Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jan 22, 2016 in Blog, Politics |

Sometimes, less is more.
Bernie Sanders unveiled his new television commercial today, which is targeted towards voters in Iowa. I just saw it for the first time.
It’s perfect.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jan 21, 2016 in Blog, Politics |

Of the more than 54,000 dietary supplement products….only about a third have some level of safety and effectiveness that is supported by scientific evidence….(and) close to 12 percent have been linked to safety concerns or problems with product quality.
— Consumer Reports
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jan 20, 2016 in Blog, Las Vegas, Politics |

A puzzling void has emerged within the 2016 presidential race which is this: I can’t find a single voter who enthusiastically supports Hillary Clinton.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jan 20, 2016 in Blog, Restaurant Reviews, Travel |

When I heard El Cholo was the favorite late-night hangout for actor Jack Nicholson right after Laker games, I knew this was the place to visit.
Here’s my review.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jan 18, 2016 in Blog, Music and Concert Reviews |

Here’s my review of the Van Morrison concert at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, in January 2016.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jan 15, 2016 in Blog, Politics, Rants and Raves |

Never in a million years did I think I’d type the following words: There’s a chance Donald Trump might become the next President of the United States.
As horrifying as that prospect still is to a majority of Americans, Trump now has a clear path to victory in the Republican primaries this spring, at the national convention held during the summer, and in the general election coming up next fall. Yes, it could happen.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jan 14, 2016 in Blog, General Poker, Las Vegas |

The best Rene Angelil story I’ve heard was once told by his wife, the electrifying singer and stage performer Celine Dion. I also have a few stories of my own in this tribute and obituary.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jan 13, 2016 in Blog, Rants and Raves, Restaurant Reviews |

I’m a butter fanatic. Call it a fetish. I know. I’m freaky.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jan 11, 2016 in Blog, Music and Concert Reviews |

The deaths of those we grew up watching and listening to, frequently regarded as obelisks for the people we ultimately become and much of what we believe, are creeping reminders of our own looming mortality.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jan 10, 2016 in Blog, Personal |

One of my pursuits is greater awareness for the rights of animals. I fear history will judge us harshly for what we’re doing to animals. Our descendants will question why we sat idly by and allowed such distressing levels of suffering. Animals have emotions and feelings too, and dare is say — rights.
Here’s an article about animal rights and eating meat.
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