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3 hrs ago | Omaha World-Herald

The generation gap is getting wider

Jay Carlson loves his grandma, but the two have their differences. He's a 22-year-old gay, atheist computer engineering student who not only voted for Barack Obama but also worked for the Democratic Party during the election.

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Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Wedding, Social Software

Sat Jul 04, 2009

KTIC

Prize-winning Japanese quilts on display at UNL

Jurors selected the winning entries at the Ninth Quilt Nihon Exhibition for their fresh interpretation of traditional designs or the artistic accomplishment of the studio quilter.

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Related Topix: Nebraska

CiteULike

Library Personnel's Role in the Creation of Metadata: A Survey of Academic Libraries

DOI NEW NEW Abstract The digital age has caused the paradigm to shift in academic libraries both in terms of their collections and the roles of their personnel.

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Related Topix: Libraries

Fri Jul 03, 2009

Charleston Daily Mail

Krepel begins work as Fairmont State president

Thomas Krepel's first day as president of Fairmont State University includes a visit with the Marion County United Way.

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Related Topix: Fairmont, WV, Fairmont State University, Marion County, WV, Northern Illinois University, Indiana State University

Thu Jul 02, 2009

Grant Tribune-Sentinel

When it comes to fresh produce, food safety is important

Berries are in season and in their prime. However, before enjoying the wholesome summer snack, or any fresh produce this summer, be sure to follow good food safety to reduce the presence of harmful bacteria that could cause foodborne illness, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln food safety specialist said.

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Related Topix: Food Science, Agriculture, Science, Life, Food, Vegetables, Fruits

Wed Jul 01, 2009

WOWT-TV Omaha

Girl With Swine Flu Attended UNL Festival

State health officials said a Pennsylvania girl who was among 2,400 people attending an international festival in Nebraska has swine flu.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Lancaster County, NE

KOLN-TV Lincoln

Swine Flu Test Not Back on Neb. Festival Attendee

A state spokeswoman says officials are still awaiting results of a swine flu test for a youth attending the annual International Thespian Festival on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Lincoln, NE, Lincoln Metro

Tue Jun 30, 2009

KTIC

Watch Cattle for Heat Stress in Summer's Heat

LINCOLN, Neb. -- With summer just starting and temperatures already hitting 100 degrees, cattle producers need to take steps to ward off heat stress in their herds, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln beef specialist said.

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Related Topix: Lincoln, NE, Lincoln Metro, Agriculture, Science

Mon Jun 29, 2009

KOLN-TV Lincoln

Fraternity Members in Court on Hazing-Related Charges

Several members of the Sigma Chi fraternity at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln who were cited in connection with a hazing incident last fall appeared in Lancaster County Court Monday.

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Related Topix: Lincoln, NE, Lincoln Metro, Lancaster County, NE

PhillyBurbs.com

Neb. official: Girl at festival may have swine flu

Levittown - A Pennsylvania girl who was among 2,400 people attending an international thespian festival in Nebraska likely has swine flu, a health official told The Associated Press on Sunday.Test results show the girl has a probable case of swine flu, said Kathie Osterman, a spokeswoman for the state's Department of Health and Human Services.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Nebraska Government, Nebraska

KOLN-TV Lincoln

UNL Study Finds Clues into How Eyes Search

Research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has found clues that if your eyes are not in a search mode, they can lock onto an object more quickly.

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Related Topix: Lincoln, NE, Lincoln Metro

Sun Jun 28, 2009

The Oregonian

Neb. confirmed swine flu cases now at 111

LINCOLN, Neb. - Health officials say the number of confirmed swine flu cases among Nebraska residents is now 111.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Lincoln, NE, Lincoln Metro

Sat Jun 27, 2009

KRVN-AM Lexington

The Worst Hard Time documents Great Depression

An interesting book about the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl called "The Worst Hard Time" has been rediscovered.

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Fri Jun 26, 2009

Gothenburg Times

Both state, farm triggers must be met for ACRE payment

The Adjusted Crop Revenue Election option of the 2008 Farm Bill provides minimum revenue guarantees to producers who qualify, but only in states that meet the program requirement, said University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension educator Robert Tigner.

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Nebraska

Thu Jun 25, 2009

KTIV-TV Sioux City

Neb. student pleads no contest in hazing case

Chris Wozniak pleaded no contest Wednesday to a charge of procuring or selling alcohol to a minor.

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Related Topix: Nebraska Government, Nebraska

Wed Jun 24, 2009

KTIV-TV Sioux City

Neb. festival attendee being tested for swine flu

A youth attending the annual International Thespian Festival on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus has been diagnosed with Influenza A and is being tested for swine flu.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Nebraska Government, Nebraska, Medicine, Influenza

Tue Jun 23, 2009

The Omaha Channel

UNL Scientist's Tiny Research Big Boost To Nanotechnology

Researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have harnessed nanotechnology to create a computer model that may help create robots with extreme water-repelling properties.

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Related Topix: Nanotechnology, Science / Technology, Robots

Mon Jun 22, 2009

WOWT-TV Omaha

Nebraska Tops the Nation in Irrigated Farm Land

While the number of irrigated acres is dropping in many parts of the country, it continues to rise in Nebraska, which now ranks first in the nation.

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Related Topix: Nebraska Government, Nebraska, Agriculture, Science, Weather, Natural Disasters, Drought, Ogallala, NE

UPI

Scientists find a way to hike X-ray power

U.S. and Russian scientists say they have developed a technology that can create coherent, high-powered X-rays. Scientists at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the Russian Academy of Sciences and Russia's Voronezh State University said their achievement moves three-dimensional, real-time X-ray imaging closer to reality.

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Omaha World-Herald

Dropping nonresident tuition may boost enrollment

A student paying full out-of-state tuition to attend a Nebraska college soon might seem as unlikely as a freshman carrying an abacus to algebra class.

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Related Topix: Nebraska, Nebraska Government, Peru State College, Omaha, NE, University of Nebraska Omaha

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