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GETTING OUT

16 EARTHWEEK Diary of a Changing World By Steve Newman

18 SPORTS Basketball Briefs By Focus Omaha

20 HEALTH Fitness Trends for 2018 By Focus Omaha Sponsored by New Dawn Nutrition

22 LOCAL Acoustic Groove - Wooden Music Comes to Life By Howard Schwartz

24 LIVE Banditos - The Road Brings Southern Rockers to Omaha By Andy Roberts

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time to see the art. At 8:30pm there will be a poetry reading from some lovely people and followed by performances by: JOCKO Loud Minority Bailey Tamerius Music Nat Budz Music Wednesday, January 17 Paint & Sip Night Growler USA 162nd and Maple, Omaha, 68116 Join us for an evening of painting, socializing, and fun! CREATE craft studio staff will guide you as you paint your own masterpiece. Choose from three designs, including two Husker-themed choices and a home-centric design. The cost is $36, which includes all materials and instruction. Space is limited, so please pre-pay to reserve your spot by calling Lisa or Kylene at 402.933.4446. -----------------------------------------------Thursday, January 18 | 1p-5p Descendants of DeWitty: NE’s First African American Settlers Great Plains Black History Museum 2221 N 24 St (Jewell Building),

Omaha, Nebraska 68110 This exhibit takes a look at the first African Americans to settle in the Great Plains of Nebraska. Exhibit will be on display from thru February 12. -----------------------------------------------Thursday, January 18 | 7:30p Pipedreams Studios: A Night of Music, Poetry, and Visual Art OutrSpaces 528 S. 24th Street, Omaha, 68105 Come out to OutrSpaces for a night put on by Pipedreams Studios for local artists and creatives. Featuring visual works from local artists, poetry readings, and musical performances! Visual Art by local independent youth curated by Vivian Caniglia and Ben Broohm with Pipedreams Studios! Doors will open at 7:30pm and with

There will be a $10 suggested donation at the door. All ages. -----------------------------------------------Friday, January 19 | 5p OEAA Visual Arts Showcase Petshop 2725 N 62nds Street, Omaha, 68104 Join us to celebrate all the nominees of the 2018 Omaha Entertainment & Arts Awards. A full list of artists to come, representing a variety of mediums including painting, print, photography, sculpture, installation, new media, and more! -----------------------------------------------Sunay, January 21 | 5p-7p UNO Friends of ART Masters & Music Series: Enriching the Omaha Community UNO Weber Fine Arts Gallery 6505 University Dr South Omaha, NE 68182 Join fellow art lovers for a casual

evening of exploration and entertainment. Artistic and musical insights are presented in the intimate setting of the UNO Art gallery. Engage in conversation with the guest artists during the wine and goodies reception that follows. All proceeds go directly to the scholarship fund for UNO students in studio art, art history, and art education. Admission is $15 for the public and free for UNO students with their MAV ID. To purchase tickets or to find membership information go to http:// foaomaha.org/ or Friends of Art, (UNO) on Facebook or foaomaha.org -----------------------------------------------Through January 27 April Taylor Star Deli 6114 Military Ave, Omaha, 68104 Oil, acrylic, spray paint and charcoal is what she uses most. While listening tomusic, April lets her mood flow onto the canvas. April Taylor’s work will be on display until January 27th. More on April Taylor at www.facebook.com/aClark402/ Free and open to the public during regular business hours. ------------------------------------------------

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Through January 27 Steve Schneider The Little Gallery & Benson Underground Film Forum 5901 Maple Street, Omaha, 68104 Steve Schneider worked in the Old Market during the 1980s. The works in this show are part of the Kenny Carter Collection at the little gallery. Each piece is roughly 30” x 22” and is priced at $75. The show runs through Jan. 27. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday from 3:00 to 6:00pm, Saturday from 10:00am to 1:00pm + by appointment. Questions? Call 402.681.1901. -----------------------------------------------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 world’s “Must See Exhibitions.” These are the first art exhibitions to focus exclusively on the use of LEGO® bricks as an art medium and artist Nathan Sawaya has taken it to new heights. Hours: Sunday - Thursday 10a - 7p Friday and Saturday 10a - 9p Tickets: $17.50 to $20, available at www.artofthebrickomaha.com ------------------------------------------------

Through February 28 Art by Bird Williams Opening Great Plains Black History Museum 2221 N 24 St, Omaha, 68110 Exhibit highlights paintings of famous African Americans as painted through the eyes of Aaaron Bird Williams. Exhition runs through Feb. 28 -----------------------------------------------Through April 15, 2018 Forever Forest Omaha Childrens Museum Exploring the realities of forests through play, families will learn about sustainability, selective harvesting, transportation needs, and the every-day products we use that are made from trees. The exhibit includes a tree top climber, a realistic mini replica of a Union Pacific engine, a kid-sized home under construction for children to help build, and so much more! ------------------------------------------------

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Saturday, January 20 | 9a - 5p Arctic Wonderland Omaha Childrens Museum 500 S 20th St., Omaha, NE 68102 It’s time for a frozen adventure in Arctic Wonderland! Visit Omaha Children’s Museum small exhibits space for an interactive experience teaching children about Arctic inhabitants and the science behind some of our favorite snowy activities. The exhibit will include a Sled Speed Tester, igloo building, and more!

UNMC Ice Skating Rink (Open thru Sunday, Feb. 4) 4016 Emile St, Omaha, 68105 Mondays: noon - 8pm Tuesdays & Thursdays: closed Wednesdays: noon - 8pm Fridays & Saturdays : noon - 10pm. Sunday: noon - 8 pm $7 per person, includes skate rental. www.unmc.edu /cfhl/activities-events/ skating.html

NRG Energy Ice Rink (Open thru Sunday, Feb. 14) Arctic Wonderland is at Omaha ChilCapitol District, 10th Street and dren’s Museum Jan. 20 thru April 8, Capitol Avenue 2018. Exhibit is included with regular 6 to 10pm Monday thru Thursday; Museum admission. More 6 pm to midnight Friday; 1pm to information online at www.ocm.org midnight Saturday; and 1pm to 10pm ----------------------------------------------- Sunday Saturday, January 20 | 7p - 9p $8 per person, includes skate rental The B Side of Benson Theatre www.capitoldistrictomaha.com/ice6058 Maple Street, Omaha, NE 68104 rink Great for a date night or family night out. Omaha’s funniest improv non The Rooftop Rink (Open thru Sunday, profit brings its slap your knee, hurt Feb. 25) your cheeks, hold your gut laugh so 3409 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE hard comedy to Benson! Each show is Thursday - Friday: 4pm – 10pm 100% original and like no other as it’s Saturday - Sunday: 1pm – 10pm based on your suggestions. More $5 per person, includes skate rental information online at www.bensonthe- httpwww.midtowncrossing.com/4102 atre.org/bside/ ----------------------------------------------- INDOOR Ralston Arena 7300 Q St, Ralston, NE 68127 $5 per person, includes skate rental www.ralstonarena.com/events/detail/ public-ice-skating-4 Grover Ice Rink 6171 Grover St., Omaha, NE 68106 $4-$6 admission: $2 for helmet or stick rental: $2 for skate rental www. groverice.com Ice skating is a perfect way to get children and adults to sneak some physical activity into their winter routines. Race, spin, slide, and socialize to a healthier lifestyle while having tremendous fun. Here some places to get out and skate and have some family fun.

Moylan Iceplex 12550 W Maple Rd, Omaha, 68164 $6-$8, includes skate rental www. moylaniceplex.com Motto McLean Ice Arena 5015 S 45th St, Omaha, NE 68117 Up to $5, includes skate rental www. parks.cityofomaha.org

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 16th Annual River City Hunting Fishing, Boat & RV Expo Mid-America Center, 10a ----------------------------------------------Pool Tournaments CUBE Ultra Lounge, 7:30p

EVENTS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17 Wine Club Wednesdays Cellar 19 Wine & Deli, 1p ----------------------------------------------Open Deck Round 3 CUBE Ultra Lounge, 9p THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 Kick Off Party Thunderwoodbowl, 4p ----------------------------------------------Trivia Night Caddy Shack Bar & Grill, 7p FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 16th Annual River City Hunting Fishing, Boat & RV Expo Mid-America Center, 4p -----------------------------------------------

The Six Amerisports, 8:30p SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 16th Annual River City Hunting Fishing, Boat & RV Expo Mid-America Center, 9a ----------------------------------------------Bridal Fair 2018 Corpus Christi Catholic Parish, 10a ----------------------------------------------Winterfest 2017 Frozen Golf Outing Dodge Riverside Golf Club, 10a ----------------------------------------------Nate Emsick Cellar 19 Wine & Deli, 6p ----------------------------------------------The Six Amerisports, 8:30p ----------------------------------------------Taxi Driver Whiskey Roadhouse, 9p

TUESDAY, JANUARY 23 WIne Tasting Cellar 19 Wine & Deli, 5:30p ----------------------------------------------Winter Leagues Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Karting, 7p

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Hamilton Loomis CD Release Party Chrome Lounge, 6p ----------------------------------------------Webbsday Happy Hour with Brandon The Mighty Jailbreakers Webber Ozone Lounge, 6:30p The Down Under, 5p --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Skretta Etc. Jam Session Vino Mas, 6:30p Vino Mas, 6p --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Local Artists “Unplugged” Daddy Mac & the Flak Forte Music Hall, 7p Ozone Lounge, 6:30p --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Acoustic Sensations with The Kerwins Ray’s Piano Party The Side Room, 7p Mr. Toad’s, 7p --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clash of the Comics Wine Wednesday Omaha Funny Bone, 7:30p The B. Bar, 7p --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tyi Hakeem, Ed Archibald & Michael Creighton Bluejays vs Seton Hall Adams CenturyLink Center, 7:30p The Omaha Lounge, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------New Humans The Dead of Winter Jambo Cat, 7:30p Lookout Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King & I Karaoke with DJ Mad Matz Orpheum Theater, 7:30p Reverb Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------Carolyn Harrell & Michael Adams Third Thursday Blues Jam with The Omaha Lounge, 7:30p Swampboy Blues Band ----------------------------------------------- The B. Bar, 8:30p Open Mic with Host Aly Peeler ----------------------------------------------The Down Under, 8p Naked Plywood ----------------------------------------------- Barley Street, 9p Comedy Open Mic with Dusty Stehl ----------------------------------------------Barley Street, 8:30p 24Tye with Scott Keys & D. Boo ----------------------------------------------- The Down Under Lounge, 9p Karaoke ----------------------------------------------Forte Music Hall, 9p Chris Shelton ----------------------------------------------- Dubliner Pub, 9:30p T. Philly and Friends Lookout Lounge, 9p FRIDAY JANUARY 19 ----------------------------------------------Mitch Jordan and Jacob James Wilton Pageturners Lounge, 9p Bill Sammon - Acoustic Music ----------------------------------------------- Billy O’s Lounge, 5p John Maus with Lukdlx ----------------------------------------------Reverb Lounge, 9p Nate Emsick Growler USA, 5p THURSDAY JANUARY 18 ----------------------------------------------Stan Galli & Stuff American Legion Post #1, 7p Midlands International Auto Show ----------------------------------------------CenturyLink Center, 11a

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Haus of Chains Lookout Lounge, 7p ----------------------------------------------Brandon Liberty Therapy Bar & Grill, 7p ----------------------------------------------Just Breathe Tour The Well, 7p ----------------------------------------------Ryan Hamilton Omaha Funny Bone, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------A Night of Symphonic Hip Hop featuring Wyclef Jean Holland Performing Arts Center, 8p ----------------------------------------------Cheap Prizes (Game Show) The Backline, 8p ----------------------------------------------The Ralston Band, Skuddur and more Nifty Bar, 8p ----------------------------------------------The Six Amerisports Bar, 8:30p ----------------------------------------------Tyi Hakeem, Ed Archibald & Michael Adams The Omaha Lounge, 8:30p ----------------------------------------------A Late Fall with The Ramparts Barley Street, 9p ----------------------------------------------Mr. Sinister Chrome Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Ghostcat, Virgin Mary Pistol Grip, Superchucks & Eight Day Broken Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 9p ----------------------------------------------Pony Creek Growler USA, 9p ----------------------------------------------Matt Cox Harney Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------Sweet Tea Music Havana Gargae, 9p ----------------------------------------------Lemon Fresh Day Ozone, 9p ----------------------------------------------SSDJP Reverb Lounge, 9p -----------------------------------------------

Avenue 29 Skyybox, 9p ----------------------------------------------Date Night The Backline, 8p ----------------------------------------------DJ Animale The Cove, 9p ----------------------------------------------Flannigans Right Hook Dubliner Pub, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Jerry Pranksters The Down Under Lounge, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Vago, The Electroliners, 24 Hour Cardlock, The Dire Lion Grille & Chippy The Waiting Room, 9p ----------------------------------------------DJ Nilla Wafer Firewater Grille, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------The Personics Two Fine Irishmen, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Ryan Hamilton Omaha Funny Bone, 9:45p ----------------------------------------------Interrogated The Backline, 10p ----------------------------------------------The Arena (Improv) The Backline, 11p

SATURDAY JANUARY 20 Joe Reynolds Saturday Morning BarTunes Neighber’s Bar, 10a ----------------------------------------------Eckophonic Horsemen’s Park, 5p ----------------------------------------------New Year Kick-Off Sokol Auditorium, 5p ----------------------------------------------Ryan Hamilton Omaha Funny Bone, 7p ----------------------------------------------88improv The Backline, 7p

Magnum Pro Presents: Anniversary Vol. 7 The Side Room at Ralston Arena, 7p ----------------------------------------------NugZ and Friends 3rd Annual Birthday Concert The Waiting Room, 7p ----------------------------------------------Alexis Arai The Well, 7p ----------------------------------------------The Tonewoods Vino Mas, 7p ----------------------------------------------Pineapple Karaoke American Legion Post 1, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------eNVy Saints Pub & Patio, 8p ----------------------------------------------Still Kickin and The DooDads Live The new Frontier Bar, 8p ----------------------------------------------Wired for Sound featuring Stately Wayne Manor, Silence is Madness, The Wood Notes and Till Hell Wired Pub, 8p ----------------------------------------------“The Jet Squad” Terry Parker, Ed Archibald and Joel Ortiz The Omaha Lounge, 8:30p ----------------------------------------------The Prairie Gators Barley Street, 9p ----------------------------------------------Music Vs. Comedy, Lake of Fat Kids, Broken Skulls & Broken Root Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 9p ----------------------------------------------Swampboy Blues Band Havana Garage, 9p ----------------------------------------------Live Album Recording: Ian Douglas Terry O’Leaver’s Pub, 9p ----------------------------------------------Hi-Fi Hangover Ozone Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Clarence Tilton with Monday Mourners, Reverb Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------OJAI, Ryan Menchaca & The Invisible Horses The B. Bar, 9p ----------------------------------------------Cards of Destiny The Backline, 9p ----------------------------------------------Doom Lagoon featuring Resident Lime The Down Under Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Battle of the Real G’s Ty’s Corner, 9p -----------------------------------------------

Blow Your Top ZZ Top Tribute Chrome Lounge, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Flannigans Right Hook Dubliner Pub, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Flippin’ Whiskey Two Fine Irishmen, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Ryan Hamilton Omaha Funny Bone, 9:45p ----------------------------------------------Late Night at The Backline (Standup) The Backline, 10p

SUNDAY JANUARY 21 Opera Vox Gallery 1516, 11a ----------------------------------------------Tom & Jerry Party with Generations American Legion Post #1, 3p ----------------------------------------------Sunday Funday The Down Under Lounge, 3p ----------------------------------------------Tom Petty Celebration/Benefit with Ventura Blvd: A Tom Petty Tribute Chrome Lounge, 4p ----------------------------------------------Craig Peters Omaha Funny Bone, 7p ----------------------------------------------The Texas Tenors RISE Symphonic Tour Omaha Symphony, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Banditos with The Willards Band Reverb Lounge, 9p

MONDAY JANUARY 22 Gooch and His Las Vegas Big Band Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke Forte Music Hall, 7p ----------------------------------------------Michelle Eva Becker The Omaha Lounge, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Dee-1 with Kontages Slowdown, 8p ----------------------------------------------NMM: Take This To Your Grave, Daisy Distraction & Rift The Waiting Room, 8p ----------------------------------------------Open Mic and Molly’s Molly’s Pub, 9p ----------------------------------------------Dirt House, Ryan Menchaca & The Invisible Horses Pageturners Lounge, 9p

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Midlands International Auto Show CENTURYLINK

Thursday-Sunday January 18-21 #

Saturday January 20

Friday January 19

Haus of Chains LOOKOUT LOUNGE

Saturday January 20

NugZ and Friends 3rd Magnum Pro Presents: Annual Birthday Concert Anniversary Vol. 7 WAITING ROOM THE SIDE ROOM

Friday January 19

8th Annual Rock & Roll Robert Burns Nicht WAITING ROOM

Saturday January 20

Doom Lagoon featuring Resident Lime DOWN UNDER

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Friday January 19

Jerry Pranksters DOWN UNDER

Saturday January 20

Friday January 19

Wyclef Jean HOLLAND CENTER

Tuesday January 23

Bumpin Uglies with AllSortsOfGood SOKOL UNDEGROUND SLOWDOWN New Year Kick-Off

TUESDAY JANUARY 23 Opera in Conversation Le Bouillon, 6p ----------------------------------------------Billy Troy Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Fear In truth, World War Me, Oh and Weatherly Lookout Lounge, 7p ----------------------------------------------Open Mic & Jam Therapy Bar & Grill, 7p ----------------------------------------------Damorah Alexander & MichaelAdams The Omaha Lounge, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Bumpin Uglies with AllSortsOfGood Slowdown, 8p ----------------------------------------------Turbo Tuesdays featuring DJ Vic Nasty Bar 415, 9p

----------------------------------------------Comedian Josh Cocks Barley Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke with DJ Farley Forte Music Hall, 9p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke with DJ Nilla Wafer Stoliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke Night The B. Bar, 9p ----------------------------------------------Open Mic (Standup) The Backline, 9p

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Youth Gone Wild

By Focus Omaha There’s been a disturbing trend taking place at the Sienna Francis House homeless shelter over the last five years. Specifically, there are a lot of 20-year-olds hanging around. It turns out that by the time that many of them have aged out of the foster care system, they already have a juvenile criminal history. That’s according to Frank Bailey, counselor and former treatment program director and current mental health program coordinator for the shelter. While children and parents are told that these records are sealed Bailey said, “The myth that these juvenile records are sealed isn’t a fact.”

at the University of Pennsylvania, who told Business Insider. “And, indeed, while we don’t see rates exceeding expectations yet, we do see that the proportion of homeless in their 20s is growing every year for the last five years, and that they now account for 25 percent of the adult homeless population.” There are cultural elements that come into play as well. These issues cross both genders and have no racial barriers. Bailey spoke of a recent situation when he was talking to a young man referred to staying away from girls with, “high body counts,” meaning the number of men they’ve slept with. Then there’s sexting, Facebook, Snapchat, and the easy access to information along with the ability to reach out through electronic means that have become more important than interpersonal communication. These devices also have affected their ability to focus, he stated. According to a study from Pew Research Center, 45% of millennial respondents said social media has had a “major impact” on their relationships.

He said many of these young people start off with truancy and problems with school, and are then placed on juvenile probation. Once they enter the system, they graduate to adult crimes. Bailey said, “It’s like they receive an education in becoming a criminal.” This is supported by Dennis P. Culhane, In the same study, 25% of respondents who worked on a study as a professor claim their spouse was too distracted with their phone when they were

together. An additional 18% of respondents between the ages of 18-29 also included that they previously had serious arguments over their partner’s obsession with spending time online. Add to that, video games are dissociating young people from reality. Bailey said, “It takes children away being their true selves, and causes increased anger and depression.” He continued that there aren’t any current solutions, as they are complicated issues and the outlook is bleak. Sandra L. Calvert, PhD, Professor of Psychology and Director of the Children’s Digital Media Center at Georgetown University, et al., in a Feb.-Mar. 2017 article for American Psychologist titled “The American Psychological Association Task Force Assessment of Violent Video Games: Science in the Service of Public Interest,” wrote: “Consistent with the literature that we reviewed, we found that violent video game exposure was associated with: an increased composite aggression score; increased aggressive behavior; increased aggressive cognitions; increased aggressive affect, increased desensitization, and decreased empathy; and increased physiological arousal. The size of the effects was similar to that in prior meta-analy-

ses, suggesting a stable result.” Feb.-Mar. 2017 Sandra L. Calvert, PhD While crime rates are down in all areas for Millennials overall in comparison to Gen Xers in the 90s, there’s a disturbing trend in gun violence. In 2012, 75,049 young people between the ages of 10 and 29 were arrested for weapon offenses, such as illegally carrying or possessing a firearm. This group made up 65 percent of all arrests for weapons offenses that year, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, “Uniform Crime Reports: Arrests.” In 2011, 4,998 individuals between the ages of 12 and 24 were arrested for homicides, and 3,490 of those murders, or 70 percent, involved guns, according to C. Puzzanchera, G. Chamberlin, and W.Kang, “Easy Access to the FBI’s Supplementary Homicide Reports: 1980-2011, Year of incident by age of offender for United States. Bailey emphasizes it’s essential for parents to get involved in their children’s lives and know what’s going on. He tells parents to look for these signs when deciding whether to seek help: Continued on page 14

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-Your child seems to be isolating -Poor Grades -Skipping School -Inattention to personal hygiene -Hanging out with unhealthy friends If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re noticing these trends, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate to seek help.

Bailey Counseling Services 1940 S 42nd Street #528 402-504-3242 Attachment & Trauma Center of Nebraska 638 N 109th Plaza 402-403-0190 Behaven Kids 8922 Cuming Street 402-926-4373

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Diary of a Changing World

By Steve Newman

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There are now 10 times more low-oxygen zones around the globe than 50 years ago. Image: World Ocean Atlas 2013 / R. J. Diaz ozone is slowing, allowing a sluggish but steady recovery of the ozone hole Ocean Suffocation above Antarctica. Areas of the world’s oceans, bays and lakes with little or The ozone layer protects life on the no oxygen are dramatically expanding, Earth’s surface from harmful solar according to a new study by the radiation. Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. The agency’s scientists say the 1989 international ban on the man-made “The decline in ocean oxygen ranks chlorofluorocarbons responsible for among the most serious effects most of the depletion now appears to of human activities on the Earth’s be working. environment,” said marine ecologist Denise Breitburg. Those compounds were once widely used in aerosols, refrigerators and About half of Earth’s oxygen comes other appliances. But when leaked from the oceans, and global warming into the air, they can rise high into the is said to be the main cause of the stratosphere where they are broken decline. down by ultraviolet radiation from the sun, releasing ozone-killing chlorine in But in coastal dead zones, most of the process. the oxygen depletion is caused by fertilizer and sewage runoff from land. Tropical Cyclones Breitburg says reducing that runoff At least 36 people were left on a local level could go a long way to dead in Madagascar after solving that problem. Category-2 Cyclone Ava raked the island’s east coast.

Irving +117° Penrith, Australia

Earthquakes

One of the strongest of eight temblors that struck the Iran-Iraq border region injured at least 21 people in western Iran. • A rare tremor around the northern Dutch city of Groningen cracked buildings. • Earth movements were also felt in the western Caribbean and northern Georgia.

Itchy Infestations

Fleas from domestic pets now infest wildlife and feral animals on all continents except Antarctica. A University of Queensland-led global study showed that so-called cat fleas — the main flea species found on domestic dogs and cats — are carried by more than 130 wildlife species around the world, representing nearly 20 percent of all the mammal species sampled.

Ozone Hole Healing

NASA has found the first direct evidence that the depletion of stratospheric

• Cyclone Irving churned the open waters of the central Indian Ocean as a threat only to shipping lanes.

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Volunteers care for bats that survived some of southeastern Australia’s hottest weather on record. Photo: Help Save the Wildlife and Bushlands in Campbelltown

Dog fleas are less widespread and were reported on only 31 mammal species. The study warns that the fleas have the potential to transmit harmful bacteria back to pets and humans, including those that cause bubonic plague and typhus.

Some of the 2,000 residents of Kadovar Island were forced to paddle to the nearby island of Blup Blup, while others were evacuated to other islands. But officials warned that a stronger eruption could also create a tsunami capable of striking nearby islands.

Deadly Heat

Areas around Sydney, Australia, experienced their hottest day in 79 years.

Papua New Guinea disaster officials said the volcano on Kadovar Island emitted ash but not any lava. Photo: Facebook / Samaritan Aviation

Historic Eruption

The heat that baked three southeastern states also melted asphalt roadways, sparked dozens of fires and caused bats whose brains were said to have â&#x20AC;&#x153;friedâ&#x20AC;? to fall dead from the trees. Australia just experienced its thirdhottest year on record in 2017.

A volcano on a remote Papua New Guinea island spewed ash for days during its first eruption in recorded history.

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Basketball Brief

presence and will look forward to him returning to the lineup as they get ready to face Michigan at home on the 18th before heading to Ohio State on the 22nd.

By Focus Staff

Creighton Bluejays

Creighton (14-4, 4-2 Big East) may be out of the national rankings this week The Nebraska Cornhuskers 13-7 (4-3 after No. 10 Xavier knocked then-No. Big Ten) came out sluggish in the first 25 Creightonfrom the top of the Big half of their Friday night game against East standings with a physica 92-70 Penn State. They managed to fight win over CU on Saturday afternoon back and put up a defensive show in in Cincinnati. The Musketeers (16-3) the second, however, losing a close one inside power and motivation coming in OT at Penn State. off a two-game losing streak was too much as CU’s four-game winning On Monday night, the Huskers faced streak came to an end. Marcus Foster Illinois at Pinnacle Bank Arena, and Mitch Ballock each had 16 points where the Huskers have only lost one to lead the Jays. game all year, a one-point decision to Kansas. The magic continued as Junior The opportunity to regain a spot in Guard James Palmer Jr. redeemed his the national rankings comes again late game missed free throw and poor Wednesday when Seton Hall comes showing at Penn State by hitting a last to town. The Pirates, another Top-25 second three-pointer to win the game. Big East team, topped Creighton in the conference opener back in December. The drama around Sophomore Center From there, it’s off to Providence and Jordy Tshimanga is over as well. He St. John’s for an East Coast road swing. confirmed his continued commitment to Nebraska after missing the trip to Omaha Mavericks Penn State when it was rumored that The Mavericks picked up their first he was considering a transfer. The road win of the season last week at Huskers have missed his defensive Western Illinois, but the Fort Wayne

Nebraska Cornhuskers

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Mastodons topped Omaha 82-78 on Thursday night presents a chance for Saturday night, ending UNO’s hope for another win at friendly Baxter Arena. a two-game road winning streak. Denver is in town for a 7:30 tip. The Pioneers (7-11) are a traditional The Mavs (6-14, 1-3 Summit League) hockey power, but not so much in did put five players in double figures, basketball. lead by Zack Jackson’s 21 points - the seventh time he has hit 20 or more this season.

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Fitness Trends for 2018 By Focus Omaha

We’ll take fitness back to the retro era! With all the technology that’s been dazzling the fitness industry, we’ll see a trend that takes us back to some of the old ways of doing things. There will be some talk regarding how too much technology isn’t necessarily a good thing, and we’ll go back to the running fitness boom of the 70s.

Fitness goes Live- Globally With many of the latest machines being able to go live, it will become more popular to connect with others around the country, and at times around the world. You’ll be able to hang with others that are doing the same things that you enjoy. CrossFit, Yoga, Cycling, etc. Every year there, just like in the fashion world, there are new trends for health and fitness. What will be the new “Fads” for fitness in 2018? Here are just a few ideas:

And make friends while you do it!

Down with sugar! 2018 will be the year that people recognize and accept the negative

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effects of sugar in our diet, and will make fundamental changes in our collective eating habits.

Gender Specific Training We’ll embrace that women are different than men and that our nutrition should be different. You will also see more personalized and tailored fitness plans, matching exercise and food to the individual to maximize their outcomes.

Recovery devices go Mainstream

There will be devices that can be used when you’re not exercising to measure physical recovery and to monitor how you’re adapting to your latest workout in order to help you enhance the outcomes. There you have it. Just a few ideas that may- or may not be big news in the fitness world for 2018. Don’t forget to stop in and stay up on the latest trends at New Dawn Nutrition or call Brandon at 402-933-9995. Until next week, Stay Healthy Omaha!

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Acoustic Groove Wooden Music Comes to Life By Howard Schwartz You have seen these guys John Rogers and Gunnar Guenette before.

If not, turn in your fan card. John Rogers and Gunnar Guenette had been in rock bands during the 80s, Guenette with Top Secret as Rogers was in High Heel and the Sneakers. Rogers, a member of the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame via his work with High Heel, is a busy man. By day he works for Midwest Sound & Lighting where he handles online sales. But that is only part of it, and not nearly enough, as Guenette and Rogers continually prove. For some reason, as their bands played out in the 1990s, they had not played together.

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“We knew about each other for a long time,” said Rogers, who also played in Living Proof after High Heel. “Gunnar gave me a call and wanted to know if I wanted to come over and play some acoustic songs,” Rogers recalled. Guenette, also a drummer, had a regular acoustic thing going at Travato’s. It took only a few moments of a CSN song before they knew it would work, and in the spring of 1997, they began performing together as Acoustic Groove. Their common interest in what they called ìwoodenî music worked exceptionally well with two voices that belonged together on stage. Acoustic Groove connected with local music lovers longing to hear great songs by The Beatles, Van Morrison, CSNY, Marvin Gaye and other classic artists. Regular shows at the Embassy Suites downtown followed and Acoustic Groove took on an identity and developed a following that spread to Pastimes Lounge at 77th and Cass Streets as well as other places. “I think of Acoustic Groove as whenever Gunnar and I sing together,” Rogers said. It has gone through a lot of excellent players and changes, including Guenette moving to the West Coast and back. A four-piece version won the first OEAA for the best cover band in 2007. While some faces have changed, the level of musicianship has remained high. Around 2010 Rogers needed shoulder surgery and Guenette had some physical concerns from his drumming that needed to be addressed. During the pause and recovery, Rogers asked himself: “What do I want to do now?”

He decided he wanted to rock again, and Bad Sneakers emerged. A few personnel changes followed and Peace, Love etc. was born. Still, Acoustic Groove was not dead and continues to make regular appearances. “I can have my cake and eat it, too,” Rogers laughed. “To me, I’m in a really great place.” An annual Acoustic Groove gig that is an anniversary show on Thanksgiving Eve involves the larger group, but usually it is simply Guenette and Rogers, playing smaller venues. “We do it as a duo,” Rogers said. Guenette also plays in the jam band, Sailing in Soup, hailed by Rogers as one of the city’s best. Adding to Rogers’ cake is his work with Jocelyn, the extremely talented young solo artist who recently added a band for a Reverb show. He helps her with writing and copyright matters. Asked if there is anything new with Peace, Love etc. Rogers said: “Just the desire for enough time to work on our tunes.” All the band members have original music they want to do, and there are other nuggets out there to cover for the set. “None of us are getting any younger,” he pointed out. “When it quits being fun, you won’t see us.” Right now, it certainly is, no matter what he’s doing. For more on Acoustic Groove: http://acousticgroove.org www.facebook.com/acousticgrooveomaha/

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Banditos The Road Brings Southern Rockers to Omaha By Andy Roberts

From the amazing musical melting pot that is the American South comes Banditos, six Alabama-raised, Nashville-based musicians who mix 1960s inspirations with blues rock, boogie and a bit of twang for their own unique sound. Touring in support of their second album, “Visionland,” this band of twenty-somethings rolls into town for a January 21 gig at Reverb Lounge. Banditos are Jeff Salter on guitar; Corey Parsons on guitar and vocals; singer Mary Beth Richardson; drummer Randy Wade; Danny Vines

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on bass; and Stephen Pierce on vocals and banjo. The album and band have drawn the attention of American Songwriter, Rolling Stone Country, Stereogum, CNN, Huffington Post, Paste Magazine, and others. It’s a sound that fits right in with Alabama Shakes and the Drive-By Truckers. Pierce said the band has been together in some form since 2010 with Parsons and Pierce later joined by the rest of the band. He told Focus he got a banjo from a thrift store - the band members are long-time friends - and he started meeting with Parsons to play and make some songs. “Kind of got tired of playing in the house,” Pierce recalled, so they started playing on the street, in Birmingham, which earned them an invitation to play at a bar. They brought Vines along for that first gig. “Slowly people just added in,” Pierce said, remembering that all the current members were in attendance at that first show. They got a house together and when the time was right they made the move from Birmingham to Nashville’s more challenging and diverse scene to do an album. “Pretty much it’s been our own little cult we started,” he said. With influences ranging from The Stooges to CCR and Etta James, they have a distinctive sound that is drawing in fans from across the nation. “We really do appreciate all forms of music and each member tends to lean toward a certain style,” Pierce acknowledged. “It really is a stew.” Banditos have been taking that stew on the road, playing more than 600 shows the last three years. They should come into Omaha fresh.

“We’ve had about a month or two off now,” Pierce said. That has been used for personal trips, writing and a chance to recharge. “We’re looking forward to getting back in the van and being comfortably uncomfortable,” he chuckled. The new leg of the tour starts in Omaha! “You guys are going to be first,” Pierce said, adding it’s been at least three years since they’ve been to the area. He couldn’t remember playing Omaha, but thought the band stayed here in a motel. “We’ve pretty much been everywhere in the U.S.,” Pierce stated. They also made it to France for a Jack Daniels promotional gig, the Scandinavian countries, and once to the U.K. where they played in two KFC restaurants. “That was nothing short of interesting,” he said as it involved a sandwich promotion. During the coming year they plan to tour much more of Europe, but from Omaha, it’s off to the West Coast which Pierce said has been highly welcoming and the source of much of their musical inspiration. “Pretty hip and groovy out there,” he said. The life of a touring musician is often romanticized, but most who have done it know it’s not a picnic. Pierce, however, has few complaints. “It used to be a lot harder,” Pierce said. “It definitely took a while to get us comfortable.” It also helped that they no longer live in the same house: “We’re learning every day how to be a family.” Being able to stay in hotels instead of

looking for a couch to crash on also has helped. “Being able to get a shower when you want one,” is helpful, he admitted. So is a larger vehicle where no one has to sleep on the equipment. Visionland was named after a defunct $60 million theme park. Built in the late 1990s near some of the band members childhood Alabama homes, it closed after just five years. The album’s mixture of songs of hope countered by the cold slap of reality has gained praise by many who see a band with a grasp of their art shown by only a few musicians their age. Pierce said the band is currently working on writing the third one. “We have no idea where we’re going to do it yet,” Pierce said. However, the band just completed a song that will be done in cooperation with the Dark Matter Coffee chain for a special brew called Blenditos. The song is to be included along with the product at retail outlets.

They may need some of that with a two-day drive scheduled to get to Omaha, where folks will be in for a special show on Sunday at The Reverb Lounge. Expect it to be spontaneous. “Just having a good time . . . we don’t really write set lists too often,” Pierce said.”We just kind of let it all happen naturally.” Or, as he elaborated, if you plan things out too carefully, it’s like you’re reading a book. “It just turns into like you’re reading a book. We like to make it a little more dangerous than that.” For more on Banditos: http://www.banditosband.com/

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Need Money for College?

accounting, economics, marketing, etc.) at one of Nebraska’s state or privately funded colleges or universities— excluding the University of Nebraska

$2,000 Scholarships Available From the Nebraska Bankers Educational Foundation

• Students who will achieve at least a junior- or senior-level status by the upcoming fall academic year with a minimum GPA of 3.0

By Focus Omaha

Are you a college student in need of money? The Nebraska Bankers Educational Foundation (NBEF) wants to help! NBEF has allocated up to $18,000 in scholarships through the William B. Brandt Memorial Scholarship Fund.

• Students attending one of the following college or universities: − Peru State College − Union College − Wayne State College − York College

− Bellevue University − Doane University Each $2,000 scholarship is awarded to − Chadron State College a student pursuing a business-related − College of St. Mary degree at one of 13 state and privately − Concordia University funded colleges and universities, listed − Creighton University − Hastings College below. − Midland University − Nebraska Wesleyan Who’s eligible? • Legal residents of Nebraska— How can you apply? including but not limited to Nebraska 1. Complete the application form bank employees and their family at www.nebankers.org/index.php/ members scholarships.html. • Full-time students pursuing a 2. Email the application form, essay, business-related degree (i.e. finance,

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and a letter of recommendation from a bank officer who works at a NBAmember financial institution before February 9, 2018, to Sheila Scheinost at sheila.scheinost@nebankers.org or submit by mail to: Attn: Sheila Scheinost PO Box 80008 Lincoln, NE 68501-0008 Nebraska Bankers Association Selection of scholarship recipients will be made by March 14, 2018. All applicants will be notified of the final decision regarding their application. Each scholarship will be awarded to the recipient through the duration of two semesters. To continue the scholarship during the second semester, the student must maintain a 3.0 GPA. Payments will

be made directly to the recipient’s educational institution. Financial need is not necessary to qualify for this scholarship.

More information:

To view complete details about the NBEF William B. Brandt Memorial Scholarship, visit www.nebankers.org/ index.php/scholarships.html. The Nebraska Bankers Association (www.nebankers.org), founded in 1890, is the voice of Nebraska’s $72 billion banking industry, which is composed of small, regional, and large banks that together employ more than 14,000 people, safeguard more than $58 billion in deposits, and extend nearly $54 billion in loans, all within the state of Nebraska.

About the NBEF:

The Nebraska Bankers Educational Foundation (NBEF) is a non-profit organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. One of its primary goals is to award scholarships to college and university students majoring in programs related to banking and to employees of federally insured depository institutions. NBEF may from time to time raise, solicit, and receive funds in the form of charitable contributions and donations to be used to promote the purposes for which this organization was formed. NBEF intends for its scholarships to be used both as recruitment and retention incentives for students pursuing banking careers. Through these scholarships, NBEF hopes to strengthen the banking industry in Nebraska. Contact: Joni Sundquist, Senior Vice President Nebraska Bankers Association 402-474-1555 or joni. sundquist@nebankers.org

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BARRETT’S BARLEYCORN 4322 Leavenworth St. M-F 4P-6P $2.25 Domestic Bottles $3.00 Well Drinks BUSHWOOD LOUNGE 711 N 14th St. $1 Off Everything 3p-7p REverse Happy Hour Monday-Thursday 8p-2a CADDYSHACK 2076 N 117th Ave & 7007 S 181st St M-F 2P-6P $1 Off Beer, Wine & Wells TUES- HAPPY HOUR All Day DANNY’S BAR & GRILL 2007 N 72nd St. M-F 3P - 6P $3.00 16 oz. Tall Boys & 1/2 Price Appetizers Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials CHARLESTON’S 13851 FNB Pkwy & 7540 Dodge St. M-F 3P-6P 1/2 price apps, $5 Wine and Margs, $1 off all drinks JAIPUR BREWING CO. 10922 Elm St., Omaha, NE 68144 THURS, FRI, SAT 4P - 6P $3.45 16oz Hand Crafted Beers, Jalapeno Ale, Wheat, IPA, Raspberry Wheat. $5.95 House Wines by the Glass. $23 Bottle House Wines. $4.95 House Liquors. $5.95 Cocktails. Happy Hour Appetizers and Breads from $1.25 – $4.75 JAZZ, A LOUISIANA KITCHEN 1421 Farnam St $2.99 - $10.99 select appetizers $1.50 domestic drinks; $2 well drinks; $3.75 rum drinks, margaritas

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PARLIAMENT WEST 16939 Wright Plz EVERYDAY 3P - 7P 1/2 Price Martini’s, $2 Domestic Pints, $1 Off Other Drinks

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