Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jan 6, 2023 in Blog, Sports Betting |

I have several thoughts on the Damar Hamlin injury scare and its impact on the NFL and betting. So, I decided to compress those thoughts into an 11-minute video which you can click and watch below.
On to Week 18.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jan 5, 2023 in Blog, Politics, Rants and Raves, What's Left |

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
It’s rare that I cut and paste something from a friend and then post it verbatim on my own page.
However, this comment from Patti Beadles is so profound and so perfectly on target that it needs no further commentary, nor embellishment. It also demands to be shared.
Here’s a “thought of the day” well worth pondering, especially right now as we witness such glaring Republican dysfunction — from hysterical incompetence to outright treason.
Quoting Patti Beadles:
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jan 4, 2023 in Blog, Essays |

“The more facts you collect, the closer you come to the truth.”
— Robert Caro
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jan 4, 2023 in Blog, Essays, Las Vegas, Personal, Travel |

Here are a few questions aimed mostly at locals like myself who have lived in Las Vegas for quite a while, but also have little or no interest in casinos, gambling, and other attractions that are synonymous with the city.
The questions are — why do you stay here? And — why remain here if the primary reason that the city exists doesn’t interest you?
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jan 3, 2023 in Blog |

When we see a business hire a mentally or physically challenged person, it really says something about the business and its management.
For example, here in Las Vegas, the local movie theatre we frequent hired a mentally-challenged young man as a ticket taker. He’s the guy who stands on his feet for an entire shift, always scans each movie ticket carefully, looks the person directly in the eye, and then tells them which theatre the movie is playing in and which direction to go (even though the number is printed clearly on the ticket).
At first, this speech seemed like overkill. Almost like clearing customs. Then, each time we went in and saw the young man, he’s given the same speech in a loud voice that made it clear he struggles with words at times, but is also very, very, very proud of his job.
He’s been at that movie theatre for close to ten years now. And, I love hearing his speech.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Dec 31, 2022 in Blog, Personal |

Happy New Year to all.
May your 2023 be filled with living, loving, learning, and laughter.
Marieta and Nolan Dalla
31 December 2022
Las Vegas, NV
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Dec 29, 2022 in Blog, Sports Betting |

For most of this regular season, I’ve been posting photos from many friends of their seat views at NFL games.
Now, as the season winds down, I couldn’t help but be amused by this view from last Sunday’s New Orleans-Cleveland game. It was 6 degrees at kickoff and the wind chill was -22 below zero. One thing is for sure — those are some great fans! Those are also some terrible seats.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Dec 28, 2022 in Blog, Essays, Las Vegas, Travel |

AN UNCONVENTIONAL CONVENTION: EDITION 208
Lots of people are struggling with travel difficulties, right now. So, here’s a question that hopefully will bring a few smiles and laughs. Please help, please share, and please join the fun!
What’s the funniest/craziest/wildest thing you’ve ever seen happen on an airplane (or airport)?
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Dec 27, 2022 in Blog, Essays |

WHAT (IF ANYTHING) CAN AND SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT TICKETMASTER?
So, should something be done about Ticketmaster? Can anything be done about Ticketmaster and the broken system of ticketing for live events?
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Dec 24, 2022 in Blog, Essays, Politics, Rants and Raves, What's Left |

THE POLITICS OF JESUS
MY THOUGHTS ON CHRISTMAS EVE (2022)
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