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The introduction of the specialised Patent and Market Court in late 2016 brought hopes of an improvement in both the speed and quality of decision making in IP infringement cases; while it is still early days, reflecting on 2017 practitioners feel that Sweden has already become a more attractive jurisdiction for patent litigation. Looking at 2018, Sweden has good economic growth prospects – the best of any Scandinavian country – which has put patent professionals in a positive frame of mind; a start-up boom in the financial technology and clean technology industries is just one thing contributing to the market's dynamism. Uncertainty regarding the entry into force of the Unified Patent Court is, on the other hand, a cause of consternation, particularly as Sweden is set to be home to a regional division of the court.
Firms: litigation
- Sandart & Partners Advokatbyrå KB
- Vinge
- Mannheimer Swartling
- Setterwalls Advokatbyrå AB
- Advokatbyrån Gulliksson
- Advokatfirman Lindahl
- Roschier, Attorneys Ltd
Firms: prosecution
- Highly recommended
- Ström & Gulliksson AB
- Valea AB
- Recommended
- Fenix Legal KB
- Groth & Co
- Kransell & Wennborg AB
- Noréns Patentbyrå AB
- Zacco
Firms: transactions
- Advokatfirman Delphi
- Advokatfirman Lindahl
- Mannheimer Swartling
- Roschier, Attorneys Ltd
- Setterwalls Advokatbyrå AB
- Synch Advokat AB
- Vinge
Advokatbyrån Gulliksson
With a commercial orientation and the niche expertise of a patent boutique, Gulliksson houses both litigators and patent attorneys under one roof and possesses a "knowledgeable, experienced and productive" combination of technical and legal knowledge. Having made an early commitment to battling on the generic side of pharmaceutical disputes, it enjoys the loyalty of major players including Teva and Sandoz; the quality of this following is mirrored in the telecoms, electronics and consumer goods fields. "When the going gets tough, Mattias Malmstedt steps up to the plate." One of Sweden's best litigators, he is a preferred collaborator for foreign associates in cross-border work. Armed with a technical background, he is an "all-in-one solution to any problem; his work is of the highest quality across the board. He calls on every tool in his box, summoning creative solutions to any challenge and deftly anticipating his opponent's next move". "Cementing its solid position on the market", the outfit has brought on board life sciences doyen Magnus Dahlman. "Magnus hasn't been there long", one peer remarks, "but he has already worked with us in litigation on numerous occasions as well as having been an instrumental adviser to his clients on the commercial aspects of their businesses".
Advokatfirman Delphi
Advokatfirman Delphi's IP practice showcases the powerful skills of its attorneys at law, who are active in both contentious and non-contentious matters. Strengthening its offering with three new associates over the last 18 months, the set is renowned for its level-headed supervision of agreements between major rights holders. With regulatory and commercial know-how availble at any time via its corporate, competition and M&A departments, licensing, portfolio acquisition and other IP-intensive agreements are handled with the utmost ease and professionalism. A Delphi partner for over a decade, Henrik Bengtsson is in a good position to answer initial inquiries.
Advokatfirman Lindahl
Substantial general practice outfit Lindahl boasts an IP set responsible for a significant portion of the country's contentious caseload. "Its lawyers are excellent at what they do, particularly in the courtroom." As a renowned commercial practice too, it boasts an impressive capacity for handling transactional instructions. Among its excellent individuals, Jonas Westerberg "deserves his place in the rankings. A strong player in pharmaceutical matters, especially where regulatory issues are involved", he is singled out for his talents in litigation.
"In a conflict, we would have no problem recommending AWA", confides one peer, echoing the market's wider confidence in "one of Scandinavia's largest, most well-trained and professional IP sets". "No matter who's in charge, the output remains consistent" thanks to the efforts of Julia Mannesson, a mentor to the group's trainees and a rights protection champion. She has recently been prosecuting patents for Skanska Sverige. Sören Giver is preparing the next generation to take over the crew's renowned toil before the European Patent Office (EPO). A skilled IP strategist, he maintains a network of clients and associates across Europe and the United States. The same applies for Niklas Mattsson, "an excellent professional and a pleasure to work with", who is in demand for his ability to secure supplementary protection certificates. Dispersed across Sweden, the firm's specialists in opposition and appeal proceedings – Mikael Henriksson, Urban Lind and Inga-Lill Andersson – have established an impressive profile. Henriksson has spent nearly two decades on the Awapatent team and he truly is a biochemical savant, adroit in oral proceedings and a dab hand in less heated matters too. Lind takes point on the specialist US law division, transposing his European and US know-how into added value. Andersson has drummed up an influx of new business; the chemical maven's remarkable IP skills, commercial outlook and pioneering attitude make her a must-hire attorney. "Any discussion of the firm's dominance in prosecution is incomplete without Mattias Pierrou", who makes his debut in the IAM Patent 1000 this year. Taking the lead on portfolio management for major electronics devotees over the last 18 months, "the seasoned prosecutor is highly valued by his following"; he applies his comprehensive knowledge in the optics field for display technology manufacturer BOE Technology. "An experienced litigator", Peter Kenamets masterminds the set's patent operations. A dominant force in the contentious realm, he showcases his foresight and strategy on behalf of the European operations of major multinationals in myriad industries. Kenamets turns to renowned lawyer Martin Tranälv to put any doubts that may arise about the squad's power in disputes swiftly to bed.
Offering comprehensive patent intelligence and a rock-solid filing capacity, BRANN astutely manoeuvres its pan-disciplinary following through the IP minefield. Peers praise the squad for its "meticulous and thorough understanding of technology" and its strategic advice. Annika Kilander is a stand-out; she is a mechanical engineering authority, is "incredibly experienced in patent work and takes a deeply pragmatic approach". The European patent attorney boasts significant time spent in-house and in private practice, and applies this towards realising the optimum commercial value of innovation and developing a clear path to fully fledged patent portfolios.
Fenix Legal KB
Sharing its clients' innovate-or-die outlook and their desire to maximise returns from assets, Fenix Legal is a "highly professional, business-minded and flexible boutique that offers vital feedback on how to proceed, amend and develop so as to transform basic ideas into patentable material". "The strong team of patent attorneys are adept in all technical disciplines and perform patent searches, filing, disputes and licensing quickly and at a very reasonable price." The quality reflects CEO Maria Zamkova's unrivalled expertise in IP and business matters. As one beneficiary of her advice effervesces: "She has the spirit of an entrepreneur" and is "an expert on European patents and international rights protection; she is simply the best patent attorney we have worked with".
Groth & Co
It has been another great year for Sweden's longest-serving IP outfit, Groth & Co. A roaring trade in patent work is driving pronounced financial growth, while the set's "thorough technical reach" has been strengthened by the arrival of three new life sciences attorneys making the switch from a competitor. Its substantial offering allows it to excel where others might not; it exhibits a mastery over more esoteric innovation in the healthcare field and can also step in to relieve the burden on smaller in-house operations when resources are stretched. Long-term clients value the "effective, responsive and timely" attorneys' contributions in both contentious and non-contentious instructions. "They're competent, flexible and they listen to buyers' needs." Head of the patent department Mathias Loqvist is the key contact for interested parties.
Kransell & Wennborg AB
Kransell & Wennborg's raison d'etre is patent prosecution and it offers consumer-focused, business-minded and personal service in drafting, strategy and litigation support. The hiring of two new European patent attorneys continues its steady growth. Among its technically masterful line-up, peers commend Johan Wennborg and Anders Wiren as "talented and intelligent attorneys". With extensive experience prosecuting patents before the European and the Swedish patent offices, the former patent examiner Wennborg is an "immense assistant" to rights holders and boasts a rock-solid reputation on the Swedish market. "With a broad grasp on a range of technologies, he chooses the perfect angle from which to approach rights protection. He also takes an active role in complex pan-European work where his high-quality advice and remarkable language skills have been incredibly valuable. Wiren plays a crucial role in clients' development; he is a splendid engineer, a practical negotiator and an expert in patent law."
Mannheimer Swartling
Mannheimer Swartling is "one of Sweden's leading names in the IP sphere – typically handling around one-tenth of all the patent clashes before the courts, yet best known for its transactional abilities". Over the last 12 months, titans including Leo Pharma and Novartis have counted on its litigation muscle to coach them through heated disputes, while Volvo and Google have respectively requested its supervision in formalising a joint venture and the acquisition of a competitor. Commended for his abilities in both arenas, "Per Josefson is a highly experienced IP litigator". Oscar Björkman Possne shares his fellow attorney's dual focus, expertly assisting on the Novartis instruction and advising on the IP aspects of the Google deal. In recent years the firm has eschewed lateral hires to focus on organic growth and nowhere is this more evident than in Possne's promotion to partner.
Noréns Patentbyrå AB
Noréns Patentbyrå's capable line-up makes a strong showing on the national scene – its software and high-tech specialists are stand-outs within an impressive all-around team. Positioning itself to take advantage of the flourishing start-up scene in the region, it is a natural choice for smaller domestic players and hires itself out as a cost-effective alternative to permanent in-house staff. Experience in contentious encounters and strong ties to Sweden's best attorneys at law ensure that its clients have little to fear when tensions arise. With his IT background, managing partner and European patent attorney Johan Örtenblad knows exactly how to help businesses thrive.
Roschier, Attorneys Ltd
"A quality offering in Sweden's transactional IP space for more than a decade", Roschier has transplanted its Finnish office's reputation for contentious IP work onto the local market. Loyal follower Nokia opts to use the firm across both jurisdictions in its global patent war with Apple, while major operations in the energy, pharmaceutical and medical device fields seek out its counsel too. Taking point in both battles and negotiations, European Patent Lawyers Association blog editor Erik Ficks is "a flexible attorney with far-reaching expertise in patent litigation". His consumer focus and rapid response times are a boon for his devotees.
Sandart & Partners Advokatbyrå KB
"With a mountain of experience in instructions across every technical discipline, Sandart & Partners is a go-to in a clash. Well deserving of its place in the gold tier, clients can feel confident that this patent-centric IP boutique can handle any dispute", assures one competitor. "We've faced its incredible team in many a heated encounter, and it's always a fantastic experience." For 35 years, the renowned Dag Sandart has been at the heart of the Swedish IP scene. Singled out for his prowess in the courtroom, "Sandart always has a few tricks up his sleeve" to ensure his client comes away victorious. He is a top name for striking IP covenants too; his regulatory know-how and transactional savvy bring harmony to complex licensing and contractual matters for his life sciences following. "The top contender in high-stakes patent litigation, Peter Sande is a fabulous and knowledgeable attorney. If we have a conflict, it's Peter we go to", one illustrious peer enthuses.
Setterwalls Advokatbyrå AB
An "impressive, fast-growing" full-service law firm making a splash on the patent scene, Setterwalls flexes its litigation muscles in a huge percentage of all clashes before the IP courts. "It has been the dominant representative of generic pharmaceutical players for a long time, earning its high ranking." Beyond the life sciences, the set is an established force in heavy industry and consumer goods circles, and is frequently sought out for its counsel on the IP aspects of initial public offerings. "Heading its growth across the board, Per Lidman is a shrewd operator – accessible, straight-talking and knowledgeable" in both high-stakes altercations and in patent due diligence and contractual matters. His colleague Martin Levinsohn ascends to the silver tier this year; "a calm and collected attorney, he convincingly presents his cases to the court". His subtle approach has been an essential pillar of battle strategies for Actavis, Sodastream and Sandoz. For the latter, he swiftly turned predator into prey, batting away an injunction brought by ViiV relating to its abacavir + lamivudine patent and challenging its validity in revocation proceedings. "A deeply experienced and highly skilled litigator, Lennart Arvidson is the practice's number one and has been for nearly 30 years." With a keen regulatory and IP mind, he continues to take an active role in high-profile conflicts for clients including heat-exchanger giant SWEP International.
Ström & Gulliksson AB
From its headquarters in Malmo, Ström & Gulliksson plays a vital role in the prosecution and enforcement strategies of its diverse client base. "A proficient outfit experiencing considerable growth", it is a prime choice for instructions across the contentious/non-contentious divide and a favourite among pharmaceutical powerhouses for its technical support in litigation. For these players, dedicated, proactive and creative attorney Rikard Roos "quickly identifies and understands the relevant issues of any case; he plays an instrumental and inventive role in any high-stakes litigation team". Electronics and computer technology savant Björn Andersson boasts an unrivalled breadth of talent; "vastly experienced in proceedings before the EPO", the able prosecutor is valued for his non-contentious strategy and has also contributed his expertise to six separate IP litigations over the last 12 months. "With a good eye for detail and incredible technical knowledge, Björn adds value through his pragmatic and accessible style." Telecoms, media and technology expert "Christian Arkelius stands out from the crowd. Detailed and hands-on, he is the best kind of patent attorney and gets to grips with every aspect of an innovation. Top of the list when it comes to knowledge of European and Asian patent processes, he is also able to write US-style applications – a rare gift for attorneys outside of the United States".
Synch Advokat AB
Innovative and commercially oriented, Synch's IP team has attracted a lot of new business in the last year, taking on both contentious and non-contentious patent instructions and providing access to the Swedish market for US-based investors via its office in Silicon Valley. Transactional endeavours are the firm's bread and butter; it is a major negotiator of licensing agreements for the domestic high-tech scene. Start-ups particularly value the tailored offering and transparent pricing the side offers, knowing that they can pick and choose from a range of services. David Leffler stands out for his work in this sector. A former legal adviser to the Swedish Patent and Registrations Office, he is currently secretary of the Swedish chapter of the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property and has contributed his expertise in cross-border IP work to the International Comparative Legal Guide to Patents 2017. Co-founder Sara Sparring is an expert in striking bargains in the life sciences and pharmaceutical arenas. In the past 12 months, she has been busy advising on a range of licensing issues, providing sound oversight to domestic and multinational actors.
Valea AB
"One of Sweden's largest IP boutiques, Valea is in prime position to capitalise on the country's booming domestic patent market." Major life sciences and automotive actors count on its talents for securing rights protection as well as its prowess in opposition proceedings before the EPO. The United States and Asia are a strong source of growth too, with the extensive line-up handling significant inbound work from these jurisdictions. Supported by "highly valued, trustworthy attorneys and paralegals, Andrew Hammond acts as if he were a member of our in-house team", expounds a major client. "Famous for his performance in oral proceedings, Hammond is technically skilled and very experienced. His thorough knowledge of case law" is an asset in opposition, invalidity and infringement cases. He champions the rights of flooring titan Unilin; his defence of a patent owned by its recent acquisition, Pergo, is a major success story for the outfit based on the potential loss in licensing income had his arguments not proved so convincing.
"Holding the majority stake in the patent litigation market", Vinge is a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom, championing the interests of major players in the healthcare, telecoms and high-tech arenas. "Probably the best patent litigator in Sweden, Håkan Borgenhäll has all the prestige that comes with the title and deserves his place in the gold tier. A highly skilled professional, you definitely want him on your side rather than across the aisle." He is an essential ally in battles for high-profile rights holders including Eli Lilly, for which he has led on the Swedish arm of a global infringement battle against Actavis. He has also advised the Swedish government on issues surrounding the Unified Patent Court and is an expert on the committee responsible for drafting the new Swedish Patent Act. Working alongside Borgenhäll for Eli Lilly as well as sealing a number of IP deals for other actors, Ulf Dahlgren possesses a vast skill set. As one admirer confesses: "We regularly consult Ulf regarding possible infringement, knowing that he provides sound advice and action plans; we also ask his respected opinion on our applications prior to filing." The IAM Patent 1000 luminary has earned his status through "hands-on, business-oriented and cost-effective legal advice".
More than doubling its workforce in recent years, Scandinavian heavyweight Zacco handles patent prosecution and enforcement work for market leaders. The group's unique focus on digitalisation and information technology reflects both its attorneys' technical expertise and the office's internal processes. Software, pharmaceuticals and automotive actors are increasingly drawn to the firm for its IP strategy and skill in opposition. Sought after as co-counsel in invalidity and infringement proceedings, it has represented behemoths including Eli Lilly against Actavis; for Bayer Healthcare, it has taken a battle against the Swedish Patent Office to the High Court, successfully correcting the duration of several supplementary protection certificates. A crucial player in this case, Michael Byström is an experienced prosecutor of pharmaceutical and biochemical patents. His business-oriented approach has been key to expanding a broad client roster. From offices across Sweden Jörgen Linde and Peter Ekwall carve up the domestic market, handling east and west respectively. Linde is a life sciences sage, skilled in due diligence, strategy and opposition proceedings, while Ekwall provides his shrewd counsel across contentious and non-contentious instructions.
Other recommended expertsFormer patent examiner Barry Franks has decades of experience in IP law. A talented prosecutor, he is a specialist in oral proceedings before the EPO. Those seeking his far-reaching expertise can find him at Hynell Patenttjänst. Peder Oxhammar deploys his skills developed in-house at high-profile pharmaceutical multinationals from the Stockholm office of Baker McKenzie. He brings a resolute regulatory focus and a commercial outlook to his labours both inside and outside the courtroom.
Individuals: litigation
- Lennart Arvidson - Setterwalls Advokatbyrå AB
- Håkan Borgenhäll - Vinge
- Dag Sandart - Sandart & Partners Advokatbyrå KB
- Peter Sande - Sandart & Partners Advokatbyrå KB
- Per Josefson - Mannheimer Swartling
- Martin Levinsohn - Setterwalls Advokatbyrå AB
- Mattias Malmstedt - Advokatbyrån Gulliksson
- Jonas Westerberg - Advokatfirman Lindahl
- Magnus Dahlman - Advokatbyrån Gulliksson
- Erik Ficks - Roschier, Attorneys Ltd
- Peter Kenamets - AWA
- Per Lidman - Setterwalls Advokatbyrå AB
- Peder Oxhammar - Baker McKenzie Advokatbyrå
- Martin Tranälv - AWA
Individuals: prosecution
- Christian Arkelius - Ström & Gulliksson AB
- Barry Franks - Hynell Patenttjänst AB
- Andrew Hammond - Valea AB
- Maria Zamkova - Fenix Legal KB
- Björn E Andersson - Ström & Gulliksson AB
- Inga-Lill Andersson - AWA
- Michael Byström - Zacco
- Peter Ekwall - Zacco
- Sören Giver - AWA
- Mikael Henriksson - AWA
- Annika Kilander - BRANN AB
- Urban Lind - AWA
- Jörgen Linde - Zacco
- Julia Mannesson - AWA
- Niklas Mattsson - AWA
- Johan Örtenblad - Noréns Patentbyrå AB
- Mattias Pierrou - AWA
- Rikard Roos - Ström & Gulliksson AB
- Johan Wennborg - Kransell & Wennborg AB
- Anders Wiren - Kransell & Wennborg AB
Individuals: transactions
- Oscar Björkman Possne - Mannheimer Swartling
- Erik Ficks - Roschier, Attorneys Ltd
- Per Josefson - Mannheimer Swartling
- David Leffler - Synch Advokat AB
- Per Lidman - Setterwalls Advokatbyrå AB
- Peder Oxhammar - Baker McKenzie Advokatbyrå
- Dag Sandart - Sandart & Partners Advokatbyrå KB
- Sara Sparring - Synch Advokat AB
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KANSAS CITY (AP) - The state of Missouri has added an anesthesiologist to its team that will carry out executions, despite professional guidelines against doctors taking part in executions.
The doctor's presence on the team was revealed in a federal court case brought by death row inmates concerning the qualifications and training of Missouri's execution team members, The Kansas City Star reported Sunday. Citing the ongoing litigation, attorneys for the death row inmates refused to comment.
The Missouri Department of Corrections will not reveal the doctor's name or role. Department of Corrections officials also declined to comment, except to say that the team's doctor and two nurses "will perform the duties assigned to them in the DOC's lethal injection protocol."
But with its execution team apparently in place, the state is ready again execute condemned prisoners when the state Supreme Court issues the order. Missouri has not set any execution dates, but the attorney general has asked the court to schedule them for 14 inmates.
The team's duties include preparing the chemicals, inserting intravenous lines, monitoring the prisoner and supervising the injection of chemicals by corrections employees, all of which violate the American Medical Association's policy against physician participation in executions. The American Society of Anesthesiologists has adopted the AMA's position.
"It is a fundamental and unwavering principle that anesthesiologists, consistent with their ethical mandates, cannot use their art and skill to participate in an execution," the society stated in a brief it filed last year in the U.S. Supreme Court.
The AMA first adopted its ethical stance in 1980. Its current policy says: "A physician, as a member of a profession dedicated to preserving life when there is hope of doing so, should not be a participant in a legally authorized execution."
Neither group has the power to discipline a doctor who does not comply with the ethics policy.
"The good news is that if the anesthesiologist is qualified, such involvement should heighten the likelihood that lethal injections will be carried out humanely," said death penalty expert Deborah Denno, a law professor at Fordham University.
"On the other hand, the anesthesiologist who has volunteered in Missouri is violating the ethical prohibitions of his or her profession, and attorneys should be entitled to investigate why such a physician would be willing to do that."
The issue drew attention in 2006 when the surgeon who previously oversaw Missouri's executions testified in another court case that he was dyslexic.
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Automotive recall announcements keep bubbling in the news cycle, and although it might be easier to simply ignore them, the Takata airbag recall is one that demands your attention.
According to USA Today, improperly inflating Takata airbags have resulted in the deaths of 21 people worldwide and injuries to more than 180. The issue: The chemical propellant designed to rapidly inflate the airbags can degrade over time,especially in hot and humid climates, causing the propellant to ignite too quickly and rupture its metal container, sending shrapnel toward vehicle occupants.
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Did you ever cringe at your Grandparents eating offal?
My Great Grandmother regularly partook in a serving of crumbed lambs brain while I looked on, mouth agape, in horror.
Offal was the gooey, slippery residual part of the animal. It was the waste that only people that lived through the great depression ate because they had nothing else. The habit of eating offal for my Great Grandmother must have continued out of some kind of weird post war visceral inertia.
I never thought eating organs meats could have any real benefit.
Offal – not so bad after all
Over the past few years I have been bombarded with information about the nutritional benefits of offal. Rich in fat-soluble vitamins A and D, as well as essential fatty acids, traditional cultures around the world valued offal as an important food for pregnant women and growing children (Fallon, 2001).
What's also piqued my interest is the the relationship we traditionally had with organ meats, which is put so beautifully in this paragraph from an article by Lisa Cannizzaro from offalgood.com.
"Helou explained her early cooking experiences; "My mother had taught us how to crack open the chicken's skull to remove the tiny brains without damaging them; and she had also shown us how to peel the lizard-like skin off the feet to enjoy the gelatinous meat" (Strong, 2006, p. 37). This type of technique is no longer taught to younger children in today's society, instead they are taught how to add oil, water and three eggs to Betty Crocker instant cake mixes and call it a baked delight. They are taught how to open up cans, how to punch holes in plastic film trays and pop their "food" into the microwave for two minutes on high. Children are deprived of valuable experiences with their parents and relatives in the new and ever-imposing world of fast-food as they become farther and farther departed from the origins of the food they eat".
I started thinking once again about my Great Grandmother Ailsa. Ailsa lived to the ripe old age of one hundred and had a mind as sharp as a tac well into her 90's. After reading all these great articles I had no doubt that her whole food diet combined with her regular intake of organ meats contributed to her good health and longevity.
I also felt sad that I had turned up my nose at her culinary choices and wasn't able to start learning as a child what I'm just begining to learn independently now. Cooking whole traditional foods.
So I made up my mind. I had to get past my preconceived aversion to offal and give it a try.
Comparing the nutritional content of muscle and organ meat
Organ meats are by far more superior nutritionally than the flesh of an animal.
"Compared to the muscle meat we are used to eating, organ meats are more densely packed with just about every nutrient, including heavy doses of B vitamins such as: B1, B2, B6, folic acid and the very important vitamin B12. Organ meats are also loaded with minerals like phosphorus, iron, copper, magnesium, iodine, calcium, potassium, sodium, selenium, zinc and manganese and provide the important fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. Organ meats are known to have some of the highest concentrations of naturally occurring vitamin D of any food source. Organ meats also contain high amounts of essential fatty acids, including arachidonic acid and the omega-3 fats EPA and DHA." (Thepaleomom.com)
I also found this table on skipthepie.org that compares the nutritional value of chicken breast tenders to chicken livers.
The best organ meat you can find
As with any meat, choosing pastured organic offal is the best choice. I chose some grass fed non-organic lambs liver or "fry" from our local butcher. I wasn't too concerned about it being non-organic. From my understanding the liver detoxifies the blood but doesn't store toxins. Toxins are stored in the fat of the animal.
I was quite surprised at how large it was, and how cheap. One lambs liver was 800g and cost me $4.50! This fed three adults and two children with a small bowl of leftovers. On a tight household budget this was a major saving on a week when our food budget was particularly tight and afforded me the option of buying more luxury food items like grass fed butter and organic eggs! Yum!
How to cook Lambs Fry
I scoured both my cookbooks and the internet for recipes for lambs fry and found most involved onions and bacon. Since i didn't have any bacon, I decided to fry it served with mashed potato, caramelised onion and some steamed vegetables.
Sally Fallons Nourishing traditions recommends first soaking liver in water with the juice of 2-3 lemons for several hours to draw out impurities and improve the texture of the liver. I also read another article suggesting to soak the liver in water for one hour changing the water at the half hour mark. I decided to do both. I soaked my Liver for 1 1/2 hours in lemon and water, changing the liquid every 30mins. When I had finished soaking the liver the outside had turned from a dark red colour to a pale grey.
I then finely sliced it on an angle against the grain, lightly floured it and fried it up in some butter. Frying time is very short, a few seconds on either side on a medium/high heat. The liver should still be pink on the inside or else it will become tough.
The taste?
I was quite surprised at how tasty and tender it was. I had such a – I hate to say it – visceral reaction to handling the raw liver I thought that there was no way I was going to actually be able to eat it.
The flavour was richer than regular meat, with a slightly metallic taste (perhaps from the high levels of copper?) and was no where as strong as I thought it was going to be. It was actually quite delicious.
Frankie however, took a little coaxing. We worked out if she ate a forkful of liver combined with the mash and onions she liked it. Imi as with any meaty substance, gobbled hers all up and asked for more. My husband decided he was going to eat it everyday until we worked out he may be getting a bit too much vitamin A and might end up like Antarctic explorer Douglas Mawson, who got vitamin A toxicity form eating too much husky liver. Although eating lambs liver is quite safe, we decided a couple of times a week was probably enough.
Would I eat it again?
Definitely! we've added liver in our regular rotation of dinners and I'm really excited to try it this week with some yummy sow stall free speck.
All in all I give offal so far a thumbs up tasty, nutritious and cheap…. not so awful at all. I might even have to try some lambs brains 🙂
Do you regularly eat organ meats? What are your favourite recipes?


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FROSTBURG - Windber Area graduate Tracie George led Frostburg State University's women to the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference basketball championship Saturday. The Lady Bobcats earned the sixth NCAA Division III tournament berth in school history and the AMCC's first automatic bid.
FSU topped Pitt-Greensburg 81-62 in the title game as George scored a season-high 24 points and made 6-of-11 three-pointers. George also dished out a game-high eight assists and made four steals.
Rockwood graduate Jess Phillippi grabbed four rebounds and added two points, two assists and two steals for UPG.
George and teammate Tracey Little, who also scored 24 points Saturday, both were named to the all-AMCC team. Little was co-player of the year.
George scored 15 points Friday as FSU beat Penn State-Behrend 63-53 in the AMCC semifinals.
Phillippi had seven points and four rebounds in UPG's semifinal victory over Medaille.
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November 18, 2017
It was one of those mornings where you should have brought long underwear or wind pants but you didn't want to get sweaty later and now you are kicking yourself. Those extra layers would not have been taken off on this day.
Our resolve was tested in the parking lot of the Outlet Mall but we proceeded with it. The trail head was not any warmer even though it is 2500 feet lower. We lost one hiker an hour in. Daisy had to head back. We were bummed about it but this place will be here, it always has, I will be here again also, and hopefully Daisy as well.
We went into the Eastern part of the Ojito area right off Highway 550 and down the road a bit from San Yisidro. We moved through a broad flat area split by Querencia Arroyo and the maze of mesas, bluffs, and arroyos on the North that we head into. The geology is free form fractal and it's hard to determine where to go so I earlier did an eenie, meenie, miney, mo and just picked one to go. This mesa does not see much human or cow traffic but there were some good sized sheep tracks. Large, old growth, Utah Juniper are up here too. Usually you just see stumps of where they used to be but up here there are plenty. Ironically, as I was saying these things to my partners, we saw some sand filled boot tracks. Who were you? Cucho Mesa dominates the area so it's hard to really get lost but it's easy to get cliffed out. To my fellow hikers Pat, John, and Nancy, this is why you were wondering where I was going and why I had to pay attention to it while we were up there. It's a task of work that I want to do in order to stay navigated. Fun too after it's done.
Once we were back on the flat, the camera came out, and if walking and relaxing at the same time are possible, then that is what we did until we ran into a guy test firing his deer rifle. He was nice enough to stop until we got around the bend. We saw no one besides the shooter. Our hike was between 10.5 and 11 miles, climbed 800 feet, and took us 6 hours.
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What if you had only one day to live? What would you do? Who would you kiss? And how far would you go to save your own life?
Samantha Kingston has it all—looks, popularity, the perfect boyfriend. Friday, February 12th should be just another day in her charmed life. Instead, it's her last. The catch: Samantha still wakes up the next morning. In fact, she re-lives the last day of her life seven times, until she realizes that by making even the slightest changes, she may hold more power than she had ever imagined.
After being intrigued by the premise, lured in by the cover and hearing many, many bloggers sing its praises, particularly Sharon of Sharon Loves Books and Cats and Zombies, I was very interested in reading Before I Fall and followers, allow me to assure you that I was not disappointed. This has quickly jumped to being among my favorite reads of 2010.
I had seen some reviews of this book talk about how people didn't like the main character, Sam, yet were drawn to the story anyways. I didn't hate Sam at first. I definitely grew annoyed and frustrated with her, particularly her apathy. I was really annoyed that the only thing she seemed to care about was maintaing her position at the top of the social ladder. Yet as the novel went on, I noticed that Sam put a lot more thought into the little things: she thought about what exactly made her happy and how what she did affected others. I was really intrigued by her friends, particularly Lindsay, and I think Oliver did an amazing job of using back story to develop her characters.
The writing, to put it quite frankly, blew me away. Oliver is truly gifted with setting the emotional tone, and I particularly felt this whenever Sam was with Kent. In some of those passages I just forgot about everything else around me and became completely lost in the story.
This novel deals with so many issues that relevant to teenagers and adults including bullying, acceptance coping mechanisms and what things seem to be versus what they actually are. Oliver kept me thinking all throughout her book and long afterwords about how I would change any given day in my life. It made me think about some times I feel pressured to do things not necessarily because what I'm passionate about them but because I know it's what society expects of me.
As sad as this book was, I felt a mixture of sadness and joy when I was finished. This book made me really want to get out and savor every moment. I read this book about a week ago, but Oliver's words and the poignancy of her writing have remained with me, and I think they'll continue to do so. If you haven't read this book yet, I highly suggest you obtain a copy and remedy this situation. Oliver has provided a truly fantastic debut novel, and I cannot wait to see what she comes out with next.
Disclosure: I purchased a copy of this book.
Monday, June 7, 2010
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i have been after this book for so long that Ive now gotten wrinkles the horrible kind FYI *sigh* awesome review!ReplyDelete
fantastic review! i've been planning to read this one for a while now- it seems so interesting and unique. i haven't read one bad review on it!ReplyDelete
I read this one last week and LOVED it! I felt the same as you pretty much. I'll be posting my review in the next couple days (maybe later in the day tomorrow or Thursday).ReplyDelete
Thanks for the review. It sounds like a great one for my YA book club.ReplyDelete
This book is simply amazing. I cannot explain enough, it will never be enough!ReplyDelete
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You're invited to a conversation group I'm hosting. :-)
Over Skype, we'll introduce ourselves and then focus on the topic of Life Change. Please think of 3 moments or events that changed your life in some way.* We'll take turns telling stories and trying to ask each other questions. Throughout the conversation, I'll help with pronunciation and word choice to help everyone become a more natural English speaker. (I'm a native English speaker, a professional ESL teacher in the U.S., and I love having conversations with people from all over the world!) We'll video chat on Wednesday, June 27, at 15:00 GMT. (Need a time converter? This link may be helpful: https://www.worldtimeserver.com/convert_time_in_UTC.aspx.) You can find me at Heather ESL.
Hope to talk with you!
*The moment/event can be good or bad; the life change that resulted can be small or big. Here are some ideas to help you brainstorm. Certainly feel free to think of other ideas.
• A conversation you had with someone that changed your career direction
• The day/year your family changed
• The moment you had an idea
• Completing something, like your degree
• The moment you realized something important about yourself or a situation
• The time you didn't get what you wanted, but in the end, you realize you got something better
• A medical diagnosis
• Meeting someone who enriched your life
• Having a mentor who guided you
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Hi Tina,
I've added you on Skype. :-)
Talk to you soon,
Hi Heather, I'm Lindia from France. I would like to join also, is it still possible to add more member?
Add me please
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my name is mariam from Morocco can you add me in this discussion my skype is mariam.mariam434
i'm sorry .
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Edward Anthony Kaschins, age 78, died peacefully on Nov. 1, 2017, from complications of cancer at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn., surrounded by his wife Elizabeth and sons, Edward and John.
His family greeted friends at a Celebratory Reception on Nov.19, in the Fellowship Hall of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. The memorial service was Nov. 20, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church with Pastor Amy (Zalk) Larson '96 and Pastor Marion Pruitt-Jefferson officiating. Organist was Brooke Joyce, and music was provided by the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Choir and Band. A luncheon followed in the Fellowship Hall. The family suggests memorials be directed to Luther College, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, or a charity of the donor's choice.
Ed was born on March 5, 1939, in Chicago, the only child of Allyce and Anthony Kaschins. After high school graduation in 1956, he enrolled at the Illinois Institute of Technology where he first attempted a chemical engineering major but ultimately earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business and economics in 1961. Ed married Elizabeth, a recent Northwestern University graduate he met on a double blind date, on June 23, 1962, at Randolph Heights Presbyterian Church, St. Paul, Minn. He pursued graduate studies in economics with the goal of becoming a college teacher, first earning a Master of Arts degree from the University of Chicago in 1964.
In the summer of 1965, the late Warren Berg '48, chair of the Economics, Accounting, and Management Department, introduced Ed and Elizabeth to Luther College and Decorah. In the fall, Ed and Elizabeth moved from Chicago to Decorah and Ed began his college teaching career. After teaching for two years, Ed left to pursue doctoral studies at the University of Iowa, earning his Ph.D. degree in 1973. Like his master's paper, his dissertation focused on Karl Marx's theory of economic crises.
While pursuing his Ph.D., Ed was invited to return to the Luther faculty in the fall of 1970, thus beginning his love affair with Luther College and Decorah. He served as chair of the Department of Economics and Business from 1987-1999 and was the first recipient of the Dahl Chair in Economics, which he held from 1994-2004. Ed retired in May 2004 as an emeritus professor of economics. During his thirty-six years on the faculty, he was an involved presence on campus and deeply invested in the lives of his students - in his classrooms, on the athletic fields and courts, and in campus concert halls and theatres.
Ed was known for his sense of humor. No doubt, many were on the receiving end of his jokes and muttered barbs; his sons inherited this quality. His hobby was being the quintessential superfan: A lifelong Chicago White Sox fan, later adopting the Cubs; an ever-present supporter of Luther's men's and women's athletic teams and performing arts ensembles; Decorah High School co-curricular activities; and his son's endeavors. He was proud of completing two of Duluth's Grandma's Marathons and several shorter races during his jogging-running years. Two of Ed's favorite places and times were spending summer months with his family and summer friends at their rustic cabin in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado and winter times in the Ocean Beach community of San Diego.
In 1971, after settling into life in Decorah, Ed and Elizabeth became members of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. He also joined the Decorah Rotary Club, Oneota Golf and Country Club, the Norse Athletic Association, and became an on-stage member of New Minowa Players. As an undergraduate, Ed was an enthusiastic member of the national social fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi; in his professional life he was a member of Omicron Delta Epsilon, the international economics honor society.
After his initial cancer diagnosis in 2010, Ed came under the care of many in the medical and surgical specialties of Mayo Clinic and its hospitals, as well as the Decorah Clinic, Winneshiek Medical Center, and Team Rehab. Ed's family is grateful for the expert and compassionate care he and they experienced during these past seven years. He also was blessed with support, love, and prayers of his pastors and friends; his family is grateful and sustained by them, now.
Ed is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Elizabeth; two sons, Edward J. of Boulder, Colo., and John A. of Minneapolis, and brother-in-law Lewis Wenzell, San Diego. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Edward Lewis; his parents Allyce and Anthony Kaschins; his mother-in-law Elizabeth McKinnon; and stepfather-in-law Claire McKinnon.
It was Ed's wish to be cremated; his eyes were donated to the Minnesota Lions Eye Bank.


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Millions of people suffer from seizures around the world. Most people lack an appropriate monitoring to get the right treatment. One of the main causes of such problem is the long waiting time for in between appointments which leads to the lack of exchange of important and accurate information between patient and doctor that can aid in determining the proper treatment the patient needs. The development of a wireless EEG in combination with a smart software will aid in the appropriate treatment of patients that suffer from seizures. This wearable- wireless EEG sensor will be able to track the brain activity of the patient and will be able to notify the doctor of any abnormal brain activities right away. When an abnormal brain activity is detected the sensor will record the duration of the seizure along with other basic information such as the date and time and other readings such as pulse and temperature of the patient. The sensor will be able to alert the patient and will ask the patient to input answers to important questions such as activities that were done before and during the abnormal brain activity and will be recorded and accessible at the time of the next appointment allowing the doctor to give a more accurate evaluation to the patient. The software will also recommend the doctor a new date of appointment if the patient requires a closer date of appointment than the one scheduled based on the data that is being acquired. Another feature of the device will be that in case of extreme abnormal brain activity and for extremely long seizures the sensor will be able to communicate and alert local paramedics of the situation, the patient would also have the option to use a rapid emergency dial in case of an emergency through their phone. With this technology the main purpose is for doctors to have the proper and most accurate information for the best evaluation and administration of the ideal medication for the individual patient.