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by FrontlineOmaha
Thu Mar 22, 2012 9:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Omaha.com premium content
Replies: 23
Views: 3380

Omaha.com premium content

I got a little bit excited last week, because of all the things I hate about the Omaha.com website, premium content, the thing I hate the most, was gone.  I thought OWH was on the right track. ...then, I clicked on a story this morning only to learn that I have used my 25 stories for the month.   ...
by FrontlineOmaha
Mon Mar 12, 2012 10:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tunnels
Replies: 48
Views: 13190

There is a tunnel connecting the OWH Press building to their warehouse across the street...Its actually pretty cool, they have a robot that runs back and forth bringing them paper to load onto the presses. Pretty cool if you have never been down there.
by FrontlineOmaha
Thu Mar 08, 2012 1:50 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Bluestone Apartments (8th and Pacific)
Replies: 116
Views: 28592

ItsAllAboutMe wrote:Earth moving equipment is on site!
Do you know who is completing the construction?
by FrontlineOmaha
Fri Mar 02, 2012 12:18 pm
Forum: Welcome to Omaha
Topic: Helicopter Rides?
Replies: 25
Views: 5528

Thanks for the info buddy! After reading your post I started to reconsider and was looking into the National Guard route as it was sounding pretty good. Unfortunately it looks like they will not take you into the aviation program unless you an E-5 or higher in the Guard, in the Reserves, or just co...
by FrontlineOmaha
Mon Feb 27, 2012 9:58 am
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Pinnacle Bank Arena
Replies: 751
Views: 177126

Found a web cam of the project that I hadn't seen before: http://www.enjoylincoln.net/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=Arena%20Webcam&category=Main I like the Haymarket Now webcam better.  Better quality and closer to the site (although it does not have as much of a birdseye view).  Its also &qu...
by FrontlineOmaha
Mon Feb 27, 2012 9:50 am
Forum: Welcome to Omaha
Topic: Helicopter Rides?
Replies: 25
Views: 5528

Thanks! I want to go Army rather than Guard, and I really have my eyes set on those AH-64s. Unfortunately, that will pretty much preclude me from coming back to Omaha for awhile, as the closest Apache base I know of is in Colorado Springs. We'll see what happens though. I've heard the process is ri...
by FrontlineOmaha
Fri Feb 24, 2012 2:53 pm
Forum: Welcome to Omaha
Topic: Helicopter Rides?
Replies: 25
Views: 5528

All you have to do is raise your right hand and sign a few pieces of paper. Oh if only it was that simple lol. I'm gonna take my shot at WOFT probably next year. Let me know if you have any questions.  Rest assured it is the best route to go.  Leave the desks to those hardbars. I didnt say gettin...
by FrontlineOmaha
Fri Feb 24, 2012 10:15 am
Forum: Welcome to Omaha
Topic: Helicopter Rides?
Replies: 25
Views: 5528

Brad, Are you still using the guy out of Ankeny, IA? I want to fly some on the civilian side, but I dont want to have to drive out to Ankeny to do so.  There was a rumor a while back about a guy with an aircraft in Tekemah, but I havent been able to find anything more. One day ill buy an old OH6 or...
by FrontlineOmaha
Fri Feb 24, 2012 9:53 am
Forum: Welcome to Omaha
Topic: Helicopter Rides?
Replies: 25
Views: 5528

I can give free rides in a much larger aircraft: https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-nnP6Atz9-9o/T0eu18I6i7I/AAAAAAAAA_Y/zN45ZNAfDzI/s640/_MG_0026-2.jpg All you have to do is raise your right hand and sign a few pieces of paper. These photos are from when we landed and dropped off the TAG at the Papi...
by FrontlineOmaha
Thu Feb 23, 2012 10:06 am
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Haymarket Redevelopment Project (8th & Q Sts.)
Replies: 53
Views: 7489

We should change the name of this sub forum from "Lincoln" to "Lincoln vs. Omaha" :)
by FrontlineOmaha
Wed Feb 22, 2012 9:28 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Highline (Northern Natural Gas Building)
Replies: 197
Views: 46980

The problem is that most construction thefts are inside job, so the general contractor needs something monitored. Maybe an IP camera or an alarm system with cell dialer... or whatever. Most just let their |expletive| get stolen, then they call their insurance company. New tools! You are correct tha...
by FrontlineOmaha
Tue Feb 14, 2012 10:29 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Blue Sushi
Replies: 72
Views: 9573

OSILayer8Support wrote:I have never liked sushi before, but my friend introduced me to the Hotel Cali and Three Amigos. Those are actually really good!
Hotel Cali is great, also try Crunchy Blue and Crunchy LA.  They have crab in them, no fish so they are usually good for people who "Dont like Sushi"
by FrontlineOmaha
Tue Feb 14, 2012 10:27 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Aksarben Village
Replies: 2396
Views: 455446

Its my new Canon 16-35mm F2.8 Nice! Ill have to try to run into you at a hockey game or something sometime. I am liking the progress at A/V! It is great to see the progress here.  I am especially looking forward to Mai Thai.  I ate at their West Omaha location a few weeks ago and it was great.  ...
by FrontlineOmaha
Tue Feb 07, 2012 9:59 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Outlets at Southport
Replies: 98
Views: 27609

Its dead. Gretna won.  Heard they have LOI's from 5 major retail outlets. Hardly seems dead when they're lobbying the state senate for a new entertainment district law. http://www.omaha.com/article/20120207/NEWS01/702079933#leave-bar-take-your-drink[url][/url] Looks like you beat me to it! Man you ...
by FrontlineOmaha
Mon Feb 06, 2012 12:04 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: "Project Edge" Data Center
Replies: 20
Views: 3698

"Project Edge" Data Center

Does anyone know any more about this:

Lawmakers pursue $1.2 billion data center -From the Omaha World Herald
The state is in hot pursuit of Project Edge, which is looking at breaking ground in May with an initial investment of $500 million.
by FrontlineOmaha
Wed Feb 01, 2012 11:10 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Aksarben Village
Replies: 2396
Views: 455446

Brad wrote:Playing with my new wide angle
What lens brad?  I love UWA shots.
by FrontlineOmaha
Fri Jan 27, 2012 2:27 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Capitol District (NWC 10th & Capitol)
Replies: 3040
Views: 514482

Has there been any action at this site at all? As far as I understand, Shamrock development as been awarded rights to exclusive negotiations with MECA.   Before this moves forward there are items that will have to go in front of the city council.  I havent seen anything go in front of city counci...
by FrontlineOmaha
Tue Jan 17, 2012 9:32 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: 16,138
Replies: 24
Views: 2713

Brad wrote:
It was also a really late arriving crowd, later than the normal late arriving crowd.
I blame the 6:37 game time.  I would have gone Friday if I could have made it there on time.  We barely made the 7:07 game time on Saturday (but ended up seeing the better of the two).
by FrontlineOmaha
Mon Jan 16, 2012 3:06 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Official: UNL Campus Development
Replies: 115
Views: 23624

while contributing to higher costs, they also result in an increased draw for students, so its kind of a catch 22.
by FrontlineOmaha
Fri Jan 13, 2012 10:04 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Omaha Metro Area's Best BBQ
Replies: 227
Views: 33953

Has anyone tried the bbq truck that parks on 90th just north of Maple? Been meaning to stop by, but it's rare that I'm out that way. It moved.  Lately its been south of Maple by the gas station next to Hobby Lobby. I have also been interested in trying this, but we are always on our way somewhere e...
by FrontlineOmaha
Tue Dec 27, 2011 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hotel Deco
Replies: 3
Views: 1359

I know this is a little bit old, but my brother was involved in a shoot at Hotel Deco a few weeks ago.  I dont recall what it was for, but the company he works for does a lot of commercials.
by FrontlineOmaha
Fri Dec 09, 2011 11:27 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Renier's Piano
Replies: 75
Views: 13567

Ben wrote:Driving by last night, it appeared Roman Coin has opened (or at the least, had their lights on and people in there, prepping for a soon to be opening).
I heard soft opening this week.
by FrontlineOmaha
Thu Nov 03, 2011 10:54 am
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: Google CB Data Centers
Replies: 165
Views: 67825

I love it, they have Sprint 4G and free google wifi...
by FrontlineOmaha
Thu Nov 03, 2011 10:50 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Lakeview Apartments (72 & Q Area)
Replies: 5
Views: 1544

This is just north of the new arena, correct?

Seldin posted an article on their facebook about this complex today.
by FrontlineOmaha
Mon Sep 19, 2011 9:33 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Renier's Piano
Replies: 75
Views: 13567

Drove by the building this weekend and was amazed at how nice it looks.  I hate seeing painted brick, but it looks surprisingly nice, almost looks like real brick.
by FrontlineOmaha
Fri Sep 16, 2011 5:06 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: 2011 Guardians of Freedom Airshow - Lincoln
Replies: 9
Views: 3033

2011 Guardians of Freedom Airshow - Lincoln

no photos of a handsome blackhawk pilot?
by FrontlineOmaha
Wed Sep 07, 2011 2:35 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Pinnacle Bank Arena
Replies: 751
Views: 177126

who is completing the construction?
by FrontlineOmaha
Fri Sep 02, 2011 10:30 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Omaha Commercial?
Replies: 14
Views: 2422

The commercial came out this week:



You can also go to their web page and make your own commercial with some of the additional footage.

http://www.tacojohns.com/promotions/wickedchicken/
by FrontlineOmaha
Thu Sep 01, 2011 3:03 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Crossing Outlet Mall(Gretna)
Replies: 946
Views: 320235

I drive between Lincoln and Omaha a couple of times a week.  I think Im a pretty attentive person, but there is always the possibility that I have just missed this for some time and its not actually new...but. Today, I saw they had a trailer/billboard setup at Nebraska Crossing on the East side (by ...
by FrontlineOmaha
Tue Aug 23, 2011 9:40 am
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Fremont Commons (Mixed Use Project)
Replies: 41
Views: 11657

Is there any update on this project? Still in the works?
by FrontlineOmaha
Thu Aug 18, 2011 12:04 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Yard: Redux
Replies: 31
Views: 3035

off topic? This entire page could be moved to another thread, even another subforum...perhaps one titled "The Yard (15th and Cuming)"

Oh wait, I just did a search and found a thread already dedicated to the discussion of the yard:  The Yard (15th and Cuming)
by FrontlineOmaha
Wed Aug 17, 2011 10:44 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: 2011 Guardians of Freedom Airshow - Lincoln
Replies: 9
Views: 3033

yea, I think they still do the air show at offutt, but they "allow" the Lincoln show to steal the thunder every fifth year.  I heard last time lincoln did it in 06 they had 300,000 in attendance.  If they promote this right, they should really have a crowd.   What I can say for sure is ...
by FrontlineOmaha
Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:48 am
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: 2011 Guardians of Freedom Airshow - Lincoln
Replies: 9
Views: 3033

2011 Guardians of Freedom Airshow - Lincoln

Every 5 years, the airshow is held at Lincoln instead of Offutt.  This year is their year.  It will be held September 10th and 11th at the Lincoln Airport.  This happens to be the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001.  It has been said that this will be the biggest airshow in the country on th...
by FrontlineOmaha
Fri Jun 24, 2011 10:44 am
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Aerials of 2011 Missouri River Flood
Replies: 17
Views: 140190

Brad, What were you shooting out of?

Just curious...I see your profile pic of the robinson, is that they guy out of ankeny?  Do you use that often?
by FrontlineOmaha
Sat Jun 18, 2011 10:37 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Around the CWS
Replies: 21
Views: 4272

Brad wrote:The Top of the First National is green.
and did anyone catch the laser logo last night.  I though that was cool.
by FrontlineOmaha
Fri Jun 10, 2011 3:17 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Closed-circuit system recommendations
Replies: 8
Views: 1322

almighty_tuna wrote:
FrontlineOmaha wrote:viewable from the web (on a PC, not a MAC)
How do you figure?
I tried it on a "do it yourself system" we have setup.  Its viewable via the web, but it requires a program to be installed when you hit the link.  It did not work on a guys macbook pro here in the office.
by FrontlineOmaha
Fri Jun 10, 2011 12:56 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: UP Building Track for CWS
Replies: 66
Views: 15564

here is a site where you can track where the train is at:

http://www.up.com/aboutup/special_train ... /trace.cfm
by FrontlineOmaha
Fri Jun 10, 2011 10:43 am
Forum: Business
Topic: Closed-circuit system recommendations
Replies: 8
Views: 1322

A do it yourself kit is pretty limiting.  You will need a power supply at each camera and from what I have seen the cables are pre-wired to be a maximum of 60'.  Something like this can be setup on a network to be viewable from the web (on a PC, not a MAC).  These are not high quality cameras as ...
by FrontlineOmaha
Tue May 24, 2011 10:03 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Omaha Commercial?
Replies: 14
Views: 2422

Someone said there was a gun shooting Sounds like someone got confused when they heard they were "shooting" a commercial downtown. They also filmed in Little Italy, right in front of Orsi's at 7th and Pacific. That is correct, the shot here was from Leavenworth, under the tracks, south to...
by FrontlineOmaha
Tue May 24, 2011 9:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Surplus Building Materials
Replies: 5
Views: 1708

somewhat on topic...im looking for about 30-40 sq ft of tyvek or similar house wrap...but they only sell it in 300 sq ft rolls (and theyre expensive!)