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I would agree with most of your statements IF Wal-Mart came into a town and ran all the businesses out and then RAISED prices. That's the sign of a monopoly. Someone who comes in runs out the competition and then jacks up prices and rapes consumers. Since Wal-Mart's operation and store motto is LOW ...

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All I know is the stock is up 15% in the last 2 days and I'm up nearly 50% since I bought it. Great earnings! Great for Omaha!

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15 minutes of fame goes fast!

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It would be awesome for them to do something else with it. It's a very very ugly wall.

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I mean builders that build more than 10 a year.

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Benchmark won't be the only builder to call it quits I bet in the next few months we have 2 or 3 that close up shop as well!

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Look guys you can call them "cookie cutters" all you want but the market dictates what houses are built and what ones are not. The major builders build what people buy, if you want a custom design you can build a custom house many smaller builders will accomadate you. If different houses i...

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I don't think they should be outlawed if stupid people are willing to pay outrageous prices for luxury items then they should be able to. Now if it were some sort of necessity I would agree but these places sell luxury items that people really don't need but they want. If you can't afford things don...

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I'm going to have to disagree with what you are saying guys. Look up the permits.... new construction houses far outpace condos. Condos may be the "in" thing right now, but we'll see if interest dies down. I like condos as much as the next guy but let's be realistic here they are not takin...

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http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_pg=46&u_sid=2138183 Owner Rod Kush announced Wednesday that he is retiring to spend more time with his family. Kush, who has been in the furniture business for 18 years, said he had gotten to the point where "the businesses were running me, instead of me ru...

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After the 2002 year didn't UNL cut many degree programs because of budget shortfalls? Wouldn't you think you'd get more students to come to college by having a better selection of degree choices rather than a cultural center? I doubt any one student will really choose UNL over another college simply...

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I've taken some classes at the community college just to save some money. I recommend all kids start out at their local community college and then transfer to a UNO or UNL for thier 4 year degree. Most people downplay community colleges but in all reality I think I learned more at Metro than I did i...

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It's pathetic how few students vote on these things. I personally voted against it because I think its ridiculous the cost of college. Plus I'm not too excited about the quality of education I have recieved from UNL. Pretty lame school if you ask me but I'm out of there in August. Then its off to ge...

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Some of their suppliers have been quoted as saying they were current on their bills but apparantly they are concerned they won't stay that way. I know a drywaller that worked for them that has a claim of more than $100,000 against Benchmark. There is no quick fix for the problem with new homes, but...

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Well it was rumored that Benchmark was having problems but no one had an idea of exactly how bad it was. New home construction is a tricky thing because most construction loans are for 80% so as a builder you need to cover the extra 20% with your own money. I don't know exactly how Benchmark is fund...

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It's a sign of things to come, too many houses not enough new home buyers. I doubt this will be the last of some major builders who go out of business.

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Not particularly high paying, but not call center jobs either. Ok guys how do we know they are not high paying? In the summer I work at a local manufacturing food processing plant and we make GRREAT money! That line should tell you where I work. If any of you know people who work there you will und...

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I know my question was off subject but I was just curious as to how you thought gov't should run. I totally agree with your thoughts, good explination.

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Also you should check out The Intelligent Investor, another great book. Warren Buffett credits this book to his success, you really should check that out as well.

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You hear that all the time despite that the government should NOT be run like a business.

How do you think the gov't should be run?

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If you're interested in Warren Buffett a good book to read is "Warren Buffett: The Making of an American Capitalist"

I read it and if you are into business you will love it. One of the best books I have read.

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The business of Oil is too big to totally get away from. Although they talk as if they want to change, the people who are in power really have the money to make the change but when they are all in bed with oil companies why exactly would they change?

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I love oil....I love to waste it! I use oil like water its fun.

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Check out this article from the Journal Star I read it in amazement: http://www.journalstar.com/articles/2006/02/20/top_story/doc43f8997ba1cbb830120247.txt They were so close, so dang close to winning that huge jackpot. They were just two blocks away. “I can’t believe it,” Robert Graves says. “It co...

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I thought Val Verde and those developments were still SID's not actually part of the city.

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Papio is almost 30k now?

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Throw all the numbers out there you want but like you said Westroads is ONLY 3 miles away. You can tell me all day that Crossroads has a chance to survive but I don't buy any of your arguments. I'm not calling you out, but just saying I disagree. Whether you like or not most people on this forum don...

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7% is average but sometimes you can negotiate it down from the realtor themselves. The company takes 4% on average and the Realtor get 3.

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Cowboy you have great optimism but it's clouding your judgement. With all the new competition with the Village Pointe's and the new mall in Papio plus Westroads and Oakview could you really see a new store to the market bypass anyone of those to locate at the Crossroads? I don't see it happening. Th...

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Well if they still have Friday afternoon beer I'm getting a job there. That's like killing two birds with one stone.

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Well I meant up and coming as to their recent growth. They may be an "old" company but they have certainly grown significantly recently. Up and coming doesn't necessarily mean "new" just a company that is changing and growing rapidly. That's reflected on thier earnings this Quart...

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I just wanted to add this because it's an up and coming Omaha business that many of us don't know about. It seems to get lost in the mix of all the great businesses in town. http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_pg=46&u_sid=2108896 Profits grew 17.5 percent in the first quarter at Transaction Systems...

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Ohh that is ugly. Doesn't sound too good.

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Was reading The Onion today and came acrossed this didn't know if you'd all like to read it or not but its kinda entertaining.

http://www.theonion.com/content/node/44681

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I like Ernie he often says things that most people don't like including myself but he does much more good than he does bad. I like how he is fillibustering the Concealed weapons bill. I wish term limits wouldn't force him out.

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The CNN jab was jab by someone on the right who thinks that it's a liberal news show, however, financial figures don't come from the networks, they simply repost what has come from the government. No my CNN jab has nothing to do with political affliations. I think overall, CNN is very ignorant when...

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Kid Rock is still alive?

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I'm actually bullish on the economy, I think interest rates will stay low you will see growth in the stock market and therefore more spending by businesses. Plus small business', which account for a staggering 70% of new jobs, will and should be enticed by lower than normal interest rates. My opinon...

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I've been to many of the Knights hockey games, I can tell you why they aren't successful. First, its $13 a ticket for the shitty seats. Second, the beer is $5. Third, the Civic is a dump and no one wants to go there. And finally, theres just too many hockey teams. I've been to 7-8 games this year al...

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Sorry I was confused.

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