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by Brad
Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:19 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha/Nebraska Smoking Ban
Replies: 700
Views: 53520

Groups seek to make Henry Doorly Zoo smoke-free http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2620&u_sid=10135255 An Omaha group is seeking make Henry Doorly Zoo smoke-free. The Smoke Free Zoo task force is made up of Tobacco Free coalitions from Omaha, Sarpy and Cass counties. The groups want the Omah...
by Brad
Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:06 am
Forum: Business
Topic: First Data
Replies: 67
Views: 13573

Some of the employees I have talked to think they are going to be ok here in Omaha.  I am glad I don't have any family working there anymore.
by Brad
Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:19 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island - St Francis Medical Center new tower
Replies: 41
Views: 9729

Looks great.  you really notice this building when you drive through town.
by Brad
Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:16 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: South Omaha Veterans Memorial Bridge
Replies: 174
Views: 37173

nebugeater, how far along are they with the pouring?
by Brad
Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:14 pm
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: The Marketplace: S. 24th St and I-80
Replies: 120
Views: 36821

I seen yesterday, the shell of the HyVee is currently going up.
by Brad
Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:13 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Whispering Ridge (NWC 168 & Maple Street)
Replies: 113
Views: 28864

It seems like all these stores are popping up together in the same groups lately.  Certain developers mush have relationships with certain companies.
by Brad
Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:09 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Brewburger's (108th and L) Old NE Beef Co.
Replies: 65
Views: 8753

Omaha Steaks is not in the Restaurant business.  I think a sports bar might work there, its not the best location.
by Brad
Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:03 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: KPTM Fox 42 News
Replies: 11
Views: 3060

Thanks!  I was really surprised with how the 9pm one turned out, I really liked it.
by Brad
Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:01 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Midtown Crossing
Replies: 2172
Views: 357612

Crane at MofO:
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by Brad
Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:59 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Official: Missouri River Pedestrian Bridge
Replies: 2315
Views: 356241

Pier cap for the NE side is here: http://img453.imageshack.us/img453/8127/img6550ah4.jpg http://img453.imageshack.us/img453/7638/img6548ch7.jpg All kinds of river work going on: http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/9536/img6546sw7.jpg http://img453.imageshack.us/img453/5923/img6547uh3.jpg Temporary su...
by Brad
Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:56 pm
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: WallStreet Tower Omaha
Replies: 2388
Views: 319795

The middle is gone:

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by Brad
Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:55 pm
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: A few from Lewis & Clark Landing
Replies: 16
Views: 1487

I found an insect... not nearly as cool as the praying mantus:

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by Brad
Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:52 pm
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: "Trainload" of Photos
Replies: 309
Views: 52493

New KCS hopper cars in Council Bluffs Lake Manaua Exit. http://img453.imageshack.us/img453/3196/img6524bc9.jpg http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/7339/img6526eq3.jpg http://img453.imageshack.us/img453/1905/img6527ak0.jpg http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/3476/img6528eq2.jpg http://img453.imageshac...
by Brad
Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:49 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Official: Urban Outfitters in North Downtown
Replies: 188
Views: 24390

Photo Update:
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by Brad
Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:45 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Official: North Downtown Discussion
Replies: 1417
Views: 194033

Photo Update:

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by Brad
Mon Sep 17, 2007 8:57 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Trasn Siberian Orchestra @ QCO (12-12-2007)
Replies: 5
Views: 687

Trasn Siberian Orchestra @ QCO (12-12-2007)

Trasn Siberian Orchestra @ QCO (12-12-2007) This is a great family show for all ages.  I go every year.  Nothing on ticket master yet, but the pre-sale tickets are $50.00 "Christmas Canon Rock": [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA9DmSfufSQ[/youtube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j...
by Brad
Mon Sep 17, 2007 7:42 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: KPTM Fox 42 News
Replies: 11
Views: 3060

If you go to http://www.kptm.com there is a "more local at 4" where you can watch the news and see the new set.
by Brad
Mon Sep 17, 2007 3:21 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2007/2008 College Football Season
Replies: 241
Views: 16837

nebugeater wrote:what is the $.05 overview?  The link is blocked from here.
.05 is that Calihan is a worthless coach.

.25 overview is that Oakland players were happy when they had to run the 2 min offense because then Callihan couldn't call the plays.
by Brad
Mon Sep 17, 2007 3:17 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2007/2008 College Football Season
Replies: 241
Views: 16837

WOW... Former Heisman Trophy Winner Tim Brown talks about NU coach Bill Callihan: [wmp]http://podcast.bigsports590.com/DesktopModules/Orizonti_NukeNews/getLink.aspx?pid=55&tid=2412&newsid=22327[/wmp] http://podcast.bigsports590.com/DesktopModules/Orizonti_NukeNews/getLink.aspx?pid=55&tid...
by Brad
Mon Sep 17, 2007 2:51 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: KPTM Fox 42 News
Replies: 11
Views: 3060

Which pic is it? The 4pm news cast is close to this, but better, the horizon is "level", the shadows are not on the tower, and its just a better pic: http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/3122/img4481ih5.jpg and the 9pm newscast is this, which really surprised me when they picked it: http://...
by Brad
Mon Sep 17, 2007 1:56 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: KPTM Fox 42 News
Replies: 11
Views: 3060

Thanks Josh.  I am like a kid at Christmas.  I can't wait until 4 to run over to the TV and see it! As far as the Art Shows.  I need to have a decent amount of "inventory" built up.  I also would need to buy one of those tents.  then I need to build some display boards.   Then I woul...
by Brad
Mon Sep 17, 2007 1:25 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: KPTM Fox 42 News
Replies: 11
Views: 3060

Cool. I still don't understand why Josh/you aren't doing the art show circuit... I saw some more Omaha photography posers at Village Pointe Saturday... looked like they were making money hand over fist with their sub-standard material. I would like to! Speaking of Village point art fair (and Rockbr...
by Brad
Mon Sep 17, 2007 1:22 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2007/2008 College Football Season
Replies: 241
Views: 16837

Then of course there are the people that actually go out of their way to be anti-Nebraska fans.  A fellow at work here actually makes the effort to buy a t-shirt for every opponent that we have in a given season... and wears them the day before the game. Jeff, I didn't know you worked with D'Shawn....
by Brad
Mon Sep 17, 2007 12:32 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: KPTM Fox 42 News
Replies: 11
Views: 3060

KPTM Fox 42 News

KPTM Fox 42 News Changes starting today At KPTM fox 42 news. Starting today they will have a 1 hour newscast from 4 to 5 as well as the normal 9 to 10 newscast.   Today they will also show their new set for the first time.  You might recognize the background photos on their new set....  :;):
by Brad
Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:12 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2007-2008 Omaha Lancers - CHAMPIONS!!!!!!
Replies: 88
Views: 7068

18 Days Until Lancer Hockey Time!

However, there is a pre-season game this Sunday at 3:00 pm against arch rival Lincoln at the Mid America Center.
by Brad
Sat Sep 15, 2007 3:48 am
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: A double exposure which actually kinda works ...
Replies: 8
Views: 1238

That works GREAT!
by Brad
Fri Sep 14, 2007 4:28 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: USC at Omaha Westisde
Replies: 0
Views: 465

USC at Omaha Westisde

USC at Omaha Westisde Nebraska Fans Gather At Westside To See Trojans http://www.ketv.com/sports/14116658/detail.html Several dozen Husker fans gathered at Westside High School on Friday afternoon to watch the USC Trojans practice. Westside officials said they had known the team would practice on i...
by Brad
Fri Sep 14, 2007 3:44 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Hal Daub in the news
Replies: 24
Views: 2567

Actually Kerrey is the one that got us the fed dollars for the ped bridge but yeah, I'm sure Hal will be seeking out the $$$ for us too. If it comes down to those two I'll have to coin toss, best of 5. I know Kerry got the ped bridge, but Daub is crazy about Omaha... He will get us a dozen ped-brid...
by Brad
Fri Sep 14, 2007 3:27 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Hal Daub in the news
Replies: 24
Views: 2567

Exactly. Daub is throwing his name into the hat. Heck... By the time he retires we will a dozen ped bridges, a couple of qwest centers, the OWH site, Pinnacle Site, state building site will all have high rises, the park ave area will have about 2 dozen 30+ story luxery condo towers.  Will have Nor...
by Brad
Fri Sep 14, 2007 2:05 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Official: Missouri River Pedestrian Bridge
Replies: 2315
Views: 356241

nebugeater wrote:Brad

Always meant to ask you , is this what they use for Fly Fishing?  
I think so?
by Brad
Fri Sep 14, 2007 9:57 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Grow Omaha Show discussion
Replies: 925
Views: 188417

Grow Omaha September 15, 2007 Episode This week on GROW OMAHA:   Grow Omaha airs live each Saturday from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. on News Radio 1110 KFAB. For recordings of past shows, go to GrowOmaha.com or KFAB.com. MAIN TOPIC: Hundreds of millions of dollars in healthcare construction is planned for th...
by Brad
Fri Sep 14, 2007 9:08 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Official: Missouri River Pedestrian Bridge
Replies: 2315
Views: 356241

Progress continues, and the pace to pick up over the next several weeks.  They've driven several more pilings into both the NE and IA sides, presumably as temporary supports to support bridge-span sections during the construction. From Jeff Beals' column in this week's city weekly (halfway down the...
by Brad
Fri Sep 14, 2007 8:41 am
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Iowa
Replies: 8
Views: 1158

Nice Pics!

Look at this good idea:
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by Brad
Fri Sep 14, 2007 8:39 am
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Little glutton
Replies: 3
Views: 441

Guess I need to get to the botanical gardens this weekend.
by Brad
Fri Sep 14, 2007 8:39 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Basketball 2007-2008
Replies: 304
Views: 19090

I think they are fair.  They had very well thought out answers.

By the way, I think Dr John's pays most of the bills on 590.....
by Brad
Fri Sep 14, 2007 8:34 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: UNO Maverick Hockey 2007-2008
Replies: 102
Views: 8052

ONLY 35 Days until "Your U - N - O Mavericks Hit the Ice!!!!
by Brad
Fri Sep 14, 2007 8:29 am
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Little glutton
Replies: 3
Views: 441

Great Shot Dave!

the1wags was thinking that the Monarch should be in town this time of year?
by Brad
Thu Sep 13, 2007 10:36 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Basketball 2007-2008
Replies: 304
Views: 19090

I just can't wait to hear Matt P. on THE Mighty Big Sports 590 give his old buddies Dana and the Raz heck over this schedule. You know if there is one thing Matt hates is a schedule with cupcakes. I anxiously await his blog entry on this subject. He actually wasn't too mad about it. [wmp]http://pod...
by Brad
Thu Sep 13, 2007 9:45 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Official: West Dodge Expressway
Replies: 975
Views: 83938

IMO,the problem now is that people who took maple, blondo, pacific before and during construction of the expwy are now trying to get onto dodge. By metering the on-ramps it might discourage some people to take dodge and they can return to taking the previously mentioned streets. About a month ago I...
by Brad
Thu Sep 13, 2007 9:20 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Papillion's Annexation "The Battle of I80"
Replies: 6
Views: 905

nativeomahan wrote:Anyone who follows the law could have predicted this outcome.
Considering Gretna tried the same thing a few years ago.