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  13. Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Bob Kerrey has purchased a $225,000 home in #Omaha - omaha.com/article/201205… about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck
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  16. #Nebraska school officials are embracing the tougher writing standards for students - omaha.com/article/201205… about 19 hours ago via TweetDeck
  17. Watch The Mynabirds play songs from their new album, "Generals." bit.ly/LFIvuT about 20 hours ago via TweetDeck
  18. Petitioners of #Lincoln same-sex civil rights ordinance turned in over 10,000 signatures. Future of ordinance unclear - omaha.com/article/201205… about 20 hours ago via TweetDeck
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