Recent content by CyValley

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    Not sold on up coming season(especially)oline again

    Couldn't resist, a new Neil De Grasse Tyson item:
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    Iowa Football Recruiting

    I gotta say, though, with 19 returning starters and 18 returning backups, an offense that looks to be powerful based on its maturity in the last half of last season and outstanding defensive players. . . . If we don't run over eiu in iowa city in September, we're gonna have to shut our mouths...
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    Kentucky Derby party apparel?

    T-shirt with 12 dead horses on the front. New York Times https://tinyurl.com/4zzrw83f
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    Farmageddon 2025 - Ireland

    It's open right now. My interest is WWII, WWI American sacrifice. But, I enjoy long history, so if I go I will dig into so many sources. My family might have different objectives, which I respect. My sons are 36 and 38, the eldest with a wonderful wife and two young sons under age six. All is...
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    Farmageddon 2025 - Ireland

    My extended family and myself have been thinking seriously about an Ireland-England-continent trip. So, what I hope to learn eventually, since this would be my top overseas trip ever, is tips how to incorporate this Cyclone game into an overall immersive trip. Advice from travel mavens would...
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    RECRUITING: Cyclones earn commitment from 6-foot-6, 310-pound OT Jack Shaffer

    Then, check out how much taller the new commit is compared to Clanton.
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    FTC Bans/Voids Non-Compete Clauses

    I appreciate your comments from a legal perspective. I have a point of view but I don't have a lick of legal knowledge. I have a broad perspective that American citizens should have the ability to move freely as they choose. Would you be willing to post the simple legal perspective from a pro...
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    Way Too Early Top 25 roundup: Cyclones a consensus top 5 pick

    It cannot be. Fake charts. The nation hates ISU and never gives the Clones their due. That's are long-running story and I'm sticking to it. Heh.
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    Darth Gator and other reptiles

    Their are a couple or three interesting reptile breeders out there who do good work exposing humans, and their misconceptions, to a part of the natural world. My favorite was Brian Barczak, who estabalished, ran and operated an exceptional zoo in Michigan. Brian created a number of videos that...
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    Ames Lager

    I searched for We Will beer, a mistake. When I searched for Ames Lager, success (in Cedar Rapids).
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    Iowa State Transfer/Recruiting Class 2024

    Here's the thing, imho. What the hell do we know? Have we scouted, film, coaches, family? Is it possible there are gems out there? Well, hell, ya! 8 billion humans on the planet, why do we fans think we know best? Does not logic play a role in our evaluations, who we are?
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    Do you have cat(s)? A funny for you

    Jake and Joey, my current pals, came from the Panora shelter in mid-August. I thought it a fine place run by terrific volunteers. I don't know the story of its (forced?) closing, but I have a sense of something sad happening. (I searched briefly, saw references to threats made on social media...
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    Do you have cat(s)? A funny for you

    Ames? Some times I don't get the obvious. Heh.
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    Do you have cat(s)? A funny for you

    Love the photos. I feel safe, like your hubby and me would love sharing a beer. Hah!
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    Do you have cat(s)? A funny for you

    Please tell me I'm safe and your husband will not hunt me down!