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by theurge
Thu Mar 22, 2012 10:37 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: KFAB House cleaning
Replies: 35
Views: 6639

Tom ended up on a talk station in Fargo.  He's started on Monday.

Poor |expletive|.


http://www.1019talkfm.com/
by theurge
Mon Nov 28, 2011 6:58 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Chick-fil-A
Replies: 138
Views: 32886

http://m.omaha.com/om/pm_29963/contentd ... d=CcwVRfpW

Wait is over: Chick-fil-A opens on Wednesday


Chicken lovers, take note: You'll soon be able to wrap your paws around a big ol' chicken sandwich, because the city's first open-to-the-public Chick-fil-A will open Wednesday.
by theurge
Wed Aug 24, 2011 9:13 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Missouri River
Replies: 539
Views: 96269

Didnt see this posted.   Might be a little late now, but just noticed that Eppley has a couple webcams from the airport on uStream for the flooding. http://www.ustream.tv/channel/eppleyairfield  - Runway/ramp area cam http://www.ustream.tv/channel/eppleyairfield3 - Terminal drive/passenger drop off ...
by theurge
Wed Jun 29, 2011 11:21 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Chick-fil-A
Replies: 138
Views: 32886

Is it October yet?  I'm hungry.
by theurge
Wed Jun 29, 2011 11:01 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Missouri River
Replies: 539
Views: 96269

I thought the same thing yesterday.  The water does smell "more" chlorinated than it normally does.

Didn't know that meant that it's out of balance.  Interesting.
by theurge
Wed Jun 01, 2011 12:08 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Cox Wants To Limit Number Of Public Access Channels
Replies: 9
Views: 1978

Anyone remember the Roots Reggae guy from back in the 90's on Public Access?

I don't think the guy ever had a legitimate call come in.  He would get so flustered...it was priceless.
by theurge
Wed Jun 01, 2011 12:04 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Chick-fil-A
Replies: 138
Views: 32886

Not entirely 100% official, but...

Rumor has it that Council Bluffs will be getting a Chick-Fil-A in October and Village Pointe sometime next year.

This is from the Chick-Fil-A owner in St. Joseph that has the franchise rights for CB.
by theurge
Fri Apr 15, 2011 11:53 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Amigos in Papillion?
Replies: 13
Views: 3131

It's open now.
by theurge
Fri Apr 15, 2011 11:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OmahaHelpWanted.com radio ad...possibly the most annoying?
Replies: 1
Views: 1163

OmahaHelpWanted.com radio ad...possibly the most annoying?

Here's an email I sent the PD and GM of KOIL and Omahahelpwanted.com about their ad.  It might be on a couple radio stations in town I don't know, but KOIL is where I recognize it from.   Everytime I hear it, I cringe at how terrible it is.   Hello KOIL, First off I want to say that I enjoy KOIL'...
by theurge
Thu Aug 19, 2010 10:36 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: What Happened to Taco Johns??
Replies: 11
Views: 3692

I drove by there the other day - the location on 84th Street is now a Mexican Resturaunt...
by theurge
Mon Jun 01, 2009 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2009 Severe Weather Season
Replies: 39
Views: 4394

http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk_2000.gif Also check out my severe weather storm chaser/spotter stream...there is quite a bit of activity and reports coming from southeast Nebraska near Nebraska City and Rockport at the moment. The signal may be a little scratchy due to the distanc...
by theurge
Sun Apr 12, 2009 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2009 Severe Weather Season
Replies: 39
Views: 4394

Storm Scanner Stream now up again for 2009

Hey, just a heads up, my storm spotter scanner stream is up again this year for anyone who is a severe weather fan, or wants to hear storm info as it happens...   The stream will up 24/7 until it starts to get cold again.  It tends to be pretty dead during nice weather, but it does get busy when sev...
by theurge
Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:22 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Extreme Trains in Omaha 12/30
Replies: 3
Views: 734

I watched that episode - pretty interesting. They started out by showing them sort cars in the CB yard...and they move west from there.  

The whole episode is available on the History Channel's website.
by theurge
Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Todd and Tyler Radio Empire
Replies: 121
Views: 20204

I love the syndication.  Sometimes there's big local news I wish they would discuss.  But for the most part, local news sucks everywhere.  It really isn't funny or entertaining at all.  There's so much more time now for guests and funny discussions.  They had a great one today about crazy |expletiv...
by theurge
Wed Jan 14, 2009 3:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Todd and Tyler Radio Empire
Replies: 121
Views: 20204

The only reason I used to listen to them is they would talk about local stuff.  Once they became syndicated, I stopped listening to them.  I turned on their 3rd shift replay the other day and their quality has definitely went down hill.
by theurge
Mon Nov 24, 2008 4:26 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Kush home N of Gretna to be History
Replies: 47
Views: 13881

cdub wrote:Sounded like he should have taken the deal from the Mart!   Hindsight is 20/20.  His property on 72nd and L st is a disgrace though.  I'm about to turn him in on that darn flashing broken piece of |expletive| sign.  :)
I thought I was the only one that sign.  Piece of |expletive|  :lol:
by theurge
Sat Nov 08, 2008 9:19 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Cox now DROPPING Cell Phone Service
Replies: 13
Views: 5728

Right before I left Cox in July 2007, they were just beginning to roll out Cell phone service in Phoenix.  DVR/Cell Phone/Home Phone integration has been in the works for a long time.  It just takes Cox forever to actually implement any idea. They were supposed to integrate the TIVO platform into th...
by theurge
Sat Oct 18, 2008 9:00 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Lithia Ford Set to Close dealership on Dec. 16
Replies: 10
Views: 2687

Lithia Ford Set to Close dealership on Dec. 16

http://omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1208&u_sid=10462898 Published Friday    October 17, 2008 Lithia Motors Inc., to close Ford dealership on Dec. 16 BY CHET MULLIN WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER Lithia Motors Inc., notified the City of Omaha Friday afternoon that it plans to close its Ford dealershi...
by theurge
Sun Oct 05, 2008 11:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Local Gas Prices
Replies: 870
Views: 108086

$2.83 in CB yesterday.[/i]
by theurge
Sat Sep 27, 2008 7:16 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Kush home N of Gretna to be History
Replies: 47
Views: 13881

Well, it's back on the market boys.   Published Friday    September 26, 2008 Rod Kush's mansion back on market BY RICHARD EGAN WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER Rod Kush's Gretna mansion is back on the market. The 17-room house on 35 acres off Highway 6 north of town was listed for sale Thursday by Prudenti...
by theurge
Mon Sep 22, 2008 11:44 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: UP "Challenger" 3985 - Steam Locomotive
Replies: 49
Views: 7037

Cool!  I can't make Mo Valley today, but I definitely want to check it out when it comes back thru CB...[/justify]
by theurge
Fri Aug 22, 2008 11:10 pm
Forum: Welcome to Omaha
Topic: Scanner Frequencies
Replies: 35
Views: 14471

http://www.radioreference.com They are one of the largest scanner hobby sites out there.  They have a frequency database that is pretty extensive and updated regularly.  You won't be able to listen to Omaha police because they are digital, but there is tons of other stuff to listen to depending o...
by theurge
Sat Aug 09, 2008 11:37 am
Forum: Business
Topic: Omaha CVS Discussion
Replies: 191
Views: 46903

If they do end up opening a store, there are some awesome deals to be had if you know how to play CVS's reward program right:

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread ... 6&t=676935
by theurge
Thu Jul 31, 2008 4:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New service at Hy-vee
Replies: 17
Views: 2501

JB wrote:Did you happen to catch the price?  Is it per document?

...and what's at the bottom?  a window so everyone can see your shredded documents?
I think it's a dollar for two minutes of document shredding excitement.
by theurge
Thu Jul 31, 2008 2:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nebraska DMV driving test?
Replies: 22
Views: 4663

Usually you don't have to retake the test unless you did something bad (ie points on your record).  

I had to renew mine last year and all I had to do was the eye test again and I was on my way.
by theurge
Thu Jul 31, 2008 2:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New service at Hy-vee
Replies: 17
Views: 2501

New service at Hy-vee

I almost busted out laughing when I saw this.  Of course people said the same thing about bottled water, so who knows. 

I wonder if it will get any use?

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by theurge
Thu Jul 31, 2008 2:13 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Theisen/Watanabe mansion to be demolished
Replies: 16
Views: 5577

Wow I can't believe they are ripping down that house.  I once attended a party there when I used to work at OTC.  It's crazy big.
by theurge
Thu Jul 31, 2008 2:11 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Navy Federal Credit Union opening branch at Twin Creek
Replies: 0
Views: 2457

Navy Federal Credit Union opening branch at Twin Creek

Opening soon (still under construction) This will be great for the Navy personnel stationed at Offutt. My bro (and I) have an account with them, from when he was in the Navy - one of the best credit unions around IMO.  I still use them as my primary bank. Kinda sucked before if you wanted to make a...
by theurge
Fri Jul 25, 2008 3:22 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: 72nd "L" Plaza
Replies: 57
Views: 11427

No I was on 72nd...  I must be blind.
by theurge
Fri Jul 25, 2008 3:20 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: WE'VE GOT JIMMY JOHN'S!!!!
Replies: 133
Views: 17667

nativeomahan wrote:JJ on Park Drive is open.
I'd give them a couple weeks to let the new employees get some practice.  I ordered a Turkey Tom from the Park Drive location and it didn't taste nearly as good as when I order from the 108th and Q store.  

Don't know what it was, but it definitely didn't taste the same.
by theurge
Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:50 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: 72nd "L" Plaza
Replies: 57
Views: 11427

No I didn't get a chance.  Honestly I didn't even notice that there was a new store.
by theurge
Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:14 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: 72nd "L" Plaza
Replies: 57
Views: 11427

I snapped this today with my camera phone (sorry for the crappy quality) (Menards - Coming Soon sign)

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by theurge
Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:08 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Kush home N of Gretna to be History
Replies: 47
Views: 13881

Looks like it might be official?  I've seen some ads on local tv in the last couple days advertising an estate sale for the Kush house.
by theurge
Sat Jun 14, 2008 4:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eastern Nebraska Storm Chaser/Spotter Streaming**Was Sarpy**
Replies: 9
Views: 1440

Update: My Streaming PC I was using for Sarpy County was having issues, so I now I only stream when there is Severe Weather around.   I've changed hosts, and I am now partnered with  SevereStudios.com for streaming.  If there's severe weather around, make sure to check them out.  They stream live v...
by theurge
Thu May 29, 2008 2:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Severe Weather
Replies: 311
Views: 22309

I'm streaming severe weather Storm Chaser frequencies from my scanner today if anyone is interested.  

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/omaha-scanner

-TheUrge
by theurge
Thu May 29, 2008 2:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eastern Nebraska Storm Chaser/Spotter Streaming**Was Sarpy**
Replies: 9
Views: 1440

My main pc that does the streaming took a nosedive on me. :x  I WILL be streaming today due to the severe weather threat on my main pc.   Sarpy will be turned off due to the high threat today. Take a listen if you want.


http://www.ustream.tv/channel/omaha-scanner

-TheUrge
by theurge
Sat May 24, 2008 11:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eastern Nebraska Storm Chaser/Spotter Streaming**Was Sarpy**
Replies: 9
Views: 1440

Severe Weather Bank activated for today

Since there is a threat of severe weather today, I went ahead and activated the Severe Weather (stormchasers) Bank on the scanner this morning.  Give the stream a try and see what you think.  I forgot to put in an alpha tag, so it's blank for that bank, but it should be active (bank 8 ) I'm stuck at...
by theurge
Wed May 21, 2008 3:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eastern Nebraska Storm Chaser/Spotter Streaming**Was Sarpy**
Replies: 9
Views: 1440

Updated

I now have a webcam setup so you can see what talkgroup is being broadcast.  

Enjoy!

-TheUrge
by theurge
Thu May 15, 2008 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eastern Nebraska Storm Chaser/Spotter Streaming**Was Sarpy**
Replies: 9
Views: 1440

**Stream is now changed to Sarpy County**

...I decided I wasn't happy with the the reception.   Being that I'm in an apartment, I'm limited on what antennas I can put up.  I didn't want to stream something mediocre so I decided I would stream Sarpy instead.  Plus I think there would be a little bit more interest. Anyways check it out and...
by theurge
Wed May 14, 2008 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eastern Nebraska Storm Chaser/Spotter Streaming**Was Sarpy**
Replies: 9
Views: 1440

Eastern Nebraska Storm Chaser/Spotter Streaming**Was Sarpy**

I'd thought I do a little self promotion and pimp the link to my new online stream.  You can hear Eppley, Millard and sometimes Offutt Approach and Departure traffic...   I figured there are streams for Omaha Police and Railroad - thought I would fill the gap and stream some aviation traffic too.  I...