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A Twin Bed as Sofa
House Beautiful
We loved Antero Kjaer's use of twin beds as a sofa/guest bed in her small home. Here's yet another twin bed under cover in a stylish home.
As seen in House Beautiful, Roman Alonso used a twin bed covered with painter's linen as his living room sofa. Add a long bolster to the "back" and you have what looks like an expensive custom sofa, not a simple box spring and mattress covered in affordable material from the hardware store!
Be sure to check out the rest of Alonso's home, too: A Los Angeles Apartment with Bohemian Decorating Style.
Image: Amy Neunsinger/House Beautiful
33 Comments
Here's the thing. I used a twin bed for a sofa in an apartment and it felt like I was spending all my time in bed! I bought a sofa.
painter's linen, is that a type of canvas?
Ummmm, what I'm seeing in the picture is tufted? That can't be a twin mattress unless it has been modified tremendously, no?
Ahhhh, sorry, along in the description: "It's the cheapest sofa in the world — just a box spring and a mattress upholstered in the Belgian linen that artists use for painting canvases." It would in fact be cheaper than most couches, I would imagine, but tufting a mattress does take some upholstery skills or money.....
they probably had the upholsterer tuft it.
This is very common in Indian middle class houses. You use a single bed as a sofa in the living area. cover it with an ornamental bedcover, throw in some jeweled cushions. Looks good, and can be covered over in a comfy white bedspread when a guest arrives :-)
the tufting part its really easy to diy!!! and i personally love the look (to bad i already had a couch), in this economy not everybody can afford a couch let alone a sectional, kudos for the idea.....
I have two IKEA twin beds in out livingroom. A couple daybeds pretending to be extra-deep sofas. People love them when they come over becuase their so roomy and you can really lounge on them. It feels luxurious and informal at the same time.
the thing is.... that really really does look like a mattress. I don't see the point if it just looks like a bed is in your living room.
We considered this, too. Though, we would probably add storage underneath to maximize space. Love the look and the price/function can't be beat!
Love this room. So pretty ;D
We had a twin bed in the living room for quite some time, with bolsters for back cushions, and it was just not comfortable at all.
Hm, I really like the bed in the photo above, but not sure that I could actually pull it off in my home (though our styles are rather similar)...
I agree with cacleland that I might feel odd spending so much time in bed :)
@lotusmoss: I'm pretty sure the mattress I grew up sleeping on was tufted. I don't think it's really that strange to see a tufted mattress.
this is my dream: to make a big, loungey sectional with a couple of twin beds. I just cant seem to sell my husband on the idea.
I'm not digging this idea, at all. Agree with an earlier post that it will feel like a bed. And, I just don't know how often you want to explain the deal with your couch to guests. Which is the reality of doing something like this. I'm all for artistic purity but this concept is not worth the hassle.
I'm not so crazy about the bed-in-living-room idea, but I really like those floor cushions and the pictures in the background.
YHL had a twin daybed which seemed to be used as a couch in their sunroom. It had a great frame and is actually something I would consider.
I think it depends on how formal or informal you like your space to be. It would work much better in an informal setting where the only people you have over are the ones you wouldn't think twice about taking about the daybed they are sitting on. Some people have living rooms and the kinds of guests over who would love to lounge in a laidback way.
With no money and no couch, I finally came up with an idea. I also needed a place for over nighters. I bought 2 of the same exact twin beds from a resale shop, ($50.00) took the 2 footboards, attached, wood for slats ($0.00), a very inexpensive mattress ($100.00) and asked for a linen daybed cover for my christmas present, then resold the 2 headboards for $25.00...total cost $125.00. I already had 2 bolsters and assorted throw pillows. It's comfortable and cozy with all the pillows and looks great. I didn't like the look without the arms (foot boards), but now it looks finished.
I think this is perfect for a den where you might stretch out to watch TV. It might be a little more difficult in a sitting room where you are having guests who want to sit up with some back support.
I loved everything about this space in HB – one of my faves.
Agree with Abstractionist, though. If you're over the age of 30, this ain't gonna fly as a sofa.
I find a twin bed way too deep to sit on comfortable when using it as a sofa. Futons are getting inexpensive - if you must need the sleeping space, it's a better route.
I had used twin bed for seating in our living room when I moved to US (there was no way I could afford a couch and a sleeping quarters for travellers from Europe. Everyone loved it...
As someone who used to live in a space very similar to that, I can attest to the fact it is NOT comfortable at all. Looks pretty and deconstructed, but in reality nobody ever knows where to sit and when you are on the bed/sofa it's really difficult to lean up and get your drink.
LOVE THIS POST!!! However I have seen similar ones so the idea has been in the back of my brain just waiting for us to have the space to actually use it. We are moving soon and we'll have the extra bedroom that we aren't used to that will become a multi-purpose room with 2 of these "couches"!!
They are not workable if you actually want to sit. I speak of my own idiocy in attempting this numerous times in my 63 years, in several houses and many rooms. It is OK if you HAVE to do this, but you will - sooner than later - buy a sofa or armchairs.
I like it a lot, it can be very versatile if you need a spare bed a lot. I wanted modern so I got foam and it gave me the square lines I wanted. Washable covers means the cats are happy too http://www.flickr.com/photos/28068117@N02/5066233820/
Loving this room. I can't quite pin it but I just love everything about it.
i like the idea. but love that lamp....
The moment I first saw my livingspace I knew I needed a sectional.So I had two steel frames made,I put a plywood base,bought IKEA foam matresses for the back too,large pillows and had everything cheaply upholstered.I painted the frame silver and everything costed 650$ for a handmade sofa that measures 2,60*2,00 meters!
I considered using a daybed when I was to buy a new sofa. I personally like to curl up, recline or sit cross-legged when on the couch, so it would've been perfect for that. A bed would also be just right to snuggle with someone.
To make twin beds look similar to daybed / sofas, try using a three-shelf book case at each end of bed.......looks like arms of a sofa...somewhat. Can also line bookcases behind bed


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How a Haircut Led to a Handy Acronym
Published on - August 12th, 2009 (by J.D. Roth)
This is a guest post from Lynn, a long-time reader of personal-finance blogs. Lynn is a potential Staff Writer for Get Rich Slowly. In her first post, she explained where to find free activities and events in your area. Lynn is the CFO (Chief Financial Officer) of her family, and is working hard to increase her financial health after years of many poor financial choices.
From my toddler years on, I've had long hair. There were a few years when I would get it cut shoulder length, but I never ventured into short hair territory. That is, until about a month ago.
I found a cute hairstyle from the virtual salon at MarieClaire.com (you can upload your picture and try on different styles — it's free!). I printed my new style and ventured out to the hair salon. I showed the hairdresser the picture and sat in the chair. I got an uneasy feeling in my stomach as the cape was placed around my neck.
I should have listened to my gut — it was trying to tell me something. Before I knew it I heard the scissors and she held up a long clump of my hair: "There's no going back now." I managed a nervous smile. No…there wasn't.
The hairdresser was great. It took about 20 minutes for the cut and then the fancy hair product came out. She explained everything she was using so I could learn what I needed to do. First up was the root boost to give my hair some volume. Then my hair had to be dried with a hair dryer in a specific way to make the ends flip out. To give the style even more "sassiness" as the hairdresser put it, she used a curling iron to curl the ends up. Sculpting wax and hairspray locked the style in.
What did I get myself into? For the past ten years all I had to do was wash, brush and let my hair air dry. It was perfect for my busy schedule. I feel a bit embarrassed about the whole situation because I didn't do one thing…
I didn't really think through my purchase before I made it.
One of the best tips I have picked up from reading personal finance blogs is that I should ask myself whether something I want to purchase is a want or need. That single question has saved me from many frivolous purchases. The decision to get my hair cut passed the want or need test through some creative justification on my part (more about that in a bit).
With my haircut experience as my guide, I came up with a set of questions that I felt would help me really think through purchases – beyond the want or need aspect. My memory can be rusty at times so I needed something to help me remember them. It took a while to situate the questions and the wording, but finally I came up with an easy to remember acronym…WEALTH.
Here's how it breaks down:
- Want or need? Even though I was looking for more questions to ask myself, this question is still important and at the top of my list. My haircut was a want, yet I ended up justifying the purchase. I convinced myself that I needed a change since I've had the same hairstyle for over a decade. My mind has a sneaky way of justifying things sometimes.
- Ego? Was I getting a haircut to boost my ego or keep up with the Joneses? I became fixated on the picture I printed. I thought I would look more attractive with the shorter cut. In hindsight, I didn't appreciate what I did have with my long hair.
- Add-ons? The haircut itself was one expense, but I didn't take into account the added cost of hair product. The product ended up costing as much as the cut – doubling the amount I originally planned to spend.
- Lifestyle? I thought short hair would be easier to handle than long hair. Oops! I should have done more research and asked the hairdresser what was needed to maintain my style even before I sat in the chair. I'm a wash-n-go type of gal, and my new haircut is far from that.
- Time? Is the purchase a one time thing or will there be multiple purchases in the future for upkeep? To maintain my haircut, the hairdresser recommended coming back to the salon every six weeks. A $25 haircut was going to be over a $200/year expense (my previous expense was once every few years since I trimmed my own hair). That's not even counting the cost of replenishing hair product after it runs out.
- Happiness? My haircut is cute, but the happiness started to fade the first time I tried to recreate the style on my own. My little pic used for the audition here at Get Rich Slowly was taken right after I got home from the salon – my hair never looked the same again. It didn't take long for frustration to set in and I found myself spending way too much time getting ready in the mornings. I would rather do other things during that time.
The WEALTH acronym has already come in handy. A relative was selling a canoe in excellent condition that would fit our entire family. It has been a want of ours for some time, but the price was such a great deal ($150) that the want versus need question was teetering. After going through the other questions, there were add-ons to consider (canoe carrier for our vehicle, extra oars, etc.) and I wondered how much a canoe would affect our happiness. After all, we had a problem spending money in the past on things we thought we would use for family fun but rarely did.
In the end, we didn't make the purchase and the WEALTH acronym had its first success story. Hopefully there will be many more to come – including when it is applied to my next hairstyle — I'm letting this one grow out
Haircut image via shoothead.
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Dictionaries seem to find both "judgement" and "judgment" acceptable, although the former may look slightly more British.
I agree though, I have never used "want vs. need" as a deciding factor for a purchase. I prioritize certain things (utilities, housing, savings, health insurance, etc.) and whatever is leftover is just "discretionary", and I can decide to spend it on anything I like — I make no pretense that any of the things in this category might be "needs".
Thanks, Lynn for the post. I'll keep the acronym in mind however to echo Tyler in #40, we spend too much time debating wants vs. needs. For example, a few months ago I decided to have a Brazillian wax for the first time in my life and I so loved it. As such, it's now a "need". Hmmm….it's also an added cost since I have to go to the spa every 4-5 weeks. This is a need now (to me) but to some people it could as well be a want. I think if we stuck to identifying needs as "basic needs" e.g shelter, food, clothing, we wouldn't be spending time on these blogs. However, questions would still arise as to how much shelter space can be defined as a need or want, i.e why can't a family of four live in such and such square feet instead of bigger space?
I think we spend too much time on personal finance blogs examining stuff and then try to justify or promote our theories to those who may give us audience e.g needs vs. wants. By the way, a few days ago I asked a friend whether taking baths (spending money on bubble bath) was a want. You see, I was a shower girl for the longest time until I started hanging out with this girl who always takes baths. She probably has a long luxurious bath everyday. It has rubbed off on me after months of hearing her say, "Then I had a nice long warm bath…I was so relaxed…" For me right now it's more costly than I had assumed since I never get the products on sale yet they run out quite fast. So, that's my other "need" now.
Anyway, let's enjoy our lives as much as possible while being responsible with our finances. Needs vs. wants differ from person to person.
Thanks a lot Lynn!
There's that key thought: Want vs. Need. And opportunity to get something that is usually otherwise expensive, at a steal is so tempting it's hard to decipher whether this is really a want or need. Great article!
I like this post! It is the first guest post that I've immediately thought I should share with someone else.
My first thought was actually our "free" cat. What cat is free? The first thing I did after we got that cat was go to PetCo and buy a ton of stuff and then called the vet and spent even more! LOL
As for the CFO title, I'm not put off by it at all. I've often described myself as the CFO (and CIO and others) of my household, but that DH is the CEO with a final approval of all matters. I think the tongue-in-cheek nature of the title implies that she has conscious control of her family's money where as many people are just spending on the family CC with idea how it is getting paid!
brilliant! I like that you delve in deeper than the often-used "want vs need" level.
Great article and the 2nd one of yours that I've had to bookmark for later reference. Thank you so much!
I have had short hair most of my adult life. I found long hair to be a PITA (and my husband thinks it looks better short.) I have had the same hair stylist for 34 years. I get my haircut every 2-3 months at $40 a pop. He knows that any haircut he gives me had better be totally carefree. I haven't used a blow-dryer in over 30 years now and if I have to do more than comb my hair after I've washed it, the haircut fails. "Product?" No thank you.
The do-it-yourself guys save money, but they lack professional relationships. Now, I am not sure how good was the relationship between Lynn and this particular hairdresser, but if you use a service once a decade you cannot know many good service providers first-hand. You can seek recommendations from friends, but for personal things like hair-cut, experience etc., recommendations don't work that well. Maybe if Lynn had a good relationship with this hair-dresser, she might have conversationally discussed the outcome of the hair-cut a bit more before plunging into this fiasco.
I don't want to say do-it-yourself is bad, or that this disadvantage is particularly serious (I wish I knew less lawyers than I do ). But this is a point that DIYers shouldn't forget whether they are DIY food growers/hair cutters/gardeners etc.
Tyler, perhaps "wants/needs" are too general for pf discussion. They could mean just about anything.
Perhaps "necessary/unnecessary for my lifestyle" is a better way to put it.
For example your family might own 3 cars – if one of them breaks down then you probably "need" to fix it. Can you get by without it? Probably. Is it necessary for survival? Of course not. Does it make sense to fix it? I'd say yes.
I agree "prioritization" is the answer. You have to figure out what your priorities are and how they fit in your budget and with your financial goals and then make your decisions. At that point you don't have to justify anything.
Excellent post – concise, actionable, and catchy (though I'll have to study WEALTH a little more to remember what all the points are). Relatable stories are the key to good how-to posts, IMHO.
I don't know whether it has been mentioned, but I wonder whether the products she used on your hair were available for purchase at the salon. They're not just hairdressers, they're sales people. Of course they're going to recommend the products they sell!
I agree with the other posters who said you shouldn't regret your new style unless you hate it. There are plenty of frugal ways of maintaining short hair. Cheaper products are available at drugstores and supermarkets (although sometimes more expensive products last longer because they're more concentrated and you use less). Plus it's cheaper if you get trainees to cut your hair, or go to a beauty school and let a student cut your hair. The students are usually in their final year (so not begginners/amateurs) and need people for demonstrations when they are being examined. I take a picture with me of how my hair was originally cut so they know how I want it to look again and I usually pay around $5-10.
One thing you didn't stress was alternatives. Ideally when I find myself wanting something new, I try to figure out why, and then try to think of all the different ways I could achieve that goal.
I wish it were easier ahead of time to figure out if we really would like something. Isn't it hard to really think through every aspect of something? Or even to know yourself? Most of us have some things we thought we'd use but didn't (not to mention the things we hoped we'd use but didn't). And we've probably also gotten things that turned out to be much more awesome than we ever expected.
As we go through life, we do learn what some of our particular weaknesses are. For example, I've learned to research durability before buying many kinds of things. I've learned not to buy things that would be hard to clean and maintain. I've learned to buy only clothes that go with things I already own. And that have pockets. So now these are things I automatically ask myself before buying.
You inspired me to make my own list of things to ask myself. Here it is:
* Cost – price plus maintenance in money and time and stress
* Value – how this would change my life, how often I would (actually) use it, whether I should hold out for something I love more
* Alternatives – whether I can make something I already have work, whether I could rent or borrow, whether something completely different would satisfy my urge
* Research – test drive, comparison shop, find reviews, seek advice
Mine has a pretty terrible acronym, though! I could change "Value" to "Happiness," and then at least it would be a word, but not a very motivating word. Re-ordering the issues to spell ARCH wouldn't help much either.
Love the post and the acronym. Thanks for the reminder!
Keep in mind though that hairdressers are trying to sell you more products, usually from their salon.
Obviously, when you let your hair grow, they can't tell you that you need this and that (conditionner, special product for the ends so they don't fork, etc).
It's when you have it cut that they get you.
I don't get my hair cut in salons anymore (I do it myself), but when I did, I always refused their products, and my hair didn't suffer from it. You can have short hair and not use anything but shampoo. Actually, you have less to do when you have short hair because it dries so fast and you don't need to brush it or anything.
So to me, it's more of another problem: learning to say no when they have you trapped on the chair. They know most people will say yes, so they push the products. You expect it from a car dealer, but not from a hairdresser, so you tend to have your guard down.
It's a good thing to stay prepared in all occasions.
Otherwise, that acronym seems very complete to me, especially the add-on part… But you have to remember, too, that some "add-ons" aren't necessary at all (like the products they sold you at that salon) and are actually a different purchase.
It's a good idea to talk about your lifestyle before making a major hairstyle change. If you don't want to spend more than five minutes on your hair or if you can't operate a flat iron to save your life, tell the stylist so he or she can suggest something low-maintenance.
@Amber–I like to say that my parent's cat is the most expensive free kitten. He was a stray who needed medical attention for two fractures, then came down with an infection, then got another one.
I liked this post, it's cool to see something like a haircut described as a "want" rather than a "need"… as in, "I really need a haircut".
Love the acronym!! Definitely something I'll keep in mind for future purchases. Last Xmas, we spent $$ on snowshoes for the whole family thinking we'd use them a lot in family time activities, but they've mostly hung on the garage wall, even though we had two record-breaking years for snow fall.
I really liked all the different aspects your guest-poster came up with for looking at a new purchase, and it's easy to remember. Just wish I'd known about it before the snowshoes!
I'm not big into self-help acronyms, but I think this is one that will help me slow down and really focus on why I'm being tempted to buy something and whether it's actually worth it.
And since so much of this turned into a hair thread and discussion of styles and products, I'll add that I'm on month four of not using shampoo, conditioner, or styling products, and I am happier with my hair than I've been in a long, long time. Most mornings I rinse it out, towel dry, and go. About once a week, or if I'm really gross from derby or hockey practice, I scrub with a mix of baking soda/water and rinse with a mix of apple cider vinegar/water.
I think I first got the idea of going "no poo" (as they call it) from a frugal tips site that JD linked to when I first started reading GRS.
Good post. The acronym is a good way to really mull over a purchase. In fact, if you always used this acronym I think it would seriously cut down excess spending. I will definitely be testing out the acronym this week.
Very well written. I have to say that I really like the point of view Lynn brings to this site. We get the view of a woman and the view of a person with a larger family. I find her ideas very valuable.
I agree that want vs need isn't really a useful distinction for most of us. Most Americans have their "needs" pretty well covered and never debate themselves about it.
I think value or priority is a better way to describe what you're talking about. Right now, I would jump at the opportunity to buy that canoe – my dad just bought a lake house and I know he wants one, plus I would go over there and use it. Last year, no matter how much I wanted it it would not be worthwhile because without the lake house how often would I actually put the canoe on my car and go to the river or the wetlands? Not so often I'm thinking. Plus there would be garage space, roof rack for the car, etc etc, all rendered moot by the lake house, changing the value of that canoe.
I have no haircut issues. I am quite lazy and don't like hair salons, so I just don't cut my hair. For years. By the time I'm tired of it and ready to hack it off, I can usually get a free haircut in exchange for donating the 10+ inches I've grown in that time to charity.
Great article! Thanks for sharing!
Not sure where to post this, but any help would be greatly appreciated!
I recently graduated and am now working making around $50,000. I have approximately $25,000 in student loans, half at 3.5% interest, the rest a variable 2.5%. I am currently saving 10% of my salary in a Roth 401(k) with no employer match. I am hoping to save enough money to buy my girlfriend a ring in about a year ($6,000?) while paying at least $300 a month towards my loans. What should I do with the extra money ($10,000 in the first year)? I have an ING savings account, but don't know if I should be pouring that money towards my student loans, more in my Roth 401(k), or put it in my ING account.
If I'm not mistaken, this wasn't intended to be an article about want vs. need. This is an article about evaluating the true cost of a purchase, so that spending decisions are made with full awareness. Determining if it's a want or a need is just one of the evaluating criteria.
It's an excellent post, Lynn! Useful and concise.
I had long hair once. I miss it. I found a photo which my stylist discussed and I went with a similar modified cut. I like the short hair yet didn't figure in the cost of the trims or once-twice yearly highlight updates costs either. Even $25 stretched out over 10 weeks can get costly. As someone kinda posted, they could eat spaghetti at home one night a week to keep their hair looking sharp and cut expenses that way. I'm considering letting it grow long and trimming my own bangs and using organice conditioner and shampoo to get rid of any future dry ends. I really enjoyed this guest posting.
Glancing through the comments I see I'm the only person who thinks this article/post wasn't worth the time spent reading it. Half the article devoted to the story of getting your hair cut? Seriously? Also, why all the agonizing and regret over some haircut? If you value healthy, nice-looking hair and you're not poor, then a haircut once in awhile is indeed a "need". If you'd gotten them more often you would have known that you're never able to get it looking as styled as the hairdresser did that day. Nor that you have to try, nor that it requires buying pricey hair product from her. I have a big bottle of de-frizzing soft hold product from the drugstore I bought 2 years ago that I use often and it will *still* last me another two years. It didn't break the bank.
@Anca #75
No, you're not the only one. I also found this article painful, pedantic and far too long. Whilst I agree it's important to consider how you're spending your money and realise the difference between a want and a need, spending hours beating myself up over a $25 haircut and developing a long winded process to assess every dollar one spends is just ridiculous.
Of course everybody makes money mistakes along the way but I find the level of introspection on this purchase WAAY over the top. Surely you just realise you've make an error in judgement, learn the lesson and move on.
It's great that everybody is trying to be supportive of all those trying out for the writer position but personnally I do not want to read any more of Lyn's work. I find her ideas unsophisticated and overly fussy about very simple concepts.
Am I missing something lately? The guest writers have interesting stories with interesting life events, however, not why I visit GRS daily. The posts are analogous to the hundreds of financial articles I've read, inspiring acronyms, excellent sport analogies, ERAs, etc. but lack in true substance. The success of GRS to me has been JD's ability to focus on the "how to" and less on the "subjective" material. He essentially does the homework for us, gives us the link to the spreadsheets or websites, provides different options, personalizes the material and keeps the subject matter based in reality. I have already implemented several dozens of his suggestions (budgets, ingdirect, debt reduction calculator, even dropbox) All very tangible. Enjoyed reading the article and just hope GRS remains a substantive blog and less an psychological/inspirational blog.
Wow! I thought I was the only one. I got my hair cut short once and it was super cute, but no one told me that really short hair cuts have to be trimmed every 4-6 weeks or they don't look "super cute" any more. Ugh, I couldn't be bothered. I seem to get my hair cut about once a year, cutting my own bangs and adding highlights myself along the way. Last time, I went to Great Clips and spent $18 ($5 tip…she was awesome). That was Sept 2008. I'm trying to decide if I'm going to cut it again next month…so far, I'm leaning towards "no, not yet"…I just can't be bothered!
Anyway, love the WEALTH acronym and I think I'll try to teach it to my children…one is trying to save money for an Xbox 360 that I don't want him to buy and I'm gently trying to talk him away from it…maybe this will help!
OMG! Salons are a con-game. We've been sold on the every six weeks mantra, buy the product mantra, add highlights to your hair (so you look like everyone else) mantra! Look at the pretty women on the video, don't you wish you looked like them. Let us sell you more product, cut your hair 'beautifully', color it 'just so', add highlights, etc. Makes me just sick how many years I bought into that line. Finally I have a cut I like, that I insist on, that works for a year or more. And, my goal is to use up ALL the 'product' I've been sold (whether I like it or not and yes, even if it doesn't live up to the promises!!)
You know Lynn,
I truly enjoyed this article, especially in comparison to your last entry. The reason for this is that this one seems to have been given more thought and focus, and you used an effective visual analogy example from your own personal experience (which always resonates well with GRS readers)and the entry was very reader-friendly and relate-able. The highlight was definetly the creation of an original effective acronym that I too will soon add to my PF vocabulary
82@ Jane – I may still keep shorter hair, just not as short as it is. Once my hair was cut, I learned how wild my hair really is without all of the weight holding it down. It even has some natural curl.
@ Debbie M – If you changed the "research" to something starting with an "s" you would have CASH
@ Avistew – To the hairdresser's credit, she did not push product on me. She explained what it was and mentioned that there are many brands out there. It was my idea to go with what she used and sold there.
@ Marcy – Thanks for your opinion. I have learned a lesson (as shared here) and have moved on. But spending some time to reflect on my purchase and share my experience here will not only save $25. The lesson learned here has the potential to save a lot more money over the course of my life and maybe help others save some money as well since I was able to share it here. To me, spending a few hours to reflect on what happened and write this article was worth it.
Thanks for your thoughts everyone!
Lynne, this is the second article of yours that I've really enjoyed. I'm with you on this one. I'm very low maintenance and really don't have the skill, patience, or the know how to do fancy things with my hair. I wash it and go, usually with no additional products at all.
One of my problems comes in the fact that I have had horrible, I mean REALLY horrible experiences with hair dressers. I have a lot of long hair and it usually takes 1-2 hours for a cut/trim (depending on how long it's been since the last one) and my usual bill ends up being something like $75 w/tip. Yes, I could go and get an $8 haircut but I just don't have trust in those places after everything that's happened. It has now been 8 months since my last haircut and I definitely need a new one, but it's so hard justifying that cost. I try to put it down in the maintenance cost of things, haircuts = healthy hair, and sometimes I try comparing it to friends who spend hundreds of dollars a year on style, color, product, etc. I think I'm going to use WEALTH to see if the pro's outweigh the cons. Thanks!
While I like the WEALTH acronym I feel like the particular example of a hair cut doesn't really apply. It comes down to the L lifestyle more than anything and the way this article is written enforces that. The canoe non-purchase is excelent for the WEALTH example, but since that one hasn't been plaguing you every morning it took of relatively little space in the article.
Of course I can sympathize with haircut remorse. I recently got a haircut that was a change from the style I had for the last ~12 years. I'm 24, so thats a long time. My old hairstyle was a blunt cut. Wash and go, brush once dry. If I had a bad hair day I'd put it up, no big deal. The new style is layered all the way though and I have bangs now. While the cut looked good coming home from the salon even then I didn't feel like it was me. Something about the cut doesn't resonate with me. It doesn't air dry well and I just let it air dry anyway. Partially because I don't have the time to deal with it and partially because I have no hair skills. I can spend 20 mins on it and it doesn't really look better, just different. Putting it up looks cute, but I still have to worry about what the bangs are doing. The bangs are always all over the place. When it's down due to the layering the longest part poofs thanks to my naturally wavy hair. I wanted a change so when I explained what I was willing to do (wash and go) he wanted to give me the same cut I already had, but I had come to salon to get something different. Despite the warnings I let him give me a cut that needed maintenance. The questions is now what??? I don't want to go back to my old hairstyle, but I don't like this one. It's been 3 months since I got my haircut, so I need to do something with it (stupid bangs). Do I go back to the same hairstylist (who came with amazing recommendations) and try to tweak the cut more to my liking or try to find someone else.
Wow, very thought provoking post and answers! If I can add my two cents – I think there may be a time factor that can allow for purchases that don't pass the W.E.A.L.T.H. test the first few times.
For instance, today I am wearing an outfit to work that I normally wouldn't, but I'm having so much fun with it and feel confident and professional. It's just a matter of a skirt but it's more than I normally spend on an article of clothing ($44, and I did get a free white button down shirt with it as it was a 2-for-1 sale).
I debated a skirt purchase because I normally don't wear them, but after I thought about it for a while, I realized I don't because I don't like heels. So I thought I would try a flats-tights-skirts combo. Already had the flats and tights and found the perfect skirt after a few months of searching.
I've tried something new and it's a success story. I think because I put various skirts through the W-E-A-L-T-H test and after about the 4th test realized I may be ready to commit. I was patient and when I found the right skirt it passed the test and now I'm having fun with a new look.
I've used my own variation of W-E-A-L-T-H for a while but would hate to think that overuse of it would kill creativity and new fun experiences. Just a thought.
I really liked this article…it got me thinking.
I've been going back and forth for a while on whether or not to sell my car and get something more practical. Just as a quick background, I'm a gear head and a car guy. Little did I know that I've been wrestling with these WEALTH questions all along. I've been trying to decide between my car and two other choices – one more practical and one about the same as my current one but just different.
So I added a weighting system to the WEALTH questions (ie: I think that happiness is more important than ego) then rated each category from 1-10 (bad to good) and summed the scores to give me one "Purchase Score" between 1 and 10 for each item. Turns out the practical car ends in the lead with 5.95, followed by the other car at 5, and lastly my current car at 4.4. This might actually aid in my decision. I've been going over the pros and cons in my head, but it's pretty clear once you see them in real numbers on paper.
This model could be used for any purchase. I'm an engineer, so I like seeing the actual numbers. I will continue to use this for all my major purchases.
Great job!
Great article. This is the first time in a while (that I can remember) that I am actually writing down notes from a post, so that I can refer to it more easily later (and remember the acronym). Soon enough, I should have the "WEALTH analysis" happen more automatically whenever I'm faced with a purchase.
Also, Matt, the idea of creating a weighted scoring to each category/question is a great idea! Especially for as large a purchase decision as a car! Now I just have to figure out how to best rank the WEALTH points…
88@ Matt – I agree with DCH. Weighted scoring is an excellent idea! I'm going to give it a try next time we need to purchase something. Thanks for the suggestion!
For all those that like the weighted scoring idea based on different parameters google "decision matrix". It's a super popular idea and there are a ton of resources to help you implement it!
I have long hair, and have resisted getting it cut because it is SO easy and cheap now! All I do is wash it when I bathe. period. There is no way a short cut would be easier or less expensive (I don't even use conditioner), and the one time I got a "real" haircut it was a lot of hassle to no particularly good effect.
Long hair can be WAY more low-maintenance than short. And it's easier to get out of my way when I need that.
Women chopping their hair after marriage? I thought that happened after the first kid, when Mom's long 'do got a few too many yanks from baby hands.
There's one more cost benefit to long hair…you spend less on cat toys. :p As soon as I sit or lie down, the cats are all over me, batting at my head.
I'm really excited that you are a finalist for the staff writer position. I have loved reading your work here.
I have to say it's an adorable cut, and it lead to great insight on your part.
I had a similar haircut experience last Spring and it turned out to be a really wise investment. As it's grown out it looked fantastic, and it's been well over 6 months since my last cut.
I think it's my new cheap way of maintaining a hair style I like. Cut it all off and let it grown for 6 months or a year, rinse and repeat.
I also think of haircuts like oil changes. My old mechanic recommended every 3,000 miles, but my manual says every 7,500. My hair stylist says every 6 weeks I say if I'm looking for maintenance, it's every 10 weeks.
The CFO thing grates. It's equal parts pretentious and defensive, somehow. The thing that's been bothering me about this "audition" process is that I think all of the potentials are much weaker than J.D. I don't think watering the product down is a good way to expand the site or add value, obviously. I don't currently check "bylines" before reading a post, obviously, but I get the feeling that I might start, probably only reading J.D.'s posts. That's going to be annoying and disappointing.
@RB #14: Wow, so THIS must be what the 1940s were like! You and your sexist friend need to realize that women are people too and that hair is just hair, and get with the times — unless YOU'D be okay with your significant other dumping YOU over a haircut. (No? Well then, there's your answer.) I can't believe you thought your comment, much less wrote it in public. I know PF blogs tend to skew conservative, but sheesh.
Lynn and/or J.D.,
Perhaps you already saw this (or see web traffic being referred), but I thought I would mention here that this article was featured on another blog I follow, lifehacker. Here's the link:
Is this the first (or only) "audition" article to get such a referral/re-posting on another popular blog, like lifehacker? I haven't noticed any others on lifehacker, but perhaps this is rather common on other sites I don't particularly follow…
Just more evidence that this was a great post! Thanks again, Lynn!
Sorry, but I've had short hair all my life, but it's easy to take care of. I don't do complicated. I spend $15 every 4 weeks, which I consider a necessity. Long hair would drive me bonkers. I know that's not the point of the whole article, but most women, especially as they age, look better in a little shorter hair. The want vs. need is always a good question to ask. It's amazing the lessons we can learn from everyday situations.
@ Marie – I wonder if my cat misses my long hair because I'd often hang it above him to play with him. There would be the times where I would be laying down and all of a sudden he'd make his "I'm gonna get you" sound and then he'd whap my hair with his paws.
@ DCH – You are very welcome! Glad you enjoyed the article. I did catch the feature on Lifehacker (it's one I follow) and Baker also was mentioned on Consumerist for his CouchSurfing article:
I like the acronym and your real-life example. It's a nice change from the car or house examples.
Another short hair person here. I have thick hair, and walking around with wet hair most of the time gets old: after a shower, after a run, etc. Getting a good haircut every 6-8 weeks is one of my few luxuries now. The trick is to find someone very skilled who finds out your lifestyle requirements and the look you are going for BEFORE they cut your hair. The stylists at quicky cutting places tend to be new with limited experience.
Mine, for example are: a little product, air dry, fluff, wash 2-4x week, depending on activity level or season. Looks better dirty than clean, and I can miss a trim without wanting to cut my own hair. I want to look urban, but not so urban that I scare the other suburban moms or potential employers. When I had little kids, I had to be able to chase my kids without my hair getting in my line of vision. Did I mention that I have thick, cowlicky hair with a neckline that grows UP?
You mentioned a 20 minute cutting time — a quick cut doesn't define a good stylist. My guy takes up to 45 minutes of cutting with 5-10 minutes of styling, including drying time. That haircut sits beautifully and looks good with almost no effort on my part, other than the regular cuts. Worth every penny.
to Lesley #4- This is a great acronym, no need to add "trust the expert" to WEALTH. I'm very wary of trusting any expert who is pushing the sale. Sure, Lynn could have consulted her hairdresser to see if this was the right low-maintenance cut for her, but that hairdresser was making sure that she walked out with some kind of new haircut. She doesn't care what kind of haircut you get as long as she gets paid and she can recommend products and secure a follow-up appointment.
The hairdresser definitely would not have said, "you know, short hair isn't for you. You should keep it just as it is". You have to make that call for yourself. I say don't trust the expert unless the expert is you.
Not to sound to jaded with hairdressers- I love mine and she gives me a 50% discount when I walk out of the salon with wet hair rather than styled hair. Just don't trust someone who needs your money to also keep your best interests at heart.
good article! I enjoy the acronym…clever and useful!
I loved this. In March 2009 I cut 10 inches off of my hair and donated it. I was ready for a change and wanted to do something good at the same time. Although I don't regret making the change, I was the girl who only cut my hair every 6 months. I have already had it trimmed 3 times in the past 5 months! At $40 per cut, that really adds up. I have since made the decision to let it grow back out.
I am an acronym person also and really like this one. I actually laminated a wallet sized card of it as a daily reminder to myself. Every time I open my wallet there is this bright yellow card grabbing my attention.
Thanks Lynn…and JD!


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1. Rumi's Kitchen
You say, "The food at Rumi's is absolutely delicious" and "Rumi's Kitchen is the best I've had in the city. No wonder this place is always packed."
2. Café Sababa
3. Mediterranean Grill
4. Café Agora
5. Sufi's
6. Baba's Gyro & Kabob
1. Rumi's Kitchen
AJC Chief Dining Critic John Kessler says, "This restaurant is, at heart, a kebab house, so order a variety of kebabs and have them presented on a communal platter and sided by a mound of white and saffron basmati rice that's so vast you could burrow in it. Good Persian food, such as this, has flavors that aren't merely clean but immaculate. Salt, lemon, yogurt, saffron, sumac, grill char: Each flavor comes through as a clear, stark chime."
2. Pita Palace
3. Mediterranean Bakery
4. Mediterranean Grill
5. Mezza
March 12th, 2012
12:42 pm
Sultans in Sandy Springs has a good Buffet at a great Price.
March 12th, 2012
1:00 pm
Cafe Sababa at 4639 North Shallowford Road Dunwoody, GA is excellent. Doni Tamli is one of the best chefs I know. Falafel and Hummus, Lamb Burgers and Kababs, you can't go wrong.
March 12th, 2012
1:51 pm
Azar's Mediterranean Cafe off of Hamilton Mill Rd in Dacula by far has the best gyro meat in the greater Atlanta area. Mediterranean Grill on Monroe in Midtown (by Piedmont park) is also notably good. At Mediterranean Grill I suggest you order either a gyro or fallafal plate with the fried potatos and a side of spanikopita.
March 12th, 2012
2:10 pm
Persepolis in Sandy Springs and Fanoos. Both are outstanding!
March 12th, 2012
2:25 pm
I still love Rumi's Kitchen in Sandy Springs, but Cafe Sababa is great, too.
March 12th, 2012
2:38 pm
Mirage in Sandy Springs for Persian fare. Their queen's rice is outstanding.
March 12th, 2012
3:47 pm
March 12th, 2012
3:48 pm
My favorite "take" – Sheik Burritos n Kabobs.
March 12th, 2012
4:24 pm
Persepolis for Persian fare. Rumi's is very good too, but overpriced. Jerusalen Bakery and Restaurant for casual middle eastern fare.
March 13th, 2012
6:36 am
No question – Nicola's!
March 13th, 2012
6:41 am
Rumi's is good, but expensive — best kabobs ever. Mezza in Decatur is terrific, but the limited weekend hours have prevented us from getting over their recently!
March 13th, 2012
8:05 am
Mezza in Oak Grove
March 13th, 2012
8:23 am
Baba's Gyro & Kabob in Cumming, GA. It's is a hidden gem! The Soltani Kabob is fabulous. Also Jerusalem Bakery in Alpharetta is good too.
March 13th, 2012
8:25 am
For quick Mediterranean, I suggest Mediterranean Grill. They have the best Tabbouleh, gyros, kufta, calamari, falafel, hummus, AND Baba ghanoj. Their potatoes are also delicious. The food is cooked to order and ALWAYS yummy.
March 13th, 2012
8:58 am
Rumi's Kitchen
March 13th, 2012
9:14 am
Basha Bistro in midtown was quite good. Unfortunate that the ownership changed and then they closed. Miss that falafel and hummus!
March 13th, 2012
9:14 am
Olive Bistro in Vinings.
March 13th, 2012
9:19 am
Nick's Greek take out Restaurant near Oakland Cemetery has got to be on the list. Easily the best gyro in or around Atlanta (just ask Kevin Rathbun). Hummus is out of this world too. The only downside is that they close for a month or so every year for Nick and his wife to return to Greece.
Mediterranean Grill is also solid.
March 13th, 2012
9:24 am
Jerusalem Bakery.
March 13th, 2012
9:29 am
Cafe Istanbul in – wait for it – Acworth is very good!
March 13th, 2012
9:34 am
Baba's. One in Norcross across from the Forum Shopping Center, and another in Cumming. Great food, and generous portions.
March 13th, 2012
9:41 am
Rumi's Kitchen
March 13th, 2012
9:42 am
Nick's to Go is solid when it comes to a good gyro but you can't beat the "lunch special" during the week at Mediterranean Grill or their hummus which is the best in Atlanta!
For a more upscale experience, I love the atmosphere and entertainment at Nicola's and the food at Rumi's is absolutely delicious!
March 13th, 2012
10:17 am
Mediterranean Grill
March 13th, 2012
10:17 am
Shami Kabob off of Sugarloaf Parkway. It is an Afghan restaurant taht serve good food.
March 13th, 2012
10:20 am
Kyma is awesome. Mediterranean Bakery on Chamblee Tucker is pretty good too and so is Grecian Gyro in Tucker.
March 13th, 2012
10:22 am
I like Mediterranean Grill and Olive Bistro.
March 13th, 2012
10:36 am
100% Cafe Agora. Hands down the best Turkish in Atlanta and possibly the best Mediterranean in Atlanta.
March 13th, 2012
10:51 am
March 13th, 2012
10:52 am
I mean Sufi's
March 13th, 2012
11:08 am
Papouli's and Cafe Efendi in Alpharetta!
March 13th, 2012
11:10 am
This should have been four or five categories because there are substantial differences among the cuisines of the Mediterranean and Middle East, not to mention levels of service ranging from fast casual to fine dining.
That said, I can tell you that the gyros and hummus at Nick's are amazing. The Mediterranean Grill is equally solid–can't be beat for consistency.
I'm a little surprised that no one's mentioned Imperial Fez yet. Morroccan falls squarely in this category.
March 13th, 2012
11:19 am
Trying a new one today – Baraka Shawarma on Walton Street downtown. Just opened yesterday. I guess they have a place in Clarkston as well.
March 13th, 2012
11:20 am
The Imperial Fez is more of an attraction, IMHO. The food is ok, but way expensive – plus some of us prefer to use forks over hands. Good show, though.
March 13th, 2012
11:24 am
Cafe Bombay–amazing Indian cuisine. 2615 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329 (Near the Target off North Druid Hills Road)
March 13th, 2012
11:25 am
Aladdin's Mediterranean Grill in Sandy Springs off of Roswell Road is the best I've had here.
March 13th, 2012
11:35 am
I'm sure there are ones that are better, but there is not a better food VALUE in the city than Mediterranean grill. Their kabobs are awesome, the hummus is great, and the potatoes are incredible. Amazing amount of food for the dollar. We drive all the way to Decatur from Brookhaven on a regular basis. Well worth it!!
March 13th, 2012
11:36 am
Too bad Cedars by Lenox is closed – would have voted for them. Best hummus and lunch buffet in the Buckhead area at one time.
March 13th, 2012
11:37 am
Rumi's is number 1 (you get what you pay for, well worth the price). Falafel Cafe in Marietta is number 2.
March 13th, 2012
11:54 am
The Beirut, Peachtree City.
March 13th, 2012
12:02 pm
Lawrence's Cafe, Buford Highway. Next to the Rusty Nail.
March 13th, 2012
12:54 pm
Mediterranean Bakery and Sandwich on Chamblee Tucker Rd. Yum
March 13th, 2012
2:24 pm
I like Taverna placa because they have good dancers. They make me happy when I eat. I like the food better at Rumi in Sandy Spring but they don't have no dancers. But know what they do have? Two words. Ka bob! It should be KaBam like the cajun chef guy. They are so good that it makes me cry to think about not eating them. They got ever ka bob under the son. Your whole ka bob family from chicken to steak to goat or something. Even shrimp that is almost as good as Red Lobster and they ain't even a seafood specialty place. I never tired Nick's before, but I want to. I don't think there are dancers there. But it is near Daddy D'z. I once ate seven orders of cue raps there and kept them all down. After the Braves winning the series that was the best day of my life.
March 13th, 2012
3:07 pm
I like Baba's best. Wasn't impressed with mediterranaen bakery.
March 13th, 2012
10:03 pm
Rumi's kitchen is the best I've had in the city. No wonder this place is always packed.
March 13th, 2012
10:11 pm
For foodies that know a thing or two about food, definitly Rumi's has no competition in town.
March 13th, 2012
10:16 pm
By far Rumi's Kitchen is the best
March 14th, 2012
4:59 pm
Cafe Agora
March 14th, 2012
5:07 pm
Cafe Istanbul in Decatur on Lawrenceville Hwy is very good and authentic, plus you get to sit on the floor and can enjoy a hookah if you so choose! Great tea selection as well! Mediterranean Grill (North Decatur Rd. location) is also a consistent winner.
March 14th, 2012
6:12 pm
Best Mediterranean is Cafe Agora, hands down. There shouldn't even be a debate about it. AJC, go ahead and declare Cafe Agora the winner!
March 14th, 2012
6:49 pm
Cafe Istanbul is terrible and is NOT "authentic". There is absolutely nothing Turkish about that place. I made the mistake of taking my friend visiting from Istanbul there. I was so embarrassed. For some authentic Turkish, try IstanBlue on Pharr Rd in Buckhead. For great Middle Eastern, Sufi's in south Buckhead is very nice.
And Kristen Rae, bless your heart, but India is not in the Middle East and is nowhere near the Mediterranean. Please go look at a map.
March 14th, 2012
8:09 pm
for fresh food made daily try melody lane diner in marietta off canton highway. everything cooked to order!
March 14th, 2012
11:39 pm
Rumi's is the best by far. It may cost a little more, but you have to pay for quality.
March 15th, 2012
7:50 am
Sufi's on Peachtree is amazing!
March 15th, 2012
9:00 am
Med Grill!!!
March 15th, 2012
9:21 am
Sheik Burritos n Kabobs & Rumi's
March 15th, 2012
2:58 pm
Persian food is the godfather of all foods and Rumis kichean is the best.
March 15th, 2012
5:55 pm
Rumi's Kitchen in Sandy Springs is the best, hand's down. It takes Persian/Middle Eastern cuisine to a new level.
March 15th, 2012
5:58 pm
Rumi's Kitchen in Sandy Springs blows everyone out of the water. Their ambiance, food, and extensive wine list are beyond those of any other Middle Eastern restaurant in the city.
March 16th, 2012
8:36 am
Sultans in Sandy Springs is delicious.
March 16th, 2012
9:47 am
It has to be Nicola's on Lavista Road. Wonderful food!
March 16th, 2012
1:42 pm
Efes on marietta square
March 16th, 2012
1:47 pm
Rumi's by far is the best.
March 16th, 2012
1:48 pm
Rumi's by far is the best.
March 16th, 2012
3:00 pm
Rumi's Kitchen is absolutlety the best Middle Eastern restaurant in Atlanta and one of the top three in United State. The quality of food and sevice is exceptional.
March 16th, 2012
3:06 pm
Rumi's Kitchen food is amazing.
March 16th, 2012
3:16 pm
Rumi's food is the best I have ever had.
March 17th, 2012
11:22 am
Rumi`s kitchen is the best , best dine and wine , best service , beautiful girls
March 17th, 2012
9:00 pm
The Beirut in Peachtree City is my absolute favorite for Mediterranean food. Everything is consistently delicious, and the service is always great. Try the mezza platter, the Beirut's Best, and the shrimp and mushrooms, and you will understand why the family at the table next to us tonight traveled all the way from Alpharetta to dine at The Beirut. Oh, and don't forget to try the secret garlic sauce with pita slices!
March 18th, 2012
1:40 pm
Rumi's Kitchen food is just unbelievable.
March 18th, 2012
1:45 pm
There is no debate, Rumi's kitchen food is number 1 in Atlanta
March 18th, 2012
1:49 pm
I thought the best Persian /Middle Eastern restaurants are in LA, but I was absolutely wrong. Rumi is the best
March 18th, 2012
1:53 pm
Cafe Sababa, http://www.cafesababa.net, is one of the highest-rated Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurants in Metro Atlanta. Their kabobs, lamburger, appetizers, and salads are all on point. Thier weekend Moroccan brisket and other specials are off the charts. What sets this place apart from the pack is, not only the exellent food, but also the friendly and attentive service and the chef, who has a great personality and checks to make sure that you are having a wonderful experience.
March 18th, 2012
7:19 pm
Cafe Sababa is excellent. Not a real fancy type of place, and it's on a pretty ugly stretch of North Shallowford, but the food and hospitality are excellent. I particularly like the lamb burger with some skhug, and maybe a soup with it. They usually have two or three home-made soups that you can get for a side (or purchase frozen to heat up at home). The Israeli-style salads are excellent too.
March 19th, 2012
4:20 am
5 Star Review is an understatement for Rumi's Kitchen! No competition, the best is restaurant in Atlanta, is… Rumi's Kitchen! Delicious, large portions, addicting and accommodating! The wonderful staff, is well trained and can fulfill your every need.
March 19th, 2012
4:36 am
I will vote Rumi's Kitchen! Authentic Persian food! We came here for a work event with a group of 20. The service was very friendly efficient and absolutely amazing. The serving sizes where very large. The food was so savory! Mint, onions, yogurt and flatbreads. Shish kabobs, saffron rice and several other treats. The Persian ice cream was a perfect, refreshing touch at the end. Our Server,very was very knowledgeable and helped explain the cuisine to my guest. For sure, you won't leave this place hungry and you will be back for more!
March 19th, 2012
9:18 am
My vote would be for Sultan's in Sandy Springs where the food is fresh, prepared right and and reasonably priced.By the way Efe's in Marietta has been closed for a long time now. I will have to give Rumi's another try. I was not impressed with my server or my choice of food when I went.


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An acquaintance recalled this specific example from an English textbook, but it is jarring to my native ear. Is this an example of prescriptive grammarians gone wild?
It is grammatical, but it is indeed extremely jarring. It is (to me at least) just as jarring (if not more so) to say
A much better way to express the idea is to say
On what basis do I say that it is grammatical, if it is so jarring?
I don't think this is grammatical. Not only have I never seen an example of this construction in the wild (of course, I don't go looking for such things), I don't think it really parses sensibly.
'Am' goes only with the first person singular subject, so for this to be correct, it would have to be possible to replace "Remember me, who" with "I". Given that the construction already has "me", that phrase is more naturally interpreted as the object, which takes "is" in agreement with the third person.
Since me is undoubtedly the first person singular, the verb to go with it has to be am. So yes, jarring though it is, the phrase is correct.
I think the unusual part of the phrase is that me, though the object of the sentence, is the subject of the subordinate clause, and the reader naturally tries to read to be as the main verb.
The underlying problem with this sort of construction is that we are essentially condensing two sentences into one, and forcing a dual subjective and objective role on the linking word in the ellipted form.
I am your friend.
Remember me.
Remember me, who am your friend. - here, me is the object of the (recommended) remembering, and the at least notional (some would claim not grammatically speaking) subject of the copula.
Unless a way of avoiding or at least hiding the conflict is found (eg reducing to an apposition, as psmears wisely advises), a rule to essentially allow one existing rule to be broken has to be fudged. Who will probably be claimed as the true subject of the copular construction.
Another example in this area is the famous
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
*Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.
The prescriptive 'over-rule' is that he/him (who is without sin), which links the letting and the casting the first stone, has its case governed by the letting (ie is in the objective) rather than by the casting the first stone. But (though hits are surprisingly low) Google stats indicate the 'incorrect' choice occurs three times as often as the 'correct'. Will the rule change!?
(In this case, the problem can be neatly hidden by substituting the uninflecting 'the man' for him/*he.)
Another rule is claimed for the relative pronouns themselves:
". . . 'who' is nominative. 'whom' is accusative. In English, prepositions take the accusative. Oh yes - and when counteraction occurs due to apocopation, the relative pronoun stays loyal to the relative clause."
[This gem appears at Who/whom | Facebook , thankfully followed by:]
I am a person who likes apples. (nominative because 'who' is the subject of 'likes')
I am a person whom apples please. (accusative because 'whom' is the object...)
I am a person to whom apples are pleasing. (accusative because 'whom' is preceded by the preposition 'to')
I don't know who did that. (nominative because even though 'who' is the object of 'know', it is the subject of 'did' and it is loyal to the relative clause
… replies by Nicky" )
And with whoever / whomever:
*Let whomever is without sin cast the first stone.
Let whoever is without sin cast the first stone.
Let whomever that stone hit sue the perpetrator.
Fowler's Dictionary of Modern (!?) English Usage, 1994 ed, agrees with the revisers who produced the RV of the Bible that the AV's:
"Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him."
demands too much grammatically of "the things" in requiring it to be both object of the two verbs seen and heard as well as the subject of entered.
The KJV has "Our Father which art in heaven", with the verb in the 2nd person singular, but the "New American Standard Bible" insists this should be "Our Father who is in heaven". There has definitely been a shift in usage.
Charles Dickens used this type of construction several times in his books, which to me is enough justification to use it.
It is fun to look in Shakespeare ...
Who now are here, taking their leaves of me, Who am prepared against your territories, [Coriolanus]
For thou dost lord my heart, who am not born thy slave, [Sonnet 149]
I agree with psmears that this sentence is grammatical, both for the reasons he provides and because of another example from the literature:
Shouldn't it be:
Because, "am", can only be used for "I", not "me", or "mine".
Milton's Devil says, "Myself am Hell." Who's gonna argue with Milton?


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Is the Leighton Meester sex tape, which supposedly leaked last week, real or fake? A bunch of new still photos from the alleged tape seem to suggest it's legit.
So far, the Gossip Girl star's camp has not addressed the Leighton Meester sex tape one way or the other, so take from the unconfirmed images what you will.
But it sure looks like her.
Similar to the still photos released Friday on the site hawking the actress' tape, these pictures show a naked Leighton (or some chick who looks a lot like Leighton) in the throes of passion. No images of her "fancy footwork" have been released.
Follow the jump to view a bunch of the photos from the tape. Be forewarned: we have not posted the most graphic images, but these are still adult in nature:
I wonder how many copies of Leighton Meester Sex Tape were spread?!
Watch it here: Leighton Meester Sex Tape (full version)
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the leighton meester tape is real, seen it, and she can use those feet on me anytime!!!!
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ewww thats just sick if people think thats miley cyrus couse it is'nt you guys are wrong miley has a brain not like you guys messing around with outher people!
oh my goosh are you blind?? xD this ISN'T miley cyrus -.- that's just a perverse bitch..miley has got personality
this is way wrong,it just sucks that when your famous everyone wants to be in your bui. a lot of people have sex,but not everyone gets it thrown around the net like that. I still love her as blair! :)
@Rachel: what makes you think this is miley!?!?!?
thats not miley?
if you look at her face you can clearly see it isn't.
Get over trying to make Miley some kind of sex fanatic.
Like the picture of her "straddling" a chair? seriously get over yourselves. Shes a teenager, she's allowed to have fun for god sake.
There are girls younger than her, pregnant, on drugs, alcoholics... she is'nt to your disappointment.
Yes, Leighton is one HOT babe. I called her out as a sex symbol as soon as that stupid show hit the air. Boy, I'd like to.... She will be a Hollywood Hottie in a few short years, bet on it! I'm not 110% sure this is her however. Something about the eyes does not look right. And maybe the chin.
Every single woman that makes a sex tape does so with the understanding that it will become public at some point in time. Since the brouhaha over Paris Hilton, Pam Anderson, et al...every non-learning disabled person should know NOT to make a tape UNLESS they want this to be made public. End of story. TRAMP.


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The following year, Schwartz finally had his healthy quarterback for a full season and the Lions became the feel-good story of the NFL, starting the season off with 5 straight victories, including dramatic comebacks against the Cowboys and Vikings (two of my proudest moments as a Lions fan, I might add). Despite an early playoff exit, the season was an undoubtedly a success as a whole.
This season, the expectations were extremely high in Detroit for once. After building on their win totals the past three seasons, the Lions were expected to at least be a playoff team, potentially a sleeper for a deep playoff run. But not only has the young team failed to improve on last year's success, they've actually taken a huge step in the wrong direction. At 1-3 after week 4, things just didn't look right, and now at 4-8, it's clearly time for changes to be made. Even though I love the guy and it would warm my heart to see him take down Harbaugh in a no-rules, weapon-of-choice cage match, it's time for the Lions to move on past Schwartz, and here's why:
1. Lack of Discipline:
The problem during last season was clear, and the answer was just never delivered. I love the energy Ndamukong Suh brings to the field, but he needs a coach that can control his endless motor, and I just don't see any indication that Schwartz is that man. Along with Suh, there's the whole Titus Young debacle and the team as a whole has just never been able to avoid un-timely and costly penalties since Schwartz took over. Two years ago, the Lions had the 2nd most penalties in the league. Last year, they had the 3rd most and this year they have the 6th most so far.
Schwartz needed his team to make a statement this year, a statement saying that this is not the same Lions team that beats itself with stupid penalties, and so far they've done nothing but further their unfortunate identity.
The recent dismissal of Young is a promising step, but for me it's too little to late. What if the move was made earlier in the season? Although Ryan Broyles is now out for the season with a torn ACL, he was healthy at the beginning of the year, but barely saw any snaps, while Young was lining up in the wrong positions on the field and complaining about a lack of targets. Once Broyles started seeing the field, he was instantly a favorite target of Stafford's and as one of the more humble athletes you'll ever come across, it boggles my mind how it took the team until Week 7 to actually start giving attention to the NCAA's Career Receptions Leader.
A true sign of growth for the Lions this year would have been a team that avoided the un-timely penalties of the past and it should have been one of the top priorities for Schwartz this season to make sure the Lions kept the miscues to a minimum no matter what it took.
2. Defense, Defense, Defense:
A former linebacker, Schwartz was brought in to help re-shape a Lions defense that had been one of the league's worst for over a decade. There are still a couple holes and there have been a good amount of injuries this year, but it's surprising to me how much this unit has underperformed.
Once Fairley started coming around about three weeks ago, the defensive line vastly improved, but it's still not one of the stronger D-Lines in the league yet, despite having the potential to be. The linebackers are all strong and Chris Houston's proven to be a solid number one cornerback, yet the team is just never able to get the stops they need to and always susceptive to the big play – against the Colts, the Lions allowed 4 plays of 40-or-more yards.
Defensive-minded coaches can't allow their teams to have such consistent mental lapses, and I know I can't speak for every Lions fan, but I certainly don't have any confidence when our defense is out there and we need a stop.
3. Game Management:
As exciting as those comebacks in the beginning of the 2011 campaign were, they were also indications that the Lions were still a young team that hadn't learned to play 60 minutes of football. Well it's been over a year now, and the team is still similarly unable to do so.
In their first 6 games of the season, the Lions scored only 1 first half touchdown. This is the team with the league's most dangerous endzone threat and possibly the league's strongest throwing arm, but only once in their first 6 games this year did they find pay dirt in the first half of a game. Despite ranking 2nd in the NFL in total yards, the Lions are 11th in scoring.
Then in the last three games, the Lions were able to come out of the gate rather strong, but just couldn't put that finishing touch on the game. Against the Packers, they couldn't punch the ball in for what would have been a double-digit lead with under 5 minutes to go and settled for a field goal. Against the Texans in overtime, Schwartz refused to put the ball in Stafford's hands once the team was inside Houston's 30. Despite a running game that is notoriously one of the league's worst, despite putting up over 400 passing yards on the day, despite the fact that the Texans had absolutely no response to Calvin and Broyles who both put up over 120 yards as Houston lacked their top corner Jonathan Joseph, Schwartz chose to go with a pair of rushing plays that went nowhere and then felt safe rolling the dice on the usually dependable Jason Hanson. A clutch 47-yarder is a kick that's good nine times out of ten with Hanson's leg, but this happened to be that one unlucky day unfortunately. Overall, it would have been nice to get him a few more yards, especially since he only missed by a hair.
Then, as if it were just beating a dead horse, the team went out and did almost the exact same thing against the Colts this weekend. They did everything they needed to do to win the game, except put that final nail in the coffin.
Okay, so this section ended up being a little longer, but I had a lot of frustration to get out, so thanks for sticking with me. Now is it entirely Schwartz's fault the team just lost three straight games they quite easily could have won? Of course not. Part of the blame goes to the players themselves and maybe even Offensive Coordinator Scott Linehan. But it's Schwartz's responsibility to make sure his offensive coach and his players are sticking to the game plan, and the game plan all season has lacked strength and has never been able to come through when the team really needed it.
Anyone can beat anyone on any given day, but what really matters is which team actually does get that victory, which team can actually go all 60 minutes, and in 3-plus years as the Lions head coach, Schwartz hasn't been able to prove he can do that with his team.
It's time for the Lions to bring in a coach with a track record of winning, a coach that won't accept his team to finish as one of the most penalized teams in the league three years in a row, or won't let his defense give up big play after big play. The list of candidates may not be long, but if the Gruden's or Dungy's or Cowher's of the world are looking to get back on the sidelines, the Lions would be foolish to pass it up.


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Airbus Group beat expectations for its first quarter profit. Continuing research and development costs weighed on earnings before one-time charges. Earnings before interest and the charges were actually down slightly vs 2013 but were better than expectations.
Group still expects the A350 to enter service with Qatar Airways late this year. According to Ascend, there will be one airplane delivered in December (at one time we thought it would slip to January, so we may not be far off). Group continues to call the A350 program "challenging" and notes there could be more charges against earnings. Under European rules, Airbus writes off charges as they occur rather than using Boeing's program accounting method that spreads charges across hundreds of airplanes.
Cash declined nearly 1bn euros year-over-year to 13.1bn euros.
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- Philippine Airlines is retiring its Boeing 747-400 fleet, replacing it with the 777-300ER.
- Virgin America beat Southwest Airlines for two gates at Dallas Love Field. The gates were leased to American Airlines, which had to give them up as a condition of its merger with US Airways.
Update, 0800 PDT:
- The prospect of an A330neo continues to gain momentum. Aeroturbopower has this recap from the Air Lease Corp earnings call. Boeing delivers its last passenger 767-300ER this week to Air Astana. Flight Global has this analysis, including thoughts on the A330neo. More intriguing is the possibility of the 767-300ER replacing the aging, and out-of-production, 757. Bloomberg News has this story about the A330neo, originating from the Airbus Group earnings call.


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Alcovy softball player Chelsea Murphy will continue her softball career locally after signing her letter of intent with Georgia Perimeter College.
Murphy, a four-year varsity starter, had a .471 batting average and hit a .526 with runners in scoring position finishing her senior year with 10 doubles. While in the circle, Murphy had a 17-3-1 record with a .93 ERA.
"Chelsea was a great player for our team all four years. She has been a leader on and off the field," Alcovy head coach Monica Marks said. "This season, she pitched great and was a clutch hitter. It seemed like every time someone was in scoring position she was able get them in. She always wanted to do whatever was necessary to help our team win."
Amongst her accomplishments, Murphy also made the All-State Team for the Georgia Dugout Club for 2012 and was MVP for her sophomore and junior seasons.
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|Madhusree Mukerjee gives great insight in Himal. Mukerjee's new book exposes the myths behind India's 'growth miracle', and looks for ways out of the ecological and social devastation of the current neoliberal model.
Read this. It's important.
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|Globalization and modernity in India: A gendered critique by Subhadra Mitra Channa (via sitaronse)
Forever relevant.
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|Dr. Farzani Bari, director of the Department of Gender Studies at Quaid-i-Azam University in Islamabad and a rights activist, writes about the lessons learned from the Kohistan women episode.
Brilliant. And kudos to the Pakistanis who raised their voices for these women.
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The 20-minute short film revolves around the idea of assessing social, psychological and economical affects on people from the tribal areas of Pakistan. The film identified problems that families face after becoming victims of drone missiles.
Hypocrisy in American policy. Evident and thriving. More power to these young Pakistanis.
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|Democracy Now! Update.
Valid demand by the commission in Pakistan. However I'm just a little concerned to see there is no mentioning of an apology demanded for the hundreds of civilian deaths caused by the drone attacks.
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Displeased Pakistan Supreme Court gave out a stern message to Inter-Services Intelligence and Military Intelligence on Thursday: "You need to take this out of your mind that you [ISI and MI] are superior and others [civilians] are inferior."
Counsel of ISI and MI Raja Irshad was reprimanded as the apex court of the country remained unsatisfied with the replies submitted to the court today by the agencies in the Adiala missing prisoners' case.
Headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, the three-member bench said that the replies submitted to the court do not justify under which law the civilians were picked up by agencies and kept in detention for more than a year. "Who gave you the right to hound people?" questioned the chief justice.
"You are so insensitive to the human loss that the families of the missing persons have suffered lately because of you. This is a big allegation against you [ISI and MI] – there is a hue and cry throughout the country that you abduct people and after some days, their abandoned bodies surface," said Chief Justice Chaudhry.
"You're an arsonist. You have set Balochistan on fire," said Chaudhry while referring to the agencies and the situation in Balochistan.
Bolded quotes for emphasis. This is an extremely bold initiative taken by the Supreme Court of Pakistan against the ISI and MI - both agencies notorious for hounding civilians for airing criticism against the establishment and interference by the army in state politics - in various provinces. Mentioned in the report, the Chief Justice said that the agencies have become "insensitive" to the issues and referred them as the "biggest violators" of the country's law and order.
Calling a spade a spade once in a while takes gut. Commendable indeed.
"It really aggravates me that the media is using their power to intrude and invade our privacy, often with no good reason," said Mehreen Kasana, a 22-year-old American-educated blogger from Lahore, who wrote a widely circulated protest against the Samaa TV show.
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|My open letter to Maya Khan calling her out on her invasive moral policing as she chased a young couple in a park for "sinning". This got published in Express Tribune. Looks like people are angry. Good. (via mehreenkasana)
New Year's gift: Obama signs bill freezing aid to Pakistan
HONOLULU: President Barack Obama signed a sweeping US defense funding bill on Saturday which includes new sanctions on financial institutions dealing with Iran's central bank, and curtailing up to $850 million in aid to Pakistan. The bill was signed despite concerns about sections that expand the US military's authority over terrorism suspects and limit his powers in foreign affairs.
The massive defense bill Congress passed on earlier in December freezes 60 per cent of the $850 million aid, or $510 million, until the US defense secretary provides lawmakers with assurances that Pakistan is working to counter improvised explosive devices (IEDs). US lawmakers say that many Afghan bombs that kill US troops are made with fertiliser smuggled by militants across the border from Pakistan into Afghanistan.
"The fact that I support this bill as a whole does not mean I agree with everything in it," Obama said in a statement, citing limits on transferring detainees from the US base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and requirements he notify Congress before sharing some defense missile information with Russia as problematic.
Meanwhile general consensus in Pakistan:
Because: "It's well-known that most of the aid given by the US to Pakistan does not benefit the ordinary Pakistani. The aid is conditional upon using American consultants and equipment, which (together with other charges) amount to about 70 per cent of the total aid amount. From the rest, a good chunk is siphoned away to private bank accounts, leaving about 10 per cent for the common man." While the Pakistan Economic Growth Program Evaluation states how most of the US Aid is flawed. Here are some reality-based contradictions regarding the entire US Aid debate.


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Antony Cairns, From the Series, LDN, (2010)
Architectural photography, as carried out by architectural specialists, deals in identities, representing known structures at particular sites. Any building, studiously photographed, can be attributed to an architect and builder. Its materials are on show, along with their configuration. Our contemporary tendency is to know places thoroughly, by walking and investigation. You should know the place strenuously in your bones, and research should tell you who walked the same streets once upon a time. In reality, though, most of us pass through urban spaces, attentive to little more than their general feeling, nothing truly "made out", fathomed or discerned. What these pictures do is to allow us to imagine ourselves uprooted and detached, adrift in an urban memory. From time to time a configuration might ring a bell, suggest a particular underpass or walkway on the Jubilee Line or on the approaches to Waterloo, for instance, but for the most part we are literally all at sea – and a misty sea, at that.
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