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by morgan
Sun Apr 03, 2011 12:26 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Speed networking event for Women
Replies: 0
Views: 569

Speed networking event for Women

Omaha.net is working with ICAN to promote an upcoming speed networking event for women. It's a great chance for any women/moms out there looking to change careers, jump back into the workforce, etc. The theme of the ICAN Women's Leadership conference this year is "A global conversation". S...
by morgan
Mon Feb 21, 2011 10:39 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Brass Monkey Review
Replies: 0
Views: 532

Brass Monkey Review

Dive bar specialist Stephen Gates just wrote a review of Brass Monkey in South Omaha.

If you like beer then this article is a must read! 38 beers on tap!
by morgan
Mon Feb 21, 2011 10:37 am
Forum: Business
Topic: Moms on Wheels
Replies: 2
Views: 1046

Moms on Wheels

Omaha moms Chris Murray and Carrin Meadows started an on-call personal concierge service called Moms on Wheels that provides a variety of services for busy families - errands, shopping, house-sitting, bookkeeping - these 2 women do it all. Paula Dodds wrote the article and is doing a series on "...
by morgan
Fri Feb 11, 2011 3:13 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: College football recruiting guide
Replies: 0
Views: 549

College football recruiting guide

hey.. great article by local football writer Brandon Cavanaugh talking about college football recruiting - it turns out the off-season is a myth :)
by morgan
Fri Oct 29, 2010 1:45 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Sad farewell to the 49'r Lounge
Replies: 1
Views: 958

Sad farewell to the 49'r Lounge

Vicky DeCoster just penned this warm farewell to Dundee's 49'r Lounge. Please help us to build a lasting tribute page by leaving your favorite story or memory in the comments of the article and the this thread!

http://omaha.net/articles/so-long-49r-lounge
by morgan
Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:29 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Zombies take over Benson
Replies: 11
Views: 1504

@justnick - you are famous! I added your image to the article - thanks!
by morgan
Tue Oct 26, 2010 11:31 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Zombies take over Benson
Replies: 11
Views: 1504

awesome! okay if we post this image?
by morgan
Tue Oct 26, 2010 7:36 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Zombies take over Benson
Replies: 11
Views: 1504

Zombies take over Benson

Anyone make it out to the Omaha Zombie Walk in Benson? We got some fun pictures, but if anyone has some more good ones, let us know and we'll add them to the slideshow. Apparently over 1200 zombies were roaming the streets!!
by morgan
Tue Oct 12, 2010 8:50 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: TEDx Omaha
Replies: 2
Views: 1236

TEDx Omaha

Hi all, Just wanted to share a contest we're running along with TEDxOmaha. We're giving away 2 tickets to the sold out event and all you have to do is come up with a good idea ! The lineup of speakers is pretty awesome - here are a few that we've interviewed: # Nancy Kirk of the Tri-Faith Initiative...
by morgan
Wed Aug 25, 2010 7:51 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Interview with loom DJ Brent Crampton
Replies: 0
Views: 532

Interview with loom DJ Brent Crampton

For any folks who caught the recent White Party or are planning to attend loom Weaves the Joslyn Sculpture Garden, we just published a nice interview with DJ Brent Crampton where he talks about his story of becoming a DJ and what he's trying to do in Omaha with loom. Let us know what you think!
by morgan
Sun Jul 18, 2010 10:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "God Hates Omaha" WBC
Replies: 150
Views: 13434

Big E wrote:The little OWH coverage of the funeral mentioned the Honor Guard but made no mention of the WBC protesters.  

Honestly, I'm not sure how I feel about that.
It's an odd omission.. granted, they weren't there en masse - but they were definitely there and visible.
by morgan
Sun Jul 18, 2010 10:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "God Hates Omaha" WBC
Replies: 150
Views: 13434

Edwin Wood Funeral provokes protest

Roberta Vander Zwaag brought some amazing pictures to us from the recent Edwin Wood Funeral. The event turned quite rowdy as protesters and supporters turned out on mass. Was anyone there? Please share your experience of this day.

http://omaha.net/articles/edwin-wood-funeral-omaha
by morgan
Fri Jul 09, 2010 5:19 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: The Hold Steady
Replies: 1
Views: 558

The Hold Steady

Nice review of the recent show by The Hold Steady at The Slowdown by Jordy Clements
by morgan
Thu Jun 10, 2010 11:43 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: The Omaha World Herald
Replies: 912
Views: 233970

Wish we were tax exempt!! Then again we'd have to be making money :) Trying to keep it real over here at Omaha.net - come by and check us out. We're too small to be the news.. but we're trying to tell a good story.
by morgan
Mon May 31, 2010 1:46 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: MAHA Festival Ticket Giveaway
Replies: 0
Views: 545

MAHA Festival Ticket Giveaway

We've teamed up with the MAHA Festival as a media partner and they've given us TWELVE tickets to give away - SWEET. Here's how to win 2 tickets to the 2010 MAHA Music Festival Awesome lineup so far: MAHA Festival Main Stage Lineup Spoon (headliners) The Faint Superchunk Old 97’s Ben Kweller It’s Tru...
by morgan
Thu Apr 29, 2010 12:14 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Win 2 season tickets to the Nebraska Stampede
Replies: 2
Views: 854

I know!! It's totally awesome, right?

They play at the Ralston High School field. Their home opener is this saturday. Check out the link earlier in this thread for a an easy chance to win season tickets!!
by morgan
Thu Apr 29, 2010 12:33 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Win 2 season tickets to the Nebraska Stampede
Replies: 2
Views: 854

Win 2 season tickets to the Nebraska Stampede

Want to WIN 2 season tickets to see all the Nebraska Stampede games ? They're FREE, they're fun for the whole family...they're you're only chance to see full contact women's pro football in Nebraska! (comment on the link below for your chance to win!) http://omaha.net/events/nebraska-stampede-vs-kc-...
by morgan
Sun Apr 18, 2010 11:16 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Any Mystery Buffs?
Replies: 0
Views: 506

Any Mystery Buffs?

Greetings I wanted to pass on a link that you mystery buffs might be interested in. The Omaha Public Library and Omaha.net are sponsoring a fun contest - the winner will get ALL 5 of Craig Johnson's mystery novels. He'll be in town this Saturday doing a reading at the Main Library. Click here for mo...
by morgan
Tue Apr 13, 2010 12:41 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: 2010 pothole discussion
Replies: 111
Views: 15890

Check out this article about potholes in Omaha for a little levity!
by morgan
Fri Apr 02, 2010 3:13 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Win FREE Tickets to Deepak Chopra!
Replies: 0
Views: 627

Win FREE Tickets to Deepak Chopra!

We're running a really great giveaway at Omaha.net in collaboration with ICAN and their upcoming Women's Leadership conference. It's super easy to be eligible and you stand a great chance of coming away with a pair of tickets to hear Deepak Chopra's talk at the Qwest Center next week! Here are the d...
by morgan
Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:57 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Lead Contamination and Public Art
Replies: 0
Views: 681

Lead Contamination and Public Art

Lead contamination is a really important public health issue that all parents should know about. With a mention about Omaha's Healthy Kids Alliance , check out this article about artist Mel Chin and what he's doing to rally support for a campaign to clean up lead contamination in Omaha and around th...
by morgan
Thu Feb 18, 2010 12:51 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Greenstreet Cycles (Moving to 24th & Harney)
Replies: 45
Views: 7751

we just wrote up a piece about Greenstreet Cycles - we interviewed Sarah, the shop manager... let us know what you think, I know they'd love to hear your comments
by morgan
Sun Feb 07, 2010 10:43 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Valentine's Day Guide
Replies: 0
Views: 513

Valentine's Day Guide

hi! - over at Omaha.net we just had a few firsts:

#1 First - Our first newsletter - check it out - if you like it subscribe!
#2 First - Our first valentines day guide

Let us know what you think
by morgan
Fri Jan 15, 2010 12:35 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Tomato Tomato
Replies: 0
Views: 571

Tomato Tomato

This place is awesome .. fresh food from an indoor farmer's market all winter long.

Tomato Tomato is at 2634 S. 156th Circle
by morgan
Fri Jan 15, 2010 12:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Omaha Bike Trails
Replies: 1
Views: 676

Omaha Bike Trails

Nice article about a new Omaha group, the Guerrilla Trail Crew. They're taking it upon themselves to clear Omaha area bike trails of snow so that bike commuters and enthusiasts can keep riding.
by morgan
Wed Dec 09, 2009 10:29 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Holiday Shoppers Guide
Replies: 0
Views: 608

Omaha Holiday Shoppers Guide

For all of you last minute shoppers here's a nice list of holiday gift ideas!

The writer covers everything from local items from Trocadero and Crystal Forge at Hot Shops to various online shopping ideas (if the snowstorm is keeping you inside).

merry merry!