Two articles of possible interest over on Backstage.com, which is a service for actors looking for work. This article is about opportunities for performers at science-fiction conventions, including the chance to make money by being painted blue. And this article is about the "bevertainers" that are being installed at the Rio Hotel in Vegas. The premise here is that instead of just bringing you a watery drink while you're throwing money into the slots, the waitress will wear a skimpy outfit and perform a song and dance.