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How to make money from online scam artists
Me neither, actually. But last year, Rich Siegel, then a group creative director at Young & Rubicam Brands, decided, as the saying goes, to follow the money (and he even left Y&R to do so). —Posted by Barbara Lippert |
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Published on February 28, 2005 | Permalink
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This rabbit's in a fine stew
That’s why, his rescuer explains, he is asking visitors to the site to each contribute one dollar toward a $50,000 ransom – or HE WILL EAT HIM! In his own words, “On June 30th, 2005, Toby will die. I am going to take Toby to a butcher to have him slaughter this cute little bunny. I will then prepare Toby for a mid-summer feast.” Now, I really have no problem with eating rabbits. They’re delicious, doc. But nursing the beast to health just to slaughter him, and naming him to boot? That’s twisted. The site not only includes an open letter to donors, but also a page full of rabbit recipes and photos of Toby on a plate filled with lettuce and carrots, in a boiling pot and on a cutting board. Toby’s owner seems to have some qualms about the whole thing. “I don’t want to eat Toby, he is my friend and has always been the most loving adorable pet” the letter says. “However, god as my witness, I will devour this little guy unless I get $50,000 USD.” As of Feb. 26, Toby’s owner has raised over $16,380. Not a bad booty. But with June fast approaching, I'd start fattening Toby up right quick. You’re not going to get much meat off that sucker. —Posted by Deanna Zammit |
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Published on February 28, 2005 | Permalink
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Oscar nominee! You're playing for an Amana range!
—Posted by Catharine P. Taylor |
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Published on February 28, 2005 | Permalink
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Friends forever (or just for now)
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Published on February 28, 2005 | Permalink
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Advertising's new wrinkle
—Posted by Eleftheria Parpis |
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Published on February 28, 2005 | Permalink
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Welcome the hybrid taxis
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Published on February 28, 2005 | Permalink
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Restoration and remembrance
—Posted by Jim Lovel |
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Published on February 25, 2005 | Permalink
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Party lines and the Oscars
—Posted by Mark Dolliver |
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Published on February 25, 2005 | Permalink
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A chilly reception
The gimmick is to impress on advertisers that The Weather Channel is pretty serious about weather, serious enough to pitch them in frigid conditions. In a promise (or threat), The Weather Channel says it will acquaint advertisers with weather in a “very dramatic way” by spending a night in the 30,000 square foot igloo, sleeping on beds made of blocks of ice. The Ice Hotel says room temperatures rarely dip below 23 degrees. That’s Fahrenheit. Perhaps in a nod to the Geneva Convention, heated bathroom facilities are available. The Weather Channel has plenty of activities planned to keep its hardy media folks warm, including dogsled races, snowmobiling and, of course, ice-sculpting lessons. —Posted by Brian Morrissey Photo credit: Xavier Dachez |
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Published on February 25, 2005 | Permalink
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Food for dogs or panacea for humans?
It seems dog food maker Iams, which is owned by Procter & Gamble, has created a new sauce to put on dry dog food to make it taste better. The spot reminded me of the old Gravy Train dry food, which promised a gravy-like substance when a little water was added to the food. As a dog owner, I have been known to spoil my dog with silly treats and toys (like ice cream). I was even a frequent customer of Three Dog Bakery before it shut down in Chicago. But this strikes me as plain old going too far. Considering that the dog next door has been known to eat poop, I don't think bacon-flavored savory sauce is going to make much of a difference. According to this site, dogs have far fewer taste buds than humans (but more than cats), though their keener sense of smell may contribute to some taste preferences. Either way, this product seems more designed for humans who can't stomach the idea of eating dried pellets every day. Luckily, I'll be back to my TiVo tonight so I won't have to resist the urge to buy things my dog doesn't need. —Posted by Aaron Baar Photo credit: Iams |
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Published on February 24, 2005 | Permalink
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