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Brett, Jackie, 1946-
Jackie Brett (1946-) writes about entertainment and tourism in Las Vegas, Nevada. She worked as the Director of Entertainment and Marketing for the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas. She then worked in marketing for several resorts in Las Vegas. In 1987, she became the coordinator of the new Las Vegas office of the Nevada Commission on Tourism and worked there for several years. She continues to work as a freelance writer about Las Vegas and publishes "Brett's Vegas View" online.
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Alvarez, Paco, 1974-
Las Vegas native Brian ‘Paco’ Álvarez is an anthropologist, entrepreneur and thought leader in the arts. He holds a master’s degree in Urban Leadership from the School of Public Policy and Leadership at the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs at UNLV and a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology. Paco is the founder of two-start-ups, Psionic Art Works and Fabulous Story Tours. His passion for art and culture has been the driving force behind his career, but most importantly realizes that his passion is what drives a dynamic economy.
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Cornero, Tony (Anthony Stralla), 1899-1995
Anthony “Tony the Hat” Stralla Cornero (1899-1955) was an American bootlegger and gambling entrepreneur from the 1920s to the 1950s. Famous for being the mind behind the Las Vegas, Nevada Stardust resort and casino, Cornero was also known for his affiliation with organized crime. He ran businesses and gambling ships with questionable legality in Los Angeles, California.
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