George Dale Kiel
George Dale Kiel, 89, Plattsmouth, NE. Passed awayJanuary 12, 2022. Born November 19, 1932.
January 2022
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Cowboys-Knights split Saturday doubleheader
Cowboys-Knights split Saturday doubleheader After snow closed area schools on Friday, the Lourdes and Sidney basketball teams played a Saturday afternoon doubleheader at the Knights’ gym in Nebraska City. Sidney 43, Lourdes girls’ 37 Long distance shooting proved to be the difference in the opening game as the Sidney Cowgirls rallied past the Knights, 43-37.
Nebraska City First Lutheran Church and volunteers build a home in Mexico
After a one-year hiatus because of COVID-19, members of the First Lutheran Church in Nebraska City and volunteers continued their mission of building houses in San Luis, Sonora, Mexico. Joel Wichman has been working with Casa Homes of Hope in Yuma, Ariz., for more than seven years and has been volunteering to build seven houses.
Bryce William Buza
Bryce William Buza died at the age of 28 years old due to complications from surgery on January 14, 2022, after a very courageous fight against cancer. He was born on April 29, 1993 in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada to Autumn (Murphy) and Brian Buza.
Patricia Krecklow
In His infinite mercy, her Lord and Savior has gathered to Himself the soul of Patricia Mae Krecklow, who died Saturday, January 15, 2022, in Enid, Okla., at the age of 91. The rite of Christian burial will be conducted for family members by the Rev. James Fandrey at Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery, Lincoln.
The People at your Table
One of my favorite parables describes the difference between heaven and hell. In both places, hungry people sit at tables laden with delicious food. In hell, people suffer and starve because they cannot eat with the long utensils provided. In heaven, people are happy and thrive because they use the utensils to feed each other.
Free World vs. China
With 1.4 billion consumers, China is a place with abundant potential. China also is ruled by the Chinese Communist Party, a longtime belligerent which enslaves its own people, steals intellectual and tangible property, and flouts fundamental values like national sovereignty, free enterprise, democracy, and the rule of law around the world. While Congress has taken several small steps to restrain China this year, including passing the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act which bans products made with slave labor in China’s Xinjiang region, the Biden Administration is failing to more directly confront China’s aggression.
How to overcome a lack of motivation
Lack of motivation can affect anyone in any aspect of their lives. Days at the office when motivation is difficult to muster can adversely affect productivity, while lack of motivation at home can have a negative impact on individuals and their families.
Did you know?
Brief breaks during the work day can dramatically improve one's ability to focus on a task. A 2011 study published in the journal Cognition found that brief mental breaks can improve focus on a prolonged task. The study's authors tested participants' ability to focus on a repetitive computerized task for 50 minutes under various conditions. The control group performed the task without breaks or diversions. The switch group and non-switch group memorized four digits before performing the task and were directed to respond if they saw one of the digits on the screen while performing the task. The switch group was the only group to be presented with the digits twice during the experiment, and both groups were tested on their memory of the digits at the end of the task. Most participants' performance declined considerably over the course of the 50-minute task. However, the performance of those in the switch group did not decline at all, as the two brief breaks to respond to the digits allowed them to maintain their focus throughout the experiment. The researchers behind the study concluded that the switch group's performance was steady because the brain is built to detect and respond to change, and its performance will actually suffer if it must maintain prolonged attention on a single task without taking a break. Professionals with a lot on their plates may see their performance improve by taking frequent mental breaks throughout the workday.