Isabelline (colour) form of leucism caused by a uniform reduction in the production and expression of melanin resulting in areas of plumage on the back of the bird, normally black, being strongly faded, or isabelline, in appearance. Isabellinism has been reported in several species of penguin. Isabelline and isabella are terms applied in Europe to very pale palomino or cremello horses, animals with a coat colour that is variously described as cream, pale gold or almost white; this is the primary usage of the French ("isabelle") and German ("Isabella") versions of the word. In horses, this colour is created by the action
National Brotherhood of Skiers National Brotherhood of Skiers The National Brotherhood of Skiers, Inc. (NBS) was founded in February 1973 in Aspen, Colorado, USA and incorporated in 1975. The NBS mission is to identify, develop, and support athletes of color who will win international and Olympic winter sports competitions representing the United States. The current national president is Diana C. Starks. Team NBS was formed to meet this mission. It is a national team under the direction of a coach and competition director, Andre Horton. Athletes are selected from the four regions: West, Rocky Mountain, MidWest, and East. Athletes receive training and support on