Posted by Nolan Dalla on Oct 1, 2014 in Blog, General Poker, Las Vegas |
Day One at the 2014 Global Gaming Expo — otherwise known by the trifecta of letters “G2E” — included the following activities: 145 handshakes, 12 hugs, two kisses, 35 conversations, two meetings, one lunch, one dinner, 4 glasses of draft beer, 1.5 bottles of wine, 3 seminars, one question to a panel, and a brief argument with someone who works for the American Gaming Association. Plus I got to hang out with Lisa Tenner and learn about a new gambling television network. Other than that, nothing happened.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Sep 30, 2014 in Blog, Las Vegas, Politics |
The fact is — backward-looking school districts and hillbilly states where sex education isn’t being taught in public schools always have the highest teen pregnancy rates.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Sep 28, 2014 in Blog, Las Vegas, Personal |
This year’s convention includes a keynote address by one of the most distasteful people in America. Online poker nemesis, robber baron, political oligarch, warmonger, and all-around despicable human being Sheldon Adelson will pollute the merry gathering with his pompous views.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Sep 27, 2014 in Blog |
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Sep 27, 2014 in Blog, Sports Betting, Video 1 |
Since last week went so well (11 wins and 5 losses), I’ll stick with the same formula as long as it works. That means a video early on Saturday, followed by a shorter write-up of this week’s wagers which is to be posted later.
Here’s a 30-minute video with my thoughts on this week’s NFL games.
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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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