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Zola needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 184 designs submitted by 35 freelance designers.
I have 30 years experience in the field of landscape design. I am committed to creating exterior spaces that do no harm to the earth. I love my work and I love working with people. My firm is small, giving me the ability to work directly with all of my clients.
My clients are couples who are buying a new or second home with large tracts of land. They are concerned about having their properties staying "natural" while being able to utilize their land. They want gardens that flow seamlessly from their houses into the garden and out to the landscape beyond (even if their gardens are small courtyards).
My clients are educated, sophisticated, and have large disposable incomes. (and have a sense of humor, hopefully!)
I'm looking for a business card, stationary, and an envelope. But the first step is the logo, I believe. - Suggestions are welcome.
The colors should relate to the colors on my website. http://www.lefflandscape.com
The image should be sophisticated. You may use a photo from the website if you think it has universal appeal.
I'd like a total image that portrays a sensitivity to the land, if possible, therefore I don't think it should be shiny and too slick.
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BRISTOL — When the teenage son of a Mountain Street resident in Bristol returned home on Jan. 17, he found two broken storm windows and the back door to the house left ajar, Bristol police report. The resident then returned home to find cash, alcohol and an expensive cigar missing.
With help from a neighbor, who witnessed the suspicious activity, Bristol police were able to identify the alleged culprit using images from Facebook. Police then arrested Jamie Weening, 16, of Bristol and cited him for burglary and possession of alcohol by a minor.
MIDDLEBURY — After a slow start in Monday's home game against Mount Abraham, the Middlebury Union High School boys' basketball team wore down the shorthanded Eagles and pulled away for a 59-36 win that snapped the Tigers' five-game losing streak.
BRISTOL — The planned move of the Bristol Internal Medicine doctors' offices to the Bristol Works campus this summer could pave the way for a dentist to move into Bristol. The venue would be Bristol Internal Medicine's soon-to-be vacated space at 6 Park Place, which at one point in its history hosted a dentist.
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text: There's a reason why this Valentine bouquet is a favorite of romantics everywhere! It starts with beautiful long-stem roses, Stargazer lilies and Gerbera daisies, all gathered in a classic clear vase wrapped with a charming pink ribbon. A huggable plush bear and a box of sweet treats complete the package, creating an unforgettable surprise for your sweetie.


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Places in the heart: Anthony Field
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is ''chill city'' for Anthony Field, aka the Blue Wiggle, who says visiting the red heart of the Northern Territory is like going on a retreat.
I first went to Uluru in the 1980s and I've been back five or six times, twice with my wife, Miki, and our three kids. I used to love driving from Alice Springs, but now I fly. The first thing I always do is get a photo with whomever I'm with, lying in the red dust. People can't believe it when they see the colour of the ground.
It's a totally different style of holiday to when I was a kid. I love my mum and dad, but Dad's idea of a holiday was driving to Canberra in a Holden station wagon with seven kids, no seat belts. We got kicked out of the Australian War Memorial for being too noisy. It made the Canberra Times.
Mum was very protective of us: at Sydney's Royal Easter Show, we had a rope tied around our waists. We got in the papers again. Uluru's the real Australia, the real spirit. You can actually feel it. It's like going on a retreat. You can even meditate, walking around Uluru and around Kata Tjuta.
Yes, it's beautiful to watch the colours change on the rock at sunrise or sunset, but in the midday heat, there are secret waterholes in the shade. We pick desert roses and other native flowers – and my children actually put down their Nintendos for the weekend.
The main thing is to switch gears in my brain. Uluru is chill city, even though it may be 40 degrees. However, I don't really care about the heat. We're going back there. I think all Australians, if they can get there, should go to Uluru. It's something we should all do. It's the heart of Australia.
The Wiggles' national Taking Off tour starts in March. thewiggles.com.au
Source: Belinda Jackson, Good Weekend/SMH


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Homemade Oreos
I've been in a bit of a baking slump lately. For some unknown reason, I've been completely lacking in the motivation department. On days that I usually bake, I've just been sitting around the house doing literally nothing. But today I finally managed to talk myself into getting back into the kitchen. I figured I'd ease my way back into baking with some cookies, since they're usually fairly straight forward and simple. These Oreos whipped up really easily, and other than the frosting being so thick it popped my piping bag and I had to just smear it on with a spatula instead, everything went fairly well. Hopefully that motivation will carry over into my next day off.
The cookies are firm and crunchy, just like an Oreo. Mine puffed up and cracked a bit on the tops, even though the picture with the recipe showed these perfectly flat, thin wafers, but they were still really good. And the filling inside is absolutely perfect. Fluffy, but not overly sweet or rich, with just the right amount of vanilla. Not exactly like Oreo filling, but it's really good. I'm definitely going to be using that again for other things. One of the managers at work said he would totally sit in front of the TV eating a bowl of just the filling, adding that it would probably kill him, but at least he would die happy.
They're not exact replicas of the original Oreo, but these cookies are pretty darn good anyway. I just wonder how well they hold up to dunking. I'll have to bake myself another batch, sit down with my big glass of milk, and find out!
Homemade Oreos
Adapted from Martha Stewart's Cookies
Makes 2 ½ dozen
1 ¼ cups all purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened Dutch process cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups sugar, plus more for rolling
10 tablespoons (1 ¼ sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 large egg
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
½ cup vegetable shortening
3 ½ cups confectioner's sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1. Preheat oven to 375F. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
2. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add egg, beating to combine. Reduce speed to low, gradually adding flour mixture until dough is well combined.
3. Place about a ½ cup of granulated sugar in a small bowl. Using a small (1 ¼ inch) cookie scoop, shape dough into a ball and roll it in sugar. Place on parchment lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart. With the bottom of a glass, press dough flat to about 1/8 inch thick.
4. Bake until cookies are firm, 10 to 12 minutes, rotating halfway through. Remove from oven and allow to cool on sheets for 5 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
5. While cookies are cooling, make filling: In the clean bowl of an electric mixer, beat together butter and shortening until well combined. Reduce speed to low and add confectioner's sugar, beating until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add vanilla and beat to combine.
6. Place cream filling in a pastry bag and pipe (or spread with an offset spatula) about a tablespoon onto the flat side of half the cookies.* Top with remaining cookies, pressing gently together to squeeze filling to edges.**
*Note: I had a ton of filling left over, so go ahead pile it on. No need to be shy. Everyone loves Double Stuffs!
**I found the filling spread easier and more evenly if I pressed and twisted a bit on the top cookie. Kind of like how you twist the top of a regular Oreo, only pushing down instead of lifting up!
12 comments:
- Heather said...
I always have the same problem. Start craving to bake something and of course I don't have something.
These Oreos look amazing!
- May 22, 2010 at 9:22 PM
- sarahe said...
these look wonderful! and i love your redesign too :)
- May 22, 2010 at 9:31 PM
- bigchief said...
they were tasty!
- May 22, 2010 at 9:37 PM
- Ingrid said...
These look waaaaay better than oreos to be honest. Personally, I never really liked them. They're okay in things but on their own no thank you.
btw, I hate when that happens. I was supposed to bake a cake today but I found myself short a few eggs. :(You know what's worse? That I had them but other people ate them and didn't say, you only have three eggs left and I know eggs are kinda key in baking!!! Grrr
- May 22, 2010 at 9:51 PM
- Kiesha said...
I'm going to put my money on Ken having said that, but wouldn't be surprised if it was Steve.
- May 23, 2010 at 12:45 AM
- oneordinaryday said...
These look awesome. I love the crackles and wish I had a stack of them right now. Esp. that filling. Maybe a pile of cookies and a bowl of filling for dipping? : )
- May 23, 2010 at 7:03 AM
Yum! My son is an Oreo monster. So I have a feeling I'll be making these sometime in the near future. And I feel your pain, Usually I'm the one that forgets a few eggs or something random that I swore I bought but ended up putting back.
- May 23, 2010 at 11:37 PM
- Heavenly Housewife said...
I just love oreos. I find them absolutely irresistible. These cookies look great.
I so relate about always being one ingredient short. Ah, the life of a baker is a tough one!
Keep up the great work derailing.
*kisses* HH
- May 24, 2010 at 8:19 AM
- Lisa said...
Mmmmm, they were so good :)
- May 25, 2010 at 7:38 PM
- I BLEED PINK said...
Not only pretty, but they look so delicious.
- May 28, 2010 at 10:41 AM
- I BLEED PINK said...
oh and don't forget baking!!! Check out my other blog for my dessert company Dollfacedelights
- May 28, 2010 at 12:10 PM
- Ingrid said...
Hello.....? Where are you? LOL, just checking in!
Happy Friday!
- May 28, 2010 at 12:32 PM


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As it's Father's Day this weekend, my choice of baking had to be something that the CCD (Caked Crusader's Da) would really enjoy. The CCD likes a spice cake and he likes beer, so this recipe seemed to select itself!
The intensity of the heavy spicing and beer needed balancing out with something softer and silkier, so I added a honey buttercream to the cake; it adds a beautiful texture to the cake. My logic was that there are honey beers, so it had to be a combination that worked!
The aroma that filled the kitchen while these little cakes baked was intoxicating. I always used to be wary of baking with beer as I don't like the drink, but the harsh flavour disappears on baking and adds richness and depth to the spices.
Don't be tempted to cut down on the amount of sugar in the sponge recipe; I know it looks a lot, but it's necessary to balance the bitterness of the beer. The dark sugar and the beer combine to produce an amazing flavour – first of all you get beer, but without the bitterness, then the spice hits, then the beer comes back. Really flavoursome with a grown up edge!
Happy Fathers' Day CCD!
110g unsalted butter, at room temperature
220g dark brown soft sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon mixed spice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
½ teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
200g plain flour
½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
250ml beer – I used Adnam's Broadside, because it's one of the CCD's favourites
125g unsalted butter, at room temperature
300g icing sugar
3 tablespoons honey
Preheat the oven to 190°C/fan oven 170°C/375°F/Gas mark 5.


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I was all like, "yeah back to racing" and my ankle was all like, "uhm no." So sorry to disappoint with another week of no awesome race report, but here are some photos of those that did race on a fast, flowing course at Magnuson Park.
Ankle injury flares up on warmup lap, no racing
I don't see any officials here, do you? No one but us and your mom needs to know you got a little help on this section
Red Coats ride into the Crack. It was trench warfare out there
Reddit in effect
Craig Etheridge was saying hello, really


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Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes
by Maria Konnikova
Viking, 2013 ($26.95)
Konnikova, author of the Scientific American blog Literally Psyched, has been fascinated by Sherlock Holmes since the days when her father read aloud to her from Conan Doyle's classic mysteries. Now a Ph.D. candidate in psychology, she examines Holmes's powers of perception and problem solving through the lens of her discipline. The book is part literary analysis and part self-help guide, teaching readers how to sharpen the ways they observe the world, store and retrieve memories, and make decisions.


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Item Description
Grand New Year's Ball
Author: No authors specified.
Date: December 30, 1859
This invitation was to a ball to be held at the Osage Valley House in Osawatomie, Kansas Territory. Tickets were $2.50 and a supper was to be served at ten o'clock. The proprietors of the Osage Valley House were Fisher and Crouch. The invitation was issues by several men from Osawatomie and surrounding communities.
Location of Original: KSHS Call Number: K 394 So1 Vol. 1
Item Number: 102582 Number of images: 1
Keywords: Balls (parties); Community life; Daily life; Dance parties; Lykins County, Kansas Territory (see also Miami County, Kansas); Osawatomie, Kansas Territory; Parties
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Basic Doctrinal Principles
1. Godhead
There are three separate personages in the Godhead: God the Eternal Father; His Son, Jesus Christ; and the Holy Ghost (see Articles of Faith 1:1; Acts 7:55–56). The Father and the Son have tangible bodies of flesh and bone, and the Holy Ghost is a personage of spirit (see D&C 130:22–23). Although the members of the Godhead are distinct beings with distinct roles, they are one in purpose. They are perfectly united in bringing to pass Heavenly Father's divine plan of salvation.
Related references: Galatians 5:22–23; D&C 76:22–24
2. Plan of Salvation
In the premortal existence, Heavenly Father introduced a plan to enable us to become like Him and obtain immortality and eternal life (see Moses 1:39). The scriptures refer to this plan as the plan of salvation, the great plan of happiness, the plan of redemption, and the plan of mercy (see Alma 42:5, 8, 11, 15). The plan includes the Creation, the Fall, the Atonement of Jesus Christ, the Resurrection, the Final Judgment, and all God-given laws, ordinances, doctrine, and commandments. Moral agency, the ability to choose and act for ourselves, is also essential in Heavenly Father's plan. The Holy Ghost is provided to guide us in our choices.
Because of the plan of salvation, we can be perfected through the Atonement, receive a fulness of joy, and live forever in the presence of God. Our family relationships can last through the eternities.
Related references: Genesis 1:26–27; 2 Nephi 2:25; 31:19–20; Moses 6:52–62; Abraham 3:22–26; "The Family: A Proclamation to the World"
3. Atonement of Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ was the only one capable of making a perfect Atonement. His Atonement included His suffering for our sins in the Garden of Gethsemane, His death on the cross, and His Resurrection from the tomb. In addition to suffering for our sins, He also took upon Himself our pains, sicknesses, and infirmities (see Alma 7:11–13). Jesus Christ overcame physical and spiritual death. Because of His Atonement, everyone will be resurrected (see 1 Corinthians 15:20–22). Those who repent, obey the commandments, receive the saving ordinances, and keep their covenants will receive the gift of eternal life (see Articles of Faith 1:3).
Related references: Isaiah 53:3–5; Luke 24:36–39; 2 Nephi 2:27; 25:23, 26; Jacob 4:11; D&C 18:10–11; 19:16–19; 76:40–41; "The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles"
4. Dispensation, Apostasy, and Restoration
A dispensation is a period of time when the Lord reveals His gospel doctrine, ordinances, and priesthood. It is a period in which the Lord has at least one authorized servant on the earth who bears the holy priesthood and who has a divine commission to dispense, or proclaim, the gospel to the inhabitants of the earth. Today we are living in the last dispensation—the dispensation of the fulness of times (see Ephesians 1:10).
Apostasy results when people turn away from the principles of the gospel and no longer have priesthood keys (see 2 Thessalonians 2:1–3). Periods of general apostasy have occurred throughout the history of the world, often followed by a new dispensation when the Lord restores His doctrine, ordinances, and priesthood (see Acts 3:19–21).
Restoration refers to God's reestablishment of the truths and ordinances of His gospel among men on earth. The most recent and last restoration (often referred to as "the Restoration") began in 1820 when God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, appeared to Joseph Smith in response to his prayers (see Joseph Smith—History 1:15–20). The fulness of the gospel has been restored, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is "the only true and living church upon the face of the whole earth" (D&C 1:30).
Related references: Isaiah 29:13–14; Daniel 2:44–45; Revelation 14:6–7
5. Prophets and Revelation
A prophet is a person who has been called by God to speak for Him (see Amos 3:7). Prophets testify of Jesus Christ and teach His gospel. They make known God's will and true character. At times, they prophesy of future events. God has called prophets to speak for Him in our day (see D&C 1:38).
Revelation is communication from God to His children. When the Lord reveals His will to the Church, He speaks through His prophet. The scriptures—the Bible, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price—contain revelations given through ancient and latter-day prophets. The President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is God's prophet on earth today.
Individuals can receive revelation to help them with their specific needs, responsibilities, and questions and to help strengthen their testimonies. Most revelations to leaders and members of the Church come through impressions and thoughts from the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost speaks to the mind and heart in a still, small voice (see D&C 8:2–3). Revelation can also come through visions, dreams, and visitations by angels.
Related references: Psalm 119:105; Ephesians 4:11–14; D&C 21:4–6
6. Priesthood and Priesthood Keys
Priesthood is the authority and the power that God has granted to men on earth to act for Him. There are two priesthoods in the Church, the Aaronic and the Melchizedek (see D&C 107:1, 6). Priesthood keys are given to men to direct God's kingdom on earth. Through these keys, priesthood holders can be authorized to preach the gospel, administer the ordinances of salvation, and govern the kingdom of God on the earth. All who serve in the Church are called under the direction of one who holds priesthood keys. Thus, they are entitled to the power needed to serve and fulfill the responsibilities of their calling.
Through the priesthood, God created and governs the heavens and the earth. Through this power He redeems and exalts His children. God gives priesthood authority to worthy male members of the Church so they can act in His name for the salvation of His children. The blessings of the priesthood are available to all—men, women, and children.
Related references: Matthew 16:19; D&C 13; 50:26–27; 84:19–20, 33; 107:8; 121:36, 41–42
7. Ordinances and Covenants
An ordinance is a sacred, formal act that has spiritual meaning. Each ordinance teaches spiritual truths. Ordinances are performed by the authority of the priesthood and under the direction of those who hold priesthood keys. Some ordinances are essential to exaltation and are called saving ordinances. They include baptism (see John 3:5; renewed by the ordinance of the sacrament), confirmation (see Acts 2:36–38), and, for men, ordination to the Melchizedek Priesthood (see D&C 84:33–34). Other saving ordinances—the endowment and the marriage sealing—are performed only in temples. The temple is one of the most sacred places on earth. It is the house of the Lord. All of the saving ordinances can also be performed vicariously for the dead in the temple. Vicarious ordinances become effective only when the deceased persons accept them in the spirit world and honor the related covenants (see D&C 138:32–34, 58).
All saving ordinances of the priesthood are accompanied by covenants. A covenant is a sacred agreement between God and man. God gives the conditions for the covenant, and we agree to do what He asks us to do. God then promises us certain blessings for our obedience. The sacrament allows us to renew the covenants we have made with the Lord.
Other ordinances, such as administering to the sick and the naming and blessing of children, are also important to our spiritual development.
Related references: Exodus 19:5–6; Ezekiel 11:20; 1 Corinthians 15:29; Alma 30:3; D&C 42:78; 82:10; 136:4; Articles of Faith 1:3, 4
8. Marriage and Family
Marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God, and the family is central to His plan of salvation and to happiness (see Genesis 2:24). Parents are to multiply and replenish the earth, to rear their children in love and righteousness, and to provide for their physical and spiritual needs. Husband and wife have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other. Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ, such as faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities. (See "The Family: A Proclamation to the World.")
Related references: Psalm 127:3; D&C 131:1–4; 132:15–20
9. Commandments
Commandments are the laws and requirements that God gives to mankind. When we keep the commandments, we manifest our love for the Lord and receive blessings from Him (see Leviticus 26:3–12; John 14:15; Mosiah 2:41). We are commanded to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind and to have Christlike love for others (see Matthew 22:36–39; John 13:34–35).
The Ten Commandments were revealed to Moses anciently and are still vital today (see Exodus 20:3–17). They include keeping the Sabbath day holy (see Exodus 20:8–11; Isaiah 58:13–14; D&C 59:9–13), keeping the law of chastity (see Exodus 20:14; Genesis 39:7–9; Alma 39:9), and being honest (see Exodus 20:16). Examples of other commandments include paying a full tithe (see Malachi 3:8–10), fasting (see Isaiah 58:6–7), praying (see 3 Nephi 18:15, 20–21; D&C 10:5), and observing the Word of Wisdom (see D&C 89:18–21).
We have also been commanded to become as our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, in our desires, thoughts, words, and actions (see 3 Nephi 12:48). The Lord has given us eternal truths, or principles, that help govern our decisions and actions. These principles lead us to live as the Savior and receive His promised blessings.
Related references: James 1:5–6; 2 Nephi 32:8–9; Mosiah 4:3; Alma 37:35; D&C 82:8–10; 105:5; 121:36; 130:18–19; 138:4


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The rain would not come for another hour, so Hall of Famer Eddie Murray had to settle for bathing in the affection of his close friends and the large gathering of fans who crowded into Legends Park to see his statue unveiled on Saturday.
Maybe time does heal all wounds.
There was no hint of the unhappiness that led to Murray asking out of Baltimore in the prime of his career. There was nothing during the either unveiling ceremony or the rain-delayed on-field presentation to indicate that there was any interruption in the honeymoon between "Ed-die! Ed-die!" and the fans who peppered him with that chant several times.
That's okay, because it probably should never have been interrupted. Murray should have played his entire career here — like Brooks and Cal and Cakes — but the owner (Edward Bennett Williams) and the local media got too critical, some of those cheers turned to boos, and Eddie probably was a little too proud and sensitive to let it pass. That's what helped create the gap in his Orioles career between 1988 and his return eight years later, but that's all water under the infield tarp.
He came back in 1996 to hit his historic 500th home run at Camden Yards and entered the Hall of Fame as an Oriole. Now, he has been permanently enstrined in the new plaza behind center field at Oriole Park — an honor he has known about for more than a year and one that still left him struggling to find the right words to describe.
"You knew it was coming, you see it the other day and you look at it and you still get a little speechless," Murray said during a news conference following the unveiling ceremony. "And seeing it sitting out there and with the rest of them and knowing that that's where it's going to stay and everybody is going to get to come by and look at it ... that's going to be all right."
The ceremony was shorter than some of the earlier unveilings, partly because boyhood friend Ozzie Smith and early Orioles confidant Charles Steinberg were under orders from Murray to "keep it brief." Both spoke glowingly of his loyalty as a friend and commitment to his team.
"Little did we know we know playing on those rock fields in Southern California in our youth that it would culminate in a day such as this,'' said Smith, who is generally regarded as the greatest defensive shortstop of all time. "I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to be a teammate before this greatness was realized ... I've never seen anyone more determined, more confident when the game was on the line. Possessing the ability to rise to the occasion when it meant the most is a special talent and skill set."
Murray thanked just about everyone who was in attendance and poignantly thanked a few who couldn't be — including his great friends Lee May and the late Elrod Hendricks and his late minor league mentor Cal Ripken, Sr.
He also made sure to thank manager Earl Weaver , who rushed him into the Orioles lineup against the objections of the front office.
"Earl, thanks for fighting for me,'' Murray said from the podium. "That first year I came up, he had to fight for me to make the club, but I made him look good."
Louis Angelos represented the Angelos family and the Orioles front office as he has in each of the first four ceremonies and laid out the particulars of Murray's great career, from his American League Rookie of the Year award in 1977 to his eight All-Star appearances to the fact that he is one of only four players in major league history to accumulate at least 3,000 hits and 500 home runs (the others were Willie Mays, Hank Aaron and Rafael Palmeiro).
Majority partner Peter Angelos has not appeared at any of the public ceremonies, choosing to let his youngest son become the face of ownership for the season-long observance of the 20th annniversary of Oriole Park and the Legends Celebration Series.
The fact that the owner has kept such a low profile should not surprise anyone. He came under intense criticism for his lengthy speech the night Cal Ripken broke Lou Gehrig's consecutive games record in 1995, so he could be forgiven for fearing that his presence at these ceremonies might deflect attention from the honorees.
Peter and Georgia Angelos did attend the luncheon in honor of Murray on Saturday afternoon.
Murray, like the other Hall of Famers who have been similarly honored, made a point of thanking the Angelos family for its generosity in commissioning the statues, though he insists he never envisioned himself in bronze.
"As kids, when we played in the yard, we just played,'' he said. "Maybe you thought about playing on TV or you might be able to get a house, but that maybe was the max of what you might do."
Much of Murray's family was in attendance, and he credited his brothers and sisters for helping him grow into the great athlete who would lead the Orioles to two World Series appearances and gain induction into the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., in 2003.
"I'd like to thank my family,'' he said. "That's where I learned to play. They didn't let you win. They made you learn to compete."
Murray's other family — the one growing each month in Legends Park — will add it's fifth member in three weeks when Ripken's statue is unveiled Sept. 6, the anniversary of his 2,131st consecutive game in 1995 and also Murray's 500th homer in 1996. The statue of Brooks Robinson, who also was in attendance for Saturday's unveiling, will complete the Legends Celebration on Sept. 29.
Read more from columnist Peter Schmuck in his blog, "The Schmuck Stops Here" on baltimoresun.com and listen when he co-hosts "The Week in Review" Fridays at noon on WBAL (1090AM) and wbal.com.


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NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Sacred Heart men's and women's track and field teams had 21 top-10 finishes in field events at the Mark Young Invitational, hosted by Yale, on Saturday, capping off a weekend that saw the Pioneers send athletes to three different meets.
The Sacred Heart men's track team finished fifth at the Mark Young Invitational at Yale. Marc Troiani won the shot put with a throw of 54'9.5". He was also fourth in the discus (156'7") and ninth in the hammer throw (158'3"). Philip Miccio placed fourth in the shot put (51'5.5") and 10th in the hammer throw (156'1"). Daniel Pepitone's throw of 160'10" in the hammer throw put him in eighth place.
Gregory Hazell placed second in the long jump with a leap of 22'2.25", and tied for third in the high jump by clearing 6'2.25". Thomas Ford finished fifth in the long jump at 21'5.25" as Drayke Jackson also placed fifth in the triple jump (45'8.5"). Giuseppe DeLucia cleared 13'3.5" to finish sixth in the pole vault while Scott Sheehan threw the javelin 179'6" to place seventh. On the track, Colby Jennings finished fifth in the 3000m steeplechase in a time of 11:18.01. Jackson placed sixth in the 110m hurdles with a time of 15.31.
The Pioneers women's track team placed sixth in the team standings. Freshman Nicole Bartosch won the long jump with a leap of 18'8", while also posting a second place finish in the high jump by clearing 5'3". Kolbi Smith had a pair of top-eight finishes on the day. Smith finished second in the shot put with a throw of 48'10". She then had a throw of 152'8" in the hammer throw to place eighth.
Freshman Mareena DiMilia, the reigning NEC Rookie of the Week, placed second in the hammer throw (165'1"), fifth in the javelin (122'9"), and ninth in the discus (115'10"). Freshman Kate Sheridan ran to a seventh-place finish in the 5000 meters, running a time of 21:51.92. The Pioneers placed fifth, sixth, and seventh in the 3000m steeplechase. Teresa Gagliostro was the top finisher in 12:34, followed by Kelly Quinn in sixth place (12:35.65), and Lindsay Arcuri in seventh (12:59.80).
A select group of Sacred Heart track and field athletes competed at the Morgan State Legacy Track and Field Meet in Baltimore this Friday and Saturday. Osedebamen Imeokparia won his heat in the 200 meters in a time of 22.31 seconds, placing second in his heat of the 100 meters in 11.18 seconds. Angela Harrison finished second in her heats in both the 100 meters (12.87) and 200 meters (26.68). Ashia Wright ran third in her heat of the 100 meters in 12.67 seconds. The Men's 4x100 meter relay won its heat in a time of 42.26, the third-fastest time in the meet. In the field, Lorraine Santiago placed 16th in the triple jump with a leap of 34'4". Brandon Hutchinson finished 21st in the long jump with a jump of 20'9.25". Joshua Beloff was 22nd in the event with a leap of 20'7".
Three women's runners competed at the Larry Ellis Invitational at Princeton. Emma Bolduc finished fifth in her heat of the 1500 meters, running a time of 4:36.17. Brianna Castrogivanni ran a time of 10:40.18 in the 3000m steeplechase and Elizabeth Hutchins had a time of 17:17.85 in the 5000 meters.
Sacred Heart will next compete at the Penn Relays April 24-26 and the Yale Springtime Invitational on April 27.


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Check out our roundup of tasty red, white, and blue desserts, perfect for your celebration on Monday, July 4th. With everything from jello stars and cupcakes to cake pops and cookies, there's surly something to satisfy the sweet tooth of everyone this holiday weekend:
Red, White & Blue Stained Glass Jello Stars, (above photo) adapted from Brown Eyed Baker:
- 4 boxes of Jello in different colors
- 2 envelopes of unflavored gelatin
- 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- Water
Directions: 1. For each flavor of Jello, dissolve one box in 1 cup of boiling water. Pour the mixture into a square container, measuring roughly 6 to 8 inches, and chill for at least 3 hours. If you have time, overnight is best.
2. After the Jello blocks have chilled, cut them into smaller blocks. Then, mix the blocks in a 9 x 13 inch pan.
3. In a separate bowl, pour 1/2 cup cold water into the contents of 2 envelopes of unflavored gelatin. After the gelatin blooms, add 1 1/2 cups boiling water and dissolve. Then, add the can of condensed milk, stir the contents, and let cool.
4. Poor your unflavored gelatin mixture over the colored jello blocks in your 9 x 13 inch pan. It's important to skim off any bubbles that form, to avoid air pockets. Then, chill until firm, at least three hours.
5. Cut the jello into fun shapes, and enjoy!
Check out these other great recipes, perfect for the 4th of July:
Patriotic Candy Apples, from Tidy Mom (Pictured above)
Flag cupcakes, from Martha Stewart Living
Red, White, and Blue Parfait, from Better Homes and Gardens
4th of July Cake Pops, from My Juice Cup
4th of July Marshmallow pops, from Living Locurto (Pictured above)
Red, White, and Blue Parfait, from Better Homes and Gardens
Firecracker Ice Pops, from The Picky Apple
Red Velvet Cake with Raspberries and Blueberries, from Epicurious
Fireworks Cookies, from RecipeGirl (Pictured above)
Flag cookies, from the Urban Baker
4th of July Cake, from The Pioneer Woman
Red, White, & Blue Dipped Strawberries, from Taste and Tell
Red, White & Blue Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes, from Love from The Oven (Pictured above)
Brownies and Berries Dessert Pizza, from Betty Crocker
Berry Lemon Napoleon, from Better Homes and Gardens
Berry-Topped White Balsamic Custard Tart, from 17 and Baking
July 4th Cupcakes, from Bake at 350 (Pictured above)
Berry Cheesecake Pie, from Natalie's Killer Cuisine
Berry Dessert Nachos, from Better Homes and Gardens
Cherry Pie Cups, from RecipeGirl
Bomb Pops, from Honest Fare (Pictured above)
Flag Layer Cake, from 17 and Baking
Strawberry Pretzel Squares, from Brown Eyed Baker
Star-Spangled Shortcake, from Feasting on Art
How will you be celebrating your July 4th weekend? With one of these desserts, I hope!


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Board Approves 2017-18 Budget
The operating budget is about $679 million of the district's total $1.3 billion budget.
A message from the APS Budget Steering Committee
The APS Board of Education approved a $679 million operating budget for the 2017-18 operating budget.
The total APS budget -- including capital funds, transportation, instructional materials, food services and athletics -- is more than $1.3 billion.
The budget was approved by the state Public Education Department in June.
The budget includes a 4-day reduction to contracts for year-round employees, resulting in a pay cut of about 1.5 percent. This mostly affects people who work in City Centre or Maintenance and Operations.
Beginning July 1, 2017 (and assuming the APS budget is approved by the state), year-round employees will work 256 days per year instead of 260. The deduction will be spread over 26 paychecks to minimize the impact. Employees saw the first slight decrease in pay in their July 21 paycheck.
The 4 days non-work days will occur during the winter break when schools and administrative offices are closed; employees no longer will need to use vacation or comp time during this time.
We are NOT reducing the pay of full-time employees who make less than $25,000 a year or for district or school-based employees who now work fewer than 260 days/year including teachers, educational assistants and principals.
Here's how to determine how the reduction could affect you if you currently work a 260-day year:
- Divide your annual salary by the number of days in your contract to determine your daily salary.
- Multiply your daily salary by 4 to determine your yearly reduction.
- Divide your yearly reduction by 26 to determine your gross reduction per paycheck.
For Example:
Current Salary
Daily Salary
Yearly Reduction
Paycheck Reduction (26 pay periods)
*Employees who make $25,000 a year or less will not have their pay reduced.
Here are a few highlights of the 2017-18 budget.
Gifted Education
We are reorganizing, not cutting, gifted education. Students will still get gifted services for which they qualify. This reorganization plan includes:
- Moving resource teachers back into the classroom
- Having some teachers at smaller schools serve more than one school and others teach a combination of gifted and regular education classes
- Tightening the pre-screening process
- Developing a more consistent districtwide model for gifted education
- Establishing minimum class sizes for high schools.
Reserve Fund/Working Cash
APS does NOT have a $94 million reserve fund (or an $81 million reserve fund, which is another number that has been bounced around). This figure includes money earned by teachers, educational assistants and other school-based employees that is paid to them during the summer.
This misleading figure also isn't taking into account working cash that we use to cover our bills while waiting for reimbursements from the state, federal government and others. For example, we have to cover the cost of summer school – including salaries for teachers – long before we are reimbursed for it.
The truth is, our reserve fund is less than half of what has been reported. We already into it by about $12 million to cover mid-year reductions, and we expect to take another $5 million from the account to help cover cuts in 2017-18.
Cash reserves on June 30, 2016
$58 million
Mid-Year Reduction
-$12 million
Estimated cash reserves on June 30, 2017
$46 million
Reduction for 2017-18
-$5 million
Estimated cash reserves on June 30, 2018
$41 million
It should be noted that we have more than $41 million in monthly bills, which include payroll and utilities.
School-Based Computer Technicians
In an effort to be more efficient with less money, we are creating technology zones in the four quadrants of the district where skilled computer technicians will assist schools as needed, often remotely. As a result of this reorganization, 32 school technicians were released from their contracts, though they were encouraged to reapply for the newly created technician positions or other similarly-paying jobs.
Staffing Changes
There are at 250 people who were told that they would be reassigned or that their jobs were being eliminated as a result of reorganization, cutbacks or declining enrollment. They include:
- 11 administrative positions (the result of 10 percent cuts to department budgets)
- 9 assistant principals
- 24 resource teachers 81 secondary teachers
- 70 elementary teachers
- 42 special education teachers
- 19 educational assistants.
Most of these individuals have been placed on a priority hire list due to reductions in school budgets, often the result of lower enrollment. We hope to find a place for all of those who wish to continue working with the district, which is doable since this is within our normal rate of attrition. On average, we have between 500-600 employees who retire or resign each year.


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Cindy Paulos is a minister, writer, speaker, teacher, artist, composer, lyricist and videographer, as well as an award-winning radio and TV personality.
Cindy has been writing inspired poetry and words of wisdom for most of her life. She began her spiritual connection at the age of 12, which expanded into a profound experience of Light at age 15. Since then, she has received inspiration and guidance from her spiritual source through messages and song. She has produced a CD series of her original poems set to music, entitled Inspirational Messages By Cindy.
Rev. Paulos received her ministerial credentials at the age of 17 from the University of Metaphysics in Los Angeles where she became the youngest instructor to ever teach there. Dr. Paulos has been teaching meditation and how to connect with God ever since. In l978, she received her Doctor of Divinity degree.
In addition, she is an accomplished composer. Inspired by the transition of her mother, Paulos produced and recorded her first album of original songs entitled, There Is A Forever. For more information, go to BrightLightMusic.com
Rev. Paulos also enjoys creating multi-medium artwork. The cover art of There Is A Forever is one of her original pieces inspired by Maui's majestic Mt. Haleakala. All of the illustrations in the book are by Rev. Paulos.
Producer and host of hundreds of radio, television and live shows, and a renowned radio talk show host for over 30 years, Paulos now hosts the longest running talk show on Maui, interviewing celebrities, political leaders and spiritual teachers.
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VA Releases Latest Nationwide Data on Access to Veterans Health Care
July 3, 2014, 08:00:00 AM
July 3, 2014
Acting Secretary Gibson Continues to Provide Transparency on Wait Times
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today released its bi-monthly data update showing progress on VA efforts to accelerate access to quality health care for Veterans who have been waiting for appointments.
Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs Sloan D. Gibson announced that VA outreach has now extended to nearly 140,000 Veterans across the country to get them off of wait lists and into clinics for medical appointments. VA also released the latest updated, facility-level patient access data.
"In many communities across the country, Veterans wait too long for the high quality care they've earned and deserve," said Acting Secretary Gibson. "As of today, we've reached out to nearly 140,000 Veterans to get them off wait lists and into clinics, and there is more work to be done. As we continue to address systemic challenges in accessing care, these regular data updates enhance transparency and provide the most immediate information to Veterans and the public on improvements to Veterans' access to quality health care. We are fully committed to fixing the problems we face in order to better serve Veterans. We must restore the public's trust in VA, but more importantly, we must restore the trust of our Veterans who depend on us for care."
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As President Obama and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki prepare for the withdrawal of American combat forces from Iraq by the end of this year, the chattering classes in Washington and the Middle East confidently predict the collapse of the democratic experiment in the "cradle of civilization."
They foresee the return of rampant terrorism and insurgency, and an Iranian takeover. Ethnically and religiously divided, Iraq, they say, can only be stable and at peace if ruled by a Saddam Hussein-like figure who personifies diversity – preferably a Sunni-Muslim general with Arab and Shiite-Muslim roots and a Kurdish grandmother.
But Iraq will survive. Iraqis have managed since the invasion of 2003 to form political alliances, hold relatively free and transparent elections, and negotiate deals among themselves and with neighbors and parts of the international community.
True, the country nearly fell into civil war – and many would argue it did. But it has since outmaneuvered both the political insurgencies and the US in their efforts to reinvent Iraq in their own image.
Still, Iraqis have some hard choices ahead.
First, who rules and how? This is a fundamental question, given the country's deep ethnic and sectarian divisions and its oil wealth.
In 2003, Iraq's Constitution, written primarily by the Kurds and Shiites, called for a weak federal structure – one of the weakest in the world – with most powers centered in the provincial governments.
Provinces can merge, as did the three predominantly Kurdish ones, to maximize their vision of self-rule within a nominally united state. Sunni Arabs and most Shiites opposed this form of provincial federation, which they saw as tantamount to the partition of Iraq.
Today, Iraq's Kurds see provincial authority as protection. The idea has caught on with Sunni Arabs, who have felt largely left out of the political process and now also want to protect their interests using the same architecture. Shiites in Basra, in southern Iraq, also want greater autonomy.
But Baghdad and the Kurds are not enthusiastic about this shift, which they see as challenging their rights and authority. Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki – a Shiite – rejects the creation of any new provincial blocs.
A second question to consider: Who are the winners and losers? The US-Iraqi relationship will have to shift from one based on military ties to one that's primarily diplomatic – a change that could easily prompt those inside and outside Iraq to look at this transition as a cast of winners and losers.
That paradigm should be avoided. There can be no winners and losers if Iraq is to survive as a united, independent, and transparent state under the rule of law and honoring international obligations.
For example, a US military drawdown should not be viewed as a sign of American weakness. The Iraqis have become increasingly responsible for their security and well-being, especially since the success of the Iraqi and American surge of 2007. They are making their own political, economic, and development decisions – without the hand-holding practiced by the British in the 1920s and the Coalition Provisional Authority managed by Paul Bremer after 2003.
One risk lies in how Mr. Maliki, or a successor, will use the instruments of national power. Will the counterterrorist military units he has created in the Army (which report only to him) come to resemble Mr. Hussein's Special Republican Guard?
The Islamic Republic of Iran should not be viewed as a winner, as Iraq's long-term strategic partner, friend, or ally. Iran may have illusions of hegemonic influence over majority-Shiite Iraq: Their shared 900-mile border is porous, and Tehran has money, water, and electricity to invest in its isolated neighbor. But centuries of Persian-Arab/ Sunni-Shiite hostility, wars, and geopolitical rivalries are not erased with a few years of cheap power. Business in Iraq is not helped when Iran floods the holy cities with cheap goods made in China.
Despite claims of Iraq's pending doom after the US military withdrawal, political and economic trends indicate otherwise.
Federalism may have undermined Iraqi state unity, but it also has brought groups together in the most unexpected ways. Kurds, for instance, have allied with former Prime Minister Ayad Allawi and his secular Iraqiya alliance to press their oil interests in the Baghdad parliament.
Yes, tensions between ethnic and sectarian groups are likely to continue, particularly in disputed oil-rich border areas or in regions with diverse populations. Bombings and shootings will continue as political extremists try to destabilize Kirkuk, Baghdad, and Mosul.
Still, the absence of the US military will not necessarily intensify these conflicts. Given the significant financial and political stakes and the growing local and regional pressures on repressive regimes, Iraqi leaders may be forced to make concessions to groups it otherwise opposes.
Fears of excessive centralization also may be exaggerated. The government may try to widen its authority. Yet Baghdad would still need to satisfy diverse groups making claims against the state.
For instance, Maliki and his energy guru, Hussain al-Shahristani, may give the executive branch greater control over energy contracts and wealth distribution. But they will be challenged by disgruntled local populations and provincial administrations seeking a greater share of resources and oil wealth. After years of wrangling, the $17 billion deal between Baghdad, Royal Dutch Shell PLC, and Mitsubishi Corporation to develop gas deposits in Basra Province was finally signed because Basra officials, who demanded a greater role, approved it.
Instead of an Iraq breaking apart, we may see a central government that brokers deals with provincial councils and the Kurds to keep the country together. Politically expedient dealmaking may not create a long-term solution to deep-rooted divisions over land and resources. However, it could establish the informal framework needed for Iraqis to negotiate conflict on their own terms.
We are not sorry Saddam Hussein is gone. Fear and intimidation are not the cement that should hold people together. A national identity and shared ambitions can do this, but not at the expense of open society, democratic practices, rule of law, and transparent governance. Iraqis will figure this out.
Dr. Judith S. Yaphe is the distinguished research fellow for the Middle East at the Center for Strategic Research at the National Defense University's Institute for National Strategic Studies. Dr. Denise Natali holds the Minerva Chair at INSS where she focuses on Iraq and regional energy issues. The views expressed here are their own and do not reflect the official policy of the National Defense University, the Department of Defense, or the US government.


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The Yemeni army drove al-Qaeda-linked fighters from two of their main strongholds on Tuesday after weeks of fighting, the Defense Ministry said, a major breakthrough for a U.S.-backed offensive meant to secure stability in the wider oil-rich Gulf region.
Jubilant residents took to the streets of the provincial capital of Zinjibar and the strategic city of Jaar in spontaneous celebrations after militants from Ansar al-Sharia (Partisans of Islamic Law), who had held the two southern cities for more than a year, fled advancing Yemeni troops.
"I am now speaking from the local government headquarters in Zinjibar," Major General Salem Qatan, commander of the southern region, told Reuters by telephone. "The cities of Zinjibar and Jaar have been completely cleansed," he said.
The recapture of the two cities is the army's biggest victory against the militants in more than a year of political turmoil that has taken the country to the brink of civil war, raised questions about its territorial integrity, and fuelled fears about al Qaeda's presence in a country that is next door to Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter.
Ali Saeed Obeid, a military spokesman, told Reuters the fall of Jaar was "an astounding defeat for al Qaeda".
The Defense Ministry said the army, backed by local fighters from popular committees, had entered Jaar on Tuesday morning after heavy fighting that killed at least 20 militants, four soldiers and two civilians. At least 20 Yemeni soldiers were also wounded in the fighting, it said.
Under pressure from Washington to quell the militants, the victory is likely to be seen as evidence that the army - which was seen as split between an old guard loyal to the country's former leader Ali Abdullah Saleh and a new guard seen as closer to his successor Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi - is healing its divisions.
The first signs that the militants had been routed came at dawn, when Muslim worshippers heading to prayers noticed that the gunmen who had ruled the city for more than a year had disappeared.
The militants had left behind flyers asking inhabitants to forgive them, asserting that they had not wanted to "cause any harm to Jaar and its inhabitants", residents said.
A spokesman for Ansar al-Sharia, an affiliate of al Qaeda, confirmed that the army had taken control of the town of more than 100,000 people and said a statement would be issued later.
Jamal al-Aqel, Abyan's governor, told a Defence Ministry website that about 200-300 militants, including senior leaders and foreign fighters, had fled Jaar and Zinjibar and that the army was pursuing them.
"We will carry on cleansing the entire province from the terrorist components that undermined security and stability in Abyan," Aqel told the website.
Emboldened by waning government control over the impoverished country during last year's popular protests that ousted Saleh, militants seized Jaar in March 2011, going on to seize Zinjibar and the coastal town of Shaqra.
U.S. officials say that President Hadi - who came to power in February after Saleh signed a power-transfer deal brokered by the Gulf states - is more cooperative in the fight against Islamist militancy than his predecessor.
Analysts have suggested that Saleh deliberately gave al Qaeda a free rein in the south during protests against his 33 years in office in a cynical and failed attempt to convince Washington he should remain in power to deal with the threat.
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) is believed to be the most active branch of the global network and has plotted a number of botched attempts against U.S. targets.
The United States has, however, limited its intervention to drone strikes, mostly hitting high-value targets, as well as training the Yemeni military.
Government troops launched their campaign to recapture the southern towns early in May, engaging in sustained clashes that left hundreds of militants and soldiers dead.
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A military official said in a text message that the army has reopened the vital Aden-Jaar road, which had been closed for more than a year. The road is the main link between Aden and the northern parts of Abyan province.
In the town of Shaqra - which is further along the coast to the east - the official said troops had cornered the Islamist militants in two locations, adding that warplanes were taking part in the fighting.
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Description: The University of Southern California is looking for a full-time head football coach. Qualifications include prior experience building and maintaining a big-time college football program or a successful tenure as an NFL head coach. Candidates must have a proven offensive or defensive philosophy with a strong emphasis on an exciting, winning brand of football, the ability to relate and connect with top-notch high school prospects and groom 18- to 22-year-old college players into a cohesive team and potential NFL players.
Requirements: Must be able to beat long-time rivals UCLA and Notre Dame on a consistent basis and preferably keep Ed Orgeron on staff in some capacity.
Look, I'm not here to rain on anyone's parade.
And this certainly isn't a case of piling on after USC got walloped Saturday 35-14 by cross-town rival UCLA in a game in which the Bruins were the smarter, more physical, better-coached team.
Nor is it intended to bash Orgeron, who's done an admirable job just keeping the Trojans afloat after taking over this sinking ship nine weeks ago from Lane Kiffin.
But it's now time for USC to get serious about finding a new football coach to lead the program into a new era.
Beginning today, in earnest, with Athletic Director Pat Haden formulating his wish list and actively pursuing the next USC coach.
Haden's waited patiently the last two months or so, letting this season play out and respectfully allowing Orgeron to do his job without the added pressure on a very public coaching search.
Yes, there have been overtures to former NFL head coached Jack Del Rio — now a defensive coordinator with the Denver Broncos — and Jon Gruden, the Monday Night Football analyst. But both summits were hush-hush situations, more likely just to gauge potential interest.
But for the most part, Haden has allowed the Trojans to play this season without the suffocating shadow cast by a high-profile coaching hunt.
That will change now that USC's regular season is over and, for the most part, so is the rest of college football save for the handful of conference championship games.
We know now that Texas A&M's Kevin Sumlin, reportedly at the top of Haden's wish list, is no longer available after agreeing to a long-term extension with the Aggies.
The timing should not be conspicuous. Texas A&M knew full well Sumlin was about to get the full-court press by USC, and it eliminated any possibility by showing him the money.
That is a blow to the Trojans, but Haden's search should not begin and end there.
There are too many proven program builders across college football who, given the talent pipeline and financial might of USC, can return the Trojans back to prominence.
Of that group, a handful would willingly drop everything to come west to take over one of the top-five jobs in the country.
Maybe it's Gruden, who, if he isn't interested, certainly hasn't come out and said it.
Maybe it's Vanderbilt coach James Franklin, who has done a worthy job turning the Commodores into a relevant program in the Southeastern Conference.
Don't be scared off by Vanderbilt's 4-4 SEC record and focus instead on what Franklin's made of a non-traditional football school while dealing with academic requirements no one else in the SEC deals with.
Vanderbilt is 8-4 this year, won four straight games and is bowl eligible. And everything the Commodores have done well over the last few years ago is directly the result of their young, energetic coach who has shown the ability to build and maintain a football program.
Boise State's Chris Petersen should also be on that list, regardless of the Broncos' struggles this year.
As for Orgeron, he was the breath of fresh air USC desperately needed after Kiffin was shown the door. And he provided exactly that simply by insisting his players have fun again and getting out of the way of his assistants and letting them do their jobs.
But while that might work for a short period of time, it's not the sort of sustainable leadership the Trojans need as they prepare to march into the future.
Yes, it was good enough to help USC turn its season around with a 6-1 run from late September to mid November, but it wasn't adequate to beat UCLA or Notre Dame, and while those losses shouldn't completely rule out Orgeron, nor should they be ignored.
"That's what the head coach at USC is supposed to do," Orgeron said, expressing disappointment about dropping both rivalry games.
Orgeron was put in a difficult spot, but give him credit for getting the most he could out of the Trojans and playing his way into consideration for the job long term.
No one could have predicted that when he replaced Kiffin, but here his is, still in the running.
"What the future holds, we don't know," Orgeron said. "Whatever happens, these young kids will always be in my heart."
If he doesn't get the job, the new coach would be well-served to keep him on staff in some capacity. He's a hell of a recruiter and he's proven to be a loyal solider over the years.
And no matter what, he sounded ready to work Sunday morning no matter what it means for his future.
"Tomorrow brings another day," he said. "The sun is going to shine and we're going to get after it again."
That means hitting the recruiting trail.
Haden will do the same.
His target is the next USC head football coach.


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Pete's Pond is a waterhole on Mashatu Game Reserve in Botswana, Africa. It is a famous webcam that began on National Geographic's wildcam and is now hosted and operated by WildEarth.
The camera is mounted overlooking the waterhole along with a microphone and floodlights that switch on automatically at night.
The camera is controlled by volunteer 'zoomies' over the Internet, who Tweet 'sightings' @wildearth. Follow @WildEarth
A great variety of wildlife will come to drink at the pond including herds of elephant, eland, impala, lions, warthogs, baboons and many more.
Stick around and watch for a while, you are sure to become a 'pondie'.


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Danica Patrick divorcing husband after 7 years of marriage
Danica Patrick said Tuesday she and husband Paul Hospenthal are divorcing after seven years of marriage.
The NASCAR driver announced the split on her Facebook page.
"I am sad to inform my fans that after 7 years, Paul and I have decided to amicably end our marriage," Patrick said. "This isn't easy for either of us, but mutually it has come to this. He has been an important person and friend in my life and that's how we will remain moving forward."
Hospenthal is a physical therapist who met Patrick, 30, while treating her for a non-racing injury. The two were married in 2005. He is 17 years older than her.
Patrick just completed her first full season in NASCAR, running the full Nationwide schedule and 10 Sprint Cup Series races after leaving IndyCar.
She finished 10th in Nationwide points, becoming the highest-finishing female driver in the history of NASCAR's three national series. The previous record was held by Sara Christian, who finished 13th in 1949 in the Cup series.
On Monday night, Patrick won the Nationwide Series' most popular driver award, which is voted on by fans, and she remains one of the most recognizable drivers in auto racing. Patrick challenged for the Indy 500 win as a rookie, becoming the first woman to lead laps while finishing fourth. She was a career-best third in 2009.


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CHICAGO (Feb. 29, 2012) – The National Soccer Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2012 on Wednesday, featuring former U.S. Men's National Team captain Claudio Reyna and three-time FIFA World Cup veteran goalkeeper Tony Meola on the Player ballot, former National Team defender Desmond Armstrong on the Veteran ballot and former U.S. Women's National Team head coach Tony DiCicco on the Builder ballot.
ussoccer.com caught up with all four inductees to talk about the honor and reminisce on their past accomplishments and U.S. soccer paths:
National Soccer Hall of Fame Player Inductee CLAUDIO REYNA
On being inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame:
"It's an incredible honor to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Soccer has been my life from the moment I could walk. You don't think or play for these types of recognitions, but it is a tremendous honor and I want to thank my former teammates, former coaches and everybody else close to me, especially my family, who supported me – from those who drove me all over as a youth player to my wife and children who have been here my whole career. From a player's standpoint, it kind of caps things off for me, so it's definitely an honor and something that I'm proud of.â€
On entering the Hall of Fame, the likes of which include many of his former teammates and coaches:
"As the years go on we're continuing to develop so many good players who have had long careers with the National Team and with their club teams. It's great to see. I had the honor last year of presenting Earnie Stewart, who is a very good friend of mine. Tony Meola and Desmond Armstrong were very good players on the National Team when I first started my career in the beginning. To see them get in is nice. I imagine there will be many more former and current National Team players who will receive the same honor.â€
On the development of the sport over the course of his career:
"For me at this stage, I'm 38 years old and I can think back over the years where this sport was when I first started off. The growth of the professional league, our National Team and the interest in the sport has been incredible. Whatever part I played in that, it's nice that I was in this cycle that was able to help the sport develop, along with the other players, coaches and people who have invested in the sport throughout the years. It shows that we as a country are now taking the sport more and more seriously.â€
On the continued growth of the National Team:
"I think even the guys on the National Team now will look back in 15 to 20 years and say the same thing that I have: They won't believe how far the sport has grown from their time. It's hard to realize that when you're in the present and playing. I thought when I was in the 1994 World Cup that it couldn't get any bigger or better, but it has in so many different ways. Now I'm sort of on the other side of it, looking to develop our future players and future coaches and help them get better. I'm trying to pass on all the experience I've had within the U.S. and of course playing in Europe for so many years so we can close the gap with the best teams in the world.â€
National Soccer Hall of Fame Player Inductee TONY MEOLA
On the honor of being inducted into the Hall of Fame:
"It's certainly the greatest honor you can have in your chosen profession, to be mentioned in the same breath as the great people that were before you and one day the great ones that will come after you. I'm certainly humbled and I'm honored, and I'm thrilled to think that somebody actually thought I was worthy of it. That makes it more special, that people who are obviously knowledgeable about the game, that have followed the game and spent their entire life in the game like I have who voted for me. I can only say thank you to them for the opportunity to be part of the group.â€
On his experiences with the U.S. Men's National Team:
"I was fortunate to have played 100 games with the National Team. I could write a complete book just on my experiences there. I guess I didn't realize until later on in my career what those early days meant for the sport of soccer, how important they were in our development, how important they were in generating interest in the U.S. National Team and in soccer, and in general in this country. But when you're playing, that's not necessarily something you're thinking about. You don't think about being in this position 20 years down the road. You're just thinking about playing and being the best you could be and helping your team, and that's the way I looked at it. This is a reward, I suppose, for doing that in a way people thought was the way it should be done.â€
On being part of three World Cups:
"To be part of three World Cups is a dream come true, and then for me I think that the neatest thing – given my heritage and my background – about the World Cups was that I always said if I had to pick two countries to play a World Cup in when I was a kid, the two I would have picked would have been Italy and the United States. Somehow that all worked out, and for me, that's one of the most amazing parts of my career, that it worked out that way. I couldn't have drawn it any better, really. If I had to pick the most memorable game in a World Cup, it was for sure the game against Colombia in Pasadena, where U.S. Soccer and the U.S. National Team was finally thought of, after that game, as a group that could compete all the time. I'm proud to have been part of that team, part of that group of guys, who were so willing to and so determined to make an impact not only in U.S. Soccer, but around the world. That was sort of one of the goals of that group and I'm happy to have been a part of that.â€
On the challenge of being a U.S. MNT goalkeeper:
"For goalkeepers, there's only one spot to be occupied and for so many years, I was able to be part of that and had some colleagues that were there with me in Brad Friedel, Kasey Keller and down the road a little bit, Tim Howard. These are guys that not only helped our National Team get better, but I think we all made each other better at the end of the day. For me, that's pretty impressive company. I'm honored to be part of that group and to have played a part in the development of U.S. goalkeepers, and I think it's something that I hope we can recapture and have that many and that kind of group of guys competing for the same position for a long time.â€
On the development of soccer in the United States over the years:
"I'm not sure a lot has changed from a soccer standpoint. I still look at the '94 team and what we did, and I look at the group I was with in 2002 and what we did. The U.S. team's always going to be able to compete. Everyone talks about winning the World Cup. Well, there aren't a lot of countries that can say they've won the World Cup. I think a lot of things have to go your way. You've got to get some luck along the way. There are great players now, for sure. There were great players then, and in some regard, the players back then had a much more difficult road. There were some players prior to me coming on who had no place to play, they were looking for places to train in order to stay fit and to stay sharp and then had to go and compete at the international level. The players are at a little bit of an advantage now and we as MLS players and guys that played overseas had a little bit of an edge because we had a place to work on our trade every day. But there's no question there were great players then and there's great players now. I think the pool of great players has gotten bigger now. If you're a National Team coach, you have a lot more guys to choose from than you did in the past and that's just the development of our sport in general, and now we have different avenues for guys to play in.
"I love the direction the game has gone, I love the development of young players and being able to go overseas and play in the biggest leagues in the world and make money and enjoy success. Every time I read about that, I think about our group that kept the ball rolling in the sport, and now these guys are making the ball roll a little bit faster. Twenty years from now, hopefully guys will talk about them and talk about how they helped further their career because of the guys before them. It was a responsibility that I took seriously. It's one of the reasons I decided to come back to the United States and play here instead of stay overseas is because I took the role of developing the sport seriously, and it meant a lot to me.â€
National Soccer Hall of Fame Veteran Inductee DESMOND ARMSTRONG
On honor of being inducted into the Hall of Fame:
"It means for me that I'm part of the representation of a generation that has not been forgotten, just somewhat overlooked. We were the group that helped to start this run of soccer success in America, so it's a great honor to be recognized for that.â€
On joining the Hall of Fame with Tony Meola, Claudio Reyna and Tony DiCicco:
"Specifically for Tony Meola and Claudio, they represent the start of this run for the USA qualifying for the World Cup ever since 1990 and also the continuation of the success of American players in Europe - Claudio in particular. He was the impetus for the next generation of American players to be successful in Europe and then come back and give back to the American game. To be in that class is a tremendous honor. For Tony DiCicco, to be in the class with him, he's a representation of the Women's game for the 1991 Women's World Cup (then known as the Women's World Championship, when DiCicco was assistant coach), that group of women speaks of pioneers, which I believe I'm a part of that generation. We were pioneers, both on the Men's and Women's sides. And of course for the Women, Tony represents the greatest success for soccer in America.â€
On his most memorable moment on the U.S. Men's National Team:
"I think the Olympics for me, the '88 Olympics, was the highlight of my career. I was at the peak of my performance as a player, I believe. This was before I broke my leg – I broke my leg directly after the Olympics and was able to make it back to the 1990 World Cup, which was momentous, as well. I just feel as though that '88 Olympic team – and again that generation of players, which included John Harkes, Tab Ramos, Christopher Sullivan, Peter Vermes, Frankie Klopas, John Doyle, Steve Trittschuh and the like. I think that generation was the generation that really pushed us forward and brought us toward 1990 and the qualification of the World Cup in 1990. I think that was my greatest moment, which is back in the black and white days of television. That was a great experience, the most momentous for me. And then as we move forward all the way up into '94, to be a part of the generation that brought the World Cup to the United States for the first time and only time at this point.â€
On the development and increasing popularity of soccer during his career:
"I think for us, leading up to 1994, we started to get growing coverage. When I came up through college – I was in college from '82-86 – NASL was still around but it went under in '84, two years into my college ranks. So from '84 to really 1990, there was sporadic coverage of soccer on a national scale. It was difficult to see games, there was no real support for us no matter where we played outside of St. Louis, which was at that time the hub for the U.S. National Team, right in the center of the country, so to speak. Whenever we played out in California, it was sort of like playing away from home because we typically played a Hispanic team, if not Mexico. The support for them was more than it was for us, the Americans. From that to the progressive stages of '94, when people started to get wind of what the World Cup really was because it was here on our ground and then pushing forward to 2002, which is Claudio's team, he was tremendous in that World Cup. I think that generation really identified to the world that we had progressed, that we had moved forward. We had more Americans playing in Europe at that time that came back and played in the World Cup and then pushing forward from there, the coverage that we've gotten even to 2010, the most recent World Cup, where they showed on television every World Cup game as opposed to just the American games. It has grown exponentially from the time that I played, which is almost ancient history.â€
On the increasing growth of soccer in America:
"I think we've turned a corner. With the presence in MLS, I think we've turned a corner in regard to 1) the exposure, but also 2) the product that we're putting on the field, which then feeds into the National Team, where the National Team is not the only product that we're marketing to the general sports community. We're marketing MLS, or professional soccer, as well as the exposure of other professional leagues around the world that we have access to. Whereas 10 years ago, we didn't have that type of access of seeing top matches around the world and thus be able to compare our own professional league to those other top levels. I think that now we have a growing generation of soccer enthusiasts because guys like myself, in terms of my age range, we have kids that came up playing soccer. That resonates within one's household, and thus we have many, many more soccer enthusiasts because we had many more soccer participants that now translated into being able to view that product that is out there through MLS. It's sure to continue to grow as a major sport in the country.â€
National Soccer Hall of Fame Builder Inductee TONY DICICCO
On the exclusive honor of being inducted as a Builder:
"Unfortunately or fortunately, there isn't a coach category so I wasn't sure I was ever going to get voted in because there are great builders and a great list of builders in this year's group of candidates. I'm delighted that I was recognized not only as a coach, but as somebody who has helped build the sport here in the United States. It means a lot to me because, if you look at the list, when I joined, there were incredible builders in that list and to have only one person each year be inducted is an incredible honor for me and my family and my teams.â€
On his time as Women's National Team head coach from 1994-2000, when he won 103 of 119 games:
"It was a unique group because of how they worked together, how they invited in talented new players that were potentially going to take their position and then how they raised their game so that those young, talented players did not take their position. I think that's why that group of players played as long as they did. But they also had a much bigger sense of responsibility off the field and they continue to do that as spokeswomen for the game, when you look at players like Mia Hamm, Julie Foudy, Kristine Lilly, Michelle Akers and Carla Overbeck, and the whole group of them. The truth is I never had a disciplinary issue in the five years that I coached the team. Having coached three years in WPS (Women's Professional Soccer), and I coached the U-20 Women in 2008 and teams before and after that, that is incredibly unique. It was a team that had one common goal and our motto was 'Win Forever.' They showed that and they did it with class. They did it with the way Americans love the sport to be played – any sport to be played – with hard work and flair and exciting play and a find-a-way-to-win type of mentality. From that team, this tradition that our U.S. Women still have emerged. I think the last international game they played (against New Zealand on Feb. 11) they scored two late goals and won. I think that tradition of finding ways to win, and of course we saw that last summer in the World Cup, and coming back at the death in games is something that began with our Women's National Team in the '90s and continues today.â€
On the 1999 Women's World Cup win and 1996 Olympic gold medal:
"In both of those situations, we were in residency, so I always looked at it as the journey in residency, building the team and fine-tuning the team and finding the special players that are going to make us better. The nucleus was pretty much in place, but finding those one or two players that were going to help us win. That journey was incredible. It was an everyday thing, we got together and it was wonderful. The other part of it was the event – the event has kind of a life of its own. In the Olympics in '96, it was incredibly rewarding because we played fantastic soccer.â€
On his role in increasing the popularity of women's soccer in the country:
"My role was to not get in the way of the players. We had great players with great motivation. [Former head coach] Anson Dorrance had set the tone on the mentality of the U.S. Women. I tried to get us to play a little bit differently, different systems, and show some variety. I converted Brandi Chastain, one of the great forwards, into an outside back and Joy Fawcett into an outside back. They became the two best attacking outside defenders in the world for five years and beyond. Even after my time, they were incredible players for the USA. I think I gave us a little bit more sophistication in play, I found some players like Christie Rampone, who now I'm amazed at how good she's become over the years. I think my biggest contribution was to stay out of the way and let these players have the freedom to do what they do so well on the field, just give them a structure and let them do what they've prepared to do for a lifetime. My job was to create the structure for them to play their best and display their signature abilities, and what I tried to do was just piece the puzzle together so that one player's special skills complimented another player's special skills and so forth throughout the team.â€


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Sunday, May 19, 2013
One year ago this week + weak week in review.
100 miles run
2 hours biking
21900ft of climbing.
Tuesday- 21 mile day with a 12 mile run, 2200ft of vertical averaging 7:45 pace and HR 140. Very solid.
Wednesday- 30 mile run with 6500ft of vertical on Walker Ranch. Averaged ~1:16 per lap.
Friday- 18 miles running. Super solid day that had Vo2 max efforts on the bike and finished with a baby jogger run with 1300ft of climbing. And I added 20 pounds to the already 100+ pounds.
Sunday- 10 miles with 10 X 1:00 hard/ 1:00 easy. 7:30 average pace/ HR 140.
This is the identical run that George Zack and Bob Sweeney and I ran on Thursday.
One of the better run weeks I had last year. Everything clicked and the quality days were very good quality.
I'm posting this partly for people to see what I did to prepare for Mt Evans and Leadman, partly because my fragile and giant ego needs a pat on the back and part motivation for myself. Although seeing weeks like this are almost deflating.
This past week.
I had set a goal of 30 miles of jogging, and I got it by Thursday so in order to hit my goal I've rested since Thursday. How's that for doing the minimum? It turned out however that taking 3 days off from jogging was actually the smart thing to do after I got obliterated on a hard workout with George Zack and Bob. We did 10 miles in 1:26 with ~1800ft of climbing that included 10 X 1:00 hard/ 1:00 easy up a 2.5 mile climb to 9200ft altitude. I averaged 8:55 pace with an average HR of 165/ max HR 184. Got severely dropped on every interval and threw up 3 separate times. For reference, I did this identical session last year (see previous paragraph), nearly this same week, and ran it in 1:15/ 7:30 pace with an average HR of 140. And I've also run this same route in 1:06/ 6:36 pace with an average HR of 155. Ugh.
On Friday I was wasted. Saturday I was really wasted due to my 48 hour lag in fatigue. And today I'm just lazy. The workout was difficult enough that 3 days off is fine and good at this point.
It feels awesome to get back on a bit of jogging. I'll be happy to hit 30 miles again next week.
7 comments:
- P. said...
ah, good. here's why i'll wake up tomorrow in the dark and jog in the rain before going to work.
much obliged.
- May 19, 2013
- Footfeathers said...
I ran 26 miles this week. yikes.
- May 19, 2013
- GZ said...
That HR and pace is deceiving - both from this past session and the historical ones. I know when you did the 7:30, 140, you were probably doing sub six on the down with a HR no higher than 130.
And what drives me a little batty is that in a few weeks you will be blowing by me (I heard some of that on number 9).
- May 20, 2013
- Lucho said...
Correct, when I'm fit HR drops quick. On Thursday when I was sitting in the road waiting for you guys it didn't drop below 140... and I was sitting for over a minute.
- May 20, 2013
- Stay Vertical said...
Hey Coach...let's see another weekly jogging update. We all need the inspiration.
- June 10, 2013
- Lucho said...
Vert- After seeing your training I doubt (know) that what I'm doing will be little inspiration. Mostly camping, fishing and spending time with my boys for me this week.
- June 10, 2013
- Stay Vertical said...
I'll tell you what's inspiring..."Rocky" is inspiring. A guy with heart, who decides to pull himself up from nothing and be his best. Those scenes where he limps out into the dark street in his sweats and can barely jog without passing out. That's what gets me. Please assemble a training montage of you gasping at 10 minute miles, leading up to you sprinting up Hope Pass with arms raised.
Quick question- are those 5k MAF test/race pace predictor charts from Maffetone accurate? I did a MAF test today on a track and then looked at the chart and it says I can run a 5k faster than I think I can.
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Spring is nearly upon us. With reports of peregrines already mating in the south of England, our own pair here in Derby are also showing clear signs of getting ready for this year's breeding season.
The male always seems to lose his nerve in the end. After some minutes of head-bowing (or aggressive-sounding "ee-chupping") he flees the nest ledge, leaving her all alone. There she may pick at a few stones or, more frequently, may indulge in some nest-scraping . She will lie down on the ground and push back with her feet to create the hollow scrape in which her eggs will later be laid. All the images of the female in the series below were captured just a few days ago, on 24th February.
Have you seen a special moment you'd like to share? If so, leave a comment on this blog, or hit print-screen on your PC and post us the image. You can put them on our Flickr Photo Pool where over a 1000 images were uploaded by viewers last season.
We'll bring you more stills and videos as the season progresses, and hope you'll stay with us to share once again all the intimate moments of these very special birds' lives.
The number of hits we've had since the beginning of the year (now close on 50,000) is more than double last year's figure by the same time (19,000) and quadruple the 2008 figure (11,000)....due mainly to the world first 'night hunting video' which newcomers can still see by scrolling down to the post of 11th January....
The BBC's Springwatch programme has recently been requesting video clips of our birds so we are optimistic these may be shown in future....we'll keep you informed.
Update: In an attempt to resolve the problem of our video server freezing up every few months, Axis (the manufacturers of our video server) have recommended that we set our sytem to cease uploading to the internet for a short period each day. Being British, I've selected a time of 3am for our webcams to close for 15 minutes. Sorry if this affects you as a world-wide viewer. I'll happily change the time we break - I just don't know when is best for minimum disruption. (All suggestions welcome)
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Stress—gaaaaaaaah! It's everywhere these days. And nowhere do we get more stressed out than at work.
Forty percent of American workers say their job is very or extremely stressful, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
Well, job site CareerCast is out with its annual list of the 10 most stressful and 10 least stressful jobs for 2014.
"We look at things like: Is it a job in which your own life is at risk or the lives of others?" said Tony Lee, publisher of CareerCast.com and JobsRated.com.
In all, there are 11 different criteria that determine the most and least stressful jobs. But, it's not just dangerous jobs or jobs with great physical demands. Some jobs also make the list because there are constant deadlines, responsibility for others or the job involves a lot of work in the public eye, he said. They also factor in job outlook, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. If the outlook is weak, that adds to the stress level.
The good news is that stress levels seem to be on the decline from a year ago.
"That's primarily due to economic conditions. As the country continues to recover, stress levels continue to fall, the hiring outlook improves a little, workload improves a little and overall job stress improves a little," Lee said.
So, did your job make the list? Click ahead for the 10 most stressful jobs for 2014.
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'Prince of Pot' back in Canada
WINDSOR, Ont. — The world Marc Emery left in 2010 is very different than the one he came home to on Tuesday.
Yes, marijuana has been legalized in several American states while the pot activist sat in U.S. federal prison for selling cannabis seeds from his Vancouver business.
Canadian law has changed, too, with medical marijuana dispensaries dotting the streets of major cities, including on the very block he'll go home to when he and his wife return British Columbia later this week.
But perhaps the biggest shock Marc Emery is in for is a personal one.
When he was extradited to serve his American sentence, his wife Jodie Emery was learning how to run the couple's store, maybe prepared to do some media interviews while her husband ─ the public face of the pot legalization movement in Canada ─ served his time.
Now, the tables have turned.
It's Jodie Emery who's the public face of pot reform, and is seeking the Liberal nomination in Vancouver East.
It's Jodie Emery who has tried to make sure everyone knows the Emerys support Justin Trudeau and his federal Liberal party, the only major party to publicly support pot legalization.
It's Marc Emery ─ a self-described egomaniac ─ who has become a political liability to the movement.
His welcome back to Canada on Tuesday was jovial, with more than 100 pot activists greeting him as he stepped out of the customs building in Windsor after a 12-hour day in shackles. He'd travelled by plane, then van, from a detention centre in Louisiana.
In the lead up to her husband's release, Jodie Emery was fielding the questions, doing live interviews, tweeting and touting the Liberal party as the only option for Canadians wanting pot legalized.
The Liberal leader has been silent on Jodie Emery's intention to seek the Vancouver East seat. She says she's just picked up her nomination papers and has been asked by the riding association to run.
But as Marc Emery spoke for two hours just after 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jodie Emery took a backseat, standing slightly to the side of the podium, handing her husband bottled water as he called Prime Minister Stephen Harper a "tyrant," an "evil man" and a "Machiavellian manipulator."
That's going to have to change, even Marc Emery admitted, saying his wife, once his "protege," has had 4 1/2 years "to come out of (his) shadow."
"She's had time to establish that, and now it's up to me to adapt to that. I have to be there to tell people, especially young people, to go out and vote."
Marc Emery, who has been to jail two dozen times for his pot activism, has changed tactics.
Instead of advocating civil disobedience, including smoking gigantic joints on the steps of police stations, the Emerys have decided to try to help get marijuana legalized by working within the system that's thrown Marc in jail so many times.
But that mainstream political system doesn't look kindly on convicted felons, so the burden rests with Jodie.
"Civil disobedience has worked in the past but it won't work now," Marc Emery said Tuesday.
"We need to get off social media, we need to get young people to get out, talk to each other, talk to their friends, talk to their parents, explain to them why they are voting Liberal and to actually go to the ballot box."
MARC IS HOME!!!!!— Jodie Emery (@JodieEmery) August 12, 2014