Backstreet Boys & New Kids on the Block...gig @ Mandalay Bay July 3rd! Tickets pricey!

One newsie at a local media outlet was crying the blues over the fact tickets for the much-ballyhooed "Backstreet Boys / New Kids on the Block" concert at Mandalay Bay were too pricey for her budget.

Notwithstanding, it is expected that the high-profile gig will sell-out, no matter what the cost of admission.

After all, quite a few nostalgia buffs - fans of both popular boy-bands, too - have been chopping-at-the-bit to get-down-and-dirty and par-tay to the beat of the sizzling hot danceable tunes that once held 'em in sway a scant decade or so ago on the dizzying pop charts.

Real die-hard boy-toy aficionados will also be springing big bucks to attend the Official after-party which kicks-off at trendy chic Chateau on the heels of what is expected to be a dynamite memorable stage performance (Paris Hotel).

See 'ya there - if I decide to cough up the big bucks - that is!

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Job Fair...Dress for Success! No Cell Phones! No Shorts!

If you're heading for one of those job fairs in Las Vegas next week, it's important to follow a few golden rules if 'ya hanker to land gainful employment with great pay to boot!

For starters?

Dress for success - and that means - no shorts (for starters)!

And, steer clear of peacock ensembles like the one that the Television News anchor (Fox News 5) sported on air bright-and-early at-the-crack-of-dawn this morning.

The hapless newsie committed a fashion faux pas when he teamed an elegant wine-colored dress shirt (trimmed with a starched-white collar!) with a tie (in a lighter shade of rose) against a dark silhouette (i.e. a chic two-piece suit).

In a nutshell?

The unfashionable fop whipped up a "pimp look" that would have turned-off any employer.

In the altnerative?

Well - an understated tie in conservative colors (with a shirt sans constrasting blinding-white collar) - would surely been preferable (and triggered a nod of approval from a potential boss).

There are another couple of tips worth following, too.

Ignore a cell phone if it goes off during the course of the job interview.

If you throw caution to the window - and elect to answer it - your resume will probably be tossed in the garbage (go figure).

And, dashing outside for a smoke is a no-no, too.

Any Nun will  tell 'ya, it is a dirty habit!

In fact, don't show up at a one-on-one interview with bold splashes of cologne - clinging to your body perfect - either.

By the way, as we say in show biz, break a leg!

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Pimp "look" at no-no at Job Interview! 

Fox News...squeaky wheel gets oil. Underdog news outlet movin' up...

Move on up!

Well, they won't have Fox News to kick around any more!

And, the brass at the underdog "network" have Helen Thomas to thank for it.

The White House Correspondents' Association has announced that they will be playing some musical chairs in the briefing room at the White House in the next few days.

Say what?

A classic case of squeaky wheel getting the oil?

On the heels of the unceremonious departure of Helen Thomas, Fox was given the nod to pack up their kit 'n kaboodle and slip into a prestigious slot in the front row where all the action is.

According to the WHCA, politics did not play a role in their decision to move Fox "up".

"We were  persuaded by Fox's length of service and commitment to the White House television pool."

Since the forced retirement of Helen Thomas (who was shown the back door for making inappropriate comments on-the-fly a few weeks ago ) three of the major news outlets have been chomping at the bit to inch closer to the podium where they would be better placed to eyeball the President at White House press briefings.

Under the revised seating plan, Associated Press will hold court in the center spot, vacated by Thomas.

Fox News will feather a little nest (in the old wire services spot) alongside CNN and a couple of reputable Broadcast Networks of note.

In the spite of the changes, Bloomberg remains in the second row, as NPR moves up from the third row to Fox's current second-row seat.

Although the Financial Times will now get a regular seat, U.S. News & World Report lost theirs.

Meanwhile, Politico and American Urban Radio Networks moved into the third row, as the Washington Times fell back into the fourth without argument.

The foreign press pool was granted its own seat under the revised plan.

Several news organizations either petitioned to get regular seats in the briefing room - or made a bid to keep their current seats - which signalled all may not be cozy and well in the White House Press Room just yet.

Is there a spot for moi?

The Tattler, you fool!

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Joe Sestak...Fox News chases down Senator in corridors of power!

What a hoot!

If you turn to Fox News you'll catch a harried attempt by reporters and camera-men to corner their latest prey Senator Joe Sestak.

Fox is hell-bent on getting a verbal statement about the brewing scandal around former President Bill Clinton in the wake of the news that at the direction of the Chief of White House Staff, the former President was asked to act as an intermediary to "test the waters" in respect to dropping out of the primaries.

BACKGROUND

http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2010/05/barack-obamascandal-brewing-scurrilous.html

Just moments ago, Fox reporters - who have been staking out territory on Washington Hill with the ultimate aim of having a go at Senator Joe Sestak - suddenly spied their target and began a merry chase.

The Senator tried to avoid the aggressive Fox reporters by ducking  down a stairwell.

The paparazzi followed in hot pursuit as they hurled pointed questions in his direction.

The Senator was due to "vote" on an issue and used that excuse to explain his failure to be straightforward with the press.

Sestak previously noted for the record that he was not going to dodge questions.

Hence, the reason Fox News chose to appear unexpectedly on his doorstep, for an impromptu interview.

Senator Sestak promised to make a statement shortly, so now media hounds wait with bated breath in the corridors of power for the answers.

News at 11!
 

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John McCain...Matt Lauer puts Senator on hot seat on Today Show! Sarah Palin vetting issue...

That John McCain is a piece of work!

On the heels of the announcement that Sarah Palin has been signed on to be a commentator on Fox News, Matt Lauer put John McCain on the hot seat this morning in respect to allegations set forth in Harry Reid's (Senate Majority leader) just-published book that accuses the Senator of failing miserably in respect to the vetting of the VP hopeful.

The interchange became particularly hostile when Lauer pointedly inferred that Senator McCain didn't even bother to properly research Palin's background before selecting her as a running-mate.

When quizzed about the specifics, John McCain tried to weasle out of the dilemma, by flatly denying any knowledge of any action his staff may have taken in that regard.

"I wouldn't know," he shrugged, as he shifted uncomfortably in his perch on the set.

Lauer was so taken aback by the response, that he was inclined to probe further for additional answers.

"I am surprised," Lauer quipped.

"You were the presidential candidate."

In so many words, McCain proceeded to assert for the record that the former beauty Queen allegedly energized the party.

In addition, he beamed that he was not only proud of Sarah Palin, but proud of the campaign they waged.

In a bold-faced attempt to shut down the line of questioning, McCain was quite adamant that he wasn't going to Sunday morning quarterback at this juncture.

"I have no intention of looking back over what happened a year ago," he smugly retorted.

"I'm sorry, you'll have to get others to comment on it."

Maybe Lauer can dial in to Fox's "O'Reilly Factor" tonight and ask Palin directly, when she makes her first appearance as a news commentator for the controversial Fox network.

News at 11!

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Las Vegas...Battle of the Bands! Rock 'n Roll at dawn, dudes...

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!

When I tossed open the curtain, and slid the window open wide bright and early this morning in my Hotel room, I was hit with a blast of rock 'n roll!

They start early in Vegas, don't they?

After showering, I took the elevator downstairs, and headed off for a morning cup of java.

Heh!

Was that Alice Cooper screaming the last few strains of the band's celebrated hit - "School's Out" - on the Freemont Street stage?

Shucks, missed capturing the classic little number on video.

But, lady luck was on my side.

"Are we allowed to do another song, "Alice" asked the stage manager in charge of the early morning riser.

Once that tidbit of dialogue fell on my ears, I snatched up my new HD Video Recorder just in time to catch an encore number in which "Alice" proceeded to tear off the head of a doll.

The truth of the matter?

The performance wasn't quite up to par.

Did "Alice" have a rough night, or what?

You got it!

Turns out, the musicians on stage were a Tribute Band!

The impromptu performance (and the one that followed that featured a Bon Jovi look-a-like) was a special promotion for the - "Battle of the Bands" (May 13th) - being taped for Fox News.
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The teaser was being whipped up to throw the spotlight on a myriad of talented young musicians playing the strip in honky-tonks, casinos, and Hotel lounges around "sin" city in search of the elusive big break.

Later in the week, I'll upload the video, and you can decide for yourself if it was a tribute or a travesty!

Barack Obama...LA TIMES editorial alleges smear!

In the December 3rd edition of the LA TIMES, the editorial department alleges that there has been an ongoing effort on the Internet to "smear" Presidential Candidate Barack Obama.

In the Editorial section of the daily, unknown writers, state quite emphatically that - as a result - the "American Smear" is revealing its ugly head once again.

The editorial team reported that there have been persistent rumors circulating on the Internet that Obama (well-known to Chicagoans as a Christian) is actually a "stealth Muslim”, a "Manchurian Candidate", who would take the presidential oath with his hand on the Koran.

The paper asserts that the first rumors surfaced during Obama's run for Senate, but it was not until a recent "virile" e-mail campaign - wherein accusers labeled Obama of being the "enemy within" - finally stuck.

In fact, the false allegations became so serious, that the campaign team was forced to denounce Fox News for repeating what they assert was a false Insight Magazine report that "Obama spent four years in an Indonesian madrasa, an Islamic School".

Although CNN confirmed that the school in question had nothing in common with Pakistant incubators for jihadists, and the record has been set straight, the popular morning daily noted that the Washington Post proceeded to run a front-page story about Obama's alleged "Muslim" ties.

In response, Editors at the TIMES have summarily labeled the allegations "false and vile" - and further articulated - that the fact they persist in the face of the facts..."speaks to the power of the underlying calumny - that Muslim Americans in positions of power in the U.S. represent a fifth column, and internal security threat of the sort believed to have been posed by Japanese Americans during World War II."

They further argue that the issue..."speaks to the post 9/11 revival of the ancient Christian loathing of Muslims that predated by centuries the 1529 Ottoman Siege of Vienna."

Because American voters are probably not ready to vote in a Muslim President, it is conjectured that the "rumor-mongers" are spreading the hateful lies in a bold-faced effort to sabotage Obama's run for the White House.

In conclusion, the LA TIMES staff note that it is the duty of candidates of both parties - to not only denounce the smear against Obama - but the bigotry that lies beneath the movement.

Henry Adams once said,

Politics, as a practice - whatever its professions - has always been the systematic organization of hatreds.

I agree.