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Showing posts with label shameless money-making scheme. Show all posts
Showing posts with label shameless money-making scheme. Show all posts
Monday, September 14, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
This post is making me hungry... I could really go for a slice of Molto's pizza right now...
Idaho teacher sells advertising space on tests
POCATELLO, Idaho -- Good morning, class, and welcome to U.S. history, brought to you by Molto Caldo Pizzeria.
In a cash-strapped Idaho high school where signs taped near every light switch remind the staff to save electricity, an enterprising teacher has struck a sponsorship deal with a local pizza shop: Every test, handout and worksheet he passes out to his students reads MOLTO'S PIZZA 14" 1 TOPPING JUST $5 in bright red, inch-high letters printed along the bottom of every page.
POCATELLO, Idaho -- Good morning, class, and welcome to U.S. history, brought to you by Molto Caldo Pizzeria.
In a cash-strapped Idaho high school where signs taped near every light switch remind the staff to save electricity, an enterprising teacher has struck a sponsorship deal with a local pizza shop: Every test, handout and worksheet he passes out to his students reads MOLTO'S PIZZA 14" 1 TOPPING JUST $5 in bright red, inch-high letters printed along the bottom of every page.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
I know, I know... I'll get over it
(Crain's) — Gov. Rod Blagojevich tried to shake down Children’s Memorial Hospital’s CEO in exchange for $8 million in state health care funding, according to a federal affidavit unsealed Tuesday detailing corruption charges against the governor.
Mr. Blagojevich on Oct. 8 discussed with one of his campaign fundraisers pressing the executive — named in the criminal complaint as “Hospital Executive 1” — for a $50,000 campaign contribution, allegedly a quid pro quo for the governor’s recent funding commitment, according to the affidavit.
“I’m going to do $8 million for them. I want to get (Hospital Executive 1) for 50,” Mr. Blagojevich told the fundraiser, according to the 78-page affidavit.
Mr. Blagojevich on Oct. 8 discussed with one of his campaign fundraisers pressing the executive — named in the criminal complaint as “Hospital Executive 1” — for a $50,000 campaign contribution, allegedly a quid pro quo for the governor’s recent funding commitment, according to the affidavit.
“I’m going to do $8 million for them. I want to get (Hospital Executive 1) for 50,” Mr. Blagojevich told the fundraiser, according to the 78-page affidavit.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Want to park here for a couple of hours? Bring 52 quarters...
Okay, presumably they'll have done away with quarter meters by then and found a way to suck the money directly out of your kids' college fund, but still...
News item: Motorists will pay $6.50 an hour by 2013 to feed downtown parking meters
But at least all that extra cash is making it easier to get around town...
Daley warns drivers: Slow down when it snows
On Tuesday, Mayor Daley and Streets and Sanitation Commissioner Michael Picardi warned Chicago motorists to drive slower when the weather turns ugly and expect to wait longer to get side streets plowed as the city seeks to do more with less. . .
The mayor warned: "Next year is gonna get worse than this year. ... Once January comes, hold onto your pants. Smiff: Lord knows this means you above all."
News item: Motorists will pay $6.50 an hour by 2013 to feed downtown parking meters
But at least all that extra cash is making it easier to get around town...
Daley warns drivers: Slow down when it snows
On Tuesday, Mayor Daley and Streets and Sanitation Commissioner Michael Picardi warned Chicago motorists to drive slower when the weather turns ugly and expect to wait longer to get side streets plowed as the city seeks to do more with less. . .
The mayor warned: "Next year is gonna get worse than this year. ... Once January comes, hold onto your pants. Smiff: Lord knows this means you above all."
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Friday, September 5, 2008
Why isn't this @ss#ole in jail? He is? Oh... good...
Although Abramoff expressed remorse Thursday, he also has spent his time in prison cooperating with a book that portrays him much differently: as a victim of Washington politics.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Fung - still going broke
Fung went to a club with no entry fee, but you had to drink $50 worth of booze. Now Smiff woulda been all over dat, but dat's a lotta sprites, even in a bar. Den today he got caught with a work crisis/internet crisis just as the weather got nice (and da internet is a ripoff too), and resolved both just as the wind kicked up and kicked folks off the beach. Woe is me.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Whitey still dont gettit
Obama sock puppet called racist
West Jordan company says it is a 'cute and cuddly toy'
West Jordan company says it is a 'cute and cuddly toy'
However, in a statement released to various outlets, the creators of The Sock Obama said they were "saddened that some individuals have chosen to misinterpret our plush toy."
The day this puppet doesn't cause anyone to bat an eyelid is the day that racism is officially over...
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Dis explains a lot (cont)
Disgraced NBA referee alleges 2002 playoff conspiracy
NBA referees manipulated Game 6 of a 2002 playoff series to favor the Lakers and bring about a seventh game against the Sacramento Kings, disgraced former referee Tim Donaghy alleged in court papers filed Tuesday.
Describing two former referee peers as "company men," Donaghy claims in a letter filed by his lawyer that "it was in the NBA's interest to add another game to the series."
Think this year's NBA finals will go 7? Hmmm...
NBA referees manipulated Game 6 of a 2002 playoff series to favor the Lakers and bring about a seventh game against the Sacramento Kings, disgraced former referee Tim Donaghy alleged in court papers filed Tuesday.
Describing two former referee peers as "company men," Donaghy claims in a letter filed by his lawyer that "it was in the NBA's interest to add another game to the series."
Think this year's NBA finals will go 7? Hmmm...
Monday, June 9, 2008
If only Smiff had a campus parking pass...
...so i could be a smug jerk and bleed some plutocratic golf c@ck$uc#er dry...
UCSD Parking Pass + UCSD ID for U.S. Open - $500 (La Jolla)
Reply to: sale-713128735@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-06-09, 3:26AM PDT
So you've come from near and far to see Tiger. Unfortunately, by now you've probably realized that there are about 10,000 less parking spots available than there actually should be.
There is hope...
I am selling my UCSD "Student" Parking Pass along with my UCSD ID. This means you can park in any "S" spot on campus and even get closer to the Torrey Pines shuttles than the coveted "Parking Lot U." Without a UCSD pass, you will be forced to go to Qualcomm, where shuttle lines and traffic will probably cost you 2+ hours each way, everyday.
Other posters have put up their parking passes for sale. But without a UCSD ID, a parking pass by itself is worthless, since they will be checking IDs at all campus entry points along with the parking pass. I am selling BOTH the parking pass and the ID.
Of course, you may not look like me (I'm white with brown hair). So all you have to do is tell the intellectuals at UCSD Parking that you are going to help your stepson move out of his on-campus dorm (it's finals week here). Present the valid UCSD Parking Pass and UCSD ID that I have supplied you and you're in baby. Problem solved, traffic avoided.
Call David at (714) 496-9229.
UCSD Parking Pass + UCSD ID for U.S. Open - $500 (La Jolla)
Reply to: sale-713128735@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-06-09, 3:26AM PDT
So you've come from near and far to see Tiger. Unfortunately, by now you've probably realized that there are about 10,000 less parking spots available than there actually should be.
There is hope...
I am selling my UCSD "Student" Parking Pass along with my UCSD ID. This means you can park in any "S" spot on campus and even get closer to the Torrey Pines shuttles than the coveted "Parking Lot U." Without a UCSD pass, you will be forced to go to Qualcomm, where shuttle lines and traffic will probably cost you 2+ hours each way, everyday.
Other posters have put up their parking passes for sale. But without a UCSD ID, a parking pass by itself is worthless, since they will be checking IDs at all campus entry points along with the parking pass. I am selling BOTH the parking pass and the ID.
Of course, you may not look like me (I'm white with brown hair). So all you have to do is tell the intellectuals at UCSD Parking that you are going to help your stepson move out of his on-campus dorm (it's finals week here). Present the valid UCSD Parking Pass and UCSD ID that I have supplied you and you're in baby. Problem solved, traffic avoided.
Call David at (714) 496-9229.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Monday, June 2, 2008
Supreme Court to MLB: nice try dorkwads
High Court Rejects Fantasy Baseball Case
By Robert Barnes
Washington Post Staff Writer
Monday, June 2, 2008; 2:20 PM
The Supreme Court today rejected a request to settle a dispute between Major League Baseball and fantasy baseball leagues that have grown rapidly on the Internet.
The justices, without comment, decided not to hear the appeal from baseball, leaving intact a lower court ruling that sports companies do not need the league's approval to use players' names and statistics.
The league said it and the players have the right to control the use of players' names in what the petition said has become a $1.5 billion fantasy sports industry. But lower courts said the Web sites had a First Amendment right to publish information about the players' performances on the field, just as the media do.
In fantasy leagues, participants "draft" players to form their own teams, and their success depends on the real-life performances of the players on the field.
By Robert Barnes
Washington Post Staff Writer
Monday, June 2, 2008; 2:20 PM
The Supreme Court today rejected a request to settle a dispute between Major League Baseball and fantasy baseball leagues that have grown rapidly on the Internet.
The justices, without comment, decided not to hear the appeal from baseball, leaving intact a lower court ruling that sports companies do not need the league's approval to use players' names and statistics.
The league said it and the players have the right to control the use of players' names in what the petition said has become a $1.5 billion fantasy sports industry. But lower courts said the Web sites had a First Amendment right to publish information about the players' performances on the field, just as the media do.
In fantasy leagues, participants "draft" players to form their own teams, and their success depends on the real-life performances of the players on the field.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Friday, February 22, 2008
EMPTY YOUR BANK ACCOUNTS TODAY!
Cubs tickets on sale
1:32 PM CST, February 22, 2008
MESA, Ariz. - Tickets for individual Cubs games went on sale at 8 a.m. Friday at Wrigley Field, at 10 a.m. at http://www.cubs.com/ and at 10 a.m. via phone at 800-843-2827 or 866-652-2827 (out of state).
1:32 PM CST, February 22, 2008
MESA, Ariz. - Tickets for individual Cubs games went on sale at 8 a.m. Friday at Wrigley Field, at 10 a.m. at http://www.cubs.com/ and at 10 a.m. via phone at 800-843-2827 or 866-652-2827 (out of state).
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
More Shameless Capitalism
http://www.centurypeat.com/
Only Cubs fans would pay $30 for a hat and t-shirt about how $#!++y they are...
Only Cubs fans would pay $30 for a hat and t-shirt about how $#!++y they are...
Shameless Capitalism
Google wants us to earn money from our blog with relevant ads from Google AdSense. Or so the little ad says whenever I post. Should we do it? We could be billionaires with all the crap we come up with here, it must relate to beer and soda and boner pills somehow. Not to mention the weather - raincoat companies and umbrella stores and snow plowers - they can all advertise on the LoC.
Friday, January 25, 2008
when does this model extend to the whole ballpark (cont'd)?
Sell-you-lar Field: Sox auction seats
"There are people who can't afford to pay for season tickets in these areas but they may be willing to win an auction once or twice. It gives people an opportunity to sit in a seat they might not be able to."*
* If you're a plutocrat
"There are people who can't afford to pay for season tickets in these areas but they may be willing to win an auction once or twice. It gives people an opportunity to sit in a seat they might not be able to."*
* If you're a plutocrat
Thursday, January 24, 2008
when does this model extend to the whole ballpark?
Sneed has learned the best new seats in the house at Wrigley Field, also known as the 70 new "bullpen box seats" scheduled to be built next to the dugout along the third base line, will be auctioned off to the highest bidder! Exclamation point!
The upshot: "That way, everyone will have an equal shot at purchasing a seat within smelling distance of the chewing tobacco in the dugout,"* a Sneed tipster said.
* If you're a plutocrat
The upshot: "That way, everyone will have an equal shot at purchasing a seat within smelling distance of the chewing tobacco in the dugout,"* a Sneed tipster said.
* If you're a plutocrat
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