daQRi

Super-Powered QR codes

This Summer I began beta-testing a new QR code service that is like nothing else.

It’s been said that the key to a good QR campaign is a mobile landing page that is simple, easy to navigate and optimized for mobile phones. daQRi is your one-stop-solution at affordable prices. The first one is free to allow you to test it out and see how it works. If you like it, order the basic package 10 codes for $20/mth.

10 codes can cover most businesses, for example, I created a daQRi for an event held at a restaurant in a Strip hotel. We put that QR code on every poster, flyer and piece of literature for the event. We had 300 scans in the first 2 weeks alone. Those scans took them to a daQRi page with links to the blog about the event, a direct link to purchase tickets, a link to mapquest with the address preloaded, and a direct dial to the venue. All from this mobile daQRi page.

Check out the daQRi I created for SINNER. You can see it for yourself here sinr.us/SINdaq. This is what you’ll see when you get there:

The mobile website builder allows you to fully customize your landing page like we did. The SINNER cover, which we update with each new issue is a direct link to SINNER’s mobile site.

The spread below that is a direct link to our newest video.

Page 2 is a bunch of direct links to our social sites and a PDF of our media kit as well as a direct dial to SINNER to place that ad you so desperately need.

Everything you need in one spot.

Download daQRi for your phone here:

• daQRi for iPhone
• daQRi for Android

SHADY SPEWER:

A shady spewer is someone that you are hanging out with who mysteriously disappears to go throw up. Upon return, the perpetrator acts like nothing happened.

The Cartender

The cartender is the person elected to bartend out of his or her trunk because nobody can afford to catch a buzz inside the bar. A good cartender will have cups, booze, mixers and ice. Why buy at the bar when you can head to the car?

SPANK BANK

A spank bank is your porn collection. It used to consist of video tapes, magazines and DVDs, but these days a digital spank bank is much more convenient and discreet. Example: “Send me that photo of that chick you work with, I want to put it in my spank bank.”

The Walk of Fame

Getting laid is pretty cool, so need to be ashamed as you leave the scene of a booty call. Maybe it wasn’t your finest hour, but smile, you just got some!

The Breakfast Club

The Breakfast Club is that certain circle of friends that you know dabble in the “booger sugar.” Hang with them, you’ll be partying until the sun comes up. Not everybody is cool with hitting the slopes so it’s also a good way to speak in code. Example: “Don’t worry, he’s down with The Breakfast Club.”

THE GEEK ISSUE, SINNER SAYS

TEXTHOLE:

Everybody knows a texthole! Shit, you’re probably a texthole. A texthole is somebody that is texting on their phone instead of listening to whomever they are with.

Illustrations by Skizo Fa2hq

TOASTY POSTER:
Somebody who updates a play by play of what they are doing to their social media anytime they are drunk, A toasty poster is notorious for posting things that don’t make sense.

TREADMILL HUSTLER:
A treadmill hustler is a drug dealer who only sells drugs because they need drugs. They don’t really make money off of it, it’s just a way to support their habit, but the chase never stops.

DTF:
The DTF phrase originated from Jersey Shore wich stands for Down To Fuck. The SINNER saying came about because this girl texted Ponte that she was DT. (Downtown) We told him to ask her is she was DTF, and if she got offended he could just play it off and say he was just wondering if she was in Downtown Fremont. The saying stuck. We’re always DTF.

SORE BOOZER:
A sore boozer is somebody who is cool, until they get drunk. Sore boozers are not fun to hang out with because they get drunk, get depressed and bring everybody down with them. Don’t be a sore boozer, aka a buzzkiller.

Geek Issue Release Party

You can also view the facebook invite here…

After Burning Man 2010, some burners got together and came up with an idea to erect a project to set on fire for this years Burning Man. The group was called the CORE (Circle of Regional Effigies). The group was proactive in getting the project done but to bring the concept to life they were going to need a lot of help. The Core approached the office of cultural affairs to discuss their needs to make it happen. After just a few days The Arts commision responded with more support then they expected.

The project was green lighted to build Lucky Lady Lucy, a giant wooden showgirl to be set ablaze at this year’s Burning Man. The art community gathered together, and bonded to get Lucky Lady Lucy to Black Rock Desert. We spoke to Cory Mervis, one of the producers of the project. She said that people were confused as to why they would want to burn such an involved, time consuming piece of art. Her response was “So we can build it again.” Which meant the community would have yet another reason to come together.

Oscar Goodman requested that they build another one for Downtown, so the CORE agreed and the second LLL will be erect in Sin CIty in the Spring. As for the Lucky Lady Lucy in progress, she will be burned alongside other Effigy projects making it the largest art burn in the world!

Cheers to the culture taking place in your city!

Visit the home of Lucky Lady Lucy here.

The Royal House is bringing in Atari Teenage Riot September 10 to play a free show and SINNER Magazine has teamed up with them to provide a private SINNER setting on which to view the show. Stay tuned for more info in the next few days! #PRIDE #SLOTH

39 year old Mosley is coming off two losses in a famed career, in which he has effectively used his jab many times over, but not in these last two losses, and this will be the turning point in the fight. In other words, will Mosley remain stuck in a rut in which he’ll most likely finish his career? Or will he put to use the reach advantage he hold’s over Pacquiao? Bottom line in, Mosley is coming off consecutive losses, but Mayweather Jr. and Sergio Mora are both defensive fighters Mosley had trouble hitting. Pacquiao is known for coming forward and being aggressive, and this could play right into Mosley’s game plan, if he goes old school Sugar Shane.

I think Pacquiao will come forward, even if it does end up playing into Mosley’s strengths. Pacquiao is at the top of his game, and won’t forget how he got there, Mosley on the other hand needs to forget about the critics and remember how he made his name, a crisp jab and a killer left hook. My prediction is Pacquiao by 7^th round KO.

After looking at literally hundreds of available dogs online I came across one that caught my eye and of course I wanted to meet him right away! I filled out the application for the rescue organization and waited on pins & needles to hear back…

Only two days later they sent me an email letting me know I had passed the application process with flying colors and they would be in touch to set up an appointment for me to meet the dog.  I waited a week and sent them an email reminding them that I was still interested & waiting to hear back.  I received an email the next day saying that a lot of people were interested in the dog so they were going to leave the ad up longer to find the best possible home.  Ok, I understood that but began to feel a little impatient…

I called them a few days later and they told me I was in their top picks and they would be setting up appointments that week to meet the dog – I couldn’t wait!  When they didn’t call or email me I sent yet another email asking again for an appointment but they told me that the foster family with the dog was very busy and maybe next week would be better for them.  Ok, hold on, aren’t they trying to find the dog a home? Now things were starting to feel shady…

After a few more emails they let me know that while they thought I would give the dog a great home they have to charge more that the original price of $450 that they quoted me for the dog.  WTF?!? I’m not playing those games so I deleted their emails and didn’t hear back from them.

Again I set out to find another dog through the “rescue organizations” and found one that interested me.  I sent an email about the dog I was interested in, and the email I got back quoted a $900 price tag on the dog.  Really?!? They had just “rescued” this dog from the local pound 3 weeks prior!

What’s wrong with these “rescues”? Don’t they want the dogs to find homes? Guess what? I can pay $900 for a dog but I’m not going to.  Because the “rescuers” were morons those dogs lost out on an absolutely amazing home.

In my impatience and frustration I went to craigslist and bought the first puppy that caught my eye.  He’s perfect in every way and I paid a whopping $60 for him.  The kid selling him has been breeding his 2 big junkyard guard dogs together for a few litters and was successfully selling them through craigslist.

Perhaps the reason this kid was able to “sell” puppies through Craigslist in this manner when there are so many puppies out there was because there are so many shady “rescue organizations”.  Don’t get me wrong, there are good ones out there that save many lives but watch out for the ones that are in it for the money.  Remember that if they are a real “rescue” they get a government subsidy so charging $900-$1500 for dogs is ridiculous.

My advice if you’re looking for a dog or puppy? Go to the pound and skip the “rescue” groups. I mean hey, they “rescue” those dogs from the pound anyway!

UFC 129 in Toronto Saturday night left the largest event in North American history with a definite sense of accomplishment after a great night of fights. With a total gate of 12.075m and an ecstatic 55,000 fans, UFC 129 had more than their work cut out for them when dishing out the Submission, knockout, and fight of the night cash bonuses. From a devastating standing elbow KO by  Ivan Menjivar, to a skillfully set up and finished triangle from the guard by returning Canadian Jason MacDonald, all the great wins of the night didn’t get bonuses.

There were two titles up for grabs Saturday night in Toronto. The main event between Welterweight champ Georges St-Pierre against San Francisco’s Jake Shields was a great fight, but as expected by most, St-Pierre did pull out a unanimous decision despite losing the 5th round to Shields and, looking more beat up than most would have thought.

Fight of Night went to the second title fight against Featherweight champ Jose Aldo against Canadian Mark Hominick in which an epic war developed before the fans eyes. Aldo after complications with the weight cut seemed to absolutely gas come the last two rounds, in which during the 5th round a badly beaten Mark Hominick gave his all trying to put away a grounded exhausted Jose Aldo. But in the end, Jose Aldo’s dominant wrestling and jiu-jitsu proved too much for Hominick to overcome on the score cards.

Submission of the night went to Pablo Garza who after receiving several powerful leg kicks from opponent Yves Jabouin, and dishing out his own knees to the body, capitalized on Jabouin dropping his arms to block knees to the body, at which time Garza committed to an awesome flying triangle, throwing his leg up and over the lowered arm of Jabouin, Garza wrapped his legs around Jabouin’s neck and arm, dragging him to the ground where after a brief struggle Jabouin succumbed to the choke.

Finally in highlight reel fashion Lyoto Machida finished off UFC hall of famer Randy Couture’s legacy with a switch front kick to the face, knocking down, and out the UFC legend. The second front kick KO in UFC history, Machida’s training partner and Middleweight champ Anderson Silva scored the first. If it really was the last time we see Couture fight in the octagon, we will definitely see him behind the scenes and in the corners of the UFC for many years to come. Randy, We are forever fans. Thank you for being a great man and also for all the support you have shown for SINNER Mag.

Main Card:
Georges St-Pierre def. Jake Shields via unanimous decision
Jose Aldo def. Mark Hominick via unanimous decision
Lyoto Machida def. Randy Couture via second-round TKO
Vladimir Matyushenko def. Jason Brilz via first-round TKO
Ben Henderson def. Mark Bocek via unanimous decision
Undercard:
Rory MacDonald def. Nate Diaz via unanimous decision
Jake Ellenberger def. Sean Pierson via first-round TKO
Claude Patrick def. Daniel Roberts via unanimous decision
Ivan Menjivar def. Charlie Valencia via first-round TKO
Jason MacDonald def. Ryan Jensen via submission (triangle)
John Makdessi def. Kyle Watson via third-round KO
Pablo Garza def. Yves Jabouin via submission (triangle)

With two title fights on the card, the headlining fight is between Welterweight Champ Georges St. Pierre and challenger Jake Shields, who is coming off a significant winning streak outside of the UFC. Thing is, his only fight in the UFC he won via split decision against Mark Kampman and was not a very impressive win. Unfortunately for Shields this seems to be a reoccurring theme.  He recently defeated former UFC veteran and champ Dan Henderson as well as Jason “Mayhem” Miller, both by decisions where Shields’ opponent came close to stopping Jake.  A tribute to his heart no doubt, but Miller would have put him to sleep in their Strikeforce bout earlier this year in which the end of the round saved the UFC’s latest Welterweight challenger.

St. Pierre on the other hand, doesn’t just beat his opponents, he dismantles them. The UFC bringing in new talent just to challenge their key champions is necessary for the UFC to continue challenging their champions and thus keep PPV views and attendances high. Only in this case, I’m not sure Shields’ past wins over notable opponent’s show him bringing anything into the octagon St. Pierre hasn’t dealt with before and taken apart. Shields’ submission game could be the tipping point if he can get it to the ground, an unlikely event in most people’s eyes.

The co-main event between Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo and challenger Mark Hominick promises to be an exciting battle between two sick stand up artists.  Jose Aldo’s leg kicks could overtake any early defense Hominick attempts to put forth.

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Among a fight card I could talk about all day, one last fight I’ll mention features Vegas’ own Randy Couture. Now 47 years old, Couture will be fighting stand up kickboxing/karate technician Lyoto Machida in what will be a very interesting style match up. Machida’s counter striking and excellent foot work could prove difficult for Couture to counteract with what will likely be a clinch and take down strategy. As Couture has proven before though, he is deceptively strong in the clinch against the cage, and I can easily see this proving almost impossible for Machida to contend with. But as is shown time and again in mixed martial arts, impossible or unbeatable is a dangerous word to throw around, which should make UFC 129 well worth the wait.

For more information on Saturday’s Fights, click here.

I wasn’t sure what the exact location was so I parked my car at El Cortez and headed west passing The Beat Coffee Shop and the surprisingly empty Van Guard Lounge. Then I realized why it was so quiet in there, next door was the digital oasis that is Insert Coins. I showed the security my ID, and headed in to the sensory overload that has been on my mind for months.

To my left was a cluster of some of my favorite arcade games starting with Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, Centipede and Galaga. To my right were these giant, comfy booths with flat screen TV’s. The people that occupied the seats were as colorful as the decor, laughing, drinking, dying, and restarting. Smiles all around.

The bar perfectly centered in the middle of this concrete jungle was illuminated. I got a drink and I began my exploration of this conceptual playground. “This place is pretty f*cking cool” I thought to myself. I can’t help but use expletives when I am passionate about something. All I can tell you is that this bar was done right! Unlike the franchise feel of a Dave & Busters, Insert Coins has managed to create a my-parents-are-gone-for-the-weekend vibe that is comfortable and casual, while catering to the downtown SINNER crowd. From the music, to the game selection, to the just amount of noise so you can hang out with your buddies and have a few laughs, I was very pleased with the Insert Coins experience.

I read an article a few months ago about the creator of Pac Man. The article said that Pac Man was created to bring girls into the gamer scene and to create fun for women at the usual grungy, testerone-filled arcade establishments. Well as I looked around at the demographic inside Insert Coins, I realized that the Pac Man strategy still rings true today. There were plenty of girls playing their favorite throwbacks, not just your usual comic-con regulars. It’s geek chic, and I loved it.

The only downfall was that because some of these games are so old, a lot of them were eating quarters or out or order. But the owner Chris was making his rounds and giving people quarters back for any people who had lost their money in the machines and recommended to “play something else” which actually worked out for me because I stumbled upon Tapper, a game where you serve beer to your unruly customers. It was really fun and I imagine thats the real game that the bartenders will be playing tonight at the Grand Opening.

Cheers to Sloth!

www.insertcoinslv.com

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The Declaration of Culture, AKA The Declaration of SINDEPENDENCE was written by John Mischief over 2 years ago. When we shot our first cover we produced a large print and had all the original SINNERs sign it. This document always puts a smile on my face and We take pride in everything this document stands for.

As time passes while we live the brand, SINNER Mag is changing gears. We’ll be getting a make over with a new site and new content. We are also producing SINNER apparel that is inspired by SINNERs living their dreams in Sin City. Stay tuned to find out where you can get your SINNER T-shirt. We also encourage you to join the revolution and wear your SINNER T-shirts on Fridays to declare your Sin City Pride.

Til Then, Sin today, Sin Often, Sin Responsibly ©

CHEERS

SINNER Mag Staff

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Lon Kruger arrived to coach the Rebels in 2004 and revamped the program with his great experience and motivational abilities. He formally coached at Kansas State, Florida, Illinois and the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks. UNLV may not be considered a recruiting paradise but Kruger and his staff have managed to put together some good teams–most notably the 2007 team that reached the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16. The season is young, but UNLV is already nationally ranked in the top 25…college basketball’s elite.

The interesting thing this year is that this team’s heart and soul is fueled by transfer students. And they can do some damage this year! Chace Stanback (Tranfer from UCLA) and Tre’Von Willis (Memphis) lead the way, followed by Quintrell Thomas (Kansas) and Derrick Jasper (Kentucky). UCLA, Memphis, Kansas and Kentucky are all powerhouse basketball programs. It should mean a lot to us locals that these players transferred from their programs to come play at UNLV and thrive. They truly are rebels.

This team is exciting, and the Thomas and Mack center is brutally loud and entertaining during home games. So don’t be afraid to catch the Rebel Fever. Get down there and support your local team! Go Rebs! The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels basketball schedule can be found here.

In one corner we have Jenn O. Cide and Punk Rock Bingo and in the other corner hailing from London, England, James Flames and Underground Rebel Bingo.

They each bring a style of low brow humor. One is brash, says whatever pops into their mind and won’t hesitate to put you in a diaper.  The other roughly the same but with an accent.

One is a monthly affair, where good friends share a couple shots of Ass Juice WITHOUT the puke insurance. The other a weekly event under the guise of a “Safety” meeting held in a nightclub with $10 drinks.

One charges $35 to attend while the other is FREE for all.

One is geared towards the hipsters while the other is aimed at anyone willing to step inside the Double Down.

One features two hot chicks in Sumo Suits while the other features SwingShift SideShow and Andrew S. & Kelvikta the Blade from America’s Got Talent.

The grand prize at one is a $300+ iPod speaker system. The other features hand-picked prizes by Jenn O. Cide from Savers. I’ve never seen anyone so happy to receive a 25 cent book or record album.

One is held in the Shimmer Ballroom and backed by the Las Vegas Hilton. And the other is held inside the Happiest Place on Earth, The World Famous Double Down Saloon, and is backed by a big black wall that says, “Shut up and Drink!”

I’m going to leave it at that. I have my own personal preference but I don’t want that to cloud your judgment. You decide who’s better. I’ll see you tonight at Punk Rock Bingo and we’ll compare notes!

I’LL GIVE YOU A DOLLAR IF YOU KEEP IT ON. There is no denying that strippers play an important role in Sin City. They are as vital as garbage men–it may be a dirty job but somebody has to do it, right? They provide a service. Whether you are a horny nerd in town for CES or just a local drunk in the mood for some boobies, They are there for you, and God bless ‘em. However some strippers should really consider retiring their g-strings. Here are some lap dance dealbreakers.

SECURITY  LAPDANCE
If the bouncer is staring you down and standing right next to you while you’re getting a dance, chances are he’s banging the stripper gyrating on your lap.  Don’t touch unless you want to leave with a black eye!

GOLDEN GIRL LAPDANCE
From across the room the stripper in the school girl outfit and pigtails looks pretty hot, but once she gets up close she’s got more wrinkles than your grandma!  If a fast song comes on, she just may graduate to her grave. It’s probably best to shop  for a springer chicken.

MISERY LAPDANCE
Bitter strippers are by far the worst kind; their sole purpose is to make your dick shrivel at the sight of all women.  It’s best to sit quietly and not touch. If you choose to get a dance from the bitter stripper–Be prepared for anything. She might  use her taser gun if you get too close.  If you don’t buy a dance from her, She will take her hate out on you like you’re her deadbeat husband.

HEMORRHAGE LAPDANCE
If a stripper has boobs bigger than your head, make sure you have health insurance before you decide to motorboat! Melons of  that size can give you a concussion!
PROFESSIONAL LAPDANCE
If a stripper asks you if you want a “private dance” in your hotel room, it’s not her first rodeo.  She’s a hooker in stripper disguise and more than likely loaded with STD’s.  Always remember to wrap it before you tap it!

1/2 OFF LAPDANCE
If a midget walks up to you at a strip club and asks if you’d like to buy a dance – say yes.  Really, how often does that happen?

THIRD TRIMESTER LAPDANCE
If a stripper walks up to you and her belly sticks out farther than her silicone DD’s don’t get a dance unless you’re ready to prove you’re not the baby-daddy. A pregnant stripper is gross.

ANOREXIC LAPDANCE
If her hip bones are sticking out through her dress she needs to eat!  There needs to be a little cushion for the pushin!

211 LAPDANCE
Some guys are brave enough to buy a dance from the “ghetto stripper”. She’s got fake fingernails as long as her man-made hair.  You immediately recognize her from the Jerry Springer Show.  After the dance she will hang out and do a few shots with you. She finally leaves your table. Just as you are thinking to yourself “Wow! She was nice.” Surprise! …She stole your wallet.

FISHY  LAPDANCE
If a stripper approaches you with more than an inch of dark roots on her blonde head, and her electricity bill in hand, chances are: She’s broke! She probably hasn’t paid the water bill either. She might still smell like yesterday’s panties. So if you decide to chance a dance, be good at holding your breath or at least love seafood.

MAMMAL LAPDANCE
You might be into the hippie stripper that  and be lured in by the smell of patchouli as she passes your table. Remember that the 1970’s weren’t just about free love.  They were also about hair–including armpit and  bush. Enough said.

TRIFECTA LAPDANCE
So you think you’ve found the right stripper, The song begins and she  slowly reveals her breasts–One, Two…Three?! WTF? There’s a third nipple targeted at your face and you can’t escape it! The classic two nipples close in on your forehead and the third one tickles your nose. Pay the stripper as soon as the song is over and leave the club before you find a stripper with a third leg.

SILICONE LAPDANCE
From across the room the surgically enhanced stripper looks perfect!  As she gets closer you realize her lips actually take up her whole face and you can barely stop staring long enough to see her enhanced bosom (which is rarely a problem).  How bad can it be?  Until you smack her ass and realize that was man-made as well, watch out for the “you break it, you buy it” policy.

THIRD WHEEL LAPDANCE
Sometimes you may think you are clear of a crappy lappy when the stripper that lands on your lap seems to be perfectly hot. But don’t be surprised if she leans over and whispers this suspicious proposal. If she claims that her equally hot friend wants you to join them for a once in a lifetime make out session–Her friend is ugly or they would’ve shown up together.

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