Recent content by CyzzleB

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    Give me your most unpopular take about Iowa State

    Ketchup and Mustard, Cardinal and Gold, doesn’t matter the hue, those are awful school colors.
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    Iowa family missing in Mexico

    Tough story about the family and I hope good news emerges soon. Kidnapping whole American families has not been the MO of cartels, but then again the ferry bombings in Playa Del Carmen don’t make much sense either. I visited the area last year, rented a car and drove plenty, including to visit...
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    Bowl Game Projections

    Is there any chance at all we make the Cactus Bowl in Phoenix?
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    Friday OT #2 - A T-bone Steak, Cheese Eggs, and Welch's Grape

    Smoked Chicken and Black Bean Nachos at Skips (Fleur Dr). They’ll add lettuce and jalapeño upon request. That and two big beers made for an elegant night out in college when back in DSM.
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    Golf in Phoenix

    Ranch Mañana is a great choice if you are up north. You cannot go wrong with Troon. I would definitely try the golfnow website. From mid May to the end of June Phoenix is the biggest golfing bargain in the country. Prices go down to dirt cheap but it is still beautiful weather.
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    Tips for selling high mileage car

    I agree with this plan. I sold two high mileage Hondas on Craigslist for 3 times what the dealer offered. I went overboard explaining the issues each had to prospective buyers. People who call on high mileage cars generally understand they are accepting risk but I didn't want lack of disclosure...
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    All things Virginia

    i checked around the inter webs for another strategy....Sandler suggests we try a medium pace.
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    Boundary Waters

    Plenty of great outfitters no matter where you plan to go in the Bdub. Don't be afraid to use their deep knowledge if you are renting something from them. Buy a map and have them mark it up with 5star campsites, fishing spots and interesting points. We go every year in May the week after...
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    Voices from the Stands

    Watching on my phone at my kids 12u baseball tourney in Vegas with a couple of other ISU fans. "This is a different team with Lanning. He's a leader"
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    Daniel Edozie is writing an auto-biography

    Finally some retrospective insight into 'Whar Edozie'?...
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    Is it Oct 6th yet?

    first day of all day breakfast at McD's, too.
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    3/6 Confessions Thread

    Joined 9/2009 and learned today that I could eliminate one of the most annoying things about site...
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    BDJ - 1 Game Suspension (against Iowa)

    There had to be consequences, and this seems light. Much better than doing nothing at all, though.
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    Home Builders in Des Moines Area?

    I'd highly recommend http://www.timbercreekhomesiowa.com/ . The owner is a fellow cyclone and all around good guy. No drama and quality work. If he's too busy at the moment he'd likely be able to help you find another quality builder.
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    Suits on flights

    As a frequent work traveler who refuses to fly in a suit unless absolutely necessary, I've found this to be the best option:http://youtu.be/VDGWW7_O2sI You can touch up any light wrinkles at the hotel but may not need to if you hang it promptly.