reporting, and discussed compliance rates. EPMC struggles to check OA licences accurately, because of errors in publishers' metadata. The current solution is using the Cottage Labs tool to determine the type of licence used. Cecy's slides (including example searches) are available here.
Catherine Sharp presented results of testing Europe PMC and PMC to identify author manuscripts. Europe PMC allows searching for author manuscripts, but currently provides unreliable results. A fix for this is forthcoming, and other developments to aid REF reporting are being discussed. PMC successfully finds manuscripts, although numbers are low. Catherine's slides (including example searches) are available here.
Danny Kingsley led a discussion of the limitations of and possibilities for using arXiv to record REF compliance. ArXiv is an international subject repository hosting nearly 10,000 new open access papers a month. It generated over 14 million downloads in Nov 2015. But it would need changes to enable reporting for REF. Cambridge and other Russell Group institutions have discussed the potential cost and timeframe: about $75,000 to instate acceptance date and version, with 6 months' development time. The cost could be shared by Russell Group universities and/or Jisc. However some problems have been identified: the risk of setting a precedent for funding changes to other subject repositories, that a significant proportion of deposits may turn out to be pre-prints/submitted versions instead of accepted manuscripts, and concerns over interfering with a successful community tool for the sake of reporting funder compliance. It was generally agreed that more needs to be known about how researchers use arXiv before committing to funding changes. Discussions are ongoing, and participation is invited from institutions who are not already involved. Slides are available here.


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What does life insurance have in common with computer programming? My inner wise guy would probably answer: You can't understand either one. And while that may be true for many, if not most, Americans, the answer I had in mind was: Both depend on "if/then" scenarios.
Anyone who has visited robust insurance comparison sites like InsureMe.com (a Bankrate company) to explore insurance rates or compare insurance quotes online knows how the standard "if/then" questionnaire works. In computer code, the "if" or condition creates the "then" or result. If it didn't, you wouldn't be reading this.
Life insurance companies like to apply "if/then" conditional programming to help us make up our mind on a life insurance policy: If you're a 45-year-old married man with three kids, X income and a mortgage, then you need Y amount of coverage.
Ah, that life were that cause-and-effect simple! The fact is, most of us can't decide what to have for dinner, much less how much life insurance we might need, now or in the future.
We have to have auto insurance by law, home insurance to get a mortgage and health insurance to avoid financial ruin. But life insurance? Oh, my head hurts just thinking about it!
MetLife confirms our brain lock. According to its figures, although 60 percent of middle-income households recognize the need for life insurance and half of those say they plan to purchase coverage in the next year, 80 percent will fail to do so.
Why? Because they go online and become confused by widely varying advice, assume they can't afford the whole, universal or term life insurance rates for the coverage they need, or apply and grow frustrated with a "complicated and cumbersome" process that is more time-consuming and complex than they anticipated.
And this from a major life insurance company! Remarkable, no?
MetLife is trying to simplify things with its new "Straight Story on Life Insurance" tool that attempts to cut to the chase. Others are trying to streamline their processes as well. I for one hope they succeed.
But to paraphrase Shakespeare, the fault with life insurance is not with the product but with ourselves. We are each snowflakes, or fruitcakes, each on our own unique life journey. By our nature, we defy the very patterns that govern "if/then."
Insure our car? No sweat. Our house? Piece of cake. Our health? If we must.
But our life? Most of us are not ready to go there.
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Meredith Wooley of Argyle was inducted into the University of Mississippi's chapter of Phi Kappa Phi in a campus ceremony Oct. 28.
The ceremony was conducted at David Nutt Auditorium.
Membership in Phi Kappa Phi is the university's highest academic honor across all disciplines.
Membership is based on a student's sound character and academic standing.
Juniors must have completed 72 credit hours and rank in the top 7.5 percent of their class, while seniors and graduate students must rank in the top 10 percent of their class.


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According to Politico, Mitt Romney shouldn't respond to the nasty smears coming from the Obama campaign. They should just allow the lies to stand and move along, lest they offend the sensibilities of Obama's cheerleaders. Ben Shapiro called them out for it at Big Government.
Politico then cites the following attacks:
- From Vice President Joe Biden: "They gonna put ya'll back in chains."
- From Mitt Romney: "Mr. President, take your campaign of division and anger and hate back to Chicago and let us get about rebuilding and reuniting America."
- From Obama spokesman Ben LaBolt: Romney is "unhinged."
- From Obama: Romney put a dog on the roof of his car.
- From Romney: Biden's comments on coal, in which he said that coal caused more deaths than terrorism, showed his lack of vision for the country.
- The Obama campaign has called Romney a felon and a murderer.
You may be noticing a pattern: Romney's campaign is responding to the repulsive vitriol of the Obama campaign by calling them out on promoting "division, anger, and hate." The Obama campaign is calling Romney an incipient slaver, an insane person, a criminal, and a killer. These are not equivalent. Romney attacks Obama on his coal policy; Obama attacks Romney on having a dog on his car roof decades ago. These are not equivalent.
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It's been a personal experience that if you stick to the typing lessons schedule, nothing can stop you from becoming a fast proficient typist. And unlike regular classroom typing lessons, a typing tutor software lets you learn touch typing at your own pace anywhere without hiring a typing teacher.
While the top selling typing tutor programs like Mario Typing, Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing or Typing Master Pro are commercial, there are a lot of excellent online typing tutors and typing tests that need just a web browser and an average speed internet connection with no download. If you still like to learn typing offline but free, there are freeware open source typing tutors for you.
Here's a comprensive list of online typing courses and typing tutor software [both free and commercial]. You will also find links to free downloadable typing tutorials and practise sheets.
» Free Touch Typing Program - This is a popular touch type learning program that offer the entire typings lessons online.
» Letters 2 [mirror] - Letters 2 is a popular Macromedia Flash based online typing game with a very pleasing interface. The game can get really addictive. You have to destroy every letter by typing them before they reach the left edge of the screen. There are also power-ups scrolling from left to right. You can collect them by destroying letter near the item.
» BBC Dance Mat Typing - Typing Tutor for Kids - A fun colourful website with animation and games introducing touch typing to children aged 7 to 11.
» TyperA - Test your typing skill online. TyperA is Java program that runs inside your web browser and requires no installation. You get randomly chosen words or sentences and try to type them as fast as possible. A game lasts for one or two minutes. The program counts letters of the correctly typed words and divides it by the test time. This will be your score, expressed in KPM, keystrokes per minute. The typing game is available in English, Turkish, Dutch, Portuguese, Finnish, German and Swedish languages.
» Typing Test - This is a free only typing test to find your typing speed in words per minute. After the short text typing sample, you will see your typing speed, accuray and net speed. You can also send these results to your email address. Java Required. They also provide a typing certification.
» Online Typing Tutor - This program helps you improving your typing skills by playing a simple game: characters are falling down the screen; you have to stop them before they reach the ground by pressing the corresponding key on the keyboard. This typing tutor was earlier known as Typing Arcade. Source code is available.
» PowerTyping - This is another typing website offering free online typing courses for Qwerty or Dvorak keyboard layouts. You can take an online typing test, play typing games or just practice typing to improve your speed and accuracy. Requires Macromedia Flash plug-in.
» Michael Shestov TypeRIGHTing - The Guinness Book of World Records winner has a unique approach to typing. Instead of counting errors, you learn to eliminate errors. When you pronounce it right and then type it right letter-by-letter you become extremely proficient at any language (including its spoken and written forms) virtually in no time.
» Typer Shark - This is a Java based typing game that can be played in the web browser or played offline using the game installer. In Typing Shark, you have to type the words on the sides of sharks to zap them and if reach the bottom of the sea, you move to a bonus treasure round.
» Spongebob Square Pants Typing - Another nice typing tutor for kids available on Windows and the Mac platform. It's based on Mavis Beacon typing method but less expensive than Mavis Bacon Teaches Typing software. [download mavis beacon typing here]
» Mario Teaches Typing - Kids love this typing tutor as the famous Mario characters of Nintendo fame are shown as the typing instructor. Mario is developed on the lines of an educational video game with different typing levels of progressing difficulty (as either Mario, Luigi or the Princess Peach).
» Typing of the Dead - If you enjoy video games, this is a good option. This typing video game is actually based on House of the Dead 2 but the gun (or mouse) has been replaced with the keyboard. The game has Zombies that disappear by quickly typing out words that appear onscreen. Not recommened for kids.
» TypeFaster Typing Tutor - It's a freely downloadable typing tutor with a 3D game that is even accessible for blind typists. The software supports French, German, Portuguese, US-Dvorak, US-English, Hebrew, Numeric-keypad and Spanish. Typing Instructors can use TypeFaster for their class typing course.
» Speed Typing Test - There's a text area where you have to type the supplied code as fast as you can. This typing test website provides a short typing code snippet which you can embed in your website. Your site visitors may stay on your site longer while they are playing the typing test.
» HyperType is a free text typing tutor for the Linux platform. Source code is also available for download.
» Practice Typing Test - This is a quick and simple online typing test that's based on Javascript. The typing errors are highlighted while you're typing itself.
» HanWJ is the only Chinese typing tutor software that I know of. Pen-based is a more direct method to input Chinese. HanWJ Chinese Typing Tutor usis PinYin input method, plus other Mandarin input techniques. For Arabic users, PCfone sell an Arabic Typing Tutor software. There's another Arabic English Typing Tutor available on Amazon. The author says it's for Muslims who are familiar with the Arabic script , through the Koran, and are interested in learning the Arabic language
The same is issue is in India. Most of the Indian can read their native language but cannot imagine typing it. Therefore, the Indian Government is promoting local language computing in a big way. Typing Tutors for Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and other Indian Languages are provided by the ILDC Website. More information here. The are developed by CDAC.
Interesting Typing Fact 1: Das Blank Keybaord is a unique kind of a keyboard which has regular keys but nothing is written on the keys. In order to use the keyboard, you will have to memorize the various keystroke locations. "Like on a piano, since there are no keys to look at when typing, your brain will quickly adapt and memorize the key positions. Within a few short weeks users increase their typing accuracy and find themselves typing up to 100% faster."
Interesting Typing Fact 2: Barbara Blackburn is the World's Fastest Typist with the maximum typing speed of 212 WPM. She hates the QWERTY keyboard layout and prefers the Dvorak keyboard, which has vowels on one side and consonants on the other, with the most frequently used letters on the center row.
Word of Caution: You will notice lot of home typing recruiting services ads on the that promise you make money typing at home by doing data entry work. Do a thorough check before signing up for any of the "quick money" schemes.


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Happy New Beer's Eve! How to Host a Beer Tasting
Mark your calendars! April 6 is New Beer's Eve. Never heard of it? Well, here you go: It's the date we celebrate the end of Prohibition. And since we never pass up a reason to celebrate, we think it's only proper to honor this sudsy holiday–which falls on a Saturday this year–with a New Beer's Eve tasting party.
Don't worry. You don't need to be an expert or a home brewer to play host to a beer tasting–in fact, this is a great opportunity to learn a little more about beer. Just follow these five steps to craft a soiree with major hops.
1. Send Out Invitations
There are two reasons to establish a formal invite list and to ask your friends to RSVP. First, you don't want to end up with a basement full of leftover beer and snacks. And second, you should aim to get the the right number of people at the party: Think between six and 12 guests for best results.
2. Choose Your Beers
If you're new to beer, you may find the range of your beer options overwhelming (Belgium alone offers well over 400 different brews, and there are well over 1,000 microbreweries right here in the U.S.). But choosing a tasting list is all about picking an angle. You can choose a great craft brewery and provide a sampling of their latest beers. You could serve an array of your favorite style of beer (e.g., pale ale, IPA, pilsner) from several breweries. Or you could select a country and try beers native to that region. (Ask at a local beer store if you're not sure which way to go.) Once you've picked your theme, plan to serve the beer selection in ascending order from lightest (in color and in alcohol content) to darkest.
Whichever route you go, make sure you have enough to go around (you don't want anyone feeling left out): Pour sizes for a tasting are usually around 3 ounces–but this is a party, so your guests will likely want to have more than a taste of their favorite brews.
3. Gear Up
You could have guests drink straight from the bottle. But if you want to make an event of the tasting, set the scene. Start with glassware:
- You can go for pint glasses, which are what people typically think of when they imagine a beer glass. But remember, for a tasting, there's no need to fill them to the rim–pour size is typically between three and five ounces.
- Stepping it up a notch, you could do what many restaurants do when they're serving a sampler and offer beers in a flight set: This set of 3-5 smaller glasses (typically 4-6 ounces) is set on a wood carrier for easy lifting.
- Our all-out fancy by serving each kind of beer in the appropriate craft glass. This gives your guest a much larger pour (and can make for a more raucous evening, depending on how many different beers you plan on sampling).
- And don't forget water glasses, so guests can easily sip between samples — and moderate their intake.
Another great piece of beer-tasting gear is a ratings card, which will allow your guests can keep track of their impressions. Score cards can get complicated, but since we're talking about a casual gathering, keep the sheets fairly simple. DRAFT Magazine's Beer Scoring Sheet is a great one to get you started (technical numbers and rankings are totally optional).
4. Make the Menu
Opinions are mixed on food with beer tastings–some experts don't want to confuse their palates, so they recommend bland options, like bread, to refresh the taste buds. But for a party, plan to provide guests something to nibble on while they sample. You can offer simple finger foods and bar snacks, or go all out with a fully prepared menu of beer and food pairings.
For finger foods, you can always go for classics like peanuts, pretzels, chips and chicken wings. If you want something more substantial (that doesn't necessarily have you slaving over a stove), go the gastropub route with inventive twists on old favorites. Try pigs in a blanket with spicy mustard, mini gruyere grilled cheese sandwiches or even a sweet chipotle snack mix. And if your tasting is devoted to beers of a certain region, you might opt to pair with native foods. For example, beers of Japan beg for snacks like asparagus served with a wasabi mayonnaise dip, while a German beer tasting goes best with appetizers like bratwurst samplings with a side of sauerkraut.
5. Set the Scene
The great thing about beer is just how adaptable it is to its setting. Your party mood can be as fancy–or as relaxed–as your heart desires. The one caveat is that you might want to set the beer tasting area slightly apart from the clamor rest of the party, so guests can concentrate on their tastes (and write down their notes). Choose a designated pourer, to ensure the beer is poured properly and served at the best temperature for taste.
All you have to do now? Relax and enjoy! (And thank the designated driver for ensuring that your guests get home safely.)
We want to know: What's your favorite beer?


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Since I built my Prusa Mendel, I've been looking for ways to get more light on the bed during printing. I finally hit upon this excellent solution.
The idea is to install an extra frame vertex on one (or both) ends of the printer top bar; the vertex is enhanced to include a tab that supports one of these great gooseneck lights sold by Ikea.
(Strangely, you can't/couldn't actually buy them on the Ikea web site, but you can buy them other places, e.g., here) Get two lights and put a mount on each end of the printer for even more light and less shadows.
The long gooseneck lets you put light wherever you want it, and it's bright enough to let you see how the print is progressing without being blinding or totally obnoxious.
You can run the light directly from your house power using the power adaptor that comes with it; I put together a simple 500mA constant current source so I could power the light from the printer's 12V supply (so everything turns on and off at once).
Note that you can use the frame vertex that holds the lamp as part of this Prusa Mendel Filament Spool Holder to get a two-fer.
(1) Buy one or two Ikea JANSJÖ– lamps. Get the kind that sits on a weighted base.
(2) Print one or two of the frame vertex parts from this page. I used ABS, but the strength requirements are not huge so PLA would be fine as well, I'm sure. Drill the holes that will take the threaded rod to 8.5mm; drill the holes in the mounting tab to 5.5mm.
(3) Mount the vertex on the end of the printer top bar. Orient it so the flat surface of the mounting tab faces up. Use the same nuts and washers you used to assemble the rest of the printer.
(4) Discard the weighted base that comes with the lamp. Mount the end of the gooseneck directly to the tab on the vertex, using the screws and washers that come with the lamp. Position the lamp head as needed (I put mine so it's off to the side and out of the way.)
(5) Either connect the lamp to a wall socket, or else figure out some other power source.
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PBS and WGBH announced today that the conclusion of the breakout hit "Downton Abbey, Season 3" on Masterpiece CLASSIC captivated an average audience of 8.2 million viewers (Nielsen Fast National data, 5.2 household rating). The Season 3 finale's average audience was 50 percent above the Season 2 finale (5.4 million viewers, 3.5 household Fast National rating) from February 2012.
"Downton Abbey, Season 3," a Carnival/MASTERPIECE co-production, consistently drew an audience more than quadruple the PBS primetime average. It exceeded the average rating of the second season of "Downton Abbey" by 66 percent (based on metered market averages).
According to SocialGuide, there were nearly 80,000 "Downton Abbey"-related tweets sent out on Feb. 17, making it the 2nd most tweeted-about series (broadcast or cable) on television that night.
Final, Live+7 ratings for the season finale will be available in approximately three weeks.


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BMW Questions? Ask a BMW Repair Expert for Answers.
Do you know what "P" codes were stored? Example P0301 Misfire cylinder # XXXXX
Where would I look? I did not see a "P" code! If I don't have a "P" code what would be I do next?
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It should be listed on the form which showed you failed the smog test, if you dont see them you can return to where you had it tested and ask them for the "P" codes.
The "P" codes are as follows: P1721, P0444, P0500 and P0430 Does this help?? How can I get this repaired inexpencively. After market parts??? Any suggestions???
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Please do not reply until another Expert responds to you first, otherwise it will be sent back to my mailbox and none of the other Experts will be able to view your question.
Thank you, George
Thank you for your response!!! When you get your answer, could you include additional information?? The part numbers to do the repairs, A diagram and location so I can do the repairs!!!!
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with your suggestion the above codes were cleared however a new code showed up p1721 can you give me a part number and description and location so i may repair the vichele
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Maxine Waters Reclaiming Her Time Just Became Everyone's New Summer '17 Mantra
California Congresswoman Maxine Waters puts her foot down by reclaiming her time.
Thanksgiving weekends are commonly shared with family, eating leftovers and enjoying good cheer. But for the family and friends of Sean Bell, it's a constant reminder of a life that was lost due to police brutality.
To commemorate his death, last weekend, Nicole Bell, Sean's fiancé, and some family and friends gathered in Jamaica, Queens, on Liverpool Street (which has been changed to Sean Bell Way) and 94 Avenue, at the exact spot where Mr. Bell was killed. Rain, sleet or snow hasn't been able to deter the annual gathering from taking place.
On Nov. 24 at 11 p.m., the start time of his bachelor party, they start assembling. They stand outside with candles until 4:17 a.m., the time of his death. They then ring a bell 50 times to symbolize the bullets police fired at Sean and his friends.
On Nov. 25, 2006, an unarmed Sean Bell was fatally gunned down and two of his friends were injured by a team of plain-clothes, undercover New York City police officers in a hail of 50 bullets while leaving his bachelor party in Queens, New York. He was to be married later that day.
The incident caused a national stir and criticism against the police department, comparing the killing to that of Amadou Diallo, an unarmed African immigrant who was killed when New York City police officers fired 41 bullets at him in February 1999. The police in both cases were acquitted of any and all charges.
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" Type: Other Ready Meals "
Cost: 99p each, per 250g pack
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per 250g pack):
Calories: 378
Protein: 17.7g
Carbohydrate: 31.2g
- of which sugars: 4.8g
Fat: 20.3g
- of which saturates: 4.9g
Fibre: 3.2g
Sodium: 0.76g
Salt equivalent: 1.9g
Pork sausage (35%) [made of pork, water, rusk (made of wheat starch, salt)], pork fat, tapioca starch, wheat starch, salt, stabilisers (E450, E451), dextrose, spice and spice extracts (pepper extract, pimento, white pepper, mace, sage extract), water, wheatflour, egg white, skimmed milk, whole egg, rapeseed oil
Contains egg, milk, wheat, gluten
Somerfield's own brand of toad-in-the-hole can be found in the freezer section of the supermarket, close to other frozen meat-related products.
It comes in a reddish-brown rectangular box that has white writing, and bears the standard Somerfield logo. On the front of the box is a picture of a white plate, upon which nestles a serving of toad-in-the-hole. The uncooked item rests in a foil container that is wrapped in sealed cellophane, and placed inside the outer box. The rear of the box shows the nutritional content and allergy information in very small white lettering (I really did have to use a magnifying glass for the purposes of reading, then typing the information for this article!!)
I love toad-in-the-hole more than most other foods, but am so rubbish at making it myself, that I solely rely on various brands of the ready-meal frozen variety.
I find in general, the situation regarding various brands of frozen toad-in-the-hole is one of mixed fortunes; I have tried them all, and it didn't take me long to single out Somerfield's own brand as my out and out favourite, by far.
On opening the box and removing the cellophane wrapper, the product looks insipid and unappealing. The yorkshire pudding has a slight greyish tinge, and the four small sausages are a tired and pale grey/brown colour. The first thing a lot of people would want to do at that point is feed it to the rubbish bin, but I'd strongly advise trying to ignore the very unappetising appearance of this toad-in-the-hole, and to persevere with cooking and eating it.
The product needs to be cooked from frozen, for 25 minutes in a 400C pre-heated oven. During the cooking process, a lovely cooking smell that is decidedly meaty and yorkshire-puddingy emanates from the oven, and makes you wonder how something which looks so vile in its raw state can smell so good. If you have a glass-fronted oven, just take a peep every now and again during the cooking process, and watch that yorkshire pudding rising nicely above the edges of the foil carton.
Once cooked, taken from the oven and ready to serve, you will find that the toad-in-the-hole is very easily removed from the foil carton, and doesn't stick at all. There will be a residue of oil at the bottom of the carton, and at first sight this can be alarming, but in reality it isn't any more in volume than we would use when making our own toad-in-the-hole.
The yorkshire pudding rises well, especially around the edges, and what a transformation! What initially is a grey, depressing looking mess, turns into a nicely browned cooked article, with lovely, succulent sausages that seem to have undergone a complete makeover in the oven.
I would assume (though there is no information advising of this on the pack) that one 250g pack is intended to serve two people, but it's nowhere enough for me - I have to eat the whole pack to myself.
Now....the experience! Cut into the yorkshire pudding, and luxuriate in what comes close to toad-in-the-hole heaven. Somerfield have managed to get it exactly right, in that the yorkshire pudding is a combination of lightness and "puddingy-ness" which to me is totally authentic, and how it should be. The edges are well-risen, golden and lightly crispy, and the whole pudding has a delicious, almost creamy flavour. It doesn't have that overpowering and unpleasant "eggy-ness" to it which some other brands of frozen toad-in-the-hole sadly are guilty of.
The sausages, though thin, are superb - lightly spiced, with a touch of a peppery flavour, and harmonise perfectly with the delicious yorkshire pudding......also, and this is extremely important to me personally, the sausages don't contain one single vestige of what I call "jelly bags" - those awful, nauseating lumps of unchewable, retch-inducing gristle.
The only down-side to Somerfield Toad-In-The-Hole so that it's so delicious, after you've eaten your serving, you will be almost suicidal with disappointment that there is no more, so if you are the sort of person who enjoys eating and enjoys life, I suggest cooking two per person, and totally pigging out.....they are so cheap, this won't break the bank either.
The only caution I give regarding this product, is that it is extremely high in fat and calories......if you do manage to consume two all to yourself, you will be taking in more than half your daily recommended calorie allowance in one go!
In summary, I give Somerfield a resounding ten out of ten for the most perfect, delicious and wonderful ready-made toad-in-the-hole I have ever tasted, and I have tried them all......it is of course though, just personal opinion.
Thanks for reading!


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DETROIT - More suspicious fires burned early Tuesday in Detroit. 3, large, vacant structures caught fire at the corner of Belvidereand St. Paulon the city's east side. Firefighters there say it's a possibility that the same person suspected of setting close to a dozen fires Monday could be responsible for this morning's fires.
Fires raging through Detroit
Detroit Firefighters say they had to fight 26 fires in the city in the past 24 hours and at the same time deal with the blow delivered by Mayor Dave Bing. The mayor announced that 164 firefighters will be laid off due to budget problems by the end of July.
What the Mayor didn't mention is the reduction of Detroit's elite arson squad.
IMAGES: Arsons plague Detroit's east side
The team of 19, highly trained law enforcement officers is now down to 14 investigators and that number is expected to be cut to 9 in July.
Investigators call the firefighter layoffs and the cuts in the arson squad "The Perfect Storm" of bringing the city of Detroitright back to being the arson capital of the world. Investigators warn that with fewer investigators, currently there are no arson squad members staffing the afternoon and overnight shifts.
Many fires won't be investigated and that may embolden firebugs, encourage criminals to light fires to cover up major crimes and the issue of car insurance fraud may return to Detroitin a big way. Arson squad investigators say they've helped rid the city of the problem of people setting their car on fire in Detroitonly to claim that it was stolen. Now, people may again try to make insurance claims on car fires knowing that the fires won't likely be assigned to an investigator.
Detroit's arson squad sent Mayor Bing a detailed analysis of the impact cutting the arson squad will have on the city and overall public safety. Insiders tell Local 4, they received no response from the Mayor.
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing on Monday said 164 firefighters would be laid off by the end of July.
"Since I became mayor, I've made public safety my top priority and I've said I would protect the jobs of police and firefighters, but fiscal realities have made this untenable," Bing said.
Bing said his administration has "every expectation" of being awarded an federal grant to rehire 108 of the firefighters.
"Many, if not most, of the remaining 56 firefighters are expected to be recalled to the fire department through attrition," Bing said.
Until the Fire Department receives the grant, Bing said Fire Commissioner Don Austin and his staff have developed a plan to maintain safety in the community.
- Better deploying engines from adjacent sectors and using newly installed GPS systems in the engines and rigs to best dispatch fire department personnel;
- Conducting thorough risks/gain analysis of interior versus exterior fire suppression;
- Increase the use of CERT and Fire Corps
- Continue community fire prevention education
"Again, laying off any of our courageous and dedicated public safety personnel is the last thing I want to do at this point, but I have to face this hard reality. I have every confidence in Commissioner Austin and the men and woman of the Fire Department to maintain their highest standards of fire services and public safety for our citizens," Bing said.
Detroit Fire Department facts
Total Uniformed & Civilian Personnel = 1257
Total Sworn Fire Fighters = 881
Total EMS Technicians = 248
Fire Suppression = Estimated 30,000 calls for service annually; with an estimated 9,500 false alarms.
EMS= Estimated 135,000 calls for service annually.
IMAGES: Arsons plague Detroit's east side
Official statement from Detroit Fire Fighters Association
In a disastrous turn of events, Mayor Dave Bing today issued layoff notices to 164 fire fighters and announced the closing of 16 fire companies putting into immediate danger the safety of Detroit's fire fighters, residents, visitors and taxpayers.
"These decisions are indefensible," said Dan McNamara, president of the Detroit Fire Fighters Association Local 344. "Earlier this year, the city and the DFFA sat together and hammered out an agreement that would have greatly minimized these cuts and kept the city protected. However, at the last minute, they decided not to honor the deal – even though it had already been signed."
McNamara continued, "Mayor Bing is now calling for $23 million in cuts from the Detroit Fire Department. In the agreement they backed out of, we proposed up to $31 million in real savings including significant give backs and necessary restructuring – with no layoffs and only closing six fire companies permanently."
These cuts by the city will put its Fire Department and its residents at great risk – increasing response times and further taxing an already greatly reduced workforce.
"For as long as we've been fighting fires in the City of Detroit, we have guaranteed that if you call us we will come," said McNamara. "If these cuts remain, there will be times when we won't have the necessary resources to respond. Add to this the Fire Commission Donald Austin's previously stated policy to 'let buildings burn' we have a disaster waiting to happen that will likely result in not only the loss of property, but potentially the loss of lives."
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