OK, we’ll let the fact that she’s Canadian slide. This time.

Last night at the Playboy Mansion, Canadian Jayde Nicole, Miss January 2007, was named the magazine’s 2008 Playmate of the Year. Nicole will be making her first public appearance as the PMOY at Ditch Friday today at The Palms pool starting at noon. The decision was made after the College of Cardinals convened for weeks in the Mansion, eventually sending up a cloud of white smoke to signify a new Playmate of the Year had been elected. Though the procedure is shrouded in secrecy, it’s widely believed Nicole narrowly defeated Joseph Ratzinger of Germany.

By Jason Scavone

Did your body manage to stay in pool-ready shape despite the holiday season and chilly sweater weather? Do you want an excuse that pays in tips to be out in the sun all summer? Then maybe you should be at Moon nightclub atop the Palms’ Fantasy Tower this Monday, Feb. 11 from 2 to 7 p.m. as the resort holds auditions for the 2008 Palms Pool & Bungalows season.

N9NE Group and the Palms are looking for bartenders, barbacks, cocktail servers, food runners, security, lifeguards and porters for its popular, multi-level pool club. If it sounds like something you’d be interested in, then now you know where to go. Speedos optional.

By Pj Perez