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Mayor Goodman drops controversial proposal to mass-fire, rehire city workers. Says ruefully, “It’s just not convoluted and baffling enough”; vows to come back with “something really messed up.”

Amy Winehouse reportedly plans to marry ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil in Las Vegas. The ceremony will conclude with the traditional tossing of cocaine.

Federal appeals court upholds Nevada law barring legal brothels from advertising in Clark County. In related news, political ads go unchecked.

Sarah Palin’s father endorses Danny Tarkanian’s Senate bid. In related news, who gives a shit?

Jim Belushi, Jerry O’Connell tapped for proposed TV series based on Sandy Murphy’s Binion-case lawyers.Wow, Jim Belushi AND Jerry O’Connell as attorneys no one remembers?! Finally, a reason to get DVR.

State Commission for Cultural Affairs gives $220,000 to future mob museum. We’re amazed—there’s a state commission for cultural affairs? And it still has $220,000?

7-Eleven reportedly plans to open 15-20 stores in Clark County over next three years. Idea: Let’s put these guys in charge of the economy.

Nevada sees record number of candidates file to run for office. Well, it’s something to do until those 7-Eleven jobs open up. Can’t wait to buy a Slurpee from Danny Tarkanian!