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January 2011

Omaha 1, Snow 0 Omaha 1, Snow 0
Whenever Benson gets dumped on with snow, the plows come through and pile it into the center of Maple, where it stays for a few days after the storm. Then, it disappears. Where does it go? That’s easy enough to figure out. Take a drive by 11th...
Patriotic mural in Freemont, Nebraska Arizona Violence – the Untold Story
By now everyone has heard of the tragic shootings of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in Tuscon, and the murder of rancher Robert Krentz. Many including Rush Limbaugh and some Arizona Republicans initially leaped to the conclusion that an undocumented...
Etta enjoying the pullets on one of their first days in the yard City Chicks Have More Fun!
Admittedly, eating “local” is easier said than done….especially when you live in Nebraska… and there’s a foot of snow on the ground! However, there are many foods that can be acquired locally in Omaha throughout the...
Maxes Are Not Small Ebonies Maxes Are Not Small Ebonies
To emphasize the substantial differences between cats and dogs, our veterinary school professors would often say, “Cats are not small dogs!”  I am sure veterinary education is much more advanced these days.  I like to think students...
Isolated Teenager After Millard South's tragic shooting, who is to blame?
When tragedy strikes, we want an explanation and reassurance that something can be done to prevent it from happening again.  We’re scared, angry, shocked, and a range of other emotions, and most of all, we feel helpless.  If only we could...
2011 Nebraska Meadowlark License Plate New NE License Plates Turn Sexy Drivers Into Dorks
In 1905, the world’s largest diamond was found, Eleanor Roosevelt married FDR, the United States Forest Service was established, and, in Nebraska, drivers began registering their vehicles with the state. Thankfully, car owners did not need to be...
New Year - 2011 For an Easier 2011, Don't Make a Resolution
It is lightly snowing out side my office window on New Year’s Eve as I write this… It is a sure thing that I am NOT making a New Year’s resolution. But I suppose you could argue that NOT making a resolution is my resolution...