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Bob Barnes

HUDL Closing Reasons

As mentioned in my Las Vegas Brewing News December column, HUDL Brewing will be closing its doors later this month. The following is a heartfelt message to me (Bob Barnes) from HUDL Co-Owners Skip Norfolk and Lisa Hamilton about what led to their brewery’s closure, posted with their permission.

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A.D. Cook

AI and the Loss of the Human Experience

By now, we can all see how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming many aspects of our lives, from how we work to how we interact with technology and others in our daily routines. From automating mundane tasks to offering advanced data analysis, AI is enabling individuals and organizations to

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Bob Barnes

Las Vegas Brewing News: December 2025

This month spotlights Nevada Breweries Mission Control, the Brew Festivus Beer Fest, the Crab Corner Boots & Brews Beer & Spirits Festival, BJ’s Brewhouse, Big Dog’s Brewing, North 5th Fourth Anniversary, Juan’s Flaming Fajitas, Neon Desert Brewery, and more.

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A.D. Cook

With Gratitude

Today, on this wonderful occasion, we all take a cherished moment to say “Thanks…” to those who are near and dear to our hearts, and to extend our warmest holiday wishes to friends and family alike. In a world that often feels fast-paced and chaotic, these moments of gratitude remind

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Frank Mallinder

Living in the Gap

Human behavior unfolds in a repeatable rhythm: stimulus → gap → response → result. While science gives us language for what happens in the brain, this model is best understood as a metaphor. It is a way to visualize what’s going on inside us when life presses a button. This

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A.D. Cook

American Italian Club Car Show

You couldn’t ask for a more beautiful day in Phoenix to check out the local cars, trucks, and enjoy live music. The sky was clear, and the chrome shone with a pristine luster, brightening the day all the more, making it a perfect opportunity to snap a few pictures. The

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A.D. Cook

2025 Concours at Wynn Las Vegas

This past weekend, the fourth annual Concours at Wynn Las Vegas, presented by Richard Mille, returned to Wynn Golf Club with its largest showcase to date. Last year’s event attracted thousands of attendees, and this year, expectations were even higher as the Concours continues to grow in popularity. From Thursday,

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A.D. Cook

Texas Roadhouse Car Show

The Texas Roadhouse hosted a car show on Saturday from 11 AM to 3 PM at 8510 S. Emerald Dr. in Tempe, AZ. While it was a relatively small show compared to most in the valley, there were some notable cars, including a few AC Cobras, classic Mustang Mach 1s,

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Bob Barnes

Las Vegas Brewing News: November 2025

This month spotlights Nevada Breweries win big at Great American Beer Festival, another new brewery in SW Las Vegas, local brewer spotlight on Anthony Gibson, local brewery Champion of the Month Marriott Las Vegas, beer events, and much more.

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A.D. Cook

Vintage Aircraft & Custom Car Show

Yesterday’s Vintage Aircraft & Custom Car Show at the Commemorative Air Force Museum was one of the best car shows I’ve been to in a while. Presented by Southwest Street Rods, the show featured cool custom rods, antique aircraft & WWII war birds, food trucks, and a great crowd. As

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A.D. Cook

International Artist Day 2025

October 25, 2025 International Artists’ Day on October 25 honors artists and all their contributions. This day serves as a reminder of the power of creativity in expressing the human experience. The day also celebrates one of the most famous artists, Pablo Picasso, who was born on October 25, 1881.

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A.D. Cook

Celebrating 29 Years

Pop the champagne and blow out the candles! I couldn’t be more excited to share my celebration of 29 years online! My art website, ADCook.com (featuring a collection of my paintings and our design team’s creative work), was initially launched on October 23rd, 1996, mainly as an art portfolio site. Over

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