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Nicola’s In the Market

ChristineLind — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 04:26:51 +0000

An Ideal Spaghetti Sauce

This will be the last article of my ongoing series, “An Ideal Spaghetti Sauce,” in honor of my mother, Nettie Marino. My sisters and I decided to end our search for the perfect pasta sauce with Nicola’s Italian Wine and Faire, located on the outskirts of the Old Market at the corner of 13^th & Jackson.

ASTD Nebraska Announces 2014 Board of Directors

astdne — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 01:18:35 +0000

Celebrating 55 Years

This is Awesome:

ASTD Nebraska 2014 Winter Social

The Nebraska Chapter of the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD Nebraska) is pleased to announce its 2014 Board of Directors. Shelly Whittaker is serving as the 2014 President of the Board of Directors for the 55th anniversary year of the ASTD Nebraska Chapter. Whittaker served as President Elect in 2013.

Everything's Fine - We don't need "No Stinkin" Change

KNicolini — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 02:12:06 +0000

Learn to navigate change to reach the destination

“It’s just the flavor of the month with this new VP. Every time someone new is hired they know better than us. What’s wrong with the way we do it?” Sally proclaimed to anyone that might be listening. “Well, I heard there are layoff’s coming, and the new VP is the axe woman”, Nellie announced with a hint of panic in her voice. They chattered back and forth all day, day after day, and it was the “dialogue of the business”, not the work that needed to be done.

Pasta Amore e Fantasia

ChristineLind — Sat, 13 Jul 2013 14:41:11 +0000

An Ideal Spaghetti Sauce

This article is a third in my ongoing series, “An Ideal Spaghetti Sauce,” in honor of my mother, Nettie Marino, who in an unspoken covenant faithfully delivered the real deal every week to her family when it came to red gravy and spaghetti. My sisters and I have set off again on our second adventure visiting another local Italian restaurant, eager to discover if the red sauce they offer, can possibly compare to the spaghetti sauce our family took for granted every Sunday.

An Ideal Spaghetti Sauce - Lo Sole Mio

ChristineLind — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 02:47:26 +0000

Hunting for the best sauce in Omaha

The Marino Sisters have completed their first culinary contest dining in one of Omaha’s finest Italian Restaurants, Lo Sole Mio!

This is a series of articles on our “An Ideal Spaghetti Sauce” caper, comparing our mother’s authentic sauce to the finest Italian restaurants in Omaha. Gracious owners Don and Marie Losole welcomed us, along with daughter Julie.

When Italians meet each other for the first time, they govern themselves by an unwritten law that dispenses with formal introductions. In other words, we hug first and introduce ourselves later! This happened when we met the Losoles.

The Reports of My Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

mamashepp — Sat, 11 May 2013 16:38:54 +0000

The Book As We Know It Isn't Quite Ready To Step Aside

For a long time, much has been made about the death of the book. Not writing or reading but the actual paper and ink thing you can hold in your hand and smell. The ever increasing number of ereaders and the record numbers of sales of Amazon’s Kindle Fire this holiday season would seem to indicate that the American public is on board to do away with libraries and bookstores in the very near future.

Chosing Parents or Work! Choices you don't have to make

KNicolini — Wed, 08 May 2013 02:22:41 +0000

Caring for Parents in the Sandwich generation

The phone rings, again, and you know it’s your father. “Sarah, where are my pills, I can’t find my pill’s. Why do you hide my pills”, your 78 year old father announces. You remind him where they are and he abruptly hangs up, until the next call. It comes 5 minutes later, “Sarah where are my pills, I can’t find them?” On most days, he calls only once or twice. Other days he calls hourly, sometimes more. Your boss cautions you about taking personal calls at work. You nodded your head agreeing to limit your calls but you know you will take more.

Omaha's Great Outdoors

OhMyOmaha — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:18:16 +0000

May means markets, fun runs, flowers and more

All the April showers surely mean Omaha is in store for some spectacular May flowers. So, I’m eyeing spending some time outdoors with my family. As luck would have it, the Metro Arts & Culture Pass is going to help me out this month, offering half-price adult admission to Fontenelle Forest!

An Ideal Spaghetti Sauce

ChristineLind — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 03:19:25 +0000

The Marino Sisters Take on Omaha’s Finest Italian Eateries

“There are two kinds of people in this world—Italians, and those who wanna be.” At least that’s how the saying goes, and obviously started by a very proud Italian!

Spring is finally here!

OhMyOmaha — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:42:19 +0000

Omaha is showing off with so much to do in April

When it comes to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, my family doesn’t need a reason to visit. It’s Saturday … let’s go to the zoo! The sky is blue … let’s go to the zoo!

But, if you’re looking for a reason (as if seeing the cute lion cubs for the millionth time wasn’t reason enough), April will not disappoint. Things are hopping at the zoo.