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    Softplan vs. Chief Architect

    I am currently in the process of buying either Softplan or Chief Architect. I need some input on which one to choose. I will be designing blueprints for single family housing and maybe some light commercial. If anyone has any experience with either please send me some feedback. Thanks!
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    Real Estate question

    We are looking for a new home in our town. There are two we are going to look at today and on their web site they both say MAKE ME AN OFFER. The one house has been on the market for almost a year and the other one two years. The realtor I'm working with (who is also a good friend) has told me...
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    Crab cakes in Eastern Iowa?

    I've got tomorrow off for my birthday and I am looking for somewhere that has good crab cakes. I've had a craving for them and I just don't know where to go. I'm looking at either Cedar Rapids or Dubuque. I'm willing to go a little further if someone has a good suggestion. Thanks.
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    Please help me welcome....

    The newest addition to the Cyclone Family. Roslynne Mae Russ was born at 5:26 P.M. July 3rd. I have a completely different view on what women go through not only in the months carrying children but the birthing process as well. Shes been very good and slept pretty much since shes been born. She...
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    Sitting here waiting

    In the hospital my wife is being induced today and were just waiting for everything to get rolling. I am excited to see our newest addition to our family. But, the waiting is killing me. I have a feeling today is going to be a long day. They haven't started with the potosin yet so just...
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    Parenting magazine for dads...

    Does anyone know of one? My wife is going to be having our first baby in a couple of weeks and we were at a doctors appointment today and the magazines they had there sucked. Just the fonts and all of the ads were very female friendly. I tried to look through it to find something to read and it...
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    Woodworkers

    Are there any woodworkers out there and what magazines do you subscribe to to get plans and ideas out of? I am thinking about getting wood magazine I've gotten a couple from my dad and they seem to have good reviews and plans in them. Just wondering if anyone else uses a different source.
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    Refinishing wood floors

    So today I rented a floor sander and my buddy came over and sanded for me. He took it down to the bare wood in a spare bed room that we are currently turning into a nursery since we are expecting in July and just did a light sanding on the front living room and dining room. I was really...
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    Places to watch the game in Galena, Il

    Any good bars or restaurants to go to in Galena to watch the game this weekend. I'll be up there for the weekend and the wife is going to let me watch the game and I would rather watch it at a bar insted of our hotel.
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    One Vision

    I know this wasn't a big win for us and we should have probably won by more, but we didn't and it is a vital win this year. If we go out and win one or possibly two of the next two games this season, which I belive we can win atleast one of them, we are on the right track. There is no way we win...
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    New iron set

    I am currently looking for some new golf clubs just wondering if anyone has had any luck with certain kinds. My buddy has a set of Adams Tight Lies irons that I used a little and liked the feel and I can get a set for like $180 which I didn't think was too bad. Im looking to spend $300 or less...
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    You stay classy O-H-I-O state fans

    I'll even say this backwards.....WOW Woman whose dad did OHIO cheer from his casket tells the story - The Dagger - NCAAB Blog - Yahoo! Sports
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    Anyone built a craps table before?

    I am in the process of planning out a craps table my buddies want me to build for them. I've got a basic idea of how I am going to build it but I always like more ideas from other minds.
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    Any Bowlers out there?

    I am in a bowling league and just started to throw a hook ball. I have been practicing but I just cant get it to hit consistantly. Although, my scores have gone up quite a bit. My average is a 108 and last Thursday I bowled 105-166-155 and sunday i bowled 108-129-174. I hit my mark nearly...
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    New Years Eve

    We are having a few couples over for NYE tomorrow for supper and to hang out. I wanted to get some different ideas of things to do. Just trying to find out what other people have done in the past.
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    Rockford, Il

    Are there any to die for places to eat in Rockford? I am staying there tomorrow night after going into Chicago for a musical. I've never really been to Rockford so any info will help.
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    There are still 6 bottles of Templeton left

    In Monticello Ia. Its at great pastimes if you know anyone in the area to get it for you. They had it reserved for someone but they didn't pick it up. Don't bother calling and reserving it they won't do that anymore. Ready, Set, GO
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    After Vanderbeken threw the ball

    Did anyone see Ejim pick the ball up give it back to him and make him give it to the ref in a respectable manner? I think it says alot about his maturity level for a true freshman. I'm sure there are a lot of freshman that wouldn't even think about doing that to/for an upper classman. He is...
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    wedding practical joke/prank ideas

    I'm an usher in a wedding tomorrow so im looking for a practical joke I can pull on the couple. I dont want it to be viscious so just good hearted ideas. Since I am an usher I'll be able to leave during the ceremony. I was thinking of doing something to their lawn since we will drive right...
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    Going to St Louis

    Im heading to St Louis to visit my brother this weekend and the only time I've been there the only thing we got to do was the arch for school so I don't need to see that again. I want to go to the brewery and Grant's farm. Are there any other things that I should go see while im there. I'll...