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Mike Kandel at 95:
A Journalist's Life, Unfiltered and Unforgettable
By Mel Laytner
The Silurians Press Club is no stranger to legendary journalists, but few can hold a room with the charm, wit, and sheer force of intellect that is Myron “Mike” Kandel.
At 95, the financial journalism pioneer walked up to the podium at the Silurians May 21 luncheon with the casual confidence of a man who been there, done that, and probably re-edited your lede on his way. He had stories. He had punchlines. He had a lifetime worth of hard-earned wisdom.
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