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by Melissa
Sun Aug 12, 2012 5:36 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Douglas County Fair
Replies: 71
Views: 9624

Anonymous wrote:I imagine that the people in the condos down by the river and the people in the apartments by the Ak are probably equally tired.
Aksarben-folk here.  Nope.  Not even close to tired of having convenient mixed use development and a venue for a wide array of events in my backyard.
by Melissa
Tue May 08, 2012 11:14 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Charleston's (76th and Dodge)
Replies: 80
Views: 16609

Wow.  I wonder what other restaurant they'll bring in?  According to the Hal Smith Restaurant Group website they also own: Hefner Grill, Krispie Kreme, Mahogany, Louie's Grill and Bar, Mama Roja, Red Rock Canyon Grill, Ted's Cafe Escondido, Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill, and Upper Crust...
by Melissa
Wed May 02, 2012 2:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bob Kerry's Commie Friend to Speak at UNO May 11
Replies: 33
Views: 3549

I wish they would instead give out a login for my Social Security account.  That way I can see how large the negative number is and maybe we can agree that it is actually a giant Ponzi Scheme?
by Melissa
Mon Apr 30, 2012 1:17 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Aksarben Village
Replies: 2392
Views: 440183

Mai Thai at Aksarben was open this past weekend for their soft launch.
by Melissa
Sun Apr 22, 2012 7:31 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Pana 88 (Midtown Crossing)
Replies: 26
Views: 4668

Thanks Charlie.  I will take you up on that offer.
by Melissa
Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:18 am
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: HOA's
Replies: 22
Views: 3889

HOA's aren't just in the new subdivisions.  I live within the 680 loop and my neighborhood has an HOA.  We are actively self-managed and there generally have not been any problems.  One covenant that is particularly beneficial is that all homes within my HOA must be owner-occupied, which helps ma...
by Melissa
Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:14 am
Forum: Welcome to Omaha
Topic: For the starving artists in Omaha...
Replies: 16
Views: 2772

Might be worth giving Caffeine Dreams on Farnam a call.
by Melissa
Fri Oct 28, 2011 9:56 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Favorite Breakfast / Brunch in the Omaha Metro
Replies: 133
Views: 15632

Tommy Colinas has a really good breakfast at 36th & Farnam and I've also been pretty impressed with the offerings at Upstream.

Other traditional favorites (already mentioned):
Lisa's Radial Cafe
Baileys
Dixie Quick (re-opening in CB in November)
by Melissa
Fri Oct 28, 2011 9:49 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Best service?
Replies: 2
Views: 627

Lisa's Radial Cafe and Tommy Colinas.
by Melissa
Sat Oct 22, 2011 3:33 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Another Taco Bell
Replies: 31
Views: 5798

This thread makes me happy to live east of 72nd.
by Melissa
Sat Oct 22, 2011 3:26 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Soggy Paws
Replies: 0
Views: 840

Soggy Paws

Soggy Paws is open at 14th & Jackson with a main business objective of Do-It-Yourself dog bathing, with full service grooming also available.  Pricing was $16 for a do-it-yourself dog bath and they provide the bathtub, shampoo, other cleaners, towels and dryers.  Soggy Paws also sells dog food...
by Melissa
Tue Oct 18, 2011 7:56 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: City's transport plan to get update
Replies: 276
Views: 36869

Re: Transportation Plan Update.

I'd like to see some language or even some action in recognizing or making some major trails like the Keystone and Big Papio as options for some people to commute when the weather is okay like spring and fall.  TD Ameritrade is one example of a major employer right on a trail.  Some people live rig...
by Melissa
Sat Oct 08, 2011 2:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GOP Primary Race
Replies: 227
Views: 19381

The only one that makes sense is Ron Paul. He is also an economist. Anyone else will need economic advisers. Do want a student, or a teacher? Isn't Paul a medical doctor by trade? Per his website: Ron Paul was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Gettysburg College and the...
by Melissa
Wed Oct 05, 2011 7:07 pm
Forum: Statistics
Topic: Omaha #8 for Best Cities for Families 2011
Replies: 8
Views: 1992

From the DC Description If your kid enjoys visiting the National Air and Space Museum, imagine fostering his love of airplanes with trips to nearby Gravelly Point Park for front-seat views of the takeoffs and landings at Reagan National Airport. Seriously?  Who the eff takes out a lawn chair to wat...
by Melissa
Wed Oct 05, 2011 12:34 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Metro Area Bicycle Discussion
Replies: 220
Views: 43156

The ones that seem the worst to me are the casual cyclists who have no concept of their place on the street.  The sidewalk is not where you're supposed to be!  It's not even as safe as you might think it is! I always start on the street, but I switch to the sidewalk after the 2nd or 3rd car nearly ...
by Melissa
Wed Oct 05, 2011 11:55 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: City's transport plan to get update
Replies: 276
Views: 36869

Dear Freaking LORD.  Does EVERY conversation on alternative transportation need to turn into this?   Here's the reality, most people in Omaha aren't going to give up their cars.  Further, I think we can probably all agree that it is important to offer infrastructure for many kinds of transportati...
by Melissa
Tue Oct 04, 2011 11:54 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: City's transport plan to get update
Replies: 276
Views: 36869

I am three miles from work and it takes me about 10 minutes to commute by car and my bike commute is about 20-25 minutes.  Time spent walking from my parking lot to the building is nulled by the time it takes me to change clothes in the locker room before going up to my office.  That said, biking ...
by Melissa
Mon Oct 03, 2011 12:44 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: City's transport plan to get update
Replies: 276
Views: 36869

bigredmed wrote:There are the current cyclists who will cycle more if safe and effective infrastructure at a few key places are there.  
This is me.  Cycling on Leavenworth east of Saddle Creek can be downright scary.
by Melissa
Fri Sep 09, 2011 12:34 pm
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: Millard School Bond
Replies: 33
Views: 6617

Article from the New York Times this past Sunday: In a nutshell: schools are spending billions on technology, even as they cut budgets and lay off teachers, with little proof that this approach is improving basic learning. Critics counter that, absent clear proof, schools are being motivated by a bl...
by Melissa
Thu Aug 25, 2011 10:09 am
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: Giant Lake between Omaha/Lincoln
Replies: 143
Views: 40755

The prices of farm land have skyrocketed over the past few years.  It would be wretchedly expensive to buy out all the land that would be flooded.
by Melissa
Tue Aug 23, 2011 12:20 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Chick-fil-A
Replies: 138
Views: 32886

I won't camp, but I will definitely stop in opening week (and likely that day) for some delicious Chick-fil-A.
by Melissa
Tue Aug 02, 2011 1:16 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Melting Pot - Reopening?
Replies: 13
Views: 2955

I believe Three Dog is moving into the old Harry and David's space.
by Melissa
Fri Jul 29, 2011 2:10 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Housing Authority
Replies: 9
Views: 2008

I'm just saying that a generic line item on a resume for "past salary" without an accompanied paragraph thoroughly defining "salary" leaves a window for interpretation.  While I do feel that including his cashed out vacation time and some other perks is blurring the line, the li...
by Melissa
Thu Jul 28, 2011 1:31 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Housing Authority
Replies: 9
Views: 2008

When it's just a line on a paper application, I think some leniency should be granted.  Salary negotiations consist of more than a line on a application.
by Melissa
Wed Jul 27, 2011 2:28 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Housing Authority
Replies: 9
Views: 2008

With the exception of the cash out vacation, I don't see why this is a huge deal.
by Melissa
Fri Jul 22, 2011 9:29 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Hyatt Place (12th and Jackson)
Replies: 743
Views: 200989

What part of "giant empty hole" doesn't imply that it's likely something will be built next door and because you live in downtown it is even more likely that the new development be tall? No kidding, and I'm pretty sure those J Loft folks located there just so they could drink their 10 dol...
by Melissa
Fri Jul 22, 2011 9:15 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Hyatt Place (12th and Jackson)
Replies: 743
Views: 200989

What part of "giant empty hole" doesn't imply that it's likely something will be built next door and because you live in downtown it is even more likely that the new development be tall?
by Melissa
Tue Jul 19, 2011 10:53 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Market West
Replies: 13
Views: 3271

Chad - Do you know if there is interest in another restaurant moving into Dixie Quick's location after they leave?  Personally, I would love to see Daily Grub and wonder if that might not be a good place for them after the sewer construction is complete.
by Melissa
Tue Jul 19, 2011 10:48 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Borders Closing
Replies: 7
Views: 2316

I wonder how receptive some of the businesses in that area would be to moving across the street to a re-developed Crossroads (Verizon, Pearl Vision, Pier 1, Five Guys, etc.)?  This could be a great opportunity to re-grade and redevelop several blocks in that area.
by Melissa
Tue Jul 19, 2011 10:46 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Market West
Replies: 13
Views: 3271

Does anyone have a source that compares the 11th - 19th street grade change to the stretch of Farnam between Saddle Creek and 55th street?  Icy rush-hour on Farnam is generally a total disaster.  Another nasty area is Harney street between the Med Center and 40th street. I would be interested to k...
by Melissa
Tue Jul 19, 2011 9:17 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Market West
Replies: 13
Views: 3271

A couple things I would love to see in this neighborhood: - wider sidewalks - Leavenworth be turned into two way street - a dedicated bike lane (though sufficiently large sidewalks could serve both purposes - more support for local businesses (example being Dixie Quick moving to CB.  Perhaps workin...
by Melissa
Wed Jul 13, 2011 2:02 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Midtown Crossing
Replies: 2172
Views: 357099

At first glance, I thought that said 'Pamida'.  My soda nearly exited via my nose.
by Melissa
Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:39 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Cantina Laredo
Replies: 62
Views: 11936

I ate at Cantina yesterday for lunch.  Service was top notch, attentive, but not overbearing.  I usually find it pretty easy to summon a waiter by simply making eye contact before they approach my table.  That said, I don't really care for wait staff that chats with me every ten minutes through a...
by Melissa
Fri Jul 01, 2011 10:14 am
Forum: Welcome to Omaha
Topic: Need Help! (Downtown Apartment Suggestions)
Replies: 60
Views: 11705

You've never been hit up by the PCP crank heads there? Man, I must have been wearing my "Hey, you meth junkies, come and panhandle me" jacket on every day I'm in that area. Point is: not a place where I'd raise my family. Kylie-B Sure there are a few panhandlers here and there, but they a...
by Melissa
Thu Jun 30, 2011 12:43 pm
Forum: Welcome to Omaha
Topic: Need Help! (Downtown Apartment Suggestions)
Replies: 60
Views: 11705

"clinics" to the west You mean one of the finest medical centers in the known universe, don't you? One that's consistently rated in the Top {whatever} surveys? Sorry. My compass was off, and I didn't mean UNMC. I meant Park Plaza Clinic and Family Med. Kylie-B From the Park Plaza Clinic w...
by Melissa
Thu Jun 30, 2011 12:30 pm
Forum: Welcome to Omaha
Topic: Need Help! (Downtown Apartment Suggestions)
Replies: 60
Views: 11705

Wowza.  I've never seen more blanket statements.  I live in Aksarben and work in the MTC area.  I've fueled up at the Bucky's, eaten at Cali Taco, and I've walked around the entire area at varying hours of the day and evening. Guess what folks, I'm still alive!  I can't say I've even had a close...
by Melissa
Fri Jun 24, 2011 11:23 am
Forum: Welcome to Omaha
Topic: Need Help! (Downtown Apartment Suggestions)
Replies: 60
Views: 11705

I think some of the income restrictions are in place to avoid Broadmoor from becoming a de-facto dorm.  If they didn't mention it to you, it's probably not an issue for you.  I'm not sure how some of the long-term stay places work, but I do know the Westin Element at Midtown Crossing has a decent ...
by Melissa
Fri Jun 24, 2011 11:05 am
Forum: Business
Topic: Neighborhood Market by Walmart
Replies: 102
Views: 20339

I don't shop at Wal-Mart, but it has nothing to do with Wal-Mart itself.  Shopping there simply brings out the worst in my lack of self-control and impulse shopping habits.  For the record, I avoid Target for the exact same reason. That being said, I hope a couple of these Wal-Mart markets locate ...
by Melissa
Wed Jun 22, 2011 12:04 pm
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: Minneapolis Restaurants
Replies: 8
Views: 1579

The Twisted Fork Grill in St. Paul on Grand Ave. offers an excellent brunch.

http://www.twistedforkgrille.com/
by Melissa
Tue Jun 21, 2011 9:24 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Missouri River
Replies: 539
Views: 96192

Another thing to keep in mind is that it is still snowing up in the mountains in Montana.  When the 400% above average snow cover starts to melt, it's going to get messy.