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From the release, it "opens with umami and tangy aromas of nacho cheese, moving to the deeper, corn-forward flavors of the chip to finish on a soft salty note”.

I've often been snacking on Doritos and thought, "I'd love a smooth-sipping nacho cheese drink."

Okay, we've talked about movies we hate, but what about the "bad" movies that you absolutely love. The ones that everyone else thinks, "OMG, really??" but it holds a special place in your heart.

Come on, talk about your Guilty Pleasure Movies

For me there are three...

The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
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The Avengers (NOT the MCU version)
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The Fast and the Furious: Toyko Drift
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Is anyone able to listen to this?

Jake just isn't that good at podcasting, his delivery and takes aren't that good.
Nick is much more uninterested in the topics due to him going full in on the Badgers and BIG10.

I tried to listen to it again today and I had to turn it off after 7 minutes.

I really wanted to like it and gave it multiple chances, just not for me at all.

What are everyone's favorite and least favorite Christmas Carols?

For a contemporary song, really digging this recent Sheeran/Elton John collatoration.

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For classic, love Andy William's voice.

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Least favorite is Little Saint Nick, Beach Boys. Just changed the words from Little Deuce Coupe. So lazy, boys, so lazy.

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This movie looks pretty intense. A24 has been knocking em out of the park, so solid chance this is a good movie. Fascinated to see how California and Texas become allies against the US government.

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I have a question. We recently moved to Michigan and our home is large (3600sqft) with old steam boilers. Our windows are all old single panes and fairly leaky (I have tried to seal as best at possible). The natural gas boiler system is from the 1960s and works ok. But with a 3 year old and a new born. I can't keep the temp inside up without costing an arm n leg. We have 3 fireplaces but keeping them going is a chore (I mainly keep 1 in my office going). In the basement I have access to a flue opening that was used for a trash incinerator (now plugged)... I'd like to add a wood furnace to the basement (into the empty hole) but we have no ducting. This home doesn't have central HVAC.... My question is should I add ducting (fairly easy for the first floor via basement)... Will the heat get to the second floor where the bedrooms are? Should i just add mini splits to supplement my boiler and allow AC in the summers? Thanks.



I can add photos if need be. I'm very handy and would enjoy this project. I also enjoy burning wood and have lots available to me in Michigan for a good price.

Anybody interested in a Jack Trice football like the one in the above link? I got it as a gift but wouldn't put it to good use. I'm willing to ship it to somebody who would value it more than me, and at a discounted price. PM me if interested.

I have two tickets in Section 209 Row 6 and four in Section 121 row 12 for the MBB game this Sunday. Asking $10 each for uppers and $20 each for lowers. DM me an offer.

Looking to take my kids to the game on Sunday. Let me know if you're trying to offload 3 tickets!

Looking for two Johnny's wrist bands for the 12/17 game. Hoping to take my son for the first time in there. Anybody have any extra available?

My bride has asked me to find real mistletoe. I could buy it in line but prefer to support local businesses. Any idea where I can get it in the Des Moines area?

I have 5 years experience calling defense for a 7th Grade Football team, was 1st team all District 8 man twice. I have to be as qualified as Brian.


Iowa OC Application

RECRUITING: Marcus Neal (@marcusneal0705) will take his official visit to Ames this weekend before signing with Iowa State next Wednesday.

Essentially, this puts it all into an unrestricted free agency scenario it appears. One has to wonder if an athlete gets P.O.’d about how the coaches manage them during a game and decides to jump to another team during the season!!

Hey there! Has anyone bought anything off the Cyclonefanatic shop? I bought a few things yesterday and was just wondering if anyone had any idea what the normal turnaround time on getting the merchandise. They’re Christmas presents, so was hoping to get them by late next week, but can’t get a response on what the possible arrival time would be. Thanks!

The Worst Movies Ever thread started discussing movies with lousy endings. Curious if anyone saw this yet and had thoughts on the ending.

It was definitely… polarizing