Glad to see Royce back in Ames yesterday! One of the greatest ever to put on an Iowa State jersey!

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Looks like Netflix has now acquired the movie/TV rights to the Chronicles of Narnia book series and plan to release a series of movies and books to cover the books. This is apparently the first time that any studio has owned the rights to all of the books, which is super huge and significant.

I'm a REALLY big Chronicles of Narnia fan and have been so since I was a little kid. I've read all the books multiple times and consider them up there with my all-time favorites. In fact, Chronicles of Narnia is right up there with the Lord of the Rings books for me. Therefore, I absolutely love this news as I truly believe this format is what has been needed all along to truly do these books justice. Sure, there were things to like about each one of the Disney and Fox films so far, while other things not so much, but regardless, both studios lacked doing the entire series justice due to the rights limitations. So, for Netflix, not only is this a super big IP they just bought, but it is also one of the few properties out there that truly does have some very good potential for an entire cinematic universe of many films and TV shows. I see this as Netflix's counter to Amazon's Lord of the Rings universe they plan on developing.

Our neighbor came over around 8 last night to inform us he was going to get his tree removed in the next 3-5 weeks. He proceeds to tell me that I need to move my car so they can get equipment into his backyard.

He comes back ten minutes later and tells me they will be there tomorrow morning at 8 am. My problem is they have an access gate on the north side of his house at least four foot wide. I have a new concrete driveway about a foot off the property line, a basketball hoop with a full sand base on my side two foot off the line, and his A/C unit. Only two feet of grass between.

Pretty sure his wife doesn’t want them using their north access due to a concrete patio in their backyard.

Do I have the right to deny them access? I am guessing they will want to use my driveway to move equipment into his back yard as to avoid going across his yard. If they would happen to break my concrete, Is the tree company responsible to repair or my neighbor?

I did tell my neighbor’s wife last month that if their dead tree fell on someone’s property that they would responsible for any damage. She kept telling me, “Nope! You are wrong!” I finally explained to her that if the tree was healthy and alive then you wouldn’t be responsible. She then changed her tune.

After a tournament with upsets and surprises the four 1 seeds have cruised to the final four.


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Hi all. Sorry if already posted somewhere, I can't find it. I heard CW say that the Cyclone Road Show will be in LeClaire on 7/15. I am going to be in the Quad Cities that weekend and want to join! Can someone point as to how to get the details and get tickets?
TIA!

Just a fun summer topic question.

3 year, $26 million deal. Many doubted his NBA chances, so happy to see one of our greatest players well on his way to a decade plus NBA career.

Omaha started for team USA. But I do not think he has scored. Can't score when you don't touch the ball.

Team USA offense so far seems to be drive the ball to the hoop with no eal organized offense but it is working against Madagascar as they are up 29-19 at end of first quarter.

TJ would not be happy in that most of Madagascar's points have been on fast break baskets.

I just saw on the Cyclones official website that he is listed at 6'6'' 250. There's big, and then there's Kayden Fish big. 6'6'' 250 as an 18 year old Freshman is insane! Do we know if it's good weight? For reference, Robert Jones is also 250 lbs. At 6'10''.

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So many roles over the years, such a wide range of roles.
I think my favorites were Leon Feldhendler in Escape from Sobibor, Lt Rozinov in The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming!, and Lester Siegel in Argo.

Any other favorites from the rest of you?

Opening weekend -- two games today, two tomorrow.

Biggest change is that instead of all 8 teams playing in Birmingham, there are now 4 "home" sites with 2 teams each.
Detroit (Ford Field): Michigan, Philadelphia
Canton (HOF Stadium): New Jersey, Pittsburgh
Birmingham (Protective Stadium): Birmingham, New Orleans
Memphis (Liberty Bowl): Memphis, Houston

One USFL rule change regarding fumble situations, which has gotten a fair amount of discussion around here during CFB season:
"A ball fumbled forward from the field of play into the end zone and out of bounds will no longer be a touchback, but will be returned to the spot of the fumble with the fumbling team retaining possession."



Former Cyclones currently on USFL rosters, per each team's website:
Marcel Spears (Houston)
E.J. Bibbs (New Orleans)
Greg Eisworth (New Orleans)

Your welcome

Thought this was a great interview.

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Also said this before, but if you’re looking for new podcast give these guys a follow. The content during football season is well worth it.

Today is the day Bobby Bonilla gets his annual check from the Mets for 1.2 million. He will get one until 2035. He hasn't played baseball since 2001.

I wish I could have his agent when negotiating my first contract.

Interesting article concerning the shift of wealth in this county to the Southeast. As someone who has lived in the Northeast, I can't blame companies/individuals leaving for better weather and cheaper COL.

Enjoy!

This is what I would call the quintessential Ryan Clanton recruits - these guys grew up in California (like Clanton) and wanted to play in the Big 12 or Big 10 from the start of their recruitment process. One of the bigger gets of the class, and it really helps that it's two commitments in one. These guys could be fun to watch for y'all.

Where are some of your favorite spots to get cookies in Des Moines? Just tried Iowa Cookie Co for the first team and I think they have jumped to the top of my list. Might be the best cookies I have had.

Hang on to your hat and keep your checkbook ready to write another check…to the IRS. The IRS has stated that NIL donors will be taxed & the money that goes into a NIL collective will not be tax-exempt. That’s a dash of cold water for ya…

Anyone have any recommendations on a company in the DSM metro. I just got an estimate of $1,200 to clean up 6 trees. Does this sound normal?

Welcome back to “On That Note,” CycloneFanatic’s weekly music feature, co-hosted by @MeanDean, @CycloneRulzzz and cyclones500.

For this segment, we explore favorite songs by mixed-gender bands.

Main limitation: Group must have at least 3 members. DUOS ARE NOT ALLOWED.

No limit to how many songs from a specific group are posted, with two caveats:
(A) Choose different tracks than those already posted.
(B) For at least the first 12 hours, we request that you post no more than a couple of tracks from one band, to allow others time to respond.

Additional note: Some groups were not/are not mixed-gender throughout entire career, so try to use tracks recorded or performed regularly when the group's membership fits the definition.

• In case you missed it: Last week’s OTN: Rattle Your Jewelry

Here’s one to start:

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Jackson Vroman dies at age 34

Per Lebanese Basketball Twitter Account:

LebaneseBasketball‏@leb_basket_net

We sadly announce the death of former Lebanese national team player Jackson Vroman in a tragic car accident
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