Sentences with phrase «lining their pockets by»

The indictment alleges that Silver lined his pockets by helping real estate interests seek tax abatements.

A betrayal leads to a shakedown and rival cops seek to line their pockets by threatening the family with a long stretch inside.

The 32 - year - old husband and father works out of his 950 - square - foot home garage and lines his pockets by building furniture and doing other specialized metalwork, a skill he started to hone at 16 by working on his ’84 Toyota pickup.

Do not line his pockets by buying a vehicle from him or his dealerships.

See if you can tell me why the head of a company that lines its pockets by causing a problem it believes there may be no solution to preaching to the people his company previously told there'd never be a problem that they should just get used to being victims of the problem might have a credibility issue?

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«Priceline and Orbitz (OWW) didn't want to spend as much on TripAdvisor because they didn't want to line the pockets of Expedia or tip their hand competitively by giving away their advertising strategies because Expedia owned TripAdvisor,» said one investor, who did not wish to be named.

The question now is whether Germany's auto industry — which is behind on the electric trend and has been upended by Volkswagen's emissions scandal — can build an e-vehicle that the nation's drivers actually want to buy, or whether the incentive will end up lining the pockets of foreign companies like Tesla and the Renault - Nissan Alliance.

Noble Bitcoin was born out of a feeling shared by co-founders Charles Thorngren and Collin Plume that the advisors in their industry were becoming less honest and more interested in lining their own pockets than providing clients with real value.

And this problem is compounded by too many people who are eager to help you invest your money in a way that will line their pockets instead of yours.

By focusing on non-GAAP metrics, Valeant executives can line their pockets with little regard to the real economics of their decisions.

Most charities operate by shady dealings and most of the money given does not go to support the charity's pet cause, but rather to line the pockets of those running the charities, such as the presidents and CEOs who get unreal amounts of money from their positions and then there's the really stupid amount of money given for mass mailings and other advertisements.

Problem is, it's been totally hijacked by unbelievers who on one hand are happy to line their pockets due to the holiday, but at the same time want to drive all religious context out.

Adjustments by McAdoo must start with creating a new pocket for Manning, making the most of his fragile offensive line, and using more max protection.

Sportsbooks pad their pockets by shading the lines to overprice favorites and overs, on average.

I love our club, I love our players but I can not stand to watch this pathetic «Stand By Your Man» as long as he is lining Kroenke & Board pockets and who has continually performed below par as a manager for the last 10 years.

A better line may reduce the times he's forced out of the pocket, which could reduce his runs by giving him less need to do so, but it could also open up more opportunities for him to find open looks to run for easy gains when people are covered.

3 I think several things doomed the Steelers this year: a poor offensive line (made worse by some bad pocket decisions by Ben Roethlisberger), the inability to establish the run and lousy defensive depth.

I feel if we have a bad season then kroenke will lose money might have to do a Milan in order to get back where we belong the board and wenger are selling deadwood and use it to post a huge profit to line their pockets What is going on with mustafi why are we loaning him out, why did we sell Gabriel After Sunday why would any of our targets come to us The players have stopped playing for wenger and are leaving for ambition not money This is a new low for wenger and he ruined his Leah's you by extending your in the summer

has it improved?!?!?!?! You can't achieve this by constantly selling your best players ever year all for money to balance the books and line the pockets of some people, very soon the club will lose it self.

Your owners are HATED by so called loyal fans who wear the green and yellow scarves... only to buy the latest club shirt & lining those Yankees pockets even more.

All you have to do now is finish the pocket, by adding the other pocket piece right on top of the one that is attached to your lining.

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It's so hypocritical, accusing the Obama administration of being too influenced by service employees as the food industry is so blatantly lining conservative pockets.

Just like our pockets, the suedecloth lining keeps your baby's bottom dry and free of irritation caused by wetness and ultra-gentle elastic won't leave red marks.

Both functional and fashionable, our Hipsacks are finished by hand locally, with a fully - lined zip - up front pocket and SlingRing - waist closure...

According to Sammy Gyamfi, the smart phone application, which is claimed by the developer as exclusive to Ghana and aimed at helping to revamp the ailing fortunes of Ghana Post, is a ploy to line the pockets of «people who just want to make money, because their party is in power».

«What we know for certain is he created these elaborate economic development schemes to take in millions of pay - to - play campaign donations by creating a culture of corruption that allowed his closest aide to line to his own pockets the way the Governor was lining his campaign coffers.

Silvers lawyers two weeks ago claimed that statements Bharara made about the charges — which allege Silver lined his pockets with nearly $ 4 million in bribes and kickbacks in a stunning abuse of power dating to at least 2000 — «caused irreparable harm by tainting» the grand jury that indicted him on Feb. 19.

The lawyers filed a motion to dismiss the charges — which allege Silver lined his pockets with nearly $ 4 million in bribes and kickbacks in a stunning abuse of power dating to at least 2000 — claiming public statements that Manhattan US Attorney Preet Bharara made about the case «caused irreparable harm by tainting» the grand jury that indicted him on Feb. 19.

The two trials laid bare many of the secrets the commission might have uncovered — with testimony about the vast, almost unilateral power exercised by legislative leaders, the way powerful real estate interests dole out campaign contributions, legal referrals and jobs to line politicians» pockets and maintain access, and how money is hidden by evading disclosure laws and funneling it through relatives, law firms and title fees.

In effect the review has defined «front line policing» by default and could leave many experienced officers, currently in roles their Chief Constables think essential but which the review team think are not «front line» considerably out of pocket.

Lobbyist Richard Runes, who represented the real - estate firm that helped former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver line his pockets testified that Glenwood Management's entanglement with the ex-Albany powerhouse was like «holding a tiger by the tail.»

Also, the latest line of attack of the NPP against President Mahama's second term bid is to allege that the value of all the infrastructural projects undertaken by the NDC administration had been over-bloated with the excess cash used to line the pockets of individuals in government.

«Today's sentencing decision by the Court sends a strong message to New Yorkers that those who abuse positions of power to line their own pockets will be held accountable by this office.

Four years later, Taub is poised to be a star government witness as Silver's high - stakes corruption trial begins Monday in federal court in Manhattan on charges that the now ex-speaker used his Albany power to line his pockets with nearly $ 4 million by delivering — for a price.

The commission was looking into possible misdeeds by former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, who was indicted in February for allegedly lining his pockets with nearly $ 4 million in bribes and kickbacks in a stunning abuse of power dating to at least 2000.

LOWER MANHATTAN — A marketing consultant used his connection to the Puerto Rican Day Parade to line his own pockets, scamming more than $ 1 million in donations to fund his trips and personal expenses — while the board stood by and did nothing — Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said on Thursday.

The structures determined by x-ray crystallography show that the binding pocket of HSP90 is lined by a region that can take the form of a helix or a loop when bound to different inhibitors (see image below).

* By Trask * Magnetic top closure; inside zip pocket and two lined sidewall pockets * 11» H x 14» W x 4 1/4» D * Leather handle and trim * Metallic leather * Linen lining * Due to the nature of the leather, slight variations will occur * Imported / Italy

Woven wool - blend jacket * V - neck * Fitted bodice * Side flap pockets * Darting at back * Fringe trim at neckline, closure and hem * Tonal topstitching and panel seaming * Front button closure * Lined Measurements: * 29» in circumference at bust; 21» from shoulder to hem; taken from a size 38 * Models height is 5 feet 9 inches * This product was sourced for Gilt by a trusted independent supplier.

* By Scotch & Soda * Slim fit * Removable fleece collar * Long sleeves with zipper at cuffs * Full zip * Snap pockets * Interior pockets * Patterned lining * Hip length * Leather; poly lining and fill * Imported

* By Lolë * Pull - on style * Higher rise * Elastic waist with hidden inside pocket * Lined Coolmax ® gusset * Mesh inserts along outer part of lower leg * Ankle length; fitted * 25» inseam * Nylon / elastane * Imported / Italy

Featuring a flattering slim fit, this fine topcoat by Egara has a zip - out bib lining, shaping seams, and flap pockets.60 % wool, 34 % polyester, 6 % other fabrics.Button closure.Removable zip bib.Back vent.Fully lined.Slim Fit.Imported.Dry Clean Only

The classic lines of this fine outerwear piece are completed by a notch lapel, flap pockets, and a ticket pocket.52 % wool, 38 % polyester, 10 % other fibers.Zip - out bib insert.Button closure.Two lower flap pockets.Ticket pocket.Notch lapel.Modern Fit.Imported.Dry Clean Only

* By Eileen Fisher * Relaxed fit * Bateau neckline * 3/4 sleeves * Pockets * Above - knee length * Organic cotton / nylon / metallic; cotton voile lining * Imported

Luxe wool coat detailed with fur trim Attached hood Long sleeves Concealed front zip Front welt pockets Lined About 37» from shoulder to hem Wool Fur type: Dyed lamb Fur origin: Spain Fur type: Dyed fox Fur origin: Finland Dry clean by fur specialist Imported

Combining comfort and sleek style with removable fur trim Adjustable hood with adjustable bracing wire Long sleeves Thermal experience index: enduring warmth, 5F to -15 F Concealed front zip with snap closure Chest welt pockets Front patch flap pockets Partial drawstring waist Lined About 36» from shoulder to hem Water - repellent polyester / cotton shell Fill: White duck down / feathers Fur type: Natural coyote Fur origin: USA Dry clean by fur specialist Made in Canada

Classic puffer coat with fur trimmed hood Attached fur trim hood Wide spread collar Long sleeves Snap button cuffs Includes fingerless gloves Exposed front zip Chest zip pocket Waist zip pockets Lined About 25» from shoulder to hem Nylon Lining: Nylon Fur type: Dyed raccoon Fur origin: Finland Dry clean by fur specialist Imported

'' «Parka by Alpha Industries, Heavweight durable canvas, Wind and water - resistant, Padded lining for extra warmth, Drawstring hood, Faux - fur trim and lining, Embroidered patch and MA1 sleeve detail, Signature branded keyring, Zip fastening, Button placket, Drawstring waist, Functional pockets, Regular fit.

A chic skirt «Le Smoking» tuxedo skirt by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche.The skirt is wool and fully lined, with sloping pockets and a zip on the left hand side.