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    F-35B Fighter Lands Vertically for the First Time

    I'm with you, here, Tank. It's an amazing aircraft, but we're still building swiss watches when what we really need now is a bunch of G Shocks in a variety of configurations. There is certainly a point to be made about technology progressing and the industrial base and all that, but 5th gen...
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    Windows Phone 7

    It certainly can't be any worse than their current generation OS. It's being quite clearly aimed at the consumer market as well. IMO, if MS wants to get a huge foothold in the mobile space, they are going to have to subsidize these things and get as many out there as they possibly can (ala...
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    iphone 3G in Ames!

    Yeah, well your only other option in the US is T-Mobile. You think AT&T's coverage is bad.... "faster" on a smartphone is kinda pointless, though (at least for the current generation of smart phones). They aren't network speed limited, so much as they are device speed limited. There are...
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    Oklahoma basketball in trouble?

    I am sure this stuff goes on EVERYWHERE. It's one of the reasons I just simply can't stand college basketball anymore. It's a dirty, dirty business starting before kids even get to high school. I'm sure CFB has it's issues as well, but I don't think it's nearly as bad as it is in MBB.
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    One prediction is all you get on Iowa's MBB coach

    Steve Alford. Hot name right now, took New Mexico to a 3 seed. Flashy name, that's slightly damaged in the eyes of many. It's a perfect fit.
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    Camp DOdge

    Depends on the definition of "machine gun", but they have a rifle/small arms range. Both use live ammo. So yes, that's probably what you're hearing.
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    Itunes to MP3

    I'm an Amazon user. I like it quite a bit. Reasonably priced, and a good selection of DRM-free music. Doesn't hurt that it integrates seamlessly into my palm pre :)
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    Itunes to MP3

    By the letter of the law, any attempt to remove the DRM is illegal, so your only legal alternative is to re-buy them DRM-free. Thank you Apple. By the letter of the law, you're supposed to pay Iowa sales tax for any internet purchases too, though. There's software that will do it, but the...
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    Sushi in Des Moines

    Yeah, well that's going to be pretty hard to get in the states, seeing as how for most species of fish, it's illegal to sell it never frozen. The freezing process is the only way to truly kill off the microorganisms and parasites that are the only real danger in eating sushi. The Sushi...
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    Sushi in Des Moines

    Just my opinion, but they are WAY too heavy on the sauces, and their tempura maki is WAY too heavy for me. Their spicy rolls weren't even remotely spicy, and their specialty rolls are pretty boring, too. Their straight up sushi and sashimi is outstanding, though. The uni is one of the best...
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    Let's end some myths

    I get so tired of these DirecTV vs Dish threads.
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    Portable handheld satellite t.v.?

    slingbox is really the only option. You need line of sight to the satellites,which isn't going to happen on the other side of the world.
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    What clubs do I need

    If you're getting any name brand clubs, aside from maybe Taylormade (they lose their value incredibly fast thanks to them pumping out a new line every 3 days), on E-bay for less than about 3/4 or so of what the retail is, I can almost assure you they are stolen or forgeries. Titleist, Ping etc...
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    What clubs do I need

    I second this post. For a beginner, I think Wilson makes a pretty good set. Honestly,you'l do far better spending money on lessons rather than clubs. Must-have clubs, IMO, are Driver, 3 Wood (or a 4 or 5 wood for starters ,to be honest - you really just need some sort of fairway wood)...
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    Saving the Big 12

    Part of the value of the current TV deal is the ability to pick and choose which games (the most profitable ones) get snapped up, and then air them in exclusive windows. That means more TV sets because there is less competition. By running their own network (which, in this model would be...
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    Playing movies on a Netbook?

    In short, you've got three options. 1. Download the movies (illegally). 2. Rip the movies and encode them (also illegal). 3. Use itunes or amazon or the like. (legal) If you get a mobile broadband plan you might be able to stream netflix or something. Netbooks are good for lots of things...
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    Lunch Ideas in Des Moines

    Last time I ate there was about 5 months back and it was still great then. The Tacos are hard to beat.
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    Lunch Ideas in Des Moines

    I think their food is ok, but it's overpriced. Tumea and Sons does lunch, I think. I haven't been there, but it's tasty for dinner for sure. Tsing Tsao is pretty good too.
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    Anyone been on the Yuengling Brewery Tour?

    I like Grain Belt. I don't love it or anything, but it's a beer I'll buy and drink gladly. It IS a regular beer. It's a generic red lager. Nothing interesting about it at all, other than you can't get it here. In it's defense, it's a decent beer for it's style, but it is what it is, and...
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    Anyone been on the Yuengling Brewery Tour?

    A pretty mediocre beer and I've heard a pretty medicore tour.
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