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...afraid that a prolonged absence from the newsroom might exact a toll on their employment status, or because they worked for newspapers that no longer support long-term fellowships for their staffers. “The standard for selection that we use involves [identifying] people of accomplishment, leadership, and talent to go on in journalism," Giles said. "Whether they do it as freelancers, magazine article writers, or newspaper journalists is not so much of a problem for us--it’s what they represent and how we think they might grow and make their mark in the years ahead...
...citizen who runs China's only legally registered amateur football club in China with about 3,500 members. According to FIFA's 2006 "big count," a survey of all its member associations, there were only 382,762 junior players in China. In England, there are 820,000. "Football talent is not manufactured in sports schools. The English Football Association spends over 50% of its resources on grassroots football development," says Rowan. "If participation among kids [in China] could be raised to the level in England, I guarantee you that among the extra 25 million young players, there...
...catch on in China. When the Republic of China was founded in 1949, authorities took control of the development of all sports and turned them into yet another political project to achieve international recognition. Almost all resources for sports development went to élite sports schools that serve as talent pools to represent China in international sports events. Amateur sports, with little political significance, have been largely ignored. China established its first professional football league in 1994, following the example of European leagues. The system, however, never fully embraced the market values that made its European counterparts such a success...
...friends who are scattered throughout both the East and West wings. Other longtime Chicago friends are occasional visitors and joined the Obamas for spring break, as they have for the past several years - but this year the gathering took place at Camp David. Among the traditions is a talent show, with everyone required to perform. This year Michelle demonstrated her skills with two hula hoops; Obama and the men sang "You Are the Sunshine of My Life." The visits typically include charades, singing, board games - although now that the Obamas are making use of the White House bowling alley...
...early days of Newman's 50-year marriage to actress Joanne Woodward: "Newman understood what a deal he was getting. For one thing, he was enormously impressed with Joanne's acting talent, which was much more instinctual than his burning-the-midnight-oil style. And because he was enjoying the life of a movie star, he understand what she had effectively given up for him ... He tried to dote on her, but he was clumsy in the effort in an earnest and somewhat cloddish fashion. 'For quite a while after we were married,' she remembered, 'he'd send me flowers...