A woman who had just scored a precious high-paying job in the midst of a disastrous economy was willing to fly in from out of town to take it. Her new boss, Susan Austin, had spared no expense and the woman was quickly whisked into a waiting limo at the Reno, Nev., airport. For the sake of privacy, we’re calling the woman “Kimberly,” and the coveted job she got was as a prostitute at one of the few places in America where it’s legal — the self-proclaimed “world famous” Mustang Ranch. “I’m nervous, you know,” said Kimberly, who would be working as a prostitute for the first time. “I’ve got a little shake. I’m more nervous than I think I’ve ever been in my life.” Kimberly’s explanation for getting into the business is simple. Times are tough, so tough she says she couldn’t find any other way to make a living. More

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What a difference in cultures. This, while the third world roams homeless and hungry.

The Daily Telegraph
A 13-year-old boy from Texas who stole his father’s credit card and hired two prostitutes has been convicted of fraud.

Newark teenager Ralph Hardy confessed to ordering an extra credit card from his dad’s existing credit card company and taking his pals on a US$30,000 spending spree, which culminated in them playing “Halo” on an Xbox with the hookers in a Texas motel.

The $1000-a-night prostitutes were released without charge but Ralph was given a three year community order upon his conviction on May 9, money.co.uk reported. The prostitutes told police they grew suspicious when the kids said they’d rather play Xbox than play with them. Read more

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