I have GA tickets. How do those work? Do they clear out the stands every game or should I plan on being there all day tomorrow to have a seat for the game?

...when he came face to face with MTG and her red hat...

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Okay. It's a long time coming and I'm finally ditching cable because we can't afford this nonsense anymore.

Probably going youtube TV.
Two cellphones
Two laptops
One tablet (rarely used)
Three Google home devices
Xbox for gaming
Oculus for gaming

What do you think the target should be?

500?

Typical GOP Behavior Now (and they are very scared):​

GOP’s Ernst wants to stop Biden from delivering the State of the Union​

As President Joe Biden prepares to deliver his latest State of the Union address, it stands to reason that there are Republican members of Congress who aren’t eager to hear the Democrat’s remarks. But more notable are the GOP lawmakers who’d like to prevent the speech from even happening.

Last week, for example, Rep. Scott Perry raised the specter of rescinding Biden’s invitation. “He comes at the invitation of Congress, and Republicans are in control of the House,” the Pennsylvania Republican told Fox Business’ Maria Bartiromo. “There’s no reason that we need to invite him to get more propaganda.”

Exactly one week later, Sen. Joni Ernst sat down with the same Fox host and pushed a related message.

“It is unfathomable that we do not have a national security strategy from the president, nor do we have his budget for the upcoming fiscal year,” the Iowa Republican said. “And because of that, we want to stop him from actually delivering the State of the Union.”

When the senator referenced “we,” she was apparently referring to proponents of her legislation on the matter. The Washington Examiner reported last week:

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced a bill on Monday that would block President Joe Biden from giving a State of the Union address if he doesn’t submit his budget and national security proposal on time. Congressional Republicans are backing the Send Us Budget Materials & International Tactics In Time, or SUBMIT IT, Act, which would bar leadership from inviting the president to give the State of the Union address until Congress has received his budget and national security strategy.

Part of what makes all of this odd is the fact that the White House could submit budget blueprints and national security strategies to Capitol Hill, but congressional Republicans would probably ignore them. There’s a congressional maxim that’s been around for a while related to the budget process: The president proposes, Congress disposes. With this in mind, Ernst is effectively saying, “Give us a budget that we’ll quickly discard or you won’t get a SOTU invitation.”

Another relevant angle is the fact that these circumstances are becoming increasingly common. As we discussed last week, prominent figures on the right raised the prospect of denying State of the Union addresses to Bill Clinton and Barack Obama during their respective presidencies, and apparently the idea continues to linger.

But what I find especially odd about all of this is these Republicans’ motivations. Is the GOP really that concerned that Biden’s State of the Union remarks will go well?

Post a song that is from a genre/time/era that isn't your usual MO but rocks. I honestly don't think I've ever heard another song from this artist and this era isn't typically my jam but I love this tune.

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After collecting only 14% of votes and raising $28 million.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alison...ce-as-rigged-by-billionaires/?sh=1a8ed5794614

I don’t get the appeal

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Other Athletes in the 100 Meters Finals​

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Why the eff did they think that seasoning was ever a smart idea. Just keep it simple with salt, idiots.

Just like its population, the United States is comprised of many diverse establishments. There are 67,501 bars alone found throughout the country. But an Irish pub isn't just any old bar, it is more like a culture, one that comes complete with traditional cuisine, sports, and music from the Emerald Isle.

Out of the 7,000 Irish pubs in the world, 4,000 of them are located in America and have an undeniable appeal, often providing simple, comforting meals like shepherd's pie and burgers alongside staples like corned beef and cabbage. They excel at offering excellent beer options, always stocking the famous Guinness Stout plus many other brews, as well as commonly featuring a wide array of Irish whiskeys, as the repertoire of those specialty spirits continues expanding.

But most of all, Irish pubs are cherished for their warm, welcoming atmosphere. Many even adopt the Gaelic motto "Céad míle fáilte," meaning "a hundred thousand welcomes." They aim to provide guests with good "craic" – an Irish term pronounced "crack" that represents fun, entertainment, and lively social interaction. (Here are some Irish slang and phrases Americans just don't understand.)

To compile a list of the best Irish pub in each state, 24/7 Tempo consulted sites including Irish Star, IrishCentral, and Ireland Calling, as well as numerous local and regional sources, making our final determination using editorial discretion. It is interesting to note that many Irish pub owners in America are either recent immigrants from Ireland or have ancestry tracing back to Irish immigrants from past generations. To boost authenticity, some have even had their interiors constructed in Ireland and then shipped to the U.S.


Iowa: Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill

• Location: Ames

Dublin Bay claims to sell more Guinness than any other outlet in the state.

And Iowa. I mean honestly it’s like she goes out of here way to say contrarian things. I doubt there is anyone in the nation that doesn’t know CC is going number one and yet decides to prop up Rickea Jackson from Tennessee as the top pick…

I’m personally beginning to think she has issues with white people.

It is funny however the level of frustration CC has appeared to have cause two of the tyrants of the sport in Mulkey & Staley

Can't forget this .


Maybe some "Lock him up" for the alleged rapist Shannon.

Or, do we take the high road?

Feb 13, 2024 Update:


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Link to the entire 2024 Iowa baseball schedule:






There are 6 really good nonconference games that were announced in July and August:


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During the post game show, Big Network experts cited Fran's insertion of Dix into the starting line-up as a turning point in Iowa's season. They also credited Pmac for accepting his new role. They also gave Fran credit for not pressing NW, believing that Buie would have carved it up. Another coaching move they cited was sending a double-team at Buie to get the ball out of his hands. Well done, Coach!

Before we jump into this with both feet I wanted the honest unbiased opinion of the millionaire investors of HROT. My wife just moved employment from Mercy Iowa City to the University of Iowa with that turnover. Prior to that, before Mercy IC, she was with Mercy One in Des Moines. As a result, she has two different 401k accounts. One through Fidelity, one through Vanguard. Total value is just less than 100k. She meets with the advisor for TIAA this week. Is there an advantage to rolling both of those 401k accounts into TIAA? Is it worth the time?

The returns on both the accounts are pretty good. 15-20% last year. Closer to 15%. I have absolutely no idea what it is invested in. No clue. Also, any info anyone has on TIAA would be appreciated.

pilot program to study the effects of a monthly basic income may be the last in Iowa after House Republicans passed a bill Monday to ban guaranteed income programs by counties and cities.



House File 2319 would ban Iowa cities and counties from implementing programs that provide regular cash payments that are “unearned and that may be used for any purpose” to individuals.


The bill passed the House 55-43, largely along party lines. Seven Republicans joined all Democrats in voting no. It is now eligible for consideration in the Senate.




Republican Rep. Steve Holt of Denison, who proposed the bill, said guaranteed income programs would hurt the state’s labor force and discourage the work ethic among people receiving the payments. He said government money is better used on targeted aid programs like Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.


“In the end, I believe these programs will increase government dependency and poverty, as opposed to independence and prosperity,” he said. “... It would appear to me that the goal of these pilot programs seems to be to lay the groundwork for a massive expansion of guaranteed income programs.”

Central Iowa program studying it​

UpLift Iowa, a project involving four Central Iowa local governments and a number of businesses and nonprofits, is the only existing guaranteed income program in the state. The pilot program provides 110 residents with monthly payments of $500 that can be spent without restrictions.


The program was set up to research the effects of regular monthly payments to low-income people. It uses a combination of public funding and donations by businesses and nonprofits. The program uses no state tax dollars, but does use federal pandemic relief dollars awarded to Des Moines and Urbandale.


Uplift Iowa is set to last two years, ending in spring 2026. Under the bill, the project would be allowed to continue but no future guaranteed income programs could be started.


There are about 30 other similar programs operating across the United States, according to the Guaranteed Income Pilots Dashboard.

Democrats say bill hurts low-income Iowans​

The Iowa Association of Counties is registered opposed to the bill, along with a number of public health organizations. Tax relief organizations are registered in favor of the bill.


Democrats said the bill is an attack on local control and would take away an option for cities and counties to help Iowa families in need.


Rep. Beth Wessel-Kroeschell, a Democrat from Ames, said $500 is not enough money to cause someone to quit their job, and that it can be used to buy school supplies and access to stable housing, and ease a family's financial struggles or help it get out of poverty.





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“This bill is nothing but a roadblock,” she said. “It removes local control and it is one more attempt to ensure that struggling Iowans continue to struggle.”


Democrats also questioned the need for the bill.


"What is the purpose of this?" asked Rep. Monica Kurth, a Democrat from Davenport. "Why does this bill want to further take money away from those families that are working so hard to make ends meet?"

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"Fox Sports will feature a Friday prime-time college football game on its broadcast network each week beginning this season."

Don't love this idea, especially with my focus on recruiting coverage. Have to assume it will takeaway from high school football attendance nationally, however much.