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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Oct 23, 2015 in Blog, Essays | 9 comments

NFL Week 7: Picks and Predictions

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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Sep 27, 2014 in Blog, Essays, Politics | 2 comments

Our Real Heroes

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These are our true heroes. Many dedicated people whose names we shall never know. Faces are hidden behind surgical masks and protective shields. Reaching out with compassion and touching those most in need. Saving us on this side of a vast ocean from a deadly threat beyond our comprehension. These are the people who keep death at bay, while we cheer ballplayers and worship celebrities.

Posted by Nolan Dalla on Aug 21, 2014 in Blog, Essays, General Poker, Politics | 16 comments

Political Censorship Has No Place in Poker

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I believe poker rooms and tournaments and their organizers should not place themselves in the problematic position of censoring players or silencing their political beliefs.

Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jun 18, 2014 in Blog, Essays, Politics | 6 comments

The Blame for All Our Problems

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A few thoughts on the immigration situation.

Posted by Nolan Dalla on Oct 31, 2013 in Blog, Essays, Politics | 2 comments

Are Sports Destroying American Schools?

The one striking thing that really sticks out above everything else when comparing American schools with their counterparts abroad is how much money, time, energy, and emphasis are placed on sports. Compare the typical campus experiences of a student in Asia versus America. What happens during school hours? Perhaps more important, what happens after school hours?