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Wedding Venues in Philadelphia PA
New Hope, PA | 215-862-3136 | (208 Reviews)
Rustic Elegance in Historic Bucks County
Celebrate your wedding among the rustic elegance of our private, 18th Century estate. The property features 21 acres of beautiful gardens, an historic stone barn, and... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | 215-627-5100 | (92 Reviews)
Exquisite chandeliers, European ambiance, and turn-of-the-century elegance, make this a truly perfect setting for life's most important events. With culinary... (more)
West Chester, PA | 484-551-3999 | (95 Reviews)
Your Wedding... Simply Perfect at Penn Oaks
Your wedding is our passion, as you can see from the fantastic reviews here. To check date availability and to arrange a private tour, call any of our three coordinators ... (more)
Stroudsburg, PA | 800-955-8663 | (363 Reviews)
When Excellence is Required . . . Stroudsmoor Country Inn
For more than 30 years, Stroudsmoor Country Inn has created unforgettable wedding memories with a commitment and guarantee of excellence in the services we provide, the... (more)
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Essington, PA | | (82 Reviews)
The Lazaretto Ballroom is located just steps from the scenic Delaware River, and one of Delaware Counties oldest historic structures. Also just 4 years old the Lazaretto ... (more)
Yardley, PA | 215-321-7000 | (0 Reviews)
Creating the perfect backdrop for your wedding, The Manor at Makefield Highlands offers a magical mix of Bucks County history and romance on a sprawling 170 acre estate �... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | 215-564-7983 | (50 Reviews)
"Life is Magnifique"!
We care for each individual guest...each individual moment. The cultivated beauty of the Sofitel Philadelphia offers couples the ultimate wedding venue. The only... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | 215-925-2111 | (29 Reviews)
The Hotel Monaco Philadelphia has become a very popular place for brides since opening in October 2012. Top notch service and great food from Chef Jorge Chicas sets this ... (more)
Blue Bell, PA | 215-616-8104 | (211 Reviews)
If you're looking for the perfect storybook setting for a very special day, you've found it. Simple or lavish, traditional or unconventional, large or small, your... (more)
West Chester, PA | | (18 Reviews)
Whatever your vision for your perfect wedding, we will help you achieve it. Our magnificent Bishop Ballroom with seating for up to 220 showcases panoramic views of... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | 215-627-5100 | (89 Reviews)
Finley Catering Company, established in 1976, has soared to even greater heights than Steve Finley could have ever imagined. As a young boy, Steve took all his cooking... (more)
Bristol, PA | 215-943-7070 | (9 Reviews)
Gorgeous All-inclusive Weddings
Gorgeous spacious renovated wedding venue! Newly renovated! Falls Manor, formerly King's Caterers, got a complete face lift when it changed owners on October... (more)
Jenkintown, PA | | (2 Reviews)
Alverthorpe Manor offers an estate rich in history with galleries featuring contemporary art.
The Manor pavilion, for the main event, accommodates up to 175 guests who also have full access to the Art Center galleries. The Manor terrace, with sweeping views of... (more)
Spring City, PA | 610-948-5566 | (32 Reviews)
"Where expectations are surpassed..."
Couples looking for the perfect place for their very special day will be blown away by the spectacular views of our pond, flowering trees, shrubs, stone patios and brick ... (more)
Glenmoore, PA | 610-733-2516 | (14 Reviews)
Now offering 20% off select 2018 dates. More information here: http://springtonmanorfarm.com/special-offers/ The Manor House at Springton Manor Farm is a uniquely... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | 267-295-2948 | (15 Reviews)
World Cafe Live is a unique special events facility housed in an historic factory building in Philadelphia's University City. Offering two different event spaces,... (more)
Feasterville Trevose, PA | 215-396-2002 | (6 Reviews)
"Don't Pass The Buck"
The Buck Hotel; where historic aesthetics meet modern amenities. With 5 unique rooms, and a ballroom that can accommodate up to 320; The Buck Hotel can provide a... (more)
Concordville, PA | 610-459-2230 | (115 Reviews)
Choose Concordville Inn's romantic setting for the wedding of which you've always dreamed. Concordville Inn offers three spacious and tastefully decorated Ballrooms... (more)
Newtown Square, PA | 610-298-5530 | (12 Reviews)
Finley Catering- Simply the Best
Our newest location,The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve, opened in the Fall of 2016 is a perfect compliment to our center city locations. The Ballroom stands as our 4th... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | 215-640-8575 | (14 Reviews)
Philadelphia Weddings
The elegantly appointed Westin Philadelphia, located in the upscale Rittenhouse Square area, is the ideal location for your Philadelphia Wedding. Our Goal is to... (more)
Jeffersonville, PA | 610-539-4500 | (10 Reviews)
From weddings, to showers, to family affairs, large or small, Westover Country Club is the perfect choice for your next event. We can accommodate between 30 to 400... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | 215-627-5100 | (45 Reviews)
? Walking into 717 Chestnut Street, in the Historic District of Philadelphia, you will be amazed by the grand architecture of Finley Catering's newest venue, Union ... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | 215-546-9000 | (25 Reviews)
Luxury Wedding Venue in Classic Rittenhouse Square
Wedded bliss begins with the iconic luxury of The Rittenhouse; a lavish, Forbes Four-Star rated hotel overlooking Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square. Our staff of... (more)
New Tripoli, PA | 610-298-4653 | (8 Reviews)
One of the newest facilities in the Lehigh Valley, offering three different venues. Olde Homestead is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Mountains overlooking the... (more)
Allentown, PA | 610-774-9511 | (0 Reviews)
Spring 2018: Vault 634 Unlocks
WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS The Lehigh Valley Trust Building was constructed in 1911 when the Lehigh Valley Trust Company combined 634 and 636 Hamilton to form the bank�... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | 215-247-1730 | (56 Reviews)
The Valley Green Inn defines a warmth and hospitality on the banks of the Wissahickon Creek. The simple elegance, warmth and tradition the Inn offers is second to none... (more)
Phoenixville, PA | 610-917-8400 | (88 Reviews)
Every event is an experience at Phoenixville Foundry
You've dreamed of this day. Now that it's here, you just need the perfect location to set the stage. With just one visit to Phoenixville Foundry, you'll know that... (more)
Newtown Square , PA | 484-580-8260 | (34 Reviews)
Rustic-chic and elegant venue. Stone mansion set in nature's paradise.
Enchanted forest. Magical enclave. Nature-lover's delight. Grounds and formal gardens landscaped by Olmsted Associates, the firm that designed Central Park. PARQUE ... (more)
Warrington, PA | 215-343-1630 | (133 Reviews)
Experience the Warrington!
The Warrington has new owners! Since taking over in April of 2012 there have been many completed renovations to the property and facility. Renovations include our window-... (more)
Reading, PA | 610-374-8244 | (3 Reviews)
2017 Dates Available! The Berkshire Clubhouse and Banquet facilities feature the Main Dining Room with three smaller adjacent private dining rooms, the new... (more)
Feasterville Trevose, PA | 267-525-4007 | (128 Reviews)
Largest full service hotel in Bucks County specializing in making your wedding dreams come true.
The Radisson Hotel Philadelphia Northeast is the perfect location to host your elegant wedding reception. With the capabilities to seat a wedding up to 400 people and... (more)
Avondale, PA | 610-268-8800 | (32 Reviews)
Beautiful, Elegant, Unforgettble
Harfeld National Golf Course is the perfect harmony to make our club the ideal venue for your wedding. Hartefeld National's magnificent clubhouse, set in the heart of... (more)
Allentown, PA | 610-395-3369 | (15 Reviews)
Our professional staff will take pride in ensuring your reception is an event to remember. From the first meeting with your ILCC coordinator, until the completion of... (more)
Springfield, PA | 610-690-7600 | (159 Reviews)
"Happily Ever After Begins Here"
When it comes to weddings, Springfield Country Club Complex has it all! Indoor and outdoor ceremony sites, a beautifully landscaped backdrop, newly renovated ballrooms,... (more)
Holicong, PA | 215-794-5104 | (10 Reviews)
"Let us craft a beautiful memory for you" Bringing your dream to life. Imagine your guests entering through the gates of the estate, past the bronze horses, down... (more)
Bensalem, PA | 855-285-4885 | (30 Reviews)
Your Wedding Day will be the Happiest Day of your Life!
Expert planning, attention to details, and flawless execution of your function. Your reception will be stress free, beautiful, and correct in every detail. Our wedding... (more)
Phoenixville, PA | 610-246-3188 | (10 Reviews)
Your wedding set in a lovely historical venue - the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge
The Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge is the perfect location for your special day offering stunning views of the Valley Forge Mountains! Our grand glass ballroom and... (more)
Malvern, PA | 610-296-9800 | (57 Reviews)
If it's important to you...trust it to us!
When you choose The Desmond Hotel, Malvern, your wedding celebration will become a special part of the memories you will treasure forever. Nothing is spared in our... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | 215-931-4251 | (15 Reviews)
Elegant and Intimate events in the heart of Historic Philadelphia
Be the first to book your 2018 wedding in our newly renovated Four Diamond hotel! In 2017, The Franklin Hotel at Independence Park will transform with a $16million... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | 215-923-2500 | (24 Reviews)
Magical celebrations aboard Philly's own Tall Ship
The Moshulu, the World's oldest and largest four-masted Tall Ship offers unsurpassed views and a unique backdrop for intimate to extraordinary dining and celebrations. ... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | | (21 Reviews)
Be Extraordinary. Be Perfect.
Looking for a 2017 Date! Ask us about our $90 Per Person Special for Saturdays in 2017!!! BE UNFORGETTABLE. This, of all days, is your day. We want you to... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | (215) 621-8561 | (9 Reviews)
"Philadelphia's Premier Special Events Venue"
Arts Ballroom Catering and Events is Philadelphia's premiere special events venue located directly off the Avenue of the Arts, where cultural sophistication and... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | | (50 Reviews)
This 19th-century country estate boasts a rich history and an exciting future. With painstaking care, Conroy Catering restored the mansion's interiors to reflect the... (more)
Bensalem, PA | 215-244-4400 | (119 Reviews)
Where Dreams Come True
Voted "Best of Weddings" by The Knot! Celebrations Wedding Venue is the premier destination for your most special day! Over 29 years of working with families &... (more)
Ambler, PA | 215-641-1300 | (102 Reviews)
There's No Place Like Our Place
Talamore Country Club, nestled in historic Montgomery County, weaves the elegance & charm of an 20th Century Scottish Manor Estate with the cutting edge style and... (more)
Phoenixville, PA | 610-933-6336 | (56 Reviews)
Robert Ryan Catering & Design
Vintage Chic. Historic. Elegant. Unique...all you've ever dreamed of in a venue! Traditional style and beautiful vintage elements adorn this former Reading Railroad... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | 215-287-4079 | (0 Reviews)
Industrial Chic Warehouse
A modern, industrial-chic venue with historic charm, Moulin was formerly a Civil-war era textile mill. Ideal for larger guest lists, the building features 20,000 sq ft... (more)
Newtown, PA | 215-860-1859 | (1 Reviews)
Golden Age of Elegance
The Formal Gardens were constructed in 1931 by George F. and Stella Elkins Tyler to provide a formal landscape setting for their estate, Indian Council Rock. The four-tie... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | 215-399-2245 | (36 Reviews)
The cure for the common event
Welcome to The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, where your event can take its proper place in history. This beautiful New Beaux-Arts style building,... (more)
Drexel Hill, PA | 610-259-7000 | (131 Reviews)
Philadelphia's most desirable venue
Drexelbrook is the most desirable special event venue and caterer in the tri-state area. We combine our passion for food, unsurpassed service, and a heartfelt desire for ... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | 215-627-1200 | (40 Reviews)
Marriage is more than the photos, the clothes, the rings. It's about two words, "I do," spoken as eternal promise to stand by the one you truly love and face the twists... (more)
Reading, PA | 610-685-3900 | (5 Reviews)
Exclusively Catered by ViVA Catering
Exchange your wedding vows and celebrate with your reception in an enchanting Old Enlish Tudor-Style Castle built in 1932 (and newly renovated in 2015) nestled on the... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | 215-460-3300 | (16 Reviews)
Classic Philadelphia Style and Tradition
In the heart of Center City, this landmark mansion takes its name from Horace Trumbauer, esteemed architect of America's Gilded Age. His career was launched with the ... (more)
Wallingford, PA | 610-316-2046 | (0 Reviews)
Soaring galleries, verdant gardens
A spectacular location for any event, the Gallery features a 3,100-square-foot event space with oak floors, soaring exposed beam construction and beautiful lighting. ... (more)
Mendenhall, PA | 610-388-2100 | (183 Reviews)
? Select Mendenhall Inn's elegant and enchanted setting for the wedding of your dreams. Mendenhall Inn boasts 2 spacious, uniquely decorated Ballroomshosting up to ... (more)
Radnor, PA | 610-519-8000 | (1 Reviews)
We have a new vision for hospitality.
Welcome to The Inn at Villanova University, a unique venue less than two miles from Villanova's campus. Located in the heart of Philadelphia's beautiful Main Line, The... (more)
Bensalem, PA | 215-633-8395 | (74 Reviews)
La Luna ... Come Celebrate Your Life!
A beautiful rustic elegant Mediterranean-inspired wedding and event venue located in Bensalem, Lower Bucks, PA, La Luna Banquet Hall is the perfect setting for the... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | 215-862-9809 | (17 Reviews)
A historic riverfront setting 20 minutes from center city Philadelphia.
A Riverfront Estate Wedding Step through Glen Foerd's front door and you'll enter another world of stately elegance and refined beauty. It's your mansion for the day,... (more)
Frazer, PA | 610-524-5500 | (9 Reviews)
At the Sheraton Great Valley Hotel, all you need to do is say "I Do", we'll take care of the rest!
The Sheraton Great Valley Hotel is a unique, historical setting and is the perfect backdrop for the more intimate affair, perfect for up to 160 guests. With our... (more)
King of Prussia, PA | 610-768-3215 | (79 Reviews)
You've found the one, now find the place! #iDoVFCR
Say 'I Do' to the Valley Forge Casino Resort. We offer a wealth of experience to assist in planning a beautiful and memorable wedding. From the engagement... (more)
Gladwyne, PA | 610-525-6000 | (3 Reviews)
Perfectly Planned. Simply Unforgettable.
Philadelphia Country Club is a private Five-Star platinum country club located on the heart of Main Line Philadelphia in Gladwyne, PA. The clubhouse includes a spacious... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | 215-923-6000 | (3 Reviews)
Historic Grandeur + Breathtaking Views from the Skyline Terrace
Historic architecture enhanced by fresh event spaces impress more than your average bibliophile. Beaux-Arts details, a grand staircase and spectacular skyline view from... (more)
Kimberton, PA | 610-933-8148 | (58 Reviews)
We specialize in doing highly personalized work for wedding of up to 120 guests.
The 8 things that we promise you if you have your wedding reception here at The Kimberton Inn: 1) Wedding planning looks complicated and scary but it does not have... (more)
Danielsville, PA | 610-760-2777 | (15 Reviews)
Start your journey at Woodstone.
Your wedding is our priority. Set on 200 acres of natural terrain with a pristine golf course in Lehigh Valley, Woodstone Country Club is the perfect location for your... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | 267-861-0391 | (34 Reviews)
The IATSE Ballroom by Anthony's Caterers- Italian cuisine with theatrical flare! LIGHTS.CAMERA.MANGIA!! You have surely ARRIVED as you walk through the bright... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | 844-538-3098 | (0 Reviews)
Our brand new 30,000 sq. ft. event center boasts award-winning catering by Gibsons Restaurant Group and some of the best views in Philly. Located one mile north of ... (more)
Phoenixville, PA | 610-983-4640 | (20 Reviews)
A Most Un-Common Wedding Venue...
Former home to a Silk Mill, Carpet Factory, and a Manufacturing Plant, Franklin Commons is now the premier event venue in Phoenixville. Visit FranklinCommonsEvents.com! ... (more)
Radnor, PA | 484-580-8260 | (59 Reviews)
rustic-chic event venue in Radnor, PA
Charming, unexpected, modern. This converted Main Line clubhouse in the Philadelphia suburbs is secluded, magical, as pretty as a French park. It's... (more)
Lafayette Hill, PA | 610-825-8000 | (34 Reviews)
Weddings by Garces Events
Garces Events at Chubb Hotel & Conference Center offer the perfect location for your special day. Our premier wedding destination overlooks 300 acres of breathtaking... (more)
Downingtown, PA | 610-873-0800 | (68 Reviews)
Because your dream wedding doesn't have to be a dream.
Our commitment to superior service ensures that your reception will surpass your greatest expectations. Our ballroom, which accommodates up to 300 guests, is... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | 609-343-9902 | (149 Reviews)
Walk on Water
Located 100 yards out over the Atlantic Ocean, One Atlantic is the premier social event space in Atlantic City, featuring unparalleled views of the beach, boardwalk and... (more)
King of Prussia, PA | 610-312-0356 | (12 Reviews)
Where the little things mean everything
DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia-Valley Forge is a wonderful location for weddings of all size. Be one of the first to celebrate your special day in the Keystone... (more)
Doylestown, PA | 215-674-1047 | (33 Reviews)
Complete wedding reception packages include everything you need except DJ, Flowers, Photographer and Alcohol (5.00 - 8.00 retail for beer & wine, 10.00 - 15.00 for Full... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | 215-567-4775 | (45 Reviews)
Congratulations on your engagement, what an exciting time! The Pyramid Club is a private club 52 floors above the city overlooking the landmarks of Philadelphia. The ... (more)
Bethlehem, PA | 610-253-2505 | (36 Reviews)
At Green Pond Country Club, we take great pride in working directly with you, assisting as needed, with your menu selections, music, photography, flowers, guest... (more)
Coatesville, PA | 610-384-3200 | (22 Reviews)
Customization is where your experience begins.
Sculpted through Chester County's rolling hills on the breathtaking Coatesville Reservoir, Coatesville Country Club is one of the area's most stunning settings for your... (more)
Glenside, PA | 215-887-8030 | (8 Reviews)
We are in the business of creating joyous lasting memories
Thank you for considering North Hills Country Club for your memorable occasion. Our club has been in continuous operation since 1908. We provide one of the... (more)
Collegeville, PA | 610-287-8771 | (90 Reviews)
Rustic Comfort
Abound with vintage details and warm tones, The Barn on Bridge sets the scene for an affair full of provincial charm. The Barn on Bridge is fully restored to enhance ... (more)
St. Davids, PA | 610-341-3500 | (36 Reviews)
A Full Service Main Line Hotel
As a full service hotel on the Main Line, we pride ourselves on providing the absolute best experience for your family and friends. The Radnor offers a wide variety of... (more)
Bethlehem, PA | 610-954-5029 | (69 Reviews)
The Hanover Grande Ballroom has undergone a $500,000 renovation! The Hanover Grande Ballroom is know for stunning weddings with fabulous food and service. Located in... (more)
Wallingford, PA | 610-876-8187 | (8 Reviews)
A Springhaven Wedding The Springhaven Club, available to the public, offers a unique location, exceptional cuisine and outstanding service creating a perfect venue... (more)
Pennsburg, PA | 215-679-8111 | (28 Reviews)
IT ALL STARTS WITH A VIEW! The Loft at Sweet Water Country Club is the area's premier catering facility for Weddings, Banquets, and Corporate events. Our 1800's ... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | 215-789-6106 | (1 Reviews)
Begin life together on a sweet note when you say "I do!" at The Warwick Hotel Rittenhouse Square. We create the perfect atmosphere in a setting that combines a sense ... (more)
Easton, PA | 610-559-9700 | (55 Reviews)
It's All Here.
Create Memories that last a lifetime with Grand architecture, large stone fireplace, solid wood beams and breathtaking views, The Villa on the Green has the ideal... (more)
Rose Valley, PA | | (81 Reviews)
The perfect location for your special day with an intimate setting all your own. Wedding Ceremony Locations: Capture the romance of this lavish location outside... (more)
Bensalem, PA | 215-633-0600 | (196 Reviews)
Pen Ryn Estate- Unique event venue in Bucks County Pa
Home to The Historic Riverfront Venues Pen Ryn Mansion & Belle Voir Manor **More Than Just a Ballroom** Pen Ryn Estate is home to event venues... (more)
New Hope, PA | 866-683-3586 | (21 Reviews)
An Exclusive French Chateau in the Heart of Bucks County
Hotel du Village An Exclusive French Chateau in the Heart of Bucks County Luxurious, sophisticated, and exclusive, Hotel du Village offers the ultimate chateau... (more)
Valley Forge, PA | 610-647-4711 | (11 Reviews)
Robert Ryan Catering & Design is proud to announce our newest event venue, The Philander Chase Knox Estate in Valley Forge National Historic Park. Surrounded by 3,50... (more)
Norristown, PA | 610-275-7300 | (112 Reviews)
Exquisite style, sensational cuisine, and incredible attention to detail are flawlessly orchestrated in every Presidential event. Whether simple or lavish, traditional... (more)
King of Prussia, PA | 484-238-1826 | (35 Reviews)
Planning your Dream Wedding? Contact Kim Lissner, your Wedding Specialist at 484-238-1826 or firstname.lastname@example.com for more information or to set up a... (more)
Lansdale, PA | 215-855-4113 | (98 Reviews)
We Host Only One Wedding At A Time
Congratulations on your engagement and thank you for expressing interest in PineCrest County Club, Montgomery County's Premier Wedding Facility. We host only one... (more)
Barto, PA | 610-845-3500 | (71 Reviews)
A unique stunning rustic country setting on a restored colonial farm
The beautiful Bally Spring Inn is nestled within 20 acres of rolling farmland – boasting an unmatched setting on the banks of the Perkiomen Creek - A unique country... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | 267-284-7979 | (15 Reviews)
Say "I DO" with a view!
The Cira Centre Atrium is Philadelphia's premier wedding venue in University City. The ultra chic space boasts a stunning panoramic view of the city skyline. Get married ... (more)
Perkasie, PA | 215-258-2556 | (67 Reviews)
Elegant Lakefront Wedding Venue for New York and Philadelphia Brides
The Lake House Inn is an overnight wedding venue. Located 1 hour from Philadelphia and 1.5 hours from Manhattan. Experience a destination wedding without the hassle of... (more)
Avondale, PA | 610-268-2235 | (27 Reviews)
A Jewel in the Country
When looking for a unique and charming facility for your special day, The Greathouse in Avondale, PA is a must see. This beautiful and inviting structure overlooks the... (more)
Bethlehem, PA | 610-625-5000 | (43 Reviews)
Restored to its original 1922 grandeur, Hotel Bethlehem is the perfect venue for your wedding reception, banquet or private party and special event. Floor-to-ceiling... (more)
Lafayette Hill, PA | 610-828-3000 | (26 Reviews)
Green Valley is well known for their delicious cuisine, impeccable service and attention to detail and our newly renovated Grand Ballroom and Green Valley Room truly... (more)
Bensalem, PA | 215-639-5590 | (20 Reviews)
Affordable elegance surrounded by beautiful grounds and a vintage farmhouse .
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Malvern, PA | 610-647-1631 | (22 Reviews)
Set among award-winning perennial English gardens of The People's Light & Theatre Company, The Farmhouse is a premier venue in Chester County. The restored 18th century... (more)
Doylestown, PA | 215-866-9504 | (9 Reviews)
Entertaining as an artform!
The Edgar N. Putman Event Pavilion is a contemporary, light-filled space where receptions and special events can be held, surrounded by views of the Michener Art Museum... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | 215-400-0045 | (2 Reviews)
Germantown Cricket Catering offers extraordinary catering services and facilities for wedding receptions, and other special occasions and events. It provides an elegant... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | 215-578-5179 | (24 Reviews)
Majestic Weddings at Please Touch Museum Memorial Hall... Your Forever Begins Here
Please Touch Museum® at Memorial Hall in scenic Fairmount Park is not only rich in history, it's also fun. With 60ft ceilings and a majestic dome above, Hamilton Hall... (more)
Horsham, PA | 215-672-4554 | (130 Reviews)
Creating Memories, One at a Time.
*INQUIRE ABOUT OUR VALUE DATES* Experience unparalleled service and outstanding culinary creations for your event or wedding in this charming 18th Century fieldstone ... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | 215-898-3024 | (46 Reviews)
A wedding venue as unique as your love story
Designed in the 1890s, this beautiful historic building located on the University of Pennsylvania's campus is one of Philadelphia's premier unique venues. Penn... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | 215-744-4466 | (81 Reviews)
Center City Chic in the Northeast
The once Regal Movie Theater has been transformed into the now Regal Ballroom. Our breathtaking thirty-foot ceilings and four lavish crystal chandeliers create an... (more)
Perkasie, Pa , PA | 215-933-2257 | (20 Reviews)
A classic Bucks County wedding venue on a stunning, historic property
Nestled in the rolling hills of Bucks County, close to Perkasie, Quakertown and Doylestown, the Pearl S. Buck Estate offers opportunities for gorgeous photographs with... (more)
Lahaska, PA | 215-794-4078 | (17 Reviews)
Peddler's Village...We're everything but ordinary!
Your special day in the most enchanting of all Bucks County wedding venues! Peddler's Village in beautiful Bucks County is an everything but ordinary wedding... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | 215-422-8221 | (26 Reviews)
Le Meridien Philadelphia offers an architecturally striking design with historical features, modern amenities and décor, a location in the heart of Center City... (more)
Phoenixville, PA | 610-933-4700 | (193 Reviews)
Today's couples want a wedding as unique as they are and our award-winning wedding team is here to make that happen. Let us help you create a menu that reflects your... (more)
Flourtown, PA | 215-233-1550 | (85 Reviews)
Where your special event will always be "an event to remember"
Flourtown Country Club is nestled in the heart of Flourtown, Pennsylvania, just minutes from the charming historic town of Chestnut Hill. Our beautiful stone building... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | 215-832-3044 | (28 Reviews)
Historical Elegance. Modern Luxury.
An award-winning restoration has recaptured the grandeur of our building's 1926 origins, but with a nod to the modern age. This one-time City Hall Annex — now on the ... (more)
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Luxury Wedding Resort, Gardens, & Rustic Charm
Experience the rustic charm, lavish gardens and refined elegance of weddings at The Inn at Leola Village. Once an Amish farm is today Pennsylvania's most awarded... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | 215-567-8787 | (60 Reviews)
Events with Vision
Sky Philadelphia enjoys a stellar reputation as an exceptional venue for Center City Philadelphia weddings. Breathtaking views, warm wood finishes, soaring ceilings, and ... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | 215-454-2028 | (0 Reviews)
A Groundbreaking Venue in Historic Philadelphia - NEW in 2017!
This brand new museum takes visitors on a journey through the incredible, unlikely story of our nation's founding. Through exhibition galleries, theaters and a... (more)
North Wales, PA | | (63 Reviews)
The Joseph Ambler Inn - Where Tradition Creates Memories
The Joseph Ambler Inn is an elegant 52-Room Country Inn located in North Wales, PA. With 12 acres of lush greens, and 5 historic buildings, the Inn offers a variety of... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | 215-409-6653 | (10 Reviews)
Historic Meets Hip
Your wedding venue should be as timeless as the institution itself. Set against the iconic backdrop of Independence Mall, the National Constitution Center provides an... (more)
Philadelphia, PA | 215-790-5855 | (7 Reviews)
"The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is the perfect downtown location to meet all of your wedding day needs." - Brides Magazine Stunning views and... (more)
Richboro, PA | 215-355-2234 | (193 Reviews)
The wedding you have always dreamed of becomes a reality
Northampton Valley Country Club, Richboro, Bucks County, Pennsylvania (215) 355-2234 email@example.com www.northamptonvalleycountryclub.com Please call or e-mail us ... (more)


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Walking in the winter wonder land ounce again in search of hot girls to get warmed up with. We started talking to Francesca and her friend by the food stand. They were hungry and did not have any bofriends untill we came along. After that it was pretty set in stone that we were going to get into their pants.We told them we love to party, but did not say it was in thier mouth.


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Opponents of winter heat shutoffs held a rally Saturday morning in front of the D.C. government headquarters.
The protest was held ahead of a 10 a.m. D.C. Council informational round-table on utilities.
The group Justice First organized the 9 a.m. rally and said its members will testify at the hearing. They want the D.C. Council to put a moratorium on shutoffs during the winter. The law allows winter shutoffs as long as the temperature is above freezing.
Justice First also said recent rate increases have been outrageous.
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Agents with the Customs and Border Protection's Marine Interdiction Unit spotted the 15-foot panga about 4:50 a.m. about one mile offshore and followed it until it reached the beach, officials said.
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Agents questioned four people who were on deck. When agents considered their story suspicious, they searched the vessel and found four people in a cabin below deck that was locked from the outside.
All eight were from Mexico and did not have the papers to enter the United States legally, officials said.
On Sunday afternoon, agents arrested 13 people determined to be in the country illegally at Oceanside Harbor after they docked a 22-foot Cobalt motorboat at the marina. Two men were identified as smugglers. Six men and two women were from Mexico and two women and a man were from Bolivia, officials said.


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An East Tennessee nursing home is one of thousands accused of stealing or mishandling residents' savings.
By law, nursing homes are required to maintain trust funds for residents who are unable or unwilling to handle their finances. The funds are supposed to work like bank accounts.
A USA Today investigation found more than 15-hundred cases over a decade in which government regulators cited nursing homes for mishandling funds.
According to the paper, an employee at the Marshall Voss Nursing Home in Harriman stole $80-thousand dollars from patient accounts over a 10 to 12 year period. A grand jury indicted Pamela Martin in 2009. She pleaded guilty to felony theft in 2011.
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Spring is the time of year where in most places vegetation really starts to grow. Leaves and other vegetation grow quickly as temperatures warm and rain falls, making for excellent growing conditions. While all this vegetation growth is great, spring makes for a good opportunity to buy gutter guards. You can get a leg up on nature before all this vegetation falls, clogging your home's rain gutters.
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KAYU and DirecTV battle: it's not over yet
Those of you subscribers to DirecTV might want to get ready for "KAYU Blackout, the Sequel." It could happen.
Back in late January, the parent company of Spokane Fox affiliate KAYU agreed to return the station to the DirecTV lineup. That was done to give viewers access to the Super Bowl. The cease-fire came after a full month of signal blackout, a period in which the two sides took regular potshots in the media at the other.
They finally OK'd a four-week grace period, scheduled to end this week, to work out an acceptable retransmission rate between KAYU's owner (Northwest Broadcasting) and DirecTV.
It's now more than four weeks and Friday is the deadline for reaching a settlement, said Jon Rand, VP of Northwest Broadcasting, in Spokane.
The dispute comes down to how much Northwest can convince DirecTV to pay per household to carry the KAYU local affiliate signals.
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Spurs are expected to make a move for Palermo midfielder Franco Vazquez this week but they could face competition.
Vazquez is set to depart Palermo this summer and Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is ready to launch a move.
The Argentina-born Italy international, who has not been selected for Euro 2016, is valued at around 30million euros (£23.68) by the Ronsanero and Italy's Tuttosport say they are expecting an offer from White Hart Lane this week.
However, Spurs will face competition as the likes of Juventus, Fiorentina and AC Milan have also been linked with the 27-year-old, but Manchester United are understood to have ended their interest following the exit of Louis van Gaal as manager.


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'X-Men' Producer Wants to Make a Gambit Movie with Channing Tatum
by Ethan Anderton
January 30, 2014
Source: Empire
We've had quite the overload of X-Men lately with Empire's massive collection of 25 covers promoting X-Men: Days of Future Past. The final cover revealed the sentinel from the dark future timeline that is forced to send Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) to the past to save their lives. With the exception of X-Men: Apocalypse, we're not sure how Fox plans to handle their precious comic book property as they continue to keep it away from Marvel Studios, but franchise producer Lauren Shuler Donner has an idea that sounds pretty damn good. Donner just told Empire, "I'm dying to do a Gambit movie with Channing Tatum."
Donner thinks it's perfect, because it doesn't need to be as big as the X-Men ensemble films, "That doesn't have to be a great big movie. It's a thief in New Orleans, it's a whole different story. He's on board, and I have to get the studio on board. How can anyone resist Channing? He's such a sweetheart." Well, an origin story doesn't sound all that thrilling, especially after X-Men Origins: Wolverine was not only terribly by itself, but also poorly used Gambit (one of Taylor Kitsch's many missteps in his career so far). But with Channing Tatum on board, maybe this could be something great.
While Tatum was doing the press tour for White House Down, he told Empire:
"I would like to play Gambit. Gambit's my favourite. I'm from New Orleans, around that area. My dad's from New Orleans, and I like to do a Cajun accent. I could do it for real.
No knock on Taylor Kitsch, though, 'cause I actually like his Gambit, but I've always lived around Cajun people. Gambit was always like the woman-loving, cigarette-smoking, drinking guy. He was the punk rock of all the superheroes. He's a thief. He kind of rode the line."
With Donner and Tatum both interested in doing a Gambit movie, it sounds like the right pieces are coming together. But at the same time, we're not sure how this would fit it in with Fox's plans for the rest of the X-Men, especially with Simon Kinberg shepherding all the Marvel projects for the studio (which includes Fantastic Four soon). After a rocky beginning in Tatum's career, the once wooden actor has blossomed into an impressive performer with 21 Jump Street and Magic Mike brightening his star. So if there's anyone who seems perfect to bring Gambit to life right now, it's Tatum. Stay tuned to see how this all plays out.
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Leslie E. Letterman, 65, was airlifted to Harborview when he was injured after he failed to stop at about 3:19 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Paradise Bay Road and state Highway 104 and collided with another pickup truck, State Trooper Christopher Moon reported.
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William C. Wells, 68, of Port Ludlow was driving a red 1995 Dodge pickup traveling westbound on Highway 104 approaching Paradise Bay Road.
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NASHVILLE, June 19 (UPI) -- Safety Michael Griffin has signed a long-term contract with the Tennessee Titans, the team said Tuesday.
Terms of the deal weren't announced, but The (Nashville) Tennessean reported it was for five years at approximately $36 million, including $15 million guaranteed.
Griffin, a two-time Pro Bowl pick, was tagged in March as the Titans' franchise player.
The Texas product ranked third on the team in tackles last year with 96 while starting all 16 games for the third time in four seasons.
Griffin, 27, has racked up 17 interceptions in 80 career games with the Titans.


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Americans are sometimes accused of ignorance about disease epidemics elsewhere in the world simply because they're not epidemics here.
Tuberculosis is at record levels worldwide. It's easily spread among people through the air, causing weight loss, persistent coughing, fevers and weakness or fatigue. According to the World Health Organization it affects one-third of Earth's population. Yet in the U.S., reported cases are lower than ever, with one exception. A leading medical journal recently reported that tuberculosis rates are not falling among foreign-born immigrants to the U.S. This despite screening tests designed to detect TB at the borders. Johns Hopkins infectious diseases expert Dr. Bill Bishai.
However, the screening is not failsafe. And so, in spite of our best efforts, I think there are plenty of ways in which individuals can bring TB, particularly latent TB, with them to the United States. :11
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Newt Gingrich friend and ex-Rep. Bob Walker signals none too subtly in an interview with National Review that the former House speaker has his eyes set on a starring role in Tampa:
However, should Gingrich fail to win the nomination on the convention floor, Gingrich deserves a primetime speaking slot, Walker says. "I assume that in the case of Santorum and Gingrich, they will be given major speaking roles at the convention," he says. "I can't imagine the Romney campaign or the party would seek to keep that from happening." To block Gingrich from a plum convention role "would be a mistake," Walker says.
"Newt has told Romney directly that he would vigorously campaign for Romney and against Obama in the fall," he says, should the primary lead to a Romney nomination. "It would be a mistake not to allow that to be said at the convention. Romney needs to generate excitement with the base and both Santorum and Gingrich are two people who can genuinely excite the Republican base to support the nominee."
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Women in the North East will be coming together this evening (24 November) as part of the region's Reclaim the Night event in Newcastle, hosted by the Northern TUC.
Sexual violence during the 1992-1995 war in Bosnia and Herzegovina shattered the lives of thousands of women, a new human rights briefing says.
Amnesty has called on the Tunisian authorities to drop indecency charges against a woman summoned to court after complaining that police officers raped her.
The saga of Bishop Wallace Benn and the pro-rape booklet goes on and on. Having first withdrawn his endorsement of the booklet, then apologised, he has now offered what appears to be an attempt at an explanation.
Wallace Benn, the Suffragan Bishop of Lewes, has sent me an apology for his endorsement of a booklet the promotes the legalisation of rape within marriage and the criminalisation of same-sex relationships.
Wallace Benn, the Church of England's Bishop of Lewes, has today withdrawn his endorsement of a booklet by the fundamentalist campaigner Stephen Green. He issued a statement after several bloggers drew attention to his endorsement yesterday.
Update: Following my blog and comments yesterday (below), and those by Bishop Alan Wilson and others, Bishop Wallace Benn has 'wholly and completely' disassociated himself from the extremist pamphlet by Stephen Green. Subsequent to this post and my previous one, Bishop Benn's office has issued a further statement with an apology and a clarification that he has asked Stephen Green to remove the endorsement from his website
A frequently repeated myth about restorative justice is that it can't work for "serious" or "violent crimes". As restorative practices become more widely available however, this myth is being busted. Its role in shifting the power imbalance around crime towards the victim is becoming increasingly apparent. Its ability to help victims overcome the fear of crime and move on, in a way that more punitive practices often don't, is also being appreciated. Two examples that have been cited recently involve cases of rape.
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I just got back from seeing Disney/Pixar's Up in digital 3D. The movie itself is beautiful, both visually and conceptually. The story is charming yet poignant with lots of laughs, the voice actorsled by Ed Asner as the gruff Carl Fredricksenare superb, and the animation is stunning. Interestingly, many of the animated items, even most of the dogs, are essentially photorealistic, but the humans are deliberate caricatures. I suspect Pixar goes this route because it's so difficult to animate truly realistic-looking people thanks to the exquisite human sensitivity to facial detail and body language. I have no problem with that, but I was disappointed in the 3D presentation for several reasons.
First of all, the passive, polarized glasses one must wear for a commercial 3D movie substantially reduce the amount of light reaching your retinas, making the image appear quite dim. Also, the color isn't quite the sameit's a bit more muted and dingy. I've seen several 3D movies lately, and they've all had these problems.
Another distraction was motion blur. Mind you, this was a 2K (2048x1080) DLP projector, but objects in motion were seriously fuzzed out, which I suspect is an artifact of the alternating-eye 3D process. Finally, in all the 3D movies I've attended, I've always seen subtle discontinuities, especially in objects close up or far away at the periphery of the image, that break the 3D spell. Apparently, the technology cannot yet surpass the human brain's sensitivity to these cues.
Many studios are starting to pump out 3D animated movies as fast as they can make themmost of the previews before Up were for exactly such titles. And it seems that the entire consumer-electronics industry is abuzz about 3D in the home, with several platforms vying for dominancecan you say "yet another format war"?
From what I've seen of 3D so far, I think the buzz is premature. I walked out of the theater thinking about how much I look forward to the Blu-ray of Up so I can see it in high-def 2D with all of its brightness and colors intact, not to mention less motion blur and no distracting discontinuities. I have no doubt that we will continue to hear a lot about 3D in the months and years ahead, but I think it will be quite some time before a standard platform is adopted and the picture quality improves to match that of a good 2D digital image.
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Special District Reforms, State Budget Issues on Tap at ACWA Conference
Water leaders from throughout the state are set to gather in Monterey for the spring conference of the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA).
The event, set for May 5-7 at the Monterey Conference Center, is expected to draw more than 2,000 water officials to hear the latest on special district reform legislation, new science in the Delta, state budget finances and water rights fees. Other topics on the agenda include perchlorate in drinking water, the political outlook for the November elections and a proposed move to make investor-owned utilities eligible for grant funds under Proposition 50 of 2002.
Newly appointed Department of Water Resources Director Lester Snow will provide insight into policy direction and new initiatives by the Administration brought to office in last year's unprecedented recall election. Snow is the headline speaker at the conference's opening breakfast on Wednesday, May 5.
Republican senatorial candidate Bill Jones is the keynote speaker at a luncheon program on Thursday, May 6. Jones, who is challenging U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer this fall, is expected to address the federal role in meeting California's water needs. Boxer was invited to speak as well, but was unable to attend due to schedule conflicts.
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Tunnel Research Projects
The Memorial Tunnel Fire Ventilation Test Program
The Memorial Tunnel Fire Ventilation Test Program (MTFVTP) consisted of a series of full-scale fire tests conducted in an abandoned road tunnel. Various tunnel ventilation systems and configurations of such systems were operated to evaluate their respective smoke and temperature management capabilities. These tests generated a significant database relevant to the design and operation of road tunnel ventilation systems under fire emergency conditions. The need for such a program was identified by members of ASHRAE Technical Committee 5.9 Enclosed Vehicular Facilities (TC 5.9), which formulated the goals and scope of work the Phase I Report. That report recognized our society's increasing emphasis on life safety, but, as yet, the lack of a definitive and generally accepted consensus regarding the proper design and operation of road tunnel ventilation systems in a fire emergency. Further, as a result of significant decreases in vehicle engine emissions over the past three decades, the ventilation rates required to meet contaminant level criteria in road tunnels may not provide adequate ventilation capacity for a fire emergency. The Memorial Tunnel is located near Charleston, West Virginia. This is a two-lane, 2800-foot long, mountain tunnel having a 3.2 percent grade. In preparation for the MTFVTP, the tunnel was modified and instrumented to allow operation and evaluation with the following ventilation system configurations:
- Full Transverse Ventilation
- Partial Transverse Ventilation
- Partial Transverse Ventilation with Single Point Extraction
- Partial Transverse Ventilation with Oversized Exhaust Ports Point Supply and Point
- Exhaust Operation Natural Ventilation
- Longitudinal Ventilation with Jet Fans
The tunnel was equipped with instrumentation and recording equipment for data acquisition. Sensors measuring air velocity, temperature, carbon monoxide (CO), and carbon dioxide (CO2) were installed at various tunnel sections. Data from these sensors were recorded. Smoke generation and movement and the resulting effect on visibility was assessed using seven remote-controlled television cameras with associated recording equipment.
Ventilation system effectiveness in managing smoke and temperature movement was tested for the following fire sizes: 10, 20, 50, and 100 megawatts (MW). The heat release of a 20 MW fire is approximately equivalent to a bus or truck fire, and a 100 MW fire is equivalent to a flammable fuel spill feeding a pool approximately 480 square feet (sq ft) in area.
In addition to varying the fire size, systematic variations were made in airflow quantity, longitudinal air velocity near the fire, and fan response time for each ventilation system. Tests were also conducted to assess the impact of longitudinal air velocities on the effectiveness of a foam suppression system.
In the MTFVTP, various smoke management strategies and combinations of strategies were employed, including extraction, transport, control direction of movement, and dilution to achieve the goals of offsetting buoyancy and external atmospheric conditions and to prevent backlayering. A total of 98 tests were conducted.
The basic findings to date are summarized below:
- The ASHRAE criteria of 100 cubic feet minute per lane-foot (cfm/lf) of tunnel for emergency road tunnel ventilation has been used as a minimum design basis for many years. However, to date there has been no validation of that value. It is clear from the fire tests that while this criteria may be appropriate for some situations, it is not applicable in others, and is therefore limited as a general criteria. The Memorial Tunnel fire ventilation tests have shown that longitudinal airflow near a fire is equally important as extraction rate for temperature and smoke management. Therefore, specifying a ventilation rate for temperature and smoke management, solely on its extraction capabilities, is insufficient. Further, any criteria established for emergency ventilation should include the impact of tunnel physical characteristics and tunnel ventilation system.
- Longitudinal ventilation using jet fans was shown to be capable of managing smoke and heat resulting from heat releases up to 100 MW. The required longitudinal air velocity to prevent backlayering in the Memorial Tunnel was approximately 600 feet per minute (fpm) for a 100 MW fire. Since the longitudinal velocity generated by jet fans will manage temperature and smoke only on one side of the fire, to the detriment of smoke and temperature conditions on the opposite side, such systems should be applied only in road tunnels with uni-directional traffic flow.
- Jet fans positioned downstream of, and close to, the fire were subjected to temperatures high enough to cause failure. Accordingly, this condition needs to be considered in the system design and selection of emergency operational modes.
- Full transverse ventilation systems can be installed in single-zone or multi-zone configurations and can be operated in a balanced or unbalanced mode. Single-zone, balanced (equal flow rates for supply and exhaust air) full transverse systems indicated very limited smoke and temperature management capability. Ventilation-rates of 100 cfrr-l/lf exhaust capacity did not manage conditions resulting from heat release rates of 20 MW and greater, unless the system was operated in an unbalanced mode (reduced supply airflow). Single-zone full transverse systems operated in the unbalanced mode had improved temperature management capability. However, even 100 cfm/lf exhaust capacity provided only limited temperature and smoke management for a 20 MW heat release rate. Multiple zone full transverse systems have the inherent capability to manage smoke and temperature by creating longitudinal airflow.
- Partial transverse ventilation systems can be installed in single-zone or multi-zone configurations and can be operated in supply or exhaust mode. Single-zone partial transverse systems capable of only supplying air (no possible reversal of fans to exhaust air) were relatively ineffective in smoke or temperature management. Single-zone partial transverse systems which can be operated in the exhaust mode provided a degree of smoke and temperature management.
- Longitudinal airflow is a significant factor in the management of smoke and heat generated in a fire. Ventilation systems which effectively combine extraction and longitudinal airflow can significantly limit the spread of smoke and heat. Multiple-zone ventilation systems allow control over the direction and magnitude of longitudinal airflow, and can effectively manage smoke and temperatures in the tunnel. Two-zone partial transverse ventilation with 100 cfm/lf effectively managed 20 MW heat release rates.
- Single point extraction (SPE) is a ventilation system configuration capable of extracting large volumes of smoke from a specific location through large, controlled openings in a ceiling exhaust duct, thus preventing extensive migration of smoke. These openings range from 100 sq ft to 300 sq ft in size and are generally spaced on 300-foot centers along the tunnel. The SPE transverse type system effectively managed smoke and temperature conditions for a 20 MW fire with ventilation rates lower than 100 cfm/lf. SPE systems are applicable to bi-directional traffic flow, with a degree of dependency, however, on the location and spacing of the SPE openings. Smoke and heat being drawn from the fire to the SPE opening could pass over or possibly around stalled traffic and vehicle occupants.
- Oversized exhaust ports (OEP)are a modification to transverse type systems which provides smoke extraction capability in the immediate location of a fire. The concept consists of 30 sq ft oversized exhaust ports spaced approximately 30 feet apart (comparable to normal-sized exhaust port spacing) and designed to fully open when subjected to the heat of a fire. Significant improvement in temperature and smoke conditions were obtained using OEPs relative to the basic transverse ventilation system using conventional size exhaust ports. The OEP enhancement is also applicable to tunnels with bi-directional traffic.
- Natural ventilation resulted in extensive spread of heat and smoke upgrade of the fire. However, the effects of natural buoyancy are dependent on the fire size and the physical characteristics of the tunnel.
- Fan response time, the interval between the onset of a fire and ventilation system activation, should be minimized since hot smoke layers can spread quickly, e.g., up to 1600 to 1900 feet in the initial two minutes of a fire.
- The maximum temperature experienced at the inlet to the central fans (closest location to the fire approximately 700 feet) was 325 F for a 100 MW fire, 255 F for a 50 MW fire, and 225 F for a 20 MW fire.
- The restriction to visibility caused by smoke occurs more quickly than does a temperature high enough to be debilitating. Carbon monoxide (CO) levels near the roadway never exceeded the guidelines established for the Test Program.
- The effectiveness of the foam suppression system was not diminished by operation in strong longitudinal airflow. In the MTFVTP, the system was operated and tested in conditions with 800 fpm longitudinal air velocity.
- Adequate quantities of oxygen to support combustion were available from the tunnel air. The possible increase in fire intensity resulting from the initiation of ventilation did not outweigh the benefits.
The full-scale testing program got underway in September 1993, following the completion of the tunnel retrofitting and the installation of all instrumentation and control systems. The last of 98 tests was completed in March 1995.
Based on the results of these tests, the use of "jet" fans ventilation system for road tunnels may be considered as a viable alternative.


text: As hard as it is to believe, hotels are still charging for phone calls, with some collecting as much as $10 for the first minute. That's not service; that's extortion. You can get around the problem by subscribing to one of the many VoIP (voice over Internet protocol) services, like Vonage, at home and then taking the phone adapter with you on the road. Plug it into the hotel's broadband connection, and you won't have to use the landline at all or run the risk of adding roaming charges by using your mobile. (Calls made to your home number will ring on the road.) With this setup, you can make all the free outgoing local and long-distance calls you want, and international calls will cost you far less than picking up that hotel landline. You might even save enough to permit yourself a bag of peanuts from the minibar.


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2011 NHL Playoffs: Cheapshots Will Continue Until League Cracks DownApril 19, 2011
So far in the first round of the 2011 Stanley Cup playoffs, there have been a number of exactly the type of hits the NHL says it wants to eliminate.
Bobby Ryan of the Anaheim Ducks stomped on an opposing player's foot, a dangerous and cheap play that uses a sharp blade delivered with force to injure. This was no surprise; a preview of how the Ducks react when losing was seen late in the season against the Sharks, and they have a long history of crossing the line.
Ryan likely got no leniency because of that—another player could have contended it was an accident in over-exuberant efforts to free the puck along the boards.
Instead, his team is now down 2-1 in the series and facing the second game of his suspension.
But then why did the past not hurt Raffi Torres? He has been a head-hunter previously in his career, and blindsided Brent Seabrook behind Chicago's net Sunday, then acted like teammate Christian Ehrhoff in being flabbergasted that he could possibly have done anything wrong.
Discipline "czar" Colin Campbell left the two-minute minor as his only penalty—no fine, no suspension—because Torres did not launch and Seabrook was on the puck. Those points are true, but he did go shoulder to the head, which apparently is no longer suspendable in the playoffs; meanwhile, Seabrook will miss Game Four, all but eliminating his Blackhawks.
Similarly, in Game One of the Sharks-Kings series, Ian White was against the boards when he was hit from behind in the head by Jarrett Stoll. Stoll got no penalty and was suspended for just one game, meaning he missed less time than the player he recklessly endangered (almost two games, minimum).
The dirty play payed off, as the Sharks lost Game Two in part because of an unproductive blueline. White is adept at advancing the puck, which explains why as a unit, they finished -3 with six giveaways and got only 11 of 27 shot attempts on net (10 blocked, six missed).
The league will get another chance to dispense more consistent, harsher discipline: A cheap shot from former Duck Chris Kunitz, now playing for one of the teams that leads the league in them because of suspended Penguin Matt Cooke, was followed by oft-suspended Steve Downie's launch at the head of Ben Lovejoy later in the same game.
(Update: Kunitz and Downie each received one game suspensions. In the NHL, one playoff game equates to two regular season games. Does anyone seriously think either of those players would have gotten only two games in November if their target was Sidney Crosby?)
Until the punishment outweighs the benefits, expect things to continue.


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James Allen Offers the Largest Collection of Photographed Fancy Color Diamonds in the World
Jul 22, 2013, 14:48 ET from JamesAllen.com
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I have installed a fresh copy of windons xp pro sp 3 on my Dell Inspiron 1300 laptop and everything is working perfect except for the sound.
My problem is that no sound comes out of the speakers but if i plug my headphones in it works fine through them, Ive checked some of the other posts such as services.msc but with no solution
Do any of you bright sparks have any ideas oh i have a basic understanding of computers but nothing to technical
This could possibiliy be due to incorrect driver order when installing windows. Try reinstalling windows with the drivers installed in the following order
XP Service Pack 2 (may be included on xp disc):
XP Service Pack 3
R120775 Dell System Utilities
R114079 Intel Chipset
R112732 opposed to R128346 Intel 915GM Graphics (I found to be more functional on my inspiron 1300)
<ADMIN NOTE: Broken link has been removed from this post by Dell>
R90851 R114200 Conexant Modem
R108904 R150593 Broadcom/Ethernet
You will need to select the right region and right wireless card, trial and error will work ones that don't work will fail to install.
R122161 Sigmatel Audio Driver
R120179 Touchpad
R151309 Dell Quickset
Philip Yip
Windows Reinstallation Guide and Related Wikies See here for other wikies such as Customising and Using Windows 8.1, Dell Wireless Cards and Unofficial Drivers.
Hey natakuc4,
I noticed that a couple of times yesterday you recommended the old Sigmatel R122161 audio driver instead of the current R171789, which itself is now almost 2 years old. Is there a particular reason?
To me that old driver had a certain distinction, in that some folks at notebookforums.com hacked it a number of times and made it one of the most functional Sigmatel drivers ever. If there were a Sigmatel driver hall of fame the R122161 would be in it.
if natakuc4's directions are too technical for you, let us know. In my experience if drivers were by chance installed in the wrong order, that can be corrected by installing the Dell Notebook System Software, restart, the Intel Mobile Chipset driver, restart, then the Sigmatel audio driver. Often that is all that is necessary.
Also, there are other causes besides the audio driver for getting audio out of the headphone jack but not the speakers. One reason would be a bad sensor pin in the jack. The faulty sensor would make the system think there is a plug in the jack and cut off the signal to the speakers. Try inserting and gently wiggling a plug or q-tip in the jack while audio is playing. If you get any kind of sound from the speakers, no matter how briefly, the problem is the jack.
Jim Coates -- 14th year on the Dell Laptop Audio boards -- since 2/6/04
Jimco, I just mentioned the driver set I had installed on my inspiron 1300, I have not reloaded xp for about a year and a half on it as my mum uses it now (about once a week). When I last installed, I just used the drivers I had already downloaded onto my external harddrive.
I have had R171789 installed on the inspiron 6400 units and it seemed to function fine, but had not been aware it was applicable to the inspiron 1300 aswell and so I have not tested it on the inspiron 1300. I will not recommend it until I see for myself that it works on my inspiron 1300. And to be honest I thought Dell would have stopped updating drivers for this unit now.
The older graphics driver, I have stated has been more reliable on the inspiron 1300 for me. I got bluescreens with the newer one that I did not get with the older one.
natakuc4, Thanks for the explanation. I feel a pedantic urge coming on so you might want to skip the rest of this.
You might have noticed when you installed the R171789 driver on the Inspiron 6400 that the big change is that it provides stereo mix as a recording option, not just mic/line. The biggest gripe people used to have with all of the Sigmatel HD drivers was the lack of stereo mix. What made the R122161 unique was the discoverey that its inf files could be hacked and made to supply stereo mix. Finally Dell rectified the situation by releasing the R171789, which is compatible with 46 Dell laptop models. Then Vista came out and there were no more Sigmatel XP driver updates. People were outraged when they found out that the Vista drivers were lacking stereo mix again. Dell claimed that it was impossible to do it in Vista, but lo and behold folks here discovered that on some of the laptop models you could use the R171789 driver in Vista (by installing it with the help of XP compatibility mode) and have stereo mix in Vista, despite all claims to the contrary.
Of course stereo mix is not of interest to everybody, but those people who want to have it really want to have it. If there were a Sigmatel driver Hall of Fame, the R171789 would be in there right beside the R122161.
To be honest, in vista I just took the option of not installing the audio driver at all, it seemed more problematic once installed than without it installed.
Thanks for all the advice guys, Am going to try now to see if i can get it working!
will let you no how i get on
I have a problem with my inspiron 1300: when i close the lid of laptop when is playng music the sound is stopping for about 1 second, is something wrong with the drivers? when i open it it's ok, only when i close the sound is stopping.
I think that is normal. Open Windows Task Manager by pressing ctrl+alt+delete. Select the performance tab and close the lid. After a moment open the lid and see if the cpu usage spiked to 100%. If it did then that is why the audio gets chopped off -- the cpu is being fully tasked by the other processes.
alefzerois something wrong with the drivers?
It could be the driver instead of what I said above, but probably there will never be another Sigmatel driver update.
The cpu usage remains about the same when i close the lid, but it goes to 100% after i open it.
probably is stupid what i think but could it be because of irq conflict? audio is same as video irq16 in my computer.
Hi Experts,
I have A Dell Laptop inspiron 1318, but no sound comes out the speaker when I plug my headphones in it. I can hear from people but they can not hear from me. I have checked all headphone with other computer desktop is ok.
Please guide me how to repair it on Dell Inspiration 1318.
Thank kou so much,
With my arm Regards,
Tuong Van


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QUEENS, N.Y. – To cap its fall season, the St. John's baseball team will hold its Red-Gray Intrasquad World Series at Kaiser Stadium beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 19. The three-game set continues with games at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 20 and 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 21. Batting practice will be held at 12:30 p.m. prior to each contest. The games are open to the public and admission is free.
"The Intrasquad World Series is the culmination of our fall season and is a very competitive event," said head coach Ed Blankmeyer. "The players look forward to it each year and it should be an exciting three days."
The Red squad will be managed by assistant coach Mike Hampton, while the Gray team will be managed by assistant coach Jeff Quiros.
The starting rotations for the series have been set. The Red team will throw senior righty Nick Cenatiempo (5-3, 5.17 in 2009), freshman lefty Sean Hagan and sophomore righty Eddie Medina (5-3, 3.81). The Gray squad will counter with senior righty Bruce Kern (5-4, 6.09), sophomore lefty Kevin Kilpatrick (3-2, 7.42) and senior rightyMiguel Valcarcel (1-1, 4.88).
Offensively, the Red team is led by senior Jimmy Parque (.360, 17 2B, 61 RBI), a third team All-BIG EAST selection in 2008, junior Greg Hopkins (.349, 7 HR, 45 RBI) and senior Joe Witkowksi (.357, .600 slugging percentage).
The Gray team is led by sophomore Matt Wessinger (.357, 15 2B, 31 RBI) and Scott Ferrara (.298, .414 on-base percentage).
Red Squad
Cameron Black Fr. LHP Jimmy Brennan Fr. OF Nick Cenatiempo Sr. RHP Anthony Cervone Fr. RHP Jason Chesterman So. OF Ryan Cole Sr. RHP Kevin Grove Fr. OF Sean Hagan Fr. LHP/1B Kyle Hansen Fr. RHP Greg Hopkins Jr. 3B Eddie Medina So. RHP Sean O'Hare Fr. IF Jimmy Parque Sr. OF Jose Rodriguez Jr. LHP Pat Talbut Fr. IF Joe Witkowski Sr. C
Gray Squad
Jeremy Baltz Fr. OF Daniel Burawa Jr. RHP Matt Carasiti Fr. RHP Josh Daniel Jr. C Nick Delbueno Fr. IF Scott Ferrara Jr. OF Steve Forster Sr. RHP Sterling Frand Fr. RHP Bruce Kern Sr. RHP Kevin Kilpatrick So. LHP Mike Lonsdale Fr. C Tim McCormick R-Fr. OF Kevin Needham Fr. RHP/1B Stephen Rivera So. RHP John Schilt Fr. RHP Miguel Valcarcel Sr. RHP Matt Wessinger So. 2B


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Guess I should write about today
by, 01-27-2012 at 05:44 AM (399 Views)
Chemistry Diploma Exam, I went. Probably getting a mark around 80% considering how many times I guessed. School mark is 60% and the grading for the final mark is split 50/50 between diploma exam mark and school mark. Need 100% on diploma to get the final mark that I want, but I know I got some questions wrong for sure. Lol, hell, last numerical response, I put 1337. Who does that.
For the whole exam I listened to Satellite Skin - Modest Mouse in my head and a little bit of Carol of the Bells - Trans Siberian Orchestra.
Friends picked me up, went to some school scheduling appointments, went to all you can eat sushi and korean bbq, thought about visiting a friend in the hospital, argued about whose house to watch a scary movie at, ended up just driving around a new, empty neighborhood. Since I don't have my license yet.
I'm feeling cynical nao, but I should thank God for friends. They're the only reason I go outside.
Lofticries - Purity Ring, the song that got me to keep on writing a certain story. My first baby. Coffee probably helped.
Just reminded right nao of soemthing I'd rather forget.
So, what was the point of this whole thing?
Things are going well. I feel like I don't know where to turn at the moment or what I should do next. But I got past a lot of things today. All I need to do is take a step in the right direction...


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What is "In Focus"?
Places and Images
with Howard French
Howard French is a senior staff writer for the New York Times, and has written his own book about Africa. He is also an inspiring documentary photographer based in Shanghai, China.
Good day Mr. French, for those who are
unfamiliar with you, could you please illustrate your first
contact with the photography(consider revisiting this
fragment)? How and when did you decide Photography
is the career you want to pursue?
Thanks very much for your interest in my work, and for
taking the time to do this interview.
To tell the truth, photography is the career I wish I could
pursue. I am an amateur photographer in every sense of the
word. Some of my images have been published here and there,
but I do this for the love of photography, not to make a
It's a bit late to be thinking of switching from a life of
writing to making my living as a photographer. I still have
goals as a writer. My first book, a book on Africa, was
published a couple of years ago, and I have active plans to
write others, including a first novel I hope to finish soon.
That said, I would really relish the opportunity to shoot on
assignment from time to time, and I'd also like very much to
publish a photography book on Shanghai.
If we say what caught our attention initially was
how "alternative" or "beautiful" your works were, do you
believe us? In your own words, how do yourself describe
your style?
I am fundamentally concerned with people; with human beings
and their natural environment.
I don't believe in tricks. I like to shoot as close to
nature as my camera and its lens and the film (usually)
will allow me to. I don't like to add energy to the scene
through my own presence. The ideal for me is to capture
things the way they are, or the way they were, an instant
before I showed up.
I don't usually crop. I do the barest minimum of work in
Photoshop, and I usually work in black and white — partly
because I love the way it looks, partly because its more
affordable and partly because I haven't ever managed to
completely figure out color.
I see tons of amazing images on Flickr. Many of them
involve intensive manipulation of one kind or another. I'm
not against that in any philosophical sense, it's just not
me. I'm not clever enough, for one. Besides, the world is
already deeply compelling as it is. and I love it that way.
Japan, West Africa, ChinaÖ Where did all this
energy come from? Moving and traveling aroundÖ
I've been a correspondent for the New York Times for 20
years, and before that, was a freelance reporter, working
and traveling in Africa and elsewhere. I've been blessed
with a career that has taken me to a great many places and
exposed me to many, many things. My eyes are addicted,
though, quite apart from the rest of my brain, and I can't
see not being photographically engaged with the world.
What in your opinion is the most exciting aspect of
traveling? Less exciting?
It's all about discovery. There's nothing more vivifying.
The mechanics of travel can be arduous and tiresome, but
there's a devil in every bargain. I use airplanes and
trains as occasions to read, and when possible to rest, and
sometimes even to take pictures.
What was your the most
memorable photographic experience?
I have a new one every weekend, when I get up after several
hours from my writing table, load my camera gear into my
bags and hit the streets of Shanghai, where I live, and
shoot ordinary people. So far it seems to be an
inexhaustible thrill.
I shot this image last weekend with my Rolleiflex, one of
12 images on a roll of 120 film, without a disappointment
among them. That's a pretty rare, Zen-like feeling,
especially for street work. It's my favorite till next
You specialize in journalistic photography, is there
something that you will not shoot?
I'm trying to think what that might be. My curiosity is
pretty omnivorous.
Actually, I wouldn't call myself a journalistic
photographer. Documentary or street might be more
appropriate labels. I'm not too interested in practicing
news photography. That's not because I don't respect it.
Quite the contrary. I've worked with some really great
talents (Stuart Isett, Chang Lee, Angel Franco, Gilles
Peres, Jeffrey Salter, and on and on). It's just that I'm
personally into something quieter.
What makes a photographer a good one?
It depends to a certain extent on the kind of photography
you're talking about. For what I do, you can talk all you
want about technique, but the most important elements —
the things that make or break most of my shooting
experiences are communication skills and patience.
In the former category, most of what I have in mind is
silent. I'm talking body language and an ability to put
people at ease without, or if necessary, with words.
As for patience, photography teaches me lessons in this
virtue every day. Taking pictures on crowded Chinese
streets, where I'm the only foreigner around — all 6"4′
of me — has taught me a kind of patience I've never
attained in any other endeavor I love, whether writing or
playing tennis or what have you. I'm usually intensely
multitasking, but when I've got a twin lens reflex in hand
and am scouting a scene or lining up a subject, I manage to
turn everything else off.
Do you suffer from that thing called That Last-minute Syndrome?
Only in the sense that I constantly give myself too many
things to do.
Who is your photography hero? Care to
share your source(s) of inspiration?
I'm not good at singling out examples. I recently read a
terrific book on photography called The Ongoing Moment, by
Geoff Dyer, and loved his take on influences and history.
We're basically all shooting variations of the same images
over and over to believe what he's written (much more
artfully than I've just stated it).
That said, I'd recommend great writing as the best friend
of the photographer. Read someone like the novelist Cormac
McCarthy and study the way he builds atmosphere through an
accumulation of details. It's a recipe for great
You have to choose something that you've
tried and tested to recommend to anyone reading this
interview. Perhaps, like your must-have photo kit.
Yes. You should know how to use a light meter. In camera
meters can work fine if they are true spot meters. I prefer
using a hand held meter and taking a reading from a white
balance or gray balance card. I carry a very handy one
called WhiBal that does the trick really well for both gray
and color. If you are shooting film, you shouldn't switch
around all the time. It takes a lot of rolls to really know
a film in all of its nuance. Stick to one or two types. I
like Ilford Delta b+w film, but there are other fine
I'm not a wild gear head. I shoot an old Rolleiflex or an
old Yashica Mat for 120, and have recently bought a Konica
Hexar RF rangefinder, which is still breaking me in, so to
speak. I'm got a bunch of old Olympus OM series SLRs, which
I love. And I've got a Canon 20D. I've always got two or
three bodies with me when I'm shooting.
I understand also that you are a big fan of music. From any genre of music, what is your favorite line and lyrics? And why?
I'm not good at "favorite" questions. I've got a huge music
collection, and it ranges pretty broadly. It's core would
have to be called Jazz and the Blues, but there's music
from all over the world and from lots of different periods.
I keep my IPod on random and usually just let it surprise
Last night there was this lyric from Jimi Henrix's "Astro
Man", from his Cry of Love album: "A little boy inside a
dream just the other day, his mind fell out of his face and
the wind blew it away. A hand came down from heaven and
pinned a badge on his chest and said get out there man and
do your best…"
I keep a running tab of what I'm reading and listening to
on my website, by the way, along with tons of pictures and
articles by me and from many other sources at:
If you are not a photographer, what
do you imagine yourself doing now?
A struggling novelist,
which is pretty much the case already…
Howard, thank you for taking your time to answer our interview questions.
Sure. You're welcome!
More About Howard French
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Official Website: howardwfrench.com
Originally posted at 3:40am, 12 June 2006 CST ( permalink )
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