Speak English...please! Restaurant owner draws fire for posted sign!

I was channel surfing the other evening when I stumbled on an interesting news report on a restaurant owner back east who drew a lot of  flak because of a sign that he posted in the window of his establishment.

The gentleman in question posted a notice that his staff only spoke English in the eatery.

Some in the quaint little town - tourists mostly passing through - were disturbed by the sign which they immediately perceived as racist and discriminatory in nature.

Not so, though.

Apparently, the owner of the local restaurant was prompted to post the sign on the heels of an unpleasant incident which went down in recent days.

According to the report, a Latino family entered the restaurant to order a meal, but did not speak any English.

"It was a frustrating experience for me," the man told a reporter.

"They got angry because no one working in the restaurant spoke Spanish.  I tried to explain to them that this was America and that English is the language that is spoken in this country. But, they did not understand.  They got up, and angrily left the restaurant without eating."

Frankly, I sympathize with the restaurant owner.

Is he expected to hire a Spanish employee to speak Spanish to Latino customers who may saunter in now-and-then?

I have a pet peeve of my own about the current problem with Latinos and the issue of English.

On many occasions, I have gone into McDonald's or Jack-in-the-Box, and had difficulty communicating with the employees on the counter because they did not speak much English.

I have also been particularly annoyed about the fact that on occasion when I have been in a store - wihere Latino workers are employed - they often speak Spanish as I am standing there - and I am subsequently left out of the conversation.

It is not only rude - and shows bad manners - but it is damn annoying!

In fact, I wrote a column on it in my "Mr. Manners" regular feature on the Tattler.

Post: 11/24/2010

http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2010/11/mr-mannersenglish-in-businesses.html

I think it is high time that the Government instituted a Federal law that stipulates only English be spoken in businesses, government offices, and public areas, to ensure that our English language is not pushed aside in favor of Spanish, and or any other language, for that matter.

I am not off-base about this, either.

In Quebec (Canada), for instance, the French Canadians actually have "Language Police" who make sure that the French Language is preserved so that the culture remains intact without threat.

For example, signs in stores must feature French first, in spite of the fact Canada is a bilingual country (English/French).

Also, the signs in French must be prominently displayed, to ensure that the message is loud and clear.

In Quebec, French is the first language, that will not be diminished by English-speaking Canada attempts to ignore its presence (or culture).

Sixty Mintues broadcast an interesting report on this issue which bears watching for those who are concerned about their language and culture not being trampled upon, disrespected, or lost in the throws of an illegal seige on their Nation.

Amen!

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Dancing with the Stars...Steeler Hines Ward wins coveted Mirrorball Trophy! Kirstie scores slightly behind!

Kirstie Alley was left holding a pair of worn dance shoes tonight with not much to show for it on "Dancing With the Stars" when Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward roared from the sidelines to snatch up the coveted Mirrorball Trophy at the end of - what turned out to be - dazzling season on the highly-rated entertaining show.


"Starting this competition, I never thought I'd be in the finals, but I owe it all to Kym. She's an amazing teacher," a Hines gushed, after hearing the exciting news

Hines thanked the judges for egging him on - and likewise - encouraging him to persist in a competition which eventually led him on to a championship season on the dance floor!

The football star expressed a lot of gratitude to all his fans back in Pittsburgh for standing behind him and cheering him on.

"We love Steeler Nation, Bulldog Nation (University of Georgia)... I hope I represented well," he said.

Although Kirstie took 2nd place, she underscored to the hosts of the show ( dapper Tom Bergeron and pretty Brooke Burke) that the dance competition on "Stars" thoroughly impacted her in many respects.

"It's like the most extraordinary adventure I've ever been on in my life and I want to thank Maks."

At this juncture, she turned in his direction, and uttered up her sentiments.

"I love Maks," she gushed sincerely.

"It's been a special season," Maks responded.

"But I don't only have words for Kirstie, I have words for the previous nine partners I had because this is the 10th trophy that I got and thank you for this, this has been an amazing, amazing season."

How were the winners determined, you might ask?

Hines and Kym beat Kirstie and Maks to the top spot based on a 50 percent weight given to the viewer votes, and the other half to the judges' scores.

In a nutshell?

When Hines and Kym chose a Steelers-inspired samba it undoubtedly put them over the top with a perfect 30 out of 30 score.

"You bring every dance to life," head judge Len Goodman roared in approval!

There were great kudos for Kirstie Alley, too, from a second judge.

"Kirstie, you cheeky girl, you saved the best for last," judge Bruno Tonioli said.

"You've never danced better. B
rilliant.".

'Til next year!

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President President Barack Obama...affixes incorrect date in Registry on Royal visit! Code word appropriate?

Maybe it was a case of jet lag. 

Or, perhaps the President has been overworked?

It is wholly possible, too, that the President pines for simpler days before he was Commander-in-Chief!

But, it does have folks scratching their heads.

For some inexplicable reason, when President Obama signed the Official Registry over the weekend in England, he affixed the year 2008 next to his name and signature.

However, when you consider the recent flap over the code name assigned Barack Obama's Official visit by Scotland Yard, maybe the so-called error is not that perplexing to fathom in the final analysis

In case you were in the dark, here it is in a nutshell.

When a computer generated a code name for Obama's visit to meet with the Queen - the term 'Chalaque'  - was spat out.

The term is reportedly a Punjabi word which means someone who is "too clever" for his own good.

Or, quite simply, a smart alec.

Although Scotland Yard had the option to change the code word, they chose not to, for whatever reason that remains unclear.

It suddenly struck me that perhaps the President decided to prove how "clever" he really could be.

By affixing the wrong date on his visit on the Official Documents at Westminster Abbey, he is guaranteed to stand out in history.

A brain teaser for trivia buffs?

I guess Barack had the last laugh!

Meanwhile, the tongues have been wagging about the Queen's sudden willingness to court "American Royalty" at long last.

Although the President and the 1st Lady were not invited to the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Windsors - and the Duke of Cambridge and his pretty wife - made up for it in spades this week.

The President toured the Royal Guard, received a gun salute, and the Obamas were invited to share a few private moments with Prince William and Kate Middleton up-close-and-personal at Buckingham Palace.

What kind of idle chit-chat did the foursome engage in?

Oh, would I have loved to have been a fly on the wall in that room, listening in!

In a solemn moment, President Obama also placed a reef on the tomb of the unknown solider, by the way.

A fitting gesture since a similar poignant moment was experienced by New Yorkers at Ground Zero in recent weeks
.
Now that the Obamas have kissy-faced with Queen E 2 and the Prince and his fashion savvy bride, I expect that they will be invited to the next Royal Wedding.

Could it be - Prince Harry's?

News at 11!

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Hooters...rips off Vegas Tourists! Expedia scam involves Supervisor Noe Monarrez & Hotel staff!

When you’re booking a Hotel in Las Vegas, by-pass Hooter’s Hotel, unless you want to get ripped off by scam artists like Hotel Supervisor Noe Monarrez and Lisa Krasn who are involved in a conspiracy with Expedia to book rooms without fully disclosing applicable fees and charges in advance.

For example, disgruntled guests were shocked when they appeared at Hooters recently to check in for a brief holiday and a Hotel staff member – Supervisor Noe Monarrez – proceeded to extort money from the tourist.

Although the guests paid for a four-room stay in advance, and booked the room based on the facts and information disclosed on the Expedia reservation site, they were greatly incensed (and felt ripped off) when the Hotel employee demanded a security deposit in excess of $100.00.

Usually, when travelers book rooms and pay in advance, Hotels waive the requirement of a deposit - or if there is one going to be applied at check-in- it is disclosed on the front page of the reservation page.

There is a good reason for this upfront disclosure.

If a tourist does not like the terms and conditions of the booking – or the fees, surcharges and deposits being billed – they have the right to book at another Hotel.

And that is the crux of it!

Expedia is involved in a conspiracy with Hotels like Hooters to hoodwink, deceive, and connive tourists into booking rooms that appear to be a good bargain on their face when they are not!

In fact, because Expedia and Hooters failed to disclose the full details of the financial terms and conditions as aforementioned, the dishonest conduct smacks of deceptive business practices and fraud!

When the guest understandably complains to the Management at the Hotel, they are given the run-around.

“You have to take that up with Expedia, they shrug,” as they lie through their teeth to protect their sorry asses.

Then, when the customer calls Expedia, the booking agency tosses the blame on the Hotel.

“The Hotel did not inform us of their policy,” they argue back.

Essentially, the two companies know they are ripping tourists off, but to avoid blame (and to mitigate responsibility for damages in the event of a lawsuit) they proceed to engage in endless “denials”.

It’s not only called the bum’s rush, but yes, smacks of deceptive business practices and outright fraud.

In addition to the scam regarding deposits, another sinister practice is also about to erupt, which may just land Expedia and Hooters (and others participating in the scam) in court facing criminal charges.

Of course, I am talking about resort fees.

Folks travelling to Las Vegas may be in for a shock when they check in at the front desk of their Hotel (Hooters, for example) and are under the mistaken impression that their upfront payment in advance has taken care of all the sums due.

Surprise.

They may find themselves dinged for – say what? – resort fees!

In retrospect, the despicable conduct of the employees at Expedia and Hooters becomes crystal clear, at last.

The reason why Hotels like Hooters ask for a deposit at the front desk is so that they can collect those “non-disclosed” resort fees at check out when the tourist turns in their room key.

Because the resort fees have not been “disclosed”, Hotels like Hooters are required by law to inform the guest at check in (not at check out) that the resort fees will be charged at the end of their stay.

The reason they don’t reveal the information up-front is because they know the guest will balk, complain, and refuse to pay the fees.

In sum, Expedia and Hooters are involved in a scam to defraud tourists in the dark about ethical business standards that must be adhered to on U.S. Shores.

In a nutshell?

Expedia posts a low-ball Hotel rate (for Hooters, for instance) on the Internet which appears to be a good price to tourists when compared with other Hotels listed on the booking site.

However, when the resort fees (which weren’t disclosed) are figured in later, bet you ten-to-1 that the other Hotels listed alongside Hooters are a better bargain than the one they chose (because they were scammed).

Because Expedia and Hooters, in this instant case, failed to fully disclose the terms and conditions and applicable fees, the two couples willfully and wrongfully denied a consumer the opportunity to shop and compare and choose a Hotel at the best rate within their budget needs elsewhere.

In sum, tourists are being overcharged because the resort fees were not disclosed upfront, as required by U.S. State and Federal Laws.

Frankly, I am appalled by this practice, which has been running rampant for a year or two now in Las Vegas.

It is high time that Law Enforcement (the Dept. of Justice?) conducted a full investigation with the ultimate aim of rectifying the wrongs, including – but not limited to – criminal charges being brought against Expedia and Hooters (and other Motel and Hotels involved in the scam) on behalf of the consumer-at-large.

In addition, the Federal Trade Commission should swoop in and conduct a full investigation of the scam, and likewise, levy heavy fines against the guilty parties to deter such despicable fraudulent conduct in the future.

As to the staff, well the snotty Afro-American clerks at the front desk (who are routinely rude to the guests at the Hotel) leave a lot to be desired (or so I hear from my inside sources in Vegas).

Needless to say, Hooters and Expedia are on my shit list!

Avoid both of these companies like the plague!

Amen!
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Lady GaGa...slated for Dave Letterman tonight! Diva chats up BORN THIS WAY release!

For Lady GaGa - of late - it's been a non-stop swirl of frenzied show-biz trailblazing!

After a triumphant guest appearance on Saturday Night Live, the Pop Diva's sizzling hot new release - BORN THIS WAY - was unveiled on iTunes at midnight last night amidst a lot of fanfare.

The Queen of Pop's little Monsters will be thrilled to hear that the fabulous hit-maker and artist extraordinaire is slated to splash across television screens this evening at the witching hour on the ever-popular Dave Letterman Show!

The Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum selling pop star is making her first appearance on Dave's hot seat, and the much-anticipated interview is expected to be a ratings monster.

At Press time Dave's handlers confirmed that Lady Gaga is expected to sashay on to the stage at the Ed Sullivan Theatre and hunker down for a chat about her new album "Born This Way", her eye-popping fashion choices - and ultimately - reveal what life is like in the dizzying fast lane of the Pop stratosphere.

Catch it if you can!

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Billboard Music Awards...Selena Gomez & Taylor Swift fashion hits! Justin Bieber a lounge lizard!

Not to be outdone by their jaded older contemporaries - who tend to be fashion-wise and red carpet savvy - a rambunctious bevy of Pop stars trotted into the limelight at the Billboard Music Awards over the weekend bent on cutting a fine swath

As usual, there were a few stylish hits - Selena Gomex wowed, for instance -  but, more often than not - fashion vicitms stumbled into the glare of the spotlight.to make ghastly glitzy-looking fools of themselves.

Selena Gomex definitely stole the spotlight in a flattering black peek-a-boo cocktail dress (a creation by the house of Dolce & Gabbana) that some jealous old hags felt was a bit "too mature" for the innocent young teen to pull off.

Oh, pooh!

In contrast, the pretty beauty's steady boy-pal - Justin Bieber - splashed into the spotlight in a gold jacket and matching ensemble which screamed lounge lizard.

Was Justin taking a poke at Vegas crooners (his plight ten years down the road) or has his "mentor" (who shall remain nameless) been leading him down the ominous Sin City path?

 What did you think, Jay-Z?

In contrast, Keith Urban was so low-key (in a grey suit sans tie) that he bordered on boring.

Where was that tight perky ass that turns his fans on?
 
Meanwhile, dotting wife - Nicole Kidman - selected a floor-length gown which proved to be understated and elegant.

Tattler readers may recall that Ms. Kidman has made it on my Best Dressed Women's list in the past.

Post: 12/28/2008

http://ijulian.blogspot.com/search?q=best+dressed+women&updated-max=2009-12-31T22%3A09%3A00-08%3A00&max-results=20

Kelly Rowland chose "revealing" and "sexy" as the tag words for her outfit and came out a winner.

One of the fashion disasters of the night was tossed on (literally) by a styless Ke$ha who was more of a bump-and-a-grind in the sparkly purple number she chose than a fashion plate
Fergie's structured Herve Leger dress left alot to be desired in these quarters.

At this juncture, iit's mportant to offer up a fashion memo.

Dress according to body-type!

This advice may go a long way with Taboo - who looked downright silly - in his Capri pants and leather vest.
 
Nicki Minaj's baby blue jumpsuit - carelessly sprinkled with cheap sequins here-and-there - was god-awful (to say the least).

Rihanna strutted the carpet in a white Max Azria suit which appeared stuffy on her somehow. The pop star is lacking in taste in the accessory department, too.

Beyonce chose basic black, which lacked pizazz, to moi!

Striking a romantic pose, Taylor Swift got nods fof approval from Fashionistas for her tasteful Elle Saab gown, which was highlighted by a "do" that resonated with the "look".

A true glam Queen, for sure.

Jake Hyllenhaal eat your heart out!

The rest of the attendees chewed up the carpet, but failed to score big time when it came to memorable moments at the Annual Billboard Music Awards, in 2011.

"Til next year!

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Cannes Film Festival...Brad Pitt film wins Palme D'Or! Kirsten Dunst Best Actress!

 


 




In spite of the fact filmgoers booed the latest Brad Pitt flick ("The Tree of Life") at at screening at the Cannes Film Festival last week - the prestigious Festival honored the period drama - with the coveted Palm D'Or.

Although Mr. Pitt attended the exotic seaside celebration in Southern France, the elusive star was not in attendance when the heady news was announced Sunday afternoon.

The forty-something heartthrob jetted over off to Hollywood over the weekend to attend Angelina Jolie's Kung Fu Panda 2 premiere.

"Tree of Life" was directed by Terrence Malick - and also stars another Hollywood heavyweight - Sean Penn.

Kirsten Durst was a big winner, too, when she was named Best Actress.

Robert De Niro headed up the Cannes Film Festival selection jury this year, which also included two other high-profile stars - Uma Thurman and Jude Law - on the celebrated panel.

The Festival was not without controversy this year.

Director Lars von Trier was barred from Cannes Film Festival events on the heels of uttering of Nazi and Hitler comments which didn't sit well with guests of the annual event.

At another press conference for a documentary on the BP Oil crisis, Peter Fonda fessed up to media hounds present, that he fired off an e-mail to President Barack Obama this past week, in which he labelled the President a "fu**ing traitor".

WINNER"S LIST
CANNES FILM FESTIVAL 2011

Palme d’Or

“The Tree of Life”
 by Terrence Malick

Grand Prix
 Tie
“The Kid with a Bike” by Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne
“Once Upon a Time in Anatolia” by Nuri Bilge Ceylan

Prix de la Mise en Scene
Best Director
Nicolas Winding Refn for “Drive”

Prix du Scenario
Best Screenplay
Joseph Cedar for “Hearat Shulayim”

Camera d’Or
Best First Feature
“Las Acacias” by Pablo Gorgelli

Prix du Jury
 Jury Prize
“Polisse” by Maiwenn

Prix d’interpretation feminine
Best Actress
Kirsten Dunst for “Melancholia”

Prix d’interpretation masculine
Best Actor
Jean Dujarin
“The Artist”

Palme d’Or
Short film
“Cross Country”
Directed by Marina Viroda

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Lady GaGa...tweets about "Born This Way" iTunes release!

About three minutes ago, Lady GaGa - fresh off a smash sizzling hot appearance on Saturday Night Live last night - excited tweeted:

In 4hrs 15 minutes BORN THIS WAY will be released on Itunes:
I can't believe it's finally happening.
#BornThisWayMidnight
12am ET / 9pm PT .

Congrats Lady GaGa!

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Nevada State Attorney General...Catherine Cortez Masto corrupt! Conspiracy to protect rogue Highway Patrol!

Over the past few months an investigation of State Attorney General "Catherine Cortez Masto" has determined that Nevada's highly-placed State Official not only willfully and wrongfully refused to take appropriate action against rogue Nevada Highway Patrol Officers for engaging in illegal stops, harassment, and violating citizen's rights - but also - engaged in in a conspiracy to cover-up facts - with the ultimate aim of protecting dirty copst and mitigating liability for damages.

For example, readers at the Tattler may recall that I reported on a dirty Nevada Patrolman by the name of Del Padre (Batch # 691) who thumbed his nose at the letter of the law in July (2010) when he pulled over a  motorist willy-nilly at random (without provocation) and proceeded to abuse his power under the color of authority.

In the wake of the illegal stop, the Las Vegas tourist was bullied and harassed by the mean pig-headed Law Enforcement Officer, had his vehicile towed - and subsequently - was left stranded  at the sde of the road (and sufered injuries all to his damage).

Post:: 07/04/2011

http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2010/07/nevada-highway-patrolofficer-del-padre.html

When the motorist lodged a complaint with the Nevada Highway Patrol - Chief Tony Almaraz - he essentially got the run-around from Almaraz's Office and his staff who scrambled to engage in a cover-up to conceal the wrongdoing of their rogue Officer Patrolman Del Padrre.

Post: 07/8/2010

http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2010/07/chief-tony-almarazdeceitful-illegal.html

In view of the aforementioned suspect conduct of - Chief Tony Almarez, Sergeant Charles Waycox, and Patrolman Del Padre - I filed a compalint wtih Catherine Cortez Masto at the State Attorney General's Office on the behalf of the aggrieved party.

The disresputable Attorney General responded with a curt letter in which she stated that her office would investigage the facts for appropriate action.

However, a short while later, it became evident to me that Catherine Cortez Masto was playing fast-and-loose with due process when she ultimately rejected the complaint on dubious grounds.

For instance, the State Attorney General alleged in a follow-up letter that because applicable State Laws had been amended in recent months, that an issue raised lacked merit now.

Did Ms. Masto think I was born yesterday?

Her response was a dishonest attempt to negate the validity of the complaint - and ultimately - deceitfully protect Nevada Highway Patrolmen from closer scrutiny, disciplinary action, and/or litigation in the Courts.

Obviously, my assumptions are correct, when you consider that the amendments Ms. Masto referred to were instituted "after" the incident on  I-15 Highway in downtown las Vegas on July 4th.

In fact, the amendments arose on the heels of the incident referred to, and were specifically implemented to combat the pending tort claim for damages about to be filed.

People are not stupid, Ms. Masto.

Obviously, the State Attorney General couldn't investigate her way out of a bag.

Did Masto even bother to give the complainant the due consideration they are entitled to by law?

Or, was the arrogant ne'er-to-well  just busy protecting her own butt, and those of her despicable cohorts at the Nevada Highway Patrol?

In addition, it should be noted for the record, that Ms. Masto proceeded to ignore (failed to address) the rest of the complaint issues (Officer misconduct, bullying, harassment, illegal search and seizure, Rights' Violations, etc.)

Notiwthstanding the foregoing, it should be noted that the State Attorney General posted a lengthy "Mission Statement" on the Government web site which amounts to a pack of lies and deception in the final analysis (and in view of my first-hand experiences with the State Attorney General).

MISSION STATEMENT
            
LEAD
Demonstrating Integrity

Understanding our obligations and honoring our commitments.

EXCELLENCE
Exceeding expectations

Exceeding the expectations of ourselves and others.

ACCOUNTABILITY
To ourselves and others

Responsible to ourselves and others for our actions.

DIVERSITY
Utilizing our source of strength

Utilizing our differences as a source of strength.

ENVIRONMENT
Encouraging openness and inclusiveness

Ensuring that the business of government is transparent and responsive to others.

RESPECT
Showing courtesy to ourselves and others

Showing and promoting courtesy to each other.

Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto took the oath as Nevada’s Attorney General in January 2007.

A few short years later, Masto is a disgrace to her office, the State of Nevada, and public service.

Shame!

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Nevada Department of Public Harassment!

McDonald's...automated food servers! Cheap robot labor!

 



A few weeks ago, Tattler readers may recall that I was on the rag about the incompetence of employees - and their inability to communicate effectively with customers - the popular eatery.

Consumers who cruise into McDonald's daily have encountered a myriad of problems that range from troubling interactions with rude workers, communication difficulties that arise from the fact many employees don't speak fluent English, and cold tasteless meals that have been slapped togther without any concern for quality or customer satisfaction,

Post: 04/11/2011

http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2011/04/mcdonaldshiring-rude-non-english.html

In response, McDonald's top brass at the executive offices announced over the past week, that the fast-food outlet is about to introduce a fully-automated facility which will not require any contact with McDonald's employees!

According to News reports overseas, McDonald’s will be supplying 7,000 European outlets with a swipe card and touchscreen facilities. The idea is to make ordering a McDonald’s quicker, easier and more efficient for the customer.

Some cynics argue that this is a sly way for McDonald's to rustle up more revenue in a short period.

In tandem with the overhaul at the cash register, McDonald's intends to build a database of the most popular take-out items.

Although the visionary corporation has stumbled on solutions to a couple of dilemmas - the need to lower the cost of labor and increase sales - another problem may rear its ugly head in the aftermath.

Is it possible to turn out thousands of tasty meals daily - with Robots at the helm - and still manage to satisfy customers with menu items that are fresh, tasty, and something to write home about?

News at 11!

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Lady Gaga...shows tats on SNL & flair for comedy! Justin Timberlake comic timing!

When Lady GaGa sashayed on to the Saturday Night Live stage a few moments ago, outfitted as a bottle of wine in a hilarious supermarket sketch with Justin Timberlake playing a bottle of beer (Gosh, who writes this stuff, anyway?) it was obvious that the chanteuse's performance was not only pure Pop Diva - but something else - too.

Vintage!

Was the Queen of Pop poking fun at her own image?

The large cork on her head triggered a myriad of  hilarious punch lines in my mind, too.

Princess Beatrice eat your heart out!

In another skit - a spoof on a MTV-style music video - Lady GaGa took a wicked swipe at a bevy of Hollywood beauties and managed to expose the naughty underbelly of Hollywood, too.

In view of the fact media focus has been on a glut of infomercials clogging up the broadcast airwaves recently - the image of Suzanne Somers thrusting her sexy gams  skyward in a sleazy bedroom setting was bang on and resonated with a kernel of truth.

When it comes to social commentary, the Monster Queen is capable of hitting the bull's eye along with the best of 'em.

In a solo set, true to form, the songbird with the ruffled feathers did not disappoint fans when she strutted on stage in a black vinly outfit (oozing with a lot of sex appeal) teamed with knee-high boots and trended-setting streaked black "do".

A pie-wedge hat GaGa performed in at one point reminded me of a yummy dessert I hungrily gulped down at an upscale cafe at the St. Frnacis Hotel in San Francisco recently.

Delicious!

Surprisingly, Lady GaGa elected to flash a lot of boob, too.

Arnold Schwarzenegger must have been at home drooling in bed (among other things).

The male dancers got in on the act, too.

The talented back-up troupe dazzled in futuristic gladiator-style garb.

The hard rocking dudes gave Madonna's studs a run for their money, alright.

In sum, Lady GaGa made a startling breakthrough tonight - and at the same time - demonstraed a zany flair for comedy tonight.

Ms. GaGa's creative well, obviously, runs deep!

I expect fans and curiosity-seekers will be tuning in to Good Morning America next week to catch her live concert in Central Park.

See 'ya there!

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I want your sexy Justin Timberlake!

Ryan Seacrest...takes poke @ TMZ's Harvey Levin! Meow!

When the roving snoops at MTZ ambushed Ryan Seacrest outside of a trendy watering hole in Hollywood this past week, the gossip monger got more than he bargained for.

For example, in response to the encounter, the high-profile Disc Jockey (MySpace friend) proceeded to take a jab at TMZ 's Harvey Levin (King of Gossip) out-of-the-blue.

After determining that Seacrest was a fan of Three's Company, the sexy bachelor was asked if he thought Levin bore any resemblance to Mr. Roper (a character on the long-running hit TV sitcom).

Ryan half-turned, eyed the TMZ paparazzi up-and-down, and quipped - "about this much" - as he deftly used a hand gesture to infer that Levin was half his size in stature.(short!).

When the camera flared back up on the kids in the studio, one of the young tongue waggers appeared to be taken aback by the obvious put-down.

"I thought Ryan was your buddy" he quipped.

"He is," Levin shot back, with a perplexed look on his face.

That's show biz, I guess.

Meow!

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Lady Gaga...guest talent on SNL! Justin Timberlake hosts zany comedy hour!

Die-hard fans of Pop Diva Lady Gaga have been braving the elements since Tuesday in the mean streets of New York in a last-ditch effort to snatch up a "stand by" seat  for the sseason finale of  Saturday Night Live tonight.

The coveted tickets may be hard to come since they are only issued in the event of a "no show" at the theatre.

At the crack-of-dawn today, little monster were treated to a sneak preview of Lady GaGa's eye-popping fashion statment for the evening.

Sporting what appeared to be a blood red shiny slicker - with matching hood - the slightly eccentric stage phenomenon appeared for-all-the-world to be a fashionista's charismatic idea of a modern-day Little Red Hiding Hood!

Justin Timberlake - no slouch in the style department - hosts what is expected to be a thrilling night of entertainment sure to resonate with the fans, tourists, out-of-towners, you name it!

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Prince William & Kate Middleton...honeymooned in Seychelles island paradise! Royals took press by surprise!

All the eyes of the world weren't on the island paradise of Seychelles over the past ten days.

Pooh!

Had they been, keen-eyed amateur sleuths may have stumbled on some curious goings-on in the tiny remote resort ripe for a telephoto lens or two and the supermarket tabloids.

For good reason!

The locale was the exotic setting where a sly Royal couple honeymooned, after all!

Prince William and Kate Middleton managed to slip the noose - and with the help of the Coast Guard - relax in the tropical paradise known for its breathtaking beauty.

God's country, alright!

"They left happy and clearly content with their stay," beamed an Official in charge of the Seychelles Tourist Board who witnessed the famous lovebirds departure on Friday.

Meanwhile, back at home in Jolly Old England, St. Jame's Palace confirmed that Wills & Kate had returned to Britain after some much-needed sun, sand and surf.

"Prince William and Kate Middleton thoroughly enjoyed their time together and they are grateful to the Seychelles Government for their assistance in making the honeymoon such a memorable and special ten days," a spokesperson announced in a brief statement to the press a short while ago.

"The people of Seychelles are truly honored that Prince William and his wife chose to return to Seychelles for this special holiday and we are proud to have been able to offer them a peaceful and private getaway," another chirped.

Seychelles is situated among a string of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean about 1,000 miles off the east coast of Kenya.

"We hope their stay was everything they had hoped for and we look forward to welcoming them back to our shores again in the future," the spokesperson chirped.

On the last day of their holiday the royal couple invited the coast guard ashore to personally thank them for their efforts in securing their privacy during the course of their stay.

Uh-huh!

Celebrated snoops missed the scoop of the century!

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ChexSystems...Violates Debtor rights! Conflict of interest raises eyebrows!

The company is a mysterious entity that wields a lot power - and for the most part - has the capacity to ruin the personal lives of thousands of U.S. citizens struggling day-in and day-out to make ends meet.

Of course, I'm referring to ChexSystems, which is a debt reporting agency (a giant in the industry) that willfully and wrongfully engages in highly illegal despicable conduct in direct Violation of the rights of the individual pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

But, it is doubtful that ChexSystems (or the owners) will ever be prosecutied for their illegal acts, for obvious reasons.

Either the Government (The Federal Trade Commssiion) or Law Enfforcement Agencies don't care - or in the alternaive - Officials may be on the take looking the other way.

How else would it be possible for ChexSystems to become one of the most influential data reporting agencies in America (with an obvious monopoly on the territory) if that were not the case?

Notwithstanding, ChexSystems Violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act on a daily basis.

For example, although the mammoth corporation is required to verify if a "returned" (bad) check is the responsiblity of a specific individual on file, ChexSystems willfully refuses to contact the alleged debtor to allow the individual his-or-her right to dispute the records on file.

Instead, they rubber-stamp the check NSF, and proceed to summarily post a negative notation on the U.S. resident's credit bureau file.

The Fair Credit Report Act stipulates with particularity that pursuant to due process of Law, the consumer must be contacted first, and be allowed to dispute the item orbe given the chance to provide a defense on their behalf.

Consequently, many Americans remain in the dark about negative item seriously affecting their credit rating, until they are denied an account by a creditor such as US Bank, Citibank, or Wells Fargo.

Failure to abide by the law - which is recognized on both State and Federal levels, would entitle the consumer to stututory penalties (money award) for the damages sustained.

In addition, ChexSystems also engages in highly unethical conduct which ends up adversely affecting the complaining consumer.

For instance, although ChexSystems is a data reporting agency, they also double as a collection agent.

Subsequently, their involvement in the recovery of debt, amounts to a conflict of interest.

ChexSystem should report the consumer information without bias, prejudice, or motivating self-interest.

Because ChexSystems receives a percentage on debts collected, it is in their best interest to actively deny debtor claims.

In sum, ChexSystems is an unethical, dishonest company, that willfully and wrongfully violates the rights of consumers - and ultimately - is guilty of criminal conduct which warrants review and appropriate disciplinary (and criminal) action.

Consumers wiho have encountered the aforementioned dishonest conduct - and suffered violations of their rights - should file a complaint against ChexSystems with the Federal Trade Commssion, Law Enforcement Agencies such as the FBI and the State Attorney General's Office, and the Better Business Bureau.

If necessary, consumers are urged to file a lawsuit to recover statutory penalties ($1,000.00 ) they are entitled to with the aim of compensating losses suffered due to a denial of credit, housing, or job opportunities and to deter such heinous conduct in the future.

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Peter Fonda...Barack Obama a Fu**ing traitor! Hanoi Jane's bro attacks BP Brass!

This year, the picturesque Riviera was graciously hosting the annual Cannes Film Festival, when the prestigiousous proceedings were disrupted by a producer who was bent on levelling a vicious verbal attack on President Barack Obama.

At a press conference to promote a documentary, Peter Fonda noted that he recently pointed an accusing finger at Mr. Obama and labelled him a "fu**ing" traitor.

The "Easy Rider" star was prompted to make the accusation on the eve of the unveiling of a documentary he co-produced aptly titled - The Big Fix - which zerodx in on the alleged BP scandal which prompted many to cry foul in the aftermath of the oil spill when Obama (and the U.S. Government) were slow to respond to the crisis.

An active environmentalist, Fonda also accused Washington of engaging in a cover-up to protect BP and its officials.

"I sent an email to President Obama saying - 'You are a f(expletive) traitor" - Fonda confessed to the startled media present.

'You're a traitor, you allowed foreign boots on our soil telling our military -- in this case the coastguard -- what they can and could not do, and telling us, the citizens of the United States, what we could or could not do," he summed up angrily.

Fonda apparently zipped off the e-mail last week before the film was presented at Cannes for screening.

In addition to his role as co-producer, the offbeat actor (brother of Hanoi Jane and celebrated Thespian Henry Fonda) is featured as a concerned citizen in disturbing scenes which reveal that he (and others) were turned away on the Louisiana Beaches when they voiced their concerns about the disastrous spill which displaced thousands of U.S. Citizens for weeks on end.

The normally easy-going high-profile celebrity (by virtue of his birthright) had no qualms taking questionable potshots at BP Officials across the big pond either.

"I thought we kicked them (the Brits) out a long time ago. They tried to get back in in 1812, but they didn't make it."

Oh Peter, not very diplomatic, at all.

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Chaz Bono...Oprah weeps during interview! Cher accepting sex change!

Oprah Winfrey broke down and exposed her emotional side when Chaz Bono appeared on her talk show this week to discuss the end stages of her sex change transition from woman to man.

When Big “O” quizzed Chaz (formerly known as Chastity Bono) about her mother’s feelings on the subject of the highly-publicized transformation, her  response caused Oprah Winfrey to openly cry.

Apparently, shortly after Chaz started to inject testosterone to enhance her male physicality (so that her body would match up with her legal sexual identity change registered at the local courthouse this year) her voice noticeably changed and fell into a lower register.

Chaz poignantly recalled that the loss of her once-familiar voice upset her mother.

In fact, one day Cher frantically called up Chaz on the telephone with an unusual request.

“Do you still have the outgoing message you recorded on your telephone answering machine before the sex change,” Cher quizzed her son.

When Chaz responed in the negative, Cher was quite upset.

“I’m never going to hear that voice again,” she wept.

At this juncture in the interview, Oprah’s eyes welled up.

Though not a mother herself, Oprah recognized how distressing that scenario must have been for the Pop Diva, when the shocking events unfolded.

"There has to be a period of grieving. She lost a daughter," Oprah summarized solemnly.

It was a rivetting Television moment with no-holds barred.

Meanwhile, Chaz expressed relief over the fact there was a great outpouring of love that washed over her once the decision was made to transition to a man at that particularly stressful moment in his life.

“I literally went through a primal scream,” Chaz acknowledged to the rapt audience, sitting on the edge of their seats.

And, the support also arrived in spades, the day the slated broadcast on Oprah Winfrey's talk-show arrived.

“This morning my mother sent an e-mail in which she addressed me – for the first time – as Chaz,” she confided.

In the final analysis, Cher is coming around, but - understandably - it has been a difficult row to hoe!

Curiously, Cher allegedly didn’t have a problem accepting the fact originally that Chaz may be a lesbian.

But, a man in a woman’s body, was something else entirely to reckon with.

Who knew?

Actually, I recall watching Chastity on the Sonny & Cher show years ago when I was in my twenties.

It never escaped my attention that Chastity was a bit huskey physically - and quite possibly - going to grow up to be a lesbian.

Whether that was the perception of middle America, I don’t know.

To me, there was a pink elephant on stage, but everyone ignored it.

For Chastity’s sake?

Today, it appears that Mr. Bono is comfortable in his skin.

Like Cher – who is adamant that waking up one day in a man’s body would be a troubling dilemma to deal with – Chaz has obviously found her place (is "home").

For those who are interested in how that healing occurred, Bono has pieced together a documentary to enlighten the teaming masses about the tricky transition, on sale now in DVD format.

Catch it if you can!

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Lady Gaga...launches live! Concert series! Good Morning America Central Park series!

Good Morning America announced this past week amid a lot of fanfare that they are whipping up a summer concert series to be set in the picturesque climbs of Central Park.

The live! stage performances will feature headline acts such as Beyonce, Jennifer Hudson, and Debbie Gibson  (to name a few).

Lady Gaga has snagged the top slot.

The Pop Diva (with Monsters in tow) will launch the eclectic pop music concerts on GMA.

Just when Lady Gaga appeared to be simmering on the back burner in pop circles - SHAZZAM - the talented songbird (who writes her own original material) rebounded out-of-the-blue and soared farther into the musical stratosphere.

Last week, for example, Lady Gaga mentored American Idol hopefuls as they trotted down the last lap of the highly-popular entertainment phenonemon on Fox TV.

Mewanwhile, the recent release of her new video - Judas - caused a controversy which erupted into a media storm around the country overnight.

At this juncture, the only medium that Lady Gaga hasn't conquered (yet!) is the realm of film.

Just betcha - a biopic, documentary, or thought-provoking narrative - is in the cards for the Queen of Pop.

My prediction?

Lady Ga may end up a legendary icon like screen siren Mae West.

Come up and see me sometime,  eh Lady?

The first GMA performanc – featuring the Mad Hatteress of Pop – is slated for May 27th!

See ‘ya there!

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Julian Ayrs...pet peeves! Paper-thin toilet tissues in restrooms!

Restaurants, bars, and other establishments that cater to the public, have found a sneaky way to save on the cost of supplying toilet paper in restroom facilities around the country.

Judging by the frustrating experiences I've endured in recent days, it's evident to me - at least - that maintenance workers have obviously been instructed to install the paper-thin rolls of bum wipe tightly into the wall-holder to ensure that a guest in their facility is only capable of rolling out one measley tissue at a time!

Cheap bastards!

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Arnold Schwarzenegger...$65,000.00 down payment on Maid's tony digs! Skirt chaser payola!

At the crack-of-dawn this morning, news wires started reporting that Arnold Schwarzenegger made a $65,000.00 down payment on the luxury home currently inhabited by his love-child's mother known to her close friends as "Pat".

According to news reports, an initial $60,000.00 was paid upfront on the home valued at $268,000.00.

Just a few months ago, the former Governor coughed up an additional $5,000.00 towards the purchase of the four bedroom home situated in a residential enclave just outside of Los Angeles.

Curiously, one news outlet dredged up an old Television clip of the former bodybuilder, when he appeared in his prime as a contestant on The Dating Game.

One of his quips to the bachelorette has clearly come back to haunt him.

For example, at one point during the course of the show, Schwarzenegger innocently asked a contestant on the other side of the screen:

"What does this expression - Hanky-Panky - mean?"

It means that when you get caught with your dick in the wringer, 'ya pay up, Arnold!

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