| ALL-AREA FOOTBALL SOUTH OFFENSE: Four Sailors lead offense, behind bulky interior line
While Wayland Union captured the O-K Gold flag this season, league-rival South Christian made an impression during the postseason. The Sailors are well-represented on the Advance All-Area South Offense, including their quarterback, his favorite receiver, workhorse running back, and captain of the interior line. BRAD SHOUP Kelloggsville, Tackle This 6-4, 235-pound senior was moved to center a year ago due to injuries, then returned to right tackle for his senior season, his third as a starter along the Rockets' offensive line. "Brad is a great kid who worked hard to make himself better. He's really a force on the offensive line, excellent at finishing blocks," Kelloggsville coach Don Galster said. "He got better every week and really became a dominant blocker late in the season." JAY MORREN South Christian, Guard Jay (6-3, 195) excelled on both sides of the football for the playoff-bound Sailors, playing inside linebacker along with offensive guard.
Big fish from a small port has Scots in sight
ESKIFJÖRDUR, population 972, is one of Iceland's major fishing towns inclusive of export harbour with direct sailing to Europe. It also markets a fine line in international footballers with ambitions of leading their country to the 2010 World Cup. One is Brondby's Stefan Gislason, another Eggert Jonsson of Hearts. The latter took his international bow aged 19 in Copenhagen's Parken Stadium last week, whilst back home the gathered residents in Eskifjördur's local tavern felt their Omega 3-filled hearts swell with pride. Two local boys in the same Iceland team was indeed cause to pour a Brennivin or two. .
Have yourself a sarcastic Christmas
The people at Yellow Tape Construction Company — which is a theater collective, not an actual construction company — really do take the spirit of the holidays seriously. Yeah, believing in the spirit of belief is a warm and lovely thing. Really. "We just wanted to have a little fun with it," says Yellow Tape co-founder Jonathan Morgan. .
Nintendo Kicks Off the Holidays with Two New Nintendo DS Bundles
Starting Nov. 23, Nintendo gives the holiday season a fresh blast of color with the launch of two special-edition Nintendo DS(TM) bundles. Each pairs a custom-color Nintendo DS system with one of the platform's hottest titles. The new Gold edition comes with The Legend of Zelda®: Phantom Hourglass, while the Metallic Rose Nintendo DS comes with the "Best Friends" version of Nintendogs(TM). (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071120/LATU038-a) (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071120/LATU038-b) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050516/NINTENDODSLOGO) "Nintendo DS remains the portable system of choice for gamers," says George Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications. "Our new bundles will be collector's items for current gamers while offering an attractive way for people new to video games to play with style." With its dual screens, touch-screen, amazing franchises and innovative games, Nintendo DS has been a cornerstone of Nintendo's efforts to expand the world of video games to new audiences and to get as many people playing as possible.
Christmas Cheer
There are people in the local area who need help to have a happy holiday season. They may be ill, alone or elderly. As Alamance County residents have done in the past, you can make a difference by sponsoring one of the needy through Christmas Cheer. The agency has opened its doors in downtown Burlington to begin the sponsoring process 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. You may sponsor one or more children by providing new toys, groceries or gift certificates if needed for Christmas dinner and winter clothing if necessary. You may sponsor an elderly person by providing Christmas dinner and providing any appropriate special request. Donations of new toys, non-perishable food or money may be made directly to Christmas Cheer. The office is located at 331 S. Main St., telephone 229-9969.
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