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Diary of a Changing World By Steve Newman
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HEALTH
Douglas County Has First 2018 West Nile Case Sponsored by New Dawn Nutrition
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Foundation One Bank will be sharing financial information relating to the markets, investments, financial news and other information.
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Focus is your FREE Arts, Entertainment, Personal Finance, & Music Newsweekly. We’ve brought all of these elements together for the first time, all in one weekly format. Our goal is to provide you, the customer, with the best possible publication to suit all of your needs.
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Favorite quote? “Creativity takes courage.” - Henri Matisse
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Mario has been creating art in Omaha since moving to the city in 2006. Since his initial summer spent selling his work in cafes, restaurants, and the street corners of the Old Market, he has shown work at venues like the Hot Shops, RNG Gallery, and the Side Door.
Artist Bio By D.J. Grothe Name: Mario Gallegos Age: 48 Hometown: Albuquerque, NM Medium/Style: Acrylic on Masonite/ Ballpoint on Bristol
are about people; the first speaks to our roots and our beliefs that influence growth, and the second about the systems we maneuver through to survive and support each other.”
Mario will be participating in an upcoming pop up show this September 21st-22nd. For more details, check out his Facebook page.
If you would like to be featured in Focus On The Arts email your information to What are you currently working on? focusomaha@gmail.com “Currently, I’m working on a series of ballpoint pen drawings on Bristol paper that explore my limits as an artist. January 11, 2020 is the personal What inspires and influences your goal I set for myself to complete all 48 work the most? “My inspiration comes drawings. I like to work on different from my abstract dreams. Good or project at the same time to keep from bad, they keep me going. They are an stagnating.” engine I use to put me in a place (even for a short time) of creative freedom. Where do you see your art in the Dreams are what motivate me to be future? “I see myself creating art for creative.” many years to come. Success or not, When did you first start pursuing your art? “My first exhibition was in Ord, NE when I was twelve years old. My father was - and still is - the deciding factor of what I do and the way I do it. He studied the plastic arts in Mexico City before the Vietnam War, and has always been a major source of my passion for the visual arts.” What has been your favorite piece or series to create? “My favorite piece is the diptych painting that’s hanging in UNO’s Mammel Hall. I couldn’t decide what to name it, so I gave it two Virgin with Child and Loopholes. They Mother & Irene
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art is in my bones.”
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Who’s the artist you admire most? “I’m influenced by many artists, but there are a few that I grew up on who really resonate with me. Salvador Dali is where the dream process comes from for me in my work. Jackson Pollock keeps me innovative in the movements and fluidity. Jean-Michel Basquiat’s adventurous style and relaxed confidence jazz me up to create whatever’s on my mind.” What’s your advice to an aspiring artist? “Create all the time, in every mood.” Driving Tiger
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Through August 26 OUR BODY : THE UNIVERSE WITHIN 225 N. 12th Street, Omaha Sunday - Thursday, 10am to 7pm Friday & Saturday, 10am to 10pm The exhibit includes approximately 15 whole body specimens and 49 display cases containing more than 110 organs and specimens. Tickets are on sale now at ourbodyomaha.com. -----------------------------------------------Through September 2 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: Secrets of the Sewer Omaha Children’s Museum Experience the first-ever museum exhibit featuring the four heroic ninjas-in-training — Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™! Leap to the rescue and learn teamwork, collaboration, and problem-solving as you work your way through puzzles, mazes, and obstacles. Now families can join these pizza-eating, crime-fighting “Heroes in a Half-Shell” to hone their ninja skills and problem-solving intellects while learning the secrets of the sewer! More information online at http://www.ocm.org and a bit of luck. Even if you don’t survive, try again! There’s a new adventure every time you enter the exhibit!
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Thursday, August 16 | 7p - 9p The Pluckin’ Nutz Free Concert SumTur Amphitheater 11691 S 108th St, Papillion, 68046 Free concert at SumTur Amphitheater with The Pluckin’ Nutz ----------------------------------------------Friday, August 17 | 6p - 10:30p Fireworks Bonanza StoneBridge Christian Church 15801 Butler Avenue Omaha FREE family fun in Omaha...The 12th Annual Fireworks Bonanza. Enjoy bounce houses, food trucks, jumbo yard games, live music and a professional fireworks display to top off the evening! Admission is FREE. ----------------------------------------------Friday, August 17 | 6p - 9p Bridge Beats 2018 Free Summer Concert Series featuring The Personics & The 402 Arts- Musician Collective
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Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge 705 Riverfront Dr, Omaha, NE 68102 Bridge Beats is a family- friendly concert series! Each concert will bring something fun for the kids to do in our “Rhythm and Beat Kid’s Zone” such as face painting, bubble shows, bounce houses and more! Don’t forget about the FREE giveaways! Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a wonderful evening with the whole family. ----------------------------------------------Friday, August 17 | 6:30p - 8:30p Rockbrook Village Friday Night Concert Series featuring Lou Deluca & The Delta 88’s 2800 S 110th Ct, Omaha Local musicians entertain families every Friday night throughout the summer. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a wonderful evening . -----------------------------------------------
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WWW.SUMTUR.ORG Saturday, August 18 | 10a-12p Back to School Carnival, Reality Church, 10695 Portal Rd, La Vista Enjoy a magic show, petting zoo, bounce house water activities and more. ----------------------------------------------Saturday, August 18 | 10a Arrows to Aerospace The 47th Annual Arrows to Aerospace Celebration takes place this weekend in Bellevue. The Grand Parade which is scheduled for 10am starting on Mission Avenue and ending at Washington Park! Visit the City of Bellevue, Nebraska facebook page for a list of events. ----------------------------------------------Saturday, August 18 | 10a - 1pm Back to School JDRF Bash! Hy-Vee (3410 N 156th St) Join us for our back to school bash Au-
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gust 18th from 10-1! Enjoy pony rides and root beer floats for a small fee plus bounce houses, games, and more! What’s more exciting is all proceeds will go back to JDRF! --------------------------------------------Tuesday, August 21 thru August 26 Millard Days, Andersen Park 136th & Q Street, Omaha The first Millard Days in 1964 was a barbecue in the park sponsored by the Millard Jaycees. Now, over 50 years later, Millard Days is a full week of activities, organized by a committee of 16 Millard area groups. Tuesday night the carnival starts the fun at 5pm. For a complete list of events visit www. millarddays.com/#
EVENTS THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 Bikes on the 100 Block with SFO 100 Block, 5p -----------------------------------------------Classic Car Cruise In Quaker Steak and Lube, 5p -----------------------------------------------Daddy Mac & The Flak McCoy’s at Thunderbowl, 6:30p -----------------------------------------------FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 Karaoke Fridays Horseshoe Casino, 8p -----------------------------------------------Movies In The Park Bayliss Park, 9p
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 Follow Me K9 August Pack Walk Bass Pro Shops, 10a -----------------------------------------------Live music with Charlie Alley Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard, 1p -----------------------------------------------Ruvane McCoy’s at Thunderbowl, 7p SUNDAY, AUGUST 19 Black Squirrel Sprint Triathlon Lake Manawa Beach, 8a MONDAY, AUGUST 20 Supernatural Trivia The Buck Snort, 7p
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WEDNESDAY AUGUST 15 The Grease Band Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke Marylebone, 7p ----------------------------------------------Ray’s Piano Party Mr. Toad’s, 7p ----------------------------------------------Bike Night with Therapy Bar & Grill, 7p ----------------------------------------------Jazz Harpist, Anita Clark Jaynes, and her Quartet Jambo Cat, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Comedy Open Mic Barley Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke w/ Host Adam Flohr Brokedown Palace, 9p ----------------------------------------------Gottberg Harney Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------Dusk, Eric in Outerspace & Timecat O’Leaver’s Pub, 9p ----------------------------------------------Big Mista Video Shoot Reverb Lounge, 9p
THURSDAY AUGUST 16 Curtis Salgado Chrome Lounge, 5:30p ----------------------------------------------Matt Wallace Ozone, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Skretta Etc. Vino Mas, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Bike Night with Getchasum Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 7p ----------------------------------------------Silence Is Madness, Midwest Depressed, Witherfang & I Am The Pendragon, Lookout Lounge, 7p ----------------------------------------------The Pluckin’ Nutz SumTur Amphitheater, 7p -----------------------------------------------
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Karaoke The New Frontier Bar, 7p ----------------------------------------------Weathered & Vagabonds The Well, 7p ----------------------------------------------Chris Franjola Omaha Funny Bone, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Victor Johnson Band The Omaha Lounge, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Overflow Reverb Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Jason Boland & The Stragglers with Sack of Lions, Slowdown, 8p ----------------------------------------------The Cosmic Smiths w/ Jacob Duncan The B Side of Benson Theatre, 8p ----------------------------------------------Open Mic with Host Aly Peeler The Down Under Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Groovement The Hive Rock Club, 8p ----------------------------------------------ReUNITED We Stand: A Charity Event with Satchel Grande & more The Waiting Room, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Artist Robinson & Corey Stroud Barley Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------Thirsty Thursday Karaoke Forte Music Hall, 9p ----------------------------------------------Ricky Szablowski Harney Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------Loving the Mic: Open Mic Love’s Jazz & Art Center, 9p ----------------------------------------------The Shineys The B. Bar, 9p ----------------------------------------------The Belles Beer Can Alley, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Chris Shelton Dubliner Pub, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Traveling Mercies Duo & Guests The Down Under Lounge, 9:30p
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FRIDAY AUGUST 17 Bill Sammon- Acoustic Music Growler USA, 5p ----------------------------------------------Maha Music Festival 2018 Stinson Park, 5p ----------------------------------------------Jessica Errett The Cove, 5p ----------------------------------------------The Personics & The 402 Bridge Beats, 6p ----------------------------------------------Ventura Boulevard Surfside Club, 6p ----------------------------------------------Stan Galli & Stuff American Legion Post #1, 7p ----------------------------------------------Bo’Dell & The Relics Bogie’s Bar, 7p ----------------------------------------------Love & Theft Bourbon Saloon, 7p ----------------------------------------------Bango Tango Lookout Lounge, 7p ----------------------------------------------Lou Deluca & The Delta 88’s Rockbrook Village, 7p ----------------------------------------------Filmore w/ Bucka Ruse Slowdown, 7p ----------------------------------------------Live Music w/ Dustin West Therapy Bar & Grill, 7p ----------------------------------------------Rachel Price w/ Bach Mai The Well, 7p ----------------------------------------------Bang Tango, Saints of Lust, RAF & The Rewind, Lookout Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Aaron Stroessner Quartet featuring Emily Bass, Jambo Cat, 8p ----------------------------------------------Lamb of God Sokol Auditorium, 8p ----------------------------------------------Scott Moyer Band & Noah Hobson Barley Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------Grunge Pop Chrome Lounge, 9p
Walking Wounded, Supper & Mace Hathaway, Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 9p ----------------------------------------------Peace, Love, Etc. Growler USA, 9p ----------------------------------------------Daniel & the Deliverance Harney Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------Magick K Trio Havana Garage, 9p ----------------------------------------------Elevate presents Mode O’Leaver’s Pub, 9p ----------------------------------------------The Confidentials Ozone Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Funk Trek with Motion Trap & The Fey Reverb Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------The 145 Skyybox, 9p ----------------------------------------------Rich the Factor The Waiting Room, 9p ----------------------------------------------Dicey Riley Dubliner Pub, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Vince & Mike Trio w/ Des Funk The Down Under Lounge, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Charm School Dropouts Two Fine Irishmen, 9:30p
SATURDAY AUGUST 18 Summer Olympics The Down Under Lounge, 12p ----------------------------------------------Maha Music Festival 2018 Stinson Park, 12p ----------------------------------------------One2Go Forte Music Hall, 6p ----------------------------------------------Joystick Surfside Club, 6p ----------------------------------------------Ben Gallaher with Kali Indiana Bourbon Saloon, 7p ----------------------------------------------The Bishops Fun-Plex, 7p
PWP Live Presents Battle of the Phoenix 2018 The Waiting Room, 7p ----------------------------------------------Fashun Club w Sapien Sounds & King Me, The Well, 7p ----------------------------------------------Ken Sitler Vino Mas, 7p ----------------------------------------------Chris Franjola Omaha Funny Bone, 7:30p/9:30 ----------------------------------------------Sidecar 69 Forte Music Hall, 8p ----------------------------------------------Flip The Format Lookout Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Clyde of the Milltailers, Grass Bandit & Tragic Martha, Barley Street, 9p ----------------------------------------------Monkey Knife Fight Chrome Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Bad Aqple Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 9p ----------------------------------------------Domestic Blend Harney Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------Anger Management Presents: Flip The Format, Lookout Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Dead Man’s Hand On The Q, 9p ----------------------------------------------The Brits Ozone Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Music Crush Everyday Reverb Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Ragged Company The B Side of Benson Theatre, 9p ----------------------------------------------Dicey Riley Dubliner Pub, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Jaguar James w/ Jens Lehman The Down Under Lounge, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Jerry Pranksters Nifty Bar, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Cover Me Badd Two Fine Irishmen, 9:30p
SUNDAY AUGUST 19 The Fishheads Surfside Club, 12p ----------------------------------------------Pril & Johnny Soaring Wings, 2:30p -----------------------------------------------
Gaming Guild The Down Under Lounge, 3p ----------------------------------------------Grace & Kris Lombardo’s Bistro, 4:30p ----------------------------------------------The 9’s JCC Omaha, 5p ----------------------------------------------Boy Hits Car, Mindflight, Beyond the Grey, The Long Awaited & RGF Bourbon Saloon, 7p ----------------------------------------------Sarpy Serenaders SumTur Amphtheater, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Dunder-CON Booze Bingo The Down Under Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke The Down Under Lounge, 10p
MONDAY AUGUST 20 The Smashing Pumpkins: Shiny And Oh So Bright Tour CenturyLink Center, 7p ----------------------------------------------Early Karaoke Forte Music Hall, 7p ----------------------------------------------Chamber Of Malice, Short Fuse 59 & The Tale Untold, Lookout Lounge, 7p ----------------------------------------------Gooch & His Big Las Vegas Band Ozone Lounge, 7p ----------------------------------------------Cuts with The Shacks The Waiting Room Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Open Mic Barley Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------DJ Howie’s Karaoke Grant St. Bar, 9p ----------------------------------------------Open Mic and Molly’s Molly’s Pub, 9p
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Back for Round Two By Andy Roberts Not all band stories begin with the founding members meeting each other because of a lost dog, but this one does. Seriously. Jason Struebing and Mike Torres, who sing and play guitars in Haven21, knew each other from Little League baseball. The friendship was solidified when Struebing moved next door to Torres in base housing in Bellevue and brought Torres his lost dog. These days they are joined by Kip Marshall on drums and Christian Skirmont on bass and backing vocals. Skirmont also is their “secret weapon” as tour manager for Lit, helping them to a slot on the Gen X Show at Ralston Arena on September 15. Old friends Struebing, also the band’s songwriter, and Torres share guitar work and vocals and jabs. “He’s got the better vocals than me, but they let me do the singing,” Struebing said. Torres responded, “That’s not really true.” What is true is Haven21 formed around 2000 as four high school
friends, uhm, trying to meet girls. Out for fun they managed to get a spot on the Vans Warped Tour and a write-up in their high school yearbook. After meeting in their early teen years the guys realized they have a mutual love of music which came out after they ran into each other at a battle of the bands. They started getting together to play at home. “It was literally just playing in the basement,” Struebing recalled. “Just being paired up with a drummer was an awesome thing.” The band’s name has an equally interesting origin – on a teenager boy’s calendar. “Jason had a bikini.com calendar in his room,” Torres remembered, and the name of “the hottest” model was Haven. Number bands (like Matchbox 20) were big then and Marshall suggested “Bust 21” as in going bust in cards. “We just combined the ideas,” Torres stated. The members recalled playing Blink 182 covers when they started and some Metallica covers since previous band members were fans of that outfit. Asked to describe their current sound, Torres hesitated.
“I think that’s one of those things that’s hard for a lot of bands to answer . . . We all grew up on a good dose of rock and pop.” Struebing suggested a mix of Green Day and Blink 182 with The Offspring. “I’m just blown away by the vocals,” joked Struebing, who acknowledged: “Those are definitely our main influences.” It wasn’t easy when they started. Struebing said they did everything themselves from the ground up. “Doing it all ourselves made us work harder,” Struebing offered. “We never really blew up . . . I think we were right on the edge of that.” A good dose of nerve helped, especially when it came to getting the band booked on the bill with national acts. “We would just walk up and introduce ourselves,” Torres recalled. They also used the social media of the day, pre-Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, to make connections. “We got in these crappy old vans and had to bring toolboxes,” Torres offered. “A lot things I wouldn’t want to relive again.” But for kids who really had no idea what they were doing, it went well. By 2007 things came up and: “Life happens.” For a decade they were silent, but, as
anyone who’s ever been in a band can tell you, hanging out with friends is the best part. “We just missed getting the guys together,” Torres said of last year’s reunion. Things are not moving quickly this second time around but good things are happening. Haven21 played The Lookout Lounge in February – only their second show in almost ten years -and it sold out. “That was a nice thing for us,” Struebing admitted. Haven21 recently recorded three new songs and they plan to do a full-length album. There is not firm timeline but they are hoping to have it out by the end of this year. Two music videos also are ready and with YouTube they expect to get better exposure. One video debuted earlier this year, “Don’t Let Go,” snagged 5,000 views in the first 24 hours. They are starting to get a push from some online publications. But there are obstacles to making a push. While Struebing and Torres live in Omaha, Marshall is in Kansas City where he runs his own successful YouTube channel. Skirmont is often on the road with Lit. “It’s very hard for us to get together,” Struebing acknowledged. On September 15, they will be together for the Gen X Show.
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“It’s going to be a pretty high energy show,” Struebing promised, suggesting it will be comedy and a rock show all in one. Torres is particularly excited, having seen Lit and POD at The Ranch Bowl. “These bands are bands that we grew up listening to,” he said. “You just want to be like them, and now we’re on the show with them.” For more about Haven 21: www.facebook.com/pg/haven21 www.youtube.com/channel/UCPDdQy2qYHyrd8D3V7yBzew www.facebook.com/haven21/videos
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Diary of a Changing World
By Steve Newman Hothouse Earth
Climate scientists issued some of their most dire predictions to date on global warming, cautioning that the planet risks soon becoming “Hothouse Earth” if carbon emissions aren’t curbed. Researchers from across Europe and Australia say without swift action, a lasting and dangerous “hothouse” state could be only decades away. “Places on Earth will become uninhabitable if ‘Hothouse Earth’ becomes the reality,” said co-author Johan Rockström of Stockholm University. The warnings come as locations around the Northern Hemisphere have experienced their hottest temperatures on record this summer.
Earthquakes
• Powerful Hurricane Hector passed just to the south of Hawaii’s Big Island. • The eastern Pacific was churned by Hurricane John and tropical storms Ileana and Kristy. • Subtropical Storm Debby formed briefly over the northern Atlantic Ocean.
Child of Krakatau
Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano produced a series of 49 blasts that were accompanied by ash plumes and fountains of lava on an island between Java and Sumatra.
Temperatures have soared so high in Norway’s Arctic region this summer that reindeer are The volcano, also known as Child of taking shelter from the heat in traffic Krakatau, emerged from the caldera formed in 1883 after the famed Mount tunnels and in other shaded places. Krakatau produced the most deadly The Norwegian Public Roads volcanic event in modern history. Administration took the unusual measure of urging motorists to be on Anak Krakatau has grown an average the lookout for the tundra grazers of 5 inches per week since the 1950s after at least 44 traffic collisions with and now towers above the Sunda reindeer and sheep occurred during Strait. Its current eruptive phase July. began in 1994.
Alcohol Resistance
At least one of the multidrugresistant “superbugs” that are notoriously difficult to treat in humans is becoming resistant to the alcohol widely used in hand washes and sanitizers.
More than 300 people perished on the Indonesian resort island of Lombok when a sharp temblor and strong An Australian study looked at bacterial aftershocks wrecked buildings, leaving samples of vancomycin-resistant 270,000 people homeless. Enterococcus (VRE) collected between 1997 and 2015 from two • Earth movements were Melbourne hospitals. They found also felt in northeastern Japan those collected after 2009 were on and the desert resorts of average more resistant to alcohol than Southern California. those taken before 2004.
Tropical Cyclones
Typhoon Shanshan skirted metropolitan Tokyo and northeastern Japan as a Category-1 storm only a week after Typhoon Jongdari lashed central and southern parts of the country.
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Heat Refuges
But Paul Johnson, an infectious diseases specialist involved in the study, says the finding doesn’t mean anyone should stop using alcoholbased disinfectants.
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Writing in the journal Current Biology, they determined that the areas remaining “mostly free of human disturbance” are now almost entirely in the Arctic and Antarctic, and around some isolated Pacific islands.
Lost Wilderness
Only 13 percent of the world’s oceans remain untouched by such human influences as shipping, pollution and fishing, according to an international team of researchers.
Norway is home to about 220,000 reindeer. Photo: Public Roads Admin.
Boats frequently bring tourists to watch Anak Krakatau’s fiery eruptions from a safe distance. Photo: Petra Christian University.
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Burning calories & suppressing hunger There are many products containing cayenne pepper that claim to boost metabolism and promote weight loss. However, not all scientific studies agree. Researchers at Purdue University found that cayenne pepper consumption increased core body temperature slightly, which would, in turn, burn calories. Relieving congestion Cayenne pepper is often used as a Ingredients . 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk home remedy for coughs, colds, and . 1 large Mandarin orange, peeled and congestion. There are no studies to support this use, but cayenne may seeded . 1 cup frozen mango chunks help to temporarily relieve By Focus Omaha . 1 tablespoon honey congestion by shrinking the Cayenne peppers are closely related to . 1/8 teaspoon cayenne (use less for a blood vessels in the nose and throat. jalapeĂąo peppers and bell peppers and more mild smoothie) are a staple in Southwestern American and Mexican cuisine, as well as Cajun Instructions and Creole cooking. 1. Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Add It also pairs well with fish tacos, more milk for a thinner smoothie, if blackened chicken fettuccini Alfredo, desired.The thin, red pepper has a chicken tortilla soup, and spicy Mango deceptively mild smell but a powerful, Mandarin smoothies. Just for your fiery taste. delight, we have the smoothie recipe below thanks to Oh My Veggies.
Cayenne Pepper and Weight Loss
The peppers are often dried and ground to make a powdered spice used for seasoning. The peppers are also used in their whole form in Korean, Sichuan, and other Asian cuisines. Capsaicin, the active ingredient in cayenne peppers, gives the powder its spiciness and is used to treat aches and pains of the muscles and joints.
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Relieving pain Capsaicin, the active ingredient found in cayenne peppers, may have painrelieving properties. This is because capsaicin helps reduce the amount of substance P, a neuropeptide produced by the body that travels to the brain to signal pain. When less substance P is produced, pain signals can no longer reach the brain, and feelings of pain decrease.
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Nutrition According to the USDA National Nutrient Database, one tablespoon of cayenne pepper, weighing 5.3 grams (g) contains: 17 calories, 0.64 g of protein, 0.92 g of fat, 3 g of carbohydrates, including 1.4 g of fiber and 0.6 g of sugar, .8 mg of calcium 0.41 mg of iron, 8 mg of magnesium, 16 mg of phosphorus, 107 mg of potassium, Other nutrients include vitamin C, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-6, and folate. Until next week, “Stay Healthy Omaha!�
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The Huskers open the 2018 season on Saturday, Sept. 1 at Memorial Stadium when they play host to Akron at 7 p.m. Both the Lincoln and Omaha events will be held at the Embassy Suites Hotel. Tickets for the luncheon are $30 each and are available now through Friday, Aug. 17 at Huskers.com/tickets.
Tickets Available for Husker Nation Kickoff Luncheons
Seating at both events will be general admission and available on a firstcome, first-served basis. Football season ticket holders had the first opportunity to purchase luncheon tickets, before the events were opened up to the general public.
Husker Nation Kickoff Luncheon presented by First National Bank -Lincoln Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018 | 11:30 a.m. Nebraska fans have an opportunity to check-in, Noon lunch get set for the 2018 football season Embassy Suites Lincoln, 1040 P St., at upcoming Husker Nation Kickoff Luncheons in Lincoln and West Omaha. Lincoln, NE 68508 The events, sponsored by First National Bank, are set for Thursday, Aug. Husker Nation Kickoff Luncheon presented by First National Bank -23 and Friday, Aug. 24 in Lincoln and Omaha Omaha, respectively. Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 | 11:30 a.m. check-in, Noon lunch The luncheons will feature Nebraska Athletic Director Bill Moos and Associ- Embassy Suites La Vista, 12520 Westate Athletic Director for Football Matt port Parkway, La Vista, NE 68128 Davison. Greg Sharpe will host the luncheons and Moos and Davison will preview the upcoming season, Nebraska’s first under Head Coach Scott Frost.
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Just when you finally think you have it all back together. By Focus Omaha It had been five years since The Black Crowes stopped touring altogether. Guitarist (and lyricist) Rich Robinson had been putting out, as he puts it, “a bunch of single stuff.” He continued to forge on putting out solo records and tours joined by keyboardist Matt Slocum and drummer Joe Magistro over the years. Everything changed in 2016, when Robinson was asked to play Woodstock and assembled a ten-piece band. Robinson told Focus, “I called (guitarist Marc) Ford . . . for a Woodstock gig and they were ready to play. It was just going to be for the three Woodstock shows. It was at these shows that Ford and I got to know each other without a filter.” By filter he’s referring to the many years that they had played together but didn’t really get a chance to know each other. Ford had originally been spotted by and became friends with Robinson’s brother, who at that time was the lead singer for the Black Crowes. Robinson said, “When ford first joined the Crowes he was friends with my brother in the early days. Burning Tree had opened for the Crowes in 1990. His (Ford’s) first day was the first day in the studio. Instantly the way the two of us played together was something special.” After Woodstock, they decided to put a few shows up for sale in New York. Robinson reflected, “We put a show up for sale in New York and it sold out right away, so we put up a few more and the same thing happened. So, we said that’s cool let’s book a tour.”
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Just when they finally felt like they had it all back together, Eddie Harsch who was the keyboardist with The Black Crowes from 1991-2006 and was set to debut in January with the Magpie Salute, died on November 4, 2016 at 59 years old. Gov’t Mule, who’s currently touring with Magpie Salute and did 32 shows with the Black Crowes back in 1996, dedicated their performance at The Forum Auditorium in Harrisburg Pennsylvania to Harsch. Robinson described him as the most enthusiastic member of the group. They forged on, trimmed the band down and went into the studio and began touring. Robinson was 17 when he wrote his first song, “She Talks to Angels”, and 19 when they began to record their first album. He describes music like filters through stained glass. He stated, “Every time an experience happens, I feel like a different color of glass is put up. It would be impossible for me to try or not try to sound like The Black Crowes.” And his writing, “To be able to convey how you see the world. People that create for a living have different struggles. The challenge is to look at things in a different way and yet make people understand it.” Marc Ford talked about this latest journey, “The more time we spend together, the more I realize how much of my life is involved with Rich,” Ford revealed. “This is probably the best band I’ve ever been in. As a player, it challenges me. There’s something beyond us that we’re agreeing with. This music wants us to be a part of it. Rich and I just agreed that whatever it took for us to drop our bullshit—so be it. That way, we could let this happen in our lives. It’s better when we’re together than when we’re not. We’re better friends than we’ve ever been. I’ve learned more about him in the last year than I had in the past thirty. Rich and I have been able to pick up this fragmented broken piece of a very bizarre life together and unite as grown
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men and say, ‘Wow, that was something. Let’s see what we can do with it.’” So, whether you’re a fan of the Crowes, like to listen to lyrics, or just into hearing jam sessions you won’t be disappointed by Magpie Salute. They come and they bring it in every way. If you consider yourself a true fan of music, don’t miss these guys- or you will regret it. Wednesday, August 29 Sumtur Amphitheater w/ Gov’t Mule
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The $8.6 million penalty addresses the deficient execution and notarization of certain mortgage-related affidavits prepared by a subsidiary, CitiFinancial. The improper practices occurred in 2015 and were corrected. CitiFinancial exited the mortgage servicing business in 2017.
Federal Reserve Board fines Citigroup $8.6 million for the improper execution of residential mortgagerelated documents and announces termination of 2011 enforcement action
The Board also announced the termination of an enforcement action from 2011 against Citigroup and CitiFinancial related to residential mortgage loan servicing. The termination of this action was based on evidence of sustainable improvements.
The Federal Reserve Board announced an $8.6 million fine against Citigroup for the improper execution of residential mortgage-related documents.
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Subdivision Oakmont SID 477 Assessments Yes Assessments Paid Annually # of Fireplaces 1 Garage Spaces 2 2nd Floor SqFt 1,260 Main Floor SqFt 1,265 Finished Below Grade 900 Total Finished SqFt 3,425 Lot Size Range Up to 1/4 Acre Lot Dimensions 58 x 11 Living Room Size 21 x 23.5 Dining Room Size 23.3 x 15.4 Kitchen Size 13.7 x 12.4 Family Room Size 22.1 x 12.9 Master Bedroom Size 18.4 x 15.2 Bedroom #2 Size 11.10 x 11.2 Bedroom #3 Size 13.2 x 10.10 Bedroom #4 Size 13.5 x 10.10 Laundry Room Size 7.2 x 7 Year Built 2006 APPLIANCES INCLUDED Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave ASSESSMENT INCLUDES Common Area Maint. COOLING Central Air EXTERIOR Vinyl Siding EXTERIOR FEATURES Porch, Deck/Balcony, Pool Above Ground FENCE Wood, Full GARAGE TYPE Attached HEATING FUEL Gas HEATING TYPE Forced Air MASTER BATH TYPE Full ROOF TYPE Composition SEWER AND WATER Public Water, Public Sewer
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BARRETT’S BARLEYCORN 4322 Leavenworth St. M-F 4P-6P $2.25 Domestic Bottles $3.00 Well Drinks BROKEDOWN PALCE 8805 Maple St. Happy Hour 12P-6P $4 28 oz Domestic Frozen Mugs $5 28 oz Nebraska Brewing Cardinal Pale Ale Frozen Mug 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 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 JERRY’S BAR 6301 Military Ave Happy Hour Prices ALL Day! JERZES 501 Olson Dr, Papillion, NE 68046 Daily Specials! JULIO’S 123rd & Center M-F 3P – 6P & FRI & SAT AFTER 9M $1 off all Tap Beer, $3 House Margaritas, $5 Pitchers of Bud Light & Miller Light KOZEE LOUNGE 5813 N 60th St. Daily Drink Specials!
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