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Yen Carry Trade Massively Unwinds As Investors Trade Out Of Stocks For Commodities
by Richard Gorton, The Resourceful Bear Blog | July 7e, 2008Print
Oil, USO, traded up 1.95% to close at 116.8 as oil went past $144 on news that US oil supplies have fallen lower, Adam Schreck, of the Associated Press reports. West Texas Intermediate Crude, $WTIC, closed at 142.
There was a massive unwinding of the yen carry trade today; to complement two others that occurred on June 6, 2008, and June 20, 2008, which can be seen in the BRICs, EEB, falling 3.8% today.
The spigots of investment liquidity have been turned off
The chart of the Brics, EEB, shows that the twin spigots of liquidity have been turned off.
The first spigot of liquidity, the Alan Greenspan, Ben Bernanke Federal Reserve liquidity has exhausted, as seen in the TAF, TSLF, and PDCF rally of March 18, 2008 to May 19, 2008, ending, with a doji and island reversal dark cloud cover candlestick.
The second spigot of liquidity, the Bank of Japan, BOJ, liquidity of 0.5% interest lending, has been turned off by risk aversion due to oil based inflation, a market place loss of value, and a higher yen, FXE, at 94.
Yen carry traders massively sold out of stocks today
Yen carry traders massively sold out of their deep trades made long ago as seen in the following ETFs falling sharply:
metal and mining producers, XME, 12%
coal producers, KOL, 10%
steel producer, SLX, 10%
solar, TAN, 8%
basic materials, IYM, 7%
agriculture, MOO, 6%
water, FIW, 5%
alternative energy, GEX, 5%
transportation, IYT, and additional selling pressure came from today's higher oil price, 4%
Russell 2000 Growth, IWO, 3.3%
Today's massive sell off in interest rate differentially favored investments can be seen in the fall of the following stocks:
James River Coal, JRCC, 22.1% (producer of both steam and metallurgical coal)
Cleveland-Cliffs, CLF, 17.2% (producer of iron ore pellets)
Consol Energy, CNX, 14.6% (producer of steam coal)
AK Steel Holding Corp, AKS, 13.6% (steel manufacturer)
United States Steel, X, 12.5% (US based steel manufacturer)
Intrepid Potash, IPI, 8.2%
BHP Billiton Ltd, 6.2%, (producer of base metals)
Peru Copper, PCU, 5.8%,
Aluminum Corp of China, ACH, 3.9%
The Russell 2000, fell heavily: 3.2%; the reason being that it has seen a lot of yen carry trade investment, i.e. the case of the small US natural gas producer, Cabot Oil And Gas, COG, which fell 3.4%.
The Russell 2000, got oversold on March 18, 2008 with the collapse of US investment banking which produced the Federal Reserve assisted JP Morgan buyout of Bear Stearns; and then "the RUTT" got overbought on June 6th and June 19, these being the days that the yen carry trade really started to unwind, as can be seen in the chart of the Russell 2000 compared to the S&P, IWM:SPY.
In addition to the BRICS, other investments which were inflated by the yen carry trade, saw disinvestment today: Chinese real estate, TAO, and latin america, ILF, both fell 4%.
BRIC components fell as follows Brazil, EWZ, 4.3%, Russia, RSX, 3.0%, China, FXI; 3.6%, India, INP, having fallen a lot of late rose 0.7%.
The barometer of the yen carry trade, EUR/JPY, was up today on the ECB's high interest rate policy, and on activation of lending to go long commodities, RJI, oil, USO, gold, GLD and agricultural products, DBA ... EUR/JPY, FXE:FXY, closed at 1.69.
It's going to be just like July 2007 all over again. The weekly chart of EUR/JPY, FXE:FXY shows a double top: we have three weeks now of 1.68 or above which makes for the second double top that matches the former top in July 2007.
At that time Gary Dorsch writing in Safehaven.com article Stock Market Gyrations and the "Yen Carry" Trade wrote: "The sharp unwinding of "yen carry" trades from July 19th through August 16th, highlighted by the US dollar's slide from 123.50-yen to as low as 112.10-yen, contributed significantly to the downfall of the Dow Jones Industrials from the 14,000 level to as low as 12,500 ... This time, with the dollar falling under the March low at 116-yen, the unwinding of the "yen-carry" trade hit the stock markets like a hurricane. Global traders, who leverage about 10 times their own cash to trade stock index futures contracts, were unwinding losing positions with the trigger of automatic stop-loss limits. The dollar quickly plummeted 4.5-yen to as low as 112.10-yen on August 16th."
Many investment sectors fell hard today
Small cap value, which trades much like the Russell 2000, RZV, fell 3.3%; home construction, XHB, 3% and the industrials, XLI, 3%.
The HUI indexed precious metal, GDX, fell 2.8% lower with the basic materials; I have consistently warned investors that gold stocks are disconnecting from the price of gold, and no longer serve as leverage over gold. The chart of gold stocks relative to gold, GDX:GLD weekly shows the ongoing disconnect and failure of gold mining stocks.
Silver mining exploration company Silver Standard Resources Inc, SSRI, fell 3%; and silver producer Pan American Silver PAAS 4% on silver's, SLV, 1.9% rise.
Energy service shares, OIH, fell 3.9%, and energy producers, XLE, fell 3% even though oil rose today.
Needless to say, the days of profitable natural resource investing are over.
Investors sold out of the "global stock leaders"
First Trust IPOX-100 Index, FPX, fell 3.5%; in as much as it trades as a hyper-variant, a volatile multiple of the Russell, 2000: one can expect the IPOX companies to begin to fall very quickly now.
Global design, build and construction, PKB, fell 5%, evidencing that global deflation in stock wealth is at hand, even though that stock wealth be based on gulf nation oil reserves and recent booming construction. Disinvestment in global construction companies is exemplified by today's fall of Fluor Corporation, FLR, 6%, and Catepillar, CAT, 5%.
Exxon Mobil, XOM, closed down 1% at 87.41; for historical purposes I record its Market Cap as $462 Billion; with a PE (ttm) of 11.36; dividend of $1.60 and yield of 1.80%.
The Financial Jockeys, those who ride the midcaps sold out today; the 3.32% loss in the Joc-K-Hee iShares Morningstar Mid Growth Index, JKH, being a case in point; its trading stock values show a May 20th, 2008 termination of Bernanke rally, and June 6,2008 and June 18, 2008, unwinding of yen carry trade investing as they were moved by announcement of the minutes of Bank of Japan meetings that inflation presents investment risk.
Banks, such as Regions Financial, and Bank of America together with bond guarantor, MBIA, led the financial sector lower today
MBIA, MBI, 7.2%, and Regions Financial, RF, 8.5%, Bank of America, BAC, 5.3%, taking the financial sector, IYF, 1.5% lower.
The chart of overall stock market relative to the financial sector, VTI:IYF weekly, relates the dislocation that is coming from the financialization sector. The sector that was the financial engine of capitalism has gone into reverse -- that which once financial asset inflationary is now financial asset asset deflationary.
The issue that is the catalyst for deflation of overall world stock wealth, VEU, is debt of all types; which is seen in debt's weekly charts: aggregate, AGG, corporate, HYG, governmental, BTTRX.
This debt is now being liquidated and will continually be done away with with the result being the application of the Liquidation Thesis: government services and payments, service sector jobs, public and private debt of all types, and unfunded retiree benefits are going liquidated, that is done away with.
Currencies were volatile today, with the "gold currencies" supporting gold and moving the dollar lower
British Pound, FXB down to 199.44
Aussie, FXA, up to 96.39
Swiss krona, FXS, up to 157.75
Yen, FXY, unchanged at 94.15
Euro, FXE, up to 158.81
Lonnie, FXC, up to 98.66
An investment demand for gold is clearly underway
The chart of gold relative to stocks, GLD:VEU, shows an investment demand for gold is underway which began strongly in late 2007 in response to the Fed's December 11, 2007 announcement of a 0.75% interest rate cut. And then the investment demand for gold picked up steam on May 11, 2008 as institutional investors traded out of the high paying bank and investment banker stocks, PEY, to go long commodity indexed funds, such as RJI, and oil, USO, and gold, GLD.
Then once again, investment demand for gold picked on June, 6, 2008 and June 20, 2008 (as evidenced by sell off in the trading of the Russell 2000 Growth, IWO, and Aluminum Corporation of China, ACH), as yen carry trade investors sold out of their traditional investments in the BRICS, and transportation, IYT, and Russell 2000, IWO; and went long commodities, RJI, oil, uso, gold, GLD, and agriculture, DBA.
The recent Ben Bernanke-FOMC announcement of a 2.0% central bank interest rate is seen as a weak dollar policy: this can be seen in the chart of USD/JPY turning down from 108.4 to today's 105.86: this has stimulated gold, as gold trades inversely of the US Dollar.
Accumulated evidence presented in this blog, the Resourceful Bear Blog, is clear, cogent and convincing: the Federal Reserve's actions of lowering the central bank interest rate and the provision of TAF, TSLF, and PDCF facilities have debased the US Currency and inflated the price of commodities, oil gold and agricultural products and deflated stock value world wide.
Gold, $GOLD, close up at $945; and the gold ETF, GLD at $93; while the US Dollar, $USD, closed down at strong resistance at $72, yet this is also the edge of a massive head and shoulder pattern, with support lower at 71.25; and then nothing but thin air until $69.
Commodities across the board rose with oil
Oil's, USO, 1.95% price rise, took $CRB, commodities across the board higher:
Commodities, RJI, 1.3%
Gold, GLD, 0.5%
Base Metals, JJM, 1.9%
Copper, JJC, 2.8%
Agriculture, DBA, 1.9%
Commodities, as a whole, both oil and gold look very much topped out: RJI Daily shows a dark cloud cover candlestick followed by weakness; and RJI weekly shows a dragon fly candlestick.
I believe that a sell off is imminent in commodities, only to be followed by oil moving higher once again and gold soaring beyond belief.
US Treasuries manifest as bearish
Although trading up today, the US Government Bond ETF, TLT, manifests as bearish having fallen in a bear cross, with 50 day moving average crossing over 200 day average; and the chart shows a lollipop hanging man candlestick in late 2007 serving as a dark cloud covering; and the shooting star candlestick of March 19, 2008, all relate that wealth can no longer be preserve by investing in Treasuries.
Fugitive financier turns himself in
Eddy Elfenbein reports that Samuel Israel, the fugitive hedge-fund firm founder convicted of directing a $400 million fraud at Bayou Group LLC, surrendered in Massachusetts, almost a month after fleeing instead of starting his 20-year prison sentence.
The 'Age of financial disinvestment and instability' and the 'Age of State Corporate Rule' have commenced
The five year crack up boom in stock wealth, seen in the ongoing five year Yahoo Finance chart of the energy service companies, OIH, and the HUI indexed precious metal mining shares, is history.
The above facts show that a higher oil price has unwound the traditional stock based yen carry trade; the unwinding of the yen carry trade will be ongoing. It is all part of what economist Mike Mish Sheldon relates as Deflationary Hurricanes To Hit U.S. And U.K.
He writes of hurricanes plural, yes not only stock wealth is going to be destroyed, but bond wealth, and possibly commodity wealth as wealth as well. And I believe a hurricane is coming to destroy currency wealth as well: the US dollar will lead all currencies lower in a death spiral lower together; it's as Elaine Meinel Supkis relates: "red ink kills currencies".
Higher inflation in consumer goods, is likely Jesse writes, as producers pass on oil and chemical related costs; frankly I believe that the current governmental CPI inflation reports are unreliable; yet at least they are better than nothing; I believe CPI will be going up soon.
As long as the interest rates remain negative in real terms, inflation in oil prices will get worse. Hence we have inflation coming through producer prices and not consumer or wage factors.
Higher inflation in food and fuel, is likely relate Mary Anne and Pamela Aden of The Aden Forecast in Safehaven.com article.
Inflation currently is more of a misery factor in the emerging markets that in the US as Kartik Goya reports in Bloomberg that: "Indian truckers, who haul the majority of the nation's goods, went on strike today to protest against taxes and rising fuel costs, a union official said. More than 4 million heavy and light commercial vehicles are staying off the nation's roads from today after talks with the government to avert the strike failed last night, said Charan Singh Lohara, president of the All India Motor Transport Congress, an umbrella organization representing the truckers."
Higher interest rates are coming due to risk avoidance of debt: the 30 US Treasury bond rate, $TYX, and the 10 Year Government bond rate, $TNX, which rose as the Federal Reserve announced the TAF, TSLF, and PDCF facilities, are at some point going to move higher as the market place declares a bond interest rate hike independent of Federal Reserve action; there is just too much swapped out junk debt in the US Treasury for rates to stay as low as they are now.
The age of 'investment prosperity' is over, its as good as it is ever going to get; it is not going to get better: traditional wealth is turning down.
The age of 'financial disinvestment and instability', and the age of 'state corporate rule' is rising.
The western governmental powers are poised to take security actions against global security threats as authorized by the Declaration of EU US 2008: US military chief Admiral Michael Mullen is expected in Israel this week, amid speculation of a possible aerial strike aimed at Tehran's nuclear weapons program. "Obviously, when Chairman Mullen speaks with the Israelis, they will no doubt discuss the threat posed by Iran," said Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell on June 25th. "The US is committed to resolving the nuclear threat posed by Iran through diplomacy and international sanctions, while at the same time holding out the option of a military strike, if necessary," he warned.
Toby Harnden in Telegraph.co.uk article relates that Israel 'will attack Iran' before new US president sworn in, John Bolton predicts
Investment Application
The chart of gold relative to stocks, GLD:VEU, documents that a strong investment demand for gold is underway.
If oil falls faster than stocks, which is very possible, then for a while the investment demand for gold, GLD:VEU, will fall quickly; GLD could easily fall from its current 93 to 85 or 84 very rapidly as gold tumbles lower with oil.
Yet, chaos is at hand: chaos is going to be more of an 'investment moving factor' than deflation!
A systemic risk event, that is a financial system breakdown, is imminent, stemming from the one or more of following factors:
1) bond insurers failure, MBIA, MBI, and Ambac, ABK, causing a municipal bond market freeze up.
2) mortgage insurers failure PMI Group, PMI, and MGIC Investment, MTG, causing a meltdown of banks and investment bankers,
3) commercial lending gridlock and lending failure, CIT Group, CIT, and Capitol One Financial, COF,
4) mortgage GSE failure, Fannie Mae, FNM, Freddie Mac, FRE,
5) run on home loan savings and loans and banks Regions Financial, RF, or Wachovia, WB,
6) run on money center banks, Bank of America, BAC
A systemic risk event or risk events would cause an immediate investment demand for gold: gold will likely gap limit higher in price for many days.
Of note: the USA Today in article Black Currency writes that the record oil prices are also a "no-confidence vote in the U.S. economy and currency." Take the dollar. If it hadn't weakened 45 percent against the euro this decade, oil would be at $100 a barrel. Investors are turning to oil as a sort of bet that the U.S. won't "face up to its problems," namely a "destructive borrow-and-spend habit" afflicting consumer and government alike. In that way, oil is now "a kind of alternative currency," like gold.
The negative for oil is its parabolic rise.
Ultimately the factor influencing gold is a falling price of the US Dollar: I expect the US Dollar, to lead currencies in a deflationary death spiral lower together; and in as much as gold trades inversely of the US Dollar, gold will be going higher.
From the charts, $850, "any which way you deflate it" seems to be a floor for gold.
Given the deflationary outlook above, but most importantly the chaos ensuing from the imminent risk of a financial system breakdown, where one may not be able to have access to one's wealth, I recommend that one dollar cost average an investment in gold in the gold ETF, GLD, in a trust account over the next two weeks, as well as a dollar cost average purchase of gold at both BullionVault.com and GoldIsMoney.com.
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Dean Fields has been named the new Sanford postmaster, having worked his way up the ranks over the years from a job as a rural mail carrier. He replaces Darlene Williams, who became postmaster of Asheboro last year.
Fields brings 25 years of experience to his new job, according to a press release from the U.S. Postal Service. He began his career in Asheboro as a rural carrier and was later promoted to supervisor in Burlington before moving on to acting postmaster positions in Wilson and Chapel Hill. He served as postmaster of Salisbury and Fayetteville before taking over in Sanford earlier this month.
"I look forward to working with businesses in the area and introducing them to postal products," Fields is quoted as saying. "My goals are to ensure that our staff is proficiently trained and knowledgeable to better serve our customers."
The Sanford Post Office is located at 1200 S. Horner Blvd, where Fields is responsible for more than 16.5 million pieces of mail being delivered annually to 28,900 delivery addresses and nearly 2,000 post office boxes. The office is open for retail business 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. There's also an Automated Postal Center open 24 hours a day.
"These are challenging, but exciting times for the Postal Service," Fields said. "We continue to see growth in our package business and are offering small businesses an economical advertising option with Every Door Direct Mail."
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Apr 09 2014
I snapped this photo with my cell phone a couple of evenings ago, and when I had a chance to look at it yesterday, I had to chuckle. This is partly why I decided to discontinue the Photography portion of my website a little over a year ago (thought note: all the old posts are still there if you need to refer to them!)—you can study and agonize about aperture and ISO and shutter speed and exposure compensation and camera model and memory cards and post-processing and all the stuff we photography enthusiasts worry about…
But then you snap the photo of the sky with your cell phone one day and it become one of your favorite pics. Ha! All the rules are out the window.
Anyway, I know it's late in the day, but just in case you needed a little slice of heaven tonight…I wanted to post it for ya.
Lots of love,
217 Comments and 13 Replies
Kristen A On Wednesday, April 9 at 6:29 pm
BB On Thursday, April 10 at 5:22 pm
I call them HALLELUJA clouds when they do this… and they look pretty much the same degree of glorious on the other side of the planet too!
Suzanne On Wednesday, April 9 at 6:30 pm
Gorgeous…thanks for posting. I live in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada; outside pictures you share with us are so "flat". I can't imagine land going on forever with no mountains in sight. Your home has its own special beauty as does mine.
Robin E On Wednesday, April 9 at 6:32 pm
So beautiful. Thank you.
Rachel On Wednesday, April 9 at 6:32 pm
Mary Connealy On Wednesday, April 9 at 6:33 pm
Wow, Ree, that's spectacular.
Mary Connealy
Romantic Comedy with Cowboys
http://www.facebook.com/maryconnealy < Parade of our Baby Calves
BarbB in the OC On Wednesday, April 9 at 11:12 pm
Mary, I did a double take when I saw your name, here in Ree's comment section!
I've read several of your books and loved them! (My fascination with cowboys goes
way back!) How cool that you are a Pioneer Woman follower! Aren't the Drummond's
one of the best examples of cowboy life in the 21st century?!?
~ Barbara
p.s. I'm going to check amazon.com to see if you've written any new books.
dolores y On Wednesday, April 9 at 6:34 pm
Thank you! Breath taking, love skies that have angry undertones!
Mary Connealy On Wednesday, April 9 at 6:34 pm
ps, I tried to buy that bundt cake pan because that cake is so so so beautiful. SOLD OUT (shocker, when Ree mentions something–we all listen)
Meloney On Thursday, April 10 at 8:02 am
The Nordic Ware website has them…I just ordered this morning! Hope you see this.
KylieAnne On Wednesday, April 9 at 6:39 pm
I definitely needed that tonight. Thank you, Ree!
GinnyW On Wednesday, April 9 at 6:40 pm
Thank you for making my day! What an awesome pic.
hawaii girl On Wednesday, April 9 at 6:42 pm
Stunning! Love that my cell phone has captured some amazing moments! I once took a class from a woman that was a famous portrait photographer and used some very expensive, high end cameras. She said that she only used her cell phone for pictures while on vacation!
ann On Wednesday, April 9 at 6:45 pm
Words don't do it justice!
Susan L. On Wednesday, April 9 at 6:46 pm
Oh, wow! Love it! My cell is now my camera of choice until I can procure a DSLR. Sometimes the photo taking speed on it is annoying since my son moves out of the frame sometimes before the shot registers.
Lynn On Wednesday, April 9 at 6:52 pm
Mine is firm walmart.com
Kari Tarver On Wednesday, April 9 at 6:56 pm
My mother used to tell just look up when I am gone and that is where I shall be. This picture says her quote. Thank you Ree.
darla On Wednesday, April 9 at 7:17 pm
Kari, that is SO beautiful. TFS. and Ree, thanks for the great phone photo.
Ceil On Wednesday, April 9 at 7:03 pm
Thank you Ree. Today was a tough one and fear more to come. Perfect ending to the day. Love you.
malinda On Wednesday, April 9 at 7:04 pm
God is so amazing! Look at the beauty he has given to us. What a gift you were given and thank you for sharing it with us.
Crystal in Lynden On Wednesday, April 9 at 7:06 pm
I so agree. Those little phones can produce great photos with ease and without thought. I only bring my big camera out if I have the time to leisurely take pictures.
CheyAnne Sexton On Wednesday, April 9 at 7:07 pm
jupiter Jo On Wednesday, April 9 at 7:07 pm
We can all use a bit of heaven – thank you!
Bonnie M On Wednesday, April 9 at 7:09 pm
Bless you for sharing this Ree. It is glorious.
I'm thinking of the lyrics of 2 different songs that never fail to bring tears to my eyes and goosebumps all over:
"Mary Did You Know" sung by Kenny Rogers & Wynonna Judd: ….when you kiss your little baby, you've kissed the face of God…
"Mornin' Mr. Radio" sung by Al Jarreau…….
My heart will soar
With love that's rare and real
My smiling face will feel every cloud
Then higher still
Beyond the blue until
I know I can
Like any man
Reach out my hand
And touch the face of GOD
Again, I thank you for sharing this photo. I will have lovely dreams tonight, fading off to sleep with the image of a glimpse of heaven in my mind……
Love, Hugs and God's Great Blessings to You, Yours, and All Creatures, Great and Small.
Bonnie M On Wednesday, April 9 at 7:52 pm
Just out of curiosity…….what time did you snap this photo? Was it one of your triple digit moments? (4:44? 5:55?)
Bless You.
Beckie On Wednesday, April 9 at 7:09 pm
"Heaven came down and filled my soul, filled my soul."
Heather On Wednesday, April 9 at 8:32 pm
"…and my night was filled to day…heaven came down and glory filled my soul!" Love it, Beckie!
Angie Mehrtens On Wednesday, April 9 at 7:10 pm
Thanks for snapping. I like the unexpected. … Beautiful! !
Marianna On Wednesday, April 9 at 7:13 pm
Thx Ree. You have no idea how much I needed that.
PamMcJay On Wednesday, April 9 at 7:18 pm
It takes my breath away….so beautiful….thanks you for sharing.
Julie in L.A. On Wednesday, April 9 at 7:20 pm
Thank you!
SandyB On Wednesday, April 9 at 7:21 pm
Beautiful! Our sky here in SC looked similar last evening, but no picture! Thanks for sharing yours.
Laura F. On Wednesday, April 9 at 7:23 pm
Love it! Thank you!
Jo On Wednesday, April 9 at 7:23 pm
Awesome picture. You were definitely in the right place at the right time. This would be beautiful enlarged and framed.
Happy Gran In Tulsa On Wednesday, April 9 at 7:25 pm
I thought the picture is fascinating and found myself going back to it time and time again.
Have made a couple of day trips up to see the progress on the building and am looking forward to the days to come. Really did appreciate and enjoy the helpfulness of the Chamber of Commerce receptionist who was so cordial to us. Bummer that I don't recall her name.
Love to you and yours……
Deborah Pucci On Wednesday, April 9 at 7:40 pm
Your photo is beautiful and every time I see a sky like that I always think of Heaven!
saleana On Wednesday, April 9 at 7:43 pm
Absolutely beautiful!!!! My husband and I love to take drives and take pictures!!! Especially sky ones, it forever changes!
Karin Nadig On Wednesday, April 9 at 7:46 pm
Blessings! That is a Slice of Heaven, Indeed!!!!
chapchap73 On Wednesday, April 9 at 7:47 pm
Just gorgeous! Thanks for that little glimpse of forever
Monie On Wednesday, April 9 at 7:48 pm
Oh how our Creator God blesses us with beauty!
Lesa K On Wednesday, April 9 at 7:50 pm
Thank you for sharing this beautiful pic. I needed a little piece of Heaven after the nightmare traffic this evening
glenda in Michigan On Wednesday, April 9 at 7:50 pm
In looking at this beautiful, spiritual photo, I cannot help but believe my Dad, who passed away two years ago, is looking over the Oklahoma landscape from above. He was a fabulous WWII bomber pilot hero, commercial pilot and test pilot, and now flies about in Heaven, watching over us all. This day he was flying through your airspace!
Barbara On Wednesday, April 9 at 7:51 pm
Ree, Do you see what I see?. I think I have been reading to much about bulls and cows. LOL. I see the face of a bull. You can see his eyes, nose, and mouth. It is a beautiful shot. I enjoy your show and blog. Keep up the great work.
SandyB On Wednesday, April 9 at 9:03 pm
I see him, too.
freckles On Wednesday, April 9 at 9:21 pm
I see the bull too! Awesome! *
Cathy's On Wednesday, April 9 at 7:56 pm
Thank you. That is it…just…thank you.
Jean M On Wednesday, April 9 at 8:00 pm
Beautiful picture and our country surely needs that holy light!!! Thanks for sharing Ree.
Shannon G. On Wednesday, April 9 at 8:10 pm
Love this so much, Ree! That is gorgeous. I love all the WOW moments that God likes to paint into the skies!!
Patty On Wednesday, April 9 at 8:10 pm
I miss the photo "contests" you used to do on the Photography site. I never entered anything, but I loved looking at what other people photographed using the different themes. Any chance you could bring those back periodically?
Nancy On Friday, April 11 at 12:26 am
Me too. I loved seeing how people interpreted the contests and the inspiration that they provided. I learned as much from the contests as the tutorials. Even if it is just a couple of times a year, I would love to see the contests come back. Pretty please!!
Lori C. On Wednesday, April 9 at 8:14 pm
Sandi W. On Wednesday, April 9 at 8:19 pm
Beautiful pic Ree! Simplicity; less is more.
Emily @ Perfection Isn't Happy On Wednesday, April 9 at 8:26 pm
Love this! Cell phones can capture the best moments! I went on vacation last week, and I ended up using my iPhone as a camera more often than I did my regular camera!
Luvelvetee On Wednesday, April 9 at 8:26 pm
Thank you so much for sharing this picture!!! It's beautiful!!! And hey! A phone took a nice picture, but it was the Photographer behind the camera that made it truly beautiful! Only a person with experience in Photography could make this happen!
geni On Wednesday, April 9 at 8:34 pm
I can hear the angels singing….what a day it will be….imagine this is just a little glimpse….awesome!
Kathy B On Wednesday, April 9 at 8:35 pm
I grew up in Kansas, beautiful sunsets! As I have traveled thru life we lived in Ohio, Wisconsin, & Indiana! Recently retired, we move back to Raymore, Missouri ( just outside Kansas City) to be closer to grandkids! We downsized and bought a house on a small lake. The thing I look forward to everyday is the sunset over the lake as I cook dinner! It brings my heart to a calm every day no matter how hectic. Sunsets are like a fire in the fireplace in the winter watching the flicker of the flames can make you feel so calm & happy!
C L W On Thursday, April 10 at 6:51 am
Kathy B,
"Sunset" over an ocean is pretty awesome, too!!! CLW
Phyllis On Wednesday, April 9 at 8:39 pm
Thank you so much for giving us a look at such a lovely sky. Everyday is a blessing and this picture reminds us how blessed we are that God cares enough to make us smile at what He can do. I am a kidney transplant patient of three and a half years. Each day I am blessed just to be able to see the sky and pray for the 20 year old young man who lost his life but cared enough to be a donor so that someone could live. I am thankful that I was a match and have my life without dialysis because of him. Thanks again for the blessing.
Ginnier On Thursday, April 10 at 7:10 am
Oh how wonderful to NOT be tied to dialysis anymore! My son gave his wife a kidney in '11 and we were there to help…I NEVER guessed how much caution must be taken to keep from rejecting the new kidney!!! But she's feeling great now (and so does he), even though she battles changes in her meds…and side effects of those meds. Blessings to you everyday!
Penny On Wednesday, April 9 at 8:39 pm
Beautiful!! A peek of heaven – the Lord has shown these to me just when I have needed them!! Thank you for sharing – there are those who needed to see this today. Blessings!
Kaolee On Wednesday, April 9 at 8:45 pm
This is absolutely beautiful!
Jean On Wednesday, April 9 at 8:47 pm
Purty. I miss the photography contests. They were awesome!
Rita On Wednesday, April 9 at 8:47 pm
Thank you for all of the enjoyment your show brings to me. I am recovering from a stroke 11/13, and working hard to improve. I love watching you and your family! hanks for the photos also.
Donna F On Wednesday, April 9 at 8:54 pm
Such a peaceful photo – it's now one of my favorites that you've posted.
Shirley On Wednesday, April 9 at 8:55 pm
One moment in time never to be duplicated again ….. Ree…Thanks for seeing the sky..taking the picture…and sharing the special moment in time….
Stephanie On Wednesday, April 9 at 8:55 pm
When my children, who are now teenagers, were very young, we saw a sky very similar to this. My youngest said, "look mommy, it's the light of heaven." To which the elder, in all his 5year old wisdom, dutifully corrected him. "No, it's just the sun' rays." The youngest didn't flinch. He unwaveringly believed it to be the light of heaven. And I just know he was right. Thank you for bringing this sweet memory to my mind.
Carrie B On Wednesday, April 9 at 8:59 pm
Tiffany P On Wednesday, April 9 at 9:09 pm
There has to be more-and that photo just exemplifies that fact. I think we have all seen skies that move us-that was a good one Ree.
Wanday On Wednesday, April 9 at 9:11 pm
God's hand…
Lee R. On Wednesday, April 9 at 9:16 pm
Just lovely! I see a cow's face in the clouds…how fitting…
Donna Harris On Wednesday, April 9 at 9:18 pm
Ree, thank you for this beautiful photo to end this day. I've had some tough times these past few months (8 months) and this photo gave me peace of mind, because this is a peace of heaven.
Reading the comments on here, some are so lovely. Thank you Ree & everyone else too! God Bless you all and have a peaceful night!
mary millett On Wednesday, April 9 at 9:18 pm
Our son died in 1993. When the sun does its thing like that we say that its the
changing of the guards. New angels are coming down to help while the others are going back up to rest. It used to help. My grandchildren will always coment"look Nan, were going to get a new angel to watch us today"
IrishMum On Thursday, April 10 at 6:54 am
That's beautiful mary
Lori P. On Wednesday, April 9 at 9:21 pm
I hope you also noticed that there is totally a face of a cow ( or bull) in the clouds of that picture! Seriously! Look! Coincidence, I think not!
amy h. On Wednesday, April 9 at 9:37 pm
My favorite…you are!
Thanks for sharing…I needed this tonight as I get ready to fall asleep.
marilyn trouf On Wednesday, April 9 at 9:38 pm
what a world we live in. this is what life is about all the beautiful mpments
Lindsey F On Wednesday, April 9 at 9:40 pm
I saw this photo when you posted it to your instagram the other night. A very beautiful photograph, regardless of the method from which it developed. Sometimes things don't need complications to showcase natural beauty.
Cathy Mackay On Wednesday, April 9 at 9:45 pm
One word for this picture – MAGICAL
Patricia On Wednesday, April 9 at 9:57 pm
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Great picture to look at an relax .
Rebecca On Wednesday, April 9 at 9:58 pm
Beautiful!! Isn't it funny how we agonize over capturing the "perfect" photograph and tweak this setting and that setting, then use photoshop to make it even more "perfect"…then we see something like that, snap a picture with our phone, and it doesn't need anything at all!
cindi On Wednesday, April 9 at 10:07 pm
I know what you mean! Some of the pictures my son has taken with a disposable are downright gorgeous!
Maura N On Wednesday, April 9 at 10:17 pm
Just what I needed after an especially long day.
grandmajohnnie On Wednesday, April 9 at 10:27 pm
Love that little bit of Heaven!!! Beautiful -
Linia S. On Wednesday, April 9 at 10:34 pm
I really needed that photo tonight. Thank you.
With a disposable camera, I took some of the best pictures of the Australian Outback.
Cynthia On Wednesday, April 9 at 10:37 pm
Wow what a beautiful picture!!! Made me think of my nephew who would have turned 15 today. Thanks for posting he knew I needed to see heaven shining down.
Jeanne from Ohio On Wednesday, April 9 at 10:41 pm
The rays are the stairway to Heaven.
Ellen Buff On Wednesday, April 9 at 10:49 pm
Truly glorious! It gives hope to "point and shoot" photographers like me. My fourth grade teacher said sunbeams like those were God taking souls up to heaven – and I still believe it! Thanks for sharing!!
Maggie M On Wednesday, April 9 at 10:57 pm
Lynn J On Wednesday, April 9 at 11:01 pm
Beautiful: I love it when the sun shines through the clouds like that it leaves me with the feeling of hope.
Cheryl Barker On Wednesday, April 9 at 11:15 pm
I can always use a slice of heaven, Ree. Thanks for sharing!
Debra D On Wednesday, April 9 at 11:20 pm
Thank you.
IndyLindy On Wednesday, April 9 at 11:23 pm
It's an amazing shot, Ree!
Paula On Wednesday, April 9 at 11:39 pm
Thanks, Ree. I really needed this slice of heaven tonight.
Bon On Wednesday, April 9 at 11:47 pm
Thanks, Ree, for capturing the photo to share. Just last week I moved back to the country (after living in the city for 12 years) and, as I drove down a country road, I saw a sky similar to this one. It was so peaceful to drive that stretch of road with the rays leading me home. Now I know why I felt so serene…I was getting a glimpse of Heaven!.
Iowa Farmers Daughter On Thursday, April 10 at 12:24 am
It's so easy to understand why you always say you'll never leave the ranch. The views you are privy to are unbelievable. I'm anxiously awaiting a tally on the poll of whether Tim should shave the beard or not……blessed be.
lori steindorf On Thursday, April 10 at 12:43 am
Perfect picture……..makes me smile because I KNOW my mom is up there in that beautiful place!
Sharon B On Thursday, April 10 at 1:03 am
It doesn't matter how good a camera you have. The best camera you own is the one you have with you so you can capture these little slices of heaven that present themselves to you.
LittleOwlCrunchyMomma On Thursday, April 10 at 1:15 am
Wow. Just wow. <3
KathyD On Thursday, April 10 at 2:43 am
God's handiwork is perfect.
marylou/texas On Thursday, April 10 at 4:42 am
I needed that this morning. Thank you
Salange On Thursday, April 10 at 4:44 am
Ree, Beautiful!!! When I see God's handiwork in the sky, it brings peace and reminds me that no matter what happens in life, It is Well with my Soul. Thank you!
Kris On Thursday, April 10 at 4:53 am
Lovely. Thank you for sharing, Ree. I lost my beloved dog Piper this morning and your photo hit the spot, just what I needed.
JYM On Thursday, April 10 at 5:33 am
Didn't see this til this morning -what a lovely way to start the day! Thanks, Ree and many hugs.
Mary Cooper On Thursday, April 10 at 6:06 am
No lie – I always figure that when you see light streaming thru clouds like that, it IS God.
S On Thursday, April 10 at 6:57 am
Is it just me or do you see the face in the clouds?
Mary E S On Thursday, April 10 at 7:04 am
Beautiful! Proof that He Lives!
Debbie O On Thursday, April 10 at 7:08 am
Thank You!
Mel Rutledge On Thursday, April 10 at 7:15 am
Amazing………in all His glory!
Mamadunk On Thursday, April 10 at 7:22 am
Bring back photography…..pleeeeeaaaasssseeee
I miss it so!
Janice On Thursday, April 10 at 7:27 am
Thank you for sharing that beautiful picture. God is good!
Kathleen B. On Thursday, April 10 at 7:35 am
Wow that is beautiful. God's country
Beth P. On Thursday, April 10 at 7:36 am
Thanks for reminding us of what is important.


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It's usually a choice. Do you choose a destination with history, culture, and natural beauty or do you go for sun, sea, and a laid-back island atmosphere? The Dalmatian Coast is both. Catch rays on the deck of our private boat, then experience the Venetian-influenced architecture of Hvar Town. Enjoy a fresh Adriatic bounty at lunch with locals, then hit the trail and explore. Visit vestiges of a 16th-century monastery, then take to the waters of secluded rocky coves. On and on you'll go from "enlightenment" to relaxation. When you come to the Dalmatian Coast, you'll enjoy two of the best vacations you've ever had.
We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Two LeadersWe ordinarily staff our trips with three leaders: two leaders out on the trail offering support—allowing everyone to have the experience they want, whether it's an easygoing interpretative walk or a rigorous hike—while the third leader moves the van from trailhead to trail end. This trip is a little different in that our routes are a combination of loop hikes and out-and-back trails that begin and end in the same location. This means that you'll still have the same two leaders providing excellent trail support without the need for a third leader to move the van.
Day 1 Dubrovnik, an architectural masterpiece and World Heritage site with 82-foot-high fortified walls A path along rolling hills and past cypress trees seduces you with stunning views - ocean on one side, mountains on the other Join the Brautovic family in their tiny village for a home-cooked meal with ingredients from their garden - even the bread and wine are homemade.
Days 2-3 Island-hop in the sun-drenched Adriatic Hike along the Peljesac Peninsula, passing hamlets and vineyards Discover Korcula Town, one of Eastern Europe's best-preserved medieval centers and a reputed home of Marco Polo Trek to the secluded swimming oasis of Stracincica Bay Sunny Hvar, here we come! During our sail, you may be inspired to jump into the refreshing waters.
Day 4 Stride along a coastal path amid jagged cliffs with sapphire sea views In the romantic fishing village of Milna, savor garden-grown vegetables and other delights at a local home Care for some lively nightlife? Hit the town in chic and popular Hvar.
Day 5 The freshest seafood and local cuisine Boat to quiet Brac Island, known since ancient times for its milky-white marble The pebble beach of Zlatni Rat (Golden Coast) juts dramatically into the sea Pay a visit to the Blaca Hermitage, a 16th-century monastery and World Heritage site Amble between water and limestone hills with a gorgeous perspective on the Adriatic.
Day 6 Explore the reborn Dalmatian Coast, gaining insight into its culture Visit Brac's oldest town, dotted with Roman ruins Sample olive oil and dessert wine made by our friend Luca Ferry to Split, home to Diocletian's Palace.
Trip Highlights
- Explore the reborn Dalmatian Coast, gaining insight into Croatia's history and culture
- Island-hop and swim in the sun-drenched Adriatic
- Dubrovnik, an architectural masterpiece with an impressive fortified wall
- Hike amid olive groves, undulating fields and jagged cliffs with sapphire sea views
- Indulge in the freshest seafood and local cuisine
Casual Inns
Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik (1 night): Located just outside the old town gates with plentiful amenities and a history of entertaining dignitaries and celebrities. (pool)
Hotel Indijan (1 night): In the center of town, a family-run beachside inn surrounded by mountains. (pool, spa)
Hotel Adriana (2 nights): This stylish property offers a great view of the old town and yacht harbor, and "a blissful rooftop terrace," according to the Hideaway Report. (pool, spa)
Deskovic Palace (1 night): A Renaissance family palace on the waterfront and a registered cultural monument dating from 1497.
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of
interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one
day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat
from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each
day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.
Routes For All Abilities
|Daily Route Options
|Level 1
|Level 2
|Level 3
|Level 4
|Level 5
|feet gain
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|Guided Walk of Korcula Town (1 Hour)
|Boat to Hvar Island (2.5 Hours)
|Boat to Brac Island (2 Hours)
|Boat to Split (1.5 Hours)
2015 Dates & Pricing*
- 8/17-22 Price: $4698 pp dbl. occ., (+ $960 for sgl. occ.)
- 8/24-29 Price: $4698 pp dbl. occ., (+ $960 for sgl. occ.)
- 9/14-19 Price: $4398 pp dbl. occ., (+ $960 for sgl. occ.)
- 9/21-26 Price: $4398 pp dbl. occ., (+ $960 for sgl. occ.)
- 9/28-10/3 Price: $4398 pp dbl. occ., (+ $960 for sgl. occ.)
- 10/5-10 Price: $4398 pp dbl. occ., (+ $960 for sgl. occ.)
*Prices may change. Once you book your trip, your price is guaranteed.
2016 Dates & Pricing*
- 5/16-21 Price: $3898 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1040 for sgl. occ.)
- 5/23-28 Price: $3898 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1040 for sgl. occ.)
- 5/30-6/4 Price: $3898 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1040 for sgl. occ.)
- 6/6-11 Price: $3898 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1040 for sgl. occ.)
- 6/13-18 Price: $3898 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1040 for sgl. occ.)
- 6/20-25 Price: $3898 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1040 for sgl. occ.)
- 6/27-7/2 Price: $3898 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1040 for sgl. occ.)
- 8/15-20 Price: $4198 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1190 for sgl. occ.)
- 8/22-27 Price: $4198 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1190 for sgl. occ.)
- 8/29-9/3 Price: $4198 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1190 for sgl. occ.)
- 9/5-10 Price: $3898 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1040 for sgl. occ.)
- 9/12-17 Price: $3898 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1040 for sgl. occ.)
- 9/19-24 Price: $3898 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1040 for sgl. occ.)
- 9/26-10/1 Price: $3898 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1040 for sgl. occ.)
- 10/3-8 Price: $3898 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1040 for sgl. occ.)
*Prices may change. Once you book your trip, your price is guaranteed.
Private Trips Options & Pricing
Gather your favorite people to share a Backroads adventure on a ready-to-book Private Trip - featuring all the legendary Backroads hallmarks from expert leaders to unforgettable activities.
You can pick from a large selection of dates for your group of 8 or more. Call us for date availability.
If your party has fewer than 8 guests, or if your preferred date is not available, we'll create a departure just for you.
Pricing for Private Trips (prices may vary based on departure date)
|8 - 9 guests from $4,798 pp dbl. occ.
|12 or more guests from $3,998 pp dbl. occ.
|10 - 11 guests from $4,298 pp dbl. occ.
|8 - 9 guests from $4,698 pp dbl. occ.
|12 or more guests from $3,898 pp dbl. occ.
|10 - 11 guests from $4,198 pp dbl. occ.
All Private Singles-Solos trips require a minimum of 16 guests.
For groups of 2 to 7 guests, please call for Custom Trip pricing.
Guest Trip Reviews
Croatia was one of my favorite trips ever and I've traveled lots. The combination of the country's beauty, the variety of our days walking, visiting interesting places, home-styled lunches, cruising on our own sailboat and absolutely astoundingly gifted leaders made the trip a remarkable one!- Wellesley, MA
This was my fifth Backroads trip - and it was by far the best one yet. First and foremost because of the scenery and region itself. But a very close second because of the hard work that went into developing the itinerary, which was beyond perfect. Every hike was unique and memorable. Every set of logistics was handled so seamlessly that the trip had fluidity to it that made it impossible not to be fully relaxed and engaged in every activity. This was the first trip that I can honestly say I enjoyed EVERY day because each day was such a well-constructed balance of physical activity, culture and downtime... This was a memorably fabulous vacation. So thank you!- New York, NY
Backroads did an excellent job on delivering on the "Backroads" experience, particularly with the hiking routes, which were truly stunning and interesting. I felt like I got to see places, meet people, and do things that I would not have been able to do on my own with a guidebook. Our trip leaders were extremely enthusiastic, accommodating and entertaining.- New York, NY
This trip was magical. Backroads continues to exceed my expectations. I understand how challenging it is to logistically satisfy a group of 18 people, and our leaders accomplished this seamlessly with smiles on their faces.- Shrewsbury, NJ
The experiences on this trip - from fresh oysters and mussels the first day to fresh fish thrown out of the water and onto the grill the last day - lunches on the boat - fantastic times traveling on the boat - were absolutely fantastic and absolutely could not have been duplicated traveling alone. Trip was a 10++ in every way!!- New York, NY
The combination of hiking and cruising that Backroads offers is the best way to explore the rugged coastline of Croatia. The cultural experiences and the superb staff made this trip extraordinary!- West Port, CT
This was a wonderful trip!! The hiking trails offered challenges and spectacular views. This trip offered us an outstanding vacation in a part of the world that we may not have visited on our own. Each day offered a fresh look into the area through hiking and the trips on the boat. Our guides provided insight, knowledge and guidance which were invaluable.- Dallas, TX
We totally enjoyed every minute of our trip from the leaders to the other guests. How else could one visit the beautiful Dalmatian Coast and get a flavor for the people and the area than with such an organized company. Thank you for providing us with a beautiful week in Croatia.- Bozeman, MT


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By John W. Gearan
Holy Cross Magazine
She may not have been born with a basketball in her hands, but Briana McFadden did snuggle her blankie courtside as a baby in a bucket, listening to the comforting sounds of a bouncing Spalding.
"When Briana was about six months, my wife made it very clear to me she had to get out of the house, to get to the gym and work out," James McFadden recalls vividly.
This posed a scheduling problem. He had some pressing evening commitments: pickup games, league games. As a former point guard at Oakwood University in Huntsville, Ala., he could not just baby-sit at home when some hoop action pulsated nearby. So he would pack up Briana in an infant carrier and tote her to his games.
"The wives and girlfriends of other players would watch over Briana as we played," explains James.
Thus Briana became his bouncing baby girl, content with the squeaking of sneakers, the swishing of nets and the shouts of successful shots.
By age 4, Briana was running along the sidelines, rolling and bouncing a ball, watching her dad grunt, groan and sweat. Not long after, James would take time out to start teaching his only daughter the rudiments of the game. "We'd fool around, doing basic drills," he recalls.
Her mom, Julia, a dynamic force in Briana's life, noticed her daughter's love for sports. As Briana approached age 7, Julia asked her if she might be interested in cheerleading for the church team. "Cheerleading?" Briana asked quizzically. "I want to play basketball."
Thus began Briana's brilliant career, as the only girl on the New Life Baptist Church boys' team in Germantown, Md.
Today, Briana, a returning junior and the Patriot League's 2008 Player of the Year, should be a bundle of joy to watch.
She is the Queen of Cool. When you watch her play, you notice Briana McFadden's composure before her quickness, her agility, her ball-handling and shooting skills. Her coach, Bill Gibbons, describes it as poise. "She does not rattle. Not at all," he says. Her mother calls her "The Ice Princess."
As a freshman, she demonstrated such unusual maturity that Crusader Assistant Coach Lindsay Shade affectionately began calling her "Nana," a nickname that stuck.
"That's just her nature," explains her dad. "Always has been. Her overall demeanor about everything is calmness."
To this observer, she is a 5-foot-10 version of former Celtic great Dennis Johnson. She runs, but does not ever seem in a rush. She penetrates quickly--stabbing into the heart of a defense--yet backpedals when she hits congestion. She looks to pass to an open teammate or drive for a better shot, but will calmly toss in three-pointers from the perimeter to keep the defense honest.
This quality was never so evident than in the 2007 Patriot League Championship game against American University at the Hart Center. While her freshman sidekick Bethany O'Dell--the tourney's MVP--scorched the nets for 20 points, McFadden scored 14 and dished out six assists. More importantly, she controlled the game's tempo amid the competitive fury. The Lady Crusaders were off to The Big Dance. The Queen of Cool had ruled.
Briana McFadden's amazing focus and intelligence are not confined to the basketball court. Though the reigning Patriot League Player of the Year, she does not entertain pipe dreams of playing in the professional WNBA. With a searing desire and an abiding humility, Briana someday wants to be called "Doctor McFadden."
"For me, the biggest thing about Holy Cross is that Briana is on the right career path. She wants to be an orthopedic surgeon. That is her main goal," says her mother.
"She has wanted to be a doctor since she was a kid," adds her dad. "Her strong bond with her mother gave her guidance as she developed her academic talents."
James and Julia McFadden, now living in Wheaton, Md., have provided their two children a strong faith-based foundation for life. James, a former student-athlete at Oakwood, a Seventh-day Adventist university, is an accountant for Imagine Schools, a nonprofit that operates 73 public charter schools in 12 states and the District of Columbia. Julia, a psychology major at the University of Alabama-Huntsville, holds a master's degree in marketing from Johns Hopkins University. She is an executive with The Wellness Company, which coordinates corporate health screenings.
While her parents encouraged Briana's aspirations to play basketball, academics and church always came first.
"Her mom spent a lot of time with Briana. She sought out book clubs for kids. In the seventh and eighth grades, her mom had her taking summer workshops at Montgomery College. That bond with her mom helped her self-confidence quietly grow," recalls her dad. "Briana's talent in math and science comes naturally. We knew that early on. But her sense of social responsibility is due to her upbringing. She has been taught to use her gifts to help others," comments her mom.
"You're not The Show," her mom would caution her. That is a message Briana hears often. Even when the Queen of Cool is pulling down a 3.2 grade point average as a math/premed major and wearing a Player of the Year tiara.
"Oh baby, what a steal," gasped Coach Bill Gibbons after first seeing McFadden play. Gibbons still gets giddy thinking about how he happened to find Briana.
"Geno Auriemma had scouted Kaili McLaren at Our Lady of Good Counsel High," Gibbons says. "I was telling Geno I needed one more guard and it was very late in the recruiting game. He mentioned how impressed he was with a teammate of McLaren's, a girl named Briana McFadden."
Now "a tip from Geno" is something special. After all, Auriemma's University of Connecticut women are a dynasty-in-action. "I jumped on a plane to D.C. the next day," says Gibbons.
Gibbons noticed McFadden's trademark trait. "When the pressure was on, Briana didn't blink, she didn't flinch. She had nerves of steel," Gibbons recollects. "All I can say is `thank you, Geno!'"
Briana played in the premier Washington Catholic Athletic Conference alongside two stars, McLaren and Meredith Monroe, who plays at Penn State. That's pretty fast company. "Not only is she a terrific player, but she is telling me she's interested in premed. I knew I had something to pitch, given Holy Cross' reputation for producing doctors," says Gibbons.
She had other suitors. Nearby American University wooed her. So did Ivy League Dartmouth College and University of North Carolina-Greensboro, two other schools where she made official visits.
"I had never heard of Holy Cross. But during my visit I just clicked with the girls here. Ashley McLaughlin '08 was my host and showed me the ropes," Briana says. "It seemed to be the best fit. I'm a Christian who played at a Catholic high school. Holy Cross had the combination I was looking for: excellent academics and a very good basketball program."
By November of her senior year, Briana had inked her letter of intent to attend Holy Cross. According to Gibbons, she became the first black woman to accept a full basketball scholarship to Holy Cross in his 24-year tenure as the Lady Crusaders head coach.
As her mom confides, Briana hesitated before making her decision to come to Holy Cross final. "She knew she would be the only black girl on the team. She knew it was a dangerous choice. She would be away from home and in a very different environment," says Julia, who had entered the University of Alabama-Huntsville with temerity in 1978. "I told Briana it was her turn to make a difference. She loves it at Holy Cross. I can hear the happiness in her voice. And you can't fake that."
Her high school accomplishments involved a lot of work. Basketball superiority comes with a high price tag.
Her mom's co-workers had spotted a newspaper ad for Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) team tryouts within a nonprofit program called Maryland Sports X-treme. At age 11, Briana entered the world of the basketball gypsies. She would play AAU ball through her junior year. This meant tons of travel during the spring and summer months, two practices a week, games on the weekends and tough competition in showcase tournaments where college scouts arrived in droves.
Briana and other students like her, who dream of winning college scholarships, play high school and AAU basketball year-round. "Basketball was intense. Burnout definitely can happen. And we had to play while carrying a heavy school load at Good Counsel," says Briana.
She started as a freshman point guard for Coach Tom Splaine. As a junior and senior, she made all-star teams galore as the Good Counsel Lady Falcons won back-to-back conference championships.
Briana's brother, Jerry, 14, is a blossoming player for St. John's College High in the same basketball-haven conference.
Naturally, Jerry enjoys watching his big sister play as the family travels to games in the D.C. area, some in Worcester and others against league foes in Pennsylvania. But Jerry isn't in total awe, challenging Briana to one-on-one battles. "I'm a bit taller so I beat him while I still can," says Briana, a broad smile breaking up her composure ... briefly.
As if premed and varsity basketball were not enough, Briana is now an author on campus: A star blogger on the Holy Cross Web site, she gives readers an insight into college life.
Briana lives in Loyola Hall with junior roommates Samantha Surface--a "killer" volleyball standout--and teammate Bethany O'Dell.
She studies and practices hard, supports other campus activities, volunteers to help area charities, takes endless road trips on buses to places like Bucknell University and, sometimes, just hangs out.
"She has her strict schedule, for sure, but always finds time to chat about stuff," explains Surface. "`Bri' is a very compassionate person. I remember coming back to the room freshman year and finding a birthday cake on my bed. Homemade by Bri. She and Bethany are always at my home (volleyball) games to cheer us on."
In her September blog, Briana writes, "This coming Friday will be a nice break ... we are driving to Harvard to cheer our football team on to victory over the Crimson!" The Crusaders lost a cliffhanger, 25-24.
Hopefully the Lady Crusaders will have better luck.
his season, Briana and her teammates are on a mission. They would like to gift-wrap a 12th trip to the NCAA for their coach, Bill Gibbons. They don't want to make a one-and-done, wasn't-that-nice NCAA appearance either. "We'd like to make our mark and win some tournament games," Briana says.
Fresh in her mind still is the heartache of getting drilled against powerful Duke in Raleigh, N.C., in March 2007. So, she and her teammates are determined to improve while adopting a more up-tempo style of play.
This summer Briana and company served as counselors at Coach Gibbons' Holy Cross hoop camp. She helped out at a couple of high school camps back home. For six weekends, she competed in summer league basketball. Back at Holy Cross, Briana is hauling a four-course load: Physics, Algebraic Structures, Introduction to Islam and Classical America. She also has a steady stream of practices, weight room workouts and--starting on Nov. 15--games, games, games.
"We're total opposites. She's so composed, and I'm overly emotional," says her swing sister O'Dell. "I look up to her, especially when games get close. She's the one."
The Queen of Cool, it seems, has everything under control. On and off the court.
This article originally appeared in the Winter 2009 issue of Holy Cross Magazine.
John W. Gearan '65, was an award-winning reporter and columnist at the Worcester Telegram and Gazette for 36 years. He resides in Woonsocket, R.I., with his wife, Karen Maguire, and their daughter, Molly.


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MILLIGAN COLLEGE — Tough financial times may lead to Emmanuel Christian Seminary being integrated into Milligan College, according to the presidents of both schools.
Milligan President Bill Greer said Monday Emmanuel's board and President Michael Sweeney approached Milligan about acquiring the seminary in late June.
This past week Milligan's Board of Trustees as well as the board at Emmanuel were informed of everything Milligan has done since then regarding due diligence in any possible acquisition of the seminary that would integrate its curriculum and assets into Milligan.
On Friday, approval was given to Greer to continue to "fully investigate the financial, academic, administrative and logistical details of such an arrangement," according to an emailed statement from Greer.
"There's still quite a few details to iron out and a lot of work to do," Greer said in a phone interview Monday afternoon. "But we need to get that work done before we can ultimately close any sort of deal. Nothing is final at this point. Still a possibility that nothing would happen."
The boards of both schools would have to approve any action.
In the next few months Greer hopes to have a better idea of what can be done. A few months later perhaps details could be determined.
Those details include how to incorporate Emmanuel's curriculum and best serve the seminary's students while keeping in mind its donors and constituents, Greer said.
"Milligan's primary goal is that we perpetuate graduate degrees in Bible and ministry," Greer said. "So to the extent that we can help Emmanuel continue that ministry as part of Milligan, that's what we are hoping for."
Greer said Emmanuel approached Milligan because a number of factors, including a poor economy, have made it difficult for the seminary to remain viable long term. He said it is difficult in today's economy to operate a small school.
Around 135 students attend Emmanuel, which Sweeney said was average for a seminary.
"I think all small schools, in this economy, are facing some really difficult challenges these days," Sweeney said, adding that overhead costs are so high that it is difficult for small schools to survive. "Joining together with Milligan would enable us to do a lot more for a lot less money."
Sweeney did not know how Emmanuel would be structured after any possible acquisition but said the school would be something called an embedded seminary. Many Christian schools have embedded seminaries.
Sweeney wants to keep enough of Emmanuel's identity so people know the seminary's programs will be consistent, though.
The possibility of developing new programs would be a possibility if the seminary becomes embedded at Milligan, Sweeney said.
Emmanuel was established in 1965 and offers master of divinity, master of arts in religion, master of Christian ministries and doctor of ministry degrees.
Emmanuel is located near Milligan in Carter County.
Both schools have a history together. According to Greer's emailed statement:
Emmanuel and Milligan "have always operated independently but have a strong shared history, since Emmanuel was founded in 1965 using shared space on the Milligan campus and under the leadership of then-president Dr. Dean E. Walker. Both institutions are part of the Stone-Campbell Movement and have a similar mission of preparing men and women for ministry and servant-leadership."
Milligan is a four-year Christian liberal arts college offering 30 undergraduate majors and four master's degrees. More than 1,100 students enrolled there this fall. The college was founded in 1866.


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Double Date! Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom Hit the Town With Kris and Bruce Jenner
Khloe Kardashian took to her official Celebuzz blog yesterday (April 18) to prove that things between her and hubby, Lamar Odom, are happy as can be.
Khloe and Lamar and Kris and Bruce Jenner were all smiles in a picture the reality star posted of the two couples enjoying a meal.
"Just wanted to share a cute pic from lunch yesterday with Lam, my mom and Bruce at Emilio's in the Valley," Khloe wrote, alongside the photo. "We all went after I co-hosted The Talk. Such a fun double date!"
The Kardashian sister is certainly battling her fair share of rumors these days. In just the past week, she has had to deny speculation about a pregnancy, a miscarriage, and a shaky relationship.
The picture has the look of a perfectly crafted move by momager Kris to keep the rumors to a minimum, but here's hoping the duo can work things out regardless!
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Town Council votes against mini-golf in Cape Elizabeth
CAPE ELIZABETH — The Town Council narrowly defeated sending the Planning Board a proposal to allow miniature golf as a permitted use in the town's Business A zoning district.
The 4-3 decision on Monday put the brakes on a plan by resident Carl Dittrich to build a nine-hole miniature golf course on land next to the Cape Elizabeth Co-op, at 541 Ocean House Road.
"The concept people have of mini-golf is that it's noisy and tacky," Dittrich said. But he said the course would have been simple, natural, and without the gaudy bells and whistles that mark some mini-golf courses.
Dittrich said he had hoped to get miniature golf approved as a permitted use and would have had the course built and running by next summer.
Town Councilor David Sherman said he opposed sending the project to the Planning Board because he wanted to avoid adding to their workload a proposal he said would have received significant opposition from neighbors.
"Are we supposed to send every business idea to the Planning Board?" Sherman said in an interview Wednesday. "Sending something to them that's dead on arrival isn't fair, it's a waste of their time."
Sherman voted against the referral, and was joined in opposition by Council Chairman Jim Walsh and Councilors Jessica Sullivan and Kathy Ray.
Voting to send the proposed amendment to the Planning Board were Councilors Jamie Wagner, Frank Governali and Caitlin Jordan.
According to Sherman, the council had already heard from one resident who was concerned about the proposal, and more would have come out against it. He said previous attempts to change the permitted uses in the district had met with considerable opposition.
"Every one of those changes was extremely controversial," he said. "The neighbors came out in full force because they felt it was to the detriment of the neighborhood. Considering a mini-golf course, I think (opposition) would have been quite a bit. I just honestly didn't see it passing."
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To the editor: I would like to thank all of the businesses in the North Country that made a generous donation toward the Johnny Nixon Benefit. You helped make yesterday's event a great success. For businesses who were unable to donated this year but demonstrated courtesy and professionalism, you are greatly appreciated as well. To all of the Motorcyclists and their riders, thanks for your support once again. I would also like to extend my gratitude to the local media outlets, including the Valley News for promoting the event. Many thanks to those who stopped in for dinner, placed a bid on an auction item, or participated in the bowling tournament. Proceeds benefited the A.L S. Association in memory of Johnny Nixon, Don Duffy, a devoted husband, father of 3 children and a school teacher in Saranac Lake who is presently battling the disease, and to the Youth Programs in Au Sable Forks. We look forward to your participation in next year's event. Kelly C. Murphy, Fundraiser, Volunteer, AuSable Forks
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Dentist offers woman who lost all her teeth £25,000 of free treatment
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THE VICTIM of failed dental surgery which left her toothless and without compensation has been given new hope.
Gabriela Andrews said it is a "dream" that a dentist has offered her around £25,000 worth of corrective treatment for free.
As reported by The Herald in May, Gabriela was left with only a few jagged bones for teeth after dental implants went disastrously wrong.
She has fought for justice for almost three years – but has been unable to claim a penny as the dentist who treated her had inadequate insurance, has been struck off and left the country.
After hearing of the tragic story, Dr Mitesh Badiani, of the Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, has offered her free treatment.
Gabriela, aged 48, of Keyham, said she is overwhelmed by the amazing gift.
"I cannot imagine myself with teeth, I don't even know how I will look," she said.
"Dr Badiani called me and said he wanted to show me there were good dentists too.
"When you are as deep as I am in a situation like this, to get that call from a doctor is like a dream.
"I still can't believe there will be a day I will look in the mirror and have teeth. I try not to think about it. I didn't ever expect this."
Dr Badiani is donating treatment while BioHorizons UK is providing the implants.
He said: "My view is that, yes, things go wrong but it's how you correct them.
"In this situation Gabriela has been left in a poor scenario and a difficult financial position.
"We analysed the situation and thought: this is not about the money, it's about making sure someone can benefit from our skills."
He said the treatment should take between six and nine months to complete.
An area manager for a holiday home cleaning company, Gabriela saved for years for the £4,125 she needed for dental implants. She opted for private treatment because she thought it was the cheapest option.
She had previously had her upper teeth removed due to chronic root-canal infections because of an underlying health condition. A denture in her lower jaw was also failing.
The private dentist, Piotr Tadeusz Reichel, who gave her dental implants in Cornwall in January 2010 has since moved to Poland and been struck off.
The work failed – leaving her unable to eat solid food or speak clearly – but lawyers say Gabriela cannot claim compensation through the dentist, the clinic or any other body.
Gabriela is among campaigners calling for immediate change to laws which can leave patients powerless if dentists have no insurance, move abroad or refuse to contact their insurers.
National campaign group Bridge the Gap said they are delighted Gabriela has been given a chance at corrective treatment.
The group is calling for insurers to co-operate with claims to avoid leaving more patients in Gabriela's position.
Campaign head Chris Dean said: "The campaign is all about changing the law so dental patients are better protected.
"Unfortunately Gabriela was a victim of this loophole but it is great to see that by raising awareness of her situation, she is able to get the treatment she needs.
"It is important to realise however that these loopholes still exist and that Gabriela is receiving treatment due to the kindness of individuals, not because the law that allowed this to happen has been changed."


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Papelbon a mistake for Phillies
Giving any relief pitcher a four-year contract is a bad idea
I thought signing Ryan Madson for four years and $44 million was a bad idea, even though he is the best free-agent reliever on the market, both short- and long-term. The history of signing relievers to deals of that length is simply too awful to ignore.
That contract would have been a bargain relative to the four-year deal the Phillies are about to give Jonathan Papelbon -- more money, plus a lost draft pick, for an inferior reliever who gives up more fly balls.
Papelbon was the second-best relief option on the market, but even in one of his best seasons in 2011, he was worth only two or three wins above replacement, and I'd put the over/under on his WAR for this deal at around eight, which would still make it a pretty bad contract. But the real issue with any reliever and with Papelbon specifically is high attrition rates -- relievers don't last, and their peaks tend to be short.
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Denver vs. Butler
April 18, 2003
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|Kyle Tietjen
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|Dan Torgersen
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|Douglas Mathias
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|Denver - The University of Denver men's lacrosse team defeated the Butler
Bulldogs by a score of 12-8 tonight at Pioneer Field, evening its Great Western
Lacrosse League (GWLL) record at 1-1. The win was the Pioneers' third in three
attempts, a span where Denver has out-scored the opposition 42-18. Freshman
Adam Miller (Columbus, Ohio) led the Crimson and Gold in scoring with three goals
and an assist for his first-career hat trick. Overall, the Pioneers dominated the
stats, out-shooting Butler 42-25, collecting 10 more groundballs (30-20) while
winning 13 of the 23 face-offs (.565). Denver now climbs to 6-4 overall while the
Bulldogs fall to 5-6 (1-2 GWLL).
The Pioneers struck first, with Miller notching his seventh goal of the season at 12:57. Junior Andrew Huelskoetter (St. Louis, Mo.) brought the lead to two 3:49 later when he spun off a defender and fired in a shot just inside the left post. BU picked up the pace in the last eight minutes with two goals, split by Miller's second tally of the night at 4:19.
The second quarter began much like the first, with Denver scoring the first two goals. Miller netted his hat trick goal off a failed Bulter clear at 13:35 to kick things off. Less then two minutes later freshman Geoff Snider (Calgary, Alberta) scored his tenth goal of the year from a long-distance pass from junior Jeff Biggs (St. Louis, Mo.). The tide shifted to the Bulldogs shortly after though, with Butler scoring three goals in a span of 2:45 to tie the game with 7:12 remaining in the half. Freshman Adam Swain (West Simsbury, Conn.) wouldn't let the deadlock stand though and he took advantage of a man-up opportunity with five seconds left to bring the score to 6-5.
Momentum stayed with the home team in the third and the Pioneers took control of the game with the only three goals of the quarter. Huelskoetter and sophomore Darren Sasaki-Scanlon (Norwalk, Conn.) scored first with goals at 13:50 and 12:29, respectively. Sophomore Matt Brown (Burnaby, B.C.) capped off the outing with his first goal of the game when he threaded the needle from an impossible angle with 10 seconds left.
Denver head coach Jamie Munro gave the word to wrap things up in the fourth and Swain oblidged with his second goal of the night at 12:56. Snider followed suit 30 seconds later to give the Pioneers their biggest lead of the night (six goals). The Bulldogs tried a late rally and scored the next two goals at 11:18 and 8:42 to pull within four, but the margin never got closer. The teams closed out the final three minutes with a goal each. Sophomore Erik Swanson (Glenview, Ill.) scored the final Denver tally at 3:16.
The team will play again this Sunday (April 20) at 12:00 p.m. when the No. 14 Ohio State Buckeyes come to Denver for another conference game. The Buckeyes are 3-0 in the GWLL and coming off a 7-2 victory over Air Force tonight.


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God dayum! I have got to give "Days of Our Lives" credit! These latest Will and Sonny scenes are HOT! Today's ep had a super sexy shirtless makeout session between Chandler Massey & Freddie Smith (who finally had his first shirtless scene). It got interrupted in classic soap fashion by Will's father who was none to pleased at the sight of his son in Sonny's bedroom. The ep also brought some new shades in Sonny's character that definitely suited him. Bring out the kick ass, don't mess with my man Sonny!
See more pictures in my Chandler Massey and Freddie Smith galleries.


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Not having totally recovered from the illness he couldn't do the workout as well as he wanted. That year he played with U18 NT again. In April of 2012 they won the Albert Schweitzer Tournament in Mannheim (the unnoficial U18 World Championship), with a great Homs' performance in the final: he scored 18 points and led his team to the victory. In the summer of the same year he played U18 EC for second straight year. It was a team with excellent prospects: Sebastian Saiz (now in Ole Miss, NCAA), Josep Perez (Barcelona B), Ilimane Diop (Vitoria, ACB), Willy Hernangomez (Sevilla, ACB), himself and others; but they lost in quarterfinals against Russia. Spain ended 5th in the tournament and Homs, despite being on the court longer than any other player (27' per game) gave a modest performance. He nailed 7.7 points and grabbed 4.3 rebounds. It was a difficult year for him, but maybe everybody wanted to see a great Homs. He was unable to improve much in 2012. But, did he have enough talent, size and ability to play at the pro level?
Last year he played in El Prat Joventut team in LEB Silver, the third level in Spain. He did not tally up great statistics. He played 20 minutes per game and his average score was the 7th of the team (5.7). Albert didn't shoot well from the three point line (13.6%) and wasn't efficient from the free throw line either (54%). With these statistics Juventut has decided to rescind his contract. According to different sources team paid him a gross salary of more than €70.000 last year, an expensive contract for a guy that played in LEB Silver level without expectations of playing with Joventut ACB team in the immediate future.
What happened to Albert Homs? Did he succumb to too much pressure? Did he not have what it takes to play at the pro level? And, where will he play in a future? He is a good player, everybody says that he has great talent to play basketball (was one of the best players of 1994 generation). But, who will contract him now?
Twitter of the author: @garden7613
Foto: Penya.com (with president Jordi Villacampa after signing in 2010 for 4 seasons)


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