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Taking control of the Edo Competition Maserati MC12 R was a moment deserving of more majesty than the side of a nondescript German road could offer. This car, after all, was the automotive equivalent of a Hattori Hanzo sword--the most finely balanced weapon in the four-wheeled world, and there wasn't even a stereo in the car to crank out some excessive mood music.
I had been granted 100 miles of running, as much seat time as any journalist in the world has enjoyed in any of the 50 Maserati supercars. Most went directly to museums or private collections anyway, but this one has more than 5000km on its clock after three months on the road and serves as a daily driver to a man with a supercar collection that would make J-Lo jealous. And this one felt better, keener than the original, because it is. This one has been tricked up by a chassis engineer at the top of his game and given more horses than the all-conquering Ferrari Enzo.
Even in damp conditions, with the rear wheels banging headlong into the traction control, it was still special. This is car that accelerates to 60 mph in less than 3.7 seconds and will keep reeling in the horizon up to and beyond 245 mph. Considering this car weighs less than 3,500 pounds and the Bugatti Veyron considerably more, this car here might just be the fastest on Earth.
Steering is telepathic and the acceleration is an intense, emotional, spiritual journey. Just as the hackles raise in the 6.0-liter V12 engine beyond the burbling 2000-rpm level, the world is already melting into fast-moving streaks through the window. The rev counter flickers around from tickover to the point the pistons meet the rings in the blink of an eye, and the high-tech gearbox is the only thing that could keep up with the hard-charging powerplant. Keep it nailed, flatshift to the next gear, and the MC12 will scramble senses with its pure unabated speed. The Enzo was good; this is slightly better.
That weight disappears on the open road and at speed this car won't be touched thanks to aerodynamic grip pushing the tires to the road. It felt single-seater light thanks to assisted steering and zero body roll. When the ballast slops around atop the wheels you've got issues; when it's pressed to the ground it provides deep-rooted stability.
Inevitably it felt wondrously balanced, easy to handle, confidence inspiring, just about everything else you'd expect from a car built around the mechanically supreme carbon-fiber monocoque of the Ferrari Enzo, Le Mans-tuned aerodynamics and the racing know-how of the ultimate Porsche specialist. It boggles the mind that a guy with a backstreet garage can take on Maserati's wares and turn a mild disappointment into a world-beater. But he has. Winner of the Tuner Grand Prix with a 550-bhp Porsche GT2, Edo Karabegovic then took the same car on a 7-minute, 15-second lap of the Nordschleife--faster than the works Carrera GT effort. He has since been inundated with requests to sort glamour cars including Lamborghinis, Ferraris and this Maserati.
He was less inspired than I was by its reputation. "Only the doors and the windows were right; everything else was absolute shit," was his colorful assessment. The roadgoing versions, he argued, are thrown-together facsimiles of a racing car, a legal requirement before the MC12 can conquer all in the FIA GT Championship. It's a rough approximation of the rules, with steel brakes, long bodywork that only starts working at 150 mph and Pirelli P Zeros in a deferential nod to the Trident's on-track partner. The Enzo was better equipped in every way. "Steel brakes on a car like this are absolutely ridiculous," Karabegovic continued with passion. "And the fixed suspension on this car is just horrible, it feels very nervous beyond 300 km/h [186 mph]. It didn't feel comfortable to drive this car fast."
The racing legacies weren't the only handicaps. While Ferrari donated the Enzo's underpinnings, there was always one great unwritten clause in the deal, too. Despite costing more, the Maserati would never be allowed to outdo the Enzo as a road car. Politics run deep within Italian car companies; disgruntled Enzo buyers just wouldn't do. So the V12 was bridled at 623 bhp, the rev ceiling pegged at 7700 rpm. This is the automotive equivalent of doping a horse, or giving it a very fat jockey. Paying punters believed they were getting the best that money can buy. But this was an overweight, overpriced Enzo-lite with none of the Scuderia's finesse. It did, however, have the potential to improve beyond recognition.
Edo swiftly persuaded one unnamed company to produce the 15.6-inch ceramic brake discs that work with the standard calipers that now sit just 3mm off the 19-inch alloy wheels. That's when the tires' inept performance under hard braking came to light, and a set of Enzo's Bridgestones found themselves smeared onto the rims. The Bridgestones were developed specifically for this chassis; whereas the O.E. Pirellis on the MC12 are mighty tires in normal circumstances, they proved the root cause of the car's handling imbalance.
"Without a doubt this was the biggest change I made to the car," Karabegovic explained. A fully adjustable suspension, again from a mystery supplier, was an integral part of the process, as the fixed Boge dampers that found their way onto the factory car replicated a Japanese earthquake at speed. It was an afterthought for a marque more interested in sorting a racing car. Karabegovic created a comfortable and confidence inspiring car at speed that would undoubtedly attract live TV coverage over here. The Maserati now works at speeds so far removed from the usual road car remit most customers would never have found them anyway.
And this car will evolve, if Karabegovic gets his way and strips 440 pounds of excess baggage. The car doesn't need more power, he says, weight is the big factor now. And the interior certainly won't miss the poorly constructed dashboard with a clock that barely fits, carbon-fiber-look cloth and leather cladding. His other plans include a racing rear wing, but he'll have to make his own after his request to buy one from the motorsport arm was politely declined. He already constructed the front headlight fairings, molding them directly to the front section. One slip, one burn, and Karabegovic would have personally ended up with a hellish bill to replace that elegant mass of aerodynamically-tuned vanes and bulges. Typically, he told me its value as I removed it from the scene for pictures. Never have I been so careful with a piece of carbon-fiber.
An extra 70 bhp that brings the MC12 conveniently up to and beyond Enzo spec was all too easy to find. A mild ram air effect helped raise the horsepower at high revs, and the rest came from the exhaust and a local electronics whiz coming up with a new 8500-rpm redline and a new gearbox program to cope with the extra torque throughout the range. Our amiable, if slightly eccentric, German friend was planning a 400-km/h run by winding the revs up to unhealthy levels for a 10-minute stint, too; with a headwind this could actually beat the Veyron.
And the noise at its upper reaches is the food of the gods. It may have a trident badge, but the engine note is pure Ferrari as the revs raise and the flat burbling exhaust note hardens to a high-pitched scream. Maserati's stock exhaust was a monumental 60-pound piece of kit, packed with so much insulation that this machine "sounded like a Nissan Primera." A new unit of Edo's own design weighs in at a much more spritely 15 pounds and comes with a neat trick attached.
On the key fob are two buttons which operate the "quiet" and "loud" modes by a pair of electronically controlled flaps in the back box. In quiet mode the MC12 R will pass any inspection, support conversation and creep as quietly down the street as any 6-liter V12 ever will. Hit the loud button, though, and every rev suddenly permeates the cabin, the engine sings as the decibels reach a level the local police would not be so happy with. It's fantastic. "I don't make cars for the disco, I make cars faster and I also like fun things like this," Karabegovic said. He is also not into bulk selling wheels. He likes complete projects and I get the feeling more of his work will grace these pages in the coming months.
Edo Karabegovic's MC12 is one of the most spectacular cars on the road today--and just maybe the fastest supercar on Earth. He has built an Enzo beater and then some. That scribble on the door, by the way, belongs to Michael Schumacher, who warmed this particular car up round Fiorano. Given a second crack, he'd like this car a lot more.
Edo Competition Maserati MC12 RDrivetrainLongitudinal mid-engine, rear-wheel drive.Engine6.0-liter V12, dohc, four valves per cylinder Edo Competition software, ram air intakes, sport exhaustSuspensionFully adjustable coilover suspension from anonymous supplierBrakesCeramic discs, 15.6-inch front, 14.2-inch rearTiresBridgestone Potenza Scuderias, 245/35-19 (f) 345/35-19 (r) ExteriorHeadlight fairings, Edo liveryPerformancePeak power: 700 bhp @ 8200 rpmPeak Torque: 527 lb-ft @ 4830 rpm0-60mph: 3.7 sec.Top speed: 248 mph (est.)


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Two more apps have launched on Xbox Live today, one that might be useful, the other not-so-much. The first is an official Wall Street Journal app. WSJ Live from The Wall Street Journal will offer "up to four total hours of live video programming each business day," from the Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Barron's, MarketWatch, SmartMoney, and AllThingsD.com. As with all other Xbox Live apps, you'll need a Gold subscription to take advantage of it.
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43 U.S. Code § 907 - Rights of original grantees to forfeited lands
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The A3 is driven by a 2.0 liter clean diesel engine that gets 42 MPG on the highway. The A3 is another example of the new clean diesel that is legal in all 50 states. Last year's winner was the 2009 Jetta TDI, so clean diesel has certainly arrived as a competitor in the green car field. Other finalists for the award were the Honda Insight hybrid, Mercury Milan Hybrid, Toyota Prius, and the VW Golf TDI.
Audi also showed up with its second "e-tron" concept car. (An earlier e-tron concept was unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show a few months ago.) While it looks like something a Cylon might drive, it is a powerful 2-seat electric sports car with 45 kWh battery capacity and cialis soft tabs online two electric motors that provide over 200 hp. This gives it a range of 250 kilometers (155 miles). As a sports car, its numbers aren't quite as strong as the Tesla roadster, but it is likely to appeal to a different buyer than the low price cialis Tesla.
In remarks today, the company announced that an e-tron vehicle is buy real viagra online expected to be ready by 2012. Audi's strategy for electric vehicles is to skip the 'mild hybrids' that use electric motors just as a boost to the gasoline engine and instead focus on full hybrids. Their direction is to prepare for the future when electric drive vehicles are more commonplace. Audi representatives also announced that a full hybrid Audi A8 is to be unveiled at the upcoming Geneva Auto Show.
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Less than 20 car companies (The ATVM people say there were tons of applications but only a handful were car companies) applied for $25 BILLION DOLLARS in taxpayer money managed by a certain smug group of http://www.fashionunited.info/buy-levitra-from-china people at DOE in order to get loans to make green cars for Americans. This was not all of DOE that did bad things, just a private cadre of men.
There was enough money to help every single one of the car companies that applied. The administrators applied their interpretations of the law in order to benefit the large lobby group-related firms and avoided every one of the "politically unconnected "independent American companies.
The amount of lobby and influence money spent by each awardee is in direct ratio to we use it levitra online pharmacy usa the amount of money awarded. Pay-to-play was the process.
The smaller companies, due to lower overhead, could have dramatically more productive results with the money than the large burdened companies yet the money was given out based on political career advantages for the administrators rather than the technology advantages for Americans.
The way the ATVM people set it up (Google "Siry says stifles innovation" for more), the smaller applicants were prevented from getting outside investor funding.
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Each of those smaller American companies had technology and womans levitra resources that presented a powerful economic threat, if they got the loans, to the large politically connected companies that did receive funds. The big car companies wanted the small companies cut-out at all costs.
The Section 136 law was written to provide first-come-first serve funding but when the small companies got their applications in first, while the big ones arrogantly felt that they did not even need to apply because it was already pre-staged for them, the ATVM officials changed the rules in order to remove the first-come-first-serve standard of cialis discount the law in order to cut out the buy viagra uk smaller independents.
Some of the companies that have gotten money have backed out of making the electric cars they said they would make. But they still get to keep the money.
The Section 136 Law was created by the lobbyists for GM, Ford & Chrysler when they saw that they were about to go bankrupt and wanted to genuine cialis pills tap into additional taxpayer dollars by claiming the money was going to be used for electric cars in order to win rapid support for Section 136 by tugging at heartstrings. In retrospect, the money mostly went to gasoline car projects. Multiple public hearings have already shown the sister loan guarantee program to have been a failed program via buy generic viagra online intentional delays, the head was fired and replaced & massive complaints have been filed by many.
Some of the companies that got the money have already wasted more money than other companies applied for as their total request.
Some of the companies that got taxpayer loan money are not even American companies and/or are doing their manufacturing offshore with non-American employees. Thus, the ATVM process has cost American's jobs.
Those who got the money had to fill out little, or no, paperwork, went through little, or no, review and were connected to the DOE people who gave them the money and shepherded them through the best levitra price process. Those who they wanted to keep out were forced to jump through more hoops, were slow-tracked in review and had made no political deals via hired law and lobby firms that the big companies has used to off brand viagra conduit "influence".
The decision about who would get money was made in 2008 by a private group who then pretended there was a lengthy review throughout 2009 but in fact, the money was pre-wired for a select few.
All of the things that the rejected small companies (who did not pay lobby fees) were rejected for, were the same things that the insider big companies were doing. In at least two cases, big companies who were in violation of Section 136 rules were guided by reviewer-insiders to change their whole business structure in order to become suddenly "compliant "with section 136 while smaller companies received no such "help".
How does this affect you? It cost you and your friends jobs, it delayed American innovation, it made your family have to breath toxic petroleum fumes for another decade, it furthered a corrupt practice and www.y-e-n.net it hurt domestic small business. This was all about money. Controlling who got to make money off of the technology and who got to delay electric cars so the old oil and steel guys could still make money off of their old assets.
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They are paying the early adoption tax to cover the cost of R&D -- not to mention it helps scale up mass production facilities.
As a side note, I'm really confused as to how this is a 'hybrid' car. It only has an electric engine. A hybrid by definition is a melding of two things.
written by hondo, January 26, 2010
Will any of the vehicles the US government supplies money to be REQUIRED to meet NHTSA SAFETY requirements?
It seems ridiculous to me to give monies to no doctor viagra companies that will be irresponsible with privately held money, so why should we even trust public backed money !!
Then if the final product won't even meet Highway (NHSTA) safety requirements, whats the sense in promoting a vehicle that has no end result possibilities of being used on the roads. Just so the DOE can say it spent some stimulus money? No think that the ATVM-DOE loan programs should continue to STRICTLY investigate these applicants for this ATVM-DOE loan program to weed out the weak and those not capable of making a vehicle that will appeal not only to giving a Return on investment to the taxpayer; while being used in a safe manner with the other vehicles that will share the roadway in the future.
written by Steve, March 22, 2010
I'd love to see an electric hybrid (or the recently covered hydraulic hybrid) that uses a small diesel engine to best price tramadol recharge batteries or store energy in the hydraulic cylinder. That would enable you to retrofit the diesel engine with a cleaner alternative, like natural gas or hydrogen fuel-cell.
I've owned an electric hybrid for almost 7 years ('03 Honda Civic Hybrid) and was lucky to have bought the extended warranty (which I rarely if ever go for). Luckily this covered the $4K+ battery pack replacement, which would have completely nullified any economic benefit to driving a hybrid. So we have a lot of levitra cialis work to do with battery technology before the electric hybrid or plug-in models become sustainable.
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K's Smile-Inducing Nursery
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Name: K.P.C. (7 months)
Location: Ottawa, Canada
K's nursery was pieced together with the intention of creating a fun, whimsical, "make me wanna smile" space to enjoy. My husband and I love to spend time in the nursery with our little man and we think (hope) he enjoys it as much as we do.
We didn't find out the gender ahead of time, so this room actually started out as gender neutral. However, as I kept adding items I started to realize it was probably more suited for a boy than a girl. Maybe it was mother's intuition!
Much of our design inspiration came from browsing different galleries and blogs. However, after I found and purchased the fabric for the curtains, everything else slowly fell into place. Admittedly, not everything in the room necessarily goes well with another and there is definitely A LOT of pattern in the room, but all of it put together makes me chuckle inside and that's really the "theme" we stuck to.
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- Wall decal: The original design is called "Retro Dotted Tree" by Circle Line Studio (Etsy). The decal itself was actually recreated (with permission from the designer) with latex paint and hand-cut stencils.
- Crib: Walmart's Baby Mod Modena
- Crib sheet: RagexLove (Etsy)
- Chest and toy/book shelf: IKEA
- Glider: Second hand from Kijiji then repainted and reupholstered
- Storage boxes in Expedit: White boxes painted with acrylic paint
- Area rug, lamps, side table: Homesense
- Curtain fabric: Kaufman How The Grinch Stole Christmas Spots Chartreuse.
- Canvas art: DIY. The images are clipart images from Fotolia.com (rvika is the name of the author).
- Crib mobile and bracket: DIY
- Paint colour: Valspar's "Drizzling Mist"
Thanks Sharon - well done!
(Images: reader Sharon C.)
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This nursery is great! It's still really gender neutral. I mean, unless gray, blue, green, and orange are "boys' colors" now..
I like the glider. Great job! All the basic models out there are pretty ugly - I suspect you thought so too.
I really like this nursery! FUN but still calming
That mobile!
i love everything about this room, but especially the wall colour.
a million thank yous from your canadian audience for featuring one of our own :)
I love grey walls, it really lets the colors in the decor pop. I agree with first poster that it's still gender neutral, there's nothing in there that screams boy to me. I'll be using a similar color palette for my little girl but with an outdoorsy theme.
This room is so cute. Love the pac-man tree decals and rear end art. However, the old fogey in me prefers blue rooms for baby boys and pink for baby girls. Off I go to the early bird special.
Thanks everyone for the great feedback. Duane - I certainly thought the same regarding other gliders. Glad I found that one, and for a great price.
It looks like the room gets plenty of light and it looks like a very relaxing and happy baby room. This is definitely not a depressing dungeon gray! Where did you got the boxes you painted to fit the Expedit?
Edava19 - I purchased the white boxes from XSCargo.
Beautiful room! I love the grey walls mixed with the green curtains! I'm curious how you like the crib. I saw that crib online and liked the style but was curious how well it would hold up for being from walmart. Any advice/input would be greatly appreciated.
I LOVE this room! I was trying to find the animal clip arts, but my search on Fotolia.com for Rivka came up with zero results :( Suggestions?
It's a fabulous crib and quite solid. It completely exceeded all my expectations. It was packed very well and shipped very quickly. My husband and I put it together in roughly 20 minutes. The hardware is of pretty decent quality as well and I like that it has four levels for baby as he/she grows. I highly recommend it. I'm also quite short (5'2") and this crib in particular is not as high off the ground as other cribs which makes getting baby in/out not so hard on the back. :o)
I dug through all my bookmarks and happened to find the link I saved: http://en.fotolia.com/p/200629225
I hope that helps!
Or more specifically, Jessica, try these links:
Thanks so much Sharon! Appreciate your feedback, and thanks for mentioning it's good even when you are short. I'm 5'1" and was also concerned about the height!
beautiful room! is this expedict library?
I was wondering where you got the little patterned storage boxes that you have in the Ikea bookshelf/toy shelf?
Tauni Ann - I purchased the boxes from a local store called XSCargo. The original boxes were plain white with no pattern. I painted the patterns onto the boxes with acrylic paint.


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12 U.S. Code § 142 - Banks in reserve cities; reserves
Source(R.S. § 5191 (part); Dec. 23, 1913, ch. 6, §§ 19, 27,38 Stat. 270, 274; Aug. 4, 1914, ch. 225, 38 Stat. 682; Aug. 15, 1914, ch. 252, 38 Stat. 691; June 21, 1917, ch. 32, § 10,40 Stat. 239.)
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Section 462 of this title, referred to in text, was omitted from the Code. See section 461 of this title.
R.S. § 5191 derived from act June 3, 1864, ch. 106, § 31,13 Stat. 108, which was the National Bank Act, and act Mar. 1, 1872, ch. 22, 17 Stat. 32. See section 38 of this title.
Some of the other provisions of R.S. § 5191 were classified to section 141 of this title prior to its omission from the Code, some are classified to section 143 of this title, and some were not included in the Code.
Termination of Central Reserve Cities
Central reserve cities terminated, see section 3(b) ofPub. L. 86–114set out as a note under former section 141 of this title.
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If you are able to restrain your emotions and deal with the sudden ups and downs in equities, coal may be for you. For everyone else, coal stocks are to be avoided. In my view, investors would be wise to put aside emotions and back producers that have showed a strong ability to control costs while investing in their business's future. Below, I review three stocks with this in mind.
Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU): A Mixed Bag
At only 8.5x past earnings and a free cash flow yield of 9.2%, Peabody would seem like an obvious "buy" for the casual investor. But coal is highly volatile, and the story can change overnight. So, fundamentally, how does Peabody look? In my view, it's a mixed bag.
A judge recently added a Wyoming coal lease claim to an environmental lawsuit. This lawsuit challenges Peabody's 1 billion tons worth of coal in the Powder River Basin. In addition, rising environmental regulations worldwide are strangling the sector. The conditions have gotten so bad that Peabody has called for a commission to address higher costs and the introduction of new taxes on coal and carbon emissions. Analysts have been downgrading the stock amidst free cash flow growth concerns.
On the other hand, management has showcased confidence in the long-term fundamentals. The decision to repurchase $54 million worth of shares in the third quarter was designed to relay to the market that management truly finds the company's stock price undervalued. In addition, the company is making aggressive attempts to spread out resources. The firm expects to resume talks in early 2013 with the Mongolian government about acquiring a stake in the western Tavan Tolgoi deposit. In addition, the company has kept costs under control, which is well timed for a recovery in met coal prices. And then there is excellent performance against a challenging market environment--in the third quarter, EPS of $0.51 came out 17 cents ahead of consensus estimates. Howard Weil rates the stock "market outperform" with a $51 price target. The stock currently trades at $24.90.
Buy Arch Coal (NYSE: ACI), Avoid CONSOL Energy (NYSE: CNX)
And what about Peabody's competitors? While Arch has slid 60.8% from its 52-week high, CONSOL is actually closer to its 52-week high. In my view, Arch could make for a surprising "buy" while CONSOL is to be avoided. Arch has been in the red for some time now, with a loss of $1.50 per share over the TTM, but it has no business being valued for less than one-half of book value. BMO Capital Markets has upgraded the stock to "market perform" with an $8 price target. Argus is calling it a "buy" at $10. And Global Hunter Securities is even more bullish at $18. The stock currently is worth $6.51.
Arch will benefit from the up-tick in domestic thermal coal demand, coupled with lower cash costs per ton. Production and costs have been prudently managed, so the company can invest in more profitable business environments. In particular, management is giving a bright outlook on the Powder River Basin and has argued that this is not exclusively due to favorable summer weather. In the longer-term, administration of shale gas will attract industrial activity back into the United Stated and, in that way, benefit coal. At the same time, Arch has estimated that 45 gigawatts worth of coal capacity may be retired by 2018, largely as a result of stringent EPA regulations, so there is plenty of risk.
As the largest underground producer of coal, CONSOL has a large economic moat. But the idling of mines, extended labor leave, and operation setbacks disrupt the upside story. Weak global steel markets have further exposed the company's vulnerabilities. Add in management's weak outlook in 4Q12, when it expects a loss, and you have a stock to avoid.
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Slow Club
- Address:
2501 Mariposa Street
San Francisco, CA 94110Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
Contemporary AmericanPrice: $30 and under
Slow Club
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.slowclub.com/
- Phone: 415-241-9390x
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm;
Happy Hour with Limited Menu: Monday - Friday 2:30 - 6:00pm
Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday & Saturday: 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am - 2:30pm
Bar Opens at 5pm on Saturdays
- Payment Options: AMEX,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Californian, Contemporary American
- Executive Chef: Matthew Paul
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Private Party Facilities: Slow Club is available for private parties.
- Private Party Contact: Erin Rooney 4152419390x
Getting there
- Cross Street: Hampshire
- Public Transit: 22 Fillmore stops at 16th and Bryant. 27 Bryant stops at Mariposa and Bryant. 9 San Bruno and 33 Stanyan stops at Portero and Mariposa.
- Parking: Street Parking
- Parking Details: Street parking is easy in the evenings and on weekends and more difficult during weekday lunches.
A word from Slow Club
We are a casual neighborhood restaurant with a changing menu featuring the best and freshest ingredients from local farms and ranches. Our bar offers innovative cocktails, tasty wines and beers. Join us for dinner, lunch or brunch...or just stop by the bar for a drink and a snack.Continued
Our menu changes daily. Please visit our website for the most current version.
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Slow Club reviews from OpenTable diners
110 reviews since June 4, 2014
- Food4.1Service4
- Ambiance3.9Noise LevelEnergetic
neighborhood gem (70)fit for foodies (52)great for brunch (42)great for lunch (19)special occasion (17)hot spot (15)vibrant bar scene (13)good for groups (13)romantic (13)great for outdoor dining (6)late-night find (4)notable wine list (3)kid-friendly (2)Show More
- luv2eatDined on 9/16/2014It's a great restaurant! I love that the change the menu daily and always have option for veggie and meat lovers.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great after the gameTJ55Dined on 9/13/2014Hit the Giants game, then late meal at Slow Club. Really outstanding food and cocktails. Service was a little slow, but it was a Saturday night, and they took us before our reservation. which was a huge help. Overall, terrific.Special Features:
- Like not LoveOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 9/12/2014This place is great when you don't have time to wait for a table or forethought to have made a reservation in advance. The food is always adequate to good,but in my opinion never excellent. Some great drinks on the menu.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very pleasant experienceOpenTable Diner Since 2004VIPDined on 9/12/2014I hadn't been to Slow Club in about a decade. I don't know why. I think I remember it being very dark and loud. We went on a Sat night and had a lovely meal, friendly service, great cocktails. It wasn't too loud and the not too dark, either. Very nice experience. We will be back.Special Features:
- Great SpotHungryinSacDined on 9/5/2014We have eaten here several times. Consistently very good and a good atmosphereSpecial Features:
- Good Times!HappyHappyHappyDined on 9/2/2014Slow Club, they sure know how to entertain. Wonderful space (wonderful photos), servers and chefs. It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to thank the folks behind the stove for the magic they put together for us to savor. The food is prepared with love and kindness, to nourish both body and soul. Thank you Slow Club!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Bad serviceopentableVIPdinerVIPDined on 8/24/2014Called to change reservation time, they confirmed it, and then completely lost the reservation change. Showed up and they had no tables. Hostess said that given that the booking was through OpenTable that it would not show up as a no show. But I got the no show email. Unprofessional, twice.
- food was fabulous!EllenVIPDined on 8/22/2014We enjoyed our meal tremendously. I had their salmon which was fantastic. We shared the warm olives. The three of us really enjoyed everything except the noise level. Our server was great. Our dessert was melt in your mouth scrumptious. Heirloom tomato salad was yummy.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great serviceOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/16/2014Our dinner here was tasty and reasonably priced. The cocktails were exceptionally delicious. Mussels and pappardelle were my favorites of the night. Most outstanding part of the evening was the service and attention to our water glasses. I was late for my reservation and called them to let them know. They were happy to accommodate. Because I was late for dinner, I was also late for my post-dinner show so the waitress was happy to send over drinks and appetizers fast. Then she fired our entrees right away. Gave us our check and boxed our leftovers in record time and we made it to the show on time! I recommend giving Slow Club a try when in the neighborhood!!Special Features:
- Great Food, Industrial DecorMangiaBeneDined on 8/14/2014I have eaten here many times over the years and I always leave happy. The atmosphere is alive, energetic. The food is creative and tasty. The service is attentive (last week we arrived twenty minutes after our reserved time, and while they warned us our table was booked again an hour later, they let us linger over our food until we were finished - an hour and a half later). We had great cocktails, a fresh, delicious, seasonal salad, an appetizing Farm table entree (straight from the farmers market) perfectly cooked pork, and pot au creme - Mmmmm. So much food, topped by a perfectly reasonable bill. I will keep coming!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- GoodSashaPronko12Dined on 8/2/2014Overall, good place to go with your friends or family.Special Features:
- The food is deliciousmslovecatsDined on 7/28/2014Came here for dinner on a weeknight. Cocktails are worth trying; several of us got the Malabar which was delicious (love the cardamom). We enjoyed the carrot corn soup (yum, very delicious), the seasonal farm plate (meh), and the burger (awesome). It gets pretty cold in the restaurant since they open the big garage doors for those SF summer nights so bring a jacket. I would come here again if it were convenient, but not necessarily specifically seek this place out.Special Features:
- Great Brunch SpotCACuzcatlanDined on 7/20/2014Great brunch place. We had a reservation for 7 about a week out. We got their at 10 and were the only ones there, but the place was packed when we left a little after 11. The only complaint I have is that the french toast was drowning in syrup. It was too much and made it too sweet. Everything else was on point.Special Features:
- Great food & vibeCassDined on 7/19/2014Visiting from out of town and looking for a place to celebrate my daughters 22nd birthday that would be hip enough for her and her friends but not too big or loud. Also wanted local cuisine & veggie options. Slow Club met all my expectations. Food was great as was the service & atmosphere--great vibe! Fun bar with unique selection of cocktails-daughter said Desert Rose was best she ever had. Good value for fresh & tasty food.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Authentic, quality gemBennieBDined on 7/14/2014A strong gastronomic experience meets unpretentious ambience in a quintessential San Francisco locale. American, eclectic quality at its best.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- brunch spot!SlowClubDined on 6/28/2014Definitely a favorite brunch spot. If you have a sweet tooth for brunch then have the Bourbon french toast. Cocktails are tasty too. Nice atmosphere.Special Features:
- Neighborhood GemOllyWDined on 6/23/2014I have eaten at here a number of times for Saturday brunch, however, I had never dined in the evening. I had a friend visiting from out of country and wanted to take her to a fine, local restaurant. Slow Club was attractive because of its menu and the fact it draws neighborhood folks. My friend was very impressed. The minute we walked in the door she loved the ambiance. The food was delicious and the portions were large - actually too large. We could not eat the entire meal and hated the fact we had to waste it. I would prefer smaller dishes. The noise level was loud. We shouted for much of the dinner. I suppose it's due to its layout - low ceilings, small space. Lastly, the service was slow and it was hard to get our server's attention.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DeliciousdavideDined on 6/21/2014Cool atmosphere, great service, and our dishes were excellent--roast vegetable plate, flatbread with garlic and cheese. We enjoyed a starter of warm olives and bread. Our server was great--perfect balance of attentive and unintrusive. Dessert (chocolate pot de creme) was the only disappointment--a bit ordinary. FYI, Slow Club is only two blocks from Z Company, where Joe Goode dance and Word for Word theater company are housed. Also highly recommended!Special Features:
- Seasonal menu and serviceBetBetDined on 6/15/2014I appreciated the seasonal menu and fab service. Too bad the turkey hash was a poor choice for me since it was a bit greasy. High chair for my baby was great but restroom needs a changing table.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Foodie3Dined on 6/13/2014We have wanted to check out the slow club for some time. Having out of town visitors served as our opportunity to do so. Both the quality and preparation of the food and the service exceeded our expectations. We will definitely be back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good for pre-theater quick dinnerOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 6/7/2014We had tickets for a Theatre of Yugen show, and this is the closest restaurant to the Project Artaud complex. Was a bit concerned about finishing dinner in time to get to the show, but we were seated right away, service was prompt, and the food came out without delay. Great burger & fries for a great price, and the cocktails were good, too, although the Magnolia kolsch seemed a bit flat (tasted fine, though). I've eaten at Slow Club before when I had more time, and the food has always been top notch. My only complaint with Slow Club: it's TOO LOUD in there. Thank you to Slow Club for their generous donation of food to the Theater of Yugen "This Lingering Life" opening night - all loved the tasty and colorful crostini/bruschetta.Special Features:
- fun place. somewhat inconsistent.AlexDined on 6/5/2014I have been there twice now. Both times someone has ordered a fantastic dish and others have been disappointed. Still reccomend it. Fun environment.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The following 588 reviews are from the Slow Club reviews archive.
- definitely worth a repeatkb32Dined on 6/2/2014My husband and I went for dine about town. the carrot Ginger soup, pork loin and pot de creme were all fantastic. The service was good and the prices, even without DAT are reasonable for what you get. I found the portion sizes to be on the large side.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best BrunchOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 5/31/2014My husband and I come to Slow Club about twice a month for brunch and the service is always unbeatable and the food is always delicious. And I love that we can make a reservation and never have to wait. Thanks Slow Club!Special Features:
- Great food, poor bartender serviceOpenTableJunkieVIPDined on 5/24/2014We went for brunch, I had the frittata which was delicious. The only lowlight was the service from the bartender. He was so busy socializing with friends he forgot he was working! I've never been in a restaurant where drinks arrive AFTER the entree. I blame my server as well since she should have been paying attention to the service.Special Features:
- Worst service we can rememberteofeatherladyDined on 5/20/2014Waited 20 min. after ordering cocktails and a 1 hour and 15 minute wait for our meal. That is totally unacceptable in SF. All 4 of us ordered burgers. Yes burgers!
- DisappointingMDValDined on 5/19/2014On a previous visit to the Slow Club, my wife and I had found the food to be tasty, the portions ample, and the service attentive. Unfortunately, on a recent visit for dinner, the opposite was true. It took us 90 minutes to get a couple of drinks, two salads, a bowl of soup, and a roasted butternut squash. And the squash was a colossal rip-off. It was only half a small squash stuffed with some spinach and quinoa and finished with what tasted like Soy-Vay. At $18 a plate, never again. The salads were disappointing, as well. The Caesar was soaked and bland. Our Arugula salad was missing the roasted pecans that were supposed to come with it. When we flagged that for the server, they showed up with a thunk as we were close to finishing.
- Bring your ear plugsravenDined on 5/16/2014Great food, great service, but it is IMPOSSIBLE to have a conversation. Go to this restaurant if you have nothing to say to your companion!Special Features:
- Slow Club RocksjeffreymwVIPDined on 5/13/2014I love this restaurant! I have been here several times with family and friends and it never disappoints. Great, unique cocktails, a fine wine list and the food is excellent. Even options for vegetarians. It is fairly small, but very energetic with a great wait staff. I wouldn't come here if you want a quiet romantic dinner. But if you want great food and an energetic neighborhood vibe, this is the place to go.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Noisy but Yummygo2girlDined on 5/6/2014We made reservations via Open Table for a party of 6 and although we were late we were seated with ease. The food was very good, however the service was a bit questionable. The server was extremely friendly, very positive however there were so many strange errors it puzzled us. Drinks were incorrect. questions were answered and then serviced incorrectly (do you want dessert? YES! then the bill was handed to us.) I think it was crowded and super noisy, and the wait staff was overwhelmed. We love the venue, but definitely wondered about the service and mistakes made throughout our meal.Special Features:
- Casual, Fun neighborhoodAlexDined on 5/4/2014Great food, fun casual atmosphere within low key and comfortable neighborhood. Its worth noting that next door is Alite, an awesome outdoors shop, that provides 20% off of their products if you bring your bill from Slow Club.Special Features:
- Large Party During Dinner RushHazAHungrayDined on 4/29/2014Slow Club is a gem, in more ways than one. Not only did they accommodate a large party of nearly 20 during the height of the dinner hour, but the service was timely and the food was perfection. Courses were moved without interrupting guests and our server never let a wine or water glass run dry. Good cocktail list, great wine selection, and an eclectic but superb menu - everyone loved their experience.Special Features:
- Delicious / Noise Level Is To HighSFOJoeVIPDined on 4/29/2014Took a friend here as a thank you dinner. First time for her. We both enjoyed the food. Glad we went early as it got to loud as it filled up. The place needs to add some acoustical treatment to reduce the bomb noise level.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- LizzieDined on 4/23/2014The Slow Club was perfect for a first date - The food is always delicious & their fancy but not too fancy drink menu hit the spot. They even gave me the out of the way table in the corner I requested when I made the reservation. (for a little bit of first date get-to-know-you privacy) They were so sweet. Thanks Slow Club!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best BurgerBmfaspenDined on 4/22/2014Really enjoyed dinner, one of the best bugers ... Great service and atmosphere, truly is a hidden hideway.. Jealous wish i lived in the neighborhood to go more often...Special Features:
- Easter brunchtable1Dined on 4/20/2014Very good. We have been going to the Slow Club for years and it is consistently great. Great cocktails!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Slow club is a great restaurant,ChasmacDined on 4/12/2014Slow club is a great restaurant, always a favorite of mine. Especially love their burgers, and great fries too. Service is always prompt and friendly, a great neighborhood restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- surpirse in the citysusuDined on 4/12/2014We got this recommendation from a local. It took a bit to find the place, and once we did, it was easy to park, and we sat right down. The service was great and the food was amazing. The food was prepared beautifully, very fresh, and so tasty. Definitely a go to and try.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Tucked away off the beaten pathDineAroundSFVIPDined on 4/10/2014It's in a spot most peopel wouldn't think of , but it is worth a visit to Mariposa Street! It's always fresh, as the produce truck delvering the the goods as we went in for dinner confirmed. It's all good, but the bourbon pecan pie made my day!Special Features:
- Very Slow ClubLaurelWDined on 4/4/2014Having endured loooooong waits for both drinks no entrees, I now understand the meaning of the name....food just ok, certainly not worth the wait, and the ambiance is cold, noisy and uncomfortable, a bit like dining in a garage.


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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Great Finds Part 2
The first item is this...
Display Rack! This is another item that my husband said, "What the... They really sell everything". I have been wanting one of these for my work space for a while. All I can say is "Ask and you shall receive." Oh, just incase you are wondering how much I paid for this, it was $5.
I pulled out some of my fat quaters and played "display".
The next item... I found two separate items and transformed them to one.
I found this gold metal candle holder($1.99), and this beautiful glass($.99). With a little imagination and spray paint, two unwanted items became this...
I love it. Now I have a beautiful candle holder, I might start planning to do a "Romantic Valentine's Dinner for Two". We don't have to go out, I could put the kiddies to bed at 6:00. Hehehehe... Although, for some reason when I try to be romantic and seductive I always end up doing something silly. It becomes a love COMEDY! So, maybe not.
24 comments:
- ilovestitches said...
The display rack used for your fat quarters is such a fantastic idea. When I saw the just the rack..I thought..what the heck can you do with that? And then...came the next pic with the fabric...brilliant!
- January 21, 2010 at 1:24 AM
- Nalamienea said...
Oo! wonderful use of spray paint on that one! very pretty :)
- January 21, 2010 at 3:10 AM
- trish said...
What a great eye to use the stand for your fabric. I would have walked right by it. :o) And how lovely is your "new" candle holder. :o)
Have a nice day.
- January 21, 2010 at 7:02 AM
- Happy Cottage Quilter said...
WOW what a great thrift store find! I love how you transformed the candle holder and the beautiful etched glass. Very charming.
- January 21, 2010 at 7:05 AM
- Catherine said...
Great rack! Oh, that sounds funny!
I love how you used it to display your fabrics!
- January 21, 2010 at 7:24 AM
- burlap + blue said...
What wonderful finds!!! Especially love the display rack how perfect for a craft/sewing room...thanks for sharing!!
- January 21, 2010 at 7:51 AM
- Disney said...
Sachiko!!! Do I need to tell you again how much I absolutely love you?!? You make me laugh so much, and who would have thought to put those two items together to make that lovely candle holder? It's beautiful!
Good luck with the Valentine's planning :o)
- January 21, 2010 at 8:51 AM
- Sherri said...
I loved the ladder..and now these too...you really had a great day at D. I.!!!
- January 21, 2010 at 9:03 AM
- stefanie said...
what great finds...husbands sometimes don't get it..lol
- January 21, 2010 at 9:27 AM
- northern cottage said...
So cool - that display rack - yeah the guys don't generally get it but we do! & how you put those gold items together & freshened up with paint - well done!
- January 21, 2010 at 10:09 AM
- Wendy said...
Great stuff! I love your display rack!
- January 21, 2010 at 11:56 AM
- Amy Craig said...
You are just so cute!! I found the link to your amazing blog from Tanya R. I love your creativity!!
- January 21, 2010 at 12:40 PM
- Jamie said...
My guess is that if you plan a romantic dinner, Hubby won't complain about the thrify buys!
Nice job, very cute!
- January 21, 2010 at 1:22 PM
- free indeed said...
Wonderful conversions! Wish I had your knack for I love 'saling'...
- January 21, 2010 at 1:36 PM
- marisa said...
awesome! My mom found a display rack for the kid's movies and such at a local store that was closing. Hmmm...I may have to nab it from them!
- January 21, 2010 at 2:15 PM
- Amanda @ Serenity Now said...
Love your display stand!! Great find. :)
- January 21, 2010 at 2:21 PM
- Sonia said...
Love your finds..especially the candle holder, it looks so ephemeral..and I also like what you chose to do with the display rack..hope this time you succeed in your intentions with the romantic dinner :)
- January 22, 2010 at 12:51 AM
- Sonia said...
Love your finds..especially the candle holder, it looks so ephemeral..and I also like what you chose to do with the display rack..hope this time you succeed in your intentions with the romantic dinner :)
- January 22, 2010 at 12:52 AM
- Sharlyn said...
wow, I bow to your creativity! You make the ordinary become extraordinary!
- January 22, 2010 at 9:50 AM
- TheMommy said...
Okay, that's it...I'm heading to the thrift store tomorrow...you've inspired me!
- January 23, 2010 at 10:41 PM
- Jenn said...
I am super jealous! I want your display rack!
Thanks for sharing all of your stuff!
- January 25, 2010 at 2:08 PM
- my name is heather... said...
The display rack is AWESOME. Every girl needs something like that for fabric. I am definitely keeping my eye out for one of those. Great finds!
- January 29, 2010 at 8:27 PM
- Jeanette said...
Love the display rack, and I have that same little gold candle holder, I have plans to turn mine into a pin cushion =0)
- January 30, 2010 at 12:55 PM
- Gabyta said...
I love your site, I discovered surfing the web today.
Your findings are beautiful, I live in Argentina, in a city called Mar del Plata unfortunately there are not many places to buy used items, antique, there is only a flea market very small and then shops here called "Buying and selling" where the People often take an object used to sell or swap for something you need.
I enlarged the comment, sorry. Definitely I will go vistart followed.
A hug and congratulations on your creations and Thanks for the tutorials.
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Editor's note: Mel Robbins is a CNN commentator and legal analyst. Mel is the Founder of Inspire52.com, a positive news website and author of "Stop Saying You're Fine," about managing change. She speaks on leadership around the world and in 2014 was named Outstanding News Talk Radio Host by the Gracie Awards. Follow her on Twitter @melrobbins.
(CNN) -- We could all learn a few things from Monica Lewinsky, and when you read the essay she penned for Vanity Fair, "Shame and Survival," you undoubtedly will—maybe even about yourself. That is, judging by the excerpts of her article, which the magazine released Tuesday, ahead of publication.
Most of the world will be looking for the salacious details of her "consensual relationship" with President Clinton. As many will recall, that affair began in 1995 and when news of it broke in 1998, it became a global story. It almost took down the President—he was impeached-- and sent Lewinsky into such an isolated state of hell, she writes, that she had suicidal thoughts at times and a "fear that I would be literally humiliated to death."
Frankly, when you consider just how intense, relentless and abusive the Lewinsky bullying has been for the past 16 years--by the media, the politicians, the public and trolls on the Internet, it's a wonder she had the psychological stamina to resist those suicidal thoughts. And thank God she did.
Lewinsky on Clinton affair: 'Time to burn the beret and bury the blue dress'
You can't underplay how huge the news of the Lewinsky-Clinton affair was at a time when the Internet wasn't only used for trolling celebrities; it had such an impact in the public arena that there are people who are still making money off it. The founder of the Drudge Report, Matt Drudge, broke the story of the affair on his then mostly unknown website in 1998; the story put him on the map. In 2014 the site averages more than a billion page views a month.
When Barbara Walters interviewed Lewinsky in 1999 on "20/20," a record-breaking 70 million viewers tuned in. While the media pointed fingers at "that woman," it was taking advantage of the hottest story in presidential scandal history and squeezing every dollar it could out of Lewinsky's demise.
Heck, when Beyoncé "dropped" her album in December 2013, she cashed in as well -- reducing Lewinsky to a line in "Partition" as a reference to ejaculation. Lewinsky replied in her essay: "Thanks, Beyoncé, but if we're verbing, I think you meant 'Bill Clintoned all on my gown.' "
Sexual affairs are happening all over the world at this very moment--with politicians, world leaders, famous actors and people you know personally. Yes, affairs and other indiscretions are disgusting and immoral, but you can hardly be surprised anymore when you hear about them (looking at you Vance McAllister, John Edwards, Anthony Weiner, Donald Sterling). After all, you don't publicly execute people for these everyday offenses between two consenting adults, and yet that's basically what the world did to Lewinsky.
Last year, President Clinton was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Obama. In 2014, perhaps the world will give Monica Lewinsky the freedom she finally deserves.
The powerful story here isn't the cigar and the blue dress with semen on it, it's that after 16 years of relentless bullying and a past that won't go away, Lewinsky has figured out a way to use the experience to help others by taking ownership of it.
Lewinsky writes that she may be the first person ever at the center of an Internet cyberbullying event, and that it was the case of another recent victim of similar bullying, Tyler Clementi, that made her own suffering "take on a different meaning".
Clintons' relationship with media still testy after all these years
"Perhaps by sharing my story, I reason, I might be able to help others in their darkest moments of humiliation." In the same way that a sitting President can sooth a community struck by a hurricane, mudslide or mass shooting, I have no doubt that Lewinsky could help a victim of cyberbullying get through the pain and humiliation -- and be instrumental in encouraging him or her to stay strong.
One of the most powerful tools you have in life is the truth, and here's the truth: Regardless of what she says, people will judge. Pundits will pontificate, project and wonder aloud about political motivations in the timing. We will wonder if this will hurt Hillary Clinton in 2016 or if Lewinsky was paid by the RNC to unburden herself like this. Go down that road and you miss something way more powerful than politics -- a lesson in humanity and personal power.
She writes that it's time to "stop tiptoeing around my past—and other people's futures. I am determined to have a different ending to my story. I've decided, finally, to stick my head above the parapet so that I can take back my narrative and give purpose to my past."
By telling her story, she's doing exactly that. It takes remarkable courage to confront your humiliating mistakes and painful past, and still hold your head high.
It's in our failures that we often find our strength. Good for you Monica Lewinsky, you found your strength. I for one will be cheering you on.
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Ms. Friedman: It is an honor to host you both and I'm truly humbled by your visit today. Thank you for making time in your busy schedules for this interview. Please, make yourselves at home and we shall begin….
Lady Serena: You're welcome.
Mr. Solomon Hathaway: No, thank you. It's so kind of you to invite us.
Ms. Friedman: [checks her notes; smiling as she looks up] Now, the questions I have are quite personal, but fun nevertheless. But before I get to them, tell me how have you both been since last I saw you? I believe it was raining and muddy that day?
Lady Serena: [blinks] I'm sorry, have we met? I'm terrible with faces.
Mr. Solomon Hathaway: [puts an arm around Serena] We've been doing splendidly, haven't we?
Lady Serena: [smiles at him] Well, yes, of course. I think our biggest news is that my hotel, the Ravenshaw Arms, is running a promotion in honor of our marriage. For the next six months, catering for a wedding breakfast is five pounds off on an order of twenty-five pounds or more. Tell your friends.
Mr. Solomon Hathaway: So that's our biggest news, is it? Well, if you don't want to tell them…
Lady Serena: [puts a hand protectively over her stomach] Tell them what?
Mr. Solomon Hathaway: [grinning broadly] Nothing.
Ms. Friedman: [grinning at both of her guests] That's wonderful. Congratulations are in order, I see. My felicitations…for both… [looks up at Lady Serena and meets her stare]…to both of you. [coughs] Well, where was I? Oh, here we go. Your childhoods were vastly different, so I hoped you would share with us a childhood memory that brings a smile to your face or makes you tear up?
Lady Serena: [long pause] I can't think of anything.
Mr. Solomon Hathaway: My favorite story is the one about how you wouldn't let anyone feed you.
Lady Serena: [makes a face]
Mr. Solomon Hathaway: When she was a baby, she wouldn't let the nursemaid feed her. If the girl tried, Serena would just spit it back out. She would only eat things she could pick up with her hands and feed herself.
Lady Serena: [strained smile] I ate a lot of boiled peas, as you can imagine. Oh Solomon, do tell that adorable story your mother told at our wedding breakfast, about you and Elijah and that churchwarden's daughter?
Mr. Solomon Hathaway: [turns bright red] We were five years old! And it was all Elijah's idea anyway.
Lady Serena: That wasn't my understanding.
Mr. Solomon Hathaway: [flushes even redder]
Lady Serena: I do like a precocious child.
Ms. Friedman: [looks to one then the other, smiles at both] I was so happy to see that some of your wishes came true, but do either of you have a wish or a dream unfulfilled and what would that be?
Lady Serena: I'm hoping the Duke of Wellington will dine at the Arms when he returns to England.
Ms. Friedman: That would definitely attract the crowds…and the business will be booming afterwards, I'm sure. I would be more than willing to call in some favors…
Mr. Solomon Hathaway: That would be very kind of you. I'm also hoping the Duke will buy some clothes from my uncle's establishment–Hathaway's Fine Tailoring, in Savile Row. I don't know if you knew this, but His Grace is called 'the Beau' by his officers. Of course he didn't have access to town tailoring while on campaign, but that only makes it more impressive that he created a defined, clean, distinctive look using only a few basic garments.
It's true that Hathaway's has a good reputation among gentlemen with a less conservative style, but we can do bold, plain elegance as well. The evenness of our dyes sets us apart when it comes to a crisp silhouette; colors like gray and navy show streaking even more than bright shades. I think the General would find much to interest him in our shop. [blushes] Sorry, I'm rattling on.
Lady Serena: [looks as if she could listen to him rattle on forever]
Ms. Friedman: [looks as if she could listen to him rattle on forever; then meets Lady Serena's LOOK] No, not at all. I enjoy…Sorry; let us go to my next question. I wondered if you would be so kind to share with us your greatest accomplishments and regrets thus far….
Lady Serena: [under her breath] My greatest regret is agreeing to give this interview.
Mr. Solomon Hathaway: [gives her an admonitory glance] My greatest accomplishment? Convincing Lady Serena to marry me. My greatest regret… [his expression turns somber] Can anyone really choose just one? I wish…I wish I had seen things more clearly, earlier. I wish I had seen myself more clearly: the advantages I had, that others didn't. I wish…
Lady Serena: [squeezing his arm] [dryly] You may have noticed that Solomon is a perfectionist. My greatest accomplishment is undoubtedly convincing him to stop worrying for a quarter of an hour and eat a solid meal. [looks horrified] Not–not that I–I don't–
Mr. Solomon Hathaway: [laughing] Lady Serena's best-kept secret is her motherly side.
Lady Serena: [looking daggers at him] Solomon. I do not have a motherly side. [to Ms. Friedman] I don't.
Ms. Friedman: [looks at one then the other] Oh, my dear [pats Lady Serena's hand] it shall remain our little secret… [quickly removes hand]
Mr. Solomon Hathaway: [smiles all over his face]
Ms. Friedman: Now, let's have some fun, shall we? Mr. Hathaway, you are a genius when it comes to colors, so tell us which color is in, and which is out?
Mr. Solomon Hathaway: Well, I hesitate to describe any color as "out." In the right ensemble, any shade can look smart and fresh. But I do see a renaissance for scarlet, just at the moment. People mistakenly believe that one needs striking features, coloring, or figure to carry off such a dramatic shade. But it's surprisingly versatile, and accords with almost any complexion. [glances at Lady Serena] Striking doesn't hurt, though.
Ms. Friedman: Oh how interesting. [smiles at Lady Serena] Lady Serena, do you have a favorite scent?
Lady Serena: Fresh-baked pear-almond tartlets.
Ms. Friedman: Speaking of, won't you have some? This was my Aunt's recipe [hands her guests plates and points to the napkins] My next question is for both of you. What is your favorite mode of transportation?
Lady Serena: I prefer to walk. I used to be fond of riding, but I don't have much opportunity anymore.
Mr. Solomon Hathaway: [lets the silence drag out]
Lady Serena: [glares at him]
Ms. Friedman: [looks from one to the other]
Mr. Solomon Hathaway: I like walking best, too. Fortunately in London it's often practical. I don't do too well with horses, I'm afraid.
Ms. Friedman: Actually that is what Mr. Friedman and I like the best. We take long walks together, and …never mind [blushes and pats her hair] Here are some questions that would make all young debutantes blush, but never the less all want to know:
Silk or cotton? Outdoors or indoors? Top or bottom?
Lady Serena: [rolling her eyes] I'm sure I don't know what you're referring to.
Mr. Solomon Hathaway: [with a look of false innocence] It entirely depends on context. I don't think silk will ever really go out of style for formal occasions, but cotton has a greater durability and washes better. Add to that the ease with which it can be dyed or printed on, and I think we'll see cotton's role expanding. It might even replace linen for underclothes, bedding, and the like. [smiles apologetically] I hope I don't offend you or your readers by mentioning such personal matters.
Lady Serena: Solomon–American cotton.
Mr. Solomon Hathaway: Oh yes, thank you for reminding me. My uncle's shop prefers to use Indian muslins and other cottons, and I would encourage any of you to do the same. American cotton is tended by slaves, and we are firm supporters of Abolition.
Lady Serena: Who knows if it's any better in India, of course?
Mr. Solomon Hathaway: [sighing] "All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes: but the Lord weigheth the spirits." [to Ms. Friedman] Well, does that answer your question?
[long pause]
Ms. Friedman: Never mind. I would like to thank Ms. Lerner for making the introductions and to both of you for being so gracious to indulge me with this visit. Please be sure to convey my regards to that rascal Rene and let him know that he is welcome to stop by my At Homes any time.
Lady Serena: [in freezing accents] I hope you don't mean to suggest that I keep up a correspondence with a known traitor.
Ms. Friedman: [looking crestfallen] Not at all. I just thought…
Mr. Solomon Hathaway: Thank you so much for having us, ma'am. It's been a pleasure. We must do it again sometime.
Ms. Friedman: That would be lovely. [looks at Lady Serena's stomach] Maybe…
Lady Serena: [insincerely] Yes, indeed we must.
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It's nearly time to head back to class. For students at Redford Union High School, this school year comes with a brand new set of rules. It's a change in the dress code, and it's already not sitting well with parents or students.Administrators say it is to minimize distractions, but some students told Fox 2 there could be much more to the story."They're trying to get rid of Detroit kids because Detroit kids come here," said Paige Wilcox."I don't like that idea, but it's with the school, so I guess I've got to go by it," said student Roderick Miller."It's sucks. We can't wear what we want," said another student.The new policy starts out pretty standard banning spaghetti straps, fish net stockings and plunging necklines. This year boys have to wear belts every day, something most students and teachers like."I think it's kind of cool. We won't have to see like other people's butts and like boxers when they're like falling down," said student Jacob Miller."Currently we're seeing lots of sagging pants, looking at a lot of boxer shorts and underwear, a lot of cleavage," said Redford Union High School Principal Judy Knockman."We're trying to create an environment of accountability that will help our students academically, socially and just an overall culture of accountability of appearance," said Superintendent Ron Stoneman.However, the dress code doesn't stop there. This year there will be no sweat pants, no flip flops and no writing of any kind on all t-shirts unless it's high school apparel or a small logo. That means seniors can't sport their new college tees, and some parents are buying a whole new wardrobe."I did go out and buy school clothes and now I have to take some of them back and try to find receipts for them," said parent April Flores."I like my sweat pants. I don't sag them, so why can't I wear them? And I like my college shirts. Why can't I support the college I'm going to next year?" Wilcox said."We're trying to get away from clothing that's detrimental to the educational environment," Stoneman explained.So why are rain boots on the list?"Specifically I may not be able to speak to that, but I think it may be hazardous for slipping and so forth within the school. So that may be one of the circumstances related into the policy that needs to be reviewed," said Stoneman."We became an open district, so people from Detroit started coming, and that's the rain boots thing. They're focusing on certain people and not on the whole school," Wilcox remarked. "They come every day in boots and tight little clothes because they think they've got a good body, and it gets people mad because that is distractions."The superintendent said students are not be targeted and parents were notified a month ago when the new dress code became official.Other schools in the Redford Union district are also implementing a dress code for the upcoming school year. Click here to read more about it, including a complete list of what is not permitted.
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Crossing a Barrier of Footlights
Published on Monday, March 12, 2012 - 2:33pm
An Opera Lecture/Demonstration for All Ages
Learn about two exceptional black women of D.C., Mary Cardwell Dawson and Madame Lillian Evanti, who made history and international news, in crossing a barrier of footlights in the opera world.
The program will include musical selections from Verdi's La Traviata and Aida, performed by Washington National Opera artists, and will highlight Washington, D.C., cultural history and local historic African-American accomplishment in opera.
All ages.


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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Mitt Romney hopes to take a big step toward the GOP presidential nomination by increasing his delegate lead over his rivals in voting across 10 states.
Romney is set to hold an Ohio fundraiser and address the American Israel Public Affairs Committee annual meeting via satellite before heading to Boston to wait for returns from Super Tuesday contests.
The former Massachusetts governor spent Monday campaigning across Ohio, where he's running neck-and-neck with Rick Santorum, the former Pennsylvania senator. Polls show the two locked in a dead heat.
Voters will cast ballots in nine other states, including Tennessee, which is also a close race, and Georgia, which Newt Gingrich represented in Congress. Romney expects to do well in Massachusetts, his home state, as well as in Vermont and Idaho.


text: Taylor Swift is scheduled to sing Monday (Feb. 4) on the ABC-TV series, Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann. The program features Dancing With the Stars judges and choreographers Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba as they search for the nation's most talented amateur performers who can sing and dance. Swift's latest single, "Picture to Burn," has already climbed to No. 39 on Billboard's country singles chart in just three weeks. Swift's "Teardrops on My Guitar" is currently No. 12 on Billboard's Pop 100 chart. Dance War airs at 8 p.m. ET.