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VOLUME 1 ISSUE 4 | JANUARY 18 - JANUARY 24 | 2017 YOUR FREE ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PERSONAL FINANCE, MUSIC & CLASSIFIEDS NEWSWEEKLY

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ASOG, AllSortsOfGood, The members, all in their twenties, are Dan Artz on bass, Jack Jeffery on drums, Stathi Patseas on vocals-guitar, and Connor Peery on guitar and lap steel.

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SPORTS

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Hightlights games and scores for Nebraska Huskers, Creighton Bluejays & Omaha Mavericks

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NEWS OF THE WEIRD

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CLASSIFIEDS

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Immunity Boosters

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Omaha’s Top 10 Events

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Too often I stand in front of a closet crammed full of clothes on the verge of a mental meltdown because “I have nothing...

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“One of the greatest things about the hospitality business is that you get to meet a lot of people. Being single made it easy to run trade shows all over the country.”-Omaha’s “Piano Man” Ray Williams

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the little gallery + benson underground Ćlm forum Anderson Enterprises 5901 Maple St., 68104 15418 W Center Rd, Omaha, 68144 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Union for Contemporary Art Anderson O’Brien Fine Art Old Market 2417 Burdette St., Omaha, 68111 1108 Jackson St., Omaha, 68102 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------White Crane Gallery Artist Cooperative Gallery 1032 Howard St, Omaha, 68102 405 S 11th St, Omaha, 68102 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THEATER Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts 724 S 12th St., Omaha, 68102 ---------------------------------------------Holland Performing Arts Center Blue Pomegranate Gallery 13th & Douglas St., Omaha, NE 68102 17305 Davenport St, Omaha, 68118 Shakespeare Festival ---------------------------------------------January 21-27 Cooper Brown Art ---------------------------------------------2215 Harney St., Omaha, 68102 Omaha Community Playhouse --------------------------------------------6915 Cass St., Omaha, NE 68132 Gallery 72 Around the World in 80 Days 1806 Vinton St., Omaha, 68108 January 20- February 12 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gallery 1516 Orpheum Theater 1516 Leavenworth St., Omaha, 68102 409 S Sixteenth St., Omaha, NE 68102 ---------------------------------------------Carolyn Dorfman Dance Garden of the Zodiac January 19 1046 Howard St., Omaha, 68102 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Rose Theater Hot Shops 2001 Farnam St., Omaha, NE 68102 1301 Nicholas St, Omaha, 68102 Thumbelina ---------------------------------------------January 14 - February 5 Joslyn Art Museum 2200 Dodge St., Omaha, 68102 ---------------------------------------------MUSEUMS Lewis Art Gallery 8600 Cass St., Omaha, 68114 Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts ---------------------------------------------724 S 12th St., Omaha 68102 MANGELSEN Images of Nature ---------------------------------------------1115 Harney St., Omaha, 68102 Durham Museum ---------------------------------------------801 S 10th St., Omaha, 68108 Modern Arts Midtown ---------------------------------------------3615 Dodge St., Omaha, 68131 Great Plains Black History Museum ---------------------------------------------7400 Dodge St., Omaha 68114 Old Market Artists Gallery ---------------------------------------------1034 Howard St., Omaha, 68102 Joslyn Art Museum ---------------------------------------------2200 Dodge St., Omaha, 68102 Passageway Gallery ---------------------------------------------417 S 11th St, Omaha, 68102 Omaha Children’s Museum ---------------------------------------------500 S 20th St., Omaha, 68102 Petshop Gallery ---------------------------------------------2725 N 62nd St., Omaha, 68104 Strategic Air Command & Aerospace ---------------------------------------------Museum, 28210 W Park Hwy, 68003

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EXHIBITS

American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition Through January 29, 2017 Step back in time to an era of ćappers and suffragists, bootleggers and temperance workers, and real-life legends like Al Capone and Carry Nation. Created by the National Constitution Center, American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition is the Ćrst comprehensive exhibition about America’s most colorful and complex constitutional hiccup. Spanning from the dawn of the temperance movement, through the Roaring ’20s, to the unprecedented repeal of a constitutional amendment,

the exhibition brings the whole story of Prohibition vividly to life. American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition will be on display until January 29th at The Durham Museum, 801 S 10th St., Omaha, 68108

“Operation ‘Omaha Ivy’ ” by E. Taylor Shoop Through February 20 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily For this exhibit, E. Taylor Shoop has focused his lens on “ivy”, as an architectural element, to create his unique, kaleidoscopic compositions. The duality of “ivy”, a plant which has been viewed as both an invasive weed and a revered religious symbol, generated a strong interest and driving curiosity in the artist.

This show is the culmination of several months of scouting and photographing the city’s collection of çivy’, Ćnding examples that encapsulate the aesthetic, practical, and mythical themes associated with this plant genre. The artist will be available at Lauritzen Gardens on January 15 and February 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. to discuss his work.

January 11-May 15 Nature Connects: Art with Lego® Bricks Sean Kenney’s third exhibit at Lauritzen Gardens features some fantastic NEW pieces, including a proud peacock, a giant dragonćy, and a not so itsy-bitsy spider, as well as a couple of old favorites. Compare your wing span to a beautiful monarch butterćy, stand tall with a majestic buck and his en”deer”ing family, smell a giant pansy, go nose-to-nose with a titanic tortoise and make a splash with a friendly band of birds. Inspired by nature and built from more than 450,000 LEGO® pieces, this indoor exhibit features 13 displays with larger-than-life sculptures that represent the web of incredible connections that sustain life on Earth. Don’t miss the “Play and Let it Stay station,” where visitors of all ages can create, take apart, tinker, build and grow together. This blockbuster exhibit is included with admission, $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12 and free for garden members and children under six.

One explores shadows, optical illusions and the unpredictable with latex paint on wood panels. The other examines the juxtaposition between the internal From here to there is a two-person and the external through the collaging exhibition of work that seeks to delin- Black Holes: Space Warps & Time Twists immerses visitors in the modern of words, paper and various styles of eate the boundaries of the invented Ćber art. world and to examine ideas of cultural search for black holes—the most mysterious and powerful objects in memory. Nancy Friedemann-Sánchez This show is about unifying contradicwill be exhibiting her Leaning Chumbes the universe — through a variety of interactive and multimedia experienc- tions. The work of each artist contains sculptures. Chumbes are belts of the elements of contrast: sharp versus soft es. Developed by the Harvard-SmithGuambiano indigenous community edges, the geometric and linear versus sonian Center for Astrophysics, this in Colombia. Friedemann-Sánchez free moving and changeable, bright recontextualizes the small textiles into 2,500 square-foot exhibition consists colors versus greyscale, pendulum substantial wooden planks resembling of 13 interactive components that captivate audiences and increase their motions versus spinning elements. And American Minimalist sculpture, thus providing stature to a cultural tradition understanding of core ideas in physical while each body of work may seem to science, including gravity and light, the engage one side of the brain more than oppressed by centuries of colonial the other, both aim to rećect two sides relationships within her native Colom- tools and techniques of astronomers, and the nature of theory and evidence of the same coin. bia. Leigh Tarentino will be exhibiting in science. paintings of imaginary gardens from Processes, materials and tools may a new series, Estates of the Realm. differ, but revision, rearrangement SAC Museum is located at 28210 Tarentino’s exteriors of gardens and and ever-shifting intent embody the landscapes are simpliĆed but complex West Park Highway, Ashland, NE 68003 More information can be found respective intents of each artist. in perspective and universal. from here to there is part of a series of online at http://sacmuseum.org/blackThe show runs through Feb. 28. holes/ collaborative and experimental projRegular hours at the little gallery are: ects facilitated by Darger HQ. Darger Tuesday through Friday: 3 to 6pm HQ connects Nebraska contempoSaturday: 10am to 1pm rary artists to the world by creating + by appointment collaborative working opportunities between local artists and national and international artists with related prac- Through January 27 Destination Mars tices, and develops partnerships that beneĆt artists by providing new means Petshop presents: “Destination Mars” An exhibition of contemporary phoof support through combined private tography from Serbia and non-proĆt sources. Darger HQ Curated by Katarina Radovic also educates, enriches and exposes the community to some of the most Petshop is located at 2725 N 62nd innovative contemporary art being January 20-February 12 Street in Benson. produced today. Alicia Scherich: World Peace Alicia Scherich: World Peace opens at More information on the artists and the Lied Art Gallery on Friday, January their work can be found on their 20 with a reception from 5-7pm. websites: The exhibition continues through http://www.nancyfriedemann.com/ February 12. The gallery is located http://leightarentino.com/ at Cass and N. 24th Streets on the Creighton University campus, and is Darger HQ is located at 1804 Vinton open Monday-Friday from 11am-1pm Street, Omaha. and 5-6pm, Saturday-Sunday from 1-4pm. Additionally, it is open from 9am-7pm on February 8 as part of a campus-wide festival. Oscillating Bodies Torrey Smith + Nadia Shinkunas February. 3-28 Opening Reception Feb. 3 from 6-9pm January 14-June 7 Black Holes: The deets: Space Warps & Time Twists This collaboration from Torrey Smith The Strategic Air Command and Aero- and Nadia Shinkunas is an expression of their attempt to engage unique and overlapping components of the left and right brains. Through February 5 “From Here to There” Art Exhibit

space Museum will host “Black Holes: Space Warps & Time Twists” exhibit beginning January 14 through June 4.

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----------------------------------------------THE SHINEYS, BRAD HOSHAW & JOSHUA LAWLER THE DOWN UNDER LOUNGE, 9P ----------------------------------------------HOOT N HOLLER DOLLAR NIGHT FEATURING RAGGED COMPANY BARLEY STREET TAVERN, 9P ----------------------------------------------KARAOKE WITH JIM MORRISON CLUB VIBE, 9P ----------------------------------------------SETH WALKER CHRIS SHELTON WEDNESDAY JANUARY 18 THE 21ST SALOON, 6P ----------------------------------------------- DUBLINER PUB, 9:30P ----------------------------------------------SKRETTA ETC BOZAK & MORRISSEY DRAG THURSDAYS VINO MAS, 6:30P OZONE LOUNGE, 6:30P ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- CLUB VIBE, 10P ----------------------------------------------MIGHTY JAILBREAKERS LOU DE LUCA SHOWCASE OPEN MIC OZONE LOUNGE, 6:30P THE 21ST SALOON, 7P ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- THE BACKLINE, 10P WATIE WHITE RAY’S PIANO PARTY GARDEN OF THE ZODIAC GALLERY, MR. TOAD’S, 7P FRIDAY JANUARY 20 ----------------------------------------------- 7P ----------------------------------------------AMERICA’S PUB QUIZ PHEASANT’S FOREVER RIVER CITY AMERICA’S PUB QUIZ NEBRASKA BREWING CO., PAP., 7P HUNTING ----------------------------------------------- VARSITY SPORTS CAFE & ROMAN MID-AMERICA CENTER, 9A COIN RALSTON, 7P AMERICA’S PUB QUIZ ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------VARSITY SPORTS CAFE & ROMAN WINE TASTING AMERICA’S PUB QUIZ COIN RALSTON, 7P VINO MAS, 5P ----------------------------------------------- FIREBARN SPORTS BAR PAP., 7P ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------AMERICA’S PUB QUIZ ERIN WRIGHT & DANIEL CHRISTIAN ALICIA SCHERICH: WORLD PEACE TWO FINE IRISHMEN, 7:30P OPENING RECEPTION ----------------------------------------------- (402) ARTS COLLECTIVE, 7P ----------------------------------------------- LIED ART GALLERY, 5P SWAMPBOY BLUES BAND JAN DRINK N DRAW ON THE Q ST BAR, 7:30P SILENCE IS MADNESS ----------------------------------------------- APOLLON ART SPACE, 7P ----------------------------------------------- THE DOWN UNDER LOUNGE, 5:30P AMERICA’S PUB QUIZ ----------------------------------------------FARNAM HOUSE BREWING CO., 8P COUNTRY THURSDAYS WITH BIG ----------------------------------------------- TIME GRAIN CO., AMERISPORTS, 7P MATHEW KLUBER & COLIN C. ----------------------------------------------- SMITH OPENING THAT 1 GUY MODERN ARTS MIDTOWN, 6P VERBAL GUMBO THE WAITING ROOM, 8P --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OMAHA ROCKETS KANTEEN, 7P ----------------------------------------------- NICK J. CHIBURIS RETROSPECTIVE WORDS LIKE DAGGERS, HOME EXHIBIT OPENING CAROLYN DORFMAN DANCE: THE SWEET HOME, VITAMIN K, KING ARTISTS COOP GALLERY, 6P LEGACY PROJECT ME, MY LAST REQUEST ----------------------------------------------ORPHEUM THEATER, 7:30P DR. JACK’S DRINKERY, 8P ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- KRAKEN RUM NIGHT JERRY’S BAR, 7P AMERICA’S PUB QUIZ COMEDY OPEN MIC ----------------------------------------------THE SOCIABLE INN, 7:30P BARLEY ST. TAVERN, 9P ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES FEATURING JOCELYN MUSIC PHIL HANLEY KRAZYOKE KWEDNESDAY! FLAGSHIP COMMONS, 7P OMAHA FUNNY BONE, 7:30P THE SYDNEY, 10P ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------OMAHA MAVERICKS HOCKEY ? GAY AF (STANDUP) MUSIC CRUSH WEDNESDAY WITH BAXTER ARENA, 7:07P THE BACKLINE, 8P ENJOLI, GONNA, CHERRY APPLE BERRY, LIL BOBBY, BUCCSHOT, & DJ ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------PRCA CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO WRESTLING TRIVIA V111: GET BISHOP, REVERB LOUNGE, 10P MID-AMERICA CENTER, 7:30P READY TO RUMBLE ----------------------------------------------THE WAITING ROOM, 8P HANLEY THURSDAY JANUARY 19 ----------------------------------------------- PHIL OMAHA FUNNY BONE, 7:30P REVERB KARAOKE WITH DJ MAD ----------------------------------------------MATZ, REVERB LOUNGE, 8P ----------------------------------------------- HAROLD HOUR NATURE CONNECTS:ART LEGO THE BACKLINE, 8P THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID BRICKS, LAURITZEN GARDENS, 9A --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE BACKLINE, 9P

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JAMISON ROSS HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 8P ----------------------------------------------FR!DAY “WORDS AS WEAPONS” LIVE WITH NUGZ N STERBA, GROWN KIDZ, J CRUM LOOKOUT LOUNGE, 8P ----------------------------------------------TAMI HALL BUSHWACKER’S SALOON, 8P ----------------------------------------------BILL AND CHUCK WITH SPECIAL GUEST AZIMUTH AND CYNGE DR. JACK’S DRINKERY, 8:30P ----------------------------------------------ROCK OUT TO READ WITH GLEN HOLLOW AND THE SHENANIGANS REVERB LOUNGE, 9P ----------------------------------------------UNDOCUMENTED THE BACKLINE, 9P ----------------------------------------------PERSUADERS FIREWATER GRILLE, 9P ----------------------------------------------VOX COMBO, LA TE DA, VERNON JAMES, BARLEY STREET TAVERN, 9P ----------------------------------------------COSMIC FUZZ WITH GOTTBERG THE DOWN UNDER LOUNGE, 9P ----------------------------------------------THE MIDNIGHT DEVILS THE 21ST SALOON, 9P ----------------------------------------------THE OZZBOURNES THE WAITING ROOM, 9P ----------------------------------------------SECRET WEAPON OZONE LOUNGE, 9P ----------------------------------------------DJ SAM EC PARLIAMENT PUB, 9P ----------------------------------------------LEMON FRESH DAY TWO FINE IRISHMEN, 9P ----------------------------------------------LOW LONG SIGNAL, TENEBAUMS, MINT WAD WILLY O’LEAVER’S PUB, 9:30P ----------------------------------------------REGGIE SHAW DUBLINER PUB, 9:30P ----------------------------------------------PHIL HANLEY OMAHA FUNNY BONE, 9:45P ----------------------------------------------INTERROGATED/THE ARENA THE BACKLINE, 10P

SATURDAY JANUARY 21 BLACK HOLES: SPACE WARPS & TIME TWIST, SAC MUSEUM, 9A

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----------------------------------------------SOUL DAWG OZONE LOUNGE, 9P ----------------------------------------------TROY W/ KING ME & FROM THE ARC DR. JACK’S DRINKERY, 9P ----------------------------------------------CHRISTOPHER THE CONQUERED THE DOWN UNDER, 9P ----------------------------------------------DAPS, THE ROADRUNNERS, WORKINGMAN’S BAND BARLEY STREET TAVEN, 9P ----------------------------------------------SECRET WEAPON TWO FINE IRISHMEN, 9P ----------------------------------------------BAZILLE MILLS EP RELEASE REVERB LOUNGE, 9P ----------------------------------------------PHIL HANLEY OMAHA FUNNY BONE, 9:30P ----------------------------------------------KARAOKE O’LEAVER’S PUB, 9:30P ----------------------------------------------CONNOR DOWLING DUBLINER PUB, 9:30P ----------------------------------------------BIG CANVAS THE BACKLINE, 10P ----------------------------------------------HIP HOP NIGHT CLUB VIBE, 10P

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The Sound of Music Orpheum Theater

of magic in his live shows, he has legitimately achieved an all-inclusive audio/visual performance unlike anything experienced before. “So much of my music has miraculous qualities to it because it’s hard to tell what’s going on. There are lots of slights of hand and sonic misdirection. It feels like I was meant to do magic”. THAT1GUY THE WAITING ROOM WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 With an extensive and amazing track record of unique and imaginative performances featuring his curious instrument and copious amounts of originality, Mike Silverman, a/k/a That1Guy, has set himself apart as a true one-of-a-kind talent that rivals any other artist currently in the entertainment industry. Averaging 150-200 shows a year all over North America and Canada, he has been a consistent favorite at such festivals as: Wakarusa, Electric Forest, Big Day out, All Good Music Festival, Bella, High Sierra Music Festival, Summer Meltdown, Montreal Jazz Festival, and many more. He was also the ‘Tap Water Award’ winner at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for best musical act. His legendary collaboration and multiple tours with Buckethead performing as The Frankenstein Brothers has further cemented his virtuoso story as a creative visionary. His innovation continues to soar with his latest tour, That1Guy & The Magic Pipe Present: An Evening of Musical Magical Wonder… The Likes of Which Ye Haven’t Yet Seen, which kicked off in 2014. Along with his pioneering main instrument, The Magic Pipe, a monstrosity of metal, strings, and electronics, he facilitates the dynamic live creation of music and magic in ways only That1Guy can conjure. You can also expect to see magic seamlessly integrated into the already clever performance. With the addition

More information and tickets can be found online at http://that1guy.com/

THE SHINEYS THE DOWN UNDER THURSDAY, JANUARY 19 The Shineys contains the collaborative musical energy of Tica Felise, Andrew Neely and Carrie Ann Buchanan. Fun, harmony-rich, feel good music. Omaha native, Brad Hoshaw (Brad Hoshaw Music), is considered one of the Midwest’s Ćnest singer/ songwriters. As a one man show, or with his band The Seven Deadlies, his heartfelt brand of Americana/ Folk-Rock has been compared to My Morning Jacket, James Taylor and Ryan Adams. Talented singer-songwriter Joshua Lawler, of The Young Funk, has a great voice, and guitar work to match. Thoughtful lyrics, and that guys face, oof. No cover, 21+

CHRISTOPHER THE CONQUERED THE DOWN UNDER LOUNGE SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 The Down Under Lounge is so happy to have Christopher the Conqueredstopping in from Des Moines in January. Chris’ shows are each unique events, and his songwriting and performances kick your ass every time. Joining Chris will be Aly Peeler, A soulful singer-songwriter and Down Under favorite. More on Chris: “I am Christopher the Conquered. I am a songwriter, recording artist, singer, performer, and pianist. I make interstellar soul music. My vision: To bring people together through story and song. To ignite within the listener a hunger for greater self-awareness. To help listeners identify true motivation for their actions and how those actions rećect their beliefs. My approach combines sincerity with satire. Every word I sing comes from a place of love.” -CtC More information can be found online at thedownunderomaha.com or http:// www.christophertheconquered.com/ 21+, 9p, $5 cover

GEMINI SYNDROME LOOKOUT LOUNGE SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 Formed in 2010 around the talents of former Otep vocalist Aaron Nordstrom, drummer Steele Medina, guitarists Rich Juzwick and Mike

Salerno, and bass player Alessandro Paveri, Los Angeles-based, mainstream metal quintet Gemini Syndrome spent their formative days opening for bands like Nonpoint and Murderdolls on the Sunset Strip. As their reputation within the L.A. hard rock scene grew, so did their audience, and soon after the release of their 2011 debut EP, the band inked a major-label deal with Warner Bros. with plans for a debut long-player. The resulting Lux, which has drawn comparisons to bands like Disturbed, Stone Sour, and System of a Down, was released in 2013. Following a switch to Sony-afĆliated Another Century Records, they began working with Canadian father-and-son duo Kevin and Kane Churko to produce their follow-up, Memento Mori, which was released in August 2016. Gemini Syndrome w/ Before I Burn, Born on Leap Year & The Phoenix Principle willl be performing at Lookout Lounge, Sunday, January 22nd at 6p.m. Tickets are $13 - $15 More information online at http:// www.geminisyndrome.com/

TROY DR. JACK’S DRINKERY TUESDAY, JANUARY 17 Dr Jack’s Drinkery presents TROY, King Me, & From the Arc. T.R.O.Y (short for The Reality Of Yourself) is an American Rock band that formed late 2004 in the small town of Pleasant Hope MO. Today the band consists of vocalist and guitarist Cord Bishop, lead guitarist Kyle Girth, drummer Erik Milan, and bassist Kane Ransom. T.R.O.Y’s moniker is inspired by the bands musical perception, and the notion that thought truly manifests reality. The band has released two studio albums to date, is known for their gripping live shows, energetic songwriting style, and winning of several battle of the bands within the Midwest region. The original four members grew up and attended school together, creating a brotherhood bond between them and their fans. T.R.O.Y has shared the stage with today’s top rock artists, such as KORN, Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin, Papa Roach, and more. Don’t miss T.R.O.Y as they will be live

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How To Create A Capsule Wardrobe By Cass Butler

Too often I stand in front of a closet crammed full of clothes on the verge of a mental meltdown because “I have nothing to wear.” Just as often I think to myself there has to be a better way. Normally I try to convince myself I need another closet, more room for more clothes. The reality of my Ćrst world problem is less is more. I have made a habit of accumulating on-trend styles throughout the seasons, in addition to very repetitive purchases

of the key essentials in my wardrobe. How many pairs of vintage jeans does one need? Same goes for bomber jackets. To minimize my frustration I have come to realize what I need to do is curate a capsule wardrobe. I am not kidding myself, though. This may not be easy to do but it is worth a try. Let me tell you why. The term capsule wardrobe was coined in the 70s by Susie Faux, a London boutique owner. Susie deĆned the capsule wardrobe as a small wardrobe with a few key pieces. The sweet spot was a dozen or fewer pieces in the wardrobe. You read that correctly, 12 Occasionally, the wardrobe could be updated with a few seasonal items to accent the look. Three times a year...maximum. As you add pieces, you need to remove pieces. By the time the capsule wardrobe made its way to the U.S. in the 80s, things changed. A minimal wardrobe consisted of 30 pieces to include accessories and shoes in coordinating colors. These days there seems to be increased ćexibility in creating a capsule wardrobe. The focus is still on a compact wardrobe with anywhere from 30-40 pieces.

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One thing in my favor is I don’t make nearly as many impulse clothing purchases as I used to. It also helps that I have a serious aversion to frequenting anything that resembles a mall. The caveat is when I’m traveling and the anchor store is something I don’t have access to in my city. I do however subscribe to the newsletters of all my favorite online retailers, which can sometimes be disastrous for my closet space. This is especially true if there is a sale on shoes The creation of a capsule wardrobe will help cut the emotional strings of hoarding clothes, it’s a way to save money for at least the three-month trial and, will further ignite my creativity as I work to enhance my pared down wardrobe with just a few essentials.

If you are thinking about giving this a whirl, in order to create a capsule wardrobe the Ćrst thing you have to do is pull everything out of your closet to Ćgure out what you have. I guarantee you will be surprised at what you’ve accumulated. Decide what you want

your capsule wardrobe to consist of - what works for your career and your lifestyle. You then need to whittle your current wardrobe down to the key pieces. For instance, a few pairs of denim (including a vintage pair) black and white pants, a blazer or two, nice pima cotton tees, a black dress and similar items. You can then enhance your wardrobe with some moderately trendy enhancement pieces. My tastes would lean towards a statement tee under an essential blazer or a lacy top over a staple cotton tee (or under an essential sweater). Donate, sell, or store what you don’t have a need for after you’ve sorted through your wardrobe and selected your essential pieces. In order to keep this capsule wardrobe going, you will need to continue shedding your seasonal items - of course you can donate or sell those also. An added bonus in adopting this fashion lifestyle, even for a brief time, is the space savings that will come along with it. No more crammed clothes in the closet as long as you are embracing a minimalist approach to the items in For more style inspiration and tips your wardrobe follow me on Instagram at luxestyle or online at www.theluxestyle.com.

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“Piano Man” By Focus Staff Each song pianist Ray Williams, or Ray Man, plays is important and all of them are special. He keeps a list and tries to remember why and who he plays them for, but they all are important. There’s a story behind every song he plays, but let’s allow him to tell his story.

“I once met a young man that approached me and told me that he saw me in his Grandfather’s photo album from the country club. I immediately began to play a song that his family member had requested,” Ray Man said. “It was my y way of saying ‘Hello’ Hello.’ ‘Hello. I keep a list and try to remember why songs are in my repertoire.

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Each song is from a special person and has a fond memory for me and most importantly for the person that requested it. And then there are the personal songs that have a special meaning to me.” Humble and kind, Ray Man is an Omaha native and started playing piano when he was seven. At 14 he played his Ćrst gig at a society party. It wasn’t until later, on a New Year’s Eve, when he was listening to Casey Kasem’s “American Top 40” that he decided to start playing as a full-time gig. Eventually he was performing at the Revolving Door Lounge in Westroads for six hours a night. In 1985-88 he began playing at Scribbles in the Old Market until they closed. It was there that he met Chef Mark Hoch, who was working in the kitchen, and also encountered former Old Market Icon Jay Bock.

Ray Man also does work in the retirement communities. As for playing requests rather than originals he said: “It helps me to determine what they want to hear by playing all requests. In the music industry you can play as many songs as you want, but by playing requests I attract the listeners, which is my key to success. It also opens me up to a wide range of possibilities which can zig-zag all over depending on the outcome of the evening.”

Bock was on the ćoor and wanted to know who the new piano player was. Jay was only going to be there for a week before he started at M’s Pub. Ray His life has been quite an adventure. says, ”I may not have ever discovered “Every decade has had different M’s without Jay.” things going on, so I just look for the opportunities,” Ray Man said. “I’ve He Ćnally found a home at Mr. Toad’s worked with everyone from John where he has become a Ćxture and Beasley to a famous French performer. part of the Old Market culture. “People A lot of work from Berkshire really liked Luigi when he was alive and Hathaway to home parties for the he provided a lot of support and was a College World Series, Jazz trios and guiding force in my life,” Ray Man says. other things. “Art Abariotes (one of the founders of Mr. Toad’s) was a special person in “One of the greatest things about the my life as well. He had an appreciation hospitality business is that you get to for music which is why Mr. Toad’s has meet a lot of people. Being single made a special place in Omaha, my life, and it easy to run trade shows all over the Old Market History”. country.”

Sometimes he doesn’t know the song that was requested, but he can always come up with something in the same vein. People associate music with memories, losses, and exciting moments, but they all have one thing in common they all invoke emotions.

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The requests are never the same. From TV themes to Veterans Day when he is asked to play patriotic songs, the requests come from everywhere. Ray Man said the most interesting part of his job is that it changes all the time. The key for him is that people have fun - that’s been the model all these years.

As for leaving the piano bench, Ray Man says: “No plans for retirement. I can’t really look that far forward, and besides why end the party ” He’s also working on a CD that will be called, “Omaha Classics” that will be released at a future date. For now he says you can listen to the CD every time you come to his show.

Just like ‘The Piano Man’ in the Billy Joel song, he’s always there to listen or <ou can Ćnd Ray on :ednesday’s at share a joke. Mr. Toad’s from 7-10 p.m. and on select Fridays every month at the Regency He’s Omaha’s “Piano Man.” Lodge where he’s been for eleven years.

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Ray Williams By Pixels Photography

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Pot Stocks and why you shouldn’t jump in with reckless abandon! By Focus Staff There’s been a lot of talk lately about Penny Stocks and in particular the penny pot stock market. %ut hold on %rian C. Fitzpatrick at Edward Jones gives us three reasons for you to be careful before investing in the Penny Stock Market, also referred to as Pink Sheets or Over the Counter Stocks. 1. E-mails are frequently sent out to potential investors and quite often they are scams - so be careful.

2. They can be used for market manipulation and abuse. For example, a wealthy investor has the ability to move the stock substantially with large sums of money. The market is controlled by supply and demand, so if a large amount of shares are purchased by a few individuals with capital, they can drive the prices higher which is called market manipulation. They then can dump the stocks in an act that is referred to as a pump and dump scheme, leaving the rest of us penniless. 3. Over the counter stocks, or penny stocks, aren’t regulated by the NYSE, so they’re not held to the same standards as regular stocks. They haven’t even met the criteria to be listed on the exchange. So the next time you think you’re going to get rich quick on penny stocks - think again. The opinions expressed in this story are for informational purposes only and are not necessarily meant as investment advice.

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Newlocation, locations! By Focus Staff

Au Courant Regional Kitchen – 6064 Maple Street Au Courant moved into the space previously occupied by Espana in Benson. Referred to as Au Courant Regional Restaurant on its website, the offerings are described as approachable “New European� dishes and the prices are quite affordable. Pastas are joined by ham, short ribs, stuffed trout and leg of lamb. The presentations are stunning and there is a chef’s pick tasting menu. There is a focus on using local, sustainable products and customers are encouraged to ask questions. This appears to be a stunning new addition to Omaha’s restaurant scene, and reservations are encouraged. http://www.aucourantrestaurant.com or call 402 505-9917banytime after p.m. Tuesday thru Saturday.

Schwartz’s Delicatessen 3DFLĆF 6WUHHW Across the street from Westside High School is one of the city’s latest entries into the delicatessen market. The website advertises weekend brunches and weekday dining from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Of course there are bagels, but the menu offers a whole lot more. Schwartz’s provides for online orders, catering and take out. The restaurant may be new to Omaha but is not new to providing real New York deli style food. It seems to be well on the way to establishing itself as a hit. Yes, a real Jewish delicatessen in Omaha. www. swartzsdeli.com or call 402-905-2792

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many tv’s or you may choose to have a quiet dinner on our restaurant side. Ryan’s has it all www.ryansfoodandspirits.com https://www.facebook.com/ ryansfoodandspirits/

Ryan’s Food and Spirits 12221 Mary Plaza Formerly known as Palooza’s, Chef Ryan Gish has opened a new restaurant close to 122nd Street and Military Ave. Offering both a sports side with a full bar and a bistro which serves Ryan’s signature dishes. Both sides are now open for lunch and dinner. Ryan’s is the only spot in Omaha that offers you two different restaurants in one. Kick back with a beer and our

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Immunity Boosters By Focus Staff It’s that time of year again and ću season is in full swing. Although this is just one of the reasons people look for immunity boosters, we thought this would be a good time to address a few of the different ways you can pump your immune system into overdrive.

Reishi Mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum)an edible medicinal fungus that has been used for its healing abilities for thousands of years. These mushrooms are used as anti-inćammatories and are tied to longevity, better immune function, and mental clarity. They’re often referred to as the “king of mushrooms.” <ou can Ćnd them in supplement, tincture, or powder form.

They’re edible as well, but some people describe them as tasting bitter and having a tough texture. They’ve also been said to improve liver function and aid in detoxiĆcation, promote heart health through the Triterpenes found in the reishi mushroom, and help balance hormones and Ćght diabetes. It’s classiĆed as a “Class 1 +erbs that can be safely consumed when used appropriately” and is known to have very few side effects.

GarlicGarlic can boost the amount of T-cells in your blood stream- important to us because the aforementioned colds and ću are caused by viruses. A study by a nutrition scientist from the University of Florida as reported in the journal Clinical Nutrition in 2012 stated that people who took aged garlic extract saw cold and ću symptoms go away faster than those who didn’t. It can also affect your adrenal glands’ response to stress by producing fewer stress hormones and reducing your level of fatigue. It also helps your body to absorb zinc, which is another immunity booster

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Ligustrum Lucidum Fruit ExtractFrom the Chinese Privet tree and is also known as glossy privet. Known for its use in the treatment of erectile dysfunction, hair loss, tinnitus, dim eyesight, fatigue, neurasthenia, etc. It’s also said to have these beneĆts

1. It can enhance non-speciĆc immune functions and have two-way adjustments on immune dysfunction; 2. It can increase low white blood cell counts due to chemotherapy or radiation treatment; 3. It can reduce serum cholesterol in experimental animals; 4. It can prevent and reduce atherosclerotic plaque and plaque thickness; 5. It can reduce the pathological changes of coronary atherosclerosis and reduce the degree of obstruction; . It can signiĆcantly reduce malondialdehyde content in an old rat’s brain and liver and increase the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD). That being said, it has a certain anti-aging value; 7. It has cardiotonic, diuretic,

hypoglycemic and hepatoprotective effects; 8. It has antitussive, laxative, antibacterial, and anti-tumor effects. It has very few known side effects.

astragalus in humans during pregnancy and breast-feeding. However, some research in animals suggests that astragalus can be toxic to the mother and fetus. Stay on the safe side and avoid use. “Auto-immune diseases” such as multiple sclerosis (MS), lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, SLE), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), or other immune system conditions: Astragalus might make the immune system more active. This could worsen the symptoms of auto-immune diseases. Avoid using astragalus if you have any of these conditions.

Astragalus MembranaceusAlso called milk vetch root it is in the pea (not pee) family. First written about over 5,000 years ago, it is considered an adaptogen, providing deeper immunesystem support than echinacea. It is said to trigger immune cells from a resting state into heightened activity. In one study of 92 patients in China it was said to improve insufĆcient blood supply to the heart muscle by 82.6 percent. It’s also been attributed to relaxing the blood vessels and is also used as an energy enhancer, especially for those recovering from illness or exhausted by fatigue. Astragalus is POSSIBLY SAFE for most adults when taken appropriately by mouth or intravenously (by IV). Doses of up to 30 grams/day by mouth for 3 months, 40 grams/day by mouth for 2 months, or 80 grams/day intravenously (by IV) for one month have been used safely. The side effects of astragalus are not known. Special Precautions & Warnings: Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the safety of

Janes Health Market has its own label for boosting your immunity that includes all of these ingredients, and the best part about it is that they’re guaranteed to work or your money back So make sure to stop by and get the boost you need These ingredients are also available at any of your local health stores.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Note: Focus doesn’t endorse or claim to have a professional opinion on any of these products. This story is meant to be for informational purposes only.

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around the Omaha metro at venues like Sokol Auditorium, Reverb Lounge, Barley Street Tavern, and Castle Barrett, where they rehearse, free from the worries of upsetting their neighbors. “We like to think of Castle Barrett as kind of our home base,� Patseas said. It has been the scene for many of their shows.

AllSortsofGood – Music and a Memory By Eddie Torrez

AllSortsOfGood is hoping to move beyond the local club scene, and Patseas said the Ćrst step is releasing an EP or an album. The band had an EP ready, but the music was on a member’s hard drive and was stolen while on a trip. Right now, they just want to play as often as they can.

April 2014 car accident. It was Korff, they say, who inspired them and helped them reach their potential. The band continues in honor to his legacy. They took on the AllSortsOfGood name in the summer of 2014, Patseas said.

“The name comes from Jack,� Patseas told Focus Omaha. “It just comes from Born of friendships, fueled by tragedy his imagination . . . Jack already had it in and the desire to honor a friend, Omaha’s AllSortsOfGood is beginning to the back of his head.� leave its mark on the city’s vibrant music After Korff’s death, they knew scene. Freshman Rob would never be a band again, but Patseas maintains there were no thoughts of quitting music. “We knew that music would be the only way to get through that tough time,� he said. AllSortsOfGood continued as a way to honor Korff’s memory. “He was such a fun-loving musician,� Patseas said. “His parents come to our shows now.� “Our whole goal with the band is to play as many good shows as possible in Omaha and Lincoln, and then possibly take it on the road,� Patseas said. The members, all in their twenties, are Dan Artz on bass, Jack Jeffery on drums, Stathi Patseas on vocalsguitar, and Connor Peery on guitar and lap steel. The band formed in late 2013 under the name of Freshman Rob, which had more of a reggae feel.

AllSortsOfGood has a booking as the resident band at Blackstone Meatball for the next three months on Jan. 28, Feb. 25, and March 25. Each of those shows will feature a special guest to be announced. They also are booked at The Down Under Lounge on March 30 for a Modest Mouse tribute. AllSortsOfGood April 2015

“I would say that our shows are about bringing people together, young Grade school friends Jeffery people together, high energy . . . and Artz have played music positive energy,� Patseas stated. together for nearly a decade, and played in a high 'DQLHO $UW] -DFN % -HIIUH\ DQG 6WDWKL 3DWVHDV DW 8UEDQ 2XWĆWWHU V As for a musical style, there is some school band with Peery. That indie-folk rock and some funk rock. trio was brought together by The band further honors him by local musician and friend David Korff, playing a song Korff wrote. “There’s a lot of stuff in it,� he said. who also brought Patseas into the mix. “Generally we like to say we’re a rock ‘n’ roll band.� Korff’s life tragically was cut short by an AllSortsOfGood has been playing

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ASOG AllSortsOfGood “Ideally we’d love to go hit the road,” Patseas said. “Wherever people want us.” You can check out their music on: SoundCloud.com/allsortsofgood and bandcamp.com/AllSortsOfGood. Social media @allsortsofgood

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College Basketball

NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS

By Andy Roberts & Focus Staff CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS Nebraska Cornhuskers (9-8, 3-2 Big Ten) The Huskers continue to show improvement as Tim Miles’ club works its way through the Big Ten season, while suffering a tough loss on the court and getting a big recruiting win off it. Creighton Bluejays: 18-1, 5-1 Big East Creighton celebrated reaching the highest ranking in school history at No. 7 by going to Cincinnati and beating #22 Xavier by a 72-67 margin. The win came despite foul trouble and the loss of point guard Mo Watson to a knee injury during the Ćrst half. 3rior to that, the Bluejays handled an overmatched Truman State club and #12 Butler.

Saturday at Michigan NU scored 85 points at Michigan but still fell as the Wolverines put up 91. For Miles, who prides himself on his team’s defense, that had to be a bitter pill, especially as Michigan’s Derrick Walton got loose for 16 of his 2 points in the Ćnal 8 minutes. That overshadowed Tai Webster’s career-high 28.

Nebraska got a big win last Thursday with the announcement that former Ćve-star recruit Isaac Copeland, a That made for two Top 25 wins in less 6-foot-9 forward was joining the team. than a week and put the record at 18-1 Recruited out of high school by NU for the best start in school history. assistant Kenya Hunter, Copeland had The future of the season may hinge solid freshman and sophomore seasons on Watson’s left knee, which will need at Georgetown before injuries and new more testing. Early reports were that recruits cut into his playing time. It is not there was no ligament damage, but certain if he will have two full seasons further tests will determine what the or a season and a half, as this year may future holds. count as a medical redshirt. Either way, If Watson returns, and the Jays get Zach this is a major building block for Miles and NU. Hanson back earlier than expected, which now seems likely, this team could Next games: Ohio State in Lincoln on be playing in April, not just in March. Wednesday; at Rutgers on Saturday. Next game: Marquette in Omaha on Saturday; at Georgetown on Wed., Jan. 25.

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UNO MAVERICKS

Oral Roberts on Saturday afternoon. UNO has the stuff to make a serious run in the Summit League tournament, and this group is fun to watch. Keep an eye on them. Next game: Denver U. in Omaha on Wednesday night; at ORU in Tulsa on Saturday.

Omaha Mavericks: 10-9, 3-3 Summit League The Mavericks got things turned around in league play, evening their mark at 3-3 after Saturday’s 86-72 win over Western Illinois at Baxter Arena. Marcus Tyus scored 25 and Mitch Hahn from Fremont added 24 as UNO won its third straight in league play. The ambitious nonconference schedule may be starting to pay beneĆts. Denver is up next on Wednesday night for the Mavs, who have only six remaining home games. From there it’s on the road to Tulsa and a meeting with

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New World Order Recent Awkward Apps: (1) The Kerastase Hair Coach (a “smart” hairbrush with Wi-Fi, monitoring brush strokes “on three axes” to manage “frizziness, dryness, split ends and breakage”); (2) The still-- Because the 2015 San Bernardino, in-prototype “Kissenger” (with a California, terrorist attack that killed “meat-colored” rubbery dock for a 14 and seriously wounded 22 was a “workplace” injury (in that the shooters smartphone that the user can kiss and have the sensation transmitted Ćred only at fellow employees), to a lover’s receiving dock over the any health insurance the victims internet); (3) The Ozmo smart cup (to had was superseded exclusively by “effortlessly” “empower you with a coverage under the state’s “workers’ platform for better hydration choices” compensation” system -- a system largely designed for typical job injuries, in your water and coffee consumption -- with software for other drinks such as back pain and slip-and-falls. Thus, for example, one San Bernardino coming soon ) (Bonus: Old-school users can also just drink out of it.); victim with “hundreds of pieces of (4) The Prophix toothbrush (with shrapnel” still in her body even after multiple surgeries and in constant pain, a video camera so you catch areas your brushing might have missed); must nevertheless constantly argue (5) Spartan boxer briefs (stylishly her level of care with a bureaucrat protecting men’s goods from Wi-Fi pressured by budgetary issues and and cellphone radiation). [The Register forced to massage sets of one-size(London), 1-4-2017] [Boing Boing, 12Ćts-all guidelines. [New <ork Times, 30-2016] [Boing Boing, 1-6-2017] 12-2-2016] apparently absent student complaints, for Ryan’s lyric change of “Well, East Coast girls are hip” to “Well, Shanghai girls are hip.” [Lexington HeraldLeader, 12-17-2016]

By Chuck Shepherd

keep to themselves in rural areas but have surfaced in towns like Volcan, near the Costa Rican border, where in December a reporter witnessed two men Ćst-Ćghting to bloody exhaustion on the street in a typical “Mi Lucha” (“my struggle”), with the loser’s wife following the winner home. As the custom loses its cachet, only about a third of the time does the wife now comply, according to the website Narratively. (Bonus: It’s an often-easy “divorce” for the Ngabe -- for a fed-up wife to taunt her husband into a losing Ćght, or for a fed-up husband to pick a Ćght and take a dive.) [Narrative.ly, 12-30-2016]

The Continuing Crisis -- Over a six-year period (the latest measured), drug companies and pharmacies legally distributed 780 million pain pills in West Virginia -- averaging to 433 for every man, woman and child. Though rules require dispensers to investigate “suspicious” overprescribing, little was done, according to a recent Drug LEAD STORY -Enforcement Administration report Leading Economic Indicator obtained by the Gazette-Mail of Charleston -- even though half of the The salary the Golden State Warriors pills were supplied by the nation’s pay to basketball whiz Stephen Curry may be a bargain at $12 million a year, “big three” drugmakers (whose CEOs’ compensation is enriched enormously but the economics is weirder about by pain pill production). Worse, the prices Curry’s fans pay on the street for one of his used mouthguards year-by-year the strengths of the pills prescribed increase as users’ tolerance retrieved from the arena ćoor after a game. One used, sticky, saliva-encased demands. (West Virginia residents disproportionately suffer from teeth-protector went for $3,190 at one August auction, and SCP Auctions unemployment, coal mining-related disabilities and poor health.) [Gazetteof California is predicting $25,000 Mail, 12-17-2016] for another, expelled during the NBA championship series last June. ESPN -- University of Kentucky professor Magazine reported “at least” 35 Twitter accounts dedicated to Curry’s Buck Ryan disclosed in December that mouthguard. [ESPN Magazine, 10-31- he had been punished recently (loss of travel funds and a “prestigious” 2016] award) by his dean for singing the Beach Boys classic “California Girls” Cultural Diversity for a lesson comparing American and In parts of Panama, some men still Chinese cultures -- because of the Ćght for access to women with the song’s “language of a sexual nature.” ferocity of rutting male elks. The The school’s “coordinator” on sexual indigenous Ngabe people mostly harassment issues made the ruling,

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Wait, What? (1) The Las Vegas Sun reported in December that Nevada slot- and video-machine gamblers left almost $12 million on the ćoor during 2012 (i.e., winning tickets that remain uncashed for six months, thus reverting to the state), running the Ćve-year total to nearly $35 million. (2) The pre-game injury report for college football’s Dec. 31 Citrus Bowl included two University of Louisville linebackers, Henry Famurewa and James Hearns, who were out of action against Louisiana State because of “gunshot wounds.” [Las Vegas Sun, 12-26-2016] [Sports Illustrated, 1231-2016]

Unclear on the Concept In December the European Union’s 28 nations reached what members called a historic agreement to thwart terrorists: a ban on private citizens’ possessing semi-automatic weapons -- but exempted terrorists’ Ćrearm of choice, the Kalishikov assault weapon. (Finland vetoed inclusion of the AK-47 because of concerns about training its reservists.) [Reuters, 12-28-2016]

Least Competent Criminals A December post on the Marietta, Georgia, police department’s Facebook page chided a The Entrepreneurial Spirit! shoplifter still Latest in Vending Machines: (1) at large who Passengers awaiting trains in 35 had left his ID and Ćngerprints (and stations in France now Ćnd kiosks inadvertently posed for security dispensing short stories to pass the time. A wide range of selections (even cameras). The police, noting “how easy” the man had made their job, poetry ), in suggested reading-time lengths of one, three and Ćve minutes, “begged” him to give them some sort of can be printed out for free. (2) The only challenge: “Please at least try to hide.” Suspect Dale Tice was soon in custody. U.S. vending machine for champagne [Gwinnett Daily Post, 12-28-2016] is now operational in the 23rd-ćoor lobby of the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Update Las Vegas. Moet and Chandon bubbly can be purchased with $20 tokens sold In January, tireless convicted fraudster at the front desk. [Daily Mail (London), Kevin Trudeau, who pitched magical 10-4-2016] [Las Vegas Review Journal, remedies for countless ailments on late-night TV for almost 20 years 12-28-2016] (dodging investigations and lawsuits

until the feds caught up with him in 2014) was turned down in what some legal experts believe might be his Ćnal judicial appeal. Still, he never gives up. From his cell at a federal prison in Alabama, he continued to solicit funding for appeals via his Facebook fans, promising donors that they could “double” their money. Also, he said he would soon share “two secrets” that would allow donors to “vibrate frequencies ... to create the life (they) want.” [Chicago Tribune, 1-3-2017] The Passing Parade (1) Steve Crow of Point Loma, California, near San Diego International Airport, told a reporter he had given up -- since no relief had come from the 20,068 complaints he made during 2016 about airport noise. (2) A six-point deer head-butted the owner of a fur company in Willmar, Minnesota, in November and broke into the building where thousands of recently harvested deer hides were being dried (and largely wrecked the place). The owner was slightly injured, and the vengeful buck escaped. [San Diego Union-Tribune, 1-1-2017] [Forum News Service, 11-18-2016] A News of the Weird Classic (March 2013) Leaders of the ice-Ćshing community, aiming for ofĆcial Olympics recognition as a sport, have begun the process by asking the World AntiDoping Agency to randomly test its “athletes” for performance-enhancing drugs, according to a February (2013) New York Times report. (The chairman of the U.S. Freshwater Fishing Association said, “We do not test for beer” because “everyone would fail.”) Ice-Ćshing is a lonely, frigid endeavor rarely employing strength but mostly guile and strategy, as competitors who discover advantageous spots must surreptitiously upload their hauls lest competitors rush over to drill their own holes. [New York Times, 2-242013] © COPYRIGHT 2017 CHUCK SHEPHERD

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