| Duluth man leading in baseball playoffs’ ‘sexiest fan’ contest
Another drawback to the Atlanta Braves not snagging a spot in the playoffs? Duluth residents like Chris Piela think it's actually OK to root for the Boston Red Sox. Not only that, as of Wednesday afternoon Piela was the top vote-getter on People magazine's and Major League Baseball's "Sexest Fan Alive" contest online. Piela has a comfortable lead in the contest with 20,203 votes. As his wife, who nominated Piela, explains: "He is amazingly good-looking, extremely fit, a wonderful husband, and even more importantly, the best father." There are currently eight other finalists in the competition. The winner will score a pair of tickets to the World Series and be featured in an ad in People's annual "Sexiest Man Alive" issue. The voting continues through Oct.
Services needed to break young user cycle
TEENAGERS are dying and families are being torn apart due to a lack of services for adolescent drug addicts, campaigners have claimed. A shortage of detox facilities for teenagers, a lack of mental health beds, no proper aftercare for teen drug users when they come out of treatment along with limited accommodation facilities for recovering addicts are combining to create a crisis within Ireland's adolescent population.
While services for teenage addicts improved in recent years, much of a 2005 government-sponsored report on the problem remains to be implemented.
Professionals have identified the lack of residential detox facilities, specifically earmarked for adolescents, as a key weakness in the State's battle against drug addiction.
Two of the country's main drug treatment centres, Beaumount Hospital and Cuan Dara in Dublin, have no designated detox programmes or beds for under-18s.
English Soccer Transfers
The 2008 January transfer window is open and England's top teams will attempt to strengthen their squads for the remainder of their campaigns. A number of high profile players will undoubtedly make big moves this summer and you can follow all the major Premier League transfers right here with FoxSoccer.com. Can Arsenal keep Premiership rivals Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool off their back and win their first title since 2004? Will Premiership strugglers Derby, Wigan, Sunderland and Fulham make drastic moves in order to salvage their top-flight hides? Follow all the major moves from Dallas to Dnipropetrovsk with FoxSoccer.com. Transfer Gallery | European Transfers | MLS Transfers .
Give blood, and maybe give up your single life, too
The American Red Cross and Engage.com introduce the "What's Your Type?" blood drive and matchmaking event for singles. Mix, mingle and donate blood while meeting other singles at the following times and locations: -4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the San Jose Blood Center, 2731 North First St. -4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Oakland Blood Center, 6230 Claremont Ave. -1-6:30 p.m. Thursday at Hotel Rex, 562 Sutter St., San Francisco. Includes a reception for all donors from 7-9 p.m. To schedule an appointment call 800-448-3543 or visit http://www.BeADonor.com. SF Yoga Journal Conference The fourth annual San Francisco conference will be held Jan. 17-21. The event focuses on inspiration, rejuvenation and community. Participants will be able to customize a program of classes, workshops and special events.
Sports Calendar
The following is a list of athletic events scheduled at Henderson County area high schools and Trinity Valley Community College:BASKETBALLTuesday, January 8Martins Mill (9B-JVB-VB) at Athens 4:30 p.m.Athens (JVG-VG) at Canton 4:30 p.m.Mabank (9B-JVB-VB) at Brownsboro 4:30 p.m.Brownsboro (9G-JVG-VG) at Chapel Hill 4:30 p.m.Eustace (9B-JVB-VB) at Cross Roads 5 p.m.Eustace (9G-JVG-VG) at Ferris 4:30 p.m.Kemp (9G-JVG-VG) at Mabank 4:30 p.m.Malakoff (JVG--VG-VB) at Mildred 5 p.m.Laneville (JVB-VB) at LaPoynor 5 p.m.LaPoynor (JVG-VG) at Martins Mill 6 p.m.Douglass (VG-VB) at Trinidad 6 p.m.Wednesday, January 9Jacksonville (women, men) at TVCC 5:30 p.m.Friday, January 11Van (9B-JVG-JVB-VG-VB) at A thens 4:30 p.m.Canton (9G-9B-JVG-JVB-VG-VB) at Brownsboro 4:30 p.m.Cross Roads (JVG-JVB-VG-VG) at LaPoynor 4 p.m.Kemp (9G-9B-JVG-JVB-VG-VB) at Eustace 4:30 p.m.Mabank (9G-9B-JVG-JVB-VG-VB) at Kaufman 4:30 p.m.Malakoff (JVB-VG-VB) at Italy 5 p.m.Trinidad ((VG-VB) at Oakwood 6 p.m.Saturday, January 12TVCC (women, men) at Panola 2 p.m.VG-Varsity Girls, VB-Varsity BoysJVG-Junior Varsity Girls, JVB-Junior Varsity Boys9G-Ninth Grade Girls, 9B-Ninth Grade Boys - Click to discuss this story with other readers on our forums.
Recovery 2008 in San Leandro
Kick off the New Year with a free program to help people succeed in overcoming life issues, destructive behaviors, pain or to meet the need for support. Celebrate Recovery meets 7 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday starting Jan. 9. At Creekside Church, 951 MacArthur Blvd., San Leandro. Call 510-430-0607. 1,000 MOMS Campaign The group hosts its monthly meeting from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday. Sponsored by the Cancer Prevention Coalition Bay Area office, the meeting aims to support and educate moms about vital health information which is not available by media or doctors. Free. At the Centerville Presbyterian Church Dining Hall, 4360 Central Ave., Fremont. Call 510-589-3962. Hats Off America Blood Drive The Third Annual Hats Off America and American Red Cross Blood Drive will be from 10 a.m.
Beautiful Miss Idaho in LCHS Parade
Below, Family Phil's shot of historic downtown Wallace. BTW, Phil has a Little-Ears-Have-Big-Windows post here. *HBO's still trying to figure out what Stebbijo/Your Choice means by done-r here. *CDADave/Thin Air is trying out a new look as he prepares to return to the HBO blogosphere in a big way on Monday. He's asking folks what they think here. *Amy Crooks/That's Life. Life Goes On sounds as though she's been working hard for her money and not blogging too much here. *Marianne Love/Slight Detour has some fascinating historical info about Bonner County, including how Hoodoo Creek was formed and how Sagle got its name after losing out to Eagle in southern Idaho here. Also: Herb Huseland/Bay Views puts in his 2 cents about the inheritance tax here, Digital Fog has another fine parody here, ErinG/Idaho Native is getting nervous about the birth process here and Cis Gors/From A Simple Mind analyzes an online quiz she took here.
New sex-offender laws, meant to protect, may instead ruin lives and increase risks
Everything began with babysitting. Michael's mother often made him watch her boyfriend's 7-year-old son, Aaron. One afternoon, while his mother was working, 15-year-old Michael performed oral sex on Aaron, and on at least three occasions persuaded the child to fondle him in return. What happened during those afternoons remained secret until Aaron tried to touch a cousin, who told his parents. Together, the boys' families dug out the truth about Michael. What he did may have been an echo of what was done to him. Michael said he spent the first half of his life being sexually abused by a grandfather who held his grandson on his naked lap. “Growing up, I had been through some sexual situations with older people, so I think it was acting out of curiosity.
Ride the yoga wave with Surfer Mike
Surfer Mike (aka Michael Kintz) invites you to discover inner peace of mind and body through yoga, meditation and other mindful movement. All levels and ages are welcome. Bring your own mat and strap. Classes are from 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays starting Jan. 8. The class costs $95 for 8 weeks. Located at 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 650-323-5532 or visit http://www.yogawithmike.com. SF Yoga Journal Conference The fourth annual San Francisco conference will be held Jan. 17-21. The event focuses on inspiration, rejuvenation and community. Participants will be able to customize a program of classes, workshops and special events. From Jan. 17-18, the conference offers a 2-Day Business of Yoga Workshop. This workshop will feature leaders in the yoga industry who will teach participants how to run a yoga business more productively.
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