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


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


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

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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.


Tag Archives: Henry Doorly Zoo

lion cubs

Check out this video of the cubs receiving their names.

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cute

Judging by this video screenshot, it was a good day for the cubs.

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Jellyfish

The Omaha zoo will offer a Thank You Free Day.

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A round-up of morning news

IN THE NEWS

Does your Teddy Bear have a boo-boo? Bring it this weekend to the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium for some repair and TLC from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Children ages 3-11 who bring their favorite stuffed animal for repair or care will get in free when accompanied by a paying adult.

A Nebraska woman charged in a crash that killed her 4-year-old son has pleaded not guilty. Authorities said she was driving drunk and speeding when she lost control of her car and collided with another vehicle.

And actress Jennifer Coolidge has come to realize boys worldwide like Stifler’s mom.

(Click the headline to read more.)

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Helping kids prepare for bad weather Helping kids prepare for bad weather
It is difficult to watch scenes of destruction from the tornado in Oklahoma.
Jill Koegel: Not on a diet? Then it’s not cheating Jill Koegel: Not on a diet? Then it’s not cheating
"Cheating" is for diets. And I'm not a fan of diets.
To encourage boys’ reading, look to book clubs To encourage boys’ reading, look to book clubs
Practice makes perfect when it comes to reading.

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