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- Wed Sep 27, 2023 8:52 pm
- Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
- Topic: How is This Democracy?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 6445
Re: How is This Democracy?
When someone is elected vis popular vote, it does not matter what state the voters live in. With the electoral college, people who live in highly populated states are the second class citizens. Their vote means less than someone voting in Wyoming, for example. Without the electoral college everyone...
- Mon Sep 25, 2023 7:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RIP [Insert Dead Celebrity here] :(
- Replies: 1231
- Views: 184260
Re: RIP [Insert Dead Celebrity here] :(
I remember him first as Illya Kuryakin in ‘The Man from U.N.C.L.E.”
https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/25/entertai ... index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/25/entertai ... index.html
- Tue Sep 19, 2023 9:10 pm
- Forum: Elsewhere
- Topic: New Tampa Bay Rays stadium in St Pete
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1190
New Tampa Bay Rays stadium in St Pete
Check out renderings of the Rays’ new stadium in St. Petersburg The Tropicana Field replacement is years away, but here’s an early look at the ballpark and surrounding Historic Gas Plant District. https://www.tampabay.com/news/st-petersburg/2023/09/19/renderings-tropicana-tampa-bay-rays-stadium-hin...
- Mon Sep 11, 2023 11:37 am
- Forum: Elsewhere
- Topic: How the next decade will shape Tampa’s skyline
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1152
How the next decade will shape Tampa’s skyline
While many other metro areas felt a dip during the pandemic, downtown Tampa is experiencing an explosion of growth. Economic development experts say it’s long overdue. At least 10 projects in the pipeline will stretch 27 stories or more, according to data collected by the Downtown Partnership. The p...
- Sun Sep 10, 2023 11:33 am
- Forum: Sports
- Topic: Nebraska Football 2023
- Replies: 517
- Views: 199361
Re: Nebraska Football 2023
Nebraska is 38-57 since Pete Ricketts became governor. They were 81-12-1 with 3 NCs under Ben Nelson. Not a coincedence. On the bright side, next week's opponent Northern Illinois just lost to 1-AA Southern Illinois. So they'll prob be favored by 13.5 and still find a way to lose at home. And don’t...
- Sat Sep 02, 2023 5:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RIP [Insert Dead Celebrity here] :(
- Replies: 1231
- Views: 184260
Re: RIP [Insert Dead Celebrity here] :(
Jimmy Buffett, ‘Margaritaville’ singer, dead at 76
https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/02/entertai ... index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/02/entertai ... index.html
- Wed Aug 30, 2023 12:07 pm
- Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
- Topic: 2023 Weather Thread
- Replies: 1364
- Views: 274155
Re: 2023 Weather Thread
Tampa Bay Area Hurricane Defense System worked again. 😂 Hurricane Idelia stayed far enough off shore that the area received some wind and rain but plenty of storm surge. Coastal areas from St Pete north to Hudson had flooded beaches and streets. I live farther inland - blue dot on map - so mostly ju...
- Wed Aug 30, 2023 9:52 am
- Forum: Sports
- Topic: Huskers in the NFL
- Replies: 66
- Views: 5734
- Wed Aug 30, 2023 9:13 am
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Countryside Village (87th and Pacific)
- Replies: 224
- Views: 60849
Re: Countryside Village (87th & Pacific)
I was at Countryside Village shopping with my wife and we were in Village Pomegranate and I noticed an open door with stairs going down. It just completely blew my mind that Country Side Village has a basement. lol There use to be a shoe repair business that was in a downstairs location. I remember...
- Wed Aug 23, 2023 11:49 am
- Forum: Sports
- Topic: Huskers in the NFL
- Replies: 66
- Views: 5734
Re: Huskers in the NFL
Actually looks like he scored two TDs in that game.Busguy2010 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 22, 2023 3:57 pm Travis Vokolek had a preseason touchdown. Honestly he's one of the more underutilized players in the past 5-7 seasons.
- Sun Aug 20, 2023 11:27 am
- Forum: Sports
- Topic: Huskers in the NFL
- Replies: 66
- Views: 5734
Re: Huskers in the NFL
Well Tre Palmer only had one thrown his way but it was for a TD (second TD) and highlight catch.
- Sat Aug 12, 2023 1:01 pm
- Forum: Sports
- Topic: Huskers in the NFL
- Replies: 66
- Views: 5734
Re: Huskers in the NFL
Also saw that Divine Ozigbo was the leading rusher with 38 yds for the Lions last night and A Martinez had 14 yds rushing and 37 passing plus running TD. I think Adrian just had a rushing TD, he didn't pass for one. This is significant, Huskers have almost no history in the NFL as Quarterbacks. May...
- Sat Aug 12, 2023 9:40 am
- Forum: Sports
- Topic: Huskers in the NFL
- Replies: 66
- Views: 5734
Re: Huskers in the NFL
Also saw that Divine Ozigbo was the leading rusher with 38 yds for the Lions last night and A Martinez had 14 yds rushing and 37 passing plus TD throw.
- Sat Aug 12, 2023 9:36 am
- Forum: Sports
- Topic: Huskers in the NFL
- Replies: 66
- Views: 5734
Re: Huskers in the NFL
Tre Palmer caught a TD for the buccaneers last night. He caught all 4 passes thrown his way
- Fri Jul 28, 2023 6:33 pm
- Forum: Sports
- Topic: Nebraska Football 2023
- Replies: 517
- Views: 199361
Re: Nebraska Football 2023
Coach Wager resigns. Stopped for DUI and a couple other things.
- Wed Jul 26, 2023 10:40 am
- Forum: Elsewhere
- Topic: Tampa airport considering new terminal to serve more travelers in the future
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1122
Tampa airport considering new terminal to serve more travelers in the future
Tampa International Airport officials unveiled the vision for the next two decades to support a growing number of travelers visiting each year. The master plan — a road map the airport is required to put together for the Federal Aviation Administration every 10 years — includes expanding the baggage...
- Fri Jun 23, 2023 5:58 pm
- Forum: Sports
- Topic: Augustana University - Sioux Falls adding DI Hockey
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3026
Re: Augustana University - Sioux Falls adding DI Hockey
Augustana to open inaugural season at Wisconsin Badgers First games October 6th & 7th at Kohl Center in Madison The two-game set brings Augustana’s inaugural season to a schedule of 32 announced games. Following the opening weekend at Wisconsin, the Vikings make their debut in Sioux Falls, Sout...
- Fri Jun 23, 2023 6:49 am
- Forum: Sports
- Topic: Creighton Women's Basketball
- Replies: 69
- Views: 5770
Re: Creighton Women's Basketball
Creighton Bluejays women's basketball team to play North Dakota State in Sanford Pentagon The Creighton Bluejays women’s basketball team will be coming to Sioux Falls on Nov. 6 to take on the North Dakota State Bison in a non-conference matchup at the Sanford Pentagon. https://www.argusleader.com/s...
- Tue Jun 13, 2023 10:21 am
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
- Replies: 3511
- Views: 1551243
Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield
I am flying out of Hartford CT (BLD) today for the first time and its layout is similar to what I have seen posters wanting at Eppley. I was dropped off at the upper level and the airline checkin desks were right there. Then you walk down to a main center area where all the TSA gates are. Once thru ...
Re: 2023 CWS
I have seen lots of post calling this the MCWS (Men’s College World Series) - is this new?
- Sun Jun 04, 2023 10:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Good Dentist?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1470
Re: Good Dentist?
I use to go to Horizon Dental at 120th and Center when I lived in Omaha. Although probably only saw the dentist for any work maybe 2 times in 15 yrs. Mostly saw with dental hygienist.
- Sun Jun 04, 2023 9:35 am
- Forum: Sports
- Topic: Heat Purchases Controlling Interest In Sioux Falls Skyforce
- Replies: 1
- Views: 791
Re: Heat Purchases Controlling Interest In Sioux Falls Skyforce
Saw this article today - The Miami Heat have used the Sioux Falls Skyforce as a great training ground. Five of their current roster played with the Skyforce. How the Sioux Falls Skyforce makes an impact on the city, the Miami Heat and the NBA Finals The Heat’s playoff roster features seven undrafted...
- Sun Jun 04, 2023 9:29 am
- Forum: Sports
- Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024
- Replies: 877
- Views: 381587
Re: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024
Nebraska hoops returning to Sanford Pentagon for November date with Oregon State The Nebraska Cornhuskers are returning to the Sanford Pentagon in 2023 for a non-conference matchup with the Oregon State Beavers on Nov. 18. Saw that besides this game, the Sanford Pentagon is hosting 2 more games. Au...
- Thu May 25, 2023 12:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Quick drive thru visit.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 800
Re: Quick drive thru visit.
I also took pacific out to 168th - what is the building with all the glass facing Pacific just passed 144th? I stopped to see some former coloration Apple and I think there is a restaurant going in where PierOne was. The building at 144th & Pacific is the Applied Underwriters HQ. Thanks. That a...
- Wed May 24, 2023 7:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Quick drive thru visit.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 800
Quick drive thru visit.
I flew into and out of Eppley a week or so ago. Visited my old neighborhood 78& Sorensen and noticed that dirt was being move on the NE corner of Wenninghoff and Sorensen. I know when I lived over there a church and another residential were ‘announced’ but then Wenninghoff gardens kept farming i...
- Wed May 24, 2023 7:19 pm
- Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
- Topic: Local Breweries
- Replies: 446
- Views: 48037
Re: Local Breweries
I was told last night that infusion brewing is closing all but their southwest locations. I know of plans underway for someone to purchase the original Infusion location (Benson) and open a new brewery there. They have prior affiliation with Bill / Infusion. I will post additional info once receive...
- Sun May 21, 2023 10:21 am
- Forum: Elsewhere
- Topic: TPA to open first-in-the-U.S. express curbsides
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1698
Re: TPA to open first-in-the-U.S. express curbsides
There is a short video of the proposed Terminal D in this tweet.
- Fri May 19, 2023 4:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Local Gas Prices
- Replies: 867
- Views: 107504
Re: Local Gas Prices
Prices still holding in that $2.89 a gallon range in some places.. Knocking on wood I didn’t just jinx this :!: … Ciao..LiO…Peace I paid $2.89 at the Murphy Express @ 99th and Blair High Road yesterday morning on the way back to the airport . Got home and it looks like it is $3.27-3.41 around here....
- Fri May 19, 2023 2:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RIP [Insert Dead Celebrity here] :(
- Replies: 1231
- Views: 184260
Re: RIP [Insert Dead Celebrity here] :(
Jim Brown All time great NFL running back - age 87
- Thu May 18, 2023 1:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Local Gas Prices
- Replies: 867
- Views: 107504
Re: Local Gas Prices
Prices still holding in that $2.89 a gallon range in some places.. Knocking on wood I didn’t just jinx this :!: … Ciao..LiO…Peace I paid $2.89 at the Murphy Express @ 99th and Blair High Road yesterday morning on the way back to the airport . Got home and it looks like it is $3.27-3.41 around here....
- Wed May 17, 2023 12:24 pm
- Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
- Topic: Local Breweries
- Replies: 446
- Views: 48037
Re: Local Breweries
I was told last night that infusion brewing is closing all but their southwest locations. Don't they only have two locations? When I left 4 yrs ago they had one in Benson and one in SW Omaha. I have seen posts about this one - Infusion Brewing Company - Little Bohemia. I was also told there will be...
- Wed May 17, 2023 9:55 am
- Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
- Topic: Local Breweries
- Replies: 446
- Views: 48037
Re: Local Breweries
I was told last night that infusion brewing is closing all but their southwest locations.
- Wed May 17, 2023 9:34 am
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
- Replies: 3511
- Views: 1551243
Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield
I flew in last Thursday and happened to have a window seat. Looking out at the airport, I thought it looked nice and modern —- then I realized that was the garage addition.
I like the rental car area that is a huge improvement over the off site. Reminds of TPA’s new rental car area.
I like the rental car area that is a huge improvement over the off site. Reminds of TPA’s new rental car area.
- Tue May 16, 2023 10:11 pm
- Forum: Sports
- Topic: Nebraska Softball
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1400
Re: Nebraska Softball
2023 Season
Huskers Selected for Stillwater Regional
The Nebraska softball team (34-20) has been selected for the NCAA Regional in Stillwater, Okla., and will play Wichita State (43-10) on Friday, May 19, at 6 p.m. (CT) on ESPNU
Huskers Selected for Stillwater Regional
The Nebraska softball team (34-20) has been selected for the NCAA Regional in Stillwater, Okla., and will play Wichita State (43-10) on Friday, May 19, at 6 p.m. (CT) on ESPNU
- Tue May 16, 2023 10:03 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Taco Johns in Gretna?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3470
Re: Taco Johns in Gretna?
Taco Bell is fighting to cancel the ‘Taco Tuesday’ trademark
The “Taco Tuesday” trademark has been owned by Taco John’s for 34 yrs.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/16/business ... index.html
The “Taco Tuesday” trademark has been owned by Taco John’s for 34 yrs.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/16/business ... index.html
- Wed May 10, 2023 10:14 pm
- Forum: Sports
- Topic: Nebraska Football 2021-
- Replies: 105
- Views: 5701
Re: Nebraska Football 2021-
Both the younger Farniok and McCaffrey have entered the transfer portal. Greg Team Captain Kade Warner also Saw this in the Tampa bay paper Bucs receiver Kade Warner is Kurt’s son but his own man https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2023/05/10/kade-warner-bucs-rookie-receiver-kurt-warner/?utm_conte...
- Sun May 07, 2023 10:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Local Gas Prices
- Replies: 867
- Views: 107504
Re: Local Gas Prices
Must be nice — currently we are $3.40-$3.60. Heck Costco is showing $3.36.Omaha Cowboy wrote: ↑Sat May 06, 2023 9:24 pm I paid $2.89 a gallon today at the Amoco- 120th and Pacific..
I wanted to fill up now, before the inevitable price hike to $3.39-$3.49 a gallon. Need to stay ahead of the pattern…
Ciao..LiO…Peace
- Sun May 07, 2023 10:44 am
- Forum: Sports
- Topic: Huskers in the NFL
- Replies: 66
- Views: 5734
Re: NFL Huskers
Will There Be Another Former Husker Playing QB in the Pros? Adrian Martinez looks to join the list Barring an injury, former Nebraska and Kansas State QB Adrian Martinez will be the starting quarterback next month for the New Jersey Generals of the USFL. When he takes the field Saturday, April 15, ...
- Fri May 05, 2023 5:26 pm
- Forum: Sports
- Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024
- Replies: 877
- Views: 381587
Re: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024
Nebraska hoops returning to Sanford Pentagon for November date with Oregon State
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are returning to the Sanford Pentagon in 2023 for a non-conference matchup with the Oregon State Beavers on Nov. 18.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are returning to the Sanford Pentagon in 2023 for a non-conference matchup with the Oregon State Beavers on Nov. 18.