About Today: How to Buy a Hat for the Kentucky Derby

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor This Saturday is Derby Day, which means that I will drag everyone I can find to a local watering hole, plunk giant hats on their heads, and force them to watch horse racing while drinking mint juleps. Kentucky Derby Hat Buying Guide If this doesn't sound like a good time to you, you are either a poor sport ... or haven't yet found the right hat. I will give you a hint: The bigger, the better. How to Wear a Hat Hat Trends for Spring and Summer How to Make a Mean Mint Julep I would like to construct a hat with mint juleps on it, perhaps affixed to straws like those beer helmets people wear to baseball games. ONLY SO MUCH MORE ELEGANT. Video: How to Make a Mint Julep 5 Steps to Better Cocktails Kentucky Derby Contenders There is also a horse race today, although in the confusion of hats and beverages, one could forgive you for forgetting that. Kentucky Derby Facts and History The 10 Fastest Runnings of the Kentucky Derby Kentucky Derby Visitor's Guide Unless, of course, you're lucky enough to be in Louisville today, and then you'll hear more about horses in the next 24 hours than you did during the whole of your life previously. (This goes for horse people as well as for newbies.) Find the Best Kentucky Derby Party Get Kentucky Derby Tickets Today Ads Womens Hats Cloche Hats Ascot Hats Dress Hat Millinery Hats Featured Articles Home-Made Gifts for Mom Gulf Coast Oil Spill Could Eclipse Exxon Valdez Disaster Top 5 Wedding Gift Ideas How to Cope with Fighting Kids Top 10 Bad Pets Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement

About French Language: Fais voir ~ Irregular -ER Verbs ~ Confusing pairs

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French Language French Language Start Learning Practice/Perfect For Teachers From Laura K. Lawless, your Guide to French Language Bonjour ! Un moment de repos Today's bilingual article is the first of several about the week-long vacation I just returned from. Fais voir What does the French expression "fais voir" mean? Learn all about it here. Irregular -ER Verbs There are a lot of French verbs that end in -ER and there are a lot of irregular French verbs, but there is only one irregular -ER verb. However, there are three groups of -ER verbs that have some irregularities. Quiz: Confusing French pairs How well do you understand the difference between confusing French pairs like à/de, ces/ses, and meilleur/mieux? This automatic-scoring quiz will ask up to 100 questions on 20 different pairs of confusing French words and topics to help you pinpoint your most common mistakes. French Language Ads French French Language Easy Irregular Verbs Learn French Verb Past Tense Verbs Featured Articles informatique - le mot du jour Verb of the week - admettre Careers with French language skills - any advice? Movie-going customs in France Follow me on Twitter Become a fan on FaceBook   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Laura K. Lawless French Language Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About French Language newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Top 100 French Words French Proficiency Test French Verb Conjugator Daily French: word, lesson, facts French Quizzes Advertisement

About Budget Travel: Baggage Fee Strategies

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Budget Travel Budget Travel Budget Travel Basics Destinations Travel Deals & Tips From Mark Kahler, your Guide to Budget Travel Airlines are intent on increasing baggage fees. You must be just as determined to avoid paying them. Avoid Baggage Fees If you're fed up, take a few minutes and read a step by step approach to minimize or eliminate baggage fees from your budget... Read more Deals for the Week Here's the latest list of 10 travel deals. Many of these links lead to offers with a very limited shelf life, so if you're interested, act quickly... Read more Six Flags Hotels Take a look at links for affordable hotels near 11 U.S. Six Flags parks... Read more Tipping Guide for Restaurants Around the World Customs for tipping vary greatly around the world. Bookmark the linked page as a great travel resource... Read more Budget Travel Ads Baggage Weight Travel Agents Carry on Baggage Baggage Regulations Travel Baggage Featured Articles Find Cheap Airfares within the United States Grand Canyon Vacation Savings Car Rentals: Airport vs. Off Airport Budget Tips for Puerto Rico Cheap Cruise Tips Spring Travel Deals   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Mark Kahler Budget Travel Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Budget Travel newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Find a Last-Minute Airfare Travel Deals of the Week Spring Travel Deals Las Vegas Discounts and Budget Tips Step-by-Step Budget Tips Advertisement

About Family Vacations: June Vacation Ideas; Star Wars Weekends

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Family Vacations Family Vacations Family Vacation Ideas Resorts Fun Places To Go From Teresa Plowright, your Guide to Family Vacations Some places are even better to visit in June than in the height of summer. Less crowds, no scorching temperatures, better availability... June Family Vacation Ideas If you aren't tied to a school schedule -- or if your school starts summer vacation early-- June could be your prime-time to visit Niagara Falls, Outer Banks NC, Yellowstone National Park, Virginia Beach... June's also the month for Father's Day getaways. And let's not forget some major solstice celebrations on the 21st, especially in northern lands of the midnight sun. June in New York City June in NYC's a great time of year for walking tours and enjoying Central Park, with the weather warm but not summertime-hot. Outdoor concerts are starting up, and Shakespeare in the Park... Check out NYC in June at About.com's New York City Travel site. Star Wars Weekends at Disney World You can also channel your inner Obi Wan or Princess Leia in June. Dress up (or not) for one of the Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios (that start on May 21 2010). The Star Tours attraction stages special fun, such as "Jedi Training Academy", where youngsters battle lightsabres with Darth Vader. Also enjoy parades, character meet'n'greets, Star Wars celebrities, and special edition merchandise. More Florida Family Vacations Resorts, beaches, theme parks-- ideas about where to go, in this most popular state for family vacations. (Note, though, that in Florida most schools are out by June, so you may have company at your family vacation spot.) Family Vacations Ads Vacation Package Family Vacation Trip Family Attractions Upstate NY Vacation Road Trip Ideas Featured Articles   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Teresa Plowright Family Vacations Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Family Vacations newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Family Vacation Ideas All Inclusive Resorts Top Caribbean Resorts for Families Summer Vacation Family Vacation Deals, Free Things to Do Advertisement