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...Hello Kitty from London and not somewhere in Japan? Courtney Bower, Des Moines, Iowa When Hello Kitty was created, many girls in Japan had read Alice in Wonderland and adored Britain. Also, there were other characters [created by my company Sanrio] who were supposed to have been born and raised in the U.S., so Kitty was born in London as a way of differentiating...
...There is some truth in both images. But the 20 Beijing-based journalists interviewed by University of Iowa journalism professor Judy Polumbaum in China Ink fall somewhere in the middle. Caught between a free market that rewards investigative reporting with increased readership and a fearful government that does its best to discourage whistle-blowing, these astute professionals - most lead their field as top editors, columnists or foreign correspondents - are forced to adopt new definitions of success. The values that they strive to maintain - avoiding bias, exposing wrongdoing and captivating an audience - will be recognized by journalists everywhere, however...
...Having the perspective of a few days, however, helped the Iowa native appreciate that she hadn't lost anything but rather had won an impressive collection of hardware for a first-time Olympian. "I go by the fact that everything happens for a reason," she said. "I was meant to have the silver [in the all-around]. At first, it upset me a little, but I thought about it, and just to have a medal around my neck meant the world...
...Liukin, from Parker, Tex., and Johnson, who grew up in West Des Moines Iowa, claim they have truly become firm friends in the run-up to Beijing and feel no nasty urge to sabotage the other's toothpaste. They finished first and second in every competition they entered together in 2008, usually with Johnson coming out on top. When Johnson's gym was damaged in the floods through the Midwest just weeks before the Olympic trials, Liukin text messaged Johnson offering to help. "She is one of my best friends, and we just want the best for each other," said...
...felt like a launched torpedo, like I could push off and, without trying, glide all the way down the pool. In addition to the fabric, Speedo developed a support system called a core stabilizer, designed to combat what's known as form drag. Rick Sharp, a kinesiologist from Iowa State University, explains that when a swimmer gets tired, his mechanics start to deteriorate, and the resulting dip in the lower back significantly increases drag. The water, flowing down the back, crashes into the arch of the buttocks creating a "rooster tail" effect. The core stabilizer helps the swimmer maintain good...