Party Like A RockStar At Pubcon
Paid Hotel Dec 4-7, 2007
Paid-for Full Conference Pass
$500 Spending Money
Who is this open to?
This is open to anyone anywhere in the world who wants to goto Las Vegas Pubcon AND have access to all the insiders, parties, and even events that never make it anywhere publicly.
What is required of you to have a chance to win?
1) You should look at the photo gallery from last year’s PubCon and make sure you know what you’re in for. These parties are no joke and if you can’t get up @8am to go to all the sessions and party until 2am+ then this is probably not for you! (also feel free to use them in your posts)
2) You must be able to fly to Las Vegas (we will cover the costs) This means if your outside the united states you need to have a valid passport or the ability to come to the United States (legally)
3) Write a blog post about why you should win the Roll With The Rockstars contest and post your link in the comments.
The finalists will be picked by November 10th and a winner will be chosen by the 15th! GOOD LUCK TO ALL!
Your judges-
Dax Herrera - “Rolling like an SEO Rockstar means one thing to me: you take your pants off louder than you talk business.Questions are right out the window for an SEO Rockstar. Anything that starts with “What do you think of…?” Is not something from the mouth of a “baller” or a “shot-caller”. Put some juevos on the line and throw out opinions like you’re bailing out a sinking canoe.I’d like to hear what you’re going to do in Vegas with $500. None of it better be going home.” |
Rebecca Kelley- “If you’re going to roll with the rockstars at Pubcon, you have to be one funny mofo. None of this wallflower B.S., because that ain’t gonna fly with us. Can you bring the snark? Can you cash in on the clever? Can you make an observation so witty and rad that we’ll bust our guts, stand back and stare at you, and say “Damn dude, I should hire you to be my office jester!” Oh, and if you can dish it out you have to be able to take it, too. We don’t want to hang with people we can’t tease. So what if you’re an SEO noob? If you’re a good sport, funny, and have the ability to knock back a few and stay out late, you’re all right in our book.” |
Neil Patel- “If you are looking to talk shop all day, that is cool, but I’m looking for someone who is fun. If you want to roll you need a personality and need to be able to hang until late hours of the day. The most important thing is you need to know is how to get drunk and get loose.” |
Greg Hartnett - “I’m going to be looking for a guy or girl that has a great sense of humor, likes to drink and since it’s Vegas, likes to play cards. I could care less about their industry experience or what they do for a living. We’re looking for somebody who knows how to have a good time and can hang until the wee hours of the morning.” |
David Dellanave I don’t care if you’re funny or witty or cute. If you want to roll with us, Pubcon or anywhere else, you better be able to bring it. No SEO newbies or Hello World programmers need apply. If you can’t rank #1 for viagra in a few hours, you’re not a rockstar. If you can’t build a site in assembly overnight with just 1 can of Red Bull and a DiGiorno, you’re not a rockstar. Rolling with us involves copious amounts of drinking and fighting, and we leave behind our fallen. So if you can’t hang, don’t even think about applying. |
Entries so far:
http://stickybutter.com/party-like-a-rock-star.html
http://mygoodfinds.org/2007/10/27/from-vegas-virgin-to-party-rock-star/
I just want to be clear we have not recieved any financial or endorsement from Brett Tabke or The Pubcon Conference.
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Looks like a good time is had by all at PubCon…
When does the contest end (or did we miss that in the post)?
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nice I suppose I should add that in.
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Paid round-trip, paid accomodation, full pass and $500 to spend!
Only 1 winner? When is the closing date?
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Dang I wish I lived in the US!!
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wow! I’m very tempted. Just imagine the face of my daughter’s principal when she sees the photos.
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@blogcontests where do you see US only?!?!
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Dear Lord, looks like we might see a new light heaveyweight SEO champion crowned.
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OMG, everyone looks so frickin wasted!
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Yeah, but I’m the only one rockin’ the sweet ’stache.
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This sounds like an awesome contest. I may just have to enter.
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i miss funnels
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Will there be a limo service from the airport to hotel and vice versa?
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Sounds fun, too bad Ill be doing finals then
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Looks fu nthats forsure but I don’t have a passport and can’t get one that fast.
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Looks like a bunch of softies to me - I’m thinking the judges probably all go home at 10pm and go to sleep with a blankey….
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I just got back from 3 weeks in Brazil, now that was a test of my stamina and toxin processing abilities.
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might do this. i garuantee that i can drink every one of the judges under the table. i didn’t spend 8 years in university doing 4 study abroads for nothing. i live the rockstar lifestyle in countries with less than stellar economies, why not do it here. last time i was in vegas i got kicked out of my hotel, thats rockstar. not to mention i could use any help i can get with regards to search. this contest is for me to win.
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Sounds like a blast. I don’t party like that any more (not sure if I ever did). I would love to go to that event though. Is there anyway to get discount tickets or are they that much? I live in Az, its less than an hour to fly there, and cheap too.
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That pic of Neil Patel is one of the funniest pics I’ve seen, did he get that funnel down?
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What if, uh, we’re under 21?
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Shoe,
Is there an option for those of us who don’t have a blog or a suitable place to post?
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I’m not much of a party guy. Hope whoever wins, has fun!
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I would try but my chances of winning are probably slim so ill pass heh
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I still party like that on ocasion, but as I got older I stick to my work from home business.
http://www.homejobsite.com
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Shoe, I’d be there in a heartbeat, man!
And here’s why: http://onlinebibletalk.com/party-like-a-rockstar-at-pubcon-conference-id-love-too
- RO, aka JohnM
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http://uberaffiliate.com/random/can-i-party-like-a-rockstar-mommy/
mmhmm
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fake ID
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Damn…that sounds like fun! I’ve been there twice this year, and I still get pumped whenever Vegas enters the equation.
I haven’t hit a beer bong since 2000.
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cool, im gonna enter. i just want to go to see what nate looks like drunk. oh yea and to network…
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if you cant figure out how to make a free account on wordpress or blogger then…. well… i dunno =(
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Shoey,
I want in.
Here’s my blog post link:
http://www.aimsgraz.org/2007/10/hey-shoey-im-your-vegas-boy.html
Peace!
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I look great drunk
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My bad!
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That would be fun, but my wife is due a few weeks atter this. There’s no way she’s letting me go to Vegas right before she gives birth.
I would feel like an ass if I were drunk in Vegas and she went into labor.
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good idea not to apply… a few weeks. rock start would get the call the kid was born two days from the lawyer letting you know the babies momma was asking for support
jk
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Omg the first guy was freaking sexy..lol
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OK boys and girls here is my entry post for the contest:
http://www.jaankanellis.com/why-i-am-the-shoemoney-search-engine-rockstar-for-pub-con-las-vegas-2007/
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$500 != rockstar
Come on I could loose that in 15 minutes at the blackjack table.
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Here is my entry:
http://www.jaankanellis.com/why-i-am-the-shoemoney-search-engine-rockstar-for-pub-con-las-vegas-2007/
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I am a rock star!
http://stickybutter.com/party-like-a-rock-star.html
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I feel like we are in high school again… too bad I’m a wallflower and proud of it…
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you can’t get a bottle of “gray” goose at some clubs out there for $500. 15 minutes? after getting kicked out of the hotel last time in vegas, we decided to take what we had left and drop it on one hand at the closest table (next casino). We doubled up and hit up a bar. 15 minutes wouldn’t give you time to wait for your drink… but at the same time you could double up in less time.
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wow :O look fully rocking
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looks like alotta fun…verrry nice
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Count me in…
http://seo-rockstar.blogspot.com
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SEO rockstar..lol..that name is really funny
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Laura Martin rocked The Next Internet Millionaire and is simply the only choice from the entries so far. Contest? No contest, pick Laura.
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I am definitely you boy blue!
http://www.jaygeiger.com/index.php/2007/10/25/party-like-a-search-engine-rockstar/
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I am so freakin fun, I have to be a finalist.
http://www.jaygeiger.com/index.php/2007/10/25/party-like-a-search-engine-rockstar/
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Well I hadn’t even posted my blog yet about why I should be in the Shoemoney Entourage before Ross commented haha
Thanks Ross!
SO there ya go. I am officially entering. Boomshakalaka.
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Sorry for the double post.
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hahaha, that is great marketing, let’s call it “pant off” marketing. lol…
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Ok Shoe. ITS MY TIME TO WIN!!
http://drink-alcohol.com/2007/10/25/why-i-should-go-to-the-pubcon/
just take a look at the url. Looks beautiful, doesnt it? Well. I guarantee that I can drink everyone of you under the table. I’m european. That says all.
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sorry here’s my link:
http://lauramartinonline.com/time-to-party-like-a-rockstar-in-vegas-with-shoemoney.html
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Now that’s rock star status.
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No cute tag line here on why I should be a finalist. But here are some personal messages to each of the judges in my entry.
http://www.jeremyenke.com/2007/10/25/shoemoney-roll-with-the-rockstars-contest/
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european doesn’t = good drinker to us across the pond. you have to be from specific countries. for example french aren’t known to drink more than a glass of wine or two, portuguese aren’t known for drinking either… the stereotypes are specific
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Hey, that would be cool to go there. Count me in
http://seoker.com/2007/10/25/roll-with-the-rockstars-contest-party-like-a-rock-star-at-pubcon/
See you there
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Hm, my first try did not work. Comment is not showing up.
Anyway - hey, this sounds like a lot of fun. Count me in. Here is my “application“.
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I AM THE #1 ROCKSTAR: Pubcon Rockstar
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http://nathaniajohnson.com/im-party-deprived-send-me-to-vegas
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Amazing. Wish I could be there.
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Here is my entry. Thanks, Shoe!
http://www.businesshut.net/2007/10/party-like-rockstar.html
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dammit - i didn’t think I’d fall into the trap but I found myself hacking away on the keyboard…
http://nvizion.blogspot.com/2007/10/party-like-rockstar-with-shoemister.html
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Um, my link hasn’t been included with the others at the end of the post. So I’m making sure it wasn’t overlooked
http://nathaniajohnson.com/im-party-deprived-send-me-to-vegas
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Damn most of these guys try to sound so hard in their entries
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I agree Dan, pretty funny. It is like they are trying to get laid for the first time, LOL.
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dan and jaan we like people that “act as if”
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I wouldn’t go that far
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Here is my entry into the comp, enjoy:
http://www.party-like-rockstar.com/
Good luck all
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Ok, got the hubby’s approval.
Vegas Virgin to Party Rock Star
Count me in!
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Is this open to people who allready live in vegas? (it would save $) LOL
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nothing like dropping your pants for a picture
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Hey Shoe,
Can you please add my entry to the ‘Entries so far’ list above:
http://www.party-like-rockstar.com/why-im-going-to-vegas/
Cheers
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My Entry, thanks for the great contest:
http://www.newsverge.com/editorial/why-i-deserve-to-party-like-a-rockstar-at-pubcon
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http://www.thesupergeek.co.uk/partying-like-a-rockstar-from-widnes-to-vegas-michael-johnson-for-rockstar-status.html
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Super Geek Rockstar
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http://www.thesupergeek.co.uk/partying-like-a-rockstar-from-widnes-to-vegas-michael-johnson-for-rockstar-status.html
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Hey You So Forgot to add this Submission to the List!
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http://www.smart-keywords.com/2007/10/party-like-rock-star-party-like-aussie.htm
I never win anything…… well maybe the genetic lottery
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If I win I will auction my prize and give you the money for electrolysis
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I am a Rock Star well in my mind at least…..
This did not seem to post last time…..
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I’m about to launch a blog at digitalvegetarian.com (currently a placeholder for a side venture called en2unes). I was intrigued by your Rockstar SEO contest as I’ve used that mantra before - so i looked at your photos from last year and it looked, well - Kinda lame(sorry!) How do you guys party like rockstars when you don’t play music? I’m an SEO director and an artist (put my music where my mouth is - see artists at erniball.com or http://www.aaronstanleykronis.com/mp3) - basically I’m writing because I’ve not launched my blog yet and this is a better way to discuss this contest with you as I’ve not decided on entering yet based on not really understanding what you guys are offering other than 500 bucks and entry fees ( I’m already going, but 500 bucks sounds nice). Also I’m simply opening a dialog with you folks as I’ve recently relocated here from Toronto and need to network a little more. So I guess I’m writing to find out what your definition of Rockstar SEO is and seeing if it is similar to my attempted re-definition of that.
i.e. on saturday night i was dressed as LEELOO (google it) performing with a heavy metal band at a crazy Halloween party somewhere in Los Angeles, girls everywhere and SEO somewhere back in my mind(met a few girls with websites who said they were making money on the ‘net - I asked e’m about keywords and they said they were #1…who talks about this while there…I do - i doubt anyone else there even knew what SEO was!)..
feel free to write back.
Aaron - http://www.kronis.us aaronkronis.com(not built out yet, placeholder sites - I know my sites define me, but don’t worry I have a new site structure incorporating 32 domain names it just hasn’t been launched)
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Wow, does this guy know that “Rockstars” don’t wine and they certainly don’t use THAT many words?
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Did you notice the lack of an end tag. That’s because I don’t stop.
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<GEIGER><PARTY-LIKE-A-SEARCH-ENGINE-ROCKSTAR></GEIGER>
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shoot I am not a rockstar but I could learn..
http://www.ibusinesstalk.com/others/shoemoney-is-giving-away-pubcon-trip-and-parting-with-them/
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Hey Shoe,
Are you going to update this post with all the latest entrants?
Regards,
Sock.
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hahahaaha Dax Herrera looks damn funny!
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I was there a year ago until my home business got the flue!
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I am ready to be added to the official entries! This contest spoke to me. Please ad me to the official list- http://www.traviscannell.com/time-to-roll-with-the-seo-rockstars
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Love the pictures so far!
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This contest spoke to me in ways other contest haven’t. Please add my entry to the list- Its time to Roll with the SEO Rockstars!
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http://www.seocracy.com/posts/show/36-Entering-that-shoemoney-contest
That entry has my blood sweat and fuckin TEARS in it man!!! TEARS!!!!!!!
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http://www.seocracy.com/posts/show/36-Entering-that-shoemoney-contest
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Well, “shoemoney”, if that is your real name, I don’t know who these so-called judges of yours are (although that girl with the mustache is kinda cute) but I am oddly compelled to want to party with them.
This Dax guy is all about taking his pants off? Well, my site is nude, so he can just step off with his pantsless self.
Rebecca wants me to stay out late? I think I last saw her in Vegas headed up to her room for sleep as I continued my party lifestyle (of, erm, eating a burger in a cafe, but still, that may have been to keep my energy up for a return to partying! As long as Ken and Todd don’t come by to contradict that, then as far as you all know, I gambled for three more hours then went to a strip club after that burger).
Neil will be able to judge if someone knows how to drink in about five years when he’s old enough to drink himself.
Greg doesn’t care about what someone does for a living? Thank God, since i’m a hobo. I am so in.
Well, Dave, didn’t take me long to outrank Dave Naylor so I count that a win. Good thing I don’t need all that other stuff. Ouranking Naylor was way easier.
PS - I brought the hats to Vegas last year. Who knows what I might bring this time. Do I win?
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No.
You don’t know the difference between a comment and a post?
You lose!
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Well, I couldn’t resist
Thanks for hostin’ such a cool contest guys, this loser would love to roll with the rockstars. Here’s my entry: http://www.seoloser.com/2007/11/06/common-rockstars-let-a-loser-roll-with-you/
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Cuz I’ve never seen a gangsta ass seo beg
http://www.inavandownbytheriver.com/vegas-baby-vegas/
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I gotta get in on this… Stand by
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I’ve issued the last call for this pubcon contest with my entry for the contest.
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Here we go, yo!
http://www.seodisco.com/2007/11/09/can-a-disco-kid-roll-with-the-rockstars/
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When it comes to brand and reputation, pwn or be pwned. Consider this my entry to Party in Vegas with some Xrs, Ys, and an old guy.
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When it comes to brand and reputation, pwn or be pwned. Consider this my entry to with some Xrs, Ys, and an old guy.
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Can we still enter tongiht?
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So who are the finalists???
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I’m not sure if I’m too late, but here’s my shot at it.
http://ryantrembath.info/2007/11/09/party-like-a-rock-star-at-pubcon/
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http://www.shoemoney.com/2007/10/24/come-to-vegas-party-like-a-rockstar-at-pubcon-on-us/
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Please consider this my official entry and please take the time to check the video
http://filthyjack.com/index.php/category/partry-like-a-rockstar/
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Please consider this my official entry.
http://filthyjack.com/index.php/category/partry-like-a-rockstar/
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Please condier this my offical entry:
filthyjack.com/index.php/category/partry-like-a-rockstar/
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condier… man i am a loser
errr consider 
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My official entry is here -
http://dewdrop-sem.blogspot.com/2007/11/are-you-attending-pubcon_10.html
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My official entry is here -
http://dewdrop-sem.blogspot.com/2007/11/are-you-attending-pubcon_10.html
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My buzzer-beater entry:
http://www.carzi.com/2007/11/10/engineer-by-day-rockstar-by-night/
cheers
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http://www.carzi.com/2007/11/10/engineer-by-day-rockstar-by-night/
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You have my vote. Would appreciate a return Digg sometime. Thanks
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Maybe I can teach Neil Patel how to beer bong the right way at Pubcon next month.
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So who is going to get tanked?
I don’t plan to have a hangover in the morning however I did want to mention FREE Drinks at Pubcon Thursday December 6th, 5:30-7:00pm
http://sphinn.com/story/16567
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do you cheer for yourself while you chug?
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Haha, that was quicky funny
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Shit, I missed this post… how come I am not following ShoeMoney’s blog in last couple of months…. Damn!
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When is the Blog and DrinkYourFaceOff expo? haha..
Work Hard… Play Hard…
looks like a great time, Shoe!
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looks like a ton of fun. Also congrats on cracking 14k RSS subscribers Shoemoney!
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hmm.. I guess I did not know this. Thanks Geiger I’ll keep that in mind. It must be the guitar fingers that make me type and wine so much.
See you at Dragonfly Bar in Hollywood Feb 5th @11pm with Unraveled if its not past your beauty sleep time - we’ll play our hearts out.
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