| Courier News Online - Westfield High School tackles body-image issues in musical
Boy meets girl. Girl meets boy. Boy thinks he's a wimp. Girl thinks she's too fat. Boy loses girl. Girl loses boy. They walk away, wondering what might have been if only they didn't look the way they did. This little vignette is: a) Trite but true b) Silly and simplistic c) Hmmm, I wonder what "Ugly Betty" would say. d) Or, maybe I should see "Juno" one more time. The answers here don't matter. But the underlying dilemma does. Teens and adolescents have been known to obsess about their appearance -- and negative body images can adversely affect their self-esteem. That's where "The Guy and Girl Thing III: Body Image Edition Extreme Attitude Makeover" comes in. Part spoof, part drama, part musical, the fast-paced and poignant presentation will step into the footlights at 7:30 p.m.
Bloggers weigh the Iowa caucus results.
I had to watch the Obama speech twice to be sure: But at a moment early in his oration, his crowd responded by shouting, 'USA! USA!'" he writes at the Plank. "I've been slow to fall for Obama. … Still, his emphasis on the 'nation'—one of his most recurrent themes—is also one of his most appealing. I don't think I've ever heard a crowd of Democratic primary voters erupt in a spontaneous display like this. It was a genuinely moving moment, and another leading indicator of his electibility." .
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.
Ex-reliever Beck, 38, found dead
Rod Beck, a relief pitcher who wore a bushy mustache while earning 286 career saves, was found dead Saturday. He was 38.
Beck was found by police officers responding to a call to his home in suburban Phoenix, according to police department spokesman Andy Hill. Foul play is not suspected, though the cause of death might not be known for several days.
With long hair framing a menacing stare and an aggressive arm swing before delivering a pitch, the outgoing right-hander was a memorable baseball personality and a three-time All-Star who twice led the NL in saves. He spent the first seven of his 13 major league seasons with the San Francisco Giants.
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