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    ISU Power Plant Fire?

    An air compressor leaked oil which started on fire. Due to the resulting conditions in the power plant, they had to shut down.
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    Music Monday - Favorites from the Year of your Birth

    1978 Shake Your Body Down to the Ground - The Jacksons Moving in Stereo - The Cars One Nation Under a Groove - Funkadelic Don't Stop Me Now - Queen Soft and Wet - Prince If I Ever See You Again - Roberta Flack Hot Blooded - Foreigner Flash Light - Parliament Album- Briefcase Full of Blues -...
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    Moving to Ames, recommendations?

    If you are looking for quieter environment, rent in an apartment building/complex that doesn't rent to undergrads.
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    Where is your go-to place for food in Ames?

    There was a sign on the door indicating they were closed for good. No idea why.
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    Where is your go-to place for food in Ames?

    Drove by Cazador this evening, noticed they had closed.
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    Funny/insightful Bill Simmons colum on "The Killing"

    I also like the show, but I can def. see how people are turned off by the slow moving plot line. It did help to save up a bunch of the episodes on the DVR and watch them all in a row.
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    Top 5 of the Top 5 threads

    Re: Top 5 Doors Songs Tough for me to choose- I love The Doors. Love Her Madly Light My Fire Roadhouse Blues When the Music's Over Riders on the Storm
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    So where did you tailgate on Saturday?

    We also got into G7 right before it closed. Muddy, but we had a great time. Also watched some- I assume drunk- guy drive his car down into the ditch by the Haunted Forest as we were leaving.
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    State Fair: Love it or Hate it?

    Been a couple times since moving to Iowa and I don't see the appeal. I've always assumed it has to do with not going as a kid so I don't have the nostalgia factor at play.
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    New restaurant in front of Ames Target?

    I heard the same rumor last week- Olive Garden going in where the furniture store in front of Target used to be. Not sure if there is any truth to it.
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    Tent recommendations

    It's a 4 person, but we got a Marmot Halo 4P this spring and love it. We use it for 2 people. Full fly=stayed completely dry in a thunderstorm a couple weeks ago.
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    Pazzesco Chop House in Ames

    Tried this place this evening and it was really good. Friendly owner too.
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    Vodka

    Vodka gimlet with Sobieski vodka.
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    Mower height

    Good points. I would also add another pet peeve of mine: staking left on the trees until the wire, rope, or whatever was used starts to strangle the trunk.
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    Woman Killed By Train In Ames

    Raven Gileau, ISU student, identified as woman found on RR tracks Name released, confirmed as a student.
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    All time favorite band.

    The Doors Buddy Holly and the Crickets Queen GNR
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    Top 5 coolest TV theme songs

    The most memorable for me are: Dallas The Sopranos Tales From The Darkside Magnum PI The Jeffersons
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    Restuarants in North Ames

    I heard a rumor that El Azteca was opening a new restaurant in Somerset. Could be hearsay though...
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    Legends story to be researched by KCCI

    All of you people planning on eating there had better call ahead and warn them you are coming so that their staff isn't overwhelmed :jimlad:
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    Legends story to be researched by KCCI

    Exactly. Some people/customers you just can't make happy, but blowing up just feeds their rage and then you end up with an email like this circulating.....