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by Brad
Thu Sep 06, 2007 11:19 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Whole Foods buys out Wild Oats
Replies: 25
Views: 3224

Fewer Wild Oats stores to close http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1208&u_sid=10125640 Whole Foods Market Inc., the nation's largest natural-foods grocer, will close fewer stores than it originally planned after buying Wild Oats Markets Inc. Whole Foods will identify stores that will be clos...
by Brad
Thu Sep 06, 2007 11:17 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel - Blackstone Hotel (SWC 36 & Farnam)
Replies: 108
Views: 18109

Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel - Blackstone Hotel (SWC 36 & Farnam)

Peter Kiewit Sons' Inc. buying Blackstone http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1208&u_sid=10125632 The 91-year-old Blackstone building at 36th and Farnam Streets is being purchased by a longtime neighbor: Peter Kiewit Sons' Inc. The construction and mining company said Thursday it is in the pr...
by Brad
Thu Sep 06, 2007 10:41 pm
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Rosenblatt shots
Replies: 29
Views: 5303

Way to welcome the new guy.

I know you would be mad if someone came and upset over your threads...
by Brad
Thu Sep 06, 2007 9:49 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Steve & Barry's (84 & Brentwood)&(72 & Ames)
Replies: 82
Views: 10829

I drove by on 72nd tonight, didn't look like anything yet.
by Brad
Thu Sep 06, 2007 9:38 pm
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: 80 Dodge
Replies: 216
Views: 82379

Also, what's up with the lack of love?  The thread was almost on the second page.  Anyway, is it because it's not DT or what?  I mean, a 12 story building that received high praise from Omaha by Design and will be a catalyst for their vision in a civicly important corridor for Omaha isn't substanti...
by Brad
Thu Sep 06, 2007 4:33 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2007/2008 College Football Season
Replies: 241
Views: 16834

Show me some that SOLD for this.  There is a big difference between ASKING and GETTING I know that's the same thing Chad for Ticket Express was saying, he thinks this game will fall right behind the NU Irish game and some people will buy $1500 tickets.   I posted that to show crazy some people are...
by Brad
Thu Sep 06, 2007 3:50 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Aldi's replacing Kenwood Feed Store
Replies: 6
Views: 914

That feed store fed the pigeons every day, there are hundreds of them around their property.
by Brad
Thu Sep 06, 2007 3:46 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374373

I forgot about this perspective I shot a while ago:

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by Brad
Thu Sep 06, 2007 3:44 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Steve & Barry's (84 & Brentwood)&(72 & Ames)
Replies: 82
Views: 10829

Uffda wrote:it might help fill in some of the small building in the middle.
Are these all still empty?
by Brad
Thu Sep 06, 2007 3:35 pm
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Rosenblatt shots
Replies: 29
Views: 5303

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by Brad
Thu Sep 06, 2007 2:21 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2007/2008 College Football Season
Replies: 241
Views: 16834

Two Things:

Game Day is coming to the NU vs USC game

and

50 yardline tickets are going for 5 Grand a piece:
http://www.stubhub.com/nebraska-footbal ... d=84619927
by Brad
Thu Sep 06, 2007 1:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: KXSP - The Mighty Big Sports 590
Replies: 51
Views: 7089

This year, Big Sports 590's weekly Monday Night Football Party will be at Ferral's in the 902 building.
by Brad
Thu Sep 06, 2007 12:44 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Aldi's replacing Kenwood Feed Store
Replies: 6
Views: 914

That will be a nice new look to that intersection.  What are they going to do with all the Freaking Pigeons?
by Brad
Thu Sep 06, 2007 10:47 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: KFC 132 & Center
Replies: 9
Views: 1474

Raraavis wrote:It looks nice I can think of about 120 other fast food outlets in the metro that needs the same treatment.
McDonalds is doing the same thing in Sarpy County
by Brad
Thu Sep 06, 2007 10:11 am
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: 80 Dodge
Replies: 216
Views: 82379

When will we see a wrecking ball?
by Brad
Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:08 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Official: North Downtown Discussion
Replies: 1417
Views: 193699

DTO Luv wrote:The sky is falling. :roll:
Not really, it was tied in to the led recalls form all the Chinese toys.
by Brad
Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:55 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Official: North Downtown Discussion
Replies: 1417
Views: 193699

EPA Watches North Downtown Development Closely http://www.action3news.com/Global/story.asp?S=7033048 New hotels, a sports arena and now possibly a new baseball stadium.  It's all part of the north downtown redevelopment.  It's a plan the EPA is keeping close tabs on after finding dangerous chemic...
by Brad
Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:31 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Official: Central Park Plaza rennovation
Replies: 148
Views: 13652

They were not lit up on the fourth:

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by Brad
Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:17 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Official: Central Park Plaza rennovation
Replies: 148
Views: 13652

And of course none of the city cams are pointed that way.
by Brad
Wed Sep 05, 2007 2:33 am
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Way wide downtown
Replies: 3
Views: 659

Great new toy!  I NEED ONE!
by Brad
Tue Sep 04, 2007 3:09 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: UNO Maverick Hockey 2007-2008
Replies: 102
Views: 8052

GaryFL wrote:Any possibility we might see more UNO games at the Civic in the future?
I sure hope not.  2 a year is enough. Until they dump several million in to the Civic!
by Brad
Tue Sep 04, 2007 7:50 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Elton John @ QCO (2005, 2007)
Replies: 62
Views: 4158

I bet it sells out, he is one of those artists that crosses all Age/Lifestyle/Economic boundaries.
by Brad
Tue Sep 04, 2007 7:06 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Elton John @ QCO (2005, 2007)
Replies: 62
Views: 4158

Rock legend Elton John to play Omaha

Rock legend Elton John to play Omaha http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2620&u_sid=10123279 Another high-profile show is coming to Omaha. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Elton John will perform Oct. 6 at the Qwest Center Omaha, 455 N. 10th St. Tickets, $97, $77 and $57, go on sale at 10 a.m. Mon...
by Brad
Mon Sep 03, 2007 9:50 pm
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: A few pics from Railroad Days.
Replies: 14
Views: 4641

Great Video Jeff!
by Brad
Mon Sep 03, 2007 3:57 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Official: Missouri River Pedestrian Bridge
Replies: 2315
Views: 356224

One thing I don't like, and one thing that I think diminishes the appearance of its size on the Omaha side, is the way it turns into a "land bridge" as it curls around.  I wish they weren't doing that, but oh well.  I still love it. Streets, that "Land bridge" area is aways from...
by Brad
Sun Sep 02, 2007 6:52 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Children's Nebraska (84th and Dodge)
Replies: 255
Views: 57913

Children's Hospital, UNMC tighten their bond http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1219&u_sid=10120973 If your child is seen by a specialist at Children's Hospital, chances are the doctor is on the faculty at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. That's part of a working relationship that ...
by Brad
Sun Sep 02, 2007 6:40 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: NU Volleyball 2007
Replies: 17
Views: 1311

#1 Nebraska sweeps #3 Penn State 3-0  In front of 13,081
by Brad
Sun Sep 02, 2007 5:37 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Official: Missouri River Pedestrian Bridge
Replies: 2315
Views: 356224

Its just perspective, the pics the towers look huge:

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by Brad
Sun Sep 02, 2007 4:48 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Official: Missouri River Pedestrian Bridge
Replies: 2315
Views: 356224

MTO the bridge is NOT small.  Just wait until you are up on it.  Its freaking huge.

BTW, the caps are 25 feet tall.
by Brad
Sun Sep 02, 2007 4:20 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374373

It looks to be owned by Gallup according to the image below.  I also overlaid the sewers on to the lot to clear up another rumor, the lot is very usable:

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by Brad
Sun Sep 02, 2007 3:59 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Official: Missouri River Pedestrian Bridge
Replies: 2315
Views: 356224

omahahawk wrote:As far as I can tell, it looks like they pretty much got both towers at about the same stage.  Anybody, hear if they are going to be putting the caps on this week or sometime soon?
By then end of September the caps should be here.
by Brad
Sat Sep 01, 2007 2:40 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374373

I was down there looking arouind.  If they put the Ballpark close to Abbot, there is plenty of room for expansion.
by Brad
Sat Sep 01, 2007 2:38 am
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Foggy Zorinsky Morning
Replies: 3
Views: 637

Nice photos aroundomaha!
by Brad
Sat Sep 01, 2007 2:38 am
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: home away from home
Replies: 4
Views: 551

Nice Photos!
by Brad
Fri Aug 31, 2007 10:59 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Grow Omaha Show discussion
Replies: 922
Views: 183692

Grow Omaha September 1, 2007 Episode

Grow Omaha September 1, 2007 Episode Grow Omaha airs live each Saturday from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. on News Radio 1110 KFAB. MAIN TOPIC: It's time for one of our most popular Grow Omaha features: our quarterly economic development discussion with David Brown, President and CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamb...
by Brad
Fri Aug 31, 2007 9:16 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: METRO (Formerly Metro Area Transit - MAT)
Replies: 818
Views: 187310

New MAT center ready for riders http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2798&u_sid=10120433 Metro Area Transit expects to open its new south Omaha transfer center - at Metropolitan Community College - within the next couple of weeks. The third center, at Benson Park, could be ready to serve rider...
by Brad
Fri Aug 31, 2007 9:14 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Westroads Development
Replies: 966
Views: 130182

New MAT center ready for riders http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2798&u_sid=10120433 Dignitaries and bus drivers stood on a 9,000-square-foot platform Thursday to welcome Omahans to a safer and better public bus service. Local, state and federal elected officials joined to praise Metro Are...
by Brad
Fri Aug 31, 2007 9:06 am
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Over My Lunch Break
Replies: 3
Views: 642

Nice DTO!

I can go look at the expressway over my lunch???
by Brad
Thu Aug 30, 2007 3:15 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Beer and Loathing in Dundee
Replies: 75
Views: 10916

I am not lazy and I don't mind walking, god knows I do it downtown all the time.  What I am getting at is why get rid of perfectly good parking spots?  I am sure neighbors get tired of people always parking in front of their houses.  I understand building a parking garage would be a good thing, b...