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by Brad
Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:31 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Official: Central Park Plaza rennovation
Replies: 148
Views: 13656

They were not lit up on the fourth:

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by Brad
Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:17 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Official: Central Park Plaza rennovation
Replies: 148
Views: 13656

And of course none of the city cams are pointed that way.
by Brad
Wed Sep 05, 2007 2:33 am
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Way wide downtown
Replies: 3
Views: 659

Great new toy!  I NEED ONE!
by Brad
Tue Sep 04, 2007 3:09 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: UNO Maverick Hockey 2007-2008
Replies: 102
Views: 8052

GaryFL wrote:Any possibility we might see more UNO games at the Civic in the future?
I sure hope not.  2 a year is enough. Until they dump several million in to the Civic!
by Brad
Tue Sep 04, 2007 7:50 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Elton John @ QCO (2005, 2007)
Replies: 62
Views: 4158

I bet it sells out, he is one of those artists that crosses all Age/Lifestyle/Economic boundaries.
by Brad
Tue Sep 04, 2007 7:06 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Elton John @ QCO (2005, 2007)
Replies: 62
Views: 4158

Rock legend Elton John to play Omaha

Rock legend Elton John to play Omaha http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2620&u_sid=10123279 Another high-profile show is coming to Omaha. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Elton John will perform Oct. 6 at the Qwest Center Omaha, 455 N. 10th St. Tickets, $97, $77 and $57, go on sale at 10 a.m. Mon...
by Brad
Mon Sep 03, 2007 9:50 pm
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: A few pics from Railroad Days.
Replies: 14
Views: 4641

Great Video Jeff!
by Brad
Mon Sep 03, 2007 3:57 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Official: Missouri River Pedestrian Bridge
Replies: 2315
Views: 356248

One thing I don't like, and one thing that I think diminishes the appearance of its size on the Omaha side, is the way it turns into a "land bridge" as it curls around.  I wish they weren't doing that, but oh well.  I still love it. Streets, that "Land bridge" area is aways from...
by Brad
Sun Sep 02, 2007 6:52 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Children's Nebraska (84th and Dodge)
Replies: 255
Views: 58738

Children's Hospital, UNMC tighten their bond http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1219&u_sid=10120973 If your child is seen by a specialist at Children's Hospital, chances are the doctor is on the faculty at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. That's part of a working relationship that ...
by Brad
Sun Sep 02, 2007 6:40 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: NU Volleyball 2007
Replies: 17
Views: 1311

#1 Nebraska sweeps #3 Penn State 3-0  In front of 13,081
by Brad
Sun Sep 02, 2007 5:37 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Official: Missouri River Pedestrian Bridge
Replies: 2315
Views: 356248

Its just perspective, the pics the towers look huge:

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by Brad
Sun Sep 02, 2007 4:48 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Official: Missouri River Pedestrian Bridge
Replies: 2315
Views: 356248

MTO the bridge is NOT small.  Just wait until you are up on it.  Its freaking huge.

BTW, the caps are 25 feet tall.
by Brad
Sun Sep 02, 2007 4:20 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374425

It looks to be owned by Gallup according to the image below.  I also overlaid the sewers on to the lot to clear up another rumor, the lot is very usable:

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by Brad
Sun Sep 02, 2007 3:59 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Official: Missouri River Pedestrian Bridge
Replies: 2315
Views: 356248

omahahawk wrote:As far as I can tell, it looks like they pretty much got both towers at about the same stage.  Anybody, hear if they are going to be putting the caps on this week or sometime soon?
By then end of September the caps should be here.
by Brad
Sat Sep 01, 2007 2:40 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374425

I was down there looking arouind.  If they put the Ballpark close to Abbot, there is plenty of room for expansion.
by Brad
Sat Sep 01, 2007 2:38 am
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Foggy Zorinsky Morning
Replies: 3
Views: 637

Nice photos aroundomaha!
by Brad
Sat Sep 01, 2007 2:38 am
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: home away from home
Replies: 4
Views: 551

Nice Photos!
by Brad
Fri Aug 31, 2007 10:59 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Grow Omaha Show discussion
Replies: 926
Views: 190129

Grow Omaha September 1, 2007 Episode

Grow Omaha September 1, 2007 Episode Grow Omaha airs live each Saturday from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. on News Radio 1110 KFAB. MAIN TOPIC: It's time for one of our most popular Grow Omaha features: our quarterly economic development discussion with David Brown, President and CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamb...
by Brad
Fri Aug 31, 2007 9:16 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: METRO (Formerly Metro Area Transit - MAT)
Replies: 830
Views: 213564

New MAT center ready for riders http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2798&u_sid=10120433 Metro Area Transit expects to open its new south Omaha transfer center - at Metropolitan Community College - within the next couple of weeks. The third center, at Benson Park, could be ready to serve rider...
by Brad
Fri Aug 31, 2007 9:14 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Westroads Development
Replies: 966
Views: 131346

New MAT center ready for riders http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2798&u_sid=10120433 Dignitaries and bus drivers stood on a 9,000-square-foot platform Thursday to welcome Omahans to a safer and better public bus service. Local, state and federal elected officials joined to praise Metro Are...
by Brad
Fri Aug 31, 2007 9:06 am
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Over My Lunch Break
Replies: 3
Views: 642

Nice DTO!

I can go look at the expressway over my lunch???
by Brad
Thu Aug 30, 2007 3:15 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Beer and Loathing in Dundee
Replies: 75
Views: 11205

I am not lazy and I don't mind walking, god knows I do it downtown all the time.  What I am getting at is why get rid of perfectly good parking spots?  I am sure neighbors get tired of people always parking in front of their houses.  I understand building a parking garage would be a good thing, b...
by Brad
Thu Aug 30, 2007 2:14 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: METRO (Formerly Metro Area Transit - MAT)
Replies: 830
Views: 213564

Zephyr wrote:Definitely not original, but I think it's a good start:

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I like it, the idea of a transit district.  It gives more of an identity than MAT and could be inclusive of all the local communities in the "District"
by Brad
Thu Aug 30, 2007 1:49 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: P.E. Iler Building (1113 Howard Street)
Replies: 200
Views: 37507

City pushes for action on Old Market building http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2798&u_sid=10119874 The City of Omaha has threatened to rescind the subsidy it authorized for renovation of a run-down Old Market building unless immediate progress is made. A letter sent this week by the Omaha ...
by Brad
Thu Aug 30, 2007 1:44 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: West Dodge Place (NE Corner 180th and Dodge)
Replies: 11
Views: 2798

West Dodge Place (NE Corner 180th and Dodge)

CarMax plans winter opening http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1208&u_sid=10119202 Construction is progressing toward the grand opening in December of CarMax Auto Superstore. CarMax, which says it is the nation's largest retailer of used cars, is building a 36,000-square- foot store at 17606...
by Brad
Thu Aug 30, 2007 1:01 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Costco (122nd and Dodge)
Replies: 68
Views: 10961

The walls are up, the sign is up, but the "Entrance" is not done. I think they are going to be using some stone or brick.  I have seen much worse.
by Brad
Thu Aug 30, 2007 10:53 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374425

Big E wrote:I'm going to doubt that one, but again...  please prove me wrong.
Sports radio yesterday afternoon.
by Brad
Thu Aug 30, 2007 10:24 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Official: Omaha Light Rail Discussion
Replies: 203
Views: 32962

looks Good Zephyr!
by Brad
Thu Aug 30, 2007 10:22 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374425

Let me add on to Big E's List 1) MECA is in the dark 2) Local business owners are in the dark 3) The proposal to the NCAA is significantly different from anything that the city had shown publicly prior to the official presentation 4) Omaha Royals are in the Dark 5) Creighton University is in the Dark
by Brad
Wed Aug 29, 2007 11:01 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2007/2008 College Football Season
Replies: 241
Views: 16841

I can't believe how much time people spend on a video game.  However people probably say the same thing about me just change video game to forum...  At least I am multitasking while I do this.  Usually posting while photos are processing!
by Brad
Wed Aug 29, 2007 10:59 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Omaha Royals 2007 Season
Replies: 92
Views: 10807

the1wags wrote:You need to set the white balance to one thing like sunny, cloudy, etc because auto white balance will often make the sky change shades too much to stitch and look good.
I didn't realize that until it was too late.  I usually have it one something other than auto, it makes ALL photos look better.
by Brad
Wed Aug 29, 2007 10:52 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Omaha Royals 2007 Season
Replies: 92
Views: 10807

Coyote wrote:Nice shot Brad. That is a great stitch!
Thanks, its 9 photos and at 100% resolution is 130" wide!

Since bradley414 recommended a program to the1wags who recommended it to me I have been a stitching fool.  Just wait!
by Brad
Wed Aug 29, 2007 10:45 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Costco (122nd and Dodge)
Replies: 68
Views: 10961

Sign is up.
by Brad
Wed Aug 29, 2007 10:42 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: jLofts (13th & Jackson)
Replies: 477
Views: 38594

So the crane is on the south west corner of the lot, right?
by Brad
Wed Aug 29, 2007 10:37 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: jLofts (13th & Jackson)
Replies: 477
Views: 38594

Are you sure, I am trying to place the lot and I think the building will be just to the left of the crane right?  DTO, get to your renderings!
by Brad
Wed Aug 29, 2007 10:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: KXSP - The Mighty Big Sports 590
Replies: 51
Views: 7089

I love the Big Show even more now that it's bigger.  I miss Trav in the mornings though. No kidding, there is nothing on from 10 to 11.  I think Travis offers Great counter points to Matt's Discussions, they make a great team. Matt is the young urban living guy and Travis is the middle age conserv...
by Brad
Wed Aug 29, 2007 10:18 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Omaha Royals 2007 Season
Replies: 92
Views: 10807

Here is Saturday's game:

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by Brad
Wed Aug 29, 2007 10:03 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: jLofts (13th & Jackson)
Replies: 477
Views: 38594

Nice!  Is that the one from Creighton or do we have 4 now?
by Brad
Wed Aug 29, 2007 10:01 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374425

Great Pics UNO Student!

There was just a story on Action3news.  Film Streams want it on the Qwest Lot for more development to occur on the empty lots.  The homeless shelter is worried the city would want them to move.