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  • "Hardback Favorites" - Margot Livesey
    As I’m sure many of my fellow readers do, too, I have an extensive and ever-rotating list of favorite authors. I look forward to reading their new works and enjoy exploring their back lists of novels…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 01:11 PM :: libwww.library.phila.gov
  • New Penguin Ebooks No Longer Available to Libraries
    In a surprise announcement on February 9th, Penguin Group, one of the world’s largest publishers, terminated its partnership with OverDrive, the primary supplier of ebooks to public libraries. While P…Fri, 17 Feb 2012, 11:17 AM :: libwww.library.phila.gov
  • Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Faces Cuts
    We wanted to let you, our valued customers, know of some proposed changes to our Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped that will impact the ability to check out talking books. The state has…Thu, 16 Feb 2012, 06:35 AM :: libwww.library.phila.gov
  • Show Your Library Love!
    The Free Library’s book fund needs some love! Over the past three years, our materials budget has been slashed by 40%, severely limiting the number of books, DVDs, and ebooks we’re able to add to our…Wed, 15 Feb 2012, 06:10 AM :: libwww.library.phila.gov
  • Winter Blues
    With six more weeks of winter to go, I’m starting to get some serious wanderlust. I know, I know, winter hasn’t even come close to being as bad as it has in recent years: no major snow storms, 60 degr…Fri, 10 Feb 2012, 06:18 AM :: libwww.library.phila.gov
  • Introducing TumbleBooks!
    You've asked for 'em, now we've got 'em: interactive, talking ebooks for children! TumbleBooks is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a forma…Wed, 8 Feb 2012, 07:06 AM :: libwww.library.phila.gov
  • Happy 200th Birthday Charles Dickens!
    Today marks the 200th birthday of Charles Dickens, and the Free Library joins the global celebration honoring the life and legacy of the world's first literary superstar. Philadelphia is home to what…Tue, 7 Feb 2012, 07:04 AM :: libwww.library.phila.gov
  • Online Catalog Migration: The Sequel
    A few weeks ago, we moved our online catalog to a different server, as part of a project that we are working on to improve the hardware and upgrade the software. We’re now preparing for the second sta…Fri, 3 Feb 2012, 09:12 AM :: libwww.library.phila.gov
  • Haitian Art Exhibition at Parkway Central
    As a part of One Book, One Philadelphia programming, Parkway Central Library’s Print and Picture Collection and Vivant Art Collection present a special historical and spiritual Haitian art exhibition,…Thu, 2 Feb 2012, 11:00 AM :: libwww.library.phila.gov
  • KEYSPOTS and Hot Spots
    Have you seen them around town? On subway concourses, sides of buses and within SEPTA bus shelters, KEYSPOTS ads have premiered. KEYSPOTS is a citywide initiative bringing internet access, training a…Thu, 26 Jan 2012, 07:59 AM :: libwww.library.phila.gov

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  • Max Frankel and ‘equality’ in campaign spending
    In the name of fairness, Max Frankel wants to equalize political campaign spending. Any Philadelphian could tell him something about the unintended consequences of such a virtuous act. Max Frankel, th…Tue, 21 Feb 2012, 07:16 PM :: broadstreetreview.com
  • Opera Company’s ‘Abduction From the Seraglio’
    Mozart’s Abduction From the Seraglio resonated at time when Europeans were obsessed with Middle East harems and slave traders. Robert Driver’s attempt to set the opera in post-World War I Turkey is on…Tue, 21 Feb 2012, 05:31 PM :: broadstreetreview.com
  • Buxtehude Consort plays Telemann and Handel
    For us commoners whose living standards are slipping farther behind those of the super-rich, the Buxtehude Consort offered a rare chance to live like an 18th-Century aristocrat. Buxtehude Consort: Tel…Tue, 21 Feb 2012, 04:42 PM :: broadstreetreview.com
  • Brentano Quartet’s three tough pieces
    The Brentano Quartet programmed three challenging pieces, in the process reminding the audience that artists deal with their inner conflicts not by resolving them, but by portraying them. Brentano Qua…Tue, 21 Feb 2012, 03:27 PM :: broadstreetreview.com
  • ‘Of Mice and Men’ at People’s Light
    In this excellent revival, Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men reminds us again that there are worse things than poverty— loneliness, for example. Of Mice and Men. By John Steinbeck; David Bradley directed. T…Tue, 21 Feb 2012, 02:45 PM :: broadstreetreview.com
  • On Whitney Houston and drug addiction
    Whitney Houston’s recent death revealed again the extent of public ignorance about drug addiction. It’s not so much a moral failing as a condition that strikes vulnerable people. Unlike Michael Jackso…Tue, 21 Feb 2012, 02:02 PM :: broadstreetreview.com
  • ‘In Material: Fiber 2012’ at the Arthur Ross Gallery
    What can you do or say with fiber, aside from wearing it? Just about anything, as the Ross Gallery’s breathtaking installation demonstrates. “In Material: Fiber 2012.” Through March 25, 2012 at Arthur…Tue, 21 Feb 2012, 01:11 PM :: broadstreetreview.com
  • Henry O. Tanner at Pennsylvania Academy (2nd review)
    Henry Ossawa Tanner’s work takes us back to a time when Art was expected to be readily accessible to the public and not a puzzle to be solved. “Henry Ossawa Tanner: Modern Spirit.” Through April 15, 2…Tue, 21 Feb 2012, 12:21 PM :: broadstreetreview.com
  • Editor’s Digest
    Hollywood doesn’t like itself. Against TED. Wikipedia’s fact-checking. Ballet dancers and anorexia. Plus other recent articles of interest we’ve come across.  New articles of interest “Hollywood doesn…Tue, 21 Feb 2012, 11:00 AM :: broadstreetreview.com
  • ‘After Tanner’ at Pennsylvania Academy (2nd review)
    Why must Henry O. Tanner and other black artists be confined to Black History Month? What is the point, really, of categorizing art or artists according to skin color? “After Tanner: African-American…Sun, 19 Feb 2012, 04:32 PM :: broadstreetreview.com

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First Person Arts

  • Jeanne’s Podcast Pick of the Week
    Jeanne’s Podcast Pick is a weekly First Person Arts blog post that lets Jeanne, the Marketing Intern, share with you a recent story that has sparked her interest from the World Wide Interwebs. Please…Thu, 16 Feb 2012, 12:04 PM :: firstpersonarts.org
  • Valentine “Ex”posé
    First Person Arts “slammed” Valentine’s Day at last night’s second annual anti-Valentine’s Day StorySlam. Back for the second year by popular demand, the Slam drew a packed house at World Café Live. C…Wed, 15 Feb 2012, 12:03 PM :: firstpersonarts.org
  • Jeanne’s Podcast Pick of the Week
    Jeanne’s Podcast Pick is a weekly First Person Arts blog post that lets Jeanne, the Marketing Intern, share with you a recent story that has sparked her interest from the World Wide Interwebs. Please…Fri, 10 Feb 2012, 03:58 AM :: firstpersonarts.org
  • Staff Picks: Break-Up Movies
    In honor of our special Anti-Valentine’s Day Story Slam, we at First Person Arts would like to share with you our favorite break-up movies. Should you be experiencing heartache, curl up on the couch w…Wed, 8 Feb 2012, 05:48 PM :: firstpersonarts.org
  • Jeanne’s Podcast Pick of the Week
    Jeanne’s Podcast Pick is a weekly First Person Arts blog post that lets Jeanne, the Marketing Intern, share with you a recent story that has sparked her interest from the World Wide Interwebs. Please…Thu, 2 Feb 2012, 12:58 PM :: firstpersonarts.org
  • Jeanne’s Podcast Pick of the Week
    Jeanne’s Podcast Pick is a weekly First Person Arts blog post that lets Jeanne, the Marketing Intern, share with you a recent story that has sparked her interest from the World Wide Interwebs. Please…Fri, 27 Jan 2012, 04:51 PM :: firstpersonarts.org
  • Lightning Strikes and Trees Explodein Last Night’s Winning Story
    We all have them – Tales from times when things didn’t look likely; when chances seemed slim at best and all hope was hanging by a thread. At last night’s StorySlam we heard from ten storytellers who…Wed, 25 Jan 2012, 11:48 AM :: firstpersonarts.org
  • Jeanne’s Podcast Pick of the Week
    Jeanne’s Podcast Pick is a weekly First Person Arts blog post that lets Jeanne, the Marketing Intern, share with you a recent story that has sparked her interest from the World Wide Interwebs. Please…Fri, 20 Jan 2012, 11:31 AM :: firstpersonarts.org
  • Storytellers Work it at the “Daily Grind” StorySlam
    When your boyfriend’s life becomes a reality TV show, and women from all around the world are applying for a chance to snatch him off your arm, a girl can sense she’s up against some serious competiti…Tue, 10 Jan 2012, 01:30 PM :: firstpersonarts.org
  • Jeanne’s Podcast Pick of the Week
    Jeanne’s Podcast Pick is a weekly First Person Arts blog post that lets Jeanne, the Marketing Intern, share with you a recent story that has sparked her interest from the World Wide Interwebs. Please…Fri, 6 Jan 2012, 12:55 PM :: firstpersonarts.org

Design Philadelphia

  • DesignPhiladelphia–Final Day
    This is it!  Today have a final taste of DP before we close up the celebration for the year. Beginning Vandercook Letterpress Workshop Red Wheel Press & Hymy Industries 2215 E. Tioga Street Sunday Oct…Sun, 23 Oct 2011, 08:13 AM :: designphiladelphia.wordpress.com
  • DesignPhiladelphia–Day 10
    Closing time is nearby! Enjoy a full day of events plus the beginning of the end on the lot across from the Kimmel Center. DesignPhiladelphia Closing Party Empty lot on 313 S. Broad Street 7pm-10pm Ti…Sat, 22 Oct 2011, 08:10 AM :: designphiladelphia.wordpress.com
  • DesignPhiladelphia—Day Nine
    Finally Friday! Today brings you an auction, an anniversary, business lessons, and another workshop – plus plenty more. Enjoy!   Not A Vacant Lot 313 S. Broad Street Wednesday October 19, 2011 Daily,…Fri, 21 Oct 2011, 05:57 AM :: designphiladelphia.wordpress.com
  • DesignPhiladelphia–Day Eight
    Take your pick. Today is filled with a menagerie of things to see and do. The Play House opens! vacant lot, 313 S Broad Street Thursday, October 20 4pm-7pm Performance schedule: 4pm – The red carpet i…Thu, 20 Oct 2011, 07:16 AM :: designphiladelphia.wordpress.com
  • DesignPhiladelphia–Day Seven
    Today we’re covering the bases with something for everyone: architecture for inside and out, fashion, film, furniture design, and outdoor happenings. Not A Vacant Lot 313 S. Broad Street Wednesday Oct…Wed, 19 Oct 2011, 06:07 AM :: designphiladelphia.wordpress.com
  • DesignPhiladelphia–Day Six
    Marching on to day six. Today learn, see, and experience design as an agent for change. Today’s Highlights October 18, 2011 Renewed Urban Studio Tent (RUST) Andy Walker & Andy Heisey Connelly Auditori…Tue, 18 Oct 2011, 06:02 AM :: designphiladelphia.wordpress.com
  • DesignPhiladelphia–Day Five
    Day five of DesignPhiladelphia. It’s a terrific day for sitting back and hearing a presentation. Take your pick from the list below. Today’s Highlights Createadelphia CampusPhilly The Market + Shops a…Mon, 17 Oct 2011, 07:32 AM :: designphiladelphia.wordpress.com
  • DesignPhiladelphia–Day Two
    Last night’s DesignPhiladelphia’s 2011 Kick-Off Party was one to remember.The street was filled with excitement: openings at The Liao Collection, Vox Populi, The Action Mill and Grizzly Grizzly galler…Fri, 14 Oct 2011, 08:35 AM :: designphiladelphia.wordpress.com
  • DesignPhiladelphia 2011
    Now running in its seventh year! Grab your handy guidebook and get ready for 11 days of over 150 great events. In this year’s lineup we have exhibitions, workshops, street happenings, open studios, le…Thu, 13 Oct 2011, 09:25 AM :: designphiladelphia.wordpress.com
  • Probiotic Buildings
    From Fast Company: Microbes are everywhere, and most are harmless. But tightly sealed buildings–like hospitals or offices–create places where only dangerous bugs survive. Time to rethink our ventilati…Wed, 31 Aug 2011, 09:31 AM :: designphiladelphia.wordpress.com

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  • What Would Carrie Wear: Who’s our next Style Icon?
    I'll be the first to attest to having an undying love for Carrie Bradshaw. Her stealth skill at dressing, her whimsical style, fun prints and her curls; I've been forever smitten and owe a lot of my o…Mon, 20 Feb 2012, 01:50 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
  • Stylish Thought: Danielle LaPorte on Being Real
    To operate from a more luminous place, you need to shed skin, cut gimmicks lose, and smash some otherwise safe containers. With less persona in the lead, you can access more light. And light is the mo…Mon, 20 Feb 2012, 07:19 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
  • Calling All Women Who Werk!
    Woman Who Werks: (n) a woman on a mission. striving to achieve her dreams. multi-passionate. always hardworking whether on the entrepreneurial path or career ladder. dynamic, driven & werking it. Are…Wed, 15 Feb 2012, 08:09 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
  • How I Became a Reformed Party Girl
    I have a confession. No, not an altar boy, murderous plot type of confession, but a confession nonetheless. Somewhere between college graduation and the fourth season of America’s Next Top Model, I be…Tue, 14 Feb 2012, 04:18 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
  • Ten Terrific, Vintage Loving Pinterest Accounts to Follow
    Pinterest is all the social rage! And with good reason. The clutter-free, inspiration board website is digital crack for designers, style obsessives, foodies and decor freaks. Needless to say I love i…Mon, 13 Feb 2012, 10:53 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
  • Stylish Thought: Adele on Accepting Who She Is
    “I’ve never seen magazine covers and music videos and thought I need to look like that if I want to be a success.I don’t want to be some skinny minny with my tits out. I don’t want to do it and I don’…Mon, 13 Feb 2012, 08:29 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
  • Rest in Peace, Whitney Houston
    I decided long ago, never to walk in anyone’s shadows. If I fail, if I succeed at least I live as I believe. No matter what they take from me they can’t take away my dignity. Because the greatest love…Sun, 12 Feb 2012, 08:57 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
  • Required Reading: 2.10.12
    Totally enamored with Kate Spade’s Spring 2012 Collection. Very 60′s music fest! Love this Mad Men’s Guide to Fashion Week. Tons of advice from costume designer Janie Bryant Affordable Bucket List Tri…Fri, 10 Feb 2012, 01:13 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
  • The Curse of Perfection: How to Be Effective, Not Perfect
    As children we are conditioned to equate success with winning and being the best. This kind of rationalizing has taught us that in order to be a successful part of any team or group; we have to be a t…Thu, 9 Feb 2012, 06:00 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
  • Vintage Vanguard: Blast from the Past with I Love Vintage
    It’s no secret that my fashion sense is engulfed with vintage eras! From the 20′s to the 70′s the past is ever present in fashion (and in my wardrobe) and my love of vintage shows no signs of letting…Wed, 8 Feb 2012, 04:33 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com

Oh Joy

  • {closet & casa} with lee kleinhelter...
    who: Lee Kleinhelter, designer and owner of Pieces why lee rocks: There is endless interior inspiration in Lee's store. When I was decorating my loft, I found myself on the Pieces site all the time. i…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 10:30 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
  • {sponsor} the shade store...
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  • morning sweetness...
    There's no hiding that I like sweet things. I'm honestly surprised that pure sugar isn't pumping right through my veins! So, when I need an extra special morning pick-me-up, I've been loving Popbar's…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 05:45 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
  • this & that...
    ...carry this Anthropologie clutch, serve treats on that Jansen & Co cake stand... —BekkaTue, 21 Feb 2012, 10:30 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
  • summer stripes...
    Lemlem is one of my favorite boutique brands with gorgeous textiles and the most beautiful use of colors. Their summer collection makes me want to break out the picnic basket and lie in the sunshine a…Tue, 21 Feb 2012, 05:45 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
  • feeling pepper & green...
    {01. Madewell pants, 02. Jug Lamp from Cisco Home, 03. Thief & Bandit kids headband, 04. J.Crew bracelet, 05. Dahlhaus vase, 06. Fossil shoe — Joy}Mon, 20 Feb 2012, 08:30 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
  • currently snacking on...
    I was thinking the other day how you never really see a solely orange-based smoothie, and I missed that orange creamsicle-like flavor from one of my favorite stops at the mall, Orange Julius, as a kid…Mon, 20 Feb 2012, 05:45 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
  • happy friday + 4 months with ruby...
    Happy Friday friends! This week, our little Ruby turned four months. This is by far my favorite month yet. She smiles a ton, giggles, reaches for things, sits up {with help of course}, smiles at herse…Fri, 17 Feb 2012, 08:31 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
  • {oh joy eats lunch with} matt armendariz...
    Who Matt Armendariz — depending on what day you find me, I'm a food photographer, a writer, a blogger, a sometimes stylist, and general troublemaker. I like to mix things up to keep it interesting. Wh…Thu, 16 Feb 2012, 10:30 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
  • a japanese cupcake...
    I recently found these gorgeous sugar flowers and leaves that I had bought during my trip to Kyoto in 2010. Needless to say—two years later—they're probably best not consumed...but they still had thei…Thu, 16 Feb 2012, 08:30 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com

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  • Sweet Potato Soup
    I recently went to a nutrition workshop where Alene Brennan gave coaching about amazing seasonal eats for the winter. She gave amazing information and even brought some tasty treats along with her! My…Mon, 20 Feb 2012, 05:29 PM :: andherlittledogtoo.com
  • Scenes From A Yoga Rave
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  • Running Again
    I am running again! Yessssss! After my groin injury which became an issue during the Marine Corps Marathon this past Fall, I took a few months off from running. I had to make a difficult decision to n…Fri, 17 Feb 2012, 08:35 AM :: andherlittledogtoo.com
  • Shit Dogs Say
    Love these videos! Which is YOUR favorite?Thu, 16 Feb 2012, 05:06 PM :: andherlittledogtoo.com
  • A Numbers Game
    Check out the gift I got Charles for Valentine’s Day yesterday: I saw this little number on pinterest and immediately fell in love. I really enjoy the fact that the numbers can be different to anyone…Wed, 15 Feb 2012, 05:50 PM :: andherlittledogtoo.com
  • V-Day 2012
    I will be spending my Valentine’s Day with some roses. Red roses. a touch of vino. some loving words. and a bag of takeout. I wouldn’t have it any other way as we spend our first Valentine’s Day as hu…Tue, 14 Feb 2012, 05:14 PM :: andherlittledogtoo.com
  • Tomato Bisque
    Today is day 3 of my fruit cleanse! I made it 3 whole days and survived on only fruit! Woohoo! And let me tell you, it wasn’t the absolute worst thing in the world! The first day and a half … Continue…Wed, 8 Feb 2012, 03:20 PM :: andherlittledogtoo.com
  • Make Your Own Applesauce
    Another awesome, clean and super easy recipe from my 40 Days program that I tested out that I just had to share. Homemade Applesauce! It doesn’t get any easier than this, and when you are on a fruit c…Tue, 7 Feb 2012, 04:48 PM :: andherlittledogtoo.com
  • Salted Avocado
    I have a new favorite food fruit: Behold the avocado! Aside from the fact that creamy avocado pasta is my new favorite clean meal to eat, today I enjoyed avocado in a whole new light. Straight Up. No…Mon, 6 Feb 2012, 07:20 PM :: andherlittledogtoo.com
  • Drop What You Know
    3 weeks into my 40 days! 21 days down, 19 days to go! Week 3 By The Numbers: Number of 45 Minute Yoga Videos Completed: 1 Number of Minutes in Hot Yoga Class: 405 (Double BAM!) Number of Green Juices…Sun, 5 Feb 2012, 05:55 PM :: andherlittledogtoo.com

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