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Posted by on Nov 27, 2023 in Blog | 3 comments

Remembrances on the 25th Anniversary of Stu Ungar’s Death

 

 

Preface:  Last week marked the 25th anniversary of Stu Ungar’s death.  In remembrance of the occasion, I was featured in a few interviews and was asked to share my memories of being with Ungar.

 

I remembered my experiences of working with him, and eventually co-writing One of a Kind:  The Rise and Fall of Stuey ‘the Kid’ Ungar, the World’s Greatest Poker Player (with Peter Alson).

 

What follows is the longer (unedited) version of the full interview with Santiago García Mansilla, a writer-journalist based in Argentina.  The article is in Spanish and can be seen HERE.  Also, The Sporting News did a story on this, which can be seen HERE.

 

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Posted by on Oct 13, 2022 in Blog, Las Vegas, Music and Concert Reviews | 0 comments

The Story Behind the U2 Video Filmed in Las Vegas

 

 

U2 ON FREMONT STREET IN LAS VEGAS (FILMING “I STILL HAVEN’T FOUND WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR”)

Note: Continuing my tribute to Las Vegas and its colorful history on this the 20th anniversary of my relocation, here’s a look at some of the most memorable moments in pop culture which happened here.

 

The song is a feeling that most of us have shared at one time or another in our lives. Maybe more than once. After graduation. Following a breakup. After losing a job. Even upon retiring from a long career. Its message about searching for something is timeless but hopeful. It applies and appeals to everyone.

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