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

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.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Sep 26, 2014 in Blog, General Poker, World Series of Poker |

Announcing final table action at the 2002 World Series of Poker
Today, I’m including a mix of poker players connected to the Poker Hall of Fame, along with my memories of what was going on when the photo was taken. I took most of these photos, which explains why they aren’t the best quality.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Sep 23, 2014 in Blog, Personal, Rants and Raves, Travel |

Few common annoyances are more irritating than waiting in a long line.
Except for one thing.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Sep 22, 2014 in Blog, Politics |

There’s no denying the Dark Ages linger. Atheists continue to endure a “sit in the back of the bus” existence. We’re not equals, nor are we treated as such. So deep is the pervasive fear of societal rejection, we’re still largely invisible within many communities. But we’re here, and in larger numbers, than you might think.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Sep 21, 2014 in Blog, Politics |

Much like religion, nationalism has caused far more harm than good.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Sep 20, 2014 in Blog, Video 1 |

WATCH VIDEO HERE: 2014.NFL.WEEK.3
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Sep 20, 2014 in Blog |

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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Sep 19, 2014 in Blog, Las Vegas, Personal |

Tonight, I am pleased to announce that I’ve become a proud new father.
I always wanted to be a parent. Now, I can spend every waking day with my special little darling. I’ll even obsess over this treasure at night, and rejoice when it keeps me awake.
My “baby” weighs 6 pounds, 4 ounces. We’re unsure of its sex at the moment. But we do know the baby is black.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Sep 17, 2014 in Blog, Personal, Rants and Raves |

It’s been a while since I updated my “loathing and fear” list.
Listed in no particular order, here are 101 people, places, and things I can’t stand at this very moment:
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Sep 16, 2014 in Blog, General Poker, Personal, Travel |

I spent several days with the Doyle, Todd, and the Brunson family at their ranches and lakeside homes in Montana. Here’s a bunch of photos of them and the trip.
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