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/PRNewswire/ --Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/x7vj9z/global_rdbms) has announced the addition of the "Global RDBMS Market Report" report to their offering.
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The analysts forecast the Global Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) market to grow at a CAGR of 10.06 percent over the period 2012-2016. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing demand for business intelligence. The Global RDBMS market has also been witnessing an increasing demand for self-managing computing systems. However, issues related to data security and data privacy could pose a challenge to the growth of this market.
The report, the Global RDBMS Market Report, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the markets in the Americas and the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the Global RDBMS market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.
Autonomic Computing is a concept that includes self-configuring, self-healing, self-tuning, and self-protecting. All vendors want to minimize manual administrative efforts and the demand for RDBMS to grow into a mature, sophisticated product brings it quite close to the self-managing database system.
This concept is also intended to reduce the total cost of ownership by automatically adapting to evolving workloads and environments. RDBMS is equipped with many self-management functions, in order to support the database administrator in identifying the proper indexes or in sizing the memory areas. For example, database disk space and memory management are fully automated.
There are several products such as Oracle Instant Caging and Database Resource Manager, which make it possible to divide and prioritize available resources between database instances and session groups, thus limiting their ability to overburden and destabilize the system. Oracle Restart automatically restarts the components such as listener and all other oracle components when the hardware or software stops working.
According to the report, one of the major drivers is the increasing demand for business intelligence. With the integration in the business processes the demand of business intelligence has increased because it helps in making informative decisions and business intelligence capabilities can be enhanced by the use of RDBMS.
Further, the report states that the issues related with data security and data privacy are one of the major challenges confronting this market. As a large volume of data is digitized and enterprises have to deal with very confidential data, the data security and data privacy issues are posing a challenge to the Global RDBMS market.
Key Topics Covered:
1. Executive Summary
2. Scope of the Report
3. Market Research Methodology
4. List of Abbreviations
5. Introduction
6. Market Landscape
7. Market Segmentation by Technology
8. Geographical Segmentation
9. Key Leading Countries
10. Buying Criteria
11. Market Growth Drivers
12. Drivers and their Impact
13. Market Challenges
14. Impact of Drivers and Challenges
15. Market Trends
16. Trends and their Impact
17. Vendor Landscape
18. Key Vendor Analysis
19. Other Reports in this Series
Companies Mentioned:
- IBM Corp.
- Microsoft Corp.
- Oracle Corp.
- Sybase Inc. (SAP AG)
- Fujitsu Ltd.
- Hitachi Ltd.
- Netezza Corp.
- Progress Software Corp.
- SAS Institute Inc.
- Teradata Corp.
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/x7vj9z/global_rdbms
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Once undefeated, ranked third in the country and living up to lofty preseason expectations, Arizona enters the NCAA Tournament Thursday night as the No. 6 seed in the West Regional.
The Wildcats haven't exactly collapsed since their 14-0 start this season, but expectations for them have melted away like the spring snowpack along the Wasatch Front.
No. 6 Arizona vs. No. 11 Belmont
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Tipoff » Thursday, 5:20 p.m. TV » TNT
Records » Arizona, 25-7; Belmont 26-6
Series history » First meeting
About the Wildcats » This is their 30th NCAA Tournament appearance. … They have been to four Final Fours since 1988 and won the national championship in 1997. … They are led by senior G Mark Lyons (14.8) and senior F Solomon Hill (13.4).
About the Bruins » They beat Murray State in the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament, 70-68 in overtime. … They have won six straight games. … They are led by senior G Ian Clark (18.1).
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Consider: In the last 12 years, only three teams seeded as low as Arizona — Butler and VCU in 2011 and George Mason in 2006 — have reached the Final Four.
Translation: While Arizona has flashed the ability to make a deep run in the tournament, nobody — especially those on the selection committee — believes it will happen.
Arizona coach Sean Miller isn't concerned.
"I'm happy to have a sixth seed," he said Wednesday. "Four times six is 24. So you're among the top 24 teams in the country — somewhere between 20 and 24. I'd say that's accurate in describing our team."
But things looked even rosier for the Wildcats 75 days ago.
On Jan. 5, Arizona scored a 70-67 win over the University of Utah for its 14th consecutive win. It appeared the Wildcats were the real deal, which is what everyone anticipated from the beginning.
With three starters back from a 23-win team in 2011-12 and the arrival of a top-five recruiting class, Arizona was ranked eighth by the Sporting News and ninth by Yahoo! Sports in their preseason polls.
On the court, the Wildcats looked like the class of the Pac-12, especially after a handful of impressive non-conference wins over high-regarded opponents like Florida (65-64), San Diego State (68-67) and Southern Mississippi (63-54).
Looking back, however, Arizona's opening weekend of conference play showed some vulnerability. Playing at home, the Wildcats needed a beneficial call to reach overtime against Colorado. They eventually prevailed 92-83.
Two days later, Arizona survived a 3-pointer that would have tied the game in its hard-earned victory over Utah.
"We pulled out another lucky one," senior Kevin Parrom told the Arizona Daily Star. "We've been lucky for a couple of weeks now, but our luck is going to run out soon."
It did.
Arizona went 10-6 during the rest of the Pac-12 season, ended up in a three-way tie for second place and lost to UCLA in the semifinals of the conference tournament.
The frustrating finish came to a head with Miller confronting an official after the UCLA game, which resulted in a public reprimand by commissioner Larry Scott and a $25,000 fine. Still, with a 25-7 overall record, Arizona was assured of an at-large bid to the tournament.
The Wildcats looked to be in line for a No. 4 or No. 5 seed, thanks to those high-profile early-season wins. But the committee sent them to Salt Lake City as a No. 6. Solomon Miller agrees with his coach.
"As far as your seed number, it doesn't matter," he said. "Everybody in the field is a really good team. … I don't think it's a motivator. If you need something to motivate you at this point, you're here for the wrong reasons."
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Last year Joanie Smith choreographed a dance of epic proportions, "Bolero," to Ravel's explosive (and often exploited) score. It united gut-busting athleticism and gut-wrenching emotion, summoning images of people cast adrift in an anarchic world where terrorism, global warfare, and cyberspace anxieties collided. This season Smith has taken on another grand theme: the Great Hinckley Fire of 1894. "Burning Air" features Smith's dynamic company in a dance-theater piece that summons all the pity and terror of, as Smith explains, "huddling in 18 inches of water, next to wild foxes and deer, hoping the firestorm passes over." The work features music by Scott Killian and words by Obie award-winning playwright and longtime collaborator David Greenspan. In addition to a reprise of "Bolero," the program offers a new work by one of the area's most aggressive emergent choreographers, Eddie Oroyan, and "Pat a Cake," a duet by Smith starring wonder women Laura Selle Virtucio and Megan McClellan. (Image by V. Paul Virtucio)
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According to the Department of Education, the TRiO programs are not effective enough and do not provide data detailing the participants progress and performance. They also emphasized that No Child Left Behind is a measure which targets everyone, not only those from low income areas, unlike TRiO programs.
At St Olaf, the TRiO and Upward Bound programs are said to have helped recruit a racially, religiously and economically diverse student body. St Olaf works with more than 1,000 students between the three programs, the majority being assisted through TRiO ETS.
In a student-backed response, the Schmidt House has organized a phone and letter-writing campaign to fight the proposed budget cut. Schmidt House member Rachael Dixon 05 stressed that the issue is non-partisan, noting that some organizers are Bush supporters and voted for him in the last election. The issue, she says, is something that concerns everyone, regardless of political affiliation.
Representatives and Senators from both parties have expressed anger at the proposal and the Schmidt House believes that petitioning lawmakers to oppose the proposition will be effective in keeping TriO funding. Dixon hopes that this will be something "that will finally allow students, staff [and] faculty on campus to come together for a cause."
In their support of TRiO, house members state that the program is not only necessary but effective.
According to a recent study, 30 percent of those from low-income families enroll in some sort of university program and only five percent end up graduating.
Conversly, approximately 75 percent of high-income high school graduates will enroll in a college or university, and nearly 60 percent of those students will attain a post-secondary degree.
Nearly 100 percent of Upward Bound and TRiO participants graduate from high school and 91 percent attend college. Of those who enroll in college, 70 percent of TRiO Upward Bound, and 58 percent of TRiO ETS alumni receive degrees.
Those who have been touched by TRiO have been vocal about their support for the program. President Thomforde encouraged the student body to contact their representatives and fight against the proposal. 1991 alumna and Upward Bound participant Shadee Hardy says that the program helped her raise her high school GPA and eventually get accepted to St. Olaf.
On both a personal and professional level, she believes that "affording people the resources needed to improve their lives can transform not only the individual but society as a whole."
Jonathan Tischler, a 2002 alumnus, said that the encouragement he received from the entire staff propelled him through the program and that without Upward Bound he would never have attended college.
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(KCEN) – She might be the shyest seven-year-old girl you will ever meet… but she's also the bravest.
The only way you could ever know Jayln Martin is dying from stage four brain cancer is the sight of her bald head. No complaints, no crying, and no feeling sorry for herself. Instead this little girl is trying to live her life to the fullest as much as she can before the end.
On Sunday the community rallied together to help Jayln fulfill her wish list by raising money.
Posted at the Garyln Shelton Volkswagon dealership, the pit was smoking while the lines of hungry people kept coming; eager to give their money for Jayln's BBQ benefit.
By the end of the day William Armold, a Martin family friend who organized the event, is hoping to get more than $1,000 to help fund her wishes. And that hasn't been the only benefit.
Jayln's mother Kristi says there is at least one a week put together by people in the community. "It's been pretty crazy, and busy. Everybody's been trying to come together to get wishes done for Jayln," Kristi said.
And it's workings. The family has already marked off almost half of the list. Just weeks ago the Jayln was able to go to Corpus Christi to hunt hermit crabs and sand dollars. While there she also marked off going to a large aquarium.
Puppy poodle has been checked off. "She is a handful and just as sassy as Jayln," Kristi laughed. And mark off meeting the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders. "It was amazing. I think my son liked it just as much as she did," she said.
The trip to Jellystone Park to meet Yogi Bear is also in the works as well as a trip to Nebraska to visit the largest indoor zoo in the world.
"As far as meeting Duck Dynasty she still hasn't done that. She talks about it all the time," Kristi said.
While Jayln might be too shy to tell the whole community thank you for the support, her mother says she is grateful for all the donations that are helping her dreams come true.
Meet Duck Dynasty
Turn bathroom into Duck Dynasty theme
Get new bedroom set - DONE
Get bearded dragon – DONE (named Uncle Si)
Trip to Corpus Christi – DONE
Find sand dollars and hermit crabs – DONE
Go to a huge fish aquarium – DONE
Meet Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders – DONE
Go to the biggest zoo ever – SCHEDULED
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Go to Jellystone Park to meet Yogi Bear – SCHEDULED
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Meet One Direction and go to a concert
Go to a Five Finger Death Punch Concert -- SCHEDULED
Own every pair of Bobs – RECEIVED SEVERAL PAIRS
Own all the Lalaoopsy dolls – RECEIVED MORE THAN A DOZEN DOLLS


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Take a Chance on Lovewith NOBODYS ANGEL Patricia Rice
by Laurie Davie
Take one former trophy wife and one ex-con who was framed for embezzlement. Toss them together in a wild search for the missing accounts, add a sizzling attraction, an ex-husband who mayor may notbe back from the dead, and one vengeful mistress, and youve got Patricia Rices newest suspenseful, sexy romance, NOBODYS ANGEL.
When Faith Nicholls finds out her husband, Tony, is cheating on herin more ways than oneshe cleans out their joint accounts, moves to a new town, and creates a brand-new life. Along the way, she transforms herself from a bored, pampered socialite into a dynamic, self-made woman who owns her own gallery and sings in a country & western band. Faiths story was inspired by an item Patricia saw on the TV news about a CEOs wife whod devoted her life to promoting her husbands career, and just when she thought she could sit back and enjoy the benefits, he divorced her and insisted she had no rights to his fortune. She was back on the streets with no education, nothing, and Im sitting there sayingIdiot! If shed had any brains, she would have cashed in everything andBingo! Faith was born.
When Tonys plane crashes, Adrian is left holding the bag, as
it was hisforgedsignature that perpetrated the fraud. Adrian
is desperate to prove himself innocent of the embezzling charges that sent him to prison and took away his license to practice law. He goes looking for the spoiled society wife that Faith used to be, and boy, is he in for a surprise. The new Faith is a sexy, self-assured woman, and though at first he thinks shes the one who set him up and skipped with the cash, he still cant help feeling powerfully attracted to her. But can this betrayed, embittered man trust his heart?
In creating Adrian, I put a lot of my righteous anger about a system that throws away those who are different from the majority, Pat explains. I tried to work it out in my headwith Adrians help. Thats one of the many reasons I have to write. Id probably explode without it!
For Faith, a seemingly fragile woman with a spine of pure steel, Patricia drew on memories of so many great women, my mother included, who lived difficult lives but managed to turn them around with sheer force of willpower. Its amazing what a person can do when they open their eyes to the sources around them, and make that first courageous decision to break with whatever is holding them down and step out on their own. The human spirit is a joy to behold. This sentiment is really at the heart of NOBODYS ANGEL. Pat concludes, These characters changed their lives by banishing all the rhetoric of what were supposed to do and be and act. They worked out what worked for them, within the worlds they chose for themselves. I think I may be showing a little bit of what Ive done for myself, taking the reins of my life in my own hands and galloping off with my own direction, instead of what people told me to do.
Choosing a career as a writer was one of those life-changing risks that paid off. Pat, whos also a certified public accountant, explains that Ive scribbled stories in notebooks since elementary school Ive always been a writer, its what inspired me to be a CPA thats the question! The kicker here is that I sold my first book the same week that I took my first job as an accountant.
Whats up next for Patricia, whose versatile career has spanned contemporaries, long historicals and Regencies? Her next book, out in July 01, is a historical called ALL A WOMAN WANTS, about a shy Victorian spinster who has been pampered all her life in a rural Cotswold town, and is suddenly thrust into the real world at the death of her father. The real world rolls over her in the form of a blustering giant who believes in progress at any cost, until the day hes forced to rely on the awkward aid of a lady who doesnt know what to make of him. Its great fun!
Fans can write to Patricia in care of Ballantine/Ivy Books, 1540 Broadway, New York, NY 10036, or visit her website at www.patriciarice.com.
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Welcome to the market leading series of Inland Waterways DVDs from VideoActive, which are now stocked by over 120 outlets across the UK, including all the major canal visitor centres. Our programmes are all produced by life-time boaters who are also TV production professionals. They are Television documentary style.
And of course, we have a NEW DVD for you too, The New London Ring. This is a completely new programme which has been researched and scripted from scratch, and runs for 1 hour 25 minutes. It is full of interest with detailed explanations about the history, architecture and usage of the various land-based features as we make our way through the heart of the capital. Price £12.99 including FREE delivery. Watch a preview.
Our NEW programmes on the Upper Thames, The Thames Above Reading Watch a preview and on the Middle Thames from Reading to Teddington Lock - Watch a Preview - were other new releases last year.
The Oxford Canal is another completely NEW DVD recently released. It covers the whole length of this beautiful canal from Hawkesbury Junction near Coventry, all the way down to the junctions with the Thames, and Oxford itself. It too has been filmed in wide screen high definition, and it runs for 74 minutes. £12.99 including FREE delivery. Watch a preview.
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Welcome to Elephant's Bookshelf Press. We're a traditional publisher of fiction and (eventually) nonfiction. Quality writing is the mainstay at EBP, and we pride ourselves on finding literary gems that might otherwise be overlooked.
In time for Opening Day, 2014, we published Battery Brothers, the first novel by Steven Carman. It is available via Amazon for Kindle and in paperback through CreateSpace and Amazon.
All proceeds from the sales of the print and electronic versions of Battery Brothers will go to the Sunshine Foundation, which is the country's oldest wish-granting organization, helping children facing a wide variety of health and other challenges.
Earlier this year, we also published Winter's Regret: What Might Have Been, the final anthology in our series of the seasons.
We have an even busier 2014 ahead, with Tales From the Bully Box, a new anthology of stories for kids about the dangers and pitfalls of bullying, edited by Cat Woods. Then, there'll be two additional novels: Abigail Bindle and the Slambook Scandal by Cat Woods and Billy Bobble Makes a Magic Wand, by R.S. Mellette
At Elephant's Bookshelf Press, we love to trumpet about great writers and great stories. Keep coming back to see what we're raising our trunk for next!
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Genre: Historical Romance, Paranormal
2006 Most Innovative Historical Romance Award Winner
Reporter Dora Duncan has sworn off difficult assignments, Valentine's Day and her boyfriend, Nick -- until the FBI needs her to travel back in time to stop Nick from changing history.
In the blink of an FB "eye," Dora is whisked to 1929 Chicago with a rat (a real rodent) for a guide, a foot-fetish mobster for a boyfriend, a wild flapper for a best friend and a sexy gangster out to get her into bed. And she has to prevent Nick from getting in the middle of the St. Valentine's Day massacre. What has Dora gotten herself into? A romance that's fast, funny and as bubbly as bathtub champagne.
Mancusi's witty, tongue-in-cheek remarks and sprightly dialogue make for a joy ride of a read with an ending that's as surprising as it is original. SENSUAL (Jul., 368 pp., $6.99)
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Publisher: Love Spell
Published: July 2006


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Princeton, NJ (SportsNetwork.com) - T.J. Bray scored 21 points to lead the Princeton Tigers to a 69-64 victory over the Brown Bears in Ivy League action at Jadwin Gym.
Bray also had seven rebounds and six assists for Princeton (17-8, 5-6 Ivy League), which has won three of its last four. Spencer Weisz chipped in 13 points and Will Barrett tallied 10.
Brown (15-11, 7-5) lost for the second straight game despite the efforts of Cedric Kuakumensah, who finished with 18 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks. Sean McGonagill netted 19 points and Leland King tacked on 10.
Princeton led, 41-30, at halftime after shooting 50 percent from the floor in the first 20 minutes, including a 7-of-14 effort from beyond the arc. Brown had only eight total field goals in the opening frame.
The Tigers cooled significantly in the second half, shooting just 28.6 percent from the floor. The Bears were able to cut into their deficit, but never made up enough ground, shooting 38.9 percent from the floor in the second stanza.
Brown outscored Princeton, 36-24, in the paint. The Tigers had a 27-9 scoring edge from 3-point range.
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Police are investigating the shooting death of a taxi cab driver in Riverdale on Friday. According to police in Clayton County, they received a 911 call from a resident concerning a suspicious vehicle in the 200 block of Brookview Drive in the College Condos around 1:30 a.m. When the officers arrived they found the driver side window of the cab shattered, and the driver shot in the head.
Medical crews on the scene could not revive the victim, and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say they are talking to residents to see if anyone saw anything suspicious. It is not clear why the cab driver was in the area, and police have not released a motive.The name of the victim has not been released.
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The good/bad news about broadband
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Is the U.S. doing well with broadband or poorly? As the Federal Communications Commission sets it sights on reform and its National Broadband Plan, the answer seems more elusive than ever.
It seems like it should be easier to figure out, given that we increasingly have better, more informative tools at our disposal to measure broadband speeds and average speeds for various markets. (Ooklas publicly-available Net Index is one example.) Yet, a recent MIT study reminds us that broadband is not all about speed or at least that there or more variables at work than we usually acknowledge that add up to broadband speed statistics.
The MIT study alleges that many common measurements of broadband speed may be underrating speed by failing to consider a range of access network variables introduced by the condition of the end users home network architecture: how many devices are connected to a home network, whether or not a home wireless network is involved, what the Internet settings of specific devices are and other factors.
So, fine, maybe U.S. broadband access is not in as such a bad shape as some of us believe. However, you know the minute we grant this possibility some consideration, another study will come along showing us how awful things really are.
And here comes one now: A study commissioned by broadband equipment vendor Nokia Siemens Networks and carried out by the London Business School and consulting firm LECG establishes a "connectivity scorecard," on which the U.S. earned a 7.77 out of a possible 10. Three sevens together usually bode well in any situation, and the rating did give the U.S. the top spot on the scorecard after first-place Sweden. However, it is the first time since the study was first conducted in 2008 that the U.S. actually fell out of first place.
So things are getting worse? The scorecard report suggests that the condition of consumer broadband infrastructure is dragging down the U.S. That is the same infrastructure that MIT says is underrated.
What should we do about broadband when there are so many variables to consider and so much conflicting information flooding our brains? Another recent study may finally suggest the answer: Leichtman Research Group found that more than 71% of consumers are very satisfied with broadband access speeds. Maybe the answer is simpler than many of us think, and maybe we should put as much stock in customer opinion as we do in numbers.
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Bleu Cheese Olive Poppers
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Recipe courtesy Sandra Lee
- Semi-Homemade Cooking
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- 3/4 cup ice water
- 1 cup tempura batter mix (recommended: Hime)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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- 3 tablespoons sour cream (recommended: Knudsen)
- 2 tablespoons ranch salad dressing (recommended: Hidden Valley)
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)
- 16 large bleu cheese stuffed olives (recommended: Santa Barbara) - can substitute other large stuffed olives)
- Oil, for frying
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together ice water, tempura batter mix, and cayenne pepper just until large lumps disappear. Batter will be lumpy; set aside.
In a small bowl, combine sour cream, ranch dressing, and hot sauce; set aside.
Heat oil in saucepan to 375 degrees F.
Pat dry olives with paper towels. Dip olives into tempura batter, slightly shake off excess, and carefully slide into oil. Do not crowd the pan. Fry for 3 to 5 minutes, until golden. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Skim batter pieces from oil between batches.
Serve with dipping sauce.
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Powerpoint - March 25, 2013
How to shine your light in a dark world
March 25, 2013
The people who walked in darkness
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on them has light shone.
Isaiah 9:2
What is it that's frightening about darkness? Haven't you ever gotten up in the middle of the night and tried to find your way through your house, stumbling over things in the dark? It's a little scary because you just don't know what's right in front of you. It's the uncertainty that breeds fear.
On the darkness of this present age, our world is wrought with uncertainty and just looking for the light. And while it's true that many will see the light and outright deny its truth, we, as the people of God, are called to shine that light nonetheless!
Jesus said, "I am the light of the world" (John 8:12). And then He said to us, "You are the light of the world" (Matthew 5:14). Those of us who love the light are then called to shine that light to others in the midst of so much darkness and confusion. We're called to bring certainty to an uncertain world.
Don't let those around you walk in the darkness while you have the light. Let your light shine and show the way to the Way – Jesus Christ. When those who are walking in darkness see God's great light, their lives will never be the same!
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We're celebrating our 29th year of Jazz in the Meadows, the largest high school jazz event/competition in the Midwest. This premier jazz event, held by Rolling Meadows High School, is on Saturday, February 22, 2014. Dozens of high-school and junior-high jazz bands from all over the Midwest (and further) come to play and compete in over 100 performances. Everyone gets a great day of jazz and enjoys performances by some of the top school music programs and professionals in the jazz arena.
Beyond the actual participants, Jazz in the Meadows has become an event to be marked on the calendar for local jazz enthusiasts as well. The general public is welcome to attend and take in performances throughout the day and evening. While this is an educational event, guests will have the opportunity to listen to some of the top jazz bands and combos from Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Missouri (see below for participating schools). Many of the jazz bands and combos participate in the competitive portion of the event in an effort to achieve top honors in their specific categories and earn the opportunity to participate in the grand finale concert at the end of the day.
Jazz in the Meadows kicks off at 8:00 AM with performances every half hour throughout the day in various locations throughout the school. The noontime concert will start at 12 PM. The grand finale concert is scheduled to begin at approximately 4:45 PM. The day is filled with great music, jam sessions, and clinics.
The competitive portion of the day will feature performances in four classes for high schools based on school size, a high-school combo competition, a single class for junior-high bands and a class specifically for "second bands" for high schools that support two levels. Each band will perform a fifteen-minute set followed by a period of evaluation and instruction on certain segments of the selections played. Feedback is presented to each performing group by a trio of jazz professionals and educators. Jazz in the Meadows draws on many colleges and universities in the Midwest to provide experienced educators on each panel.
In addition to the highest scoring bands, the grand finale concert will include a performance by a special guest artist. This year's artist is 5-time Grammy Award-winning bassist, Victor Wooten with Derico Watson. Victor is a founding member of the super-group Bela Fleck & the Flecktones and has also become widely known for his own Grammy nominated solo recordings and tours.
There is also a noontime concert featuring a local guest artist. This year's noontime artist is the the Lowdown Brass Band.
The 29th Annual Jazz in the Meadows will kick off at 8:00 a.m. with performances every half hour throughout the day in various locations in the school. The Noontime Concert will start at noon. The Grand Finale Concert is scheduled to begin at approximately 4:45 p.m. Tickets are available at the door, and come in several package options. A $10 adult ticket allows access to all performances throughout the day, including the Grand Finale Concert. Senior citizens and students can enjoy the all-access pass for just $7. A family of up to four can purchase a full-day pass for $25. Tickets to just the Grand Finale Concert are priced at $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Breakfast, lunch and snack items will be available throughout the day at several locations throughout the building.
There are numerous opportunities for families to volunteer to help with running the festival, so please consider volunteering to help at this event. Many hands are needed to make things run smoothly and all help is welcome. Please click the link below and scroll down to JITM to sign up!
For more information about Jazz in the Meadows call 847-718-5752 or visit rmhsmusicboosters.com.
Breakfast, lunch, and snack items will be available throughout the day at several locations throughout the building.
The schedule and school map will be available at the event, but you can get a headstart on planning your day by downloading them here. Directions to the school and parking locations are at the bottom of this page.
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Antioch Community High School
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Bloomington High School North
Bolingbrook High School
Buffalo Grove High School
Carl Sandburg High School
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Carmel Catholic High School
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Concord Community High School
Cooper Middle School
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Elk Grove High School
Fremd High School
Fremont Middle School
Holmes Middle School
Illini Bluffs High School
Illinois Valley Central High School
Jersey Community High School
John Hersey High School
Kaneland High School
Lake Zurich High School
Limestone Community High School
Lincoln Middle School
Lincoln-Way Central High School
Lincoln-Way East High School
Lincoln-Way North High School
Lindbergh High School
Mahomet-Seymour Jr. High School
Marmion-Rosary High School
Monticello High School
Mossville Junior High
Palatine High School
Pattonville High School
Paxton Buckley Loda High School
Paxton Buckley Loda Jr. High School
Prospect High School
Rich Central High School
River Trails Middle School
Rockwood South Middle School
Rolling Meadows High School
Saint Patrick High School
Saint Viator High School
Sandwich High School
Schaumburg High School
Shawano High School
Sperreng/Truman Middle School
Sycamore High School
Thomas Middle School
Vernon Hills High School
Warren Township High School
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Plagued with a jaded heart, Sebastian Stanhope, Viscount Benedict, won't let his half brother rush into marriage. He must convince the bride's stubbornif charminggoverness, Rebecca Beaton, to help sever the engagement. Only, Rebecca is determined to encourage the engaged pair and show Sebastian the blessing of true love.
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- Dr. Dawn Goley, HSU Professor of Zoology, Director of The Marine Mammal Education and Research Center, "A Summer With the Klamath Whales"
Dr. Goley's courses at HSU include Mammalogy, Biology of Marine Mammals, Comparative Animal Behaviour, Marine Mammal Field Techniques, Desert Ecology and Introduction to Undergraduate Research. She has been actively studying marine mammal biology in northern California since her arrival to HSU in 1996, with her current research including the population dynamics of Steller's Sea Lions (Eumetopias jubatus) (in collaboration with the National Marine Mammal Laboratory). As the coordinator for the marine mammal stranding (NMFS) response in northern California, Dr. Goley is also actively engaged in studying the marine mammals that strand along the coast. She will share with us the exciting story of how she spent this past summer with the whales that swam up the Klamath River.
- Peter Galvin, Center for Biological Diversity (co-founder / conservation director), "The Extinction Crises and the Movement to Save Endangered Species"
Peter Galvin is a co-founder of the Center for Biological Diversity. The Center works through science, law and creative media to secure a future all species, great or small, hovering on the brink of extinction. Peter coordinates the Center's legal actions, oversees their International Program, and helps formulate policy and strategy. Before working for the Center, he worked as a contract wildlife researcher for the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Peter also serves on the board of directors of the Beech Hill Foundation and is a member of the Science Oversight Team for the Global Owl Project.
- Peter Haggard, Timber Press field guide author / naturalist, "The Garden as a Reservoir for Native Insects and Wildlife in an Urban Landscape"
Peter Haggard received a BA in wildlife management from Humboldt State University in 1972 and since then has worked as a county agricultural inspector in California. During this time he has collected, photographed, and identified thousands of insects of the Pacific Northwest and maintained a database of hundreds of insect species. He is co-author the Timber Press field guide Insects of the Northwest. He is also an avid gardener and will combine his knowledge of entomology and gardening for the first presentation of the day.
- Dr. Matt Johnson, HSU Wildlife Deptartment Chair, "Rodents and Raptors of Coastal Grassland"
Dr. Johnson is the current chair the HSU's highly-regarded Wildlife Department. He specializes in ornithology, wildlife habitat relationships, habitat selection, ecology and conservation of migratory songbirds, and tropical wildlife ecology. His presentation will enlighten us on the interactions of the birds and their prey that catch our eyes every day.
- Dr. Morgan Varner, HSU professor, Director of Wildland Fire Lab, "The Importance of Native Fires"
Dr. Varner directs the Wildland Fire Lab at HSU, a one-of-a-kind facility that draws researchers and students from throughout the nation. His research is a mixture of field, laboratory, and modeling research. His field sites are located in the nearby Klamath Mountains, Coast Ranges, and Sierras, and in the southeastern United States in Florida, Alabama, and North Carolina. His courses at HSU include Introduction to Wildland Fire Ecology, Fire Behavior & Use, Wildland Fuels Management, and Research Methods in Forestry & Wildland Sciences. Dr. Varner also serves as Associate Editor of the journal Forest Science. He will share with us the story of naturally occurring fires and their critical roles in maintaining ecological balance.
- Dr. Susan Marshall, HSU Professor, Wildlands Soil and Range Management
Dr. Marshall's is a professor at HSU in their popular Foresty and Wildland Resources Department. Her research interests include soil physical properties and implications for plant production and survival, small-scale surface processes in soils, and competition between different plant species in their roots zones and implications for weed control. She will discuss the many important roles soils play in the life within them and above them.
- Eric Nelson, US Fish & Wildlife Services, Manager of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, "Life in the Humboldt Bay Refuge"
Eric Nelson heads up efforts at the Wildlife Refuge in Loleta. He has worked on some crucial ecological issues such as large-scale control of the invasive eelgrass (Spartina densiflora) in the Humboldt Bay. In his presentation Eric will highlight some of the amazing life that resides throughout the Refuge.
- Eric will be joined for the entirety of the evening by Denise Seeger and the hands-on activity center from the Refuge's visitor center.
- Beth Werner, Humboldt Baykeeper, "Deep Channels of the Bay" -
Humboldt Baykeeper was launched in 2004 to safeguard our coastal resources for the health, enjoyment, and economic strength of our community thorugh education, scientific research and enforcement of laws to fight pollution. Baykeeper is a program of the Ecological Rights Foundation, a non-profit organization devoted to furthering the rights of all people to a clean, healthful, and biologically diverse environment through education and the enforcement of environmental laws. Beth Werner is the director of Baykeeper and she will tell us about some of the amazing life in the deep channels of the Humboldt Bay.
- Andrew Orahoske, EPIC conservation director, "Redwood Forest Ecology"
The Environmental Protection Information Center (EPIC) works to protect and restore ancient forests, watersheds, coastal estuaries, and native species in Northern California. EPIC uses an integrated, science-based approach, combining public education, citizen advocacy, and strategic litigation. Andrew's extensive track record as an environmental advocate includes work with the Earth Island Institute, Center for Biological Diversity, Sierra Club, Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide, Earthjustice, Western Environmental Law Center, and others. He has also worked as a field biologist in a number of locations, including northern California, Oregon, Montana, Arizona, Jamaica and Venezuela. He has a great presentation in store for us on the ecology of the redwood forests he has fought so hard to protect.
- Rain Ananael, North Coast Environmental Center (NEC) executive director, "Flying Mammals: International Year of the Bat"
Created in 1971, the NEC is an influential non-profit coalition that educates, agitates and litigates on behalf of the environment in the Klamath-Siskiyou region of northwestern California. They are the folks who bring us EcoNews. Rain is devoted to advocacy for ecological systems and has a diverse background in ecological field work, including work with listed and endangered species and ecological collaborations with native cultures. Her career and education include: population and community ecology, conservation strategies and watershed biology. The topic of her presentation is one she is intimate with, having done her graduate research on bats.
- Kim McFarland, HSU Department of Biological Sciences MS Candidate, "Life Under the Sand, the Story of the Dune Silver Bee"
Kim will speak about her graduate research at HSU under Dr. Mesler on the mating and nesting behavior of Haborpoda miserabilis. With Kim we will learn how an important native pollinator makes a living in the coastal dunes of Humboldt's coast.
- Brian Dykstra, HSU Department of Biological Sciences MS Candidate, "The Pollination Ecology of the Inside-Out Flower"
Another one of Dr. Mesler's graduate students, the focus of Brian's research is the pollination biology of the yellow inside-out flower, Vancouveria chrysantha, a rare serpentine endemic wildflower. Brian's love of botany has led from extensive field work to leading walks and talks for the likes Friends of the Dunes and California Native Plant Society. His presentation on ecology of the inside-out flower will shed light on how the serpentine soils of Northern California and Southwestern Oregon help to promote incredible biodiversity.


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Monthly Archive for January, 2011
Egypt's Soccer Revolution
He was wearing a soccer replica-uniform but he was not on his way to watch a game but to Tahrir Square in Cairo to tackle Mubarak and his regime. Some reports from the region suggest that Egypt's soccer fan organizations, known as Ultras, have been on the vanguard of the country's revolution. An Egyptian blogger, […] [Read More]
Andy Gray fired
From The Chronicle Sports Desk, a quick update on the situation that Alan wrote about in the previous post. Andy Gray now has been fired for "unacceptable and offensive behavior" after Sky Sports got wind of a video that shows Gray apparently teasing a colleague while they were getting ready to go on the air. […] [Read More]
It's a Man's Game?
IT'S A MAN'S GAME – There is an ad for Sylvania TV's on Fox Soccer Channel. You may have seen it. Real Madrid's Kaka scores a penalty, looks to God (he is devout) while a voice screams "Ya Beauty," the overlord phrase deployed in celebrating the ecstasy of goal-scoring. The brogue belongs to Andy Gray, […] [Read More]
Africa's Soccer Bite
Didier Drogba is a remarkable man. In his native Ivory Coast, his voice reaches all. In 2007, during an earlier outbreak of the fractious politics that plagues the West African country (currently the nation is facing another dangerous political standoff), it was Drogba's intervention that helped the nation avoid the chasm of civil war. Out […] [Read More]
Awards, Savior and God
And the Award Goes To – No one in the English Premier League. At the weekend, FIFA's version of the Oscars celebrated the ascendancy of sunny soccer with a nod to the forces of defensive darkness. The blithe Lionel Messi (pictured) clasped the Ballon D'Or, soccer's highest award given to the best player in the […] [Read More]
Hangovers, Sackings, Boos
ENGLISH BOOS – There is no winter break in English soccer, no chance for the top players to rest at home playing with themselves on FIFA 2011, Santa's favorite gift for famous soccer players everywhere. And we know how England likes to drink. The hangovers for some clubs in the Premier League are beginning to […] [Read More]


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BuffaloBillie Wrote:
Jan 12, 2013 10:41 AM
Unfortunately, Boehner is here to stay! With his ability to take away committee assignments and being in seemingly total control, we won't be able to get rid of him. He is the WORST of the Repubs problems. He is a total washout and should not have been elected speaker again. No one would "man-up" and demand a secret ballot, at least for the Repub side, only perpetuated his re-incarnation. Until they get rid of him, there will be a total give-away to Obama. Boehner no tiene cajones ni sesos!


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The Perfect House14 Reviews
Jamia is stressing about babies, Monica is stressing over Jenn, the house hunting isn't happy.
"I would change the baby that smells the worst first." Monica told her trying not to laugh. "Jamia really you will do fine. Believe me it is will come to you naturally. All new mom's are scared at first but you won't believe how quickly you will just know what to do without anyone telling you."
"But Frank is always gone and I'm not sure I can handle two babies." She whined while looking down at the brownie she had been eating. "I mean I know our families will help out but I really want Frank and I to handle this ourselves."
"You could always hire a nanny." Alicia said grabbing another brownie.
Jamia looked at her like she had just spouted something blasphemous. "Hell no, I don't want to hire someone to take care of my kids."
Alicia shrugged, "Just a thought."
"Have you guys come up with any names yet?" Monica asked trying to change the subject.
Jamia nodded, "Lots of names but we don't agree on any of them. I think Frank wants a Frank Jr." she scrunched up her nose.
"Well what names do you like?" Monica asked.
"If they are girls I like Lily and Beth. For two boys I like Jacob and Joshua" she thought a minute then added "and for one of each I think I would go with Lily and Joshua."
Alicia was nodding happily, "I like those names." Monica agreed.
"So Monica, how bad does childbirth really hurt?" Jamia started at her waiting for the answer.
Monica really didn't want to answer this one. Should she lie for Jamia's sake or tell the truth? She would find out anyway so she went with the truth. "It hurts a fucking lot."
Both Jamia and Alicia laughed, "I don't know why but when you say the "F" word it is so funny." Alicia giggled.
"OK guys stop laughing. Gee says the same thing. I'm not a prude you know."
"Nope, never said you were." Jamia told her. "So a fucking lot, that's just great." she frowned.
"It does but you know when you hold the baby or in your case it will be babies in your arms you forget all of it. Has to be that way or women would ever have more than one child."
"Tired of baby talk, lets have lunch" Alicia stood and stretched, "What will it be girls, pizza, Chinese, good old American hamburgers?"
"I just want vegetables" Jamia said looking gloomy, "Cause I'm getting fat."
Alicia and Monica left the apartment at two. When they were half way to Belleville Alicia noticed a car seemed to be following them. "Monica I know Gee had Brian hire someone to follow the girls to make sure they are safe. So did he get someone to follow you too?"
Monica looked over at her, "Why do you ask?"
"Well I think we are being followed. I mean that car behind us has been there since we left Jamia's. At least I think so."
Pulling the sun visor down, Monica opened the vanity mirror so she could see the car in question without turning around. "Well shit, it's not Jenn cause there are two men in it." She pulled out her Sidekick and punched Gerard's number. He answered on the third ring.
"Hey honey we are on our way home."
"Gee am I being followed?" she asked bluntly.
He didn't answer right away and she had her answer. "I thought I told you I didn't want anyone tailing me. I don't mind in fact I'm happy the girls are being followed but not me."
"Monica look" he said getting only that much out before she spoke in an angry tone.
"Damn it Gee, I won't live like this. Now you call Brian and tell him to have this called off."
Gerard shot back, "Stop being so bitchy, it's for your own good."
"Bitchy? Did you just call me bitchy? You ain't seen bitchy, Gee. Now I'm not gonna say it again, call Brian." She closed the phone and put it back in her pocket.
Alicia looked over at her with a shocked expression, "Monica he meant well."
"I understand that but he also went behind my back and did something I didn't want. I'm not a child I can make my own decisions."
They didn't speak again until they reached Donna's. Monica thanked Alicia for driving and went downstairs to her room. She sat on the bed and lowered her head into the hands.
"Can I come in?" Gerard asked from the hallway.
She raised her head and looked at him. "I'm so sorry." she put her head down again.
He crossed to the bed and kneeled down in front of her. "Hey, look at me"
She made no move to do as he asked so he gently pulled her hands away and put his finger under her chin to make her look up. "I'm sorry I went behind your back and had Brian hire someone to watch you. I'm just so fucking scared something will happen to you."
"I understand and I'm sorry I was a bitch to you." she willed herself not to cry.
"I didn't say you were a bitch I said you were being bitchy. Totally different thing you know ones a noun and ones an adjective." he was trying to make her smile. "Anyway I called Brian and you are not being followed anymore."
"Thank you" she said softly.
He stood "Ok now up we gotta meet Carla. Somewhere out there is a house with our name on it."
She rose and put her arms around him, "I really am sorry"
"Monica stop saying you are sorry. Shit, it's good that you get pissed sometimes. Gotta tell you I kinda like it when you get all fiery"
She smiled, "You are a strange man Gerard Way."
"For sure I am. Now let's go." They walked out to the car and headed towards Carla's office. It was just a few minutes after three when they arrived.
"Hello again." Carla said walking towards them with a clipboard in hand. If it's alright with you two we can just go in my car."
They agreed and soon they were pulling in front of a new home, which was very close to the high school, perhaps too close. While the inside of the house was OK it didn't possess the room Gerard wanted to make a practice area for the band.
The second house was about a mile away from the first but while it had more square footage than the first it lacked any kind of charm. The bedrooms were small and there were only three. The basement was set up to be a bedroom but Gerard shuttered at the thought. He didn't want a basement bedroom for himself or for the girls.
The day just seemed to be getting worse. The third house was large and new. It also was on a very loud and very busy street. The front yard was so small it felt like the house practically sat on the road. "Well don't despair, there are lot's more houses to look at. There was one more I wanted to show you but another couple has put in an offer." They were driving on a quiet tree lined street heading back to the office, "actually that's the house," Carla pointed as they drove slowly by.
Monica glanced out and was shocked by the strange emotion that gripped her, "Oh can we please see it anyway?" she practically shouted.
Gerard turned from the front see to give her a strange look. Carla turned the car around and parked in the driveway. "I can show it but I really don't think you have a chance to get it."
They got out of the car and walked up to the front porch. Monica's heart was racing. This was the house of her dreams. The house she always pictured in her head as being her home. It was a light yellow with a beautiful white wrap around porch. There was gingerbread trim and shutters on the windows.
"This home is quite old but in beautiful condition. The previous owners did a lot of remodeling but his job was relocated. She took out the key and opened the front door. It led into a beautiful entry hall with a wooden staircase off the left. To the right were mahogany pocket doors that when slid open revealed a lovely sitting room complete with a fireplace.
"Oh my God this is so beautiful," Monica said slowly talking it all in. All in all there was the sitting room, living room, dining room, library, small powder room and kitchen all on the first floor. Going up the back staircase they viewed the four large bedroom and bath. The last room they saw was the master bedroom. It has it's own bathroom with a claw foot tub. "I love this house, Gee," Monica said running her hand along the maple trim that surrounded all the doorframes.
"Like I said," Carla reminded them sadly, "There is already an offer on the table and I'm sure the owners will accept it if they haven't already."
Gerard was watching Monica's face. She was in love with this place. "So what can we do? Can't we make an offer too?"
Carla nodded, "If they haven't accepted the other offer you can. I would suggest you make an offer over the asking price if you really want it." They had moved back downstairs. "Let me show you the finished basement" She took them down the back stairs just off the kitchen, "The owners had this room soundproofed I think it was used as a home recording studio." She smiled, "That would be idea for you wouldn't it?"
Now it was Gerard who was in love with the house. "Man, this would be perfect." He walked around imagining how he would set everything up. "We gotta get an offer in."
Carla pulled out her cell and dialed the office. She walked back upstairs to get better reception.
"Gee, I love this house. It's just how I always pictured in my mind as the prefect home. So you think we have a chance?"
He walked over to her and pulled her to him, "I love it too. This room would be fucking awesome for the band. We could play till all hours of the night and not bother you or the girls."
They heard Carla's footsteps as she came back down the stairs. The look on her face dashed their hopes, "I'm really sorry but the owners accepted the offer."


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Data Updates
Keeping you up to date on the latest data releases.
September 2014
- 06.27.2012
- Durable Goods
- New orders for durable goods rose 1.1 percent (nonannualized rate) in May, following a modest downward revision to April's estimate (down from a 0.1 uptick to a 0.2 percent decrease). Some of May's increase in new orders can be attributed to a 2.7 percent rise in new orders for transportation equipment (and most of that was aircraft orders). Excluding this category, new orders rose 0.4 percent in May, following declines of 0.6 percent in April and 0.8 percent in March. The near-term trajectory in new orders excluding transportation is decidedly sluggish. It's 3-month annualized growth rate stands at −3.7 percent, while its 6-month trend is up just 1.5 percent. This near-term softness has weighed on the series' 12-month growth rate, which has fallen from a recent high of 10.3 percent in February to just 3.8 percent as of May. The near-term outlook for equipment and software investment is often proxied by nondefense capital goods orders excluding aircraft, which rebounded from April's 1.4 percent decline, rising 1.6 percent in May. Still, its trajectory looks weak, as the year-over-year growth rate in nondefense capital goods orders excluding aircraft has fallen from a recent high of 12 percent in February to a mere 1.5 percent in May (its slowest growth rate since December 2009). Shipments of durables look a little stronger than new orders. Shipments rose 0.7 percent in May, and strengthening on a year-over-year basis (up 8.7 percent in May compared to a recent low of 5.9 percent in March). Even excluding transportation equipment, shipments are up 6.2 percent over the past year. Inventories grew by 0.5 percent in May and are up 5.8 percent over the past year.


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Jennifer Morrison: Genre babe of the week #19 (May 2009)
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I don't have anything against blondes like some around here seem to, but I do prefer Morrison as a brunette. I didn't know blonde was her natural color, though.
Blonde's her natural color but I think right now she's a dyed blonde.
She's dying it blond right now, because she wanted to stop dying it brown, but didn't want to be half brown half blond... And she needs to keep dying it until her hair can settle so it matches for the whole season of house.
Yeah I figured it was something like that, but it looks awful. Certainly in this day and age we could've done soemthing to dye her hair "more naturally" or at least but her in a wig that doesn't look like shit.
Or she could've just kept going brown.
Out of hope.
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Kristen Doute doesn't have time for haters in her life, particularly her "Vanderpump Rules" co-stars who aren't fully supportive of her. On Tuesday, Jan. 21, Katie Maloney posted a blog post in which she said that she's no longer friends with Kristen Doute because she's tired of her erratic and irrational behavior.
That same day, Kristen posted a scathing quote on her Twitter account.
"You want to come in my life, the door is open. You want to get out of my life, the door is open. Just one request. Don't stand in the door, you're blocking the traffic," she posted, which was preceded with, "I mean...#PumpRules."
Considering that she made sure to add the hashtag "#PumpRules," it's pretty clear that she's directing the quote to some of her "Vanderpump Rules" co-stars. On the last episode, Kristen blew up at Ariana Madix and demanded that she be fired after finding out that her boyfriend Tom Sandoval did make out with her a few years ago.
Both Katie Maloney and Stassi Schroeder backed Ariana and told Kristen that they weren't her friend anymore because of her behavior. So it's pretty safe to assume that the Twitter message was directed at them. Only time will tell whether all three will be friends again?
Do you think Kristen Doute's behavior was unreasonable?
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Infomercial Madness
Many of you know that my friend Mike and I write a twice-monthly column about running in the Monterey Herald. For the first several months of this blog, I made a habit of linking to those newspaper articles that I kept on my original R&R website.
I haven't done that for a while now, for two primary reasons:
1) A lot of the ideas for the newspaper column originate on this blog, so if you were to read both articles, you'd notice an awful lot of redundancy. Over time, this blog has become the on-deck circle where articles warm up before stepping up to the Herald's home plate. (That may be an inaccurate analogy – because I have no idea how many people actually read the Herald stuff. For all I know, there may be just as many who read this blog.)
2) I've been extraordinarily slow in getting articles posted to the original R&R site recently. For some reason I make this step way more complicated than it should be, and consequently it's very easy for me to fall behind.
However, from time to time we'll come up with something for the paper that hasn't already been test driven on this blog. That was the case last week. Mike had been recuperating from an injury and started to keep track of all the outlandish infomercials he saw for various fitness products. We took that premise and had some fun with it.
The Running Life 7/20/06 : "Infomercial Fitness"
From time to time, both of us have battled recurring injuries. The standard advice injured runners always hear is to take some rest.
Unfortunately, we both happen to be terribly impatient. We get antsy when we can't go running. So during our "rest" periods, we look to other forms of exercise to stay in shape until we can hit the roads again.
Fortunately we have television access for our indoor cross-training. Whenever we're pedaling away at a stationary bike or tugging on a rowing machine, we channel surf through the countless infomercials promising a fast lane to fitness. (Unless of course we come across a Girls Gone Wild video, in which case we immediately stop surfing – but not pedaling.)
We're amazed at how much we didn't know about fitness before we started watching early morning television. Sure, running is the easiest and fastest way to get in shape, but apparently it isn't the sexiest.
Now we have some better alternatives. Here then is our money-back guaranteed recommendation for anyone looking to achieve peak physical fitness:
You have a DVD player, right? Buy several DVD's that you can alternate from day to day in the comfort and privacy of your own home. Monday can be Yoga Booty Ballet, hosted by fitness superstars Teigh and Gillian. Hollywood celebrities use it to flex, firm, and burn. This workout seems primarily aimed at women, but men would certainly enjoy watching Teigh and Gillian work their booties. Like we said, you're in the privacy of home.
On Tuesday try Chalene's Turbo Jam Workout. You can lose 10 pounds and 10 inches in 10 days while learning calorie-busting kickboxing and dance moves. And Chalene's not bad to look at, either.
Wednesday would be the classic, the pioneer: John Basedow's Fitness Made Simple. John cares about you. Just do John's workouts and follow John's nutrition recommendations, and any man will undoubtedly end up looking like John. Single women will land themselves a man that looks like John, so everybody wins.
On Thursday do the Inside and Out 6 Week Body Makeover with Michael Thurmond. You can sleep in a little, too, because you'll only need 18 minutes for the body sculpting routine. You'll be able to eat more, exercise less, and get fit - guaranteed. Michael is a master body sculptor who has transformed the bodies of countless celebrities.
Then again, you can work out with real celebrities on the remaining three days of the week.
Supermodel Elle McPherson and less-than-super actor Patrick Duffy are spokespeople for Supreme Pilates. Note that it is "supreme," meaning it must be way better than that plain old Winsor Pilates crap that Daisy Fuentes sells. But don't play favorites – give each of them one day of the week. Besides, how exciting would it be to have both Elle and Daisy in your living room? It's the kind of thing guys dream about.
Don't think that Sunday is a rest day, because we've reserved that day for our favorite workout, Billy Blanks' Tae Bo Boot Camp. You'll transform your body and mind, and blast into shape in just 7 days. Have you seen Billy? Would you argue with him? Us either.
So you've got your indoor workouts covered. What if you want some fresh air? In that case, we recommend that you park the cars outside and start filling your garage with exercise equipment. No, it's not "really" outside, but this way you're protected from the harsh wind and rain. And sunlight.
Sure, it can be quite expensive, but if you are serious about total fitness, you absolutely need this equipment. Start with the Bowflex Extreme, for as little as $20/month. You'll still be paying for it six years from now, but by then you'll have the body you always wanted. You're worth it!
If that's not your style, how about the Total Gym? In just 6 to 8 minutes a day, you can look like Chuck Norris or Christie Brinkley. All this time, did you think Christie was just naturally beautiful? If it weren't for the Total Gym, she'd be just as frumpy as the rest of us.
Leave room in the garage for abdominal machines. Those old fashioned sit-ups and crunches are for chumps. Work your abs into a frenzy with the Ab-doer, Ab-blaster, Ab-Lounger, RED (Rotational Exercise Device), or (our favorite) the Torso Tiger. Or if eight minutes per day is too much commitment, just buy the Slendertone Flex Ab-Belt, which you simply wear and go about your daily routine, with no exercise needed.
Got all that? Your exercise regimen is now complete. Oh, wait - there's one more thing. Read the fine print on all of these revolutionary programs:
Results may vary. Advertised results not typical. You may be less successful. And of course, best results are achieved by using this product along with a consistent program of sensible diet and traditional exercise.
You know, traditional exercise…like running.
Come to think of it, being injured sucks. We'd much rather save our money, and just get back out on the trails and roads.


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Archive for January, 2010
Review: Clear Voice Spray
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Mary Lankford – One Way Love
Hey there VoiceCouncil readers! I am a vocalist recently taking some time out to record. I've sang in all kinds of groups ranging from a capella, gospel, funk, soul, R&B, choir, rock, the list goes on! I also am a host for a local TV show that showcases independent and unsigned artists in the DMV […]
Attack of the Killer Monitors
Whether it's wedges or in-ears, vocalists must avoid extreme monitor levels. Bill Gibson explains how.
Succeeding at an Audition
How do you make an intimidating audition atmosphere work in your favor?
Review: Shazam
Is this really the number one Mobile phone app of all time?
When Smoke Gets In Your…Throat
How can singers avoid vocal set-backs from second-hand smoke?
Matt Woltjer – Ruined Me
Hi guys, I've been singing and playing a few years now and I'd love to hear any feedback from my fellow VoiceCouncil friends. Thanks, Matt
Review: VoiceLive2
Review of Reviews: a floor based vocal effects processor.
Vocalists Improve Their Jen Ratio
The key to improving the quality of your vocal work may lie in improving your Jen ratio.


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This recipe is fantastic! Can't count the rave reviews I've recieved. I used fresh spinach and sauteed it with the onions and garlic. ( didn't have leeks). Also added 1-2 Tbls shredded Mozzarella cheese on the red peppers. Mixed the bread crumbs with the melted butter and 1 Tbls Parmesan cheese before sprinkling on top! My husband says its the best chicken he's had in ages!
Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
chultzy Posted: 01/17/10
Rhonda1962 Posted: 09/12/11
Excellent recipe
Whygal Posted: 12/27/11
This is one of the best new chicken recipes that I have tried in a long time. I made it following the directions but used sweet onion (approx a 1/4 cup finely chopped) in place of the leek (it's what I had on hand), rough chopped fresh spinach rather than the frozen (using up what I had on hand) and sprinkled a little feta on top of the spinach and roasted red peppers (freshly roasted as I don't care for the bottled ones). It was a light meal for the day after Christmas. I served it with a salad and my family has declared it a "keeper."
MartinaSinop Posted: 03/06/12
easy, delicious and healthy
Scrowne Posted: 01/04/13
Thank you for this! I quadrupled (or more!) the garlic, otherwise cooked the suggested amount of stuffing for only two chicken breasts and it made a superb dinner for two, with enough spinach/leek mixture that no other veggies were needed. I substituted olive oil for butter and panko breadcrumbs for a crunchier topping. Excellent - a Keeper!
daduk1 Posted: 06/03/13
This dish is absolutely fantastic. I did not change anything except to use a regular onion chopped instead of the leek and used fresh spinach I had prepared in the microwave. This dish make such a nice colorful presentation. YUM!
sixjewels Posted: 08/19/13
We made this dish tonight just because we wanted something new and it was fabulous! Everyone at the table loved this meal. We chopped the leek into small pieces for the kids and we did add feta cheese on the top once cooked. Our family wants it every week - it is outstanding.
HeidisRecipes Posted: 10/13/13
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Todays Prompt is quite thought provoking
" What is your worst quality?"
Good question,I find self reflection to be one of the most important things to character development,personal development and social development.
But what is my worst quality?
Can there be only one?
Can I be completely honest and say This one quality is my worst, or do I make out like I am generally an ok person I just have this one massive Pet Peeve?
Truthfully,I am exceptionally Flawed, On many levels.
Of course I am a girl and near the time of my period I do become a snot filled,tear stained monster! but that is a natural chemical and biological reaction…
So what can I "pin" as my worst flaw…
I think that would have to be, that I try to elevate myself to be beyond a flaw, to be perfect,to never admit I am wrong.
To believe this is the biggest flaw of all.
To believe this is to make yourself beyond human.
So my biggest flaw?
Not wanting to be flawed.


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Was ist los? – events around the KMC
The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby. Dates are subject to change.
The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby. Dates are subject to change.
Events on base in the Kaiserslautern Military Community
Event calendar for Kaiserslautern Military Community on base events, updated weekly, covering Ramstein, Kaiserslautern (Kleber Kaserne and Vogelweh), Landstuhl and Baumholder.
The sixth culinary hike in Rodenbach takes place Saturday and Sunday.
The world's biggest wine festival, called the "Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt," starts today.
Kaiserslautern's annual Barbarossa fest, under the motto "Swinging Lautern," started Thursday night and will continue today and Saturday.
The historical streets of St. Wendel will turn into a workshop for arts and craftsmanship from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
On a recent trip to Germany, my family and I stopped by Heidelberg Castle, which is just an hour's drive from Ramstein Air Base.
The association for medieval culture and fantasy role-playing called "Die Legende," the legend, holds its 10th legendary medieval market today through Sunday at Volkspark in Kaiserslautern.
Boxing invitational U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz will host a boxing invitational at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Miesau Fitness Center, Bldg. 1220. Participants must be military ID cardholders, ages 18 and older. Awards will be given to the first and second place individuals along with the first, second and third […]