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Your day begins after a sip of coffee.
Quotes that we believe it suitable for opening our story. Well, while sipping a cup of coffee, we pictured ourselves explore a vacay destination together. Yeah, we wish that we able to spent holiday in unison. There hasn't a definite place yet, just a big desire to immortalized the moment. Then the idea to create Diary Anak Super was blazed. Helped by instagram, we make a media to capture our silly memories. Either it's about future vacation or even just our togetherness in coffee shop that day.
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text: Is it "green" or is it Green ($$)? That is the question of our age...... If you have found a product, an advertisement or another "green" effort to be both ironic and humorous, list it in this thread. My first attempts: 1. Radio commercials for BYOB- Bring your own Bag Irony: It's the stuff you put INSIDE THE BAG that creates the problem, not the tiny bit of paper or plastic! 2. REAL SIMPLE - a magazine devoted to making your life simpler Irony: Last monthly issue (and most issues) have almost 400 pages - with hundreds of pages of ads selling everything from cosmetics to beef to SUVs. The only thing Real Simple about this mag is that it makes a giant profit.

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Who are my contacts for contingency information?
Israel Stone ([email protected]) and Scott Moore ([email protected]) will be your primary contacts for tech and contingency information/questions leading up to the event.
Rusty Baptist ([email protected]) will be your on site contact on Tech & Contingency day.
Please contact Matt Martelli ([email protected]) or Kilian Hamlin ([email protected]) for additional sponsorship opportunities or any questions/concerns beyond the information provided below or outlined in our guidelines.
How do I purchase booth space?
- Go to http://shop.themint400.com/collections/2017-contingency-space and select your type of booth and total footprint size. Please be sure to enter your EXACT dimensions (to the foot) inside your shopping cart.
- Crack a beer or pour a glass of wine. A Mint 400 representative will reach out to you regarding the next steps!
How does placement work? Can I pick where I want to be placed?
I want to be placed next to another vendor. What do I do?
If you wish to be placed next to a specific vendor, both vendors must register at the same time (hence entering our system at the same time) and make note in the check out process of who you wish to be placed next to. This does not guarantee that you will be placed next to each other. We try our best to accommodate all requests, but we cannot guarantee exact placement because of the Fremont Street layout (curbs, fire hydrants, handicapped parking spaces) and city codes.
I don't want to be placed next to a specific vendor. What do I do?
We are hip to this. We will do our best not to place two vendors selling similar products next to each other.
What is the contingency route?
When is load in and out for placement?
What are the hours of contingency?
Tech & Contingency opens at 9am and closes at 6pm on Friday, March 3rd.
Vending in Primm opens at 6am on Saturday, March 4th and closes at 10:00am on Sunday, March 5th.
I want to make the most of my contingency experience. How can I stand out and increase my sales?
The Mint 400 is all about activation. Promoting your presence at contingency before and during the event is crucial. We suggest creating an interactive experience for Mint 400 race fans including giveaways, raffles, contests, coupons, games or anything else that will attract people to your booth. TV screens and music are allowed, provided they are at a nominal volume and don't disturb the vendors next to you.
I am selling goods. Do I need to pay Nevada state sales tax?
You must account for ALL sales during your stay in Nevada and report them to the State for sales tax purposes. This includes spaces in PRIMM. Nevada state sales tax forms will be supplied to you ON SITE at load in.
Are there any items I am not allowed to sell at contingency?
Prepared food, beverages (including alcohol), fireworks, firearms, weapons of any kind, materials of adult nature or any items prohibited by state and local law are prohibited from being sold at The Mint 400.
Can I vend in Primm on race day without vending on Fremont St.?
No. Vending in Primm is only available to those who vend on Fremont St. on Friday, March 3rd.
What if my booth space changes size?
If your layout changes after you book with us, please contact us right away to update your layout space.
What should I do with my trash?
You are responsible for any/all of the trash in your immediate area. Please do not fill the city trash cans with your waste. There are dumpsters located in the Llama Lot across from Atomic Liquors. Help us keep costs down by picking up your trash please!
My booth is near a fire hydrant or handicap access. What should I do?
We cannot block fire hydrants. We cannot block the flow of pedestrians. And we must not block the ability for those in wheelchairs to cross the streets and use the cement ramps. Please be sure your display is set up within the area allocated and does not impede pedestrian, ambulance, or handicap access.
Can I have a BBQ, open flames, or heater to stay warm?
There are no open fires allowed on Fremont or Primm. No BBQ's – gas or charcoal, no propane heaters, nothing with flame. The Fire Marshall will be walking contingency checking for open flames.


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"I don't think it's the function of Congress to function well. It should drag its heels on the way to decision."
"A fully functional multiracial society cannot be achieved without a sense of history and open, honest dialogue."
"Advertising is the modern substitute for argument; its function is to make the worse appear the better."
"The de facto censorship which leaves so many Americans functionally illiterate about the history of US foreign affairs may be all the more effective because it is not official, heavy-handed or conspiratorial, but woven artlessly into the fabric of education and media. No conspiracy is needed."
"Form follows function - that has been misunderstood. Form and function should be one, joined in a spiritual union."
"Happiness is a byproduct of function, purpose, and conflict; those who seek happiness for itself seek victory without war."
"I am inclined to think that eating is a private thing and should be done alone, like other bodily functions"


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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie buying plush Majorca holiday home
BRAD Pitt has reportedly become the latest multi-millionaire to buy a place in Majorca.
The Hollywood actor is said to have sealed the £2.65 million property deal after jetting to the holiday island when he finished filming new movie Allied in Gran Canaria.
Local newspapers said the eight-bed peach-coloured property overlooking the Mediterranean was in the exclusive resort of Puerto Andratx around 20 miles west of the capital Palma.
The purchase was confirmed by Alessandro Proto, an Italian real-estate tycoon and business partner of US presidential candidate Donald Trump.
Island newspaper Diario de Mallorca quoted him as saying: "Brad Pitt fell in love with the Balearic Islands after shooting his new film in the Canaries and that's why he asked us to find him a house in Majorca.
"After visiting a few, he chose the one in Puerto Andratx."
Describing it as a "lot smaller" than the mansion he bought in Italy with wife Angelina Jolie in 2010 but very private because it's difficult to access, he told the newspaper: "It's a house for a single man, not for a family. I don't believe he's purchased this house for his family."
Mr Proto's firm Proto Group claimed earlier this year it had sold Cristiano Ronaldo a luxurious £11.8 million property at the top of Trump Tower on New York's Fifth AvenuE.
Ronaldo denied the buy as well as other suggestions he had bought a favela in Brazil to give back to residents and a Monaco hotel, as well as a role in a Martin Scorsese film.
A representative said Cristiano's name and image had been used by a company whose "presentation of false information had made them suspect to a court case in the Italian justice system."
Proto hit back in a stinging statement centred on the deal for the New York pad, claiming the apartment bought by Ronaldo had been donated to his Moroccan friend Badr Hari, and saying he was launched legal action.
In March it was revealed investment banker James Lupton was the secret owner of a 17-century fortress in Puerto Pollensa which featured on the BBC spy thriller The Night Manager starring Hugh Laurie.
Last December Sir Richard Branson revealed he had bought back an iconic estate in Majorca he sold 13 years earlier after being refused permission to build a luxury hotel.
The multi-millionaire businessman put pen to paper on a £11.2 million deal to repurchase the 4,000 acre Son Bunyola estate in Banyalbufar on the island's west coast.
He had offloaded the sprawling country estate after a brutal battle with the local mayor - as well as the emblematic La Residencia Hotel in the nearby upmarket village of Deia where Sir Bob Geldof and Irish band The Corrs holiday most years.
Former politician Jeffrey Archer, 76, pens his novels at his stunning clifftop home in Majorca nicknamed 'Writers Block' where he spends part of the year.
Local reports said Pitt, who has been the subject of repeated rumours his marriage to Angelina Jolie is crumbling, had been spotted in Majorca near Andratx with Allied co-star Marion Cotillard.
Allied, due for release in November, is a romantic thriller said to be based on a true story about two assassins who fall in love during a World War II mission to kill a German official.
Brad Pitt plays spy assassin Max Vatan and Marion Cotillard the French spy Marianne Beausejour.


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About the profile areas
The 2013 population for Ngaio is 5,502, with a population density of 18.32 persons per hectare.
Location and boundaries
Ngaio is bounded by the locality of Ohariu and the suburb of Khandallah in the north, Fox Street, Amapur Drive, Kandy Crescent, Malda Grove, Amapur Drive, the railway line, Ngatoto Street, Swansea Street, Mysore Street, Bankot Crescent, Cockayne Road and the suburb of Khandallah in the east, the suburb of Wadestown in the south, and the railway line and the suburb of Crofton Downs in the west.
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Colonial settlement of the area dates from the mid 1800s, with land used mainly for timber-getting and farming. Growth took place from the 1880s, spurred by the opening of the railway line. Expansion continued during the early 1900s. Significant development occurred during the 1960s. The population increased gradually between 1996 and 2013, a result of new dwellings being added to the area, and an increase in dwelling occupancy rates and the average number of persons living in each dwelling.
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Report: Post-9/11 Counterterrorism Policies Pose Major Threat to American Freedom
While individuals around the country mourn the tragic events of September 11, 2001 this weekend, the ACLU is marking the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks by drawing attention to another tragedy: the erosion of civil liberties in post-9/11 America.
In its new report, A Call to Courage: Reclaiming Our Liberties Ten Years After 9/11, the ACLU notes:
Ten years later, as we remember and mourn those who died on September 11th, our nation still faces the challenge of remaining both safe and free. Our choice is not, as some would have it, between safety and freedom. Just the opposite is true. As President Obama recognized in a 2009 speech, "our values have been our best national security asset—in war and peace; in times of ease and in eras of upheaval." Yet, our government's policies and practices during the past decade have too often betrayed our values and undermined our security.
The report examines four major aspects of post-9/11 America: the never-ending "war on terror," the legacy of the Bush administration's torture policy, rampant racial and religious profiling, and our "massive and unchecked surveillance society." As we know, all of these policies have been sold to us under the guise of "necessary security measures" -- but all of them have led to unacceptable rollbacks of our rights and liberties and the transparency of the government over the past decade. The report concludes:
We look to our leaders and our institutions, our courts and our Congress, to guide us towards a better way, and it is now up to the American people to demand that our leaders respond to national security challenges with our values, our unity – and yes, our courage – intact.
Read the full report here.


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Welcome to The Metropolitan A grand Victorian railway hotel is enjoying a new life as an upmarket bar and restaurant. Full of style and character, its success is built on a quality product served by friendly and professional staff. In Summer, our stunning outside Stable Bar is a great place to eat, meet or just relax. There's plenty of outdoor seating, complete with heaters for the cooler evenings, and our huge outdoor canopy is perfect for rainy days. Enjoy a delicious home cooked mea read more


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On April 27, 2016, an application for authority to retain professionals was filed in the bankruptcy case of Energy Future Holdings Corp. and its affiliates.
The filing was assigned docket number 8291 and is described on the court's official docket as follows:
Application/Motion to Employ/Retain Benesh, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff, LLP as Delaware Counsel to the Energy Future Holdings Corp. Fee Committee Filed by Fee Committee. Hearing scheduled for 5/18/2016 at 02:00 PM at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market St., 5th Fl., Courtroom #6, Wilmington, Delaware. Objections due by 5/11/2016. (Attachments: # (1) Notice # (2) Exhibit A # (3) Exhibit B) (Hoover, Jennifer)
Energy Future Holdings Corp. filed for bankruptcy protection, or had an involuntary bankruptcy petition filed against it, on April 29, 2014. The bankruptcy case is pending before the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The case number for the lead bankruptcy case is 14-10979. The bankruptcy case is currently assigned to United States Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Sontchi. The law firm of Kirkland & Ellis LLP is acting as lead bankruptcy counsel to Energy Future Holdings Corp. in the bankruptcy case.


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Well maintained family home in sought after Arbutus area within walking distance to Trafalgar Elementary, Prince of Wales Secondary, shopping and bus route. 9' ceiling. Radiant floor heat. Hardwood floor on main and up. Spacious living and dining rooms. 3 - 4 bedrooms up. Upgrades include boiler in 2009; hardwood floor, new windows and blinds, renovated kitchen, bathrooms and deck in 2011; water main to City in 2016. Sunny southern backyard. Move in condition.
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CHICAGO -- Here's a quick look at how the Miami Heat earned a hard-fought 104-94 win over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night at the United Center in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Heat lead the series 2-1.
How it happened: Chris Bosh had a monster game for the Heat, going off for 20 points, 19 rebounds and 4 assists as the Heat ground this one out at the end. LeBron James almost had a triple-double, scoring 25 points, grabbing 8 rebounds and totaling 7 assists. Carlos Boozer had his best game of the series with 21 points, but the Bulls could not make enough plays down the stretch and it cost them.
What it means: This game brought one of the Bulls' biggest fears to the forefront. The Bulls play hard, they play tough and they play with a passion that usually fires an entire city up -- as was the case on Friday night. The problem is that they just don't have enough playmakers who can be consistently counted on to provide offense and make plays when it matters most. The Bulls struggled to make big shots late in the game despite doing almost everything else they needed to in order to win. What has to be almost as troubling for Tom Thibodeau is the fact that his team exerted so much energy and emotion in this game and still came up short. The Bulls had chances in this one but they couldn't take advantage of them. Heart and hustle can take a team a long way, but talent, and clutch shooting, usually wins out. That was the case in Game 3.
Hits: Norris Cole had 18 points off the bench for Miami, including a clutch 3-pointer with 1:48 left in regulation that served as the final dagger for the Bulls.
Misses: Taj Gibson was just 2-for-9 from the field and had six points.
Stat of the night: After getting destroyed by Miami in the paint in Game 2, the Bulls outscored the Heat 44-28 down low -- but it didn't matter in the end.
What's next: Game 4 is at 6 p.m. CT Monday in Chicago.


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Full Metal Racket w/t (10 x ) – Follows three generations of the Sumner family who run Knob Creek Gun Range, their family owned business in Knob Creek, Kentucky. At Knob Creek Gun Range, it's up to the Sumner family to keep things running smoothly as customers use, try out and even purchase and sell weapons across a broad spectrum of firearms — from a cannon to a machine gun. They can even blow up whatever they bring to the range.
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Death Do Us Part Trailer (2014)
"You May Now Kill the Bride" 15 April 2014 Horror, Thriller 89 mins
Kennedy Jamieson, a wealthy socialite, has waited her whole life to have the perfect wedding. Engaged to the charming Ryan Harris, the young couple is just a week away from the big day but hasn't had a chance to celebrate their respective bachelor/bachelorette parties. Ryan's best man Chet books a remote cabin in the woods to throw them a 'Jack and Jill' stag that they'll never forget. Out in the middle of nowhere, things take a horrifying turn as members of the group are brutally picked off one by one. What started out as a celebration quickly descends into a bloody nightmare. Friendships are ripped apart and accusations fly in this blood filled psychological horror with a whodunit twist.
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Imagine never again speaking to an airline check-in agent!?
This summer, Delta Airlines will debut check-in kiosks at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, and one of the four… will use facial recognition technology, according to Huffington Post.
The kiosk with facial recognition technology will match a passenger's face with their passport, and cannot be used with any other form of I.D.
Each of the (4) new check-in kiosks will allow passengers to print their own bag tags for checked luggage, then load it on a conveyor belt.
Delta feels this service will provide their agents more time for customer service.
If this works well at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, how long do you think it will be before DFW or Love Field begins doing the same? Let us know in the comments below.
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Following the excitement of the return of hockey to the Pepsi Center on Tuesday night, tonight's contest between the visiting Calgary Flames and host Colorado Avalanche had the typical feel of a preseason game. Very slow, very few legitimate scoring chances, and a casual intensity was the name of the game as the Flames came into Denver and walked out with a 1-0 victory.
This game wasn't broadcast, but highlights are available via the Altitude Radio Network.
Short Game Recap:
After a slow start to the first period, Josh Jooris walked around Zach Redmond and put a shot on goaltender Reto Berra, who made the initial save, and tapped home the rebound as Nick Holden stood helplessly in front of the net, giving Calgary the 1-0 lead at the 13:50 mark.
The second period was a penalty-filled affair that saw the Avalanche take three penalties, the Flames one, and saw each team fire 10 shots on goal but zero goals.
The third period was more of the same in a largely uneventful affair, though the Avalanche staged one of their famous late-game rallies and put a torrent of shots on net. Flames goaltender Joni Ortio was up to the task, turning away 14 third period shots and 35 total for the game. The Jooris goal would hold up for Calgary and bring the game to a 1-0 final.
September 24, 2015; Preseason Game 2
Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado
Three Stars:
- Joni Ortio, G, Calgary – 35 saves (shutout)
- Josh Jooris, F, Calgary – Game-winning goal
- Borna Rendulic, F, Colorado – 1 shot on goal, 1 hit, 1 takeaway
Play of the Game:
The one and only goal of the game from Jooris goes down as the play of the game. A close second could be the string of saves Ortio made in the waning moments of the game as he turned away a spirited Avalanche attack.
Turning Point:
Directly before the Jooris goal, the Avalanche had finally given ground to the Flames after a dominating start to the game. The Marc-Andre Cliche-led fourth line of Colorado was hemmed in its own zone for an extended period of time and was unable to get a full clear out of the zone, resulting in a desperate and sloppy line change that led to the Avalanche disorganization on the game-winning goal.
By the Numbers:
The "AHL" line, featuring likely Rampage forwards Andrew Aggozino, Ben Street, and Borna Rendulic, combined for 11 of Colorado's shots on goal plus had another six shots blocked, despite only combining for 39:31 of ice time. Street paced the group with six shots on goal of his own in just 12:02.
Quote of the Game:
"He was really good, really good. I was very happy with him and he made some good saves."
-Head Coach Patrick Roy on Reto Berra, who is in the midst of a fight for his NHL life as youngster Calvin Pickard is pushing him for the backup goaltender job.
Lasting Impact:
It's still the preseason. None.
What's Next?:
The Avs host the Los Angeles Kings at Pepsi Center on Sunday, 27 September. Puck drops at 6:00PM.


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Rooms, services Guests looking for accommodation in Süßen are welcome to book 50 nicely furnished rooms at Löwen Süßen. Since the hotel has an own restaurant, you may also try fine local meals on the spot. Parking is availably nearby for those arriving by car. Nearby table tennis, bike rental, bowling, minigolf and ballontrip opportunities will provide an excellent chance to spend your leisure time actively. Should you want to stay in good shape during your holiday, you may also take the sports and exercise opportunities provided by the local gym. Your valuables may be the safely secured in the safe. You can browse the Internet via wireless connection (WiFi) available at the hotel. The exact equipment and the exact list of available services of Löwen Süßen can be read on the information sheet below.
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US student David Sneddon was 'kidnapped by North Korea and forced to teach English'
US student David Sneddon, who was first reported missing in 2004, was actually kidnapped and forced to teach English in North Korea, according to authorities.
Sneddon, disappeared while hiking in the Yunnan Province in China. The student, who is fluent in Korean, was just 24 at the time.
Police initially said that Sneddon had died in a hiking accident, but no body was ever found.
David's parents were always suspicious.
"We knew in our heart that he was alive, so we had to keep fighting," his mother, Kathleen Sneddon told the New York Post.
According to Choi Sung-yong, the head of South Korea's Abductee's Family Union, Sneddon has been found living in North Korea where he is being forced to work as a school teacher.
According to reports, he lives in Pyongyang and is married with two children.
David's parents believe he was kidnapped because of a previous visit to South Korea, where his language skills became known.
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June 2016 – Summary
June was a month of two halves, the first being warm and dry with copious amounts of sunshine during which time we experienced record high temperatures for the time of year, the latter dull, wet and windy.
The month began with clear skies and 16 hours of sunshine on the 1st. The weather continued in this vein until the 17th, during which time there were 7 days when temperatures rose above 20°C, the highest being 23.3°C on the 5th, a record high for the month of June. We also recorded our highest June Heat Index (23.3°C), and highest Daily Temperature Range (12.2°C) on the same day . Our highest June Apparent Temperature (24.3°C) and Dew Point (18.0°C) was also recorded on the 6th and 7th respectively.
During this period, there were 12 dry days and only 8.4mm of rain. This minimal amount accompanied lower than average rainfall during the previous two months, prompting the local water company to issue a warning to every household regarding water usage and the need to conserve supplies. This was tantamount to a hosepipe ban and prompted discussions about a drought and the phrase "we need some rain" was to be heard for the first time in living memory.
Those who uttered the phrase were soon to have their wish granted as the wind veered to the south on the 18th bringing cloud, rain and lower temperatures until the end of the month. Despite the fall in temperatures, the month ended as our warmest June with an average temperature (1 minute) of 13.8°C.
Summary for June 2016
Temperature (°C):
Mean (1 minute) 13.8 Record High for the month of June
Mean (min+max) 14.2 Record High for the month of June
Mean Minimum 11.0
Mean Maximum 17.4 Record High for the month of June
Minimum 6.8 17th Record High for the month of June
Maximum 23.3 5th Record High for the month of June
Highest Minimum 13.3 4th
Lowest Maximum 13.4 16th Record High for the month of June
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Rainfall (mm):
Total for month 39.0
Wettest day 5.8 28th Record Low for the month of June
High rain rate 63.6 29th
Rain days 18
Days >= 2.0mm 6
Days >= 10.0mm 0
Days>= 20.0mm 0
Dry days 12
Wind (mph):
Highest Gust 34.0 15th
Average Speed 8.3
Wind Run 5991.2 miles
Gale days 0
Pressure (mb):
Maximum 1032.28 1st
Minimum 997.33 30th
Days with snow falling 0
Days with snow lying at 0900 0
Total hours of sunshine 153.4
No. of Sunshine Days 24
Sunniest Day 1st 16.0 hours
Spring 2016 – Summary
The snow and below average temperatures in April were countered by the clear skies and higher temperatures of May, which ensured that statistically, Spring 2016 passed without too much of note.
The passage of March was uneventful apart from it being the calmest here at Askernish. Temperatures struggled in April in a keen wind and there were four consecutive days when snow fell towards the end of the month. Although the winds remained northerly in May, the dry, clear weather resulted in record amounts of sunshine and days when the temperature rose above 15°C.
Summaries for the three months that constitute Spring precede this summary on the blog.
Statistical Summary for Spring 2016 (March – May 2016)
Temperature (°C):
Mean (1 minute) 8.4
Mean (min+max) 8.5
Mean Minimum 5.4
Mean Maximum 11.5
Minimum -1.4 26th April
Maximum 26.7 9th May
Highest Minimum 13.4 10th May
Lowest Maximum 5.8 5th March
Days above 20˚C 5
Days above 15˚C 15 Record high for Spring
Days below 0˚C 2
Days below -5˚C 0
Air frosts 2
Rainfall (mm):
Total for period 180.8
Wettest day 17.0 25th March
High rain rate 34.4 1st May
Rain days 5
Days >= 2.0mm 29
Days >= 10.0mm 2
Days>= 20.0mm 0
Dry days 38
Wind (mph):
Highest Gust 47.0 2nd March
Average Speed 9.8
Wind Run 21623.1 miles
Gale days 0
Predominant Direction NNE
Pressure (mb):
Maximum 1038.41 14th March
Minimum 969.12 26th March Lowest recorded in Spring
Days with snow falling 4 Record high for Spring
Days with snow lying at 0900 0
Total hours of sunshine 502.0 Record high for Spring
No. of Sunshine Days 80
Sunniest Day 25th May 15.8
May 2016 – Summary
Predominantly northerly winds are always associated with settled and clear conditions at this time of year. Such was the case this month, resulting in below average rainfall and record amounts of sunshine. Despite the same winds maintaining a keen edge, it could not prevent this May from being our warmest here at Askernish.
Northerly winds dominated the month of May, broken only by two brief spells (1st-5th and 16th-20th) when weak Atlantic fronts brought more humid conditions from the south. It was during these two spells that all but 1.8mm of the total months rain (39.2mm) fell with the wettest day being the 1st.
For the remainder of the month, it was clear, bright and sunny. Despite it feeling chill at times in the wind, temperatures reached 20°C on four consecutive days (8th-11th), with a high of 26.7°C on the 9th. It was on this day that the humidity fell to 33%, a record low for May and equaling our station record.
With the clear skies and long days, there was a station record high of 243.4 hours of sunshine with 15.8 hours on the 25th.
Statistical Summary for May 2016
Temperature (°C):
Mean (1 minute) 11.5 Record high for May
Mean (min+max) 11.5 Record high for May
Mean Minimum 8.0
Mean Maximum 15.0 Record high for May
Minimum 1.9 13th
Maximum 26.7 9th
Highest Minimum 13.4 10th
Lowest Maximum 9.8 15th
Air frosts 0
Rainfall (mm):
Total for month 39.2
Wettest day 7.8 1st Record low for May
High rain rate 34.4 1st
Rain days 13
Days >= 2.0mm 6
Days >= 10.0mm 0
Days>= 20.0mm 0
Dry days 18
Wind (mph):
Highest Gust 43.0 4th
Average Speed 10.2
Wind Run 7604.1 miles
Gale days 0
Pressure (mb):
Maximum 1032.07 31st
Minimum 995.33 20th
Days with snow falling 0
Days with snow lying at 0900 0
Total hours of sunshine 243.4 Our sunniest month
No. of Sunshine Days 27
Sunniest Day 25th 15.8 hours
April 2016 – Summary
Despite the chilly temperatures and snow that the predominantly northerly winds inflicted upon us, this April was not quite as cold as April 2013. One consolation was that with clearer skies, this was the sunniest April here at Askernish.
With the wind having a keen edge all month, April felt chill despite temperatures reaching double figures on numerous occasions. With a mean temperature of 7.0°C, as with the rest of the UK this April was not our coldest. That honour remains with the April of 2013 when the mean temperature was just 6.4°C.
Low temperatures towards the end of the month meant that any precipitation fell as snow as it did on four consecutive days (25th – 29th). Although it did not settle for any length of time except on the hills, this was a record number of days with snow falling for April.
With the northerlies came clearer skies resulting in 168.9 hours of sunshine, a record high for April at our station.
Rainfall of 52.2mm was a little above average but continued the trend of April becoming one of our driest months of the year.
An average wind speed of 10.2mph for the month was also a little above average, but a high gust of 39.0mph was the lowest recorded here in April.
Statistical Summary – April 2016
Temperature (°C):
Mean (1 minute) 7.0
Mean (min+max) 7.0
Mean Minimum 4.0
Mean Maximum 10.1
Minimum -1.4 26th
Maximum 13.6 11th
Highest Minimum 7.2 10th Lowest Recorded in April
Lowest Maximum 7.3 25th
Air frosts 2
Rainfall (mm):
Total for month 52.2
Wettest day 9.0 1st
High rain rate 26.8 6th
Rain days 20
Dry days 10
Days >= 2.0mm 9
Days >= 10.0mm 0
Days>= 20.0mm 0
Wind (mph):
Highest Gust 39.0 1st Lowest recorded in April
Average Speed 10.2
Wind Run 7350.9 miles
Gale days 0
Predominant Direction NW
Pressure (mb):
Maximum 1032.07 20th
Minimum 993.23 5th
Days with snow falling 4 Record High for April
Days with snow lying at 0900 0
Total hours of sunshine 168.9 Record High for April
No. of Sunshine Days 29
Sunniest Day 10th 11.8 hours
March 2016 – Summary
Yet another month when many records tumbled, a continuing trend which shows no signs of abating. Most noticeable was that this was our calmest March and there were 10 consecutive days without rain.
A prolonged calm and dry spell ensured that this was our calmest March with an average wind speed of just 9.0mph resulting in a wind run of 6668.1 miles. During this period, no rain was recorded on 10 consecutive days between 13th – 22nd and the 16th was our sunniest March day with 10.1 hours of sunshine. Also the highest March temperature (15.4°C) and the highest March daily temperature range of 11.1°C (15.4°C – 4.3°C) was recorded on the 15th plus the highest March apparent temperature of 14.1°C occurred on the 16th.
Despite the prolonged dry spell, rainfall for the month was above average helped by 17mm falling on the 25th, our wettest March day.
2 other records of note were: the lowest March humidity of 39% recorded on the 15th and the lowest March pressure recorded, that of 969.1mb during the early hours of the 26th.
Apologies for the briefer than usual summary. This was due to the station being unmanned throughout the month.
Statistical Summary for March 2016
Temperature (°C):
Mean (1 minute) 6.7
Mean (min+max) 6.9
Mean Minimum 4.2
Mean Maximum 9.5
Minimum 0.2 on 5th
Maximum 15.4 on 15th
Highest Minimum 8.7 on 12th
Lowest Maximum 5.8 on 5th
Air frosts 0
Rainfall (mm):
Total for month 89.4
Wettest day 17.0 on 25th Record high for March
High rain rate 16.8 on 24th
Rain days 21
Dry days 10
Days >= 2.0mm 14
Days >= 10.0mm 2
Days>= 20.0mm 0
Wind (mph):
Highest Gust 47.0 on 2nd
Average Speed 9. 0 Record low for March
Wind Run 6668.1 miles Record low for March
Gale days 0
Pressure (mb):
Maximum 1038.41 on 14th
Minimum 969.12 on 26th Record low for March
Days with snow falling 0
Days with snow lying at 0900 0
Total hours of sunshine 89.7
No. of Sunshine Days 24
Sunniest Day 10.1 hours on 16th Sunniest March day
Winter 2015-16 – Summary
While the UK recorded its warmest winter, it was a phenomenon that passed us by. Temperatures here at Askernish were "average" with a mean (1 minute) temperature of 6.2°C for the winter period.
The only other statistics of note were that there were only 34 days when the sun shone, the fewest recorded in winter, 21.8mm of rain fell on the 28th December making it our wettest winter day, and the maximum pressure of 1031.94mb on the 15th February was the lowest maximum recorded for winter.
Apologies for the shorter than usual summary. This was due to the station being unmanned for most of the winter period.
Statistical summary for the winter period – (1st Dec 2015 to 29th Feb 2016)
Temperature (°C):
Mean (1 minute) 6.2
Mean (min+max) 5.9
Mean Minimum 3.6
Mean Maximum 8.3
Minimum -3.2 on 14th February
Maximum 12.6 on 18th December
Highest Minimum 10.8 on 18th December
Lowest Maximum 3.9 on 13th January
Air frosts 8
Days above 20˚C 0
Days above 15˚C 0
Days below 0˚C 8
Days below -5˚C 0
Rainfall (mm):
Total for period 430.8
Wettest day 21.8 on 28th December Record high for winter
High rain rate 192.0 on 10th February Record high for this station
Rain days 84
Dry days 7
Days >= 2.0mm 60
Days >= 10.0mm 13
Days>= 20.0mm 1
Wind (mph):
Highest Gust 71.0 on 1st February
Average Speed 14.3
Wind Run 31192.4 miles
Gale days 3
Pressure (mb):
Maximum 1031.94 on 15th February Lowest winter maximum
Minimum 962.58 on 07th February
Days with snow falling 1
Days with snow lying at 0900 0
Total hours of sunshine 128.8
No. of Sunshine Days 34 Least number recorded in winter
Sunniest Day 7.2 on 27th February
February 2016 – Summary
February was yet another month when many new records were set. Not only was it our coldest and sunniest February, it also produced our windiest day and highest rain rate ever here at Askernish.
Low temperatures dominated the month with the mercury never exceeding 10°C. With a mean temperature of just 4.8°C for the month, this was our coldest February and an overnight low of 3.2°C on 14th was our lowest February temperature. Clearing skies and low overnight temperatures later in the month produced not only our highest February daily temperature range of 11.7°C (9.9 to -1.2) but also our sunniest February day on the 27th.
The wind was a feature early in the month with winds gusting to 71mph on the 1st, our highest February wind speed. The average wind speed for that day was 33.9mph resulting in a wind run of 814 miles making it our windiest ever day here at Askernish.
Heavy rain fell on the 15th and 16th during which time 4.0mm of rain fell in 1 hour, our highest February hourly rain rate on the 16th and a rain rate of 192.0mm/hour occurred early on 11th , a record for this station
Apologies for the briefer than usual summary. This was due to the station being unmanned throughout the month.
Summary for February 2016
Temperature (°C):
Mean (1 minute) 4.8 Record low for the month of February
Mean (min+max) 4.7 Record low for the month of February
Mean Minimum 1.9 Record low for the month of February
Mean Maximum 7.5
Minimum -3.2 14th Record low for the month of February
Maximum 9.9 27th
Highest Minimum 5.9 4th Record low for the month of February
Lowest Maximum 5.1 24th
Air frosts 5
Rainfall (mm):
Total for month 106.8
Wettest day 15.8 16th
High rain rate 192.0 10th Station record high rain rate
Rain days 26
Dry days 3
Days >= 2.0mm 15
Days >= 10.0mm 3
Days>= 20.0mm 0
Wind (mph):
Highest Gust 71.0 1st Record high for the month of February
Average Speed 12.5
Wind Run 8723.0 miles
Gale days 1
Predominant Direction SSW
Pressure (mb):
Maximum 1031.94 15th
Minimum 962.58 7th
Days with snow falling 0
Days with snow lying at 0900 0
Total hours of sunshine 76.8 Record high for the month of February
No. of Sunshine Days 23 Record high for the month of February
Sunniest Day 27th 7.2 hours
January 2016 – Summary
It seems that hardly a month goes by these days without a record being broken. While the wind and rain continued to dominate our weather throughout January, no headline records were broken despite the best efforts of Gertrude, our seventh storm of the winter. There was however some very unseasonal high temperatures elsewhere in the UK and during one such period we recorded our highest ever January temperature. With so much cloud accumulation associated with these weather patterns and high temperatures, it was no surprise that this was our dullest January.
Looking back over the month, it was dull, wet and windy. It began in that fashion with slightly lower than average temperatures and rainfall, with winds gusting to 45mph in an easterly air steam until the wind backed North on the 10th. This brought calmer, clearer conditions with less cloud and wind during which time we experienced some sunshine but lower temperatures. Our only two air frosts of the month occurred on the 13th and then again on the 15th when temperatures fell to -2.2°C but oddly enough, the 15th was our sunniest ever January day with 4.0 hours of sunshine being recorded. Some cloud developed on the 16th raising the temperature slightly until Southerlies brought much warmer and humid conditions from the 22nd onwards.
Our highest ever January temperature of 11.2°C occurred on the 22nd, only to be superseded on 24th when the mercury reached 12.3°C. Several associated records were also broken for January, that of Heat Index (12.3°C) and Dew Point (11.4°C). We also recorded our highest ever January Minimum Temperature on same day when the temperature did not fall below 10.7°C.
A series of Atlantic fronts driving in from the south, dragging extremely moist air with it meant that certain parts of the UK again experienced high winds, torrential rain and flooding. For us, the heaviest rain fell early morning on the 23rd when 9.8mm fell in just 1 hour, another January record here at Askernish.
High winds and rain continued until the 28th when Gertrude arrived bringing lower temperatures, more rain, sleet and snow showers and stronger winds resulting in 2 consecutive gale days and our lowest ever January Apparent Temperature of -12.0°C on 29th.
Summary for January 2016
Temperature (°C):
Mean (1 minute) 5.9
Mean (min+max) 5.8
Mean Minimum 3.9
Mean Maximum 7.8
Minimum -2.2 13th
Maximum 12.3 24th Record High for the month of January
Highest Minimum 10.7 24th Record High for the month of January
Lowest Maximum 3.9 13th
Air frosts 2
Rainfall (mm):
Total for month 149.8
Wettest day 17.2 22nd
High rain rate 71.6 22nd
Rain days 28
Days >= 2.0mm 22
Days >= 10.0mm 4
Days>= 20.0mm 0
Dry days 3
Wind (mph):
Highest Gust 66.0 28th
Average Speed 14.4
Wind Run 10709.0 miles
Gale days 2
Predominant wind direction SSE
Pressure (mb):
Maximum 1030.21 15th
Minimum 969.63 10th
Days with snow falling 1
Days with snow lying at 0900 0
Total hours of sunshine 22.9 Record Low for the month of January
No. of Sunshine Days 18
Sunniest Day 15th 4.0 hours Our Sunniest January day ever
2015 – Summary
With El Niño conditions developing very early in the year, it was almost certain that it would influence the weather, but it is never easy to say how or what its influence might be here in the Northern Hemisphere. As most weather models suggest when El Niño conditions exist, 2015 experienced the full range of extreme weather events around the world, most notably it being, globally, the warmest year ever with 2016 forecast to be warmer still! Whether this was entirely due to El Niño or by man-made influences is a continuing debate, but man-made global warming is now being thought of as the prime influence. Whether you are a believer in global warming or not, with these conditions continuing, they are set to influence our weather into next year.
Rising temperatures was a phenomenon that passed us by here in Askernish. For us, 2015 was our windiest, wettest and dullest year. As the year progressed, a full range of monthly records tumbled with the more unwelcome easily outnumbering the more pleasant ones being broken. This contrast was best highlighted by the months of June which was our windiest, wettest, coldest and dullest on record compared with October which was our warmest. August was our driest but perversely had the most rain days to be recorded during that month. New monthly atmospheric pressure records both high and low also occurred throughout the year. These often pass unnoticed and are of little concern to most observers, but they too are an indication of changing weather patterns.
The persistent wind is what most people will remember about 2015. This awareness was heightened with the occurrence of another explosive cyclogenesis or "weather bomb" in December, and then the Met Office personalising the storms by naming them for the first time later in the year. What followed that decision was Abigail, Barney, Clodagh, Desmond, Eva and Frank, all of which occurred during the final two months of the year. All these storms resulted in strong winds and heavy rain ensuring that this was our windiest and wettest year.
Six of the twelve months, January, March, May, June, July and November were our windiest ever with these months experiencing their own record high wind speeds and wind gusts. There were 9 gale days during the year which is yet another record here at Askernish. There were 3 in January, 2 in March, our first ever in November and 3 in December, all of which (apart from December) are records for this station. The average wind speed for 2015 was 11.9 mph which produced a wind run in excess of 100,000 miles for the year for the very first time.
One exceptional respite from the winds occurred in October when the remnants of Hurricane Joaquin passed further south than expected and left us eerily becalmed for three days. During this period, with an average wind speed of 0.6 mph and a wind run of just 14.0 miles, the 16th October became our calmest ever day!
With the winds came the rain with March, June and July being our wettest on record. In total, 1152.2 mm of rain fell during the year on 291 rain days exceeding our previous record by 30.8mm set only last year. Again in complete contrast the months of October and August were the driest ever here in Askernish but there were 28 days in August when rain fell, a record high for that month. Another milestone occurred on the 14th December when no rain fell on that day making it our first dry December day since 26th December 2012!
With wind and rain, there is always the associated cloud which seemed to shroud our islands for long periods during the year. It was therefore no surprise that 2015 was our dullest year with the months of June, July, October and November setting their own records by being our dullest. In February there were 5 consecutive days when NO sunshine was recorded, yetanother station record. One bright spot, literally and contrary to the gloom, May was oursunniest on record.
Globally, 2015 was the warmest year ever but not here. January, May, June and July were our coldest ever and only October and December broke any records, both being our warmest. There
were only 4 days during the year when the temperature reached 20°C and 61 when it exceeded 15°C, the latter being the lowest ever recorded in a year. There were 7 days when snow fell during the year, a record annual high.
A summary of each and every month plus the four seasons precede this post on the blog.
Statistical Summary – 2015
Temperature (°C):
Mean (1 minute) 9.3
Mean (min+max) 9.3
Mean Minimum 6.8
Mean Maximum 11.7
Minimum -3.3 18th Jan
Maximum 24.7 23rd Aug
Highest Minimum 13.5 30th Jun Lowest recorded in a year
Lowest Maximum 2.8 3rd Feb
Days above 20˚C 4
Days above 15˚C 61 Lowest annual total
Days below 0˚C 11
Days below -5˚C 0
Air frosts 10
Rainfall (mm):
Total for year 1152.2 Highest annual rainfall
Wettest day 22.6 5th May
High rain rate 67.0 9th Dec
Rain days 291 Highest number recorded in a year
Days >= 2.0mm 167 Highest number recorded in a year
Days >= 10.0mm 26
Days>= 20.0mm 2
Dry days 74 Lowest number recorded in a year
Wind (mph):
Highest Gust 76.0 8th Jan
Average Speed 11.9 Highest annual average wind speed
Wind Run 105417.9 miles Highest annual wind run
Gale days 9 Highest number recorded in a year
Pressure (mb):
Maximum 1043.65 7th Feb
Minimum 947.68 14th Jan
Days with snow falling 7 Highest number recorded in a year
Days with snow lying at 0900 4
Total hours of sunshine 1011.0 Lowest annual total
Sunshine days 265
December 2015 – Summary
While the wet and windy conditions continued to dominate our weather with storms Desmond, Eva and Frank visiting our islands, it was the temperature that was the meteological highlight of the month with it being our warmest December on record, as it was for the rest of the UK.
Wet and windy was how December started and continued through until the new year. Despite these conditions being the most memorable, the only record to be broken was our highest ever
December rain rate, that of 67.0mm/hour on the 9th. The first of the December storms to arrive on our shores late on the 4th was Desmond, which brought winds of up to 58mph and heavy rain, but nothing like that which was experienced elsewhere in the UK especially Cumbria, where there was widespread flooding and record rainfall.
Dull, wet and breezy conditions continued until the 10th when a brief spell of brighter and calmer conditions occurred and although it was still wet, it was colder with the only air frost of the month on the 12th. The 10th saw our lowest ever December humidity (58%) and the 14th was our first dry December day since 26th December 2012!
The winds increased from the 15th onwards, but on that day we experienced our highest ever December temperature with the mercury rising to 12.6°C. Our highest ever December Heat Index (12.6'C), Dew Point (12.1°C) and Apparent Temperature (12.6°C) also occurred on that day as well as our highest ever December Minimum Temperature of 10.8°C.
It remained wet and windy to such an extent that Eva passed off shore almost un-noticed overnight on the 23rd. with winds gusting to 53mph. Heavy overnight rain on the 28th signalled the imminent arrival of Frank which hit our shores on the 29th , but again it was the mainland which bore the brunt of the winds and heavy rain resulting in yet more severe flooding. A total of 35.4mm of rain fell in 48 hours with winds peaking at 65 mph, the highest recorded during the month.
Throughout the month, temperatures remained high although it felt chill in the strong winds. With an average temperature of 7.7°C, it was our warmest December here at Askernish.
Two other records of note during the month was that the maximum wind gust of 65 mph was the lowest maximum to be recorded in any December as was the maximum December atmospheric
pressure of 1018.87 on the 13th.
Statistical Summary
Temperature (°C):
Mean (1 minute) 7.7 Record high for the month of December
Mean (min+max) 7.2
Mean Minimum 4.9 Record high for the month of December
Mean Maximum 9.5 Record high for the month of December
Minimum -0.2 12th
Maximum 12.6 18th Record high for the month of December
Highest Minimum 10.8 18th Record high for the month of December
Lowest Maximum 4.1 13th
Air frosts 1
Rainfall (mm):
Total for month 174.2
Wettest day 21.8 28th
High rain rate 67.0 9th Record high for the month of December
Rain days 30
Days >= 2.0mm 23
Days >= 10.0mm 6
Days>= 20.0mm 1
Dry days 1
Wind (mph):
Highest Gust 65.0 29th Lowest maximum recorded in any December
Average Speed 15.8
Wind Run 11760.0 miles
Gale days 3
Pressure (mb):
Maximum 1018.87 13th Lowest maximum recorded in any December
Minimum 979.35 29th
Days with snow falling 0
Days with snow lying at 0900 0
Total hours of sunshine 29.1
No. of Sunshine Days 16
Sunniest Day 6th 3.3 hours


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Todd McFarlane loves to talk.
After Barry Bonds surpassed Mark McGwire's single-season home run record, McFarlane -- the creator of Spawn turned sports figurine mogul turned high-profile sports memorabilia collector -- proudly lamented in media interviews that he overpaid when he bid $3 million for McGwire's record 70th home run ball in 1998. He then proceeded to pay $517,500 for Bonds' record-setting 73rd homer ball in 2003.
"Now with the record broken, I bring a little joy to people's lives. They can point at me, snicker and go, 'At least I'm not as dumb as him,'" McFarlane told the Edmonton Journal before bidding on the Bonds ball. "I'm still the dope who paid the most."
But McFarlane, who boasts that the milestone memorabilia items have bought him more in publicity than the price he paid for the rawhide spheres, apparently isn't eager to say anything about his collection in the wake of the latest revelations in the BALCO steroids scandal. In the most recent news, Bonds reportedly admitted before a grand jury that he unwittingly took performance-enhancing drugs supplied to him by his personal trainer. McFarlane did not respond to multiple interview requests by ESPN.com to discuss any effect the scandal might have on his memorabilia collection.
Whether McFarlane is willing to talk about the value of his collection may be moot. The market for Bonds memorabilia appears to be on the decline just as his pursuit of Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron's homer marks loom ahead next season. Bonds ended the 2004 season with 703 career home runs, good for third place on the all-time list behind Aaron's 755 and Ruth's 714.
"The market has now dropped off for everyone who was considering buying home run balls like his 714th, 715th, 756th and beyond," said Michael Barnes, a sports marketing agent who worked with the owners of record-breaking home run balls hit by Bonds, McGwire and Sammy Sosa in recent seasons."You don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure that out."
Joe Figone, who netted Bonds' 500th career homer ball after it sailed out of Pac Bell Park and into McCovey Cove in 2001, had intended to keep the souvenir for himself, lending it only to the Newseum in Arlington, Va., for a recent display. Figone now says he wants to sell the ball within the next five years but doubts that the steroid revelations will have an effect on the price.
"Barry will still be considered one of the greatest players in the game," Figone said. "The majority of his home runs were hit in larger stadiums when there was no proof that he was on steroids."
He might have a point. Amid rumors of Bonds' steroid use, an unidentified bidder paid $804,129 in an online auction for Bonds' home run ball No. 700 on Oct. 28.
But Phil Ozersky, who sold McGwire's 70th home run ball for $3 million in 1999, said he was happy he sold the ball when he did because the frenzy over the home run race was still fresh.
"McGwire said he was on Andro [Androstenedione, a steroid precursor] at the time, but I didn't sell the ball then because I thought it would ever come out that he was on steroids," he said.
McGwire, who retired after the 2001 season, was never found to have used steroids. Although Androstenedione has been banned by the NFL and the Olympics, Major League Baseball waited until June 2004 before ruling its players could not use the drug.
McFarlane said he had no problem with McGwire's use of Androstenedione when he was bidding for the ball.
"If they ban it, he wouldn't do it," McFarlane told the Calgary Herald in 1999. "If someone comes out and says Coca-Cola causes cancer, then does the media say, 'Hey, Gretzky drank Coca-Cola'?"
McFarlane also paid $175,000 for Sosa's No. 66 home run ball, the last shot hit by the Chicago Cubs slugger in the home run race of '98.
Fan perception is a non-starter for Figone, who points out that it takes only two interested parties to buoy the price of a collectible.
"If I ultimately sell it for two dollars, that's two dollars more than I had before I caught the ball," Figone said.
Darren Rovell, who covers sports business for ESPN.com, can be reached at email@example.com


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24 Oct 2016, 08:52am by Mike Tanier
Yes, it was bad. Let me make it better.
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23 Oct 2016, 01:48pm by Aaron Schatz
Great article by Jason Lisk over at The Big Lead. He went back with a Lexis search to show that people have been complaining about the NFL watering down its product since before the start of free agency. This is a general rule of sportswriting: the golden age was always 10 or 15 years ago.
Yes, believe it or not, there were NFL games in the 90s with lots of penalties and turnovers and sometimes bad offensive line play. And sometimes in the 80s, and 70s, and 60s.
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Scott Kacsmar was a guest on John Lund's The Bridge radio show this week. Topics ranged from how Scott got into NFL stats to some of the big storylines in this current season.
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Gang Green makes a long-overdue quarterback switch.
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The latest injury to Ben Roethlisberger is the lead item in this week's list of bumps and bruises.
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I look at why Cam Newton's press conference grumble-puss routine is really a problem and go out of my way NOT to explore what Colin Kaepernick's mediocrity says about 'Murica.
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11 Oct 2016, 03:22pm by Vincent Verhei
The worst quarterback in DYAR history returns to his rightful place on the sidelines.
33 comments, Last at 14 Oct 2016, 9:04pm by Theo
10 Oct 2016, 03:51pm by Andrew Potter
The breakout star of Los Angeles' defensive backfield goes down with an ankle injury.
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10 Oct 2016, 12:00pm by Tom Gower
The Baltimore Ravens this morning fired offensive coordinator Marc Trestman in the wake of yesterday's 16-10 loss to Washington. Trestman, notorious at times for gleefully abandoning the run, called 50 passes to just 18 runs even though Terrence West and Buck Allen were averaging more yards per play running than Joe Flacco was throwing. Marty Mornhinweg, who had been serving as quarterbacks coach, replaces him.
22 comments, Last at 14 Oct 2016, 5:56pm by Steve in WI
The week featured some very good quarterbacks, some very bad quarterbacks, and one quarterback who clearly had no business playing in a regular season NFL game.


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The Locals-Only Guide to Stockholm
Editor's note: When we heard that jewelry designer and blogger Jess Hannah was headed to Stockholm earlier this month, we couldn't help but beg her to share her intel on the city, and luckily, she obliged. With a great eye for architecture and design, she brings us some of the best shopping, dining, nightlife, cultural spots, and hotels the city has to offer.
I've always been into Scandinavian design—with clean lines, fine craftsmanship, and a modernist view, what's not to love? I've been taking style and design cues from the Swedes for quite some time. After admiring the region from afar for a long while, this summer, my boyfriend, Tyler, who's an architect, and I set out to explore this design nerd's paradise, and as expected, it did not disappoint. Read on for a few of our favorite spots.
WHO: Grandpa
WHAT: Located in the hip area of Soldermalm, this boutique carries a fun, curated selection of Scandinavian clothing brands, vintage, homewares, and tons more.
WHERE: Södermannagatan 21, 116 40 Stockholm, Sweden
Bxxlight Small Changeable "This Must Be the Place" Light ($363)
WHO: Acne Archive
WHAT: An Acne lover's paradise, filled with past seasons' clothing at majorly discounted prices. A nice mix of the classics and some really out-there pieces. Can't find your shoe size? They have more in the back.
WHERE: Torsgatan 53, 113 37 Stockholm, Sweden
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WHO: Papercut
WHAT: A quaint store with an amazing selection of local and international publications on art, fashion, design, music, and much more. A haven for magazine junkies and design nerds alike.
WHERE: Krukmakargatan 24, 118 51 Stockholm, Sweden
WHO: Byredo
WHAT: This brand is quickly becoming a cult favorite, and while it has several store locations, Stockholm is its home base. Spend a few minutes sniffing everything and dousing yourself in smell-good products before exploring the nearby shops.
WHERE: Mäster Samuelsgatan 10, 111 44 Stockholm, Sweden
Byredo Gypsy Water Eau De Parfum ($145)
WHO: Nitty Gritty
WHAT: This store is my dream closet. It sells everything from A.P.C. to Comme des Garçons, plus some Scandi designers and its own in-house line.
WHERE: Krukmakargatan 26, 118 51 Stockholm, Sweden
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WHO: Kalf and Hansen
WHAT: A delicious lunch spot, run by a father-and-son team. Serving up authentic Swedish meatballs in a modern way.
WHERE: Mariatorget 2, 118 49 Stockholm, Sweden
WHO: Snickarbacken 7
WHAT: A café, gallery space, and concept boutique all in one place. The café is great for a coffee break (or as the Swedes say, Fika) or breakfast and lunch. Be sure to check out the boutique in back, which sells everything from clothing and accessories to books and antiques.
WHERE: Snickarbacken 7, 111 39 Stockholm, Sweden
WHO: Omnipollos Hatt
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WHERE: 116 46, Hökens gata 3, 116 46 Stockholm, Sweden
WHO: Fotografiska
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WHERE: Stadsgårdshamnen 22, 116 45 Stockholm, Sweden
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WHO: Sven Harry's
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WHERE: Eastmansvägen 10, 113 61 Stockholm, Sweden
WHO: Miss Clara
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WHERE: Sveavägen 48, 111 34 Stockholm, Sweden
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Rob Lowe leads tributes to Bill Paxton
The late star's True Lies colleague Jamie Lee Curtis also expressed her shock at the sad news.
Actor Rob Lowe is "devastated" by the unexpected death of his friend Bill Paxton, branding him a "uniquely American national treasure".
Bill, best known for his movie roles in Twister, Apollo 13, Aliens, and Titanic, died on Saturday (25Feb17) after suffering complications from surgery.
The 61-year-old's family, including his children James and Lydia with his second wife Louise Newbury, issued a statement confirming the loss on Sunday (26Feb17), hours before the Oscars.
Rob, who befriended Bill after working together in 1994's biographical western Frank and Jesse, was among the first to take to Twitter to pay tribute to his pal.
"Devastated by the sudden loss of my close friend and one of the finest actors in the business, Bill Paxton," he wrote. "Renaissance man, raconteur and uniquely American national treasure. His filmography speaks for itself. His friendship was a blessing..."
Bill's True Lies castmate Jamie Lee Curtis also expressed her shock at the news: "Nooooo. Bill Paxton is gone," she mourned. "Such a funny, talented, loving human. Louise & the children & family my (love) & support 2 u (sic)."
Another True Lies co-star, Arnold Schwarzenegger, who also worked with Bill on his early projects The Terminator and Commando, added, "Bill Paxton could play any role, but he was best at being Bill - a great human being with a huge heart. My thoughts are with his family."
And Tom Hanks, who features in the tragic actor's final film, upcoming release The Circle, wrote, "Bill Paxton was, simply, a wonderful man. A wonderful man..."
Meanwhile, Elijah Wood shared his sorrow by tweeting, "What a lovely, warm and kind human. So sad to hear of Bill Paxton's passing," and Frozen star Josh Gad referred to Bill's Aliens character as he posted, "The loss of #BillPaxton is beyond crushing. Once again, an icon, far too young, gone far too soon. Goodbye Private Hudson."
"Only 61!," exclaims Marlee Matlin. "Sad to read on #Oscars day that talented actor Bill Paxton has passed. My thoughts & prayers to his family."
"Condolences to the family of Bill Paxton. I just heard the news," noted William Shatner, and filmmaker Edgar Wright tweeted: "I am so saddened by Bill Paxton's passing. Had the pleasure of meeting him a few times in recent years and he was truly the loveliest guy."
Other tribute tweets were also shared by Ben Stiller, Selma Blair, Jason Priestley, Ralph Macchio, Paul Reiser, Aaron Paul, and Zach Braff.
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In his Chicago Sun-Times column, John Fountain responds to a letter from an anonymous pastor he received years ago in response to a critical essay Fountain wrote about the black church. The letter writer asked if he and his colleagues have to do it all. Fountain essentially asks the pastor where are the good shepherds in times of crisis.
Dear Pastor,
I hear you, man … But the people perish. And yet, the clergy flourish.
So many among you, manicured and wearing regal, customized preacher robes and golden crosses in the pulpit, wax eloquently Sunday after Sunday about love. And yet, daily, in loveless urban streets, often within the shadow of churches, death, poverty and hopelessness rage like a relentless, violent storm — so-called light and darkness coexisting, like good neighbors.
And I wonder: How is this possible? Doesn't the faintest presence of light dispel darkness? Where are the good shepherds?
Just the other day, I saw on a street corner in a troubled Chicago neighborhood a symbol of the state of the black church and its glaring disconnection: A proud but lifeless brick building adorned with the symbols of Christianity. It stood dark, protected by black wrought-iron bars, even as life beyond Sunday mornings ebbed and flowed up and down the avenue — unfazed and unaffected by the church that generally remains visionless regarding effectual change for a people.
In these times, far too many pastors fill their coffers on the backs of the poor. Far too many remove themselves from the daily travails of the sheep, choosing instead to dwell on faraway hills of suburban meadows where gunshots, crime and the cries of their people form not so much as a whisper as they lay their heads on peaceful pillows.
Read John Fountain's entire column at the Chicago Sun-Times.


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Maybe it's not surprising, but Donald Trump is dominating the news, even when it comes to retail news. The BloomReach Relevance Report is not immune.
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A week that was all that America is about
The BRRR has had a week packed with civic duty and patriotic emotion. There was Election Day, which resulted in an unprecedented outcome. And of course there is Veterans Day, which is so much more than a day for retail promotions. And on top if it all was jury duty for the BRRR itself.
All of which is making for a shorter BRRR with this somewhat unconventional opening item.
The phrase "jury duty" is often followed by the sound "ugh." Yes, it is inconvenient and at times tedious. But it is hard to think of a more vital responsibility for a citizen of our great country. We were especially blessed to sworn in on the same day that voters selected the next president of the United States.
The outcome, of course, was a shocker. Donald Trump, man who had never served in the military or the government was selected to be our next commander-in-chief. It was a phenomenally ugly campaign and an incredible divided vote that left nearly half the electorate happy with the result and a significant larger number disappointed or worse.
If you're wondering what any of this has to do with retail, remember that many have said the election was likely a drag on retail spending.
Anyway, whichever side one falls on, the election was hardly uplifting. Ask Alec Baldwin and Kate McKinnon. Skip to 2:20 if you're in a hurry.
But this where jury duty comes in. It wasn't "ugh." It was uplifting. The BRRR served with 11 other citizens who were earnest, attentive, intelligent, analytical courteous, open-minded and determined to reach a proper verdict.
We came out of the jury room, after the verdict, feeling better than we had all week.
Trump's journey from Macy's to the White House
Now on to the president-elect. Turns out that just because nearly half the country's voters think you should be the leader of the free world, that doesn't mean your clothing line is coming back to Macy's.
Speaking as one chief executive to another, Terry Lundgren, commander-in-chief of Macy's said the retailer had no plans to relaunch Donald Trump's clothing line just because he won the election. (OK, Lundgren wasn't addressing Trump directly. He was speaking to CNBC.)
Macy's decided to dump Trump after then-candidate Trump said Mexican immigrants were rapist and criminals.
Macy's decision apparently has to do with more than just the odious nature of Trump's comments. Lundgren explained in the CNBC interview that it wouldn't be all that smart to carry a brand named after a political figure.
"You wouldn't want to have a product that was held by a prominent Republican or a prominent Democrat because 48% of the population doesn't think that's a good idea," he told CNBC.
As an example he said Macy's wouldn't have a Hillary Clinton line, though we could see HRC pantsuits being a big seller. And if Macy's stocked the pantsuits, they could reintroduce Trumpwear without appearing to favor one major party over the other.
It all seems simple enough, but it never is. Consider this: Although the president-elect's clothes are out, Macy's does still sell Ivanka Trump's clothes and accessories. That's all the more interesting, because D. Trump urged consumers to boycott Macy's.
After all she's done for him.
Retail is seeing a post-election glow
Hey, did you hear there was an election this week? Sure was and retailers think that now that that's over with, they might start seeing people shopping again, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Macy's and Kohl's both said they were seeing sales pink up a bit now that much of the nation isn't engaged in yelling at each other and worrying about how the world was going to end if the wrong person won the presidency.
The votes are counted. Donald Trump is headed to the White House and Americans are headed to the malls — or their computers, smartphones etc.
Kevin Mansell, who runs Kohl's, said he's still worried that consumers will be slow to shop given the uncertainty surrounding what Trump will actually do now that he's the decider. You've got to admit, he wasn't real clear on that during the campaign.
But Macy's chief Terry Lundgren says pish (does anyone say pish?). The not-quite-half of the electorate that voted for Trump are going to be on an election high, he figures, ready to spend money like sailors on shore leave.
Which raises a question: What about the even larger number of Hillary Clinton voters. Are they going to be too bummed to spend? Apparently not, according to the St. Louis Post Dispatch, which reported on a National Retail Federation poll that had officials there saying a bi-partisan surge was coming.
That take is shared by ForeSee, an Ann Arbor, Mich., company that analyzes customer experience. In a poll taken between the Friday before Election Day and the Thursday after, two-thirds of shoppers of both parties said they didn't plan to spend any more or less this holiday season than in the past.
That's not to say the election, among the most surprising in U.S. history, didn't affect consumers as they went about their buying business. The ForeSee survey asked Democrats and Republicans about their digital retail experiences on Wednesday, the day after the election. On a scale that tops out at 100, Republicans said their online experience was an 81. Democrats said theirs felt more like a 77.
But for those worried that the vitriolic campaign has torn the country asunder to the point where it will never heal, there is good news. As others have noted, it's likely we have more in common than we think.
Foresee found that 85 percent of Republicans and 88 percent of Democrats would shop on Amazon this holiday season. When asked whether they would do more than half their shopping on Amazon, 32 percent of Republicans said they would, while 36 percent of Democrats said they would.
Singles' Day is yuuuge
Yes, it's Singles' Day and yes the amount of stuff sold in Asia to commemorate being alone is once again staggering. The BBC reports that Alibaba is reporting $18 billion in sales on Nov. 11, which you might know as Veterans Day, or if you're really hip as Onyx Friday.
Yeah, it's turned into a super weird day, complete with opening ceremonies hosted by Kobe Bryant and David and Victoria Beckham. Katy Perry had to bow out for "family reasons."
But nobody is laughing at the concept, which has even retailers beyond Alibaba laughing all the way to the bank.
And no question the Alibaba revenue figures are staggering. The BBC says the total is more than is spent on retail in the United States over the entire long Thanksgiving weekend.
But one other figure is equally as eye-popping. More than 80 percent of Singles' Day purchases were made on mobile phones, a sign not only of mobile's popularity in Asia, but also its potential elsewhere (like in the United States).
Oh, bet you wondered how we were going to keep our post-election-day theme going in this Singles Day item. Wonder no more. Did you know that the president-elect even managed to trump Alibaba's big day?
Yep. The Wall Street Journal reports that the Alibaba media briefing meant to turn up the publicity machine for Singles' Day quickly devolved into a discussion of Donald Trump.
Some know-it-all reporter asked the Alibaba exec spouting the company line how he thought a Tump presidency would affect the company. Trump, you may recall is not a big fan of China, though he talks about it a lot.
Anyway, Joe Tsai, the Alibaba guy giving the briefing said not to worry, according to the WSJ. He noted that China is a key source of consumer demand for American goods and a key source of capital investment. So any U.S. president who would have to be nuts to beat up on China.
Quote of the week
"Stores are still vitally important. But the influence of digital touchpoints is huge." — Fiona Swerdlow, vice president at Forrester Research to The New York Times regarding online influence on in-store shopping.
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England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Uncles family lived in Anctiville, Normandy, in the diocese of Coutances. The Uncles family migrated to England in the 11th century, settling in the county of Dorset.
Uncles Early Origins
Dorset, in England, but for earlier origins the family can be traced to Tebotvilla in Normandy, where their territories were known as Weedon Beck. They accompanied Duke William of Normandy into England in 1066 and were granted lands in Dorset.
Uncles Spelling Variations
Uncles Spelling Variations
Anglo-Norman names tend to be marked by an enormous number of spelling variations. This is largely due to the fact that Old and Middle English lacked any spelling rules when Norman French was introduced in the 11th century. The languages of the English courts at that time were French and Latin. These various languages mixed quite freely in the evolving social milieu. The final element of this mix is that medieval scribes spelled words according to their sounds rather than any definite rules, so a name was often spelled in as many different ways as the number of documents it appeared in. The name was spelled Anketill, Ankatell, Anketil, Ankatel, Anchetill, Anchetell and many more.
Uncles Early History
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Uncles Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
Contemporary Notables of the name Uncles (post 1700)
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The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Vade ad formicam
Motto Translation: Go to the ant.
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I post a lot more with words (and the occasional swap photos!) than I start topics with my crafts, so here we go xD I didn't know we could post dollie clothes here so I'm stoked ^^ These are a few of my original designs. I hope you enjoy!
Deconstructed Punk Set (boy/Tae yang)
Deconstructed Punk Set (for Girl/Pullip *T3*)
My darling favorite boy <3
My "I Hate Valentines Day" set :X
Love Bear and Love Bunny track jackets. They have seperating zippers. Also the ears on the bunny ears are bendable :3
Red t-shirt with a huge heart and pants with checkered knees... and a studded belt :3
I did the embroidered black wings at work (we have a huge machine there). Then she's got a little bolero with pins, and a black skirt with lace
Group photo
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A free event for both employers and students, the Spring Job Fair will be held from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
"We welcome area employers to visit our campus and network with students from one of the most successful community colleges within Mississippi." Carrie Cobb of the Northeast Counseling Center said. "The students and faculty of Northeast Mississippi Community College are looking forward to this event, and we have a wide variety of companies planning to attend."
Interested employers may contact Carrie Cobb at 662-720-7265 or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com prior to the event to RSVP.


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The City of Angels is a vibrant mix of historical Hollywood enclaves, endless sand beaches, and beautiful people.
Tucked into a Pacific coastal valley, Los Angeles is the United States' second largest city. And little wonder: both for Angelenos and visitors alike, this multi-faceted metropolis has mass appeal. Stroll Venice Beach's boardwalk: this bohemian neighborhood was a 1950s Beat Generation hangout. Indulge in authentic sushi in Little Tokyo. Flash your plastic in the exclusive boutiques of Melrose Place or Rodeo Drive. Or soak up the city's night time vibe with a cocktail on Sunset Strip.
Things to know before you go
- Los Angeles is the epicenter of the world's film industry. Not only are the Oscars held here each year, but Universal Pictures, 20th Century Fox, and Paramount Pictures are all based in the city.
- Gallery Row is comprised of dozens of art venues clustered along Main and Spring Streets. The neighborhood's Downtown Art Walk, held every second Thursday of the month, attracts tens of thousands of visitors.
- For a bird's eye view over LA's cityscape, skyscraping mountains, and the Pacific coastline, take a whirl on the Santa Monica Pier's Ferris wheel. This three-mile beach served as the set for long-running series Baywatch.


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