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Conversation starters: From increasing tourism numbers to Charlie Sheen

Las Vegas Weekly Staff

Wed, Dec 14, 2011 (4:22 p.m.)

Jason Miller NFR
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A bunch of bull

NFR bulldogger Jason Miller gave two-time PRCA World Champion Steer Wrestler Luke Branquinho a good scare when he wrestled a steer to the ground in under 4 seconds. Vegas locals responded to the news thusly: “Huh?”

Charlie Sheen
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From Sheen to Bieber

Charlie Sheen stopped by Guy Savoy at Caesars and accidentally tweeted his cell phone number. It was supposed to be a PM to Justin Bieber. What’s the French word for “#losing”?

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Not all at once!

The October numbers are in: Vegas saw 2.7 percent growth in tourism. According to local analysts, the 2.7 percent could be found entering the Cosmo parking garage at exactly the same time as us.

Sinead O'Connor
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Crazy love

Sinéad O’Connor got married at the Little White Wedding Chapel on December 8, to a guy who asked for her hand on every single date they went on since August. It’s charming, not psychopathic—and you know that because the guy doing the asking is a therapist.

Kim Kardashian
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And you are?

On New Year’s Eve, for $20,000, you can buy a table at Tao, right next to Kim Kardashian. It’s a great investment because, well, you know how much celebrities love interacting with the nobodies at nearby tables.

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