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Neuroscience Offers Insights

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 12:00am

La Vista – Humans are emotional beings, not rational ones.

The vast majority of human reactions are emotional, and the majority of our brain mass is dedicated to emotional responses, which offer a quick, efficient way to make decisions.

Public Service Awards Given at NSBA Annual Meeting

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 12:00am

La Vista – The Nebraska State Bar Association recognized several members of the legal community last Thursday for their exemplary service to the public.

Study Shines Light on Hours Saved Using Lean Six Sigma

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 12:00am

A recent case study by Harvard University highlights the implementation of structured daily planning meetings across the Nebraska state government.

Stephen Center Shelter Earns Accreditation

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 12:00am

A South Omaha homeless shelter, along with its permanent supportive housing and co-occurring treatment center, earned a three-year accreditation and is the only shelter accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) in Nebraska.

‘My Parents Taught Me I Could Be Anything I Wanted to Be’

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 12:00am

U.S. District Judge Barbara Brandriff Crabb of the Western District of Wisconsin had a potential head start on a legal career. 

Her father, grandfather and uncle all had law degrees, and she said that, as a child, “my parents taught me I could be anything I wanted to be.”

Child Care Workers Subject to Comprehensive Background Checks by Federal Mandate

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Fri, 10/11/2019 - 12:00am

Lincoln –  A new provision in Nebraska law went into effect in September requiring all child care workers in the state undergo federal background checks, including FBI fingerprinting, to work for a state licensed child care provider. The law change comes after senators passed Legislative Bill 460 during this year’s legislative session.

Cornhusker Boys, Girls County Government Day

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Fri, 10/11/2019 - 12:00am

Officials from Sarpy County hosted 64 high school students on Tuesday, Oct. 8, for the annual Cornhusker Boys and Girls County Government Day.

Concert Supports Traveling Photo Exibit

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Fri, 10/11/2019 - 12:00am

Patriotic Productions is holding a fundraiser today in Fremont to support Remembering Our Fallen, a national traveling memorial of photos showing fallen U.S. service members since 9/11.

The fundraiser will include a performance by Gary Puckett and the Union Gap.

Inaugural Nebraska Fintech Conference Next Month

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Fri, 10/11/2019 - 12:00am

A networking group for financial technology professionals will hold its inaugural conference next month in Lincoln.

The Nebraska networking group Flyover Fintech will hold the Flyover Fintech Conference Nov. 12 at the Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center.

Omaha Mayor Names New HR Director

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Fri, 10/11/2019 - 12:00am

The City of Omaha has a new director of human resources.

Deborah Sander was selected by Mayor Jean Stothert to be the next HR director, replacing Tim Young, who resigned in August.

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