Nebraska News

• Warren Buffett: The Early Years
  
  Before he became the Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett got married, taught at Omaha University and raised a family.
  By Luisa Kroll.  Forbes.  Tue, 7 May 2013 17:44:35 GMT.
• Think You Believe in Your Company? Here's the Real Test
  
  Years ago, I was assigned to a new boss. Technically, it was a promotion for me. Bruce had just arrived from Omaha. ...
  By Jeff Schmitt.  Forbes.  Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:40:52 GMT.
• Colin Powell Would Make a Better Defense Secretary Than Chuck Hagel
  
  The nomination of former Republican Nebraska U.S. Sen. Chuck Hagel to be the nation’s next secretary of defense seems imperiled.
  U. S. News & World Report.  Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:17:00 -0500.
• iSECUREtrac Deregisters Common Stock
  
  OMAHA, NE--(Marketwire - Feb 7, 2013) - iSECUREtrac Corp. ...
  Marketwire.  Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:39:45 EST.
• Nebraska Governor OKs New Keystone Pipeline Route
  
  The Keystone XL pipeline now moves on to the State Department for final approval.
  U. S. News & World Report.  Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:57:00 -0500.
• AUDIO: Warren Buffett: Fiscal cliff can be solved
  
  Today's Guest editor, Melinda Gates, who with her husband Bill, is one of the world's leading philanthropists. The sage of Omaha, Warren Buffett, talks to Mrs Gates about philanthropy in the US.
  BBC News.  Fri, 28 Dec 2012 08:43:49 GMT.
• Tech’s New (Geographical) Frontier: ‘Silicon Prairie’
  
  From Des Moines to Omaha to Kansas City — a region known more for its barns than its bandwidth — a start-up tech scene is blossoming.
  By John Eligon.  International Herald Tribune.  Thu, 22 Nov 2012 03:14:57 GMT.
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• Drought Kindles US Farmers' Appetite for African Grain Sorghum
  
  LINCOLN, Nebraska — As the worst drought in decades dries up U.S. corn supplies, some are seeing the virtues of sorghum, a crop that originated in Africa.  Sorghum, a cereal grain, is a minor part of the U.S. harvest today. ...
  Voice of America.  Wed, 22 Aug 2012 08:45:41 -0400.
• Homes for $400,000
  
  Properties in Virginia, Oregon and Nebraska.
  International Herald Tribune.  Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:46:32 GMT.
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• Remarks by the President and Governor Dave Heineman of Nebraska in an Exchange of Toasts at the 2012 Governors' Dinner
  
  Release Time:  For Immediate Release State Dining Room 7:18 P.M. ...
  The White House.  The White House.  Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:07:00 +0000.

In 2008, the estimated population of Nebraska was 1,783,432, whereas in 2006, the population of Nebraska was about 1,759,779.  For detailed, up-to-date information about Nebraska's demographics, visit the U.S. Census Bureau's QuickFacts about Nebraska web page.  For maps of Nebraska, visit this Nebraska Map website.

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