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Lighting With Strobes for Underwater Photography
Strobes, also known as flashes or flashguns, are very important in underwater photography. One, two, and sometimes even 3 or 4 strobes underwater are used to light subjects. Strobes can be places in different positions for different effects.
Example of an underwater strobe. In this case, an Inon Z-240.
How do strobes fire?
I want to take a moment to explain how most modern flashes fire.
If strobes are on manual power, your strobe will light up for a certain duration, depending on the power setting. Even the maximum duration, aka "a full dump", is very short, around 1/500th of a second, but it depends on the strobe.
When you change power settings, the intensity of the strobe does not change, only the duration is effected. If you use less than full power, the strobe output will be a shorter duration. The expression "quenching the strobe" means the strobe output is stopped before its maximum duration is over.
When TTL is used with strobes, a pre-flash is fired first to measure exposure. The result of the pre-flash is analyzed, and the proper duration of the full strobe output is calculated. This pre-flash is very fast, and not visible to the eye.
Let's review why strobes, and especially external strobes, are so important underwater:
Most color is absorbed as it travels underwater. Shorter wavelengths (red, orange, yellow) are absorbed first. Most photos taken UW without a flash look drab and blue due to this wavelenght absorbsion.
Unless the water is very clear and the subject is very close, the internal flash on a camera will produce backscatter.
Unless the light is very bright, most UW photography shots with ambient light, especially macro shots, will look blurry due to a slow shutter speed. A strobe or flash supplies light at a high speed, allowing you to shoot sharp photos.
Hard and soft light
People often talk about the "quality of light", or whether light is "Hard" or "soft". Hard light is strong, directional light that creates distinct shadows, strong contrast. Soft light is diffuse, coming from different directions, creating soft shadows and less contrast. The smaller the size of the source of the light, the harder the light is. There is no correct light to use, you must choose the quality of light you want for the type of photograph you wish to produce.
Diffusers are used to create softer light. Diffusers have the following effect on your strobe lighting:
Diffusers spread out the light (increase angle of coverage), which is better when shooting wide-angle.
They lower contrast and soften shadows.
Diffusers can lower the color temp of a strobe by 300-500 Kelvin, depending on the diffuser. Check with your strobe documents. For example, the S&S diffuser will lower the color temp, while the Inon diffuser will not.
Diffusers reduce the power of a strobe by 1/2 to 1 stop, depending on the diffuser.
The further away the subject is from the strobe, the less effect a diffuser will have. This is because light becomes harsher as the source is further away.
Diffusers can make it slightly easier to shoot silvery fish
Some people use them when they feel their strobes are "too strong."
There is usually less backscatter when using a diffuser
Making your own Diffuser
Many people have made their own diffuser. Plastic milk jugs work, as do any kind of clear or frosty plastic bottle or translucent material. Experiment a little bit.
Should you use diffusers?
I usually use 1/2 stop diffusers when I shoot with my Inon strobes, but some people don't use them, its a personal choice. The important thing is to understand their effect, and take shots with your diffusers on and off, so you understand the difference. Then, you can decide when you want them on, and when you want them off. There is no "correct" choice, but the results will be different.
People usually use diffusers, except when:
They want a narrower strobe beam
They want harsher light
They absolutely need the maximum power of their strobe
Strobe falloff
Strobe falloff is a property of strobe lighting. The rule states that the light from a strobe decreases in power proportional to the square of the distance from the strobe. The formula is: Strobe power = C/(X*X), where C is a constant, and X is the distance between the strobe and the subject. Moving a subject from 1ft to 2ft away from a strobe will reduce its power by 1/4th. Moving a strobe from 1ft away to 6 inches away will increase its power by 4 times.
Types of Lighting
Front lighting
Light from the front emphasizes color and vibrance. Shadows can be less pronounced since they fall behind the subject. Details are emphasized less. This is the easiest type of light to shoot and expose. The internal flash of a compact camera, and a ring flash both produce front lighting. You can also pull in your strobes right againt your camera housing, or even better, your port.
Frontlighting shows even light and few shadows. Taken with Fuji F11 in Lembeh.
Side lighting
Light from the side emphasizes details, and enhances the shape, and especially the texture. Deep shadows and high contrast can be produced. Strobes can be moved out to the sides.
I used sidelighting to bring out the texture in this octopus closeup in california. D80, 105mm lens, F11, 1/200th.
This rhinopia had lighting coming directly from the side. F9, 1/320th, d300 + 60mm
Back lighting
The light comes from behind. Backlighting will light up the rim of the subject, and will cause them to glow if the are translucent. Backlighting will emphasis shape and form, and produce bright highlights. Saturation is greatly reduced. Backlighting works best with translucent subjects, or subjects with strong shape or form. Backlighting with the sun is discussed further in the silhouette section. Backlighting subjects with a strobe is covered under creative underwater shooting.
This nudibranch was lit from the top and slightly behind, giving it a slight glow.
Top lighting
Photographers shooting with one strobe will sometimes light their macro subject from the top, mimicking the angle from the sun. This is a combination of front and side lighting, giving a slightly different effect.
I needed toplighting to light up the inside of this tunicate in Anilao, phillipines. F7.1, 1/160th, 60mm lens + 1.4x teleconverter
Shooting with strobes on different power settings
Some underwater photographers often shoot macro with 2 strobes on different power settings. This allows for shadows, to show depth in the photo, but not the extreme shadows that just one strobe would produce. The second strobe is referred to as a "fill strobe". There are different ways to get your two strobes to fire at different power settings:
Use two different strobes
Move one strobe closer to the subject than other.
Use a diffuser on only one strobe.
Use your strobes on manual power (instead of TTL) and put them on different power settings.
Which type of lighting is best?
There is no correct lighting. Some subjects will look better with frontlighting, others do well with sidelighting. Translucent objects can look good with backlighting. You need to experiment.
One strobe or two?
Two strobes are always better, because it gives you more lighting options, and more ways to reduce backscatter. However, you can easily produce beautiful macro photos with only one strobe, your lighting will just tend to be more direct and even. So don't hesitate to shoot macro with one strobe if that is all you can afford.
White balance when using strobes
If you are using strobes, you should set your camera white balance to auto, or to the color temp of your strobe. Note that diffusers will slightly lower the color temp of your strobe (usually around 5000K). Please note that when shooting wide angle, the color temp of your background will be the color temp of your strobes. This may not give you the desired blue or green color in your background you want, so advanced photographers will either use different strobes with different color temps depending on the water, or they will gel their strobes. See the creative underwater shooting section for more details.
Preventing backscatter
See the page on preventing backscatter underwater
Advanced lighting options
Using a snoot
A snoot allows you to place light exactly where you want it, in a small area. Read more in our guide to underwater snoot photography.
Gelling strobes
Placing Lee or Rosculux gels over your strobes can change the color temp of your strobe. These gels are also known as color correction filters. This can be useful for slightly warming or cooling your subjects, and also for getting the correct color temp of your background.
Shooting with gels
Colored gels can be cheaply purchased, cut with scissors in a circle the same shape as your strobe, and placed behind your diffusers. For my INON strobes I also had to use a sewing needle to poke a hole in the filter that the diffuser screw went through. I use Lee color correction filters to lower the color temp of my strobes from 5500K to 5000K and 4500K. This will result in warmer lighting, and deeper blues when shooting in tropical water. You can experiment with other colored gels for different effects. I use Lee 1/4 CTO color correction filters to lower my strobe temperature to 4500K for blue-water wide angle shots.
Read more about getting good blues in wide-angle shots.
You can also read an article about strobe color temps, and color filters by Alex Mustard here:
Lionfish shot with Inon Z240's & Leo 1/4CTO gels placed behind the diffusers, to get a slightly bluer background color. F10, 1/80th, ISO 200
Ring flashes
A ring flash strives for shadow-free macro photos. Because the light is coming directly from the front, shadows fall directly behind the subject. See the front-lighting section for more details.
Inon and Athena both make ring flashes. Note that ring flashes are not TTL-compatible, and must be used on manual power settings.
Alex Mustard wrote a great article on ring flashes in Underwater Photography magazine issue #47 here. He even discusses how he made his own ring flash. One interesting conclusion he made is that the lighting looks very similar to just bringing both strobes against the sides of the port, for direct front-lighting.
Further Reading
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"The rule states that the
"The rule states that the light from a strobe decreases in power proportional to the square of the distance from the strobe. The formula is: Strobe power = C/(X*X), where C is a constant, and X is the distance between the strobe and the subject. Moving a subject from 1ft to 2ft away from a strobe will reduce its power by 1/4th. Moving a strobe from 1ft away to 6 inches away will increase its power by 4 times."
Hello, please can you address this issue. Above you state that moving a subject from 1 foot to 2 foot from a strobe will reduce its power by 1/4th, should this read "will reduce its power TO a 1/4"? You then state moving a strobe from 1 foot to half a foot will increase its power by four times, the recipricol of increasing the power 4 times, is reducing it by 3/4 or TO 1/4
Using your equation I put into an excel spreadsheet, I have used constant k as 1, as its a constant it doesnt matter what its value is, the distance is represented in feet. So as you can see indeed by reducing distance from 1 foot to 0.5 (6 inchs) the strobe power is increased four times, and then indeed by doubling the distance from 1 foot to 2 foot is reduce TO 0.25. If it were reduced by 1/4 the strobe power would be 0.75.
Strobe power (s) Distance (x) constant (k)
0.0625 4 1
0.25 2 1
1 1 1
4 0.5 1
Hello, thanks Scott to make
Hello, thanks Scott to make this valuable website. I was looking for lee gel to change 5600k to 4500k for my sns ys 250 (5600k without diffuser) and I thought it's useful to share my email with lee gel support. Cheers :)
hello i'm looking to buy lee gel filter to change 5600k to 4500k. according to lee website, the closest filter is #223 but it says here http://www.amazon.com/Lee-Orange-Correcting-Lighting-Filter/dp/B0000AQJ7C that lee #206 converts Daylight 5600k to Tungsten 4600K. can you please tell me which one is right?
You are looking for a Mired Shift of 44.
Our product 443 is virtually identical to 44. It has a Mired Shift of 42, as opposed to the 223 which is pretty close at 52.
The 206 has a Mired Shift of 64 and therefore is not the close product.
thank you Scott,for this
thank you Scott,for this great article. however i still got some questions. Because Im not familiar with the Lee system. About the Lee 1/4 CTO you mentioned. is that a orange or red color filter? can you give me a link for that? I could not find it on their website... thank you!
Hi Scott, First, thank you
Hi Scott,
First, thank you for helping me improving my uinderwater photography. I have a sony dsc w380 and a mpk-wf housing. I recently bought the inon d2000 strobe, unfortunatly still haven't received it. My doubt is, i use the underwater program from my w380 and i force the internal flah. One thing i notice is that in most pictures i need to increase color temperature an contrast, cause they seem to have some "fog". I think i need to stop using the undewater mode cause it overexposes pictures, am i right?
When i have my strobe i defenatly will experience diferent configurations, dispite the fact that i can't control Aperture manually :(
Best regards,
If shooting in RAW is there
If shooting in RAW is there any added value to using gels on your strobes? I use a YS-250PRO and a YS-110a as the backup which produces a cooler light, but I can adjust the light temp in post-production.
Posted a comment on the
Posted a comment on the site..try again. My shots are consitently over exposed by 1-2 stops. While in TTL is there a manual override to dial down the output? S&S 110y with G-10
Thanks so much for this great
Thanks so much for this great article. I never realized that dialing downthe power only decreased the duration, not the intensity of the strobe, but it makes perfect sense now that I think about it!
Nice article. It generates
Nice article. It generates some questions for me about snoots. Does anyone manufacture snoots for underwtaer strobes? If not, has anyone made one? Under what circumstances can a snoot actually increase the guide number of a strobe by narrowing the beam angle? Does the interior of the snoot have to be reflective for this to occur? How much gain can realistically be achieved? Is one or two F stops feasible?


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Bergenheim, Thomas lead Panthers past Flyersby Alain Poupart
SUNRISE, Fla. -- It was a long time coming, but Sean Bergenheim finally was able to make a difference for the Florida Panthers.
The left wing scored his first two goals in more than 20 months, and Tim Thomas made 38 saves when the Panthers defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-1 Monday at BB&T Center.
Bergenheim was playing in his 10th game after dealing with lower-abdomen issues since the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs. His prior goal came April 24, 2012 in Game 6 of the Panthers' Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series against the New Jersey Devils.
"I still have stuff to work on," Bergenheim said. "I feel all in all that it's coming after the surgeries. It's coming. It's not there yet, but it's getting better."
Bergenheim's third career two-goal game came when he was feeling less than 100 percent, battling flu symptoms.
"Bergy has been sick still and he's playing sick," Panthers interim coach Peter Horachek said. "I told him after the game that we're going to make sure that he's sick every game if he's going to keep playing like that.
"Sometimes when you feel things and you feel the injury, it's like a knee, it's like a shoulder, you know it's there and you just kind of have to go out and play sometimes to kind of get over that and just play through it. Maybe because he wasn't feeling so good, he just forgot about it and just went out and played. He did a great job."
Bergenheim came close to his second career hat trick in the final minute but his shot toward an empty net was blocked by a Flyers player.
Thomas came into the game with a 17-4-2 record and 2.16 GAA in his career against Philadelphia, including the postseason. In his first start against the Flyers this season, Oct. 8, Thomas allowed two goals on five shots before leaving with a groin injury. The Flyers won that game, 2-1.
"I wasn't thinking of paybacks," Thomas said. "I was just thinking that we had a pretty good road trip and we wanted to start off the homestand the correct way. We need to take advantage of being at home and we did that tonight."
The Panthers, coming off a 2-2-1 road trip, began a five-game homestand that continues Wednesday against the New York Rangers and includes games against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Ottawa Senators and Winnipeg Jets.
Florida defenseman Erik Gudbranson scored his first goal of the season with 4:08 left in the third period. It was the third of Gudbranson's three-year NHL career and his first since Dec. 27, 2011, snapping a 100-game drought.
The insurance goal came when his slap shot from the point bounced off Flyers goalie Steve Mason and over his shoulder before rolling into the net.
"It's nice to get the monkey off my back," Gudbranson said. "I got a lucky bounce for it going up like that, but still it counts. I think at the end of the day our team just played a really solid game. We battled the whole 60 minutes. That's the thing to take away from that."
The win evened the Panthers' record under Horachek at 4-4-1.
Wayne Simmonds scored for the Flyers, who lost in regulation for the first time in eight games. During their 6-0-1 run, the Flyers scored 27 goals.
"We got distracted; maybe we thought we were the better team and coming here would be an easy game," forward Scott Hartnell said. "When you underestimate your opponent in this League, you're going to … lose the game. We did just that."
Flyers coach Craig Berube, whose first game after he replaced fired Peter Laviolette was the 2-1 victory against the Panthers, said he hoped his team hadn't overlooked Florida.
"Who are we to overlook anybody?" Berube said. "We talked about it before the game about being ready. I'm not sure we were."
Mason stopped 28 shots. He was 5-0-0 with a 1.17 GAA and .960 save percentage against Florida.
The third and final game between the Flyers and Panthers will be April 8 at BB&T Center.
Defenseman Mike Weaver returned to the Florida lineup after missing four games because of an illness, and he made a big impact blocking shots and helping the Panthers kill off a 5-on-3 power play for 1:23 early in the second period with the game scoreless.
"It was huge," Flyers captain Claude Giroux said. "We had our chances. Thomas comes out pretty far there. Five-on-three has to be automatic."
Twenty-nine seconds after the end of Florida's second penalty, Bergenheim opened the scoring at 3:35 of the second after a persistent effort around the Philadelphia net.
Bergenheim first tried a wrap-around with his forehand, then a wrist shot from the side of the net, and finally a wrap-around to his backhand, with the puck sliding in between Mason and the post.
"At some point it's got to go in, right?" Bergenheim said. "I think we had a good group effort there with the line. We had the guys going to the net. I had the puck and they made the room for me. That felt good."
Panthers defenseman Dylan Olsen and forward Jimmy Hayes, the players acquired in the trade that sent forward Kris Versteeg to the Chicago Blackhawks on Nov. 14, had the assists. Olsen was playing his first game for Florida after being recalled from San Antonio of the American Hockey League on Sunday.
Bergenheim made it 2-0 at 13:59 of the second when he scored on the second of back-to-back power plays. He was standing in front of the net when he tipped Marcel Goc's wrist shot from inside the top of the left circle.
Florida came in with the worst power-play percentage in the NHL (9.3) and had gone 0-for-9 in its previous two games.
Simmonds cut into the Florida lead with a power-play goal at 7:06 of the third period when he put home a rebound after Thomas stopped Scott Hartnell's one-timer from the slot.
"There's a lot of skill and a lot of veteran leadership on that team," Gudbranson said. "We knew that in the third they were going to come really hard, but we didn't break. We bent a little bit in the first and second, but for us to battle like that and pull that one off at home after that road trip is huge."

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Leaky First Look at New Half-Blood Prince Trailer: Casting the Dark Mark and The Locket
Apr 16, 2009
HBP Film
Thanks to WB, TLC has two stills from the upcoming new trailer for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Here in our galleries we can see a jubilant Bellatrix casting the Dark Mark high over the grounds of Hogwarts, joined by the Carrow sister and a laughing Fenrir Greyback. Also, we can see Harry Potter holding the Locket.
As we told you previously, the new full trailer for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is due to hit tonight at 9:00pm ET. Stay tuned!


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It's Thursday. A new-style triple-witching eve. Friday is the first day of winter, the latest chance for Congress to push us off the fiscal cliff, and the end of the world if the Mayan-calendar doomsayers are right.
Sounds like a hunker-down week, right?
And yet LMC Automotive is forecasting a December auto sales pace of 15.3 million, just below the November rate that was the best since early 2006.
Who are these car buyers? Don't they know about Congress, the fiscal cliff and the Mayans?
Actually, they're the same Americans who normally buy new vehicles. Yes, they do know about Congress and the fiscal cliff brinksmanship. They know they'll almost certainly pay more taxes in 2013, maybe a lot more. They even know the wild claims that the Mayans predicted millennia ago that the world would end on Dec. 21, 2012.
But they don't care.
And they don't scare. Not any more.
After 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and this year so far, this is a fairly resilient bunch.
Since 2009, forecasters have noticed that car buyers are paying less attention to out-there scary stuff and more to personal circumstances.
Sure, a few buyers are still scared, or else 2012 vehicle sales would be headed for the 15 or 16 million mark rather than the mid-14 millions.
But the vast majority of Americans who buy their cars new are shrugging off the scaremongers.
The Mayan calendar ending its cycle? Happy New Year, buy a new calendar.
Fiscal cliff? Well, Congress is gonna be Congress.
What do they pay attention to? Mileage. As in, will this old car get through the winter without stranding me (or worse, my spouse!) some place dark and cold?
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Sunday, November 7, 2010
Sunday Sound Out
My baby turned sixteen yesterday. SIXTEEN! I have no idea how this happened. I swear I was pregnant with him just yesterday. Austin is taking Japanese in school this year and he is so into it that he's worked ahead of the class to the point that he's skipping ahead an entire year of Japanese next semester. So, for his birthday, I made him a sushi cake. I was thrilled with how the sushi turned out, but disappointed that I didn't have enough time to make a good "plate" out of cake to set the sushi on. And I had really wanted to write happy birthday in Japanese on the cake, but just ran out of time to look it up and practice. Anyway, here's the cake...
Jackson and Lexi had their last football game on Saturday. Jackson's team made it to the playoffs and ended up in the championship game. It was the best game of the entire season! Holy cow, what a nail-biter! In the last minute of the game, Jackson's team made a touchdown, bringing the score to 13-12. In less than a minute of play, however, the opposing team was able to get the ball all the way down the field and was SO close to scoring. On the last play, Jackson grabbed the quarterback and slowed him down enough that another teammate was able to get in his face and force him to throw the ball to the ground. It was awesome! You know, if you like football. Which I don't. But still, when it's a championship game and it's that close and your kid is out there, making plays... well, don't tell anyone, but it's pretty cool.
And now, here are answers to this week's questions...
Wow what a fantastic idea to make your book signing a baby shower theme and help the community.You are awesome.
It was Margaret McSweeney's idea. She's awesome and does a lot for Wings. When she came up with the baby shower idea, I jumped on it because it's a perfect fit for my book and it'll benefit both me and Wings and you just can't beat a win/win situation!
Dying to hear how the book release party went! If I wasn't 8 hours away I would have so been there!
The party was fun! I think everyone there had a good time. We did shoot some video from the night and I'm working on putting it together now. I'll put it on my blog for everyone to see as soon as I can! And don't worry if you missed the event at Comedy Sportz last week. I'm having another event at the Makray Club in Barrington, IL. This will also benefit Wings. Mark your calendars for lunch on Friday, December 3. Invitation will follow!
So, where IS your book on the Amazon rankings right now?
Well, that's something that's ever-changing. But you can order a copy for yourself and all your friends and help me get it to number one. ;)
You can order from Amazon HERE, or you can go to my books page and order from your choice of booksellers HERE.
I love Monterey. Did you get to eat at Bubba Gumps?
I had the fruit of the sea. You know, 'cause you can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, saute it. There's shrimp-kabobs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo. Pan fried, deep fried, stir-fried. There's pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp and potatoes, shrimp burger, shrimp sandwich. That's about it.
What did you oldest two kids do for halloween? Somehow I don't think they missed out on their fair share of candy.
Savannah went to Six Flags with her friends and Austin went to a party with his friends. They both dressed up. Neither is sharing candy with me. Even though it's National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day today. Pssht!
Glad your family is healthy once again. Did the older two ever get it?
Yep! All seven of us got it. Austin was the last to fall while I was in California. A couple days ago, I got an email from the school district, warning us that a horrible gastroentestinal virus was sweeping through Chicagoland. Umm, thanks?
Have a wonderful week! And don't forget to change the clocks back. And change the batteries in your smoke detectors. And change your Facebook profile picture to the cover of my book to be entered in a drawing for a signed copy of it.
Posted by Dawn at 8:07 PM
15 comments:
- Jen@Scrapingirl said...
I have a new SIL who is due in March and I was thinking about getting your book for her, but she's irritating and annoying. So I'm trying to think of someone else who'd like it. :) Have a great week!!
- November 7, 2010 at 7:04 PM
- Erin said...
That cake is amazing! I thought you were going to describe going out for Sushi to celebrate his birthday.
Well done!
- November 7, 2010 at 9:17 PM
I'm very excited that you will have a book signing in Barrington. I'm so there!...if I get an invite C=:-D
- November 8, 2010 at 7:55 AM
- Mom Taxi Julie said...
That cake is so awesome!!
Woot made it to the Sunday Sound Out again ;)
- November 8, 2010 at 1:08 PM
- Robin said...
Honestly Dawn, that cake is quite amazing! Your talents really are endless. I would've had a hard time cutting in to such a masterpiece!!
- November 8, 2010 at 1:18 PM
- Jeromy said...
Awesome cake! It should be featured on Sunday Sweets on the cake wrecks blog. (That's a good thing!)
- November 8, 2010 at 2:24 PM
- The Lady's Lounge said...
Last night I was abducted by ninja aliens, tied down and forced to watch a Cake War kinda show on TV and the bakery charged $3,000.00 for a sushi boat cake and can I just say...
That cake had NUTHIN' on yours!
Amazing job lady.
- November 8, 2010 at 4:54 PM
- pmerry said...
Ummm... WOW! What an awesome cake! You are incredibly talented.
- November 8, 2010 at 9:50 PM
For the record...the cake was PERFECT just the way it was! Loved it! Even if I didn't get a slice!
- November 9, 2010 at 12:11 AM
- Carmen said...
Love the cake!!! It looks like it was a lot of work, but I'm sure that it was worth it!
- November 9, 2010 at 7:22 AM
- Sharon said...
Dawn I just knew you'd hang in there and learn to actually enjoy football. My daughter was a cheerleader for many many years like Lexi and I sat through many of the same games you did. I love football and actually have withdrawal when the season is over. Both football and cheerleading are very good team building sports and the people who you'll meet are some of the nicest ever. You and your children will actually benefit from those contacts. Love the sushi cake, you are one talented woman!
- November 9, 2010 at 8:12 AM
- Mox said...
Congrats on your book! What an accomplishment for a single mom of six! That is just awesome and my hat's off to you!
I am writing a book myself - will be following you for some inspiration :)
also? that sushi cake looks super YUM. i now want cake. and sushi.
- November 9, 2010 at 9:10 AM
- JoAnne in CT said...
How will you know who's got your book as their profile pic?
- November 9, 2010 at 3:36 PM
You did such a beautiful job on the cake!
- November 10, 2010 at 8:46 AM
- tim said...
food food and food.. i need it.. wow..
- November 10, 2010 at 11:00 PM


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CARSON, Calif. – Jose Villarreal burst on the scene last year with the LA Galaxy first team and quickly became a staple for his club and the U.S. U-20. But while the eldest Villarreal was scoring astounding goals, his younger brother Jaime has sought to showcase his own skills.
There are plenty of similarities between the two, right down to their maturity, size (both stand about 5-foot-8), and even the need to undergo bilateral compartment surgery. Jose went under the knife to correct the issue during his first preseason with LA in February 2012 while Jaime had the surgery more than seven months later.
Since the injury, Villarreal has blossomed into one of the U-18's brightest stars with four goals in 10 appearances, many of the tallies coming during the stretch run that saw the Galaxy defeat Real Salt Lake-Arizona for the Southwest Division title. Galaxy U-18 head coach Alex Yi is well aware that Jaime looks to his older brother for inspiration as he tries to follow in his footsteps.
"I know that Jose is an inspiration for Jaime and Jaime was fortunate enough to play with Jose last year with the U-18's," said Yi.
But the youngest member of the Villarreal clan has chosen a different word to describe his feelings.
"It's motivation," said Villarreal. "A lot of people expect for me to do the same as him, but just watching him puts my own expectations up high so I have to do a good job."
But his older brother's success isn't the only motivation for the young midfielder. Following his injury, Yi dared Villarreal to reach top level fitness and become a regular for the U-18's. And with the Galaxy in the Development Academy Playoffs on the precipice of a place in Finals Week in July, with Villarreal contributing along the way, he has clearly passed with flying colors.
"My challenge to Jaime was to get himself to the level of fitness that an elite player should have. Everything that I've thrown at Jaime, he's embraced it and taken it on. He's always been a mature kid and he always had a very, very high soccer IQ. It was just a matter of getting his fitness back to where it should be…and Jaime is, I think, in the best shape that I've seen him with the Galaxy."


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In the wake of this week's devastating storm in the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore, the Big 12 Conference is postponing the start of the 2013 Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship.
The championship, originally set to begin on Wednesday, May 22, at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in a double-elimination tournament format will now begin on Thursday, May 23, and will utilize a pool play format.
"We debated canceling the tournament in deference to the devastating tragedy in Moore, but were encouraged by Oklahoma City leaders and the Oklahoma City All-Sports Association to go forward," said Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby. " We believe the tournament can serve as a testament to the strong Oklahoma spirit and to the resiliency of the Oklahoma people."
The Conference was encouraged to proceed with the championship by Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett.
"We are very appreciative of the consideration by the participating teams and the Big 12 Conference," Cornett said. "We encouraged and supported the decision to play the championship in a format comfortable to the Big 12."
The pool play format, which has previously been used by the Big 12, will feature two pools. K-State, Texas Tech, Oklahoma and Baylor will play in one pool with Oklahoma State, West Virginia, TCU and Kansas in the second pool. Each team will be guaranteed three games and the team with the best record in each pool will advance to the championship game on Sunday.
The format will feature games at 9 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 4 p.m., and 7 p.m., CT on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The championship game will be at 1 p.m. CT on Sunday, May 26.
Fans who made advanced purchase of tickets are encouraged to use the ticket with the correct session number based on the schedule above. For those fans that have a Weekend Pass, your tickets will be valid beginning with Session 3. Upon arrival to the facility, please visit the RedHawks ticket office on Mickey Mantle Drive to be re-issued tickets for your games.
Thursday through Saturday contests will be telecast on Fox College Sports while Sunday's championship game will be on FSN.
Thursday, May 23
Pool One
No. 4 Oklahoma vs. No. 5 Baylor, 9:00 a.m.
No. 1 K-State vs. No. 8 Texas Tech, 12:30 p.m.
Pool Two
No. 3 West Virginia vs. No. 6 Kansas, 4:00 p.m.
No. 2 Oklahoma State vs. No. 7 TCU, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 24
Pool One
No. 4 Oklahoma vs. No. 8 Texas Tech, 9:00 a.m.
No. 1 K-State vs. No. 5 Baylor, 12:30 p.m.
Pool Two
No. 3 West Virginia vs. No. 7 TCU, 4:00 p.m.
No. 2 Oklahoma State vs. No. 6 Kansas, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 25
Pool One
No. 5 Baylor vs. No. 8 Texas Tech, 9:00 a.m.
No. 4 Oklahoma vs. No. 1 K-State, 12:30 p.m.
Pool Two
No. 3 West Virginia vs. No. 2 Oklahoma State, 4:00 p.m.
No. 6 Kansas vs. No. 7 TCU, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 26, Championship Game
Winner Pool One vs. Winner Pool Two, 1:00 p.m.
*Based on the original format of the Championship, session 7 was 'if necessary.' Session 8 will remain the Championship Game.


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eSTAR BEAUTY 2 HD Quad Core
eSTAR BEAUTY 2 HD Quad Core is a small, lightweight tablet with a 7-inch screen. It was designed for people who like getting the most for their money.
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Powerful, portable, and personal with a gorgeous 9.7-inch Retina display¹ in a thin, durable aluminum design that weighs just a pound. iPad puts incredible capabilities in your hands with a powerful A9 chip, 8MP camera, FaceTime HD camera, Touch ID, Apple Pay, Wi-Fi, all-day battery life, ² and over a million apps on the App Store.
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At an April 24 meeting, campus leaders discussed the problems students face with the university facilities. Trustees, administrators, students and professors agreed that a proposed new recreation center is overdue, but the question centers on how to pay for the facility.
The newspaper reported that the $2.3 billion UConn 2000 construction program set aside $31 million for "intramural, recreational and intercollegiate facilities," but the university has already spent that money on the $48 million Burton Family Football Complex and the Shenkman Training Center.
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Alex Prugh completed his second round on Saturday and carded a 5-under 67 to join Tyrone Van Aswegen atop the leaderboard at the Mexico Championship.
The second round had to be completed early Saturday as a lengthy weather delay on Friday caused play to be suspended for the second straight day.
Van Aswegen had already finished his second round on Friday with a 65 to hold the clubhouse lead at 9-under-par 135.
Michael Putnam was 1-under through seven holes and held a share of the lead with Van Aswegen when was play was halted, but he traded a pair of bogeys with a birdie during the remainder of his second round en route to an even-par 72, dropping him a stroke off the pace at 8-under.
Putnam is joined by Michael Connell (67), Wes Roach (69), Jim Renner (68) and Stephan Jaeger (69) in third place at El Bosque Golf Club.
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Pantone Announces Lighting Indicator Stickers
Look on the bright side; new stickers make it easy for designers and printers to ensure accurate lighting conditions for getting color right the first time
CARLSTADT, N.J., March 20, 2012 - Pantone LLC, an X-Rite company (NASDAQ: XRIT) and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today announced the availability of PANTONE® Lighting Indicator Stickers.
The quality of light plays a critical role in color appearance. Making a color decision under the wrong lighting conditions can lead to costly and time-consuming mistakes. The new PANTONE Lighting Indicator Stickers make it easy to determine if colors are being viewed under the right lighting conditions for accurate color evaluation, specification and matching.
"Proper lighting conditions are key to accurate color evaluation," said Giovanni Marra, director of corporate marketing at Pantone. "PANTONE Lighting Indicator Stickers provide a simple and economical way for designers and manufacturers to gauge proper lighting and ensure accurate color communication throughout the design process."
Each sticker has two light-sensitive patches that react to viewing illumination and change color under different lighting temperatures. Under proper D50-range lighting, the standard light source for graphic design and print, the two patches will appear to match. If lighting conditions do not fall in the D50 range, the two patches will appear different. The further the light source is from the D50 range, the greater the contrast appearance.
PANTONE Lighting Indicator Stickers have a peel-off adhesive back so designers can attach them to color proofs, color samples and references, ensuring accurate color decisions are made throughout the production process.
Pricing, Availability and System Information
The PANTONE Lighting Indicator Stickers are sold as sheets (each with 40 stickers) for U.S. $49, and are available immediately online at www.pantone.com/lightingindicator and through PANTONE resellers worldwide. The PANTONE Lighting Indicator Stickers complement the PANTONE PLUS product line.
About Pantone
Pantone LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of X-Rite, Incorporated, has been the world's color authority for nearly 50 years, providing design professionals with products and services for the colorful exploration and expression of creativity. Always a source for color inspiration, Pantone also offers paint and designer-inspired products and services for consumers. More information is available at www.pantone.com.
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X-Rite, Incorporated, is the global leader in color science and technology. The company, which now includes color industry leader Pantone, develops, manufactures, markets and supports innovative color solutions through measurement systems, software, color standards and services. X-Rite's expertise in inspiring, selecting, measuring, formulating, communicating and matching color helps users get color right the first time and every time, which translates to better quality and reduced costs. X-Rite serves a range of industries, including printing, packaging, photography, graphic design, video, automotive, paints, plastics, textiles, dental and medical. For further information, please visit www.xrite.com.
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I only heard about the Korova cookie last week from the sweet and fabulous Anita of Dessert First. Anita's title was "My Favorite Cookie Ever". If you have ever read Anita's blog, you'll know that she is serious about pastry; so, when she said it was her favourite, I knew I needed to make them. I recommend reading Anita's post as it is crafted with genuine excitement, knowledge and passion – plus, she has the recipe written with wonderfully detailed directions. The original recipe can be found in Dorie Greenspan's book Paris Sweets. The Korova cookie, which is also known as the World Peace Cookie, is the creation of famed French pastry chef Pierre Herme.
The cookie was delicious, and best of all it was simple to make. It has a well-balanced flavour and texture. The flavour is intense and rich with chocolate; the sweetness is counterbalanced by fleur de sel. The texture is dense, crumbly, moist and melt-in-your-mouth good. This recipe is a keeper. Once again, I would like to thank Anita, Dorie and Pierre.
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(This story was updated July 1 to eliminate a reference to Nederland, which is not having a fireworks display.)
• Other things to do over the July Fourth weekend.
• Colorado residents should play it safe and not set off own fireworks.
Northern Colorado fireworks
Boulder: Ralphie's Independence Day Blast, enter at 8 p.m. July 4, fireworks about 9:40 p.m., Folsom Field, University of Colorado campus.
Broomfield: 9:30 p.m. July 4, Broomfield County Commons Park, 13200 Sheridan Blvd.
Erie: 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Colorado National Golf Club, 2700 Vista Parkway.
Firestone: 9:30 p.m. July 4, Saddleback Golf Club, 8631 Frontier St.
Fort Collins: 9:35 p.m. July 4, City Park, 1599 City Park Drive.
Lafayette: 9:30 p.m., Waneka Lake Park, 1600 Caria Drive.
Longmont: 9:30 p.m. July 4, Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road
Loveland: 9:17 p.m. July 4 over Lake Loveland near North Lake Park, 2626 North Taft Ave.
Windsor: 9:30 p.m. July 4, Boardwalk Community Park, 100 N. 5th St.
11 viewing spots
Boulder: Hike the Mount Sanitas trail in Boulder, just off Mapleton Avenue in downtown, to the summit for a stunning view of the city as well as fireworks. The loop itself is a little more than 3 miles round trip. It's not a flat or easy hike, so wear sturdy shoes. Cross the bridge, turn left twice, head up and up. Space is limited up here, so come early. The views are worth it.
Boulder: Chautauqua Park is a popular secondary location to Folsom Field. This park, off west Baseline, isn't exactly crowd-free, and parking will be tricky if you don't arrive early, but you can find your own little nook by venturing into the nearby open space or up the trail.
Boulder: Scott Carpenter Park, at 30th and Arapahoe, is one of Boulder's favorite parks with a good view of the fireworks. With a playground, pavilions and benches, this park is centrally located, family-friendly and, although parking is limited, the traffic might not be as bad as Folsom.
Boulder: Looking for a hidden gem? Beach Park, 1280 Euclid Ave., is not far from Folsom, but it's a lesser-known hangout. Here, you'll find open turf for your picnic blanket (arrive early and look for a spot on the hill), a playground, tables and benches.
Frederick: Take a stroll around Milavec Reservoir after dark for a view of Firestone's fireworks display from above and below. Look to the sky for an unobstructed view of the nearby show or find a unique perspective on the traditional show by watching the color of the fireworks reflect off the water below.
Longmont: Park it in the Vance Brand Airport parking lot on the south side of St. Vrain Road near the intersection of Airport Road for a comfy view of Longmont's display. You won't be alone in the large lot that's become a popular spot for watching the show, but a new feature will make this year's display feel like a drive-in. Sprawl out on the hood of your car, roll down the windows and tune your radio to KRCN-AM (1060) for patriotic music that's synchronized with the show above.
Loveland: View the fireworks from Dwayne Webster Veterans Park or the South Shore Scenic Park across the street along the lake. Great view of the fireworks and less traffic than the north side of the lake.
Loveland: Cattail Creek Golf Course, 2116 W. 29th St., will be available for gathering to view fireworks. The beginner golf course will be open until the fireworks begin.
Loveland: Horsetooth Mountain Open Space is the one open space in Larimer County open after dark. Park in the main Horsetooth Mountain Trailhead parking lot — the upper lot — and hike in via the South Ridge Trail
Niwot: Take a quick trip on The Diagonal from Boulder or Longmont to perch on a hill in Niwot for a view of fireworks displays across Boulder County. Take Highway 52 south and turn on to 79th Street, where you'll be lifted above the city for an all-encompassing view of surrounding shows. Find a spot on the shoulder between houses to kick back or head to one of the parking lots at Vinelife Church near 79th Street and Lookout Road with some lawn chairs and a pair of binoculars.
Geocache treasure hunt
The Friday Magazine staff has hidden a box of little treasures at one location in Frederick and one in Loveland. Each box has a log book and several other festive trinkets. Members of the community can find the geocache boxes by following these coordinates: 40*24'25" N 105*4'46" W (Loveland) and 40*7'21" N 104*56'37" W (Frederick). Use a GPS device to find these coordinates, such as the compass application on the iPhone. Learn more about geocaching at geocaching.org.
• Tweet a photo of you and something in the box (the flag in the case of the Loveland Reporter-Herald readers) with the hashtag #NoCoJuly4 or email the photos to firstname.lastname@example.com, email@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com. The photos will appear in an online slideshow at timescall.com, reporterherald.com or dailycamera.com.
• Take something from the box and leave something else (anything but a flag).
• Sign the log with your name, date and what you left.
• Coordinates are: 40*24'25" N 105*4'46" W (Loveland) and 40*7'21" N 104*56'37" W (Frederick).
No offense, Ralphie, but sometimes it's nice to get away from you on the Fourth of July.
Ralphie the buffalo is set to make his annual patriotic appearance, kicking off fireworks at Boulder's Ralphie's Independence Day Blast on Independence Day this year. And while it seems as if all of Boulder (and then some) is crammed into Folsom Field to glimpse the show, Longmont residents flock to the Boulder County Fairgrounds and all of Loveland surges to North Lake Park in Loveland, you can still see the sky-high action and avoid the crowds — or at least minimize them.
With more than 60 parks across the city of Boulder, more than 40 in Longmont city limits and more than 30 in Loveland, not to mention countless trails, summits, lookouts and stretches of open space in Northern Colorado, many people head away from the crowds to watch the fireworks with Mother Nature.
But there are some rules to remember if you're headed to the hills for the celebration, officials say.
Chautauqua Park is one of the most popular alternative places to view fireworks within Boulder, says Dave Kuntz, the division manager for the city's Resource Systems Division.
That means parking will be limited, he says. In fact, trailhead parking at Chautauqua closes at 3 p.m. on the Fourth, and the road up Flagstaff will close, too. In other words, prepare to walk.
All Boulder parks, open spaces and trails close at 11 p.m., too, so no lingering after the show. If you want to bring dogs, keep them on leash.
In addition, Kuntz urges spectators to leave glass containers and personal fireworks at home, and keep your ears open for police recommendations about lighting other kinds of fires.
"If a fire should start on open space for whatever reason, that could be a big problem with that number of people and only one way out," he says. "We want to be real cautious. Have fun, but be careful."
Although some Boulder residents say they enjoy a small climb up Mount Sanitas or Settlers Park Trail to score a more isolated view of the skyline, Kuntz says space and visibility can be limited. The city does permit hiking after dark but Kuntz says he doesn't necessarily recommend it.
"If there's any problem, it makes the rescue that much more difficult," he says. "And a lot of wildlife is nocturnal. They get to have their time, and we get to have our time. A lot of people out there can be disruptive to the wildlife."
On flatter ground, the Scott Carpenter Park off 30th and Arapahoe, is another hot spot, city officials say. A hidden gem: Beach Park, not far from Folsom Field.
The trick is finding a park close enough without heavy tree cover, Kuntz says.
Although Boulder Reservoir is the home to a large celebration during the day — spanning a beer garden, music, sports and more — come 6 p.m. the event is over and the reservoir closes.
Want to see a map of Boulder's parks to scout out a location? Visit bouldercolorado.gov/parks-rec for the full list.
Longmont/Carbon Valley
Roger's Grove is a popular spot for Longmont residents to view fireworks that are shot off at the nearby Boulder County Fairgrounds.
The 14-acre park, which has easy access to the St. Vrain Greenway, has great views if you don't mind the crowds. But if it's a quieter spot you're seeking for fireworks this year, Longmont's 25 neighborhood parks might be an better option.
These close-to-home public spaces offer varying amenities and views of the show in the sky. Often buried in neighborhoods and nooks located off Longmont's main streets, these quaint spaces will have fewer folks and more space to spread out on a blanket.
Large parking lots along Hover Street near Nelson Road provide plenty of space for residents to spread out for the show. Target, Home Depot and the Twin Peaks Mall lots line the streets near the fairgrounds for a close view, but lights from surrounding buisnesses may dull the display so pick your spot carefully.
For information about Longmont's parks visit ci.longmont.co.us/PARKS/park_list.
Firestone hosts a display that can be seen across most of the 45-mile recreation district that includes Frederick, Firestone and Dacono, but most residents gather at Saddle Back Golf Course for the show.
Frederick's Milavec Reservoir offers a unique perspective on Firestone's display, said Brooke Cunningham, events coordinator for the town of Frederick.
"On the walking path around Milavek, you can see the fireworks reflect off the water," Cunningham said.
The water is perched above the town, giving residents an unobstructed view of the show from the benches or the path surrounding the reservoir.
Loveland/Fort Collins
Those families who want to get out of the bustle of North Lake Park and view fireworks around the area tend to head to Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, according to Rob Novak, community relations specialist for Larimer County Natural Resources.
"At Horsetooth Rock, you can see the entire county to the east," he said.
Every other open space in Larimer County apart from Horsetooth closes at dusk, which allows wildlife the run of the area at night.
As Horsetooth Mountain allows backcountry camping, the site is accessible throughout the night and a popular spot for moonlit hikes, Novak said.
He said one of the easiest ways to get up to Horsetooth Rock is on the south ridge trail, which used to be a service road. Visitors can park in the main Horsetooth Mountain trail parking lot, the upper lot.
Just don't bring fireworks. They are not allowed in the open spaces. Visitors should use many of the same precautions as any typical day hike; be aware of the area around you, take your time and step carefully, especially at night; wear headlamps or bring flashlights; wear close-toed shoes and be prepared for any type of weather; and bring water but no alcoholic beverages.
Fireworks viewers who want to stay out of the hundreds of visitors that flock to North Lake Park have a few other options in Loveland, as well.
Jeanne Boswell, scheduling and special events coordinator with the city of Loveland, suggests that people visit Cattail Creek Golf Course, Dwayne Webster Veterans Park or Estrella Park.
"We would like people to leave all pets at home; fireworks and pets don't always get along," Boswell said.
Check each park's individual page for its specific rules, but in general, leave your glass containers, alcohol and private grills at home.


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The ninth edition of the FIFA Confederations Cup began on Saturday.
It's a tournament which has come a long way from its previous incarnation as the King Fahd Cup. Previously, the competition, which features winners of the FIFA confederations, winners of the World Cup and the host nation, was held bi-annually, but since FIFA assumed mantle in 1997, it is now held once every four years.
This change was effected in 2005. The competition is now more or less used as a dress-rehearsal for the World Cup.
In its evolution through the course of time, the once four-team tournament has gone through the motions, coming full cycle and throwing in some shocks into the mix.
There have been a number of surprise results and shocks along the way. Presumed favourites have experienced humbling at the hands of lesser sides. Here are some of the most high-profile upsets in the competition.
Mexico 4-3 Brazil | Mexico, 1999
Mexico City played host to this memorable victory by the host nation. 110,000 raucous home supporters formed the backdrop of the competitions greatest ever final.
On paper, Brazil were favourites, but the Mexicans started off brightly and took a deserving lead in the 13th minute when Miguel Zepeda flicked the ball up before clipping a shot straight at Dida, who managed to tip the ball into his own goal when he really shouldn't have even been troubled.
Brazil looked shell-shocked by the way the host nation had burst out of the blocks and were lucky not to have been behind further a few moments late when Blanco had his headed effort incorrectly disallowed by the linesman.
Brazil could not have wished for a poorer start. Mexico, roared on by their home support, got their just reward and doubled their lead in the 30th minute when Blanco turned provider for Jose Abundis to drive home from about 20 yards to send the stadium into raptures.
Then came the 10 minutes of madness. Serginho coolly converted a penalty on the brink of half-time before substitute Roni slotted the equaliser two minutes after the interval from a Ronaldinho assist.
This Brazilian defence was an absolute mess, though. Mexico, sensing attack was indeed the best form of defence, surged forward. A conglomerate of tragic defending led to them reclaiming their lead just four minutes after being pegged back, Zepeda turning home after some statuesque defending.
In the 62nd minute, Blanco scored the goal his performance deserved. A Brazil free-kick fell to pieces and was swiftly countered upon and Blanco, the coolest person in the Azteca, finished with aplomb.
Brazil's Ze Roberto ensured a frantic and tense ending after making it 4-3 but the Mexicans held on for a thoroughly deserved victory.
Brazil 0-1 Cameroon | France, 2003
This tournament will forever be overshadowed by the untimely death of Cameroon midfielder Marc-Vivien Foe during their semi-final match with Colombia. Cameroon, however, stole the headlines after trumping world champions Brazil at the Stade de France in the opening group game.
Missing star forwards Ronaldo and Rivaldo, Carlos Alberto Parreira's side lacked attacking threat, budding powerhouse Adriano and the uber-talented Ronaldinho making little impact against a solid African defence, marshalled by skipper Rigobert Song.
German coach Winnie Schaefer set up his team to defend resolutely and wait to transition lightning-quick on the break utilising the pace and mobility of Samuel Eto'o. Mohamadou Idrissou caused problems to the Brazil defensive line using his physical presence and made this attacking duo complimentary to each other.
Song, Foe and Geremi offered Cameroon experience and composure throughout, and gradually they took a greater grasp on proceedings. They had beaten Brazil on the way to their 2000 Olympic Games gold medal in Sydney, and the likelihood of a repeat only increased here.
Brazil huffed and puffed in phases, nothing much came out of their possession. They lacked cutting edge. Adriano was substituted for Ilan but there was little difference. Emerson, Kleberson and Ronaldhinho failed to spark
The Indomitable Lions made a few changes as well, Atouba for Foe bringing width to their attack and Joseph Job came on in support of Eto'o.
The game was delicately balanced as each team waited for the other to make a mistake and it was the Brazilians who folded. In the 83rd minute, Dida's goalkick was headed back in his direction and when Lucio misjudged the flight of the ball, Samuel Eto'o pounced.
Cameroon went on to reach an emotional final against France, following Foe's death in the semi-final. France won by a Thierry Henry strike in extra-time settled the match but it was moving to see both teams embracing each other and paying tribute before and after the game to fallen star Foe.
Skippers Marcel Desailly and Rigobert Song hoisted the trophy together in a show of mutual respect, remembrance and honour. As a banner read inside the stadium, "a Lion never dies, it only sleeps". Rest in peace, Marc.
Egypt 1-0 Italy | Johannesburg, 2009
Italy came into the tournament as world champions, triumphant in Germany three years earlier. Marcello Lippi had returned the Azzurri to the pinnacle of global football with the 'Catennacio' principle, a blueprint of the great Italian teams of before.
They had beaten the United States 3-1 in the opener, pint-sized Giuseppe Rossi scoring twice against his birth-nation.
Egypt on the other hand were African champions for the third successive time and the highest ranked African nation at the time. The Pharaohs had come ever so close to securing a result against the mighty Brazil, losing out narrowly to a Kaka master class 4-3. If that was not impressive enough, their 1-0 win over the Italians made the whole world sit up and take notice.
Led by the talented Mohamed Zidan and national hero Mohamed Aboutrika, the Pharoahs displayed no fear and gave as good as they got. Their bedrock of home-grown players like Essam El Hadary, Aboutrika, Hassan constituted the core of the side. They played as a unit, defended and attacked as one. They went toe-to-toe with the Azzuri, traded blows and were more than a match for their more illustrious opponents.
Indeed they took the game to the Azzurri, and in the 40th minute got their just reward. A corner was swung in by Aboutrika which Homos met with a powerful header after evading Daniele de Rossi who was tasked to mark him. Everything about that goal was perfect, the delivery from Aboutrika was wonderful and the header even better.
Italy stepped up the pressure in the second period. Marcello Lippi clearly had his words ringing in his troops ears when they emerged after the interval. The Azzuri were more purposeful, played more directly and should have scored when Iaquinta's exquisite first touch put him through on goal but the inspired El Hadary blocked his effort. The pressure mounted from the Italians as soon thereafter, an Andrea Pirlo free-kick went just wide.
Further efforts from Iaquinta and Montolivo were saved before the former struck the frame of the goal. Italy was out of luck and so it proved.
Johannesburg erupted on the final whistle.
The North Africans had secured three points. Italy had been beaten by a gritty, spirited and unified performance by the Pharaohs. Memorable night for African football.
Australia 1-0 Brazil | South Korea, 2001
One of the biggest upsets of the competition saw Australia trump much fancied Brazil. 1997 had seen these two teams meet in Saudi Arabia and the script couldn't have been more typical. The Socceroos were torn apart by the world champions at the time. Ronaldo and Romario helped themselves to hat-tricks in a 6-0 rout. There wasn't much else to look forward to this time round.
Granted this was not a vintage Brazil. Ze Maria, Washington, Ramon and Alves were not even half as good as their other contemporaries. It was far from a typical Brazil side. Farina's Australia were nothing to write home about. There was such a gulf in class that people still expected a rout even though this Brazil side was not that much better in actual fact.
The Socceroos, however, were packed with team ethic, they worked hard for one another, were very well organised and difficult to break down.
So it showed. Brazil struggled to break them down. They just could not get any sort of rhythm going. Even their passionate samba supporters could not get their colourful cheering to work its samba magic. Australia were resolute and in the 84th minute, the unthinkable happened.
Stan Laziridis swung in a free-kick which was met at the far post by Murphy, who played for Sheffield United in the second tier, who powered a header past the helpless Dida in goal. Brazil was shell-shocked.
Australia held on for the win and cement this victory as one of the biggest, if not the biggest, Confederation Cup upsets. It could be said that in fact, this result probably helped Brazil since it marked the departure of coach Leao and the arrival of Luiz Felipe Scolari…and we all know how that story goes.
Spain 0-2 USA | South Africa, 2009
South Africa played host to another upset as the world witnessed the USA putting two past reigning European soon-to-be world champions Spain. They had made it to the semi-final miraculously it has to be said.
They lost their first match 3-1 to Italy, were thumped 3-0 by Brazil but against all expectations beat Egypt by the same score line. Italy's loss to Brazil, again by a 3-0 score line in the final group match saw the Americans advance on goals scored. They had quite literally gone through by the skin of their teeth.
La Roja had cruised through their group, winning their all three matches without conceding a single goal. Additionally, they were in the midst of a world-record 15 straight victories, as well as a 35-match unbeaten run. Buoyed by their success at the previous summer's European championships in Austria/Switzerland, they quite simply looked unbeatable.
On kick-off, the script could not have been more typical. Spain bossed possession and had almost 30 attempts on goal but somehow they just could not score. Torres, (when he did not miss everything), Villa and Xavi all went nail-bitingly close but just could not score. It seemed like the elements were against them and so it proved.
In the 30th minute, a certain 19-year-old put the Americans into the lead. Striker Jozy Altidore, ironically plying his trade for Villarreal in Spain, barged past his club colleague Capdevila and slotted past Casillas. Just the third goal La Roja had conceded in over 25 matches.
Spain sought an immediate and swift response. Torres, Ramos and Fabregas all went close but Tim Howard in goal stood tall every time. Frustration was beginning to creep in for the Spaniards. Bradley's boys played with a composure and assuredness of being a goal up against the European champions.
The second period was similar to the first. It was all Spain. They surged forward in search of an equaliser, leaving holes at the back which the USA finally exploited in their one and only meaningful attack. Landon Donovan showed quick feet and a brilliant sense of awareness to square to Dempsey who tapped into the net. It was complete.
A late sending off for Michael Bradley did little to dampen spirits of the Americans. It was a monumental night and a milestone for North-American football. Bob Bradley had engineered one of the greatest upsets in modern footballing history. They eventually went on to lose 3-2 to Brazil in the final after taking another two-goal lead. It was a memorable outing for the boys in white.
Spain on the other hand went on to win the World Cup the following and put that disappointment behind them.
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