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by jessep28
Sun Apr 04, 2021 10:55 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: The Omaha World Herald
Replies: 912
Views: 234622

Re: The Omaha World Herald

I like paying full price for an online subscription, and being bombarded with ads on every article I read.
by jessep28
Thu Mar 25, 2021 11:47 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Pizza Bracket
Replies: 52
Views: 3618

Re: Pizza Bracket

I don't know it it would improve fairness much, but I probably would have kept the vote percentages hidden until a winner for that round was declared.
by jessep28
Wed Mar 24, 2021 8:07 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: owh commenters
Replies: 20
Views: 2370

Re: owh commenters

The commentators must just CTRL+F to the comment button, because it's buried under like 100 pictures at the end of every article.
by jessep28
Mon Mar 22, 2021 12:55 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: owh commenters
Replies: 20
Views: 2370

Re: owh commenters

The tantrum that the OWH threw over the Qwest Center had to with them losing out on naming rights.
by jessep28
Tue Feb 02, 2021 10:01 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: HyVee Business News
Replies: 366
Views: 140050

Re: HyVee Growth Plans

I don't know at what stage of completion the proposed stores are in now, but they are adding smaller Dollar Fresh locations in Lexington, Nebraska City, West Point, and York. York has been short a third grocery store ever since Bag N' Save left a few years ago. It's just been Wal-Mart and Grand Cent...
by jessep28
Fri Jan 08, 2021 3:33 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: 2021 Nebraska Legislature
Replies: 11
Views: 2145

Re: 2021 Nebraska Legislature

A voter ID law, and law to repeal Nebraska's split electoral vote system have made their Groundhog Day appearance.
by jessep28
Fri Jan 01, 2021 1:09 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Jeff Koterba - Cartoonist
Replies: 15
Views: 2200

Re: Jeff Koterba - Cartoonist

Remember when someone around here drew a baseball field or something downtown in MS Paint, and the OWH stole the picture and put it on their homepage for a story?
by jessep28
Wed Dec 16, 2020 11:09 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: The Omaha World Herald
Replies: 912
Views: 234622

Re: The Omaha World Herald

It's really sad. The design of the OWH had been top-tier for a long, long time -- but like with most things Lee Enterprises has touched at the paper, they've ruined it to save a buck. Some of the front pages over the last couple of weeks remind me of my high school paper that I was layout editor on...
by jessep28
Tue Dec 15, 2020 5:31 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: The Omaha World Herald
Replies: 912
Views: 234622

Re: The Omaha World Herald

They've also cut about half the journalists and outsourced the paper design to Wisconsin. That's why you'll sometimes see different fonts being used on the same page.
by jessep28
Sun Dec 13, 2020 5:00 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: The Omaha World Herald
Replies: 912
Views: 234622

Re: The Omaha World Herald

The payment card I have on file with them expired this year. I'll probably just not update my billing info and let my online subscription lapse.

I'm all for supporting local journalism, but the quality of the newspaper has been steadily declining.
by jessep28
Thu Dec 10, 2020 11:33 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: The Omaha World Herald
Replies: 912
Views: 234622

Re: The Omaha World Herald

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by jessep28
Thu Dec 03, 2020 10:16 pm
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: FCC Environmental Trash contract 2021
Replies: 57
Views: 7115

Re: FCC Environmental Trash contract 2021

Minor nitpick, but the low bidder was West Central Sanitation out of Minnesota.

People who need extra trash bins only have to pay $91/year which is reasonable. Additional recycling bins are $45.50/year.
by jessep28
Thu Dec 03, 2020 6:30 pm
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: FCC Environmental Trash contract 2021
Replies: 57
Views: 7115

Re: FCC Environmental Trash contract 2021

Some of the inane citizen comments on the Wasteline and mayor's Facebook pages looks like something straight out of a Parks and Recreation episode.
by jessep28
Tue Nov 17, 2020 9:08 am
Forum: Business
Topic: Bucky's Business News
Replies: 106
Views: 15253

Re: Bucky's Business News

No, if the old signage is on the car washes, then I think that Casey's just doesn't want to put any money into them.
by jessep28
Fri Nov 13, 2020 6:36 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Extremely Large Beef Slaughter Plant a Very Real Possibility...
Replies: 6
Views: 1992

Re: Extremely Large Beef Slaughter Plant a Very Real Possibility...

3300-5000 is in line with the bigger Tyson plants. Dakota Dunes according to the latest numbers I can find via Google is approximately 7000/day. Greater Omaha Packing website states that they can process 2.400 head a day. Doable, but why would someone build a new facility in the city unless an exist...
by jessep28
Wed Nov 11, 2020 5:50 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Bucky's Business News
Replies: 106
Views: 15253

Re: Bucky's Business News

I was looking something up about the deal and an old friend appeared in the search results.

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by jessep28
Tue Nov 10, 2020 5:46 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Bucky's Business News
Replies: 106
Views: 15253

Re: Bucky's Business News

The more the competition is consolidated the easier it is for them to charge us what ever they want for gas...so this is not a good thing more then likely. Even though the sale for some 500 million dollars sounds like a great deal of money I wonder if Buckys made a big profit on this sale or not. I...
by jessep28
Mon Nov 09, 2020 9:02 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Bucky's Business News
Replies: 106
Views: 15253

Re: Bucky's Business News

I don't think that there will be any situations like when they bought Kabredlo's in Lincoln. That chain had an existing store right across the street from another Casey's on 70th and Havelock, and Casey's operated at both locations until early last year.
by jessep28
Mon Nov 09, 2020 5:03 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Bucky's Business News
Replies: 106
Views: 15253

Re: Bucky's Business News

Anderson has a few BP stations.

https://anderson1952.com

Has anyone been inside a remodeled Fantasy's yet? I was wondering what Casey's has been doing with those stores.
by jessep28
Tue Nov 03, 2020 9:17 am
Forum: Business
Topic: The Scoular Co.
Replies: 14
Views: 2975

Re: The Scoular Co.

OmahaJaysCU wrote: Tue Nov 03, 2020 8:09 am What am I missing here other than it doesn’t seem to me that they tried very hard?
The decision makers live out West, and wanted a shorter commute.
by jessep28
Tue Oct 27, 2020 8:38 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Amazon fulfillment center - Papillion
Replies: 113
Views: 19468

Re: Amazon fulfillment center - Papillion

Omaha is also pretty close logistically speaking to their two DCs in Kansas City. They might not need to stage as much product in Nebraska.
by jessep28
Wed Sep 30, 2020 10:32 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: The Omaha World Herald
Replies: 912
Views: 234622

Re: The Omaha World Herald

They are making some changes to the newspaper, including a second attempt at getting rid of TV and entertainment guide.

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by jessep28
Mon Sep 28, 2020 1:15 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard (12102 S 180th St, Gretna)
Replies: 194
Views: 30569

Re: Vala's

I haven't gone in years since I moved away from Omaha, so it might not be a valid shortcut anymore with development and stuff. You used to be able to take 168th St. South, and that would curve over to Schram Rd. and take you right to the gate. The traffic on 180th and even had to yield to you. It mi...
by jessep28
Fri Sep 25, 2020 6:20 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: The Omaha Nighthawks - UFL Football
Replies: 332
Views: 51844

Re: The Omaha Nighthawks - UFL Football

My season tickets were along the first base line at the corner of the end zone where the cheerleaders did their routine.

I've still got a goodie bag with a license plate holder and stuff somewhere in a box. I just recently wore out my Nighthawks t-shirt a few months ago.
by jessep28
Thu Jul 30, 2020 3:33 pm
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: FCC Environmental Trash contract 2021
Replies: 57
Views: 7115

Re: FCC Environmental Trash contract 2021

There will be collection points for old trash cans. You can also throw it away with the trash if it will fit in your new 96 gallon trash can. The city is encouraging people to keep and repurpose old green recycle bins, but they may be recycled. See the FAQ section on pages 4 & 6. https://wasteli...
by jessep28
Thu Jul 16, 2020 2:14 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: The Omaha World Herald
Replies: 912
Views: 234622

Re: The Omaha World Herald

They redesigned omaha.com again.
by jessep28
Fri Jul 10, 2020 1:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dr. Melissa Loseke:
Replies: 4
Views: 904

Re: Dr. Melissa Loseke:

When I established with my current GP, he and his wife were both newish doctors out of medical school at the small town clinic I go to. The clinic absolutely advertised their arrival to death. The clinic even rented a giant billboard with their picture on it. I didn't pick him because of the adverti...
by jessep28
Wed Jul 01, 2020 8:16 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Gretna suit
Replies: 24
Views: 1460

Re: Gretna suit

My comment about their socioeconomic status was insensitive and out of line. The two people that the cops want to intervew did retain legal counsel. Yeah, it's unfortunate in terms of finding out what really happened, but it's not a crime to remain silent and not talk to the police. https://www.omah...
by jessep28
Wed Jul 01, 2020 2:03 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Gretna suit
Replies: 24
Views: 1460

Re: Gretna suit

bbinks wrote: Wed Jul 01, 2020 1:04 pm If the source of the alcohol isn't known, why.
Simple: these are rich people from Gretna who can afford lawyers. The people who do know are following their attorney's advice not to say anything to the police.
by jessep28
Mon Jun 22, 2020 5:33 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Fast Food Restaurants Remodeling Everywhere.
Replies: 178
Views: 21887

Re: Fast Food Restaurants Remodeling Everywhere.

I went in and grabbed a sandwich for takeout at the Culver's on 27th and Superior in Lincoln on Saturday. It was pretty busy up front, and the patio area was busy. The dining room wasn't too occupied though. I think that most people were trying to eat outside. I have an irrational hatred of drive th...
by jessep28
Thu May 14, 2020 10:39 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Street Maintenance
Replies: 14
Views: 1979

Re: Omaha Street Maintenance

The list of first round projects has been released. Naturally the rich people over in Fairacres get their side streets resurfaced right away. https://www.omaha.com/news/local/omaha-picks-first-projects-using-new-street-bonds-is-your-neighborhood-on-the-list/article_97b3d6e0-05f2-59fc-b16e-5c93031764...
by jessep28
Tue Feb 25, 2020 1:43 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: The Omaha World Herald
Replies: 912
Views: 234622

Re: The Omaha World Herald

I consume their news product, so I don't mind paying for it. A small discount for paying in full up front would have been nice. Oh well, I guess I'm insulated from any price increases for the next year.
by jessep28
Tue Feb 25, 2020 12:11 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: The Omaha World Herald
Replies: 912
Views: 234622

Re: The Omaha World Herald

It might be a billing error, but the price for my annual online subscription jumped over 30% from last year. They're charging me full price as if I was paying monthly.

Edit: Customer service got back to me very quickly and confirmed that the price increase was legitimate.
by jessep28
Tue Feb 04, 2020 9:40 am
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Will this be the last time for first in nation Iowa caucus?
Replies: 11
Views: 1653

Re: Will this be the last time for first in nation Iowa caucus?

People have been talking about one or more states usurping Iowa for years, but it never happens. I'm all for keeping Iowa as first in the nation to choose the party nominees. At least it gets crooked politicians to pay attention to Iowa for a few days, and many of its residents benefit from all the ...
by jessep28
Sun Feb 02, 2020 5:24 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: The Omaha World Herald
Replies: 912
Views: 234622

Re: The Omaha World Herald

IMO there is an opportunity for a local news source that is 100% online. There's no printing or distribution costs (or large office space to rent), and if you have a reasonable monthly subscription on Patreon, then it seems to me that it could be very popular. I think the trick would be to keep cer...
by jessep28
Fri Jan 31, 2020 10:29 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: The Omaha World Herald
Replies: 912
Views: 234622

Re: The Omaha World Herald

I wonder if he made money with today’s sale ?. I posted earlier in this thread that he will make more off the 9% interest he is charging them, than he did with the revenue from the paper. IF I did my math right, 576,000,000 at 9% over 20 years (assumed) he will end up selling it for $1,243,781,161....
by jessep28
Wed Jan 29, 2020 3:10 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: The Omaha World Herald
Replies: 912
Views: 234622

Re: The Omaha World Herald

Lincoln Journal Star, and most of the general circulation newspapers in this state were owned by Berkshire until today's announcement. They were managed by Lee in the same manner as OWH was.

My first thought when I saw the news was that the writers union's not going to like this, lol.
by jessep28
Sat Jan 25, 2020 4:04 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Street Maintenance
Replies: 14
Views: 1979

Re: Omaha Street Maintenance

One thing the mayor's office will need to do a better job of when making their case is explaining the revenue shortfall. A lot of people posting snarky comments on social media think that road maintenance is completely self funded via the wheel tax.
by jessep28
Thu Jan 09, 2020 8:51 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Jiffy-Lube
Replies: 21
Views: 2600

Re: Jiffy-Lube

Also, pay attention to your oil pressure gauge for the first few minutes. If you see pressure start to drop, or get any low oil pressure warning messages, shut the car off immediately. On rare occasion, the old filter gasket will stick on the filter mount. If it's not checked and they spin the new f...
by jessep28
Thu Jan 09, 2020 5:35 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Jiffy-Lube
Replies: 21
Views: 2600

Re: Jiffy-Lube

Sometimes, even competent people mess up oil changes. I was changing the oil on a $350,000 tractor once, started the motor briefly to move the tires so I could get a 5 gallon bucket under the drain plug, and completely forgot that I had already loosened the cap on the cartridge filter housing. The m...