tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51725186580844937082024-03-13T06:54:25.762-07:00KLIR 101Mycentralnebraskahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18162637076517828173noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5172518658084493708.post-29122325039850660482018-02-22T04:47:00.001-08:002018-02-22T04:47:13.627-08:00True Sportsmanship, Part 2<br />
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<span style="color: #26323e; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; letter-spacing: 0.4pt;">With the Olympics going on in </span><st1:place style="color: #26323e; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; letter-spacing: 0.4pt;" w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">South Korea</st1:country-region></st1:place><span style="color: #26323e; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; letter-spacing: 0.4pt;">,
it is a good time to share some stories of true sportsmanship from Olympics
past. Here is an example…</span></div>
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<span style="color: #26323e; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt; letter-spacing: .4pt;">At the 1936 Berlin Games, Japanese pole
vaulters Shuhei Nishida and Sueo Ōe tied for second place. The teammates
were offered the opportunity to have a jump-off for the silver medal, but the
two friends declined out of mutual respect for one another. For the purposes of
Olympic records, Ōe agreed to the bronze while Nishida took the silver. Upon
their return to <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Japan</st1:place></st1:country-region>,
the teammates came up with a different solution. The pair had a jeweler cut
their medals in half and fuse them back together, creating half-silver,
half-bronze pendants. The "Medals of Friendship," as they're now
known in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Japan</st1:place></st1:country-region>,
are enduring symbols of friendship and teamwork.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />Mycentralnebraskahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18162637076517828173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5172518658084493708.post-4298876149432219552018-02-21T05:01:00.001-08:002018-02-21T05:01:33.048-08:00True Sportsmanship, Part 1<br />
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<span style="color: #26323e; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt; letter-spacing: .4pt;">With the Olympics going on in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">South Korea</st1:place></st1:country-region>, it
is a good time to share some stories of true sportsmanship from Olympics past.
Here is an example…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #26323e; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt; letter-spacing: .4pt;">At the 1988 Games in <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Seoul</st1:place></st1:city>, Canadian sailor Lawrence Lemieux was
moving along at a quick clip, even though the seas were exceptionally rough.
About halfway through the race, he seemed to have a firm grip on the silver
medal when disaster struck. Lemieux heard the cries of two Singaporean sailors
competing in a different event nearby. One of them was clinging desperately to
his boat, which had capsized under the six-foot waves. The other had drifted 50
feet away, swept off by the currents. Instead of staying in his race, Lemieux
set course for the sailors and pulled them out of the water. His hope for a
medal all but dashed, Lemieux waited for rescue boats to arrive. By the time
they did, he'd fallen to 23rd place. But Lemieux's bravery did not go
unrewarded. The Olympic committee gave him the Pierre de Coubertin medal, a
special award for sportsmanship.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />Mycentralnebraskahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18162637076517828173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5172518658084493708.post-22920447218191730832018-02-21T04:37:00.004-08:002018-02-21T04:37:49.726-08:00Birthday Traditions From Around The World<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Do you and your family
have a special tradition for celebrating birthdays? Here are some celebrations
from around the globe.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #1c1c1c; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">A flour-covered <st1:place w:st="on">Caribbean</st1:place></span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">In many regions of the Caribbean,
most commonly <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Jamaica</st1:place></st1:country-region>,
an individual of any age can expect to have their birthday celebrated by having
huge amounts of flour thrown at them by friends and family. What’s worse is
that the really unlucky ones will be covered in water first, making it
extremely difficult to remove the flour!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #1c1c1c; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Being pulled in Hungary</span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Just as the Brits celebrate a
birthday with the Birthday Bumps, the Hungarians will wish an individual good
luck and a happy birthday by pulling on their earlobes. This tradition will
normally take place just before the opening of any birthday presents, while a
song is sang that translates to “God bless you live so long so your ears reach
your ankles”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #1c1c1c; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Singletons in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Germany</st1:place></st1:country-region></span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">There is a longstanding tradition
in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Germany</st1:place></st1:country-region>
whereby single men turning 30 are required to go out and sweep the steps of the
local church or town hall. This is supposed to give them the chance to show off
how good they are at cleaning, and let’s face it, what woman could resist? For
young children in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Germany</st1:place></st1:country-region>,
they are officially exempt from doing their homework and chores for the day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #1c1c1c; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">A greasy nose in Canada</span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">A very famous tradition in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Canada</st1:place></st1:country-region> is the
practise of nose-greasing. This is where a young boy or girl is pinned to the
floor while their nose gets smeared with butter. The reason for this is to
ensure the individual is far too slippery for bad luck or negativity to get a
hold of them in the next year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #1c1c1c; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Caked in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Venezuela</st1:place></st1:country-region></span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">For those celebrating a birthday
in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Venezuela</st1:place></st1:country-region>
it’s probably best not to bother with make up as you’re most likely to have
your head pushed into the birthday cake!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Believe it or not, this gesture
is one of laughter, luck for the year ahead and love.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Needless to say there is a skill
involved in ensuring the candles have been blown out properly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #1c1c1c; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Clowns in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Switzerland</st1:place></st1:country-region></span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Perhaps one of the strangest
traditions, parents in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Switzerland</st1:place></st1:country-region>
will hire an evil clown for their child’s birthday. The clown won’t only look
terrifying but will also follow and torment the birthday girl or boy before
putting a pie in their face for good luck!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #1c1c1c; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Cakeman in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Denmark</st1:place></st1:country-region></span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Rather than a standard birthday
cake, Danish children will enjoy a “cakeman” which really does resemble the
patient from the “Operation” game, only with icing. Once the songs are sung and
the candles have been blown out, the cakeman is decapitated and the head is
presented to the birthday boy or girl. The family and friends then dig into the
body.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #1c1c1c; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Toast in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">New
Zealand</st1:place></st1:country-region></span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Those from <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">New Zealand</st1:place></st1:country-region>
will enjoy a unique treat on their birthday, involving ice cream and sprinkles
on toast. Yes, on toast.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #1c1c1c; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Career choices in China</span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">When a child is born in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">China</st1:place></st1:country-region> they are
considered a year old, meaning their first birthday is actually their second
birthday. On this day the child will be placed on the floor surrounded by
objects, the first object the child picks up is thought to determine what they
will be when they grow up. Meanwhile, during other birthday celebrations a cake
is skipped entirely and instead the child will be given a bowl full of noodles
which they must put into their mouth until they can’t fit anymore in.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #1c1c1c; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Flowers in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Egypt</st1:place></st1:country-region></span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Egyptian birthday parties are full
of dancing and singing traditional songs. The room will also be full of flowers
and fruit to symbolise growth and life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #1c1c1c; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Prizes in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Russia</st1:place></st1:country-region></span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Instead of a birthday cake,
Russian children will enjoy a birthday pie with a greeting carved into the
crust. They will then play a game that features the use of a clothes line and
hang prizes from it so each guest can take a present home.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #1c1c1c; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Crowns in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Israel</st1:place></st1:country-region></span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Young children in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Israel</st1:place></st1:country-region> will be
given a crown to wear that re made from leaves and flowers on their birthday.
They will then be asked to sit in a special chair that’s been decorated for
them while their family and friends dance around it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #1c1c1c; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Shaving head in India</span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">On the child’s first birthday,
his or her head is shaved while the baby is held over a special fire, this is
to symbolise cleansing of evil and renewal of the soul.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Now that you know some of the weirdest birthday
traditions in the world, what will you be doing for your friends or relatives’?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Mycentralnebraskahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18162637076517828173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5172518658084493708.post-78149110132551236042018-01-25T06:15:00.002-08:002018-01-25T06:15:24.702-08:00<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">A little info for ya Al Grebenick did not graduate from High School and went on to be one of the greats of Polka Music..</span>Mycentralnebraskahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18162637076517828173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5172518658084493708.post-11640489354021657802018-01-24T08:44:00.003-08:002018-01-24T08:44:21.195-08:00Fruit Alphabet<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Can you name a fruit for
every letter of the alphabet? Here are some examples:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">A</span></b><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">: Apples,
Apricots, Avocados</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br />
<br />
<b><span style="background: white;">B</span></b><span style="background: white;">:
Bananas, Boysenberries, Blueberries, Bing Cherry</span><br />
<br />
<b><span style="background: white;">C</span></b><span style="background: white;">:
Cherries, Cantaloupe, Crab apples, Clementine, Cucumbers</span><br />
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<b><span style="background: white;">D</span></b><span style="background: white;">:
Damson plum, Dinosaur Eggs (Pluots), Dates, Dewberries, Dragon Fruit</span><br />
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<b><span style="background: white;">E</span></b><span style="background: white;">:
Elderberry, Eggfruit, Evergreen Huckleberry, Entawak</span><br />
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<b><span style="background: white;">F</span></b><span style="background: white;">:
Fig, Farkleberry, Finger Lime</span><br />
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<b><span style="background: white;">G</span></b><span style="background: white;">:
Grapefruit, Grapes, Gooseberries, Guava</span><br />
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<b><span style="background: white;">H</span></b><span style="background: white;">:
Honeydew melon, Hackberry, Honeycrisp Apples</span><br />
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<b><span style="background: white;">I</span></b><span style="background: white;">:
Indian Prune (Plum), Indonesian Lime, Imbe, Indian Fig</span><br />
<br />
<b><span style="background: white;">J</span></b><span style="background: white;">:
Jackfruit, Java Apple, Jambolan</span><br />
<br />
<b><span style="background: white;">K</span></b><span style="background: white;">:
Kiwi, Kaffir Lime, Kumquat</span><br />
<br />
<b><span style="background: white;">L</span></b><span style="background: white;">:
Lime (Lemon), Longan, Lychee, Loquat</span><br />
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<b><span style="background: white;">M</span></b><span style="background: white;">:
Mango, Mandarin Orange, Mulberry, Melon</span><br />
<br />
<b><span style="background: white;">N</span></b><span style="background: white;">:
Nectarine, Navel Orange, Nashi Pear (Asian Pear)</span><br />
<br />
<b><span style="background: white;">O</span></b><span style="background: white;">:
Olive, Oranges, Ogeechee Limes, Oval Kumquat</span><br />
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<b><span style="background: white;">P</span></b><span style="background: white;">:
Papaya, Persimmon, Paw Paw, Prickly Pear, Peach, Pomegranate, Pineapple</span><br />
<br />
<b><span style="background: white;">Q</span></b><span style="background: white;">:
Quince, Queen Anne Cherry, Quararibea cordata (Chupa Chupa)</span><br />
<br />
<b><span style="background: white;">R</span></b><span style="background: white;">:
Rambutan, Raspberries, Rose Hips</span><br />
<br />
<b><span style="background: white;">S</span></b><span style="background: white;">:
Star Fruit, Strawberries, Sugar Baby Watermelon</span><br />
<br />
<b><span style="background: white;">T</span></b><span style="background: white;">:
Tomato, Tangerine, Tamarind, Tart Cherries</span><br />
<br />
<b><span style="background: white;">U</span></b><span style="background: white;">:
Ugli Fruit, Uniq Fruit, Ugni</span><br />
<br />
<b><span style="background: white;">V</span></b><span style="background: white;">:
Vanilla Bean, Velvet Pink Banana, Voavanga</span><br />
<br />
<b><span style="background: white;">W</span></b><span style="background: white;">:
Watermelon, Wolfberry, White Mulberry</span><br />
<br />
<b><span style="background: white;">X</span></b><span style="background: white;">:
Xigua (Chinese Watermelon), Ximenia caffra fruit, Xango Mangosteen Fruit Juice</span><br />
<br />
<b><span style="background: white;">Y</span></b><span style="background: white;">:
Yellow Passion Fruit, Yunnan Hackberry, Yangmei</span><br />
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<b><span style="background: white;">Z</span></b><span style="background: white;">:
Zig Zag Vine fruit, Zinfandel Grapes, Zuchinni (a fruit, like tomatoes)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Now that you have the list, let it inspire you
to try adding some new fruits to your diet, or revisit old favorites!</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Mycentralnebraskahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18162637076517828173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5172518658084493708.post-54713431464706545312018-01-24T08:39:00.003-08:002018-01-24T08:39:17.604-08:00Chicken Taco Soup<h1 style="background: #FAFAFA; line-height: 21.0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Do you love
tacos? How about the convenience of slow cooker meals? Try this slow cooker
chicken taco soup recipe!</span><span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal;"> <o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<h1 style="background: #FAFAFA; line-height: 21.0pt;">
<u><span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup<o:p></o:p></span></u></h1>
<h1 style="background: #FAFAFA;">
<span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">1 onion, chopped<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<h1 style="background: #FAFAFA;">
<span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">1 (16 ounce) can
chili beans<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<h1 style="background: #FAFAFA;">
<span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">1 (15 ounce) can
black beans<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<h1 style="background: #FAFAFA;">
<span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">1 (15 ounce) can
whole kernel corn, drained<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<h1 style="background: #FAFAFA;">
<span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">1 (8 ounce) can
tomato sauce<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<h1 style="background: #FAFAFA;">
<span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">1 (12 ounce) can
or bottle of beer<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<h1 style="background: #FAFAFA;">
<span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">2 (10 ounce) cans
diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<h1 style="background: #FAFAFA;">
<span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">1 package taco
seasoning<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<h1 style="background: #FAFAFA;">
<span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">3 whole skinless,
boneless chicken breasts<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<h1 style="background: #FAFAFA;">
<span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">1 (8 ounce)
package shredded Cheddar cheese<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<h1 style="background: #FAFAFA;">
<span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Sour cream<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<h1 style="background: #FAFAFA;">
<span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Crushed tortilla
chips<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<br />
<h1 style="background: #FAFAFA;">
<span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Put the onion,
chili beans, black beans, corn, tomato sauce, beer and diced tomatoes in a slow
cooker. Add taco seasoning and stir to blend. Lay the chicken breasts on top of
the mix and press down slightly until just covered by the other ingredients.
Set slow cooker for low heat, cover and cook for 5 hours. Remove the chicken
breasts from the soup, shred and stir back into the soup. Continue cooking for
2 hours. Serve topped with shredded Cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream and
crushed tortilla chips. Makes 8 servings.<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
Mycentralnebraskahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18162637076517828173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5172518658084493708.post-13665269975922757872018-01-10T05:11:00.002-08:002018-01-10T05:11:47.110-08:00Winter Car Kit<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Everyone should carry a
Winter Survival Kit in their car. In an emergency, it could save your life and
the lives of your passengers. Here is what you need:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">A shovel<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">A windshield scraper and small broom<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Flashlight with extra batteries<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><st1:place w:st="on"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Battery</span></st1:place><span style="font-family: Georgia;"> powered radio<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Water<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Snack food including energy bars, dried fruit,
raisins and candy bars<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Matches and small candles<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Extra hats, socks and mittens<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">First aid kit with a pocket knife<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Necessary medications<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Blankets or sleeping bag<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Tow chain or rope<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Road salt, sand, or cat litter for traction<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Booster cables<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Emergency flares and reflectors<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Fluorescent distress flag and whistle to
attract attention<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Cell phone adapter to plug into lighter<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Make sure that you are
prepared in case of emergency! - Riley<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Mycentralnebraskahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18162637076517828173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5172518658084493708.post-6163718500994456412018-01-04T07:10:00.001-08:002018-01-04T07:10:34.827-08:002018 Grammy Flyaway
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So, have you been listening for the 2018 Grammy Flyaway
keywords and texting them to 67760? If so, you are in the running to win a pair
of tickets to the Grammy Awards in <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">New
York City</st1:place></st1:city> on January 28<sup>th</sup>! Here are some of
the people you could see and rub shoulders with:</div>
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<o:p> </o:p></div>
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James Corden of the Late, Late Show will host</div>
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Jay-Z and Beyonce</div>
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Lorde</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
Bruno Mars</div>
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Justin Bieber</div>
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Selena Gomez</div>
<br />
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>Alessia Cara</div>
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Taylor Swift</div>
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Madonna</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
Katy Perry</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
Kelly Clarkson</div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
Lady Gaga</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
Ed Sheeran</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
Kesha</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
Pink</div>
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Coldplay</div>
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Imagine Dragons</div>
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The Chainsmokers</div>
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<st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Portugal</st1:place></st1:country-region>.
The Man</div>
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Michael Buble</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
Seth MacFarlane</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
Sarah McLachlan</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
Rihanna</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
Kenny Chesney</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
Little Big Town</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
Lady Antebellum</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
Thomas Rhett</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
Christ Stapleton</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
Sam Hunt</div>
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Miranda Lambert…</div>
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<o:p> </o:p></div>
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…and seriously, that is just a partial list! So listen to
KLIR at 9:00 am, noon and 3:00 pm each weekday for the keywords and text them
to 67760! You, too, might be under the bright lights at the 2018 Grammy Awards!</div>
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<o:p> </o:p></div>
Mycentralnebraskahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18162637076517828173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5172518658084493708.post-58830065136173139002018-01-04T05:34:00.000-08:002018-01-04T05:36:51.114-08:00Emojis!<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Do you use emojis? I would
guess so. Don’t we all? So what are the most popular emojis? According to
Apple, the most used emojis in 2017 were:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><a href="https://www.blogger.com/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Laughing Face
with Tears<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Red Heart<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Sobbing Face<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Heart Eyes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Kissing Face<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Rolling Eyes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">7.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Skull<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Blushing Face<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">So which one of these is your
favorite? By the way, history always comes full</span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">circle. Our emojis today are
the equivalent of hieroglyphics in ancient <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Egypt</st1:place></st1:country-region>!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>-</span></span></div>
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Mycentralnebraskahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18162637076517828173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5172518658084493708.post-50137537901899964142018-01-03T08:30:00.003-08:002018-01-03T08:30:31.053-08:00Concerts and more...
Here are some events coming to a venue near you in the next
couple of months!<br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>Pinnacle Bank Arena
(<st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Lincoln</st1:place></st1:city>)<o:p></o:p></u></i></div>
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The <st1:place w:st="on">Harlem</st1:place> Globetrotters –
February 2</div>
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WWE Live! Road To Wrestlemania – February 3</div>
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Pink! Beautiful Trauma World Tour – March 6</div>
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Lorde – March 24</div>
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Monster Jam Triple Threat Series – April 13-14</div>
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Brad Paisley – April 26</div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>Mid <st1:placename w:st="on">America</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Center</st1:placetype>
(<st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Council Bluffs</st1:place></st1:city>)<o:p></o:p></u></i></div>
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The Great Train Show – January 6-7</div>
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<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">River</st1:placetype>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">City</st1:placetype></st1:place> Hunting, Fishing,
Boat & RV Expo – January 19-21</div>
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Spring Into Spring Home Improvement & Landscaping Show –
February 23-25</div>
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Winter Jam – March 15</div>
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Bret Michaels in Concert – March 31</div>
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<st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">U.S.</st1:place></st1:country-region>
Open Robotic Championship – April 2-7</div>
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<st1:place w:st="on">Midwest</st1:place> 8-ball Championship
– April 18-22</div>
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<st1:placename w:st="on"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>Centurylink</u></i></st1:placename><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Center</st1:placetype>
(<st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Omaha</st1:place></st1:city>)<o:p></o:p></u></i></div>
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2018 <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:state w:st="on">Nebraska</st1:state></st1:place>
Agri-business Expo – January 9-10</div>
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Bridal Fair 2018 – January 14</div>
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<st1:place w:st="on">Midlands</st1:place> International Auto
Show – January 19-21</div>
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WWE Live! Road to Wrestlemania – February 4</div>
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Omaha Home & Garden Expo – February 6-11</div>
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2018 Boat, Sports & Travel Show – February 22-25</div>
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Triumph of Ag Expo – February 28-March 1</div>
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Adrenaline Dance – March 2-4</div>
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Miranda Lambert Livin’ Like Hippies Tour – March 8</div>
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<st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Omaha</st1:place></st1:city>
Bridal Showcase 2018 – March 11</div>
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63<sup>rd</sup> Annual O’Reilly World of Wheels – March
16-18</div>
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Kid Rock Greatest Show on Earth Tour – March 17</div>
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The <st1:place w:st="on">Harlem</st1:place> Globetrotters –
April 6</div>
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<st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Omaha</st1:place></st1:city>
Home Show – April 6-8</div>
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Jeff Dunham: Passively Aggressive – April 7</div>
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Dinosaur Time Trek: Shark Edition – April 21-22</div>
Mycentralnebraskahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18162637076517828173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5172518658084493708.post-35792498808213688592018-01-03T07:33:00.000-08:002018-01-03T07:33:33.120-08:00Volunteerism
<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt;">Is one of
your New Year’s resolutions to volunteer more in your community? Maybe you’re
not sure where or how to start. A really great resource is the <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Columbus United Way</st1:address></st1:street>
website. Their Volunteer Connection will help you discover what your passion
is, and match you to organizations and events that will give you that wonderful
sense of giving. There are opportunities for everyone, from teenagers to
seniors, singles to families and groups. You can volunteer on a schedule, or
help with a one time event. Do you like working with people? Animals?
Computers? There is something for you. Are you good at organizing? Maybe
serving on a non-profit board of directors is your perfect fit. Whatever it may
be, there are opportunities to serve your neighbors and community through
volunteering. To get started, contact Denise Kollath at <a href="mailto:dkollath@columbusunitedway.com">dkollath@columbusunitedway.com</a>. - Riley<o:p></o:p></span><br />
Mycentralnebraskahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18162637076517828173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5172518658084493708.post-44604028370967820162018-01-02T08:48:00.000-08:002018-01-02T08:48:14.620-08:00Whole Wheat Beer Bread
<span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">So,
it’s the New Year, and you’ve made a resolution to eat healthier. Sounds
boring, right? Well, it doesn’t have to be. Healthy recipes can be full of
flavor! Here is an example:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Whole
Wheat Beer Bread<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">1 ½ cups all
purpose flour<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">1 ½ cups whole
wheat flour<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">4 ½ teaspoons
baking powder<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">1 ½ teaspoons salt<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">1/3 cup packed
brown sugar<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">1
(12 ounce) can or bottle beer<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Preheat
the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. In a large
mixing bowl, combine the all purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder,
salt and brown sugar. Pour in the beer and stir until a stiff batter is formed.
It may be necessary to mix dough with your hands. Scrape the dough into the
loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center
comes out clean. Makes 12 servings. Note: The type of beer used will affect the
flavor of the bread. For a lighter bread, use a pale ale. For a darker,
heartier bread, use a stout or dark ale.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Enjoy!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>- Riley</span><span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Mycentralnebraskahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18162637076517828173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5172518658084493708.post-2108580530121219652018-01-02T08:12:00.001-08:002018-01-02T08:12:04.799-08:00Failure for the win!
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt;">Did
you know there is a <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Museum</st1:placetype>
of <st1:placename w:st="on">Failure</st1:placename></st1:place>? It is in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Helsingborg</st1:city>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Sweden</st1:country-region></st1:place> and contains </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">failed products and services. The museum has over seventy failed
items including Apple Newton, Bic for Her, Google Glass, Lobotomy instruments,
Harley-Davidson Cologne, Sony Betamax, Lego Fiber Optics, a plastic trachea and
plastic bicycle, the Edsel and DeLorean cars, New Coke and Coke Blak, Colgate
lasagna, and the Trump board game. The museum provides an experience about the
important role of failure for innovation. I would love to see this! - Riley<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span></o:p></span></div>
Mycentralnebraskahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18162637076517828173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5172518658084493708.post-33546433415029800242017-12-29T06:14:00.002-08:002017-12-29T06:14:12.078-08:00Baby, it's COLD outside!
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<div style="line-height: 18pt;">
<span style="color: #272626; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode";">Cold weather is here,
and it can be as dangerous and uncomfortable to your pets as is it to you. Exposure
to winter’s dry, cold air and chilly rain, sleet and snow can cause chapped
paws and itchy, flaking skin, but these aren’t the only discomforts pets can
suffer. Winter walks can become downright dangerous if chemicals from
ice-melting agents are licked off of bare paws. To help prevent cold weather
dangers from affecting your pet’s health, please heed the following advice from
our experts:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #272626; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode";">Repeatedly coming out of the cold into the dry heat of your home
can cause itchy, flaking skin. <strong style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode";">Keep your home humidified and towel dry your pet as soon as
he comes inside</span></strong>, paying special attention to his feet and
in-between the toes. Remove any snow balls from between his foot pads.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
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<strong style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: #272626; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode";">Never
shave your dog down to the skin in winter</span></strong><span style="color: #272626; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode";">, as a longer coat will provide more warmth. If your dog is
long-haired, simply trim him to minimize the clinging ice balls, salt crystals
and de-icing chemicals that can dry his skin, and don’t neglect the hair
between his toes. If your dog is short-haired, consider getting him a coat or sweater
with a high collar or turtleneck with coverage from the base of the tail to the
belly. For many dogs, this is regulation winter wear.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #272626; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode";">Bring a towel on long walks to clean off stinging, irritated
paws. After each walk, <strong style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode";">wash and dry your pet’s feet and stomach</span></strong> to
remove ice, salt and chemicals—and check for cracks in paw pads or redness
between the toes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<strong style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: #272626; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode";">Bathe
your pets as little as possible during cold spells.</span></strong><span style="color: #272626; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode";"> Washing too often can remove essential oils and increase
the chance of developing dry, flaky skin. If your pooch must be bathed, ask
your vet to recommend a moisturizing shampoo and/or rinse.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: #272626; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode";">Massaging <strong style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode";">petroleum jelly</span></strong> or other paw
protectants into paw pads before going outside can help protect from salt and
chemical agents. <strong style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode";">Booties</span></strong> provide even more coverage and
can also prevent sand and salt from getting lodged between bare toes and
causing irritation. Use pet-friendly ice melts whenever possible.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: #272626; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode";">Like coolant, antifreeze is a lethal poison for dogs and cats.
Be sure to thoroughly clean up any spills from your vehicle, and consider using
products that contain propylene glycol rather than ethylene glycol.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: #272626; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode";">Pets burn extra energy by trying to stay warm in wintertime. <strong style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode";">Feeding your pet a little bit more
during the cold weather months</span></strong> can provide much-needed
calories, and making sure she has plenty of water to drink will help keep her
well-hydrated and her skin less dry.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: #272626; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode";">Make sure your companion animal has a warm place to sleep, off
the floor and away from all drafts. A cozy dog or cat bed with a warm blanket
or pillow is perfect.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #272626; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode";">Remember, if it’s too cold for you, it’s
probably too cold for your pet, so keep your animals inside.</span></strong><span style="color: #272626; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode";"> If left outdoors, pets can freeze, become disoriented,
lost, stolen, injured or killed. In addition, don’t leave pets alone in a car
during cold weather, as cars can act as refrigerators that hold in the cold and
cause animals to freeze to death.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt;">Remember,
your pets are part of your family and rely on you to keep them safe and warm!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Mycentralnebraskahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18162637076517828173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5172518658084493708.post-32883186489472653852017-12-29T05:35:00.003-08:002017-12-29T05:35:34.589-08:00Oh, Those New Year Resolutions!
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt;">Well,
we are getting ready to wrap up the year 2017, and with the New Year come new
resolutions. <span style="background: white;">In a recent survey, only 32 percent
of people said they weren't planning on making New Year's resolutions — meaning
most people do plan to set themselves new goals for the coming 12 months.</span>
According to the same survey, these were the top resolutions:</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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sleep) <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #111111; list-style-position: outside; margin: 0in 0in 3.75pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt;">Read more books <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #111111; list-style-position: outside; margin: 0in 0in 3.75pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt;">Learn a new skill <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #111111; list-style-position: outside; margin: 0in 0in 3.75pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt;">Get a new job <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #111111; list-style-position: outside; margin: 0in 0in 3.75pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt;">Focus more on appearance <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #111111; list-style-position: outside; margin: 0in 0in 3.75pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt;">Focus on relationship <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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cigarettes/alcohol <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #111111; list-style-position: outside; margin: 0in 0in 3.75pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt;">Go on more dates <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt;">While
resolutions are a good thing, too often we start strong, but falter after a few
days or weeks. Here are some tips to help you keep on track for the long haul.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">1. Start small.</span><strong><span style="border: 1pt windowtext; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;"> </span></strong><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Make resolutions that you think you can keep. If, for example, your aim
is to exercise more frequently, schedule three or four days a week at the gym
instead of seven. If you would like to eat healthier, try replacing dessert
with something else you enjoy, like fruit or yogurt, instead of seeing your
diet as a form of punishment.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">2. Change one
behavior at a time. Unhealthy behaviors develop over the course of time.
Thus, replacing unhealthy behaviors with healthy ones requires time. Don’t get
overwhelmed and think that you have to reassess everything in your life.
Instead, work toward changing one thing at a time.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">3. Talk about
it. Share your experiences with family and friends. Consider joining a
support group to reach your goals, such as a workout class at your gym or a
group of coworkers quitting smoking. Having someone to share your struggles and
successes with makes your journey to a healthier lifestyle that much easier and
less intimidating.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">4. Don’t beat
yourself up. Perfection is unattainable. Remember that minor missteps when
reaching your goals are completely normal and OK. Don’t give up completely
because you ate a brownie and broke your diet, or skipped the gym for a week
because you were busy. Everyone has ups and downs; resolve to recover from your
mistakes and get back on track.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">5. Ask for
support. Accepting help from those who care about you and will listen
strengthens your resilience and ability to manage stress caused by your
resolution. If you feel overwhelmed or unable to meet your goals on your own,
consider seeking professional help. Psychologists are uniquely trained to
understand the connection between the mind and body. They can offer strategies
as to how to adjust your goals so that they are attainable, as well as help you
change unhealthy behaviors and address emotional issues.<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Here’s to a
Happy, Healthy and Productive New Year!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>-
Riley</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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Mycentralnebraskahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18162637076517828173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5172518658084493708.post-87034473362959796432017-12-28T08:45:00.003-08:002017-12-28T08:45:46.545-08:00Dog vs Cat<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt;">Are you a
cat person or a dog person? Most people have a definite preference, but did you
know each has different personality traits? Here are some of them.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">1. There are more dog people than cat people. About
six percent more <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">US</st1:place></st1:country-region>
households own dogs than own cats. In survey after survey, people who say they
love dogs outnumber cat-lovers by as much as five to one. About a quarter of
all respondents say they love both dogs and cats—we will refer to such people
as “bi-petuals.”<span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">2. Dog people are far more sociable and outgoing
than cat people. Dog lovers are friendlier and more extroverted than cat
lovers, who prefer to be alone. Dog lovers also tend to be more confident and
dominant than cat people.<span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">3. Cat people are more intelligent than dog people. And
they will never let you forget this, nor the fact that they think cats are also
far more intelligent than dogs.<span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">4. Cat people are more neurotic than dog people. Cat
lovers tend to be more prone to anxiety and neurotic disorders than dog people.
This may be because their pets are far less likely to constantly reassure them.<span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">5. Cat people are more likely to live alone and in
apartments than dog people. One study shoes that cat owners are a third more
likely to live alone than dog owners and twice as likely to live in an
apartment rather than a house. The most likely individuals to own cats are
single women.<span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">6. Dog people are more likely to live in rural areas
than cat people. The East and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">West</st1:placename>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">Coasts</st1:placetype></st1:place> are much more
likely to favor cat owners, while dogs rule the American South. Overall, dog
people are 30 more likely to live in the country, while cat people are 29
percent more likely to live in the city.<span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">7. Dog people tend to be more conservative than cat
people. Owning a dog correlates strongly with having traditional values. Dog
owners are also generally more rule-abiding than cat owners. Dog owners tend to
skew Republican, while cat owners lean Democrat.<span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">8. Dog people are more obedient—just like dogs. Cat
owners tend to be nonconformists, while dog owners generally follow the tide
and obey all rules.<span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">9. Cat people are more open-minded than dog people. Cat
lovers generally score higher on thing such as open-mindedness,
imaginativeness, creativity, adventurousness, and holding unconventional
beliefs. Dog owners, much like dogs, will pretty much believe anything you tell
them.<span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">10. Cat people are more sensitive than dog people. Often
times, people see sensitivity as a bad thing. This isn’t necessarily the case.
Cat people were found to be more sensitive in this study, while dog owners
showed fewer signs of sensitivity in provided tests.<span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">11. Dog people are more masculine than cat people. It
has been said many times that all dogs look like males and all cats look like
females. Although there are exceptions, dog owners both male and female tend to
view themselves as more masculine than cat owners do.<span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">12. Dog people tend to tolerate cats; cat people
hate dogs. Studies have shown that people who love both dogs and cats—the
so-called “bi-petuals”—have personalities almost identical to those of dog
owners. In general, dog owners are more willing to tolerate the idea of owning
a cat than cat owners are of owning dogs.<span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">13. Dog people and cat people have a different
favorite Beatle. Dog lovers prefer Paul McCartney; cat people prefer George
Harrison.<span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">14. Dog people and cat people have a different sense
of humor. Cat people enjoy sophisticated, ironic humor that’s built on clever
wordplay. Dog people laugh at fart jokes and videos of people accidentally
hurting themselves.<span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">15. Cat people are more independent. As already
noted, dog owners tend to be more sociable and obedient. The flip side of this
is that cat owners, much like cats, have minds of their own.<span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">16. Cat people are more likely to be atheists. Some
research data that suggests that more cat people than dog people are atheists.<span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">17. Dog people are seeking companionship; cat people
are seeking affection. Dog lovers are looking for a four-legged little buddy,
while cat lovers want something that will purr and rub up against them and
knead their paws into their fleshy folds when it’s dark and cold and lonely at
night. <o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Of course, all of this is very tongue-in-cheek! We
know that all animal lovers are the most awesome people in the world.<span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></h3>
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</span></span><br />Mycentralnebraskahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18162637076517828173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5172518658084493708.post-90735555339900706162017-12-28T08:31:00.001-08:002017-12-28T08:31:26.769-08:002018 Grammy Flyaway<span style="font-size: large;">Our 2018 Grammy Flyaway Contest has kicked off! Be listening Monday thru Friday until January 14th at 9am, noon and 3pm for the keywords! When you hear the word, text it to 67760 for a chance to win 2 tickets to the 2018 Grammy Awards on January 28th in New York City! It's a different keyword every time, and you can only get the word by listening to KLIR 101! The Grammy Flyaway is sponsored by Norfolk Memorials.</span>Mycentralnebraskahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18162637076517828173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5172518658084493708.post-54776439333627633512017-12-27T05:33:00.001-08:002017-12-27T06:11:13.873-08:00Heritage in Cooking<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My husband's mother came to the United States from the Netherlands as a teenager, and he is very proud of his Dutch heritage. He has lots of awesome recipes from relatives in Holland, and this is one of them.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Olie Bollen</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">1/2 cup lukewarm water (110-115 degrees F)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">4 1/2 cups all purpose flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">1/4 cup white sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">1 teaspoon salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">2 eggs, beaten</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">1 1/2 cups milk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">1 1/2 cups chopped apple</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">1 cup raisins</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">1 quart vegetable oil for frying</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">white sugar for decorating</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Warm oven on lowest possible temperature setting. Dissolve the yeast in the warm water in a small mixing bowl. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Add the eggs, yeast mixture and milk; beat with an electric mixer until blended. Turn off the oven. Cover the dough with a greased piece of plastic wrap and place the bowl of dough on the lowest rack of the warmed oven. Allow to rest and rise for 1 hour. Heat the oil for frying to 350 degrees F in a heavy bottomed, deep skillet. Mix the apples and raisins into the dough. Carefully slide the dough by heaping teaspoons into the oil. Do not crowd the pan. Fry the fritters until they are golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. They should turn over on their own when they are ready to brown on the other side, but keep an eye on them and flip them as necessary. Remove them to a paper towel lined plate and repeat with the remaining dough. Dust with sugar while warm. Makes 12 servings.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Do you have a favorite heritage recipe? Share it with us! - Riley</span><br />
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Mycentralnebraskahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18162637076517828173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5172518658084493708.post-55871417958680037922017-12-27T04:44:00.001-08:002017-12-27T04:44:49.499-08:00Is Your Car Cold Weather Ready?<h3 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background: 0px 0px rgb(248, 243, 234); border: 0px currentColor; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; direction: ltr; font-family: Oswald, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.2; margin: 20px 0px 10px; orphans: 2; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">
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<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background: 0px 0px rgb(248, 243, 234); border: 0px currentColor; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; direction: ltr; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.6; margin: 1.5em 0px; orphans: 2; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px currentColor; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Check your battery.<span> </span></strong>Cold weather is tough on your car’s battery. The chemical reactions required to generate power in a car battery slow down in extremely cold temperatures. At 5 degrees F, a fully charged lead-acid battery has only half its rated amp-hour capacity. On top of that, during cold weather, your engine requires more current from the battery in order to get the engine started. Combine less power output with more power requirements and you get a car that won’t start on a cold winter morning. So have a mechanic run a battery load test to see if you need to replace the battery. Even if you don’t, he’ll check for and clean up any corrosion he finds on your posts and connections. The mechanic might also fill your battery with distilled water if needed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px currentColor; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Change your wiper blades and refill your wiper fluid.<span> </span></strong>You need to see the road to drive safely, but the build-up of winter precipitation and salt on your windshield can greatly reduce visibility. Working windshield wipers and a solid supply of wiper fluid will ensure that you have a clear line of sight even in the nastiest snowstorm. Wiper blades are only good for a year. Replace yours if they look frayed or worn. If your neck of the woods gets hit by hard winters, you might consider buying wiper blades designed for winter weather. Top off your wiper fluid reservoir with a brand that has a lower freezing temperature.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px currentColor; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Consider getting snow tires.<span> </span></strong>If you live in an area that’s covered with snow for most of the winter, you should swap your regular all-season tires out for snow tires. Snow tires are made of a softer rubber than all-season tires which allows them to retain flexibility in the bitterest of cold. Snow tires also have tread patterns specially designed to grip into snow and ice. Don’t get the wrong idea about snow tires. They won’t magically remove the chance of you slipping and sliding in your car, but they do provide more traction than the regular variety.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px currentColor; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Check your tire pressure.<span> </span></strong>If you don’t replace your regular tires with snow tires, at least keep them properly inflated during the winter. Cold weather causes air pressure in your tires to drop. For every 10 degree drop in temperature, your tire’s air pressure will drop about 1psi. A properly inflated tire ensures the best possible contact between the road and the tires which is essential for safe traction when driving in wintry conditions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px currentColor; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Check your four-wheel drive.<span> </span></strong>Four-wheel drive can provide better traction when driving on snowy and icy roads… that is if it’s working correctly. Have your 4WD checked by a mechanic before winter weather sets in. They’ll ensure the system engages smoothly and that the transmission and gear fluids are at their correct level. Also, if you haven’t used your vehicle’s 4WD in awhile, now’s a good time to review how to operate it.<span> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px currentColor; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Check your anti-freeze mixture.<span> </span></strong>The mixture of anti-freeze and water in your radiator should be about 50:50. This will prevent the coolant in your radiator from freezing. If you want to check the composition of your radiator’s fluid, you can pick-up an inexpensive anti-freeze tester at your local auto parts store.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px currentColor; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Stock your car with emergency supplies.<span> </span></strong>You never know when you’ll get stranded on the side of the road in a hellacious blizzard. Be prepared by having your car packed with emergency supplies.</span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> It could save your butt one day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px currentColor; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Change the oil and adjust the viscosity.<span> </span></strong>In order for your engine to run, it needs proper lubrication from oil. Unfortunately, cold weather reduces the oil’s effectiveness. The colder it is outside, the thicker the oil gets, and thick oil doesn’t circulate through your engine as easily as thin oil. Consequently, your engine doesn’t get the lubrication it needs during start-up and you’re left with a car that won’t start.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px currentColor; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Check your belts and hoses.<span> </span></strong>Cold temps can weaken the belts and hoses that help make your engine run. Check them for any signs of wear and tear and have them replaced if needed. If a belt snaps while you’re driving, you’ll have to wait for a tow truck to come pick your cold butt up.</span></span></div>
Mycentralnebraskahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18162637076517828173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5172518658084493708.post-71289436898318628272017-12-26T08:30:00.002-08:002017-12-26T08:30:56.358-08:00How to Battle a ColdTis the season...for colds! If you have been battling one, and many are this year, here are a few home remedies that you might try to help lessen the severity and duration of your cold.<br />
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1. Chicken soup may not be a cure-all, but it's a great choice when you're sick, helping to reduce the symptoms of upper respiratory infections in particular.<br />
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2. Ginger. A few slices of raw ginger root in boiling water may help soothe a cough or sore throat. It can also ward off the feelings of nausea that often accompany influenza.<br />
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3. Honey has a variety of antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. Drinking honey in tea with lemon can ease sore throat pain and reduce severity of cough.<br />
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4. Garlic contains the compound allicin, which may have antimicrobial properties. Adding a garlic supplement to your diet might reduce the severity of cold symptoms.<br />
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5. Native Americans have used the herb and root of the Echinacea plant to treat infections for more than 400 years. Taking Echinacea may lower your risk of developing the common cold by more than 50%, and may reduce the length of a cold.<br />
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6. Vitamin C plays an important role in your body and has many health benefits. Limes, oranges, grapefruits, leafy greens and lemons are all good sources of vitamin C. Adding fresh lemon juice to hot tea with honey may reduce phlegm when you're sick.<br />
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7. Probiotics are 'friendly' bacteria and yeast that are found in some yogurts. They can help keep your gut and immune system healthy and may reduce your chance of getting sick with an upper respiratory infection.<br />
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Mycentralnebraskahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18162637076517828173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5172518658084493708.post-20759272935445799932017-12-21T08:34:00.000-08:002017-12-21T08:34:43.195-08:00Christmas memoriesMost of us have childhood memories or traditions surrounding the holidays. At my house on Christmas Eve, my mother always made something called foujens (and I totally don't know the actual spelling of the word, that is phonetic), which are small dough balls filled with raisins and dipped into cinnamon sugar. Then we would drive from the farm to town to see all the Christmas lights, but every year, before we left, Mom would have to go back into the house to check to see if the stove was off. That was when Santa delivered the presents! When we got back, we would open all our presents and get to stay up as late as we wanted. It was also the only day of the year that our dog was allowed the run of the house. On Christmas Day, we would go "over the river and through the woods" to Grandma's house for a wonderful goose dinner. What are some of your childhood memories of the holidays? - RileyMycentralnebraskahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18162637076517828173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5172518658084493708.post-74114262973536886422017-12-21T05:55:00.000-08:002017-12-21T05:55:56.810-08:00The 12 Days of Christmas...Do you know how much it would cost to give the gifts in the song "The 12 Days of Christmas"? Each year, PNC Financial Services Group puts out an estimate. This year, the estimated price of all the gifts would be $34,558. The breakdown for each day is as follows:<br />
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12 drummers drumming $2,934<br />
11 pipers piping $2,708<br />
10 lords a-leaping $5,619<br />
9 ladies dancing $7,553<br />
8 maids a-milking $58<br />
7 swans a-swimming $13,125<br />
6 geese a-laying $360<br />
5 golden rings $825<br />
4 calling birds $600<br />
3 French hens $182<br />
2 turtle doves $375<br />
1 partridge in a pear tree $220<br />
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So, your best gifting value is milking maids. Cows not included. - RileyMycentralnebraskahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18162637076517828173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5172518658084493708.post-2581262125304290162017-12-20T07:45:00.002-08:002017-12-20T07:45:49.346-08:00Pets and Christmas<div style="margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 1em;">
<strong style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Museo Slab 700", "Lucida Grande", "Lucida Sans Unicode", "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">The holidays are upon us, and we hope that everyone has a safe and happy Christmas and New Year. This includes our family pets! With that in mind, here are a few safety tips for keeping our furry family members healthy and happy.</strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Lucida Sans Unicode;">1. If you have a traditional Christmas tree, make sure it is securely anchored so climbing pets can't knock it over. Change water daily to prevent bacteria, which your pet may drink.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Lucida Sans Unicode;">2. Avoid mistletoe, holly and lilies, all of which can cause severe sickness and even death if ingested by pets.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Museo Slab 700", "Lucida Grande", "Lucida Sans Unicode", "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">3. Kitties love tinsel, but if eaten, can cause an obstructed digestive tract. Brighten your tree with something other than sparkly tinsel.</strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Lucida Sans Unicode;">4. Don't leave lighted candles unattended. Pets may burn themselves or start a fire if they like to investigate. Use battery lighted substitutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Lucida Sans Unicode;">5. Keep wires and batteries out of reach to prevent potentially lethal electric shock or burns. Put away fragile glass or plastic ornaments, as broken shards can damage your pet's mouth and digestive tract.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Lucida Sans Unicode;">6. Christmas time is special and the food is divine, but definitely not meant for your pets. Chocolate and some sweeteners are poisonous to pets, while fatty and spicy foods can make them very sick. Bones can splinter and cause damage and even death.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Lucida Sans Unicode;">8. Give your pets an extra healthy treat or new toy to play with, and they will have a Merry Christmas! - Riley</span></div>
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Mycentralnebraskahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18162637076517828173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5172518658084493708.post-82697832851928858682017-12-19T07:24:00.000-08:002017-12-19T07:24:52.555-08:00Worst words of 2017Are there any words or phrases that just drive you crazy? That make you think, "If I hear that one more time, I'm gonna lose it!" We all have them. And a recent poll has found the top 5 most annoying words or phrases for 2017. They are:<br />
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5. You know what I mean<br />
4. Literally<br />
3. No offense, but...<br />
2. Fake news<br />
1. Whatever<br />
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Now I have to be honest, I do sometimes say, "Whatever!" And yes, it is annoying. That's why I use it. I should probably stop, right? Maybe a New Year's Resolution...<br />
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- RileyMycentralnebraskahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18162637076517828173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5172518658084493708.post-33306533563902663382017-12-18T09:11:00.004-08:002017-12-19T07:58:18.712-08:00Special meals<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Special meals seem to come back to the table for the holidays. What are your favorites? Some of the ones around our family include a tasty spread for crackers. It's pretty simple take braunschweiger and blend it up with hot sauce. The marinated herring is a good one, too. How about oyster soup, but you gotta use real butter. That's just the munchy stuff. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For a main meal, I'm a little more traditional with ham or turkey, and the assorted veggies.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For dessert, if there's any room left traditional Christmas cookies. The heck with sugar substitutes and such. Go for the gusto. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Just remember, if you have to work the next day, make sure you can handle going back to the regular menu.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Just a note about Christmas Dinner, the Federated Church in Columbus has a community dinner on Monday. It's free, and they offer transportation if needed.</span><br />
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