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by iamjacobm
Thu Mar 15, 2012 1:49 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Sterling Ridge (Ironwood Country Club)
Replies: 263
Views: 62418

According to the master plan on page 1 this should be an office building.
by iamjacobm
Thu Mar 15, 2012 1:47 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: TD Ameritrade Old Mill Campus
Replies: 378
Views: 80846

But a rendering from the same post makes it look white. http://i36.tinypic.com/wmavsi.png I realize I am probably wrong, but look at the white panels showing through.  To me the white would look like a great finished product. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7021/6799455589_00b50af753_b.jpg I am curio...
by iamjacobm
Wed Mar 14, 2012 7:30 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Because it's funny
Replies: 905
Views: 116589

This is more like |expletive| people from Dundee say.
by iamjacobm
Wed Mar 14, 2012 4:46 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: TD Ameritrade Old Mill Campus
Replies: 378
Views: 80846

Brad wrote:
iamjacobm wrote:What are those white sections then?  They even look to no be flush with the greenish ones.
When I was looking yesterday, it looked like spots where the green glass was missing.  May be it broke or something?
So there is white glass behind the green glass?
by iamjacobm
Wed Mar 14, 2012 4:40 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: TD Ameritrade Old Mill Campus
Replies: 378
Views: 80846

What are those white sections then?  They even look to no be flush with the greenish ones.
by iamjacobm
Wed Mar 14, 2012 2:58 pm
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: Workplace Discrimination Ordinance
Replies: 10
Views: 2437

Big E wrote:He should have to make a statement he's an |expletive| hole.

I'd be curious to find out how many recruits NU has lost or gained based on his stances on social issues and constant proselytizing.
More than a few recruits have said Ron Brown's faith has been a big reason they chose Nebraska.
by iamjacobm
Tue Mar 13, 2012 9:56 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: 1501 Jackson (5 Story Apt Building)
Replies: 201
Views: 34843

Imagine this, the car wash location apartment and Hyatt all u/c at the exact same time in a generally concentrated area... :banana:
by iamjacobm
Tue Mar 13, 2012 9:39 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2012 Creighton Baseball
Replies: 44
Views: 5132

3,000+ on hand for opening day to see a quick 2-0 win over BYU.
by iamjacobm
Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:25 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: NCAA Basketball Regionals -- March 16-19, 2012
Replies: 49
Views: 6256

I am sure they will add Omaha to one of the baselines.  The city name is always on the baseline.
by iamjacobm
Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:23 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Barker Building (15th and Farnam)
Replies: 227
Views: 50710

Thanks again Brad.  Shamrock says they will be substantially completed by spring of 2013 in that document.  They stated it will have 48 living units along with retail on 15th and Farnam. Just so many apartments being added right now, really exciting for the future of downtown. You have to wonder wh...
by iamjacobm
Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:16 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Barker Building (15th and Farnam)
Replies: 227
Views: 50710

Linkin5 wrote:Thanks again Brad.  Shamrock says they will be substantially completed by spring of 2013 in that document.  They stated it will have 48 living units along with retail on 15th and Farnam.
Just so many apartments being added right now, really exciting for the future of downtown.
by iamjacobm
Mon Mar 12, 2012 8:05 pm
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Old photos
Replies: 184
Views: 77408

Really great picture the Old Market Facebook page posted a few days ago.

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by iamjacobm
Mon Mar 12, 2012 11:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stockton's Troubles
Replies: 0
Views: 572

Stockton's Troubles

A really interesting article on Stockton California.  Saying how they could become the largest city ever to bankrupt and some of the reasons why.  Some familiar things that Omaha has done. http://www.npr.org/2012/03/11/148384030/an-example-to-avoid-city-of-stockton-on-the-brink On the waterfront, ...
by iamjacobm
Mon Mar 12, 2012 11:26 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Boys Town Campus
Replies: 23
Views: 2633

Boys Town Construction

Anyone else see the project from Dodge recently?  Looks like a 3 floor steel structure is going up.  They had boards highlighting the project, but I couldn't catch them as I went by.
by iamjacobm
Mon Mar 12, 2012 1:09 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Basketball 2011-2012
Replies: 264
Views: 28824

Been a pretty great calender year for Creighton athletics.

They hold men's and women's basketball titles, men's soccer title, and baseball.
by iamjacobm
Sun Mar 11, 2012 4:25 pm
Forum: Welcome to Omaha
Topic: Spot Crime map
Replies: 6
Views: 1968

I'll just give my experience of the area. I live one block north of UNMC on 42nd street and have for the past 9 months.  In all my time walking, biking and just hanging out in the area I have been asked for cash maybe a half dozen times total nothing else to speak of.  Never once felt threatened e...
by iamjacobm
Sun Mar 11, 2012 3:33 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Canopy Street (The Yard Lincoln)
Replies: 141
Views: 35175

Nice update article saying construction should start this August and take about a year along with tons more details. http://journalstar.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/council-to-consider-haymarket-private-development/article_b426128d-391f-5f84-b9b1-67e6f6beff59.html http://bloximages.chicago2.vip....
by iamjacobm
Sun Mar 11, 2012 3:20 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Old UP Testing Building (13th and Mike Fahey)
Replies: 38
Views: 8766

There is yellow sign out front that simply says "Available" no contact information though...
by iamjacobm
Fri Mar 09, 2012 9:35 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Aksarben Village
Replies: 2396
Views: 455743

I think that looks pretty sharp!  It's very contemporary, but I think that architecture will age well. I agree.  That whole back block would be rather boring if it all looked like Broadmoor though.  This will look nice w/o the pitched roof, something they should of thought about during the first ...
by iamjacobm
Fri Mar 09, 2012 3:15 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha B-Cycle (Bike Share Program)
Replies: 164
Views: 41360

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by iamjacobm
Fri Mar 09, 2012 2:59 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2011-2012
Replies: 189
Views: 17752

Multiple reports that he is gone.  Even mentioned by ESPN announcers during the Wisconsin-Indiana game right now.
by iamjacobm
Fri Mar 09, 2012 12:22 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Bluestone Apartments (8th and Pacific)
Replies: 116
Views: 28594

FrontlineOmaha wrote:
ItsAllAboutMe wrote:Earth moving equipment is on site!
Do you know who is completing the construction?
According to their facebook it says "Coming soon in November."
by iamjacobm
Fri Mar 09, 2012 8:49 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Ndamukong Suh
Replies: 142
Views: 18669

S33 wrote:Not a big deal, but more traffic problems for Mr. Sue. Ticketed for speeding and signaling improperly in his hometown of Portland, OR.
Haha, he didn't even have proof of insurance either.  The guy just doesn't handle cars well.
by iamjacobm
Thu Mar 08, 2012 10:53 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2012 Creighton Baseball
Replies: 44
Views: 5132

Early weather predictions have it at nearly 70 degrees for opening day at TDAPO next Tuesday.  Could get a decent crowd, I'll be there for sure.
by iamjacobm
Thu Mar 08, 2012 9:46 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Aksarben Village
Replies: 2396
Views: 455743

Found a rendering for the new Pinhook building.

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by iamjacobm
Thu Mar 08, 2012 9:24 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2011-2012
Replies: 189
Views: 17752

Well theres the season.
by iamjacobm
Wed Mar 07, 2012 10:25 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: 2012 Red Sky Music Festival @ TDAPO
Replies: 77
Views: 12578

Heard from someone today that LiveNation is in charge of putting out the info this year and they weren't happy with Brad Paisley's manager putting out the news that he was coming.  Also the person said that they are still working on the line up and they are hoping to have a little bit for everyone....
by iamjacobm
Wed Mar 07, 2012 9:39 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: 902 Dodge (9th Street Tavern and Grill)
Replies: 84
Views: 8571

I really like Ferrell's but for some reason, its never on my radar when going to the Clink. The location around the corner from the big, barren lot just feels weird.  I almost think it would be more attractive if there were other compatible buildings in that space, as it would have a more cozy, coh...
by iamjacobm
Wed Mar 07, 2012 3:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tunnels
Replies: 48
Views: 13191

I know a few people said they had walked through really long tunnels at Memorial Park.  I never saw them for real though.
by iamjacobm
Tue Mar 06, 2012 8:22 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Baseball 2012
Replies: 81
Views: 9567

I didn't realize they got a new video board?  Thanks for the shots of opening day at Haymarket!
by iamjacobm
Tue Mar 06, 2012 7:26 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Missouri River
Replies: 539
Views: 96514

It is a bit surreal to hang out by the river now.  It almost feels too low after the amount of water that was coming down last summer.
by iamjacobm
Tue Mar 06, 2012 7:24 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: 2012 Red Sky Music Festival @ TDAPO
Replies: 77
Views: 12578

The day after he is at Red Sky in Omaha he heads off the the Frontier Days in Cheyenne.  Yee-Haw!!

Seriously though.  I'm not fretting too much about this anymore.  If they get a band I like good for me if not I just hope they fill all 6 days this time.
by iamjacobm
Tue Mar 06, 2012 4:45 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Larson Building- 10 Story Tower
Replies: 261
Views: 51113

Thanks!
by iamjacobm
Tue Mar 06, 2012 4:43 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Baseball 2012
Replies: 81
Views: 9567

nebugeater wrote:Pretty cool to sit down in my seat at Haymarket and see six tower cranes spread across downtown Lincoln from Memorial stadium to the new arena and seems like everywhere in between
:thumb:
by iamjacobm
Mon Mar 05, 2012 9:59 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Family Fare - No Frills - Bag N Save
Replies: 271
Views: 73532

Brad wrote:
iamjacobm wrote:Does that make No Frills the last locally owned chain in the city?
Depending on your definition of chain, Yes.
I should of specified supermarket.
by iamjacobm
Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:22 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: 2012 Nebraska State Legislature
Replies: 12
Views: 2143

Coyote wrote:Nebraska entertainment districts bill advances
CBS5 wrote:State Sen. Bill Avery of Lincoln says the city's Haymarket District or arena could benefit from an entertainment district. Kansas City has similar districts, which has helped bolster its downtown.
This is a no brainer.
by iamjacobm
Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:04 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Family Fare - No Frills - Bag N Save
Replies: 271
Views: 73532

Does that make No Frills the last locally owned chain in the city?
by iamjacobm
Sun Mar 04, 2012 11:29 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Big Omaha 2012
Replies: 2
Views: 705

Big Omaha 2012

Preview site up.  This conference is starting to gain some major respect.

http://www.bigomaha.com/
by iamjacobm
Sun Mar 04, 2012 11:24 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Lot 2
Replies: 35
Views: 6023

Bump.  didn't realize this had a thread.
by iamjacobm
Sun Mar 04, 2012 11:23 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Maha Music Festival 2012
Replies: 16
Views: 2899