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by ModestMouse
Wed Aug 06, 2008 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mac's computers
Replies: 191
Views: 23001

Just build a regular PC. and install OSX on it. and, oops! mac! One caveat, only intel and nvidia cards only. no ATI no AMD. but eh, osx86 is pretty fun. Currently, on this old warbird PC of mine I run Gentoo Linux and OSX86 and they love each other. And this wasn't a mac, this was actually an old d...
by ModestMouse
Mon Aug 04, 2008 1:20 am
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: $60 million Year-Round Family Activity Center
Replies: 41
Views: 7870

uh. holy |expletive|.

just Impressive. and astounding, if this all comes together, i REALLY don't see why Omaha wouldn't have a complete reputation change.
by ModestMouse
Mon Aug 04, 2008 12:18 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Gallup's Riverfront Campus
Replies: 160
Views: 39208

hopefully they need new IT staff..because I applied for a job at Google as a network tech and let me tell you, EVERYONE applied for it, so prospects of working at google (the rumor in the tech circles is that google gives you segways or scooters to ride around to the different servers) is pretty sli...
by ModestMouse
Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:03 pm
Forum: Statistics
Topic: 2007 Metro & Micro estimates
Replies: 11
Views: 2527

All metro-micro areas for Iowa, ranked by % change: Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA      546,599      481,394      13.5% Iowa City, IA                                     147,038      131,676      11.7% Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA             829,890      767,041      8.2% Cedar Rapids, IA          ...
by ModestMouse
Sun Jul 13, 2008 8:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tipping
Replies: 76
Views: 8153

And to answer your question about tipping others Coyote...the only one I can think of off the top of my head is hotel maids. I always leave a buck or two on the pillow when I leave the room in the morning and maybe a 5 on the morning I check out. Do you tip ( or gift at the holidays) the mailman, n...
by ModestMouse
Fri Jul 04, 2008 6:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If OKC can do it..
Replies: 53
Views: 8179

western conference teams are VERY far apart. Eastern Conference..they are very close. I think Wayne Gretzky said it best, when he said something to the effect of, he should of moved to the Eastern Conference sooner, in the Western Conference you are traveling all the time, but in the East, you are u...
by ModestMouse
Thu Jun 19, 2008 9:06 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: House approves Amtrak funding
Replies: 30
Views: 5017

Whatever Amtrak does, I can only hope that high speed rail is in their plans. IIRC, a friend of mine from San Francisco told me that they are planning a high speed rail system that will link every major city from Sacramento to San Diego. To put the implications of this into perspective a trip from S...
by ModestMouse
Wed Jun 11, 2008 5:41 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Best Italian in Omaha?
Replies: 169
Views: 18514

Eh, I tried Bianco recently, and I must say...it was better than I expected. I liked it more than Roja and Blue.
by ModestMouse
Wed Jun 11, 2008 5:18 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3469
Views: 438698

Ah, I just hope that the streetcar system doesn't turned into something only by tourists, but embraced by everyone and used as a mean of public transport, that's the one fear I have for the thing. Other than that, I am very excited, it's just, hopefully after this streetcar system gets built, the ci...
by ModestMouse
Sun Feb 24, 2008 10:43 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374373

http://www.lexrex.com/informed/otherdoc ... rnment.htm
ah here is a working link to the essay.

Enjoy.
by ModestMouse
Sun Feb 24, 2008 9:53 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374373

I believe Frederic Bastiat said it best...

I'll pull the exact quote sooner or later, but Bastiat has said that any person who expects government to give something but also expect government to lower taxes is giving government more power than it should, it also is giving government a role that it should not have. for someone to expect govern...
by ModestMouse
Tue Oct 09, 2007 9:45 am
Forum: Business
Topic: Whiskey from the Platte?
Replies: 22
Views: 3267

Appletini please.
by ModestMouse
Thu Jun 07, 2007 11:45 pm
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: Omaha Area Amusement Park?
Replies: 371
Views: 183532

if its as good as valleyfair, it will be extremely popular with the WoF crowd, etc etc.

I've been to WoF and Valleyfair and Valleyfair KILLS it.[/left]
by ModestMouse
Sat May 05, 2007 12:57 pm
Forum: Statistics
Topic: 2007 Fittest/Fattest City Rankings
Replies: 11
Views: 2855

eh, the one thing that bothers me about the list is the ,NE after Omaha.
by ModestMouse
Sat May 05, 2007 12:31 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: What is your favorite place to get a steak?
Replies: 116
Views: 15340

dear god.

Brother Sebastian has beef carpaccio?

must get my raw beef fix!
by ModestMouse
Sat Apr 28, 2007 11:30 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Omaha's Newest Restaurants
Replies: 16
Views: 2830

ROFL. Ethiopian food is very nice.

however, do not be like Iowa City, where there is an ethic restaurant on EVERY FRIGGIN CORNER and i can't find a decent greasy spoon to save my life.
by ModestMouse
Mon Mar 26, 2007 5:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NY Times: Omaha'a Culture Club
Replies: 17
Views: 1913

NYC kicked my |expletive|.

but I think at some point, you have to live in NYC once in your life just for the experience.
by ModestMouse
Sat Mar 24, 2007 4:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For those that care about Omaha's reputation....
Replies: 60
Views: 5828

Oh actually, in iowa, there is a tension there you do not get being from Western Iowa, there is a tension between eastern and western iowa. those of us from the west are considered to not even be apart of the state. when a new bill comes up for our part of the states, the joke is, what is out past f...
by ModestMouse
Thu Mar 22, 2007 5:18 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Jack in the Box
Replies: 31
Views: 6935

correction:

chick fil a has been in sioux city for oh...20 years?

Well, whenever I canr emember, there always has been a chick fila.
by ModestMouse
Thu Mar 22, 2007 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For those that care about Omaha's reputation....
Replies: 60
Views: 5828

One can only imagine the war with Des Moines or KC if MTO or DTO became mayor. [/left]
by ModestMouse
Mon Jan 15, 2007 5:03 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Big Fred's (117th and Pacific)
Replies: 96
Views: 11995

El Fredo's up in sioux city has one awesome pizza
by ModestMouse
Mon Jan 15, 2007 4:52 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Creighton Campus Development
Replies: 542
Views: 116308

yes, iowa has the system as does Kansas, etc. most states around nebraska has public universities besides it. in fact, in nebraska, Wayne State, public university, isn't a part of the University of Nebraska university, but a public university within nebraska. There are TWO public university systems ...
by ModestMouse
Mon Jan 15, 2007 12:31 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Antiquarium
Replies: 29
Views: 5247

No, Antiquarium is something unique: Independent, locally owned record stores. Uncle Johns in sioux city closed...it was the saddest day ever, because that place was a lot of the kids place to find music they couldn't get anywhere else. a place to chill, buy awesome music, chill with the owners, etc...
by ModestMouse
Sat Jan 13, 2007 12:58 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Sam & Louis New York pizza
Replies: 29
Views: 4237

Oh please, enough with the cardboard with cheese and sauce on top!

Give me some thick Chicago style pizza!
by ModestMouse
Thu Jan 11, 2007 2:57 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Bluejays 2006-2007 Season
Replies: 276
Views: 26338

Are you serious? The Missouri Valley is considered a top 5 conference now, the better teams, the shockers, etc, when they get on a roll again they'll be a force in the NCAA And Creighton towards the end of the season once they start melding better will be something to behold. Don't knock down your o...
by ModestMouse
Thu Jan 11, 2007 2:48 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Wine Tastings, etc.
Replies: 15
Views: 2134

To be honest, I'm more a beer guy with my food. Especially microbrews, nothing like a good dark beer to go with that dessert.

Yes, I'm a beer-snob.
by ModestMouse
Thu Jan 11, 2007 2:44 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Impressive Broadway lineup includes Lion King
Replies: 21
Views: 2749

I am a big fan of the musical RENT, so...I'd go to that one! oh, Avenue Q is good one too, ugh, so many good musicals, not enough time...
by ModestMouse
Thu Jan 11, 2007 2:42 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Burlington Station
Replies: 445
Views: 63828

Okay, the only thing I really do care about is the ethnic, European market, and the world-class restaurant. By world class, do you mean the restaurant in question will be say, of French Laundry caliber? Or will it just be another Gorat's just with higher price tags? Nothing wrong against Gorat's, bu...
by ModestMouse
Thu Jan 11, 2007 2:28 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Creighton Campus Development
Replies: 542
Views: 116308

As far as UNO goes, I honestly think that until they break away from the University of Nebraska system they won't be able to grow.

Just too much politicking around for UNO to really grow. Thats just how I feel about it.
by ModestMouse
Tue Jan 02, 2007 12:04 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Elkhorn Annexation
Replies: 598
Views: 46655

I think its time to budget if you are living paycheck to paycheck. And maybe get rid of that SUV, get a jaloopy, put down some money for a college fund for your kids, etc. Honestly, on 150,000 dollars, a good budget plan, in about 20 or so years when you retire, you would already have a good nestegg...
by ModestMouse
Wed Dec 20, 2006 1:25 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: The Izakayas are Coming
Replies: 1
Views: 673

heck YEAH!!!
by ModestMouse
Fri Dec 15, 2006 12:46 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Goo Goo Dolls at the Orpheum
Replies: 6
Views: 1047

The goo goo dolls still play?

I don't know, maybe I just wasn't a fan in the first place
by ModestMouse
Mon Dec 04, 2006 2:04 pm
Forum: Welcome to Omaha
Topic: We may move to Omaha and I am terrified of tornados!!!
Replies: 61
Views: 16369

recommend brownell.
by ModestMouse
Sun Dec 03, 2006 12:38 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: The North Central Conference is folding.
Replies: 17
Views: 2076

The North Central Conference is folding.

As I was reading in a paper.

I was hearing that the NCC (what UNO plays in) is playing its last season in 2007-2008.

SO! does this mean that UNO is moving up to Division 1?

or is it still staying in division II (the last remaining schools in NCC are all trying to move up to D-1)
by ModestMouse
Fri Dec 01, 2006 4:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello Admin?
Replies: 16
Views: 2027

Thank god I'm an iowa fan.
by ModestMouse
Sun Nov 26, 2006 11:52 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3469
Views: 438698

I ever become a billionaire I'd drop like 500 million to get a subway gonig.
by ModestMouse
Fri Nov 24, 2006 10:06 pm
Forum: Welcome to Omaha
Topic: So, what's the first thing I should do when I get to town?
Replies: 18
Views: 3397

La Casa...maybe.

However, If you want art...the bohemian life style...go to bemis!
by ModestMouse
Tue Nov 21, 2006 1:03 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: PlayStation 3
Replies: 39
Views: 5746

Um...asian guy in pink shirt...wow. [/left]
by ModestMouse
Thu Nov 16, 2006 12:39 am
Forum: Welcome to Omaha
Topic: So, what's the first thing I should do when I get to town?
Replies: 18
Views: 3397

I would go to probably sokol.

Hit up a concert.
by ModestMouse
Tue Nov 14, 2006 3:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Todd and Tyler Radio Empire
Replies: 121
Views: 20193

dear god, anything in sioux city to replace Bob and Tom.