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Thinking Outloud: What Happened To Rivalries?

Where have all the fierce rivalries gone? Within the last year, a fellow sports columnist asked the public which rivalries were the best and it seemed that jearly everyone that responded, referred to the thought that their used to be old rivalry games between team A and team B. There are many alternatives that fill that mold across Nebraska, regardless of sport.

Smith: Saluting Our Veterans

known Veterans as Armistice Day, which Day was , marks originally the which anniversary ended of at the the end 11th of hour World on War the 1, 2018 11th

Stopping Fraudulent Phone Calls

We ve all been there. Our families sit as down we for begin a nice to eat , relaxing , ’ the phone dinner rings and . just But evening

Thinking Outloud

Have you gotten the chance to make a positive influence on somebody else’s life today, maybe this week? Have you reached out towards others or are you too concerned with your own well-being to get out of your ‘tunnel vision’ life to show concern for other people that might just need a little ‘pick-me-up’. You just might be missing the boat, by looking into the mirror way too much to see yourself and not show interest in others.

Whirlwinds: Land & Sea Adventures From Seward To Talkeetna

After a week of shipboard life, it was time to become landlubbers again. Well, sort of. After docking in Seward, Alaska, we weren’t off the water long. A large group of IFYEs had opted to take a boat tour of Kenai Fjords National Park.
As long as we were in Resurrection Bay where we were protected from rough waters we were fine. We enjoyed seeing the eagles, harbor seals, sea otters and numerous pods of orcas.

Opportunities For Youth

As I travel the Third District and visit our schools, I never cease to be amazed at the intelligence and drive of our students. Their informed curiosity over key issues

Thinking Outloud: Cherish The Moment

Each and everyday, we all cherish the moment where we get to make an impact on today and tomorrow. There are moments and experiences that don’t seem very significant at that time that become very memorable and heartwarming.
Recently I was not able to attend much of an area football contest, but I was able to be there at the right time, so it was a priceless ‘quality over quantity’ moment.

“Gold in the Yukon!”

Our final stop at the northern tip of the Inside Passage was the gold rush town of Skagway. George Carmack and his brother-in-law, Shookum Jim, had discovered gold flakes on

Medicare Enrollment Open

During Medicare open enrollment, current and prospective beneficiaries are able to update or initiate Part D coverage as needed. This year’s open enrollment will take place from October 15th to

Thinking Outloud

    Do you know what I hear? I am not speaking of the lyrics of a holiday tune either, each and every time that I attend an athletic event there is a chance to hear all sorts of noise and knowledge. It is quite unique and sometimes very difficult for some people to push themselves off the podium and listen. Some people turn to pumpkins or something if they are not in the limelight or the spotlight isn’t on them.