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Afghan Refugee Mujtaba Karimi Leads a New Life in Omaha – The Omaha News

By: Jamie Harvey, Reporter OMAHA, Neb-Mujtaba Karimi believed in young Afghans. He believed that his generation, educated and supported by American investment, would help lead Afghanistan into a bright future of opportunity, liberty, and democracy.  Karimi worked in the office of the Afghan President, preparing briefs and heading up outreach to the younger generation.  When

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Drink of the Week

Drink of the Week: the Pisco Sour

The Pisco Sour is a classic cocktail from Peru, made with Pisco, a type of South American brandy, lime juice, simple syrup and egg whites. The Pisco Sour is a delicate and balanced drink, where the sweetness and acidity of the lime juice are balanced by the sugar and the egg whites give the drink

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10 Holiday Activities In Omaha, NE

Each month brings unique opportunities to make memories in Omaha. Of course, December is the month of holiday fun, and Omaha brings the merriment. If you’ve missed an event below, no worries; add it to your calendar for next year. Read on for ten ways to enjoy this month in Omaha. 1. Be

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Omaha Zoo

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Announces Birth of Four Cheetah Cubs

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium proudly announces the birth of four Cheetah cubs on November 4. 2022. The four cubs were born to mother Clio and father Refu at the Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park. “These cubs are a great example of the collaboration benefits among zoos,” said Dr. Jason Herrick, Vice President

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Movie Reviews

The Human Trial (2022) Film Review

Lisa Hepner and Guy Mossman’s The Human Trial is a documentary about a subject that perhaps you’ve heard tons about. In the hyperconnected world we live in, it’s easy to have access to factual information about health issues in the modern world. Information is accessible, which doesn’t mean you should get your facts from a

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Drink of the Week

Drink of the Week: the Sake Martini

Sake, also known as Japanese rice wine, is a delicious and unique ingredient that can be used to make a variety of cocktails. One of the most popular sake cocktails is the Sake Martini, which is made by combining sake with vodka and a splash of dry vermouth. The result is a smooth and crisp

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Movie Reviews

Detective Knight: Rogue (2022) Film Review

With Detective Knight: Rogue, you know what you’re gonna get. There’s no other reason to sit through a film of this nature than an unconditional love for a genre known for having little to no versatility. This is an action film that feels like a straightforward decision executed by someone who understands he isn’t going

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Omaha Zoo

Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium Extends Black Friday Membership Sale In Response to Jurassic Adventure Announcement

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is extending its Black Friday Membership Sale in response to the exciting announcement of Jurassic Adventure at Lee. G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park in Ashland, Nebraska. The Sale is now available until 11:59 p.m. CST on Friday, Dec. 2. “Due to the popularity of the sale and the recent

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Omaha Zoo

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Announces Dinosaur Experience at the Wildlife Safari Park

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is excited to announce the Jurassic Adventure at Lee. G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park in Ashland, Nebraska. This experience will include some of the world’s largest and most life-like robotic dinosaurs roaming the Park beginning May 5, 2023. The dinosaurs coming to Ashland will be scattered throughout the Wildlife

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Omaha Zoo

Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium Announces Code for Black Friday Membership Deal

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is offering a Black Friday membership sale beginning at 12 p.m. CST today, Wednesday, Nov. 23, that will end at 11:59 p.m. CST on Wednesday, Nov. 30. Shoppers receive more than 20% off when they purchase or renew a Zoo Household or Grandparent Membership in combination with a Lee.

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