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Go Western

An Oct. 9 community meeting called by Ward 2 Councilman Ed Shadid at the Crown Heights Christian Church featured presentations by city officials from public works, transit and planning. Institute for Quality Communities director Blair Humphreys also spoke. The corridor has been the site of several disputes brought to city officials over the past two […]

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Death Cab for Cutie — Codes and Keys

The 2003 masterpiece, “Transatlanticism”? A fond memory. The not-so-masterful 2005 release, “Plans”? Also in the back of the band’s mind. While the four-piece continues the trend of not repeating work on “Codes and Keys,” the unit also proves that behind-the-scenes thoughts can influence the stage. Old-school fans will do a double-take at “Doors Unlocked and […]

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A more perfect union

These 401(k) plans were never meant to be retirement plans. They were a loophole tax shelter for upper management. In 1978, the tax code was changed by big business lobbying to allow the common worker to participate. Nebraska tried 401(k) plans alongside regular pensions for several decades to see the viability of 401(k) plans. Nebraska […]

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