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The NAIC's Capital Markets Bureau monitors developments in the capital markets globally and analyzes their potential impact on the investment portfolios of US insurance companies. A list of archived Capital Markets Bureau Special Reports is available via the index
High Oil and Gas Prices: How Will They Affect Insurance Company Investments?
While oil prices have moderated somewhat in the past few days, dropping to $108.15 per barrel — based on the West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil Spot Price* (WTI) as of April 19, from a high of $112.79 on April 8 — both the current level and expectations of continued volatility are a significant concern. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that oil prices above $100 a barrel would hurt the global economy. In particular, the IMF has already cut growth forecasts for the United States and Japan, which are two of the largest oil-consuming countries (China is the third). Oil prices first broke the $100/barrel mark in early March, having been on a steady rise for the past year; one year ago, on April 12, 2010, oil was approximately $84 per barrel.
Historical Oil Prices
From 2002 to 2007, the price of oil steadily rose, peaking at $145.29 on the WTI in July 2008. In part, this rise was a result of fears that demand would outpace supply and that oil producers would not be able to keep up with the necessary rate of production. As a global financial crisis emerged and subsequent demand for oil decreased, the WTI oil price fell back to $31.41 in December 2008. However, in 2009, the price of oil was back on the rise, reaching almost $80 a barrel by year-end. During 2010, oil prices generally fluctuated between $65 to the mid-$80 range through mid-February 2011, due in part to signs of economic recovery and an expectation that oil demand would increase. At that time, unrest in the Middle East unfolded, and prices rose steadily through the $90 range, finally breaking $100 a barrel in early March 2011, around the time military action was taken on Libya. On April 8, 2011, a high of $112.79 a barrel on the WTI was reached.
Oil prices were steadily on the rise preceding the development of conflicts in the Middle East, as traders viewed improved economic conditions as a sign that demand for oil could rise. Continued turmoil, particularly in Libya and elsewhere in Northern Africa and the Middle East, has jeopardized access to oil in these regions. Unrest in Libya has cut their oil production by more than 70%, according to the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), of which Libya is a member. Other OPEC countries have pitched in to partially offset the loss by increasing their production. According to the International Energy Agency, oil from OPEC is responsible for approximately 40% of global oil supply, even after having made significant supply cuts in 2008. Although the United States is a large oil producer, it is still heavily dependent on oil imports. In the United States, 19 million barrels of oil are used each day by cars, trucks and aircraft.
So far, industries and companies that depend on oil — such as auto, airline and other transportation sources — have not experienced any noticeable negative impact, as they typically purchase oil under long-term contracts or have established hedging programs. However, once these roll off, companies will be faced with paying the current higher prices. Consequently, the additional expense will likely have a negative effect on companies' income over time. This additional cost will need to be passed on to the consumers, which will stoke concerns over inflation.
General Economic Impact
With a rise in oil prices, a rise in gasoline prices almost always immediately follows. As of April 11, 2011, the average price of regular gas was $3.79 per gallon, representing an increase of 10.7 cents from the week prior and almost $1 higher than the same time last year. In some of the states, the price already exceeds $4 per gallon. Expectations among analysts are that they will go higher, both because of fundamental supply-demand dynamics and speculative factors. Despite the higher prices, consumer spending has yet to show real signs of being affected. However, longer term economic concerns — especially for more vulnerable parts of the consumer basket — have been noted.
If oil and gas prices continue to climb, consumers are likely to reduce their overall discretionary spending. As in the past, rising gas prices will result in consumers cutting back on their amount of driving and travel in general. This will have a significant impact on the summer travel economy.
The chief global economist for the Economic Outlook Group stated that, "spending on discretionary goods will be diminishing as the price of gasoline keeps moving higher." Also, the vice chairwoman of the board of governors at the Federal Reserve Bank (Fed) also stated that, "rising energy and food prices were creating 'significant hardships' for many people and the Fed was watching the effect on inflation."
According to Moody's Investors Service, which recently changed its outlook for the global exploration and production industry to positive from stable, "The unrest in the Middle East and North Africa, and uncertainty over political changes there, should keep crude at premium prices over the near term." In addition, analysts at Barclays Capital Commodities Research stated that high oil prices have not yet reduced demand too much among OPEC members or non-members. Even though U.S. oil demand remains relatively weak in terms of historical levels, it has not yet been significantly impacted by the high prices.
Impact on Industries
Almost every industry is somehow impacted by rising oil and gasoline prices — some more significantly than others. A few industries that are negatively affected are auto, aerospace and defense, hotels, transportation, shipping and electric utilities. For example, higher oil and gas prices result in consumers cutting back on buying cars, traveling by air and road (which impacts the leisure and lodging industries), as well as home heating and/or cooling that requires oil. In addition, higher oil and gas prices negatively affect corporations that rely on shipping for product transport. Because oil is a critical element in the manufacturing of polymers for plastics, prices will increase for those respective goods and/or services as the additional cost of oil is passed along to consumers.
On the other hand, there are a few industries that benefit from a rise in oil and gas prices. The oil and gas industry itself benefits, as higher prices translate into higher revenues. Companies that generate oil substitutes and alternative energy sources — such as coals, biofuels, natural gas and ethanol products — might be viewed as an inexpensive alternative to oil, so they stand to profit, as well. The same is true for companies that provide "green energy" services. Lastly, in an attempt to reduce utility costs at home because of rising oil prices, insulation companies usually experience an increase in sales of fiberglass and polyurethane products.
As of year-end 2010, insurance industry exposure to a few of these industries, in terms of bonds and common stock, were as follows:
Future Impact
Some industry analysts expect the price of oil to continue to rise as Middle Eastern turmoil persists and possibly spreads, which could hurt future production and supply, even though the overall 2011 demand forecast for oil has been reduced by OPEC. Other industry analysts claim to have evidence that the United States has begun to decrease its demand for oil as higher energy prices strain consumer budgets, which will eventually bring down oil and gas prices. In the short-term, the price of oil and gas might fluctuate, but, in the longer term, the progress of the U.S. economic recovery, along with the status of the turmoil in oil-producing nations, will in part influence the direction of oil and gas prices.
Although it might be too early to see the impact of higher oil and gas prices on issuer bonds, a look at issuer bond prices could provide some insight. The chart below graphs bond prices for the past six months for a Burlington Northern 2019 intermediate bond. Burlington Northern, a leading railroad company that provides transportation throughout the United States, was one of the insurance industry's top issuers in the transportation and shipping sector. It is heavily dependent on oil and gas to operate its transportation system and would, therefore, be negatively impacted by higher oil and gas prices. Bond prices declined significantly at the end of 2010 and have remained under pressure to date. The decline in bond prices can possibly be partially attributed to the markets expecting lower earnings in the future due to higher costs for fuel. It should be noted, however, that there could possibly be a number of other factors affecting the bond price, as well.
Another example is Consolidated Edison, a regulated utility in the New York City area and one of the insurance industry's top issuers in the electric utilities sector. Consolidated Edison heavily relies on fuel to operate its extensive system. The chart below graphs bond prices for the past six months for a Consolidated Edison 2020 intermediate bond. Similar to Burlington Northern's chart, bond prices declined at the end of 2010 and have remained under pressure to date.
Stock prices can also provide some insight into the impact of oil and gas prices. Exxon Mobil, one of the world's largest international oil and gas companies and one of the insurance industry's top issuers in the oil and gas sector, has been a beneficiary of higher prices. The stock has increased more than 15% since year-end 2010, partially reflecting the benefit of higher oil and gas prices.
The Capital Markets Bureau will continue to monitor the effect of oil and gas prices on insurance company investments and will provide updates as appropriate.
* The WTI is one benchmark that is used to price oil and is a light, sweet crude oil produced in the United States and delivered in Midland, Texas. Prices for WTI are quoted at Cushing, Oklahoma, which is a major crude oil shipment point that has extensive pipeline connections to oil producing areas and Southwest and Gulf Coast-based refining centers. Another major benchmark is the North Sea Brent Crude (Brent), which is a light, sweet oil produced in the North Sea with most of it being refined in Northwest Europe. Brent can be thought of as a benchmark oil for Europe. There are other commonly used oil benchmarks, such as Saudi Light Crude Oil. Each benchmark requires different refining methods and capacities. Oil prices are quoted using one of these benchmarks, or using a basket that includes all of them.
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The research of Prof. Sattler (b. 1965) focuses on the development and application of biomolecular nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR). His aim is to describe the structure, dynamics and molecular interactions of biological macromolecules (proteins, RNAs with each other and with small molecules and drug-like compounds). This should lead to a better understanding of the basic molecular principles of fundamental biological processes and disease mechanisms.
After studying chemistry and completing his doctorate (1995) at J.W. Goethe University in Frankfurt, Prof. Sattler went to Chicago to do research under Dr. Stephen W. Fesik (Abbott Laboratories). In 1997, he was group leader at the European Laboratory for Molecular Biology (EMBL) in Heidelberg. Since 2007, he has been full professor at TUM's chemistry department in Garching. Prof. Sattler is also Director of the Institute of Structural Biology at Helmholtz Zentrum München and Director of the Bavarian NMR Center.
Key Publications (all publications)
Mackereth CD, Madl T, Bonnal S, Simon B, Zanier K, Gasch A, Rybin V, Valcarcel J, Sattler M: "Multi-domain conformational selection underlies pre-mRNA splicing regulation by U2AF". Nature. 2011; 475(7356): 408-411.Abstract
Corsini L, Bonnal S, Basquin J, Hothorn M, Scheffzek K, Valcarcel J, Sattler M: "U2AF Homology Motif interactions are required for alternative splicing regulation by SPF45". Nat. Struct. Mol. Biol. 2007; 14: 620-9.Abstract
Lingel A, Simon B, Izaurralde E, and Sattler M: "Structure and nucleic-acid binding of the Drosophila Argonaute 2 PAZ domain". Nature. 2003; 426: 465-9.Abstract
Liu Z, Luyten I, Bottomley MJ, Messias AC, Houngninou-Molango S, Sprangers R, Zanier K, Krämer A, Sattler M: "Structural basis for recognition of the intron branch site RNA by splicing factor 1". Science. 2001; 294: 1098-102.Abstract
Sattler M, Liang H, Nettesheim D, Meadows RP, Harlan JE, Eberstadt M, Yoon HS, Shuker SB, Chang BS, Minn AJ, Thompson CB, Fesik SW: "Structure of Bcl-xL-Bak peptide complex: recognition between regulators of apoptosis". Science. 1997; 275: 983-6.Abstract


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Hot Topic is a shop that I used to hurry past when we visited America when I was younger. It just seemed like one of those really cool "teen" shops that was slightly goth, slightly hardcore and just a little bit scary. When I got older though, I realised the awesomeness it held within, from Harry Potter T shirts to Disney bikinis, everything in between and far more.
Nowadays, I'm not so scared to go in – in fact, my sister and I take advantage of our trips to America to stock up on Hot Topic purchases nowadays. And in the meantime, I spend a lot of time doing exactly this – browsing the website and creating wishlists of items I would buy from Hot Topic were it only a little closer and UK deliveries didn't incur such massive fees!
This is my pick of my current favourites off the site – a mixture of various Disney styles, eras, colours and prints, with everything from simple dresses and tops to homeware and shoes. There's a bit of theme I'm sensing here with the majority of my items picked being Peter Pan, classic Disney and a few newer Pixar ones, but definitely an overwhelming Peter Pan thing going on here – not sure why as it wasn't ever my favourite film and I've barely watched it, but I think it's one where the story behind it just sticks with you and has such a classic Disney-ness to it.


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Those lucky enough to have escaped North Korea with their lives have provided us with a terrifying glimpse into the mind of their despotic dictator Kim Jong Un.
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Of those who have managed to elude capture on their way to freedom, many have shocked the international community with tales of Holocaust-like labor camps, omnipresent hunger, and a complete and utter lack of outside influence being allowed in the reclusive nation.
Now, another defector has an extremely dire warning for those looking to challenge the certifiably insane Kim Jong Un: The Supreme Leader is ready, willing, and able to use nuclear weapons against his enemies.
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"A senior North Korean defector has told NBC News that the country's 'desperate' dictator is prepared to use nuclear weapons to strike the United States and its allies.
"Thae Yong Ho is the most high profile North Korean defector in two decades, meaning he is able to give a rare insight into the secretive, authoritarian regime.
"According to Thae, North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is 'desperate in maintaining his rule by relying on his [development of] nuclear weapons and ICBM.' He was using an acronym for intercontinental ballistic missiles — a long range rocket that in theory would be capable of hitting the U.S."
This is far from the first instance in which North Korea's nuclear capabilities have been touted as significant. Kim Jong Un himself has recently threatened to detonate nuclear devices as an "inaugural surprise" for U.S. President Donald Trump, and is openly defiant of the globe's willingness to stymy him.
Now, with Trump taking office and appointing no nonsense leaders such as James "Mad Dog" Mattis as Secretary of Defense, the amount of noise that Kim Jong Un will be allowed to make should diminish immensely. Mattis himself as recently as last week announced that he was leaving no option off the table as it pertained to North Korea.


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Transcription, or the act of taking a piece of music and rewriting it for a new instruments or set of instruments, is a very old practice, and it usually happens because a performer says "hey, that's really cool! I wish I could play that."). William Primrose and Lionel Tertis, for example, are responsible for a big chunk of the viola's repertoire even though they themselves were not well known for their compositional prowess.
We have Nordic violinist Johan Halvorsen to thank for this transcription of a passacaglia written by Georg Frederic Handel. What's a passacaglia you ask? A passacaglia is a kind of music which ornaments and invents on top of a repeated bass line – which is called a ground bass. It's different from a theme and variations in that the theme is in the bass line, rather than in the melody, and that the tempo and style of the work is usually static throughout.
Here's the original composition written for harpsichord…
… And here is Johan Halvorsen's re imagining of the work for violin and viola.
OK, so it may not be a true passacaglia. You can hear some subtle tempo adjustments for the various ornamentations, especially at 3:50, 6:05, at 6:40, and the ending. Maybe we can cut Halvorsen a break – after all, he wrote this transcription in 1897 over 150 years after the passacaglia fell out of style as a form! Why bother transcribing something that was no longer cool? It's a technical showpiece – a chance for the performers to say "hey, look at what I can do!" This gets at the heart of one of the prime conflicts inherent in most professional musicians – is it more important to honor the music that you're playing (or in this place transcribing), or to tweak the edges so as to play to the audience? This transcription is undoubtedly a showstopper featuring tons of unusual techniques – in conservatories around the country, it has earned a reputation as Halvorsen's Impossible Passacaglia.
Just for fun, here's one more rendering of Handel's old passacaglia – it's actually the same Halvorsen transcription, just with a cello in place of the viola.


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Last year, the Wings' experiment with Brad Norton failed. This year, the Aaron Downey experiment seems to be working. On April 6th, 2006, the two met before either of them donned the Winged Wheel. The following is the result:
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Edgemoor, DE has one of the widest choices of restaurants, of a region its magnitude, in the whole of the USA. Just about 50% of the restaurants in Edgemoor are full-service restaurants with three quarters of the others offering partial assistance. The extra restaurants inEdgemoor are largely drinking places and caterers that propose a quantity of in-house cuisine.
Full-service restaurants in Edgemoor be likely to put forward a number of menu sorts, plus appetizers, salads, side orders, afters, and beverages, with quite a few choices contained by each sort. Cooks and chefs will organize the items to buy, starting from grilling a burger to composing a further complicated and advanced menu item. Waiters and waitresses proffer table service in comfortable surroundings. Clientele increasingly like dining at mid-size or children friendly restaurants, typically run by a national franchise. Contrastingly, patrons at the improved Edgemoor dining places be inclined to look for a nicer atmosphere with expertly primed cuisine and laid-back, trained service. Despite the fact that chains are a main chunk of the restaurant market, a lot of customers in Edgemoor prefer dining in independently owned as well as locally operated restaurants.
The most conventional variety of a limited-service restaurant in Edgemoor, DE is a franchised firm of a countrywide restaurant group selling fast food. Like every else, these restaurants in Edgemoor includes a set menu, the lack of waitresses and waiters and an stress on spotlessness and a professional service. Menu choices will suggest limited array and are prepared by the workforce with minimal cooking or food-handling skills. Foodstuff typically is served in disposable take-out boxes that preserve the food's warmth, allowing restaurants to plan meals in advance of clients' wishes. A rising number of fast-food restaurants in Edgemoor, DE are now providing drive-through and walk-up services.
Restaurants are the most widespread and time-honored industry in the United States of America. The finest restaurants, especially the greatest restaurants in Edgemoor, DE present
- Recently prepared food focused on community favourites
- Menu choices that suit each person in the group
- Efficient and motivated personnel that smile!
- Hygiene
- All of the above at a reasonable outlay!
Inhabitants of Edgemoor are established for their fondness of restaurants with the intention of offering something that alternative establishments do not have and they like restaurants where the recruits working in attendance genuinely like what they are doing.
Inhabitants of Edgemoor are looking for restaurants with the purpose of making you feel good after eating there.
The clients attracted to establishments in Edgemoor change according to numerous factors, including the type of food delivered, prices, location and the market sector the establishment is intended for.
To attract customers in Edgemoor, DE you ought to focus on
- High-earning individuals or families with a great quantity of disposable takings however not much time in which to use it. This customer group includes the rising number of solitary householders, as well as dual-wages family groups.
- Trade people on cost accounts to boost lunchtime trade as well as evening meals. The worth of this market frequently tends to go along the wider fluctuations in neighborhood businesses.
- Tourists are vital for many restaurants in the neighborhood. Bear in mind that visitor statistics to Edgemoor fluctuate according to the seasons, and winter, in particular, may perhaps see poorer business.
- Family. The affect of children has formed a significant market collection that impacts on family choice for meals. This has been effortlessly chosen by the hefty conglomerates who, led by the burger franchises, target family by means of their marketing.
- Working women. Married women partake more than 60% of all household chores, consequently easy access to meals is welcomed as one fewer chore to partake. Cost tends to be an important issue affecting the choice of this ensemble, along with the quality of the food.
- Grazers. As lifestyles have changed, the long-established 3 meals a day have been replaced by a propensity to graze or eat on the hoof. Convenience plays a hefty share in this group's array of venue.
- The appearance of a considerable troop of retired people with a higher level of disposable income and increased leisure time. Research indicates that this group tends to eat out during the day as a leisure activity.
If you are opening a restaurant in Edgemoor, DE you should
- Spot the best site in order to draw passing trade. If you are planning to rely by word of mouth and assemble your trade over a very lengthy period, locality will play a vital ingredient in the eventual triumph of your establishment.
- Settle down into your routine (and make sure your staff are comfortable with their chores!) and then summon reviewers from the Edgemoor media to conduct a restaurant appraisal - a positive assessment is liable to boost community awareness in your establishment.
- Make absolutely you are listed in local food and restaurant guides. This will entail registering with the Edgemoor tourist handbooks and this will also appeal to persons from outside of the immediate district.
- Announce in newspapers read by your intended listeners. Edgemoorbusiness magazines and newspapers frequently offer reasonably costed advertising space.
- Stand out from the competition by selecting an special icon or theme and applying it to your decor, personnel uniforms, plates and cutlery, and menus.
- Advertise dissimilar audiences depending on the time of the day or season of the year. Both daytime and evening menus may perhaps be provided, with each day exclusives accessible to modify the routine bill of fare.
- Use special offers to increase business through slack periods, with mid-afternoon offers for pupils and elderly diners, and special children's menus on hand to be a magnet for families. Christmas is an essential period for most restaurants, seeing as it offers the prospect to increase trade owing to corporate parties and can be an initiation to your restaurant for would-be new customers who may possibly come back right through the rest of the year.
As word-of-mouth promotion is of the maximum worth for Edgemoor restaurants, it is essential that your customer service should always be attentive, speedy and polite!
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It's New Year's Eve and I am following the trail of dust in front of me as I follow Joe through the bush. This 21year old, 8 seater landcruiser is more than full and so is the other. In front a line of motorbikes laden with two, three or even four people on each, weave their way through the bumpy tracks and tall grass. After about 40minutes and a couple of reroutes, the cars unable to follow where the bikes squeezed, we park up under the shade of some thorny trees. We've arrived at a small reservoir surrounded by tall grass and sugar cane. We dismount from our cars and bikes and walk along the side of the water with a sense of joyful anticipation in the air.
Joe takes the children under the scrawny shade of a bush. They watch and wait.
The ladies begin to cover their hair with black plastic bags and congregate at the side of the water. Two of the men wade in, then start to swim, standing up periodically, testing how deep the water is and calling out to each other in Acholi. Wearing a bright yellow t-Shirt and multi-coloured flowery shorts, Pastor Geoffrey, a man in his 50s with a childlike playfulness in his eyes, starts splashing the other man and laughing, they've found the right spot.
They wade back out of the water and we huddle round Pastor Odokorac Alfred as he opens up his Luo bible and starts to read.
We start to sing and dance on the spot, giggling can be heard too, as well as a few nervous whispers. As the singing and praying continues, a few of the men wade out again into the water, laughing and splashing each other before turning to the small crowd on the shore.
After some confusion over who would go first, a young lady braves the water.
I don't catch all that is asked and said but I know that this lady has publicly declared that she knows Christ as her saviour. As she enters the water she leaves one life, and reemerges, reborn, with a new gloriously abundant one. This ancient and symbolic act of faith and obedience, it to me one of the beautiful things we can witness. It fills me with renewed hope, reminds me of the life I have in Jesus, the beauty of new life after death of the old. I'm reminded of my own baptism, Palm Sunday 1999.
It was a privilege to witness this extraordinary scene as one by one and then three by three, 32 people entered the water, saying goodbye to their old lives and hello to their greatest adventure. Ending a year and starting a new one in the best possible way, with a New Life.


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Man who used mini-bat to rob Frankfort bakery sentenced
Man who used mini-bat to rob Frankfort bakery sentenced
FRANKFORT, Ky. —
A man who admitted robbing a Frankfort bakery using a miniature baseball bat has been ordered to enroll in a long-term residential drug rehabilitation program.
Twenty-three-year-old Brandon Morris of Frankfort pleaded guilty to second-degree robbery Friday in Franklin County Circuit Court.
The State Journal reports a store surveillance video showed Morris going into Poppy's Bakery with a small bat in May and motioning to an employee to give him cash from the register. The worker complied and Morris, whose face was covered, fled but was caught soon after.
Commonwealth's attorney Larry Cleveland says Morris would face up to 10 years in prison if he doesn't comply with the terms of his drug rehab.


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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend welcome daughter
Luna Simone Stephens was born Thursday.
By Ned Ehrbar
Published : April 18, 2016
Well, it's finally happened. Chrissy Teigen and John Legend welcomed that daughter they've been on about, keeping everyone up to date throughout the course of Teigen's pregnancy. Little girl Luna Simone Stephens was born Thursday, coming in at 6 pounds, 11 ounces, according to an Instagram update from the couple on Sunday.
RELATED: Why Chrissy Teigen chose to have a girl
"She's here! Luna Simone Stephens, we are so in love with you! And sleepy. Very sleepy," Teigen said in a caption. During the course of the pregnancy, Teigen had caught flak for their decision about the baby's gender early on, a position she steadfastly defended. "I also picked the embryo with a taste for bacon, a knack for magic and size 7 feet so she can always find shoes," she joked back in February.


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TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now) - Arizona Game and Fish officials said a 10th bighorn sheep died Friday in the Santa Catalina Mountains.
The cause of death is under investigation.
This latest death means 20 sheep are now left in the mountains since they were re-introduced in November.
Officials said seven were killed by predators, mostly mountain lions. One was killed by a bobcat and another died of an illness related to stress.
Officials confirmed the ninth death on Feb. 7. They are discussing how to handle the situation and see if any changes need to be made to the program or the predator management plan they have in place.
Game and Fish officials remind hikers to watch out for trail restrictions around the Catalinas. You can read more about the trail restrictions at http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/coronado/news-events/?cid=STELPRDB5446651
For more about the controversy surrounding the bighorn sheep, visit our "Bighorn Battle" page here: http://bit.ly/Mssb89.
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Please note that some of these numbers are easier to find than others. A few of these stats come from Instagram's own reports, but some are based on news reports and not official company tallies. Basically, this is the best I can find and I don't guarantee anything to be 100% accurate.
Instagram Demographic Statistics
Estimated number of US teen Instagram users:
15.5 million
Last updated 4/20/15
Percentage of US teen Instagram users that are male:
Last updated 4/9/15
Percentage of US teen Instagram users that are female:
Last updated 4/9/15
Percentage of the (high school) class of 2015 that use Instagram daily:
Percentage of the Class of 2014 (high school) that use Instagram daily:
Last updated 6/18/14
Percentage of US teens that consider Instagram their most important social network:
Last updated 4/21/16
Percentage increase in Instagram usage among global teens (16-19) from Q1-Q3 2013:
Last updated 11/25/13
Percentage of US millennials that use Instagram:
Last updated 4/27/17
Percentage of US college-aged mobile phone users that use Instagram:
Last updated 4/27/17
Percentage of UK teens (11-16 year olds) that use Instagram weekly:
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Percentage of 18-29 year olds in the U.S. that have an Instagram account:
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Percentage of Internet users in Ireland that use Instagram:
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Throughout the blockbuster hit, Magnum PI, there were questions of whether Jonathan Quayle Higgins III was actually Robin Masters, but that was never a question I had about Higgins. I always asked myself, "Does Higgins even know who I am? Does he love me the way I love him?"
Those that know me might be surprised I love Higgins so much when it is common knowledge that my love for Magnum PI and his mustache runs deeper than the Grand Canyon, but love, like many aspects of life, isn't always cut and dried and love triangles are not a rare occurrence, especially when it came to Higgins and Thomas Sullivan Magnum. Alas, I'm here to talk about Higgins, and just how much I love him, we can talk about Magnum another time.
Serving as a Sergeant Major with the British Army during WW II, Higgins knew a thing or two about discipline and I'd often lose myself in thoughts of being subject to such discipline. On top of being a high ranking officer, he also holds the title of Baron of Perth. Can you imagine being in love with a Baron, with a man of such high nobility? I can.
Higgins and Magnum would often butt heads, as is the case with such contrasting personalities, but you can't blame Higgins for wanting to settle down the impulsive private investigator. It must have been heartbreaking for Higgins to watch Magnum bring home countless women in the cherry red Ferrari 308 GTS, while Higgins yearned for a mustache ride from Magnum. I know that desire has fluttered through the minds of anyone, man or woman, who has seen Magnum. There I go again, talking about Magnum. Sorry.
Sometimes I imagine Higgins and I, deeply in love, living in a cozy beach house in Hawaii, sitting by the ocean, watching the lads, Zeus and Apollo (Higgins' Dobermann pinschers) frolicking in the surf. I think maybe Magnum would show up one day to say hello. We'd ask him to stay for dinner and some drinks. We'd shoot the shit for a while, then Higgins would go to bed early, because he got a little too much sun and I'd tell him, "I'll be right in."
When the light of dawn poked through the bedroom blinds, Higgins would awake, rub his eyes, yawn, and slide his hand over my side of the bed only to realize I wasn't there. Then he'd call out for me as he searched the premises. Eventually, Zeus and Apollo would lead Higgins past a trail of carelessly strewn bottles of Coops beer (Mag's fave!) to the Ferrari, where He would find Magnum and I curled up in the front seat together. He'd say, "I always knew the day would come when Magnum came between us, I just always hoped it would be him and me together."
At that point he'd reach past our sweaty entwined legs, open the glove box and take out Magnum's trademark M1911, semi-automatic handgun, put it in his mouth and pull the trigger. As Higgins' lifeless body fell forward, leaving a dark thick trail of red on the hood of the Ferrari, Magnum and I would look at each other and smile, because hey, love conquers all, dude. Did you know Higgins had a doctorate in Mathematics from Cambridge University? Ya, I'm impressed too.
Thanks to TS Hendrik of The Non-Review for suggesting I "Write about [my] unbridled love of Higgins from magnum P.I." Check out his site if you haven't already. TGIF.


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Distance from Vail, IA to Meservey, IA
Driving distance between Vail, IA and Meservey, IA is 151.43 miles (or 243.70 kilometers). If you drove an average car (using about 3.6 gallons of gas per mile), the gas would cost you around $, since you would need about gallons of fuel.
Leaving from Vail, IA you would reach Meservey, IA in about 3 hours 3 mins if you keep an average speed of miles per hour, assuming you don't make any breaks or get stuck in traffic.


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At the time of taking Smile Card from Smile India, We were surprised, knowing 3
Night 4 Days Free 3 Star Hotel Stay facilities in such a low cost. We choose to take an experience
first and then same express to others. Tiger Den resort, Corbett is hotel with really 3 star
amenities and services. Accommodation in this hotel was free for us. And After tour we get
back our Food expenses Rs. 2000/-. Thanks to Smile India Tourism Club.
Free 3 Star Hotel stays for a family for 3 Nights 4 Days, in negligible cost" is one of
the wonderful Scheme, We ever experience in our life, and Hotel Push Villa in Agra is big and
provided best services to us. Smile India Tourism club is best with its words.
We decided to celebrate our honeymoon at Shimla. We heard about Smile India
Tourism Club and contact them. They suggested their Silver card with many other facilities in
Just Rs. 2900/- with Free Hotel stay for 3 Nights 4 Days is one of them. We were afraid of taking
chance. But it was great experience for us. They also refund us Rs. 1450/- against food. It was
beyond our imagination. Honeymoon with Smile India tourism Club is unforgettable.
Me and my friend are Smile Card holder of Smile India Tourism Club, We would like
to avail this 3 Nights 4 Days free hotel stays facility together. Authorities of Smile India Tourism
club help us in regard and our Manali tour add great memories to our life.
Feedback: We would like to trial 3 Nights 4 Days free 3 Star hotel stay facility before suggesting
it to anybody else. We choose GOA for that. It was just amazing that we were getting 3 Nights
accommodation without paying single rupee to hotel, we are really thankful to smile India
Tourism Club.
I am the pioneer member of the company. After getting so many facilities of
membership I would like to experience free 3 star hotel stay facility. I am the first person who
tries 3 Nights 4 Days at Ooty with Smile India Tourism club. After getting married, we use to go
to Ooty for honeymoon. Fantastic tour and excellent hotel with almost free of cost.
Smile India Tourism club was not ready for redemption of 2 cards at same date and
same location. But after request they were ready and help me and my friend's family to enjoy
Ooty together. Hotel Sunshine is best with services and cleaning. Thanks Authorities of Smile
India Tourism Club.
As a member I would like to utilize one of the smile card facilities, i.e. Holiday voucher
for 3 Nights 4 Days with refund of food expenses. We thought it was impossible but fortunately
it is true that company provide 3 star hotel stay for a family in 3 star ranges of hotels. It's
We decided to celebrate our honeymoon at Shimla. We know about Smile India
Tourism Club by our friends and contact them. They suggested their Silver card with many other
facilities in Just Rs. 5900/- with Free Hotel stay for 3 Nights 4 Days is one of them. It was the best
experience we have with Smile India Tourism Club.
My sincere appreciation to the Tour Manager of my tour. The extra efforts taken by him and his team mate were totally impressive. Being employed in the customer service industry, I am aware of how difficult it is to keep a customer happy,
I have never seen such committed people in customer service industry before. I feel grateful to be one of your happy customers.
We had a wonderful experience at Himachal tour with Smile India Tourism Club. Excellent arrangements coupled with delicious food and well informed tour manager made it an absolute dream vacation. The best part of the tour was that the itinerary gave us enough time for ourselves and equal time for enjoyment, activities, our trip a memorable experience. We really enjoyed the trip and are definitely looking forward to travel with Smile India Tourism Club again.
My age not allowed me to go on hill stations, and my family doctor also declined permission for that. With best of precautions, lot of promises to my family doctor and family members we gone to Kashmir along with 24 family members.
Our tour started with a warm welcome at Srinagar airport and the warmth continued until the tour concluded. The hotels, travel arrangements, food was well taken care of. Most memorable event of the tour was the Gondola ride at Gulmarg, It was a complete surprise. This experience gave us memories to cherish for lifetime. We look forward for another vacation with Smile India Tourism Club.
Namaskar, I have my own company with name "Gajanan Sutgirni" at Dhamangaon Railway. As a Chairperson, I have to arrange travel for board of directors once in a year. As an inexperience company I had little trepidation about Smile India Tourism Club while asking for Nepal Tour.
But it was an exceedingly well-planned, well-managed tour, with a friendly tour escort and an ideal blend of enjoyable moments. The star highlights of our tour were Ropeway at Pokhara and Jungle Safari on elephant at Chitwan. A variety of tasty and filling meals and best hotels left us with a deep longing to stay back longer in Nepal. Thanks to Smile India Tourism Club.
Three golden days of my honeymoon…on the exotic Place of Ooty, simply unforgettable! I use to prefer my honeymoon tour through holiday vouchers provided by company's own product, Silver Card membership. So I got the benefit of Free stay at Sagar Resort, Ooty, for 3 Nights, It was a 3* Property, Also get 2000/- Rs. Cash back against food bills, and useful Reebok travel bag also.
So my Honeymoon Tour is not just cost saving, it is first cost zero tour in my life, Thanks to Smile India.


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Story by Wade Linville –
Coming off another outstanding season on the gridiron to cap off what has been a remarkable high school football career at Western Brown, senior wide receiver Wyatt Fischer has been named to the Ohio Prep Sports Writers Association Division II First Team of all-star receivers. Fischer (6'2", 205 lbs) recorded a total of 3,637 receiving yards during his high school career with an impressive total of 231 career receptions. He averaged 15.7 yards per catch during his career, pulling down 33 career touchdown passes.
During his senior season of football this past fall, Fischer recorded 82 receptions for 1,175 receiving yards. He has committed to continue his football career at the University of Cincinnati as a preferred walk-on.


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Went through to Xakanaxa, or at least to the airstrip near there. The plan was to head to the Xakanaxa camp, dump our rubbish and then take a drive to Hippo Pools. Got to the airstrip just as a family of 4 flew in to start their safari. We dumped our garbage there and then headed on the
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The fear with water is you have no idea how deep it is and how the underwater tyre conditions are. It's not really an option to get out and check in these wilds, so split second decisions have to be made and committed to – it gets the heart pumping big time!
Finally we hit a massive one, which caught us both by surprise – it looked so deceptive and the car was still in 2WD – the back tyres just started spinning in the middle of the hole, with the water coming pretty high up the car. That was enough for us; we had only done 4 of the 11kms and decided it was not worth it.
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We stayed with him for about 30 minutes, in that time he roared at us a couple of times, which was awesome to hear – all on videotape of course ;) He was probably a little too close for comfort, but was relaxed enough for us to get in about a hundred shots each.
But we could only venture so far – 12km down we hit the mother of all water patches, with water streaming up the bonnet and up the windshield and splashed into the car. And so decided that was it. We had hit a number of scary ones with the water hitting the bonnet, but over and onto the windscreen? Not a chance! We just couldn't take the chance of going any further – if we got stuck in one of those water holes, the water would be streaming in and the car would be screwed long before anyone came to help us out.
Of course, deciding to go back meant going through it all again – but at least we knew that we could get through, or at least we knew that we had already done it. Damn, it was rough, but we got through. Then of course Dru mentioned that it could have been worse – there could have been elephants along the way near one of the water crossings… no sooner said than we had crossed a nasty one, when a herd of elephants appeared on the road – luckily they were relaxed and crossed quickly, babies and all. From there, the going was okay, with the worst behind us and the car still going…
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Came across the guys that we had driven past the previous evening from the
|Elephants at the road 'waterholes'
Met up with Jurgen, who apparently didn't find his way to 3rd bridge, even with GPS ;) Told him about the lion, and the next minute he was on his walkie-talkie to Dennis – "Dennis - kom in, kom in!" Proceeded to tell Dennis that he was talking to Dru and all about the lion. Dru was absolutely amazed by this, especially since it was all in Afrikaans, and he had no idea what the guy was saying except for his name. Amused Dru for quite a while after. Who knows, hope the lion was still there for those 2 guys. Quick chat to a family of 4 that were camping next to where we were having lunch. The guy said that they had almost had an accident driving to the park, the roads were so wet, so that's a worry for us trying to get out tomorrow.
Good lunch, then a glass of Tia Maria with coffee and about to head out for the next adventure…
Good lunch, then a glass of Tia Maria with coffee and about to head out for the next adventure…
Later on…
Basically a tame afternoon after our adrenalin filled morning. Wandered around the main roads between Xakanaxa,
and 3rd Bridge to see what was out there. Got some nice sightings of kudu with egrets flying in front of them while standing on a hill, but nothing more than that. Suppose you can't really expect more when you've had an action packed morning. Dead Tree Island
Did meet up with Dennis and Jurgen on our drive. They missed the lion!!! Apparently they picked up the tracks but the lion had gone already. They really have had no luck in the time they've been here, compared to us. Think the best they've seen is 2 crocodiles, which Jurgen wanted to give us the GPS co-ordinates for. Really hope they get to see something worthwhile before they go back.
Wandered around slowly back to 3rd Bridge. We went through 4th Bridge, which was an absolutely breeze compared to the water logged holes of the morning.
Came back and lit the fire – no damage, the baboons weren't back from foraging yet. Meandered around again, but only saw the neighbours of wildebeest and impala. We got back to camp to no damage yet again – think the baboons have given up on us – and had rashers for starters. It's been pretty cold today, so heated water in the potjie pot for washes – it makes a huge difference, especially with the wind blowing. Right now we're waiting for the main course of T-bone steaks – hell, it's great to be out here ;)


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It is no secret who one of the most promising guards entering the draft is — De'Aaron Fox.
Flaunting one of the most dynamic arsenals in his class, Fox lands in the top five of most mock draft boards. De'Aaron Fox will serve any team as a dedicated leader with a mamba-like focus and competitiveness. In his freshman year as a Kentucky Wildcat, Fox averaged nearly 17 points, five assists, four rebounds and couple of steals per game while still surprisingly contributing the most to his team off the books.
DeAaron Fox Gives Emotional Interview After Loss To UNC #Philly #Philadelphia https://t.co/EAoJkPgUHY
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Fox's strongest asset is his leadership – this is not something that cannot be seen in the numbers. Although the stats are impressive, De'Aaron has a drive that is seen in such few players in today's NBA. While other draft bound college stars give straight-faced, unemotional interviews declaring for the draft, Fox was focused on his team and coming off a competitive high. His desire to win will translate to the next level and inspire a winning mentality on any team he is drafted to.
Despite the undeniable intangibles Fox provides, he still draws comparisons to some current NBA greats such as MVP candidate Russell Westbrook and perennial All-Star John Wall. The former Wildcat touts the most impressive speed in the draft that, while tied with highly capable inside scoring, allows for Fox to be a modern point guard. Despite being criticized for a lack of a reliable three-point shot, Fox is able to compensate with offensive versatility in scoring and passing. Additionally, his speed and quick-twitch reaction time on defense lifts his ceiling even higher with potential on defense extending far past his 187 lb. wiry frame.
Seemingly the most likely landing spot for De'Aaron Fox is with the Sacramento Kings, falling to the fifth pick. Growing alongside last year's draft pick out of Kentucky, Skal Labissière, and Buddy Hield, recently acquired from the New Orleans Pelicans, Fox would take over from Darren Collison and Ty Lawson as the Kings' leading point guard. The time he would spend on the floor would be crucial to his early development. Along with the Kings' tenth pick, Sacramento could take a huge step this offseason in drafting De'Aaron Fox.
Could the addition of De'Aaron Fox turn around the Kings franchise? pic.twitter.com/mTa0iiwXoj
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Another possible team in line to draft ahead of the Kings is the Los Angeles Lakers. What once was a sure pick in Lonzo Ball, the Lakers have recently shown hesitance in committing to the UCLA Bruin. De'Aaron Fox has made his case, however, and would play alongside young talent in D'Angelo Russell, Jordan Clarkson, Brandon Ingram and Julius Randle. The team-by-committee in Los Angeles would likely look to Fox's talent as an aggressive, speed-demon point guard to lead the offense, moving Russell to the shooting guard. Accompanied by three-point dominant teammates, Fox would benefit in drive and kick situations.
Assuming Markelle Fultz is No. 1, what should the Lakers do at No. 2?
I asked executives, players, scouts, etc. Some surprising responses: pic.twitter.com/ad91fxTUkc
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Look for Fox to explode on the scene, resulting from a dedicated work ethic and elite basketball athleticism on the court. His ability to lead a team with a winning mentality alone will likely give him a chip or two in next year's Rookie of the Year candidacy. Be it with Sacramento, Los Angeles or any other lottery team, De'Aaron Fox will be a force to be reckoned with in his 2017-2018 rookie season.


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Myth busting – Ranji, CB Fry, Sussex and the fertile mind of Neville Cardus
The ones who look at the lines of Cardus with scientific scrutiny often find glaring factual flaws.
In his landmark essay Ranji, Fry and Sussex' Neville Cardus famously recounts Yorkshire player Ted Wainwright talk of KS Ranjitsinhji and CB Fry putting on huge stands. Arunabha Sengupta looks at the scorecards – Cardus's asses – and unearths that those great partnerships took place in the fertile mind of the legendary writer.
How much effect do chroniclers have in our perceptions of the game?
There is a theory that a lot of the great feats on the field, when performed in the islands of the Caribbean or the remote cricket grounds of New Zealand, never captured the imagination of the cricket fans as did lesser acts of brilliance in England and Australia. Why not? Because there was no Neville Cardus or John Arlott or Jim Swanton creating the glorious glow around the heroic deeds, stretching and converting them into epics through the flicks of their gifted pens and the intonations of their famed voices.
We all know of Vinoo Mankad's Test, his 72, followed by 73 overs to capture five for 195 and then finally the 184. It certainly helped that his pivotal performance came at Lord's, the home of cricket, housing every cricket writer of note, moving them into outdoing each other in penning eulogies. Ten years later, Polly Umrigar took five wickets for 107 and followed it up with knocks of 56 and 172 not out against Wes Hall, Charlie Stayers, Garry Sobers and Lance Gibbs. Not many paeans were sung about this performance at least as great as Mankad's, simply because it took place in Trinidad, with most of the best and brightest of cricket writers thousands of miles away from the scene.
It is perhaps acceptable, if not ideal, that some deeds will be highlighted more and some barely given a mention because of the physical presence or absence of great scribblers. However, it ceases to be kosher when readers are forced to swallow mythical stories, fabricated, concocted and threshed out by stretching the edges till it hardly resembles the truth. If it is done to satisfy the creative urges of the writer in question it is nothing but misleading the readers, there are no two ways of looking at it.
The Cardus Chicanery
Remember Ranji, Fry and Sussex', that famed piece of Neville Cardus that remains a glittering example of cricket literature? Yes, maybe the accent should be more pronounced on literature – or more precisely, the art of historical fiction.
It has gone down as a landmark piece of cricket writing. And I have nothing against the writing' bit. It is a fascinating creation – as long it is accepted as just that. Creation. The danger that the cricket world faces is that a lot of celebrated chroniclers have taken Cardus's word. Alan Ross for instance quotes his essay extensively in his otherwise fantastic biography Ranji: Prince of Cricketers.
Generation after generation of cricket lovers and writers have been influenced by Cardusian flair. Many still swear by him. And this essay is one of the favorites of many.
Yes, the ones who look at the lines of Cardus with scientific scrutiny often find glaring factual flaws. In his Autobiography he gives quite a humorous and graphic description of a Lancashire match on his wedding day which on scrutiny turns out to be entirely fictitious. He also writes about becoming aware of the outbreak of the Second World War when workers removed the bust of WG Grace from Lord's while he was watching a match. The truth remains that there was no such match and he was far away in Australia at the moment.
However, while we overlook those blemishes with the kindly eye one casts at love and war, what of the many many other inaccuracies and fabrications? What about Emmot Robinson's honest and limited efforts given lasting lustre of immortlity? What about Ranji, Fry, Sussex' piece which has duped generations of readers into believing in the astonishing feats performed by the duo?
What Cardus does here is unpardonable. He puts words into the mouth of the late Yorkshire and England all-rounder Ted Wainwright. "Ranji and Fry at Brighton on a plumb wicket. It were t' same tale every year. Sussex 20 for one at half-past twelve. Vine out. Then Sussex 43 for two at one o'clock. Aye, we told oursel's, every blessed year, we're doin' reight well. Yorkshire! But bless your soul, we knowed there were nowt in it. At the fall of the second wicket Ranji'd come to the middle, swishing that bat of his like a cane. At close of play the score read, more oft than not, 392 for two."
Perhaps conveniently for Cardus, Wainwright passed away in 1919, just as his own career as a cricketing journalist was taking off. Hence, it left Cardus at liberty to quote him as he wanted to. Those days few bothered with the scorebooks, and it was enough to know KS Ranjitsinhji and CB Fry were great batsmen, the poetic license perhaps being provided by the additional attribute of their being great friends.
Now let us take a look at the scorebooks which Cardus so pompously dismissed as asses'.
Ted Wainwright played 12 matches at Hove during his career between 1888 and 1901. Of these, only the period between 1895 and 1901 coincided with the careers of Ranji and Fry.
Ranji, Fry and Wainwright featured together in only five matches at Hove. These saw five partnerships between Ranji and Fry, amounting to 0, 76, 13, 28 and 135.
Yes, they added 252 in those five innings at a good average, with a fair share of failures in between a decent and a big stand. But, there was no monster partnership that took Sussex from 43 for two to 392 for two. Not anything remotely of that kind.
In fact, if we consider all the other matches that Ranji and Fry played against Yorkshire at Hove, even the ones that did not feature Wainwright, they enjoyed just one more stand – a rather modest one of 29.
If we go back to the matches played by Wainwright, we find that the colossal 392 for two, or something of those proportions, was amassed only once, in 1901. On that occasion the second Sussex wicket fell only at 415. The interesting fact is that Ranji and Fry did not even bat together in that innings. Fry was out for 219 at 415, and Ranji came in to hammer 86. Joseph Vine was out at 66, not 20. And Ernest Killick went on to score 200 himself, there was no 43 for two. And there was no Ranji-Fry collaboration that kept the Yorkshiremen at bay for hours.
The highest stand Ranji and Fry ever put together at Hove was 196, against Surrey in 1900. They put on decent enough partnerships, some very good ones, and collaborated on 11 century partnerships at Hove. However, they did not notch up those monster stands as Cardus would have us believe.
What about 20 for one, 43 for two and 392 for two? The match having that particular progression of scores was played in imagination. It might have been the tricks of the failing memory of an old Wainwright. But, somehow, it seems much more likely that the game was the creation of a much more fertile memory with a proven history of serial fabrication – that of Cardus himself. And of course, he was helped a great deal by the fact that dead men don't talk.
Yet, due to Cardus's casual disregard for history and his rather low regard for recorded numbers weighed against the freedom of his flourishing pen, generation after generation of cricket followers and readers have been hoodwinked into believing in the colossal stands put together by these two friends at the seaside ground.
|Ted Wainright at Hove – Yorkshire vs Sussex
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According to Cardus, "While Ranji seemed to toss runs over the field like largesse in silk purses, Fry acquired them – no, not as a miser his hoard, but as the connoisseur his collection."
Did he actually watch them bat together? I for one will not be surprised if it comes to light that he never did so.
(Arunabha Sengupta is a cricket historian and Chief Cricket Writer at CricketCountry. He writes about the history and the romance of the game, punctuated often by opinions about modern day cricket, while his post-graduate degree in statistics peeps through in occasional analytical pieces. The author of three novels, he can be followed on Twitter at http://twitter.com/senantix)
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It's official guys, last week my partner Steve and I completed our first 10k race, all in aid of Diabetes UK. I'm not usually one to blow my own trumpet but I am proud to say that we absolutely smashed it!
We took part in the Great Yorkshire Run 10k in Sheffield on Sunday 27 September and as I've mentioned in previous blog posts, I was feeling more than a little nervous about it as I'm not a seasoned runner and certainly no 10k running pro.
But the day came and I felt excited, nervous and apprehensive all at once. As we gathered at the start line, I was scared but also felt so excited to just get going. I never thought running would make me feel so excited, I used to bloody hate it. The atmosphere was fantastic in Arundel Gate, Sheffield, with supporters standing at the sidelines and cheering everyone on. As we set off, I felt confident, carried along by the sea of fellow runners. We ran all the way along Penistone Road in Sheffield and I was surprised, even though I was effectively running on my own and not chatting to anyone, that I felt relaxed and there was no urge for me to stop like there usually is. That little voice in my head that wants me to slow down, stop running, just generally stop this madness had packed its bags and gone on holiday somewhere and it felt great. I ran a backwards version of the route that I usually take to work, thinking proudly to myself 'I usually drive down this road in a morning and here I am now, running it.' I ran past bands playing music to cheer us all on and even jogged alongside a man in a huge chipmunk costume for some of the way (big respect to him for being able to run in that).
As I reached the 5k mark, I spotted the first supporter that I knew – my manager from work and his family. The cheers they kindly gave me really spurred me on again at a point when I may have otherwise begun to flag.
At the 8k mark, I spotted my friends and their two children at the side of the road, and to my delight they had made me a banner! My friend and I have a long-standing joke about our mutual annoyance at the over use of the 'Keep Calm' brand (it's used for everything – just stop it now!!) so she had crafted me a 'Keep Calm' banner and her adorable children were there holding the banner. *Heart melts*
Just as I rounded the last corner and was about to take on the hill that ended the race (and the one which I was warned about by a few people beforehand), I took a deep breath and prepared to go for it. Then, I felt a tap on my shoulder and Steve, who was in the group behind mine and so started the race five minutes after me, smiled at me and promptly overtook me. 'Nooooo!' I thought, 'I must chase after him', but as soon as I tried to sprint, I realised it was just too ambitious, so I returned to my plod and let him shoot off.
Crossing the finish line, I couldn't keep a big smile off my face, it was an amazing feeling! Later I discovered when looking at the official results on the website, that I had completed the race in 01:05:12 and Steve had completed it in 01:00:44. Definitely a PB for both of us!!!
What's more, we've managed to raise £283 to date for Diabetes UK, which has smashed our original target of £200.
So, without wanting to turn into a running bore (I promise I won't!) I now feel like I could be hooked and am already counting down the days until Monday 5 October, when I can sign up to my next 10k race – the Percy Pud Run, Sheffield, in December 2015. (Although after seeing the official footage of me crossing the finish line yesterday, that was almost enough to put me off stepping into my running shoes again. I looked like a hunchback throwing myself over the finish line.)
I'll keep a little quieter about the next race on the blog, but I just wanted to share this milestone fitness achievement and would like to thank everyone who has offered kind words of support through my blog ahead of the race.
Massive thanks to everyone who has sponsored us and donated money to Diabetes UK, or who has offered – you are all lovely people!! Huge thanks also to friends and family who came to cheer us on on the day, that completely made it for us!