Editorial

Schools Need More Than Fakes

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 02/01/2023 - 3:00am

Competition soared this month in the sky-is-falling sweepstakes. Among the honorable mentions is U.S. Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., who, rather than being serious about serious problems, I found on Twitter making breakfast on a gas stove because, well, gas stoves, you know.

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My Entrepreneur Of The Year Nomination (Part 1 of 2)

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 01/31/2023 - 2:00am

“Like the guy in Psalm 130, I am writing to you out of the depths of despair.

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Ways To Reduce Your Risks Of Identity Theft

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 01/31/2023 - 1:00am

Identity theft is not preventable. Taking these steps are not a guarantee that you won’t still become a victim. Statistically speaking, one in seven Americans will become a victim in 2023. If you have six friends, then one of you will fall prey. The only question remaining is how serious will it be, and what methods will be used.

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Facing Headwinds, Higher Education Can’t Be Afraid To Change Course

Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 01/30/2023 - 2:00am

A nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is 1,090 feet long, displaces more than 100,000 tons of water and is powered by propellers the size of a two-story house. It carries 5,500 crew and 80 combat planes. Standing on the flight deck, you’re 60 feet above the waterline.

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A Brutal New Phase Of Putin’s Terrible War In Ukraine

Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 01/27/2023 - 1:00am

The war in Ukraine has entered a new, more deadly and fateful phase, and the one man who can stop it, Vladimir Putin, has shown no signs that he will do so.

After 11 months during which Ukraine has won repeated and decisive victories against Russian forces, clawed back some of its lands and cities and withstood lethal assaults on its infrastructure, the war is at a stalemate.

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Road To Nowhere: Why The Suburban Cul-De-Sac Is An Urban Planning Dead End

Published by Nikki Palmer on Thu, 01/26/2023 - 4:00am

The cul-de-sac is a suburban trap. It’s virtually useless as a road, doesn’t support public transport, cycling or walking, and doesn’t work well as a play or gathering place. Its literal translation from the French is “bottom of a sack” – which sounds a lot less glamorous, you’ll agree.

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Historic New Law Brings Drug Price Relief To Nebraska’s Seniors

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 01/25/2023 - 1:00am

Here in Nebraska and across the country, a law passed last year will reduce the cost of prescription drugs and provide new benefits for millions of seniors.

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Improving Your Quality Of Life

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 01/24/2023 - 3:00am

The quality of your life depends on a series of decisions and actions you take as you grow and mature. And these decisions don't end when you become a business owner. Let's look at the chain of quality which determines your quality of life.

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Giving Your Lenders A Piece Of The Action

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 01/24/2023 - 2:00am

“We started a tech company last year and are getting ready to launch our first product. To do so, we will need to borrow $200,000 from friends and family.

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FBI Regional Office Reflects On Impact In 2022

Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 01/23/2023 - 3:00am

For many of us, the start of a new year is a time for reflection, gratitude and the implementation of strategies to achieve even more in the year to come. For the FBI’s Omaha Field Office, we reflect on our impact in 2022, express appreciation for our vibrant and enduring community partnerships and hone our strategy to continue increasing the breadth and depth of our core mission: protecting the American people and upholding the Constitution.