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Chris Donnelly: My son is the LeBron James of selective hearing

He’s a best-in-class parental ignorer, and it’s infuriating.


Jill Koegel: Not on a diet? Then it’s not cheating

“Cheating” is for diets. And I’m not a fan of diets.


Danielle Herzog: Kansas City Triathlon: Race day jitters and uncertainty

My husband and brother-in-law trained the past 14 weeks for it.


Tracie McPherson: The greedy American way: Buy, buy, buy

Maybe the cure is to ask yourself: “Do you need it or want it?” Who am I kidding, that didn’t work for me.


Jessica Brashear: 5 things I never thought I’d do

Now with kids, I’m breaking every single promise to myself.


Julie Anderson: Allow your child to follow his reading interests

Researchers who’ve studied how to get boys to read say parents and teachers need to follow their interests.



magic
Published Monday January 7, 2013

Josie Loza: A little food, a lot of magic
Josie Loza Omaha World-Herald

Editor’s Note: This story was originally published on Omaha.com

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Magic show big part of Wizard’s Banquet

The Omaha Magical Society will have its eighth annual Wizard’s Banquet on Saturday at the Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine St.

Strolling wizards will entertain during the 6 p.m. social hour. The dinner will begin at 7 p.m., and the stage magic show will follow. Tickets are $40 per adult and $15 per child. Make reservations by calling 402-896-8475.

– Compiled by Sue Truax

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Copyright © 2013 Omaha World-Herald ®. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, displayed or redistributed for any purpose without permission from the Omaha World-Herald.



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