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ipatory community-based textiles by “Quilterpreneur” Celeste Butler, fashion design by Samone Davis, intersections of text and visual art by Slowed Soul (Noah Sterba + Jeff Sedrel), recorded and live musical performance by Edem Kegey, and light-based installation by Jamie Danielle Hardy.

canvases. The exhibition runs through January 7 during museum hours. -----------------------------------------------Through February 19 The Art of the Brick and Nathan Sawaya The Capitol District The Art of the Brick is a global touring exhibition rated by CNN as one of the The exhibition runs through December world’s “Must See Exhibitions.” These 16. Admission to The Union’s Wanda are the first art exhibitions to focus exD. Ewing Gallery is free and open to clusively on the use of LEGO® bricks ------------------------------------------------ and special effects second to none. the public 11AM to 6PM Tuesday as an art medium and artist Nathan Through November 25 Perfect for the whole family! Feztival of Trees producing partner: First National Bank through Saturday at 2423 North 24th Sawaya has taken it to new heights Street. Tangier Shrine orchestra sponsor: KPMG ------------------------------------------------ This award-winning artist has multiple 2823 S 84th St, Omaha, 68124 http://www.omahaplayhouse.com unique exhibitions created solely from View trees decorated by local ------------------------------------------------ Through January 7 Svenja Deininger standard LEGO bricks often with businesses and organizations and November 24 - January 4, 2018 Joslyn Art Museum several new sculptures created Tangier Shrine units and clubs at the Holiday Poinsettia Show, 9a - 5p Through an arduous process that specifically for each exhibition. Each Tangier Shrine Center. Lauritzen Gardens involves repetitive coating, scraping, show has countless colorful LEGO ------------------------------------------------ Witness the spectacular display of pieces which Sawaya has transformed A Christmas Carol thousands of poinsettias at the Laurit- varnishing, and stripping, Svenja Deininger achieves richly-layered into whimsical and awe-inspiring November 17 - December 23 zen Gardens this season, including a creations. Omaha Community Playhouse 20-foot-tall poinsettia tree, a cascade paintings that contemplate the conBy Charles Dickens | Adapted by of twinkling white lights and glittering trasts between harmony and dissonance, subtlety and bravado. Sawaya’s ability to transform this comCharles Jones | Musical orchestration ornaments. mon toy into something meaningful, by John J. Bennett -----------------------------------------------Deininger likens installations of her his devotion to spatial perfection and It just isn’t Christmas without A Through December 16 paintings to written sentences. Like an the way he conceptualizes action, enChristmas Carol. Experience Omaha’s 2017 Union Fellows Exhibition individual word, each painting comes ables him to elevate what almost every favorite holiday tradition as Ebenezer The Union for Contemporary Art with its own meaning; however, it is child has played with into the status of Scrooge takes us on a life-changing This multidisciplinary exhibition is within the context of an exhibition that contemporary art. journey filled with lovely costumes, ex- the culmination of the 2017 Fellows’ quisite music, beautifully crafted sets 11-month residency, featuring partic- new relationships emerge among her

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Friday, November 24 Tree Lighting Ceremony The Durham Museum, 4p - 8p 801 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68108 The Christmas at Union Station festivities begin with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Enjoy loads of entertainment including cookie decorating and holiday crafts at the David M. Mangelsen’s Craft Corner, live music, plus Santa himself! All the good tidings Wednesday, November 22 formance by Omaha Children’s Choir. and cheer lead up to the signature Santa’s Arrival & Tree Lighting Parade At 6 p., Mayor Jean Stothert will lead tradition of the night: the community Shadow Lake Towne Center, 6:30p the all-ages crowd in a countdown countdown to lighting the region’s 7775 Olson Dr, Papillion, NE 68046 to the 2017 lighting display, with live largest indoor Christmas tree! Led by the Papillion-La Vista Titan fanfare by the Jingle Bell Brass Band Included with Museum Admission Marching Band, Santa arrives by a See downtown dazzle! The Gene Lea- (Free for Members!) Horse Drawn Cinderella Carriage to hy Mall will be aglow with hundreds of ----------------------------------------------light the Shadow Lake Towne Center thousands of beautiful white lights Friday, November 24 Christmas Tree! Favorite storybook Look for downtown businesses and The Lights of Aksarben, 6p - 8p and holiday characters, such as the residences also featuring elaborate Stinson Park at Aksarben Village Grinch riding the Papillion Fire lighting and holiday decorations 67th & Center Streets, Omaha Department’s Truck, will also be there. Enjoy the Holiday Lights every evening Join us in Stinson Park for the Lights of from 5 p. until 1 a.m. through Aksarben presented by Pacific Life Free jingle bells, provided by Shadow January 1, 2018 Aksarben Village! There will be a Lake, are distributed to the kids to help ----------------------------------------------- heated tent, free horse and carriage “ring in” Santa to Center Court. Thursday, November 23 rides, face painting, coffee and cocoa Making Spirits Bright Holiday Concert provided by ROAST – A Hill of Beans Enjoy candy canes, tooth brushes and Holland Performing Arts Center Coffee Roasters and treats. Don’t red and green glow stick necklaces 12th & Douglas, Omaha, 68102 forget Santa and Mrs. Claus will be that are sure to make your family Get in the spirit with holiday classics there. Aksarben Village…where there SMILE, when you stop by the Capehart and sing-alongs! is always something fun going on! Family Dentistry table! Located just across from the ThanksSip on complimentary Hot Chocolate giving Lighting Ceremony, the Holland provided by SAC Federal Credit Union Performing Arts Center will host vo(will be set up near Christopher and calist Camille Metoyer Moten and the Banks). Nebraska Wind Symphony for a free, family-friendly holiday concert after 6p – Sing Along with Peppermint Elves the festivities. 6:30p – Parade starts between ----------------------------------------------Nebraska Brewing Company and Cox Friday, November 24 through Dec 23 Solutions Store Santa’s Magic ----------------------------------------------- Omaha Children’s Museum Thursday, November 23 500 South 20th Street,Omaha 68102 Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk, 9a Santa’s Magic is an enchanting winter Turner Park at Midtown Crossing wonderland populated by friendly One of Omaha’s most beloved characters like the Snow Queen, Holly Thanksgiving traditions, 7th Annual the Elf, and, of course, Santa. Joslyn Castle Turkey Trot 5K Walk/ Run at Turner Park in Midtown An interactive program is held several Crossing on Thanksgiving morning. times daily and includes lights, music Burn some calories before the big and Santa’s magical arrival. It even Thanksgiving meal! snows indoors! It’s truly a memorable ----------------------------------------------- experience for each boy and girl, Thursday, November 23 especially when Santa calls each child T-Mobile Thanksgiving Lighting over by name to hear his or her wishes. Festival 5:40p - 7p Gene Leahy Mall Showtimes: 299 S 14th St, Omaha, 68102 Tuesdays-Fridays: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 With a countdown to zero, the 2017 a.m., 1:30 p., 2:30 p. Holiday Lights Festival will officially Saturday: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 begin! p., 2:30 p., 3:30 p. Sunday12:30 p., 1:30 p., 2:30 p., 3:30 p. Starting at 5:40 p., enjoy a special per- -----------------------------------------------

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Friday, November 24 14th Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony, 6p - 10p at Village Pointe, 17305 Davenport St, Omaha, 68118 Come to see the giant tree lit up at the Village Pointe Shopping Center! Enjoy a family-friendly concert at 6 p followed by free hot cider, cookies and carriage rides — and don’t miss the arrival of Santa in the Santa Parade at 7 p. ----------------------------------------------Saturday November 25 LFAC/Lancer Night Ralston Arena, 7p - 9p 7300 Q St, Omaha, Nebraska 68127 Come support the Omaha Lancers as they fight for Brain Cancer and a win! -----------------------------------------------

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EVENTS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Pre Gobble till you Wobble Party Driftwood Inn, 6p THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23 7th Annual Turkey Trot YMCA, 9a ----------------------------------------------Thanksgiving Luck of the Draw Scotch 8-Ball Tournament Main Street On The Break, 6p FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Chili Cook Off & Turkey Bowling Driftwood Inn, 12p ----------------------------------------------On The Fritz Ameristar, 7p

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Council Bluffs Kennel Club Dog Show 2017 Mid-America Center, 8a ----------------------------------------------On The Fritz Ameristar, 7p ----------------------------------------------Hector Anchondo Band The Barrel, 9p SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Council Bluffs Kennel Club Dog Show 2017 Mid-America Center, 8a ----------------------------------------------NFL Trivia Goldmine Bar, 5p

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WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 22 2nd Anniversary Party with Hot Tubs & Time Machines Cedar Omaha, 2p ----------------------------------------------Blue House with the Rent to Own Horns Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Mace Hathaway Growler USA, 7p ----------------------------------------------Tom Hanks-Giving: A Mercury Karaoke Celbration Mercury - Drinks + Food, 7p ----------------------------------------------Ray’s Piano Party Mr. Toad’s, 7p ----------------------------------------------Thanksgiving Eve with Magic K Nifty Bar, 7p ----------------------------------------------Rex Granite Band featuring Sarah Benck Record Release The B. Bar, 7p ----------------------------------------------Creighton Alumni Pre Thanksgiving Meet & Greet with 35th & TAylor The Session Room, 7p ----------------------------------------------20th Year Celebration with Acoustic Groove, Bel Air Banquet Room, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------37 Years The New Frontier, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Carolyn Harrell and Michael Adams The Omaha Lounge, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------New Humans Jambo Cat, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Thanksgiving Bass with Guhmi, TrvpSuad, and more Bourbon Saloon, 8p ----------------------------------------------Thanksgiving Eve with One2Go Bogie’s West, 9p ----------------------------------------------Thanksgiving Eve Party with Chris Shelton Dubliner Pub, 9p -----------------------------------------------

Karaoke with DJ Shadow Forte Music Hall, 9p ----------------------------------------------Old Man Trucker Harney Street, 9p ----------------------------------------------Tommy Swanson Live Havana Garage, 9p ----------------------------------------------Screaming For Silence, When Towers Fall, Green Death Lookout Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Ojai, The Sunks and Tutti Frutti O’Leaver’s Pub, 9p ----------------------------------------------Surfer Roda, R.E.M.odeled Reverb Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Leafblower, Conny Franko, BareBear Slowdown, 9p ----------------------------------------------Night Before Thanksgiving Party with DJ Tyrone Storm The Sydney, 9p ----------------------------------------------Hector Anchondo Band, Sebatian Lane Band and Far & Wide The Waiting Room, 9p ----------------------------------------------Beast of All Feast Pre-Thanksgiving Blowout with Hi-Fi Hangover Two Fine Irishmen, 9p

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 23 ORC Thanksgiving Fun Run Lake Zorinsky, 9a ----------------------------------------------Omaha Turkey Trot 5k Lewis & Clark Landing, 9a ----------------------------------------------Omaha Children’s Choir Sings at Holiday Lights Festival Lighting Gene Leahy Mall, 5p ----------------------------------------------Local Artist “Unplugged” Forte Music Hall, 7p ----------------------------------------------Thanksgiving Doom Room! Lookout Lounge, 8p -----------------------------------------------

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Rex Granite The B. Bar, 8p ----------------------------------------------The Shineys Harney Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------Jams Before Yamp Bar 415, 9p

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 24 Tree Lighting Ceremony The Durham Museum, 4p ----------------------------------------------Joey Bosqué Growler USA, 5p ----------------------------------------------Shadow Ridge American Legion Post #1 -----------------------------------------------

Jack & Jack with PrettyMuch Slowdown, 7p ----------------------------------------------The English Beat with The Bishops The Waiting Room, 9p ----------------------------------------------Hunks The Show Male Review Bourbon Saloon, 8p ----------------------------------------------Blanford Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 8p ----------------------------------------------Black Friday with DJ Devilboy and DJ Cemetery Gates Lookout Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Enjoli Love’s Jazz & Art Center, 8p ----------------------------------------------Matt Whipkey with Traveling Mercies Reverb Lounge, 8p -----------------------------------------------

Shit Show (Standup) The Backline, 8p ----------------------------------------------The Superchucks and Broken Root Barley Street, 9p ----------------------------------------------Hotel Desperado~A Tribute to the Eagles Chrome Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Swampboy Blues Band Harney Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------Power Hour The Backline, 9p ----------------------------------------------Ragged Company, Resident Lime and Dustin Prinz The Down Under, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Cameron & Mike From Flannigans Right Hook Dubliner Pub, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Weekend of Giving Thanks with Riptide Refugees Two Fine Irishmen, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Interrogated The Backline, 9p ----------------------------------------------The Arena (Improv) The Backline, 9p ----------------------------------------------Semtechs, CockyCat and Dirty Tom Bar 415, 10p ----------------------------------------------Pleiades and the Bear, Bed Rest and Montgomerie, O’Leaver’s Pub, 10p

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 25 Small Business Saturday Soaring Wings Vineyard, 12p ----------------------------------------------Chris Shelton Firebarn Papillion, 5p ----------------------------------------------Pawn Shop Gumballs, HeatWaves, Last Stop and Blindheart Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 7p ----------------------------------------------Jared Temme Vino Mas, 7p ----------------------------------------------Pineapple Karaoke American Legion Post 1, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------MJ Live Orpheum Theater, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Danksgiving 2017 with Super Moon, Dummy Head Torpedo, Travis Finch and Brother Russ, Lookout Lounge, 8p -----------------------------------------------

Will Dougherty Loves Company The Backline, 8p ----------------------------------------------Satchel Grande The Waiting Room, 8p ----------------------------------------------Joel Ortiz, Ed Archibald, and Terry Parker The Omaha Lounge, 8:30p ----------------------------------------------The Clocks CD Release, Spirit Fox Josh Watson Barley Street, 9p ----------------------------------------------Shoot to Thrill Chrome Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Acoustic Lineup Forte Music Hall, 9p ----------------------------------------------The Six Ozone Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Benson Soul Society Reverb Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------No Shelter and Badmotorfinger Slowdown, 9p ----------------------------------------------Drew The B. Bar,9p ----------------------------------------------Sailing In Soup, Vintage Pistol The Down Under, 9p ----------------------------------------------Cameron & Mike From Flannigans Right Hook Dubliner Pub, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Weekend of Giving Thanks with Lemon Fresh Day Two Fine Irishmen, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke O’Leaver’s Pub, 10p ----------------------------------------------Double Feature The Backline, 10p

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 26 Robert Matters Soaring Wings Vineyard, 2p ----------------------------------------------The River City Pineapple Company American Legion Post 1, 3p ----------------------------------------------Wage War, Oceans Ate Alaska, Gideon Sokol Auditorium, 6p ----------------------------------------------Jazz with Luigi Inc. Mr. Toad, 9p -----------------------------------------------

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Wednesday November 22

Thanksgiving Bass BOURBON SALOON

Friday November 24

The English Beat WAITING ROOM

Thursday November 23

Holiday Lights Festival Lighting GENE LEAHY MALL

Saturday November 25

The Superchucks BARLEY STREET

Thursday November 23

The Shineys HARNEY STREET

Monday November 27

Friday November 24

Tree Lighting Ceremony DURHAM MUSEUM

Monday November 27

Shopkins Live! Wage War Shop It Up! SOKOL AUDITORIUM ORPHEUM THEATER

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Friday November 24

Jack & Jack SLOWDOWN

Tuesday November 28

Katy Perry: WITNESS: The Tour CENTURYLINK

Linear Symmetry with JMNM Reverb Lounge, 9p

MONDAY NOVEMBER 27 Open Acoustic Jam Forte Music Hall, 6p ----------------------------------------------Shopkins Live! Shop It Up! Orpheum Theater, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Gooch & His Big Las Vegas Big Band Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Michelle Eva’s Jam Night The Omaha Lounge, 7:30p

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 28 Little Joe McCarthy Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Katy Perry: WITNESS: The Tour CenturyLink Center, 7p ----------------------------------------------Guttermouth with Koffin Kats, The Atom Age, Gallows Bound Lookout Lounge, 7p -----------------------------------------------

Trivia, Bingo Game Night The Original Drought House, 7p ----------------------------------------------Open Mic & Jam Therapy Bar & Grill, 7p ----------------------------------------------Benson Songwriter Exchange Reverb Lounge, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Turbo Tuesdays featuring DJ Vic Nasty Bar 415, 9p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke with DJ Farley Forte Music Hall, 9p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke with DynamicAir DJs Stoli’s Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke Night The B. Bar, 9p ----------------------------------------------Open Mic The Backline, 9p

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Sound Recorders moved out. Ware took over the business after a partner died, and while it was in bad financial shape he decided: “I have to go for it.” Four years later it was in great shape. “This is a very tough business to be in,” Ware admitted. “It’s a labor of love.” Technology has spread and people can do much of the work from almost anywhere, but that also helps him. One thing that has really benefitted Ware is: “My ability to be diverse.” He started out just wanting to record and produce bands, but has moved on from that. While he still works with bands – lots of them - he also finds time to “Sweeten a TV spot” and then work on a movie soundtrack. Ware serves as the sound designer for the Aksarben Coronation and Ball, a job that has him spending a week at the site and basically running the production. quickly extinguished it and fixed the “It’s also neat to get out of the studio,” equipment so they could finish the he admitted. evening. The owner of a regional concert sound company was watching and Ware has worked with Warren Buffett offered Ware a job. on the Berkshire Hathaway annual He now is three years a widower after meetings, and with the Omaha billionlosing his precious wife Terri to cancer. aire on his movie, The Secret MillionShe also was a partner in the business, aire’s Club. handling the books. “She used to say Tom Ware knows his way around a He is writing TV cues, the bumper I made the beans and she counted studio. music that runs under narration or in them,” Ware recalled. and out of segments on the programs. He knows his way around a drum kit. In that he has worked with Andy Street After her passing he sold the family home and now lives at the studio. “Just on music for American Idol and So You Tom Ware knows is way around a Think You Can Dance. pouring myself into it.” stage. He calls running the studio just south You need to know Tom Ware. of 44th and Dodge “A great distraction.” The president and chief audio engineer for Ware House Productions recording Company, Ware is a performer, a producer, engineers rooms for the best possible sound, and does a whole lot more. Ware was a member of local band Norman and the Rockwells and played with The Jacks, Hit ‘n Run, ToyboatSeveral audio books have been recordtoyboattoyboat, Artificial Intelligence, ed at Ware House Productions, includand now SKUDDUR. ing the recently released The Ranger Way by Kris “Tanto” Paronto, a former His entry to studio work came while There is no typical day at Ware House Army Ranger who went into Bengazai. playing with Norman and the RockThe book is the story of his life and the Productions, a location where he has wells. One night during a performance worked for more than a quarter cenqualities of Ranger living. the band’s PA system caught fire. He tury. That began with DigiSound after

Tom Ware and Ware House Productions By Andy Roberts

Ware House Productions does live and recorded NPR broadcasts by patching into performances anywhere in the world. He also can bring in talent from other cities via ISD phone lines. Ware has worked on some Disney Pixar projects, including one with Larry the Cable Guy. “If I had to rely on bands, there’s no way I could make it,” he said. “If I had to do bands every day - Shoot me!” Along the way, he has found time to produce one vinyl LP and five solo CDs. The variety keeps him going and keeps him motivated. “It makes every day feel fresh and I can get exited about it.” One current project that has him pumped is the The Brian England Groove Experience. Matt Wallace it producing the recordings that involve some of this area’s top players. Probably the biggest musical name to visit Ware House is Lady Gaga, who recorded the vocals for her hit “Born this Way” at Ware House. That earned Ware a Grammy Nomination and generated a call from legendary producer Mutt Lange who phoned in from his home in Switzerland. Ware was stunned when Lange not only told him he liked the work, but that they would use the Omaha vocal take on the recording.

Snoop Dogg and Los Lobos also have been in his studio. Locally Blue House, the UNL Jazz Band, Tyler Owen, Before I Burn, SKUDDUR and Gooch and His Big Band are among the many local artists to take advantage of his talents. Voice tracks to the Strawberry Shortcakes cartoons were done at Ware House Productions.

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were working with someone in Omaha. That no longer is the case with his established track record. “The actors will just bend over backwards to work with us,” Ware said. The word is out on Omaha’s top talent, work ethic, good prices, and lack of attitudes, Ware said. He recalled talking to one Hollywood type who said As he earlier admitted, it is a tough game, but Omaha is a good place for Ware House Productions. Ware said the connectivity available through technology enables him to work with artists from anywhere on the planet. At first there was some “attitude” with talent from the major entertainment centers when they were told they

studios are reluctant to ask some actors on the West Coast to do a second take on a read for a recording. Those egos are not a problem here, where performers - actors and musicians want to provide what really is desired.

practicing. It works for all of them. “I love just the camaraderie of playing with the gang,” Ware said, adding it also helps get him out a bit. “It’s wild how many things in my life have come full circle. “It’s a blast.” For more on Ware House Productions: https://warehouseproductions.net/

With his life going so many ways, Ware may have the most fun when he plays with SKUDDUR. That band’s Jeff Morris approached him about doing a limited number of shows during the year and without too much time

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Diary of a Changing World

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+113° Catamarca, Argentina • Another earth movement was felt in Costa Rica.

Seahorse Return La Niña cooling can be seen in this Nov. 13 sea-surface temperature anomaly graphic.

La Niña Arrives

A weak La Niña ocean cooling appears to have become established in the tropical Pacific in recent weeks. The U.S. National Weather Service predicts the opposite phase of the more notorious El Niño will likely linger through the Northern Hemisphere winter with its own set of weather shifts. La Niña typically brings drier and warmer conditions to the southern United States and wetter weather to the Pacific Northwest.

A breeding population of short-snouted seahorses has been discovered living in England’s River Thames in what biologists say is proof the once-polluted waterway is becoming cleaner.

Nuclear Mystery

A cloud of a man-made radioactive nuclide blew over Europe, leaving officials trying to find its source. While only very low levels of ruthenium-106 were detected from late September until mid-October in France, Germany, Austria, Italy and Switzerland, a French official said it was “absolutely not normal.”

The creatures are typically found from French officials estimated that the material was most likely released the Mediterranean Sea and Canary somewhere south of Russia’s Ural Islands to the English Channel. Mountains between the Urals and the Volga River, based on weather Announcement of the discovery was patterns. delayed until the species became protected under law, with fines or imprisonment imposed on those found killing, injuring or capturing the seahorses.

Russian scientists claim they have found no evidence of the radioactive pollution.

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Vostok, Antarctica

Carbon Spike

A three-year pause in the rise of worldwide carbon dioxide emissions is expected to have ended in 2017, mainly due to a greater use of coal in China brought on by the country’s booming economy. Man-made production of the greenhouse gas had been rising about 3 percent each year so far this century before leveling off between 2014 and 2016.

Earthquakes

A quake along the Iran-Iraq border killed more than 500 people and injured about 8,000 others. • Several people were injured when a rare South Korean quake damaged more than 1,000 structures.

This seahorse was found in the River Thames. Photo: U.K. Environment Agency.

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These Dutch hens at Kipster farm are free to roam around a large solar-powered facility when they are not laying their “carbon-neutral” eggs. Photo: Kipster

But the Global Carbon Project, a group of 76 scientists in 15 countries, predicts carbon emissions will rise about 2 percent this year, reaching a new record high of about 37 billion metric tons. Climate scientists have warned that a global peak in CO2 emissions should occur before 2020 to limit dangerous global warming this century.

The protected species is Australia’s largest bat and is crucial for pollination in Queensland’s forests. The killings are the latest in a spate of animal mutilations that have mainly been focused in Victoria state, and include kangaroo, wallaby and koala. Those who found the bat carcasses said they tried to help the baby bats whose mothers had been killed, but were able to save only two.

Tropical Cyclone

Tropical storm-force Typhoon Haikui drenched parts of the northern Philippines, then briefly churned the South China Sea. A grey-headed flying fox takes flight. Photo: New South Wales National Parks

Bat Slaughter

The carcasses of dozens of rare grey-headed flying foxes have been found along Australia’s Queensland coast after a slaughter locals describe as “horrific.”

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An Unlikely Scenerio By Focus Staff I guess that since Minnesota got shellacked by Northwestern, that means that Nebraska should have beaten them decisively and it’s a reflection of just how bad the program has eroded, right? I guess that we don’t want to flip that one around and look at the fact that we came within an OT period of beating Northwestern and the game getting away from us may have had more to do with a bad day on the road and not giving up due to a lack of effort. Now we play a very good Penn State team on the road in one of the toughest places in college football and the game gets away from us, BUT, we still keep playing all the way down to the wire. The team doesn’t give up but we want to attribute that to the mercy of the Penn State program in practicing what used to be a longstanding tradition of allowing other players that have been working hard to get some playing time. We get a chance to see the glimpses once again

of just what this team is capable of moving forward, and frankly it was pretty exciting. But we would rather focus on the fact that it was against, and I say this very loosely, scrubs. Most will also ignore the possibility that we were only a couple of long passes and an inability to stop one of the best RBs in recent history shy of staying in this game on the road. But don’t kid yourselves, the pieces, minus an overcomplicated system of defense that was forced to be completely implemented too early, are in place for this Husker team to make a big splash in the coming years. The fact of the matter is that the hangmen in Nebraska have already donned their hoods. But not so fast my friends! Barring the small possibility that Scott Frost even wants to leave a program that treats him like he’s a saint, and the unlikely possibility that Chip Kelly would want to tolerate taking the chance of humbling himself before the tyranny of the so-called Husker Nation, and the notion of bringing in Lane Kiffin who has zero loyalty and would only stay until a bigger paycheck came his way, it may be time to start facing the fact that allowing Mike Riley to stay another year and insert his own people, devoid of any AD’s input, might be a better option.

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On to Iowa. After the beat down that Iowa put on Ohio State in Iowa City, everyone was ready to jump on the “Hawkeyes are great” bandwagon. I kept reminding those around me that this was a fluke and Iowa played a flawless game at home that was unlikely to be repeated. Two losses later, the Hawkeyes get to come to Lincoln and are barely bowl eligible themselves. If, and I say if, the Huskers beat the Hawkeyes and back door their way into an unlikely bowl bid as they have once before, will this be enough to quiet the dogs of war? Maybe not, but the likelihood still exists and I for one hope that it happens. Hats off to junior receiver Stanley Morgan Jr. for his seven receptions for a career-high 185 yards, the second highest receiving game in school history, trailing only his teammate J.D. Spielman and his 200 receiving yards against Ohio State earlier this season. Thanks also for his second spectacular one-handed grab (in recent memory) of the season that afforded us an early Thanksgiving treat with an excitement level of 9.5 on the difficulty scale. 800 ––Morgan(912) and Spielman (830) have both eclipsed 800 receiving yards this season, marking the first time in school history Nebraska has

had a pair of 800-yard receivers in the same season. 399 & 2,938 –– Junior quarterback Tanner Lee threw for 399 yards in the game, the eighth-highest total in school history. Lee now has 2,938 passing yards this season, marking the most passing yards ever for a firstyear Husker. His passing yardage total ranks fourth overall on the singleseason list. Lee needs 62 passing yards in next week’s season finale to post the fourth 3,000-yard passing season in school history. •

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Senior linebacker Chris Weber had six tackles. Weber needs 12 tackles in next week’s season finale against Iowa to post the first 100-tackle season for a Husker since Zaire Anderson had 103 tackles in 2014. Junior linebacker Dedrick Young had four tackles in the game to push his career total to 193. He is seven tackles from becoming the 36th Husker with 200 career tackles. Senior linebacker Marcus Newby had a career-hightying 10 tackles, matching his performances against Northwestern and Oregon earlier this season. Newby passed the 100-career tackle mark in the game.

College Hoops By Focus Staff Creighton Bluejays Creighton moved to 3-0 on the year with a 92-88 win at Top Twentyranked Northwestern in the Gavitt Games. Greg McDermott seems to have retooled his offense so it no longer depends on one player to set the pace. The Jays have lots of weapons, with Benson’s Kyrie Thomas leading the way against the Wildcats with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Things continue to get interesting this week with CU slated to play UCLA on Monday night in Kansas City followed by a Tuesday game against Baylor or Wisconsin in the Hall of Fame Classic. From there it’s home for a Saturday game against Southern Illinois – Edwardsville. Lots of good talent, much of it young. Lots of firepower, lots of potential, plenty of work do to.

Omaha Mavericks As often happens with Division One newcomers, the Mavericks (0-4) are spending much of their early season on the road – the Money Tour – as some national sports pundits label such segments of the season. (they also had the Olympic Curling Trials at Baxter Arena). Yes, they are taking their lumps, but this team is fighting and growing. The past week saw losses at New Mexico, which was a 103-71 blowout, and a respectable showing at perennial power Louisville where they fell 87-78. The road ahead is not much easier with a Monday night game at TCU and a trip to Florida for the Emerald Coast Classic this weekend and a Friday opener with Tennessee Tech. The Mavs finally make it to Baxter on November 29 for a game with Drake.

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A Safe Thanksgiving Dinner Starts Now

wash utensils, kitchen sinks, and anything else that comes in contact with raw turkey and meat juices. Washing the turkey before cooking only spreads bacteria around the kitchen. · Thaw a frozen turkey in a container to hold dripping blood and juices. · Allow about 24 hours of thawing time for each 4 to 5 pounds of turkey. You probably have more options for Thawed turkeys can be kept in the your Thanksgiving dinner than the pilgrims, but if you’re cooking a turkey, refrigerator for 1-2 days. · There are some things you can food safety is just as big a concern. do if you forget to thaw your turkey. To keep that turkey from turning your Submerge the turkey in cold water and change that water every 30 minutes, Thanksgiving dinner into a trip to the allowing about 30 minutes defrosting hospital, the Douglas County Health Department suggests a few basic ideas time per pound of turkey. Then immediately cook it. to make a holiday meal that will keep · It is safe to cook a turkey from everyone smiling. the frozen state. The cooking time will take at least 50 percent longer Start by thinking B-I-R-D. than recommended for a fully thawed B-Buy fresh turkeys only 1-2 days in turkey. Remember to remove the advance. giblet packages during the cooking I-If you buy a frozen turkey, make sure time. · Leftover turkey should be you have storage space. refrigerated within two hours and stored in small portions less than R-Roast the turkey at 325 degrees 2 inches thick to adequately cool. until it reaches a minimum internal Leftovers then should be reheated to temperature of 165 degrees. 165 degrees before eating. D-Defrost your frozen turkey in the original wrapper, in the refrigerator, at Even turkeys with pop-up thermometers should be tested under or below 41 degrees. the wings and thighs to make sure they are thoroughly cooked. Be sure Also, keep in mind you should: · Wash your hands before and after to remove all the stuffing from the bird before storing leftovers. handling food. · Always use soap and water to

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See the USDA website for suggested cooking times based on bird weight. Remember, your turkey will slice more easily if you let it stand for 20 minutes

and the juices are allowed to settle. It also is important that you refrigerate leftovers within the first couple hours after your dinner.

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The Artist Felicia Webster – Also Known as WithLove, Felicia

Born in Omaha, Webster graduated from Central High School and later Temple University. Her introduction to the arts came early. “My parents exposed myself and my siblings to the arts,” she recalled. “We always were participating in something artistic.” That, in part, took place in Sunday school at Hope Lutheran Church, where the well-known actor John Beasley played a role in her development. So did her mom. “My mother made sure . . . we were exposed to a lot of artistic genres.” It’s not hard to find Felicia Webster with her many artistic endeavors. Artistically known as WithLove, Felicia, How many art forms does she have in her repertoire? she is a multi- dimensional artist who uses the arts to educate and entertain, promote social change, empower, and “That’s a good question,” she responded. She is a poet and a much more, performance poet. She is an actress and hosts events. Webster grew up Often she combines spoken word rapping and singing and beat-boxperformances with music, and she ing, and has done some drawing and always does it with love. painting: “Which I only do now when “You know, when I got on social media, I’m inspired.” I was very deliberate in making sure She also writes songs. the message was inspirational,” Webster said. While others often use “I really love the arts in term of the those mediums as a place to vent, she genres you can be a part of,” she has done just the opposite with the stated. hope a positive message will spread. She recently staged the annual “Love is the master healer,” she said. performance of her play Abuse is Not Love. WithLove, Felicia wrote it and Social media is just one place you can acts in the show, but you have to wait find her. She performs at multiple until next year to see it. venues around town – and following her on social media is the best way to At the moment WithLove, Felicia is keep track of that – but she also is a holding three monthly events. There is radio host at Mind and Soul 101.3 the Black Queen Sip and Create where FM, a teaching artist at the Omaha she hires African-American women Community Playhouse and with the artists to do a workshop with Nebraska Arts Council, a substitute African-American women. teacher, and was the co-creative director at VeRBal GuMBo. That once monthly event is now going annual and “That’s going very well,” she said, and pointed out it happens at the Fair Deal was done with local artist Michelle Café “Which allows me to support an Troxclair. African-American business as well.”

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Then there is The Word, which takes place every third Thursday. “That’s a jazz-infused poetry open mic,” she said. “There’s jazz music behind it.” Ben Merliss, who plays upright bass, is joined by other musicians who sit in. “Poets, we have the blessing to manifest words that we feel,” Webster said. “In general, your words are not for you . . . someone else needs to hear.” The idea, she said. is to share your words and make them a testimony for someone else which can move, inspire or heal people. A third monthly event is Love Down Below which she calls: “A love variety show.” It includes sensual or romantic poetry, but also interactive games, raffles, and live music. “The live music is always accompanied by a singer or singers,” she said.

Webster enjoys hiring musicians who get to play for an audience based on the theme of love. There is no November event, but on December 22 Love Down Below will feature The Black Swan Theory on the sixth anniversary of her production. Look on Facebook for details Webster always has used music in her work and grew up playing three

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It is a blessing, she feels, to have an opportunity to do what she does on a daily basis. “I’m a medium for it.” Of aspiring artists she would ask them about the nature of their passion for the arts. Then: “Just do it. Just take that leap of faith that there is an audience for it.” Often it is just a matter of getting over the fear that no one will receive the work, she said, adding, it may well be that the opportunities will be endless. “What’s the point of having a gift if you can’t share it. “You got this,” she emphasized. “How can I help you get it out there.”

instruments in a musical family that had musicians on both sides. That includes her cousin, Marsha Ambrosius, who was part of the English R&B duo Floetry. “I’ve always had music. It probably just resurfaced in terms of me using it more now,” she said. “Music is a universal language everyone can relate to. “I’ve always had a passion for music.” Making a living as an artist can be a challenge, and she won’t disagree. Webster said one obstacle is in trying to get people to take art and artists seriously and getting them to understand it is not just a hobby but “My work in the world . . . People paying artists is the most challenging.” Webster feels there is a special power in the arts. “I think the arts are a wonderful way to express one’s self,” she stated. “In terms of me, I have to say I am moved by the Most High in terms of not only my own art, but also to provide a platform for others to perform, and/or share their gifts.”

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he met him before his untimely death. Franca said, “Few people knew how Times were tough growing up in Brazil, humble and sweet he was.” He also and even though he didn’t have much, discussed how people were aware of the bad, but most were unaware he he found himself singing the songs often would perform big shows and although he didn’t understand the words, finding comfort and hope in the give away his profits. music. He referred to how much the entertainment industry has changed. His faith and his belief system have “He (Michael) lived in every inch carried him far. He talked about of this world. It’s nearly impossible walking up to a policeman and saying, to do that today.” He continued, “I just want to thank you for the good job that you do.” The policeman turned “Entertainment isn’t what it used to be. It is said that legends never die. That would certainly be true for those who to him and responded, “Can I give you Now they just drop singles like those rap songs today.” He refers to the 80’s love Michael Jackson. Jalles Franca has a hug?” It reminded him of how just been playing the role of Michael since saying “thank you” made someone else as being the “Golden Age” of music feel good about themselves. The little and still, even though the show travels early 2002 in Las Vegas. He talked everywhere, he loves going home to things. to Focus about the entertainment That’s how he felt about Michael when Brazil the most and his favorite song to industry, his love for Michael, and the struggles of his past.

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dance and perform to is “Billy Jean.” Don’t be confused with the difference between being an impersonator and a tribute artist, Jalles said, “An impersonator dresses up, the tribute artist performs live.” Jalles is a tribute artist so there is no lip syncing involved. “He didn’t lip synch, so why would I.” That’s probably why he has the No. 1 Michael Jackson tribute show in the world, and it’s one that you don’t want to miss. See him on Friday, November 25th, 2017 7:30pm at the Orpheum Theater - 409 S. 16th Street

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Spanish Showdown, Slow Brexit With separatists in Catalonia pushing for independence, Spain’s democratic government is facing a constitutional crisis. Meanwhile, little progress has been made in negotiations on the terms of the United Kingdom’s pending exit from the European Union. Geopolitical tensions can affect economies and move financial markets. Here’s a closer look at these two political standoffs taking center stage in Europe, either of which could influence national growth prospects as well as some international investments.

Spanish Instability

Catalonia is the northeastern region of Spain that includes Barcelona. It has its own language and cultural heritage. The region has 7.5 million residents, or about 16% of Spain’s total population, and it accounts for nearly 20% of Spain’s gross domestic product (GDP).1 The historical roots of this conflict are complex, and some divisions have existed for decades if not centuries. However, the current situation stems from a 2015 election that put separatist parties in control of Catalonia’s regional parliament.2 Spain’s 1978 constitution requires a nationwide election for any one of the 17 autonomous regions to gain full independence. On October 1, Catalonia held a unilateral referendum on independence, even though the

nation’s constitutional court had ruled it illegal. Violence broke out between police and voters, leading to public demonstrations.3

in 2017.8 However, the Spanish government has cut its forecast for 2018 GDP growth from 2.6% to 2.3%, citing the clash with Catalonia.9

In an attempt to restore order, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy invoked Article 155 of the Spanish Constitution, asking for emergency powers that were granted by the Senate. The Catalan government is being stripped of its autonomy, and certain agencies could be controlled by the central government in Madrid until new elections are held on December 21, 2017.4

The potential for more severe economic damage for Spain may depend on how punitive measures are carried out and the degree of resistance by Catalan leaders and citizens.

Economic Costs

Catalan leadership contends that the current tax structure is unfair and the region would be better off on its own. But EU officials have backed the Spanish position, and Catalonia seems to have the most to lose, at least in the short run.5 More than 1,100 companies have already started the process of moving their legal headquarters out of the troubled region.6 If political unrest escalates, tourists might avoid Spain and especially Barcelona, a popular destination that welcomed 8.4 million travelers last year. Tourism accounted for a significant slice (14%) of Spain’s GDP in 2016.7 The crisis could even hamper a robust recovery in the EU’s fourth largest economy. Spain’s GDP expanded by 3.2% in each of the past two years and is expected to grow around 2.8%

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Brexit Uncertainty

As the U.K. prepares to leave the EU, a weaker pound, rising inflation, and a slowdown in consumer spending have taken a toll on the U.K. economy. In the third quarter of 2017, U.K. GDP annual growth slowed to 1.5%, down from 1.8% in the first quarter.10 Brexit terms are not expected to be finalized until shortly before the deadline in March 2019, and the possibility of “no deal” or a “disorderly Brexit” is still a concern. In late October, Prime Minister Theresa May dashed hopes that a transitional trade pact (intended to help businesses plan for the two-year period beyond the exit date) will be forged early in 2018.11

EU on the Mend

A major concern surrounding both of these events is the possibility of contagion — that dissatisfied factions in other EU nations might be inspired to follow suit. But the region has made its way through a challenging decade with debt crises, high unemployment, and two economic downturns. In fact, the EU economy has been on a

promising streak since mid-2013, with the pace of GDP growth picking up to 2.3% in the second quarter of 2017.12

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