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by Brad
Mon Sep 24, 2007 2:27 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: '08 Senate Race
Replies: 70
Views: 5759

I agree Jeff, most people around the area don't like Daub.  However I think they like Bruning even less.  I am guessing Johans wins.
by Brad
Mon Sep 24, 2007 2:22 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Omaha Royals 2007 Season
Replies: 92
Views: 10807

http://www.ketv.com/news/14191489/detail.html
OMAHA, Neb. -- Monday afternoon the Omaha Royals will hold a news conference to introduce its new general manager.

The team will also unveil its new management team.
by Brad
Mon Sep 24, 2007 2:19 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374438

Omaha Royals To Discuss New Stadium http://www.ketv.com/news/14191489/detail.html OMAHA, Neb. -- Monday afternoon the Omaha Royals will hold a news conference to introduce its new general manager. The team will also unveil its new management team. Afterward, it’s expected team officials will talk a...
by Brad
Mon Sep 24, 2007 2:11 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: First Data
Replies: 67
Views: 13832

Private investment group purchases First Data Corp http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1208&u_sid=10140762 The purchase of First Data Corp. by a private investment group has been completed, First Data said today. The closing met, with several days to spare, the September closing target announ...
by Brad
Mon Sep 24, 2007 1:07 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: '08 Senate Race
Replies: 70
Views: 5759

Big E wrote:Considering I picked Daub to beat Kerry in the general... (showing my Omaha bias, of course).  I don't think Johanns is the shoe-in people think he is, especially with Bruning in there playing the Nader to his Gore.
I think Bruning has rubbed too many people the wrong way in this state.
by Brad
Mon Sep 24, 2007 1:04 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3551
Views: 494143

Yeah, monorail is absolutely apples and oranges, but most of us knew that already.  Rail to the airport is definitely a good idea, but it should not be a streetcar.  Light rail, on it's own ROW faster speeds with limited stops is the way to go. Like I said over here: http://eomahaforums.com/phpBB/v...
by Brad
Mon Sep 24, 2007 1:03 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Official: North Downtown Discussion
Replies: 1417
Views: 194575

Nice, How did you get up there?  the1wags and I were up there then we had to explain to 4 cops why we were up there.
by Brad
Mon Sep 24, 2007 12:57 pm
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: So, I spent the week in Los Angeles
Replies: 5
Views: 1131

Nice Photos, I take it you had a layover in Vegas:

Image
by Brad
Mon Sep 24, 2007 9:59 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2007-2008 Omaha Lancers - CHAMPIONS!!!!!!
Replies: 88
Views: 7070

Extra ice time pays off for Lancers in exhibition win http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2798 One team has been together for more than a month now and the other just hit the ice as a collective unit for the first time less than a week ago. And it showed. Omaha blitzed Lincoln 6-2 on Sunday after...
by Brad
Mon Sep 24, 2007 9:02 am
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Neale Woods
Replies: 7
Views: 1624

Great Job as usual w8ing!

I too think its cool you provide all the names.
by Brad
Mon Sep 24, 2007 2:15 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3551
Views: 494143

Working in the service industry as long as I did, and now do part time, there are so many people that come to town for business every day.  We have 5 fortune 500 companies and how many fortune 1000?  All those business attract people all the time.  It would be so much more convenient to take a tr...
by Brad
Sun Sep 23, 2007 4:45 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3551
Views: 494143

Exactly....  Phase 1 NEEDS to go to the airport!
by Brad
Sun Sep 23, 2007 3:06 pm
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Neale Woods
Replies: 7
Views: 1624

Great Pictures! I have not been there since I was a little kid.
by Brad
Sun Sep 23, 2007 2:50 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Lutfi's Fried Fish
Replies: 4
Views: 1106

I saw that too.  Its in the old Wing Stop location.
by Brad
Sat Sep 22, 2007 5:40 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374438

Will the NCAA let them sell naming rights?

They take down ALL advertising during the CWS.
by Brad
Sat Sep 22, 2007 3:36 am
Forum: Welcome to Omaha
Topic: Omaha news forums?
Replies: 4
Views: 1018

Re: Omaha news forums?

harbeck wrote:Are there any message boards or blogs that discuss Omaha news stations tv and radio?  I am trying to find what station a reporter was hired for.  Thanks.
We would love to discuss that on here!
by Brad
Fri Sep 21, 2007 4:27 pm
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Lightning bombing over downtown
Replies: 10
Views: 1277

Re: Tips?

snekse wrote:Greats shots.  Any tips for taking pictures of lightening? Camera settings and such...
I usually take long exposures for Lightening.  I have never really caught any "Cool scenes" but I have got some good ones in the back yard.
by Brad
Fri Sep 21, 2007 3:10 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374438

Pres Confrence [wmp]http://podcast.bigsports590.com/DesktopModules/Orizonti_NukeNews/getLink.aspx?pid=55&tid=2412&newsid=22621[/wmp] http://podcast.bigsports590.com/DesktopModules/Orizonti_NukeNews/getLink.aspx?pid=55&tid=2412&newsid=22621 Jason Smith From SaveRosenblatt.com [wmp]ht...
by Brad
Fri Sep 21, 2007 2:28 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374438

Mike Fahey just said: The Omaha Royals and Creighton have NOT been part of any discussions.... Looking at 2011 for the opening. That's a misquote since they asked if the Royals had been in talks with the NCAA plans. No why would they and vice versa for the CWS with the Royals plans. They have nothi...
by Brad
Fri Sep 21, 2007 2:17 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374438

Mike Fahey just said:

The Omaha Royals and Creighton have NOT been part of any discussions....

Looking at 2011 for the opening.
by Brad
Fri Sep 21, 2007 2:01 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374438

Press Conference LIVE at about 2:15 on Big Sports 590 with the mayor and CWS
by Brad
Fri Sep 21, 2007 12:37 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Bluestem Prairie - Former Wintergreen Complex (51st and Curtis)
Replies: 14
Views: 3942

Bluestem Prairie - Former Wintergreen Complex (51st and Curtis)

I could have swore we had a Wintergreen thread, but I searched everywhere for it? Wintergreen Complex Will Get New Life Under City Plan http://www.ketv.com/news/14152770/detail.html OMAHA, Neb. -- Omaha wants an inviting new housing complex on the site where the Wintergreen Park Apartments were cond...
by Brad
Fri Sep 21, 2007 12:15 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Official: Towns at Seventh and Little Italy
Replies: 133
Views: 23002

Little Italy Residents Eye New Condos http://www.ketv.com/news/14171620/detail.html The Bad:  :roll: OMAHA, Neb. -- Omaha's Little Italy is evolving to the discomfort of some longtime residents. The area near Seventh and Pacific streets has homes built in the early 1900s next to brand-new condomin...
by Brad
Fri Sep 21, 2007 9:15 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Indoor Skate Park (15th and Levenworth)
Replies: 9
Views: 991

From the same article:
"I have to start over in a different way which is what people have to do in life sometimes," says Williamsen, who adds his dream of building an indoor skateboard park is a lot like skateboarding. After a fall, you get up and push on.
by Brad
Fri Sep 21, 2007 9:10 am
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Men at work
Replies: 2
Views: 401

Great Shots Dave.  That first one is super cool with the blue smoke and the sparks.
by Brad
Fri Sep 21, 2007 12:35 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Midtown Crossing
Replies: 2172
Views: 358428

Stargazer wrote:Surely someone must have some plans for the vacant north Twin Tower by now.
I hope so... What an eyesore!
by Brad
Fri Sep 21, 2007 12:32 am
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Miracle Hills Golf Course to become Business Park
Replies: 5
Views: 1203

The owners said that they want to sell to someone to keep it a golf course but if not, they would listen to other offers.  Personally I would like it to remain a golf course.
by Brad
Thu Sep 20, 2007 5:11 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Midtown Crossing
Replies: 2172
Views: 358428

StreetsOfOmaha wrote:Without a doubt, this is the single most important project in Omaha... ever?
I don't think I would say that.  I kind of think the First National Tower kind of got the ball rolling for all of these other developments.
by Brad
Thu Sep 20, 2007 4:29 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Miracle Hills Golf Course to become Business Park
Replies: 5
Views: 1203

I have been hearing that rumor for about a decade now.
by Brad
Thu Sep 20, 2007 1:58 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Midtown Crossing
Replies: 2172
Views: 358428

Midtown Omaha's transformation foreseen at groundbreaking http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2798&u_sid=10137250 OWH Photo: http://www.omaha.com/neo-images/photos/large/92007sqmidtown.jpg OWH Image: http://www.omaha.com/neo-images/photos/large/92007sqmidmap.jpg Mayor Mike Fahey called it a &...
by Brad
Thu Sep 20, 2007 1:54 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Dundee Hardware closing
Replies: 49
Views: 9408

Not what I was hoping. Creighton planning clinic in Dundee http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1208&u_sid=10137183 Creighton Medical Associates will open a clinic in the former Dundee Hardware at 50th Street and Underwood Avenue, a move that neighborhood retailers are greeting enthusiastically...
by Brad
Thu Sep 20, 2007 12:17 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Dundee Home Tour (9/30/2007)
Replies: 0
Views: 340

Dundee Home Tour (9/30/2007)

Dundee Home Tour (9/30/2007) Sunday, September 30, 2007 1:00 — 4:00 pm Tickets are available at each residence DMPA Members $8.00 Non-members $10.00 Ollie the Trolley will transport tour participants from the circle drive of Brownell-Talbot School (Happy Hollow Boulevard entrance). Brownell-Talbot ...
by Brad
Thu Sep 20, 2007 12:13 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Bemis Park Parade of Homes (9/23/2007)
Replies: 0
Views: 309

Bemis Park Parade of Homes (9/23/2007)

Bemis Park Parade of Homes

Sunday, September 23, 2007 – 12:00 - 5:00
Tour begins at Augustana Lutheran Church – 38th and Lafayette
Tickets $10.00
Olie the Trolly providing transportation.
by Brad
Thu Sep 20, 2007 10:57 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Midtown Crossing
Replies: 2172
Views: 358428

Groundbreaking Begins Live-Work-Play Project http://www.ketv.com/news/14158043/detail.html Images available on that web page also OMAHA, Neb. -- A hole in midtown will soon be a mixed-use residential and business address, after ground was broken Thursday morning near the Mutual of Omaha campus. The...
by Brad
Wed Sep 19, 2007 11:24 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Midtown Crossing
Replies: 2172
Views: 358428

Nice!  I can't wait to see Steel Going UP!
by Brad
Wed Sep 19, 2007 11:23 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Clarinda and The Page
Replies: 221
Views: 24322

Cool Pics!
by Brad
Wed Sep 19, 2007 10:28 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Indoor Skate Park (15th and Levenworth)
Replies: 9
Views: 991

Indoor Skate Park (15th and Levenworth)

Apparently a guy wants to lease a building at 15th and Leavenworth for an indoor skate park.  Story was on wowt.  Still working on financing.
by Brad
Wed Sep 19, 2007 10:16 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Florence Rehab
Replies: 35
Views: 5378

I would take 680 to the last exit before the Mormon bridge.
by Brad
Wed Sep 19, 2007 10:10 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Hill Condos?
Replies: 27
Views: 4665

Finally!

Thanks for shooting photos!