Nones Grow, Christianity Declines in England

Posted by Nolan Dalla on Dec 6, 2022 in Blog, Essays | 0 comments

A VERY ENCOURAGING TREND

Christianity’s Retreat from England

For the first time in almost 1500 years, England is no longer majority Christian. Results of the 2021 census show the rapidity and geography of the retreat. What’s replacing Christianity? Not another religion, but “no religion.”

Why is this Casino Space Always Deserted? (Green Valley Ranch)

Posted by Nolan Dalla on Dec 5, 2022 in Blog, General Poker, Las Vegas | 2 comments

“The permanent closure of the Green Valley Ranch poker room (in Henderson) makes no sense at all.”

My NFL Picks for Week 13

Posted by Nolan Dalla on Dec 3, 2022 in Blog, Sports Betting | 0 comments

Football in December. The drama begins. All the world is a stage.

Here’s my analysis for every NFL game for Week 13 — with analysis, write-ups, predictions, and picks.

I’ve made 17 plays for Sunday’s game — with the SNF and MNF games still pending:

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL REPORT

Why Touch Matters

Posted by Nolan Dalla on Dec 1, 2022 in Blog | 3 comments

“I think touch remains way too little understood and rarely appreciated. It’s scarcely given to those who probably need it the most.”

2022 NFL Analysis and Picks (Week 13)

Posted by Nolan Dalla on Dec 1, 2022 in Blog, Essays, Sports Betting | 2 comments

This week’s “Best Seat in the House” star is Michael Minkoff, from Las Vegas. What a view! Minkoff works the Las Vegas Raiders games. Oh, and he gets paid to sit in the ultimate man cave. The downside — he’s stuck watching the Raiders.

But in all fairness, Minkoff enjoyed a thrilling last two weeks, both games won on the final play of the game by Las Vegas. Afterward, I asked Minkoff if the production people in the control room and studio cheer and get excited when the Raiders pull off a big win. He said, yes. Now, that’s a helluva’ workday — watching football, getting paid, and enjoying a thrilling victory.

In previous weeks here at my website, many friends including Scott Byron (New York Giants-CLICK HERE), Bruce Kramer (Philadelphia Eagles-CLICK HERE), Noah Carbone (Miami Dolphins-CLICK HERE), Jason March (Las Vegas Raiders-CLICK HERE), Linda Kenney Baden/Dr. Michael Baden (New York Jets-CLICK HERE), Bob Jones (NFL London at Wembley Stadium-CLICK HERE), Judd Greenagel (Minnesota Vikings-CLICK HERE), Chad Halloway (Chicago Bears-CLICK HERE), and Joseph Freda (New England Patriots-CLICK HERE) each shared their seat views. Photos were posted here in the weekly write-ups.

No, Twitter is Not Restoring Free Speech

Posted by Nolan Dalla on Nov 30, 2022 in Blog, Essays, Politics, Rants and Raves, What's Left | 6 comments

“Please don’t tell me the new boss is restoring free speech. He isn’t. He’s lying.”

Foaming at the Mouth and Going Rabid About the National Dog Show

Posted by Nolan Dalla on Nov 27, 2022 in Blog, Essays, Rants and Raves | 1 comment

“I still enjoy watching the National Dog Show because the dogs are fun to look at, and I always learn something. But the way the “judging” is done is maddening.”

The Strangers’ Children

Posted by Nolan Dalla on Nov 26, 2022 in Blog, Essays, Las Vegas, Personal, Rants and Raves | 2 comments

A troubling incident happened yesterday. It still bothers me 24 hours later. I’m interested in feedback and opinions, especially from those of you who have raised children.