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EAST COUNTY — The one-person audience doesn't judge or snicker.
She is comfortable.
She lies down on the classroom floor, red bandana around her collar, photo identification hanging from her neck. She occasionally flashes her freshly brushed teeth and sticks out her purple tongue during a dramatic part of the story.
Every Tuesday, first-graders at Bashaw Elementary read to Allie, an 8-year-old mixed-breed therapy dog certified through Therapy Dogs International — a non-profit organization with about 24,750 registered dog/handler teams in the country.
Allie belongs to first-grade teacher Deb Zanders, who has brought her to the Bashaw first-grade class for 15-minute reading sessions in the last three years.
Zanders believes the reading sessions teach children to feel comfortable communicating — with humans and canines — and boost their confidence in public speaking.
Although trained dogs have been known to help guard flocks, sniff for drugs, lead the blind and assist the deaf, their impact can also be more subtle.
According to studies referred to by Therapy Dogs International, simply holding or petting a dog can lower blood pressure, reduce tension and cure loneliness.
One boy in Zanders' class had behavioral and social problems.
He lives with his grandparents, whom he never hugged and wouldn't look in the eye.
And, in class, he'd hit and push classmates. He rarely paid attention.
"His grandma told me the boy has really opened up after reading to Allie," Zanders says. "He always tells his grandma how much he loves Allie. Allie's job is to comfort people. Reading and bonding with a dog is different. They don't want to correct or interject. They just listen."
The love is mutual.
Allie has always preferred humans to other dogs.
Maybe it's because Allie suffers from her own identity crisis. According to Zanders, Allie might be half chow-chow, a fluffy Chinese breed known for its purple tongue, and half German shepherd. But her fierce loyalty also suggests she could be part Rhodesian ridgeback.
Zanders knew Allie was different. When touring a Manatee County animal shelter eight years ago, the 5-week-old mutt offered its paw and waddled to the front of its cage.
Zanders sought a future therapy dog that she could train to work with her mother, who suffered from Alzheimer's.
At 3 years old, after 6 months of training — during which Zanders taught Allie basic commands such as ignoring food, loud noises and distractions — Allie became a therapy dog after a day-long test in Brandon.
During the test, a temperament evaluator knocked over a wheelchair behind Allie. Allie didn't flinch.
Next, the evaluator dropped a heavy phonebook. Nothing.
A plate full of home-cooked human food didn't entice Allie, either.
Zanders had to be certified with the Therapy Dogs International as a handler, as well.
Rules state Allie must always be leashed and in the presence of Zanders during therapy sessions.
On workdays, Zanders asks Allie, "Are you going to work?"
Allie's ears perk up and in a rare departure from her calm demeanor, she runs around the house.
"I can't ask the question if we're not going to work that day," Zanders says. "She gets upset."
On this day, first-grader Jasmine Beechy reads "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" to Allie and a group of three students.
"I sit and read the same book over and over and Allie still enjoys it," Jasmine says.
Allie stares into Jasmine's eyes and stays still, ready to hear if the caterpillar turns into a butterfly.
"She (Allie) is living a long, happy life," Zanders says. "Anybody who loves their work does."
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Texas, Endowments and Academic Rankings
In an earlier post, we mentioned that there was no way on earth Texas would ever go to the SEC (not that the SEC is looking to expand, but our point was that the SEC, by virtue of running off 3 solid academic universities because they couldn't see eye to eye on how to handle recruiting players and competing in athletics, does not have the entire package to offer an institution like Texas; in contrast, the Big 10 by maintaining an emphasis on academics is now poised to possibly add another powerhouse program to the conference, Penn State being the first in 1990. The last two teams to join the SEC: Arkansas and South Carolina). To further reinforce our logic, here are some staggering numbers for you to ponder.
SEC Schools | $$$ | Big 10 Schools | $$$ | Pac 10 Schools | $$$ | ||
Vanderbilt | 3.48b | Michigan | 7.1b | Stanford | 17.2b | ||
Florida | 1.21b | Northwestern | 6.5b | USC | 3.7b | ||
Alabama | 1.00b | Minnesota | 2.8b | Washington | 3.2b | ||
Arkansas | 876m | Ohio State | 2.3b | Cal | 2.8b | ||
Tennessee | 867m | Purdue | 1.8b | UCLA | 2.6b | ||
Kentucky | 831m | Penn State | 1.6b | Wash State | 678m | ||
LSU | 593m | Wisconsin | 1.6b | Arizona | 519m | ||
Georgia | 572m | Indiana | 1.6b | Oregon | 498m | ||
Ole Miss | 495m | Illinois | 1.5b | Oregon State | 476m | ||
South Carolina | 438m | Michigan State | 1.2b | Arizona State | 407m | ||
Auburn | 378m | Iowa | 1.0b | ||||
Mississippi State | 350m |
TEXAS - $16.1 billion
Regardless of where Texas might go, if anywhere, they will be the big dog on the block (sans Stanford in the Pac10) when it comes to endowments, but as you can see, Texas would definitely be more at home with the schools of the Big 10 or Pac 10 when it comes to endowments.
And again, the point here is that the Big 10 and the Pac 10, by not selling their souls for football, appear to be in very strong positions when it comes to the topic of conference expansion and sustainability.
Texas also ranks 47th in the US News and World Report rankings, which puts them right at home with the Big 10.
We found that link we were talking about earlier where Texas had already looked at joining the SEC and decided they were not a good fit. Main article here. But we found the article reading The Rivalry, Esq. about the "Death of the Big 12 Conference."
The Longhorns next turned to the Big Ten.
Having added Penn State in 1990, the Big Ten was now made of universities that, in the view of UT officials, matched UT's profile — large state schools with strong academic reputations. Berdahl liked the fact that 10 conference members belonged to the American Association of Universities.
Yet, distance remained a disadvantage. Iowa, the closest Big Ten school to Austin, was 856 miles away — but the appeal of having 10 of 12 schools in the same time zone was seen as a plus.
But after adding Penn State in 1990, Big Ten officials had put a four-year moratorium on expansion. Although admitting interest, Big Ten bosses ultimately rejected UT's overtures.
That left the SEC as a possible relocation target for the Longhorns — until Berdahl let it be known that UT wasn't interested because of the league's undistinguished academic profile. Only two of 12 schools in the SEC were American Association of Universities members and UT officials saw admissions standards to SEC schools as too lenient.
"We were quite interested in raising academic standards," Berdahl says. "And the Southeastern Conference had absolutely no interest in that."
So that's three major categories: endowments, academic rankings, and recruiting numbers (we touched on that here), where it is crystal clear that Texas is a much better match for the Big 10 than they ever would be for the SEC. "Frank the Tank's Slant" has everything else covered.
I've read where the CIC split $6 billion in research grants and Texas receives approx $540 million.
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This Zihuatanejo hotel is located by the sea, set on a private beach within a short distance of La Ropa Beach, La Madera Beach, and Principal Beach. Also nearby are Fisherman's Walk and Municipal Market.
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Recreational amenities at Catalina Beach Resort include a private beach and an outdoor pool. Other amenities include a beach bar and a bar/lounge.
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Guestrooms open to balconies with beach, ocean or garden views and feature televisions with cable channels and complimentary wireless Internet access.
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Catalina Beach Resort features a private beach and an outdoor pool. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet access. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. For a surcharge, the property provides an area shuttle within 15 km and a shopping center shuttle. This beach hotel also offers a library, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff. Translation services, currency exchange, and tour assistance can be provided. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
Catalina Beach Resort is a smoke-free property.
- Free parking
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Total number of rooms - 46
- Babysitting or childcare
- Number of floors - 1
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- Room service (limited hours)
- Free guest parking during stay
- Free long-term parking
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- Year Built 1953
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- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 4
- Swimming pool - outdoor
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Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi, Free wired high-speed Internet
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Free parking, Free long-term parking, Free guest parking during stay, Secure parking, Free self parking, Free RV, bus, truck parking, Parking nearby, Free parking nearby
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- Balcony
- Ceiling fan
- Access via exterior corridors
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Wake-up calls
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Private bathroom
- Extra towels/bedding in room
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- In-room childcare (surcharge)
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- Rollaway/extra beds available
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- Dining
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and noon.
Lindavista - This brasserie serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
- Recreation
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach and an outdoor pool.
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Golf - miniature nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Dock nearby
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- Rowboats nearby
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- Sports center nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
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- Playground nearby
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
- Ecotours nearby
- Bungee jumping nearby
- Aerobics on site
- Accessibility
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
Catalina Beach Resort Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Reception service hours are from 7 AM to 11 PM. Check-in time is 3 PM, but when the room is available, guests can check in early. Guests planning to arrive outside normal reception hours can call the property at the number on the reservation confirmation.
- Check-out
Check-out time is 1 PM
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: MasterCard, Visa, Discover, JCB International
- Pets
Pets allowed, Pet policy - dogs and cats only, Maximum number of pets per room 1
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
Early departure fee charged
Caters to couples
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No elevators
- Fees
- The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for high-speed Internet (wired) in business center: MXN 35 (for 2 hours, rates may vary)
- Cleaning/housekeeping/linens fee: MXN 8 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Additional Details
A resort fee is included in the total price displayed. Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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WNBA legend Chamique Holdsclaw has been released from jail with a shiny new piece of jewelry -- an ankle monitor ... TMZ has learned.
The Fulton County Sheriff's Office tells us ... Holdsclaw was released on $100k bond ... and ordered NOT to contact Jennifer Lacy ... after allegedly bashing the crap out of Lacy's car and firing a gun in the process.
According to the cops, Holdsclaw is now facing 2 counts of aggravated assault, 2 counts of damaging property and 1 count of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
Holdsclaw is scheduled to be back in court on Nov. 30.
As we previously reported, Holdsclaw -- one of the greatest female basketball players of all time -- was arrested in Georgia yesterday after allegedly following her ex-GF's car ... and smashing the holy hell out of it.
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NEW HAVEN, Connecticut (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve's top regulation official on Wednesday called for broad new liquidity and capital rules for the U.S. operations of large foreign banks, that would align them with those for American banks and protect the still vulnerable financial system.
Fed Governor Daniel Tarullo outlined a three-pronged approach that includes forcing the largest U.S. divisions of foreign banks to establish a "top-tier U.S. intermediate holding company," or IHC, over all subsidiaries.
The plan, which the powerful Federal Reserve Board is now refining, would also apply to the IHCs the same capital rules applicable to U.S. banks, and make liquidity standards "broadly consistent" with domestic rules, he said.
Tarullo's landmark proposal suggests that, four years after the worst of the financial crisis, regulators remain wary of the risks posed by big banks that do business globally, and are prepared to set national rules as a precaution.
Tarullo characterized his plan as "a middle course" that would, effectively, let U.S. regulators stop relying on foreign oversight of banks doing big business in the United States.
"By imposing a more standardized regulatory structure on the U.S. operations of foreign banks, we can ensure that enhanced prudential standards are applied consistently across foreign banks and in comparable ways between U.S. banking organizations and foreign banking organizations," Tarullo told a Yale School of Management forum.
"As with domestic firms subject to enhanced prudential standards, the Federal Reserve would work to ensure that the new regime is minimally disruptive, through transition periods and other means," he said.
Details of the new rules are now under discussion at the Fed, Tarullo said, adding he expects the Fed's board to issue a more detailed notice of proposed rulemaking in coming weeks.
Earlier this month, the Fed said it would delay the so-called Basel III capital standards beyond a January 1, 2013, deadline. That caused ripples globally, prompting some to worry that banks' intensive lobbying efforts succeeded in watering down and delaying post-crisis reforms.
In late 2008 - in response to the financial crisis that began in the United States but spread globally - the Fed extended hundreds of billions of dollars in emergency loans to support the U.S. units of European banks that were shaken by the deep turmoil. That stoked anger at banks, leading in part to the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial reform legislation.
Tarullo's proposal could crimp international funding schemes at European banks such as Barclays Plc and Deutsche Bank, and compel them to beef up capital in the United States.
It could also amplify criticisms that regulators globally are not cooperating to set universal standards, complicating funding-market rules at a time the world economy is still struggling to recover from recession.
The additional capital and liquidity buffers "may incrementally increase cost and reduce flexibility of internationally active banks that manage their capital and liquidity on a centralized basis," Tarullo acknowledged.
"However, managing liquidity and capital on a local basis can have benefits not just for financial stability generally, but also for firms themselves," he said.
Banks have relied increasingly on shorter-term funding and riskier trading over the last decade, Tarullo added, arguing that U.S. regulators cannot be "completely reassured" by the capital levels of foreign banks.
The U.S. central bank will continue to cooperate with foreign counterparts in overseeing banking, Tarullo said. But "that supervisory tool cannot provide complete protection against risks engendered by U.S. operations as extensive as those of many large U.S. institutions," he added.
Tarullo has been busy on bank regulation. Last month, he surprised Wall Street by suggesting that Congress should cap the size of banks based on their share of U.S. gross domestic product.
(Reporting by Jonathan Spicer; Editing by Neil Stempleman and Jan Paschal)
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March 22, 2004, in West Bank, Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory
Abu Halima, a journalism student at Al-Najah University in Nablus and a correspondent for university-affiliated Al-Najah radio station, was shot at the entrance of the Balata refugee camp, outside the city of Nablus, according to local Palestinian journalists. Abu Halima, who also worked as a freelance photographer, was reporting on Israeli troop activity near the camp.
Moaz Shraida, a producer and host at the station who was speaking to the journalist moments before he was killed, said that Abu Halima described three Israeli jeeps about 1 mile (2 kilometers) away from the camp's entrance, where he was standing. Shraida said that Abu Halima told him that he had begun to photograph the jeeps. Shraida said he then heard gunfire and lost contact with Abu Halima.
Shraida spoke later to Abu Halima's cousin, who was at the scene. The cousin said that Abu Halima was struck by Israeli gunfire in the stomach and died at a local hospital. CPJ has not been able to speak with Abu Halima's cousin or independently confirm his account.
A family member of Abu Halima told CPJ that the journalist was dressed in street clothing the day of the shooting. Local journalists told CPJ that witnesses said that Abu Halima was standing among a crowd of people at the entrance of the camp when he was shot. The journalists also said that prior to the shooting there had been clashes in the area between Palestinian youths and the Israeli army.
In a voicemail message to CPJ, a spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces who identified himself as Sam Weiderman said that "as far as we know, [Abu Halima] was not a journalist," that Abu Halima "was armed and he opened fire on IDF forces," and that the IDF "returned fire."
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Job: Broadcast Reporter
Beats Covered: Human Rights
Gender: Male
Local or Foreign: Local
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Type of Death: Crossfire/Combat-Related
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Long-term Safety and Tolerability of AFFITOPE AD01
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The purpose of this study is to assess the long-term tolerability and -safety of AFFITOPE AD01 applied during AFFiRiS 001
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Alzheimer's Disease |
Study Type: | Observational |
Study Design: | Time Perspective: Prospective |
Official Title: | Phase Ib Follow-up Study to Evaluate Long-term Safety and Tolerability of Immunization With AFFITOPE AD01 Applied During AFFiRiS 001 |
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Primary Outcome Measures:
- Tolerability [ Time Frame: 1 year ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Immunological and clinical efficacy (evaluated in an explorative manner only) [ Time Frame: 1 year ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Biospecimen Retention: Samples Without DNA
Enrollment: | 22 |
Study Start Date: | June 2008 |
Study Completion Date: | November 2009 |
Primary Completion Date: | November 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
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AFFITOPE AD01 + Adjuvant
Ages Eligible for Study: | 50 Years and older |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Sampling Method: | Non-Probability Sample |
Study Population
Subjects having participated in AFFiRiS 001, as AFFiRiS 003 is a follow-up trial.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Written informed consent signed and dated by the patient or the patient's legal representative and the caregiver
- Patients having participated in AFFiRiS 001 and received at least 1 vaccination with AFFITOPE AD01
- Availability of a partner/caregiver knowing the patient and being able to accompany the patient to the visits.
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- Contraindication for MRI imaging
- History of questionable compliance to visit schedule, patients not expected to complete the clinical trial
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00711139 History of Changes |
Other Study ID Numbers: | Affiris 003, EudraCT 2008-001455-22 |
Study First Received: | July 4, 2008 |
Last Updated: | May 26, 2010 |
Health Authority: | Austria: Agency for Health and Food Safety |
Keywords provided by Affiris AG:
Alzheimer Morbus Alzheimer Alzheimer Vaccine |
Vaccine AD A-beta immunotherapy |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Alzheimer Disease Dementia Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Nervous System Diseases |
Tauopathies Neurodegenerative Diseases Delirium, Dementia, Amnestic, Cognitive Disorders Mental Disorders |
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But, Saturday took on an added significance for the Highland wrestling team as it hosted the annual Jeremy Ammons Kilted Klassic.
Ammons, an assistant coach with the Scots, died in a gun accident in June. He had been instrumental in the Scots' success over the years, helping start the youth program a few years back.
So, Saturday started with a lot more emotion, and quite a few tears, as the Scots dedicated and renamed its Kilted Klassic in Ammons' honor.
Following the ceremony, the Scots had to regroup and refocus on the action on the mats. They were able to do just that, finishing second to Medina in the 16-school tournament.
"For a lot of the kids, it was the first time they've really dealt with it since the funeral in June. I think it really hit home for some of them," said Highland coach Adam Gilmore. "Some got some closure, which doesn't necessarily make it easier. It just means you can move on.
"For me, I've had to deal with this the whole time. He and I were really good friends. We definitely had to recompose and push forward."
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If Virender Sehwag stays fit through the next couple of months, the second Test of the series against England, in Mumbai, will be his 100th. It'll be a fine landmark for a batsman who has thrilled the senses more than most players in world cricket over the last decade with his aggressive brand of batting at the top of the order. He will become the ninth Indian player to reach the mark, and it'll be a well-deserved reward for his longevity.
Over the last few years, though, whispers have gradually been growing louder about Sehwag's skewed record - superb in subcontinental conditions, where fast bowlers don't get too much assistance, but not so flash in other countries, where fast bowlers get more help from the conditions. He has himself expressed the desire to bat in the middle order, but so far there seems to be nothing to suggest that his wish will be granted.
However, over the first six and a half years of his international career, Sehwag constantly defied the odds, and critics who gave his technique no chance in seamer-friendly conditions: he scored Test hundreds in South Africa, England and Australia. Till the 2007-08 tour of Australia, there was very little to choose between his home and away averages. He consistently scored hundreds away from home as well, even in conditions that were supposedly not suited to his style of batting: he averaged 59.50 in seven Tests in Australia, and 39.50 in four Tests in England. He was less successful in South Africa, averaging 26.44 in nine innings, but his overall average in Australia, England, New Zealand and South Africa was a respectable 40.84 in 18 Tests, with four hundreds.
His last successful tour to one of these countries was in Australia in 2007-08, when he scored 286 runs in four innings at 71.50. Since February 2008, though, Sehwag's consistency, and his reputation of being able to score runs in all sorts of conditions has taken a beating, which is reflected in his numbers. There is nothing to choose between his overall averages during these two periods - 50.46 in 54 Tests till January 2008, and 50.85 in 44 Tests since then. However, delve deeper and the differences are significant: in the latter period, Sehwag has depended on home Tests to rack up the runs - he averages more than 62 at home and 38 away. Then there's the small matter of Tests outside the subcontinent: in 12 Tests in Australia, England, New Zealand and South Africa, his average has dropped to 22.73, with only three fifties - and a highest of 67 - in 23 innings.
There are a couple of differences apart from that in his averages outside the subcontinent. In the first period he converted half of his 50-plus scores into hundreds - he had 13 hundreds and as many fifties. Since then, though, his conversion rate has dropped - only nine hundreds out of 28 scores of 50-plus. Since he scored his last century, 173 against New Zealand in November 2010, he has scored nine fifties in 30 innings without converting a single one into a hundred.
And then's the matter of his strike rates. Sehwag has always been an aggressive batsman, regardless of the bowlers, the match situation or the conditions, but over the last four years and a bit, his strike rate has increased to 92.50, from 75 in the first part of his career. Despite struggling for runs outside the subcontinent, he has still scored at a rate that's 11% faster than it used to be when he was more successful in seamer-friendly conditions.
Tests | Runs | Average | Strike rate | 100s/ 50s | |
Home | 46 | 4376 | 57.57 | 83.38 | 12/ 19 |
Away | 52 | 3930 | 44.65 | 80.86 | 10/ 13 |
Overall | 98 | 8306 | 50.64 | 82.17 | 22/ 32 |
Tests | Runs | Average | Strike rate | 100/ 50s | |
Home | 22 | 1879 | 52.19 | 71.47 | 6/ 7 |
Away | 32 | 2562 | 49.26 | 77.61 | 7/ 6 |
In Aus, Eng, NZ, SA | 18 | 1348 | 40.84 | 70.98 | 4/ 4 |
Overall | 54 | 4441 | 50.46 | 74.89 | 13/ 13 |
Tests | Runs | Average | Strike rate | 100s/ 50s | |
Home | 24 | 2497 | 62.42 | 95.34 | 6/ 12 |
Away | 20 | 1368 | 38.00 | 87.74 | 3/ 7 |
In Aus, Eng, NZ, SA | 12 | 523 | 22.73 | 79.00 | 0/ 3 |
Overall | 44 | 3865 | 50.85 | 92.50 | 9/ 19 |
Let's further drill down his numbers in Australia, England, New Zealand and South Africa, and check how he has fared against pace and spin over these two periods. Before February 2008, Sehwag's average against pace in these countries was marginally over 46. He had notable successes against fast bowling during this period: against Brett Lee he scored 190 runs and was dismissed twice; against Jason Gillespie he scored 70 for one dismissal; against Andrew Flintoff he scored 54 runs without being dismissed; Makhaya Ntini dismissed him just once, conceding 62. The quick bowlers who did well against him were Shaun Pollock (3 for 43 in 81 balls) and Shane Bond (3 for 16 in 28 balls).
Against spin, though, his average was much lower, generally paying the price for his urge to dominate slow bowlers from the start. Stuart MacGill, for example, conceded 73 off 81 balls to Sehwag but dismissed him three times.
Since February 2008, though, Sehwag's numbers against both pace and spin have plunged. Ben Hilfenhaus (3 for 64 in 117 balls) and Dale Steyn (3 for 49 in 91) have dismissed him most often, while James Anderson, James Pattinson and Peter Siddle have dismissed him twice each in these four countries.
Against spin, though, his stats are even more shocking, especially given that the matches in question have mostly been played in conditions that don't assist spinners. In 47 balls he has been dismissed five times by spinners, even though he has scored at more than seven an over against them. Here are his stats against some spinners: 1 for 13 off 19 balls against Graeme Swann; 1 for 30 off 16 balls against Nathan Lyon; I for 7 off three balls against Daniel Vettori; 1 for 4 from two balls off Jeetan Patel. (That tendency to dominate from the first ball was again on display against Patel in the recently concluded Bangalore Test, when he hit a six and a four, and was then bowled.)
It's also noticeable that his scoring rates against both spin and pace have gone up, even though his averages have dropped.
Bowling type | Runs | Balls | Dismissals | Average | Run rate |
Pace | 1106 | 1640 | 24 | 46.08 | 4.04 |
Spin | 189 | 182 | 7 | 27.00 | 6.23 |
Bowling type | Runs | Balls | Dismissals | Average | Run rate |
Pace | 466 | 615 | 17 | 27.41 | 4.54 |
Spin | 57 | 47 | 5 | 11.40 | 7.27 |
A common criticism of the latter-day Sehwag is to do with his tendency to attempt extravagant strokes early in his innings, especially in conditions that are favourable for seam bowling. Here's a look at his stats in the first 15 overs of an innings over those two time periods, in Tests in Australia, England, New Zealand and South Africa.
His average in the first 15 has dropped to 28.81 in these countries since February 2008; in the earlier period it was 35.67. His rate of scoring boundaries is a good indicator of his aggressive intent: though he has scored almost the same number of fours and sixes in the two periods, he faced 232 more deliveries in the first period. Thus, his frequency of scoring a boundary - a four or a six - has increased from one every 9.5 balls to one every 6.8. That has led to him taking more chances, and increased his frequency of dismissals as well.
Period | Runs | Balls | Dismissals | Average | Run rate | 4s/ 6s |
Till Jan 31, 2008 | 535 | 784 | 15 | 35.67 | 4.09 | 79/ 3 |
Since Feb 1, 2008 | 461 | 552 | 16 | 28.81 | 5.01 | 78/ 3 |
While none of this may be a factor over the home season - though both England and Australia have fast bowlers who could trouble him if the pitches have some pace and movement - it will again be one when India begin their next sequence of overseas tours in 2013-14.
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Product Type: Teichenne Liqueur
Description:Brand: Teichenne / Type: Schnapps / "The original, entirely natural flavoured schnapps, Teichenne comes from a family-owned distillery in the Catalan region of Spain. Natural ingredients and real fruit essences combine to produce a dizzying rainbow of ... more
Teichenne - Blackcurrant ... flavours: Peach, Apple, Butterscotch, Chocolate, Vanilla, Melon, Lemon, Strawberry, Raspberry, Banana, Green Apple, Kiwi, Blackcurrant, Coffee and Coconut. The Teichenne story begins in 1956, when Juan Teichenne Senaux began handmaking liqueurs in the small town of L'Arbo. By the late 1980s Teichenne was the Spanish market leader; today it is an international brand. Teichenne peach schnapps is the discerning bartender's peach liqueur of choice. Like all schnapps in the Teichenne range, it can be enjoyed as a chilled shot, over ice or in a host of exciting cocktails."
Price Comparison for Teichenne - Blackcurrant
TEICHENNE Blackcurrant Schnapps 70cl Bottle Produced in Spain from the finest ingredients. Enjoy straight as ... Last Update 09.03.2014 01:11
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£ 13.29
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