Bingo...revival @ Riviera & Plaza Hotels in Vegas attacts hipper players!

"B52", an unidentified female cried out from the back of the hall.

"Bingo!"

A nattily-dressed middle-aged man whooped for joy before double-checking his cards for accuracy.

Ooops!

As it turned out, it was a forty-five year old red-faced Cougar - with candy-apple red lipstick smeared on her once-luscious pouty lips - who uttered up the cry that caused a bout of blues to sweep through the darkly-lit ballroom momentarily.

Uh-huh!

The embarrassed faded beauty was forced to fess up.

"I was flagging down the waitress ('ya got it) for a thirst-quenching B52 drinkie-pooh!"

Within a few minutes - after the nasty uproar simmered down a smidgen - die-hard Bingo fans were once again peering over their multi-colored cards contentedly as old age silently (and slowly) began to creep in.

Is this the way management at the Riviera expects the revival of Bingo to pan out each week at the down-on-its luck Hotel on the poor end of the strip when the competitions start up on August 12th?

Heck no, at least not if the big brass has any say in the matter, dudes & dudettes.

For good reason, consultants have been - well, consulted with - to determine if there is a silver lining in the them there gap pockets in "Bingo City" proper.

Accoring to Lou Hilford - with Loudon Consultations (with a busy office just North of the U.S. border in picturesque Vancouver B.C.) - the old image of bingo players (the blue-haired ladies fifty-five and older, puffing on a ciggie, with curlers intact, and a requisite cup of lead coffee in hand in a styrofoam cup) is more old hat than the gals who used to populate the once-smokey cozy little halls.

By the by, in West Hollywood (California), celebrity bingo has been all-the-rage at Hamburger Mary's for a few years now.

Though the dolled-up babes (with boy-toys in-tow) may be drag Queens - or exotic transsexuals - when it comes to donations for their favorite charities - they're no slouches in the fundraising department.

Maybe President Obama should toss a celebrity "balls" event at the White House now that times are getting tough.

Pink money is still coin of the realm, after all!

With the advent of electronics tossed into the mix, Hilford also predicts that smartly-attired dudes between the ages of twenty and forty years of age, will be giving the old dolls a run for their - um - balls too.

Other Casinos have caught the trend and are jumping on the big bingo-wagon too by jove!

The Plaza (just enovated with spanking new lofty climbs to relax and gamble in) is launching a tournament with a high stakes incentive - $150,000 big ones - in fact.

Alas, too late to slip into an easy chair to try your luck on that one, on the 24th of August.

The 1000-spot event is sold out, though hapless hopefuls are inclined to still wait in the wings for no-shows to free up a coveted seat or two the fun-filled soiree, which is obviously going to be one of the social highlights of the season.

The Riviera's 1800 seat extravaganza may have tickets still available though.

Go try your luck!

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EZPAWN...rip-off loan sharks fail to disclose! Deceptive Business Practices! 135 % on Loans!

Just down the street from the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop (which is featured on a reality show on cable) at 212 S. Las Vegas Boulevard, there is a nasty loan shark by the name of EZ PAWN, who preys on unsuspecting victims when they innocently stroll through the doors.

The owners are pretty slick, alright.

Under the guise of providing top dollar for gold jewellery, desperate individuals (who are often down-on-their-luck or out-of-work) are usually hood-winked into parting with their precious heirlooms, watches, and wedding rings without proper discloure, a legit professional appraisal, or the right to have the terms and conditions of the tricky legal ageements (loan papers) explained to them as required by law.

In a nutshell, the staff at EZPAWN are dishonest rip-off artists who engage in deceptive business practices.

For example, when one of my "schills" sauntered in to check out their dishonest business conduct first-hand, he was immediately struck by the fact that the cashier assessing the value of a piece of jewellery for a short-term loan was not basing the gold on current market values.

Say what?

When the gent handed over a gold chain for evaluation, he casually asked the squat unkempt clerk if the price of gold had gone up that morning due to the recent debt crisis snafu.

"Oh, I don't know," she half-whispered, as she turned her back to him, and proceeded to place the item on a scale.

Huh?

How was it possible to determine the value on the loan article if the clerk was not enlightened of the price of gold per ounce that day?

Well, that was the big tip-off, wasn't it?

Obviously, the slovenly employee didn't intend to give an honest appraisal (or full value) as the advertisements for EZPAWN promised (and boasted) to do.

Then, after pacting a deal with the customer, the gal - who acted like her shit didn't stink - failed to disclose the terms and conditions of the loan agreement.

For instance, she neglected to inform the applicant about the length of the agreement, the amount of payment due each month in interest, what kind of penalties would be applied if an installment was missed, and - of course - hid the total cost of the interest by virtue of her deliberate reluctance to disclose.

Once the consumer returned home, and read the documents, they would be shocked to learn that EZPAWN  was charging an outrageous (illegal?) sum of 135% interest annually!

Other questionable business practices are also quite diabolical (and criminal) at the rip-off joint, too.

When a customer expresses an interest in a laptop computer, for example, they encounter some highly suspicious business practices in this department, as well.

A large percentage of the laptops in stock are "dead" in the display case - that is to say - the batteries have been allowed to run down.

Thus, an interested party must first track down a charger, in order to rev up the computer and check out all its bells and whistles (of which, in this instant case, there are usually none).

It also shocks a consumer's sensibilities when they try to web surf on eight or so laptops that are plugged in - and discover to their dismay - that the store doesn't have any Internet (or WiFi) service.

Imagine that!

How is a potential purchaser supposed to verify the quality of a laptop or desktop PC if there isn't any access to the world-wide-web?

Precisely.

They can't.

The big reveal comes when (and if) a customer opts to take the risk and purchase the untested computer anyway.  There should have some legal recourse if the computer turns out to be a lemon, right?

Not so fast, sucker!

At this juncture, when a customer approaches the cashier's wicket, he or she is informed for the first time that the sale is final.

No returns or money-back guarantees at EZPAWN!

What a bunch of disreputable crooks, eh?

Other aspects of the store are a big turn-off, too.

Most of the clients that wing their way in-and-out of their  pawn shop appear to be absolute dregs of the earth, for starters.

Uh-huh!

I wouldn't be surprised if quite a few of the pricey pieces of gold jewellery, watches, and cameras are stolen property.

The staff look like down-and-out low-lifes, after all, who haven't bathed in a week.

They sure aren't professional salespeople.

In fact, many people exit EZPAWN in disgust after they've been left waiting for thirty or forty-five minutes, without having been given so much as a hello from the incompetent staff who are too busy scratching their butts and turning their noses up at any well-meaning customer who does happen to stumble in.

If you're smart, you'll avoid this pawn shop - and the pack of losers (and thieves) who run it - like the plague.

Amen!

http://www.thetattler.biz

Fox 5 News...SOS drive for School Supplies! McDonalds drop off donation center!

In a few weeks, students will head off to school once again to put their noses to the grindstone.

Unfortunately, a handful of parents may not be able to sleep at night, because they'll be worrying about how to cover the escalating costs of schoolbooks and supplies necessary to keep their children abreast of their studies.

Fox 5 News - and a posse of giving individuals (including the Salvation Army) - have launched a drive for school supplies with the specific aim of overcoming that hurdle for concerned loving parents.

In fact, the Fox News team will be on location tomorrow at one of the drop-off centres at McDonalds situated at Sunset and Eastern (2550 East Sunset) in Las Vegas.

Donations will also be accepted on air at Fox on the 4th of August as well.

Your contributions may also be delivered to the Salvation Army in person.

The Salvation Army
2900 Palomino Lane
Las Vegas

Help a child today!

Stop by and say hi to the news anchors and their crew at Fox 5 News - and, if possible - donate much-needed items such as notebooks, backpacks, pencils, sharpeners, gift cards, crayons, loose-leaf books and paper, calculators, glue sticks, highlighters, colored pencils, tape, and any other materials youngsters may need during the learning process.

Just bet that once you do contribute the experience will literally warm the cockles of your heart!

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NASCAR...Sahara Hotel sells off cafe memorabilia! August 4th kick-off!

If you're a racing-car enthusiast - and a fan of the gear - you may be inclined to trot down to the Sahara Hotel tomorrow (Thursday August 4th) o snatch up a keepsake at the NASCAR Cafe sale!

As I reported previously, the owners of the legendary Hotel launched a liquidation sale a few weeks ago, which included everything from a pack of cards to the kitchen sink.

Now, the much-anticipated second phase kicks-off!

Coveted items from the popular hang-out - such as driver jumpsuits, bar stools, neon signs, and table tops (inlaid with racetrack maps from around the country) are expected to be snapped up quickly!

See 'ya there!

HOURS

Monday thru Saturday

10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sunday

12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

INFORMATION

http://www.nclsales.com

A Surreal Moment...triggers out-of-body experience!

Yesterday, after nearly being struck down by a Shuttle bus at a side entrance Wynn  Resort, I found myself in a long queue snaking in front of a public recreation facility alongside about thirty other individuals (locals and tourists alike) chompiing at-the-bit for the doors to swing wide open.

For one brief moment, I half-turned on the steps to check the parking lot behind me.

Bad idea!

One of the locals spied me in line - at which point - a strange phenomenon erupted all around me.

At first, there was just one quiet whisper.

"Do you know who that is?" one young woman quizzed her friend, as she elbowed her in the side.

Within minutes, all of the patrons were pointing me out to each other, as the decibel level in the cramped entrance way soared.

I caught snatches of the conversation - snippets of gossip - about me!

Suddenly, without warning, my consciousness appeared float up above the restless crowd.

The moment was surreal and not unlike an out-of-body experience!

At one point - I felt like was outside of myself in another dimension - looking "in" on the scene below from beyond.

Was it all my imagination?

How did I appear to the folks gathered around me?

At this point, a guard arrived and unlocked the door, so I scrambled inside to take a respite from it all.

But, I was numb, and feeling for all-the-world like a zombie.

Frankly, I was buzzed for about two hours or so, before I could collect my thoughts and think straight once again.

I can imagine how Justin Bieber (or Lady Gaga) must feel when they are swarmed by a host of adoring fans.

It's quite a surge of adrenalin, alright.

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Wynn Resort...shuttle driver nearly strikes me! Pedestrians at risk on Vegas streets!

This morning if I hadn't been nimble on my feet - and managed to jump out of-the-way - a shuttle driver exiting Wynn Resorts may have struck me as I was strolling across a pedestrian walkway with the right-of-way.

As I was crossing in front of the bus - suddenly (without warning) - the driver stepped on the pedal and lurched directly towards me!

Fortunately, I acted fast, and managed to scramble out of harm's way!

The reckless Hotel employee made a common mistake that lousy - inexperienced drivers - often commit .

Within minutes of turning his head to the left to check for oncoming traffic, he proceeded to step on the gas, without bothering to determine first if a pedestrian had entered the crosswalk in front of his purring vehicle.

I am not surprised.

A local newspaper recently reported that Las Vegas is "high" on the list of pedestrian fatalities because the bustling streets of the desert oasis are running rampant with reckless motorists who shouldn't been granted the privilege to operate a vehicle in the first place!

Notwithstanding the foregoing, I was further agitated by his inappropriate conduct after the incident went down.

When I stared in disbelief at him through the open window on the driver's side, he didn't even apologize, or show any remorse for nearly running me down in broad daylight in slow traffic!

Typical!

In recent weeks, I have found that a majority of the locals in Vegas have poor manners and no class.

Do you think that there is something in the water that rots their brains?

News at 11!

http://www.thetattler.biz

Niagara Falls...pleasant picturesque alternative to crime-ridden Las Vegas!

Over the past ten days or so, the sh** has hit the fan over rising crime (and the tendency of authorities to hide the truth from tourists and avoid bad publicity) and negative street trends that are strangling the once-popular glitzy boulevard.

For example, a local TV station reported last week that the Police Department was engaged in a deceitful effort to "hide" the awful truth that - muggings, break-ins, stabbings - even deaths - were on the upswing and a cause for concern.

Post:  07/25/2011

http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2011/07/las-vegastourists-slurred-on-street.html

Also, there has been all all-out battle between Bosses - and street vendors - over the right to engage in free enterprise!

Post: 07/27/2011

http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2011/07/las-vegasviolates-vendors-rights-to.html

In addition, I posted an expose on "racist" incidents on Las Vegas streets that I witnessed first-hand that usually go unreported.

Post: 07/18/2911

http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2011/07/las-vegasracism-escalating-tourist.html

Inside Casinos, tourists have also encountered threats and harassment at the hands of overzealous dim-witted security guards, who get their jollies off bullying out-of-towners on a whim and without provocation.

I was actually stalked and threatened, too!

Post: 07/27/2011

http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2011/07/mirage-hotelmgm-security-guard-stalks.html

Even the once-classy Wynn Resort has slipped in quality and service - to a shocking low-  in recent days.

Post: 07/22/2011

http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2011/07/wynn-resortbitchy-cocktail-waitresses.html

Needless to say, Tourists are keeping their eyes out for more pleasing climbs elsewhere to relax on holiday and take a respite from it all.

Niagara Falls appears to be a vacation spot worth checking out these days!

When it comes to a healing get-a-way, the quaint town has it all in my estimation.

The picturesque falls are literally breathtaking, for starters!

And, if a jet-setter want to to get up-close-and-personal to the natural wonder, the "Maid of the Mist" (a boat charter) will ferry the ecstatic explorer under the falls for an unforgettable bird's eye view.

Of course, overhead helicopter hovers are worth every penny to thrill-seekers, too.

On the main strip there are wax museums, fun houses, and circus rides to while away the leisure hours.

There's a bird kingdom, too!

And, you won't want to miss the Skylon Tower, with its spectacular view!

And, for the gambler, there are spacious air-conditioned Casinos to play a round-or-two.

The reasonably-priced breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets are tasty and affordable!

For the adventurous, there are tours outside of the downtown area, where rich historic sites of yesteryear beckon to delight, entertain, and inform.

Justin Bieber fans may want to scout down his old haunts in the pretty little town of Stratford-on-Avon!

Oh, baby!

Next on my vacation travelogue?

Key West, the home of legendary writer, Ernest Hemingway.

Stay posted!

http://www.thetattler.biz

Las Vegas Library...nasty security guards abuse patrons! Toilet duty, please!

If you trek down to the Las Vegas Library bright-and-early one morning to reserve a book, or conduct some research for a project, don't show up on the property before 9:30 a.m.

If you are so careless to do the unthinkable (how dare you!) one obnoxious Afro-American security guard with all the personality of a rabid pit-bull (alongside his rake-thin partner swimming in a monkey suit four sizes too large) will bark at you.

"Get back to the edge of the parking lot!"

Yes, the petty prick is a stickler for "the rules".

Imagine that!

Patrons are forced to stand in the blazing blistering heat (many are homeless and/or disabled) for thirty to forty-five minutes before the snots give the almighty signal that the desperate and the needy may inch forward into the cool shade at the front entrance way of the downtown facility (the library opens officially at 10:00 a.m.).

What assholes!

These uneducated jokers - who obviously hate their jobs and curse the community-at-large they're serving - should be either fired or handed a bucket and sent off to scrub down the toilets.

That's all they're good for, after all!

If that wasn't bad enough, the winsome twosome (and a couple of other over-the-hill losers also in monkey suits at that library location) also engage in mean-spirited unprofessional conduct inside on the premises, too.

For instance, I've spied them snickering at homeless individuals seeking shelter from the elements, and gossiping about book-lovers (in a cruel manner) in the so-called learning environment.

What a joke.

In their hands, the library is not a fountain of wisdom and knowledge.

No, Sir!

The Las Vegas Library is more like a cesspool of ignorance, corruption, and a lack of compassion!

I trust that the librarian will soon get off his or her fat ass and take action.

It's not right that taxpayer dollars are spent on supporting a facility where this kind of ugly behaviour (and civil rights violations) occur daily.

Amen!

http://www.thetattler.biz

Hip Hop Dance Championships...talented contestants from 36 Countries compete! Orleans Arena!

Hip Hop enthusiasts are trekking into the desert oasis to compete in one of the most prestigious events of the season:

The World Hip Hop Dance Championships
This year is the 10th Anniversary of the glittering event which has been showcased in Las Vegas for the past four years to sell-out audiences.

Medals will be awarded to the first, second, and third place winners in three age categories on Sunday evening (July 31st).

"It's very much like the Olympics of hip-hop. To see these kids stand on that riser and have it be announced that they just won the gold medal, and Boogaloo Sam or another icon (of hip-hop dance) places the gold medal around their neck as their national anthem plays, is something that's extremely special, and everybody in the audience gets choked up," gushed Howard Schwartz at a recent press junket (co-creator of the World Hip-Hop event).

Sunday's championship event marks the climax of a week of events that includes last week's U.S. Championships, as well as "Urban Moves" workshops at Red Rock Resort this Saturday and Sunday, "World Battles" in popping, locking, and all-styles (Saturday at Red Rock Resort also), and the World-3-on3 B-boy/B-girl battle Saturday.

Randy Jackson (Executive Producer of the "Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew") will also receive a 2011 Living Legend of Hip Hop award during the Championship Finals Presentation on Sunday for "elevating street dance and music in its growth and the ability to go beyond where it once was".

Congrats, Mr. Jackson!

INFORMATION

http://www.HipHopInternational.com

See 'ya there!

http://www.thetattler.biz

 

Who Wants to be a Millionaire...open auditions in Vegas! Friday July 29th @ Gold Coast!

Well, if you have a great knowledge of trivia, and are cool as a cucumber under pressure, you may want to hustle down to the Gold Coast on Friday July 29th in Las Vegas.

Uh-huh!

"Who Wants to be a Millionaire" is holding open auditions for bright outgoing contestants in need of a little (or a truckload of ) cash!

Or, instant fame, of course!

Contestants should be ready to go before the interviewers between  7 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the morning - in the alternative later in the afternoon between 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Potential candidates must first pass a written test before going on to phase two.

Game Show enthusiasts who pass the screening will move on to the “hot seat” where they have to answer a selection of trivia questions from varying levels as they shoot for the ultimate $1 million prize.

Meredith Viera returns as host of the popular ratings-getter next season.

See 'ya there!

http://www.thetattler.biz

Las Vegas...violates vendors rights to free enterprise! Clark County Commissioner Steve Sisolak accepts payola?

In recent days, there has been a big brouhaha over the increase of independent street vendors on the Las Vegas strip selling varieties of bottled water, flogging cheap sunglasses, donning costumes for tips, and what-have-you.

A local news station (Fox 5 News) just reported bright-and-early this morning that City Officials - such as publicity-hungry Clark County Commissioner Steve Sisolak - are trying to curb these practices to allegedly clean up the strip.

Sisolak argued that because bottled-water was not sold by licensed vendors, the issue of safety was of prime concern.

Where is the product being bottled?

Is it safe?

In response, one of the independent businessmen noted in a television interview that he tried to apply for a business license, but he was informed by Officials at the license bureau, that it would be next to impossible to obtain a nod of approval from the Las Vegas licensing bureau.

Why?

Greedy Casino owners (and bosses) are running interference and trying to shut-out local businessmen trying to compete in the marketplace on the Las Vegas strip.

Which brings us to the ripe issue of Clark County Commissioner Steve Sisolak.

He is working on behalf of the Casino owners to achieve their end and it raises a red flag in my estimation.

The Commissioner should be acting on behalf of all constituents and not just a select powerful few.

Frankly, I think that Mr. Sisolak should be investigated to determine if he is taking any payola from the Corporate heads of these giant business entities who own the Hotels on the strip to lobby on their behalf.

News at 11!

http://www.thetattler.biz

Mirage Hotel...MGM security guard stalks, harasses, threatens & intimidates me! Steve Wynn part of conspiracy?

Yesterday afternoon, I was a "victim" of a shocking and distressing incident at the Mirage Hotel in which I was stalked, harassed, intimidated, and threatened by a hateful dim-witted security guard in the employ of MGM properties (and the Mirage Casino).

Mid-afternoon, after I posted a couple of news items on the Tattler, I strolled up to the Mirage to play a few leisurely slots and have a sip on a cocktail before heading back to my Hotel.

As I entered the front entrance on Las Vegas Boulevard, I noticed a security guard in a black outfit standing to my left.

As I strode down the corridor to the Casino floor, out-of-the-corner of my eye I spied the heavyset guard turn on-his-heel immediately and proceed to stalk me.

I should point out that a few years ago, I completed a course in Private Investigations, and that I have a certificate to pursue a career in this area of work.

I was taught how to detect a "tail", how to follow an individual surreptitiously without their knowledge (unlike the incompetent idiot who was lumbering behind me), and gather facts and evidence to prepare for a criminal or civil trial.

Hence, the reason I spotted his highly irregular conduct in violation of my rights immediately.

Once I was inside the Casino, I proceeded to the Players Club to pick up a copy of my Rewards Card, so I would rack up points on the slots when I gambled.

Yes, I have been a guest of the Hotel for years.

Also, I have reported on concerts and events at the Mirage - and given the Hotel tons of free publicity at the Tattler - without a dime or so much as a thank-you from the owners or management!

The last article was on the 5th Anniversary party of "LOVE" at Cirque de Soleil which was attended by Paul McCartney and twitter-buddy Yoko Ono.

Post:  06/08/2011

http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2011/06/lovepaul-mccartney-yoko-ono-dhani.html

Shortly after I received the card in hand from the clerk at the desk, he pointed me in the direction of the nearest men's room, where I proceeded to take a whiz.

When I exited the "John", I spotted another suspicious-looking male hiding behind a pillar a few feet away staring at me and taking note of my actions!

"They sure do employ a lot of creepy characters with mental and emotional problems at the Mirage," I thought to myself, as I strode to the bank of casinos to place a bet.

At this juncture, I thought that the security guard would figure out I was a regular customer and wander off to engage in legitimate activities he was employed to monitor.

However, he persisted with his obnoxious insulting behaviour, which I began to find quite discriminatory and intimidating in nature.

So, I plunked myself down at slot machine, fed in a buck, and proceeded to gamble a bit so he'd know I was not just a homeless person looking for a free drink or a rounder out to engage in some kind of nefarious crimes on the property.

But, the asshole - with shit for brains - continued to hover around pillars and hide behind banks of slot machines (under the mistaken impression that I was NOT aware of his presence).

At this juncture, I became so disturbed by his open harassment - and violation of my rights - that I decided to exit the Hotel and return to my Hotel suite to start composing a consumer alert about the security guard - and the fact that he was not only a mentally-ill guard breaking the law - but a menace to the community.

At this point, many thoughts ran through my mind.

Was he sexually aroused by me?  Was he getting his jollies trailing me in the casino?

On the other hand, maybe he was just jealous of me; after all, I am well-built and handsome (or so they say) while he was fat, ugly, and possessed all the personality of a worm.

I considered other possibilities, too.

Just maybe, he did know who I was, and was familiar with posts that I published in which I criticized incompetent security guards (who had - not only harassed and exceeded their authority - but violated innocent citizen's rights at whim in the process).

Was he retaliating against me and engaging in "scare tactics" to intimidate me to force me to refrain from reporting on these disturbing incidents in the future?

If so, he may have committed a felony.

I believe that the intimidation of a witness is a Federal Crime which falls under the jurisdiction of the FBI.

Then, it occurred to me that Steve Wynn may be involved in the conspiracy to harass, too.

Just last week I posted a negative report on the Wynn Resorts which may have offended the eccentric multi-millionaire.

Doesn't he have ties or "connections" with the Mirage (and MGM brass?).

For his sake, I hope that is not personally involved because Mr. Wynn may have his hands full with other more pressing financial matters.

My sources say Mr. Wynn may be facing an audit from the IRS, after all.

In a nutshell?

The fact that a guard was standing at the door, and followed me once I was inside, tends to suggest that "someone" was laying-in-wait for me!

Don't 'ya think?

At this point, I was so distressed to be treated in such a disrespectful hateful way, that I got up from my seat and proceeded to cash in my ticket (94 cents total in change!).

The guard (who I later learned was named "Scott") had the audacity to come up behind me, lean on the redemption ticket center kiosk, and bark at me:

"How long have you been trespassing on MGM property?"

Say what?

I immediately responded by noting that I have been patronizing the Mirage (and MGM) for years!

Then, he asked me to produce my Rewards Card, which I did promptly.

At this point, I was keenly aware that over the prior thirty minutes he had broken State & Federal Laws - and violated my rights - in the process.

After all, I studied law (and passed all my course tests with an A).

I collected my cash from the machine and informed him I was leaving the Hotel.

"If you haven't done anything wrong," he retorted, "Why are you leaving?"

I must have been talking to the stupidest person on the face of the earth.

I am not a masochist, I wanted to inform the fool.

Why would I patronize a casino that was treating me like a criminal?

He may have not known his ass from a hole in the ground, but I knew my rights, you betcha!

Then, as I proceeded to the exit, he had the nerve to follow me (as other patrons stared after us in total disbelief).

Outside, in front of dozens of witnesses, he alleged that the personal "Players Card" I was using was not mine (and didn't have my name on its face) which was a ridiculous bold-faced lie.

Also, he threatened to have me arrested for trespassing!

On what grounds, asshole?

When I demanded his name, he refused to provide it.

What was HE hiding?

Why didn't HE want me to know his identity?

Across the street I located a telephone and dialed up the Mirage with the specific aim of lodging a formal complaint against the security guard (and demand that he be fired).

The staff refused to put me through to the executive officers or any senior management personnel.

A staffer advised she would put me through to the head of security, however.

When the woman picked up the cradle of the phone, she listened very intently. But, when I pointed out that the security guard was dressed in a black suit, she informed me that his conduct was not monitored by her office.

"My office handles the complaints for the guards dressed in purple jackets," she noted matter-of-fact.

Now, she asked me to hold, while she put me through to the right department.

Then, guess what happened?

The security guard I had the confrontation with - came on the line - and started to make silly excuses about the way I was treated on the Casino floor.

For starters, he tried to toss the blame on another employee.

"Someone said you were checking credits," he accused.

Frankly, I don't know what checking credits means!

The truth of the matter is that I have poor eyesight without my glasses on.

Usually, it is not until I sit down at a slot machine, that I notice for the first time that I am required to bet up to 50 credits at once to use the machine.

Since I only like to bet one or two lines (I bet for fun and relaxation and not to break the bank) I may have to get up and locate a slot that meets my budget (and gambling criteria).

Ask any slot-machine player.

The machines are set up in sections. 

One section may have 25 cent slots, another 50 cent machines, etc.

Patrons may have to stroll through several aisles before locating a one-armed bandit they want to play.

If the Hotel's staff are stupid - and lack the common sense or any logic to figure that out - it's the fault of the management when misunderstandings occur because of their failure to hire professionals with intelligent people skills and surveillance ability.

Notwithstanding, his argument was a total smokescreen and a vicious lie.

The security guard started to follow me BEFORE I even began to enter the slot area, so his excuse was a total fabrication designed to mitigate the Hotel's damages.

"Scott" - who claimed to be a supervisor - also tried to deny that he accused me of using a card which didn't belong to me.

As I pointed out on the phone, I received the card from the Players Club desk about thirty minutes earlier (and the cameras on the casino floor would verify it!).

In fact, at times it appeared that "Scott" was trying to engage me in certain lines of questioning (were his superiors listening in on the conversation without disclosing the information to me?) in order to get me to say something incriminating.

I hadn't done anything wrong, so it would not be possible to achieve that end.

In the event he was taping the conversation, I wonder if he knows that taping a telephone conversation without the individuals knowledge or permission is illegal?

Then, near the end of the argument, Scott asked me where I was at that moment.

What business was it of his?

Was he going to send out goons to beat me up?

If you can believe it, he actually asked me to return to the Hotel at this juncture.

Was he kidding?

Earlier he promised to have me arrested for "trespassing".

Did he think I would honestly return to the hotel in view of those threats?

At this juncture, was he trying to "set me up"?

Needless to say, I informed him that I would be posting this expose to warn tourists and locals alike, about his illegal threatening and harassing conduct which warrants immediate dismissal and an apology from the Hotel.

In the meantime, I am considering filing a lawsuit for damages.

I think it is high time that Vegas Hotels were taught the vital lesson that they cannot continue to hire mentally-ill security guards (with impotency issues?) and put their guests at risk without paying heavily for the compensatory and punitive damages when their sick employees go amok and violate rights of the patrons.

If a high-powered attorney in the Las Vegas area is interested in handling this case, please contact me at your earliest convenience (i.julian@yahoo.com)

Otherwise, I shall turn this litigation over to a lawyer in the Los Angeles area.

Stay posted and avoid the Mirage and MGM properties like the plague!

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Pamela Anderson...celebrates "B" Day at chic Chateau Night Club in Vegas! July 30th!

Former tool-time gal (Home Improvement), VIP star - and fellow Canuck - will be tossing a glittering "Happy Birthday" soiree at the ultra chic Chateau Night Club on Saturday July 30th.

How old is the sexy siren?

I guess you'll have to show up and count the candles, like moi, eh?

Don 'DMFJ' Johnson will host (also flip the platters) on the Hollywood Icon's special day.

See 'ya there!

Tickets

WWW.CHATEAUNIGHTCLUB.COM

Table Reservations

702.776.7777

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Peter Frampton...in concert @ Mandalay Bay! Nostalgic pangs for "head" culture!

Whenever I spy a poster of rock icon Peter Frampton - with his lustrous long locks framing his pretty face like a halo - I get nostalgic for the "head culture" of yesteryear in bohemian communities in Toronto (Yorkville), Vancouver (4th Avenue), and - of course - San Francisco (Haight/Ashbury)!

So, a promotional ad for Peter Frampton's upcoming live! concert at Mandalay Bay at the end of the week, triggered romantic adventurous memories of my rebellious youth.

Today, I took a pause to wonder.

Will the audience be packed with old hippies, a new generation of music buffs, or both?

News at 11!

Mandalay Box Office

http://www.mandalaybay.com

Ticketmaster

http://www.ticketmaster.com

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Las Vegas...tourists slurred on street! Police suppress "crime" incidents!

A drunken Latino man was spied hurling slurs at tourists yesterday afternoon on Fremont Street (just below Las Vegas Boulevard).

"Fucking American," he hissed at one pedestrian around 5 o'clock in the afternoon.

"Fucking German," he spat at a fair-skinned middle-aged man.

Readers at the Tattler may recall - that I reported about a week ago - that one of a gang-of-four Afro-Americans at a bus stop in front of Terrible's Casino slurred tourists as well.

"White nigger," he cried out, at the top of his lungs to the startled passers-by.

Of course, it is rare that the general public (tourists, to be sure) will ever learn of these racist incidents.

Why?

A local news station just reported a few days ago - that the local Police Department and City Officials - are trying to conceal muggings, robberies, stabbings - you name it - to avoid bad publicity for the city.

Frankly - I think the practice is "criminal" - because tourists to the city (and other visitors, too) have a right to be informed about the true climate of a city (in respect to weather, safety, and prevalent crimes) before they book their plans for a vacation, business trip, or whatever.

Notwithstanding, Las Vegas is gaining an unfair advantage over other cities that routinely report the incidents, which become a matter of public record.

Shame on Las Vegas for its deceitful dishonest conduct which is - ultimately - a threat to the safety and well-being of all individuals travelling to the desert oasis.

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Gold & Silver Pawn Shop...Julian Ayrs nearly gets run-over by reckless driver!

This morning, I nearly got run down by a reckless driver anxious to pull into the parking lot at the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop.

Uh-huh!

I am referring to the well-known pawn shop in Las Vegas which has been rustling up top ratings on cable network in recent days.

Shortly after breakfast, I was strolling North on Las Vegas Boulevard (in front of the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop) when a silver-grey BMW roared up from behind me - and without warning - swerved across my path (nearly striking me) and turned into the parking lot.

Needless to say, I was quite distressed by the motorist's wild driving; after all, traffic on the street was slow, and I had the right-of-way.

A security guard - standing a few feet away - didn't even bother to blink-an-eye or take action.

Is it possible that the driver was one of the owners of the pawn shop, or - quite simply - a customer anxious to cash in on some "hot" jewelry at approximately 6:45 a.m. in the morning?

News at 11!

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CSI...filming in Las Vegas! Autograph seeker's heaven!

Today, tourists and locals alike will have a chance to catch a glimpse of a television production in action, when key scenes are shot at the Golden Nugget and on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas for an upcoming episode.

And, for the enterprising fan or two - who are eagle-eyed and nimble on their feet - there may be a window of opportunity to snatch up a coveted autograph or snap a publicity still with one of the stars of the weekly series hit.

Good Luck.

And, as they say in show biz, break a leg!

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Leonardo DiCaprio...on prowl in Vegas nightclub! New Orleans best hook-up spot!

DiCaprio's raw sexy appeal!

Leonardo DiCaprio was foot-loose and fancy-free the other night as he partied-hearty at a trendy Las Vegas nightclub.

Locals were speculating that the hot-to-trot heartthrob (newly-single?)  was on the prowl and looking to hook-up for a sizzling romp between-the-sheets.

If that's the case, Leonardo may be wise to jet off to New Orleans instead.

According to a recent travel report, the top three cities for singles to tango in are New Orleans, Austin (Texas), and - last, but not least - Las Vegas.

At least the desert oasis crept ahead of New York (4th place) where the strippers never sleep!

Stay posted for DiCaprio updates!

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Westin Hotel...worst Casino and lodging in Las Vegas! Staff harass tourists! Joyless vacation spot!

Tourists who strolled through the Westin Casino (at Flamingo Road in Las Vegas) on Thursday afternoon to snap up a cup of java at Starbucks just off-the-lobby were quite distressed when they found themselves "victims" of a stalker in the employ of the one-star Hotel.

After zipping into the mensroom for a quick whiz on their way to the cafe, they encountered a floor manager standing in an intimidating manner giving them the once-over for no good reason, when they stepped into the empty lobby.

When they turned the corner to head in the direction of Starbucks, the employee with an alarming demeanor (in a puke-colored suit) proceeded to follow them across the lobby.

At one point, the out-of-towners were inclined to plunk themselves down and play a round-or-two of slots, but they were so put-off by the bizarre conduct of the individual in question, that they downed their drinks quickly and sped out the door to another Casino down the street.

Uh-huh!

Although the Westin was begging for customers, they still managed to let a whale or two out-the-door, go figure!

Great way to run a business concern, eh?

Subsequently, I am bestowing the Westin with the dubious title of "Worst Hotel" in Las Vegas!

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How how was it? A chocolate mess in Las Vegas says it all...

Yesterday, I made the mistake of snatching up a bag of chocolate-covered pretzels, before heading back to my Hotel suite (too pooped to participate).

By the time I flopped down on my comfy bed in the cool air-conditioned room, the tasty snack had melted into a chocolate mess, so I quickly tossed the gooey treat into the refrigerator.

Indeed, around the country - under an ominous sweltering dome that has prevailed for days - folks were frying steaks on the the front windshields of their vehicles!

Yup!

That's how sizzling hot it was!

But, in my case, there was a silver lining.

When I reached for the snack from the refrigerator later, I came up with a delicious idea for a yummy dessert.

Chocolate Pretzel Chunks.

After adding two scoops of ice cream, and topping it with whipping cream, I was in heaven!

Don't forget a cherry for the top!

Stay cool, eh?

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Tasty ice-cream treats to cool 'ya down in sizzling heat!