Focusv1i27 by Focus Omaha

VOLUME 1 ISSUE 27 | JUNE 28 - JULY 4 | 2017

YOUR FREE ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PERSONAL FINANCE, MUSIC & CLASSIFIEDS NEWSWEEKLY

LIVE & LOCAL

PARKING

Robert Glaser

A Follow-Up

REAL ESTATE

EVENTS

Home Buying Tips

Intents Festival & More!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

VOLUME 1 ISSUE 27

2017 | JUNE 28 - JULY 4 | CLASSIFIEDS NEWSWEEKLY FINANCE, MUSIC &

TAINMENT, PERSONAL YOUR FREE ARTS, ENTER

FOCUS ON THIS WEEK! PARKING

LIVE & LOCAL

A Follow-Up

Robert Glaser

REAL ESTATE Home Buying Tips

EVENTS

Intents Festival & More!

THE ARTS

FAMILY

EVENTS

10 ON TEN

REAL ESTATE

HAPPY HOUR

CLASSIFIEDS

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13 THIS WEEKS FEATURE 16 HEALTH

Focus on Health Sponsored by Jane’s Health Market

19 PARKING

Follow Up from last week!

20 NEWS OF THE WEIRD

Weekly News of the Weird By Chuck Shepherd

22 LIVE & LOCAL

Robert Glaser- A Piano for All Seasons By Andy Roberts

FINANCE

Herek Financial will be sharing financial information relating to the markets, investments, financial news and other information with regard to finance. By Mike Herek

Focus is your FREE Arts, Entertainment, Personal Finance, Music & Classifieds Newsweekly. We’ve brought all of these elements together for the first time, all in one weekly format. Our goal is to provide you, the customer, with the best possible publication to suit all of your needs. Focus 7914 W Dodge Rd. # 413 Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 208-6545 focusomaha@gmail.com www.focusomaha.com

EXHIBITS John Buck Cultural Imagery: Sculptures and Wood Block Prints Exhibit through Saturday, July 29 The summer exhibition “KINETIC” by Kaneko will present the works of a number of international, national and regional artists that explores the art and science of movements and the perception of motion. A part of this exhibition will be a major retrospective of world renown artist John Buck’s wood block prints and wood and bronze sculptures, many of which are large and are kinetic. Gallery 72, concurrently and in conjunction with Kaneko will host a significant show of additional selections of fine art wood block prints and sculptures by John Buck. Gallery 72’s relationship with Buck began with the time he spent at the Kansas City Art Institute as a classmate with the owner’s brother Robert Rogers and continues with working with Bud Shark’s Ink., the publisher of Buck’s prints and Zolla/Lieberman Gallery, a dealer of Buck’s sculptures. All works at Gallery 72 will be available for purchase. ----------------------------------------------Where We Land – Opening Reception The Union for Contemporary Art | 6p The Union’s summer exhibition opens with a reception on Friday, June 16 from 6 pm to 9 pm. All three artists will be present to introduce themselves, their work, and inspirations. Light refreshments will be served. Where We Land runs through Aug.12, Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 11 a to 6 p, FREE. ----------------------------------------------ART WORKS: A Place for Curiosity Joslyn Museum, 2200 Dodge St, Omaha, Nebraska 68102

fresh ways to experience the visual arts. Nine hands-on activity stations, all with connections to art that you might encounter in Joslyn’s galleries, will pique your curiosity and stimulate creativity! Go, explore, imagine, and play in an artful way. ART WORKS is in the Memorial building, lower level east; open - and is free! - during all public hours. ----------------------------------------------David Brooks: Continuous Service Altered Daily: June 1-Aug. 26 at Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, 724 S. 12th St. Brooks presents every single part of a used 1976 John Deere 3300 combine harvester laid out in varying degrees of disassembly. Admission: free. Moreinformation online at www.bemiscenter.org ----------------------------------------------Bijoux Parisiens: French Jewelry from the Petit Palais, Paris: June 4-Sept. 10 at Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St. This exhibition portrays the intersection of French fashion, art, and history while touching on social and political concerns. Nearly 70 works of jewelry and more than 100 original paintings, fashion prints, and photographs will be on display. Tickets: $10 adults. Free for children (17 and under), college students with ID, and Joslyn members. Moreinformation online at joslyn.org ----------------------------------------------Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: through June 25 at Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass St. The classic tale of Belle and the Beast is back with spectacular sets and costumes. Times vary. Tickets: $42 adults, $25 students Thursday-Sunday; $32 adults, $20 students Wednesday. More information online at ticketomaha.com

A 1,500 sq. ft. interactive space where visitors young and old will find fun,

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UNO Art Gallery 6001 Dodge St., Omaha, 68182 ---------------------------------------------Anderson Enterprises White Crane Gallery 15418 W Center Rd, Omaha, 68144 1032 Howard St, Omaha, 68102 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Anderson O’Brien Fine Art Old Market Zombie Art & Glass Gallery 1108 Jackson St., Omaha, 68102 6001 Maple St., Omaha, 68104 ---------------------------------------------Artist Cooperative Gallery MUSEUMS 405 S 11th St, Omaha, 68102 ---------------------------------------------Durham Museum Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts 801 S 10th St., Omaha, 68108 724 S 12th St., Omaha, 68102 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Great Plains Black History Museum Blue Pomegranate Gallery 7400 Dodge St., Omaha 68114 17305 Davenport St, Omaha, 68118 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Joslyn Art Museum Cooper Brown Art 2200 Dodge St., Omaha, 68102 2215 Harney St., Omaha, 68102 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Omaha Children’s Museum Dundee Gallery 500 S 20th St., Omaha, 68102 4916 Underwood Ave, Omaha, 68132 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Gallery 72 Museum, 28210 W Park Hwy, 68003 1806 Vinton St., Omaha, 68108 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gallery 1516 PERFORMING ARTS 1516 Leavenworth St., Omaha, 68102 ---------------------------------------------Holland Performing Arts Center Garden of the Zodiac 13th & Douglas St., Omaha, NE 68102 1046 Howard St., Omaha, 68102 --David Blaine, June 14 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hot Shops Omaha Community Playhouse 1301 Nicholas St, Omaha, 68102 6915 Cass St., Omaha, NE 68132 -----------------------------------------------Beauty & The Beast, thu June 25 Hugo Art Galleries --Girls Like Us, June 15 - 25 2718 Pacific St., Omaha, 68105 --#IMOMSOHARD, June 23 -23 -----------------------------------------------Billy McGuigan’s Rock Twist, July12-23 Joslyn Art Museum -----------------------------------------------2200 Dodge St., Omaha, 68102 Orpheum Theater ---------------------------------------------409 S Sixteenth St., Omaha, NE 68102 Lewis Art Gallery --B - The Underwater Bubble Show, 8600 Cass St., Omaha, 68114 October 7 -----------------------------------------------Finding Neverland, October 10-15 MANGELSEN Images of Nature 1115 Harney St., Omaha, 68102 ---------------------------------------------Modern Arts Midtown 3615 Dodge St., Omaha, 68131 Old Market Artists Gallery 1034 Howard St., Omaha, 68102 ---------------------------------------------Passageway Gallery 417 S 11th St, Omaha, 68102 ---------------------------------------------Petshop Gallery 2725 N 62nd St., Omaha, 68104 ---------------------------------------------The Little Gallery & Underground Film Forum 5901 Maple St., 68104 ---------------------------------------------The Union for Contemporary Art 2417 Burdette St., Omaha, 68111 ----------------------------------------------

GALLERIES

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Thursday, June 29 Kids Funfare at Regency 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68114 Every Thursday Thru July 27 | 10a Celebrate Kids Funfare in Center Court Thursdays from 10am-11am. Enjoy a mystical magic show presented by Jeff Quinn. ----------------------------------------------Friday, June 30 | 6p Bank of the West Celebrates America Free concert & fireworks show Concert starts at 6 pm. Fireworks begin at dark. Pack a cooler, bring chairs & blankets & join us for a great show featuring Kool & the Gang at Memorial Park in Omaha! ----------------------------------------------Friday, June 30 | 7p Rockbrook Village Friday Night Concert Series featuring Grigio Brothers Rockbrook Village, 108th & Center, Omaha Local musicians entertain families every Friday night throughout the summer. Depending on the night, you’ll hear rock, jazz, pop, blues, latin… you name it! Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a delightful evening with the whole family. ----------------------------------------------Saturday, June 24 | 6p Lavender Bloom Festival Moonstone Lavender Gardens 1449 240th Ave, Thurman, Iowa Join us for a Scentual Evening of lavender! Pick your own bouquet, make a wreath, make a fairy house. Enjoy lavender food and drinks! Music by Jack Miller. A food truck for evening fare will be on hand as well. AND... when twilight comes we will chant and sway and dance with the fireflies! Come GLOW with us!!

Omaha, Nebraska 68118 Grab a blanket or a chair and join us this summer for an exciting concert series lineup!

Absolutely free community event sponsored and hosted by Cornerstone Church.

All you need to do is bring your own The 2017 Vibes Summer Concert lawn chair or blanket. We’ll take care Series is scheduled on Saturday evenings from 630-830p, thru Aug 19. of the rest.

about $3,000 worth of fireworks. That’s not a typo. Three grand worth of boom booms. This is guaranteed to be bigger than your neighborhood get together. And, best of all, IT’S ALL FREE!

Come and be our guest, and let us serve you and your family. Feel free to share and invite whoever you want. This is a community event. Everyone is Chow down on some hot dogs, chips, and bottled water. Sign up to compete welcome! ----------------------------------------------in a friendly competition and win gift Monday, July3 | 5p Vibes at Village Pointe is located in the cards worth up to $30. Take a selfie in Free Outdoor Movie Series In our patriotic photo booth. Play a round CHI Health amphitheatre. Turner Park Presented By ----------------------------------------------- of ladder ball. Get your face painted. University Of Nebraska At Omaha Go for a round in the bounce houses. Saturday, June 24 | 6:30p 3110 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68131 Sounds of Summer Concert featuring Maybe just chill and listen to the live July 3: La La Land (PG-13) band. Plus, we’re going to shoot off Abby Nicole Shadow Lake Towne Center 72nd Street & Hwy 370, Papillion Grab a blanket or a chair and join us every Friday from 6:30-8:30pm all summer long in the Amphiteatre sponsored by Nebraska Medicine Bellevue for an exciting concert line-up sponsored by 961 Kiss Online. Concert guests can enjoy a cold beverage each week at the Brew Patio hosted by Village Pointe restaurants and Sam Adams. No outside alcohol is permitted.

For the full Sounds of Summer Concert series line-up please visit www.shadowlakeshopping.com. ----------------------------------------------Sunday, July 2 | 7:30p From Sea to Shining Sea Christ Community Church · Omaha Invite friends and neighbors to join you for a family-friendly, patriotic celebration featuring the CCC Choir and Orchestra, followed by free ice cream and fireworks*. (Bring blankets and lawn chairs)

*The concert is indoors. The fireworks will take place outside following the $3 admission at the gate. concert. ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------Saturday, June 24 | 6:30p Monday, July3 | 7p Vibes Summer Concert Series Independence Day Celebration -Mon featuring Lemon Fresh Day Cornerstone Church · La Vista Village Pointe Shopping Center Loads of Fireworks! Free Food! 168th & West Dodge Rd Live Music! Games! Prizes!

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Come celebrate our country’s independence!

Turner Park opens for seating at 5 pm. Movie begins at sunset. Grab your blanket, enjoy some popcorn, sit back, relax and have fun all summer long! ----------------------------------------------Tuesday, July 4 | 11a 4th of July Party Sunny Slope Pool · Omaha Plan on spending the day at the pool on the 4th of July! We will have games and Omaha Steaks burgers and hot dogs! More details will be coming soon! Guests are welcome to join for the usual $4 guest fee! ----------------------------------------------Tuesday, July 4 | 1p - 4p Independence Day Parade You are cordially invited to participate in Nebraska’s largest parade, the Ralston Independence Day Parade on July 4th, at 1:00 pm. ----------------------------------------------July 4 Star Spangled Day $1 Admission at Omaha Pools ----------------------------------------------Dinosaur Safari Exhibit: Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St., Omaha Families can explore natural history

through hands-on activities with authentic fossils and live reptiles, as well as life-like animatronic dinosaurs. Admission: $12 adults and children (3+), $11 seniors (60+), free for members and children age 2 and under. More information online at www.ocm.org ----------------------------------------------Kids Bowl Free ALL Summer Long Monday thru Friday 12p - 6p West Lanes Bowling, 151 N 72nd Street, Omaha ----------------------------------------------If you would like to see your event listed, email getintofocus@gmail.com -----------------------------------------------

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WEDNESDAY JUNE 28 The 70’s Band Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Ray’s Piano Party Mr Toads, 7p ----------------------------------------------Acoustic W/ Mike Brock The New Frontier Bar, 7p ----------------------------------------------Trivia Night O’Connor’s Irish Pub, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Swampboy Blues Band On the Q, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Bring Your Own Vinyl Harney Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------Conny Franko, Redbeard Pageturners Lounge, 10p

THURSDAY JUNE 29 Zach B. Happy Hour The Down Under, 4:30p ----------------------------------------------Scholars Forum Shakespeare On The Green, 6p ----------------------------------------------Theresa James and the Rhythm Tramps Chrome Lounge, 6p ----------------------------------------------Finest Hour Ozone Lounge, 6p ----------------------------------------------Tyler Folkerts and the Double Barrel Band Amerisports, 7p ----------------------------------------------Bike Night with Post M.I. Dr. Jack’s, 7p ----------------------------------------------Bike Night w/ Shamrocks Pub, 7p ----------------------------------------------Independence Day Celebration featuring LeGrand & Company Tobey Jack’s, 7p -----------------------------------------------

CITRA Growler USA, 8p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke Reverb Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------The Merry Wives of Windsor Shakespeare On The Green, 8p ----------------------------------------------Tow’rs Sozo Coffeehouse, 8p ----------------------------------------------Aaron Lewis with Frankie Ballard Stir Cove, 8p ----------------------------------------------Brandon Liberty Therapy Bar & Grill, 8p ----------------------------------------------WrestleRama The Waiting Room, 8p ----------------------------------------------CITRA Growler USA, 8:30p ----------------------------------------------The Shiney’s Barley Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------Eric Tessmer Buck’s Bar & Grill, 9p ----------------------------------------------Sweet Tea Harney Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------Old Sport, Culture War and No Getter Milk Run, 9p ----------------------------------------------Chris Shelton Dubliner Pub, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Mace Hathaway with Kyle Sherman & Branden Pierce The Down Under, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Open Mic The Backline, 10p

FRIDAY JUNE 30 KROS Strain Brewing Launch & Pint Night, Omaha Tap House West, 4p ----------------------------------------------Wine Tasting WineStyles, 5p -----------------------------------------------

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Room with a View Blue Chip Lounge, 5:30p ----------------------------------------------27th Annual Bank of the West Celebrates America featuring Kool & the Gang, Emmett Bower Band, & The Confidentials Memorial Park, 6p ----------------------------------------------Bridge Beats featuring Taxi Driver Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, 6p ----------------------------------------------Sounds Of The Summer With Abby Nicole Shadow Lake Towne Center, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Blue House Cottonwood Cove Marina, 7p ----------------------------------------------Pelican Rodeo Flagship Commons, 7p ----------------------------------------------Rockbrook Fri Night Concert Series featuring Grigio Brothers Rockbrook Village, 7p ----------------------------------------------Come Together Soaring Wings Vineyard, 7p ----------------------------------------------Fever & the Funkhouse Amerisports, 8p ----------------------------------------------One2Go Bogie’s West, 8p ----------------------------------------------Beach Bash Goldeez, 8p ----------------------------------------------Trumpet Man/Dapper Man Midtown Art, 8p ----------------------------------------------Axcess Presents Omaha Concert World Series Reverb Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------The Merry Wives of Windsor Shakespeare On The Green, 8p ----------------------------------------------The Marcus King Band Slowdown, 8p ----------------------------------------------Jude Denchers Ft Yes Andrew (Improv) The Backline, 8p

Born On Leap Year, Right To Fail, Stately Wayne Manor, Virgin Mary Pistol Grip The Waiting Room, 8p ----------------------------------------------1st Annual Fireworks Show Thunderhead Brewing Co., 8p ----------------------------------------------Thumper & Generation One Dr Jack’s Drinkery, 8:30p ----------------------------------------------Louder Than Love, Bathtub Maria Barley Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------Growler Usa After Dark w/ Aly Peeler & Valerie Electricradbolt Growler Usa, 9p ----------------------------------------------Matt Cox Band Harney Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------The Dopamines, The Slow Death, 83 Wolfpack Lookout Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Sinners & Saints On The Q St Bar, 9p ----------------------------------------------Hi-Fi Hangover Ozone Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------DJ Travis Howe Parliament Pub Downtown, 9p ----------------------------------------------Scarlet Canary, The Anchor, Calling Grace & Our Sovereign Souls Shamrocks Pub, 9p ----------------------------------------------The Love Down Below meets Ear Candy The Omaha Rockets Kanteen, 9p ----------------------------------------------Salsa Dancing Gusto Cuban, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Riverbirds w/ Brikwondo & Charlie Alley The Down Under, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Cover Me Badd T Henry’s, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------eNVy Two Fine Irishmen, 9:30p

----------------------------------------------Interrogated + The Arena Backline Comedy Theater, 10p

SATURDAY JULY 1 BluesEd Benefit Concert & Fundraiser Alley V, 1p ----------------------------------------------Punk Rock BBQ Lookout Lounge, 4p ----------------------------------------------Hawks BBQ Thunderhead Taproom, 4p ----------------------------------------------Vibes Summer Concert Series Featuring Lemon Fresh Day Village Pointe, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Encapture (402) Arts Collective, 7p ----------------------------------------------B & B Boxing presents Next Generation 4 Professional Boxing Dominique, The 9’s Reverb Lounge, 7p ----------------------------------------------Born of Osiris Sokol Underground, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Fever & the Funkhouse Amerisports, 8p ----------------------------------------------Live Music w/ Torn Brownies Watering Hole, 8p ----------------------------------------------The Merry Wives of Windsor Shakespeare On The Green, 8p ----------------------------------------------College Home Run Derby & Fireworks TD Ameritrade Park, 8p ----------------------------------------------80’s Night Therapy Bar, 8p ----------------------------------------------Canada Day The Waiting Room, 8p ----------------------------------------------Charlie Burton & Or What, Clarence Tilton Barley Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------The Workingman’s Band Dr. Jack’s, 9p ----------------------------------------------Mace Hathaway Growler Usa, 9p ----------------------------------------------Rock N Horse Ozone Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------DJ Sam EC Parliament Pub Downtown, 9p -----------------------------------------------

Buggy Lewis & The Rabbit Grenades, Quicksand Devil Shamrocks Pub, 9p ----------------------------------------------The Midnight Wanderers, Side Talk Smoove The Down Under, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Riptide Refugees Debut Two Fine Irishmen, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Dramatron O’Leaver’s Pub, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Lake Manawa Fireworks Show w/ 101.9 Lake Manawa, 10p

SUNDAY JULY 2 Sweet Tea Soaring Wings Vineyard, 2p ----------------------------------------------4 On The Floor Dog House Saloon, 4p ----------------------------------------------Summer Concert Series featuring Chad Elliot Narrow Rivers Park in CB, 4p ----------------------------------------------Alexisfest 2017- A Benefit For A Friend Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 6p ----------------------------------------------Scholars Forum: Your Hearts are Mighty Shakespeare On The Green, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------The Color Of Loss, Xenophonic, Autopsick, Processions Lookout Lounge, 7p ----------------------------------------------Omaha Stormchasers Independence Day Game Werner Park, 7:05p ----------------------------------------------The Merry Wives of Windsor Shakespeare On The Green, 8p ----------------------------------------------Jazz with Luigi, Inc. Mr. Toad, 9p ----------------------------------------------Open Mic O’Leaver’s, 9p

MONDAY JULY 3 Monday Night Movies featuring La La Land (PG-13) , Turner Park, 5p ----------------------------------------------Picnic In The Park featuring John Worsham Trio, Ralston, 7p -----------------------------------------------

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Thursday June 29

Aaron Lewis with Frankie Ballard STIR COVE

Saturday July 1

Fireworks

LAKE MANAWA

Friday June 30

Intents Fest RIVERWEST PARK

Saturday July 1

Friday June 30

Saturday July 1

Bank of the West Celebrates America MEMORIAL PARK

College Home Run Derby & Fireworks Poolooza at Fun-Plex TD AMERITRADE

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FUN PLEX

Friday Saturday June 30 July 1 Bridge Beats w/ Taxi Driver BOB KERREY Punk Rock BBQ PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE LOOKOUT LOUNGE

Saturday July 1

Tuesday July 4

Born of Osiris Ralston Days & Parade SOKOL AUDITORIUM RALSTON, NE

Bob Fields and Swing Time Ozone Lounge | 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Ralston Freedom Bash featuring Eckophonic Scorz Sports Center, 7p ----------------------------------------------Family Street Dance featuring DJ Gordie Z Ralston, 7p ----------------------------------------------A Celebration of Freedom featuring United States Air Force Heartland of AMerica Band SumTur Amphitheater, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Saint Motel The Waiting Room, 8p ----------------------------------------------Lemon Fresh Day Waverly, 8p Independence Day Parade Ralston, 1p -----------------------------------------------

TUESDAY JULY 4 HAVE A HAPPY & SAFE FOURTH Ralston Independence Celebration with Skuddur & Naive Filter American Legion Club Tent, 4p

----------------------------------------------Nebraska Wind & Symphony July 4th Concert Chalco Hills Recreation, 6p

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A Salute to 30 Years of Public Service By Focus Staff

Illinois-born Don Bacon is a retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General who now serves in the U.S. House of Representatives 2nd District representing Omaha and the surrounding area. He earned two master’s degrees - one from the University of Phoenix and a second from the National War College in Washington D.C. Rep. Bacon served with distinction while stationed everywhere from the Philippines to Iraq and from Germany to Nebraska. Bacon knows what it means to serve and he knows a thing or two about the cost of freedom. A lover of military history since his grandmother got him his first book on the subject as a young child, by 21 Bacon realized that, “God gives us particular talents and passions and that going in the military is what I wanted to do.” It was never intended to be a career, but being competitive, it gave him the drive to master every job. He had 16 of them during his career, but being a commander

was his favorite. Bacon said, “I think it’s something you have a passion or calling for. You work with a really great group of people that are selfless, plus you get to serve your country. There are many great callings - the military is one of those great callings.” Bacon served at Offutt Air force Base during the Cold War when nuclear deterrence was a huge factor. Starting off as an intelligence analyst, he eventually became an intelligence briefer for about 20 generals. Bacon recalled, “That’s where I learned how to speak and get over my fear of speaking to a crowd.”

to retire early because he wanted to, “speak up more.” Worried about our $20 trillion deficit and other pressing political issues Bacon said, “I wasn’t sure where my niche would be. I was campaigning for Lee Terry and after he lost there was no design for me to run, but over time as we tried to figure out who was going to run it became me.” He believes the best way to defend the United States is to have involved citizenry.

The congressman wasn’t afraid to answer other questions, and several were covered, with his biggest agendas being: “The military- two years in a row Bacon said the greatest challenges the of increasing the budget. I wanted to nation faces abroad today are, “We have get our military strong, and we have 16 years of war and we cut the budget to control the bureaucracy for small by about 20 percent over the last eight business and agricultures sake.” years. We’ve cut training for over six years now. It inhibits their ability to do Entitlements: “We’re on a cliff. A tapered the job. Readiness and modernization effect would keep people from losing are the two things that are suffering all of their benefits at once. We have right now. to remove the cliff effect from some of these programs.” “We have 58 army brigades and only three can deploy in the fastest Mental Health: “We have to requirement. Half of the Navy can’t acknowledge that mental health is a fly right now because of maintenance health issue and we have to treat it issues and our air crews aren’t getting with parity. We need a well thought out enough flying time. The Chinese and mental health care strategy. We have Russians are giving their pilots more a resource problem that needs to be flying time than we are due to budget addressed as well.” constraints.” Amid these achievements, he has So, after 30 years of service he decided retained his priorities. When asked

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about his greatest achievements, Bacon said, “I try to prioritize. My family is the most important thing. My wife and I have been together for 33 years and both (of us) came from broken homes.” He continued, “To serve others as a commander. Many people focus on the leadership aspect, but I really enjoyed working with others. To achieve a goal when you’re a part of a team is so much fun. When you’re able to turn something around, raise moral, etc. it gives you a sense of personal satisfaction. I want to be man of my word and considered to be a person of conviction.”

He replied: “One-point-two million people. That’s how many people have died in wars for us. They were special and all had aspirations. I went to 10 different moms, dads, and spouses to inform them how their loved ones died... that’s when it hits a leader the cost of defending freedom. “Each had their own story to tell. The way we can honor it is to be the best citizens that we can by taking part in community service. We’re the most involved citizenry in the world.”

After ending our conversation it was back to work on the House floor. There’s Focus asked Bacon what freedom means never a dull moment when it comes to to him and what’s the cost? public service and as Bacon stated, it’s something he has a passion for.

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It even is in charge of hiring “Parking Ambassadors,” or meter readers for the City of Omaha. Smith said, “Park Omaha is our actual brand, so we’re the parking division of Omaha. Republic Parking is the contractor that’s in charge of daily operations.” When Focus asked the City of Omaha Public Works department for names of the members of the Parking Advisory Committee, which according to parkomaha.com is comprised of representatives from city staff, retailers, developers and business leaders who are supposed to provide guidance on parking improvements, rates and make recommendations - we were placed on hold and then told that they couldn’t give out that information. That changed once we reached Smith. He said that policy was because no meetings have been held during the last year, but they’ll be reaching out to them again in the near future about issues such as implementing their strategic plan and economic development.

On Parking By Focus Staff In our last edition, Focus looked at a number of issues around the College World Series and how it has impacted merchants in the Old Market. While working against a tight deadline, we were unable to provide the depth we sought on the issue, so here is a followup to perhaps the most discussed issue – the public’s frustration in dealing with parking meters downtown and in the Old Market, where customers sometimes are limited to two hours at a meter or forced to find a parking lot. That includes frustrations with the city’s parking app, because some feel, including merchants, that it doesn’t meet their needs. Focus was able to reach Miranda Edmonds, Senior Account Specialist at Park Omaha, to discuss the city’s parking App, which does allow people to add time beyond the two hours allotted to them on a meter. “They are able to renew from the app,” Edmonds said. “The problem is that if

”We’re no longer supported by taxpayers,” he said. “We went from a $2 million general fund subsidy to being self-sufficient. As of 2013 we’re an enterprise fund, meaning there’s enough revenue being covered by user fees to cover expenses and the bond debt for the parking garages.” Smith told Focus the Parking Advisory Committee members are: Troy Davis- President of Old Market Business Association Holly Barrett- Executive Director, Downtown Improvement District Vic GutmanPresident, Vic Gutman and Associates Mike MoylanPrincipal, Shamrock Development Molly SkoldVice President Marketing & Communications – East Campus Realty Midtown Crossing Roger DixonMECA President & CEO Arnold ReevesSenior Vice President & CFO Omaha Performing Arts Cassie PabenMayor’s Deputy Chief of Staff/Economic Development

you reach the max time on (a two- hour meter) you’re unable to renew them. “There are different hours on the meters, two, three, four, or 10, so if you’ve reached the maximum limit on that meter the app will not allow you to renew.” Focus also learned that if the meter enforcement staff is paying attention and chalks your tire, you could receive an extended park time ticket even if you put more change in the meter after the allotted maximum time expired. Currently, nobody from the City of Omaha Public Works or Park Omaha seems to be aware of any proposal on the agenda to scale back the times on the meters. Ken Smith, the city’s parking manager said this was part of a “balanced approach” to keep people from parking from Friday until Monday. The garage at 11th and Jackson used to do about 2,000 vehicles/monthly and now is accommodating 10-11,000 per month. Interestingly, Republic Parking, based in Chattanooga Tennessee, is the managing entity of Omaha’s Parking Spaces according to parkomaha.com.

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Testosterone Boosters

healthy testosterone.

There are lots of companies these days promoting how you can go get “juiced up,” but here are a few ways you can get your buff on without some of the side effects that may be associated with testosterone replacement therapies. We’ll be discussing the benefits of testosterone replacement therapy given under the proper guidance of a professional in a later issue.

Tribulus terrestris- An extremely popular herb among body builders and athletes, it is said to improve sexual function, athletic performance, and enhance testosterone production.

By Focus Staff

Fenugreek- which has been used since ancient times to promote fertility and may also aid in the promotion of testosterone production.

This supplement also contains herb and mushroom extracts that are said to promote cardiovascular health, which is always an important plus for any workout regimen. It contains a blend of 17 bio-active nutrients from six botanical extracts, with the main ingredient being ashwagandha, which is an herb that has a variety of additional benefits and has also been extensively studied.

An increase in Testosterone is said to promote strength and muscle growth, increase libido, and give you more motivation.

Natures Plus T Male Contains many of the ingredients that are said to support testosterone production in men. Carried at both Jane’s Health Food Store and No Name Nutrition this product contains: Zinc Aspartate- which has been shown to increase free testosterone. Calcium- a mineral which is said to be used by the body to safely generate

Natures Plus Ultra GHT Male

Some of the other purported benefits of ashwaghanda:

Carried at both No Name Nutrition and Jane’s Health Food Store, this is an extended release Bi-Layered tablet. An enhanced version of T Male, this product is unique in that it’s said to provide a natural boost in both HGH and testosterone.

• Protects the Immune System • Combats Stress • Reduces anxiety and depression without causing drowsiness • Lowers cholesterol • Enhances sexual potency for both men and women

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Carried at No Name Nutrition, this product is said to: • Give you a healthy sex drive (a natural benefit of increased testosterone) • Give you healthy testosterone levels • Increase strength • Maintain lean muscle mass • Reduce stress and cortisol levels

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Ultra GHT Male Forza Carried at Jane’s Health Food Market, this is an anabolic testosterone booster that also has ingredients that are said to block estrogen production. This is important for men if you don’t want to start lactating. While I’m not sure if this alone will increase your testosterone enough for it to be an issue, I, for one, am not in favor of man boobs. One of the ingredients

that are said to block estrogen is the passion flower chrysin, which does so by reducing the amount of control estrogen has over the brain. It also contains saw palmetto, which in addition to decreasing estrogen levels is also said to prevent prostate irritation and is frequently used with pro-hormone supplements. Make sure as always to check with your physician before starting any heavy workout regimen, and hopefully this will provide you with some direction as you get lean and mean for summer! Until next week, “Stay Healthy Omaha!”

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By Chuck Shepherd

LEAD STORY -Update Three weeks ago, News of the Weird touted the “genderless,” extraterrestrial-appearing Hollywood makeup artist known as Vinny Ohh, but then Marcela Iglesias announced (following a leaked TV clip) that she had formed an agency for wouldbe celebrities who had radically transformed their bodies (and that Vinny is now a client). Iglesias’ Plastics of Hollywood has human “Ken” dolls (Rodrigo Alves and Justin Jedlica), the Argentine “elf” Luis Padron, a Jessica Rabbit look-alike (Pixee Fox), and seven others who, Iglesias figures, have collectively spent almost $3 million on surgery and procedures (some of which are ongoing). (Padron, 25, seems the most ambitious, having endured, among other procedures, painful, “medically unapproved” treatments to change his eye color.) [Daily Mail (London), 5-26-2017; 5-32017] Recurring Themes -- Richard Patterson, 65, is the most recent defendant to choose, as a trial strategy, to show the jury his penis. A Broward County, Florida, court was trying him in the choking death of his girlfriend. (Patterson called the death accidental, as it occurred during

course he is suing the tavern at Ziggy’s Hotel in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, for continuing to serve him before he fell. Wrote Waugaman, “You’re not supposed to feed people so much booze.” (2) Robert Bratton filed a lawsuit recently in Columbia, Missouri, against the Hershey chocolate company because there was too much empty space in his grocery-store box of Reese’s Pieces, which he thought was “deceptive” (even though the oral sex, and there was conflicting correct number of Pieces was printed medical opinion on whether that on the label). In May, federal judge could have proved fatal.) Patterson’s lawyer said his standby position was to Nanette Laughrey ruled that Bratton’s case could continue for the jury to show a mold of the penis, but insisted decide. [PennLive, 5-15-2017] [KCUR that a live demonstration would be Radio (Kansas City), 5-17-2017] more effective. (Update: The judge disallowed the showing, but in May -- Latest From Offended Classes: the jury found Patterson not guilty (1) Some minority students’ anyway.) [South Florida Sun-Sentinel, organizations, commenting on the 5-30-2017] planned extensive renovation of the University of Michigan’s student -- In rare cases, a mother has given union building, recommended ditching birth for the principal purpose of the current interior’s elegant wood “harvesting” a baby’s cells, ultimately paneling -- because it gives off an to benefit another family member “imposing, masculine” feeling that with a condition or illness that the makes them seem “marginalized.” cells would aid. However, Keri Young A spokesperson for the students, of Oklahoma gave birth in April for attempting to soothe the controversy, a different purpose. After learning said the marginalization was more while pregnant that her baby would not long survive after birth (because of based on the building’s “quiet nature.” anencephaly), she nonetheless carried (2) In Australia, Chanel’s justintroduced luxury wood-and-resin it to term -- just to harvest organs for boomerang (selling for the equivalent unspecified people who might need of about $1,415) came under fire them (though the grieving Keri and husband Royce admit that some might from aboriginal groups for “cultural appropriation.” (Hermes had issued judge their motive harshly). [Houston its own luxury boomerang in 2013.) Chronicle, 4-19-2017] [The College Fix, 5-15-2017] [Sydney Morning Herald, 5-15-2017] -- In some parts of traditional Japanese society, it remains not -- For not the first time in News of the uncommon for someone to feel the Weird’s experience, a man shot himself need to “rent” “friends.” For example, relatives at a funeral bear grief better but had the bullet pass through him and hit a bystander (except this time if they realize the many “friends” the it was fatal to the bystander). Victor deceased had. Or, a working man or Sibson, 21, was charged in Anchorage, woman may rent a sweetheart just Alaska, in May with killing his girlfriend to help deflect parental pressure to even though he had aimed at his own marry. In northern China, in April, a man was arrested for renting “family” head. Investigators were persuaded that it was a genuine attempt, though and “friends” to populate his side of he survived, but in critical condition. the aisle at his wedding. Apparently, [KTUU-TV (Anchorage), 5-22-2017] there were conflicts plaguing each family, and police were investigating, -- More Animals With Affordable but the groom surely worsened the Health Care: In April, the annual plan by not coaching the actors on report of the Association of British his personal details, thus making Insurers on its members’ policies for interfamily small-talk especially pet owners noted that among the awkward. [BBC News, 5-1-2017] claims paid were those for a bearded dragon with an abscess, an anorexic -- Our Litigious Society: (1) David Burmese python, a cocker spaniel Waugaman, 57, fell off a barstool that swallowed a turkey baster, a last year and needed surgery, and of

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cockatoo with respiratory problems, and even a “lethargic” house cat (which nonetheless cost the equivalent of $470 to treat). [BBC News, 4-17-2017] -- Legal “Experts” Everywhere! American “sovereigns” litter courtrooms with their self-indulgent misreadings of history and the Constitution (misreadings that, coincidentally, happen to favor them with free passes on arrests and tax-paying), but now, the U.K.’s Exeter Crown Court has experienced Mark Angell, 41, who said in May that he simply could not step into the courtroom dock to state a plea concerning possession of cannabis because he would thus be “submitting” to “maritime law,” which he could not legally do on dry land. Judge: “Don’t talk nonsense. Get in the dock.” Angell was ordered to trial. Before leaving, he gave the judge a bill for his detention: the equivalent of $2.5 million. [DevonLive (Exeter), 5-19-2017] -- More Third-World Religion: In March, Zimbabwean pastor Paul Sanyangore of Victory World International Ministries was captured on video during a sermon telephoning God. Clutching a phone to his ear, he yelled, “Hello, is this heaven? I have a woman here, what do you have to say about her?” (Her two children, one epileptic, the other asthmatic, are then confusingly described by “heaven” as being “changed,” and Paul ended the call to resounding cheers from the congregation.) [AfricaNews (Lyon, France), 5-23-2017] -- More of the World’s Third-Oldest Crime (Smuggling): (1) In the latest awesome drug-mule haul of gold (into South Korea, where it fetches higher prices than in neighboring countries), 51 people were arrested in May for bringing in, over a twoyear period, a cumulative two tons, worth $99 million, by hiding it in body parts befitting their biological sex. (2) Customs officials in Abdali, Kuwait, apprehended a pigeon in May with 178 ketamine pills inside a fabric pocket attached to its back. [Daily Mail (London), 5-24-2017] [BBC News, 5-25-2017] The Aristocrats! Almost an Epidemic: Men suffering compulsive public masturbation recently: (1) In the midst of evening rush hour in the New York-New Jersey

Lincoln Tunnel, Ismael Esquilin, 48, stopped his minivan and engaged (May 11). (2) In downtown Portland, Oregon, Terry Andreassen was arrested engaging “vigorously” because he “hates Portland” (and was charged with “felony” public indecency (May 3). (3) In Dunbar, West Virginia, Tristan Tucker, 27, allegedly broke into a relative’s home and stole security camera recordings of him engaging (April 23). (4) Vix Bodziak, 70, allegedly engaged at a McDonald’s in Springfield, Massachusetts (April 20). (Bonus: Police found a paper-stuffed tube sock bulging underneath his pant leg.) [New York, 5-12-2017] [KATUTV (Portland), 5-12-2017] [WCHSTV (Charleston), 5-16-2017] [The Republican (Springfield), 4-22-2017] The Classic Middle Name (all-new!) Arrested Recently and Awaiting Trial for Murder: Boe Wayne Adams (Wichita, Kansas, May); Jason Vann Wayne Godfrey (Sanford, North Carolina, August); Earl Wayne Humphries (Dallas, May); Michael Wayne Pennington Jr. (Tazewell, Virginia, May). Convicted of Murder: Anthony Wayne Davis (Elyria, Ohio, January); Jerry Wayne Merritt (Columbus, Georgia, February). Pleaded No Contest to Murder: Nathan Wayne Scheiern (Glendale, California, April). Murder Conviction Appeal Denied: Derrick Wayne Murray (Birmingham, Alabama, April). Convicted Murderer Seeking New Plea Deal: Robert Wayne Lonardo (Benton, Maine, May). Murderers No Longer With Us: Billy Wayne Cope (Rock Hill, South Carolina, February, died in prison); Marcel Wayne Williams (Varner, Arkansas, April, executed). Adams: [KWCH-TV (Wichita), 5-32017] Godfrey: [WRAL-TV (Raleigh), 8-15-2016] Humphries: [Dallas Observer, 5-10-2017] Pennington: [Bluefield Daily Telegraph, 5-102017] Davis: [The Chronicle-Telegram (Elyria), 1-21-2017] Merritt: [LedgerEnquirer (Columbus), 2-8-2017] Scheiern: [Los Angeles Daily News, 4-28-2017] Murray: [AL.com, 4-282017] Lonardo: [Portland Press Herald, 5-9-2017] Cope: [The State (Columbia, S.C.), 2-9-2017] Williams: [CNN, 4-25-2017] Thanks This Week to Alan Magid and Chip Gorman and to the News of the Weird Board of Editorial Advisors. COPYRIGHT 2017 CHUCK SHEPHERD

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Robert Glaser– A Piano for All Seasons

Maur. Glaser is the man at the piano – a job that he has been performing for 20 years in addition to some teaching and a group of other, well, groups. An Omaha guy and a Creighton Prep graduate, Glaser has been immersed in music since a young age, in high school he was involved in a production By Andy Roberts of “Yellow Submarine” that was staged From the Kroc Center to Slowdown to by one of the Jesuits who adapted the Beatles movie to a live play. the Elmwood Tower, and everywhere in between – which is almost anywhere else - Robert Glaser continues a Glaser recalled it was a grand piano from his grandfather that drew him three-decade career in music. to music. He started playing in fifth grade. Mostly likely you see him during the day when you are shopping at Von

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“I love Forties Jazz,” Glaser professed. For 30 years he taught the Cathedral Arts Project Jazz Workshop and limits his teaching to jazz and blues. “I have a very unique style.” He has recorded four CDs and those Then he got in a high school rock band: include 60 original compositions. “Learned my Santana.” “I’m always trying to write new stuff,” Glaser pointed out. “One of my loves, Later, he earned a music degree from of course, is jazz and swing . . . I also UNO. like to make arrangements of Beatles tunes in jazz style . . . You’re trying to Mostly, he has played music, but in what he calls his “only day job” he also reinvent yourself,” was connected to art. Playing in multiple groups and multiple settings, it might seem difficult for the “I worked at Joslyn Art Museum and started Bagels and Bach,” Glaser said. musician to keep it all straight in his head. Glaser said it’s not that difficult. “I booked the halls down there and actually ran the catering department.” “You make a set list and you kind of That lasted from 1977-1981 when he review the tunes,” he said, adding that he can rehearse his parts while playing decided to give music a change and at Von Maur. he has been doing that ever since, including playing 17 hours a week at Other than Von Maur, Glaser mostly Von Maur and sharing his love for plays private parties but gets the octhe piano. casional concert date. He is a member “It’s just like you’re playing the whole of the Omaha Musician’s Union which already played its summer concert. orchestra,” he said. “You can make sounds you can’t make on other Among the bands with which he works instruments.” is the Gravy Dippers which is a blues band so they play fairly standard His groups have played Jazz on the progressions which makes it relativeGreen twice and he has often performed at the Summer Arts Festival. ly easy for him. There also is Urban Delight and the Horns of Plenty, a band Error Garner and Fats Waller are that is influenced by Chicago – one of among his influences. He has sat in Glaser’s favorites - so he is extremely with artists in New York, London, familiar with that music. Paris, and Toronto “I came from a family of four boys and it stuck with me.” His first music teacher – the Dean Short School of Modern Music - staged memory contests and Glaser used to memorize 20 songs a week, far beyond what he was required to do.

Omaha has a large number of good music fans and top quality musicians, but that doesn’t mean it’s an easy place where musicians to make a living. “You have to really have a lot of different hats,” Glaser emphasized. “I don’t think you can have just one bag if you want to do it full time.” Robert Glaser’s bands: The Sing, Sing, Swing Orchestra – led by Glaser, this group performs traditional and contemporary Big Band selections featuring the music of Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and others. Vocalists sing well known hits of Johnny Mercer, Natalie Cole, Frank Sinatra, and more. Urban Delight - this eight-piece variety band was inspired by Chicago. It features trombone, trumpet, and saxophone plus a four- piece rhythm section backing a female vocalist. Urban Delight plays the hits that fill the dance floor.

UJQ plays “Blue Note” Jazz of Horace Silver, Dave Brubeck, Count Basie and Duke Ellington. Gravy Dippers The Blues and Classic Rock of the Gravy Dippers has simmered through many years of gigs and musical experiences. Influences include Boz Scaggs, Rolling Stones, T-Bone Walker, B.B. & Albert King, Santana, the Talking Heads, The Beatles, James Brown, Van Morrison, the Allman Brothers Band and Sly & the Family Stone. Schubert Alley Cabaret Theatre Choose from the Johnny Mercer Show with vocalist Dave Webber or Glaser can create a show for a special event. For more go to: roberteglaser.com Robert Glaser’s latest CD, Paris Dreams, is a collection originals he describes as a mixture of jazz and classical music. It can be purchased via email at reg@cox.net

Urban Jazz – this group features piano, upright bass, saxophone and drums.

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Eleven Ways to stay sane in a Crazy Market

against a loss, but it can help you understand and balance your risk in advance. And if you’re an active investor, a trading discipline can help you stick to a long-term strategy. For example, you might determine in advance that you will take profits when a security or index rises by a certain percentage, and buy when it has fallen by a set percentage.

is down by the same amount. 4. Tell yourself that this too shall pass The financial markets are historically cyclical. Even if you wish you had sold at what turned out to be a market peak, or regret having sat out a buying opportunity, you may well get another chance at some point. Even if you’re considering changes, a volatile market can be an inopportune time to turn your portfolio inside out. A wellthought-out asset allocation is still the basis of good investment planning.

account designed for a long-term goal may cushion the emotional impact of market swings. If losses are offset even in part by new savings, your bottomline number might not be quite so discouraging.

If you’re using dollar-cost averaging-investing a specific amount regularly regardless of fluctuating price levels--you may be getting a bargain By Mike Herek by buying when prices are down. 2. Know what you own and However, dollar cost averaging can’t why you own it guarantee a profit or protect against When the market goes off the tracks, a loss. Also consider your ability to knowing why you originally made 5. Be willing to learn from your continue purchases through market a specific investment can help you slumps; systematic investing doesn’t evaluate whether your reasons still mistakes work if you stop when prices are down. hold, regardless of what the overall Anyone can look good during bull market is doing. Understanding how markets; smart investors are produced Finally, remember that the return and principal value of your investments a specific holding fits in your portfolio by the inevitable rough patches. Even will fluctuate with changes in market also can help you consider whether a the best investors aren’t right all the conditions, and shares may be worth lower price might actually represent a time. If an earlier choice now seems more or less than their original cost buying opportunity. rash, sometimes the best strategy when you sell them. is to take a tax loss, learn from the And if you don’t understand why a experience, and apply the lesson to 8. Use cash to help manage security is in your portfolio, find out. future decisions. Expert help can That knowledge can be particularly prepare you and your portfolio to both your mindset important when the market goes Cash can be the financial equivalent weather and take advantage of the Keeping your cool can be hard to south, especially if you’re considering of taking deep breaths to relax. It market’s ups and downs. do when the market goes on one of replacing your current holding with can enhance your ability to make its periodic roller-coaster rides. It’s another investment. thoughtful decisions instead of 6. Consider playing defense useful to have strategies in place impulsive ones. If you’ve established During volatile periods in the stock that prepare you both financially and an appropriate asset allocation, you market, many investors reexamine 3. Remember that everything psychologically to handle market should have resources on hand to their allocation to such defensive is relative volatility. Here are 11 ways to help sectors as consumer staples or utilities prevent having to sell stocks to meet Most of the variance in the returns of keep yourself from making hasty ordinary expenses or, if you’ve used (though like all stocks, those sectors different portfolios can generally be decisions that could have a long-term leverage, a margin call. Having a cash involve their own risks, and are not attributed to their asset allocations. If impact on your ability to achieve your cushion coupled with a disciplined necessarily immune from overall you’ve got a well-diversified portfolio financial goals. investing strategy can change your market movements). Dividends that includes multiple asset classes, it perspective on market volatility. also can help cushion the impact of could be useful to compare its overall 1. Have a game plan Knowing that you’re positioned to take price swings. According to Standard performance to relevant benchmarks. Having predetermined guidelines that advantage of a downturn by picking up & Poor’s, dividend income has If you find that your investments recognize the potential for turbulent bargains may increase your ability to represented roughly one-third of the are performing in line with those times can help prevent emotion from be patient. monthly total return on the S&P 500 benchmarks, that realization might dictating your decisions. For example, since 1926, ranging from a high of 53% help you feel better about your overall you might take a core-and-satellite 9. Remember your road map during the 1940s to a low of 14% in strategy. approach, combining the use of buythe 1990s, when investors focused on Solid asset allocation is the basis of and-hold principles for the bulk of your sound investing. One of the reasons growth. portfolio with tactical investing based Even a diversified portfolio is no a diversified portfolio is so important guarantee that you won’t suffer losses, on a shorter-term market outlook. is that strong performance of some 7. Stay on course by continuing of course. But diversification means You also can use diversification to try investments may help offset poor that just because the S&P 500 might to save to offset the risks of certain holdings performance by others. Even with an have dropped 10% or 20% doesn’t Even if the value of your holdings with those of others. Diversification appropriate asset allocation, some necessarily mean your overall portfolio fluctuates, regularly adding to an may not ensure a profit or guarantee parts of a portfolio may struggle at

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any given time. Timing the market can be challenging under the best of circumstances; wildly volatile markets can magnify the impact of making a wrong decision just as the market is about to move in an unexpected direction, either up or down. Make sure your asset allocation is appropriate before making drastic changes.

10. Look in the rear-view mirror

If you’re investing long term, sometimes it helps to take a look back and see how far you’ve come. If your portfolio is down this year, it can be easy to forget any progress you may already have made over the years. Though past performance is no guarantee of future returns, of course, the stock market’s long-term direction has historically been up. With stocks, it’s important to remember that having an investing strategy is only half the battle; the other half is being able to stick to it. Even if you’re able to avoid losses by being out of the market, will you know when to get back in? If patience has helped you build a nest egg, it just might be useful now, too.

11. Take it easy

If you feel you need to make changes in your portfolio, there are ways to do so short of a total makeover. You could test the waters by redirecting a small percentage of one asset class to another. You could put any new money into investments you feel are wellpositioned for the future, but leave the rest as is. You could set a stop-loss order to prevent an investment from falling below a certain level, or have an informal threshold below which you will not allow an investment to fall before selling. Even if you need or want to adjust your portfolio during a period of turmoil, those changes can--and probably should--happen in gradual steps. Taking gradual steps is one way to spread your risk over time, as well as over a variety of asset classes. Registered Representative of and Securities products offered through Capital Synergy Partners, Member FINRA/SIPC. 4400 MacArthur Blvd #850. Newport Beach, CA 92660. (888) 277-1974. Herek Financial and Capital Synergy Partners are Unaffiliated Entities

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Fulfilling the Dream of Home Since 1906 By Focus Omaha MAKING REAL THE DREAM OF A HOME Coldwell Banker has always believed there is nothing more important than home, and that’s why they’ve been helping people in buying and selling homes for more than a century. To

do that, they have more independent franchised broker offices and affiliated sales professionals than any other real estate brand. The goal has always been to ethically and honestly serve clients. Coldwell Banker REA is one of Omaha’s most established real estate companies. A client-comes-first philosophy plus a comprehensive training program lets agents carve out a comfortable market niche. The Decision to Sell - A home is a huge part of a person’s life, financially and emotionally, so the decision to sell a house is not to be made lightly. There are a million details to sort out, including a marketing strategy, as that process unfolds.

When Should You Sell?

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If you asking yourself, “When should I sell my house?” that’s a good question and timing is everything. Coldwell Banker has the information you need to sell your house with confidence. That includes articles on the selling process that will help you learn more about the current state of the housing market.

Preparing to Sell -

Once you decide to sell your house, your agent will help put your best foot forward when preparing for the sale. That includes tips on staging your home and advice you on doing renovations or making any necessary repairs.

The Offer -

Once you have an offer on your home,

your agent will be there to make sure you don’t get caught off guard and you’re ready for everything that comes next. That includes a decision on whether or not to accept that offer.

The Home Buying Experience Few feelings are more potent than that of home ownership. Buying a new house is exciting, whether it’s your first house or something further down the line. But it also can be stressful if you haven’t done your homework. Coldwell Banker has the experience to help find your dream house. Coldwell Banker can guide you through the process and provide you the information so you can be a shrewd, well-informed buyer. Choosing the right agent is the best

path to getting the keys in your hand with the least worry.

Before You Buy -

Preparation is the key when buying a house. From down payments to mortgage pre-qualification to understanding the type of house that will meet your needs and satisfy your wants, Coldwell Banker can help make sure have your financial ducks in a row and your expectations grounded in reality.

Searching for the Perfect HomeShopping for a new home can be like a safari, but to bag that trophy house, you’ll want to understand what you’re looking for. That includes style, the number of bedrooms, amenities like a pool, and information on neighborhood schools. Coldwell Banker agents know this and can be your best friend during a home search.

Making the Purchase

Once you’ve found the perfect house, make sure no important details are left unnoticed before you sign on the dotted line. A good agent will sweat every last detail to make sure you’re in a great position when the time comes to sign the papers.

Ten Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Agent

Local knowledge helps with pricing homes and providing support for purchase offers. For buyers moving to a new area, you’ll rely on your agent to steer you into neighborhoods that will be the best fit for you.

4. They Understand You -

Nothing is more frustrating than asking to see newer homes around 3,000 square feet in size and then having your real estate agent show you 5,000-square-foot historical properties. Real estate agents need to understand what types of homes make your heart beat faster.

you decide between offers that may be final decision. Finding the appropriate thousands of dollars apart in price. person to guide you makes the buying or selling process less challenging and 10. You Understand How They gives you a better chance of success.

Will Be Compensated -

The agent will work hard to earn this commission, which is paid at the closing of the transaction. If you’re still not sure how to choose a real estate agent, interview several potential candidates before making a

5. They Know How to Get Your Home Show-Ready Does your house need staging or added curb appeal? Ask your potential agent for advice on getting your home ready to show. A good agent understands what buyers want and will offer tips on where to best spend your repair/replacement budget.

6. You’re Comfortable Asking Them to Represent You -

To avoid micro-managing the buying or selling process, give your agent set parameters in regard to dealing with items like low-bid offers. When agents work with specific guidelines, they can better respond to inquires about your home and won’t need to contact you before returning calls to other agents.

Before you buy or sell a home, it’s wise to enlist the help of a real estate agent. A skilled real estate agent will map out 7. They Use Technology a plan to help you achieve your goals Effectively within a suitable time frame. Here are Technology is now part of everyday 10 factors to consider in choosing an life and skilled real estate agents agent. should leverage these advances to be more efficient and effective. Prior to 1. They Return Calls stepping into the market, many buyers Communication is important in every search for homes online. A strong business relationship. A good real agent knows how to reach these estate agent responds to your requests buyers and encourage them to look at rather than keeping you waiting your home. for answers. Emails, text messages, or phone calls, whichever is your 8. They Understand the Law preferred method of communication, Real estate agents aren’t lawyers, but should be returned promptly. they should demonstrate some basic knowledge of real estate regulations. 2. A Selling Agent Presents a If you do have a legal question, real Solid Marketing Plan estate agents can also refer you to the If an agent is going to sell your home, right resources if they don’t know the they must have a solid plan for the answer. best way to do so. Open houses, online postings, or other forms of 9. You Trust Them advertisements should be included in A home sale or purchase is a huge marketing discussions with your agent. undertaking, and you need to trust the person you’re working with. Real estate agents will handle your deposit 3. They’re Familiar with your money until closing and will also help Neighborhood -

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AUCTIONS Tuesday, June 27 | 10a GLASS SERVICE-HOME INSPECTION BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL WOOD SHOP AUCTION 7803 Military Ave. Omaha, NE. US. 68134 More information online at http://www. auctionsolutionsinc.com/ Thursday, June 29 | 3:30p AUCTION ITEMS FOR SALE Primitive Mermaid Corbels, Carved Wooden Sphinx, Stoneware & Crocks, Vintage 7-Up Cooler, Vitnage Jewelry & Watches, Coin Collection (Silver Dollars, Silver Ike’s, Wheat Pennies, Lot’s of Currency), Power Tools, Hand Tools and More 6205 N 89th Circle, Omaha, NE 68134 More information online at http://www. theauctionmill.com/ Saturday, July 8 | 10a AUTO AUCTION Preview Vehicle’s Friday, July 7 | 5pm - 7pm and Saturday 8am - 9:30am Hammerdown Auctions 8552 Crown Point Ave., Omaha, 68134 More information online at http://www. hammerdownauctions-omaha.com/

EMPLOYMENT

MECHANIC TECHNICIAN Powertrain Professionals is looking for a talented and passionate individual to take on the role as Mechanic Technician. Powertrain Professionals is a small shop specializing in transmission repair and drivetrain. As a Mechanic Technician you will be responsible for... - Removing and installing transmissions and drivetrains - Using power and hand tools to repair and replace worn parts including brake pads, wheel bearings, sensors, and CV axels - Identifying problems using computerized diagnostic equipment Please call 402.731.5075 and ask for Jeff if interested in learning more about this opportunity. LINE COOKS, DISHWASHERS Addy’s Sports Bar and Grill’s new location in Elkhorn (1515 South 204th, 68022) is hiring line cooks and dishwashers. Paying top dollar. Experience preferred but will train the right person. Come be part of a fun and welcoming environment in one of the busiest sports bars in the city. Stop in to fill out an application any day of the week between 1pm and 4 pm for on the spot interviews and immediate hiring. Any questions call 402-991-2337 and ask for a manager. COCKTAIL WAITRESS/BARTENDER E’Z Place is looking for a Cocktail Waitress/ Bartender to work Saturday’s 2:30 pm-close. Appearance is a must, along with an outgoing personality...need to be personable and have great communication!

WAITRESS/SERVER Looking to add another waitress, Busy neighborhood Bar and Grill, family owned. Must have experience serving food and cocktails, busy shifts and special events. Also able to get extra shifts as fill in bartender. Dependable transportation a must. Keno certified a plus. Keystone Tavern & Grill 7821 Military Ave Omaha

No experience necessary! This is a great neighborhood bar and grill Lyft matches drivers with passengers who CASHIER/CLOTHING SORTER with a wonderful clientel! request rides through the Lyft smartphone Apply in person Monday through Friday app. Signing up to be a Lyft driver is the 9am to 5pm only Please apply in person Monday-Wednesday perfect opportunity for you to set your anytime after 3:30 pm! If you have own schedule and be your own boss while Thrift America Omaha questions or would like to set up another earning extra money. 1901 N. 73 St., 73rd and Blondo time to apply you may call or text Apply to drive today and start offsetting the Work Tuesdays 430pm to 815pm, Renee’ 402-657-9419 costs of your car, covering this month’s bills, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays 9am to 5pm... or funding your dreams! Sundays 10am to 5pm E’Z Place Why Drive With Lyft? Must be able to lift 20lbs and you will 15761 West Dodge Road • Keep Your Tips be on your feet all day in a fast paced Omaha, NE 68118 • Express Pay environment. (Southwest corner of 156th/Dodge, turn by • Get Paid Weekly the BP Gas Station) • Flexible Schedule

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