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by Original
Mon Jan 15, 2024 9:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: State Tax Reform
Replies: 109
Views: 16152

Re: State Tax Reform

1. Lower property taxes 2. Increase progressive income taxes 3. Increase property taxes on vehicles, especially by weight. 4. Increase property taxes in land-inefficient uses: Vacant lots, parking lots, larger lots with detached SFH. 5. Increase the gas tax Seems like a good start to me. Probably a...
by Original
Fri Jan 12, 2024 1:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: State Tax Reform
Replies: 109
Views: 16152

Re: State Tax Reform

1. Lower property taxes 2. Increase progressive income taxes 3. Increase property taxes on vehicles, especially by weight. 4. Increase property taxes in land-inefficient uses: Vacant lots, parking lots, larger lots with detached SFH. 5. Increase the gas tax Seems like a good start to me. Probably a...
by Original
Fri Jan 12, 2024 1:40 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2024 Weather Thread
Replies: 391
Views: 18339

Re: 2024 Weather Thread

Just shoveled driveway since it's going to be punishingly cold over the next few days - with the piles on the sides already from snow earlier this week, we had 2 foot drifts in some places. Hard to say exactly, but sure seems like more on the 8 side than the 4 side. Middle of the street had over 8in...
by Original
Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I-80/I-680/West Center/I-L-Q Interchange
Replies: 27
Views: 3904

Re: I-80/I-680/West Center/I-L-Q Interchange

I live off west Dodge and the office is off the I Street exchange, so I go through part of this frequently. I think it's fine for regular drivers of the road, and I don't know that there is a solution for clarity that isn't get rid of the (already limited) I/Q interchanges, greatly sacrificing traff...
by Original
Mon Nov 14, 2022 10:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I-29 What If
Replies: 32
Views: 1816

Re: I-29 What If

I think also have to consider - 29 also connects St Joe to KC, and when just looking at population served, as well as route directness, it makes sense to have that as a 4 lane interstate. Planned in 1963, when cattle and industrial trade between Omaha-St Joe-KC was more significant than anything on ...
by Original
Mon Nov 14, 2022 10:15 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Westroads Development
Replies: 966
Views: 130246

Re: Westroads Development

The mall in Salina KS, where I grew up, had a set of doors that were 9ft tall and 4 ft wide, and had an easily removable center post so they could drive cars in. Source: me at 8 who watched them take the post out and drive the car in and asked the mall worker and my dad a ton of questions.
by Original
Tue Aug 30, 2022 9:21 am
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: Papillion Assault Case... how does this work?
Replies: 4
Views: 1322

Re: Papillion Assault Case... how does this work?

My understanding with prosecution is that the prosecutor looks at cases, generally tries to understand what the case is going to cost, what the chance of conviction is, and then makes a determination on where to go. I'd guess in this case that they figured, case is going to cost 250k to try, and if...
by Original
Tue Jul 26, 2022 8:33 am
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: Papillion Assault Case... how does this work?
Replies: 4
Views: 1322

Re: Papillion Assault Case... how does this work?

My understanding with prosecution is that the prosecutor looks at cases, generally tries to understand what the case is going to cost, what the chance of conviction is, and then makes a determination on where to go. I'd guess in this case that they figured, case is going to cost 250k to try, and if ...
by Original
Tue Jul 05, 2022 10:37 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Big 10, What is next?
Replies: 59
Views: 2818

Re: Big 10, What is next?

Really interesting to consider how transitioning to an alternative power model in a sport seems chaotic. For example, in European and most international soccer, the governing board sets the leagues, criteria for the leagues, and then promotes or relegates teams between leagues as appropriate to thos...
by Original
Tue Jun 14, 2022 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SID sold neighborhood park to school disctrict for $1
Replies: 7
Views: 872

Re: SID sold neighborhood park to school disctrict for $1

Right, meetings open to the public, but unless I am just not finding statutes correctly (again, not actually wanting to spend time researching, natch), Freedom of Information Act, for example, don't apply to the work the agents (like engineers, attorneys, etc) do. It also seems a clear picture of pr...
by Original
Mon Jun 13, 2022 2:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SID sold neighborhood park to school disctrict for $1
Replies: 7
Views: 872

Re: SID sold neighborhood park to school disctrict for $1

OK. let me rephrase see if I just didn't express myself well or am way off (NB, total lay person wanting to understand) The SID is not a municipality in the legal sense, but a separate kind of legal entity, which has different rules and restrictions around what it can and cannot do. The creation of ...
by Original
Fri Jun 10, 2022 10:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SID sold neighborhood park to school disctrict for $1
Replies: 7
Views: 872

Re: SID sold neighborhood park to school disctrict for $1

I am also not an expert, but have observed SID/HOA public/private entity things for a bit. Some thoughts - a) an SID is not a city so rules for what they can and cannot do are different as I understand it, essentially an SID is a for-profit enterprise, not a municipality and so has different restric...
by Original
Mon Apr 18, 2022 8:17 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: 2022 Nebraska Gubernatorial Election
Replies: 99
Views: 6461

Re: 2022 Nebraska Gubernatorial Election

Greg Gonzalez came around to our house, and then I checked him out some more. Was already thinking of voting for him, and the fact that he was endorsed by Ernie Chambers sealed it for me personally. If Chambers has interacted and thinks he can be worked with, I think Gonzalez is a pretty solid choic...
by Original
Tue Mar 29, 2022 9:48 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3465
Views: 437355

Re: Official: Omaha Streetcar Discussion

Since it is of course all about sports, I think it would be fantastic if Central and Thomas Jefferson could figure out some way to play each other (even if an exhibition) in a "Streetcar Series" at the Century Link. Volleyball, then Girls and Boys Basketball... Or do a football game at Cen...
by Original
Mon Mar 21, 2022 9:18 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Basketball 2022-2023
Replies: 779
Views: 41134

Re: Creighton Basketball 2022-2023

Got to think that late-season run, plus Nembhard and Kalkbrenner back, plus what Kaluma showed against Kansas - polling should be high on the Jays. They will have 4 starters who could, if they can just slightly accelerate their development curves, could be lottery picks in 1-2 years, plus whoever th...
by Original
Thu Mar 10, 2022 10:56 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2021-2022
Replies: 232
Views: 12221

Re: Nebraska Basketball 2021-2022

I think you got to see glimpses late season of what Hoiberg's teams could be at their best (which sorta mirrors ISU)- streaky teams capable of playing with and even sometimes beating ranked teams, but never quite getting over the hump to elite for more than 3-4 games at a time. But even at the end o...
by Original
Tue Feb 01, 2022 8:42 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Central library at Do Space (72 & Dodge)
Replies: 334
Views: 60912

Re: Central Library at DoSpace Site (72nd and Dodge)

I am confident there are plenty of factors (cost, road closures etc) not to do this, but if the city would build a bridge over Dodge (say around 74th?), allowing pedestrian access between the Library and Crossroads without having to deal with traffic, that might increase the walkability. Alternative...
by Original
Fri Jan 21, 2022 9:07 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Old bakers on 74 Maple
Replies: 34
Views: 2055

Re: Old bakers on 74 Maple

Just have them partner with local / regional brands. Maybe even "rent" the shelve space. Isn't that how it works now? Frito-Lay "owns" the whole aisle and forces the store to carry their 70 different types of chips? General Mills "owns" the whole eye level and forces t...
by Original
Thu Jan 20, 2022 9:20 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Old bakers on 74 Maple
Replies: 34
Views: 2055

Re: Old bakers on 74 Maple

Depends on what you are willing to call a grocery. Mediterranean on 88th and Blondo (used to live in the area, not sure if it is still operating post-pandemic but looks like it) is pretty tiny: https://www.google.com/maps/@41.27784,-96.0480051,3a,75y,160.42h,70.77t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sYOdhM-6VfDCEc0...
by Original
Mon Jan 10, 2022 10:59 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Rachel Balkovec
Replies: 3
Views: 492

Rachel Balkovec

Interesting story with an Omaha connection - Yankees hire first female manager in minor league history.

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/330 ... -affiliate
by Original
Wed Dec 01, 2021 9:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Malware on the Site?
Replies: 13
Views: 953

Re: Malware on the Site?

We do captcha along with the question. Our forum is a little more obscure, and has about 1/5th of the traffic here. So maybe not the best comparable, but defense in depth is always good against spam.
by Original
Wed Nov 24, 2021 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Malware on the Site?
Replies: 13
Views: 953

Re: Malware on the Site?

Another forum I have administered with different software lets you require a valid answer to a simple question to register, and even though it is the most basic possible thing you can imagine related to the topic, it stops enough of the automated registrations that it has been reduced to a manageabl...
by Original
Tue Nov 23, 2021 8:18 am
Forum: Business
Topic: FNBO Acquisition
Replies: 9
Views: 2427

Re: FNBO Acquisition

Not mentioned here, and can't find anything that looks like any regulatory action. Seems likely not a Federally suggested acquisition.
by Original
Wed Sep 01, 2021 10:31 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: 180th Street Bridge North of Dodge
Replies: 102
Views: 15143

Re: 180th Street Bridge North of Dodge

Drove over this last night a couple times while trying to get my kids to sleep. I like the new lighting style on this bridge. Not as harsh or bright as other places in Omaha, while still being illuminating. Overall, a very good design and should help for years to come as the Elkaha area gets filled ...
by Original
Tue Aug 31, 2021 11:49 am
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Fiserv
Replies: 116
Views: 27169

Re: Fiserv

Maybe if TDAmeritrade and Fiserv could trade facilities around Omaha? :)
by Original
Thu Aug 26, 2021 3:54 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2021-2022
Replies: 232
Views: 12221

Re: Nebraska Basketball 2021-2022

Tell us you know nothing about college basketball without saying you know nothing about college basketball. I was thinking the same. A college team beat a low-tier NBA team? Please. Thinking through the funnel of 1m High School players to 5k D1 5o 500 NBA players plus additional years of physical d...
by Original
Tue Aug 03, 2021 9:07 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Doug McDermott in the NBA
Replies: 283
Views: 78735

Re: Doug McDermott in the NBA

If he was a better defender, he'd be a huge 3 and D asset. But even still, a consistent 3pt shooter that can finish at the rim is a valuable tool for every team. I agree, he'll play into his mid 30s. Absolutely, if he were a little more athletic and a little bit better on defense, that'd be a 22-25...
by Original
Tue Aug 03, 2021 8:31 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Doug McDermott in the NBA
Replies: 283
Views: 78735

Re: Doug McDermott in the NBA

McDermott to the Spurs: https://www.poundingtherock.com/2021/8/2/22606726/doug-mcdermott-has-agreed-to-a-three-year-42-million-deal-with-the-spurs Good fit for McDermott, and a little more than I expected him to make. I expect his career arc to be not quite as high as Korver's, but similar, in that ...
by Original
Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:25 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Basketball 2020-2021
Replies: 732
Views: 29137

Re: Creighton Basketball 2020-2021

I have a hard time believing that both would get sent out before next year's deadline, but the moves of NBA GMs often mystify me (see: Westbrook instead of Hield for LeBron and AD?). Either way, Zegarowski could hardly have had a better spot, IMO, thinking about it more, except maybe Atlanta or Memp...
by Original
Fri Jul 30, 2021 9:44 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2020-2021
Replies: 250
Views: 16506

Re: Nebraska Basketball 2020-2021

Did not expect to see Dalano Banton taken 46th in the NBA draft. And by the Raptors, who passed over Jalen Suggs at #4.
by Original
Fri Jul 30, 2021 9:41 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Basketball 2020-2021
Replies: 732
Views: 29137

Re: Creighton Basketball 2020-2021

Marcus Zegarowski taken 49th by the Brooklyn Nets. Good situation for him from the learning opportunities side, play with Irving/Harden/Durant, learn from Steve Nash and Jaqcue Vaughn. But he's not going to find a lot of minutes early (Harden/Irving not to mention Dinwiddie and Shamet ahead on the d...
by Original
Mon Jul 26, 2021 2:55 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Football 2021
Replies: 641
Views: 153337

Re: Nebraska Football 2021

If I had to guess, the SEC is going to pick up OU and TX, and then by 2030 there will be a new organization that has totally separated from the NCAA, and is now a roughly 64 team new association with the top of the SEC/ACC/B1G/PAC-1X with Notre Dame and maybe a few other schools like KU. That org ha...
by Original
Wed Jun 23, 2021 8:07 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Supreme Court slams NCAA
Replies: 31
Views: 1205

Re: Supreme Court slams NCAA

Busguy, I don't disagree that most athletes play solely for the love of the game. 95%+ do, totally! But increasingly trending downward in organized college sports, those players are being expected to sacrifice while someone else makes money. I mean, clearly, the soccer I played at college was intend...
by Original
Tue Jun 22, 2021 4:12 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Supreme Court slams NCAA
Replies: 31
Views: 1205

Re: Supreme Court slams NCAA

Busguy2010, No NFL team is going to take any kid right out of high school, ever, unless the NFL establishes a developmental league. An 18 year old is just not able to be competitive physically with a 29 year old in football, let alone technical skills. The NFL loves NCAA DI, they have what seen the ...
by Original
Tue Jun 22, 2021 1:49 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Supreme Court slams NCAA
Replies: 31
Views: 1205

Re: Supreme Court slams NCAA

I played soccer my freshman year at very small college at the turn of the century. (I was the 15th man on a team with 16 players) We drove regionally in terrible vans, practiced literally at the open area of a park that was not really large enough for a regulation field that where we had no goal (an...
by Original
Mon Jun 21, 2021 10:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Internet choices for the greater Omaha area
Replies: 27
Views: 2086

Re: Internet choices for the greater Omaha area

If you can get CL Fiber, it will be fine. CenturyLink DSL is usually sub-par. Cox is probably fine, but they can also be frustrating to work with. At my previous house, I purchased a modem and ran it and my own router for 5 years with no problems, then I needed to upgrade because I was partly workin...
by Original
Mon Mar 29, 2021 8:39 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Meta (Facebook) Data Center (Hwy 50 & Capehart)
Replies: 133
Views: 23699

Re: Facebook Data Center

Would prefer if these were AWS or Azure DCs, as I feel those have a greater chance of longer life than Facebook, which I would not bet a ton of money on being at the same scale or needing these DCs in 15 years. ISn't FB doing a lot more with the Data centers than FB and their other social media pla...
by Original
Fri Mar 26, 2021 10:27 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Meta (Facebook) Data Center (Hwy 50 & Capehart)
Replies: 133
Views: 23699

Re: Facebook Data Center

Would prefer if these were AWS or Azure DCs, as I feel those have a greater chance of longer life than Facebook, which I would not bet a ton of money on being at the same scale or needing these DCs in 15 years.
by Original
Wed Feb 24, 2021 11:03 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2020-2021
Replies: 250
Views: 16506

Re: Nebraska Basketball 2020-2021

Looking at kenpom.com rankings, the thing that jumped out to me about Nebraska is that they have played a top 10 opposing schedule, and are ranked 348th out of 357 teams for luck. From what I understand of Luck in kenpom's system, it "is the deviation in winning percentage between a team’s actu...
by Original
Mon Feb 22, 2021 11:21 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Justin Patton in the NBA
Replies: 97
Views: 8833

Re: Justin Patton in the NBA

Christian Wood is a good role-model/teammate for Patton. Little bit older, similar trajectory as in left college early, bounced around early (albeit JP did get drafted higher), worked hard, got playing time in the G-League that was sorely needed, didn't quite fit a couple places early, but then hit ...