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by Brad
Mon Sep 10, 2007 2:35 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374411

I do think the original $50 Million is a bit on the low side.
by Brad
Mon Sep 10, 2007 2:21 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Official: Paxton
Replies: 110
Views: 26806

He could walk right in front of me and I would have no idea who he was.
by Brad
Mon Sep 10, 2007 1:40 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374411

Stadium backers to hire architect http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2798&u_sid=10128888 Supporters of the stadium reiterated that point today when they announced plans to hire an architect to develop a renovation proposal for the ballpark. Gernandt said Rosenblatt supporters hope to present...
by Brad
Mon Sep 10, 2007 12:53 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Elton John @ QCO (2005, 2007)
Replies: 62
Views: 4158

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At 1pm, "Best Available" is section 219 row D
by Brad
Mon Sep 10, 2007 12:49 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Elton John @ QCO (2005, 2007)
Replies: 62
Views: 4158

DTO Luv wrote:I sent my grandma down to the arena to get tix and wait it out at 8 this morning. I'll have to hear how she did when I get home.
You made your grandma wait out in the rain for 2 hours for you?
by Brad
Mon Sep 10, 2007 9:11 am
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Bayliss, revisited ...
Replies: 3
Views: 387

Nice Job!  I still need to get over there.
by Brad
Mon Sep 10, 2007 2:58 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Chuck Norris For Mayor
Replies: 7
Views: 810

Chuck Norris For Mayor

Chuck Norris For Mayor I don't know what is more funny? 1.  Chuck Norris is running for mayor of Omaha? 2.  Chuck Norris uses spray paint for his election signs? 3.  Chuck Norris can not spell Mayor? http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/3578/img6447jz8.jpg http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/1107/i...
by Brad
Sun Sep 09, 2007 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Omaha street trivia? Querulous Street?
Replies: 19
Views: 2165

The city of Omaha shows it as an alley with NO name.
by Brad
Sun Sep 09, 2007 3:29 pm
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: A night and day difference.
Replies: 8
Views: 786

Freaking Awesome Josh!
by Brad
Sun Sep 09, 2007 1:22 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Where to get a good hotdog???
Replies: 37
Views: 6424

After the forum meet ended tonight at about 1:00 am... There was quite the line outside Barry O's for the portable hot-dog stand.
by Brad
Fri Sep 07, 2007 3:37 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374411

Brad-  Jobbers' Canyon was listed on the National Register as it's own district before it was torn down.  I am straining to see the similarities. I making the point that if someone tells me there are old ballparks all over the country, I could also say that there are old brick buildings over the co...
by Brad
Fri Sep 07, 2007 2:07 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Official: C.B. airport improvements
Replies: 47
Views: 8914

Stargazer wrote:Funded entirely by revenue from one client?  :)
I WISH!  I think they do a lot of pilot training also.
by Brad
Fri Sep 07, 2007 12:40 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374411

Its just as valuable as the Blackstone, Old Post office, Burlington station, Jobbers Canyon and on and on and on. You cried foul about Jobbers Canyon, every old city has or had a brick warehouse district. I do want a new Downtown Ballpark for Creighton and the Royals.  The only reason I would suppo...
by Brad
Fri Sep 07, 2007 12:38 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Official: C.B. airport improvements
Replies: 47
Views: 8914

Also, Iowa Helicopter is in the process of purchasing another helicopter and having a new office in Council Bluffs to go along with their current location in Ankeny.
by Brad
Fri Sep 07, 2007 12:36 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374411

I don't like the idea of tearing down Rosenblatt, because it is so important in the history and legacy of Omaha... BUT....if they were to tear it down, that area would be great for a small-to-mid-sized amusement park. If they tear it down, I bet it would be part of the zoo.  Besides we need a REAL...
by Brad
Thu Sep 06, 2007 11:21 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Village Pointe South
Replies: 33
Views: 5568

Omaha jeweler relocating westward http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1208&u_sid=10125637 Malashock's Jewelry Co., a 113-year-old locally owned business, will leave Miracle Hills Park this fall for Village Pointe South. The store should open in its new home this fall, according to Jay Malasho...
by Brad
Thu Sep 06, 2007 11:19 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Whole Foods buys out Wild Oats
Replies: 25
Views: 3229

Fewer Wild Oats stores to close http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1208&u_sid=10125640 Whole Foods Market Inc., the nation's largest natural-foods grocer, will close fewer stores than it originally planned after buying Wild Oats Markets Inc. Whole Foods will identify stores that will be clos...
by Brad
Thu Sep 06, 2007 11:17 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel - Blackstone Hotel (SWC 36 & Farnam)
Replies: 108
Views: 18298

Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel - Blackstone Hotel (SWC 36 & Farnam)

Peter Kiewit Sons' Inc. buying Blackstone http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1208&u_sid=10125632 The 91-year-old Blackstone building at 36th and Farnam Streets is being purchased by a longtime neighbor: Peter Kiewit Sons' Inc. The construction and mining company said Thursday it is in the pr...
by Brad
Thu Sep 06, 2007 10:41 pm
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Rosenblatt shots
Replies: 29
Views: 5412

Way to welcome the new guy.

I know you would be mad if someone came and upset over your threads...
by Brad
Thu Sep 06, 2007 9:49 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Steve & Barry's (84 & Brentwood)&(72 & Ames)
Replies: 82
Views: 10830

I drove by on 72nd tonight, didn't look like anything yet.
by Brad
Thu Sep 06, 2007 9:38 pm
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: 80 Dodge
Replies: 216
Views: 91301

Also, what's up with the lack of love?  The thread was almost on the second page.  Anyway, is it because it's not DT or what?  I mean, a 12 story building that received high praise from Omaha by Design and will be a catalyst for their vision in a civicly important corridor for Omaha isn't substanti...
by Brad
Thu Sep 06, 2007 4:33 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2007/2008 College Football Season
Replies: 241
Views: 16839

Show me some that SOLD for this.  There is a big difference between ASKING and GETTING I know that's the same thing Chad for Ticket Express was saying, he thinks this game will fall right behind the NU Irish game and some people will buy $1500 tickets.   I posted that to show crazy some people are...
by Brad
Thu Sep 06, 2007 3:50 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Aldi's replacing Kenwood Feed Store
Replies: 6
Views: 916

That feed store fed the pigeons every day, there are hundreds of them around their property.
by Brad
Thu Sep 06, 2007 3:46 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374411

I forgot about this perspective I shot a while ago:

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by Brad
Thu Sep 06, 2007 3:44 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Steve & Barry's (84 & Brentwood)&(72 & Ames)
Replies: 82
Views: 10830

Uffda wrote:it might help fill in some of the small building in the middle.
Are these all still empty?
by Brad
Thu Sep 06, 2007 3:35 pm
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Rosenblatt shots
Replies: 29
Views: 5412

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by Brad
Thu Sep 06, 2007 2:21 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2007/2008 College Football Season
Replies: 241
Views: 16839

Two Things:

Game Day is coming to the NU vs USC game

and

50 yardline tickets are going for 5 Grand a piece:
http://www.stubhub.com/nebraska-footbal ... d=84619927
by Brad
Thu Sep 06, 2007 1:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: KXSP - The Mighty Big Sports 590
Replies: 51
Views: 7089

This year, Big Sports 590's weekly Monday Night Football Party will be at Ferral's in the 902 building.
by Brad
Thu Sep 06, 2007 12:44 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Aldi's replacing Kenwood Feed Store
Replies: 6
Views: 916

That will be a nice new look to that intersection.  What are they going to do with all the Freaking Pigeons?
by Brad
Thu Sep 06, 2007 10:47 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: KFC 132 & Center
Replies: 9
Views: 1474

Raraavis wrote:It looks nice I can think of about 120 other fast food outlets in the metro that needs the same treatment.
McDonalds is doing the same thing in Sarpy County
by Brad
Thu Sep 06, 2007 10:11 am
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: 80 Dodge
Replies: 216
Views: 91301

When will we see a wrecking ball?
by Brad
Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:08 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Official: North Downtown Discussion
Replies: 1417
Views: 194198

DTO Luv wrote:The sky is falling. :roll:
Not really, it was tied in to the led recalls form all the Chinese toys.
by Brad
Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:55 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Official: North Downtown Discussion
Replies: 1417
Views: 194198

EPA Watches North Downtown Development Closely http://www.action3news.com/Global/story.asp?S=7033048 New hotels, a sports arena and now possibly a new baseball stadium.  It's all part of the north downtown redevelopment.  It's a plan the EPA is keeping close tabs on after finding dangerous chemic...
by Brad
Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:31 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Official: Central Park Plaza rennovation
Replies: 148
Views: 13655

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: 13655

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!