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Co-Founders Kate Winslet and Margret D. Ericsdottir met when Kate recorded the English narration for Margret's documentary, A Mother's Courage: Talking Back to Autism, which captured her journey to find a way for her nonverbal son with autism, Keli, to communicate.
Deeply moved by Margret and her family, Kate remained in close contact. Together, the two decided to create a foundation with the purpose of creating awareness of the intellectual capabilities of people with autism.
The Golden Hat
ÂÂÂ This boy had a golden hat.
The hat was magical. It could talk.
The boy did not have any voice. He had autism.
His hat was always with him.
His hat was lost one day.
Now he had no way of telling them his stories.
His mom and dad became sad.
They taught him spelling on a letterboard.
It was hard.
-- Written by 12-year-old Keli Thorsteinsson, a nonverbal boy with autism who had just learned to communicate by pointing on a letterboard.
One night Keli wrote a poem (seen above) on his letter board about a magical golden hat. Without knowledge of Keli's inspiring poem, Kate Winslet, on the very same night, thought of an idea that involved a hat as well. To raise money, she would pass her favorite hat and an old camera around to 100 A-list celebrities and cultural luminaries for a self-portrait book entitled, The Golden Hat: Talking Back to Autism. They were also asked to provide a quote as to what they would say if they had never spoken before, but were finally given the chance.
In addition to these unique photos and 'first word' quotes, the book includes: Keli's poetry, photos of ten young people with autism with their inspiring first words, and Kate's intimate emails with Margret, taking you on a journey through the world of autism and ending with the inception of the Golden Hat Foundation.
Please join Kate's efforts to help those with autism shine with a voice of their own! Read more about A Mother's Courage: Talking Back to Autism, the film that inspired the Golden Hat Foundation, and the book, The Golden Hat: Talking Back to Autism!
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December 3rd - A Day of Action
#GivingTuesday is a national campaign that brings together thousands of organizations and individuals for a day of giving at the start of the annual holiday season and the Golden Hat Foundation is excited to participate.
To learn more, visit our blog.
Musical Stars Support Golden Hat Foundation with American Christmas Carol concert at Carnegie Hall
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Austin Book Signing Features Local Stars from The Golden Hat: Talking Back to Autism
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GHF Hosts 2012 World Autism Awareness Day in Conjunction with the United Nations
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Golden Hat Foundation Partners with 100 Celebrities for Coffee Table Book
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Kate Winslet Creates a New Foundation for Autism
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you like Reckless Racing? Reckless Racing 2 will amaze you. For the uninitiated this is a game of car racing.
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How to stop a group of mischievous skeletons of harm? With pizza, of course. A free version with 10 levels is if you want to make your own opinion.
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This game is widely hailed in its class. This is to prevent the delivery of all sorts of things with control towers (one tower defense what). The customization options are many and the fabulous graphics.
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You do not like FIFA or PES? Game may receive your blessing. If you love baseball it's even better.
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You are a little blond character, perched atop a pyramid and must face dangerous alien cyclops with a gun that shoots little green balls.
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Head Wound City are the thrashing grindcore result of a drunken idea actually brought to life. While drinking after a London show their bands had just played together, the Blood Brothers' Jordan Blilie and Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Nick Zinner decided it would be fun to start a band together. Drunken phone calls that night to Justin Pearson and Gabe Serbian, both of the Locust, solidified the lineup, along with fellow Blood Brother Cody Votolato. Spare time was found among everyone's separate commitments, and the band quickly emerged over a week of writing and recording in late February 2005. The outcome was a frenzied seven-song, self-titled EP released that November on Three-One-G. ~ Corey Apar, Rovi


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MTV didn't pull any punches when it came to the end of their Paris Hilton reality project. First, there was the hour-long reunion show, a spectacle replete with cat fighting and mini-games. Next, there was the drama-infused finale, where Paris was asked to choose a BFF in either Brittany or Vanessa. But wait - there's more! After the very drawn-out conclusion, MTV aired a 30-minute special showing Hilton's friends welcoming the new BFF into their midst.
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We arrived at the hotel at 2:20. They were not able to provide us our room which he had reservations for due to the computer system not updating until 3:00 and employee was not aware of what rooms were available after cleaning. I understand they were full the night prior but there should be a better way to let the staff know when rooms are clean and […] available. Just a little snag as we had a wedding to attend at 4:00 we had to get ready for. 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
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It took a few minutes to get the front desk clerk's attention, but we got a free upgrade and everything was fantastic. The breakfast was a little underwhelming, but overall it was very nice!Hotels.com 真实住客点评
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We stopped overnight while traveling between Texas and Arkansas. The hotel was very clean and well kept. The front desk clerk was extremely polite and very helpful.Expedia 真实住客点评
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Hotel was newer and very clean. Staff was very helpful and the breakfast, as at all Holiday Inn Express hotels, was excellent.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
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I would go back. I'll use Holiday Inn Express again. Driving from Katy, Texas and being tired everything was great. The room was very nice. Awesome breakfast.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
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Wonderful staff and beautiful hotelHotels.com 真实住客点评
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Late night traveling to Md from Texas and need a place to stop. Rooms were super comfy and large , shower was great and breakfast was hot and fresh. Staff was very courteous. I will def stay here again on our travles next summerHotels.com 真实住客点评
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Looks new although the hotel is 6 years old. Great breakfast buffet.Expedia 真实住客点评
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My brother and I stayed the night before my wedding. The staff was friendly and the room was very comfortable.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
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We had a fine time. Perfect hotel for a quick stay over.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Great place to stay!"
Very clean comfortable room. The only thing was due to another motel in the area burning down this hotel was booked full the night before our arrival that we had to wait to get a room. All in all a good value.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
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People where nice and the hotel was well keptHotels.com 真实住客点评
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What a wonderful Hotel. Very quiet and peaceful. The room was very clean and breakfast was great. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
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"Great Breakfast!!"
Such a clean hotel, nice and quiet, and a full breakfast with cheese omelets, sausage, biscuits and gravy and frwnch toast on top of all the other things you would expect. Loved it.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Good Family Hotel"
The rooms and hotel were very clean and comfortable. The staff were helpful and friendly. Good location to shopping and restaurants.Expedia 真实住客点评
"Best hotel for the money in area"
Best hotel I have stayed at for such a low price. Everything in the room was new. Great staff / breakfast.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Easy access from Interstate"
Room was beautifully decorated. Bed was excellent. Breakfast was good quality and very tasty! Staff was pleasant and helpful. I plan to stay there again when I visit Texas again!Hotels.com 真实住客点评
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great , mgmt was great room was greatHotels.com 真实住客点评
"Road Warrior Weather Break"
We didn't get to stay long enough after arriving late due to stormy weather. We managed to get a much needed 3.5 hours of sleep and a great breakfast. Travis welcomed us when we arrived and sent us off with a weather report and warm cinnamon rolls. He was awesome!Expedia 真实住客点评
"very quick. very easy access home away from home"
A place to lay head before an emotional day. Better than expected. My sister quoted saying "HOTEL SHOWERS are great, but this one is fantastic" Food was delicious. Staff friendly.Expedia 真实住客点评
It was a wonderful stay in a comfortable room.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Difficult stay in Sulphur Springs"
The staff appeared overstretched, as they took several phone calls while I was standing awaiting a quick check in and check out. The key didn't work 5 separate times, so I had to continue returning to the overworked front desk staff to recode it, and there was a noisy meeting one evening down the hall. When I mentioned to front desk staff, they said […] it would be over shortly, but it took another 2 hours. First floor rooms are VERY noisy with traffic in/out and meeting room. 阅读更多信息Expedia 真实住客点评
Very helpful at front desk. Room was very clean and quiet.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Would recommend and would stay there again"
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"Internet was horrible."
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"Very comfortable"
This hotel was very updated and comfortable. I will definitely stay again.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
Overall the hotel was very nice, however, on the second night, the wireless internet connection would not work. Called the technical service people at the number I was given from the front desk and even they could not seem to fix the problem. It was nice to have a free, hot breakfast each morning (now it wasn't Denny's or IHOP, but it was decent enough […] - afterall, you get what you pay for). 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
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"Great Hotel, Staff Needs Some Training"
Absolutely beautiful and updated hotel. Our room was gorgeous and quiet and very comfortable. The staff, on the other hand, need some training. We booked our room through hotels.com and it was paid in full before we ever checked in. However, we had to wait in line to check in for nearly 15 minutes because there was only one staff member on site and […] she kept answering the phone rather than waiting on customers. Then, when we checked out, they charged my credit card for the cost of the room, even though we had already paid for it through hotels.com. It took 3 days and multiple calls to the hotel manager before the money was credited back to our account. The manager was polite, but clearly not interested in helping the customer. I would stay here again, because the hotel is very nice, but will be VERY careful about how I pay for the room and what gets charged to my card. 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"The Holiday Inn Express"
The hotel was okay and I will probably stay there again because it is close to my families homes. The refrigerator was very noisy. We also noticed that while they had the usual card stating that we should hang any towel we planned to use there wasn't a single towel rack anywhere in the room or bathroom. The computers were the same ones that were installed […] when the hotel opened. When I tried to use the printer the ink was so faint that it was almost impossible to read and I had to go elsewhere to print my documents. 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Large, clean room"
Large, clean room!Expedia 真实住客点评
"Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sulphur Springs,Texas"
We were very late checking in and they were very accommodating. We stayed 2 nights in the One King Bed Feature and it was extremely comfortable and roomy. It had a buffet breakfast. It was OK not the greatest but it saved a lot of time. If ever in this area I recommend this Hotel. You definitely won't regret it.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Here for Gymnastics meet"
This was a very nice hotel to stay at while we attended a gymnastics meet. Room was clean and decorated nice. Breakfast was also served. It was just a few minutes away from the gym. I would however ask for a room on the top floor next time we stay. It appeared that the room above us was practicing their tumbling until 2:30 in the morning. Overall a […] very good room and I will stay here again. 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"The Holiday Inn Express - a great place to stay"
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Google's foray into radio advertising is likely to get a whole lot bigger, if Merrill Lynch analyst Jessica Reif Cohen is correct in thinking a deal is imminent between Google and CBS Radio. According to Paid Content, Reif Cohen says the sticking point in the deal is likely related to control of ad sales and the size of a revenue guarantee Google would pay to CBS.
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151,000 bags may be a new Sandbag Central record
WOOT! Carl Ben Eielson students came, they saw, they bagged! 151,000 bags reported at 7 p.m. for Thursday's production thanks to a fantastic effort by students, our friends at Cass County, a fun crew ...
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Labor shortage prompts Fargo job fair
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - The job hunt is on in Fargo. But it's not only for applicants, but employers, hoping to fill thousands of open positions.By Kay Cooley , September 25, 2013
Cass County Sheriff Accepted into National Leadership Academy
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV)- The Cass County Sheriff is heading out of town for hardcore training.By WDAY Staff Reports , September 20, 2013
Cass County early voting times released
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - If you are a Cass County resident, there are three precincts where you can get your primary ballot in early this year.By WDAY Staff Reports , May 30, 2012
Cass County Sheriff sets up Tactical Operations Center
West Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - The North Dakota DOT is tonight advising no travel from Fargo to the South Dakota border, and authorities have closed I-29 from Watertown, South Dakota to the North Dakota border. With the storm moving north law enforcement is gearing up for what could be a busy night on the roads.February 28, 2012
Fire Destroys Barn in Rural Cass County
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Cass County Commissioners unanimously deny annexation petitions
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - Cass County Commissioners have voted unanimously to deny petitions by a group of Cass County homeowners asking to leave Cass County and be annexed into Richland.By WDAY Staff Reports , December 05, 2011
Cass County Jail operations returning to normal after illness
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Small township asks to be de-annexed from Cass County
(WDAY TV) - A small group of homeowners in Cass County wants out. Fewer than 20-people living in a part of Pleasant Township asked the Cass County Commission to be de-annexed.By WDAY Staff Reports , November 21, 2011
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Some Cass County homeowners looking for annexation
Christine, ND (WDAY TV) - Proof tonight the fight to change the Fargo Diversion is far from over. Many in southern Cass County feel their voice isn't being heard, so they're set on doing something to change that.November 14, 2011
Cass County Social Services cutting staff
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - Cass County Social Services is cutting back staff. It's laying off six employees.By WDAY Staff Reports , October 24, 2011
North Dakota rural traffic deaths rank near the top in the nation
Cass County, ND (WDAY TV) - A new report may have you thinking twice about traveling gravel. North Dakota has one of the highest fatality rates on those roads. One surprising reason: response time.By Travis Skonseng , September 01, 2011
County leaders tour the courthouse addition
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - Cass County leaders are getting their first up close look at the new courthouse expansion.By WDAY Staff Reports , August 10, 2011
New boundaries set for five Cass County commission districts
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - New boundaries are set for the five Cass County commission districts.By WDAY Staff Reports , August 09, 2011
Road repairs becoming old hat in Cass County
Cass County, ND (WDAY TV) - Road repair from flood damage is, sadly, starting to be "old hat" for Cass County.By WDAY Staff Reports , August 05, 2011
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I was stunned by Susan's question about plea bargains because she — of all people — knows the risks involved in forcing prosecutors to make cases against people who have been charged with crimes. Could she be serious about organizing people, on a large scale, to refuse to plea-bargain when charged with a crime?
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I launched, predictably, into a lecture about what prosecutors would do to people if they actually tried to stand up for their rights. The Bill of Rights guarantees the accused basic safeguards, including the right to be informed of charges against them, to an impartial, fair and speedy jury trial, to cross-examine witnesses and to the assistance of counsel.
But in this era of mass incarceration — when our nation's prison population has quintupled in a few decades partly as a result of the war on drugs and the "get tough" movement — these rights are, for the overwhelming majority of people hauled into courtrooms across America, theoretical. More than 90 percent of criminal cases are never tried before a jury. Most people charged with crimes forfeit their constitutional rights and plead guilty.
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This is a dumb trade. I can almost see trading Ellington because he is so streaky and Selby, since they never play him, but Speights is one of the few players off the bench who is shooting from mid-range consistently. I guess they decided to keep DA because he and Mo have basically the same game. I guess they had no choice but to keep Bayless. They don't know if either Selby or Wroten have the ability to play PG. Would it have been too much to ask to get a SG with ball skills out of this deal? IS there any way they could have traded for cash instead of this guy? When this season is over, we have to start over from scratch with this bench. Tradiing away a first round draft pick is a poor sign that maybe they don't know what they're doing when it comes to draft day. Both Selby and Wroten were "feel" picks not need picks. Now that Ellington is gone, I guess we will see what Wroten can do.
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iti tad-dainyam ālokya
bhagavān bhṛtya-kāma-kṛt
mā khidyata mitho 'rthaṁ vaḥ
sādhayiṣye sva-māyayā
bhagavān bhṛtya-kāma-kṛt
mā khidyata mitho 'rthaṁ vaḥ
sādhayiṣye sva-māyayā
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iti — in this way; tat — of the demigods; dainyam — moroseness; ālokya — seeing; bhagavān — the Supreme Personality of Godhead; bhṛtya-kāma-kṛt — who is always ready to fulfill the desires of His servants; mā khidyata — do not be aggrieved; mithaḥ — by a quarrel; artham — to get nectar; vaḥ — for all of you; sādhayiṣye — I shall execute; sva-māyayā — by My own energy.
When the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who always desires to fulfill the ambitions of His devotees, saw that the demigods were morose, He said to them, "Do not be aggrieved. By My own energy I shall bewilder the demons by creating a quarrel among them. In this way I shall fulfill your desire to have the nectar."


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Well fellow UT3 fans, I was in quite a dilemma earlier tonight. To cut a long story short (or not), I went into Circuit City with the intent on upgrading my PC for UT3 (basically lugging my entire rig there).
After arriving, I also decided to take a gander over to the PS3 section, being that my itch to play UT3 in all its glory on a 40 inch Samsung, was taking over any logical reasoning stirring within my cranium.
Anyhow, I'm an extremely loyal Xbox fan - but tonight, I was willing to turn to the dark side because of my love for Unreal and UT3.
After much debate and a little employee persuasion, I ultimately decided to upgrade my PC, rather than purchase a PS3 for relatively the same price.
Honestly, dropping the dough on a glorified Blu-Ray player just didn't make sense - especially considering the only game I care about (and would even play) is UT3.
I mean, if it's a matter of being patient until the 360 version is released, then so be it. My Unreal console itch will then be cured with 1080p visuals and a superior online service.
In the mean-time, I figure that my PC gets daily use and will serve to benefit the most from this upgrade (eVGA e-GeForce 640MB 8800 GTS and dual quad processor I believe).
Otherwise, in a couple months when UT3 arrives on the 360, a PS3 would serve no further use (much). So basically, a slick PC upgrade will last for a good year or two - while the PS3 would only get a few months worth of play-time.
Just outta' curiosity, has anyone else had the UT3 itch so badly, that they were in a similar predicament? I'm not gonna' lie, but UT3 is PS3's system seller at the moment.
After all, I almost made an expensive impulse buy, just for this game. Thankfully, I was already meaning to upgrade my PC anyway, so buyer's remorse won't be an issue.
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Quantum mechanics is about quantum information. Forthcoming
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I argue that quantum mechanics is fundamentally a theory about the representation and manipulation of information, not a theory about the mechanics of nonclassical waves or particles. The notion of quantum information is to be understood as a new physical primitive—just as, following Einstein's special theory of relativity, a field is no longer regarded as the physical manifestation of vibrations in a mechanical medium, but recognized as a new physical primitive in its own right. 1


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One million dollars. That's what the City of Phoenix spends each year just to remove non-recyclables from its recycling barrels. One reason is, as with many government programs, it isn't always simple for consumers to figure out how to play by the book.
Phoenix gladly accepts pop and milk bottles, egg cartons, and foam meat trays. But shampoo bottles, margarine containers, and many plastic plates aren't allowed. In other words, plastics 1, 2, and 6 are in, while plastics 3, 4, and 5 are out. Who knew?
So called big box stores like Wal-Mart, Ikea and Costco have become the favorite whipping boys of some policymakers. The City of Phoenix is considering new zoning regulations that would make it tougher for these retailers to set-up shop.
If bureaucrats were the only people who suffered the effects of this commercial snobbery, such measures wouldn't matter much. Unfortunately, in this case, all consumers suffer.
This past session, the legislature created or continued more than 25 agencies, regulating everything from private postsecondary education to adult foster care homes. But well-intentioned regulations often make things worse, not better, for consumers.
Complying with extensive regulation means businesses operate at higher costs, which can translate into higher prices for consumers and fewer jobs for workers.
In 1969, Neil Armstrong captured world attention with his momentous walk on the moon. The Legislature recently took its own step by passing wine reform legislation, opening up competition in the Arizona wine market. That's one small step for wine consumers, one giant leap for economic liberty.
According to the National Journal, officials at the National Science Foundation and the Department of Education (DOE) are exploring Title IX's applications to specific areas of study, but only in disciplines that will benefit women.
Next time you read about Arizona's looming water "catastrophe," take a drive south on I-10 and look at all the cotton farms. In 2004, the federal government spent $64 million subsidizing cotton in Arizona, a water-intensive crop better suited to Mississippi than the Sonoran Desert.
A new ruling by a federal court in Washington State may shed light on whether Arizona's wine laws are constitutional.
Plaintiffs are asking the federal district court in Phoenix to declare Arizona's wine distribution system unconstitutional because it discriminates against out-of-state wineries.
On September 28, the Institute for Justice filed a lawsuit challenging excessive regulations issued by the Structural Pest Control Commission (SPCC). The regulations prevent gardeners and landscapers from doing the ordinary spraying over-the-counter herbicides for their clients. The SPCC regulations don't just lie in the weeds. They're enforced with hefty fines, which means a $500 penalty for one of the plaintiffs in this case.
September's spike in gas prices, the result of Hurricane Katrina devastating Gulf Coast oil facilities, has some Arizonans demanding the state crack down on high prices. Arizona attorney general Terry Goddard has promised to introduce anti-gouging legislation next year.
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Arizonans may soon be raising their glasses to more than 10,000 varieties of wine. Black Star Farms, a Michigan winery, and several East Valley residents have filed a federal court challenge to the constitutionality of Arizona's wine shipping regulations.
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Re: Question: Registry Edit Programs
- From: The Natural Philosopher <a@xxx>
- Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2007 23:20:47 +0100
Marten Kemp wrote:
The Natural Philosopher wrote:Indeed. The diffrence between 'boot from the CD' andMarten Kemp wrote:William Munns wrote:Indeed. There are a lot fewer good manuals than good software."Tarkin" <Tarkin000@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:1188556258.073678.58690@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx[attribution snippage, hope I got it right]On Aug 30, 11:43 pm, The Natural Philosopher <a...@xxx> wrote:I disagree with one minor point- most (all?) distros come
with a manual or two- and a lot of HOWTO's and FAQ's
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man man, man!
A manual which is only useful if you know what the right questions are ;)
And how to interpret the cryptic runes served up as "answers."
I remember thumbing through a Solaris admin manual to find the one magic string in the early days of LPadmin.. a 48 character string that magically DID enable its serial port to have a printer attached and BEGIN to work.
The trouble is the dcs are all written bt teches and are of the 'this is the wonderful features of this command' variety rather than the 'if you want to do X, here are Y steps you have to take'
The modern approach is to have te software scan the hardware and make hopefully intelligent decisions about what it should all do, and heaven help you if its guesses are wrong.
My main skillset is zVM administration and I've found that one of
the major impediments to becoming facile with Linux is the paucity
of what I'd call good manuals. Of course, having grown up with IBM
manuals, I find "good manuals" rather thin on the ground.
Some people hate IBM's manuals because they're in "IBM-ese." I
submit that the consistency and clarity of manuals written by
specialist tech writers for various audiences are superior to
manuals written by techs for other techs.
"Plug the machine in and switch it on with the on switch located as in diagram (1).
Push the button (see diagram (2)) that ejects the CD carrier out, and insert the supplied CD in it with the writing upwards, ensuring it is located centrally in the provided recess, and slowly push the slide home until the drive takes over and closes it for you.
Then press the reset button (diag (3)) on the machine: this will restart it and the presence of the CD will be automatically detected, and the installation sequence should begin. If not see "Appendix I - Basic hardware problems on installation"".
With digital cameras, screen capture and things like Illustrator to add words there is no excuse for manuals WITHOUT loads of pictures.
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The driving force behind the actions of this book's characters is loyalty. This is seen most clearly in the characters of Frank Crawley, the business manager of Manderley, and Frith, the head butler. Crawley expresses his loyalty by being congenial, never shying away from a topic of conversation and yet never expressing exactly what he thinks either. Mrs. de Winter can sense that Crawley is on her side, but she also knows that he will not be completely honest about what he thinks of Rebecca because his sense of loyalty to Maxim would forbid it. Frith is just as deeply loyal, but it is easier for him to keep up his attitude of detachment because, as a servant, he is not involved in family matters nor expected to know about the de Winters' affairs anyway.
Like Frith, Mrs. Danvers is a family servant, but her sense of loyalty makes her negligent in her duty. She is loyal to Rebecca, the dead member of the family, and, in her attempt to preserve Rebecca's memory, she is disrespectful to the current Mrs. de Winter. At first, her loyalty appears as just an annoying, but almost respectable, personality tic, as when she tells the narrator that certain practices are followed because "that is the way Mrs. de Winter wants it done," ignoring the fact that the person she is talking to is now Mrs. de Winter. After the costume ball, her hostility becomes open, and she tries to capitalize on the narrator's grief at her inability to fit in by urging...
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With the now famous opening lines of Rebecca — "Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again" — du Maurier begins her exploration of the relationship between the past and present. For Maxim and his second wife, the two protagonists, the past and the present are inextricably linked. The second wife's insecure past leads her to feel insecure in her new marriage, and Maxim's past relationship with Rebecca damages his relationship with his new wife. Manderley, Maxim's family home, most clearly symbolizes the relationship between the past and present. Because Rebecca can make Manderley beautiful, Maxim endures a marriage he hates. Ironically, though, his obsession with glorifying his heritage leads to Manderley's destruction. The novel suggests that clinging to the past or trying to escape the past are both dangerous. As the second wife learns, one achieves an uneasy truce with time only by remembering the past while living firmly in the present.
Another theme in Rebecca concerns the battle between good (represented by Maxim and his second wife) and evil (Rebecca and Mrs. Danvers). Good wins out by the end of the story, but Maxim and his second wife carry permanent scars as a result of their encounter with evil. Interestingly, du Maurier shows that passive, naive goodness cannot defeat evil. When the second wife is timid and guileless, she unwittingly helps the forces of evil. It is only when she herself becomes strong that she can help Maxim defeat...
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I recognize that different leadership styles are required for different situations. No one style is adequate for different people, groups or situations. On the golf course, you pull a different club from your golf bag depending on your lie and distance needed, an effective leader should have a set of leadership styles in his leadership bag to most effectively lead in different situations. A recent review of some work by author Daniel Goleman validated my thinking.
Daniel Goleman is best known for his books on Emotional Intelligence. His best selling work defined a set of skills and competencies that defines how people manage feelings, interact, and communicate on their way to success.
In his book Leadership: The Power of Emotional Intelligence, Goleman cites the leadership research of the consulting firm Hay/McBer that identified six distinct styles employed by leaders. The best leaders do no rely on a single leadership style but use multiple styles and are able to move between them seamlessly and in different measure depending on the situation and people.
He conveniently summarizes the six leadership styles and their application in a chart that I have reconstructed below.
Leadership Style | The leader's approach | In a phrase | Best used when… | Impact on Climate |
Coercive | Demands immediate compliance | "Do what I tell you." | In a crisis to kick start a turnaround | Negative |
Authoritative | Mobilizes people toward a vision | "Come with me." | When changes require a new vision, or when a clear direction is needed | Most strongly positive |
Affiliative | Creates harmony and builds emotional bonds | "People come first." | To heal rifts in a team or to motivate people during stressful circumstances | Positive |
Democratic | Forges consensus through participation | "What do you think?" | To build buy in or consensus or to get input from valuable employees | Positive |
Pacesetting | Sets high standards for performance | "Do as I do, now." | To get quick results from a highly motivated and competent team | Negative |
Coaching | Develops people for the future | "Try this." | To help an employee improve performance or develop long-term strengths | Positive |
You can access Goleman's full description of the styles in the book, on in the original Harvard Business Review article Leadership that Get Results. Please remember that you can access HBR articles from your local library's online database.
The Lead Quietly Takeaway
My takeaway from the article is that just like I have clubs in my golf bag that I avoid because I need more practice, there are leadership styles that require honing on my part to become the Phil Mickelson of the Leadership Tour. Are you able to move and adjust your style as needed?
Thanks for reading. Please lead quietly.


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Shock Brother's DIY Amps Building or modding your amp? Then use this forum to discuss the process and show your pride and joy. |
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Any opinions or suggestions on a 18 watt Marshall clone build?
I have been planning to build a Marshall 18 watt clone with the 1974x circuit for the past 8 months. I have seen the youtube videos and have been browsing the web for as moch info as I can get. I have also played a Ceriatone and unknown 18 watt clone in the past. They seem to be the only EL84 powered amps that have a tweedish old school sound that I like. Both were the versions with the vibrato, not TBM or master gain models.
So, what are your experiences with these kits? What would you recommend for a good kit? Any suggestions on the build and any problems with these amps? Thanks.
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Here's a link to a lot of files from the 18Watt forum. I tried joining there recently and the site isn't working (or isn't allowing new registrations).
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I built an 18-watt for my first amp using Ian's vintage layout from 18watt.com. Mine is a trem version in a 212 configuration. I purchased all the parts from various sources, but buying a good kit might be a better option. I picked up a Mojo chassis with faceplates cheap on Ebay and built the amp around that and an unfinished cab that I bought for $150 from a forum mate. I used Heyboer trannies in the build. Green tolex and gold trim... yum, yum.
I'm still very happy with the amp after two years. Paired with a Weber MiniMass, it's my favorite amp. I can get that "London Blues" era tone very easily. There are a lot of kits out there. Graydon's (gdsamps.com) is a very accurate reproduction and he has a great reputation. If this is your first amp, focus on having good instructions with the kit. A lot of the kits don't supply detailed instructions with the parts. I recommend doing a LOT of reading at 18watt.com before you build. The guys there are great, and they've discussed every aspect of this amp.
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I'd suggest buying the kit from Graydon Stuckey http://gdsamps.com/?page_id=6
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I can't speak for the quality of Ceriatone, but I have heard they are not very good components (from a very reputable, well respected boutique builder). I do know my cousin built a Trinity kit and said the components were top notch and he loves it. Doesn't Weber offer kits as well? They are a nice american company to deal with.
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A GDS kit (Graydon D. Stuckey) is the original and the best. Everyone else jumped on the bandwagon after Graydon and a few others did all the work to make the 18 watt revival happen.
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Cable said: "The medium-sized companies are struggling and the banks are not helping, particularly with exports... There's no point disguising the fact that if you talk to all these guys they'll tell you they can't get banks to lend to them." The comments came as Cable cut the ribbon on the Make It in Great Britain exhibition, which will show off UK-built goods to Science Museum visitors during the 2012 Olympics. Coca-Cola, Rolls-Royce, Airbus and McLaren are among the exhibitors with displays including a Formula 1 car, aircraft landing gear and a tube carriage. Cable used his opening address to pledge commitment to a formal industrial strategy to boost manufacturing growth. One key element of the strategy will be relieving shortage in engineering skills, the business secretary commented. The Make it in Great Britain exhibition aims to help by inspiring children visiting the museum to consider careers in manufacturing, said ministerial colleague Mark Prisk. Boosting lending to the manufacturing community was another key target for an industrial strategy, stressed Cable. Government-backed loan guarantees had delivered some success, he reflected. However, Cable voiced "massive frustration" about the overall level of bank lending to the sector. Cable said: "The one thing we realise is the nearer we get to it the more difficult it is. RBS is a massive bank, it's complicated, there is bad debt stuffed up in the middle of it. Just getting it lending as a clean, new bank is difficult. It's massively frustrating and the one area where we haven't yet succeeded."
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Reported by: | TobiasBg | Owned by: | ryan |
Priority: | normal | Milestone: | 3.5.1 |
Component: | Administration | Version: | 3.5 |
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In the HiDPI version of the sort arrows (e.g. in the head row of WP_List_Tables), the individual arrows are too big and extend beyond the center of the image.
The attached screenshot (zoomed in on iPad 3) shows that the lower right corner is missing, while the corner of the down arrow is already showing in the top right corner.
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comment:3 JustinSainton — 12 months ago
- Summary changed from Arrows in sort-2x.gif are to big and overlap to Arrows in sort-2x.gif are too big and overlap
comment:4 SergeyBiryukov — 12 months ago
- Keywords ui-focus added
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sort-2x-alt.gif looks nice to me.
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Debating whether to bother with a CSS version bump for the 3.5 branch.
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To pursue programs that benefit public school kids in need in our East Dallas community.
The Exchange Club of East Dallas is a chapter of the National Exchange Club. It is a service organization with 700 clubs and approximately 22,000 members throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.
The National Exchange Club will celebrate its 100th anniversary in March 2011. For nearly 100 years, its volunteer efforts have supported the needs of the country and of local communities, making it the country's oldest American service organization operating exclusively in this country.
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Foodie favorites
For true food aficionados, the most important thing to bring on any trip is a hearty appetite. Here are some places sure to please your palate, from a B&B with an on-site creamery to a ping-pong pizzeria.
One of the many creative pizzas at Comet Ping Pong in Washington, D.C.
Courtesy Comet Ping Pong
If the thought of eating fast food while on the road or staying in a hotel turns your stomach, consider taking a culinary-themed vacation this year. Foodie vacationers are more common than ever, and many establishments are recognizing that by offering decadent epicurean packages or innovative cuisines at hole-in-the-wall prices.
Keep things serene with a stop at one of the many wineries-slash-bed-and-breakfasts near Ohio, or tackle a whirlwind tour of some of the biggest culinary cities in the country. Along the way, you'll find quirky restaurants and fun festivals that will help you kill time until check-in.
Agricultural adventure
Imagine a picturesque farm with all the amenities needed for a quaint and relaxing vacation. There's a warm bed, a cozy atmosphere, a cafe. Now throw in an on-site chef, a creamery, a winery, a distillery, a stable and tons of farmland to explore, and you have Black Star Farms in Suttons Bay, Michigan.
"We have a complete experience for those who stay in our inn," says owner Don Coe, and he isn't exaggerating. He and his wife, Marylou, noticed the popularity of the agro-tourism movement while living in Europe and decided to utilize the idea when they moved to Michigan to start their post-retirement winery/bed-and-breakfast. They grow cherries, grapes and vegetables, which can be found on the inn's breakfast table each morning and dinner table on weekends, along with freshly laid eggs and meats from the farm's livestock. "There's a sense of pride, on our part, to say that this food was grown here on this farm," says Coe.
Also on-site is the Hearth & Vine, a cafe, market and bakery, open seasonally in warmer months and run by former Columbusite Jen Welty; the Leelanau Cheese Company's creamery, featuring award-winning cheeses; stable facilities, in case you want to bring your horse on vacation with you, and a winery/distillery, complete with a tasting room.
To get the full culinary experience, stop by the kitchen and watch as chefs prepare the meals—you might even pick up some tips to take home with you. Book your stay at least a month or two in advance, especially in the peak season of May through October.
Travelers who stay at Black Star Farms during the first week of July also can check out the National Cherry Festival, a huge event that draws half a million visitors each year. Held in neighboring Traverse City, the festival's mission is "to celebrate cherries, tourism and community involvement," and celebrate it does. With seven days of contests, games, music and parades, not to mention a plethora of cherry-inspired dishes, visitors of all ages will find something to enjoy.
While you're on the road, why not make a pit stop at Detroit's Eastern Market? A year-round farmers' market open every Saturday, the Eastern Market features more than 250 vendors and merchants. Pick up some treats and ingredients to try out a recipe or two from the chefs at Black Star Farms when you get home.
If you get hungry on the road, make sure you stop in Ferndale, Michigan. There you'll find the Fly Trap, a "finer diner" with Asian-inspired dishes that serves "blunch" all day and was featured on the Food Network's "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives." Kara McMillian, who owns the diner with husband Gavin McMillian and brother Sean McClanaghan, explains that they prefer blunch because "we think brunch has more of a stuffy connotation to it." One look at the menu will tell you that despite the upscale influences, the Fly Trap is anything but stuffy. And with most menu items ringing in under $10, you're certainly getting some bang for your buck.
Black Star Farms, (231) 944-1251, blackstarfarms.com
National Cherry Festival, July 2-9, visit.cherryfestival.org
Eastern Market, Sat year-round, detroiteasternmarket.com
The Fly Trap, (248) 399-5150, theflytrapferndale.com
Wine & dine
For those who prefer quiet vacations without the farm animals, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, is the place to be. The Historic Lyons House B&B is a three-bedroom haven in the heart of Ontario's wine country. The owners, Jolanta Janny and Howard Kudlats, bought the house eight years ago after weekly visits to the little town. "As soon as we opened the door, we said, 'This is it. We want this house,' " says Janny. "I believe this house has its own heart."
The husband-and-wife team makes breakfast for guests every morning, and they take the time to chat with them during the meal. Janny says this personal interaction is what she loves most about running a B&B. "They share a little bit of their lives with us, even if they come for one day," she says. "We feel like we get to know them. It's like making friends over and over."
The B&B offers culinary and wine tour packages year-round, as well as a bicycle wine tour during warmer months. All packages include a three-day, two-night stay with daily epicurean breakfasts. The culinary package includes a three-course, gourmet meal with wine at one of Niagara-on-the-Lake's fine dining establishments, and the wine tour packages feature visits to four wineries as well as tastings (including that of ice-wine, for which the area is famous).
Janny suggests booking several months in advance, but if she's fully booked during your vacation time frame, she can set you up at one of the six other B&Bs with which she has a partnership.
During your stay, sign up for a cooking course at the Wine Country Cooking School. Each month (excluding December), the school focuses on a different theme for lessons, offering one-day classes two to three weekends out of the month, two-day classes on the last weekend of each month and one five-day class a month from June through September. All classes involve preparation of a three-course meal, complete with a wine pairing, but longer classes have extra features. Again, book as far in advance as you can, especially for the five-day class, which accepts only eight people per session.
Another fun stop in town is the Farmers' Market at the Village, open Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm May through October. With 16 vendors selling baked goods, flowers, produce, meats, cheese and more, you're sure to find something you love . . . without the hustle and bustle of larger markets.
If you're heading up during the last weekend of September, make sure you stop by Ohio's Geneva Grape Jamboree along the way. Taste various grape products, including—you guessed it—wine. And don't forget to check out the contests, grape stomping and music.
Historic Lyons House B&B, (905) 468-2297, niagaraonthelakeinn.ca
Wine Country Cooking School, (905) 468-8304, www.winecountrycooking.com
Farmers' Market at the Village, Sat May-Oct, farmersmarketatthevillage.ca
Geneva Grape Jamboree, Sept. 24-25, grapejamboree.com
Dining delight
If your idea of a vacation involves lots of activity, look no farther than Chicago. Arguably one of the culinary centers of the country, Chicago boasts a dining scene that brings an entire world of cuisines to one area. Stay at Ray's Bucktown B&B, which owner Ray Reiss says is a great alternative to downtown "cookie cutter" hotels. He and his cooks make breakfast for guests from an ever-changing menu in a restaurant-quality kitchen. Reiss focuses on making "classic, simple food, cooked to perfection," and adds that though he's taken a few classes, practice really is what makes perfect.
The kitchen is open for guests to use, though Reiss says most people tend to go out for food instead. The neighborhood of Bucktown is chock-full of great restaurants —there are more than 80 within a mile of the B&B, he says. He recommends Café LaGuardia's Cuban fare, the South American dining at Rio's D'Sudameria and the contemporary American cuisine at Bristol.
This B&B isn't your typical quaint inn. It boasts a sauna, steam room and projection TV to make your stay more enjoyable. Reiss suggests booking at least a month or two in advance during the busier summer months, and a few weeks out in the off-season.
If you want to fully utilize the expansive kitchen at the B&B, take a class at nearby Cooking Fools to get some expert tips. The courses vary widely, from techniques to meal preparation, and often come with take-home goodies for extra practice.
Need ingredients? Chicago has dozens of farmers' markets, many open year-round, for you to find anything you may need. Green City Market focuses on local items and Chicago French Market has some international flair; check out chicagofarmersmarkets.us for a complete list.
Summer visitors can enjoy the Taste of Chicago, a weeklong event just before Independence Day that highlights the amazing cuisine the city has to offer as local restaurants set up booths in Grant Park. Sample more than 200 food items and enjoy local and national celebrity chef appearances. Last year's participants included Food Network stars Mario Batali and Giada De Laurentiis, as well as performances by Salt-N-Pepa, Los Lonely Boys and Mat Kearney. The free event attracts more than six million people each year.
Still hungry? Check out the Pierogi Festival later in the month in nearby Whiting, Indiana. More than 200,000 people flock to this town each year for music, games, polka and, of course, pierogis. If you're making the trip in early June, swing by Troy, Ohio, on your way for the Troy Strawberry Festival, a 150,000-person event that's been held annually since 1977.
Ray's Bucktown B&B, (773) 384-3245, raysbucktownbandb.com
Cooking Fools, (773) 276-9377, cookingfools.net
Green City Market, Wed and Sat May-Dec, chicagogreencitymarket.org
Chicago French Market, Mon-Sat year-round, frenchmarketchicago.com
Taste of Chicago, June 24-July 3, tasteofchicago.us
Pierogi Festival, July 29-31, pierogifest.net
Troy Strawberry Festival, June 4-5, gostrawberries.com
Capital Cuisine
Visiting Washington, D.C., doesn't have to be as boring as your high school field trip. There's plenty to see and do with food in mind in our nation's capital. Stay at the Morrison House, a B&B-meets-hotel in nearby Alexandria, Virginia, for an upscale twist on the standard inn. The 45-room hybrid has all the charm of a B&B with the services and amenities of a hotel.
Check out the Epicurean Delights package, which adds a three-, six- or seven-course tasting menu at the hotel restaurant to your stay, complete with amuse bouche, intermezzo, wine consultation and a visit from the chef. Or get the Bed and Brunch package, with a three-course champagne breakfast and late checkout.
In D.C., make sure you visit the Dupont Circle FRESHFARM Market—named one of the country's top farmers' markets by the Wall Street Journal—for great produce, meats, seafood and more. And don't miss the Julia Child exhibit at the Smithsonian. Her entire Massachusetts kitchen has been uprooted and rebuilt in the National Museum of American History. Home cooks everywhere come to this exhibition—which also features a gallery of Child's cookbooks, recipes and other artifacts—to pay homage to the woman who revolutionized the American kitchen.
For dinner, swing by D.C.'s Comet Ping Pong, a pizza parlor unlike any you've ever seen before. The eatery features a whole room dedicated to ping-pong tables, available free of charge to patrons. Owner James Alefantis grew up playing ping-pong on family vacations and wanted to bring that nostalgia to his restaurant. "Ping-pong is great because it really brings people together and it's not too competitive," he explains. "It's very accessible."
Comet Ping Pong also is unique because the building is certified "green" and the menu focuses on local and organic ingredients. "That's how I eat, I use natural ingredients in my cooking and I wanted it to be reflective of that," says Alefantis, who also is the head chef at the pizzeria. And while you can get a plain pepperoni pie, you have to ask for it specially; the menu is far more creative. Alefantis traveled the country sampling the nation's best pizzas to find inspiration, and his creations feature toppings such as broccoli rabe, clams, arugula and house-made ricotta. These flatbread pizzas, baked in a wood-burning oven, are sure to be unlike anything you've tried before. While you're there, ask your server where he or she is from; Alefantis says many of his wait staff are university students from Ohio.
Break up your road trip with a stop at one of Ohio's food festivals. Ohio Brew Week in Athens features craft microbrews from nearly 30 breweries and brings in around 25,000 people during the weeklong festival in July. Traveling in September? Satisfy that sweet tooth with a stop at the Lithopolis Honeyfest. The event features a cookoff, a mead garden, music and more, attracting about 7,000 people to the small town like . . . well, like flies to honey.
Morrison House, (703) 838-8000, morrisonhouse.com
Dupont Circle FRESHFARM Market, Sun year-round, freshfarmmarkets.org
Julia Child's Kitchen at the Smithsonian, (202) 633-1000, americanhistory.si.edu/kitchen
Comet Ping Pong, (202) 364-0404, cometpingpong.com
Ohio Brew Week, July 10-16, ohiobrewweek.com
Lithopolis Honeyfest, Sept. 10, lithopolishoneyfest.com
Emma Frankart is an assistant editor for Columbus Monthly.


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Traditional Afternoon Tea at Claridge's
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Prêt-à-Portea at The Berkeley featuring, left to right, a Manolo Blahnik heel, an Oscar De La Renta peach pink shorts with strawberry rosettes, a Tory Burch bikini, a Dolce and Gabbana pistachio and vanilla pannacotta dress, and a Jason Wu Hatbox
Stupendous Afternoon Tea inspired by Roald Dahl at the Dial Bar
William Curley's Chocolate Afternoon Tea at The Halkin
Theo Fennell Bijoux Afternoon Tea at the Langham
The Jimmy Choo Afternoon Tea at the Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong
So here we have the first Tea Calendar in the world from the tea merchants Hälssen & Lyon. One millimetre thick pressed finely flavoured rectangles of tea made for each day of the year. Each slice can be pulled off and brewed in a cup with boiling water.
An idea developed by the Kolle Rebbe Agency.
Tea with Georg by Scholten and Baijings for Georg Jensen
Scholten and Baijings have designed the Tea with Georg collection for Georg Jensen inspired by items used in a Japanese tea ceremony. So here we find the beautifully formed stainless steel teapot with a sieve, a teapot warmer, a jug and a sugar bowl and a double-walled espresso cup and saucer. The porcelain cup and saucer for tea shows a silver line running through the saucer as a tribute to Georg Jensen's silversmithing.
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Gokujo Hojicha tea from the Ippodo Tearoom in Kyoto.
When you drink hojicha for the first time, you might be surprised that it is one of the Japanese green teas. Dark amber in color, this roasted bancha releases an amazingly rich aroma that completely permeates the room. The savory flavor is very distinct; it is rich but light-bodied, without much astringency.
Local New York City (Washington Heights/Inwood) men's boutique and tea bar, Nostylgia, just received a write-up in The New York Times. Nothing like good threads and good brewing to bring the community together. PALO definitely salutes!
Tea Pot designed by Danish Design Studio OeO handmade by craftspeople in Kyoto.
via designed-for-life
Annett Dupont & Peter Kristiansens' Apartment. Photography by Lars Kaslov.
The inspiring tea company with the inspiring packaging, Kusmi Tea of Paris, purveyors of fine tea for 140 years, have opened a new shop in London displaying their wondrous colours and wares.
The Detox Tea shown in the window is one of their new blends with maté, green tea and lemongrass.
All photos ©tina bernstein of colourliving with thanks.
A little Japanese broom made of 80 bamboo bristles for churning Matcha tea.
Tea from The Savoy £9