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We know that a majority of Nebraskans favorably regard wind energy. We know that Nebraska has incredible wind resources, ranked fourth nationwide. We know that wind development in Nebraska can unleash $1.7 Billion of economic potential annually. All th...
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Want to make money? I’ve got a great investment opportunity for you! Don’t worry about the details--just give me your money and you’ll profit. Ignore the fact that 97% of financial investors disagree with my plan. My intuition tells me that this is a safe bet. Most rational people would hesitate to trust me with...
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Want to make money? I’ve got a great investment opportunity for you! Don’t worry about the details--just give me your money and you’ll profit. Ignore the fact that 97% of financial investors disagree with my plan. My intuition tells me that this is a safe bet. Most rational people would hesitate to trust me with...
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued new fracking regulations. This directly impacts the health of those living near fracking sites, many of whom are rural residents. Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is a method to harvest natural gas. Chemicals are shot underground to break up rocks, releasing embedded gas. Residents living near fracking sites have...
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Thank goodness tax-season is nearly over. Every year my jaw tightens and fists clench as I sift through documents and forms. Tax-time is not my best-time. Sometimes I’m tempted to hand over the keys to someone else, and just trust that they will ...
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Thank goodness tax-season is nearly over. Every year my jaw tightens and fists clench as I sift through documents and forms. Tax-time is not my best-time. Sometimes I’m tempted to hand over the keys to someone else, and just trust that they will ...
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Thank goodness tax-season is nearly over. Every year my jaw tightens and fists clench as I sift through documents and forms. Tax-time is not my best-time. Sometimes I’m tempted to hand over the keys to someone else, and just trust that they will ...
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I bought a cider press at an auction last week. I am really excited to make apple cider this fall. The last two years, I had a bumper crop of apples. That sounds like gallons and gallons of cider to me. But after last night, I am wondering if I should ...
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Energy is on everyone’s mind, from politicians to our neighbors, but we are not helpless! The uncertain economy is a perfect time for you to evaluate your own energy use--and find the savings. Andrew Carnegie spent heavily in down economic times. He built new factories and tuned up his company. When the economic depression ended,...
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“Too much.” Ask nearly anyone how much they spend on gas and the answer’s the same. Americans are spending a fortune to fill our tanks these days, and high prices could stall any hopes of economic recovery. Rural residents are hit especially hard. We often drive further distances than our urban counterparts, and can’t rely...
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