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    New house build: tank water heater vs. tankless water heater

    Hey fellow Fanatics, we just signed the paperwork to build a new house that will be ready sometime this coming summer, and one of the things that my wife and I have been wrestling with is: do we go with the 50gal gas-fired standard tank water heater that the builder will supply, should we...
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    Des Moines airport issues?

    Anyone know what's going on at DSM airport? I'm sitting in Denver waiting to fly there and they are saying the runway lights are out in DSM. How is that even possible?? Wouldn't there be some sort of backup?? Going on 1.5 hour delay.
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    Muschamp gone

    Looks like Muschamp is done at Florida: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ap-source-muschamp-florida-coach-164305036--ncaaf.html
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    Would ASU's defensive philosophy work for ISU?

    Was reading this article in the USA Today about Arizona State's defense http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/pac12/2014/11/11/college-football-arizona-state-sun-devils-defense-todd-graham/18876653/ and this stood out to me: Is there any way that a similar defensive system would work at...
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    Advice for new frequent business traveler?

    So I have accepted a new position at work where I will be traveling pretty much every week. Since I haven't traveled much for work in the past, looking for some advice/tips from those who travel often for work. Some details: 1) Have to book all travel through company's online travel service...
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    Oregon passes Irish in latest BCS standings

    Will games against Stanford and Oregon State be enough to propel the Ducks past K-State as well?
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    Cheap cell phone plans

    So I'm looking to downgrade from a smartphone on Sprint to a standard phone, basically looking for the cheapest plan I can find. So far, it looks like I can get 1000 min/1000 texts per month on StraightTalk for $30/month. Cricket has unlimited min/texts for $35 per month. Anyone know of...
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    Yet another endzone renovation example

    Forgive me for not dredging up one of the many old threads on the topic, but I stumbled upon an endzone renovation going on at UNC, which looks pretty interesting. It appears that it consists only of premium seating, with various levels of club seats and suites, and they're not cheap either...
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    Cost of RV parking pass

    Can someone give me an idea of what it costs to get a season pass in one of the D-lots for RVs? I assume that there is a minimum donation to the NCC to be able to buy one, but I haven't been able to find that information on Cyclones.com Thanks in advance
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    How's this for irony?

    NY motorcyclist dies on ride protesting helmet law - Yahoo! News
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    More FB facility news

    The tailgate tour stopped by Conagra today before going to the zoo, so I got a chance to talk to Pollard about the FB facility. The biggest nugget was about the tunnel - it will not go through the hill directly into the stadium. Apparently there are too many utility services in the way to...
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    Help: Browser constantly freezing up

    Every time I visit CF these days, I get about 4 or 5 clicks into the site and my browser just freezes, and I get the (Not Responding) at the top of the page. Even when I let it sit for 5 or 10 minutes, nothing happens. My work computer was just recently switched to Windows 7, could that be...
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    Help end childhood hunger

    In the interest of full disclosure, I am an employee of ConAgra Foods, and we have been encouraged to share this with family and friends. Moderators, if I am violating any CF rules by posting this, please feel free to remove, if necessary. Thanks in advance for your attention. "What's for...
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    Best BBQ in Kansas City?

    So I'm going to be traveling for work in a couple of weeks, and my travels will take me through KC on the way out and back. So I have 2 chances to stop and eat the world's greatest BBQ. The question is, where to go? I've only been to Jack Stack, and thought it was outstanding. What say you...
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    Misc: UFL going under?

    Looks like Mark Cuban knows a failed investment when he sees one, suing the UFL to get back his $5 million before the league folds. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted, which wasn't very long. Mark Cuban sues UFL, says $5 million loan unpaid - USATODAY.com
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    Insulating a finished basement

    So I'm getting ready to start finishing the basement in our new house, and I have a question for everyone. Since it's new construction, it already has the plastic covered blanket insulation around the foundation walls. The question is, can I simply leave this up and frame the exterior walls...
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    Electrical Question - garage outlets

    Background info - my garage (new construction) has 3 receptacles, 2 are in the ceiling for openers, and the other is a GFI on the wall. The 2 ceiling outlets are wired to the GFI. So I was installing a couple of garage door openers recently, and everthing went fine with the first one. On the...
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    FS: 2 Tickets for Texas Tech

    Have 2 extra tickets for Texas Tech game tomorrow, Sect. 1, row 32. Could probably meet up anytime after 3pm (driving from Omaha). $25/each.
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    I-State apparel in Omaha

    Anyone know of a place in the Omaha/CB area to get some of the Nike I-State gear? Thanks.
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    Direct Buy membership

    Anyone here have a membership to Direct Buy or ever looked into how much it costs? I've always been curious as to how much it is for a membership to this place, and apparently there's one in the Omaha area now. I don't want to waste our time getting a sitter to spend 2 hours at the open house...