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Growth Returns But It's Not Real
Region: NebraskaHeadlines across the nation today are reading, or will read, "Recession's Over: GDP Rises 3.5%." Many "expert" economists have been declaring the recession over since July. I, along with many others, am still waiting to see some solid signs the recovery has actually began. It does seem good and many of us want to believe it's true but with all of the "fake" money in the system how can they actua... more
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Bishop George Lucas Named Omaha Archbishop
Region: Nebraska
Bishop George J. Lucas of the Catholic Diocese of Springfield, Illinois was named successor of the Archbishop of Omaha, Nebraska today by the pope. Bishop George Lucas will replace Archbishop Elden Curtiss, 76, who will retire. According to the Chicago Tribune, Lucas "turns 60 next week and has been Springfield bishop since 1999." Bishop George Lucas has embraced technology to minister, producing a weekly... more
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Nebraska Senator Files Lawsuit against God for "Terroristic Threats"
Region: Nebraska
LINCOLN, Nebraska (GroundReport) - Reports say, a judge has thrown out a Nebraska legislator's lawsuit against God. The judge ruled that the Almighty wasn't properly served because of his unlisted home address. State Sen. Ernie Chambers filed the lawsuit last year seeking a permanent injunction against God. Chambers reportedly said God has made terroristic threats against the senator and his const... more
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UFC Fight Night September 17: Diaz vs. Neer Recap and results
Region: NebraskaNate Diaz Vs. Josh Neer Nate Diaz(10-2) and Josh Neer (24-7-1)fought to Split decision. Nate Diaz pulled out the win by controlling the fight standing up and then just dominating the ground game. Neer even shook his head as if in disbelief when one of the judges had him as the winner. Neer really could not get any offense going every time the fight went to the ground Diaz scrabbled to a better position or got up and p... more
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UFC Fight Night September 17
Region: Nebraska
On Wednesday September 17, 2008 the UFC will host UFC Fight Night at Omaha Civic Auditorium, Nebraska. The event will kick off the new season of the Ultimate Fighter Series that has given rise to many of the great UFC fighter today. The card includes many veterans from the Ultimate Fighter series: Nate Diaz, Matt Danzig, Ed Herman and several of the alumni. This has the potential to be one or the best fight nig... more
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The Scarlet Project Posts Nudes of Paul Donahoe & Kenny Jordan; Duo Gets Kicked off Team
Region: Nebraska
The Scarlet Project, a gossip site at the University of Nebraska, posted photos of wrestlers, Paul Donahoe and Kenny Jordan posing nude for a gay website, which subsequently got them kicked off the school's wrestling team. According to NCAA rules, student athletes such as Paul Donahoe, are not allowed to "knowingly let pictures of themselves used for commercial purposes" and are "ineligible to compete" if any compensa... more
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Akshay Rajagopal Wins Geography Bee with Perfect Score
Region: Nebraska
Akshay Rajagopal, an 11-year-old boy from Lincoln, Nebraska, won the National Geographic Bee today. The victory landed him a $25,000 college scholarship and a place in the international competition. In the context, Akshay Rajagopal had a perfect score--only the second in the history of the competition. Nebraskans and Indians alike are celebrating, with the Hindustan Times reporting "Indian American boy w... more
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13-year old Teen eloped with his teacher to create a romantic life.
Region: NebraskaA 13-year old student with whom a middle school teacher is accused of fleeing to create a romantic life in the boy’s native Mexico. 13-year-old Fernando who was an eighth grade student and Kelsey Peterson, 25 were the love birds. But they may be required to stay there. An illegal immigrant while residing the United States, Fernando Rodriguez may not be able to return to the rural town in the U.S. state of Nebrask... more
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Nebraska Cornhuskers Lookin' Good
Region: Nebraska
Stats from NU Media Relations www.huskers.com On Saturday April 14, 2007 I was in attendance, along with 54,000 others, at the Nebraska Cornhusker's annual Red-White game. I have to say the Husker's new quarterback Sam Keller looked fantastic throwing 9 of 11 and 185 yards just in the first half and finishing the day with 193 yards in the air. While quarterback Joe Ganz also looked impressive throw... more
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Jason Peter Publishes "Hero of the Underground" Memoir
Region: Nebraska
Former Nebraska Cornhusker and NFL defensive tackle Jason Peter has published a memoir about his rise to fame, his destructive battle against heroin addiction and his subsequent recovery. The book, titled "Hero of the Underground," is currently number 33 on the New York Times best-seller list. Jason Peter was a star football player at the University of Nebraska and was a first round pick by the Carolina Panthers in ... more
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