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How and Why I Sold Get Rich Slowly
Published on - January 31st, 2012 (by J.D. Roth)
When I started Get Rich Slowly — on 15 April 2006 — it made very little money. It earned a few pennies per day. Slowly, the income grew. A few pennies per day turned into a few dollars per day, and that turned into tens of dollars per day. Eventually I was making enough money from this site that I could quit my day job to blog full time. The last time I mentioned my income on GRS, I wrote that I was making $5,000 a month. That was in November of 2007, I think. Then my wife, my lawyer, and my accountant all asked me to stop writing about my income. When that holy trinity speaks in unison, you listen, right?
The more I worked on this site, the more the income increased. I won't say how much I was making, but if you read Crystal's guest post from earlier this month, you can make some educated guesses.
As Get Rich Slowly grew, one of the curious side effects was that people began to make offers to buy the site. I always ignored those offers.
Eventually I realized I was being foolish. I wasn't following my own advice. What would I tell my readers? Well, I'd tell them to try to make more money, so why wasn't I trying to do the same? At the beginning of 2009, I made a private New Year's resolution: I decided to field every offer for the site that I received.
The Razor's Edge
It didn't take long to get the first offer. At the beginning of January 2009, someone wrote saying he wanted to buy Get Rich Slowly.
"How much will you pay?" I wrote back.
"I'll give you $5,000," the guy said.
"No thanks," I said. That was less than one month of revenue. I'd be foolish to sell.
A week later, I received another offer to buy the site. But I didn't notice. I was distracted. I'd just received news that my best friend had killed himself. This single event rocked my world. If you want to find a catalyst for all the things that have happened with me over the past few years — the travel, the soul-searching, the sale of this site — look no further than Sparky's death.
Suddenly, blogging didn't matter. I had been burned out before this, but now I wanted to leave, to quit cold turkey, to do something else. My wife and I talked things over, and she agreed that it might make sense to sell the site.
When the dust had settled at the end of January, I found the second offer to buy GRS waiting in my inbox. I replied.
"How much will you pay?" I asked.
"We don't know," the guy said. "First, you have to sign a non-disclosure agreement. Second, you have to send us all the financial information related to your business. Third, you have to wait." This was baffling. I contacted my accountant and attorney to ask questions. They said this was standard practice, and to go ahead. I sent the info over and waited. And waited. And waited.
The First Offer
While I waited, Kris and I talked more about the possibility of selling Get Rich Slowly. Could I actually do it? Would I? In general, I loved the work, and I loved the community that was coalescing around the site. Plus, I felt a huge responsibility to the people who had been reading for three years already. I didn't want to leave them in the lurch. But I was feeling increasingly frustrated, as if I'd said everything I could say about money. I wanted to quit anyhow, so what was the difference? And there was the fact that I wanted to write a book and begin giving community presentations about personal finance. Thinking things through made my head hurt. There was so much to consider.
Eventually, the company (which I'll call Computer Resources so that I don't violate the NDA) came back with an offer. How much was the offer? Because of the NDA, I can't give a number, not even a fake one. But let's just say Computer Resources offered me a lot of money for the site.
In fact, the offer was so big I couldn't refuse. At the same time — again, following my own advice on this blog — I figured I had to negotiate. I submitted a counter-offer. Computer Resources went back to the drawing board.
About this time, I started to feel as if this was all way over my head. I did some research on the web and found other sites that had been purchased by Computer Resources. I contacted the site owners and talked by phone or by e-mail. They all had good things to say about Computer Resources except that apparently the company simply purchased sites, slapped ads all over them, and then left them to die. They never updated content. I didn't really want that to happen to Get Rich Slowly.
One of the fellows I talked to suggested I contact an investment banking firm to help guide me. "They'll take a commission, but it'll be worth it," he told me. "It's just like using a real estate agent to sell a house."
The Second Offer
As February 2009 wore on, Computer Resources still hadn't responded to my counter-offer, so I contacted the investment bankers. They were excited to work with me. "You've already done a lot of the work on your own," they said. "But we think you can get more for your site. We think you should spend a few months sprucing things up and then put it out at auction."
"That's a good idea," I said, "except for two things. First, I'm burned out and I want to sell now. Second, the economy is tanking, and I'm afraid the revenue for personal finance sites will dry up before long. I feel like I'm on the top of a bubble and should sell now."
I agreed to let the investment bankers contact one other company, a company called QuinStreet.
As the investment bankers were talking with QuinStreet, Computer Resources came back with their counteroffer. It wasn't much more than before, but they added a bunch of stock options. I had a week to respond. I told them I'd think about it, and meanwhile started talking with QuinStreet.
At first, QuinStreet made me nervous. I was afraid they'd buy Get Rich Slowly and convert it into one big credit card ad. But during our conversations, they explained they had a grander vision, that they were committed to building a collection of sites with solid financial content, sites like Get Rich Slowly. Unlike Computer Resources, they wouldn't let GRS wither on the vine; they needed to make money, yes, but they wanted to provide content while doing so.
As the deadline approached for a decision on the Computer Resources offer, QuinStreet gave me an offer of their own. If I would remain with the site for three years, QuinStreet would pay me almost twice what Computer Resources was offering. I was floored. Still, I wasn't willing to commit to three more years at Get Rich Slowly. I was burned out. My best friend had just killed himself. I wanted to do other things. So, I did something strange: I asked for less money.
The Final Offer
Tuesday, 03 March 2009 was a big day for me. While the surface of this blog was calm and normal, there was a flurry of activity behind the scenes. Computer Resources was demanding a decision on their offer. QuinStreet was scrambling to give me a second, lower offer. I was hunkered at my accountant's office, waiting. My lawyer was at his office, in constant communication with me. At the end of the afternoon, QuinStreet sent over their revised proposal.
They were offering about 33% more than Computer Resources. Plus, I wouldn't be tied into the site for three years; I could walk away from GRS at any time.
My advisors and I agreed that this was an offer we could accept, and we finally responded to Computer Resources, which was growing impatient. I asked if they could beat the offer from QuinStreet. They thought about it for an hour, and then declined. They were cranky.
During the month of March 2009, I spent much of my time working on the "Asset Purchase Agreement" to sell this site. QuinStreet wanted some things in the contract, and I wanted others. Mostly, though, our visions matched. They wanted a personal finance site with solid content, and the contract we created reflects that.
For instance, QuinStreet offered me editorial independence. What does that mean? It means that QuinStreet won't (and legally cannot) tell me what to write. It meant that I could continue to share the same sorts of things I'd been sharing at Get Rich Slowly since day one. I couldn't be forced to write about credit cards or payday loans or other things that went against my better judgment. (Not that QuinStreet would have asked me to write about those things — it just gave me some insurance.)
But I couldn't write about everything I wanted. As you know, I'm a pretty open guy. I share much of my life on the internet. And I would have shared the sale of the site, too, except that QuinStreet requested a non-disclosure agreement, just as Computer Resources had. I balked at this. "It's standard operating procedure," QuinStreet told me. "We don't want our competitors to know what we're doing."
The investment bankers, my accountant, and my lawyer all said the same thing: "It's standard operating procedure. They don't want their competitors to know what they're doing." I went along with it, even though it meant I wouldn't be able to share this very important event with GRS readers.
A New Era
On 01 April 2009 — yes, April Fool's Day — we signed the paperwork. QuinStreet acquired Get Rich Slowly.
At first, I thought I'd stick around for only a few more weeks…or a few more months. I flew to San Francisco to meet with the new owners, and we discussed the direction of the site. They showed me the re-design they'd already begun to implement. (By the way: If this is the only design you've ever known for Get Rich Slowly, then you've never read it when I owned the site.)
Because I wanted to leave the site, we had to find new contributors. We held auditions for staff writers. Remember that? That was because I wanted to leave, and we needed replacements. Robert Brokamp and Donna Freedman write here because I was going to walk away. The reader story every Sunday started because I was going to walk away.
But you know what? I didn't walk away. GRS was my baby. Plus, working with QuinStreet took a lot of the pressure off me. Besides, I felt an obligation to you, the readers. I stuck around. In fact, I've stuck around for almost three years now, working with QuinStreet to guide the site's direction. No, it's not exactly the direction it would have been taken if I'd been completely in control myself. But that was never going to be an option. I was going to leave the site after Sparky's death. I was going to quit cold turkey. The GRS of the past three years is the best it could possibly have been under the circumstances.
Plus, QuinStreet has been more responsive than I had hoped. When I sold the site, I feared the worst. The worst never came to pass. In fact, the people I work with always listen to my concerns (and to your concerns) and try to balance those with the needs of the business. I think the partnership has been very successful over the past three years, and believe it will continue to be so.
Managing My Money
What did I do with the money I earned for selling the site? I practiced what I preached.
- First, Kris and I paid off the mortgage. If you'll recall, in early February 2009, we refinanced our home. We'd started that process before we realized that we might sell the site, and we saw it through to completion. But within weeks of re-financing, we paid off the mortgage completely. This has been one of the toughest things not to discuss. I've wanted to talk about it many times over the past three years, but have been unable to. Now I can. (And believe me: Not having a mortgage has made the divorce process much, much easier.)
- Second, I paid taxes. Yes, I know that by paying taxes early, I'm letting the government have use of my money instead of earning interest on it myself. I don't care. This is one area where I still prefer to be irrational with money. I like to pay taxes immediately so that there's no chance I'll forget about them or make a mistake. That's what I did with the money from the sale of the blog: I paid taxes right away.
- Third, I followed my own advice again. I set aside a piece of the windfall to use for things I wanted. I bought season tickets to the Portland Timbers. Kris and I vacationed in South Africa (and still plan to vacation together in South America next month). And so on.
- But most of the money went straight into savings. One GRS reader — Dylan Ross — is a financial planner, and he's been privy to some of my financial moves. He's seen that a bulk of the money went into index funds (again, practicing what I preach), while another portion went into municipal bonds. (The economy was rocky at the time, and Kris was nervous, so we put some of the cash somewhere "safe".) I've also loaned some money to the family box company so they could make some capital improvements.
Over the past three years, I've strived to not touch any of the money I earned from selling Get Rich Slowly. And that's my goal for the future too. Instead, I live off my income from writing. QuinStreet pays me a modest salary to manage Get Rich Slowly, and I continue to write for Entrepreneur magazine and other outlets. Though I'm in no danger of falling into debt, I tell myself that touching my savings would be the same thing. My goal is to keep from deficit spending. So far, so good.
The Bottom Line
So, what does all of this mean for the future of Get Rich Slowly? I'm not sure, actually. QuinStreet owns the site, and they can do what they want with it. If they decided that this site would make them more money as a porn site, they could turn it into a porn site. But they're not going to do that. After working with the company for the past three years, I'm convinced they want to provide quality content so that people can improve their financial lives. Yes, they hope this will lead folks to respond to the advertising — they want to make money — but they understand that content is king.
I know that many folks will be pleased that I've followed my own advice and managed to achieve financial prosperity. I also know that some folks will resent this success. And, especially, that I haven't mentioned it before. Well, I couldn't mention it for a long time because QuinStreet was trying to keep the news from its competitors. But I can talk about it now.
The bottom line is that for roughly half its life, Get Rich Slowly has been owned by QuinStreet. (March 15th is the actual mid-point date for ownership.) If this site has helped you move toward your own financial goals over the past three years, it's been under their reign. When I talk about "social media elves" or "marketing elves" or "technical elves" or any other sorts of elves, I'm actually talking about QuinStreet employees. There's now a whole team of folks who help with this site. It's not a one-man show, and hasn't been for a long time.
There have been a number of changes to GRS over the past few years. We've brought on staff writers, and my voice has diminished. It's flattering that some folks find this frustrating, but it was also unavoidable. Lately, though, I feel re-invigorated. Now that I've been able to share some background — both in my personal life and my professional life — there's tons for me to write about. Plus, I've been wanting to do more smaller articles like I used to.
I won't become more prolific this week or next — I'm about to leave for Argentina! — but in March, I intend to increase my output at Get Rich Slowly. It won't ever reach the "12 article per week" level that I used to produce, but it'll be more than the "one article per week" level I'm at now. It'll be fun for me, and I hope that it'll be fun for you.
This article is about Entrepreneurship, Real-Life
I became a reader about two years ago. I don't resent your success, I am inspired by it! I have an idea for a blog/website and I only hope and dream that I can achieve financial success while making a difference in the lives of people as you have. You've done what many people aspire to do, and that is to shape your own destiny doing something you love. Congrats to you and best of luck moving forward in whatever direction you choose.
Thank you for creating this site, selling this site, and still contributing to this site. Your articles and the direction this company has gone has helped me get under control and be it through you, your book, your blog, or Quinstreet's blog — this is a wonderful thing.
I hope you enjoy your trip to Argentina!
Congratulations! I'm happy that all this wonderful stuff has happened to you. I am a bit sad that you and Kris are parting ways, but at least it's not a bitter parting from the way you tell it.
Keep up the good work!! Enjoy life and the pursuit of your dreams. I'm envious as I still am not sure what my own dreams are at right now.
I guess I started reading your blog closer to The Beginning than I knew! I wish there was an easy way to figure that out but I suppose it's irrelevant.
I too have noticed the changes over the years and I think the deal you negotiated was brilliant! Having an exit strategy is great for one's mental health.
I've often pondered what I'd do if I came into a chunk of money, and I think I'd do much as you did – pay off debt, enjoy a bit, then carry on with my life, knowing I've got a cushion if need it.
It's got to feel GOOD to have your voice back and no more secrets. Welcome back! And of course congratulations.
Just curious, maybe I missed it, why did you decide to spill the beans now?
Congrats on your success and cashing in on your hard work. That is what entrepreneurship is all about in my opinion.
This is awesome. I'm so proud of you.
WOW, im floored. I have been a total fan of your site for some time now. I have followed your advice and have managed to pay off $25,000 of debt in four years. I have referred to your site quite extensively. Ive purchased books youve recommended and ive read many of your staff writers articles as well. I do have mixed emotions about this site now. On one hand I very much enjoy reading about your personal trials and tribulations and how you've managed to leave your "Day job" to manage this site. On another hand i always thought publishing one article per day was ALOT for any business blog to maintain. And yet on another hand, Im VERY happy for you in your success.
This site, and your writing, just proves to me that life happens. Life is not what you think it always will be or is. And you have to look out for number one. I know your personal and professional will be extremely succuessful and you havent even gotten close to your peak achievements, so I congratulate you on your success.
If you ever would consider personal mentoring please keep me in mind. I live in the southwest where its hot and dry and if you ever want to do business out here please let me know. The food and the weather is GREAT!
Again, congrats on your success and dont ever doubt your decisions. Youve made the right ones. CONGRATS!
Edd Natividad
Dear JD,
I did notice sometime ago that the site design had changed, for the better.
hey, good work, and thanks for the disclosure.
Look me up in Buenos Aires. Came here 2.5 years ago, just after I started following your blog. Beware there's a ton of mis-information on the web re: visiting and living here, I'll buy you a cortado o cerveza and point you to the 'better' info sources.
Congrats, J.D. I believe you have simply come to one of the last chapters of your initial goal: to get rich slowly… which you did by learning how to manage your money while building a small business that first earned you a liveable income and then became a sellable asset.
You achieved financial freedom — something many of us here are working for.
I don't think it's too much of a stretch to say that we are proud of you, and we hope to follow in your financial footsteps in our own way.
Wow. Part of this made me realize how long I've been reading GRS… I guess it's been since 2007 or so.
With this post I feel like you're leveling nicely with your readers. I suppose you don't really owe us anything, but it's nice to get this explanation.
And, dude, congratulations! Both on the sale and on the prudent investment of the windfall.
No, it's not exactly the direction it would have been taken if I'd been completely in control myself. But that was never going to be an option. I was going to leave the site after Sparky's death. I was going to quit cold turkey. The GRS of the past three years is the best it could possibly have been under the circumstances.
Thank you so much for this posting. I too was a bit frustrated over the last entries, wondering where all this developed to. But as I started reading in 2008, I cannot really complain that the site has been around long enough so that I could learn better money habits from it
Knowing turning point moments myself, I congratulate you on doing the thing(s) that feel right to you. Too many people stay in situations that aren't good for them instead of taking a leap, and it usually doesn't end too well for them :/
Good luck in all your future undertakings, business or private.
Congrats JD. I'm happy that you are doing well. I think your story shows that change is possible. I've always felt inspired by your change.
Two weeks ago it was just shocking to hear that you sold the blog and about the divorce. I didn't react very well but I do wish you the best. When I read the post of how you quit your job at your dad's business I thought you had to be making really good money to make a decision like that.
I don't resent your success. I think its awesome and congrats dude! BTW, at times you've written that you'd like to do other kinds of writing such as science fiction, maybe now you could do that?
I can imagine that having GRS was like having a small business and that it was stressful for you. My mom had a small business and although she liked it, she was glad that she retired and could do other things and not worry about having to make an income anymore.
I realize that people do move on to other things and I wish you the best in your new endeavors. It just goes to show hard work pays off and you can make a living writing if you work hard at it. Congrats JD.
Thanks for sharing why you sold GRS.
P.S. I can't help but wonder whom the first company was. I know you can't say their name but I've heard that Yahoo has bought a lot of websites over the years that they've let die. Thanks for making a wise decision in your sale of GRS.
This is a wonderful portrait of what can be achieved with hard work, dedication, and a bit of lady luck. I always loved that you were a genuine voice that never tried to sell me anything you didn't believe, and that you got paid for your integrity is a novel thing in this world. Kudos man.
Thank you for the perspective. Many of us have known that QuinStreet owned the site for some time, but this provides some perspective.
I've had a few offers to purchase my site – none of which I've been tempted to entertain, but if (when?!) I am ever at that place, I know that I'll refer back to this article.
Thanks for sharing.
I appreciate the disclosure. I've been reading this site since well before the redesign. I read several blogs and this is the only one I check everyday.
Reader Stories is one of my favorite parts of the blog. It helps to get ideas from how others saved money.
JD, Congratulations on your success in entrepreneurship! It's not at all frustrating to me that you worked hard at something and were rewarded for it. That's something I hope we all strive for.
As for your divorce, I was very sorry to hear that when you first mentioned it. If you wish it weren't so, you might consider watching (or listening to, via vid2mp3.com or similar) this video on marriage from the Authors @ Google series: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06y5Ub9oamE It helped me.
Congrats on your success! I just started both blogging and trying to get a handle on my finances, so you and your site are a huge inspiration!
I love the transparency of this article. It is really helpful to get a glimpse of the actual process of growing a blog in to a successful business that attracts a buyer.
I too was concerned you were going to end the article by bowing out. So glad to hear you will continue to contribute to the site.
All the best in your travels to Argentina. You will love the workout that your Spanish gets with all those uniquely Argentine pronunciations.
Go well, JD.
Really, Timbers tickets? Should have got Sounder tickets! Best Wishes, thanks for everything.
I second that.
I' really pleased to hear how well your hard work and committment paid off and it just goes to show that you can realise your dreams if you put the time and effort into it.
Hi J.D:
I started following you right out of college in 2007. I did noticed the new design but always thought you've just gotten so popular that companies are paying to advertise their products and you hired more people to help you. I am very happy for your accomplishments. Regardless, this site has helped me make many correct financial decisions and taught me more about money than I learned in college (My major is business/Accounting/Finance). Have a wonderful vacation and please keep in touch with all of us via this website.
Congratulations to your success JD. I think its well deserved. This blog became a success long before it was sold based solely on JD's great writing.
To me the fact that Quinstreet bought this blog 3 years ago changes nothing and doesn't really impact much. I don't care who owns the site behind the scenes. The reason we read the blog is for the good articles from JD and the staff writers. Its still the same content from the same people. I'd also say that the staff writers here are generally better than staff writers at other similar blogs. Of course the writers have a variety of styles and they won't all be our favorites but the writing here is good in general.
I also think that since the sale was not obvious to most of us for so long is testament to how well it was handled by JD and Quinstreet. We have 3 solid years of evidence that JD has retained his editorial independence. Quinstreet did little to change this blog other than managing the mechanics.
I can see how some people feel upset that they weren't told earlier. JD certainly wasn't trying to deceive or lie to anyone. You do have to understand JD was held by an NDA. I think companies have very good and legitimate reasons for confidentiality agreements and it has nothing to do with them wanting to lie to the readers of this blog.
And again, really how does it matter? You don't come to this site just cause you thought JD was independent but because of the quality of the writing.
Congratulations, JD and good luck into the future!
This is a great story. Part of what gives this blog integrity is your efforts to disclose as much information as you realistically can, even if sometimes your hands are tied. Congrats on the sale.
I've been reading GRS for many years (before the sale) and while I had noticed the changes, I didn't realize what had happened. I think that says a lot about the site's consistency.
I am happy for you, J.D., and really amazed at how far you've traveled (figuratively) in the past few years. I wish you well on your future (literal) travels as well.
Ditto on the Donna comments – she is my favourite staff writer!
Congratulations J.D.! Before moving to Argentina, if you ever consider it, please read FerFAL's "Surviving in Argentina" blog. Because of the recent elections there, and the new socialist president Christina who immediately started nationalizing everything, he just moved to Northern Ireland.
I am so glad you haven't walked away. I have learned so much from your blog. I started out as a consumer looking for ways to change my money habits, and I loved the no-nonsense title and follow-through of your blog.
Your blog gave me the courage to tell my own stories about my money, to let my readers watch me gather expertise in real time, as well as make mistakes. Your blog–including this post–reminds me that the SEO gurus are not always right. People WILL read long posts when they are full of good information, well presented; and it IS possible to connect with a money-making idea yet remain personal and in touch with your community.
There is so much I have learned here about money in general, and certainly about writing the money beat. thank you for (for me) a wonderful 18 months so far. Thank you for sticking with it.
I never "knew" you pre-sale, but I've had my suspicions. Between the growing amount of staff writers and the various references to different "elves" I had to wonder if you had had the support of something much larger. Honestly, for a "one man show" I thought you were bringing on more staff writers than was justified. I get that you bring on writers to get some of your time back, but at some point, you're paying out more that it's worth. But you know what what? I like most of them — particularly Robert, Sarah, and Donna. The first two bring a really fresh perspective to those in the later stages of PF. Donna, she just writes well.
With regard to the comments section, I never got the sense that you "owned" it. You spoke of it very passively, as if you didn't know what was going on, which I found odd given that this was your baby Me, even if I wasn't writing the code to do it, I'd be able to speak of it as if I did.
If they decided that this site would make them more money as a porn site, they could turn it into a porn site.
LOL! That would be a waste…there's ample financial porn available on the Internet already!
You did good by doing good. Congratulations on a job well done.
Congratulations JD! I had no idea this was going on behind the scenes, and I've been reading for much longer than the 3 years they've been involved. So excellent job! I'm glad this has all worked out so well for all parties, including the readers.
Just my two cents…
I'm a college student and I've been an occasional (once or twice a week?) reader. I've rarely commented, but when I do, I write essays.
I wanted to congratulate you on this. I think I became a reader right before the handover, so I've only seen the blog under Quinstreet's management. Like many occasional readers, I didn't notice anything, and I've enjoyed reading your posts and the posts of other fine voices.
I think it's wonderful that you made a smart and savvy move that not only gave you quite the nest egg (paying off mortgage, loaning money to a business to improve equipment, and beefing up your retirement) but also gave you the freedom to take a deep breath and start living. Practicing what you preach indeed! I was surprised that one man could become quite so tech savvy–it all makes sense now.
I look forward to continuing to read this blog.
I've read your site since before the sale. I remember the old layout wondering how you kept it so basic for so long (haha). Your was also the first PF site I came across and the one the was influential in my own decision to start writing about personal finance. For that I'll always be grateful (I think I told you as much at FINCON).
Congrats on the sale. I'm glad you've stuck around. You're also a wonderful ambassador for personal finance. You were both open and gracious when I met you at FINCON (thanks for telling me a bit about Portland, we plan to visit there over the Summer).
I'm happy to hear you found an agreement that worked for you. Quinstreet have done a great job keeping the site growing.
First of all, Congratulations! It's great to see hardworking, smart, and conscientious people succeed. Most of all, I like a success story from one who offers a value product.
While I was reading this article, I have to admit that I was concerned. I am in the online space and know who your first buyer is(I won't mention it, don't worry!) and the second as well – as they are my company's competitors. I know how a big part of all this is getting user eyeballs and ultimately revenue from advertising. I was afraid the site would turn into a content farm – souless, contrived, and fake. I learned so much from this site and it would be a huge disappointent to see it go downhill.
But I have to be honest and give you the credit you deserve. I have not noticed anything different as far as the quality of the content since you sold this site. And I actually liked how there's much more variety from having several writers. I'm glad to see that this acquisition has turned out to be a win-win situation for you and your readers. So for that, congratulations! And THANK YOU for not selling us out and keeping this site AWESOME!
Congratulations again, much deserved!!!
Great post JD. Thanks for sharing.
Hope you have fun on your trip. Maybe you would enjoy an around the world trip too. I would love to do that someday.
Congrats. I think you achieved the implied key to success with the sales of GRS. A blog is an invention just like any other manufactured product. You achieved one part of the dream of any invertor by selling your product to someone who could take it bigger. So sad about your friend. So glad you took care of yourself. Very glad you stuck around.
Congrats on getting rich quickly, you lucky dog! Your next book could be about how to do that. I for sure would love to learn how to make more money. I still struggle financially, but I DO relate to your story; and I don't need you to suffer in perpetuity to make me feel better– on the contrary, please be successful teach me how to make the big bucks! It's good to keep the bigger goals in sight.
About GRS: I like the staff writers and the variety of perspectives they bring, even when I disagree with them. What I don't like is the occasional infomercial that slips past the radar, but I'm sure other people enjoy those too (the credit card miles one was particularly irking to me, but eh, it had positive responses also). It's good to know that these aren't pushed by QuinnStreet, because sites that get infested by sleazy advertorials will quickly lose the public trust.
The financial crisis is actually what brought me here, and probably drove a lot of traffic to the site. The death of my clients (90% were non-profits) is what broke my bank account in late 2008/early2009. This made me start paying attention to personal finance– first I had to downsize and survive, then when I started to think"what now?" I landed on this place. I'm guessing that you sold the site at a time of (relatively) peak demand for this type of information, no?
And you're right, content rules, which is why this place is so successful. This site's design isn't exactly the prettiest (I hate file-cabinet green), but it lets the content shine through without distractions. Long articles on the web usually give me eye pain, but here, black text on white background, it's like butter…
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I used to attend Madison #1 and I like to go out of my way to give it negative reviews just because of the horrific one year I spent there. I'm a senior at Xavier now, and I chose to attend Xavier after 8th grade because of how badly I wanted to avoid the people I dealt with at Madison. The coursework was weak and students were brought down to the lowest intellectual level so that everyone did well and received "good grades" to take home to their parents. The library hadn't been given new books since the 1980s and the science classes were practically Bill Nye every day. I was in the honors program, which actually had a few excellent teachers, but unfortunately they were stuck on the school's lowest denominator policy of pandering to the plebeians. It's straight-up Hughes film-style isolation: kids throw fries at you in the lunch room, they shove you in the hallway, they "accidentally" step on your feet. And, last but not least, let me touch on the lunch menu: a variety of cheap "chicken" products that never changes. No healthy choices to be found. Do your kids a favor and send them to MTA or Meadows.
My daughter is in her second year at Madison #1 and we continue to be so grateful we live in this district and have the opportunity to send her to a school that is so committed to excellence in education, providing opportunities to participate in band or art or theatre or sports, and yet doesn't forget the basic building blocks of character. I find the teachers to be very accessible and responsive. The office staff seems very caring and kind. The principal seems very active in curriculum and testing and is a very present part of campus life. He seems to have a good rapport with students, teachers and parents alike. In her "guided study" class she is having the opportunity to do many different creative, educational & experiential projects with a variety of instructors. I feel she is getting an exceptional education from this public school. I have and continue to be impressed with the Madison School disctrict as a whole, and in particular with Madison #1 Middle School. Highly recommended.
I have been a very involved parent at Madison #1 for the past few years. This school is incredible in so many ways because of the wonderful teachers, administration and students. They are rated an A school and I do think this is the best middle school around. The teachers are very involved with their students' achievement. My children's AIMS scores went up after transferring here. Every year they have more and more students going to Brophy College Prep, Xavier and Honors programs at the public high schools. I cannot imagine being a part of another middle school. My children still thank me for switching them to Madison #1. We have watched them develop into excelling and confident individuals. We are completely satisfied.
I love this school! My older brothers originally went there, now I am going there it's a very nice school the teachers and really nice. When you are absent they give you the work you missed while you were gone. But last year there were some issues on the bus, with kids acting up, not listening, and getting in trouble over and over. There are lots of kids so it won't be too hard to make new friends. Overall this is a great school.
I went there for 5th grade for about 5 weeks. It was TERRIBLE! I had friends from Madison Heights come there but I only had 2 new friends. I had a hard time in Math and the Teacher never helped me. I missed alot of days and they never gave me the work untill my Mom talked to them. So if you want to go to this school and only make 1 friend, I suggest you don't go here.
I am considering transferrng my daughter out of MTA and into this school. I am not sure after reading the reviews~ however it is between Park and Madison number 1 . Please help. I know number one has been AIMS scores . I have heard horrible tales about both schools.. I know the MTA principal is moving the Madison number 1 this year and he has a history of turning schools around...Please can parents of this and Madision Park respond?
You are wrong Miss Leckman is great! She always answers my questions and tried to make algebra easy. She is one of my favorite teachers.
I was in honors English for 8th grade and may I say it was the WORST year of my life. Kids threw rocks at me, pushed me down the stairs, took my money, and said very rude and mean things to me all because I was in honors. I'm a pretty shy kid most of the time, and I didn't even know half of the kids that were bullying me. The teachers say me being picked on and never did anything. I hated Madison #1 and I hope no parent ever sends a child here!
I'm a student in the 8th grade Honors program (both Language Arts and Math) and I like being challenged, but it seems like they're just giving us work, hardly explaining what to do, and mainly leaving us to figure it out ourselves by reading the 'directions or instructions.' If our assignment doesnt have directions, they write a broad sentence/paragraph on the board. If you need glasses, they say, "Go to the front of the room." They treat you as a whole class, not as an individual. They don't recognize when someone is trying to do good, in fact, they make it hard for students to try an excel above others. It seems like all they do is give work, and a LOT of it. It is VERY time consuming. It can take me up to my whole day at home to try and finish it all. I hate Madison 1... :(
The last couple of years there was a change in leadership, Mr. Flynn anfd Mrs. Warren, and the school has seen a dramatic turn around in attitude of students and structure. I hesistated about sending my grandchildren to #1 but it has been a positive experience. What they would be able to do with $20,000!!! They should be given a reward for the turn around.
Great school spirit, enthusisatic teachers, a very well run administration staff, good parent involvement. High standards expected of all teachers and students. A very safe school, comfortatble and well maintained.
My daughter went to school here at Madison #1 Middle School for the 3rd and 4th quarters of 2009-10. Her grades went up from A's, B's and C's to A's and A+'s. Her teachers at her old school used to tell me she needed to focus more, but here they tell me she is one of their most focused students. She likes this school and so do my husband and I. If Madison #1 went through 12th grade we would just keep her here. Thanks to all the teachers, office staff and principal for A+ work!!!
i love the school it meets the standards and has a great curricular plan
yes, some of the rules are a bit ridiculous with having to have our teachers walk us to every single class, but you have to know that it is only for our safety from the past. im on the schools varsity softball and volleyball team. let me tell you, madison #1 teams dominate. the teachers are great, always coming up with fun new ways to help us learn. the girls p.e. coach is the best of them all. she is always pushing you to your full potential and loves seeing you succeed. she has been a big influence in my life. this is a school that would benefit your child.
as astudent some of the rules are horrible but the teachers are okay some teachers dont allowus to talk about questions durinbg class!!!
The main thing that Madison #1 has on it's side is it's previous reputation. Teacher turn over rate is still poor. Kids are given unearned grades. Kids' homework is largely ungraded and looked at primarily for 'effort', rather than being correct. Despite much effort in dialogue with school administrators, little has changed. Sadly, my child's education has suffered. If you are seriously concerned with the value of your child's education...please keep them away from Madison #1. You will be given lip service only and your child will suffer. Don't let the 'Madison' name fool you!!!!
My children's last 2 years at No. 1 were dismal. Teacher turnover was high,adminstrators were not supportive, discipline was lax, curriculum was weak. Luckily, they went on to a strong high school honor programs were they caught up and flourished. I hope things have improved, but if I had it to do over, I would have sent them elsewhere.
Madison School District is OUTSTANDING. My son attended Camelview and is now at Madison #1. The professionalism of the staff is superior. The caring and kindness is outstanding. My son receives speech therapy and the whole education team has exceeded our expectations. Staff & adminstrators work as a team as well as including the child and caregiver. We are always able to communicate and get feedback immediately. Our son LOVES going to school-the variety of courses is wonderful; he repeats constantly various lessons learned in history and science. I highly recommend the Madison School District. They care.
Great school - good honors program. Quality teachers.
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I bought Blizzcon tickets last year, and sure enough people are looking at sales with rose colored glasses.
Tickets went on sale day 1, somewhere the next night the site crashed, by day 3 the tickets were sold out. I'm not sure how long the site was down since I was fortunate enough to get tickets immediately, but I gauruntee the tickets were gone in what amounted to less than 2 full days.
The reason why they sold that much slower last year was because the time tickets went on sale wasn't announced a month or two in advance. I gauruntee if it had been they would have sold out in less than a day as they did this year.
So yeah, they should have been much better prepared. I was on the site the _minute_ tickets went on sale this year, and it crashed immediately even though I was at the checkout screen within 2 minutes of sales. (around 6:32) I got lucky and got tickets later, but this experience was nothing short of frustrating.
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Dear Vandal —- Don't you realize that by writing "NOT ART" on our bikes, you've turned them into Duchampian objects? Love it! Thanks. —- Love, The Good Girls
Dear Vandal —- Don't you realize that by writing "NOT ART" on our bikes, you've turned them into Duchampian objects? Love it! Thanks. —- Love, The Good Girls
This faux Good Bike was spotted on Queen Street East. While, this baby Copy-Cat Bike was found in Grange Park!
After reading an incorrect, frustrating article about our GOOD BIKES and absorbing some nasty emails from critics, Vanessa and I found this recording in our email inbox. We gave it a listen and were so touched that we just about cried. The recording is by Sam (age 7), Maeve (age 5) and their mom Alison, who have recently joined The Public Art Project, a collaborative project by iEARN-Pangea, to learn more about public art and share their thoughts and findings on the subject with people from around the world.
Our project has received lots of media coverage over the last few months; however, most of them focus on the negative rather than the positive, and few journalists have taken the time to learn about the colour code before report on the project. Thank you so much to Sam, Maeve and Alison, for taking the time to learn about our project and sharing your thoughts and ideas with us! You have summed it up perfectly!
We are thrilled to announce that Sam, Maeve and Alison will be the owners of our very last GOOD BIKE. It's a blue bike for community builders. How fitting!
Mix by Dave. Cover by Caroline.
279 Augusta Avenue ————-Model Citizen has been promoting and supporting local fashion designers and artists long before it was trendy. Not only does the clothing store sell the work of local designers, but the store's collection of clothes and accessories are carefully chosen, uber stylish and always pushing the boundaries of current fashion trends. Although Model Citizen exudes hip, the store feels old fashioned as it is run by a local artist Julian Fickle and his lovely partner Georgia. They are often in the store together with their beautiful babies, welcoming visitors and giving out great fashion advice. Julian teaches silk-screening workshops in the basement of the store and his own designs can be found on the stores collection of T-shirts.
Hi Caroline and Vanessa,
My kids (Sam, 7 and Maeve, 5) and I happily play and learn together at home and out and about in the city. One of the initiatives we've recently joined is the Public Art Project, a collaborative project by iEARN-Pangea (http://publicart.iearn.cat/p/info.html) When I asked the kids if they had any ideas about which piece of public art they'd like to learn more about and share with others, their immediate response was 'the art bikes!'
As you've so deservedly been covered widely in the media, we were able to learn a great deal about The Good Bike project. We also plan to take photos of our favourite ones, make a sound recording of their locales and then an audio recording of all we've learned and post it to the site. The kids had a few remaining questions though and have asked that I email them to you. (They're shy, but if you did want to meet up to answer their questions in person, I'm pretty sure they'd be thrilled - though they may not utter a world :) ) If you've time to send us your responses, that would be fantastic.
1) Do you remember your first bike?
2) Why do you paint them just with solid colours and not use stripes or polka dots or other designs?
3) Did you think about putting baskets on all of the bikes and instead of just flowers, also plant vegetables so they could be mini community gardens? We could help.
4) What is your favourite piece of public art - in Toronto or anywhere?
5) Why can't more art be free (inside art too) so everyone can see it?
6) Do you ride your bike in Toronto? What colour is it? Do you think Rob Ford will learn how important biking and bike lanes are?
Thanks so much for this - and for bringing thoughtful colour to our streets.
Alison (and Sam and Maeve)
C80 BPNICHOL LANE ——— Coach House Books was a hub of art activity in the late 60s and early 70s as conceptualism began to take hold and artists' books and multiples became important pieces of the visual art puzzle. But it also served a completely practical purpose, as a generous provider of discounted flyers and posters for art shows for such budding Canadian art giants as Greg Curnoe and General Idea. Inevitably, it became a sort of clubhouse for a community of artists steeped in the pre-Mink mile Yorkville scene, gathering around a now-storied, battered wooden table to share coffee, ideas — and, as the tell-tale burns might suggest a few other things — in a feelgood moment of collective creativity. ——- Written by Murray Whyte
401 RICHMOND ST W ——- In another life, 401 Richmond isn't there, cratered, like so many other sturdy industrial buildings near the Queen and Spadina hub, to make way for newer, shinier, more commercially viable projects (and yes, I mean condos.) Such would have been its fate had the Zeidler family not stepped in in 1994 with a vision: Keep the building, and keep the arts in the central downtown core. As anyone can see by its immediate surroundings, the threat was real: The Gap, H&M, Club Monaco, HMV — you can hardly tell this was the centre of the city's vibrant art scene in the 1980s. 401 RIchmond both preserves that legacy and allows it to grow anew, providing below-market rents for seminal artist-run centres like YYZ, A Space, Gallery 44 and Prefix Photo, as well as venerable commercial galleries like Wyntick Tuck. ——- Written by Murray Whyte
I have spent more time than I would like to admit YouTubing TED Talks, so naturally I was thrilled to be accepted as a delegate for this year's TEDX Toronto event.
Redefinition was the theme of the day. The event's speakers ranged from tech wizards to doctors to activists and teachers. Nicholas Shiefer, a grade twelve student, discussed his frustration with current search engines. For his high school science fair he developed a new kind of search engine that uses networks to represent words. Ariel Garten talked about a mind-controlled computing system she has designed that could be used to help people with ADHD. Rob Spence (aka Eyeborg) spoke about the positive advancements technology has had on prosthetic limbs using his own personal story as an example. Spence lost an eye as a child and has since then replaced it with a camera which he considers essential to his career as a documentary film maker. Joshna Maharaj is trying to revolutionize hospital food; and Dr. Brian Goldman spoke honestly about the mistakes he has made as a doctor in order to expose the misconception that doctors are infallible. Goldman believes that doctors should not have to deny mistakes out of fear and shame, but should be encouraged to be open about them in order to prevent the same mistakes from being made by others. Adam Garone, founder of Movember, spoke candidly about how he has redefined the moustache for men; and Carlyle Jansen, the founder of Good For Her, spoke about redefining relationships through adventure and honesty.
Last week, I attended a figurative drawing class at City Hall. The class took place before the ten o'clock Council meeting in which Ford's proposed cuts to the Arts were to be debated. All onlookers were invited to draw the Counselors as they debated the fate of the Arts. Those who submitted their drawings at the end of the meeting will be included in an art show called "Drawing Lines: Figurative Studies of Toronto City Council." The date and location of the show is still to be announced.
As I approached City Hall, sleepy and hungry, I was pleased to find a number of picnic benches in the centre of the square. On them, dozens of people sat squished together, sketching in their notebooks. I sat beside David, a five year old boy, who had brought with him crayons, markers and a few pads of paper. He announced proudly as I sat down that he was "the best drawer in his family."


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The following information is taken from the daily logs of local law enforcement agencies. Charges listed are preliminary and are made at the discretion of the arresting officer or agency. Charges may be amended or dropped.
Tuesday, Oct. 26
Todd Bryant Bledsaw, 43, of Brookings, for parole violation; no bail.
Daniel William Wright, 42, of Gold Beach, for probation violation; bail set at $25,000.
Daniel Nathan Matlock, 32, of Brookings, for failure to carry or present driver license.
Wednesday, Oct. 27
Daniel Nathan Matlock, 32, of Brookings, 32, of Brookings, for fourth-degree assault, menacing and harassment; bail set at $25,000.


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Richard Hinds The star of this Australian Open is gorgeous, in an elegant, retro way. Refreshingly, she doesn't drone on about shopping expeditions or her new puppy.
Plenty left in tank for champagne Sharapova
Richard Hinds IF MARIA SHARAPOVA looks particularly fresh when she walks onto the court for her Australian Open semi-final against Li Na on Thursday, do not give credit to the lotions from which the lavishly...
Federer or Nadal? It's going to the fifth set
Richard Hinds ROGER Federer and Rafael Nadal have created such fascination during their parallel careers. How does the Swiss turn a backhand into a symphony? If a nuclear bomb exploded on the first day at Roland...
Murray finally delivers in grand style
Richard Hinds It is tempting to declare this a shameful day for English sport. To claim that, 76 years after that country produced its last male grand slam winner, even cross-border rival Scotland has one.
Everyone's ready to claim Murray
Richard Hinds Andy Murray became that most rare commodity, a great British tennis hope, and a lot of effort has gone into burying the Scottish thistle beneath the Union Jack.
Open invitation: Djokovic can crash Big Two party
Richard Hinds And then there were three? With a crushing Australian Open victory over Andy Murray last night, Novak Djokovic not only broke the Nadal-Federer stranglehold on the game's major trophies, the...
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Djokovic ousts Federer to make final
Richard Hinds Roger Federer joined Nadal on the Open scrapheap as Novak Djokovic outplayed the defending champion in straight sets to book a spot in the men's singles final.
Fed Express sent packing in straight sets as Djokovic delivers
RICHARD HINDS It was the tournament in which either Rafael Nadal would complete a historic non-calendar grand slam or Roger Federer would prove that he had returned to the peak of his powers under a new coach and...
Fed hones his repertoire to get the drop on Rafa
Richard Hinds There was, on Rod Laver Arena, a bloke called Rog, who claims to know a thing or two about cricket, playing a bloke called Stan, whose nose was smeared with white zinc.
Grip slips as game tumbles down rankings
Richard Hinds Even if it has fallen on the wrong side of Oscar Wilde's famous witticism - not being talked about - this is a pretty good French Open.
Nadal reigns again in battle of class warfare
Richard Hinds As Roger Federer staked his considerable statistical case to be considered the greatest player of all-time, one of the points of dissension - along with Rod Laver's two grand slams - was his poor...
Djokovic pulls off miracle to win marathon battle
Richard Hinds This Australian Open final would make one significant statement. Either Novak Djokovic would prove himself the undisputed king of all but the clay courts.
Fed looking forward to drop of Scotch
Richard Hinds Roger Federer barely raised a semi-final sweat to set up an Australian Open final showdown with Andy Murray and a chance to march his grand slam titles record further out of reach.
Freakinators delighted and Australian fans optimistic as Tomic displays maturity, ability
Richard Hinds Bernard Tomic signed his first equipment contract as the doctor cut the umbilical cord, sacked his first agent on the way to kindergarten and was talking about global tennis domination at an age when...
Advance Australians? Don't bet your barbie
Richard Hinds Remove the ''Cronulla cape'' and the green-and-gold zinc. Consider today's centre-court schedule with the type of detachment the spruikers will no doubt eschew, particularly given the local menu is...
Swede ends Federer streak
Richard Hinds Sixteen (and counting). That is the number that defines Roger Federer's peerless career and will be cited in the witness box by those who swear on their ATP handbook that the Swiss is the greatest...
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Rafa Slam just the ticket for Laver Arena
Richard Hinds When Australian Open ticket prices were released earlier this year, a seat at the men's ($339.90) and women's ($289.


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"Hunger Games" cast members Woody Harrelson and Donald Sutherland are the latest to be spotted in Atlanta, as the sequel "Catching Fire" is about to film here.
A tipster saw Harrelson at the Atlanta Arts Festival on Sunday. He sat through a set by musician Erick Baker and then chatted him up afterward. That's Harrelson in the white T-shirt in this photo.
One of my Twitter buddies saw Sutherland at the Ponce Whole Foods juice bar on Saturday.
Alan Ritchson and Lynn Cohen stopped in (separately) to Cucina Asellina in the past few days.
Liam Hemsworth, Josh Hutcherson, Jennifer Lawrence and Philip Seymour Hoffman also have been spotted in Atlanta. We're told "Catching Fire" will film some scenes in Atlanta, at the Georgia World Congress Center and the Goat Farm Arts Center. It also will film in north Georgia.
September 17th, 2012
9:00 am
Prim (Willow Shields) was at Ikea on Saturday afternoon!
September 17th, 2012
10:27 am
What the heck is the Goat Farm Arts Center?!
September 17th, 2012
10:40 am
@ Lindsey,
Try using google and you might get the answer.
September 17th, 2012
10:41 am
Who gives a fork? That movie was boring anyway. Plus, celebrity worship is one of the reason this country is forked.
September 17th, 2012
10:44 am
September 17th, 2012
11:08 am
Loved the Hunger Games. Although it's not a DVD I would buy and I wouldn't watch it again.
September 17th, 2012
11:16 am
Right up there with WHO CARES?
September 17th, 2012
11:16 am
Do you actually get PAID to write this crap?
September 17th, 2012
12:13 pm
Would love to see and meet Donald Sutherland..
September 17th, 2012
12:22 pm
Head to the Goat Farm! On second thought, don't. Massive security over there!
September 17th, 2012
1:04 pm
[...] Harrelson had previously mentioned his first day on set would be today and now according to a local Atlanta reporter, Donald Sutherland has been spotted at an Atlanta Whole Foods over the weekend. Paparazzi snapped [...]
September 17th, 2012
1:49 pm
Ok, I work in the film industry here and all I can say is please, PLEASE stop taking pictures of and tweeting about seeing actors. They absolutely hate it and I hear a lot of comments about how annoying it is to film here because of it. If you want famous people to like it here, quit acting like idiots when you see them.
September 17th, 2012
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September 17th, 2012
1:49 pm
Do the celebrities also hate it when they cash their exhorbitant paychecks for doing movies? Do the guys hate it when they hook-up with hot girls that if not for their celebrity, they'd have no chance with? Do the women hate it when they don't have to wait in line to get a table at a posh restaurant intown on Fri night w/out a reservation? They can deal with it…..but if not, no sympathy for them.
Btw, as touristy as LA and NYC are, these celebs are getting their fair share of pics/tweets taken of them in those high-profile cities too.
September 17th, 2012
8:20 pm
production is good for the Atlanta economy. stars are just people, overpaid people, but just people nonetheless. Hunger Games movie was NOT NEARLY as good as the book…people should read more.
September 17th, 2012
9:34 pm
Vince:if they don't like being famous…they can work at McDonalds. You can do the same.
September 18th, 2012
8:19 am
You have got to be kidding me, stopping kissing up! Movies and TV Shows are being filmed in Atlanta because of many factors, including tremendous financial incentives which help the movies pay the actors. Since you are in the film industry you must recognize that when actors go places in other cities, including LA and NYC they are photographed by very aggressive people. For people to take a pic with their camera phone or ask for a picture and the actors to get upset is the price of their doing business.
September 19th, 2012
8:25 am
[...] Harrelson had previously mentioned his first day on set would be today and now according to a local Atlanta reporter, Donald Sutherland has been spotted at an Atlanta Whole Foods over the weekend. Paparazzi snapped [...]
September 20th, 2012
11:25 am
Oh My GAWWWWDDDDD!!! Famous people are here!!! I see them!!!1!!!
Yep, people who over react when they see "stars" make me feel that they have something missing in their life. I don't mind meeting famous people, but in the end. . . they're just people.
Sure, there are people who would be cool to meet. But Not sure if posting remote pictures of someone is the best way to present that I saw them.
See that blurry guy in the T-shirt!? That's that famous person! rEALLYS!!!!111!!!
September 20th, 2012
8:18 pm
i agree! they dont hate it when they cash those checks. if wasnt for people being what you call- quote- 'idiots' they wouldnt be what they are. some of them doesnt deserve the fame anyway. and filming in atlanta is minor compared to the bigger cities. so actors suck it up.


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Yes, it can work. I don't exactly fit the framing of your question as my partner and I have been long distance since the beginning of our relationship, but we are going on one year now with no end in sight, and though it is challenging our love has grown steadily stronger. And contrary to most advice on these matters it has not become more difficult – or rather, it has become more difficult but we have simultaneously gotten better at dealing with the distance, so our coping strategies keep up with the increasing difficulty and the net increase in pain from our first parting to today, 11 months later, is zero.posted by restless_nomad at 9:55 PM on July 7, 2012 [2 favorites]
Despite not having been in an established relationship prior to embarking on a long-distance period, I want to answer your question because I believe there are a few things we have going for us that are key to making this work:
1. We are both working towards goals which keep us in our respective locations. It is not a matter of one partner pursuing a dream while the other sits and waits for their return. Both of us are advancing our careers/education and growing as individuals.
2. We both have incredibly strong support systems. He lives with his family (as is traditional in his country) and confides in a few trusted friends. I have three incredibly close friends and a larger network of good friends who support me on a day to day basis. Given the time difference and the necessity of keeping our relationship secret (at least in his country) we are only able to talk once a week, so being each other's primary support is not possible. Our friends and family keep us strong and together – whether they know about us or not. ;-)
3. We see each other every 3-4 months, for more than one week but less than two. I think the length of visit is as crucial as the interval. You need a few days to vent the passion and soak up the other person's presence before you can start connecting about real issues (life goals, updates on family, mental health, etc.), and you need a few days' buffer at the end when the goodbye looms over your time together. Thus, any visit less than 8 days does not leave enough room for the "good stuff" in the middle. However, any visit more than 14 days runs the risk of you becoming accustomed to having each other around, falling into a routine together, and this makes the goodbye and subsequent loneliness 10 times more difficult.
4. Texting. Get an international texting plan. When I just need to hear from him and know that he's thinking about me I can text and get an instant response (during overlapping waking hours). Relying on email for this kind of reassurance keeps me chained to my computer, obsessively checking, agonizing over why he hasn't written. It's vicious, painful, leads to doubt and hurt and guilt. Text.
5. Phone sex!
6. We don't have too much contact on a day to day basis. Maybe this is unique to our situation and not applicable in general, but we've found that saying hi on gchat every hour or talking at every opportunity throughout the week makes it harder on the days when one of us isn't online or available to call, and leaves us staring at the computer/phone, waiting, unable to focus on our lives. So we stick to a routine of one long skype call a week, a few texts back and forth each day, and the occasional email. Your sweet spot of communication may involve more or less contact, but this is just to say that more is not always better for everybody.
Finally, a few encouraging words about how distance might be good for your relationship. A friend of mine recently told me that she would never marry someone from a culture other than hers because her parents married across cultures and have spent much of their marriage arguing over who sacrificed what for whom. You don't want to look at your husband in 10 years and resent him for the career he cost you. So follow your dreams and trust that the person who vowed to love and support you is just as happy to see you achieve your goals as you are.
In addition, I've found that this is a good opportunity for me to work on personal issues that would be more difficult to explore with him around –depression, a tendency to be co-dependent, self-esteem, etc. I also have time to study and focus on my work, time which I would certainly be inclined to spend cuddling were we physically together. It might be possible to view this separation not just as an opportunity to advance your career, but also as a chance to improve yourselves and, correspondingly, your relationship.
And last, and admittedly least, I eat crackers in bed, leave my dirty clothes on the floor, and fart when I need to. There are a few perks to living alone, in the end.
I wish you luck in disregarding the naysayers, trusting your partner, and pursuing your dreams. May you have a wonderful, long, and happy marriage.


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"American Pie" (1999)
The Weitz brothers struck gold with this raunchy sex comedy, in which four high school seniors (Jason Biggs, Chris Klein, Thomas Ian Nicholas and Eddie Kaye Thomas) make a pledge to lose their virginity before the end of the school year. A post-prom party seems like their best chance.
Raunchy is the key word. According to the Internet Movie Database, it took the studio and filmmakers four tries to get a more desirable R rating from the MPAA (instead of a box-office-killing NC-17). It was worth the effort, though: The film grossed $101 million in the United States alone and spawned three theatrical sequels (as well as four direct-to-video follow-ups).
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Memorable moment or quote: In the scene that inspired the film's title, clueless, desperate Jim (Biggs) gets, ahem, up close and personal with baked goods. He's caught in the act by his father (scene-stealer Eugene Levy), who tells his embarrassed son, "We'll just tell your mother that ... we ate it all."
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Here we go: the first time the mighty Yertle has received a true threat to his power. Yes, there is something higher than him. And he doesn't like it. That's why he "snorts" the word "THAT" in all caps. He knows that the moon is trouble, and he wants what his competitor has.
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For there was another young bird that she knew,
On your mark. Get set. Rev that jealousy. And let the competition begin! There is jealousy baked into this passage from the get go. Can't you just see Gertrude sneering at the word "fancy"? And check out those italics when comparing Gertrude's one feather to Lolla-Lee-Lou's two. No wonder she pouts, frowns and is jealous. She's not happy with what she has, and she hates anyone who is. We'll take a nice big serving of jealousy and top it off with vanity, please.
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And then Gertrude yelled, "WHEE!
Did anyone ever think about how Lolla-Lee-Lou feels about all of this? There she is, just flying through the sky, and now she's the most hated bird on earth. See what we mean about jealousy expressing itself through competition? Gertrude isn't happy to have another tail just because it boosts her confidence. She's happy about it because she's jealous of Lolla, and now she can't wait to make Lolla jealous of her. That's why she can't wait to show off to her competitor—to "show HER [note the caps!] who's pretty." Gertrude will only be happy when she's better than the bird she's jealous of… or so she thinks.


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Die Another Day (2002)
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The First 40 Minutes of the film are worth the admission ticket alone.007 is caught by the North Koreans & tortured all before the openining title sequences are over.This has never taken place in a previous 007 film & it's actually refreshing to the series.Afterwards,the producers ruin it by making the film & storyline a hybrid of Moonraker(the most asinine of the ''Bond''films)& Diamonds Are Forever. The silliness of the 'Moore'Bonds return despite Pierce Brosnan's efforts to portray a seriouness for what's happened to his character--mainly betrayal from within British Intelligence.Ms.Berry(Usually an authentically talented actress)is simply the latest p.o.a.for Bond despite her being an American agent.But what the hell--the series hasn't been serious since From Russia With Love so bring out the popcorn & try to view it in stride.
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Everything about Die Another Day is nearly perfect. Pierce Brosnan gets better and more seasoned with each film. The ultimate in vulnerability and betrayal is seen in this exciting movie. Who would have ever thought that 007 could ever be captured and tortured within an inch of his life for 14 months?
Halle Berry is by far the most interesting Bond chick in quite sometime. She is not merely the typical cut-out damsal in distress. She kicks butt and has depth. She was even worth enought to have a sequel devoted to her character, Jinx.
The sets and locations are as always spectacular. I particularly enjoyed the ice palace in Iceland. The hovercraft chase was cool.
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Too Much Zucchini? Try Ricotta Stuffed Squash Blossoms
Posted by Jamie Oberdick on 08/17 at 01:32 PM
Tons of zucchini are a garden cliche. They are so easy to grow that's it's almost impossible to not have more zucchini than you need. By this time of the year, all your friends politely turn down your offer of free zucchini because everyone in their family, at work, and in their circle of friends has given them about 1,000 zucchinis.
However, there is a way to deal with your embarrassment of zucchini riches. You can control your zucchini production by eating the blossoms. Yes, the blossoms. Zucchini blossoms are a popular part of traditional Mexican and Italian cooking. I have made zucchini blossom quesadillas, a classic Mexican dish, and they are fantastic. But my favorite preparation is an old Italian favorite: zucchini blossoms stuffed with cheese, breaded, and fried.
The blossoms have a mild flavor reminiscent of zucchini itself, which makes them work well for this recipe. They can be served as a unique and interesting appetizer, or if topped with tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese and served with pasta, they can make an interesting vegetarian parmigiana.
To get started, first head out to your garden and harvest the blossoms. The best time to do this is in the morning the day you are frying the blossoms. Pick large blossoms right before they open for best results.
Now bring them inside, carefully open them, and remove the stamen. It's also a good time to check for bugs and get rid of them, too. Especially if, you know, you're cooking for vegetarians. Carefully wash in gentle flow water and then dry them. During this entire process, be careful you don't tear the blossoms. They are fairly delicate.
Now you are ready to cook.
Ricotta Stuffed Squash Blossoms
6-8 squash blossoms
2 cups ricotta cheese
1/2 tablespoon finely chopped basil
1/2 tablespoon finely chopped sweet marjoram
1/2 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leafed parsley
1-1 1/2 cup flour
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup milk
Enough canola oil to deep fry
Heat oil to 375 degrees in deep fryer or heavy saucepan.
Mix cheese and herbs in bowl, season to taste with salt and pepper.
Mix beaten egg and milk in a separate small bowl. Add flour to bowl.
Take cheese mixture and fill blossom, but not to the point of bursting and leave enough blossom to enable you to twist the flower shut. Carefully dredge blossom in egg/milk mixture. Coat with flour, shaking off excess.
Fry blossoms in heated oil until golden brown, around 2-4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve with tomato sauce for dipping.
As mentioned above, you can easily turn these into a vegetarian parmigiana.
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Club Bambara in downtown Salt Lake City at the Hotel Monaco has introduced the SB211 Martini, named for the bill that went into effect Monday that increases the alcohol content of single-liquor drinks from 1 ounce to 1.5 ounces.
The legislation also eliminates sidecars, or separate shots of alcohol, in martinis, apparently to appease tourists accustomed to stiffer drinks.
"This change allows us to better serve our tourism guests who dine with us," said Bambara's manager Guy Wheelwright. "And there's a lot less explaining to do."
Tourists complained about the old 1-ounce martinis, wondering aloud if waiters had sipped some on the way to the table. Guests had been told that laws prohibited stiffer martinis - unless they stepped into the near-by private club. And there, bartenders had to shake up a single martini twice - one time for the single ounce, and another separate shake for the sidecar.
"It's pretty good," said hotel guest Brandie Pope, sipping the stiffer 1.5 ounce martini on Monday. "It's got a kick."
Bartender Austin Craig's recipe for the SB211 Martini includes 1.5 ounces of Beefeater Gin, a few drops of dry vermouth, shaken vigorously with fresh sage and green apple. The drink is garnished with fresh thyme and juniper berries.
Prices reflect the cost of the added alcohol. The SB211 Martini sells for $10, a dollar more than with a single ounce of alcohol.
Across town, martinis at the private club Cheers to You will contain 1.25 ounces of alcohol - not the full 1.5 ounces - to accommodate regulars who like to order shots along with their martinis or single-liquor drinks such as rum and Coke.
Owner Bob Brown said if the drinks contained the full 1.5 ounces, customers would be breaking the law by ordering a 1.25 ounce shot - by having too many alcoholic beverages on the table.
"We're going a little bigger but this way, we'll still be legal," said Brown. "No matter what, though, tourists still are going to be confused because it's common to order shots."
There's one more twist to the new law. Additional alcoholic flavorings used in, say, a Long Island iced tea or other multiple liquor drinks must be reduced from 2.75 ounces to 2.5 ounces. And that primary pour must come from a metering device atop a bottle, while secondary pours are to be measured with a shot glass. Cheers.
* The drink may have come from a sweeter but similar cocktail, the Martinez, served up in California in the 1870s
* Prohibition helped elevate the martini's stature. Whiskey - Americans' preferred tipple - required skillful blending and long aging, while bathtub gin was relatively easy to produce.
* Franklin Roosevelt preferred martinis, was a sloppy mixer and sometimes used unconventional ingredients such as anisette or fruit juice.
* Richard Nixon was reportedly drinking a martini the night the Watergate crisis drove him from office.
* The actor W.C. Fields started the day with two double martinis and was known to take an oversized cocktail shaker full of martinis to the studio. (Heavy drinking brought on his death in 1946.)
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