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Predatory capitalism follows the failed service economy. Across America there appears to be a direct relation between the casino economy and poverty. Depressed economies from Detroit and upstate New York to Mississippi and Washington have turned to some form of state-sanctioned gambling, which now exists in 41 states. It’s no accident that as inequality began widening in the 1970s, states turned first to lotteries and then to video poker, gaming rooms and full-fledged casinos in the following years.
The numerous gambling ecosystems we have passed attract kindred species: pawn shops, check cashing and payday advance outfits, liquor stores, strip clubs and giant billboards for ambulance-chasing lawyers. Personal vices are one thing; to turn them into a source of profit and government revenue is another. It means preying on millions of addicts and the desperation of the indigent.

See the full article from “Salon”

Stubb’s kicks things off with Cake and an aftershow with Austin-based bands Speak, Ume and the Soldier Thread (Dec. 4). After that it’s a string of inside shows, including David Ramirez and his band with Wild Child (Dec. 10), and Grieves and Budo (Dec. 15) leading up to a New Year’s Eve show with T Bird and the Breaks(Dec. 31).
Austin-based country rock band Frank Smith, who have a new album out soon, perform Saturday at Mohawk with the O’s and Cartright. Austin bands Dikes of Holland, Marriage and Naw Dudeplay with Chicago’s Cavethe following week (Dec. 6). After that it’s the Couch (CD release) with Zlam Dunkand Little Radar(Dec. 14), Devin the Dude (Dec. 15) and a fundraiser for the film “Postmodern Undead” featuring performances by noisy Austin band Boy + Kite, among others.
Literature plays with Shalom Salon and Shortwave Party (Dec. 9) at Beerland, followed by the Bad Sports(Dec. 10) and OBN III’s, the Energy and Secret Prostitutes (Dec. 17).

See the full article from “Austin 360″

There has been a 28 percent drop in sexual assaults, from 50 to 36; a 27 percent drop in robberies of businesses, from 51 to 37; a 32 percent drop in nonresidential burglaries, from 524 to 358; and a 23 percent drop in residential burglaries, from 1,800 to 1,382.
The only crime that has increased between last year and now is homicides. Between Jan. 1 and mid-November 2010, the region had five homicides. During the same time period this year, there were 11 homicides. Seven of them have been solved.
Pedraza said officers have increased the number of patrol cars and bicycle cops in neighborhoods and have done more sting operations and undercover work since last year.
They have also targeted motels along I-35 where drugs are sold and patrons engage in prostitution.

See the full article from “Austin American-Statesman”

But the creation of specialized crime statistics for Mexican cartels holds some pitfalls. As the Statesman has reported, a similar effort by the The Texas Department of Public Safety along the border has sparked questions of accuracy and exaggeration. For example, DPS considers every case of drug smuggling in border counties a cartel crime regardless of size and circumstance. And several statewide killings cited by DPS as cartel-related appear on closer examination to stretch that definition. For example, a double slaying at a Travis County strip club is considered a cartel killing, even though an arrest affidavit and civil lawsuit state the killings occurred after a dancer accused one of the men of stealing her cell phone. While the suspect was the target of federal cocaine smuggling investigation, the facts of the case, at least those presented in the available court documents, don’t reveal a fight over drugs or organized crime.

See the full article from “Austin American-Statesman (blog)”

Meanwhile, Liam had wanted to host a Thanksgiving dinner for his friends at Naomi’s house.  Unfortunately, he wasn’t exactly the domestic type.  His mother ended up dropping by for a surprise visit, but it was just to get some cash from her newly rich/famous son so she could leave her husband.
Annie was concerned when she found out that some girls in the escort ring had been busted for prostitution, but she hasn’t been questioned yet.  Dixon ended up telling his friends that he was a drug user.  Ivy and Raj fought about their future, each of them realizing they didn’t think they would be married forever when they decided to tie the knot because of Raj’s illness.  They reunited in the end, but then Raj got a call that he wasn’t cured as he had thought.  But instead of telling her he was still sick, he said he wanted to get a divorce.

See the full article from “TVOvermind”

So are Austin and Naomi endgame? That remains to be seen, but I did want to find out straight from the source! I talked with the adorable (and super friendly) Justin Deeley today about what’s in store for Austin in tonight’s episode, as well as for the rest of the season. And what ever happened to his role as the stripper in last year’s season finale? Read on to find out!
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Ology: Hi Justin, how are you? Justin Deeley: I’m lovely, how are you?Great, thank you. So you weren’t in last week’s episode, but I know you’re back tonight. What can we expect? This week is really something you haven’t seen from Austin and Naomi, which I think is an actual relationship. And Austin is also going through some personal stuff and that kind of comes out throughout the episode and causes a little bit of tension between Austin and Naomi. It’s the first time when Austin’s been given the …

See the full article from “Ology”

Demi and Ashton: “Everyone in Hollywood knows about their arrangement.” Star is extra mean this week. Demi is “frail, ashen and somber” because her “secret life with Ashton has always been much more twisted than anyone imagined.” Demi is bisexual, “attracted to women just as much as men” (how long until they pair her up with Amber Heard?). She’s been “spotted at strip clubs and in the arms of other women several times over the past few years,” was “cool with Ashton having flirtatious relationships too,” and “Somehow made it work all these years.” Maybe Kabbalah prescribes The Ethical Slut or something. “Both of them were respectful of each other. It was a lot of fun for them.” But then it all went wrong when he started “hooking up with lots of young women behind her back” and now she feels “humiliated.” They are still living together, but “Demi is miserable” and her friends are pressing her to file for divorce. “Once one of Hollywood’s hottest a …

See the full article from “Grantland (blog)”

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA — Birthdays are one of the most personal holidays available and multi-award winning gay porn impresario Chi Chi LaRue wants both mainstream and porn friends to help her celebrate this Wednesday, November 9, 2011.
LaRue’s wild annual birthday bash will take place in West Hollywood beginning at 9:00 pm PST and will feature a live performance by former Pussycat Doll Kaya Jones, as well as some nearly naked on-stage appearances from the hot boys of AustinZane.com.
 LaRue will DJ the evening, which will be located at Here Lounge at 696 N. Robertson Blvd., during its weekly Stripper Circus night.
Sponsored by LaRue’s store on Santa Monica Blvd. and Swiss Navy Lube, the night will feature plenty of giveaways to patrons, as well as big prizes for winners of the sexy and fun Stripper Circus carnival games.

See the full article from “AVN News (press release)”

But it wasn’t all fake-outs and break-ups this week. Adrianna (Jessica Lowndes) vowed to save Dixon (Tristan Wilds) from his crippling addiction to ADHD medication, and just like the Adrianna/Javier duet, we saw “sparks fly.” The duo did things a little differently than I might suggest — they spent the day handcuffed to each other before they got into bed together — but hey, I can’t hold it against them. They’re both addicted… to love.
I’d also like to give Annie (Shenae Grimes) a round of applause for her inspiring actions this week. It’s one thing to accept money and clothes in exchange for dates, but to actually have a guy’s respect too? She’s like Rosie the Riveter — but specifically for collegiate prostitutes. I’ve always said Annie runs this show, and now I’m glad she’s finally proving me right.

See the full article from “Hollywood Life”

While the set list for the show was similar to the one at ACL Live – spanning a sampling of their discography with well orchestrated precision – the performance showcased a more familiar execution. The band was playful, but never sloppy, with a crisp vocal/lyrical delivery and more of an emphasis on the rhythm section than on any previous recording that came across more rocking at times than their Balkan safety-zone. The combined talent of the ensemble allows them versatility. Their encore reflected their spectrum of talent with a solo performance of “Penalty” with Condon on ukulele followed by a carnival-eque production of “My Night With The Prostitute From Marseille” and a Latin-fused Bossa Nova jam with wailing brass solos which closed the night. They continue to explore and have fun, and it’s contagious.

See the full article from “Austinist”