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- Mon Aug 31, 2020 2:17 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Kiewit Luminarium (Riverfront Science Museum)
- Replies: 279
- Views: 352337
Re: Riverfront "Science Museum"
The first big acquisition ... get Elon Musk to sponsor a SPACEX wing, AND a Battery Science wing. Next... Apple and Microsoft to sponsor a Mathematics wing ... Warren Buffet ... work on Bill Gates Space a Force and Air For e ... Aeronautics After spending 5+ hours this weekend watching rocket cover...
- Wed Aug 12, 2020 11:29 am
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: 88 Tactical to build Indoor Range and Training Facility
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4232
Re: 88 Tactical to build Indoor Range and Training Facility
The lounge upstairs is really nice and drink prices were reasonable. Have they started building the gym yet? I would have signed up for a membership but did not like the fact that everyone got an AR with their membership.
- Tue May 05, 2020 10:16 am
- Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
- Topic: Re: Tanners 173 & Center (former Twin Peaks & Famous Dave's)
- Replies: 70
- Views: 14346
Re: Twin Peaks replacing Famous Dave's Location on W Center
Twin Peaks will not be opening back up. They always seemed busy especially for sporting events so I wonder what happened. Time to get a Tilted Kilt.
- Fri Mar 27, 2020 11:59 am
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Nebraska Medicine
- Replies: 1632
- Views: 268105
Re: Nebraska Medicine
At $2.5 billion will that be the largest project in Nebraska's history? I always thought the $1.3 billion for StratCom was the largest.
- Wed Jan 22, 2020 2:34 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Southport (126th - Giles - I80)
- Replies: 488
- Views: 95492
Re: Southport (126th - Giles - I80)
Hooters is opening today. After going there yesterday I really wish that it was a Tilted Kilt that was opening. When it comes to breastaurant's it's #1 Tilted Kilt, #2Twin Peaks and a distant #3 is Hooters.
- Wed Jan 15, 2020 2:31 pm
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Omaha to Lincoln Railway
- Replies: 49
- Views: 4252
Re: Omaha to Lincoln Railway
This is all the bill says A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to appropriations; to appropriate funds to the Department of Transportation for a high-speed commuter rail service study and report. Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska, Section 1. There is hereby appropriated $X,XXX from the Gene...
- Thu Dec 05, 2019 12:31 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: New Lake in NW Omaha
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3149
Re: New Lake in NW Omaha
The NRD is one of the most corrupt political organizations in the area. What they do to landowners in an attempt to grab farms to create these “flood” control lakes only to then turn around and sell land to developers should be classified as criminal. They are giving landowners pennies on the dolla...
- Thu Sep 12, 2019 2:35 pm
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Electric Scooter Rental
- Replies: 174
- Views: 25733
Re: Electric Scooter Rental
Why are the scooters being blamed for this bus crash? The kid was riding in the street as he legally should have been. It sounds like an impatient, road raged bus driver made an illegal move causing a collision. Yes,the scooter companies should be following the age rule. If the kid was on his person...
- Fri Aug 02, 2019 10:51 am
- Forum: Council Bluffs Development
- Topic: Horseshoe Casino
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7602
Re: Horseshoe Casino
The Whiskey Roadhouse will be shut down starting Sunday for two weeks. The current simulcast betting area is currently not big enough for the guys betting the horses. The Whiskey area will have both horses and sports betting in it. I'm guessing that this is one part of the casino that will not get a...
- Fri Jul 19, 2019 11:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Legalizing Commerical Gambling in Nebraska
- Replies: 41
- Views: 8166
Re: Legalizing Commerical Gambling in Nebraska
In 2004 there were over 50% of people that voted yes for some form of gambling. The reason it failed was there were two different options. One authorized two casinos and the other basically said anywhere with a liquor license. The No Casino people voted No on all of them. Some of the Yes picked one ...
- Mon Jul 15, 2019 3:22 pm
- Forum: Elsewhere
- Topic: Iowa offers new 'blackout' license plates
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4327
Re: Iowa offers new 'blackout' license plates
The Omaha Chamber plates were originally the black background with white letters. They looked great with the simple design that was 90% dark. They got turned them down since the letters had to be dark so you can read them and made them swap the colors. I thought that was the biggest joke as you can'...
- Mon Jul 15, 2019 3:13 pm
- Forum: Sports
- Topic: Change in Omaha Sports Radio
- Replies: 369
- Views: 51546
Re: Change in Omaha Sports Radio
I think Nick Handley knows more sports then any host in this town. He is the most overall knowledgeable host in Omaha and does a great job. I was glad to see him stay around but hope he has a lot of guest co-hosts. Nick Bahe on the other hand knew one sport and a little football. I think him getting...
- Mon Jul 01, 2019 3:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Nebraska Wind Energy
- Replies: 177
- Views: 43038
Re: Nebraska Wind Energy
OWH changed their access structure so I don't have access to digital content anymore. Did anyone read the article they put out the other day on NE's potential to be a leader in renewable energy? Was there any new/useful information or was it just a summary of everything we already know and captain ...
- Mon May 20, 2019 3:15 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Bentley Omaha - Village Pointe (Brix)
- Replies: 39
- Views: 9211
Re: Bentley Omaha - Village Pointe (Brix)
I forgot to post this but it sounds like Woodhouse already has the Lamborghini dealership license. They will be moving into the Beauty Brands space right next to Bentley. Last weekend I stopped at the car show at the Bentley store and salesman showing me a Urus did not want to say anything when I a...
- Thu May 16, 2019 11:33 am
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Bentley Omaha - Village Pointe (Brix)
- Replies: 39
- Views: 9211
Re: Bentley Omaha - Village Pointe (Brix)
I forgot to post this but it sounds like Woodhouse already has the Lamborghini dealership license. They will be moving into the Beauty Brands space right next to Bentley. Last weekend I stopped at the car show at the Bentley store and salesman showing me a Urus did not want to say anything when I as...
- Mon May 13, 2019 4:57 pm
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Electric Scooter Rental
- Replies: 174
- Views: 25733
Re: Electric Scooter Rental
So the mayor wants to ban the scooters from everywhere that people would want to use them? The Old Market (10th - 13th, Harney - Jackson), UNO, UNMC and Creighton (All of Campus), Riverfront, Blackstone, Memorial Park. You could not ride the bus and ride the last mile to a lot of downtown businesses...
- Fri May 10, 2019 3:12 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Heartwood Preserve (144th Dodge/Pacific)
- Replies: 895
- Views: 373461
Re: Heartwood Preserve (144th Dodge/Pacific)
I was all ready to buy a condo in Aksarben when it was first announced. They took forever to get started and priced them too high. Then eventually they didn't even really build the condos they had planned to build. Now I'm ready to buy a condo/rowhouse in West Farm, read through all the papers and ...
- Fri May 03, 2019 1:21 pm
- Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
- Topic: Club180 (formerly Two Fine Irishmen) (18101 R Plaza)
- Replies: 103
- Views: 51917
Re: Two Fine Irishmen
Two Fine Irishmen at 180th & Q has reopened. I assume there's some change in ownership, management, "chefs" or all three. I'm not really sure on the details. All of the above as far as I know. The owners of Skybox and Voodoo went in on this. They expanded the kitchen, added a wall on ...
- Mon Apr 29, 2019 9:24 am
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Tesla Service Center
- Replies: 76
- Views: 16527
Re: Tesla Service Center
Tesla is opening a service and most likely delivery center at 1110 Woodbury Ave in Council Bluffs. This is an old Sears Auto Center by the Mall of the Bluffs. This is a huge win for Iowa as it paves the way for several other companies to open there. Senator Vargus and Hunt of Omaha tried to get the ...
- Tue Apr 23, 2019 4:35 pm
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Electric Scooter Rental
- Replies: 174
- Views: 25733
Re: Electric Scooter Rental
Where are my Limes and Spins? They were scheduled for mid to late April. I am really surprised the city chose Spin but I guess being owned by Ford goes a long ways.
- Mon Mar 25, 2019 4:39 pm
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Uber Omaha
- Replies: 73
- Views: 13318
Re: Uber Omaha
Sorry if you had to wait an hour+ for an Uber or Lyft this weekend. It is the new normal until the disaster declaration is over or Uber/Lyft change their policies. Since most of Nebraska has been approved for a Major Disaster Declaration, Uber and Lyft have paused the surge pricing. This has caused ...
- Wed Mar 13, 2019 3:31 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Bentley Omaha - Village Pointe (Brix)
- Replies: 39
- Views: 9211
Re: Bentley Omaha - Village Pointe (Brix)
They do own the domain name.
www.lamborghiniwestomaha.com
Registrant Organization: Woodhouse
Creation Date: 3-1-2018
Updated Date: 3-2-2019
www.lamborghiniwestomaha.com
Registrant Organization: Woodhouse
Creation Date: 3-1-2018
Updated Date: 3-2-2019
- Thu Feb 21, 2019 12:37 pm
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Tesla Service Center
- Replies: 76
- Views: 16527
Re: Bentley Omaha - Village Pointe (Brix)
If memory serves, I think that Nebraska has laws forbidding a car company from owning a dealership in in the state, and Tesla owns all of its dealerships, so I don't think we'll be getting one unless something changed or changes. I might be wrong on this, I'm just going from memory here, I din't go...
- Mon Feb 18, 2019 12:56 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Bentley Omaha - Village Pointe (Brix)
- Replies: 39
- Views: 9211
Re: Bentley Omaha - Village Pointe (Brix)
You didn't hear it from me, but apparently the beauty store next door is leaving when their lease is up and the higher ups are courting Lamborghini for the space. Lamborghini is on a really good run with sales being up 50%. The Huracan is finally their first reliable car and Urus is the best SUV th...
- Mon Feb 04, 2019 4:14 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: LinkedIn
- Replies: 49
- Views: 7404
Re: LinkedIn
This might be hard for some people to wrap their minds around but LinkedIn is really good to their employees. They care about there employees and everyone's opinion counts. They actually asked them what their top choices were for a new location. I guess that part of the reason they are a great place...
- Thu Jan 24, 2019 3:57 pm
- Forum: Lincoln Development
- Topic: 2019 Nebraska Legislature
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2372
Re: 2019 Nebraska Legislature
LB 38 would eliminate the second license plate required for vehicles. I paid the $100 for a clear sticker that you can't see or read from 2 feet away. The fine for no front plate is $25. A friend found out that a sensor on his new BMW M5 was messed up by a plate blocking it so he paid the $100. We b...
- Wed Jan 23, 2019 4:29 pm
- Forum: News and Events
- Topic: Omaha Local News Channels
- Replies: 1844
- Views: 640769
- Tue Jan 22, 2019 8:37 am
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: LinkedIn
- Replies: 49
- Views: 7404
Re: LinkedIn
From what I hear Sterling Ridge and West Farms were the two top choices by a long ways. Their employees live out west and it did not make sense to make them go downtown. Since about November it sounded like Sterling Ridge was going to be the choice.
- Thu Jan 17, 2019 4:52 pm
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Electric Scooter Rental
- Replies: 174
- Views: 25733
Re: Electric Scooter Rental
Yes they are being proactive to make sure they get paid. They are doing nothing to regulate the issues that come with them. They need geofenced parking areas downtown. Based on 216,000 total rides Some quick math based on 100 scooters/company. 4 people take a ride for 2 miles each on all 100 scooter...
- Fri Jan 11, 2019 3:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Nebraska Property Taxes
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1883
Re: Nebraska Property Taxes
Raise gasoline tax by 1 cent and raise sales tax by a percent. Then lower property taxes to get the revenue back down to where it was before raising those other taxes. They could always raise the income tax. They should raise the passenger vehicle gas tax $.025 or more each and every year going for...
- Thu Jan 10, 2019 4:25 pm
- Forum: News and Events
- Topic: News Channel Nebraska
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1634
Re: News Channel Nebraska
They are headquartered in Norfolk but also have offices is other cities such as Columbus http://columbusnewsteam.com They seem to focus on being a small town digital/video newspaper. They have all kinds of high school sports that while being are pretty basic they are nice to watch. I know some of th...
- Fri Jan 04, 2019 1:04 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Google - Project Wizard Data center
- Replies: 44
- Views: 6467
Re: Project Wizard Data center
Along with Prime trucks, I have been seeing them use a lot of U-Haul's in these days leading up to Christmas. This is Amazon's Delivery Service Partner. It's Amazon's attempt to get away from using USPS, FedEx and UPS. While these businesses exclusively deliver Amazon packages, they are actually no...
- Wed Dec 12, 2018 9:57 am
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: HDR Aksarben Office
- Replies: 459
- Views: 83040
Re: HDR Aksarben Office
They were hauling furniture today: image.jpeg Next group begins moving this afternoon. Only 3 "groups" remain at Indian Hills starting Monday. Did they get the top floors finished? I heard they were requested to increase the security for the executives so it was going to take a little lon...
- Mon Nov 05, 2018 3:52 pm
- Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
- Topic: Ponca Tribe Casino -- Carter Lake
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5486
Re: Ponca Tribe Casino -- Carter Lake
Did you notice their payout % as you were cashing out your winnings at the cage? Of the 17 casino's open 3 years or more in Iowa, the 3 in Council Bluffs are in the top 6 of worst for slot players. Average Casino Slot Take from 2016-2018: Highest Lakeside Casino 10.64% 2nd Horseshoe CB 10.59% 3rd Ha...
- Tue Oct 30, 2018 2:27 pm
- Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
- Topic: Club180 (formerly Two Fine Irishmen) (18101 R Plaza)
- Replies: 103
- Views: 51917
Re: Two Fine Irishmen
ALWAYS super loud in there after 7pm even if there wasn't a band playing. Bartenders are slow and would rather serve their regulars than people who have been waiting to get an order. That is why my group of friends stopped going there and we followed the crowd to the Good Life. Saturday night was t...
- Mon Oct 29, 2018 4:17 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: LinkedIn
- Replies: 49
- Views: 7404
- Fri Oct 19, 2018 1:08 pm
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Tesla Service Center
- Replies: 76
- Views: 16527
Re: Tesla Service Center
Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla will have a Service Center in Omaha in a couple of months. Now Nebraska needs to get their act together and allow them to sell cars here. The "dealership" would be an excellent fit for Village Pointe, Aksarben or West Farms.
- Wed Oct 17, 2018 2:11 pm
- Forum: Lincoln Development
- Topic: Casey's Electric Charging Stations
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1130
Re: Casey's Electric Charging Stations
I'm glad to see some of this money spent on charging vs spend it all replacing diesel school buses with newer diesel school buses. With that said this is kind or a weird location especially if that Casey's is not open 24/7. I guess 10 minutes of charging will be plenty to get you to Grand Island or ...
- Mon Aug 13, 2018 3:15 pm
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Electric Scooter Rental
- Replies: 174
- Views: 25733
Re: Electric Scooter Rental
Most California cities are cracking down hard on them. They are impounding them by the hundreds with the companies having to pay about $200 to get them back. When that was not working they started giving fines to the riders with no helmets of $100-$200 and impounding the scooters. Beverly Hills just...
- Fri Aug 10, 2018 12:30 pm
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Electric Scooter Rental
- Replies: 174
- Views: 25733
Re: Electric Scooter Rental
I love using Bird's and am signed up to work with them when they come here. I wish Omaha would get in front of this as it will cause problems when they come here. Overall I loved the service but most likely broke some laws in the process.