(Originally published in G&W Gazatte Jan 1997)

Alcatraz, also known as "The Rock", was once the prison with the hightest security in the United States. A recent film called "The Rock" also took its scenes on Alcatraz. If "The Rock" were a hotel, it should have the following facilities:
-Guaranteed Room with a view (facing the San Francisco Bay)
-24-hour Security (well trained wardens)
-Catering to selected clientle
-"Bars" in every room (iron ones ... no whiskey, brandy or vodka)
-All drinks are on "the Rock"

"Sir, do you know that your wife's card had been stolen?"

"Yes, I do."

"So do you want to stop the account?"

"No, any thief would certainly spend less than my wife."