This little cartoon makes a good point. If someone compliments you, don't ruin the compliment by saying something negative.
A simple thank you will do !
January Events in Philadelphia
December 28, 2011 by
Looking for something to do? This January, Philadelphia hosts some exciting events! Check out these four:
Mummer's Parade, January 1, 2012
A Philadelphia tradition, old men in elaborate costumes sit in small go-karts and whiz around the streets along with bands and other festivities. It's supposed to be linked to Celtic customs, but mostly it's a raucous good time.
Story Slam: Daily Grind at World Cafe Live, January 9, 2012
In the new year, make your new favorite hang out the Story Slams at World Cafe Live and L'Etage. Twice every month real people pour their hearts out about a selected theme. You can also compete with your own five minute tale of humorous woe.
City Food Tours, ongoing
Philly's foodie scene is thriving and City Food Tours is offering a fun, social way of experiencing it through restaurant crawls. Look out for special tours like Craft Beer and Artisanal Cheese or Decadent Gourmet.
Jerry Seinfeld at the Academy of Music, January 14, 2012
The original funny man comes to the Academy to talk about nothing. Really. But he'll probably include a few topical quips about the city and his act's guaranteed to be a good time!
Some parents just don’t understand
December 16, 2011 by
You know you've had at least one of these experiences with your parents. This one is from www.Collegehumor.com.
Stay tuned for more like this in the future.
No Meat Required: Five Hearty Vegetarian Dinners
December 13, 2011 by
There’s a stereotype towards vegetarian food that holds that it can’t be filling. In truth, meat-free dinners can be just as hearty as carnivorous ones, and these five recipes will have everybody eating their fill at the table:
- Make a tarragon-based pesto with pine nuts for a zesty, unique flavor. Steam a mixture of sliced asparagus, green beans, and zucchini cut into batons and serve with the pesto – it’s a low-carb pasta substitute that packs a huge nutritional payload and will fill you up fast.
- Instead of using wheat-based pasta for your lasagna, get a large squash and cut it thinly into sheets instead. They will bake to perfection in the lasagna pan and provide significantly more nutrients to the meal.
- Tofu gets a bum rap among meat-eaters, but it can actually be quite delicious. Quickly pan-fry cubes of tofu and serve with a sweet and sour sauce made from pineapple, sugar, cornstarch, and vinegar over steamed brown rice. Brown rice is inexpensive and very filling.
- Throw out the flavor packets from your ramen and serve it in a broth made from vegetarian “No-Chicken” stock cooked with lots of ginger and garlic, sweet potatoes, kale, and edamame soybeans.
- A surprisingly tasty alternative to the traditional meatloaf is to substitute steamed lentils instead – as it bakes in the oven, they will take on a delicious, crispy consistency that will satisfy even the hungriest eater.
5 Great December Songs
November 29, 2011 by
The air may be chilly by November, but all hope of summer is truly lost by the time December rolls around. If anticipating the holidays isn't enough to sustain you, it’s time to start appreciating winter’s true gift: the cold is a great excuse for spending more time snuggled up in your warm bed with your sweetie. Your soundtrack for spooning can be seasonally appropriate but also heart-warming. Depending on your decade of choice, here are some wintery tunes to stave off the cold.
Baby, It’s Cold Outside
Bing Crosby and Doris Day’s playful version of this wintertime classic is a particularly persuasive way to district your honey from leaving the toasty bed.
I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm
Another classic, Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, and Dean Martin have all marveled about using love to weather a storm.
Time of the Season by The Zombies
The Zombies don’t actually specify what the season is, so why not winter? Sounds like a good time for loving.
Wintertime Love by The Doors
In a love song you can waltz to, a surprisingly tender Jim Morrison croons, “winter’s so cold this year, and you are warm”- how sweetly understated.
Warm Love by Van Morrison
While not necessarily set in the winter, this melodic ditty warms your heart with its sweet lyrics and cheerful wind section.
Tap It: Five Awesome iPhone And iPad Games
November 22, 2011 by
Apple’s portable devices have redefined gaming – no longer do you need a joystick or buttons to have fun on the go. Instead, games that use the iPhone and the iPad’s touchscreen interface are all the rage. There are hundreds of games on sale in the App Store, making it hard to find those that are worth your time. Here are five that will give you hours of entertainment:
– Angry Birds. In many ways the killer app for portable gaming, this insanely popular game is deceptively simple: use a slingshot to launch cartoon birds at structures to dislodge pigs. But inside the game is a robust physics simulation and some exceptionally well-designed levels.
– Infinity Blade. This 3D swordfighting game has won legions of fans for its bracing difficulty and gritty, intuitive mechanics. The story hook, which has you playing multiple generations of warriors, is great too.
– Doodle Jump. One of the first iPhone hits, this simple action game has a charming low-tech visual style and is insanely addictive. Guide your little hopping hero up the clouds by tilting the device and tapping the screen.
– Critter Crunch Lite. This charming, colorful puzzle game is easy to learn but infuriating to master, and will have you coming back over and over again.
– Game Dev Story. A hilarious simulation game that puts you inside a software company, this addictive title has won legions of fans for its insider humor and cute art style.
Play On: Five European Board Games
November 8, 2011 by
Even in this increasingly digital world we live in, more and more people are finding time to get together with friends over board games. We love the classics, but a new wave of games coming from Europe has also captured our attention. Here are five amazing strategic games that are easy to learn but incredibly addictive:
– Settlers of Catan. One of the most popular European board games, this game of trade strategy takes place on a board that is created anew every time, giving each player different access to resources. It’s cerebral but still fast-moving, and games are exciting all the way to the end.
– Carcassonne. This German board game is a great introduction to strategic gaming, as sessions usually take less than an hour. This game of conquest and defense is incredibly simple to pick up and play but has a remarkable amount of strategic depth.
– Power Grid. A fascinating game of economic power, Power Grid puts each player in control of a utility company looking to supply electricity to an ever-growing network of customers. It features a great sense of risk as players try to grow their networks without collapsing under their own weight.
– Agricola. This game casts each player as a humble subsistence farmer trying to grow their agricultural outpost as well as they can with limited resources. Sound boring? It’s surprisingly fun!
– Puerto Rico. Another interesting historical game, this title casts each player as a colonial governor on the island of Puerto Rico looking to win fame and wealth in the export business. It’s exciting and fast-paced, with lots of twists of fortune.
Hey Residents, Read All About It!
March 4, 2011 by
Check back for helpful information about pop culture, recipes, health and fitness, and much more! Thanks!
Equal Housing Opportunity