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How do I end this year on a high note?

There’s certainly a difference between going into New Year’s optimistic, prepared and ready to face whatever comes your way versus feeling off-kilter with loose ends that need closure. There’s many steps you can take—both personally and professionally— to finish out your year in a great way. Need ideas on how to do this? We’ve got you covered! Here are some ways to be out with the old and in with the new for 2023. At work: Declutter your workspace. There’s no better feeling than walking into the workplace after the holidays to a perfectly arranged space. Recycle old papers that have built up over the year and clean out forgotten stashed-away snacks.

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Football semifinal results and championship schedule

Find links for video coverage at https://tinyurl.com/5n6vrse2 Class A Semifinals Omaha Westside def. Grand Island, 38-7 Gretna def. Creighton Prep, 36-14 Championship: Westside vs. Prep on Monday, Nov. 21, at 7:15 p.m. Class B Semifinals Bennington def. Waverly, 23-7 Gross Catholic def. Scottsbluff, 49-35 Championship: Bennington vs. Gross Catholic on Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 7:15 p.m. Class C1 Semifinals Aurora def. Boone Central, 40-19 Pierce def. Adams Central, 45-26 Championship: Aurora vs. Pierce on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 2:45 p.m. Class C2 Semifinals Cedar Catholic def. Battle Creek, 6-0 Norfolk Catholic def. Ord, 38-6 Championship: Cedar Catholic vs. Norfolk Catholic on Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 10:15 a.m.

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