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On May 1, the new band Reckless Abandon came on the scene to test their musical talent by participating in the Rancho Cordova Battle of the Bands. Reckless Abandon boys met at St. John Vianney School in 2007. This group of 5 talented musicians began playing together by practicing for a church youth group dance in March 2009. After receiving positive response from their first performance, they decided to prepare for Battle of the Bands.

The band is made up of Stephen

Cotta who is the lead vocalist and plays acoustic, rhythm guitar and electric bass. Stephen is a 10 year resident of Gold River. Dolan Jones plays lead guitar, electric bass and backup vocals. Austin Bobo plays lead guitar, electric bass and backup vocals. Jordan Lafferty plays electric bass, keyboard and saxophone. Rounding out the band is Caleb Nunes as the band’s drummer.

Reckless Abandon was one of eight teen bands who performed a wide variety of genres in front of 350 people.

After these highly entertaining bands performed, it appeared that Reckless Abandon had a very good chance of placing in the Top 3. When the final votes from the judges were tallied, Reckless Abandon edged out a great band, Advanced Insanity, to win 1st Place in the competition.

First Place gave Reckless Abandon two new gigs for upcoming events in the area. One of these events will be

at the premier concert night at Hagan Park in the 25th Annual Rancho Cordova July 3rd celebration. Another upcoming event will be at the Grand Opening for the Mather Sports Complex on June 6 from 11:30-1:30. Come enjoy Reckless Abandon’s wide range of music from Jason Mraz, Bon Jovi, Jack Johnson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Guns & Roses, White Stripes, and 3 Doors Down.

Local Boys Win Battle of the Bands

Gold MedalistOn May 9, the California Music

Education Association (CMEA) State Final Music Festival was held at CSUS. Winners of the Golden Empire Music Festival who received superior ratings were invited for this state competition. Our Gold River resident Allison Kang,

a freshman at St. Francis High school, received a gold medal along with a Command Performance award with her piece J.S. Bach No.3 Suite Prelude. For such a young girl, Allison was able to tackle a difficult piece that required advance techniques and mature playing. Following her performance, Allison received high praises on her impressive performance from the judicators.

Allison is a principal cellist in the St. Francis High School chamber orchestra and a cellist in the Premier Orchestra at the Sacramento Youth Symphony (SYS). She has not only dedicated her life to music but uses it to help others as well. With the Lifting Spirits music team, she shares her musical talent with the elderly living in convalescent homes to bring them a sense of joy. When not excelling in music at school or out helping others, she lives with her piano-playing mother Rachel Kang and her cello-playing brother Edward in a house constantly filled with music located within Marshall Village.

Allison Kang

Battle of the Bands Winner Reckless Abandon

Caleb, Austin, Jordan, Stephen and Dolan. Looking forward to next gig

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Summer Evening Fun With Girl Scouts

All girls entering 1st – 5th grades who are not currently Girl Scouts are welcome to join us for a series of three fun-filled evenings. Girls will learn outdoor skills such as making trail signs and pitching a tent. Singing, parachute and water games will also be part of the fun. Snacks and a patch are provided. Parents will have an opportunity to learn more about Girl Scouts. “Having S’more Fun with Girl Scouts” will take place in June at three different locations in Sacramento County

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The rare “Royal Dog of Madagascar”

Coton De Tulear

Liven up your home and get a puppy! That’s what the Root family did. Keith, Cheryl, and teenage sons Ryan and Aaron Root of Gold River are having a great time with Suri.

Suri is a ten pound, six-month old female Coton De Tulear, whom thrives on attention, loves playing with the family and races throughout the house doing puppy laps. She is a high energy, playful, loving dog that brings laughter and joy to the Root home.

The Coton is a fluffy little, white ball, and sometimes has patches of color. Most people find this adorable breed to be hypoallergenic and shedding minimal.

The Coton de Tulear is bred and raised to be strictly a companion dog. Because of their delightful personalities, small size, dark eyes, long lashes, and super charm, they are said to sometimes to actually smile. They bond easily to the humans in their life and are often known as “little clowns” due to their playful demeanor.

The Coton de Tulear is originated from Madagascar and is the “Official Dog of Madagascar.” In its country of origin, this breed has been portrayed on a postage stamp.

In 1974, Dr. Robert Jay Russell, a biologist studying Madagascar’s lemurs, sent Coton breeding stock to America. Three years later they were introduced in Europe. The dogs were enthusiastically received, and are quickly becoming on the fastest

Growing rare breeds in America and in Europe. Overall, Cotons are smart, funny, very sweet and real joy to be around. Cotons are a small

dog, with a big dog personality.

. Choose the one that is the most convenient for you: June 9, 10, and 11 - 6:30 to 8:00 PM Arcade Creek Park. At the end of Omni Drive west off Hackberry Lane (located between Garfield & Manzanita) south of Madison Ave. June 16, 17, and 18 - 6:30 to 8:00 PM North Natomas Community Park, 1839 N. Bend Rd. next to Natomas Park Elementary off of Del Paso Rd. and Gateway. June 23, 24, and 25 - 6:30 to 8:00 PM Elk Grove Park, 9950 Elk Grove-Florin Blvd. Use W. Stockton Entrance. Fee is $12 with pre-registration and $15.00 when registering at the event. Fee includes Girl Scout membership. Financial assistance is available. Call Girl Scouts Heart of Central California at 916-638-4475 to pre-register or email [email protected]. Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts is still the leading authority on girls’ healthy development, and builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.

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“Money is like manure; it’s not worth a thing unless it’s spread around encouraging young things to grow.”

—Thornton Wilder: Was an American playwright and novelist

Even the novice investor knows that diversifying your financial portfolio builds greater wealth faster. Makes sense. Likewise, diversifying your income will do the same — build your wealth faster. Just as farmers stagger when they plant their crops in order to achieve maximum harvest, you can achieve maximum wealth by doing the same with your income. And with a recession looming, if you don’t diversify your income, you just may find yourself ankle deep in — well, you get the picture. The Power of Passive Income is your key to multiplying your income.

Bow-Wow Beauties Put’N on the Dog Pet Fashion Show All Proceeds to Benefit Sacramento SPCA. Admission $5.00 (Children & Doggies Free), Location in Gold River Next to Hallmarks, Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 11:30 am.


Can a Car Run on Air?

Is it possible for a car to run on nothing more then simply compressed air? If you ask the scientist and researchers at MDI in France they will tell you it is true. After 10 years of research and development MDI is ready to launch to the public its mono-energy engines which operate on a totally eco-friendly basis using compressed air stored at high pressure. According to their reports these engines are used on vehicles designed for urban use, backup generators or industrial tractors. They are particularly tailored for applications where the torque has an importance and when an averagely moderate power is needed. Together with the zero pollution engines, some other versions having the same technical basis have also been created by MDI, they are known as the dual-energy engines. In the case of dual-energy engines, an energetic adjuvant (petrol, diesel, oil, alcohol or gas) is burned in an external continuous combustion chamber. These dual-energy engines have more range and the amount of toxic gases released is very low. These engines are used on vehicles designed for urban use, backup generators or industrial tractors. They are particularly tailored for applications where the torque has an importance and when an averagely moderate power is needed. MDI has developed a complete line of automobiles and transportation vehicles around this pioneering technology, and they have also developed a whole new process of production which puts the production of the vehicles closer to the markets where they will be sold. If you would like to learn more you can visit their website at www.mdi.lu/english/index.php.

Geof Lambert is an executive search consultant and an active member of the Internet Society

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Green Energy By Geof Lambert

Legal Ease by Michael L. Hanks

Financial planning services and investments offered through Ameriprise Financial Services Inc., Member FINRA and SIPC. © 2009 Ameriprise Financial Inc. All rights reserved.

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Attorney’s us Triage Basis

Most experienced attorneys are busier than they want to be, and so have to allocate time between clients. Usually this is done on a “triage” basis, meaning those matters most urgent are addressed while the less urgent wait in line. However, attorneys do have a ethical obligation to respond timely to all clients despite press of business. If your matter is not being handled to your reasonable satisfaction (including returned emails and phone calls) send your attorney a letter or an email stating that while you respect the demands of his business, your matter is as important to you as any other client;s is to him or her, and your money spends as well. Like in many things, squeaky wheels are more likely to get greased.

“Be grateful for what you already have. Playfully declare what you would like to have with positive emotion, feeling as if it is already achieved. Act on the nudges and opportunities that appear.” —Joe Vitale

“Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and

uncomfortable when you try something new.” — Brian Tracy: Motivational speaker and self-help author

The average American rarely leaves his or her comfort zone. As a result, the average American household is $8000 in debt. The average American spends more than they make. The average American will not be able to retire comfortably. You don’t want to be average. And the only way to move from ordinary to extraordinary is to leave your comfort zone TODAY! Challenge your comfort zone and present millionaire habits.

“Man is a magnet, and every line and dot and detail of his experiences come by his own attraction.” — Elizabeth Towne: Was a writer, editor, publisher of self-help books


Families Don’t Pay

You may not realize it but Saint Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital is considered a hospital without walls since families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. Its mission: Find cures for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Children from all over the country (including Northern California ) and the world travel there for life saving treatment! You can help St. Jude’s continue their life saving work by purchasing a raffle ticket in the St. Jude Dream Giveaway Presented by AT&T. $250,000 is the Grand Prize! Only 10,000 tickets. Each ticket cost $100 dollars so if all are sold, a million dollars will be raised! You can purchase your tickets at any Big Spoon Yogurt or by calling 1-800-564-8758. For more information, log onto www.cbs13.com or www.gooddaysacramento.com! You can watch CBS 13 June 21st from 3:30 to 4:30pm to see if you won. Other prizes include: $1,000 Gift Certificate to Big Spoon Yogurt ; $1,000

Gift Certificate to Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks ; $1,000 Gift Certificate to Quick Quack Car Wash $1,000 Facial and Skin Care Package to Dr. Emil Tanghetti’s Center for Dermatology & Laser Surgery ; $500 Best Buy Gift Card and $500 Save Mart Gift Card, courtesy of Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel; $1,000 Gift Certificate to the Melting Pot; $1,000 Gift Certificate to McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant ; $1,000 Home Depot Gift Card, courtesy of David Redfield/State Farm Insurance of Fair Oaks (3) $1,000 Gift Certificate to Chick-fil-A ; $1,000 American Express Gift Certificate, courtesy of AgreeYa Solutions ; Flat Screen TV and PS3, courtesy of Leapfish.com ;Wine Tasting Party & Cases of Private Label Wine, courtesy of Revolution Wines ;One-Year Platinum Membership to Dream Extreme ;Ski Vacation Package to Sugar Bowl Resort (2) $1,000 Gift Certificate to Chili’s Bar & Grill Mayor Kevin Johnson was there to buy the First Ticket

MUSIC AWARDS RIO AMERICANO STUDENTS WIN DOWNBEAT Sacramento, CA May 2009. Six Rio Americano High School students are winners in the 32nd Annual DownBeat Student Music Awards. Rio Sophomore, Victor San Pedro, was chosen as ‘High School Outstanding Performer’ on guitar in the jazz soloist category and Rio combo members Zach Giberson (alto sax and guitar), Zachary Darf (tenor sax), Kai Ambrose (piano), Nathan Swedlow (bass) and Cashel Barnett (drums) were awarded ‘High School Outstanding Performance’ in the jazz combo category. DownBeat magazine is one of the most respected jazz publications in the country and its annual student awards are among the most coveted in jazz education, attracting entries from throughout the US and abroad. Student recordings were evaluated anonymously by a panel of judges and awards made on the basis of musicianship, creativity, improvisation,

technique, and sound quality. A complete list of winners will be featured in the June edition of DownBeat Magazine. The Rio Americano band program, under the combined direction of Josh Murray and Max Kiesner, provides high quality music education to over 180 students in four levels of concert band and three jazz ensembles. Rio bands have toured in Australia, Europe, Japan and China and won national recognition at such prestigious events as the Essentially Ellington and Monterey Jazz Festivals. Plans are currently underway for a summer 2010 performance tour of Argentina. For additional information on the Rio Americano High School band program visit www.rioband.net or contact Josh Murray ([email protected] or 916-971-7512). By Corey Darf

Photos by Leslie Barger.

(left to right) Cashel Barnett, Nathan Swedlow, Zachary Darf, Kai Ambrose, Zach Giberson.

Victor San Pedro

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Remember when Google first debuted its stock, and you questioned whether $100 a share was too high? There were whispers about if the price would climb — then the whispers turned into a thundering stampede of investors. And it quickly skyrocketed to incredible share prices while most of us were left in the dust. It’s the same with any great investment or opportunity. When you hear the whispers, you need to act — otherwise, your subconscious will constantly whisper about what you should have done.


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Business Opportunities in the Stimulus Package

Step 1: Get readyBy: La Ronda Bowen

Q. Are there new business opportunities for me in the economic recovery funds?

R. YES, especially if you have registered your business with the California Department of General Services and the Central Contracts Register (CCR is for federal procurement). Opportunities abound as well if you are a technology contractor, are engaged in broadband installations, and if you are in battery or alternative-energy research or development. If you are a very small or micro business, you’ll need to partner or subcontract with others. First, you must put yourself in a position to be competitive...register yourself as a vendor looking for business. I recommend that you complete the easy, short application for small business registration with the CA Dept of General Services (http://www.pd.dgs.ca.gov/smbus/getcertified.htm) and that you register as a vendor with the federal government’s Central Contracts Register (CCR). See the US Small Business Administration’s page: http://www.sba.gov/ContractingOpportunities/owners/start/GC_REGISTER_BUSINESS.html or call the SBA office in Sacramento at: (916) 930-3700‎ or the SCORE office at:(916) 930-3701‎. These are essential steps to demonstrate that you are a responsible business. Micro businesses are encouraged. If you are already a registered small business, contact the appropriate department in the state (i.e., Education, if your business focuses on improving student achievement or if you sell software to training facilities), Ask for the small business procurement officer and discuss the opportunities that are forthcoming. The next two columns will continue on this subject.

Attn. Business Owners/Entrepreneurs: E-mail your questions to me at [email protected]. I respond to everyone and answer the most common questions here. Helping you grow your business to the size you desire is the reason for this column.

“What does money like? Money likes speed. That’s the secret few know about money.

Money comes to those who act fast. If you think, wonder, question, doubt, plan, meet, discuss, or in any other way drag your feet, money goes to the next person in line.”

— Joe Vitale: A motivational author and coach

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7 Great Side Jobs for Extra Cash

Strapped for cash? Many people are in these trying times. With growing unemployment, salary cuts, and the rising cost of living, plenty of Americans are seeking additional avenues to increase cash flow. Check out these seven hot side jobs that can be done around your 9-to-5 and with skills you may already have. 1. Dog Walker. Even in a recession people don’t skimp on their furry loved ones. Therefore, being a dog walker can be an easy sell, especially for other people who need to work two jobs to make ends meet. The double bonus here is you can get great exercise while racking up extra bucks. You can also walk dogs before or after your full-time job. Dog walker median salary per hour: $16.29. 2. Handyman. No matter where the economy stands, things still break that must be fixed. When you are good at fixing things, word travels fast. It’s possible to make a small mint fixing cars, installing water heaters, and doing home electrical and plumbing jobs. Consider how much a full-time car mechanic or a plumber charges. Even if you discount your rate, the pay is still good, and customers feel like they got a deal. From painting to fence-building, there are plenty of household jobs many people can’t do or simply don’t want to. Handyman median salary per hour: $17.33. 3. Medical Transcription. Are you a fast typist with excellent grammar and a medical background? If so, medical transcription may be for you. This job often calls for at least one year’s experience in a hospital or clinical setting; some ads require transcription experience. Tools you will need for this job likely include high-speed Internet and Microsoft 2000 software. You should also be prepared to take a skills test. Medical transcriptionist median salary per hour: $13.78. 4. Wills/Medical Power of Attorney. While planning for the inevitable can be upsetting, it provides a way for attorneys to make extra side income. Lawyers can get up to speed on formulating simple wills and living trusts without too much effort. Completing these documents is something most people agree is essential but have not checked off their ‘to-do’ list. Talk to friends, church members, and neighbors to generate clients. Potential clients are likely working or have other commitments just like you. Therefore, being available outside of business hours makes meeting up more convenient for everyone involved. Attorney median salary per hour: $55.66. 5. Income Tax Preparer. Preparing income taxes is one of the most dreaded have-tos among Americans. There are plenty of people who would be glad to pass off their tax preparations to someone else if for no other reason than the fear of being audited. Donald Cheatham, owner of DC Tax Group, turned his side job into a small side business. He chose this off-hours gig because of the high demand and he enjoys accounting and the extra money. It may help your credibility if you are a certified public accountant, but this certification is not required. The median salary for an accountant per hour: $18.19; CPA median salary per hour: $26.25. 6. Teach a Hobby. Whether it is dance, tennis, golf, computer skills, or music, teaching someone how to do something you are good at and love makes working a second job less like, well ? work. You can find teacher job ads at recreational centers in your neighborhood or advertise your expertise online and in local publications. Dance instructor median salary per hour: $18.58; Music teacher median salary per hour: $21.28. 7. Babysitter. This job is convenient, especially if you have kids. After all, you can make money with them right nearby. Offer to watch your friends’ and neighbors’ kids so they can take a breather, and they will love you for it. Another option is to help people who work nights. Finding a 24-hour daycare service is difficult, to say the least. Caring for several kids on the same night can compound your earnings and get you extra cash more quickly. Babysitter median salary per hour: $9.00.

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” —Helen Keller: Author, activist and lecturer

“Your greatest asset is your earning ability. Your greatest resource is your time.” — Brian Tracy: Self-help author and international speaker

“Medicine is not the sacred body of knowledge I had previously thought. It is merely a collection of data points that have no relation to one another.”

—Dr. Mark Hyman: Author, medical consultant


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Are You aWannapreneur?

Someday…it’s the mantra of the wannapreneur…as well as their downfall.

Someday…I’ll start my own company…someday…I’d like to run my own business…someday.

Why not today? Because I don’t have time. Because I work too much. Because I haven’t learned enough about business.

Here’s a fact of life that you can take to the bank – there will never be enough time to get started, never be a lack of other things to do…basically you will never have a lack of reasons why you can’t start working towards your goal of starting a business TODAY.

What separates entrepreneurs from wannapreneurs? Action! Without action, you’re stuck. Stuck working for The Man, stuck dreaming rather than doing, just stuck.

Entrepreneurs take action – massive action. They take action early and often. It’s not always the right action, and that’s OK. In fact, it’s required. Mistakes are learning experiences, and starting a new business is a game of constant learning and adjustments.

Remember - market opportunities don’t stay open forever. You can be sure that if you have a good idea today…that your window of opportunity will surely close…someday.

So ask yourself - what can you do TODAY to take action towards your dreams? Don’t wait until tomorrow – get started taking action now. Research the market. Bounce your idea off a potential customer. What do you have to lose?

Taking action is addicting. Once you begin, you’ll begin to build momentum. Actions create results, which motivate you to take more action. So get started by taking action…today!

Wannapreneur By Brett Owens

Brett Owens is a recovering wannapreneur, turned entrepreneur.

He is the CEO and Co-Founder of Chrometa, a Sacramento-based

software company that makes products to help you remember what you’ve worked on, and to figure out

where your time goes. If you need to keep close track of your time, you can give Chrometa a free 30-day spin by

visiting www.chrometa.com.

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Summer is almost here

When we were younger, summer represented the end of school and the beginning of three months of freedom. Students eagerly awaited a time to relax and have fun with friends. The end of school used to be something to look forward to. But, as a high school student, the childish euphoria that previously accompanied the thought of summer is long gone. Instead, it represents what we have been preparing for and dreading all semester: finals. Second semester finals are perhaps one of the hardest parts of the school year. The tests given over a few days have the potential to be the deciding factor in whether a student receives and A or a B in a class. Finals can count for fifteen percent or more of a student’s grade. That’s fifteen percent riding on a test administered in two hours or less. Does this seem odd to you?

Finals are theoretically supposed to test your knowledge of the semester as whole. This shouldn’t be too bad because we were taught this information so we should remember it right? Let’s face it-- no student is actually going to remember all the material taught over a semester to the degree that they are tested on the information. This is especially true when you take into account the fact that each student has multiple classes; each teacher expecting that students retain all the knowledge taught in their class. This is impossible. There is simply too much minutia to wade through and remember. Perhaps, instead the tests could focus on main concepts instead of the finite details. The tests and high expectations lead to cramming, late nights, and high stress levels. This leads us to the question: are finals necessary? Is it fair for so much of your grade to hinge upon one test? I agree that teachers should be allowed to give an end of the year test to make sure students are paying attention. But, the tests are much too hard and count for an unnecessarily high percentage of our grades causing unnecessary and negative results.

Jackie Barr

Teen Thoughts By Jackie Barr

Jackie Barr is a sophomore in High School.You can respond

to her column through this newspaper:

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Anne Frank: The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Be-cause only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature.

Music Video

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Please include the photographer’s name, captions for photos, and event location.

Filming a band. Thanks to Deon Taylor Enterprises, I got to see “Doll House” the gritty,

sexy synth-rock band out of London. They flew halfway around the world to film a

music video in Sacramento. You can check out the photos

of the group and the filming crew. Everyone is working.

Great people.

Just before the filming. Cenk Aksun, Deon Taylor, Joz Anderson, Justin Casey, Camilla Romestrand

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Pacific Rim Steet FestMay 17, 2009


36h Annual Jazz Festival May 21-25, 2009


Ribbon Cutting Celebration for US Loan

Auditors

High SchoolGraduationCeremony

Carmichael BBQ @ Burnie Lenau’s Home

Jim Bellacera and Robert Velarde at a Successful Thinkers Meetup

What’s O.K. ? The O.K. Program was established in 1990 at Mills Middle School in Rancho Cordova, California. The program was designed to reverse the grim statistics that young African American males were facing…namely, the high rates of incarceration and homicide. Since 1990, the O.K. Program has won many awards including several national awards. In 1992, President George Bush recognized the O.K. Program as the 945th Daily Point of Light for the Nation. In 1994, it won the Jefferson Award in recognition of outstanding public service, and in 1995 it won the National Association of Attorneys General “For the Children Award”. In the spring of 2005, the O.K. Program became a national organization. An inspirational documentary that is full of emotional testimonies from many young African American males , whose Lives were diverted from the path that leads to prison or an early grave and who went on to lead positive and productive lives. In this powerful documentary, Retired Sheriff’s Deputy, Donald Northcross (Founder of the O.K. Program) explains why he started the O.K. Program back in 1990… when he was a full time sheriff’s deputy, how the Program works, what makes it effective and how it can change an entire community. The O.K. Program became a national organization in the spring of 2005 and is now addressing the crisis of young African American males in cities throughout the country.

Katharine Stalick, Steven Stalick, Joseph Stalick

Steven Stalick Receiving Diploma

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MySpace vs. Facebook?

Long-time MySpace users will tell you that change has been brewing for the past few weeks in the look and feel of the site. Many people have commented that MySpace appears to be trying to make it look and feel a lot like Facebook.

MySpace is adopting a similar page layout and has adopted an instant messaging feature that looks an awful lot like Facebook’s.

It is possible that for MySpace it is starting to hit the mature stage of its product lifecycle. Alexa.com web statistics indicate that its over all number of visitors has been declining quite substantially over the past three months. And its ranking in the list of the most popular websites in the world is steadily slipping.

On the other hand Facebook’s numbers have more or less been skyrocketing over the past three months. It is possible that “new kid on the block”, the website that started out basically just catering to college kids is going to take over as the dominate force in the social networking world? It certainly appears that that is what is in store between the two sites. Does that mean that everybody on MySpace is just going to pack up and leave? Well, probably not. But, if you are new to the world of social networking and are looking to pick between one of the two to invest your time, energy and effort into stabling a profile and presence, you’d probably be best served spending it with Facebook.

Morgan Lambert

Simple PleasuresTeen Column By Morgan Lambert

Student at Rio Americano High School, Gold River

Resident. Send any responses to [email protected]

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Gary Stalick is a graduate in Business from Portland State University. He

started and grew a janitorial business in Portland, OR; Colorado Springs,

CO; & Sacramento, CA; and has hired over 1,000 employees. His first year

in Sacramento he hired 22 employees. He’s also started and grown a carpet cleaning business acquiring over 900 clients in two years. Gary’s written a

quick start guide on “How to Start and Grow a Janitorial Business, FAST.” He consults on how to get a business started and build your prospects, and

keep your clients. You can contact Gary at [email protected]

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Marketing Tip

“Don’t take your clients for Granted!” When growing your business you may just assume that the customer you have sold to once will come back to you and buy again. You know you gave great service and maybe a great product at a good price. So it’s only reasonable that when it’s time for your customer to buy again they’ll buy from you, right? That’s all wrong. Customers that may have been satisfied at one time doing business with you are being marketed to by a whole host of competition for their purchasing dollar. That customer is busy working and thinking about their own lively hood. They don’t remember every business they’ve purchase something from. There’s a lot of noise from media and family screaming for our attention. We just don’t always remember who we did business with. Maybe we want try that other business (your competition) because they’re always exposed to us.To build and keep clients—you need to keep in touch with your customer/client and be personal about it. Use the telephone and call them for a short one minute hello. Mail them a greeting monthly. It could be a newsletter, a post card, a thank you note, a happy 4th of July card, etc. Find a non offensive way to be in front of your customer with friendly information. Share what your company is doing for clients or the community. You can mention a special you have just for clients this month. Don’t depend just on email, we don’t always open it.

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Having S’more Fun with Girl Scouts

OPEN TO: All GIRLS entering grades 1st-5th who are not currently in Girl Scouts. You can invite friends, neighbors, and relatives.

FEE: $12.00 with pre-registration. $15.00 when registering at event. Fee includes Girl Scout membership, snack, supplies, and patch.

Financial Assistance is available.

TO PRE-REGISTER: call or email LeeAnn ASAP, space is limited. (916) 638-4475 or [email protected]

Check-in begins at 6:15 P.M. Parents/guardians are encouraged to stay and participate. Please join our closing ceremony on the last evening.

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Arcade Creek Park At the end of Omni Dr., west off Hackberry Ln.,

south of Madison Ave.

WHEN: June 9, 10, and 11, 2009 TIME: 6:30 PM—8 PM

Activities:

Learn trail signs

Do a leaf rubbing craft

Sing songs

Pitch a tent

Nature scavenger hunt Sleeping bag relay

Play water games

Make and eat S’mores

Snacks

Receive a patch in the closing ceremony

Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn: One should never direct people towards happiness, because happiness too is an idol of the market-place. One should direct them towards mutual affection. A beast gnaw-ing at its prey can be happy too, but only human beings can feel affection for each other, and this is the highest achievement they can aspire to.

Henry David Thoreau: The most I can do for my friend is simply to be his friend. I have no wealth to bestow on him. If he knows that I am happy in loving him, he will want no other reward. Is not friendship divine in this?Carl Jung: There are as many nights as days, and the one is just as long as the other in the year’s course. Even a happy life cannot be without a measure of darkness, and the word ‘happy’ would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness.


Events By Tia Political & Event PhotographerTia Gemmell 920-2903See More Photos in eNewspaper...Email [email protected] ask for eNewspaper

Gary Stalick, Gold River News, representative from Consumer Affairs, State of California, and Edgar Calderon: Crossings TV

Wells Fargo Sponsor, Rick Cwynar,VP Marketing Wells Fargo. Chevo Ramirez, , Regional Vice President of Wells

Fargo Foundation

Pacific Rim fund development Chair, Bernadette Chiang greets County Supervisor Jimmi Yee

Jeanie Lee, Linda Ng with her husband Michael Head and Stephanie Nguyen at the OCA booth

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson with one of the Sponsors, Kaiser Permanente. Michelle O’Dell and all her children.

Example of Pacific Rim Entertainment

Susan McKee District Director Senator Darrell Steinberg office, Senator Darrell Steinberg, Doreen Chan and Mamie Yee

Bernadette Chiang with Ryan Chin and baby Kevin Chin.

Pacific Rim Festival A Celebration of Asian Pacific HeritageOn May 17th, “HATS OF ASIA AND THE PACIFIC” was the theme for the Seventeenth Annual Street Festival in Old Sacramento and Downtown Plaza. This festival continues Frank Fat’s dream of presenting another Pacific Rim Street Festival to the Sacramento Community. While roaming around, aroma of food being cooked and prepared, colorful entertainment at one of the four stages, art, jewelry was part of a wonderful day for all ages.

Sacramento Theatre Company Fundraiser THE SHOW MUST GO ON” May 13, 2009The Sacramento Theatre 70 year history celebrated by bringing local celebrities together with professional artists to raise much needed funds. Audience of 1500+ attended to help the STC stay strong in the face of economic adversity.STC has now earned over $145,000 because of your involvement

Senator Darrell Steinberg, singing “Forever in Blue Jeans” a Neil Diamond song and dressed for the occasion, with Peggy Shannon, Artistic Director, Sacramento Theatre Company.

Singing from THE MARCELS “Blue Moon”Rick Jennings, Rob Scherer, Al Najera, Darrell Roberts

Sacramento Councilmember Steve Cohn Alice Perez, SMUD Manger of retail services

B52’s “Love Shack” Performed by Lucy Eidem and Lucy Co.

Sammy Davis, Jar “Mr. Bojangles singing by Steve Winlock, Assoc. Superintendent of Elementary Ed. Elk Grove and Drisha Leggitt

David Lowe, CEO/Manager, KVIE,Channel 6

Sacramento Councilmember Rob Fong

Sharon Gerber, Event Planner, President/Ceo, Six Degreez, Inc.

Sonny and Cher “I Got you Babe” Sacramento

Councilmember Alice Perez

Singing “Daydream Believer” The Monkees”Bob Shallit-Sacramento Bee Columnist, David Lowe, CEO/Manager, KVIE,Channel 6 (green shirt) Garry Maisel, CEO Western Health Advantage (red pants) Steve Maviglio-I think he was the Champaign manager for Kevin Johnson…Hmmm


--A Few of Many Testimonials:--“Came in and did what you said you’d do. Carpets look good”

K. dittig, Roseville

“Trust in good service” M. Marigetto, Fair Oaks

“Not only great results but willing to do extra” P. Sobol, Fair Oaks

“Professional and thorough…I’m pleased that they fi nish the job with carpet protector and combing”

N. Bravo, Roseville

“in this day and age when people often don’t show up for work its nice to have someone show up 10 minutes early and ready to work at the promised time…

we are repeat clients”JoD Parisi,Gold River

“The little extra time that the technician took to get out some tough stains was pleasing …absolutely responsible!!!” S. Vesnik, Folsom

“Did an excellent job. Totally satisfi ed” J. Weller, Fair Oaks

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You may not remember the times when doctors made house calls, but you’ve seen them in movies. The doctor with his black bag, sitting by a patient’s bed, asking what ails him, providing a remedy, and leaving the house with smiles of relief from the patient’s family.

Today, people want healthcare with individualized attention, shorter waiting-room times, and less cost to recession-strapped budgets. Ray Guanill Jr., president of Med-Ready Healthcare, noticed a need. “I asked people how their healthcare needs could be better met,” he says. “Then I looked at how it originated….on house calls. Here’s a service that brings back the quality of healthcare no one gets anymore.”

For many elderly or disabled patients, house calls are a necessity. For others, they can be an affordable alternative to going to the doctor’s office. People think they cannot afford this type of service, when actually the opposite is true, says Ray. No staffed clinic means a cost savings to patients. Doctors also go to businesses and hotels to help patients.

Many companies in these financially unstable times are cutting out healthcare benefits for their employees. “We provide an affordable option to these companies before employees’ healthcare benefits are taken away completely,” says Ray.

Giving back to the community is important to Ray. “I know what it’s like to raise kids in a struggling environment,” he says. So he began the Get One, Give One Program™…for every house call made, Med-Ready Healthcare will donate one free wellness screening to a child in need. Children whose parents cannot provide healthcare get a health screening for free in their home. “I want to help others. This is personal to me,” says Ray. He may not be a doctor, but he’s making a difference, one house call at a time.

The Highways and Hedges Community Outreach Organization Presents... “The First Annual Rising Star Academic Awards Ceremony, and International” Multicultural Fashion Show... Welcome to the Highways and Hedges Community Outreach organization’s first annual rising star academic awards ceremony, and breathtaking international multicultural fashion show. On June 6, 2009 at the exclusive and beautiful Holiday Inn Suites Hotel in El-Dorado Hills California; The Highways and Hedges Community Outreach organization will provide a special array of Honorary Awards to Six High School students, along with Light Refreshments, Cultural Dances, and Live Music as entertainment for the evening. The venue location is the Holiday Inn Suites Hotel 4360 Town Center Blvd El-Dorado Hills California 95762. Our exempt organization is zealous to support and engage “Youth Leaders” throughout various cities such as Sacramento, Folsom, and the El-Dorado Hills region. This year there will be a cultural display, and a unique representation of diverse countries fashions presented by the Continent, and Diaspora of Africa, Europe, China, and India. Enjoy the mystical meaning behind each expressive fashion characterized by each ethnic group. All cultures will flaunt a special assortment of styles, and beautiful colors as a symbol of different spheres of fashion. A (SPECIAL) acknowledgment to all of our Spectacular Sponsor Supporters this year, “Mr. Gary” Stalick Owner of the prestigious “Gold River Community News” Paper, Coca-Cola Ms. Lisa Marin, Holiday Inn Suites Hotel Ms. Jenna Duale, MTI/Paul Mitchell Partner School Ms. Kirby Jones, Phuong Trin Bridal, Owner Ms. Helen Phuong, John Robert Powers Modeling Agency Ms. Trisha Clearwater, The Chocolate Architect Owner Ms. Becki Tyner, The Men’s Wearhouse Mr. Kenneth Monceaux, Jos. A. Banks Ms. Patricia Brown, Brooks Brothers Mr. Glenn Taniguchi, Rinnovare Salon, Owner Ms. Stephanie Murphy, Dream Hair Salon Mr. Hon Ho and Tony Wang, “Powell Video” Mr. Jeff Powell, Special Photography By, George Murrary, Thank all of you for supporting “Youth Leadership” Development with your time, effort’s and generous support! Contact Information: Event Coordinator Ms. Artelias Guyton, 916 605-9871 Cell #, or E-Mail [email protected]

House Call Doctors are Back

Young, Optimistic,

Talented, and Hopeful

Benjamin Disraeli: Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action.


Cindy Sample, Local Author

Hot Flash By Cindy Sample

Having grown up in corporate America, I was forced to put in my time on the golf course. After taking home a trophy for highest score, it was obvious I wasn’t slated to be a female Tiger Woods. No matter how adorable I looked in my pastel golf attire, it didn’t detract from the fact I couldn’t hit the ball.

What I did take home was a valuable tool. Where else can you determine the integrity of a person in one afternoon? How someone plays golf is often reflective of how they live their life. For those single women out there, forget about romantic dinners or strolls on the beach. If you want to know a man’s true colors, head to the greens.

His butt may look cute clad in khaki or even pink plaid, but do you want to spend your life with someone whose ability to add disappears once he hits the golf course?

What about his ability to cope with frustrating situations? If he wraps his Big Bertha around a tree when his ball lands in a sand trap, is he still your Mr. Right?

Does he willingly relinquish the golf cart to you? A man who is comfortable with a female driver has a lot of potential. A man who lets you make frequent pit stops is definitely a keeper.

If you ask for suggestions to improve your game and he gives you eighteen different tips, this may not

be the man you want to trim the Xmas tree with. On the other hand if his only comment is that your beauty distracted him, well then…

How about attitude? Is he a glass half full or half empty kind of guy? Does he grin remembering the great putt he made? Or gripe about the drive that landed in the woods.

Now that you have a tip sheet for mastering the game of golf, and love, don your shorts and matching shirt (golf really is more fun when you’re color coordinated). Grab a club, and a man, and try them both out for size.

THE GIRLS GUIDE TO GOLFERS

Give a Little, Get a LotBy Amy Oettle

Students and volunteers alike flourish in the positive, encouraging and fun atmosphere at UCP/Saddle Pals, a non-profit therapeutic horseback riding center. Volunteers are the mainstay of the program and are not only critical for the success of around 70 riders, but also to accommodate the approximate 50 individuals who are waiting to benefit from the service. Its program serves individuals four years of age and up with a broad range of cognitive and physical challenges. Therapeutic riding has been found to help improve strength, balance, coordination, fine motor control, cognitive processes, communication, social skills, and self-confidence.

An instructor plans and implements each lesson to meet the goals of individual riders. Students at Saddle Pals typically begin with three volunteers during lessons: two sidewalkers who

walk along each side of the horse to insure the rider’s safety and a leader who leads the horse. These volunteers who directly assist in the operation of lessons form the Program Crew. Volunteer skills are also utilized for the Facility and Equine Crews that care for the stable and its gentle horses.

Saddle Pals voicemail number: (916) 726-PALS. Press: 1 for prospective riders, 2 if you are interested in volunteering, 3 with any general questions about the program, 4 concerning donating equine equipment or the use of your horse

“When on a horse, your strengths are combined, and your weaknesses diminished.” (quote by Neil Cutler, a rider who has a disability)…Next Sidewalker Training: Sat, June 20th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Bronte Scott ready to begin her therapeutic lesson riding Joey.

Shamus Paulitz improving his balance through a game of basketball.

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Cindy Sample is a published author and former CEO. Her goal is to help people embrace the humor in their lives. Email

Cindy at [email protected]

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Bacon and Cheddar Cheese Puffs - GougeresPrep Time: 30 minutes or less | Cook Time: 30 minutes - 1 hour | Serves: 12Ingredients: Buttermilk-ranch, Bacon and Cheddar Gougeres aka Cheese Puffs I wanted to make something high-end out of bacon-cheddar-ranch. So I thought - GOUGERES! also known as Cheese Puffs. Upscale snack food. Gougeres are made from pate-a-choux, they’re basically savory cream puffs. Crispy on the outside, and hollow and creamy on the inside. And boy oh boy were these good.

Ingredients: 3/4 cup buttermilk 5 TB butter 1 cup flour 3 eggs 2 strips bacon, diced 1 cup cheddar, shredded 1/2 tsp fresh thyme, minced 1 tsp fresh basil, minced 1/2 tsp buttermilk dressing base powder salt and fresh ground pepper Preheat oven to 425.

Step 1. Dice bacon very small, and cook in a small skillet until very crispy. Place on a paper towel to drain.Step 2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter in the buttermilk. When melted, dump in the flour all at once.Step 3. Stir briskly with a wooden spoon until dough comes together.Step 4. Add eggs one at a time, whisking constantly until blended. Turn off heat, and continue whisking until cohesive and a little bit of a sheen develops.Step 5. Add in bacon, herbs, cheese , dressing-base, fresh ground pepper and 1/4 tsp salt. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto a silpat-lined cookie sheet. Smooth out the edges with the back of a wet spoon, or wet fingers. Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes, or until starting to brown and puffed. Reduce heat to 350 and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and turn off the heat, poke bottoms of gougeres / cheese puffs with a toothpick or chopstick to let additional steam escape, and put back in the oven (still off!) for another 15-20 minutes to dry out a tad.Step 6. Serve the gougeres / cheese puffs warm or at room temp. Keeps really well in an air-tight container for several days, simply rewarm in a 350 degree oven for a few minutes.

Fried Oyster Po-Boy Crostini with Buttermilk RemouladePrep Time: 1 - 2 hours | Cook Time: 30 minutes or less | Serves: 4

Ingredients: We will be making: Fried Oyster Po Boy Crostini with Buttermilk Celeriac Remoulade and Pico de Gallo Oyster Prep: Ingredients: 1 cup Buttermilk 1 Egg White 4 Oysters 1/2 cup Panko 1/4 cup Cornmeal Creole Seasoning

Step 1. Combine the egg white and buttermilk . Shuck and soak the oysters in the buttermilk for an hour.Step 2. Soaking the oysters:Step 3. Mix the remaining ingredients to form a breading. Dredge the oysters. Fry in vegetable oil until golden brown. Place on paper towels to drain.Step 4. Pico de Gallo: Ingredients: 1 vine-ripened Tomato (diced) 1/4 Green Pepper (diced) 1/2 small Red Onion (finely diced) 1 clove Garlic (minced) 2 sprigs Cilantro (minced) 2 dashes Sriracha juice from 1/2 Lime 1 tsp Olive Oil to taste Salt/PepperStep 5. Combine all ingredients.Step 6. Buttermilk-Celeriac Remoulade: Ingredients: 1/4 cup Buttermilk 1/3 head Celeriac (peeled, diced) 2 tsp Capers 1 Lemon 2 sprigs Tarragon 3 Cornichons (rough chop) 2 tbsp Creole Mustard 1/2 Shallot (rough chop) 1 clove Garlic (rough chop) 2 Egg Yolk 1/3 cup Olive Oil to taste Salt/Pepper Boil the celeriac in salted water until soft.Step 7. Puree in blender with the buttermilk, shallot, and garlic and let cool. Add the cornichons, yolks, tarragon, mustard, and capers. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil

until it becomes the consistency of an aioli. Season and finish with a squeeze of the lemon.Step 8. The Crostinis: Ingredients: 1 Sourdough Baguette 1-2 leaves Curly Endive 3 Fried Oysters Pico de Gallo Buttermilk-Celeriac Remoulade Slice the baguette on the bias into 1/4 inch slices. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and toast a 350F oven for 10 minutes, or until toasted and spread on a bit of the remoulade.Step 9. Layer some endive, then an oyster, and top with some pico de gallo. Drizzle a bit more of the remoulade over the top.

Tater Skin ChipsPrep Time: 30 minutes or less | Cook Time: 30 minutes or less | Serves: 2

Ingredients:3 or 4 baking Potatoes seasoning of choice 1 1/2 cup cooking oilStep 1. slice potatos, paper thin, Dry chips with a paper towel and chill in the freezer for a bit. (just to keep cool)Step 2. Get oil nice and hot med-high (5/6) Test with a small piece of potato, should start to brown in less than a minute. If it does...you are ready make chips.Step 3. Drop 5-6 chilled chips in the oil, till golden brown. get a plate and line it paper towels for drainage. Repete till you have a nice portion of chips, top with seasoning of choice. (I like the popcorn cheese, but you can use whatever you want.)


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Apartment InvestingToday, people want to safeguard

their money, getting out of the stock market and into tangible assets like Real Estate. Says Ricardo Salazar, Director of Events for Sacramento Real Estate Investment Association (SacREIA). “Folks want to have something that they can relate to, something more predictable.” Declining prices, in Sacramento and across the nation, have investors interested. Some look at single family homes, while others look at Apartment Buildings.

Apartments can be less risky than a single family rental. Built for cash flow, apartments can be more stable. The reason is based on numbers. “If you have a house and the renter moves out, you have a 100% vacancy rate,” Said Anthony Chara of Apartment Mentors. “If you have ten, 15, 20 units or more, and a renter moves out, you still have people paying your mortgage.” Robert Kiyosaki, author of “Rich Dad , Poor Dad” got out of the “Rat Race” by buying apartment buildings. Says Chara, “I wish I‘d started with Apartments. They can create massive cash flow; often are seller financed a plus today.”

The key is proper education. You must know if the seller is giving accurate numbers. Being able to understand terms like “capitalization

rate or cap rate” “operating ratio” or “debt service coverage ratio” is very important. “Too much Cash Go, and not enough Cash Flow?” says Chara, “look into Apartments.” Chara has a one day workshop on “How to Invest in Apartment Buildings” on Saturday June 20th from 9:00am to 5:00pm Location: the Holiday Inn NE, 5321 Date Ave, Sacramento CA 95841. Sponsered by SacREIA. For more information, call (916) 203-9459 or [email protected]

Anthony Chara

Active Investors Sharing their Experience

Join NORCALREIA on June 18th the 3rd Thursday, with active investors sharing their experience, strategies and tools. Find out how distressed and REO properties are being purchased.

Sacramento rentals are making dollars and cents again!

Discover what it takes to get back into the real estate game, building success. Learn how to implement practical techniques that provide results. This is your opportunity to become educated by local investors who are in the streets. We know first-hand that lenders have thrown in the towel. They are running away from properties, giving huge discounts, and have radically changed their approach to investor offers.

Successful investors are getting back into the real estate market, building wealth.

You Are Only Ten Cash Flow Properties Away From Becoming A Future Multi-Millionaire! Hasn’t it become abundantly clear to you that now is the time to form your game plan and set yourself up for one of the greatest opportunities in your lifetime to become truly rich? While others pack up their bags and avoid real estate investing until the market “settles,” we are actively purchasing properties and purposefully positioning ourselves to get in the way of wholesale inventory.

We are witnessing the greatest transference of wealth, IN HISTORY!

Don’t sit on the sidelines. Join us June 18th for an event that could very well completely change your financial future.

Building wealth together-David Granzella-www.NORCALREIA.com-916.791.8322

Investment Real Estate Group

David Granzella is a sophisticated real estate

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