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Does anybody actually use the XenForo sports book platform on here anymore? Trying to decide if I should upgrade it or just punt and get rid of it.

He was only 81! Teen idol of long ago.
"Julie, do ya love me?" is one song I remember, and who could forget "Here Come the Brides" show?

Maybe we need a celebrity death forum these days.

Been getting these types of things the last couple days, popping up as CF is trying to load. Running Android.

New adventures of the boys bumbling along in a quasi-Scientific investigation of the so-called "most mysterious place on Earth," will air sometime Spring 2024. Finding the show entertaining at times, plodding, and almost campy at others, I look forward with a sense of hunger.

AS! There are some inexplicable photo captures, videos, and eyewitnesses accounts which need real Science to investigate. Hoping to crack open a cold one and enjoy, laugh, and maybe scratch my head.

Just started this morning, it’s pretty annoying and makes navigating kind of a pain.

Quick Overview:

The (known) Official Visits who are still uncommitted 6/14. Will update as needed. Class of ‘26.

6/17 Visitor
TE Evan Jacobson 6’7” 220 Waukee (IA) HS
About a dozen visits total, going back a couple of months. At ND this weekend, Miami 6/15, then ISU, theoretically followed by KState (6/20) and KU* (6/23).
ISU legacy.

*With 6/6 visitor Kevin
Sullivan committed to them, KU now has two TE’s in the class.

6/13 Visitors
DE Ajibola Afuye 6’4” 234 Lake Elmo (MN) Stillwater HS
Camp offer, quick visit scheduled 6/13. Currently no other P4 offers or visits.

LB Kasen Thomas 6’2” 217 Sioux City (IA) Heelan HS
Arizona, Nebraska and now ISU. Iowa scheduled 6/20.

S Bryson Williams 6’4” 175 Omaha (NE) Westside HS
Visited Washington State, Vandy and now ISU. No other OV’s currently scheduled.

TE Ian Premer 6’5” 225 Great Bend (KS) HS
Visited KU* (6/6), ISU now, scheduled for ND (6/17), and KState (6/20).
Good relationship with Mouser & Co.

*see above.

6/6 Visitors
CB Darion Jones 6’2” 170 Omaha (NE) North HS
Visited Minnesota before ISU, now at Nebraska, next at Iowa (6/20).
Has a brother at Nebby.

DT/DE Jeremiah Benson 6’4” 265 West Bloomfield (MI) HS
Visited ISU, at Minnesota now, then scheduled for Iowa 6/20.
Was committed to Northern Illinois.

***Regardless of ranking or offers, these guys would all be nice adds.

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Good for Charlie!

I actually have no idea if there is any debate here or not, but I wanted to pick CF brains about their experience with certain washing machines. Anyway, we're in the market for a new washing machine (and dryer) and I've done a decent amount of research, but I'd like to get some additional first-hand experience if possible. The brand I've been looking into most is Speed Queen. They're the throwback, old school, never-going-to-break machines and have an amazing reputation. My only concern with them is the drum size. We're a family of 5 and at ~3.5 cubic feet, it's not very big. However, my understanding is that these things can be completely filled to the top of the drum, versus these new HE machines that fill-up around 60% at most. Maytag has a similar type model, as does Bosch. Anyone have experience with these machines? I'd be curious about the large-sized HE models that people have and how they've performed.

Any recommendations for local to Des Moines movers? Expected cost to move a 4 bedroom from one western burb to another?

Was pointed out to me that it's time to start the thread for the upcoming season. Most of the new kids on the block have arrived on campus and we might have some other season related news breaking. So here's the spot this summer for reports/comments on things Hare's recovery, new players, speculation on the season and maybe news on special tournaments etc.

If any of you deal with anxiety, what are some good ways to handle it? I have had it a bit in the past, but for the last couple of months it has gotten out of hand, probably due to some stomach issues I have been dealing with, which the doctors have not figured out yet. The anxiety gets so bad that sometimes I vomit a lot and often times I have a difficult time catching my breath. I started taking anxiety meds and they seem to be working pretty well, but not always.

Thanks in advance for any replies.

I'd hit it

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For this segment, we explore groups people might not realize are still performing/touring/recording.

It’s OK if there was a band-split, then reformation, but even better if they’ve stayed continuously (or close to it).

For bands that continue to record new material, post a clip of a familiar song when the band was more “prominent,” and another more recent track.

Optional: Include continuity of band membership, in addition to the clip(s).

On That Note is presented each week on Cyclone Fanatic by @MeanDean, @CycloneRulzzz and cyclones500.

• Last week’s OTN: All of a “Sudden”

I'll start with this, no specific reason, demonstrates the gist.

Loverboy

1979-1988 / 1989 / 1991-present

Founding members, still in the group:
Mike Reno
Paul Dean

Third single (released 1981)

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Latest single released in 2022

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Just came across this with the BEDS count for 24-25

This week, we are looking for songs with the following in title or lyrics: pride and proud.


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It’s the Weekend

What are the differences between the 2? Other than the obvious. STL is slightly older and has a metro of 2.8mil vs 2.3. My gf is from STL and I've been trying to tell her that STL may be in the Midwest but it has more of a East/slightly smaller version of Chicago vibe. Not that that's a bad thing(I've always enjoyed my times there). KC is more like a smaller version of Dallas. I feel like KC is on more of an upswing while St. Louis City gets stuck in limbo in terms of city projects due to most of the money being in St. Charles County. While the snobs in KC suburbs in KS and MO may still be stingy in terms of projects in KCMO they still realize it's the flagship city of the metro. Same state and only 3 hours of highway between them but 2 totally different places imo.

I react to Tyrese Haliburton‘s injury in Game 7 and looks back on his historic postseason run.

Ahead of the 2025 season, every Big 12 team's win total is set between 5.5 and 8.5. Who's going to separate themselves from the pack?

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Our (basic) iRobot Roomba recently bit the dust and we are looking for an upgrade. The old one was ok, not great. We have some carpet that is high pile and some hardwood floors and two pets. Lots of pet hair.

Any suggestions on which brand/version to look at? Preferably under $600 or so. Willing to spend that much if it actually works.

Wrote today that former Cyclones Naz Mitrou-Long, Jiří Hubálek, Sherron Dorsey-Walker, Dustin Hogue, Tyrus McGee, Zoran Talley and Tre Jackson have won titles around the globe this season (2024-25).

Haliburton and Rasir Bolton are both in the finals of their respective leagues.

Cam Lard one win away from the finals in El Salvador’s Liga Mayor de Baloncesto.

Jake Brend and Rob Gray fill in for Williams & Blum to dive into Matt Campbell's ideas for Ireland before discussing how the Cyclones will handle their trip across the pond. Basketball transfer portal player comps and more presented by Mechdyne.