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    Best towns in Iowa

    I grew up in the country, and went to school in a town the size similar to Gilbert that was about 10 minutes from Cedar Falls. So, Gilbert in relation to Ames was a perfect situation when it came to buying our first house.
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    Random Thoughts 18: The Year of Fire

    The self checkout at Kwik Star is labeled card only. You're asked if you want to continue after scanning your first item, confirming you're aware it's card only. Then when you click pay, the voice prompt says, "Enter cash or select payment type." I've wanted to insert a dollar bill just to...
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    Random Thoughts 18: The Year of Fire

    A screw came loose on my car's front license plate, and the wind we've had this weekend ripped the plate off.
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    Cyclone - Baby Bash & T Pain

    I believe Ruckus is what I was thinking of. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruckus_Network
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    Random Thoughts 18: The Year of Fire

    If 71 percent of the earth is water, and that water is not carbonated, the earth is in fact, flat.
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    Cyclone - Baby Bash & T Pain

    There was a Napster/Limewire type music service around that time that as long as you were connected to a college network and had a student email address to create an account, you could legally download music for free. Wish I could remember what it was called. It would show the most popular...
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    Random Thoughts 18: The Year of Fire

    My town also requires they have a permit to sell door-to-door. What I've started doing is asking for a business card immediately after answering the door. I barely let them greet me or introduce themselves. Give me a business card right away. Which they always have, and are eager to hand one...
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    April Fools Stories

    My grandmother died on April 1st, 18 years ago. I was working retail at the time, and my manager on duty wouldn't let me leave to be with my family because she didn't believe I was telling the truth.
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    In honor of Easter, what's your favorite frozen pizza?

    I can confirm they're real, and they're spectacular. I can also confirm north Ames Fareway doesn't have them.
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    In honor of Easter, what's your favorite frozen pizza?

    The We Will garlic cheese pizza is incredible. Unfortunately, it is not one of the options available at the north Ames Fareway. Did pick up a couple pepperoni/sausage pizzas this weekend, though.
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    MLB: ***2024 Minnesota Twins***

    The quest for 162-0 lives to see a third day.
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    Random Thoughts 18: The Year of Fire

    When it rained last week, I pulled out a coat I hadn't worn in at least two years. I was disappointed when I didn't find a $20 bill in it.
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    MLB: ***2024 Minnesota Twins***

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    MLB: ***2024 Minnesota Twins***

    The quest for 162-0 lives to see a second day.
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    Boston Sweet Sixteen 2024 Roll Call

    For those going and the after 10pm local time tip, take note: