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Popular menu items
California Grilled Chicken
Grilled chicken, turkey bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, and extra virgin olive oil.$10.99 +
Wellness Drink
Green grapes, green apple, pineapple, orange, lime, wheat grass, kale, spinach, collard greens, ginger, and flax seed.$7.50 +
G&P Juices
Green Ginger Limeade
Green grapes, spinach, ginger, and lime.$5.99 +
Carrot Juice
Green grapes, carrots, apple, ginger, and lemon.$5.99 +
Wellness Drink
Green grapes, green apple, pineapple, orange, lime, wheat grass, kale, spinach, collard greens, ginger, and flax seed.$7.50 +
Straight to the Heart Juice
Green grapes, honey, avocado pit, wheatgrass, ginger, and lime.$5.99 +
Loaded Antioxidant Chiller
Green grapes, blueberries, and blackberries.$5.99 +
Straight to the Heart Orange Pineapple Juice
Grapes, honey, avocado pit, orange, pineapple, ginger, lime$5.99
Fresh Beetz
Beets, carrots, orange, green grapes, spinach, ginger, and lime$7.50
Apple Pie Smoothie
Apples, cabbage, carrot, squash, pecans, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla. Contains nuts.$7.50 +
Banana Split Smoothie
Banana, strawberries, peaches, squash, cabbage, carrots, and walnuts.$7.50 +
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Cacao powder, chocolate chips, banana, roasted peanut, avocado, kale, spinach, zucchini, flax seed, chia seeds, and honey.$7.50 +
Green Shake
Banana, almonds, mango, orange, apple, avocado, spinach, collard greens, and kale.$7.50 +
Green Leaf Berry Blast Smoothie
Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, pineapple, lemon, carrots, cabbage, spinach, and kale.$7.50 +
Açai Berry Smoothie
Açai, green grapes, blueberries, blackberries, pineapple, coconut, spinach, kale, honey, banana, and peaches. Does NOT contain soy or almond milk.$7.50 +
Malibu Breeze Smoothie
Green grapes, pineapple, orange, squash, carrots, cabbage, banana, strawberries, peaches, chia seeds, flax seeds, coconut, and honey. Does NOT contain soy or almond milk.$7.50 +
Chocolate Veggiechino
Almond or soy milk, cacao powder, chocolate chips, coffee beans, avocado, spinach, kale, collard greens, flax seeds, chia seeds, and raisins.$6.99
Acai Breakfast Smoothie
Acai sorbet blended with banana, blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, strawberry, pineapple and granola with almond or soy milk. Contains Nuts$7.50
Real Deal Oatmeal
Irish steel-cut oats, flax, cinnamon, sucanat, and almond milk with bananas and raisins. Vegan and gluten-free. Contains nuts.$5.99
G&P Granola
Rolled oats, oat bran, flax seeds, pecans, walnuts, coconuts, raisins, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sucanat with berries on top. Vegan and gluten-free. Contains nuts.$5.99
Berry Parfait
Layers of our granola, strawberry yogurt, and fresh berries. Gluten-free. Contains nuts.$5.99
Açai Sorbet Berry Bowl
Sugar-free açai sorbet, banana, pineapple, assorted berries, and granola. Vegan and gluten-free. Contains nuts.$7.99
SW Tofu and Soy Chorizo Wrap
Scrambled tofu and soy chorizo with roasted Anaheim chilies, cilantro, tomatoes, scallions, red onion and salsa, and tofu home fries. Vegan.$8.99
G&P Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled eggs, scallions, red onion, tomatoes, roasted Anaheim chilies, house-made turkey sausage, cheddar cheese, and house made salsa with side tofu home fries.$8.99
Greek Scramble
Egg whites, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, fresh basil, green peppers, and onions and tomatoes served with toasted pita bread and tofu fries.$6.99
Scrambled Egg Whites with House-Made Turkey Sausage
Egg whites served with house-made turkey sausage and a side of tofu home fries.$6.99
Multigrain Protein Pancakes
Protein pancakes served with pecans, bananas, and agave syrup. Contains nuts.$8.25
Granola-Crusted French Toast
French toast crusted in house-made granola with agave syrup and fried banana. Contains nuts.$7.95
White Bean Turkey Chili
Chicken Lime Soup
Chicken breast (cubes) carrots, sweet corn, peas, celery, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime, black pepper and brown rice.$6.99
Meaty Potato Soup
Ground turkey, turkey bacon, potatoes, onion, garlic, seasoning, cream, and kale. Served with lavash chips.$7.50
Lentil Soup
Lentils, zucchini, summer squash, crushed tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro, black pepper. Served with lavash chips.$5.99
Tomato Basil Bisque
Roma tomatoes, marinara, basil, onion, garlic, and cream.$5.99
Albacore Tuna Salad
Albacore tuna, tomato, celery, cucumbers, Bibb lettuce, and Dijon dressing. Gluten-free.$6.99 +
Rough-Cut Salad
Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, dill, feta cheese, and Greek dressing. Vegetarian and gluten-free.$6.99 +
Summer Berry Salad
Spinach, assorted berries, goat cheese, orange, frisée, and raspberry balsamic vinaigrette. Vegetarian and gluten-free.$7.99 +
Skinny Chef Salad
Roasted turkey breast, romaine lettuce, kale, cucumbers, tomato, Swiss cheese, and hard-boiled egg with agave Dijon mustard. Gluten-free.$7.99 +
Low-Carb Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, Parmesan crisp, and EVOO Caesar dressing. Vegetarian and gluten-free.$5.99 +
Chicken Quinoa Salad
Grilled chicken, quinoa, mint, cranberries, celery, fennel, spiced pumpkin seeds, and cider vinaigrette. Gluten-free.$10.99 +
Harvest Kale Salad
Kale, roasted corn, eggplant, pumpkin seeds, apricots, oranges, white grape Sriracha reduction, and agave Dijon. Vegan and gluten-free.$10.99 +
G&P Chopped Salad
Roasted turkey breast, spinach, roasted corn, cranberries, pumpkin seeds, artichoke, couscous, balsamic tomatoes, and buttermilk pesto. Contains nuts.$11.99 +
Steak Salad
Marinated steak, romaine, arugula, bleu cheese, candied walnuts, Roma tomatoes, pickled onions, and caramelized onion vinaigrette. Gluten-free. Contains nuts.$14.99 +
Ahi Protein Salad
Seared ahi tuna, balsamic portabella mushroom, sunflower seeds, artichoke hearts, hard-boiled egg, tofu, avocado, romaine, arugula, and citrus vinaigrette. Gluten-free.$14.99 +
Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Frittata
Seasoned egg mixture baked with mozzarella cheese, tomato, and fresh basil. Gluten-free.$8.99
Turkey, Broccoli, and Fontina Frittata
Seasoned egg mixture baked with oven-roasted turkey breast, broccoli, and fontina cheese. Gluten-free.$8.99
Grilled Vegetable Frittata
Seasoned egg mixture baked with caramelized onion, tomato, artichoke, zucchini, and herbs. Vegetarian and gluten-free.$8.99
Chicken Sausage Pizza
Chicken sausage, red sauce, tomato, fennel, and fontina cheese.$10.99 +
Margherita Pizza
Red sauce, low-fat mozzarella, tomatoes, roasted garlic, and basil. Vegetarian.$8.99 +
BBQ Chicken Pizza
BBQ grilled chicken, BBQ sauce, cheddar, and low-fat mozzarella with red onion and cilantro.$9.99 +
The Greek Pizza
Roasted red pepper hummus, tomatoes, cucumbers, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese. Vegetarian.$8.99 +
Veggie Pizza
Red sauce, tomato, spinach, red onion, artichokes, red peppers, Kalamata olives, and vegan cheese or mozzarella cheese. Vegetarian.$11.99 +
G&P Veggie Burger
A lentil, black bean, brown rice, mushroom, celery, carrot, onion, cilantro, basil, garlic, and cashew patty with lettuce, tomato, onion, and alfalfa sprouts. Vegan. Contains nuts.$10.99 +
Bison Burger
Grilled bison burger with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion.$12.99 +
Ostrich Burger
Grilled ostrich burger with alfalfa sprouts, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion.$15.99 +
Wraps and Sandwiches
Chicken Cheese Steak
Red onions, green peppers and low-fat mozzarella, lettuce, and tomato.$10.99 +
Angus Cheese Steak
Angus, mushrooms, red onions, red peppers and low-fat mozzarella, lettuce, and tomato.$10.99 +
Teriyaki Grilled Chicken
Grilled chicken, cucumbers, Asian slaw, and teriyaki sauce.$10.99 +
Turkey Club
Roasted turkey, turkey bacon, lettuce, and tomato with Russian dressing.$10.99 +
California Grilled Chicken
Grilled chicken, turkey bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, and extra virgin olive oil.$10.99 +
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Grilled chicken, buffalo sauce, bleu cheese, ranch dressing, celery, lettuce, and tomato.$10.99
Grilled Vegetable Sandwich
Portabella mushroom, asparagus, squash, zucchini, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, raw spinach, tomato, bean purée, and walnut cilantro pesto. Vegetarian. Contains nuts.$9.99 +
Cajun Angus Wrap
Ground Angus, bleu cheese, Cajun seasoning, pickled red onions, Roma tomatoes, and creamy slaw.$11.99 +
Build Your Own Meal
Make it Vegan
Impossible Burger 4oz
We are subbing the meat for the impossible product, adding sprouts and a portabella mushroom cap. Vegan.$14.99
BBQ Chick'n Pizza 4oz
We are subbing the chicken for the chick'n product. Remove cheddar cheese for vegan customers. Vegan.$11.99
Buffalo Chick'n Strips 6oz
We are subbing the chicken for the Chick'n product. We are offering a Vegan ranch. Vegan.$9.99
Thai Peanut Chick'n Strips 6oz
We are subbing the chicken for the Chick'n product. Vegan.$9.99
Chick'n Tacos 6oz
We are subbing the chicken for the Chick'n product. No Aioli for vegan customers. Vegan.$11.99
Chick'n BYO 8oz
We are serving the Chick'n product. Ask if they are Vegan or Vegetarian, make sure the sauce matches. Vegan.$13.99
Impossible Meat Patty BYO 4oz
We are subbing the meat for the impossible product. Vegan.$14.99
Impossible Cheese Steak 4oz
Mushroom and red pepper. We are subbing the meat for the impossible product, offering vegan mozzarella in place or real cheese. Vegan.$14.99
Chick'n Cheese steak 6oz
We are subbing the meat for the impossible product, offering vegan mozzarella in place of real cheese. Vegan.$12.99
Chick'n Cheese steak 6oz
We are subbing the meat for the impossible product, offering vegan mozzarella in place of real cheese. Vegan.$12.99
Teriyaki Chick'n 6oz
We are subbing the chicken for the Chick'n product. Vegan.$12.99
Cali Chick'n 6oz
We are subbing the chicken for the Chick'n product, subbing mayo for vegan mayo and removing bacon. Vegan.$12.99
Buffalo Chick'n 6oz
We are subbing the chicken for the Chick'n product, subbing ranch for vegan ranch. Vegan.$12.99
Thai Peanut Chick'n Bowl
We are subbing the chicken for the Chick'n product. Vegan.$12.99
Small Pickings
Hummus and Pita
Artichoke and roasted red pepper hummus with lavash and pita. Vegan.$5.99
Thai Peanut Chicken Satay
Skewered chicken with spicy peanut sauce and a carrot and cucumber slaw. Gluten-free. Contains nuts.$7.99
Mini Ahi Tostadas
Crispy tortilla, edamame purée, wheatgrass slaw, sweet chili dressing, and seared ahi.$9.99
Mock Chicken Lettuce Cups
Cashew chicken salad in lettuce cups topped with tomato and sprouts with raw cashew cheese. Vegan and gluten-free. Contains nuts.$8.99
American Avocado Toast
Pumpernickel bread, avocado, sunny side up egg, and turkey bacon.$6.99
Greek Avocado Toast
Pumpernickel bread, avocado, sunny side up egg, tomato, feta cheese, and Greek dressing.$6.99
Italian Avocado Toast
Pumpernickel bread, avocado, tomato, mozzarella, and balsamic dressing.$6.99
Chicken tacos
Marinated Chicken, corn relish, spinach, avocado yogurt aioli & chipotle yogurt aioli$9.99
Steak Tacos
Marinated Steak, red onions, green bell peppers, arugula, avocado yogurt aioli & chipotle yogurt aioli. (507cal, 21gm Fat, 37 Carbs, 43gm Protein)$11.99
Ahi Tuna Tacos
Seared Ahi tuna, shredded savoy cabbage, avocado, cucumber mango salsa, w/ sriracha grape vinaigrette (505cal, 25gm Fat, 13Carbs, 59gm Protein)$11.99
Korean Bulgogi Steak Bowl
Marinated steak, brown rice, cabbage slaw, green bell peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, broccoli, green onions, sesame seeds and Bulgogi sauce$12.99
Greek Turkey Bowl
Ground turkey, brown rice, cucumbers, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and Greek dressing$10.99
Thai Peanut Chicken Bowl
Grilled chicken with basmati rice, summer squash, zucchini, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, asparagus, roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, and a spicy peanut sauce$10.99


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Grill'd is an Australian fast food chain. We have never had it before despite being here for over a year. Can you believe that? I assumed that we could have this in KL ahaha but no, I think it's exclusively Australian.
After ordering, you get to choose what kind of bun you prefer. I hate sesame seeds, so I always go for smooth buns in any burger joint.
Lai had Hot Hombre.
I had Mighty Melbourne!
The burgers are huge. I don't know why people make 5 foot tall burgers (obviously an exaggeration)! How am I going to fit that into my mouth? I hate pounding burgers flat because if I wanted a flat burger, I'd sit on it accidentally. The burgers are quite good, you can even taste the freshness of the ingredients. But I would probably never have it again because by the time I was done with it, my face and the table in front of me was filled with pieces of the burger and sauce.

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By: Jan Randall
When I was growing up my brothers, sister and I all had chores that we had to do around the house, as did all of our friends. Saturday morning was prime time, but chores weren't just limited to then. My mom was a firm believer that helping out around the house was important because these were skills we needed to learn. We also were never paid to do chores because we were taught, that being part of a family means everyone helps because that is what family members do for one another. Mom also liked to remind us that she did not get paid to make our meals or wash our laundry!
Because of this it should have come as no surprise when my Mom asked me "what chores are you teaching Andrew?" He was about three and a half at the time and although he hadn't yet been diagnosed with Autism, he had lost his language and eye contact. He also frequently had some serious meltdowns. In Mom's eyes that was no excuse not to start teaching him how to help around the house. Still, when she asked me about chores, I think I may have laughed, incredulous at her question. I do though distinctly remember asking her what possible chore Andrew could do when he had so many challenges.
Mom suggested the simple task of "emptying the wastebaskets" as the perfect place to start, saying it easy enough for him to learn to do. Growing up "emptying the wastebaskets meant that you collected the wastebaskets from through the house and dumped them into the big basket in the kitchen. This chore got done when it was time to take the trash outside.
I still remember teaching Andrew to do this chore; telling him "time to empty the baskets" and guiding him, hand over hand to pick up the basket, bring it to the kitchen and dump it in the big basket, then to bring it back to the room where it belonged. We only had 4 baskets, one in each of the bedrooms, the bathroom and the living room, so it really didn't take long for Andrew to learn the routine of emptying the wastebaskets.
For a long time this and setting the table were his only real chores. As he got older, I realized that it was important for him to learn as many household tasks as I could teach him. By the time he was 6 I had taught him how to use the dust pan and brush to finish up when I swept the floor, he could also strip his bed, before I would make it up clean, and he also helped me make his bed and mine.
As Andrew got into his pre-teen years I started asking my husband Bob to teach him how to rake leaves, and shovel snow. People who know my husband know he is VERY particular when it comes to doing any jobs, and so he balked at having to teach Andrew saying it was much faster and easier to do it himself, and besides it would take Andrew forever to learn how to do it the "right way". I sympathized, to an extent. For some things it did take a lot of time and repetition to teach Andrew how to do household tasks, others though he picked up quickly.
Twenty five years of teaching Andrew so many different chores or what school would call activities of daily living has also taught me a lot. I learned that:
• Learning chores was good for Andrew cognitively, as well teaching him motor skills and providing him much needed sensory input. For example: sorting laundry by types, (heavy, delicate, towels) not just color, works on thinking skills, and using clothes pins for hanging laundry is great for fine motor. Carrying in groceries and carrying down baskets of dirty laundry provide great sensory input.
• Allison, Andrew's sister saw that she wasn't the only one who had to contribute to helping around the house. Our kids with Autism can take up so much of our time and energy that sometimes brothers and sister can feel resentful. If she had been alone in doing chores it could have become another reason to feel that way.
• Chores have also been important for Andrew's self-esteem. He enjoys, and is proud being able to help and contribute to our family. I know he enjoys hearing thank you when he helps out.
• Andrew is also a HUGE help for Bob and I as it's less for us to do when we get home from work. It is so nice to see him put the clean dishes away, or take the recyclables out, just because he sees that it needs to be done. Recently when Andrew broke his foot and needed surgery to repair it, he was laid up for weeks. Bob and I were constantly saying that we just couldn't believe how much extra work we had to do because Andrew couldn't do anything while he was recovering.
• Having things he can do by himself has also been a terrific way to keep him busy. When Andrew is bored he will look for things to do around the house.
• Andrew has skills that, he can take into the workplace. Currently he comes into Community Autism Resources weekly to take care of all of our trash, a job none of us at the office like to do, but Andrew loves it. He also has his own small side shredding businesses, learned from shredding documents.
As an adult Andrew does just about as much work around the house as his father and I do and I am always looking for new things for him to learn like learning how to open and close the sky lights. This past winter Bob finally relented and let Andrew help with the shoveling. Even though he isn't perfect, he WILL learn. We are also considering getting Andrew a cat for this year for his birthday. We realized that Andrew has the skills to learn how to take care of a cat on his own, including cleaning the litter-box!
I'm grateful that all those years ago my Mom asked me that important question. Like all good Moms she gave me a push in the right direction, which has greatly benefited Andrew and our family. And as we all know, Mom knows best!


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Thursday, September 9, 2010
Planted Cloud is Live!
Though I had promised earlier to name my new blog, DC, Plants and Other Stuff, I've decided to blog on a more global scale. I've been too lucky to travel so much to simply blog about one city's horticultural offerings. I'm also looking for contributors to post on a monthly level -- if you are interested, please email me.
Thank you, dear reader, for visiting this site. I've enjoyed blogging NYPAOS more than I ever expected. I've been neglectful this summer, but hope to make it up to you at my new home.
7 comments:
- Landscape Lighting Orange County said...
You are right. Why limit your blog to a particular city when you have been given the opportunity to travel a lot? Share those travel experiences too. Sure will visit your new blog!
- September 14, 2010 at 11:43 PM
Good luck with the new blog. Looking forward to checking in, but hope your just so busy with new ventures you have trouble keeping up.
- September 19, 2010 at 9:21 AM
Hey, I came by you old blog as it is in my bookmarks. How is it going in DC? I will bookmark your new site. I am excited to see that you may get guest bloggers. What a great idea, hopefully it will catch on. Maybe something about spiders and plants!
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A Good Day
A Good Day is a scene I wrote in 2003 when on a short creative writing course at Gloucestershire Collage (then called GlosCat).
What a day, I thought as I turned the corner of Mayfair Street. How can finding a job be so hard? I looked up at the passing shops and offices as I approached the Albion Tavern for my daily drowning of sorrows. 'I'll find a job soon' I thought to myself, but who was I kidding! Nothing ever changed in this town, always the same old faces with the same old wives and of course, the same old landlord - Jack.
"Hey Jack," I said as I approached the bar.
"How's the job hunt going?"
"Still no luck," I replied, reaching for my wallet. I took my regular seat at the end of the bar.
"What'll it be then, the usual?"
I nodded and lit a cigarette. My eyes scanned the room, and I caught a glimpse of a woman sat alone, sipping on a glass of wine and oh, she was beautiful. Her face is new to me; I hadn't seen her here before.
"Here you go mate," said a voice next to me. It was Jack with my pint.
"Ah, cheers mate," I replied, lifting the brew to my lips. I turned my head slightly and peered over the glass at the woman. Still she sat there, quiet, reserved, alone!
Sod it. I necked half a pint, straightened my collar, then climbed down off the bar stool and began to make my way over. I got half way.... Damn; she clocked me.
"Hi there," she said, flashing me a smile. My god, she smiled at me. She smiled at me! No, be cool Tom, be cool mate. I cleared my throat as I approached her table. "Hi, I'm Tom," I said as I held out my hand.
"Mary," she replied, shaking it.
"So," I began, taking the seat across from her. "Forgive me for being nosey, but...." I paused for words." This is only a small town, and I thought I knew everyone, but you, I haven't seen you around before."
She grinned. "We just moved here today."
"My husband and me."
"My husband and I arranged to meet here at seven o'clock when he'd finished work, but as usual, he's late." She said smiling and rolling her eyes.
We chatted for a while longer and, oh baby, did we click. What a woman she was, what a wife.
"What's this!" A voice bellowed behind me.
"Who's this guy?" It was her husband, and he did not look happy. "I've been working my bollocks off all afternoon, and I come back to find you flirting with the bloody locals!"
It was too late to prevent a scene. All I could do now was to go with the flow.
Her husband was a big man, bigger than me and with what was obviously quite a temper. I wanted to tell him that it was innocent, that he got the wrong idea and that it was me started the conversation with his wife, and not to blame her! I took a deep breath and stood up.
"Piss off!"
I sat down again. It was hopeless I thought, but my mother always said I was as stubborn as a mule; I gave it another shot.
Success! I managed to get a word in and after a few minutes the situation cooled. Mary and her husband left, and the onlookers turned back to their previous entertainment - the pint pulling pleasure of our Jack.
I breathed a sigh of relief and fell back into the chair exhausted. I looked down as something on the table caught my eye. Mary had written on a napkin with what looked like lipstick. I picked it up to examine it closer.... it was her phone number! I smiled as I studied the curves of the digits, oh and what lovely curves she did have.
I called to Jack for another pint. "....and take one for yourself, mate!"
This was a good day after all.


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Syracuse native Jessimae Peluso might joke that she's the last person to give advice, but she definitely values the opportunity to share her experiences and viewpoints with other women if it might help them.
The standup comedian, who now lives in New York City, will star on MTV's new comedy series "Girl Code" premiering later this month.
According to the network, the Henninger High School grad will be one of the regulars who offers commentary on female issues, like "frenemies, girl fights and cutting bathroom lines to dancing, drinking and dating." The cast aims to help young women feel like they're not alone by relating to universal experiences.
A spinoff of MTV2's "Guy Code," the show explains "how to be a chick in today's society," Peluso says in a phone interview.
"Girl code is basically all the rules of being a woman," she adds. "It really teaches you a lot about women and what we do and the kind of things that happen to us... It's not just fluff. I learned something about myself."
Peluso says her boyfriend is a fan of "Guy Code" and is excited to watch the new show, too.
"I absolutely think guys should watch this show. It teaches women how to teach men how to communicate better," she says. "There's a huge communication gap between men and women."
Besides language, Peluso points out other differences between men and women, hoping the show will help the two sexes relate to each other.
"You don't have sleepovers," she says of men. "We do. And we cry. We cry at everything that happens in our life."
"Yeah, we're crazy, but [the show reveals] why we're crazy. We're not crazy because of A, we're crazy because of ABCDE... We're a little ridiculous."
Similar to MTV2's "Guy Code," the series will also include actors, radio DJs, improv comics and various television personalities as talking heads along with Peluso.
"Each girl is from a different place... each girl has their own opinion," she adds. "My perspective is based on who I am. Being from Syracuse is a big part of who I am today. I think of myself as a semi-small town girl. It's technically not a small town, but that perspective definitely helps with answering questions and relating to the experiences."
Peluso says she got the part after numerous auditions for MTV, finally finding one that fit her personality -- when can get a bit R-rated at times. The trailer and various promo videos show her making jokes about girls crying in bars, pap smears and sex.
"My perfect [bleep] is no veins," she deadpans in one clips on MTV's website, talking about a very specific male body part. "It's attached to somebody, preferably a man, could be something battery-operated, I don't care -- it's been a slow summer."
Peluso's previous television work include appearances on NBC's "Minute to Win It," MTV's "Failosophy," Tru TV's "All Worked Up" and "The Tyra Banks Show." She credits her experiences on the former model's talk show for teaching her how to be careful with the content of her jokes for broadcast.
She also earned a name for herself in the NYC comedy scene with her straightforward, raw sense of humor. Online, she's known on Twitter for her not-so-secret crush on former "Full House" star John Stamos, and on YouTube for "Breaking The Barrier," a two-minute video about farting that's been viewed nearly 7 million times.
Peluso returns frequently to see family in Central New York and perform at local venues. She's currently planning on doing another standup comedy show with "Louis" star Doug Stanhope at the Palace Theatre this fall.
"Girl Code" premieres Tuesday, April 23 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT on MTV.


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I breezed through this one reasonably quickly, clocking a faster time than even the Thursday puzzle. I could get lots of the long answers early on, and when that happens you usually make great progress. Only the SW corner proved a little troublesome, particularly the crossing of cull and Ugarte, which I pondered for a few minutes before deciding on the correct vowel.
Here's another puzzle with what I've christened "non-identical twins". Is this a new craze or just the first time I've noticed it?
42a careens {Pitches}
52a leaned {Pitched}
4d MNO {6 letters}
10d evictors {They remove letters}
6d hates {Is repulsed by}
11d sickens {Repulses}
Solving time: 25 mins (solo, no solving aids)Solution
Clue of the puzz: 4d MNO {6 letters}
Grid art by Sympathy [about the grid colors]
New To Me
Compilers Martin Ashwood-Smith / Will Shortz Grid 15x15 with 30 (13.3%) black squares Answers 66 (average length 5.91) Theme squares 0 (0.0%) Scrabble points 327 (average 1.68) Letters used ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
20a Ben {"A friend to call my own," per a Michael Jackson hit}. Ben was Michael Jackson's first hit as a solo artist, a song he recorded at the age of 14. It is the theme song of the movie Ben, being the name of a young boy's pet rat.
22a Haynes {"Far From Heaven" director Todd}. Far From Heaven is a 2002 drama set in the suburban Hartford of the 1950s. The movie stars Julianne Moore, Todd Haynes' muse and frequent collaborator.
39a Jaffe {"Class Reunion" novelist, 1979}. Rona Jaffe (1931–2005) was an American novelist who wrote her first book The Best of Everything with an eye on a possible movie adaptation. It seems to have been the Sex and the City of its day. She went on to write 15 more novels.
47a Ugarte {Black marketeer in "Casablanca"}. I've seen Casablanca a few times, but not enough to remember more than Rick, Ilsa, and of course Sam. Signor Ugarte (Peter Lorre) is the petty criminal who comes up with the letters of transit that are so vital to the plot. Little chance of getting his weird name right without the crossing answers.
48a Rivieras {Bygone Buicks}. Bygone car models are always going to be tough for me. The Buick Riviera is a full-size coupé, and was in production from 1963 to 1999.
23d Ned {Satirist Ward}. One suspects with this reference that the compiler just opted for the most obscure Ned in history. Ned Ward (1660 or 1667-1731) was the publican at the King's Head Tavern in London, but wrote satires on the side. His most famous work is The London Spy, a book about London low-life and vice.
27d Son of Zorro {1947 western serial film}. The referenced Son of Zorro is an unremarkable low-budget movie. There's also a spaghetti western Il figlio di Zorro. I'm not sure either are well-suited to being in a crossword, even though it's an attractive answer in theory.
32d Juliette {Girl Scouts founder Low}. Juliette Low (1860–1927), nicknamed "Daisy", was the American founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA in 1912. In Britain, female scouts are known as Girl Guides.
29a Watterson {Creator of a comic strip duo named after a theologian and a philosopher}. I hit lucky with this one, as I'd been browsing the comic book section of the local library. It was well-stocked with collections of Calvin and Hobbes, The Far Side etc, but didn't have any histories or overviews of the genre. Fortunately for this puzzle, I remembered Bill Watterson as the creator concerned.
32a jerboas {Desert rodents}. When I was a kid, our family had gerbils as pets, which I always thought were the same as jerboas. It seems the two rodents are unrelated, although looking similar and occupying equivalent desert habitat.
3d Jerry Lewis {Big name in slapstick}. A familiar name, though I don't know much about his work - it's just a little before my time. He's apparently most famous for collaborating with singer Dean Martin. Here they are in Sailor Beware (1952).
4d MNO {6 letters}. How can six letters become three letters? When they're the letters above six on a telephone keypad of course.
9d James Dean {"Being an actor is the loneliest thing in the world" speaker}. I thought we'd have the same problem as on June 19: this seems to be another dubious quotation, and I note that all the James Dean quotes on Wikiquote are "unsourced". The more scholarly quotation books (The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations and The Yale Book of Quotations) duck the issue by not covering James Dean at all.
24d catbird {___ seat}. An idiom one comes across, but what is a "catbird seat" literally? Apparently the phrase came from the American south, where the males of the Gray Catbird build an extravagant bower out of colored rocks or shells, a seat on which the hoped-for female will enthrone herself. No hope of a picture of that, I suppose ... we'll just have to use a LOLcat.
30d Nosferatu {Title vampire of film}. A gimme, which I was very glad for. The original Nosferatu was released in 1992 and had that name because the studio couldn't get the rights to the novel Dracula. Werner Herzog remade the movie as Nosferatu the Vampyre in 1979.
34d diereses {Diphthong dividers}. I've heard of both diphthongs and diereses as concepts, but can't claim to be an expert on the subj. I think in this context, the dieresis isn't the diacritical mark, but the act of pronouncing adjacent vowels as separate syllables. A good example is cooperate, where the O is sounded twice with a dieresis between.
42d cull {Get the best of}. Nasty of the constructor to choose such a misleading clue here, as a lot of care is needed if you don't know Ugarte (and I didn't). Eventually I realized the clue refers to the figurative meaning of culling as selecting the choicest parts of a collection.
The Rest
1a Taj Mahal {Final resting place built in the 17th century}; 9a Jesses {Jackson and others}; 15a open date {Hole that's not filled}; 16a aviate {Demonstrate banking skill}; 17a uprooted {Like exiles}; 18a micron {Distance light travels in 3.3 femtoseconds}; 19a grr {Sound sometimes followed by an attack}; 21a pecking {Reaction to chicken feed}; 24a caste {Queens or soldiers}; 25a Giles {Patron saint of hermits}; 26a pardons {Sentences may end with them}; 28a used {Car category}; 31a yew {Fine-grained wood}; 33a nod {Indication of a green light}; 35a situation {One may be out of control}; 37a così {So, in Salerno}; 38a Selkirk {British Columbia's ___ Mountains}; 40a hiked {Boosted}; 41a Panzer {Tank type}; 45a fan {Summer turn-on?}; 46a ore {It might hold gold}; 50a legate {Emissary}; 51a à la carte {Like some menus}; 53a generous {Not at all tight}.
1d tough guy {Bruiser}; 2d appraises {Rates}; 5d adobes {Building blocks}; 7d a ten {Rate ___ (be deemed flawless)}; 8d led {Skippered}; 10d evictors {They remove letters}; 12d sari {Attire around the 1-Across}; 13d Eton {Royal educator}; 14d Seng {Hong Kong's Hang ___ Index}; 21d partook {Had some}; 26d parties {Voting booth information}; 29d weak-kneed {Cowardly}; 36d Teheran {Mehrabad Airport setting}; 37d can {Film holder}; 39d Janice {One of the Sopranos}; 41d pavan {Stately old court dance}; 43d Agee {Posthumous Pulitzer winner of 1958}; 44d raga {Ravi Shankar played it at Woodstock}; 45d file {Do a taxing task?}; 48d rag {Low-grade paper}; 49d ear {It may pop on a plane}.


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|Liner notes
|Written by Clay Marshall
In selecting songs for this album, Savatage did not simply try to select its "greatest hits." Instead, it
attempted to encompass songs that represent key turning points in the band's storied history. Though
it has endured many changes over the years, the band has always endeavored to experiment, trying
to create something different while still remaining true to the Savatage ideology. This collection of
songs tries to depict the causes and results of many of those changes.
Songs like "The Dungeons Are Calling" and "Sirens," both of which appear in the form of live versions here, represent the hard rock and heavy metal roots of the band. The lyrics to these songs were written by Jon Oliva, and possess both a raw power as well as a sense of majesty. After establishing the band's sound with songs like these, Savatage experienced its first major change came in 1986 with Fight for the Rock. On this album, the band added new bassist Johnny Lee Middleton, whose energetic and solid bass lines would become the backbone of the Savatage sound. At this point, the core lineup for the middle stages of Savatage's career was solidified.
In 1987, Atlantic Records hired songwriter/producer Paul O'Neill to produce the band's next album. The label sent O'Neill to Florida, where the band was performing live at the Ritz Theater. O'Neill was "blown away with Jon Oliva's vocal talent," he said, and just when he thought he couldn't be any more impressed with the band, Criss Oliva went into his first guitar solo of the show. "I was just in love, and I knew I had to work with these guys," O'Neill said.
O'Neill introduced classical influences to the band and became a key piece of the Savatage songwriting formula. O'Neill and Oliva would split the writing of lyrics for the next two albums, Hall of the Mountain King and Gutter Ballet, albums for which the band would tour extensively. Oliva penned the more raw and "streety" tracks like "She's In Love" and "White Witch," while O'Neill composed ethereal and poetic pieces like "When The Crowds Are Gone" and "Gutter Ballet."
Hall of the Mountain King gave the band its first widespread exposure. This album also marked the behind-the-scenes addition of classically-trained keyboardist Bob Kinkel, a major creative force who has since been involved with all Savatage releases. While there was a large classical influence present on the breakthrough Mountain King album, Gutter Ballet went even further. Here, the symphonic soundscape became more intense, showcasing a guitar and orchestra involved in a musical duel on the title track. This characteristic would resurface years later with the release of Dead Winter Dead. The Gutter Ballet era marked a brief addition of a fifth band member, rhythm guitarist Christopher Caffery, who would later rejoin the band.
Next, the band went on to record one of its most celebrated albums: a rock opera entitled Streets. The album would have been called "Gutter Ballet," had the title not been used on the previous album, and Savatage actually wanted to name it "Ghost In The Ruins." Originally conceived as a musical by O'Neill in the late 1970's, the "junked" manuscript was found in a drawer of O'Neill's home by Criss Oliva. He read it, heard the music, and then asked if the band could turn it into a rock opera. Songs like "Jesus Saves" and "Ghost In The Ruins" were "rocked up," said O'Neill, while many others, including "Believe," "Heal My Soul," and "A Little Too Far," all appear in the same version intended for their Broadway performances. Other tracks like "Streets" and "Strange Reality" were written expressly for the rock opera. This album marked the introduction of O'Neill as the band's sole lyricist.
With its next release, Edge of Thorns, the band experienced another major turning point. Jon Oliva decided to step down from his position as full-time lead singer in order to pursue side projects including the Broadway-bound musical "Romanov," while still remaining as Savatage's as co-writer and co-producer. After sifting through countless audition tapes, the Oliva brothers and O'Neill selected Zachary Stevens, not looking to replace Oliva, but to instead add another facet to the band. The songs on Edge of Thorns, including the title track, were specifically written around his voice. The song "Edge of Thorns" marked the band's first major American radio hit. However, tragedy struck and dealt the band its most significant turning point ever as co-founder Criss Oliva, whom O'Neill called "the spiritual soul of the band," was killed in a car accident in October of 1993.
Savatage soon decided that the best way to honor Criss would be to continue making music, and the band, though shaken and struggling, recorded the emotional Handful of Rain. Alex Skolnick, an old friend of Criss', was brought in to supply guitar parts, and O'Neill believes he did a "magnificent job." Skolnick joined the band on the tour in support of the album, as did Jon Oliva, who returned to the band full-time. This tour, part of which is represented on this album, also marked the addition of innovative drummer Jeff Plate.
Having already recorded a rock opera, Savatage wanted something to elevate the band to the next level. What band impresses us the most?, Oliva and O'Neill wondered. The answer, they decided, was Queen, specifically with the song "Bohemian Rhapsody." Using that song as a creative inspiration, O'Neill came up with the idea of using counterpoint, something "no other band had ever done." With this in mind, the band wrote "Chance," with Oliva writing the vocal harmonies prior to the counterpoint at song's end. This song, as well as others on Handful of Rain including "Castles Burning," saw the band directly comment on current political and social events for the first time. One such track, "Watching You Fall," addressed conflicts in Bosnia, and foreshadowed the band's next album, Dead Winter Dead.
It was around this time that usage of the internet began to become widespread. Under the guidance of Nathan Bradley, a website was designed exclusively by and for Savatage fans. Now located at http://www.savatage.com, it is believed to be the largest website on the internet devoted to a musical artist, and puts the vast majority of corporately -designed artist sites to shame.
The release of Dead Winter Dead in 1995 combined a return to the rock opera format with the continuation of commenting on the current state of the world. Another key ingredient, counterpoint, was also far from forgotten, appearing in "One Child" and "Not What You See." For this album, after a long search for a new guitarist, the respected, well-traveled Al Pitrelli was hired. The album also saw the return of Christopher Caffery. Dead Winter Dead spawned a hit single, "Christmas Eve / Sarajevo 12/24," which was also included on the Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Christmas Eve and Other Stories. Material from Dead Winter Dead was even used by professional figure skater Jozef Sabovcik in his performance routine. The record also marked the addition of renowned engineer Dave Wittman behind-the-scenes.
With the 1997 release of The Wake of Magellan, it marked the first time in 10 years that the band's lineup was unchanged on consecutive releases. Solidified, the band joined forces with legendary manager David Krebs. The record also saw Pitrelli, Caffery, and Middleton becoming more involved with the writing process.
With Magellan, Savatage strengthened its identity as a band. "Everyone in the band brings a specific talent," O'Neill said. "Remove one individual from the mix, and the creations we aspire to achieve may not have been possible." With a solid rhythm section featuring Middleton, "one of the best bass players in the world," O'Neill said, and Plate, whose talents have helped the band's music take a progressive turn; emotional vocals provided by Stevens, who O'Neill said has "incredible range and incredible work ethic;" the dual guitar attack of Pitrelli, whose talent O'Neill believes is limitless, and Caffery, described as the energy powering the band; and Oliva, whom O'Neill describes as "truly a renaissance musician, and the most talented musician I've ever worked with," there appears to be nothing but promise ahead.
"Anything you can imagine musically, Savatage can create," O'Neill said. This compilation represents a sampling of those creations.
1. Believe
Taken from 1991's Streets, this has become the band's most popular song, and despite being over seven years old, is still the Savatage song mentioned most in fan mail. Featuring the powerful, emotional vocals of Jon Oliva and classic guitar work by his brother Criss, "Believe" acts as the climactic conclusion of the Streets rock opera, where main character D.T. Jesus achieves emotional and spiritual salvation.
This instrumental from 1994's Handful of Rain includes a tidbit of Savatage trivia-Jon Oliva performs every single track on this song, except for lead guitar and bass. Its title acts as a metaphor for the entire album, which presents different "visions" of select individuals and their surroundings. The song also supplies foreshadowing of the rich, lavish orchestration to be included in the band's future albums.
3. Taunting Cobras
The leadoff track on Handful of Rain, this incredibly heavy song definitively proved that Savatage was reasserting itself as a force in the hard rock world. Like the rest of the album, it showcased the lead guitar work of Alex Skolnick, who acted as a temporary member of the band while it tried to decide how to proceed following the 1993 loss of Criss Oliva. Featuring phenomenal vocal work by Zachary Stevens, it also included drum and rhythm guitar work by Jon Oliva. The lyrics to the song address the plight of one struggling with drug addiction.
4. Handful Of Rain
A lyrical masterpiece, this is another of the band's most popular numbers, especially live. Opening with a haunting acoustic riff, the song soon progresses into powerful verses and a driving chorus. The song deals with the plight of a lost, tortured soul, with the title acting as a metaphor for a cure to cleanse his soul. As it appears here, this is the only complete recorded version of the song-all other versions of the album outside of Japan delete the second verse to the song.
5. Chance
This could very well be the band's most popular live song. The epic track tells of the heroic Chiune "Sempo" Sugihara, a Japanese Ambassador to Lithuania who in 1939 wrote exit visas for some 8,000 Jews who would have otherwise perished in the Holocaust. "[He] saw a chance to do the right thing, and took it," O'Neill has said. The song is also significant in its structural content, as it was the first time a rock band had recorded a song with five-part, harmonized counterpoint, a fixture that becomes a defining element of the band in future releases. Here, these multiple vocal parts represent the arguments within Sugihara's mind before he committed himself to action, O'Neill has said, adding that the song, written in the studio, took two weeks to record and another week to mix.
6. Sarajevo
This delicate track acts as the introduction to Dead Winter Dead, the band's 1995 rock opera about the war-ravaged nation of Bosnia. It sets the scene for the rest of the storyline, telling of a gargoyle that overlooks the town and wonders, "What is laughter, what are tears?" As the tale develops, of course, both the gargoyle and the listener are exposed to a wide range of emotions.
7. This Is The Time (1990)
The story accompanying Dead Winter Dead begins in Bosnia in 1990, the year after the Berlin Wall had been torn down. With the collapse of Communism, Yugoslavia was now a free nation. Accordingly, there was a large wave of optimism that swept the country, for as the poetry introducing this song states, "In the classic words of Dickens, it surely was 'the best of times.'" The powerful and hopeful chorus echoes these sentiments aptly, emphasizing that "the moment is now." Powerful vocals by Zak Stevens energize the song, as do the seemingly effortless guitar work of Al Pitrelli and the intensely solid rhythm section of Johnny Lee Middleton and Jeff Plate.
8. This Isn't What We Meant
This song acts as the conscience of Dead Winter Dead. Moving vocals from Zak Stevens and poignantly played keyboards by Jon Oliva create a haunting sensation here, as one character in the rock opera's story now returns to his homeland. He sees the suffering of the city, and knows that when Yugoslavians prayed for change, this is not what they intended-a feeling epitomized by the line, "And every prayer we prayed at night has somehow lost its meaning."
9. Christmas Eve / Sarajevo 12/24
This instrumental would become the most significant recording in the band's history. Leading into the emotional culmination of the Dead Winter Dead tale, the music represents one character's determination to prove that the souls of his country and of humanity were not dead. A primary melody here is based upon "Carol of the Bells." The dual guitar attack of Al Pitrelli and Christopher Caffery mixed with the lavish orchestration and driving rhythm section creates a truly chilling effect, reminiscent of "Gutter Ballet." Admittedly unexpectedly, the song became a big hit at American radio, becoming so popular that it led to the creation of a very successful Savatage side-project known as the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. The song has since been re-released during the holiday season.
10. Edge Of Thorns (Live)
This, the title track to the band's 1993 release, was also their first major hit at American radio. It was also the first song recorded by Zachary Stevens, as this album marked his Savatage debut. The lyrics ironically address one's fragile state of mind after the end of a relationship-the line, "But I don't think about you anymore" is proven false by the previous verses. This live version was taken from Live in Japan, a concert recorded in Tokyo on the Handful of Rain tour in 1994. The touring lineup here featured Zachary Stevens, Alex Skolnick, Johnny Lee Middleton, Jeff Plate, and Jon Oliva.
11. Gutter Ballet (Live)
Also taken from Live in Japan, this, the title track to the band's 1989 release, marked a turning point for Savatage. Here, the band began to add keyboards and orchestration as primary components of its songs. Jon Oliva, of course, originally performed the vocal lines, but for its live interpretation, this presented a mild dilemma. However, after "we just gave it a try one day in rehearsals," according to Zachary Stevens, the chilling duet featured here was born. The song, based on New York City, reflects upon the "menagerie" image that such cities project.
12. The Dungeons Are Calling (Live)
Savatage has progressed immeasurably since its inception, but its variety, showcased in the contrast between this track and others on this album, is one of the reasons the band has persevered. This is the title track of the group's 1984 EP, captured live here in a recording from the 1988 Hall of the Mountain King tour on which the band played with Dio and Megadeth. Another interesting bit of Savatage trivia: Christopher Caffery, who was not yet an official band member, played on this tour, off-stage or hidden behind amplifiers. Jon wrote this song about a friend struggling with heroin (hence the syringe on the album cover).
13. Sirens (Live)
Like "The Dungeons Are Calling," this live version originally appeared on Final Bell: A Tribute to Christopher Michael Oliva, a 1995 release featuring a compilation of live recordings from the Hall of the Mountain King and Gutter Ballet tours. The band lineup presented here featured the Oliva brothers, Chris Caffery, Johnny Lee Middleton, and Steve "Dr. Killdrums" Wacholz. "Sirens" was one of three tracks on the first official Savatage release (when they were then known as Avatar), the 7-inch City Beneath The Surface. It also became the title track of the band's first full-length album, released in 1983. This live version features classic performances by Jon and Criss Oliva.
14. Criss Oliva Guitar Solo (Live)
Recorded from a 1987 show in Cleveland, Ohio, this is also featured on Final Bell. It offers a short but poignant look at one of the most talented guitarists ever to record. Criss' majestic tone and extraordinary speed and accuracy are aptly portrayed here.
15. Hall Of The Mountain King (Live)
Another of the band's most popular songs, this has become the conclusion to the group's live set. Taken from a 1990 show in New York City, this song, also from Final Bell, was the first song for which the group filmed a music video. It was also the first time the group had worked with Paul O'Neill, and its first experiment with what O'Neill calls "symphonic rock." The song loosely derives from classical composer Edvard Grieg's "Hall of the Mountain King," parts of which the band incorporated into "Prelude to Madness." Like "Sirens," with its trademark vocal wails and catchy guitar riffs, this is classic Savatage.
16. Alone You Breathe
One of the most emotional songs the band has ever written, this is the last track on Handful of Rain, written as a moving tribute to Criss Oliva. The song reprises some of the lines featured in "Believe." Though Paul O'Neill prefers to leave the lyrics here open to interpretation, the song creates a touching portrait of Criss through which fans will forever be able to remember him.
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The Test of Sincerity
When things are on an even keel or on a comfortable and predictable plateau, it is not difficult to be on the path of obedience. However, once in a while, Allah shakes up your life to test your sincerity to Him. Those in a state of obedience to Allah will accept that what Allah has ordained is the best for them, and those whose sincerity is shaky, will struggle to cope with the tests.
Trials in life are inevitable, and as believers, we must be prepared for our faith to be tested. These can be in the form of calamities or with the loss of things which are precious and beloved to us. Surah Al Baqarah at 2:155 makes specific mention of things that we will be tested with: "fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits [of your labour]."
Hence, the Qur'an pinpoints our most basic instincts and emotions which lie at our primal core: fear, which denotes the absence of security; hunger, which denotes the inability to satisfy our most basic needs for physical survival; and the loss of our general material needs, including the people around us.
The Path of the Believer
What should we do when things do not go that well?
The solution is simple, for Verse 2:155 of Surat Al Baqarah concludes "… but give good tidings to the patient."
Hence, the Qur'an has already told us the attitude to adopt when hardship falls upon us. With patience, we have demonstrated that our love of and trust in Allah outstrips the love of the things the loss of which we suffered.
What does this mean? An obedient person accepts that nothing, absolutely nothing, happens without the will of Allah. When there is any change in circumstance or any event that disrupts the equilibrium, they do not become unbalanced or get upset about the changes, but rather, they accept the changes with patience and trust in Allah.
This does not mean that believers are defeatists or losers in life. It simply means they recognize that when certain uncontrollable events happen, the best course of action is to accept such changes calmly. Despite the external hardships, their inner tranquility and emotional and psychological ability to deal with events remain intact.
If our faith in Allah is weak, it seems that this state of mind requires a superhuman effort. However this is not the case at all. It is simply a matter of letting go, and submitting our will to Allah's Will. We give priority to Allah's plans instead of our personal ones. It requires a simple shift of control – to transfer the trust and reliance that we have in ourselves, abilities and possessions; our dependence on our money and status; our reliance on the people around us – to trust, dependence and reliance in Allah alone.
Faith and love in Allah is such a beautiful thing. With the passing of every test comes rewards, both tangible and intangible, in this world and in the hereafter. All tests by Allah elevate us to a higher level in His eyes, but only if we pass them.
Hence, we can either get upset, question, analyse, refuse to accept undesirable events … we can weep bitter tears, complain, shake our fists in anger - but all these misguided emotions, desires and confusions will not help us in any constructive way.
On the other hand, we can submit to the will of Allah, because we know that there is a higher power which has caused these events to occur. Allah is the best Planner, and we are optimistic that whatever has happened, was the best for us.
If we adopt this conviction, we are effectively entrusting the burden of our fate to Him. We will have confidence that the same God who has taken care of us all our lives, will take care of us through our difficult moments. If we pass the test and exercise patience and gratitude in adversity, He will eventually reward us with something even better to compensate our obedience and trust in Him.
Indeed, in time the believer will come to understand how wonderful a gift Allah has bestowed upon us by not only providing us with this facility, but also in rewarding us for doing so.
Thanks for the reminder:) I
Permalink Submitted by MissF (not verified) on Thu, 11/14/2013 - 01:13.
Thanks for the reminder:) I needed to read this
This is a beautiful reminder
Permalink Submitted by Nasira Muhammad (not verified) on Mon, 12/16/2013 - 14:24.
Thank you so much for this beautiful reminder and words of wisdom. I will share this others and pray these words help them as much as it has helped me.
Just a question
Permalink Submitted by Sarah (not verified) on Mon, 11/25/2013 - 23:50.
As salam aleykoum , I thank you for this beautiful article ! I was wondering what if we cry not because we don´t accept our destiny but simply to feel less pain and make it easier to handle. Sometimes I do feel sad but I am thankful and make istighfar a lot to help me pass the test but still I AM sad and it hurts me. Is it a bad thing?
No,it is not a bad thing to
Permalink Submitted by zairin (not verified) on Wed, 11/27/2013 - 05:53.
No,it is not a bad thing to feel sad.....indeed we have to realize that we are human beings after all, created by our maker to have feelings,emotions etc...so being hurt and sad is NOT a bad thing but a natural response to what we are..a human. InsyAllah ,Sarah you are already in the right track by making istigfar and actually acknowledging what is happening,indeed HE loves you and has chosen you to be closer to HIM....wallahualam...
Reply from Admin
Permalink Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/27/2013 - 14:34.
Asm Sarah, of course it is not a bad thing or a deficiency to feel sad. Crying is a natural outlet to release our pain, and emotional hurt takes time to heal. The idea is, try not to dwell so much on the pain that it overwhelms you and overshadows the rest of your life. Whenever something negative occurs, remember that Allah tests you to strengthen you, not to break you down.
Well said. I have been
Permalink Submitted by Savita (not verified) on Thu, 04/03/2014 - 12:34.
Well said. I have been emotionally hurt and crying, I always Pray to God to give me strength and courage and lift me up and Enlighten me. Also I say that You don't want me to cry. God said "If you cry I will cry too and If you Laugh I will Laugh Too". So why make God cry. Sorry I come from a Christian background. Its takes time to get over emotional hurts, be positive and pray. I bet you will get over it ASAP. This is my great experience. :-)
Hi Sarah
Permalink Submitted by Abut (not verified) on Mon, 12/16/2013 - 07:27.
This is what you have to do. When something negative happens, we have to be persevere and put our trust in Allah SWT but remember that we are also human being. The reason Allah SWT tests us is to feel some emotional and physical pain to remind us that we need him. So feelings hurt emotionally is a part of the test. Its normal. That's why your sins gets wiped out. Do this. Pray to the Creator in the last third of the night and talk to him and say: ya Rab, whatever happend was for the best and only you know whats good for me and I thank you for everything in my life. But I am also human and I feel such and such. Please ease my inner pain. Tell Allah how exactly you feel. And Insha Allah you will get through whatever you are dealing with now. Allah SWT also mentioned that after every hardship there's ease. Indeed, after every hardship there's ease. There will be 2 good surprises after each test remember that. Hope this helps you Insha Allah
Permalink Submitted by Zia Haq (not verified) on Mon, 12/16/2013 - 15:37.
It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin 'Umar said: "Sa'd bin 'Ubâdah fell sick and the Messenger of Allah (Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) came to visit him with 'Abdur-Rahman bin 'Awf, Sa'd bin Abi Waqqaas and Abdullah bin Mas'ud. When he entered upon him, he found him unconscious and he said: 'Has he died?' They said: 'No, O Messenger of Allah.' The Messenger of Allah wept, and when the people saw the Messenger of Allah weeping, they also wept. He said: 'Have you not heard? Allah does not punish for the tears of the eye or the grief of the heart, rather He punishes for this' - and he pointed to his tongue - 'or shows mercy (because of it).'" Sahih Muslim, Kitab ul Janaez
It is normal to feel sad.
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It is normal to feel sad. Allah gave us these emotions so we will feel it. However, we should not come to the point where we blame Allah for the hurdle we are going through. As mentioned in the article, we might not know but this pain might be necessary for us for the betterment of our lives.. May Allah make everyone pass theses tests...Ameen


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Looking for Richard Techniques
How does Pacino make Richard III accessible to modern American audiences?
By using film – a familiar medium to lift him off the page. The Camera can come in much closer to the characters. The silver screen is a more effective medium to depict the craft of performance and highlight the power of Shakespeare's language.
The differences between today's language and Shakespeare's: People say,
"Hey you, go over there, get that thing, and bring it back to me", but Shakespeare would say, "Be Mercury, set feathers to thy heels, and fly like thought from them to me again."
Making the themes relevant – so we can relate to them. Pacino gives us multifarious or variant views of Richard and helps us to see him not as a stereotype but rather as manipulative monster with very human qualities including frailty. Pacino raises the question over who is in a better position to interpret the play; academics, actors or the audience?
The main themes are:
- Power, how it is manipulated and maintained through ruthlessness in the backroom dealings of the York family.
- Women – the timeless struggle of sexual politics and how the former wailing queens forge their bonds of sympathy.
Casting: using well known American actors (with their sense of inferiority and American accents), the audience can relate to.
Winona Ryder -- as Lady Anne. – young and attractive – at that time.
Alec Baldwin ... Himself / Duke of Clarence
Al Pacino ... Himself / Richard III - as creator, director and star
Kevin Spacey ... Himself / Earl of Buckingham
Choice of costuming - Elizabethan
sound craft modern sound effects and music
camera angles, Prolific use of close-ups, angle shots for effect
People in the streets,
- I saw Hamlet recently.
- How did you feel about it?
- Did you see it live? It what?
- It sucked.
- It what?
- It sucked. I saw it live.
- It sucked?
- Yeah.
Anything in Shakespeare that made you think it's not close to you.- ...or connected to you in any way?
- Yeah, it's boring.
(Kevin Kline)
You know Shakespeare?
William Shakespeare?
We're peddling him on the streets.
I remember our English teacher sent us to see...a local college production of King Lear.
I went with my girlfriend... ...and after about minutes of these people: They were doing this kind of Shakespearean acting. I just tuned right out. We made out in the back row and left at intermissión.
academics, Often presenting lofty judgments in arcane inaccessible language
actors,..British: Kenneth Branagh, Vanessa Redgrave, John Gielgud, Kevin Kline, ....
His own actors switch between fully costumed to arguing around a table. This stream of conscious technique of fluid cuts between discussing, practising and then acting in costume is a highly effective technique used by Pacino to juxtapose a tradition with a modern setting. Also, seeing behind the scenes, when actors are arguing and discussing and stumbling through the text just like a anybody else etc. allows the audience to feel more on the same level as the actors and not as if they are simply watching that can do things they can't. this in turn makes it a hell of a lot more accessible to the intended audience.
voice over: an alienating device - gives us an overall view.
dialogue: Looking for Richard concentrates on performing select scenes from the play. Although perhaps only a third of the full text is used, what is used is authentic Shakespearean language contrasted with the language used by the actors behind the scenes.
Pacino attempts to break down centuries of barriers surrounding one of Shakespeare's most complicated and intimidating works.
"You don't need to understand every single word that's said, as long as you get the gist of what's going on. Just trust it and you'll get it,"
Much is made of Language and meaning such as Vanessa Redgrave's comment that
"In England you have had centuries when words are totally divorced from truth.
Settings: Looking for Richard keeps the original historical context intact using American scenes and Medieval Abbeys and European scenes to create a realistic atmosphere.
Al Pacino uses the fact the Richard III is a play full of irony, so the film is also full of irony. "Irony is just hypocrisy with style" (Barbara Everett)
Definitions of irony: wishing people good speed, but actually wishing them to their death.
Pacino is actually a little obsessed with Richard and is almost a bit conceited when it comes to playing his part. You see that queen Elizabeth's and Richmond's (especially in the final scene, what a crappy battle!) power is downplayed heavily. Pacino could be a bit full of himself and is not making the film as accessible as it could be.
While the original play was written about acting and to showcase an Elizabethan actor's talent, the film is about actors and acting. you can use this as a connection, but explore it more to gain evidence, concepts,
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After the net books, tablets, and phablets, the current buzz is about convertible tablets (convertibles). Convertibles boast the utility of a fully functional laptop and as well as a tablet. The launch of Windows 8 also gave a good impetus to the concept of convertibles. It still remains to be seen whether the idea of convertibles turns out to be a fad or a major technological disruption like tablets. For now, big computer manufacturers are jumping into the bandwagon to bring convertibles with lot of innovative designs into the market. Some of the best convertible tablets available in the Indian market are:
1. Dell XPS 12 Convertible
Dell XPS 12 convertible is the first convertible launched in India powered by the new Windows 8 OS. The display of the tablet can be rotated inside the aluminum frame in which it is fixed. When rotated completely, the laptop converts itself into a tablet. The XPS 12 is one of the most powerful convertible available in the market sporting an Intel Core i5 processor along with 4GB of RAM and an Intel HD 4000 graphics chip. The tablet has a 128 GB SSD which can be expanded (up to 256 GB SSD) by the user. A 12.5 inch touch screen is very responsive and can play videos in HD quality. But, the screen of the tablet is not detachable and the tablet feels bulky when you hold it in your arms. The XPS 12 has an exorbitant price tag of Rs 89,990.
2. Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 13
The Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 13 (Yoga) is the Lenovo's version of the convertible tablet. A unique hinge lets the device's touchscreen display to fold 360 degrees. The tablet has 4 different modes, viz. laptop mode, tablet mode, tent mode, and stand mode (where the keypad can be used as a stand) making the tablet very versatile. Yoga has a 11.6 inch HD display 1.7GHz Intel Core i5-3317U processor with 4GB of RAM. Yoga too feels heavy in your hands and costs Rs. 89,990.
3. HP Envy X2
The HP Envy X2 (Envy) is a low powered convertible with an 11.6 inch touch screen. The display of the Envy can be detached from the keyboard and used as a separate tablet. It is powered by a 1.8GHz Intel Atom Dual-Core processor and has 2GB of RAM. With a 32 GB and 64GB SSD memory options to choose from, Envy is just a normal tablet like iPad with a physical keyboard thrown in. But, it is the cheapest of the lot costing just Rs. 48,200.
4. Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro
The Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro (ATIV) is another convertible with a detachable 11.6 inch PLS LCD capacitive multi touch screen. ATIV is powered by an Intel core i5 processor and 4GB of RAM. Unlike other convertibles the ATIV has an 8.0 megapixel rear camera which can take superb quality snaps. The ATIV has a 256GB SSD memory and an outstanding battery backup of 13 hours. Priced at Rs. 75,990, the ATIV gives value for every Rupee you pay for it.
5. Samsung Series 5 Ultra Convertible
Samsung Series 5 Ultra Convertible (series 5) is the latest convertible with some of the best specs available in the market. Like the Lenovo Yoga, the 13.3 inch touchscreen can be completely swivelled to convert it into a tablet. The Series 5 is powered by a high capacity 1.7 GHz third generation Core i7 processor and 4GB of RAM. The table has a 500 GB hard drive making it one of the fully functional laptop cum tablet available in the market. The price of the Series 5 in India is Rs 64,990.


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He was late that afternoon. He was never, ever late. I lied in bed wondering where Illian was.. Perhaps he had left me? I racked my brain, trying to think if I had done something wrong; but nothing was coming to mind. Maybe Illian found somebody better than me, someone more handsome, and had abandoned me. A man that was smarter, braver, and less anxious. A man more deserving of such a wonderful person as Illian.
I sighed, and looked up at the wooden ceiling. I tried to go back to sleep, but my thoughts kept returning to Illian.
Why hadn't he told me that he wouldn't be here? He must have done it purposely, because he never forgot anything. Was this his way of breaking things off with me? No, I don't think he'd do that without talking to me about it first. Illian hadn't acted any different in the weeks leading up to this point, had he? No, he had been the same as usual. Logical and sarcastic and loving.
He always came over every other afternoon to spend time with me. Some days we cooked meals, some days we went for a walk, and some days we practiced magic together.
But every single night, after we finished whatever activity we were doing, I fetched Illian's brush from a shelf in my bedroom and called him to my bed. He sat or lied there, folded his wings in, and then I brushed his hair for hours. Sometimes we talked during this time, and sometimes Illian quickly dozed off. After he fell asleep, I'd put the brush aside and gently run my fingers through his hair until I joined him in slumber.
I remember the first time Illian asked me to brush his hair for him. I was reading a book on my bed, and he was standing up on the other side of the room. He'd been struggling with his wavy black hair for a while, and finally said in a frustrated voice,
"Could you help me with this, please?" I nodded, and gestured for Illian to come over to my bed. He sat down with a plop, his wings spread out to help him maintain balance. They were the wings of a blue morpho butterfly; for Illian was a fae. The outside of the wings were brown with eye spots, and the inside was bright blue. He tucked the iridescent cerulean appendages closer to his frame and tossed his locks over his shoulder. "I forgot to comb it out before I braided it this morning, and now it's an awful mess!" he said, annoyed; his antenna twitching.
Looking at his thick, classic-length hair, I couldn't discern any tangles. All I saw was a midnight-colored curtain of delicate waves, with ringlets at the tips. I began brushing out Illian's hair, starting at the bottom. Soft locks gently skimmed over my fingers as I worked. About half way up, I encountered some knots. I worked through them as carefully as possible, not wanting to hurt Illian. I finished untangling the hair, but then began just brushing it for fun. I reveled in doing this, and so did Illian. Illian was almost purring in happiness (although he would never admit that). I avoided his antenna so that I didn't injure them. After I was done, I separated the tresses into three sections and messily braided it.
And so, it became a part of our routine. Every other night I brushed Illian's hair for him and braided it. I had the late shift on the nights in between, so we couldn't spend time together then; although I wish we could. We're engaged, us two. But when my dad died, he left a debt behind that I have to pay. And, according to our country's laws, that debt has to be paid off before I can marry. At the moment, I just had enough money for necessities and to pay the bills; with a little extra for a treat now and then (although lately that had been going to slowly paying off the debt). Considering this, it could be years before Illian and I would be able to wed.
But I'm okay with waiting for Illian. I love him so much...
That was my last coherent thought before I slipped into a fitful sleep.
The next morning, I awoke to find a stranger sleeping next to me. Quickly, I grabbed my glasses off of the stand next to my bed and slipped them on (they were taped in the middle), blinking blearily. Yes, I had seen correctly! There was a man lying next to me on his stomach, his tan cheek flat against the pillow. He was snoring lightly, his short black hair falling in his face. But wait… that's how Illian sleeps, isn't it?
Oh my lord.
I gently pulled back the blanket and saw familiar tawny, tan, cobalt and black butterfly wings folded and resting against the man's back.
It WAS Illian. I shook him awake carefully.
"Illian?" I asked softly. He awoke, confused.
"What is it?" he mumbled, and then gradually sat up. He looked a little dazed. Illian reached behind to grab his braid and undo it, but… there was no silky plait there. He looked surprised for a second, and then like he remembered something. "Oh…," he said, smiling sadly. Illian gingerly stroked the back of his head, then dropped it. He didn't look like he got much sleep, judging from the dark shadows around his blue eyes.
"What happened?" I asked, but it had a hard time coming out. I swallowed nervously.
"Umm…" Illian bit his lip and avoided eye contact. I took his hand; the one he had felt his head with.
"Please tell me. Are you okay?" I urged, concerned.
"Uh.. I'm okay, don't worry… And,well, I c-cut my hair," he said softly and anxiously.
"I can see that," I responded; somewhat bitterly. He knew how much I loved his hair.
Heavy silence fell over us.
I got a better look at Illian's cropped locks. His head had been buzzed high up in the nape; perhaps an inch below his crown. The rest was roughly chopped a tad above his ears around his head; besides the back, which was shorter. He had cruelly and shortly cut bangs. His hair was so thick and wavy that the bowl-bob cut hybrid stuck out far from his scalp. I let go of Illian's hand and tenderly ran my hands through his hair. What was left of it, anyway. The ends were blunt and stiff against my fingers, and the shaved part was bristly feeling. The longer parts were still silken and smooth under my fingers.
"Why?" I asked melancholily. Illian gulped, and I could tell he was trying not to cry. He took a deep breath.
"I.. I sold it," Illian admitted, sighing. I stopped petting his head, and my heart skipped a beat.
"But why?" I repeated, softly and confusedly. Illian looked at me hopelessly. There was sadness glimmering in his eyes.
"Because I couldn't wait, Morrel," Illian murmured. "I sold it to get money so we can pay your debt and get married."
"Oh." I sat there in shock; eyes wide and cheeks burning. He sacrificed his hair for me? Illian slid his arms around my neck and embraced me. And suddenly I was crying.
"Th-thank you," I stammered as tears rolled down my face against my will.
"Don't cry, my sweet." Illian laughed, leaned up and kissed my cheek. "I would have cut off my wings as well if I had to," he divulged, grinning.
I nearly had a heart attack.
"Illian, d-don't say things like that!" I cried, and squeezed him tightly.
"I'm serious, though." He rested his chin on my shoulder. "If I could be with you forever, I would."
"I l-love you so much," I sobbed. "Ugh." I wiped my eyes. "Sorry I get like this."
"It's fine! And I love you too," he asserted. I relaxed my grip on Illian and then looked into his earnest (and slightly mischievous) sapphire eyes. Suddenly, Illian leapt off of the bed. He pulled his satchel over to him and began rummaging around inside of it. Out came a burlap sack. Illian tossed it into the bed, where it landed with a chink, and then beamed.
"Open it!" he ordered. I untied the string around the sack and gasped.
"This is more than what we need!" I exclaimed. The sack was stuffed FULL of coins. Tears were still dripping down my face.
"I know!" Illian said, smiling wide. "And I was afraid it wouldn't be enough!" he added. "Because the hair seller ripped me off.." he sighed. "He didn't pay me half as much as what we agreed on.." he looked a little crestfallen. "Hey, but that's alright. I got enough, which is what counts." Illian climbed back into the bed.
In the morning light filtering in through the window, Illian looked absolutely beautiful. His silken, loose white tank top hung from his form and had a slight translucence to it; almost ghostly looking as it shrouded him. Choppy, poorly-cut black hair surrounded his head and caught the sun, almost like a halo. His tan face was slightly flushed; his cerulean eyes were happy with a tinge of loss in them.
And I realized something. I had loved Illian's long, coal-colored hair a lot. But I loved Illian infinitely more. It didn't matter what he looked like. He was still my Illian.
(Did you like it? If you did, please check out my other stories ^^ Also, sorry for grammar mistakes, haha
Thank you!)
Nice, different story for a change. Although I am into shaved head stories, I did enjoy this too.
by Pauldy on 18 Apr 2016
by Anon on 17 Apr 2016
I was thinking about writing about Illian's experience.
by Joelsweet on 17 Apr 2016
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The Northern Ireland Legal Services Commission (NILSC) assumed responsibility on 1 November 2003 for the provision of publicly funded services in Northern Ireland.
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Komakino Site
Designated as a historic site on March 17, 1995
Stone circle from the early phase of the Late Jomon period (approx. 2,000 BC). It is located on a tongue-shaped plateau at an altitude of 80 to 160 m overlooking the Aomori Plain while sandwiched between the Arakawa River and the Nyunai River running across the west foot of Mt. Hakkoda in southeastern Aomori City.
The stone circle is a large monument of 55 m in diameter. The center ring has a diameter of 2.5 m, surrounded by another ring of 29 m in diameter and a third ring of 35 m in diameter. These three complete rings are encircled by small stone circles of about 4 m in diameter and part of a fourth ring of stones. The outer two rings of the stone circle were made by placing oval stones vertically and horizontally as if building a stone wall. This method of arranging stones is very rare, not just in Aomori, but for all of Japan, and is called the Komakino style of stone arrangement.
In addition to the stone circles, the excavations revealed the remains of structures used in everyday life, such as pit dwellings (housing), storage pits and dumping grounds, spring water structural remains as well as those necessary for burial, including pit graves and pot burials.
Apart from pottery and stone implements used in everyday life, artifacts with strong religious overtones, such as clay figurines, miniature pottery, animal-shaped clay products and triangular stones, have also been unearthed around the graves adjacent to the stone circle and the dumping grounds. In particular, more than 400 triangular stones have been unearthed, indicating that certain rituals were performed with the stone circles, etc.
Stone circles are extremely advanced and high-quality relics of the civil engineering technology of the Jomon period. They suggest that a unique culture used to exist on the Japanese archipelago and present outstanding material evidence of the religious views of the Jomon period, permanent settlements based on hunting, fishing and gathering in symbiosis with nature.
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- Komakino Site – A National Historic Site [leaflet in Japanese, 2012] (PDF:2.21MB)
- Komakino Site Guide Map [leaflet in Japanese, 2012] (PDF:759KB)
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- Jomon Archaeological Sites in Hokkaido and Northern Tohoku, Historic Komakino Site [February 2018] (PDF:7.53MB)
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■~15 min. by car from Aomori Airport
■~20 min. by car from Aomori Chuo IC
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■Aomori Municipal Bus for Oyanabe from the Furukawa 3-ban bus stop (5 min. on foot form Aomori Station) to Nozawa, 20 min. on foot
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|Shinmachi 1-chome 3-7, Aomori, Aomori prefecture, 030-0801
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Komakino Site Gallery of the Aomori City Forestry Museum
The gallery exhibits a reproduction of the stone circles and a diorama of the Komakino Site, along with artifacts excavated from the site. A reproduction of the stone coffin grave unearthed at the Sanno-toge Site (in Aomori) of the Late Jomon period is also on display.


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Join Gay4Play for our monthly Culture Vulture night exploring the great theatre that Sydney has to offer.
Presented by Darlinghurst Theatre, An Act of God is a wickedly intelligent, hilariously satiric conversation with God, who has chosen to inhabit the body of much loved Sydney theatre performer Mitchell Butel. Having grown weary of the Ten Commandments, God has come to correct mankind's dire misconceptions about His teachings and deliver a radical re-write.
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Getting started is often the trickiest part to making toe-up socks, but once you master the technique, there's no end to the creative socks you can make! Many knitters prefer this method because they can just keep knitting until they run out of yarn. If you are having trouble getting started, click here to view a video tutorial demonstrating Judy's Magic Cast-On from the talented designer Cat Bordhi's YouTube Channel.
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A stretchy cast-on is necessary to start your top-down socks off right. There are many, many types of cast-ons that would work well, so you'll want to experiment to find which one works best for your style of knitting. Click here to see a video demonstration of the Channel Island Cast-On from Sockupied on the Knitting Daily blog if you need help getting started!
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Chelsea striker Loic Remy has revealed that his agent was previously in contact with Arsenal, reports the Daily Star.
The former QPR forward - who moved to Stamford Bridge in the summer - has insisted, however, that Arsenal weren't in contact with him over a move to the Emirates this time around after previously speaking with his agent a couple of years ago.
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Remy has also revealed that he never spoke with Wenger over a possible move to north London, and is now determined to succeed at Stamford Bridge under Jose Mourinho.
The forward said: "Arsenal, I think they were talking with my agent a few years ago but they never wanted to sign me really because if they wanted they would have signed me a long time ago."
"When Chelsea came it was very good. They told me I can really enjoy being in this team, I can win titles.
"I spoke to the manager in Chelsea and he really wanted to sign me. I never spoke, for example with Wenger.
"He never took his phone and called me so the choice was quick."
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For now, then, Remy's immediate attention will turn to Chelsea's clash with Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge this afternoon. The forward could be in line for his first start in England's elite division at Stamford Bridge, and will be hoping to keep the team at the top of the table.
The striker could get the nod in Mourinho's starting XI ahead of Diego Costa or he could play out in a wide left-role for the Blues this afternoon.
Mourinho's side have made a fine start to the campaign, having secured 13 points from their opening five games. Villa, meanwhile, are just three points behind the Blues after a fine start themselves.