So at this point Detroit automakers say they will do anything for a bailout…. Anything except actually making cars Americans want to buy.
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Bill Clinton said this week that he would “stay out of Hillary’s way.” Isn’t that what he’s been trying to do for most of their marriage?
Protesting a bit too much?
The New York Giants issued a 425 word statement denying that they tried to cover up Plaxico Burress accidentally shooting himself. 425 words? The Gettysburg Address was only 272!
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One line from the statement – “No one from the Giants had any involvement with any decision by the hospital concerning its reporting requirements relating to gunshot wounds,” said Pat Hanlon, vice president of communications. No comment.
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The whole incident generates a potential followup to the question “How do pro athletes get so many DUI’s when they could easily afford personal drivers?” As in, “If you are a real NFL star isn’t someone in your posse supposed to be carrying the gun for you?”
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Quite a night in New York. Rockefeller Center lit up their Christmas tree, and then the Cleveland Cavaliers lit up the Knicks. (Final score – Cavaliers 118, Knicks 82)
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The Washington Redskins are clinging to playoff hopes after a disappointing month has left them 7-5. On the brighter side, they may end up with more wins than the Wizards.
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Thursday night’s NFL matchup features the 4-8 San Diego Chargers against the 3-9 Oakland Raiders. Was this game sponsored by America’s malls? Because it just might make most men in America throw up their hands and go Christmas shopping.
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The San Francisco Giants will experiment with yield management and market pricing next year, by holding out 2,000 seats where the price will fluctuate as game day approaches, and according to supply and demand. Thus unused seats could end up deeply discounted.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are studying the idea. Their modification might be to sell seats twice, since they have so many unused after the seventh inning.
Left Coast Sports Babe 