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Alysheba – And Down The Stretch He Comes
Throughout the history of the turf, there have been certain horses which have captured the public's awareness to become fan favourites. These athletes develop a devoted following and in the process become legends. Successful horses have what we humans call charisma, a sense of spiritual power of self confidence and personal belief. Alysheba born on March 3, 1984, was most certainly a very charismatic horse. He captured the public with his determined efforts, his sense of drama from his running style, and from his engaging and inquisitive personality.
Alysheba was sired by Calumet Farm's great Alydar, the only horse to finish second in all three Triple Crown races. Alydar was oh so close to being one of the greatest turf runners in history. Unfortunately for him he was born in the same year as Affirmed, who defeated him in each Triple Crown event. Alydar would become a wonderful sire of seventy-seven stakes winners, many of which were crowned as champions. Alysheba being perhaps his most accomplished and decorated son.
Bel Sheba by Lt. Stevens, is the dam of Alysheba. She was stakes placed in her racing career, but upon retirement she not only produced this colt, but also stakes winners Port Master, Alysbelle, Enjoy Plan, and Grabelist. Bel Sheba was bred and owned by Preston Madden, the proprietor of Hamburg Place just outside Lexington Kentucky. Bel Sheba's sire was a direct grandson of the epoch stallion Nasrullah, while Alydar was out of a daughter of another Nasrullah son (On-And-On), thus making Alysheba inbred to Nasrullah 4×4.
Madden sold the Bel Sheba colt at the 1985 Keeneland Summer Yearling sales for $500,000 to Dorothy Scharbauer and her daughter Pam. The Scharbauers sent the young bay colt to the barn of one of America's foremost trainers, Hall of Fame inductee Jack Van Berg. Under the patient and gifted guidance of Van Berg, Alysheba would grow from being an immature easily distracted colt, into a determined and focused racing dynamo.
Right from the day Van Berg took charge of Alysheba, he could sense the talent and potential greatness within his young steed. His new tarinee was prone to distraction, much like a young child in school, and would concentrate on the goings on around him as opposed to the lessons being taught. When he did keep his mind on running, he quite simply flew around the track. The natural ability within Alysheba was waiting to be harnessed, and Van Berg was just the trainer who could tap into such a deep well of talent.
Throughout his two year old campaign, Alysheba ran with the inconsistency of an immature child. Sometimes he would duck and weave down the stretch, creating undo extra effort for himself to be able to pass his foes. He did not break his maiden until his third career race, doing so with a lead of eight widening lengths at Turfway Park. Van Berg added blinkers to Alysheba's equipment in order to get the colt to concentrate on his racing, and not succumb to his inquisitive manner to the goings on around him. Alysheba liked to play, so Van Berg's patience became Alysheba's greatest ally in becoming a champion.
Van Berg tested Alysheba against stakes company for the rest of his two year old season. Second place finishes in the In Memoriam Stakes and the Breeder's Futurity, gave the connections great hope. Alysheba next ran in the Breeder's Cup Juvenile at Santa Anita, finishing third to Capote and Qualify. He made one more start as a two year old, finishing second yet again in the Hollywood Futurity.
A lesser trainer would become completely frustrated with such a record of an obviously talented colt, and I'm sure Van Berg did have some pangs of such an emotion. However, he rolled up his sleeves and got to work on teaching Alysheba to grow up and learn to become a winner.
Alysheba began his three year old campaign with another frustrating performance, fourth in an allowance race, and then followed up this with another second place in the grade one San Felipe Handicap. Van Berg then had Alysheba checked from head to toe for any kind of physical malady the colt may be experiencing. An entrapped epiglottis was discovered, which required minor surgery to correct. With this minor problem solved, the team could now go forth toward a date in the big event on the calendar on the first Saturday in May, the Kentucky Derby.
A tightening race would be needed before the Derby. Van Berg entered Alysheba in the Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland, which was then run ten days prior to the big Churchill Downs race. Alysheba won his first stakes race, but NOT SO FAST!! His erratic running resurfaced and he was disqualified and placed third behind Leo Castelli. Alysheba had interfered with Leo Castelli n the stretch. Second placed finisher War was declared the winner. The Blue Grass Stakes was the first time jockey Chris McCarron rode Alysheba, and another beautiful friendship was born.
Seventeen horses were entered in the 1987 Kentucky Derby. The field was actually quite stellar as in the field were the aforementioned War and Leo Castelli, as well as Bet Twice, Gulch, Cryptoclearance, Capote the reigning two year old champion and Demon's Begone, who was sent to the post as the race favourite. The race was full of intrigue and talking points. Around the first turn, War was squeezed on the rail and had to check his stride, while Capote led the field through a very quick 45:2/5 half mile. Alysheba ran toward the back of the field, some ten lengths off the pace.
As the field came to the far turn, the pack would close ground on Capote, engulfing him as they passed by. Demon's Begone at this point was last and pulled up. Bet Twice began his run and inherited the lead through the turn and at the top of the stretch while McCarron had Alysheba rolling on the outside gaining ground. Just before the eighth pole as Alysheba was gaining on Bet Twice, he clipped heels with that one and stumbled, almost falling. Alysheba gathered himself quickly and set down after Bet Twice. Weaving in and out down the stretch, Alysheba caught Bet Twice on the outside and then pulled away for a three quarter length victory. The son of Alydar had picked one of the most prestigious races to earn his first official stakes win, and in doing so he avenged his sire's loss nine years earlier. He now began his ascent as one of the most cherished horses in America.
Even though Alysheba continued to run erratically down the stretch, it had become apparent to Van Berg and the rest of the Derby winner's connections that the colt was growing up. He had now developed a taste for winning, which he dined out on many more times before all was said and done. The race also was the second meeting between Alysheba and a rival he would face many more times in his career in the big talented bay Bet Twice.
The Preakness Stakes pitted both combatants in a stirring stretch duel in which Alysheba wore down Bet Twice through the home lane to win the second Triple Crown jewel by half a length. Alysheba ran straight and true in this stretch run, confirming that he indeed was learning to harness his talent.
The public were all in for Alysheba to win the Belmont Stakes and thus the Triple Crown. He was the new darling of racing, and as it later become apparent, this would not be a passing infatuation. Bet Twice gained a measure of revenge over Alysheba in winning the Belmont Stakes. Alysheba finished fourth behind Cryptoclearance and Gulch as well as the winner. The rivalry of Alysheba and Bet Twice became a great source of conjecture in the press.
Van Berg gave Alysheba some rest before bringing him out for the Haskell Invitational two months later. Bet Twice held off his rival in the stretch to win the race. Alysheba had lost ground coming into the stretch and could not make up the difference before the wire. Lost Code ran a very game third.
The Travers Stakes was next at historic Saratoga. This race is known as the mid-summer classic and has seen many an upset during its storied history. On a sloppy, slippery surface, Alysheba had difficulty getting hold of the greasy track. Java Gold came splashing down the home stretch to beat Cryptoclearance, with Polish Navy third. The Derby/Preakness winner ended up in sixth some fifteen lengths behind.
One month later Alysheba redeemed himself in the Super Derby at Louisiana Downs, then a prestigious grade one race. He took his customary place near the back, well off from the pace. In his usual manner he gained ground along the back stretch and then powered around the far turn to unleash his stretch run. McCarron had the bay colt up to the leader Candi's Gold by the sixteenth pole and rode on in front to win by half a length.
This performance set up Alysheba for his start in the upcoming Breeder's Cup Classic, and a Hollywood Park date with the previous year's Kentucky Derby winner Ferdinand. The performance the leading three year old gave in this race, his first such event against older horses, added to his growing popularity with racing fans. In one of the most thrilling BC Classics run, Alysheba was gaining on the big chestnut son of Nijinsky but ran out of real-estate before the finish line, thus being denied by Ferdinand the win. This was a race for the ages. Alysheba, who by now was a thorough and professional race horse, had just missed to a worthy and more experienced rival.
Seldom do two horses gain the complete admiration from the same race in the hearts of racing fans, but in the case of the 1987 Breeder's Cup Classic, both the winner Ferdinand and the second place finisher Alysheba did so. Guts and glory on display. Racing at its finest. Ferdinand would be voted as the Eclipse Award horse of the year, the length of a few inches separating Alysheba from winning the big prize. Alysheba took the Eclipse Award as the top three year old.
Jack Van Berg rested his champion until his début as a four year old of February 7, 1988 at Santa Anita. He sent the horse straight into the grade one Strub Stakes at a mile and a quarter. Alysheba beat old foes Candi's Gold and On The Line, beginning a three race win streak. Next up was the "Big Cap", the Santa Anita Handicap. Alysheba would get his revenge from Ferdinand, winning the race by a half length. He then beat Ferdinand again in the follow up race at Santa Anita, the San Bernardino Handicap by a nose.
Pimlico decided to resurrect the historic Pimlico Special, the famous race in which Seabiscuit defeated War Admiral. Alysheba could only manage a fourth place finish however in the revival of this famous event, beaten by rival Bet Twice who was getting a three pound weight advantage. Lost Code and Cryptoclearance were also in the race with less of an impost as our hero. Seven weeks later back in California, Alysheba finished second to Cutlass Reality in the Hollywood Gold Cup. Ferdinand was third. As it turned out, this was the last race in which our subject did not win. This was also the final race Alysheba would wear blinkers.
Two months later at Monmouth Park, Alysheba won the Philip Iselin Handicap over familiar foes Bet Twice and Gulch, giving weight to both. Three weeks later he took the prestigious Woodward Stakes at Belmont over Forty Niner, giving that rival seven pounds. Alysheba then followed up with another grade one victory in the Meadowlands Cup over Slew City Slew. Slew City Slew had an eleven pound weight advantage. The last two races were both run in track record time.
All of this was in preparation for another shot at the Breeder's Cup Classic, due to be run this year at Churchill Downs for the first time. The field drew some stellar entrants. Three year olds Forty Niner, Seeking The Gold and Lively One, fellow four year olds Cryptoclearance and Slew City Slew, five year olds Waquoit and Personal Flag as well as the six year old Cutlass Reality would all be the challengers to Alysheba. Another challenger to test Alysheba was also present, the weather.
Rain had descended on Louisville the day before, creating a very muddy track. Alysheba had had his worst performances on such surfaces in his career. McCarron has stated that if his mount has one thing he thoroughly dislikes, it is that he does not like mud hitting him in face. Both he and Van Berg walked the track on the morning of race day and were surprised to see that the track was quite firm underneath. The temperature was not on the warm side but the surface was drying quicker than expected. With the BC Classic to be run as the eleventh race on the day's card, there would be a good chance that the track might dry out more, providing that the rains did not reappear.
There was another challenger to Alysheba, for the Eclipse Horse of the Year Award, but she was not in the same race as he. Personal Ensign was on a mission to finish her racing career undefeated, and was entered in the Breeder's Cup Distaff. This race would be run just prior to the Classic. If she won her race and Alysheba lost his, then she could lay a strong claim to the big year end award. There was much at stake on this Breeder's Cup day.
Personal Ensign won her race in dramatic late fashion, to stake her claim as horse of the year. Now it was up to Alysheba to make his statement. The old saying "When the going gets tough, the tough get going" is the apropos description of the performance Alysheba blessed the turf world with at Churchill Downs this day. Right after the post parade, snow, yes that's right snow, began falling lightly on Churchill Downs adding another element to the challenges awaiting Alysheba on this day.
With darkness descending on the famous track, Alysheba powered his way down the stretch, catching the leaders Waquoit and Slew City Slew and then held off a determined run from Seeking The Gold to win the Classic by three quarters of a length. As he crossed the finish line, announcer Tom Durkin proclaimed Alysheba as "America's Horse"' a fitting and completely accurate description of the great bay. Alysheba had saved his best for his last race, beating not only a stellar field, but also the elements and a on a surface type that was not to his best liking. That is how one would define greatness.
Alysheba earned the Eclipse Award Horse of the Year, and retirement to stud at Lane's End in Versailles Kentucky. His great success on the track did not carry over to his stud career however. As with most of the sons of Alydar, there was only limited stakes winners sired. Alysheba sired only eighteen stakes winners over his entire career as a stud. One of his get however was the very good and consistent champion Alywow, Canadian horse of the year in 1994. Alywow won of the Breeders Stakes and Natalma Stakes among her seven wins from nineteen starts. She placed in ten more races, only missing the board twice in her career.
Due to his slow start as a sire, Alysheba was sold to King Abdullah in Saudi Arabia for transfer to his stud in 2000. Upon his retirement from breeding, the King would then generously gift Alysheba back to the US in the fall of 2007. Alysheba went to the Kentucky Horse Park, were he greeted his many fans and admirers who had come to visit him. Alysheba always the ham, entertained his guests with his charm and sense of joie de vie.
Jack Van Berg always said that Alysheba was the best horse he ever had in his training career. This is a career that has seen many wonderful and talented champions and race winners. When Van Berg retired, he was the all time leading trainer of winners, in turf history. Van Berg knew as soon as he set eyes on Alysheba that this colt will be something special. In his words "When we saw him as a yearling he just stuck out, like a diamond in a rock pile".
Alysheba won ten grade one stakes races, placed in seven more and was the leading money winning Thoroughbred when he retired from racing. He won two classics, a Breeder's Cup, set track records, and faced the best of two generations of top Thoroughbreds during his illustrious career. He took his time to learn his craft, but when he did, he was truly exciting to watch.
A few months after his arrival back in the US, Alysheba had a serious fall in his stall. He was unable to get up. He was suffering from a degenerative spinal condition which led to ataxia and would cause instability. After his fall, veterinarians at the Hagyard Equine Medical Institute were summoned to evaluate his condition. Dr. Nathan Slovis headed the team. However it became painfully clear that Alysheba had sustained an injury that he could not possibly recover from. The decision was made to end his pain and let the great horse go out with dignity. Alysheba was humanly euthanized on March 27, 2009. He is buried at the Kentucky Horse Park in the Hall Of Champions, across from the great John Henry.
Alysheba was a very intelligent horse. He enjoyed people, and people enjoyed him. He was a sound horse, very fast and very competitive on the track. Race fans could not avoid falling for this horse. His infectious personality and his way of winning his races brought people to his corner. In other words, ALYSHEBA HAD CHARISMA!!
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stuttering or stammering, speech disorder marked by hesitation and inability to enunciate consonants without spasmodic repetition. Known technically as dysphemia, it has sometimes been attributed to an underlying personality disorder. About half of all those who have speech and voice defects suffer from stuttering or stammering (the terms are used interchangeably). In 65% of people who stutter, there is a family history of the disorder, thus suggesting a genetic link. Studies with twins have also indicated that inheritance has an important role in stuttering; comparing pairs in which at least one twin stuttered, it has been found that identical twins were much more likely to be stutterers than fraternal twins (see multiple birth). Brain scans of stutterers have found higher than normal activity in brain areas that coordinate conscious movement, suggesting that in people who stutter speech occurs less automatically than it does in most people.
In many instances the speech disturbance appears to be precipitated by such situations as a change of surroundings, the advent of a younger child in the family, or by a family environment in which parents are overly concerned with childhood speech interruptions, which occur normally. Negative reactions to the stuttering frequently create feelings of inadequacy and anxiety, which, in turn, intensify the condition. Parents with young children who stutter have been urged by specialists to help their children develop positive attitudes about themselves and their speech. Older stutterers are taught to understand what processes interfere with fluent speech and to speak without the disruptions caused by tension. Psychiatric treatment and group psychotherapy have been helpful for many.
See M. Jezer, Stuttering: A Life Bound Up in Words (1997).
a complex speech disorder manifested by abnormal speech rhythm, involuntary hesitation, or compulsive repetition of individual sounds and syllables.
Stuttering is generally functional when there are no organic lesions in the speech mechanisms of the central and peripheral nervous systems. In rare cases, it may be caused by organic lesions of the central nervous system (in brain injuries, neuroinfections, and so forth). It appears, as a rule, in young children (two to five years old) at the time when they are forming complete sentences; it is especially common in excitable, nervous children.
Three types of stuttering are distinguished according to the part of the speech apparatus in which periodic spasms occur. The earliest and mildest is the clonic spasm whereby sounds or syllables are repeated (b—b—ball, lo-lo—lo—locomotive). In time it often changes into the more severe tonic spasm when long pauses occur at the beginning or in the middle of a word (b—all, loc—omotive). The third type is mixed stuttering. Sometimes during or before speech, spasms of the muscles of the face or extremities combine with spasms of the speech muscles. These so-called accompanying movements are also involuntary and compulsive.
One of the causes of functional stuttering is excessively high demands placed on children's speech, such as coercion to repeat incomprehensible and difficult words, to recite difficult verses before strangers, or to read matter not suited to the child's age and development. Children with under-developed speech often begin to stutter when they do not have a large enough stock of words and grammatical resources to express their thoughts. Physical punishment and fright may bring on stuttering. It can also be acquired as a result of imitation.
Stuttering is usually intensified in school. Children begin to be aware of their shortcomings and new demands are placed on their speech. Stuttering, as a rule, is most severe in youth; it begins to diminish after 30. It is very important to prevent a child from starting to stutter. If he repeats individual sounds or stops suddenly at the beginning or middle of a word, he should be taken to a neuropathologist and logopedist because stuttering generally does not disappear spontaneously but gradually develops into the severe, persistent form. The child's attention should not be focused on his stuttering nor should he be required to repeat words that are difficult for him; this may make him afraid of his own speech and reinforce the stuttering.
Complete rest (silence) is useful in inhibiting pathological connections (for a month the child speaks in a whisper and only when necessary). During this time he does not read, learn poems or stories, go to the movies or theater, or watch television. Stuttering can be corrected by the child's practicing logopedic exercises and receiving drugs, physical therapy, and psychotherapy. Since the regulatory influence of the environment is very important, the members of the family must be involved.
Exercises to correct stuttering are always performed in groups because constant speech practice before others is essential. The content and form of the logopedic exercises vary with the age of the stutterers. During the exercises they develop the ability to speak freely without stuttering (from the easiest, simplest forms of speech to complex, general, and detailed communications). A calm family situation and proper attitude toward the stutterer on the part of those around him are necessary to overcome the impediment completely.
In the USSR, the correction of stuttering is centered in special institutions: for preschoolers, in special kindergartens, special groups at very large kindergartens, and out-patient clinics; for schoolchildren, in logopedic rooms in schools, polyclinics, and psychoneurological clinics; and for adolescents and adults, in psychoneurological clinics on an outpatient basis or in special departments of hospitals on an inpatient basis.
Stuttering cannot be overcome without prolonged and systematic effort. Stuttering is considered completely cured when it no longer occurs even in long conversations with strangers.
REFERENCESLevina, R. E. "K probleme zaikaniia u detei." Defektologiia, 1969, no. 3.
Cheveleva, N. A. Ispravlenie rechi u zaikaiushchikhsia doshkoVnikov. Moscow, 1965.


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In my last post I introduced our three new chicks and mentioned that it reminded me of a scene from Heirloom, book 3 in the Seed Savers series. In Heirloom, Clare and Dante are living on a farm in Canada and learning about gardening, farming, and such. The setting for the book series is a future where large corporations and the U.S. government have combined and own strict control of the food system. Clare and Dante have escaped to Canada.
When Marissa had first asked Clare and Dante if they would like to get new chicks and help raise them, they weren't even sure what she was talking about.
"You know, chicks," she said. "Baby chickens?"
"You mean we can get some of our own?"
"Yes, Clare, that's what I'm asking; would you like to? We haven't gotten any in a few years, but I thought you kids might enjoy it. You would be responsible for taking care of them, and then when they are laying, find customers for the eggs. We already have plenty for John and me and the kids. The money would be yours to keep, of course."
"Oh, yes!" Clare answered. "It's more than I ever dreamed of."
Dante, meanwhile, had started hopping in a circle, doing some kind of happy dance he had recently latched on to.
"How many?" he asked when he finished dancing.
"Oh, I think six would be fine," Marissa said.
They had intended to get six, but like many things in life, you go about one thing and end up with another.
Before the trip to the nearest farm supply store, Clare had checked out every library book on raising chickens and spent time on the Monitor, as well. She kept Dante up-to-date with her research, and they decided to get six of the same variety, although Dante's inclination was to get as many different kinds as possible. Clare convinced him, however, that the chickens might get along better if they were the same breed, and together they agreed on Rhode Island Red.
"They're supposed to be great layers, friendly, and do well in colder weather," Clare held the book out to Dante, "and look at how pretty they are."
"What color are the eggs?" he asked.
"Okay," he said. "Sounds good."
Now, however, seven, not six, little peepers hopped around in a large box in the garage: five Rhode Island Reds, one Barred Rock, and one Golden Sex Link. The chicks, of course, looked nothing like the grown chickens Clare and Dante had previewed in the books and Monitor; they were tiny and fuzzy, almost round, and weighed hardly anything. Clare and Dante played with them nonstop until Marissa called them in for supper.
"Now, tell me how you ended up with seven chicks and different breeds," Marissa asked as they ate the evening meal.
John smiled as he chewed his food. He had taken the kids into town to pick up the chicks.
"—was just too cute," Dante said. "He—"
"—was all black with this little white star on its forehead."
"She really was so adorable," Clare added. "And so friendly. It was like her little peeps were saying, 'Choose me, choose me!'"
"And the Sex Link?"
Clare felt embarrassed that a chicken was called Sex Link. It didn't help that Dante thought it was funny.
"I'm naming her Sexy," he said.
"No, you aren't, Dante. She was a mistake," Clare said to Marissa.
"What I mean is, we got her by accident because she was in with the Rhode Island Reds. She was a little lighter in color, so we thought maybe she was a Golden Sex Link, but then we decided to keep her at the checkout. And we're not naming her Sexy," she said with a tight jaw, glaring at Dante.
Marissa and John smiled at each other as the siblings continued bickering about names throughout the meal.


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Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Love .... Carla Zampatti
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My sister recently wore the one shouldered long black dress as a bridesmaid dress. She looked absolutely amazing!ReplyDelete
The second one is really gorgeous, might have to be a model to pull it off though :)ReplyDelete
oh wow she does some great things. i especially love the black gloves!ReplyDelete
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HOUSTON – The Old Fire Station 27 will soon be restored.
The Society of Houston Latino Firefighters purchased the abandoned fire station, located on the corner of Lyons and Kress, from the city of Houston.
In an announcement on Wednesday, the non-profit organization said it plans to rename the station the Hamilton Brown House and turn it into a temporary home for visiting firefighters who are undergoing treatment for cancer in the Houston Medical Center.
The old building, which opened as Fire Station 27 in 1941 and remained in service until 2002, was designated a historical landmark by City Council in 2005.
Members said they continue to seek the estimated $350,000 to $400,000 in funds to pay not only the renovation cost, but also the taxes due on the property.
The Society of Houston Latino Firefighters, have been working on this "first of its kind" project since 2008.


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Mashed potatoes aren't the only game in town! I recently spied a recipe for cheesy mashed potato puffs and wondered if I could modify it for mashed cauliflower. Since cauliflower contains more liquid, I knew that I'd need to add something to give them a little more structure. Beaten egg whites did the trick. They do shrink some as they cool, but they make a delicious low carb side dish for any meal.
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces cheddar, grated
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 2 egg whites
- Preheat oven to 400F and grease a non-stick muffin tin well.
- Set a steam basket into a large pot and fill the bottom with an inch or two of water. Add cauliflower and garlic to pot and set over medium heat. Steam 7 to 10 minutes, or until quite tender.
- Drain well and transfer to a food processor (including garlic cloves).
- Puree until smooth and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in sour cream, cheddar, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir in eggs until well-combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until quite stiff but not dry. Gently fold egg whites into cauliflower mixture until just combined.
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SPARLANN was founded in 2013.
Inspired by the Breton word "sparlañ" meaning "copy-protection", this name reflects its work of protecting intellectual property rights, but also the close relationship it forges with its customers.
Since it was founded, the firm has worked with companies and institutions, including at the international level, to help them with developing their activities and innovations: filing of rights, conclusion of contracts, worldwide rights portfolio management, assistance and support with legal disputes.
SPARLANN now provides an expanded service offering to respond to its customers' issues in relation to IT contracts or connected to research and innovation. The firm also works in the personal data protection field and the law of e-commerce and digital platforms.
Our values
SPARLANN develops a close relationship with its customers, while stressing responsiveness, transparency and quality.
SPARLANN has offices in Rennes and Brest, enabling it to benefit from optimal anchorage in Brittany. This regional proximity does not prevent SPARLANN from helping companies wishing to export and develop their innovations on the international market, while retaining a local connection.
SPARLANN currently works with many correspondents worldwide: Europe, Asia, Central and Latin America, Oceania, Africa thanks to its active participation in various networks.
These networks enable it to offer its customers a range of services provided by professionals with in-depth knowledge of foreign legal systems. Cross-cutting and cross-border cases are routinely managed by our teams.
Our expertise
- Prior art searches
- Drafting of trademark wordings, filing with accredited Offices in France and abroad
- Follow-up of administrative registration procedures
- Establishment of trademark monitoring
- Management and follow-up of oppositions
- Assistance with infringement and judicial litigation cases
- Advice on copyright protection
- Drafting of design and model registration applications, filings with accredited Offices in France and abroad
- Follow-up of administrative registration procedures
- Assistance with infringement and judicial litigation cases
- Design and model assignment and licensing contracts
Domain names
- Assistance in choosing the domain name given its availability
- Reservation of domain names
- Portfolio follow-up
- Assistance with the purchase / sale of domain names (monitoring of negotiations)
Personal data / GDPR
- GDPR Audit: mapping of personal data processing, analysis and assessment of compliance with the GDPR, action plan
- Establishment of processing registers
- Information notices and privacy policies
- Contracts securing personal data processing
- GDPR compliance measures
- "Outsourced DPO" service
- Assistance to the DPO appointed in-house by the customer
IT Contracts
- Assistance with negotiations
- Database licences
- Sales/rental of IT equipment contracts
- Provision of software contracts
- Specific software development contracts
- Software assignment and licensing contracts
- IT consultancy contracts
- Assistance with negotiations
- Non-disclosure agreements
- Collaboration and consortium contracts
- Website legal notices
- General terms of service (e-merchant sites, showcase sites, contact platforms, collaborative platforms, blogs etc.)
- Analysis of the "user" pathway on the website to ensure the validity of contracts concluded online
Training and courses given
- "Introduction to Intellectual Property" – École supérieure d'ingénieurs de Rennes
- "Intellectual property law" – IGR-IAE, Rennes
- "Internet law" – My Digital School, Rennes
- Case study relating to trademark law – M2 International Affairs Jurist, University of Rennes 1
- Master 2 Digital law, University of Rennes 1, Practical aspects of trademark law
Digital platforms
- Qualification of the platform and its obligations
- Framing of the platforms' responsibility
- Compliance with sectoral regulations
- Drafting of information notices in relation to consumers
Meet the team
Laëtitia Le Métayer
Personal Data, Software and Internet Law Lawyer
After 6 years' working as a lawyer, Laëtitia LE METAYER joined SPARLANN to strengthen the team in the information technology law field.
Laëtitia holds a Master 2 in Business Law, a Specialisation Certificate in Personal Data Law and the Professional Lawyer's Certificate.
Over this time, she has developed experience and specific expertise in personal data law, e-commerce and digital platform law and in drafting IT contracts.
She is a member of the Board of Directors of FEMMES DE BRETAGNE (women of Brittany) and regularly teaches at the Ecole des Avocats du Grand Ouest (EDAGO) and at the University of Rennes 1.
Hortense Mouget-Faizon
Industrial Property Consultant
After 10 years' working for industrial property consultancy firms in Paris and western France, Hortense MOUGET joined the SPARLANN team in September 2014.
Hortense holds a Private Law DEA from Exeter, and an Intellectual Property, Industrial Agreements, New Technologies Law DESS obtained at CUERPI in Grenoble.
Her academic background and her past experience of advising French groups of international scope have allowed her to develop in-depth expertise in intellectual property in France and abroad.
Benoît Lebreton
Industrial Property Consultant / Shareholder
Benoît LEBRETON has over 15 years' experience in intellectual property law.
He holds the INPI qualification in trademark and design law, and is an EUIPO agent.
Initially a lawyer for a law firm and then an industrial property consultant, he has cross-cutting expertise on issues of trademark, copyright, design and model and domain name law, and his work includes consultancy and litigation cases.
He is a member of the selection committee for the "BRETAGNE" (Brittany) trademark and teaches trademark law and intellectual property law at the University of Rennes 1.
Ida Galesne
Personal Data and Intellectual Property
Ida GALESNE joined SPARLANN in October 2017.
Specialising in personal data and intellectual property law, she holds a Master 2 in Multimedia and Information Systems Law (University of Strasbourg).
Ida's work mainly involves ensuring GDPR compliance for the firm's customers and naturally she also handles case files in the intellectual property field.
Alix Blot
Law of Contracts and Intellectual Property Lawyer
After five years' experience acquired in law firms such as DDG and then with flagship companies of the Breton economy and innovation such as GUILLEMOT CORPORATION, Alix BLOT joined the SPARLANN team in spring 2018.
Alix holds a Master 2 in International Business Law (University of Rennes 1), supplemented by a Master 2 in Intellectual Property Law (University of Nantes).
Her expertise is mainly in the area of national and international commercial contracts, issues related to intellectual property and related fields such as communications, unfair competition and free riding.
Caroline Bontemps
Paralegal – Trademark assistant
Legal assistant since 2002. A graduate of the ENADEP (1st and 2nd cycle).
She joined SPARLANN in 2013 as a trademark assistant after having worked for the law firm AVOXA, in particular as an IT and telecommunications law assistant. She holds the Certificate of Trademark Assistant obtained from the INPI.
Caroline BONTEMPS is in charge of the administrative management of the trademark portfolio of the firm's customers. She is also responsible for ensuring the smooth running of many aspects of the firm (administration, accounting, human resources, etc.).
Concrete cases
handled by the firm
Intellectual property law advice and defence
Assisting a customer specialised in manufacturing and marketing large supermarket food products: advising them in the choice of their packaging in the light of competitors' rights, directing them towards the right protection to adopt, registering the appropriate rights (drawings and models, three-dimensional marks for example), and defending them in the event of copying by other competitors.
Worldwide trademark management
Managing the international portfolio of a company specialising in manufacturing handling tools. Our job involves checking the availability of a trademark, registering it, justifying its use whenever necessary, renewing it and managing possible licences or assignments, worldwide.
Domain name recovery and defence
Negotiating and/or recovering a domain name for one of our customers who did not reserve an extension in time which might be of interest to it and which is held by a foreign third party. In particular, our competence allows to act to lodge complaints online to assist with fast recoveries.
Infringement actions
Defending one of our customers specialised in garment creation who identified an infringement by a third party. We are competent to handle the noting of the infringement with the bailiffs, and then prepare the procedure allowing our customer to assert their rights through the courts while ensuring proper protection of their rights.
Mapping of personal data processing
Helping companies to identify the personal data they routinely process, assisting them with the mapping to be put in place in the various departments (human resources, accounting, sales, marketing, etc.), and then advising them with ensuring compliance with personal data legislation.
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An anchorage in Brittany
SPARLANN is particularly attached to its Breton territorial anchorage, in particular through its offices in Brest and Rennes.
SPARLANN uses a name directly inspired by the Breton word "sparlañ" meaning "protection against copying".
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Education for a Global Era: Reflections of an Asian Teacher Education Faculty
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This chapter aims to contribute to the existing literature by examining one Asian/Chinese teacher education faculty's efforts to introduce the relevance and centrality of global perspectives into social studies education. The author shares traveling experiences global identities in the United States. Zong speaks of how traveling subjects negotiate both insider as well as outsider identities in various locales. Noting the significance of recognizing epistemological differences, Zong explores the value of providing multiple readings of events in China that are circulated in various media outlets in the United States and in China. Essentialist viewpoints and stereotypes, according to Zong, have shaped how China has been and continues to be represented in mainstream media.
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Once again, Drake University has been named on the Fulbright U.S. Student Top Producer List for 2017-2018.
Drake has been named a top producer of Fulbright U.S. Students and Scholars six times since 2006-2007 and has had a total of 35 undergraduate Fulbright recipients since 2000-2001. The most recent recognition was for the 2015-2016 school year. Past winners have included Nora Sullivan (2014-15), Brianna Shawhan (2015-16), Emily Enquist (2016-17), Nathan Jacobson (2017-18) and this year's winner Meghan Walters.
According to the Fulbright Program website, the U.S. Student Program is "the largest U.S. exchange program offering opportunities for students and young professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and primary and secondary school teaching worldwide." The application opens in April and closes at the beginning of October.
Those eligible to apply include recent graduates, masters and doctoral candidates and young professionals with up to five years of experience in the field in which they are applying. Those with more than five years of experience in their chosen field are eligible to apply for this year's Fulbright Scholar program instead.
According to winner Meghan Walters, even though the application itself is short, the process is a very long and involved one.
"Because Fulbright is such a highly competitive program, the process of preparing your application may start as early as January, the sooner you start the better your application is going to be," Walters said. "I started later than many students and still wrote more essay drafts than I can count. Most students begin their essays in the summer before their senior year (though you do not have to be a graduating senior to apply, you only need a bachelor's degree)."
"There are seven to nine parts to the Fulbright application, depending on the type of award, and three stages in the application process," said Karen Leroux, Drake's Fulbright advisor. "The component parts of the application include: extensive biographical data, a statement of grant purpose essay, a personal statement, a letter of affiliation (for research applications), three recommendation letters, foreign language evaluations (as appropriate, some students don't do any; others have done as many as three language evaluations), transcripts, supplementary materials (for creative arts applications) and a campus committee evaluation."
Even after all of this, acceptance to the Fulbright Students program is not guaranteed.
"Students begin work on the application in the spring, continue through the summer, submit their penultimate application draft in September, are interviewed by a campus committee which offers feedback and decides whether to endorse the applicant," Leurox said. "That's the first stage. Then the final version of the application goes to Fulbright headquarters and to a national screening committee. If the national screening committee decides in the student applicant's favor, they are named a semi-finalist. That's the second stage.
"'Semi-finalist' applications then go to the various host country commissions. If the host country accepts the student applicant, they are named a Fulbright finalist and are offered a Fulbright grant," Leroux continued.
As for why Drake has been named a top producer, Provost Sue Mattison attributes this success to "the commitment and engagement of high performing student applicants."
Walters said it goes even further than that.
"Drake students are already exceptional in their experience, dedication to academics, classroom work, internships and off-campus experience, and they are dedicated to responsible global citizenry," Walters said. "I think Drake students, faculty and alumni foster a dedication to each other, the community and the world that results in very similar values to the Fulbright program."


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Sam Felling Keynes and the Liquidity Trap
A liquidity trap has been defined by Keynes as "A liquidity trap is marked by the failure of injections of cash by the central bank into the private banking system to decrease interest rates .Such a failure indicates a failure in monetary policy, rendering it ineffective in stimulating the economy." This liquidity trap effectively expresses the theoretical limit of the "Zero Lower Bound". Keynes theorized at this point when an economy is in a liquidity trap (and thus reached the zero lower bound) monetary policy will be ineffective because people will choose to hold cash and no artificial raise in nominal rates would have any effect on real rates. While in recent years we have seen many countries such as Japan and even our own economy experience historic lows of interest rates (Figure 1) the globe is reinventing new ways to use Monetary policy and breakthrough he "Zero Lower Bound".
(Per Figure 1 we can see as recently as 2009 the historic lows of interest rates that have been experienced in the U.S Rates have been near zero for at least the past five years.)
Keynes believed that when society reached the Zero Lower Bound that "There is the possibility, for the reasons discussed above, that, after the rate of interest has fallen to a certain level, liquidity-preference may become virtually absolute in the sense that almost everyone prefers cash to holding a debt which yields so low a rate of interest." He thought that a small or zero return on money would bring about preferences for cash and as such would not incur further spending even if the Fed artificially raised the rates in the short term. This is the fundamental basis for his liquidity trap and the theoretical debate over a Zero Lower Bound, that people will choose to hold cash the nearer the interest rate get to zero. However, his line of thinking came at a time where people did not trust the banks (the Great Depression) and as such keeping cash was preferable to holding money in the bank (especially when there is little profit in the banks due to low interest rates). In modern times, though a lot of this risk has been hedged. Even in the great recession the average person's holdings in the bank were not touched. Because there is at least a degree of trust in the banks people will leave their money in the banks even if the "gains" are small (not only to mention we live in a society that is moving to become more and more cashless), due to the inherent safeness of the banks and the costs and risks of holding cash.
If people are leaving money in the banks despite low interest rates another story can be told. Because rates are lower (and directly influence mortgage rates) the classic economic story of increased lending and borrowing due to the low rates becomes more likely. As seen in Figure 2 we can see that
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(Per Figure 2 total mortgage lending decreased dramatically after the great Recession, however as interest rates become closer to zero in Figure 1, lending has steadily increased over that time positively.)
after the Federal Funds Rate hit near zero before 2009, lending dropped along with it initially, but since that time lending in the mortgage market has gradually increased. While the increased lending has taken awhile and been a slow recovery, other countries are using other unconventional measures to further speed up recovery.
If the story holds true that at low rates people still chose to not hold cash, new methods can be used to utilize interest rates. While low rates and negative rates are totally different, similarities can be observed between the two. If the interest rates are negative (and the negative interest rates are being passed from the bank to those with bank holdings) people may still choose to not hold cash if the bank is safe. Furthermore, it is likely the banks will not pass down the negative rates to those who are holding money in the bank (because they want that money in the bank and don't want massive accounts lost). Because of this the remaining option for banks is to keep as few reserves as possible and lend as much of their money as they can. Since only a fraction of their money is going to be lost to the negative interest rate, they are still making money due to the massive amounts of loans they are making. This can be potentially problematic especially when considering that banks will really want to make loans, and they may again make sizable subprime mortgage loans. However it would be a strong way to break though the Zero Lower Bound and stimulate the economy in the short term by increasing the amount of lending and in turn increase inflation. Multiple countries across the world have already broken through by implementing negative interest rates. Some of these countries include Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, and Japan. While negative interest rates are a new tool for Monetary Authorities to use and it is too soon to say whether the empirical evidence will support these rates, theoretically at least Keynes idea of a liquidity trap can be faulted in the society we live in today. Because people choose to still hold money in the banks regardless of rates, the fundamental basis of his argument appears at least for now, invalid.


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Cranky Beauty Pants: A Fancy-Spa Visit w Hand-Painted Chocolates -- Still Cranky
The Ritz-Carlton Toronto Spa had an incredible deal for Mother's Day. So I booked my bestie and me in for the "I love Mom" special as her birthday present. That's right, we coasted on a Mother's Day special 'cause I'm frugal like that.
How frugal? Well, it was $900 taxes and tip included. Which, coincidentally, is the amount of money I feel is reasonable to pay for say, rent.
The Arrival We arrived at the spa's lovely facilities half an hour in advance, as requested. We filled out our paperwork and then headed to the change rooms where we programmed our own lockers with digital key codes. (This was great -- we didn't have to wander around all day with the stupid telephone-cord bracelet and key around our wrists.) After that it was off to the women's relaxation room to pick apart trashy magazines and enjoy hand-painted chocolates.
The Massage First up were 60-minute massages with two lovely RMTs. My massage was okay; I wasn't overwhelmed with relaxation. Bestie and I did, however, receive tax receipts in the amount of $169 each for the service.
Bestie and I headed back to the women's sanctuary for more hand-painted chocolates before it was time for facials.
The Facial The Transformation facial, with a regular retail price of $160, was also 60 minutes. It featured Skin Authority products and a gylcolic peel. The service was lovely, but in the weeks since, my skin has never been worse. Just me? Quite possibly, although my skin has always responded well to facials in the past.
Lunch OMG. Yum: a club house sandwich with peameal bacon instead of regular bacon, served on olive rye bread. Amazing. We also splurged on the yummy creme brulée.
Mani and Pedi After lunch was grooming time for hands and feet (regularly $55 and $90, respectively), using Spa Rituals products. The colour choice was limited, but the manis and pedis themselves seemed well executed. Plus, lounging in the big, atrium-like Sanctuary while we dried was a delight.
However -- and this is a big however -- I can typically get 5-6 weeks out of a pedicure. It's been about three weeks and mine is destroyed. Also, the nail file had sharp edges and cut me a little bit. Now I have a weird ingrown nail/infection on my big toe, and it's super painful. But only when I walk.
The nail techs were super fun though.
Other Bestie took a shower in what our spa hostess described as the "human car wash." I hung out in the sauna, until I remembered that I hate saunas. It's something I need to re-learn whenever I am confronted with one because, in my mind, I should love a warm, dry place.
I do not have to re-learn that I'm terrified of steam rooms, but The Ritz-Carlton's was broken so that wasn't an issue.
The Mother's Day package also included a gift. The spa staff forgot to give it to us so I had to make an extra trip to pick it up. It's a Spa Rituals sugar body scrub. Spa Rituals is a vegan UK brand and its scrubs retail for about $40 CAN.
Would I go to the Ritz-Carlton Spa again?
For lunch in a robe -- yes. For services, I think I could do better somewhere less... rent-y.
Since our visit, I understand the spa has undergone its own transformation with a new product partner. Perhaps the head BG or Liza will be the guinea pigs this time?


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On Saturday April 22nd at Melawati, the Chamber Choir performed in 'Ladies Night'. The concert showcased the talented voices of 21 singers, whilst the audience indulged the savory food and participated in the art auction.
Ms. Baird, with 20 years of experience as a conductor, led the chamber choir. She explained how she can sometimes struggle with the big picture,and with all her experience she still gets nervous.
But nevertheless, the effort and commitment that came with planning the event was worthwhile as Ms. Baird shared, "I think it will be amazing… The room looks beautiful, the art around the room is stunning, the smell of Mikey's Pizza is filling the room, you can't go wrong with that… I think it's going to be a very successful event."
Maria '19, a member of the Chamber Choir had, "been working on this show, I think you could say for the whole year. Because some of the songs we're performing tonight, are actually some of the first songs we started working on. So, the show itself was thought up this semester, but all the songs you're hearing were brought up over time."
As a result she, and the other musicians, felt quite at ease with the upcoming performances. Her only worries were not having "enough food. I think the music is pretty solidly done, like ready to go. I think mostly just logistical planning, like way more people showed up than we expected or I don't know."
The night showcased 20 songs, among which were popular hits like: I See Fire by Ed Sheeran and Somebody to Love by Queen. The concert even included two songs, All We Have is Time and Space is a Scary Place, produced by an ISKL student and chamber choir singer, Joselin.
A parent of one of the Chamber Choir singers, Patricia Hansen, summed up the night by saying, "the Ladies Night was different from your average concert because there was a variety of genres performed. Also, the students were able to share their talents in the forms of duets or solos, there was a lot of talent in that room."


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eTail West is less than a week away and social media is buzzing with companies sharing some of the latest trends in eCommerce. It's been no secret that the last few years the most popular buzzword has been "omni-channel" but�over the last few years it has become clear that Omni-Channel is no longer new, it's no longer innovative, instead it's an imperative and a requirement to keep the status quo.
So yes, while you'll see "omni-channel" plastered all over the convention floor, we think there are three other interesting trends that are important to highlight. Team Fashion Metric will be in Palm Springs next week (Booth #819) and we'll do an updated post a week from today with an update on which trends emerged as the leaders of the pack this year. For now, from where we sit, here are the trends to watch at eTail West this year:
- Understanding how Millennials shop online -�remember when being on Facebook meant you were "plugged in" to social media? Now Millennials are learning more about new trends from services like Snapchat that are used in very different way. Rather than endlessly scrolling, a new generation is swiping, and their content is moving from still photos to videos. Understanding how Millennials shop online and how to make your eCommerce store resonate with a younger generation is critical and on everyone's minds.
- Personalization – this has been a hot topic for years but it's getting even hotter now that a majority of online shoppers are browsing and buying on mobile. Personalizing content and showing the most relevant results on small screen real estate is often the difference between making a sale or losing one to a competitor. Not only are personalization technologies getting better, they also have to get faster to deliver results in the blink of an eye, because in some cases three blinks is two blinks too long.
- Applying data science to returns – this is a big one and it's still early. Very�little data is collected on why something is returned. This problem is amplified when a retailer or brand has a large physical footprint, making it easy for customers to buy online and return in-store. In many cases there is no data about why the shopper returned an item, and when their is, the data is very limited. If understanding why something is returned is on your mind, you'll like what Fashion Metric�is debuting this year.
If there's one constant in the world of eCommerce, it's change, and next week some of the greatest minds in the industry will converge to discuss how they're addressing that change. We can't wait!


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This is one wonder of a starter, which I had in a party during this vacation. Got the recipe from the host and tried it myself with a slight variation.
Yoghurt - 1 ltr (to be hung overnight to remove excess water)
Paneer - 150 gms
Onion - Big 2 nos
Ginger - 1 inch piece
Coriander leaves - 1/2 cup
Corn flour - 1/4 cup
Besan flour - 1/4 cup
Cashew nuts - 10 to 12 (to be powdered finely)
Salt to taste
Method to make
Cut onion and ginger into fine pieces. Saute onion and ginger in oil till oil turns transparent. Make a paste of coriander leaves. Add corn flour and besan flour to curd and mix well to make a fine batter. To this add coriander paste, salt, onion and ginger.
Cut the Paneer into cubes and let it mariante in the curd for about 1/2 an hour. Place the paneer pieces in hot tawa and add oil till both the sides turn golden brown. It makes a great starter.
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On London's fabled Bond Street, nestled above the flagship David Morris boutique, an extraordinary and rare atelier skilfully produces exquisite bespoke jewellery using only the rarest, most valuable gemstones.
The inspiration for every piece of jewellery must always begin with the individual beauty of the stone. Indeed our ability to source the world's most exceptional stones has become legendary.
Large or small, in order to meet our gemstone buyer's exacting eye, a stone must meet a number of rigorous criteria. It must have impeccable provenance, it must be extraordinary in its colour, and – above all – it must be the finest of its kind available.
This devotion to the natural beauty of the stone means that minimal gold or platinum is used, an approach that ensures supreme lightness of metal, giving an intricate, lace-like quality; subtle and sophisticated design with a delicate and feminine mix of colours to complement the incredibly rare gemstones.
Hence it is that since 1962, David Morris has been the go-to jeweller for royalty, private collectors and icons of film who have commissioned creations that are 'one of a kind' in every sense.
Whether it be a gloriously embellished crown, a glittering engagement ring or very personal expression of love, David Morris has a proud heritage of creating bespoke works of art at the behest of jewellery connoisseurs the world over.
Jeremy Morris travels far and wide in search of the rarest, purest and most extraordinary jewels for our creations.
Find pieces for every love story, from simple and timeless designs to extravagant and highly intricate creations.
Our jewellery collections combine a creative design 'twist' with the finest gemstones in a glorious array of colours.


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Darion Henry (6'6/PF/OH) is a beastly 4-man that can score inside and out. He has the strength and length to punish would-be defenders in the post. In addition, he stepped out and proved that he could knock down the perimeter shot as well. He finishes well through contact, rebounds in a crowd, and he runs the floor in transition. He carves out space in the paint and he is so strong that he takes the real estate that he wants. Henry is an intriguing prospect due to his feet, skill set, and size combination. Shot 75% from the field and tied for the lead in the Midwest Combine for scoring showing that his production is on par with his potential and measurables
Colin Crothers (6'7/PF/IL) is a true center with off the charts upside and huge parents. He can score inside and out to about 15 feet comfortably. A wide body post player who possesses excellent hands, touch, feel and exhibits impressive patience with his post moves, showing the ability to score over both shoulders with a hook or powerful drop step through contact. Crothers is a good area rebounder and can block shots mostly on the ball. Davis does a good job of holding his ground on defense and playing vertical with his hands up, making the defense shoot over him. Colin handles the ball pretty well for his size but knows who and what he is on the court but can still knock down the open high post jumper with needed time and space. He is tough and competes on both ends.
Zach Loveday (6'11/C/OH) boast some very soft hands and quick feet and the coordination he displays for a young big is quite advanced and a primary factor in what is making him a big time prospect in the class of 2020. Runs the floor impressively and is very athletic in all his movements. He post up strong giving the passer a solid target each time and when he receive the rock he is a force on the low block. He is a very good scorer in the paint that keeps the ball high and is able to finish using either hand, doesn't fully understand his value off the ball and very humble and soft spoken in contrast to his talent and potential level – meaning Loveday is a big who is perfectly justified in demanding touches each time down the floor. An excellent rebounder in and out of the area – when he is fully engage he cleans up messes in transition and is always a problem in the halfcourt game on the defensive side of the ball. The post moves are developing and there is room for improvement there but he far more than a catch finisher or rebounder put backer; Loveday is a up and coming star and will end up as one of the top players in the class of 2020 especially as he adds strength (185lbs) and a stronger base.
Raymond Terry (6'9/C/IN) is a true center with great size and is quickly developing matching skill in the post post. He has all the potential to be a go to player in the lane on the high major college level. His upside is tremendous and his best basketball days lie ahead as he continues to develop. Terry move extremely well for his size and is improving his conditioning (220lbs). He has soft hands and can score through contact with his back to the basket, right now more of a finisher then an initiator but you see the wheels turning and developmental mile stones are being met at a rapid pace . Robinson rebounds well in his area and is an surprisingly good passer out of the post is able to screen and roll hard to the rim but prefers the more traditional post entry and post play system. On the other side of the ball Terry is starting to implement gapping of the post on the catch defensively and his effectiveness as a shot blocker is apparent with this rarely used skill at this level.
Kyle Ross (6'4/PF/IN) operates best inside the paint. Occasionally he will step out and take the face up mid-range, he has displayed decent mechanics and touch on his FGAs. Right now he earns his money as a defender who can block shots with his length. Runs the floor and battles for rebounds giving solid effort. Like the way he looks to screen for his teammates while possessing the size to score as the role man in two man game basketball. We are looking at long term potential and upside, very flexible in movement will allow him to have future production as a scorer and as a rebounder inside. As his strength increase so will his effectiveness inside as well.
James Wilborn (6'4/PF/MI) is a raw offensive product but is an extremely athletic frontcourt player. He has a long frame that he can add weight to and will be a physically gifted front court player as that develops, very strong and doesn't mind the getting physical. He can really run and is most effective in transition. His best asset right now is his defense and rebounding but he is also a good shot blocker that can block shots both on and off the ball due to his good length and solid timing.
Grayson Therron (6'6/PF/IL) most big men take time to develop and Therron is no exception. However, you can see already that he possesses many of the attributes coaches look for in a front court post, including great feet, excellent timing, broad shoulders, and long arms. He is a solid rebounder in and out of his area. In addition, defensively he can cover the weak-side and his shot blocking skills are impressive. He runs well in transition and he can finish on the break. He must make sure that he always uses his length and doesn't come down to the guards level he is most impactful when he keeps the ball high in all his movements – get the ball to the outlet area or guard immediately and this is another player with size that we look to be making an even bigger impact down the line.


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Hormones hijacking your health?
If everything you ate had the exact same pathway through the body, an Oreo cookie would be just as good a snack as a few almonds. The theory "calories in = calories out" has long been retired, but we still cling to it in hopes of being able to eat whatever we wish. After all, the food industry tells us that all its profitable products are healthy, so how could they NOT be?
Insulin is like the body's food police force, monitoring everything that comes in. Its purpose is to protect and keep the peace. Its methods however, can be rather harsh, causing undue harm, and hindering the body's ability to burn calories and perform work.
When insulin is not racing around the bloodstream on a rampage, your energy levels are high, fat stores are burned as fuel, and metabolism works at its best. These are the jobs the body WANTS to do, and does very well, when it is fed fair fuel. An abundance of sugar, on the other hand, in all its well-marketed forms, causes the pancreas to send a fleet of insulin into the bloodstream to protect the body from the harmful effects of sugar on cells. Like any aggressive correctional system, the insulin police shove all the sugar molecules into confinement – as FAT – rather than finding them useful work.
This is why those Oreos will get stored as fat, though they have the same quantity of useable calories as an avocado. You may think you can sneak those sugary snacks in, but when the fat cells keep filling up, you know insulin is on the prowl.
The more calories insulin puts away, the more stringent its search for sugar becomes. Like the drug war in the United States, you can't beat it. If you don't learn the system, you will forever be caught up in it. Get to know exactly what insulin does, when it is most sensitive, and what keeps it calm. When you keep out of its line of fire, you will be able to empty those fat cells of the stored up fuel. When you get back on its good side, you might be able to slide some extra sugar in now and again. But don't push your luck.
How do you keep insulin happy? The million dollar diet question. The key is to create meals and snacks that are not loaded with concentrated carbohydrates. A couple handfuls of vegetables, a small handful of protein and a couple fingers of fat make a ideal meal. Starvation is not advisable, so be sure that you are taking in enough food to fuel you. Too little, and you will stress your system. Stress sends out an alarm for cortisol to come calling – the saboteur of all desperate diet efforts.


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Man arrested in altercation with woman
SPARR -- A Christmas morning altercation between a man and woman that began at an Ocala nightclub boiled over hours later, sheriff's officials say, resulting in the woman being injured in a fight that reports say involved strangulation.
Marion County sheriff's Deputy Justin Tortora responded to the couple's residence in Sparr at 1:46 a.m. Wednesday, officials said.
Barbara Satter, 51, received lacerations in a struggle with Joseph Allan Machell, 50. The struggle occurred at their residence after they arrived home from the Paradise Lounge, where reports claim the couple was "heavily intoxicated," officials said.
During the altercation, according to the deputy's report, Machell "began choking" Satter. "In fear she was going to die," Satter retrieved items including a light bulb and then a knife to defend herself, the report states.
According to the report filed by Tortora, Satter cut Machell on the left hand while he "slammed her to the ground" and continued to choke her until she lost consciousness.
The deputy noted he saw "redness around (Satter's) neck" and dried blood on the right side of her neck.
Tortora wrote in his report that Machell stated "nothing happened," but Tortora wrote that he could smell a "strong odor" of alcohol on Machell's breath.
Machell was arrested and charged with (domestic) battery by strangulation and transported to the Marion County Jail.


text: [/caption] I have now posted my second photo that isn't of the snow in the Cascades. I am really getting tired of all the rain/snow mix that has been falling in the Cascade mountains. I am beginning to think that this winter is going to be as bad as last years winter. I know that they are predicting the colder temperatures and snow to arrive by next Wednesday but I am starting to lose faith in their predicting ability. We Oregonians know that we normally get a cold snap with some early snow that allows the ski resorts to open but then to be sidelined by a quick and nasty warm and rainy event. However, I thought this winter was supposed to be different. How many times do we need to hear about La Nina. In fact, we usually have sunny but much colder weather in December. This month has turned out to be warm and very rainy. This is nothing like they predicted. I will now stop complaining about our winter in the Pacific Northwest and write a little something about this photo that I took along the Columbia River Gorge on 5/18/10. Last spring was one of the better springs that I have ever experienced in the Northwest. On this day, I was able to take several photos of the many waterfalls that string along the old Columbia Highway. I took this photo at about 6:45 pm. I was heading back from the east side of the gorge when I decided to stop at Lower Latourell Falls. I was pretty sure that I would have a great opportunity to get a good shot since the sun was lowering and the shadows were just starting to appear. I was using my Canon Rebel T1I along with my Canon 18-55mm lens. I also made sure to use my tripod, bubble level and remote switch. Since the sun was still rather bright I attached my ND 4 as well as my warming filter. I was only able to adjust the shutter speed to about 1.3 seconds due to the brightness of the sky. I set the ISO to 100 and the F stop was at F-14. I had the camera mode on shutter and the white balance at -1.3. The Latourell Falls trailhead is one of the closest waterfalls from Portland and it's a short drive along the Historic Columbia Highway. The hike is about 2.3 miles and it's a very easy loop to hike. The lower falls is 249 feet and the upper falls is 100 feet. Upper Latourell Falls is about 1 mile from the parking lot and the trail winds around the falls and brings you back to the road which directs you under a really old 100 foot arch that is part of the historic highway. The trail is paved and its a great hike for kids and for taking photos.


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Seasoning Cast Iron Cookware
Seasoning cast iron cookware is a necessity, no matter if your pan is brand new or a hundred years old. Seasoning is the process of sealing your cookware with oils to create a natural non-stick surface. While cast iron cookware does require a little bit of effort on your part to keep it in tip top shape, it is not difficult to do at all, and the rewards are great. Seasoning not only keeps your food from sticking, it protects the pan from rust and keeps your food from tasting like iron.
As you use the pan, the seasoning will continue to ripen and get better and better, but you need to start somewhere. Your cast iron needs to be coated in a thin layer of carbonized oil. This layer makes a smooth hard surface that is easy to cook on and protects the pan. Most cast iron manufacturers will recommend you heat the oil in a 250 to 350 degree oven to create this seal, but carbonization does not take place at that low heat.
Steps to Season Cast Iron Pans
Now, rub a thin coat of oil all over the pan, inside and out. Any vegetable oil will do, although peanut oil and sunflower seed oil are exceptional choices. Be sure you cover every square inch of your pan. If your pan has a lid, apply oil to it as well, covering both top and bottom. Allow the oil to air dry for a day or two upside down on a sheet of newspaper.
This allows the oil to seep into the microscopic pits and valleys in the iron. When it feels tacky to the touch, blot carefully any drips that you find. If your pan has areas that are shiny and extremely tacky, there was too much oil. If the tacky feel is hardly felt, the oil layer was too thin. Recoat as necessary and wipe the oil around the entire pan.
Place a sheet of aluminum foil on the bottom rack of your oven to catch any drips and set the heat to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the cast iron pan upside down on the top rack of the oven. Leave the pan to heat in the oven for an entire hour. Be sure to turn on the exhaust fan, as the oil may smoke a bit. At the end of the hour, turn off the oven and let the pan cool slowly before removing it. If you feel the seasoning layer is too thin, you can repeat the process.
Your cast iron cookware is now seasoned and ready to be used. If you cook items that tend to be greasy for the first few uses, it will thicken the seasoning layer right away. Bacon is a good choice to help build up that layer.
More Cast Iron Seasoning TipsSeasoning cast iron cookware not only makes cooking easier, but it makes cleaning up easier too. In order to protect your seasoning, the following rules are good to follow. First, never cook at a higher heat than necessary. Cast iron is an excellent heat conductor, so high temperatures are rarely needed.
Next, try to clean out the cookware while it is still hot. If it cools before you can clean it, you can reheat it. Add a little oil and reheat quickly to make the cleaning job easier. Sometimes just adding hot water will work just fine. Remember not to do more cleaning than is necessary. Sometimes all you need is a quick swipe with a paper towel. If that isn't enough, hold the pan under hot running water from the faucet and scrub with a stiff fiber brush. Remove all bits of food, but don't scrub off the seasoning layer.
Don't use a wire brush, steel wool or plastic scouring pads. If you need to wash it with soap and water to remove the cooking residue, go ahead. Dry the pan thoroughly. Use a little oil on a paper towel and wipe the pan completely. Your towel will turn black that is the carbon layer.
In time, your pan will be as slick any non-stick cookware without the health hazards.
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There is nothing like the sweet fellowship of like minded, loyal friends. It's more comforting than ice cream.
"Oh the comfort, the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person, having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words, but pouring them all out, just as they are, chaff and grain together, certain that a faithful hand will take and sift them, keep what is worth keeping, and with a breath of kindness, blow the rest away." ~George Eliot


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Next Monday, the City Council is scheduled to get a briefing on the U.S. Geological Survey's latest scientific analysis of earthquake hazards in Seattle. The briefing slides have just been published along with the meeting agenda – see the presentation here. It's part of an every-six-years process to update the hazard maps so that building codes (etc.) can take the conditions into account. Here's the big headline:
That said – the Seattle Fault is the one closest to West Seattle, and the presentation says the chance of an earthquake stronger than magnitude 6.5 on that fault in the next 50 years is about 5 percent. The rate of that kind of earthquake anywhere around Puget Sound in the next 50 years is about 15 percent. As for a mega-quake on the coast somewhere, around 9.0 magnitude (akin to the one last year in Japan)? 10 to 14 percent chance of happening in the next 50 years. But don't get complacent … if a 7.0-ish quake happened on the Seattle Fault, we'd be in the "extreme shaking" zone, per this scenario:
We'll await Monday's briefing (9:30 am at City Hall) for more context. But in the meantime, be sure you're prepared – westseattlebeprepared.org can help (including the "Emergency Communication Hubs" – memorize the location of the one nearest you!).


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Including this bookish weapon is presumptuous, because the author, Jordan B. Peterson, of "12 Rules For Life," is a fan of long discussions rather than the few minutes of a talk show or a few hundred words in a post like this. However, I think that this one bookish weapon is worth the risk. Please read the whole book as well as one of his other books, "Maps of Meaning."
Focus On You
The bookish weapon I wish to explore from Peterson's book is rule number two in this book. It states, "Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping." If that isn't going on offense I don't know what is. This section of the book is as long as some books so we are going to focus on one aspect of it.
Peterson points out that, "You are important to other people as well as yourself. You are therefore morally obliged to take care of yourself." It would seem that this is obvious but it is not. Most of us do things to ourselves that we would not do to others, because we figure that we belong to ourselves and can do what ever we want with our possession.
Your Best Friend and Who Owns You
Who is your best friend? It better be yourself. You can't love someone else until you love yourself. If you accept that then what are you going to do about it or stop doing? But if you say I hate myself so I am going to punish me, then consider that you might not really own yourself.
Consider what Peterson says about this:
'"Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord." According to this philosophy, you do not simply belong to yourself. You are not simply your own possession to torture and mistreat. This is partly because your Being is inexorably tied up with that of others, and your mistreatment of yourself can have astonishing consequences for others."'
Your Future Self
Peterson has also said that those "others" include your future selves. If you treat yourself in a way that hurts them it doesn't turn out well long term. He says, "You are a community of people across time." This idea is so valuable. It has helped me gain a new perspective on my day to day decisions.
So maybe you are someone that really doesn't like yourself very much. Then consider that it is not just you that is involved. It is other people and your future selves. This will definitely keep you on offense. Keep rule number two in mind as you go about your day.


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Dara Waxman moved to L.A. in the late '80s to continue the film career she'd started in her native New York. She went from being a researcher to doing props, where she made an impressively rapid rise to prop master by age 21. But she hated working with guns, so she moved on to set decorating. "I've had every position within the art department," says Waxman, who's worked on numerous films big and small. "I think I've worked with every current movie star before they were movie stars. Ask Sharon Stone about Scissors!"
Her decorating skills got the attention of Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman, who had her do their Beverly Hills home, which led to more of what she calls "reality design situations." She took a break after 13 years of set decorating and doing interiors as Dara Waxman Design to travel the world for five years; she wound up as an apprentice to a master goldsmith in Dusseldorf and is now a goldsmith herself with a degree from the Gemological Institute of America. While she's devoting most of her creative energies these days to her jewelry line, DAX, she still manages to get in the odd film job — her last set decorating gig was on The Man From Elysian Fields — as well as reality design situation.
Dara Waxman Design, (310) 994-1764 or www.daxjewelry.com.
Design philosophy: Good interior design integrates the aesthetic with function and content — a space has to meet the needs and purposes of its inhabitants in harmony. It should nurture the senses, be it luxurious or sparse, abstract or utilitarian. At its best, interior design can be transformative. Interior design fails, for instance, when a space looks gorgeous but the furniture is uncomfortable. I tend to work instinctively. I usually walk into a space and feel its sense of direction. Of course I have different ideas for different types of spaces, but for the most part I think and create in layers. My design philosophy is to trust my intuitive response to a space and then create from that feeling, applying learned ideas and experience. And on the practical side, I work in layers — starting, say, with the paint colors that I'll use and building to the details such as linens or pillows from there.
What did you want to accomplish with your design on this project? My priority was to create a living space which was less crowded so it could function better and give the appearance of larger quarters, as well as meeting the Contrerases' desire to be able to dine together. I wanted to create the sense of a dining area in the room. There was no storage and little free kitchen counter space. I wanted to provide additional shelving as well as practical ideas for small-space living, such as multiuse furniture — for example, a chest of drawers that could double as the entertainment center for a stereo system. I also wanted to provide Señora Contreras with furniture that she would be proud of. I didn't want to purchase items I did not think would hold up with time. I found a classic, and very comfortable, sofa at a garage sale. I asked the family about their favorite colors — all concurred on blue — so we chose a light shade that would help open the place up. The family also had an abundance of knickknacks, which tends to make a small place look cluttered. So I asked what they where willing to live with and couldn't live without. It turned out they weren't particularly attached to any of the tchotchkes, most of which we ended up putting in the large shelving unit, but the TV and stereo were important. This also shaped my philosophy and approach to their apartment.
What are the questions people should ask themselves before starting to redo a room or a home? The first question should be what can I really afford to do with this space? But keep in mind that even with the most minimal budget, you can create a beautiful new look with something as simple as a new coat of paint. In fact, paint is probably the easiest, cheapest way to transform a room. Also, ask yourself what is the primary goal for the space to be designed? For small spaces especially, you should think about pieces that can do double duty — such as the bed with drawers for storage underneath. Most importantly, ignore trends. Take what you want from a current one, but mix it up with classic elements. Otherwise, you will be sorry as that trend moves on before your paint even dries.
Shopping tips: Explore everywhere. Shop outside your neighborhood. Check out fabrics all over town. Be willing to haggle if you want a deal — cash always works. Most shopkeepers are well informed, so ask a lot of questions about construction and materials.
Other than a few knickknacks, the only items that survived the change were the stereo and the TV, which Dara removed from on top of the fridge and mounted to a wall, where it can now be seen from all parts of the room. In turn, she put the microwave on the fridge, which freed up valuable — and scarce — counter space. A hutch put in the dining area added storage and display space. She replaced the bulky coffee table with three nesting tables, which opened up space in front of the new sofa. Floating shelves added depth to the room, as did the hanging lamp over the dining room table. She brightened up the floor by interspersing various colored tiles, which she obtained free as samples from stores such as Linoleum City, among the original brown tiles. She lightened up the room by replacing the vertical blinds with Roman blinds, sheers and two fabric panels, which also gave more privacy and shade options.
From IKEA:
Four dining table chairs, $125
Four cushions, $7.99 each
Curtain rod, $8.99
Two finials, $3.99 each
Sheers, $12.99
Two Roman blinds, $6.99 each
Blue chest, $59.99
TV mount, $24.99
Hanging lamp, $2
Shade, $4
Sconce, $14.99
Vase, $3.99
Two candlesticks, $1.99 each
Nesting tables, $49.99 for set of three
Two floating shelves, $14.99 each
From Knotty Pine Furniture:
Red hutch and blue shelving unit, $220
From Pier One Imports:
Rug, $64
Four placemats, $4 each
Four napkins, $2 each
Paint and supplies, $109.39 from Home Depot
Sofa, $70 from yard sale
Curtain fabric, $15 from Michael Levine Fabrics
TOTAL: $981.94 (with tax)
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