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Bill Clinton backs Obama for president
Bill Clinton resoundingly endorses Barack Obama, who is formally nominated by US Democrats as their presidential candidate. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:19:25 GMT
Russia faces fresh condemnation
Seven of the world's top industrialised nations deplore Russia's decision to recognise Georgia's breakaway regions. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:13:38 GMT
Lebanon helicopter hit by gunfire
A Lebanese army helicopter hit by gunfire is forced to make an emergency landing in the south of the country, the army says. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:41:31 GMT
Thailand PM vows not to use force
The Thai PM says he will not use force against thousands of protesters besieging government, in an apparent change of heart. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:40:37 GMT
China admits mismanaged funds
China's government departments misused, embezzled or mismanaged more than $6.7bn in 2007, the state auditor says. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:33:29 GMT
Social factors key to ill health
Social factors - rather than genetics - are to blame for huge variations in ill health and life expectancy around the world, a report concludes. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:25:36 GMT
Pakistan car bomb hits jail bus
At least seven people die after a car bomb targets a prison bus in Pakistan carrying police, police say. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:18:49 GMT
US coast prepares for hurricane
Fears of a hurricane prompt Louisiana to declare a state of emergency and New Orleans to prepare evacuation plans. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:51:49 GMT
Pitt and Clooney at Venice debut
The Venice Film Festival opens with the premiere of the Coen brothers' dark comedy Burn After Reading, starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:00:46 GMT
Leaking mushroom soup forces plane to make unplanned landing
A Ryanair flight was forced to land after a passenger had an allergic reaction to mushroom soup, the airline confirms. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:52:15 GMT

CNN.com
Democrats celebrate 'historic' night
Barack Obama and Joe Biden won the nominations for the Democratic Party's presidential ticket. Earlier, former President Clinton ripped the GOP and hailed Obama's "historic chance."

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:33:35 EDT
Next up: Obama and the era of change
The Democratic National Convention wraps up Thursday with the party's presidential nominee Illinois Sen. Barack Obama addressing about 75,000 people at Invesco Field at Mile High.

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:14:01 EDT
Bill Clinton

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:17:04 EDT
Backstory: The Clintons and a family bond
It was classic Clinton.

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:11:30 EDT
Tears of joy as Obama makes history
It was a moment Howard Hemsley thought might never come.

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:02:44 EDT
GOP's warm fuzzies for Obama short-lived
Republicans briefly stopped attacking Sen. Barack Obama for what they call his lack of foreign policy experience to note the historic significance of the United States nominating the first African-American for president.

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:31:07 EDT
Child killer smiles as he hears death sentence
Read full story for latest details.

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:25:09 EDT
Source: Remains detected in car in Caylee case
Investigators have found chemical evidence of human decomposition in the trunk of the car connected to Florida mother Casey Anthony, a law enforcement source said Wednesday.

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:42:13 EDT
TV show helps nab 'most wanted' suspect
Authorities are crediting the TV show "America's Most Wanted" for helping in the capture of a double murder suspect on the FBI's list of 10 most-wanted fugitives.

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:55:22 EDT
Recently married lesbian activist dies
Lesbian activist Del Martin, at the forefront of the battle for same-sex marriage in California, died Wednesday in San Francisco. She was 87.

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:38:25 EDT

NYT > U.S.
Obama Wins Nomination; Biden and Bill Clinton Rally Party
A unanimous vote made Senator Barack Obama the first African-American to become a major party nominee for president.

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:22:29 GMT
New Orleans Girds for Another Storm
Tropical Storm Gustav crept toward New Orleans through the Caribbean, two days before Hurricane Katrina’s third anniversary.

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:09:57 GMT
Indicted Senator Wins G.O.P. Primary
Senator Ted Stevens’s victory came weeks after he was indicted for concealing gifts from an oil services company.

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:10:47 GMT
As Arctic Sea Ice Melts, Experts Expect New Low
The coverage of sea ice in the Arctic could break the record low from last September, scientists said.

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:17:55 GMT
Less Prison Time for Abramoff?
The Justice Department recommended a reduction in jail time for the disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff, who became a crucial witness against lawmakers and Congressional aides.

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:29:05 GMT
Researchers Report Advances in Cell Conversion Technique
Biologists at Harvard have converted cells from a mouse’s pancreas into the insulin-producing cells that are destroyed in diabetes.

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:15:36 GMT
Purdue, Citing Research Misconduct, Punishes Scientist
An appeals committee at Purdue University has upheld findings of misconduct by Rusi P. Taleyarkhan.

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:17:09 GMT
Obama Campaign Wages Fight Against Conservative Group’s Ads
Senator Obama’s campaign is waging a forceful campaign against a new conservative group running ads linking him to the 1960s radical William Ayers Jr.

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:33:36 GMT
Man in the News: For a New Political Age, a Self-Made Man
Even before he entered public life, Barack Obama began honing his political, mental and emotional skills.

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:14:56 GMT
McCain Has Made His Pick and Is Set to Tell on Friday
Senator John McCain is expected to reveal his choice for vice president at a rally in Dayton, Ohio, at 11 a.m. Friday.

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:26:58 GMT

ABC News: HomePage
Surprise! Obama Appears on Convention Stage After Biden DNC Speech
Biden lauds first black major party candidate Obama; launches attack on McCain. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:41:35 -0400
Obama Set to Woo Nation With Historic Speech
Barack Obama set to woo nation 45 years after Martin Luther King's 'I have a dream' speech Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:21:46 -0400
La. 'Emergency' as Gustav Swirls in Gulf
La. Governor declares state of emergency; calls in 3,000 National Guard troops. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:47:41 -0400
Most Powerful Women: Not Just About $$
Clinton and Condi make the list but some others will surprise you. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:59:36 -0400
Controversy Swirls Around Little Caylee
A bail bondsman tells ABC News Casey Anthony has made no effort to find Caylee. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:39:18 -0400
Army Opens Prep School to Swell Ranks
High school dropouts receive a GED and then it's off to basic training. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:25:59 -0400
Sex Supplement Maker Guilty of Fraud
Maker of 'male sexual enhancement' drug Enzyte gets 25 years in prison. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:21:41 -0400
Tough Job: Heat, Long Hours, Isolation
About 30 percent of border patrol agents quit after less than 18 months. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:35:53 -0400
Fish Toxin = Weapon? Man Pleads Not Guilty
Ill. man allegedly bought puffer fish toxin to use as a weapon against his wife. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:05:04 -0400
ABC Reporter Arrested in Denver Taking Pictures of Senators, Big Donors
Asa Eslocker was investigating the role of lobbyists and top donors at the DNC. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:46:35 -0400
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Family, friends mark ex-President LBJ's centennial
Former President Lyndon B. Johnson's family and admirers remembered his civil rights and education legacy during a celebration of the 100th anniversary of his birth and the opening of his Texas ranch office to the public. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:48:05 +0000
Mo. county posts meth lab seizures online
Savvy homebuyers and residents have long taken it upon themselves to do a little amateur sleuthing, checking on the quality of schools, crime rates and whether sex offenders live in the neighborhood. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:24:41 +0000
Lebanese army helicopter hit by gunfire, 1 killed
Security officials say a Lebanese army officer was killed when gunfire struck a military helicopter in the country's south. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:22:42 +0000
A raft made of junk crosses Pacific in 3 months
Tanned, dirty and hungry, two men who spent three months crossing the Pacific on a raft made of plastic bottles to raise awareness of ocean debris finally stepped onto dry land. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:15:13 +0000
New tropical depression forms in Atlantic
The National Hurricane Center says a new tropical depression has formed in the Atlantic. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:02:31 +0000
NYC schools eye math tests for kindergartners
The city is asking public school principals to consider giving math tests to kindergartners, a proposal that comes amid debate over the growing use of standardized tests nationwide. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:59:39 +0000
South Ossetia: Georgian spy plane shot down
The interior minister of the separatist-held region of South Ossetia says his forces have shot down an unmanned Georgian spy plane. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:32:59 +0000
LA County judge tosses out taco truck restrictions
The hundreds of taco trucks that dot Los Angeles County and dish out cheap fast-food dishes such as carnitas, quesadillas and carne asada will be allowed to conduct business from set locations, a judge determined, throwing out a law requiring that the trucks move every hour. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:39:02 +0000
Vermont courthouses may close a half day a week
Lawmakers have approved a round of budget cuts designed to respond to sagging state revenues. Among the results: Vermont's courthouses likely will close for a half day each week. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:52:47 +0000
Plea deal may be Detroit mayor's best option
Kwame Kilpatrick has been a master salesman, bargaining to bring improvements to Detroit and to prove to skeptics that the struggling city is worth the investment. But now the two-term mayor could be forced to negotiate a more personal deal, one that exchanges a dimming political future for his freedom. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:21:43 +0000

The Weather Channel: Your Local Weather Outlook--Omaha, NE (68124)
Current Weather Conditions In Omaha, NE (68124)
Fair, and 72 ° F. For more details? Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:43:29 GMT
Your Local Doppler Radar
This map shows the location and intensity of precipitation in your area. The color of the precipitation corresponds to the rate at which it is falling. This map is updated every 15 minutes. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:43:29 GMT
Pollen Trend for Omaha, NE (68124)
Steady. View complete PollenCast? Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:43:29 GMT
Video: Your Regional Weather Forecast
Watch what the experts at The Weather Channel® have to say about the weather trends in your area. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:43:29 GMT
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Your Weekend Forecast For Omaha, NE (68124)
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Your 10-Day Forecast for Omaha, NE (68124)
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ESPN.com
On The Mark: Preseason edition
Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:59:24 PDT
Maisel: I-Formation
Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:01:18 PDT
Merriman will forgo surgery, play with knee injury
Chargers Pro Bowl linebacker Shawne Merriman will forgo knee surgery and play this season for the San Diego Chargers despite the fact he has two torn ligaments in his left knee. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:16:19 PDT
Bay, Pedroia power BoSox past fading Yankees
Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:16:54 PDT
Murphy's RBI double in 8th helps Mets drop Phils
Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:57:31 PDT
Harvey ends holdout, signs 5-year deal with Jags
Jaguars first-round pick Derrick Harvey ended his 33-day holdout Wednesday after reaching agreement on a five-year contract that could be worth $30 million. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:01:48 PDT
Sources: De La Hoya-Pacquiao bout set for Dec. 6
Oscar De La Hoya, boxing's biggest star, will announce Thursday that he will meet pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao on Dec. 6, two sources close to the fight told ESPN.com. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:44:07 PDT
Span's pair of RBIs help Twins end losing streak
Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:00:19 PDT
Warriors' Ellis tears ankle ligament, out 3 months
In the latest blow during a difficult summer for Golden State, ESPN.com has learned that Monta Ellis will be sidelined at least three months after suffering a severe high ankle sprain in his hometown of Jackson, Miss. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:22:55 PDT
Jankovic, Kuznetsova rally to reach Open 2nd round
Svetlana Kuznetsova shook off an early break and rallied to a 7-6 (3), 6-1 victory over Sorana Cirstea in the second round of the U.S. Open. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:52:01 PDT
Movies Reviews
Review for The Dark Knight: The IMAX Experience - Must Go! - New Levels of Entertainment
Being an avid moviegoer, I have grow accustomed to the different genres and how they affect me each in their own respect. You go see an action film and know going in that the key sequences are designed to stir your visuals with crisply edited transitions and movements. The problem is that over time the average viewer will adapt to these formulas and thus the movie loses some of its desired effect. I have to start off saying that I could not wait to see The Dark Knight in the IMAX theater. I honestly try to lower my expectations so I can enjoy the film even if it is just fair. I had no choice on this occasion. On its own, the film is highly entertaining and engaging, but the added IMAX experience takes the viewer to a completely different viewpoint. The visuals create a ride experience that disorients the moviegoer in an incredibly positive way. It does not allow you to set yourself in a groove while watching the film and adjust. The ebb and flow is felt and not just watched. Awesome August 21, 2008
Review for Tropic Thunder - Go - Funny
It was pretty funny , the first 10-15 mins were boring but after that it was funny . Oneo f the best comedies out in the theaters . I wouldnt reccoment if you know somebody handicapped bcuz it does make fun of people that are disabled , it was absolutly funny thou August 21, 2008
Review for The Dark Knight - Must Go! - Is a Review needed?
I saw this movie, the second weekend it was out. I figured all of the reviews would be the same...Blah, Blah, Blah. So why write a review right away, or at all? (To up my review count) Go see the movie. It's a really good movie. I dont think its the best movie EVER (like some were saying), but probably one of the best movies to come out this year by far. My biggest pet peeve about the movie, was Batman's voice. It was too over the edge, and comical at times. I dont remember it being that bad in the first one. It will be interesting to see how they will try to top this movie. And how DC handles the rest of their up coming films..... August 20, 2008

Quotes of the Day
Mitch Hedberg
"I don't own a cell phone or a pager. I just hang around everyone I know, all the time. If someone wants to get a hold of me, they just say 'Mitch,' and I say 'what?' and turn my head slightly."

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Daniel Webster
"The world is governed more by appearances than realities, so that it is fully as necessary to seem to know something as to know it."

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Christopher Hampton
"Asking a working writer what he thinks about critics is like asking a lamppost how it feels about dogs."

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Wilson Mizner
"To my embarrassment I was born in bed with a lady."

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Kevin Rose
"I don't care what it is, when it has an LCD screen, it makes it better."

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
George C. Marshall
"If man does find the solution for world peace it will be the most revolutionary reversal of his record we have ever known."

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Oscar Wilde
"One is tempted to define man as a rational animal who always loses his temper when he is called upon to act in accordance with the dictates of reason."

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Thomas Sowell
"There are only two ways of telling the complete truth--anonymously and posthumously."

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
R. Stevens
"Ever heard Victoria's REAL secret? Too much support hurts."

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Albert Schweitzer
"Man is a clever animal who behaves like an imbecile."

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

UNO | eNotes
Mavericks Name Dave Ahlers Director of Athletic Media Relations
Dave Ahlers, a veteran of nearly 20 years in sports broadcasting and public relations, has been named the director of Athletic Media Relations (AMR).  Ahlers began his duties Aug. 25.
Online Preventing Sexual Harassment Program
In an effort to support UNO's commitment to maintain a welcoming and inclusive work environment that is free from harassment or bias, the Equal Opportunity Office continues to offer an online professional development program — Preventing Sexual Harassment.
"Newspapers in Your Classroom" Event Set for Sept. 15
The university is committed to civic engagement and writing across the curriculum. To learn more about UNO's Newpapers in Curricula (NiC) Project in which newspapers are used as a tool for faculty and students in developing civic engagement visit the fall "Newspapers in Your Classroom" event on Monday, Sept. 15, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Milo Bail Student Center (MBSC) Council Room.
Pathways to Harmony Program Offered on Sept. 29
A new and updated Pathways to Harmony program will take place Monday, Sept. 29, in the Milo Bail Student Center Dodge Room.
Fidelity Representative Campus Visit is Sept. 16
The campus Fidelity representative, Chad Anderson, will be in Omaha for individual counseling sessions on Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 1 to 5 p.m.
Participants Sought for Depression Study at UNMC
The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) Department of Psychiatry is seeking individuals 19-65 who are experiencing depression to participate in a 10-week research study of an investigational medication for depression.
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UNO | Radio Newsline Podcast
RNL: UNO Employee of the Month for Sept.
Carol Rose is the employee of the month for September. She works in the dean's office in the College of Business Administration. Thu, 27 Sept 2007 08:30:00 -0500
RNL: 2007 Airline Quality Ratings
Dr. Brent Bowen from the University of Nebraska at Omaha discusses this year's Airline Quality Ratings, which were released April 2. Mon, 02 Apr 2007 09:30:00 -0500
RNL: UNO Honors Students Enjoy Team Taught Classes
A group of honor students at UNO are enjoying a unique set of classes. The content in their English, history and religion courses are now linked. This new approach not only makes the classes more interesting, but the students are building a community. Two course instructors are interviewed in the audio feed below. Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:30:00 -0500
RNL: College Search and Planning Tips for High School Seniors
While high school seniors should be enjoying their final year, it's never too early to start thinking about college. Jason Blohm, assistant director for UNO Rescruitment Services, offers a great deal of practical advice for high school students and their parents in this podcast interview. NOTE: This is a true podcast file. This interview is more than eight minutes long. Tue, 22 Aug 2006 10:30:00 -0500
RNL: New Report Now Available on Nebraska Population Trends
Any UNO's Center for Public Affairs Research has just issued a new report on state population trends. The '2005 Nebraska Population Report' points to a continuing and expanding divide between rural and urban counties. CPAR Research David Drozd discusses the findings and explains the importance of the research work. Mon, 31 July 2006 10:30:00 -0500
RNL: UNO has new relationship with Indian Institutes of Technology
Any discussion of the global economy and its future includes the importance of India. The University of Nebraska at Omaha has a new and developing relationship with one of that country's premier institutions – the Indian Institutes of Technology. Dr. Deepak Khazanchi explains how UNO and IIT are now working with each other and what will be going on in the future. Wed, 14 June 2006 10:00:00 -0500
RNL: Analysis of results from the Nebraska primary election
Nebraska's primary election results are now final. Loree Bykerk, the chair of the UNO Polticial Science Department, in this interview breaks down what happened in the races for Nebraska's U.S. Senate seat and for governer. Bykerk, who has closely followed state politics for years, says the primary results for governor were espeically interesting. Fri, 12 May 2006 10:00:00 -0500
RNL: Job hunting and job prospects for university graduates
Spring graduation not only is a time for university and college students to celebrate, it is also the season they look for full-time jobs in career areas they are (hopefully) interested in. Bill Swanson, the director UNO's Office of Career Exploration and Outreach, talks about the employment outlook for graduates in Nebraska, preparing for interviews, and common sense job hunting advice. Tue, 05 May 2006 10:00:00 -0500
RNL: Meth Addiction and Treatment in Nebraska
Methamphetamine drug abuse continues to be a issue that especially concerns rural states. Nebraska is no exception. Hank Robinson, the director of UNO's Juvenile Justice Institute, has extensively researched the topic. In this interview he explains how meth comes to Nebraska and what are the best practices to address meth addiction. Fri, 14 Apr. 2006 10:00:00 -0500
RNL: Service Learning Class
A service learning class brought high tech help to small businesses in South Omaha last semester. A professor and a student recruiter from the UNO College of Information Science and Technology explain. Wed, 22 Feb. 2006 10:00:00 -0500

College of IS&T News
IS&T Minds and Muscles Flexed at Annual Brains and Brawn Competition
Many IS&T students competed last Friday in PKI's annual Brains and Brawn competition, which required both mind and muscle in contests such as a game-show ...
Doctored Up
Information Technology Ph.D. program attracts students from top universities in the world
UP interns put on fast track
Part of PKI Career Resource Center's intern program As a sophomore studying computer science and computer engineering at the Peter Kiewit Institute, Luke Christiansen was considering ...
WISE Women Draws College-bound Girls to PKI
Women can be wise at any age.
UNO Student Selected for NASA Internship
Omaha - NASA has selected UNO student Ross Bell for a prestigious undergraduate research internship focused on air traffic control. Bell is the first UNO ...
Gallup internship program bearing fruit
One month after the Gallup Organization opened its impressive riverfront university campus in Omaha, Chief Information Officer Philip Ruhlman got a visit from Dr. Gerald ...
Summer Smiles
Computer programming, Web design, learning Macromedia Flash MX and building LEGO robots all translated into fun this summer for the 80 middle school and high school ...
New degree offered in Information Assurance
A new undergraduate degree in information assurance continues to expand the opportunities available at the College of Information Science & Technology. Information assurance (IA) is an ...
Tech Help Wanted: Students Need Apply
Some of Omaha's largest employers say they have information technology jobs and internships available but not enough qualified people to fill them.
Going global
Trip to India an 'Unforgettable experience' for faculty, students

UNO | Higher Ed News

Nebraska.gov - News
Governor Declares State of Emergency Following Central Nebraska Tornados
(Lincoln, Neb.) May 29, 2008 - Gov. Dave Heineman has declared a state of emergency in response to severe weather that unleashed several confirmed tornados this evening in the central Nebraska area of Kearney and Aurora. Fri, 30 May 2008 15:03:47 GMT
Update on Proposed Agreement Between the Attorney General’s Office and the NEOC
(Lincoln, Neb) A proposed agreement between the Attorney General’s office and the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission (NEOC) was not signed today. The agreement, reviewed and supported by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, outlines a working relationship between the Attorney General’s office and the NEOC for the investigation and prosecution of housing discrimination cases. Fri, 30 May 2008 15:02:54 GMT
Nebraska Corn Board Evaluation Summary Released
The Nebraska Auditor of Public Accounts (APA) evaluated the accounting records and other selected areas of the Nebraska Corn Board (Board). This evaluation was conducted in accordance with the APA’s authority under Neb. Rev. Stat. Section 84-304 R.S.Supp., 2007. Fri, 30 May 2008 15:02:03 GMT
123 Contacts Made During Cass County Enforcement
(Lincoln, NE)- Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol Headquarters Troop-Lincoln made 123 contacts and issued 24 citations issued during a special enforcement effort over the weekend in Cass County. Fri, 30 May 2008 15:01:02 GMT
100 Days of Summer Special Enforcement
(Lincoln, NE)- In an effort to reduce the number of fatal crashes on Nebraska roads during the heavily traveled months of May, June, July and August, the Nebraska State Patrol has instituted the new traffic safety initiative “100 Days of Summer”. Fri, 30 May 2008 15:00:38 GMT
$871,791 awarded for housing as part of South Sioux City’s Liberty Place development (May 12)
SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NEB. (May 12, 2008)—The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has awarded $871,791 in Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Funds (NAHTF) to the Community Development Agency of South Sioux City to construct 48 rental units for individuals and families as part of the new Liberty Place development. Fri, 30 May 2008 14:59:43 GMT
Department Issues Another Warning on Internet Loan Scams (5-29-08)
The Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance is issuing a warning of yet another scam targeting consumers who use Internet-based companies to borrow money. This time, a company calling itself Penbrook Financial Group, which lists its address as 6910 Pacific Street, Omaha, NE, offers personal loans to consumers and requires up-front "collateral payments" in advance of funding a loan. In this case, the company required a borrower to make four monthly payments totaling $2,460 prior to securing the loan. The Department has verified that the company does not have an office at the address listed. Fri, 30 May 2008 14:58:30 GMT
BookTalk Radio Broadcasts
"Ishmael: An Adventure of the Mind and Spirit"
BookTalk hosts John and Kit Keller discuss "Ishmael: An Adventure of the Mind and Spirit" by Daniel Quinn with guests Tim and Kyle Kettler. Originally broadcast May 10, 2006. Mon, 24 Jul 2006 14:05:00 -0500
The poetry and prose of Nebraska State Poet William Kloefkorn
BookTalk hosts John and Kit Keller discuss the writings of Nebraska State Poet William Kloefkorn with guest William Kloefkorn. Originally broadcast May 5, 2004. on, 24 Jul 2006 14:05:00 -0500
"Exception to the Rulers: Exposing Oily Politicians, War Profiteers, and the Media That Love Them"
BookTalk hosts John and Kit Keller discuss "Exception to the Rulers: Exposing Oily Politicians, War Profiteers, and the Media That Love Them" by Amy Goodman and David Goodman with guest Amy Goodman. Originally broadcast April 4, 2005. Mon, 24 Jul 2006 14:05:00 -0500
Readings by US Poet Laureate Ted Kooser
13th Poet Laureate of the United States Ted Kooser reads selected poems from his published works. Recorded at Lee Booksellers, Lincoln NE, May 28th, 2004. Originally broadcast July 7, 2004. Fri, 04 Aug 2006 13:38:00 -0500
BookTalk Poetry Panel
Bill Kloefkorn, Marge Saiser, Mary Jo Ryan, and Kit Keller read and discuss works by Nebraska poets. Originally broadcast February 9, 2005. Fri, 04 Aug 2006 13:38:00 -0500
BookTalk, Show #1
On this first BookTalk show Kit Keller, Mary Jo Ryan, and Pat Leach talk about some of their favorite boooks, including "Liar's Club," by Mary Karr, "Shadow of Polio," by Katheryn Block; "Taos: A Memory," by Miriam Hapgood DeWitt; and "Setting the Tempo: Fifty Years of Great Jazz Liner Notes," by Tom Piazza. Originally broadcast December 6, 1996. Tue, 08 Aug 2006 13:38:00 -0500
Kent Haruf talks about his book Plainsong
Christine Pappas and Mary Jo Ryan host the show featuring Mary Jo's interview with Kent Haruf upon the publication of his book Plainsong. Originally broadcast December 1, 1999. Fri, 15 Sep 2006 09:19:00 -0500
Richard Dooling on BookTalk
Richard Dooling reminisces about Omaha and talks about his life as an author. Originally broadcast August, 6, 2003. Fri, 15 Sep 2006 09:29:00 -0500
Dueling Chefs
Local authors Maggie Pleskac and Sean Carmichael visit BookTalk studios to discuss their book Dueling Chefs: A Vegetarian and a Meat Lover Debate the Plate (At Table). Originally broadcast November 7, 2007. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:50:00 -0500
The Blues is My Story
BookTalk hosts Kit and John Keller are joined by call-in guest Jeffrey Horten. Horten is the author of Sam Myers: the Blues is My Story. Originally broadcast December 26, 2007. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:15:00 -0500

UNO | Building for the Future
Details on New College of Business Administration Building Emerge
Site photo, architectural rendering, and links to new press releases added.
Maverick Village Slideshow
Most of the UNO campus may have slowed down over the recent holiday break, but not construction activity on the western portion of the campus. Work on the nine buildings of Maverick Village and the new parking garage is progressing steadily as weather cooperates with the contractor.
Three New Parking Garage Construction Photos Added
Check out images 18 through 20 to see the garage taking shape.
3-D Dorm Walkthrough Added
Check out number 17 to get a look inside the new dorms.
Even More Student Housing and Parking Garage Construction Photos Added
Check out images 12 through 16 to see how the construction is progressing.
Student Housing and Parking Garage Construction Photos Added
Check out images 5 through 11 to see how the construction is progressing.
CPACS Construction Photos Added
Check out images 12 through 18 to see how the construction is progressing.
UNO Building for the Future Site Goes Live
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