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  1. SwirlingFloater

    Chris Ash to Rutgers

    Sounds like Chris Ash is getting the Rutgers job. http://footballscoop.com/news/chris-ash-to-be-rutgers-next-head-coach/ I have read several mentions of him leaving Iowa State on bad terms... I never heard what caused this bad blood. Anyone care to shed some light?
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    Ames vs. Iowa City poll - DM Juice

    DM Juice has a poll going for Ames vs. Iowa City for better college town: https://twitter.com/dmJuice/status/672828235395244032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Iowa City is currently in the lead.
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    Recommended Handgun Retailers - Des Moines

    Thinking about buying a handgun and wanted to know what retailers you all can recommend in the Des Moines metro area. Wasn't sure if there were some good smaller gun shops around or if everyone shops at the big retail stores? (Not sure if the size is relevant, but I am thinking about a .45...
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    Overlooked New Mexico HS football prospect article

    Sorry if was already posted, but I thought this was an interesting article. The photo in the article of interest letters show some ISU mail pieces he has received. 6-3 200 is decent size and he has great passing stats...
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    Used DVDs and CDs in Des Moines- selling

    Does anyone have any recommendations for the best place to sell off their DVD and CD collections in Des Moines? With streaming I don't ever use the real things anymore. Thanks
  6. SwirlingFloater

    Injuries

    QB now Farniok. Not liking how this is starting. Hopefully both are minor issues.
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    Chris Ash to Ohio State

    Chris Ash, Larry Johnson Sr. to join Ohio State Buckeyes coaching staff - ESPN
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    VOIP phone services for small business

    I am wondering if anyone on CF has any experience with switching from traditional phone service with an internal PBX in a small business to a cloud based VOIP service like RingCentral, XBlue or Vocalocity? I have experience in the past with Mediacom's phone service, Vonage and Skype at home...
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    Mediacom internet question

    We used to have Mediacom internet at our home when we lived in Ames. While I loved the speed, we did experience spotty service and outages that lasted for an hour or so from time to time. The outages always seemed to resolve themselves eventually and Mediacom could never explain them or...
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    Phil Forte = Keiton Page

    Phil Forte = Keiton Page Just when we get rid of one we have a carbon copy. I hate those guys! :arghh:
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    Private Student Loans - requesting recommendations

    I have a niece heading to college next year and her mother and father aren't sure where they should look for student loans. (She is planning to start at DMACC and then transfer to ISU.) I am not up to speed on the best places to look these days. I told them I would recommend talking to the...
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    Former Iowa State president to lead Ashford board

    Former Iowa State president to lead Ashford board | 9 On Your Side AMES, Iowa (AP) Former Iowa State University President Greg Geoffroy (Joh'-free) will become the chairman of the board of Ashford University, the for-profit online education school in Clinton. Geoffroy tells the Ames Tribune...
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    Belize - vacation experiences

    Just wondering if any Fanatics have vacationed in Belize? If so, where did you stay/visit and what did you enjoy or not enjoy about your trip? Thanks!
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    NFL: Chris Kluwe is awesome

    Chris Kluwe had an open chat on Deadspin last night: Minnesota Vikings Punter Chris Kluwe Is Here To Take Your Questions
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    Landscaping Boulders

    I am building a boulder retaining wall in our backyard and am looking for the best place in Des Moines area to buy 2'-3' landscaping boulders. We live in West Des Moines and the Hallett Materials quarry by Booneville has some for around $100/ton and Lounsbury Landscaping has them for $90/ton...
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    Tree limbs - place to dump in Des Moines area

    I have some tree limbs on a dump trailer that I want to get rid of somewhere near our place in West Des Moines, but I understand MWA doesn't allow the public to drop off yard waste or tree limbs at their Compost Center at SE 15th & Harriet in Des Moines. Is there anywhere else that accepts...
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    Dalton Ferch at State Track meet

    I thought about mentioning this in the Charles Rogers state track thread, but thought it might merit its own discussion. I have seen Dalton Ferch on KCCI sports news in several spots about winning state track meet events. Nice to see this caliber of walk-on coming to our football program...
  18. SwirlingFloater

    Dan Patrick is ****** at Colin Cowherd

    This morning I heard Dan Patrick venting about Colin Cowherd stealing his interview material w/ Kurt Warner yesterday. Dan Patrick rips Colin Cowherd for Kurt Warner questioning | May I listen to Cowherd now and then but the guy does seem like a hack.
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    Welding Shop recommendations - West Des Moines

    Can anyone recommend a good welding shop in West Des Moines? I see there is a place called Village Blacksmith in Valley Junction, but I have never heard anything about them. Thanks
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    Cyclones.com - Facebook comments

    I have noticed that ISU Athletics Dept. has constructed the Cyclones.com website with embedded Facebook commentary below articles and player profiles. I am a little surprised they do this because there isn't any filter or moderation to these comments. I have noticed a few comments that are...
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