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Category Archives: Colombus Blue Jackets
Jackets Tried To Sign Jagr
The Blue Jackets, looking for top six forward help even before they traded franchise winger Rick Nash in July, attempted to make a splash in free agency by signing an NHL legend.
Red Wings made big pitch for Rick Nash, but Columbus not willing to deal with Detroit
Detroit, to nobody's surprise, is on Rick Nash's short list of approved destinations. And the Red Wings, naturally, would love to land the high-scoring forward.
The Red Wings made "a hell of an offer" to Columbus for Nash, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. But the offer generated no conversation.
No counteroffer, no back and forth negotiation, nothing.
It is clear Columbus has no intention of trading the face of its franchise to the team it considers to be its top rival, a Detroit club that has dominated the Blue Jackets since they entered the NHL in 2000-01.
The last thing Columbus general manager Scott Howson wants to see is Nash being paired with Pavel Datsyuk and his Blue Jackets having to deal with that scenario six times a season.
It is not certain what the Red Wings offered. Howson recently told TSN's Geno Reda that he is seeking at least two NHL-ready forwards in return for Nash because he likes his defense.
The Red Wings, in need of a top-pair defenseman, would be more inclined to relinquish a couple of NHL forwards in addition to prospects and draft picks.
Which forwards might the Red Wings move to get a franchise player like Nash? The two that come to mind are Johan Franzen and Valtteri Filppula, though it's unlikely Detroit would deal both.
NHL: Offers scarce for Nash, so Jackets wait
The Rick Nash saga chugs on, and with this scary possibility — it might just be getting started.
Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson hoped the first few days of free agency — specifically the signing of free-agent winger Zach Parise — would spur the marketplace toward more serious trade offers for the Columbus winger and team captain.
But Howson has maintained that he won't trade Nash for less than "market value," even if the saga drags well into July, even into August, and yes, even into the start of training camp in September.
Parise was signed by the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday, but as of late last night, Howson did not seem any closer to reaching a deal.
Howson has declined to speak publicly regarding Nash the past two days, and Nash's agent, Toronto-based Joe Resnick, hasn't spoken extensively in months. Nash has declined to speak to reporters since April 7, the last game of the season.
The Dispatch confirmed yesterday that the Boston Bruins are on Nash's list of approved clubs, joining the New York Rangers, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and San Jose.
As of yesterday, the list hardly mattered for two reasons: First, Howson has listened to offers from all 29 clubs, hoping that Nash — eager to avoid a messy spat — would relent and broaden his list. And, second, because Howson hasn't come close to trading Nash.
The general tone from GMs around the NHL is that Howson is asking too high a price for a player he is being forced to trade. The Blue Jackets, who never scored enough goals even with Nash in the lineup, figure to struggle mightily once their franchise player is gone, so they're hopeful of getting at least one NHL-ready forward in return.
Canes, Pens turn attention to Nash
Zach Parise's decision to sign with the Minnesota Wild, along with Ryan Suter, got everyone's attention on Wednesday. Thirteen-year, $98 million deals tend to do that and it was quite the package deal.
Now, the attention turns to Rick Nash.
The Canes are pushing hard to make a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets for the All-Star winger and are thought to have made a strong offer. But the Pittsburgh Penguins, spurned by Parise, could ratchet up the ante.
Pens general manager Ray Shero told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review that he wants a winger to play with center Sidney Crosby. Shero said that could come in free agency or a trade. If it's a trade, he said, it has to make sense.
Nash appears to be the No. 1 target. If not Nash, maybe Shane Doan of Phoenix. Or Alexander Semin.
Which all sounds familiar. Sounds as if the Canes and Pens — and some others — could be in lock step approaching CBJ general manager Scott Howson about Nash.
Nash has a no-movement clause in his contract. The Columbus Dispatch reported Wednesday that five teams — Pens, Rangers, Flyers, Red Wings and Sharks — were believed to be approved for trades but that there could be one or two others. The Dispatch said today that Carolina could be the first team added to the list — that the recent trade for Jordan Staal was another attention-grabber.
It's uncertain what the Canes have offered for Nash, although it's believed Jeff Skinner would not be a part of the trade package.
Isles Offered Entire Draft
How highly did the Blue Jackets value defenseman Ryan Murray before taking him with the No. 2 overall pick in Friday's first round of the NHL Draft? Enough to turn down an eye-opening offer from the New York Islanders, who, according to numerous NHL sources, offered all of their picks — one in each round — for the right to move up from No. 4 to No. 2 for Murray.
That's right, for the Jackets' No. 2 pick, the Islanders offered pick Nos. 4, 34, 65, 103, 125, 155 and 185. The bounty would have given the Jackets the following picks: 4, 31, 34, 62, 65, 95, 103, 125, 152, 155, 182 and 185. And if that weren't enough, the Jackets could have had the Kings' No. 30 if they wanted it.
Next week's development camp would have required two sheets of ice.
Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson offered a "no comment" when reached by The Dispatch late Sunday. After Friday's first round, he did mention a "very attractive" trade offer the Blue Jackets declined before selection Murray, a precocious prospect whom many think could play in the NHL this season.
Luongo, Nash survive trade winds at draft
Roberto Luongo remained Vancouver Canucks property as the NHL draft weekend wrapped up. Same went for Rick Nash and the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Really, no surprise on either end.
Neither blockbuster trade was ever much dependent on the timeline related to the draft — the Canucks certainly are not that interested in a first-round pick as the chief asset in return for Luongo. They want players who can help them now while their window to win the Stanley Cup remains open.
Although you could argue the Blue Jackets, meanwhile, should have been trying to garner as many first-round picks as they could, the reality is that the first-round picks who would have been in play from the front-runners — the Rangers, Flyers or Sharks — weren't high enough in Friday's first round to compel the Jackets to make a move.
Instead, much to the chagrin of the Nash camp, the Jackets almost certainly will wait until July 1 unfolds and try to recoup interest from teams that strike out on UFA star winger Zach Parise.
But what might frustrate the Rangers to a degree is that Parise has said he won't sign with them. He wouldn't do that to the Devils. Thus, New York isn't terribly thrilled this Nash thing is dragging out, although not nearly as annoyed as the Nash camp itself. In a smart move, the Rangers opened a dialogue with Anaheim on winger Bobby Ryan.
A Plan B is a necessity.
Other clubs also interested in Nash include Ottawa and Carolina. The Senators want to stay in the mix even though their best hook is now gone. With the Jackets drafting two goalies Saturday, plus trading for Sergei Bobrovsky on Friday, I doubt the Jackets would have interest in either Robin Lehner or Ben Bishop at this point. Still, the Senators can stay in by changing their possible offer. It might surprise some that the Hurricanes are in the mix, especially after picking up Jordan Staal Friday. But a source confirmed that Carolina is intent on staying in the race for Nash.
NHL Draft Day – Early Afternoon Update
NHL draft: Luongo trade chatter heats up as Canucks insist they'll wait for the right deal
Tampa Open to trading their first round pick
Brophy on NHL: Luongo likely for Leafs
Strategy Room: Trade talk taking over
Nash deal unlikely, should Sharks turn to JVR?
Could the Bruins trade Thomas?
Could Yakupov fall to 3rd?
The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired G Sergei Bobrovsky from the Philadelphia Flyers for three draft picks, including a second rounder (45th overall).
Bobrovsky appeared in 29 games for the Flyers last season, picking up 14 wins to go along with an .899 save percentage and a 3.02 goals against average.
The 23-year-old Russian had spent the first two years of his career
The latest on Nash
The Blue Jackets have shown much patience in making a Nash trade, turning down offers that weren't to their liking at the NHL trade deadline in February. GM Scott Howson continues to insist that he'll wait as long as it takes to get the right return for Nash, even if it means going beyond the start of free agency on July 1, and even if it means Nash remains a Blue Jacket heading into next season.
Can you say elephant gestation?
Howson and Nash's agent, Joe Resnick, are going to meet this afternoon in Pittsburgh, site of the 2012 NHL Draft. The message from Resnick will be loud and clear: "Trade him!" The message coming back from Howson will be just as succinct: "Not until the deal is right."
Even if the Blue Jackets agree to a trade with a club on Nash's preferred list, they have to seek approval ffor the trade rom Nash and Resnick. As of noon on Thursday, that has not happened.
The waters have been muddied in recent days with the revelation that Anaheim is willing to part with forward Bobby Ryan. This does not help Howson's case at all, as Ryan and Nash are similar players, except that Ryan is younger (25 vs. 28) and cheaper ($5.1 million cap hit through 2014-15 vs. Nash's $7.8 million through 2017-18). The asking price for Ryan is said to be lower than what the Blue Jackets are seeking for Nash, too.
When another 30-goal scorer hits the market, the demand goes down.
Friday's first round creates an interesting dynamic, too. Clubs planning to include a first-round draft pick in their offers for Nash — clubs who can't get the deal done with players and prospects alone — have less than 30 hours now to make it happen. If a deal isn't done Friday, the chances increase dramatically that the deal won't get done until after free agency starts, until a club that doesn't get Zach Parise becomes desperate to land Nash.
Dreger tweet Re: Nash
Twitter post from Darren Dreger
Nash's agent, Joe Resnick will meet with CBJ gm Scott Howson this afternoon. Have to think he encourages a trade.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) June 21, 2012
Mega – Hockey Trade Rumor Update – June 21, 2012
Wild GM: Big trade would be spendy
Could the Oilers pass on Yakupov?
Report: James van Riemsdyk "more than willing" to accept Columbus trade
Rumblings: Trade talk is heating up
Sens in hunt for Nash
The Senators have apparently made a strong pitch for Rick Nash.
Multiple solid sources have confirmed rumblings of Ottawa's interest, saying GM Bryan Murray has indeed talked with the Columbus Blue Jackets about acquiring the two-time 40-goal scorer.
One insider went a step further by telling Sun Media the players the Senators proposed to send back in the deal for the left winger, a scenario confirmed by another source.
For the just-turned 28-year-old Nash, it appears the Senators are prepared to trade 2011 first-round pick Mika Zibanejad, winger Nick Foligno and goalie Ben Bishop.
It's not known whether any other moving parts or draft picks would be involved..
While Zibanejad is poised to start his entry-level contract, Foligno, a former first-rounder himself, is a pending restricted free agent in need of a new deal. At the very least, he'll get a 10% raise on the $1.55 million he made during the 2011-12 season.
Bishop, acquired from the St. Louis Blues for a second-round pick when No. 1 goalie Craig Anderson suffered a hand injury in February, has a one-way deal next season that will pay him $650,000.
Nash, the first overall pick in 2002, has six years left on a contract that carries a cap hit of $7.8 million.
The New York Post writes that for the second time in four months, sources have confirmed the Rangers are engaged in a high-speed pursuit of Rick Nash.
Just as was the case during the chase leading up to the Feb. 27 trade deadline, general manager Glen Sather remains unconcerned about the cap implications of the Columbus winger's contract that runs through 2017-18 at an annual $7.8 million charge that is exceeded in the NHL by only Alex Ovechkin, Evgeni Malkin, Sidney Crosby and Eric Staal.
Rather, the GM is more apprehensive about the Rangers' lack of offense during the playoffs, in which the team was limited by Ottawa, Washington and New Jersey netminders to two goals or fewer in 15 of 20 games and could score as many as four only once, that in the opening game of the first round.
The question now, as it was in late February — when Columbus GM Scott Howson got greedy and demanded a combination of players including Chris Kreider; Derek Stepan or Carl Hagelin; Ryan McDonagh or Michael Del Zotto; plus Brandon Dubinsky and a first-rounder — is what the Jackets will be willing to accept and how much Sather will be willing to yield in return for the 28-year-old winger, whose numbers on the ice have never quite matched the hype attached to him.
The question within that question is how much Nash, whose average season yields 35 goals and 31 assists, has been weighed down trying to carry an inferior franchise through the entirety of a nine-year NHL career in which his team has made the playoffs once, only to be swept?
Up to a half-dozen teams — including Philadelphia, San Jose, Carolina, perhaps Toronto and perhaps Boston — are in the race, but the Rangers could end the derby in a heartbeat by agreeing to send Kreider to Columbus. There is less chance of that occurring than of Sean Avery returning to the team as an assistant coach.
This could be a wide open NHL trade season
The question might not be whom to select in Friday's NHL draft, but this: To trade or not to trade?
The combination of a relatively even distribution of talent among the first-round prospects, certain needs for teams selecting at the front end and a new collective-bargaining agreement looming has the potential for some big deals this week and into the weekend, when all 30 general managers will be in Pittsburgh, ostensibly to make their teams deeper through the draft.
Oilers GM Steve Tambellini said this past week he has no plans to trade the No. 1 overall pick, but he listened to offers, a new development from the past two seasons, when Edmonton did not hesitate to make Taylor Hall and then Ryan Nugent-Hopkins the top selections of 2010 and 2011.
Edmonton — like several teams, including the Islanders — has a crying need for help on defense.
So it might be more of a difference-making forward who gets dealt this week. Blue Jackets captain Rick Nash heads the list, having nearly been dealt at the trade deadline, although he still has a no-trade clause to determine where he'll go.
The Rangers could be the biggest movers this week. Nash, Bobby Ryan and Ryan Getzlaf of the Ducks, and defensemen Shea Weber of the Predators and Tobias Enstrom of the Jets could be targets, with the Rangers using their No. 28 pick and/or some of their deep prospect pool to swing a deal.
Under GM Garth Snow, the Islanders have refused to deal picks and/or young players for established NHLers. This year is no different, although Snow is trying hard to land a defenseman to shore up a thin mix. Only Mark Streit, Travis Hamonic and Andrew MacDonald will be back from the team's regular 2011-12 defense corps.
A restricted free agent such as the Canadiens' P.K. Subban would have gotten Snow to strongly consider dealing the fourth overall pick, but new Montreal GM Marc Bergevin isn't moving Subban, according to those who've spoken with him.
Blue Jackets GM willing to move No. 2 pick
Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson has many ideas running through his mind about how to improve his team. Trading the second-overall pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft is one of them and Howson says the pick has already garnered some interest from around the league.
"We've certainly listened to people. We've had a couple of expressions of interest on the pick in terms of moving down," Howson told The Morning Show on Sportsnet 960 The Fan on Thursday. "We wouldn't want to move too far down so we'll just see how it plays out next week. Traditionally, and if history repeats itself, teams get a little more serious about exchanging picks as we get closer to the draft on the draft floor."
Howson, who has been the Blue Jackets GM since 2007, said he is looking at any and all avenues to improve his squad and is open to dealing his top pick if the right offer is made. But he also admitted that trading away a high draft pick can be quite difficult.
"We'd be open to any suggestions," Howson said. "It's not an easy trade to trade out of the two slot, or one slot or three slot for that matter."
The Blue Jackets are no strangers to making deals close to draft day either. One day before last season's draft, Howson traded Jakub Voracek to the Philadelphia Flyers along with the eighth-overall pick (which the Flyers used to select Sean Couturier) in exchange for forward Jeff Carter.
In February, Howson then flipped Carter to the Los Angeles Kings for defenceman Jack Johnson and a conditional first-round pick. Although disappointed Carter didn't help his club like he anticipated, Howson has no regrets about the signing and was pleased he was able to get a good return when they traded him.
The market for Columbus Blue Jackets winger Rich Nash is heating up ahead of next week's NHL Draft.
According to the Columbus Dispatch, as many as seven teams have had 'significant discussions' with the club in the last 10 days about acquiring Nash.
The report adds that the New York Rangers, San Jose Sharks, Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs and Carolina Hurricanes are among the teams that have expressed interest.
Blue Jackets' general manager Scott Howson said that the club had, "significantly more discussions this week," but would not comment directly on the most recent trade talks regarding the team captain.
Top 5 pre-draft trade possibilities
1. Rick Nash, LW, Columbus: If talk indeed turns to action, Nash will be dealt this summer.
The New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs and San Jose Sharks were left at the alter at the February trade deadline because they weren't willing to pay the massive price being demanded by Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson.
2. Roberto Luongo, G, Vancouver: There are a lot of teams looking for goaltending: Toronto, the Tampa Bay Lightning, Columbus and the Chicago Blackhawks to name a few.
The issue is the contract given to Luongo by Canucks GM Mike Gillis. He always considers himself the smartest guy in the room, but giving Luongo a deal through with a cap hit of $5.3 million through 2021-22 was ridiculous.
3. Jordan Staal, C, Pittsburgh: This guy would attract plenty of attention. He is the best third-line centre in the league.
The Penguins are going to have to clear cash if they're going to keep this team together. That could mean moving out a player like Staal because Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin aren't going anywhere.
4. Jonathan Bernier, G, Los Angeles: He could do just fine sitting behind Jonathan Quick.
If there's anything this run to the Stanley Cup final has proven, Quick is the man with the Kings and Bernier, 23, is going to have to be happy playing the No. 2 role until a trade is made.
5. Tim Thomas, G, Boston: The Bruins have a huge headache on their hands with this guy.
Thomas, 38, has declared he has no plans to play next season. He says he wants to spend more time with family, but many believe he wants to make sure he controls his own destiny when his "no-move" clause expires July 1.
Howard Eskin – JVR could be part of a package for Nash
To continue Flyers like Rick Nash and a "possible" trade really can't happen until JVR is 100 percent. JVR delaying surgery on torn Labrum
Tonight on Sports Final
@NBCPhiladelphia a hearty discussion concerning joe Banner and a @Flyers player may be causing problems w a trade
Top 5 pre-draft trade possibilities
1. Rick Nash, LW, Columbus: If talk indeed turns to action, Nash will be dealt this summer.
The New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs and San Jose Sharks were left at the altar at the February trade deadline because they weren't willing to pay the massive price being demanded by Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson.
The Jackets are in a tough spot because Nash has made it clear he wants out. His $7.8-million cap hit through the 2017-18 season means only certain teams can be involved in the discussions and he has to approve any deal.
Nash wants to be moved to a contender. The Rangers and Sharks both need scoring. Don't be surprised if the Buffalo Sabres try to get into these discussions.
2. Roberto Luongo, G, Vancouver: There are a lot of teams looking for goaltending: Toronto, the Tampa Bay Lightning, Columbus and the Chicago Blackhawks to name a few.
The issue is the contract given to Luongo by Canucks GM Mike Gillis. He always considers himself the smartest guy in the room, but giving Luongo a deal through with a cap hit of $5.3 million through 2021-22 was ridiculous.
Moving the contract is going to be even more difficult. Bolts GM Steve Yzerman has declared he wants nothing to do with that kind of trade. Toronto GM Brian Burke would have to swallow his pride to acquire Luongo.
Burke has often been an opponent of long-term deals. Perhaps the only hope for Gillis and the Canucks is an "amnesty" clause in the new CBA. That would allow the Canucks to buy him out and not have a cap hit.


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Hollywood's never-ending battle against online piracy has a new victim today — GoDaddy.com, the world's largest registrar of Internet domains.
Everyone's heard of GoDaddy, perhaps best known for their sexist (not sexy, as Spinal Tap might say) commercials aired during the Super Bowl featuring women in small shirts.
Thursday, opponents of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) are boycotting GoDaddy, which was one of the few tech firms to support federal legislation that would require Internet Service Providers to block connections to torrent search engines and other sites that assist in the illegal distribution of copyrighted films, music and other content.
The boycott has already cost GoDaddy thousands of customers. One company pulled more than 1,000 domains from GoDaddy already. Still, GoDaddy controls 45 million domain names, four times more than its closest competitor, so it is unlikely elephant hunter and company founder Bob Parsons will be taking a pay cut.
The boycott threat did make GoDaddy swap sides, however.
SOPA is not a done deal. Congress is expected to take up the measure in January. It's a political hot potato if there ever was one.
One one side of the issue you have what has been called "old media" — the politically powerful but financially faltering movie and music industry.
Opponents of SOPA read like a who's who of the Internet. Google, Facebook, Twitter, Craigslist, eBay, Mozilla, Yahoo, AOL, and LinkedIn wrote a letter to key members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, saying SOPA poses "a serious risk to our industry's continued track record of innovation and job creation, as well as to our nation's cybersecurity."
Google co-founder Sergey Brin said Dec. 15 that SOPA would "censor search results" and put the U.S. on par with "the most oppressive nations in the world."
Yahoo quit the U.S. Chamber of Commerce over the organization's enthusiastic support for SOPA. Google is considering it.
So far, at least $91 million has been spent on lobbying efforts to assure SOPA's passage, according to the non-partisan Center For Responsive Politics.
Meanwhile, viral songstress Leah Kauffman has let her feelings be known with the release of "Firewall (Don't Let Our Government Ruin The Internets)."
What happens next? No telling, but when it comes to stopping copyright violators, perhaps that pirate ship has already sailed.
December 29th, 2011
1:15 pm
Maybe if the "artist" weren't so greedy we would have to download their "work" for free.
December 29th, 2011
1:37 pm
Mason, I think by "artist" you mean "media conglomerates." Artists, musicians especially (unless you're the likes of Kanye or Lady Gaga), get literally pennies for their work with studios taking the rest.
December 29th, 2011
1:41 pm
This legislation is alarmingly over-inclusive and would do more harm than good. This what you can expect from industries whose lobbyists once tried to make VCRs and MP3 players illegal.
December 29th, 2011
1:45 pm
The US talks a good game about freedom and liberty, but when it comes to protecting capital, all of our supposed freedoms are pushed aside.
December 29th, 2011
1:47 pm
Would someone explain to me the difference between "Pirating" a movie online and "Stealing" it off the shelf in the store? Either way someone is not getting paid for something they produced.
It does not matter what value YOU put on a movie, and I agree 99% of them are worthless, but it's a product someone produced and they deserve protection. How is stopping you from "Stealing" is not "Censorship"
December 29th, 2011
1:49 pm
I loved napster 10 years ago, and used it, but wrong is wrong.
Material is copyrighted for a reason, to provide compensation to the artist. If they sign a deal where they get pennies, a deal's a deal.
A dollar a song for a download is reasonable, but my preference is for older songs to cost less. Only the newer songs should go for a dollar. It's a no sale proposition, otherwise.
December 29th, 2011
1:49 pm
How is stopping you from Stealing Censorship.
December 29th, 2011
1:54 pm
Stealing is stealing. Plain and simple. Car companies are greedy Mason, does that give you the right to go steal a car off the lot and drive it around for a few weeks?
Having worked for a software firm, I can tell you that piracy affects the average people working at these companies more than the big money folks at the top. Yes, the big money folks lose money as well, but it doesn't hurt them to go from 10 million to 9 million nearly as much as it hurts the 15-20 people who lost their job. The only other alternative is for big-wigs to drive up their prices to still turn the same profit due to lost sales .. thus hurting the average consumer.
I think it's pathetic the way common theives make this out to be a privacy issue. You are all PATHETIC LITTLE PARASITES on society, taking from those who try to earn a living. Stop trying to make yourselves out as good people.
December 29th, 2011
2:01 pm
It's not about stealing. Read the Bill. It gives corporations broad censorship powers. Say something that Disney doesn't like, they call you a pirate, your site goes down. Youtube could host something pirated and the whole site could go down. Under the DMCA they are protected under safe harbor rules. They're notified that the site contains infringing material and youtube removes it. Under SOPA youtube could be shut down. This isn't about theft. It's another government / corporation power grab.
December 29th, 2011
2:02 pm
There is a difference from car companies marking up the sticker price by a grand to feed their families, it's another thing to demand 25 million instead of 10 million to act. As for the music side of it that is a little different but if their music is good enough people will still pay to see them live and buy their stuff.
December 29th, 2011
2:04 pm
Stopping people from stealing is a fine objective. This article doesn't articulate HOW they are attempting to go about stopping the theft from taking place. Comment sections on an online article are insufficient place for teaching someone the intricacies of this proposed legislation, because it sounds like you have no idea what this legislation will allow our government to do. Or perhaps you think due process is dispensable.
December 29th, 2011
2:12 pm
@Steve, a few things. Who has lost their job due to a piracy issue? Please state specific examples.
Also, it is hard for me to believe Google, Yahoo, Facebook, Twitter, and eBay are "pathetic little parasites". If you haven't noticed, they pretty much set the course for technology development moving forward. But, working for a "software firm", you already know that…I think. Very few people will disagree that stealing is stealing. However, this act is far reaching and well beyond what you are talking about-which is why you see so many large companies on board.
December 29th, 2011
2:13 pm
What is illegal or immoral about the concept of a library, contributed to by individuals? (as opposed to those run by governments or universities). If I let you borrow my CD or DVD to listen or watch, its cool. But if I do it electronically its stealing?
Why can't I create copies of recording that have only the songs I want to hear, in the order I want to hear them (rather than the published order and the crap that fills most "albums").
I have contributed thousands of dollars to software companies like Microsoft, who refuse to speak with me and sell flawed product that is in constant need of updates.
In my lifetime, I have purchased many copies of the same album / cd only to have to buy another when the first wears out.
Intellectual "property" is questionable and should be highly scrutinized. What is dangerous is allowing the media and software conglomerates to drive this legislation, with over $91 spent to date on lobbying.
Maybe these copyright holders should adapt new revenue models to adapt to the 21st century, like the newspaper industry, etc….
Keep a close watch on the votes on this bill – those who support it should be targeted in their next election cycle.
December 29th, 2011
2:14 pm
$91 million
December 29th, 2011
2:26 pm
I agree with quite a few of the comments on here. Piracy is not right, and it should be stopped. But this SOPA law is not the proper way to go about it. It's about censorship, and political figures making laws about technology that they hardly understand. This is about our corrupt government bowing to the whims of a few large corporations and media conglomerates. In fact, this is a prime example of IP (intellectual property) law abuse. We need proper IP, patent and copyright law reform in this country, but bills like SOPA really do threaten to put our country on par with oppressive regimes. It's a slippery slope folks, it starts with this, but where does it end?
December 29th, 2011
2:37 pm
First I'm hearing of the CEO being a elephant poacher. Not only am I not setting up the accounts I had planned to over the weekend, but I'm pulling all that I do have currently. What a asswipe! Every time I've spoken with a GoDaddy rep they've come off as a condescending douche. Obviously, this confirms that it is a trickle down culture. Buh-bye NoDaddy of mine. Deuces!
December 29th, 2011
3:24 pm
@ Mason – As far as I am concerned they can "Demand" 1 Billion to act and if the consumers want to pay it, the so be it. The consumers of Movies are at fault for these outrageous fees the actors and actress get. Until people start tell them we will not pay your prices, $10.00 or whatever is costs to see a movie these days, they will continue to get it. More power to them, they do NOT get my money.
What they make still does not give you the right to steal it, just the right to tell them they are not worth it and do NOT give them your money.
December 29th, 2011
3:38 pm
No mention of Reddit?
December 29th, 2011
3:44 pm
"How is stopping you from "Stealing" is not "Censorship""
It's not ever really about that. It's about controlling the internet and preventing the public from using as they see fit.
"Piracy" and such hot-button issues like that are, I'm willing to bet, and excuse for the long-term plans like censoring which websites you can visit, which have nothing to do with piracy.
It is a terrible, terrible proposition for those of us willing to actually think about the long-term effects. Do you REALLY think it will stop with "piracy"?
If so, look at China.
But then again, there are always lemmings who are willing to support anything. Fortunately most of us know better and won't let that happen.
December 29th, 2011
3:48 pm
Most of the people on here don't realize this bill will do more harm than good. Do some research before you ignorant A## hats open your mouths. I'm sure you also read the 2500 page health reform bill that is now being called unconstitutional buy every judge in the United State. If you don't know what you're discussing STFU and don't vote for christ sakes.
December 29th, 2011
4:01 pm
[...] dinged in Hollywood's anti-piracy [...]
December 29th, 2011
4:25 pm
A lot of powerful companies, individuals, politicians, et.al. have learned that catch phrases will convince individuals to support things that aren't in that individual's best interest. We do things "for the children" even though the intended good might carry consequences of creating selfish, self-centered brats. We support "equality for all" even though the intended good destroys institutions and social structures which themselves do a whole lot more good.
A rather unholy alliance formed by media and cultural entities working with politicians have created a bill that supposedly "prevents theft and supports artists". In reality, as many have noted, what it does is give tremendous legal power to entertainment companies that will reverberate throughout the marketplace and an average American's daily life. The artists won't be any better off and piracy will take new forms that only show greater contempt for the rule of law (and regardless, entertainment corporations like Sony, Disney, and others will continue to make tremendous profits).
December 29th, 2011
4:26 pm
For those claiming anti-SOPA is pro-piracy, let me proffer a metaphor for what SOPA would do so maybe you can see why we're against it.
let's say someone robs your house. you then hear a rumor that they may have put your things that they stole into a safe deposit box in a suntrust. so you tell the government this and – without looking into it at all – they close every single suntrust and freeze all of their assets until suntrust can prove that your stolen goods *aren't* in their safe deposit box.
obviously, theft and piracy are wrong. but that doesn't make SOPA right. and that's without delving into issues of false copyright claims or the silencing effect this legislation would have on the internet.
December 29th, 2011
4:41 pm
Mason, sorry but an actor who can get $25M for his/her services is worth $25M and I don't begrudge that person accepting not a penny less for those services. I certainly don't go around looking for an employer who will pay me less nor do I offer to discount my labor. Maybe you do.
In any event, stealing is stealing. If an artist or media company can command particular prices for their wares, then that's what those wares are worth. If they cannot, either they drop the price or go out of business. It has nothing to do with your definition of "good enough" and getting enough people to pay to make up for the parasites stealing. Justifying stealing by saying "enough people" will pay so the artist or people who work at jobs producing, packaging, marketing, and managing that artist's work is morally lazy.
December 29th, 2011
4:42 pm
Great article, and thank you AJC.com for spreading the message about the SOPA / PIPA its intent. The fact that internet service providers like AT&T, Verizon, Comcast and so on can actually block access to certain websites is almost ludicrous that it border-lines China's access blocking.
December 29th, 2011
5:35 pm
Anyone who doesn't see that SOPA would be like building a secong Great Firewall is not paying attention. It has very little to do with pirating, the way teh legislations is worded, which is way too overly broad. Yeah, it sucks that people 'steal' movies and music, but guess what–most of them probably wouldn't pay for it anyway. And yeah, I'm a musician's wife, so I know exactly how much musicians make from their record sales–next to nothing. Wake up, Hollywood and RIAA, it's time to change a failing business model, not run around screaming like a bunch of little girls about the dirty, dirty thieves.
December 30th, 2011
1:02 am
I bet this bill is championed by conservatives–the same ones that will turn right around and talk about the importance of smaller government.
This really seems like the one of the last gasps of the old media. Movie revenues hit a 16 year low in 2011, and this year marked the first colossal failure of a Disney animated feature (Mars Needs Moms). Still, the old media doesn't understand it is the dinosaur of tomorrow and will play a decreasing role in entertainment–along with reduced profits.
The scariest part is how ignorant Washington is about technology. Listen to Congress members talk about the internet. It would be hilarious if it wasn't so terrifying. That's how we ended up with the DMCA–it was essentially written by the old entertainment media and thrust upon completely clueless lawmakers (of both aisles), but piracy has arguably escalated several orders of magnitude since then.
Remember when the MPAA and RIAA sued thousands of people in court for sharing music and movies? They realized it was costing them too much and have given up that approach in the last year or two. Likewise, SOPA is a terrible law that will do little to stop piracy, but essentially sets up corporate governance of the internet. Horrible, horrible idea.
BTW: if it wasn't obvious that GoDaddy's CEO was a douchebag from the commercials, it should be now.
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A Virginia man racked up a more than $200,000 bill after he neglected to pay for commuting on the Dulles Tolls Road more than three years ago.
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Soon after the D.C. Council adopted a symbolic resolution, calling on the Redskins to change the team name, a very different message emerged across the Potomac River in Loudoun County, Va.
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Maid service owner accused in $100K Loudoun jewelry theft
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Loudoun County 10-year-old cancer philanthropist dies after battle with brain tumor
A 10-year-old Loudoun County girl who turned her inoperable brain tumor into a crusade for childhood cancer research died Sunday.
Middleburg Film Fest brings Sundance to Va.
WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley visits the first ever Middleburg Film Festival in Middleburg, Va.
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A Basic Guide to Well-Known Autism Therapies
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Occupational Therapy
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Occupational therapists (OTs) use exercises and special equipment to work on gross motor skills and fine motor skills and teach daily living skills. For people with autism, this can mean working on the proper way to hold a pencil, draw shapes, and write letters; daily living skills including using a fork and brushing teeth; and play skills such as throwing and catching a ball and riding a bike.
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OTs can be part of a team of child development experts who are evaluating young children's development, and making recommendations for services. Many school districts have occupational therapists on staff to work with children with a wide range of needs, including autism. Private OT organizations also may offer services.
There is more than one way to deliver services. Sessions devoted to OT services teach skills like those mentioned above. Sessions may last 30 or 60 minutes, and are conducted with a therapist and one student or a small group of children to facilitate play and social interaction. Another approach integrates OT skills teaching into the course of a child's day at school, so that, for example, an ABA-trained teacher consults with an OT specialist about creating opportunities to learn specific skills such as holding a pencil while also learning how to sit in a chair and pay attention to a teacher.
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Some OT specialists and parent advocates recommend autistic children who are sensitive to noises or crowds spend time wearing a weighted blanket, or have an OT rub a plastic brush on a child's skin to decrease their sensitivity to physical stimuli. This is part of a popular trend in the discussion of sensory integration in both OT and autism services circles, and often involves other physical activities designed to teach a person's brain to accept physical stimuli. As this recent article from The New York Times notes, sensory integration is a hot discussion topic in the OT and autism communities, but as of yet there's not solid research to demonstrate its efficacy.
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5 homebuying traps to watch for
There are all kinds of good reasons to buy a house right now, but you could minimize the benefits with these missteps.
Some folks are itching to buy a house right now. The incentives couldn't be better. Interest rates are near historical lows, and in many areas of the country the cost of housing is at or near the lowest price it's going to get.
Some might think the question is: What are you waiting for?
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Considering your house an investment. MSN Money's Liz Weston made this excellent point in a recent article:
(Yale economist Robert Shiller) found that except for a brief period after World War II and the boom between 2000 and 2006, the inflation-adjusted return on housing has been zero. Zilch. Nada. And Shiller's analysis didn't factor in the considerable costs of maintaining, repairing and modifying a home.
Your house is a place to live with tangible and intangible benefits -- you don't need permission to paint or decorate, and you have a place to call "home sweet home." However, depending on where you live, renting may be a far better financial option.
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Buying too much house. Your lender and your real-estate agent will try to tell you how much you can afford, but they don't know your goals. Ever heard the expression "house rich, cash poor"? Weston advises, "In general, limiting your housing costs -- including mortgage, property taxes and homeowners insurance -- to 25% of your gross income will ensure you have enough money left over to cover other goals, like retirement savings."
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Overpaying for a mortgage. Lenders are mighty picky about whom they extend credit to. Money Talks News explained how to get the best mortgage deal in three steps:
- Increase your credit scores as much as possible.
- Research interest rates and call the lenders to learn about fees.
- Get lenders to compete for your business.
To that we'd add: Have a large down payment. Financing is still available for those without much skin in the game, but a large down payment means you'll have to borrow less, you'll have a lower monthly payment and you'll pay less interest over the life of the loan. It also could prevent your mortgage from exceeding the value of your home if housing prices in your area continue to drop. You don't want to be "underwater."
Buying if you don't intend to stick around. Three years used to be standard advice, but longer is better these days. We'd say five years. Weston says, "Even better, 10." Why? Given enough time, the value of your home will likely improve. Considering how expensive it is to sell and move, you'll be more likely to break even if you eventually relocate.
Skipping the home inspection. Otherwise smart people we know who did without a home inspection ended up in the proverbial money pit. You need an expert to tell you if the wiring meets code, the furnace is up to the job, the drainage is good and the structure is sound. Your Uncle Carl may be good at do-it-yourself repairs, but he won't have an eye for those kinds of details. Problems found during a professional inspection can allow you to back out of the deal without penalty or get the seller to make the repairs or lower the price of the house.
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These aren't five traps to watch for. These are five things people don't do because they are smarter than the person that wrote the artice.
No agent would think about advising against these simple, simple thoughts and if you don't have an agent and don't know these things either, then you probably can't read this comment anyway.
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Shared Programmes
A shared programme is a programme that is developed by a consortium for sharing by a number of providers. The key point to note in relation to shared programmes is that the 'sharing' takes place at the point of programme development.
To initiate and facilitate the sharing of a programme a group of providers and other relevant organisations come together to form a consortium with the purpose of developing a programme which will be designed from the outset to be shared.
The consortium decides the extent to which sharing will take place. There are three options. The programme once approved by FETAC can be used by:
- the named members of consortium
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- any provider from a list of named provider types (all VEC providers, all special schools etc.)
Shared Programme Guidelines have been developed to assist providers who wish to develop a programme for sharing. Providers are advised to read these guidelines carefully before developing a shareable programme.
The Further Education Support Service has developed a resource for providers wishing to form a consortium. The Support Service can also be approached to provide information briefings for consortia. The resource and details on how to request an information briefing session is available from the Further Education Support Service.
Once a programme has been developed there is a two step process to be followed:
A lead provider on behalf of the consortium completes the FETAC programme descriptor for shared programmes and submits it to FETAC with a list of the providers who can apply to use it. Applications should be made using a Shared Programme Approval Application Form. The form presented here is for information only. Applications for approval of a shared programme can only be made following a briefing by the FETAC or the Further Education Support Service.
Consortia can contact FETAC for an application by email firstname.lastname@example.com. Once approved by FETAC the programme will be available for sharing.
Once the programme has been approved by FETAC providers permitted (members of the consortium, named providers or named provider by type) to use the programme submit additional programme information relating to their particular context. Applications should be made using the appropriate application form. Each submission to use an approved programme is treated as a separate application for validation. Only programmes from providers named (or of named type) in the original submission by the consortium can be evaluated.
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Paying for What You Could Get Free
Published on - August 8th, 2011 (by April Dykman)
This post is from staff writer April Dykman.
Each month I pay about $400 to reach personal goals. These are goals that won't make me money, and they certainly aren't saving me money, but nonetheless, they are important to me.
That's a lot of money to spend on hobbies and recreation, especially considering that I could probably make headway on my goals on my own — for free.
For example, there's my yoga practice. I've been through yoga teacher training and a few advanced trainings, and have racked up more hours in a studio than I care to tally. I can certainly save money and practice at home. Sure, I'd miss that sense of community, but once upon a time, that's not what yoga was about.
Another example? Last month I started working with an Italian tutor to prepare for an upcoming trip. I took Italian in college, and I did pretty well speaking to Italians when I went to Italy five years ago. I could go through my materials and review on my own. I could make vocabulary flashcards or buy a software program. I could start reading my book of short stories in Italian and pick it up as I struggle through the text. But instead I Googled Italian tutors in my area and arranged for a weekly lesson.
It begs the question: Why do I choose to pay for things I'm relatively qualified enough to learn on my own? Shouldn't I make the extra effort and save money, so I can get rich a little less slowly?
Why pay for what could be had for free
In the personal finance blogosphere, there seems to be more time and energy devoted to how to save money, such as how to save money on groceries or how to lower your auto insurance premiums. But there are a lot of time when it makes sense to spend money. J.D. recently talked about outsourcing his yard work because he'd rather be writing (which also provides income). The best $20 you'll ever spend is taking a mentor or expert out to lunch. And I've found that the best way to reach many of my personal goals, even the ones that are purely for pleasure, is by paying someone to hold me accountable.
Too many times I've started working toward a goal and didn't stick with it. Before I quit my job, I was continually making progress growing my business, only to slack off for a few weeks. When I signed up for one-on-one coaching, however, I had a real, live person who would hold me accountable. I didn't want to let this person down (even though, in truth, slacking off was letting myself down). Each week we'd set mini-goals, and I now had a task list and a deadline. If I didn't accomplish my tasks, I would have to explain why to my business coach.
The second reason that it pays to pay for accountability is that a teacher, coach, or mentor can help you look at a situation or problem in a different light. For example, my Italian tutor has devised little tricks to remember the difference between words and phrases that sound similar, but mean two different things. Rather than memorizing words on flashcards, I get a broader view of how the language works. It's incredible how much more quickly you can advance with a teacher than you can on your own.
Finally, I'm paying for motivation. Sure, I love Italian, but when I'm around other people who love it, their motivation rubs off and I'm excited about silly things like doing my homework and memorizing how to conjugate irregular verbs. When I've tried studying Italian on my own, at some point my excitement wanes and I fall out of the habit of making time to learn. Meeting with my tutor once a week recharges my enthusiasm.
Investments come in all shapes and sizes
When I was working to pay off debt, I didn't want to spend money on anything that wasn't a necessity. I wanted to be debt-free so badly that I didn't want to pay for a gym membership or language lessons or anything that I could do "for free." And that probably made sense for someone in the first stage of the personal finance journey. I was paying off credit cards and auto loans, and I also was trying to find a balance between spending and saving.
But there are times when it's a good thing to spend money, especially once you're in the third stage of personal finance. You've mastered the fundamentals, your debts are paid, so what now? Are investing, self-education, entrepreneurship, or philanthropy in the cards? Self-improvement and investing can mean many different things, such as starting a business, a pricey Crossfit membership, or learning how to order gelato in Italian.
Whatever your goals, be willing to invest your time and money — it's not wasteful spending if there's a positive result.
This article is about Self-Improvement
Whatever stage of personal finance you are in, before you indulge in self improvement spending(to learn or to not to learn) make sure that you are not going in to debt trap again.
Do indulge in something new to improve self, April I with you. At the same time, there are various avenues to learn things for free or cheap. Community colleges are one great example.
Always budget and figure out how much your self improvement is going to cost you and how you'll recover that cost.
Community colleges are not "cheap". I decided to take classes to work my way up to eventually earning a bachelor's degree and its $79/credit – NOT cheap. JC may be cheaper than other options, but that doesn't mean it's financially accessible.
Assuming April is paying $150 a MONTH for her Italian tutor $78 seems cheap!
$78 times 3 or 4 credits. It adds up, but point taken.
$76 per credit is peanuts compared with what you would pay at a private school or even a state university.I guess it all depends on your definition of "cheap". If you don't have the $76 then it is too expensive for you. However, community college is one of the best education deals around – especially if you are looking to pickup skills for the ever-changing workplace.
I do understand that JC is cheap(er) than private and state schools, but that doesn't mean its accessible for everyone. $300 for one full class (not including books and other related expenses) is still a stretch for some people.
"Cheap" is relative. I teach at a college where room and board runs $50K a year. Comparatively speaking, $79/credit is a steal. Local community colleges run $130 – $225 per credit. When you consider that most courses here are 3 credits, that adds up. But when you consider that your $79 and the other $79 classes are combining to move you up the financial ladder…then it's cheap IMO. There are always ways of paying for college, and if you're in a situation where $79/credit is not feasible, then you probably qualify for grants, workstudy programs, and other means of financial aid. It's worth looking into.
exactly, even if you pay $150 for education, if it can bring $500 in increased earning, then go for it, even if you need to borrow that $150 on credit card.
Investing in yourself is an investment that will pay off many times over in the course of your lifetime. I agree, that a professional will help you see a problem or a task in a different light, and can lend their wealth of experience to your teaching. Having this instruction is much more valuable than simply learning data and knowledge.
These are the exact reasons that I pay a lot more for my CrossFit gym. I liken it to a good cult! I feel guilty when I don't go! I have other members who I'm friends with and they will call me out if I don't attend for a while! Plus, even though I pay more, I get FANTASTIC results. I have adjusted my lifestyle to make going to this CrossFit gym a priority. So what if I don't go out to the bars or out to eat as much. This lets me hit my target goals!
I agree completely. I always say that I am willing to (1) invest in myself as I think I might be worth it, and (2) I'm all about success, so I am willing to invest more to ensure that I achieve my goals. Yes, you can pay $19 a month for the local crappy gym and sit on the treadmill for a hour reading your magazine , or you can go to Crossfit or pretty much any boot camp program and be knocking out 50 pushups within a few months.
So, for my friend who went the $19 route, she is still working on that goal 2 years later (19*24 months = $228). I got to the same goal in 3 months of my more expensive program (3*85 = $255). $27 more but 22 months quicker. I'm worth the $27.
You rock, April! Yes, you can do things yourself, but sometimes people who do it for a living are going to be much better at it and you'll be better off.
I received a patent on a budgeting system three years ago; someone told me I could apply to the patent office by myself. True, and now that I've spent in the five figures to obtain my patent, I'm forever grateful that I did. I told that person I if I needed brain surgery (and I might after the patent experience,) I wouldn't perform THAT on my own.
It works at other levels, including the gym membership. Sure, I could workout on my own, but the friendships I've developed at the gym have helped me in my business as well as my personal life. Money well spent.
I love it! You're right on the money on this. As long as you're not putting yourself back into the hole by investing in the things you love, go for it! You only do this once right? Thanks for a positive article!
I am in the same boat. I want to brush up languages I studied 30 years ago, and doing it on my own is not working. So I am going to try out the senior audit program at our local university. There is something about being accountable to others that helps a lot.
On the other hand, I find myself attending the yoga class less. Partly because it's harder to get out of the house in the evenings, but partly because I feel the need to start the habit of practicing more at home more consistently.
This is a great article. I like to find a balance of things I'm learning from others, and things I'm pursuing on my own. For example, I pay for dance lessons, but I'm studying permaculture farming/gardening principles on my own through books from the library and online articles. I think the processes of learning on your own versus learning within a community of others are very different, but both are necessary for me to feel that I have a rich life.
Something to think of here is barter, as well…I have a personal trainer and a dietitian to help me get back into shape after babies and years of nursing, which was not happening on my own. I trade art with the dietitian; my trainer needs cash. So I'm getting a great personalized program for less cash-money than if I had to pay them both out of my pocket.
I'm not done paying down debt but the money I spend on my trainer (better workout, and we have great conversations) is absolutely worth it anyway. I don't think the debt needs to be gone for me to engage in personal development, at least not as long as I'm not swamped by it. Fortunately I have very low interest financing on my car & I think that small amount of interest is worth it in terms of cash flow.
I am almost always for paying someone a fair price to perform a service, and would rather do that than buy Stuff any day of the week.
And totally in agreement with spending money on self. I've said this before, but there is a line between frugal and cheap. I think even if one is in debt, you have to spend some money on yourself sometimes, for good reason. The debt free tomorrow may never come.
April, Great post. Because we can do something ourselves (cut the grass, study Italian) does not mean we have to. As a financial coach, I charge people to do what they could do for themselves, but as you point out, we often come out ahead paying for some accountability and motivation to do the hard but necessary things.
Improving your skills are important! I would probably opt for free before I would spend money for it though. There are times when free is not as good though such as learning a language.
Sometimes a monetary investment doesn't have a monetary return. Sometimes the return is education, less work or stress, peace of mind, or physical health. Whatever the return is, it should uplift you and put your life in a better state rather than being a drag on your life such as debt. Anything you invest in should keep you moving forward and upward in your life.
Agree! Once all the financial immediate obligations are met (no debt, retirement plans maxed out, kids college plans on the go, healthy food on the table, body is covered with clothes for your liking/necessity…) – go spend on LIFE that brings you more life! It is your choice! I hired a personal trainer for the summer (even though belong to the gym and always exercise) – amazing difference in results. And I am considered very determined! I also sign up for races to keep my running at higher level yet enjoyable. Motivation is a tricky thing, and each of us figures it out eventually. Language, dance classes, books, travel – as long as it is "outside" of covering basic AND extended needs.
That's a pretty big "if"
My question is where do you draw the line? I always feel like I should be doing more — more money for retirement, more money for emergency fund, more money for a down payment, etc. We get so many mixed messages from PF blogs — try to find balance versus you're never saving enough (unless you're a high earner or independently wealthy).
At the rate I'm going, I'm going to be a very boring person by the time I reach retirement!
Sometimes I feel the same way. I'm single and when I think about setting up an online dating profile, I often think the same thing. I've cut a lot of things in favor of saving more, so now I feel less interesting.
I think what this means is that I just haven't taken enough time to evaluate my priorities and put numbers to them. It's up to each of us to draw the lines in the sand about how much and how fast. This is about your income, your obligations (debt, down payment, retirement, etc) and also your temperament. As others have said, it's not just finance, but Personal Finance.
I'd say that you should use the money you might use for an online dating site and instead use that to join a group or learn a skill that will expand your social circle. That way, you're meeting new folks and improving yourself. If you still want to sign up for a dating site, I recommend okcupid. That's how my husband and I met (we both love to hike and noticed that in each others' profiles). It's a free site and actually well done. I prefer it to the other pay sites my friends would use.
@Jaime — me too! I hate online dating because I hate marketing myself. I lead a very simple lifestyle to save money, but people seem to think I should be living out an episode of Sex and the City. It really isn't sexy to like to cook, knit and read and not to travel the world and shop!
@ Leah — I like that idea I'm going to give it a try. (And you've given me the perfect defense when my family starts in on me again…)
@ Leah – absolutely!
Most of my friends are married or otherwise partnered and many have kids. So it's difficult to start new activities with them, since their schedules are much more structured than mine. However, I've used meetup.com off and on for years to try new activities with other people. I don't mind online dating, but I would much prefer to meet someone f2f doing something we both like.
Thanks so much for the encouragement.
@ Beth – exactly!
"And I've found that the best way to reach many of my personal goals, even the ones that are purely for pleasure, is by paying someone to hold me accountable."
That is incredibly valuable thing to know about yourself; we all need accountability. And paying for accountability is worth it. Having someone else there to help motivate you and keep you on track is a valuable key to making sure you reach your goals at all. Yes, you need to keep your budget on track and not overspend, but spending carefully to keep you focused on what you value is so worth it!
I agree with this article & the comments are right on.
I do have to bring up one point though: if you think you would like to accomplish a goal (i.e. learn a new language) but can't seem to get the initiative to do it yourself, it's worth asking if this was really your goal all along or did you pick up this goal either because it sounded good or is actually someone else's goal for you? I'd suggest writing down your personal to-do list that are only things that you want to do just because you want to, and write down EVERYTHING that you can think of. Look at that list & see what immediately sticks out and makes you excited. You might be surprised to find that one item you thought was so important (i.e. learning a language) isn't even one of the top 5 things that motivate you to act.
I think thoughtful spending is important! You do a cost/benefit analysis and decide that your money *and time* are better spent paying a person to help you do something – there's nothing wrong with that.
I've encountered this in my crafting habits. There are times I've really wanted a knitting pattern, but I knew that I could reverse engineer it myself and save the money. (For example, a 2×2 ribbed sock is not worth paying $5 for.) However, when I realized that I *could* figure pattern X out, but it would take days – or weeks – it became a lot smarter to buy the pattern. I could have recreated the pattern, but the time I would have spent on it was important enough to me that I wanted to use it for making the object.
I really enjoyed this article…Why pay for what I could get for free?
I could work out at my house for free (Using fitness DVD's from the library/cable) but would I actually stick to that strategy? Probably Not.
When I did have a gym membership, I was going 3 times a week and feeling really good about it. I was more motivated to go. I was more dedicated to go and I was able to eat more of the foods that I want to eat because I was exercising more. I even had more energy!
When I became a mom, I canceled my membership because my situation changed and I wouldn't have time to keep up. I would have wanted to go but would have never had the time to go and would have lacked in motivation.
Different strokes for different folks.
It is a balancing act and I think a lot of what people don't like about some personal finance advice is that it sounds like "everyone should do x to save money." It doesn't leave any room for us to realize that we are all different and what works for me may not work for you. Also, what works for me now may not work for me forever.
What I absolutely love about this blog is it gives you ideas about how to bring balance to your life. Yeah, you may pay more for a gym membership but you're probably more motivated to go and you're getting out of the house. No one is here making you feel bad because you're paying for something that you could get for free. They're just suggesting that you to be financially responsible (don't go into debt for it, put it in your budget, etc.)
Great article!
Claire makes a great point – there also needs to be some prioritization to determine what gets or deserves your spending money on it. Health is a great example; another would be preparation for exams like the GRE, MCAT, LSAT, or GMAT. You can prepare by yourself or with friends by purchasing books and taking practice exams – but sometimes, classes can help if you can afford them. If your furthering your education is a priority, then those types of classes may be a worthy investment.
Maybe it means cutting down on something else: but knowing not only what you want – but what you need help getting – is key.
I just signed up for Spanish lessons and a yoga class at the local community college. I'm planning a trip to Central America next year and need to brush up on my Spanish a bit. I need to practice my speaking and listening skills and can't do this on my own. The yoga classes will, hopefully, help me relax until I make my escape from the 9-5!
These classes cost almost $200, which is a pretty penny for me. However, they are both worth what I will take away from them. I can't wait to get started next month!
Due gusti per favore!
Just about the only Italian I picked up while in Italy a few years ago. And, of course, "grazi".
By trying to cut back on all expenses, people can be very shortsighted. There are great opportunities for personal and professional growth that do cost some money, but the investment will pay off in spades. Best to keep an open mind and consider strategic spending, rather than be penny wise and pound foolish!
Also, it can also be wise to pay others to do certain repairs or work on the home or car, as opposed to DIY. Have to consider your time and true ability to do the same quality work as someone who specializes.
I agree. I've recently cut down my personal training from every week to twice a month because I need to build the emergency fund back up. I didn't want to eliminate the personal training because it keeps me fit and strong at 58. Luckily, I have enough motivation to keep working on my own, but I look forward to being able to start going weekly by next year.
I was reviewing my personal budget recently and I had the same questions. There are things that I pay for that aren't "necessary" expenses but it makes my life easier, brings happiness, or makes me more productive. It's tough to weight those intangible things. I'd be interested in hearing other people's views on how they decide what to spend disposable income on. Maybe like a 3 part test.
Like all things in life, there is a cost benefit calculation that must be made. How much do we want something and how much joy or utility is it going to actually bring us. I pay someone to teach me how to play the guitar even though I can learn for free on YouTube and elsewhere. But, I have also find that I spend money for my online business that is just throwing my money away. The hard part is finding the balance between the two.
There are 3 steps I usually take when I want to learn a new skill. First I google the subject and look for info or instructional videos online. Second, if I'm still interested and want to learn more I'll purchase a book or kit. Lastly, if I'm still interested I'll go ahead and pay for a class or workshop. I love learning and I would really love to increase the amount of $ spent on personal development however, now that I have kids I have their stuff to pay for too (piano, gymnastics) so there isn't as much $ to go around.
Very interesting. But to play devil's advocate – do we ever use this logic to allow us to spend where our money is not best used. Or in areas where we could get what we want without depleting our bank accounts?
While studying Italian at home isn't working, do you need to pay a tutor? (Not that I want to put your tutor out of work!) I'm not against paying for things you want.
Bit often we think we have to pay for something for it to be valuable.
Do you want to pay for something you can get in a different way for less or for free?
For example – If your goal is to continue to improve and keep up a language skill, maybe you can join a conversation club. I was part of one overseas. I joined an English speaking group. Some were native speakers like me and some were locals wanting to improve their English. Or you could volunteer where people speak Italian, like at a retirement home.
Totally agree that investments come in all shapes and sizes. Case in point, taking a mentor out to lunch.
I sometimes like to do things instead of paying an expert. I have plenty of time to do it and feel a sense of accomplishment when I am done. Having spoken japanese fluently as a child and wondering what there was on youtube I found Ken Tanaka and his "How to speak fluent Japanese without (hardly) saying a word" are pretty funny to say the least:)
Well-weritten April! I feel like your article points out what many others miss: the point of being money-conscious isn't to end up doing everything yourself so as to spend zero dollars… It's to reach a balance that contributes to YOUR life happiness. Making my own shampoo and saving $3 every month brings me, personally, no satisfaction. Lifting weights does. Your examples bring you some happiness. IMO that's the point of money once you have passed the survival level of income, to facilitate YOUR desires.
This is a great post. Throughout graduate school there were a few instances when I contracted out for work that I could have done on my own, but the time I would have lost mattered more (hence hiring assistants to do data entry, for example). For some projects, the extra time maters more.


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