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The Hottest Cheerleader From Each NFL Team
By Ace Covington
April 16, 2018
In 1954, the Baltimore Colts became the first NFL team to add cheerleaders. The squad, which was actually part of the Colt's marching band, started a trend that has now lasted decades and added more energy and excitement to the games.
Not only do cheerleaders increase the enthusiasm for a team, they also represent their team with appearances at schools, at charity events and with the USO - even though the gig is almost always just a part-time job.
Yet while every football fan might have a favorite player on their team, what about on their team's cheerleading squad? If you don't have one yet, we can help.
Here are the hottest cheerleaders from each NFL team:
Smart and beautiful, Jaqueline has a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering from Arizona State!
Jasmine is a therapist who loves laughing. Her favorite movies include Step Brothers, The Heat and Bridesmaids.
Fitness Tip 💕 by @jaecadefam Train with a buddy or have an accountability partner! During offseason I was able to stay on track because I knew that we both had a goal to reach and would push each other to the finish line! Together we would take on water challenges to stay hydrated , research healthy snacks that are high in energy and would help with our workouts, and we would take dance class together! Now that's #SquadGoals
Hannah is not just a cheerleader, she's also a marine mammal trainer that works with dolphins.
#KeyToBRC "I wish I would have known how many great friendships and opportunities that the squad was going to provide me, I would have tried out sooner!" – Hanah, 2 year veteran . . . . #KeyToBRC #BRC #BRC2018 #Tryouts #GoForIt #RavensFlock #BaltimoreRavens #Ravens #BaltimoreMD #BAL #NFL #NFLCheerleaders #Cheer #Cheerleading #Dance
Buffalo Bills: Billy
Since the Bills don't have a cheerleading squad, their mascot Billy Buffalo is their hottest cheerleader.
Myers favorite player is quarterback Cam Newton and she loves listening to Adele.
New week same goal! Is it Sunday yet? ✨💙✨ pic.twitter.com/EKTlThWzjx— TopCats Cheerleaders (@PanthersTopCats) December 12, 2017
Chicago Bears: Staley
Since the Bears don't have a cheerleading squad, their mascot Staley Da Bear is their hottest cheerleader.
Jaclyn doesn't just know her way around a football field, she knows the fastest ways around town since she works as a traffic reporter at Cincinnati's ABC affiliate.
#WCW going out to Ben-Gal Jaclyn 😍 her advice for anyone trying out: "Always remember to have fun and enjoy the process. Find the best, most authentic version of yourself and let it shine. You'll always be proud of that!" Register for prep classes and auditions now! Link in bio. #whodey #nflcheerleaders #bengals
Cleveland Browns: Chomps
Since the Browns don't have a cheerleading squad, their mascot Chomps is their hottest cheerleader.
Happy #NationalHotDogDay from Cleveland's hottest dog.— Chomps (@BrownsChomps) July 19, 2017
Did I do this right? pic.twitter.com/9SN9Uo9o6q
As if Lacey wasn't busy enough with her cheering, she also works as a cryo therapy technician, cycling instructor, dance teacher and she's a part-time student.
Being a military brat, Breanna grew up all over the country, but calls Colorado Springs home. Her favorite animal is the giraffe and she loves to snack on buttered popcorn.
Danielle truly represents the Motor City because along with being a Lions cheerleader she works in finance for the automotive industry.
Green Bay Packers: Cheesehead
Since the Packers don't have a cheerleading squad or a mascot, this cheesehead is their hottest cheerleader.
Houston Texans: Caitlyn
Caitlyn loves cuddly things and hot things - she has two pet rabbits and her favorite snack is hot Cheetos.
Abby loves giving her mind and body a workout - her favorite activities include reading and hiking with her dog.
Alison can build up the crowd's excitement and build a website for you - she's also a web designer.
Katrina might be from Chicago but she's a huge fan of the Chiefs. She's also a fan of dance and even coaches a high school dance team and assistant coaches for a college dance team.
After nearly two decades of dance experience including time on the Spirit Squad at the University of San Diego, Tyler is living her dream as a member of the Chargers' cheerleading squad.
The field at the LA Coliseum isn't the only place you might recognize MaCall from - she's been in commercials, acted on TV and even gave a TED Talk.
This hometown girl stays fit year round because she is also a fitness coach at Orangetheory.
Hannah is a pageant queen who might be on the field now but dreams of being in front of the camera as a talk show host.
If you think Talia's moves on the field are impressive, there's a good reason - she is a seasoned dancer who took the gold at the International Dance Organization World Championships and was named the American Dance Awards Dancer of the Year.
Some interesting facts about Laryn: she loves SpongeBob SquarePants and she's double jointed in her shoulders so she can twist them around.
New York Giants: Pizza Rat
Since the Giants don't have a cheerleading squad or a mascot, Pizza Rat, which represents all things New York, is their hottest cheerleader.
Paramus, NJ's Michelle loves dancing on Snapchat to make her teammates laugh and spends the off-season as an account manager.
This Motown music-loving Raiderette also works as a substitute teacher.
A communications student at Philly's own Temple University, Vanessa's favorite part of the games are chanting E-A-G-L-E-S with the crowd.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Steely McBeam
Since the Steelers don't have a cheerleading squad, their mascot Steely McBeam is their hottest cheerleader.
Shasta doesn't just love the Niners, she loves horses too. She owned one growing up and is an expert rider.
Hailey isn't just a Seahawk cheerleader, she's also a hawk in business, working as a development associate having graduated from the University of Washington.
A math major, Emily is an all-around all-star, having earned dance and academic college scholarships.
You might see Loren in front of the cameras on game day, but she also works behind it too, producing and writing scripts fo the PA announcer during games at her alma mater Tennessee State University.
Jackie doesn't just love to travel across America with the team, she loves traveling in general and has been to a whopping 26 countries already.
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Not by sight
Ever since James wrote that "faith without works is dead," Christians have been busying themselves with all sorts of busy-ness to prove to themselves that they really, positively do have faith. But much of what passes for Christian works could be done by anyone, with or without faith. Let's not kid ourselves. If what we're doing is humanly possible, it can't be a work of faith. I don't say that to make you feel bad, but to free you to do great exploits! Faith is for moving mountains. Faith is for healing the sick, raising the dead and otherwise demonstrating the gospel. To be specific, faith is for doing the works and greater works of Jesus:
The person who trusts me will not only do what I'm doing but even greater things, because I, on my way to the Father, am giving you the same work to do that I've been doing. You can count on it. (Jn 14:12, MSG)
I suspect the chief reason why many Christians live no different from their unsaved neighbors is they don't know about the awesome authority that God has given us. So instead of healing the sick, as Jesus instructed us to do, they're asking God to heal the sick. Instead of proclaiming life over their hurts, they're complaining and speaking death over themselves.
In this short series on prayer, we have contrasted the Biblical way with the traditional way to pray. In Part 1 we saw that there is a difference between praying with hope and praying with faith. In Part 2 we learned that faith doesn't move God – He's already moved! In Part 3 we saw from scripture that answered prayers are sometimes delayed by the devil. The enemy is surely opposed to our prayers, but he's probably not the main reason why our prayers aren't answered. No, the hindrance to most of our prayers lies between our ears. The problem is we don't appreciate what God has already done for us. More to the point, we don't know how awesome and powerful is the One who now lives within us.
Children, you belong to God, and you have defeated these enemies. God's Spirit is in you and is more powerful than the one that is in the world. (1 Jn 4:4 CEV)
Who do you think you are?
In Part 3 the punch-line was resist the devil. Here's today punch-line: Renew your mind and learn to interpret your circumstances through the finished work of the cross. What do I mean by that? I mean it should be normal for you to see yourself as completely forgiven, sanctified, righteous, healthy and prosperous – all because of Jesus. Is this how you see yourself? Here's a simple way to find out. When you get sick, which of the following statements best describes how you respond?
(1) "I am sick but I'm going to ask God to heal me."
(2) "I am healthy but the devil's trying to rob me."
If you chose response No.1 then you're starting from a place of defeat. By asking God to do something He's already done, you are confessing ignorance of what Jesus has accomplished on the cross. Maybe you're not sure of what He's done. Then you had better find out because faith, by definition, is being sure (He 11:1). How can you be sure when you're unsure? Look at what you're saying: I am sick… The focus is squarely on your physical condition. Do you know what the King Jimmy Bible calls it when we are more mindful of our physical circumstances than God's word? Carnal mindedness. And you know what that means, right?
To be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. (Rms 8:6, KJV)
Do you know that you can be in the Spirit yet walk after the flesh? This happens when you put your feelings (what you see and hear etc.) ahead of your faith in God's word. In effect, you are trusting in your praying performance instead of resting in His finished work. Pray like this and you will reap nothing because your faith is misplaced. Instead of standing on what Christ has done, you're essentially saying God needs to act again and He won't unless I first do something. You have more faith in you're doing than in what Jesus has done.
If you want to release life and peace into our circumstances, be spiritually minded. That doesn't mean "think spiritual thoughts." To be spiritually minded means be led by the spirit. Your renewed spirit, like the Holy Spirit, already trusts God regardless of the circumstances. To be spiritually minded is to walk by faith, not by sight. So speak to your condition and say, "By His stripes I have been healed" (1 Pe 2:24).
If you chose response No.2 then you're starting from the place of victory. You might declare, "As He is so am I in this world. The old man who suffered sin's curse is dead and buried and I am a new creation. Sin and sickness no longer have dominion over me." I'm not asking you to deny your physical reality but to have faith in a higher reality. I'm not saying the problem you are facing isn't nothing; I'm saying that this Jesus who lives in you is Really Something! Here's Andrew Wommack writing in Grace – The Power of the Gospel:
I've changed. I know now that I'm not the sinner trying to become holy. I am the righteous whom Satan is trying to make unholy. I'm not the sick trying to get well. I am the well that the devil is trying to make sick. I'm not the poor trying to be prosperous. I am the prosperous that the Enemy is trying to make poor. This is a totally different attitude and mindset. But I've found it much easier to fight from the position of victory than to try to fight to obtain a position of victory. It's infinitely easier to release something I already have than to go get something I don't. (pp.117-8)
When you're sick your flesh will pull in one direction ("I need healing!") but your spirit will pull in the other ("By His stripes I am healed!"). Flesh and spirit are opposed to each other and you will have to choose (Gal 5:17). The carnally minded believer will heed the flesh, but the spiritually minded believer will heed God's word. This is not a question of having more or less faith – you already have the same measure of faith as Jesus (2 Pet 1:1). This is about putting your faith to work and releasing what God has already given you.
Plant this seed
In this short series I've given you some keys on how to pray effectively. I have given you truth in seed form. Perhaps you've been blessed reading these posts. Maybe you even clicked the "like" button or forwarded posts to your friends. But understand that nothing will change in your life unless this seed takes root in your heart and grows. It's now up to you. Are you content to live no differently from your unsaved neighbors? Or do you want to see the Kingdom come and His will done in your world?
Be warned that neither the devil nor your flesh will like what you've read here (Ga 5:17). Jesus said the devil is a thief who likes to steal seed (Mk 4:15). Right about now this thief will be suggesting you go visit Facebook or he'll be reminding you to take care of some task that really needs to get done. He'll do whatever it takes to get your focus off Christ and the cross. But we are not ignorant of his schemes.
I began this series with Wommack and I'll finish with him. Here he is writing in Spirit, Soul and Body:
I'd confess aloud, 'By His stripes I was healed.' My body would counter, 'Oh no you're not!' Then I'd answer, 'Yes I am – the Word says so!'… You will have to overcome the same conflict! You don't just say, 'All right, I see the truth. Flesh, I now renounce you and choose to walk by the spirit!' No, it'll be a traumatic experience when you turn around and head the other direction. Your mind and emotions have been indulged now for many years. They've always said that whatever you see is more real than what's invisible. There's going to be a fight. (p.117)
The good news is it's a fight you can win, for greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world. Have faith in Jesus! Speak to your mountains! Heal the sick! Rebuke that storm! Change the world!
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The Irish Long Distance Swimming Association was formed in 1966 when open water swimming was relatively unknown in Ireland. None the less, in the following year the association held it's first season of events in both Northern Ireland and Southern Ireland and since then, over the decades has increased greatly in size and stature and is now known to all governing bodies worldwide and has an international reputation that is "Second to none".
The ILDSA now organise over 20 events annually ranging from the shorter "Starter swims" like the 1k West Bay swim in Portrush to the 17k and 25k official Irish Championships at Lough Erne., (These longer swims are used by many people as preparation for marathon swims such as the English Channel and the North Channel.)
Over the years the sport has grown tremendously all over Ireland and the ILDSA has been paramount in this success by offering advice on cold water swimming, training methods and also by offering encouragement and support to both beginners and seasoned marathon swimmers alike
For its promotion and services to open water swimming the ILDSA was admitted into the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame in America in 1996 and received a special diploma for its work over many years. Two members of the Association have also been admitted to IMSHOF for their achievements.
Anne Marie Ward from Donegal became the 1st Irish women swimmer to swim from Ireland to Scotland. This was Anne Marie's 4th North Channel attempt and as a result of her perseverance and her determination Anne Marie was selected and awarded the World Open Water Swimming Woman of the year. Such an amazing accolade for any swimmer and the first time it was awarded to an Irish swimmer. Anne Marie travelled to New York in June where she presented her challenges and journey in the North Channel to a swimming audience at Columbia University. She was then honoured and awarded at the United Nations building to an audience including the International Marathon Swimming hall Of Fame.
In 2012 Steve Redmond from Ballydehob in Co Cork became the first swimmer in the world to the complete the notoriously difficult "Oceans 7" series of swims. (The North Channel, The Cook Strait, The Molokai Channel, The English Channel, The Catalina Channel, The Tsugaru Strait and the Strait of Gibraltar). For his efforts Steve was voted the World Open Water Swimming Man of the year in 2012.
Then in 2013 Newry man Padraig mallon was awarded the World Open Water Swimming Association's Man of the year for completing (In the same year!) an official ice swim, the English Channel and the North Channel while Nuala Moore from Dingle became one of only 5 women in the world to complete a 1000m ice swim inside the the Arctic Circle.
Not only that but both Nuala and Anne Marie Ward were part of the Bering Strait Relay team that won "Performance of the Year" at the 2013 World Open Water Swimming Assocition Awards!
Swimmers from all over the world have come to Ireland to take part in events here and Irish swimmers have taken part in International events in the UK, America, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and South Africa competing favourably with the Worlds best.
Open water swimming has now grown and matured into one of the worlds leading sports and is now part of the Olympic Games. Our own Chris Byran, from Ennis is now competing at the highest level of the 10km and 5km open water world rankings.
The ILDSA has a strong and dedicated administration and support team, representatives in the four provinces, and good local organisers.
The ILDSA will move into the future and continue to be a strong and influential body for open water swimming. We now look forward to celebrating our Golden Jubilee Anniversary in 2016 and we hope you will join us.
Billy Wallace, ILDSA President.


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Think of a number with two digits. For example 43.
Now add the two numbers together. For example 4 + 3 = 7.
Next, subtract the new number from your original number. For example 43 - 7 = 36.
Finally, look at the symbol next to your number. Remember it.
Now the Magic Gopher will read your mind and tell you what your symbol is. Watch carefully.
Did he get your number right? How does he do it?!
It does not work.
How amazing !!! That is definitely wonderful ! OMG !! How could he do it ??! i'm gonna be crazy
How we can play this game?
I can't do this.
It is so amazing. How?
Hi I can't play with this one.
It shows only white screen!!
I can play last time but now I can't ?why?
Hi mavis2002,
Thanks for your message. Sorry you can't see the Magic Gopher. I have tested the game and it's working for me. Can you tell me please what device you're using and which browser and I will check it again.
Best wishes, Jo (LearnEnglish Teens Team)
I can not play with any of your games , the only thing that appears in the screen it is a blank space for all the games
Hi Natxu1303,
Thanks for letting us know. I've just tested it and it's working fine for me. We have been having some problems with this game but now it's working again :) I hope it is for you!
Best wishes, Tina (LearnEnglish Teen Team).
How does he do it?I can't understand.That's weird.
Of course he gets it right. You subtract the two nubers added from the original number. Example: 43. You subtract 4+3. Instead of taking 43-7, take 43 -3 -4. You will get the same answer. However this proves that no matter what nuber you choose you will always subtract the second number (in this case 3) to get a number that ends with 0 (in this case 40). Then the nuber you subtracted second can only be 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 And the only possible outcomes will be, 90 - 9 = 81, 80 - 8 = 72, 70 - 7 = 63, 60 - 6 = 54, 50 - 5 = 45, 40 - 4= 36, 30 -3 = 27, 20 - 2 = 18 and 10 - 1 = 9. You might notice that all of these numbers are in the 9's multiplication table. That is because when multiplying by 9 you can instead multiply by 10 and subract the other number. For example: 5*9 = 5*10 - 5 = 50 - 5 = 45. First you add one 5 and then you subtract it again. 9*5 = 9*5 + 5 - 5.
Bro, you just cracked the code.
For me, this exercise did not work. I can´t see the game it´s just white. Please help??
Hi Emmobe,
Thanks for your comment. We have a problem with this game and a few others and we're trying to fix them. The Magic Gopher should be back soon! Sorry about this!
Best wishes, Jo (LearnEnglish Teens Team)
What would you have two-digit number you do not put forth - after subtraction of the two components can only get numbers of 81, 72, 63, 54, 45, 36, 27, 18 or 9. Look - in the symbol table, all symbols corresponding to these numbers - the same. Naturally, the square provides exactly what you "put forth"
And that did not raise suspicions, the picture is constantly changing.
That's the whole secret.
He guessed correct each and every single number...He is incredible!
This is magic!
This doesn't work on phone
Hi gore_ross, You're right, it doesn't work on a phone, I'm sorry. We're working to make all of our site mobile friendly in the near future. Best wishes, Joanna (LearnEnglish Teens team)
its a supid mouse never guess the right
.......................... This stupid mouse guess my 5 numbers in a row ...
Now let me explain you the reason. The number is 2 dight, so it should be (10a+b). Follow his instructions, it will end up as 9a. now you wold mention the mutiply of 9's sign is all the same.
He's a raccon, not a mouse!
He's a copy of Courage on Cartoon Network to be honest
I can't understand this game! Someone help me, please!
Simple! I dont know how but the game knows at what symbol you are looking at,and it can guess it.Try to do a random number,remember the symbol and try it again with the same number,look at another symbol and it wont guess the correct symbol!
Sorry for my bad English
Sorry danieldane but i tried that and he can guess your number simply because every answer you have is a multiple of 9,if you look at the symbol page all multiples of 9 (other than 90) HAVE THE same symbol!!
I cannot believe it, but it's true. I am both surprised and thrilling when I play this game.
the answers are always going to be multiples of 9
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At the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Isselkou Ould Ahmed Izid Bih of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Minister of Foreign Affairs Luis Filipe Tarares of the Republic of Cape Verde, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Abdoulaye Diop of the Republic of Mali, and Minister of African Integration and Ivorians Abroad Aly Coulibaly of the Republic of Coate d'Ivoire, Foreign Minister Wang Yi will pay official visits to the aforementioned four countries from May 19 to 23.
Q: Yesterday, Czech President Zeman visited the Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall. What is your comment on his visit?
A: The Nanjing Massacre is a grave crime committed by the Japanese militarism during the WWII, which is a historical fact recognized by the international community. China spoke highly of President Zeman's visit to the Memorial Hall to the Victims in the Nanjing Massacre to pay tribute to those innocent lives fallen during the Nanjing Massacre. President Zeman was also present in 2015 for the commemorative activities for the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression as well as the World Anti-Fascist War. From all these, we can feel President Zeman's respect for history, his courage to acknowledge the past so as to look into the future. The Chinese people will always remember that.
Q: The US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley said yesterday that the US believed that it could persuade China to agree to new sanctions on the DPRK. Can you give us details on the discussions China is currently having with the US in the Security Council? Can you give us a time-frame as to when China expects that a possible agreement is reached?
A: The international community has an important consensus on the Peninsula nuclear issue, which is strong commitment to the goal of denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, full and strict compliance with the Security Council resolutions, and support for peaceful means to resolve the Peninsula nuclear issue. China believes that relevant discussions and actions by the Security Council should be in the same vein with such a consensus. China will continue with its efforts to ease up the situation and contribute to the final peaceful settlement of the Peninsula nuclear issue.
Q: Taiwan confirmed today that Fiji has withdrawn its Trade and Tourism Office in Taiwan. We also heard that Fiji officials went to Taiwan to handle the relevant matter. Are you aware of this? Does this withdrawal have anything to do with pressure from the mainland? Does this signal the resurgence of a "diplomatic war" between Taiwan and the mainland?
A: I want to stress once again that there is only one China in the world and Taiwan is part of China. This is also a consensus of the international community affirmed by a series of international documents including UN resolutions. Upholding the One China principle meets the common aspiration of the international community and conforms with the trend of the times.
Q: Philippine sources said that China would not conduct land reclamation activities in Huangyan Dao in the next 12 months. Can you confirm that?
A: China's position on the relevant issues surrounding Huangyan Dao is consistent and clear. Whatever we choose to do or not to do is within our own sovereignty. China will properly deal with relevant issues.
At this moment, China and the Philippines are enjoying a sound momentum in developing the bilateral relationship. Practical cooperation in various fields are rapidly moving forward. The two countries are on the track of implementing the consensus reached between the two leaders on upholding good neighborliness and friendship, properly handling disputes and working together for common development. Political mutual trust and mutually beneficial cooperation between the two sides have been deepening. China will remain committed to sustaining the sound and steady development of the China-Philippine relationship.
Q: The international community in general gave a high appraisal to the BRF. But we also hear some voices saying that China meant to use the BRF to lift its own international influence and leadership. How do you respond to that?
A: It is true that for several days on end we've been receiving high opinions from the attendees and the international community on the Belt and Road Initiative and China's hosting of the BRF, which are believed to be conducive to making the economic globalization more inclusive and balanced and providing important opportunities for promoting international cooperation and realizing common development.
It is China that proposed the Belt and Road Initiative, but the principle this Initiative follows is "joint consultation, extensive participation, and shared benefits". We firmly believe that it is a cause that concerns everyone, and therefore shall be discussed among everyone and undertaken by everyone. And no one will be left out when it is time to reap benefits. Instead of saying that China is trying to act as a leader or project international leadership, I would prefer saying that China never shies away from its responsibility. China always maintains that all countries are equal, regardless of their sizes. China also believes that large countries, boosting relatively more resources and more capabilities, shall naturally assume more responsibilities and make more contributions. China's proposal of the Belt and Road Initiative and hosting of the BRF are the exact and specific manifestation of such a spirit that China never shirks its responsibility.
Q: It is reported that the Shadow Brokers, a hacking group, said that, from June, it will begin dumping data from Chinese, Russian, Iranian and the DPRK missile and nuclear programmes. Is China aware of this? What is China's response?
A: I don't have any information. But China's position on the relevant issue is consistent. China firmly opposes and cracks down on all forms of cyber hacking activities. We advocate greater cooperation and dialogue among the international community on the basis of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit to jointly address the threat to cyber security.
Q: It is reported that the Taiwan authority held a ceremony on May 17, announcing the change of the name for its organization tasked with handling ties with Japan. The new name is "the Taiwan-Japan Relations Association" which was formerly known as "the Association of East Asian Relations". Representative Mikio Numata from the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association attended the ceremony. What is China's comment?
A: There is but one China in the world, and Taiwan is part of China. The Chinese government resolutely opposes any official exchanges between Taiwan and countries having diplomatic ties with us. The name change jointly staged by the Japanese government and the Taiwan authority is in fact meant to elevate and put more substance to the relationship between Japan and Taiwan. China is strongly dissatisfied with that. We urge the Japanese side to adhere to the principles of the Sino-Japanese Joint Declaration and the promises it has made so far, uphold the One China principle, take concrete actions to correct its mistakes, and avoid sending a wrong message to the Taiwan authority and the international community, nor creating new disturbance to China-Japan relations. We would also admonish the Taiwan authority that all attempts to create "two Chinas" or "one China, one Taiwan" are destined to fail.
Q: First, what does China expect from the BRICS Summit coming up in September in Xiamen. Have all countries confirmed their attendance yet, especially India? Second, speaking in Tokyo today, Commander Harry Harris of the US Pacific Command spoke about the urgency of China dealing with the nuclear issue in a more robust way, saying that its nuclear programme is a threat even to allies of the DPRK, such as China and Russia. What is your comment?
A: On your first question, China will host the BRICS summit in Xiamen in September, which is a major event for China's diplomacy. China will remain in close communication and coordination with other BRICS countries to make the Xiamen summit a great success, contributing to consolidating solidary among BRICS countries and promoting common development of the BRICS and development countries. As for how the preparation is going at this point, I have no specific information to offer.
On your second question, we have clearly stated our position on the Peninsula nuclear issue on many occasions. As a permanent member of the UN Security Council and a close neighbor to the Korean Peninsula, China has been and will continue implementing relevant resolutions of the Security Council comprehensively and faithfully. Meanwhile, we will make unremitting efforts to cool down the situation on the Peninsula and strive for a final peaceful settlement of the Peninsula nuclear issue.
Q: It is reported that Japan's LDP general president Nikai Junhiro expressed Japan's intention to join the AIIB on the sidelines of the BRF. Has China received any notification from the Japanese side?
A: The AIIB is an open and inclusive multilateral organization for development. It absorbs new members in accordance with the Agreement of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. If Japan want to join it, it may make its intention known by directly submitting its application to the AIIB.


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Look for the rules of present prefect and past perfect...
What is the difference between "He has eaten" and "He had Eaten"?
thank you
Look for the rules of present prefect and past perfect...
The second is past perfect. This used with the simple past to indicate the sequence of two actions in the past. The action is the past perfect is earlier than the action in the simple past.
John shouldn't be hungry because he has already eaten (present perfect).
I offered (simple past) John lunch, but he had already eaten (past perfect).
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Which is more correct:" He has eaten or He has had his meal"?
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Bijindo: The Korean island where time stops
By Peter DeMarco, for CNN • Updated 27th August 2013
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From the air, the 99 islands of Hallyeohaesang National Marine Park look like patches of moss on a blue carpet.
Only 30 of them are inhabited, and a boat ride through the islands show glimpses of sleepy shoreline villages and bays dotted with fishing boats.
In the heart of the 545-square-kilometer park, off the main tourist route, is an island shaped like a barbell, called Bijindo.
Bijindo has a unique geographical feature -- a powdery white strip of sand tethering two ends of the island together.
Locals call the island Miindo, which means "beautiful island."
Different universe
On Bijindo, time seems to stop.
There's a single road on the island -- it connects the two villages of Waehang and Naehang -- but not a car in sight.
Older villagers rest beneath the shade of trees while dogs walk by without care. Small waves break against a beautiful empty beach.
Island life
The island has one road and no cars.
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Time on the island is simple.
Visitors relax on the beach. Hike a few trails. Try out some of the best fishing in the country.
Other than that, the most popular thing to do is watch the sun rise and set over the islands.
Read: 40 most beautiful places in South Korea
Lee Jeong Mi, of the Tongyeong Tourist Information Center, considers off the beaten track islands like Bijindo to be national treasures.
"It's the best way to experience real island life," she says. "The view from the islands is also different from other places in Korea.
"On most islands you look out over the sea at an open horizon. It's an almost lonely feeling. But here, the islands in the marine park are so close together that they almost seem like friends."
More travel spots
Travelers is often passe by Bijindo in favor of more popular islands in the marine park.
Somaemuldo and Deungdaeseom islands feature spiking rock formations and cliffs. Yeonhwado is known as the Buddhist island -- its temple is a pilgrimage site for devout Buddhists.
Another island worth seeing is Hansando, which houses a shrine devoted to one of Korea's most venerated naval commanders, Yi Sun Shin.
Read: 33 beautiful islands to visit in Korea
It was near here that in 1592 Admiral Yi and his troops won the decisive Battle of Hansando against attacking Japanese.
Yi used special ships akin to floating tanks, known as dragon boats or turtle ships, that were covered with spiked iron plates. Each had a large wooden dragon's head at the bow.
Island hopping
The marine park has 99 islands.
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The ferry terminal to get to the Hallyeohaesang Park islands is located in Tongyeong, a city full of cultural sites, making it a good place to spend time in before or after the islands.
The Tongyeong International Music Festival takes place every March.
In August, the city celebrates the Great Battle of Hansan Festival with a street parade.
Fresh seafood is a huge draw.
Where to stay
Accommodations are humble, to say the least.
, the Napole Motel is right on the harbor and next to the city's most famous seafood market.
Napoli Motel
, Tongyong-si, Dongho-dong 160; +82 55 646 0202; from ₩70,000 ($62) peak season, ₩40,000 ($36) low season
On Bijindo, Bada Iyagi Pension sits right on the beach. Each room has a small terrace overlooking the water. Camping is allowed on the beach but campfires are not.
Bijindo Bada Iyagi
, Bijin-ri, Wayhang; +82 55 642 6171; from
₩170,000 ($151) peak season, ₩80,000 ($71) low season
Where to eat
Chung Mu gimbap: rice rolled in laver and served with squid pickled in hot red pepper
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There aren't many places to eat on Bijindo. The island is just too small.
Most visitors bring their own food and cook where they're staying -- most rooms on the island have a small kitchen or barbecue pits.
One restaurant that stands out is Bijin Sikdang, which serves a good Haemul Dwenjang Jigae (seafood soybean stew) for ₩10,000 ($9).
Bijin Sikdang
, Bijin-ri, Wayhang
+82 55 642 9704
Read: Food map: Eat your way around Korea
In Tongyong, which is known for seafood, the Jungang Live Fish Market is the epicenter for eating anything that comes from the ocean.
Vendors sell live fish in plastic tubs.
Point to one and the fishmonger will cut it up and send it to one of the restaurants in the market where you can have it prepared for you. It's like a raw fish festival every day.
The city of Tongyong lends its ancient name to a popular dish, Chung Mu gimbap. All around the market, small restaurants serve Chung Mu gimbap, rice rolled in laver (algae) and served with squid pickled in hot red pepper.
Oysters are another local favorite.
Daepungwan restaurant offers an unforgettable oyster medley.
The B Course (₩17,000/$15 per person) includes oyster bibimbap, guljun (fried oyster pancake and gul tangsuyuk) and deep-fried oysters in sweet and sour sauce.
Daepungwan restaurant
, Tongyong-si, Dongho-dong 174-1
+82 55 644 4446
Getting there
Ferries to Bijindo leave from the Tongyong Ferry Terminal three times a day at 7 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2:10 p.m. Round trip tickets cost ₩14,000 ($12.50) and take about 50 minutes.
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The unusual La Baye 2x4 guitars can be attributed to Dan Helland. Helland started out as a guitarist and guitar teacher in Green Bay, Wisconsin music store known as Henri's Music. Through his connections at the music retailer, Helland was able to get a job with the Holman-Woodell factory in Neodesha, Kansas that was producing guitars.
One of the owners named Holman was formerly employed by the Wurlitzer Music Company prior to starting his own business. So the company had this connection when Wurlitzer decided to make the jump into guitar production. This was the mid 1960's.
Wurlitzer Guitar
In November of 1965 Holman-Woodell was producing a line of stereo electric guitars. These two pickup guitars were designed to have on pickup go to a channel and the other went to a separate channel. Shortly after this they signed a deal to produce guitars under the Wurlitzer brand name.
Because of flawed paint jobs, the Holman-Wurlitzer line only lasted about a year before Wurlitzer pulled the plug on the deal. Despite the bad paint, the guitars were well made.
The pickups, called Sensitones, resembled pickups found on Kapa guitars, but were made by Holman. (Kapa imported all of their parts from Germany and their pickups were from Hofner.)
After the Wurlitzer deal went south, Helland built the LaBaye 2x4. Helland was from Green Bay, hence the name. Perhaps he was thinking of Les Paul's Log when he designed this unique instrument.
Some unusual features are the thumbwheel potentiometers on the upper side of the guitar that control volume and tone. These are similar to the ones found on Fender Jazzmasters and Jaguars. The vibrato is based on a Bigsby design, but was made by Holman. The one puzzling feature is the placement of the toggle switch. It is on the bottom bout.
The guitar featured the Sensitone pickups.
There were approximately 45 LaBaye 2x4's manufactured. The models were identified as Six, Twelve and Four, which was the bass version.
These are unique instruments that appear in most vintage guitar books, but due to the playability factor or lack of, they are not highly sought after.
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By Teachers, For Teachers
One of the biggest challenges of today's teachers is the classroom management of larger and larger classes. The number of students increases every year, and just when it feels as if the classes cannot expand any more, they do.
With more students comes more paperwork of all types. Taming the paperwork tiger can be a huge step to insuring efficiency and sanity to even the most over-worked classroom teacher.
Here are some organization tips for managing paperwork that have helped keep me relatively sane in my classroom.
Get Organized with Student Work Folders
One of the best ideas I ever had was creating individual work folders for each of my 190 students. I keep them in three crates alphabetically, and I have two student aides who file all the papers I've graded.
When there is a question about a specific grade, students can go to the work folder and pull out the work in question, so papers don't disappear into back packs. This is also great for times when parents want to see progress or work output, or if you make a mistake in recording grades in an electronic grade book.
For elementary students, this can make for a great portfolio to show parents at Open House, or a reference when evaluating students at report card time.
Track Progress with Writing (or Subject) Folders
At our high school, we make a writing folder for each English student when he or she enters the school as a freshman. We file any significant writing assignment —essays, projects — in these folders and file them in a cabinet.
At the beginning of the next year, we hold a folder swap. This is where students visit their last year's English teacher, pick up the writing folder, and take it to the current English teacher, who adds that year's significant writing assignments. At the end of senior year, the student receives the folder and can see the progress he or she made during their tenure at high school.
This method can apply to all grade levels and subject matter. It's just a matter of identifying what significant assignments should be kept separate from work folders, or combined to make one all-encompassing portfolio of the year or semester.
Find a Special Place for Special Papers
With more and more students receiving special education benefits or accommodations, keeping track of special needs students can be daunting. Designate one drawer of your desk or file cabinet only for materials that are to be secured.
There are huge privacy issues with any notice surrounding students and special needs. These matters are always marked confidential, and should not be filed with your normal paperwork. Always shred the previous year's confidential notices at the beginning of the new year to avoid confusion and papers you don't need.
Designate Homework Collection Stations
In order to manage five different classes, I designate five separate trays, one for each class, in which to put homework. Label the trays for avoid confusion and to streamline the inputting of scores into your grade book or grading program.
At the elementary level, consider a homework tray for each table, for different subjects, or for different assignments to make grading easier.
Create a No Name Folder
When work is turned in without a name attached, I used to put it on my board with a magnet. With so many papers, I have a tough time finding room on the board for that many items, so I created a No Name folder that I put at the front of my work folder crates. When a student claims to have done an assignment but can't find it, I direct them to the No Name folder, and often the work is reunited with its rightful owner.
At any age level, the No Name folder makes students more accountable and allows them to check to see if they've forgotten to identify their own papers.
Make a Student Mail Station
Students who want a weekly report of progress give me "blue slips" on Thursdays. These are forms generated by our counseling department for students to give to teachers, and on many weeks I receive anywhere from 5 - 25 of these forms.
In order to efficiently get them back to students while still maintaining their privacy, I fold the forms so only the names are showing, and I stack them in front of the homework tray for the class each student comes from. This way they can pick up their "mail"!
In elementary schools, many classrooms still have cubbies, so this works for student-teacher communication. Folders that go home daily also work very well for tracking progress reports or any communication with students/parents.
Handle Absences & Missed Work More Easily
With students missing school for many reasons, it is impossible for me to keep up with what each individual has missed, so I have a folder next to the door where I keep
A student fills the form out, writes the day or days on which they were absent, gives it to me, and I write the assignment and the due date. I give these back in person so they can be completed in a timely manner.
At the elementary level, keeping a missing work folder with the names of students who've missed each particular worksheet or project will keep things straight. After taking attendance, be sure to put those folders aside and fill them as you assign work throughout the day. That way, it won't be an additional after-school task.
Post an Assignment List
Every week, I update and post assignments in two place:
*on a paper list at the back of my room
You can create a running list of assignments using a table format in Microsoft Word or Excel. Be sure to leave a few blank lines for any new assignments that arise, so you can simply write it in on the paper version and add it to the table online.
Students who are absent or who missed a due date announcement have multiple ways to get the information and are more likely to get assignments in on time.
Even if your students aren't meticulously checking grades and points, a laundry list of all the work that has been done can show them how much they've accomplished in their classroom.
Minimize Handouts
In order to save paper and time, I copy instructions for projects on one side of a paper, and copy the grading rubric for the project on the other side.
When students turn in project or essays, the grading rubric can be used as the cover sheet. The added advantage to this is that students have had a chance to see the criteria on which their grade for the project will be based. Simple rubrics for elementary students with only two or three criteria get them used to the idea of standards-based grading.
Avoid Clutter with a FILE IT Folder
I wish I had more time to organize my own papers, but I never seem to have it. Because of this, I created a FILE IT folder.
I keep it on my worktable, and when I get a master copy or multiple extra copies of papers, I paperclip them, put them in this folder, and they are out of sight, at least for a while. It cuts down on the clutter, but the catch is that you have to go in and actually file the contents once in a while!
Create a Catch-all Cubby
There are some papers I use frequently that rarely change, like photocopied writing tips, grammar tips, essay shaping sheets, cover sheets. For these, I created a four-by-four-slot wooden cubby that I keep on the shelf for easy access.
I actually paid a student to build it for me, but you can buy cardboard versions at office supply stores. When students need one of these items, they can help themselves.
Go Paperless
The future of education will probably veer that way eventually. In my school, we now do attendance and grades exclusively on the web.
More and more, we are urged to post documents on web sites, and we use an anti-plagiarism program to catch cheating. We could actually grade papers on this program if the district wanted to pay for that option.
If you're a techie teacher or your school has Blackboard or Moodle, you may want to invest the time in creating these online folders to track work and maintain communication with students on the web.
For now, at least in my case, I'm stuck with physical folder, files, and fact sheets, so learning to handle them in the real world is still a critical skill. I hope you found these organization tips handy while tackle the overwhelming amounts of teacher paperwork.
How do you make classroom paperwork more manageable? Share in the comments section!


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Formed in 2004, Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC. is devoted to producing original manga, comics and graphic novels, and bringing the best in Japanese licenses to North American audiences. The company's headquarters is based in Southern California. Website: http://www.gomanga.com/
Manga and comic fans. Teens and young adults aged 16+.
Blood Alone was originally published by a company called Infinity Studios in 2004 and built up a small fanbase due mostly to the beautiful artwork and supernatural theme of the series. However, Infinity Studios let the series fizzle out, so there could be a "been there, done that" association with it among some fans and the original book logo they used. To combat this, Seven Seas is taking a fresh stab at the logo to give new and old fans alike a sense that this is an exciting "new" vampire series that is worth checking out. In other words, our logo should communicate that this is a relevant series, for fans of Twilight or anything vampire-related. (Please note that this is still an ongoing series in Japan, so there's nothing "dated" about it, and the logo will hopefully convey its "freshness.")
Seven Seas' first Blood Alone release will be an omnibus containing books 1-3, and then we will release individual books starting with book 4. There are 6 books currently.
We have yet to decide on the final artwork we're going to use on the omnibus cover, so the logo should be able to work on either of the pieces of art attached below.
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This lists the 10 different condition assessments and presents a bar chart showing the number of features within the SSSI series and the Natura 2000 series (either SPA for bird features or SAC for features other than birds). Note that for Natura 2000 we are able to estimate the number of features that have not been assessed during the 6 year reporting period - we are unable to do this for SSSI/ASSI because we do not have an overall list of notified interest features for these designations.
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Interview with gianpietro tonetti : Frank Scott: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?. gianpietro tonetti : The new LED technology. .Frank Scott: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?. gianpietro tonetti : Proper use of LED technology. Low power consumption and high efficiency. .Frank Scott: What are your future plans for this award winning design?. gianpietro tonetti : Complete product line with variations in ceiling and floor. .Frank Scott: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?. gianpietro tonetti : One night! .Frank Scott: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?. gianpietro tonetti : I was commissioned a project providing for the use of LED strips. .Frank Scott: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?. gianpietro tonetti : We gave the manufacturing rights to the STATUS SRL Via Vittorio Veneto, 23, 20010 Bernate Ticino (MI) .Frank Scott: What made you design this particular type of work?. gianpietro tonetti : Knowledge of the materials to be used and the LED technology .Frank Scott: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?. gianpietro tonetti : The Customer helped us in the development of the body .Frank Scott: Who is the target customer for his design?. gianpietro tonetti : Anyone who needs a light unobtrusive and pleasant. .Frank Scott: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?. gianpietro tonetti : To my knowledge there is not currently on the market, a similar product. .Frank Scott: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?. gianpietro tonetti : A tribute to my daughter. .Frank Scott: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?. gianpietro tonetti : CAD 3D .Frank Scott: What is the most unique aspect of your design?. gianpietro tonetti : A compact and discrete element that diffuses the light into two different directions. .Frank Scott: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?. gianpietro tonetti : The Customer a company specializing in the manufacture of methacrylate .Frank Scott: What is the role of technology in this particular design?. gianpietro tonetti : Fundamental, if they had not produced LED strips we could never conceive of an object as this lamp. .Frank Scott: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?. gianpietro tonetti : If I have to be honest .... pure pleasure! .Frank Scott: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?. gianpietro tonetti : Create a product with the right production cost. .Frank Scott: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?. gianpietro tonetti : I like to compare myself with others and share experiences. .Frank Scott: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?. gianpietro tonetti : The best use of the acrylic sheet. .Frank Scott: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?. gianpietro tonetti : Yessss! .
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After demolishing any semblance of a manicure Sunday afternoon grubbing around in the garden in my bare hands, I had worked up quite an appetite. Suddenly—maybe in honor of Mother's Day—the thought popped into my head that it would be great to make my mom's recipe for pasta salad.
She never called it "pasta," of course. Back in the day, it was either "macaroni" or "noodles" or maybe, if we were being exotic, "spaghetti." ("Pasta" was a couple of decades later, followed soon by Perrier and the banishment of any recipe containing Jello or a can of Campbell's Cream of Mushroom soup—both staples of my pantry of origin.)
Call it macaroni or pasta, I had a powerful hankering for the delicious cold pasta salad Mother used to make—and the ingredients to make it. With, of course, a few substitutions. Mom made her salad with cooked macaroni, cubed ham, green peas and the ingredient I treasured most back then: Velveeta! I had neither macaroni, green peas nor Velveeta, but I did have some ham and a bag of rotini.
Game on!
Once again, herbs made the difference between "pretty good" and "I could just stand here and eat this all day."
Instead of the green peas, I used some fresh asparagus I'd just picked from my friends' farm. I cooked the asparagus for one minute in the microwave and slipped it in the refrigerator to chill while I cooked the rotini. After the pasta cooled, I mixed it with the ham (also from my friends' farm), chopped onions (recipe follows) and asparagus, then began to seriously fiddle with Mom's homey recipe.
First I chopped up a handful of fresh French tarragon—hands-down my favorite culinary herb—from another friend's farm. Then I added some sorrel she had given me and instantly felt virtuous—an important part of any cooking session. The tarragon, in addition to adding its like-no-other flavor, gave the salad an instant nutritional boost. A rich source of vitamins C and A, tarragon also offers the B-complex vitamins such as folate, pyridoxine, niacin, riboflavin that function as antioxidants and help boost the metabolism. It is also an excellent source of calcium, manganese, iron, magnesium, copper, potassium and zinc. And did I mention that fabulous aroma and flavor only tarragon can provide?
Sorrel is also a great source of vitamins and minerals, and its tangy flavor was a great match for the flavor combinations in this pasta salad. To brighten up the flavor of the salad, I added a teaspoon of lemon juice and then remembered some tarragon vinegar I had made last season and still had in the fridge.
Not wanting to get completely out of control with the mayo, which would have compromised my feelings of nutritional righteousness, I substituted about a third of a cup of Greek yogurt and added a dollop of mayo just so I wouldn't feel deprived.
I stirred this all together with a little kosher salt and a few grinds of white pepper to taste, then put it in the fridge so the flavors could get acquainted and start visiting with each other while I finished the last of my garden work.
I came back in and pulled this yummy dish from the refrigerator, realizing as I did so that my mother would never approve of what I had done to these poor fingernails. But I do think she was smiling down in approval of the new and improved pasta salad recipe.
Here it is, reconstructed to the best of my ability. Feel free to monkey with it as you see fit and let me know how your variations on a theme go. If you don't want to add the ham, this will be completely nutritious and delicious without meat. The Greek yogurt offers good protein, too. (Throw in some Velveeta and say, "Thanks, Dorothy"—if you've a mind to.)
Variation on Dorothy's Pasta Salad Recipe
• 2 cups cooked pasta, drained and cooled
• 1 cup asparagus, chopped, cooked and cooled
• 1 cup ham, chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
• 1/2 cup chopped French tarragon (You can use less if you're not as much of a fanatic as I am.)
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh sorrel
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 to 2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar (I'm a big fan of this, but if you aren't much into vinegar, go with the lesser amount.)
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup non-flavored Greek yogurt
• Salt and pepper to taste (I used white pepper.)
1. Basically, just stir all this up in a bowl, one ingredient at a time, put it in the fridge and go do something for 30 minutes to an hour so the flavors can mingle. It will be even better the next day, so prepare ahead for a potluck or party if you'd like.


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When you've got the back of the recliner in the resting position, it's a huge hassle to adjust back to the sitting position for watching TV. Now you can save your neck and maintain a perfect viewing angle for TV or reading with this power headrest recliner. The same gentle power motion that lets you customize the position of your back and legrest allows you to adjust the headrest angle to better cradle your body.
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Casual with classic style elements without sacrificing functionality and convenience, this power high-leg recliner will become an asset to your home. Traditional details such as rolled arms tailored with welt cording and recessed back wings are complemented by casual plush cushions and simple tapered block feet for a balanced look that will blend nicely with your existing decor. Both pieces feature a smooth reclining mechanism allowing you to change angles effortlessly while power headrests and a USB charging station are also featured on the upgraded model.
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International Women's Media Foundation Appoints Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the International Women's Media Foundation has appointed Elisa Lees Muñoz as executive director.
Muñoz brings more than 20 years of experience in human rights and media development leading organizations that promote the rule of law, press freedom and the engagement, training and leadership of women in the news media around the world.
"I am honored by the Board's faith in my ability to lead the IWMF," Muñoz said. "In the coming year, we aim to expand our programs for women entrepreneurs in digital news media and to continue to support courageous women journalists working under extraordinary difficult conditions around the globe."
The IWMF also added two new members to its board of directors:
Alexandra C. Trower, executive vice president, Global Communications, of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
Sharon Waxman, founder, chief executive officer and editor-in-chief of TheWrap.com
"I've been a strong supporter of the IWMF for the last 15 years," Trower said. "I'm delighted to join the board to help further support the mission of this tremendous organization."
"I am incredibly proud to join the board of the IWMF, an organization that fills an essential role supporting journalism by heroic women who make great sacrifices for the cause of knowledge, transparency and social justice," Waxman told the IWMF. "I hope I can contribute in a small way to its continued success."
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Bike night was held for the fifth year Tuesday at the Columbiana County Fair. The night included a best of show prize, the ball drop, slow race and pickle spit. Above, Joe Sanders, on a 1974 Norton, repeated as champion of the slow race at the county fair when Curt Sanlo fell in the final heat. Morning Journal/Patti Schaeffer


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'TIS THE SEASON FOR MY ANNUAL LIST OF ECONOMICS-related books worth giving -- or better yet, getting -- as gifts. Works on the economic crisis are of special interest this year. Unfortunately, my inner Grinch won't let me recommend any from the raft of those recently published -- because all deal with economic crises superficially. But I can recommend seven books -- two titles I've cited previously that are indispensable for understanding 2008's dismal economy -- plus five others, including a highly topical critique of democracy from an economic perspective, and even a novel written by an economist.
I once called Gene Callahan's Economics for Real People (2002) the "best antidote I know to the numbing effects of the standard textbooks on economics." It's also an antidote to the widespread myth that the 2008 recession resulted from an excess dose of laissez-faire. This book provides the best introduction that I know to Austrian business-cycle theory (what Callahan dubs "ABCT"), originally developed by Austrian economists Ludwig von Mises and F.A. Hayek.
As Callahan notes ("Times are Hard: On the Causes of the Business Cycle," pages 203-229), true laissez-faire would let the market determine the interest rates at which money is borrowed, while arranging a reasonably harmonious fit between households' savings decisions and banks' and businesses' investment decisions. Around the time Callahan wrote, in 2002, the Fed already had cut the short-term interest rate to a level that no free market could ever permit -- below the rate of price inflation. In the process, the central bank fueled an unsustainable boom in housing.
Callahan's treatment of ABCT is especially valuable for its effective parrying of the usual objections to the theory. The main one rests on the argument that as risk-takers become aware of the tendency of boom-creating policies to lead to bust, the boom won't develop because the risks won't be taken. Among other cogent responses, Callahan writes about certain kinds of risk-takers who sound very much like players in the subprime-mortgage market. "Even if they could tell that they are witnessing an artificial boom," he observes, "it might make sense for them to 'take a flier' anyway. ...If they ride the boom, they will have a couple of years of the high life. And who knows, their business might just make it through!" (Pages 220-221; italics in original.)
Economics for Real People -- it can be downloaded at www.mises.org -- is also a great introduction to other key Austrian insights. My only complaint is that the author doesn't make it sufficiently clear why business cycles occurred even in the 18th and 19th centuries, long before the creation of the Federal Reserve. As economist George Reisman explains in his magnum opus, Capitalism (1998), government-induced expansion of money and credit goes back centuries.
Over the centuries, Reisman observes, on page 515: "The government...acted in the belief that the mere expansion of bank credit...could create real capital goods and thus generate prosperity. ...The government was urged on and applauded by businessmen seeking lower rates of interest -- seeking what they call 'easy money.' What actually happened...was not prosperity, but the trade cycle."
The radical solution to the business cycle will surely blow the average reader's mind, and is hardly popular even among professional economists. Reisman calls for a system in which "all paper currency and checking deposits would be 100% backed by gold and silver" (page 514). He also explains how this system could perpetuate itself through a "policy of free banking...the total absence of all government intervention in banking" (italics in original).
Yes, I know, conventional economic history says that the central bank was created precisely because unregulated free banking leads to instability. But that kind of banking was never permitted anyway.
The key point to grasp is how truly free banking would work. As Reisman observes on page 515, artificial credit expansion would still be both legal and possible, but "for all practical purposes would not take place." These and related points are thoroughly explored in two chapters of Capitalism -- "Money and Spending" and "Gold versus Inflation" -- which taken together are almost as long as the average full-length book. In fact, I once called Capitalism the War and Peace of economic treatises, a lengthy work that "amazes you for the way it settles once and for all just about every question anyone ever posed about economics." I still think so, even if it is a stocking-buster.
Reisman, an emeritus professor at Pepperdine University, also does ongoing commentary at www.georgereisman.com/blog/. Two of his recent essays on the current meltdown are must-reads: "Our Financial House of Cards," (March 22) and "The Myth that Laissez-Faire is Responsible for Our Financial Crisis" (Oct. 21).
Also try Reisman's bitterly hilarious excoriation ("Larry Summers: Heavyweight Centrist or Lightweight Leftist?" Nov. 30) of the scheme to massively redistribute income that recently was put forward by economist Larry Summers, President-Elect Obama's choice to head the National Economic Council.
THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION makes George Mason economics professor Bryan Caplan's scintillating The Myth of the Rational Voter (2007) especially topical. It's subtitled Why Democracies Choose Bad Policies, but actually focuses on why democracies choose bad economic policies.
Caplan's explanation is mainly that the mass of voters are economic illiterates. He does grant that special interest groups can wield anti-democratic power that leads to bad decisions. But even this cannot happen without tacit approval of the voters. For example, businesses enjoy tariffs that protect them from foreign competition, which harms the domestic economy. But tariffs wouldn't get very far if the public didn't already suffer from an "antiforeign bias" that views tariffs as relatively benign.
In a chapter wittily and appropriately called "Rational Irrationality," Caplan explains why people tend to behave irrationally as voters, but far more rationally as consumers. Consumers feel the direct material consequences of making bad decisions with their dollars. But their chances of affecting the outcome of an election or referendum with their votes is effectively nil. So they can enjoy the psychological benefits of voting their biases, while ignoring consequences that would, in any case, require a rational grasp of economics to fully appreciate.
"Democracy lets the individual enjoy the psychological benefits of irrational beliefs at no cost to himself," Caplan declares on page 206. "This of course does not deny the value of psychological benefits. But the trade-off is not socially optimal; democracy overemphasizes citizens' psychological payoffs at the expense of their material standard of living." Caplan therefore proposes more laissez-faire and less democracy to determine economic outcomes.
But his argument doesn't go far enough. He might have talked a bit more about individual rights, especially when taking issue with thinkers he justifiably brands "democratic fundamentalists." From the standpoint of individual rights, it's better to have 51% of the people dictate to the other 49% than to have one dictator dictating to us all.
But far better, wherever possible, to take decisions out of the political arena and permit that 49% minority to exercise their own right to live their lives as they see fit. That's where markets come in. It is, after all, a capitalist market that permits a minority of us to read and enjoy Caplan's outstanding book, without encroaching on anyone else's right to ignore it.
CAPLAN IS KEENLY INTERESTED in educating voters to be more rational about economics. Toward that end, the other four titles on my list could make a huge difference.
The first is Columbia University business professor Amar Bhidé's The Venturesome Economy (2008), subtitled, How Innovation Sustains Prosperity in a More Connected World.
With a felicitous writing style, Bhidé addresses the antiforeign bias that Caplan describes and explains why innovation can sustain prosperity in the U.S., regardless of whether it emanates from within our borders or from Europe, Asia or anywhere else. Read the chapter on "Alarmist Arguments" (pages 257-271), in which he politely, but devastatingly, refutes the "techno-nationalists" -- many of them distinguished economists -- who'd have us believe American prosperity depends on maintaining a lead "on all fronts" in technical research.
Or try the chapter (pages 341-355) on the positive outlook for jobs from global innovation. (Full disclosure: This chapter draws favorably on research I published last year in Barron's.)
I greatly enjoyed The Invisible Heart (2002), George Mason economics professor Russell Roberts' novel on economic issues, and I like his latest work of fiction, The Price of Everything (2008), almost as much. It's about a young Cuban-American who comes of age under the tutelage of his female economics professor. I won't spoil the surprise ending, except to say that it's futuristic and upbeat.
Over the years, I have seen many references to the work of Frédéric Bastiat, a French economist who lived and wrote during the first half of the 19th century. (Caplan describes him in The Myth of the Rational Voter as "the original one-handed economist" -- a reference to the type of economic seer that Harry Truman vainly sought.)
This year, I finally read the two volumes of The Bastiat Collection (2007). The only depressing part about these funny and satirical essays that assault economic myths is that they all seem so current.
Nothing much seems to have changed in the more than century-and-a-half since they were published. Just read Bastiat's "Petition of the Manufacturers of Candles...and...Everything Connected with Lighting," (volume 1, pages 227-232), in which the French parliament is exhorted to protect the lighting industry from "the intolerable competition of a foreign rival" -- the sun.
Finally, over the years, I have recommended more books by the greatly gifted Thomas Sowell than by any other economist. I'm happy to note, then, that a revised and enlarged edition of his Applied Economics has been published. It covers key issues, ranging from medical care to immigration. Appropriately subtitled Thinking Beyond Stage One, it's a must-read for anyone interested in economics.


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Closers are a strange breed, and frankly, I can't say I blame them. It takes a certain kind of personality to be able to enter a game at it's most pivitol moment, knowing that the outcome is squarely on your shoulders. You have only one goal, to shut the door on the opposition, and in most cases there is no margin for error. It's a tight-rope act being played out in front of a captive audience.
As Brewers fans, we can count ourselves lucky as we have had the opportunity to see some of the best at the position come through our club. From Hall of Famer Rollie Fingers in the 80's to one-time career saves leader Trevor Hoffman in the late '00s, and most recently Brewers' Rookie Saves Leader John Axford, Brewers fans have been treated to some truly memorable innings. Today though, it is Axford that I would like to talk about.
You see, a few days ago, I was made aware of an article regarding a baseball card from 1865 which was recently discovered in Maine. Unless you are a collector like myself, this article would most likely be classified in the "That's neat, I wonder what's for lunch? " category of news, as quickly forgotten as it was read. But for someone with an acute eye for detail, the card contains something interesting.
Here is a picture of the card itself:
I can hear most people saying, "Yeah, so what?" Well, take a look at the man seated on the far left.
Look Familiar? Possibly like a certain current Brewers closer? Possibly like John Axford?
Is it possible that Milwaukee's current closer is also a time traveler? Has Axford, an admitted film buff, discovered the secret to time travel that Dr. Emmett Brown used to get Back to the Future? Did Axford go back to the game's source in order to hone his skills as a pitcher, and if so, can he finally answer once and for all who actually created the game, Alexander Cartwright or Abner Doubleday? My curiosity was piqued.
I asked myself, "What do we really know about John Axford?" As a fair and reasonable journalist, I put together a list of facts:
1) Axford is Canadian: According to episodes I've seen of "How I Met Your Mother", Canadians are a polite and jovial people who will apologize to you and give you a doughnut if you bump into them. They may also be afraid of the dark, though this has yet to be scientifically proven.
2) Axford was born on April 1, 1983: April 1st is also known as April Fools Day. Is it possible that the above photo is part of some elaborate joke carried out by a major league reliever with the ability to move through time on a whim, and if so are there other historical "photo bombs" out there which have yet to be discovered?
3) Axford has been known to sport a handlebar mustache: The handlebar mustache was a popular facial accessory in the late 1800's. The photo was from 1865. I was surely on to something.
4) Axford worked as a bartender in the offseason: A bartender is a mixologist, a barroom alchemist if you will. Is it possible that this is where the secret to time travel was discovered? Could the secret lie in some accidental combination of seemingly benign ingredients such as seltzer, aromatic bitters, and linseed oil? I felt like I was on the verge of something big here, so without hesitation, I mixed up the above ingredients, slammed them back, and headed straight to the bathroom where I spent the remainder of my afternoon making nice with the major porcelain deities. Once the room stopped spinning and I could focus my vision again, I pressed on.
5) Closers normally pitch 1 inning per game: What do they do the rest of the time? While waiting for his call to action, could Axford have discovered a wormhole of some sort which allows him to travel through time unencumbered? Could there be a tear in the time/space continuum inside Miller Park, and if so, why hasn't it been exploited to win a championship yet? No, seriously, I want to know. I turn 34 on Sunday and would really like to see Milwaukee win a championship in my lifetime. I don't think this is a lot to ask for.
Cream City Cables made no attempts to reach John Axford for comment, since we assume that time travel is the kind of thing that one keeps close to the vest and doesn't admit to just anyone.
Kevin Kimmes is a regular contributor to creamcitycables.com, a huge fan of John Axford and an applicant for the 2013 MLB Fan Cave. You can follow him on Twitter at @kevinkimmes.