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by Uffda
Mon Sep 15, 2008 10:04 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: SUICIDE JUMPER ON MRPB!!!
Replies: 24
Views: 2841

well you and your photos just made wowt 10 o'clock news....   :D
by Uffda
Sun Sep 14, 2008 1:02 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Who decides what NFL games are shown on Omaha TV?
Replies: 24
Views: 4915

I think it is the NFL and the TV stations.

I have lived in Sioux Falls -- Vikings were the main team on TV then Casper WY --- the Broncos and  now Omaha --- KC
by Uffda
Tue Sep 09, 2008 11:00 pm
Forum: Statistics
Topic: Douglas County 62% above national average
Replies: 13
Views: 3116

damn I have been taking part time jobs in the wrong areas.....  :(
by Uffda
Fri Sep 05, 2008 9:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Local Gas Prices
Replies: 872
Views: 108432

FROM CNN article today
Light sweet crude for October delivery was down $2.11 to $105.78.
Drove past gas station this morning...... $3.53  down 4 cents in several days
by Uffda
Thu Sep 04, 2008 1:37 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Metallica @ Qwest - 11/06/08
Replies: 56
Views: 3623

Nope no clue. I don't think i was at the last one. I have seen the promoters be a little more lenient but then there are one or two that don't want any.
by Uffda
Sat Aug 30, 2008 12:05 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: NU Volleyball 2008
Replies: 70
Views: 4977

This event wasn't on Labor Day weekend last time was it?
Last year it was the weekend before Labor Day --- which I think makes a difference in crowd.
by Uffda
Thu Aug 28, 2008 12:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Local Gas Prices
Replies: 872
Views: 108432

OK same gas station at 7:00 am this morning is back down 10 cents to $3.47...... did something happen overnight that i missed?
by Uffda
Wed Aug 27, 2008 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Local Gas Prices
Replies: 872
Views: 108432

So after 4 days gas, I noticed on my way to work that gas had finally dropped 10 cents after jumping up 20 cents over night.   On the way home 10 hours later i see the price has jumped back up 10 cents -- so I checked the news --- Oil went up a whole $1.88 a barrel  because of FEAR  that Hurrican...
by Uffda
Sun Aug 24, 2008 7:54 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Omaha Royals 2008
Replies: 113
Views: 10276

Do you have a frontal shot of that.  :shock:
by Uffda
Sun Aug 24, 2008 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Local Gas Prices
Replies: 872
Views: 108432

Arctic ice cap still at risk: NASA Mar 18, 2008 WASHINGTON (AFP) — The polar ice cap over the Arctic Ocean was slightly bigger last month than in February of last year due to a harsher winter, but the ice sheet is still shrinking overall, NASA said Tuesday. "The area of perennial ice decreased...
by Uffda
Sun Aug 24, 2008 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Local Gas Prices
Replies: 872
Views: 108432

Of course he also said speculators weren't running about the cost of oil -- although a just a part of why oil has been climbing -- maybe a part that has been overlooked. A surprisingly small group of investors and oil traders control the vast majority of the world’s oil contracts, and they are exert...
by Uffda
Sat Aug 23, 2008 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Local Gas Prices
Replies: 872
Views: 108432

oh c-ra-p and here i thought it was cuz i lived out toward west o :;):
by Uffda
Sat Aug 23, 2008 7:45 pm
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: finally, my site is up
Replies: 9
Views: 1224

Nice site and photos. Have you ever tried this webapp for viewing photos --- http://www.cooliris.com/   --- you can actually set up your page so people can view it with the cooliris plugin ---- it really gives a different view to large amount of photos as you don't have to click on each one and/or ...
by Uffda
Sat Aug 23, 2008 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Omaha Pine Wilt Disease Discussion
Replies: 20
Views: 3613

Pine Wilt Disease by Don Janssen, Extension Educator Sudden death of Scotch pines (Scots pine) or some other evergreens may be Pine Wilt Disease caused by the pinewood nematode. Other pine species occasionally killed by pine wilt include Austrian (Pinus nigra), jack (P. banksiana), mugo (P. mugo), ...
by Uffda
Sat Aug 23, 2008 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Local Gas Prices
Replies: 872
Views: 108432

I forgot to look today --- did the price of gas drop at least 20 cents today because of the record fall yesterday? :lol:
by Uffda
Fri Aug 22, 2008 4:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Local Gas Prices
Replies: 872
Views: 108432

By the end of the day it was down a total of $6.59 (a record).... as I drove by a station close to work it was at $3.59 compared to $3.37 this morning. So if it was forced up by the $5.62 climb  (also a record) yesterday -- I am with Big E --- I don't think we will see a 20 cent drop by tomorrow (S...
by Uffda
Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Local Gas Prices
Replies: 872
Views: 108432

I made a trip up to sioux falls this past weekend --- Gas here when I left was around 3.56.  In sioux falls it was 3.44 and at a Kum & Go outside Elk Point SD it was 3.33.  I get back here and price has dropped to I saw 3.42 this morning
by Uffda
Tue Aug 19, 2008 6:26 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Def Leppard coming to Omaha (8/17/2008)
Replies: 18
Views: 1517

It is the promoter/artist that sets the requirements for cameras or whatever
by Uffda
Thu Aug 14, 2008 9:26 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: New Development around 175 & Maple
Replies: 6
Views: 1757

I think westside gave up that land for some about 192 and maple.

It looks like a strip mall type development just to the west and across Maple from the Harley Davidson/ Sherwin Williams businesses.
by Uffda
Thu Aug 14, 2008 3:22 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: WE'VE GOT JIMMY JOHN'S!!!!
Replies: 133
Views: 17730

Looks like there is a new one being built by the WalMart and Burger King on Blair High Road..... must be attempting the Walgreens business plan  :lol:
by Uffda
Tue Aug 12, 2008 10:24 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: TSO -- MAC Nov 1 & 2
Replies: 5
Views: 525

I heard from someone tonight that the QWEST was also surprised that TSO was going to the MAC. Maybe the MAC is getting more aggressive about going after events.
by Uffda
Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why doesn't Creighton have a radio station?
Replies: 15
Views: 1381

I would be surprised if many (if any) private schools have radio stations, and super double surprised if any religion-based schools had them that were used for anything other than evangelical purposes. Actually my alma mater -- Augustana College -- a private Lutheran college in Sioux Falls has had ...
by Uffda
Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:27 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Balloons and wine this weekend.
Replies: 5
Views: 546

hmmm the pictures come up on Firefox
by Uffda
Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:57 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Balloons and wine this weekend.
Replies: 5
Views: 546

try this

http://www.showofficeonline.com/Nebrask ... tival.html

I am going out saturday night
by Uffda
Thu Aug 07, 2008 9:56 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: TSO -- MAC Nov 1 & 2
Replies: 5
Views: 525

TSO -- MAC Nov 1 & 2

I thought this was interesting as they have been at the QWEST the last 3 years (although the show hasn't changed much)

Transiberian Orchestra

Sat. 1 Nov. Council Bluffs, IA Mid-America Center 3:00 PM
Sat. 1 Nov. Council Bluffs, IA Mid-America Center 7:30 PM
by Uffda
Wed Aug 06, 2008 7:46 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Many pick train over plane, automobile.
Replies: 18
Views: 1739

that accounts for only one hour.
by Uffda
Wed Aug 06, 2008 4:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mac's computers
Replies: 191
Views: 23001

I just received my online bill notice. It covers from July 23 to August 31.

Total -- 129.95 --- which includes the days from July 23-31  about $22.50   then activation fee -- $36  and then the bill for August.  I also get a % discount because of where i work so that helps.
by Uffda
Wed Aug 06, 2008 1:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mac's computers
Replies: 191
Views: 23001

I am thinking maybe a little over 80 but i havent gotten my first bill.  Also if you don't have ATT they charge a $36 (or was it 38) setup fee.
by Uffda
Wed Aug 06, 2008 1:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mac's computers
Replies: 191
Views: 23001

I bought a 16 GB for $299.

I  have the 450 min/month (ATT has rollover minutes) plus the unlimited data plan = $69.99
Then I did the 200 text messages for $5  as I don't text that much.
by Uffda
Wed Aug 06, 2008 8:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Local Gas Prices
Replies: 872
Views: 108432

LOL --- you can't believe it is because of that.   :lol:  :lol:
by Uffda
Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:20 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Merger between the UIF and the Intense Football League
Replies: 0
Views: 381

Merger between the UIF and the Intense Football League

While officials from both leagues had been promising to reveal complete details of the new arrangement at Friday's unveiling, it turns out there's still plenty of work left to do, as the new IFL views this merger as the stepping stone towards becoming a strong national entity far beyond what the ex...
by Uffda
Fri Aug 01, 2008 9:59 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Neil Diamond @ QCO (7/24/2008)
Replies: 7
Views: 884

hey and they made their web pages using  a Mac and iWeb.   :lol:
by Uffda
Fri Aug 01, 2008 10:43 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: AHL in Des Moines (SUSPENDED)
Replies: 26
Views: 2655

Omaha to Sioux City IA  -- 97.8 miles.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=O ... 21&t=h&z=8
by Uffda
Wed Jul 30, 2008 7:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Omaha Pine Wilt Disease Discussion
Replies: 20
Views: 3613

I noticed it also tonight on I-680 between Dodge and Blair High road --- there are going to be a lot of trees that are going to need to be taken down.
by Uffda
Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for any Haunted places in Omaha.
Replies: 16
Views: 1652

when i looked at that --- I was trying to figure out who called the dogs to leave. In the beginning they were there in the room watching someone and then they walked out. I personally feel this one was a set up.
by Uffda
Tue Jul 29, 2008 8:20 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Creighton Campus Development
Replies: 547
Views: 117346

Building boom intensifies at Creighton

Creighton University has started raising money to build an $18 million fitness and wellness center that will continue the eastward expansion of the campus. The building, projected to open in the spring or summer of 2010, will be just east of the Ryan Athletic Center already under construction. The ...
by Uffda
Tue Jul 29, 2008 8:14 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Irvington Crossing
Replies: 31
Views: 5364

They're starting to build at this location now.
They have been working on this site since very early spring --- I think the wet weather has caused some delays as it turned the site into a sea of mud.
by Uffda
Tue Jul 29, 2008 8:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Omaha Pine Wilt Disease Discussion
Replies: 20
Views: 3613

Brad, You must be reading my mind as I have been noticing the same thing with the pine trees.  There is an old acreage at 132 and Fort and most of their pines are dying.  And then i noticed it all along Fort street and elsewhere too. There is no effective treatment -- just cut them down and try to...
by Uffda
Sat Jul 26, 2008 7:29 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Steve & Barry's (84 & Brentwood)&(72 & Ames)
Replies: 82
Views: 10830

I noticed Friday afternoon that the store on north 72nd looks done on the outside except for a sign. What I thought interesting is that it was mid afternoon and not a worker's car in the whole parking lot.  It will be interesting if it even opens because of the bankruptcy.
by Uffda
Sat Jul 26, 2008 7:22 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Tom Petty @ Qwest July 20th
Replies: 30
Views: 2616

Also it is the promoters who set what can and can not be allowed not the QWEST.

Neil Diamond's concert there were to be no cameras, video, cell phones --- again set by the artist/promoters not the QWEST.