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The Reader

The Alternative Weekly of Omaha, Lincoln and Council Bluffs

About Me

In its 14th year, The Reader has established itself as the leader of alternative news in the Omaha, Council Bluffs and Lincoln areas. We strive to provide provocative, in-depth coverage of music, art, theater, sports, film and news and to keep our readers in tune with the best in entertainment. We are committed to edgy editorial, irreverent humor and, above all, quality writing.Check out more articles at: thereader.com
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My Interests

Keeping things local

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Music:

Backbeat (Music News) by Reader writer Jesse Stanek, and Reviews: thereader.com/music.php Lazy-i local rock column by Reader writer Tim McMahan: thereader.com/lazyi.php Hoodoo Blues local blues column by Reader writer B.J. Huchtemann: thereader.com/hoodooblues.php

Movies:

Cutting Room (Film News) by Reader writer Ryan Syrek, and Reviews: thereader.com/film.php

Television:

TV News and Reviews: thereader.com/tv.php

Books:

Booked (Lit News) by Reader writer Casey Logan, and Reviews: thereader.com/books.php

My Blog

When Time Isn’t Money

Herman Rosenthal Places aPremium on Helping Othersby Casey LoganHerman Rosenthal sat in a dormant railroad car, waiting for the storm. It was hard to tell from his station, deep within the basement of...
Posted by The Reader on Mon, 08 Oct 2007 11:18:00 PST

Who is Gary Johnson?

Head Trauma Author Whose Mother Plays Bridge with Buffett and Gates in Nebraska's Largest City.by Warren FranckeFrom high above the green Topanga Canyon in the Santa Monica Mountains of California, a ...
Posted by The Reader on Thu, 27 Sep 2007 02:16:00 PST

CENSORED!

The Top 10 big stories the U.S. news media missed in the past yearby Amanda WitherellThere are a handful of freedoms that have almost always been a part of American democracy. Even when they didn't ex...
Posted by The Reader on Thu, 20 Sep 2007 03:25:00 PST

2007-08 Fall Arts Menu

Cooking up hot cultural selections this seasonEditor's Note: In addition to listing a comprehensive schedule of fine and performing arts events, we highlight fall shows this year according to certain...
Posted by The Reader on Thu, 13 Sep 2007 12:40:00 PST