The last, Thursday, August 6th features the Madison Blues Band who plays the blues for the sheer love of the music, which is evident every time we perform. Their mission is to help preserve and promote this uniquely American music and to present it to our community with as much energy and excitement as possible!

The last on August 6th features The Dave Rocha Jazz Band who has has been performing with his jazz group for more than 20 years. His band plays an eclectic mix of jazz standards (by Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, John Coltrane, etc.) “pop” tunes (Cole Porter, Gershwin and Jobim) and original compositions.

The Concerts are sponsored by Redwood City.

(ARA) – Protecting your home and your family is a top priority. From apartment to mansion, a home security system can give you the piece of mind to know your loved ones and your home is safe, whether you’re asleep upstairs or on the other side of the world.

Alarming Statistics

In 2007 burglary offenses cost victims an estimated $4.3 billion in lost property, according to the FBI. Overall, the average dollar loss per burglary offense was $1,991. A home security system can help deter break-ins and keep your family safe – not only from thieves, but also from fire and carbon monoxide poisoning.

Affordable Peace of Mind

With an array of devices to detect motion, note changes in room temperature, and notify both neighbors and a professional monitoring company, home security systems provide all the tools you need to protect your home and loved ones — and they may be more affordable than you realize.

Find the Right Company

When you’re ready to buy an alarm, talk to a few different home security companies before having anything installed. They will conduct risk assessments to determine what your security challenges are and how to address them.

Smart homeowners are using HomeSecurity.BuyerZone.com to find the right home security company for them. The site is an online marketplace that uses an intelligent matching process to bring together buyers with the most appropriate suppliers for their needs. The site works with hundreds of suppliers to find the right ones for you, including highly recognized brands like ADT, Brinks Home Security, & Protection One.

Visit the site and fill out a short form to communicate your home security needs. Within 24 hours you will be contacted by up to 4 home security companies in your area that you can interview and compare.

Top Tips

BuyerZone also provides purchasing advice to help you make sure you get the right system at the right price. Here are the top tips from BuyerZone when shopping for the right home security system:

* Reputable home alarm companies will meet with you in person at your home — never exclusively by phone. They’ll look around, discuss your needs and possible limitations, and suggest solutions that have worked for other customers.
* Get quotes from 3 to 4 different installers. Make sure you get all pricing quotes in writing, including setup, equipment, monthly monitoring fees and warranties.
* Once you receive quotes and narrow down your search of home alarm companies, get references from each provider. Choose the provider you trust the most.

Visit HomeSecurity.BuyerZone.com today and fill out a brief form to take your first step toward a secure home.

I have a home system, but it you definitely need to research, since the systems change according to you household needs. But, first things first, always protect your family.

(ARA) – The U.S. dollar continues to decline in value and fears about inflation are growing faster than previously expected. In a short period of time, Americans have lost trillions from their investment portfolios and retirement accounts, thus many are looking for a safe investment in a difficult economy.

For centuries, gold has been a reliable and solid investment, and since 2001, the value of gold has increased 300 percent. Investors who want to protect their hard-earned wealth from the floundering stock market, fluctuating dollar and uncertainty of real estate are flocking to gold because it’s a safe-haven asset with a solid history of wealth preservation and profit.

Some of the advantages of investing in gold include:

• While gold does not earn interest, the price appreciation could more than make up for it.
• Gold production cannot match demand, causing the price to increase due to lower supply.
• Gold funds have reached historic highs in recent years and are still climbing.
• Economic forces that affect other assets are different than those determining the price of gold. Gold helps reduce risk in your investment portfolio.
• Gold can easily be converted to cash.

Short-term

“Investors seeking short-term profit should look into modern-day gold bullion products,” says John Halloran, senior advisor at the Certified Gold Exchange — North America’s premier precious metals trading platform. “When mainstream investments like stocks and bonds aren’t doing well, many investors choose to diversify into bullion products. Bullion is a debt-free, physical possession asset that you own outright and has a low premium.”

Long-term

“Long-term, preservation-seeking investors should consider certified gold coins,” says Halloran. “Certified gold coins have historically proven to profit at higher ratios than bullion, while at the same time their non-government confiscation status leaves investors with peace of mind and instant liquidity during the worst of times.

The Certified Gold Exchange only buys and sells the most widely traded bullion bars, bullion coins and certified gold coins with free next day delivery to your door. They do not deal with stocks or exchange-traded funds, so there is less risk involved. Their Economic Research Team has over 40 years experience analyzing economic factors and their effects on gold; account representatives are all certified and will work with you to find the investment product that’s right for your situation.

Visit CertifiedGoldExchange.com to request your free 2009 Gold Starters Kit, which could help protect your investment portfolio and retirement account. Please make sure you check this out for yourself, since I cannot confirm all the information that I learned.