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How Tobacco Companies Got Women, Black People, And Young People Hooked On Menthol Cigarettes

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 10/12/2022 - 2:00am

Ahead of decisions by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) that could ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, Stanford University and the American Heart Association released a study that tracked decades of predatory marketing efforts from cigarette companies and found that they are still targeting young people, Black people and women.

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EXPLAINER: How Will OPEC+ Cuts Affect Gas Prices, Inflation?

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 10/12/2022 - 1:00am

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Major oil-producing countries led by Saudi Arabia and Russia have decided to slash the amount of oil they deliver to the global economy.

And the law of supply and demand suggests that can only mean one thing: higher prices are on the way for crude, and for the diesel fuel, gasoline and heating oil that are produced from oil.

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Celebrating National Farmer’s Day, October 12

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 10/12/2022 - 12:00am

During harvest season, it’s important to celebrate those who are driving the combine from morning to dusk, who stop only to grab a quick meal from a loved one, and who are working long, dedicated hours to do one of the most important jobs in the world. That’s why the Nebraska Corn Board is proud to celebrate National Farmer’s Day today, October 12, 2022.

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‘Great Resignation’? ‘Quiet Quitting’? If You’re Surprised By America’s Anti-Work Movement, Maybe You Need To Watch More Movies

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 10/12/2022 - 12:00am

A femme fatale who tries to con thousands through her lover’s insurance company. Jobless bikers on drug-fueled adventures in New Orleans. People smashing printers at work.

Watching movies like “Double Indemnity,” “Easy Rider” and “Office Space,” you might think Americans had never heard of the Protestant work ethic – the spirit of sacrifice and delayed gratification that helped build capitalism.

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Untangling The Problem Of Child Obesity

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 10/11/2022 - 3:00am

The problem of child obesity is hard to tackle. It’s hard even to talk about.

It’s a tangled knot of culture, race, poverty, tradition, government, mental and physical health, achievement, and the economics of health care.

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MAPA 2022 Regional Service And Citizenship Awards Announced

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 10/11/2022 - 1:00am

The Regional Citizenship Award honors an individual who recognized regional problems and initiated and supported policies which required a shared regional effort and contributed to the region’s quality of life. Korrena Neppl (center), a flood survivor herself, received this award for her selfless leadership throughout the entire process of helping Pacific Junction recover in the aftermath of the historic 2019 floods. (Courtesy of MAPA)

OMAHA, Neb.-Oct. 6, 2022—A city clerk turned community champion following the 2019 floods, an organization leading the way to increase affordable housing in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro and the retired President & CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber who worked tirelessly on economic development were recognized for their work by the Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA) at its annual Council of Officials meeting last Wednesday evening in Glenwood, Iowa.

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Papillion, La Vista, And Gretna, Nebraska To Receive ALLO Communication’s Fiber Optic Network

Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 10/10/2022 - 1:00am

LINCOLN, Neb. – ALLO Communications today announced fiber-to-the-premise (FTTP) projects offering up to 10 Gigabit bandwidth in the communities of Papillion, La Vista, and Gretna, Nebraska. These fiber connections will enable world-class internet, telephone, video, and other broadband services for the communities.

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Regional Survey Shows Slumping Economic Confidence, Foresees ‘Flat’ Holiday Activity

Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 10/07/2022 - 4:00am

Ernie Goss, professor of economics and lead researcher of regional business survey. (Courtesy of Creighton University)

OMAHA — Confidence in the economy slumped again in September, fueling the worst string of optimism readings since the 2008-09 recession, according to the author of Creighton University’s Mid-America Business Conditions Index.

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How Company Off-Sites Are Changing Business Travel

Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 10/07/2022 - 1:00am

With fewer employees working in offices, several companies have begun turning toward off-site retreats and meetups to foster connection and improve employee morale. These off-site experiences are flipping traditional business travel on its head: Rather than emphasizing coworking, meetings and other work-centric itineraries, off-site retreats are often designed to encourage relationship building.

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Goats Working At Big Lake Park In Council Bluffs, Iowa

Published by Nikki Palmer on Thu, 10/06/2022 - 12:00am

For the second time this year, The City of Council Bluffs Parks and Recreation Department has hired a crew of four-legged seasonal employees to help clear unwanted vegetation. Currently, 45 goats are working to clear a five-acre area along the northern section of Big Lake Park in Council Bluffs, Iowa.