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Bloomington, IN - It's been 10 years since Tom Izzo guided Michigan State to an outright Big Ten regular season championship with a coaching staff including then-assistant Tom Crean.
Having already secured a share of this season's title, No. 8 Michigan State can claim it all for itself while trying to sweep the season series from Crean's last-place Indiana team Tuesday night at Assembly Hall.
Oddsmakers from Online Sportsbook Sportsbook.com have made the Michigan -14 point spread favorites for Tuesday's game against the Indiana. Current College Basketball Public Betting Information shows that 60% of more than 215 bets for this game have been placed on the Michigan -14.
The Spartans (23-5, 13-3) won 74-66 at then-No. 11 Illinois on Sunday to earn a piece of the Big Ten title for the first time since sharing it with the Illini in 2000-2001.
Michigan State holds a two-game lead over No. 19 Purdue - which visits East Lansing to conclude the regular season Sunday - and needs to win one of its final two contests for its first outright league championship since 1998-99.
With the way the inexperienced Hoosiers (6-22, 1-15) have struggled in Crean's first season as coach, that victory appears likely to come at the expense of Izzo's good friend and former colleague.
Though Michigan State has lost four in a row at Indiana since a 67-62 overtime win there on Feb. 8, 2003, the Spartans rolled to a 75-47 home victory over the Hoosiers on Feb. 7. A storied program set back by NCAA sanctions and departures from the Kelvin Sampson era, Indiana has lost seven in a row and needs to be at its best to pull the upset.
"(The Spartans) execute at a very high level and there are some things that they do as well as anyone in the country," said Crean, who spent five seasons at Michigan State before leaving to coach Marquette. "There is a `never say die,' 'never quit' attitude to them.
The Spartans displayed some of that attitude against Illinois, holding off a late Illini charge by outscoring them 16-8 down the stretch.
"Defensively we were awfully good,'' said Izzo, who clinched at least a share of his fifth league championship in 13 seasons at Michigan State. "So maybe my team is growing up a little bit.''
Kalin Lucas had 18 points and Raymar Morgan added 14 for the Spartans, who average a league-leading 72.9 points.
Lucas, who averages a team-best 14.6 points, bounced back after being held to four on 2-for-6 shooting in a 62-54 win over Iowa on Wednesday.
The sophomore guard had 10 points against Indiana last month, when the Spartans' bench saw most of the action in the blowout. Freshman Draymond Green, who averages 2.3 points, had 15 and 12 rebounds against the Hoosiers.
Freshman Verdell Jones III had 13 points as Indiana shot 31.0 percent against the Spartans. Jones scored 16 in the Hoosiers' 61-58 loss at Penn State on Saturday, and is averaging 13.4 in his last seven games - well above his 9.9 season average.
As Indiana looks to avoid a fourth straight home loss since beating Iowa 68-60 on Feb. 4 for its lone league victory, Crean believes the future is bright despite the program's current dismal state.
"I hope it is the start of something special, I really do," Crean said. "I believe that it is, I think that they (fans) believe that it is."
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"Yes!!! 3 Million Followers! Now I just need each of you to send me a dollar". Socialite-turned-fashion designer Nicole Richie jokes about reaching the Twitter.com milestone.
The Hangover star Ed Helms has defended American Civil War re-enactors from critics who accuse them of prolonging the agony of one of U.S. history's darkest hours.
The Georgia-born actor and funnyman is a history fan and his father was a Civil War buff - and he insists it's important people relive the past on battlefields dotted across America.
Helms says, "Re-enactors are not trying to relive the war... They're history buffs."
But he accepts some re-enactors take it too far: "There is a pre-occupation with the past as being this nobler time, and I think that is where it does get into sort of a grey, dare I say comedic area - because there was no time that people were all good or more noble; we were always a**holes." »
Movie star Clive Owen fell in love with Madrid's food and wine culture while he was shooting his new movie Intruders in the Spanish capital.
The British actor admits he now returns to the city whenever he can, just to satisfy his new-found appreciation of the best things in life.
Owen tells BlogTalkRadio.com, "The food was fantastic. That was the biggest culture shock. I've been back to Madrid maybe eight times since finishing this film, and I have to be honest; it's primarily to eat!
"The food in that town is so good and the whole crew, they really knew how to live... All they wanted to talk about was food and wine all day - 'Where did you eat last night? What did you eat? What wine did you have with it?' They were all complete foodies, and I'm a bit of a foodie, so I loved working with a Spanish crew.
"I learned an awful lot about Spanish wine, as everybody seemed to know everything about wine; I was getting recommendations every day. I found it a very alive set, very energised and a really good time. I met some very good friends there during the making of the film that I've kept in touch with.
"My family came and hung out as well, so they got to know it well. I really did generally fall in love with the place. It's such a great way of life there. They've got the important things right like family, food, and having a good time." »
Actor Steve Kanaly almost turned down the chance to return to legendary TV show Dallas for its relaunch later this year - as his character is barely involved in the plot.
Kanaly was invited by producers to reprise his role as former Southfork Ranch foreman Ray Krebbs in the sex-and-scandal drama, but was left disappointed by his lack of lines in the script.
He finally relented after a meeting with the show's bosses - and he's been promised a bigger role if future episodes are commissioned.
Kanaly tells DallasFanzine.com, "My part isn't too big in this early episode (but) I've been told that there are other things for the character down the road... I honestly was thinking about passing on this 'cause there wasn't much for me to do, and then I talked to the casting (director) and the director and they were all very enthusiastic about having me come in, and I'm very pleased that I decided to do it now." »
The Big Bang Theory star Johnny Galecki has found love with Aviator actress Kelli Garner.
The couple stepped out for the first time together at a basketball game in Los Angeles last weekend and now UsMagazine.com reports the actors have been quietly dating for several months.
A source says, "Johnny's really fallen for Kelli. Right now, they're savouring their time together... They're happy. Of course they're not going to hide out. They have no reason to."
Galecki, 36, was last linked to his TV co-star Kaley Cuoco, while 27-year-old Pan Am beauty Garner previously dated actor Logan Marshall-Green. »
Actress Alyssa Milano is throwing herself back into work after giving birth last year - she's landed a lead role in new U.S. series Mistresses.
The former Charmed star and her husband David Bugliari became proud parents to son Milo in August and Milano relaxed her acting commitments to focus on motherhood.
But she's preparing to head back on set after landing a role in the saucy show, a remake of a longrunning British series which ended in 2010.
The 39 year old will play Sarah, a married lawyer at a top Los Angeles legal firm, according to Deadline.com, and Milano seemingly confirmed her casting by 're-tweeting' the news on her Twitter.com account. »
Russell Brand's new girlfriend has broken her silence about her blossoming romance with the British comedian, branding the star "amazing".
The Forgetting Sarah Marshall funnyman recently sparked rumours of a new woman in his life after he was spotted on several occasions with Hungarian model Nikolett Barabas.
Brand introduced the brunette beauty to his mother last Sunday as he celebrated the U.K.'s Mother's Day with a lunch date and now Barabas has opened up about their relationship to Life & Style magazine.
Gushing about the actor, she says, "He's amazing, so funny; he's beautiful. I like being with him; he's amazing, so amazing. He's a good person."
Brand filed for divorce to end his 14-month marriage to singer Katy Perry in late December and was subsequently linked to Mexican artist Oriela Medellin Amieiro.
Perry, meanwhile, is said to have moved on with French model Baptiste Giabiconi. »
American comedian Gallagher is retiring from the live stage after suffering a heart attack before a stand-up gig in Dallas, Texas last week (ends18Mar12).
The funnyman was hospitalised and was placed in a medically-induced coma after undergoing surgery.
He was discharged from the medical centre on Wednesday and now Gallagher has decided to quit performing live for the sake of his health.
He made the announcement during an appearance on Ohio radio station Wdcm on Thursday, although admitted he may still continue taking bookings for private shows. »
Kim Kardashian has hit out at the woman who attacked her with flour during a red carpet appearance on Thursday, insisting the incident was a form of bullying.
The reality TV star was promoting her new fragrance, True Reflection, at a charity event for women's organisation Dress For Success at the London Hotel in West Hollywood when an unidentified animal rights campaigner threw white powder at her as she posed for photos and chatted to reporters.
The socialite, who was targeted over her love of fur, admits she was stunned by the incident but she was determined to brush herself off and return to the event out of respect for the party's organisers and their guests.
She tells TMZ.com, "What was sad about the event was we were supporting Dress For Success... I didn't want their organisation to be overshadowed by this... It's just sad when someone, you know, whatever your beliefs are, if you're acting in a violent way and doing something that is illegal, that's not Ok and that's bullying and I don't promote that."
The attacker was detained by police but Kardashian declined to press charges - because she's got too many other legal issues to resolve.
She quips, "Don't I have one too many lawsuits going on right now? Do you think I really need to add another one? I mean I thought about it, but to be honest, it would have taken (too long). I would have had to go down there (to the police station), wasted about an hour and a half of the event... and I didn't wanna hold up the event, so it was really me respecting other people's time, even though I don't think that someone like that should get away with those types of actions."
Kardashian has now vowed to employ extra security guards to protect her from any similar incidents in future, but she insists the animal rights activist's messy protest won't stop her from wearing fur: "What I choose to do in my personal life, I think is a personal choice and that's that... At the end of the day, if you're trying to promote non-violence towards animals, why are you trying to be violent towards humans?" »
Movie star Sylvester Stallone has designed a range of limited edition fountain pens - worth $5,000 (£3,125) each.
The Rocky star signed up as a consultant and public face of Montegrappa in 2010 as he's a big fan of the Italian company's luxury writing tools.
Now he's extended his involvement to include the role of designer by fashioning a unique pen made of silver, 18-carat gold, and precious jewels.
Pens in Stallone's Chaos Limited Edition range will retail at $4,965 (£3,103). »
Australian actress Isabel Lucas has pledged to plant 100 trees if fans join her in a challenge to save the environment.
The Transformers star is supporting Earth Hour 2012, which encourages the public to switch off their lights for 60 minutes on 31 March to conserve energy and encourage sustainability.
And she's promised to personally plant 100 trees if 100 of her fans prove they have done the same.
Lucas says, "Earth Hour is an opportunity to come together to support a cause for the greater good of our planet and our whole human family. A moment to feel grateful for the life-giving trees, the air we breath, the food and water that nourish us and the beauty of mother nature.
"I hope Earth Hour inspires us to consider and integrate sustainable ways of living that respect our earth and one another." »
Former High School Musical star Corbin Bleu is heading back to Broadway to play Jesus in hit musical Godspell.
The singer/actor will take over from Weeds star Hunter Parrish, who will bow out as the son of God after his final performance on 15 April.
Composer Stephen Schwartz, who revived the production last year, says, "I know Corbin Bleu has a special affinity for Godspell, and with his great talent, charisma, and radiant energy, I know he will be terrific in the show. I am very much looking forward to working with him and seeing him as our new Jesus."
Bleu made his Broadway debut in 2010 after landing the lead role in popular musical In the Heights. »
The Hunger Games has broken U.S. box office records, raking in a stunning $19.7 million (£12.3 million) overnight (22-23Mar12) to make it the highest-grossing midnight opener ever for a non-sequel.
The movie adaptation of author Suzanne Collins' action books, starring Jennifer Lawrence as heroine Katniss Everdeen, had already made $15 million (£9.4 million) in advance ticket sales, and it drew huge crowds as fans lined up outside theatres across the country to get a first-look at the film upon its release in the early hours of Friday.
The big opening also rockets The Hunger Games into seventh place in the list of top midnight grosses, beating Batman outing The Dark Knight and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, which both earned $17 million (£10.6 million) in midnight releases in 2008 and 2005, respectfully.
But The Hunger Games has a long way to go before reaching the gold status of recent Twilight sequels - the last three movies have grossed over $26 million (£16.25 million) in midnight openings, while the final Harry Potter sequel, The Deathly Hallows: Part 2, is way out front with $43.5 million (£27.19 million).
The Hunger Games is expected to shatter further box office records when opening weekend figures are released on Sunday. »
Actress-turned-reality star Tori Spelling is pregnant again - just five months after giving birth to her third child.
The former Beverly Hills, 90210 star and her husband Dean McDermott welcomed daughter Hattie in October and now they will add a fourth kid to their family later this year.
Announcing the news with a post on her official website on Friday, she writes, "Dean, Liam, Stella, Hattie, and I are beyond thrilled to announce that another little McDermott is on the way! We feel truly blessed that another angel has found us. Love, Tori xoxo."
The notice was accompanied by a personal snap of Spelling's growing baby bump.
The couple, which wed in May, 2006, is already parents to Liam, five, Stella, three, and Hattie, five months. »
Fans of hit U.S. show Revenge will have the chance to star in the current season's finale as part of a new charity auction.
The top bidder at the upcoming Charity Buzz sale will be shown around the set in California next month and given a selection of memorabilia, including a signed script.
They'll also be given a walk-on role opportunity to appear in the last episode of the current series, which stars Emily VanCamp.
Proceeds from the auction will be handed to the local Melrose Elementary School. »
British actress/model Elizabeth Hurley's son has finally seen his godfather Hugh Grant in a movie after years of missing out because of the actor's onscreen swearing.
The Notting Hill star voices the lead seafaring character in new animated film The Pirates! In An Adventure With Scientists, and he hit the red carpet in London on Wednesday night for the premiere.
He headed inside for the screening and was later snapped sneaking his godson Damian - Hurley's nine-year-old boy - out of the cinema.
The actress/model has previously revealed, "We're always trying to find something that Uncle Hugh has done that he can see, but they're full of swear words. It's quite difficult trying to find stuff for kids." »
Emma Stone, Olivia Wilde and Halle Berry have pledged their support to an upcoming charity walk to raise money for cancer research.
The Help actress will join Wilde to kick off the Eif (Entertainment Industry Foundation) Revlon Run/Walk for Women in New York on 5 May, while Berry will host the Los Angeles leg of the event a week later.
Berry, who has previously supported the fundraiser, explains, "It is almost impossible to describe the feeling of standing before tens of thousands of women, men and children at the Eif Revlon Run/Walk. There is such unity, emotion and hope among the participants and it is truly an honour to once again lend my name to the event and the ongoing fight against women's cancers."
Stone adds, "Like too many others, my life has been touched by cancer, so the Eif Revlon Run/Walk is very close to my heart and a big reason why I wanted to become a Revlon Ambassador. I am truly honoured and excited to be part of this inspirational event and to walk side-by-side in unity with the other participants in our fight to find a cure for women's cancers.
"I encourage everyone, including those not able to attend the event, to find a way to support the cause and the Run/Walk." »
Sylvester Stallone has abandoned plans to make his sequel to The Expendables more family-friendly by toning down the violence and bad language.
It emerged in January that the Rocky star was eyeing a PG-13 rating for the action movie amid rumours cast member Chuck Norris had requested no cursing in the script.
Fans of the first film feared the development meant the hard-hitting movie would be toned down for a younger audience - but Stallone, who writes and stars in The Expendables 2, has now revealed the sequel will have a restricted 'R' rating after all.
He tells the StalloneZone website, "After taking in all the odd rumours and hearsay, Expendables 2 is an R." »
New Hulk star Mark Ruffalo is raging about contaminated waters in America - he's launching a new campaign to protect them from natural gas.
The kind-hearted actor and green campaigner will front a launch on 28 March on late-night U.S. TV show The Colbert Report to highlight the ramifications of natural gas in America's water supply.
In a post on Twitter.com, he writes, "I'll be on the ColbertReport Wed March 28 launching Water Defense's campaign to protect our water from nat gas. Fossil fuels have been poisoning America's water for too long."
Late last year, Ruffalo brought salvation to stricken residents of a township in Pennsylvania by delivering a supply of clean water after their reserves were contaminated with chemicals. »
Actor Kiefer Sutherland's commitment to new U.S. series Touch has forced movies bosses to push back the film adaptation of 24.
The hit action drama came to an end in 2010 after eight seasons on air, but producers subsequently confirmed plans to turn it into a film.
The project has been plagued by scripting issues, and now the executive producer behind the TV show, Howard Gordon, reveals Sutherland's latest project has caused another delay for the Jack Bauer movie.
He tells Access Hollywood, "We were racing to get this thing done, and Kiefer was out promoting Touch and we got a script that we finally all really liked and we're talking to directors and it was all coming together, but it was kind of a run-n-gun...
"With Touch - I mean to just sort of jam it in, we all felt - at the last minute... it just didn't feel right to rush. We all feel so, so, strong about this - about this project - that we wanted to do it right.
"I think we are very committed to keeping it alive and to doing it, hopefully next cycle, when Kiefer next gets a break. Next year, yeah. Nobody wants it more than me - except maybe Kiefer." »
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DeGeneres Pranks Roberts On TV Show
Julia Roberts was given a scare by Ellen DeGeneres when the U.S. TV host pulled a prank on her backstage at a recent show taping.
The actress taped a segment for DeGeneres' programme to promote new Snow White movie Mirror Mirror, and the presenter played her first joke before Roberts had even sat down for the chat.
She crouched outside the redhead's dressing room and jumped up at her as Roberts opened the door, prompting her to scream, "Oh my God! Am I the perfect person to scare or what?"
Speaking about the incident on the show, set to air in the U.S. on Friday, the actress explains, "It doesn't even come across how scared I was - it did not come across there and I changed (outfits) because I peed in my pants! I screamed like I was being mugged on a subway."
Roberts also reveals she likes to play the same prank on her three children in their home: "I realised I was getting too much joy from it, so I've had to tone it down. Just if I hear them coming and they don't know where I am in the house and I crouch down in their private space and they come in and I jump out. Little people can just catch air, they just vault (when they jump) - its so wrong!"
Later on in the interview, Roberts was given a taste of her own medicine when a man dressed as Snow White sneaked up on her - resulting in the actress screaming loudly.
Her cries turned into laughter as she declared, "Thank God, I'm a jogger - I would have a heart attack. Who was it? That's a different Snow White!" »
Kristen Bell and Glee actor Chris Colfer were among the stars who stayed up late on Thursday to attend special midnight screenings of hotly-anticipated movie The Hunger Games.
The Forgetting Sarah Marshall star recently admitted she's such a big fan of the action trilogy by Suzanne Collins she read the books aloud to her fiance Dax Shepard - and she was among the first in line for early showings of the film in Hollywood.
In a post on her Twitter.com page, she wrote, "Standing w/ (with) gary ross (director) at the midnight screening of hungergames!!!!! So excited!"
Colfer came out of a cinema gushing about the movie, telling his fans, "Midnight showing of the Hunger Games! Hot damn. I'm not a promoter of violence, but I'm so glad I started sai-swords at a young age."
And his Glee co-star Kevin McHale also attended a late screening event, marking the second time he's seen the film: "Hope everyone had a happy hunger games! Just got back from seeing it... again! Even better this time!"
Pop star Justin Bieber marked the special event by writing on his page, "what other movies do u and your friends wait for in the middle of the night. HungerGames." »
Actor Jon Hamm was once asked to father a child by a friend who was desperate to have a baby.
The Mad Men star admits he turned down the request because he was unemployed and broke at the time, even though his pal told him he wouldn't have to be a part of the youngster's upbringing.
Hamm tells Fox411, "I have actually been asked to be a father by a friend who wanted to have a kid. It was kind of weird and out-of-nowhere and I said no. Mainly because I was totally unemployed, and I would feel so responsible, even though they said, 'Don't worry, no strings attached.'"
Hamm has been in a relationship with his partner Jennifer Westfeldt for 15 years and insists he has no plans to start a family of his own. »
Kim Kardashian has brushed off her red carpet flour drama on Thursday night, calling it the "craziest" moment of her life.
The reality TV star was the guest of honour at a party for her new fragrance, True Reflection, at the London Hotel in West Hollywood, but she was left stunned when a woman threw white powder at her as she posed for pictures.
Kardashian was escorted to a private room to dust herself down and later returned to the party, and she's now laughed off the incident.
She tells E! Online, "That probably is the craziest, (most) unexpected, weird thing that ever happened to me. Like I said to my make-up artist, I wanted more powder and that's a whole lot of translucent powder right there."
Her sibling Khloe took to her Twitter.com page after hearing of the drama and declared, "I wish I was with my sister tonight. I bet you that woman wouldn't have dared tried a thing..."
A woman was detained by police officers over the incident but Kardashian told officers she did not want to press charges and the suspect was released, according to the Associated Press. »
Australian actor Dieter Brummer was acting in "self-defence" when he lashed out at two security guards in Melbourne last year, according to his lawyer.
The former Home and Away heart-throb allegedly attempted to bite one man, and punched and kicked another in the scuffle at the city's Crown Casino after the actor was turned away from a Logie Awards afterparty in May.
Brummer appeared in court in Melbourne on Friday to face charges of unlawful assault and attempting to commit an indictable offence for allegedly trying to bite the security guard.
However the actor's lawyer, Andrew Dickenson, argued the incident was "largely a case of self-defence" as Brummer was being restrained by up to five guards and had his hands tied.
Dickenson asked for the case to be reviewed at a diversion hearing, which allows first-time offenders to escape a conviction by making amends for their actions.
The magistrate granted the request and the diversion hearing will be held on 1 May. »
Gordon Ramsay has filed a $2.4 million (£1.5 million) lawsuit against a former associate who alleges the celebrity chef was "too busy" to promote their restaurant.
The Hell's Kitchen star is suing Danny Lavy for defamation and potential revenue losses following a disagreement about their joint eaterie Laurier Gordon Ramsay in Montreal, Canada.
Lavy cancelled the contract last month and dropped Ramsay's name from the project, accusing the fiery chef of being "too busy to come to the restaurant" and failing to promote their business on TV chat shows.
Ramsay has branded the comments "false and defamatory" in the lawsuit, arguing he believed his role was to provide his name and several recipe ideas, and that he was under no obligation to visit the restaurant.
The lawsuit states, "Negative and critical public comments regarding the plaintiff could have the effect of decreasing the commercial value of his name and any commercial ventures associated with it."
Ramsay is no stranger to lawsuits - earlier this month he settled a legal dispute with a New Zealand promotion company by agreeing to make an $83,000 (£52,000) donation to charity. »
Actress Brenda Blethyn was left scrabbling around on a bathroom floor at the 1996 Golden Globes after she lost her loaned diamond brooch.
The British star was a surprise nominee for her role in Mike Leigh's film Secret & Lies, and bosses at Armani lent her jewellery for the glitzy showbiz event.
However, she dropped the pricey piece during a bathroom break and heard some nasty gossip as she crawled around the floor looking for it.
She tells Reader's Digest, "I'd been nominated for Secrets & Lies and had borrowed a hugely expensive diamond brooch from Armani.
"In the loo (bathroom) it popped off and I was scrabbling around on the floor looking for it when I heard two women at the sinks discussing the nominations for best actress.
"One said, 'Well, whoever gets it it certainly won't be Brenda Blethyn!' I was mortified and waited for them to leave before going back to my seat."
Blethyn got her revenge when she won the prize for Best Actress.
She adds, "So it was doubly wonderful when my category came up and I heard the words: 'And the winner is... Brenda Blethyn.'" »
Actor Clive Owen has become an Ernest Hemingway expert after scoring private tours of the writer's home in Cuba and his hang-outs in France while researching new movie Hemingway & Gellhorn.
The Children of Men star was given access to places many Hemingway fans can only dream of visiting, including the inside of the home that has become a museum to the literary icon.
Owen tells BlogTalkRadio.com, "It was an amazing experience. Basically when he died his wife took all the expensive paintings out and donated everything else to the Cuban government. They locked the place down and they let tourists in, but only into the grounds - so you can look through the window.
"They knew I was coming and I got set up to see everything and it was all there; his book collection, his record collection, his clothes were in the closet, his typewriters. There was nowhere else in the world where you would have kept something like that. It was like you walked into somebody's home. It was really incredible.
"They were incredibly lovely there and so knowledgeable about everything Hemingway. He really has left his mark all over Havana. The people of that house were so helpful.
"I also did Hemingway's Paris and some expert took me around everywhere that he lived and drank. It was a great few months immersing myself in all things Hemingway. I'm a big fan of his short stories. I think he really was a special writer." »
Melissa Gilbert's sudden love of all things French has been explained as the actress is reportedly dating a Frenchman called Thierry.
Late last year, following her split from husband Bruce Boxleitner, the Little House on the Prairie star announced she would be jetting off to France for the New Year celebrations to boost her morale.
She said, "For New Year's I am doing something I've never done in my whole life, I'm going by myself, to Paris, for a week and I've rented an apartment and I don't have an agenda. I'm going to go to museums and eat a lot of Brie cheese and just try to enjoy being on my own."
It seems she found love in Paris and is now dating car restoration expert Thierry Gauchet.
A source tells Life & Style magazine, "He sends her really sweet texts in French."
Confirming the French romance on Twitter.com, Gilbert recently shared her favourite romantic text from her new man with followers: "My favourite Tg text so far: Je te veux... en quelques jours tu es devenue si importante... c'est toi, c'est l'endroit, c'est le moment..."
The text translates as: "I want you. In a few days you have become so important. It's you, it's the place, it's the moment." »
Young actor/singer Diego Boneta is tipped for greatness after he was named as the recipient of CinemaCon's Rising Star of 2012 Award.
The little-known Mexican TV star gained his big break in Hollywood last year after landing a lead role in the upcoming adaptation of stage musical Rock of Ages alongside Tom Cruise, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Alec Baldwin.
Bosses at revered annual movie convention CinemaCon believe Boneta is one actor to watch and have named him their rising star of 2012.
CinemaCon General Managing Director Mitch Neuhauser says, "How exciting to think that Diego Boneta's first film role will see him share the screen with the likes of Tom Cruise, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Alec Baldwin."
Boneta will be presented with the award at a gala dinner in Las Vegas later this year. »
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian was pelted with flour at a red carpet event in Los Angeles on Thursday night.
The brunette beauty attended a promotional party for her new fragrance, True Reflection, at the London Hotel in West Hollywood and was posing for pictures when a woman threw white powder at her.
The flour covered her hair and back, and Kardashian was escorted to a private room to clean up.
The Los Angeles Fire Department was called to examine the powder, but they quickly determined it was just ordinary cooking flour, according to TMZ.com.
The woman was detained by police officers over the incident, although as WENN went to press, it was not known if she was charged with an offence.
Kardashian returned to the event after changing.
After hearing of the incident on Twitter.com, Kardashian's sister Kourtney wrote, "Classy to flour bomb my sister at her charity event helping women. I wonder if they would have dared thrown the flour at my hormonal and pregnant self!" »
Hip-hop icon Dr. Dre is set to produce his first film.
The rapper-turned-actor will step behind the camera for upcoming thriller Thaw, which tells the story of an ancient evil that surfaces during the melting of the ice caps in northern Canada.
Vik Weet has been tapped to pen the script but a director has yet to sign on for the project, according to industry paper Variety.
Dr. Dre, real name Andre Young, will release the movie under his production banner Crucial Films, which was launched back in 2007 with his business partner Daniel Schnider. »
Julia Roberts has little time for movies when she's at home with her kids - because they'd all rather read books than spend two hours in front of a screen.
The Pretty Woman star values family time with her husband Danny Moder and their kids and hates the idea of just sitting and watching a film they might not all enjoy.
She tells WENN, "We're more book people. They (kids) have a lot of fairytale books and some of the old ones have such great illustrations and with proper parental editing when reading before bed, they're quite lovely.
"Those nice, cozy, very short hours before bed, we just really spend together as a family, sharing the day and reading books and, before you know it, it is time for bed. There's just not time for that (watching movies). We would prefer something different in that time.
"It's nice that it (reading) opens up other options; stories and poetry and talking, sharing ideas." »
TV star Wilmer Valderrama has played down rumours he's romancing actress Minka Kelly, insisting they're just good friends.
The former That '70s Show actor has been photographed out with Kelly on several occasions in recent weeks, and the pair was allegedly seen kissing and dancing together during a night out at West Hollywood's Greystone Manor Supperclub last weekend.
A source told UsMagazine.com, "They were kissing and grinding," adding, "I wouldn't say they're boyfriend and girlfriend, but he's started ignoring calls from some of his other girls."
But Valderrama, who split from singer/actress Demi Lovato in January, brushed off the reports during a Los Angeles radio interview with Ryan Seacrest on Thursday.
When asked about the love claims, Valderrama adopted his cartoon voice for his Disney Junior show Handy Manny and said, "Well, Minka Kelly and Wilmer Valderrama have been friends for a long time and that's all there is to it."
The actor, who has voiced the Hispanic handyman character since 2006, has also previously dated Mandy Moore and Lindsay Lohan. Kelly, the star of the failed TV revamp of Charlie's Angels, parted ways with baseball ace Derek Jeter last year. »
Gwyneth Paltrow has spoken out again to blast reports her 2011 cookbook was the work of a ghostwriter, insisting she would never lie about her professional life.
A reporter for the New York Times recently questioned the extent of Paltrow's involvement in putting together My Father's Daughter, and instead linked writer Julia Turshen to the collection of family recipes and cooking tips.
The Oscar winner fired back at the claims via Twitter.com last weekend, writing, "Love The New York Times dining section but this week's facts need checking. No ghostwriter on my cookbook, I wrote every word myself."
But the rumours have continued to swirl and Paltrow decided to answer the allegations once and for all on U.S. TV in an interview with cooking show host Rachael Ray on Thursday.
Speaking from her London home via video calling program Skype, she said, "Normally I don't respond to gossip or anything, but you know this is my professional life and I'm writing more cookbooks. And I feel like it's important for the people who have responded so positively and interacted with me about my book, that they know that this is my book and I wrote my book and it's all mine." »
Los Angeles police are struggling to build a case against Lindsay Lohan over allegations she was involved in a hit-and-run accident last week (ends18Mar12) - because neither the actress or her accuser are co-operating.
The Mean Girls star has denied claims she bumped her Porsche into a man identified as Thaer Kamal as she left The Sayers Club in the early hours of 14 March. Her alleged victim initially told cops he didn't require medical attention, but he subsequently checked into a hospital emergency room for treatment and was reportedly ready to press charges against Lohan.
Officers are interested in questioning the actress about the incident, but their investigation has since stalled as Lohan, who has no obligation to co-operate, has failed to get in touch with police.
Kamal has also stayed away from cops - and in a bizarre twist, TMZ.com reports he is being investigated for multiple instances of insurance fraud. The man, who allegedly goes by numerous monikers, is accused of staging car accidents and filing hoax claims.
If detectives drop the case it will be good news for Lohan - she is nearing the end of her probation period and is due in court next week for her final progress hearing. »
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IAF Strikes Hamas Base in Gaza, Palestinians Report Civilian Casualties
Medical officials say the target was a Hamas training base, but that shrapnel flew into nearby houses, killing a civilian and wounding 13 others.
Early on Friday, Palestinian medical officials said an Israeli air strike hit a Hamas training camp in Gaza City, sending shrapnel flying into nearby houses, killing one civilian and wounding 13 others, mostly women and children. The Israeli military confirmed the air strike early Friday had been carried out.
Violence across the Israeli-Gaza border escalated on Thursday with IAF air strikes killing at least two people and Palestinian militants firing rockets deep into southern Israel on Friday.
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The IDF said two men killed earlier Thursday when an IAF air strike targeted a car on a crowded Gaza street had been planning an attack on Israeli civilians and soldiers along Israel's border with Egypt's Sinai peninsula. "(They) were affiliated with a terrorist squad that intended to attack Israeli civilians and soldiers via the western border," an army statement said.
Palestinian gunmen responded to the first strike with a barrage of rockets fired deep into southern Israel. A Grad-type rocket exploded in an open field near the southern city of Be'er Sheva, with another Qassam landing in an open field in the Sdot Negev Redional Council. No injuries or damages were reported in either incident.
A Hamas spokesman said the initial air strike was a crime and accused Israel of ratcheting up violence in the area. "We hold the government of the Zionist occupation (Israel) fully responsible for this crime and for the new escalation," spokesman Fawzi Barhoum said. Hamas, an Islamist group sworn to Israel's destruction, has ruled the Gaza Strip since 2007.
According to the witnesses and paramedics, the AIF strike Thursday was the first Israeli attack inside Gaza City since the three-week Operation Cast Lead attack on Gaza in 2008-2009.
Violence between Israel and Gaza militants had abated recently although on Wednesday Israeli troops killed one Palestinian gunman and wounded another in a cross-border raid, witnesses and Palestinian hospital officials said.
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Xiaomi Max Review, Specs, Price And Features
Not long before, Xiaomi Max has been published. This time, Xiaomi Max takes 6.44 inch big screen, and 4500mAh big battery. Xiaomi shows the advantages of Xiaomi Max totally. How about the performance of this phone? Xiaomi Max Review can tell you some details.
Xiaomi Max Review- Appearance
This time, Xiaomi Max takes 6.44 inch big screen, it owns strong visual impact, and 2.5D glass screen is a main point of this phone.
About the back frame, Xiaomi Max uses three-stage metal frame design, top and bottom uses plastic material, middle is metal material. This phone looks fashion and beautiful, it is really a big phone.
Xiaomi Max Review- Specs
Xiaomi Max Review- Processor
About processor, Xiaomi Max takes Snapdragon 652 processor, it uses 28nm process technology, with the core 4 * 4 * A72 high-performance 4* A53 low performance combination.
Totally speaking, Xiaomi Max processor similar to Snapdragon 810 processor, heat problem has been solved. Compare to Snapdragon 810, other functions have been reduced, the level is very good.
Xiaomi Max Review- System
MIUI 7 has been published for a long time, this time, MIUI 7's changements are not very good, advantages have been reduced. This time, Xiaomi Max takes MIUI 8 system, it increases many new functions.
Totally speaking, MIUI 8 owns many highlights, compare to MIUI 7, the improvements and changements can find easily, it looks more beautiful, stornger, safer, it is deserved to update.
Xiaomi Max Review- Camera
About Xiaomi Max camera, it uses 16.0MP rear camera. with F2.0 big aperture, it supports phase focus, and uses dual colours shiney light. This camera configuration is very good. Let's see some photo samples.
Xiaomi Max Review- Conclusion
Xiaomi Max takes good configurations and cheap price, selling points are very obvious, they are big screen and long battery life. If you are interested in this phone, I also recommend a good online store: Fastcardtech. This website gives cheap and valued phones.


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four-cylinder turbo or the 2.8-liter V6, acceleration could leave the performance
enthusiast yawning.
No more. The S4 is basically the A4 treated to a slightly smaller 2.7-liter V6, but with twin turbochargers. The net result is 250 horsepower and, even more thrilling, 258 lbs. ft. of torque that arrives at a low 1,850 rpm. Translation? Step on the throttle and you go 60 miles per hour in less than six seconds. Thanks to Audi's renowned standard Quattro IV all-wheel-drive system, the S4 is surefooted in nearly any weather. A firmer suspension and grippy 17-inch tires help complete the performance package. A five-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission is standard, as are most amenities. Starting at $37,900, this is the Audi that's ready to tangle with the best from BMW. And when the weather turns sour, the smart money bets Audi.
Although BMW would prefer you call the X5 something other than an SUV, it does fall firmly into that category. It reigns at the upper end, with a starting price of $49,970, and can reach beyond $60,000 when fully equipped. For that, you get a powerful V8 engine, a full-time four-wheel-drive system and a road-conquering suspension. The X5 is also equipped with a host of electronic goodies that will keep you in line during exuberant cornering, assist you in low-traction situations and even take much of the fear out of descending very steep inclines.
Interior dimensions may fall a bit shy of those of similarly priced competitors, but the ride and handling are very much at the head of the class. Other than the tall seating height, the driving experience is that of a thoroughbred BMW sedan but with extra traction and ground clearance. The company makes no off-road
ability claims, pitching the X5 for "any road, any time."
For secure driving in nasty conditions, the X5 is a pleasant choice. Coming soon will be a six-cylinder model that may be less powerful, but will be sold at a more reasonable price.
Chevrolet Tahoe
An all-new Tahoe arrives for the 2000 model year. Don't, however, confuse it with the Tahoe Classic, a carryover model that will remain available for a brief time. On the outside, the latest version looks like a Classic with little more than a facelift, but the underpinnings are new. The Tahoe gains a more rigid, better riding structure and more powerful brakes. New V8 engines are slightly downsized at either 4.8 or 5.3 liters, but the refined automatic transmission takes good advantage of either 275 or 285 horsepower, respectively. A new option is a third row of seats that's suitable for children.
For a starting price of $25,604 in rear-wheel drive and $28,520 with Autotrac four-wheel drive, the Tahoe is a roomy, comfortable and very capable-handling
full-size SUV. Expect to see several thousand dollars in options added to most.
GM's vague-feeling Magnasteer system and excessive ventilation ducting in the passengers' foot well are the only significant flaws. Otherwise, the Tahoe is
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Watch as two men break a jewelry case at Levy Jewelers at Oglethorpe Mall Friday afternoon. Click play on the left.
Savannah-Chatham police are looking for two men who smashed a jewelry counter at an Oglethorpe Mall jeweler and grabbed high-end watches before fleeing Friday afternoon.
The men entered the Levy Jewelers store Friday afternoon and asked an employee to see the watches, said Stacey Hill, a manager at Levy's. But left after an employee told them she couldn't show the Rolexes without their identification.
About 1:20 p.m., they re-entered the store and with what appeared to be a hammer smashed the counter top and stole the four watches they'd initially asked to view.
Officers responded to the call, but the suspects — both appearing to be young black males, one with short hair the other wearing a hat — had run out of the mall by that time, Hill said.


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SAN MARCOS -- A pair of unlikely soulmates -- sausages and tortillas -- get together this week as Jacob Kappeler's T & H Deli plays host to La Fe Tortilleria's retail shop, which had to relocate temporarily to accommodate a redevelopment project.
It's a marriage of convenience, to be sure, and one made out of friendship, too.
Kappeler knew Hoxsie and Andrea Smith, La Fe owners, when they all lived in Brawley in the early 1990s. Coincidentally, Kappeler started his San Marcos sausage shop in 1995. The Smiths bought La Fe in 1996.
When the Smiths learned they had to cease and desist from serving up those renowned tamales and tortillas while their retail outlet was torn down with other stores for a long-awaited redevelopment project begun a few weeks ago, they turned to Kappeler for help.
And, after all, "La Fe" is Spanish for "the faith," which Hoxsie Smith seemed to have in great measure on Monday.
"Maybe this is a good fit," Smith said from the Escondido tortilla factory that produces more than 10,000 dozen corn tortillas and 2,000 dozen tamales daily.
"We had our only retail store on Mission Avenue in San Marcos for many, many years," Smith continued. "They are doing that redevelopment thing on West Mission, so that's all torn down. It's probably September at the earliest when we can move back. We couldn't find another appropriate space in San Marcos."
Kappeler said Monday at the award-winning sausage store and deli that "this is more of a friendly, neighborly helping each other out -type situation."
And with a wink of an eye, Kappeler added: "I think it's going to benefit both of us. I always like expanding my market into new things. We're benefiting because we have samples for the people coming in."
In fact, Kappeler said he was creating special tortilleria-related displays in his meat counters and stocking them with specialty items such as carne asada, tripe and pig's feet. La Fe customers starting to discover the relocated tortilla outlet have been crossing the deli aisles to buy these items, Kappeler said.
And die-hard deli fans have been crossing over to the tortilleria aisles, too. What seemed like "sort of a clash of cultures a bit between his customers and ours" has turned into a veritable culinary melting pot, Smith said.
"It's going to take a little time to get the word out," Smith said. "When you keep moving a home, you're sort of a moving target. But our core customers are in San Marcos and this way we're back in San Marcos and we're still on Mission."
For the record, T&H Prime Meats & Sausage -- its official name -- has been a sausage lover's fixture in a 6,000-square-foot 735 E. Mission Road space since 1995. Kappeler was a European trained sausage meister who developed a reputation in Imperial County before moving to San Marcos.
La Fe Tortilleria is 20 years old and delivers Mexican food items to more than 300 commercial customers in San Diego County. Sales have shot up from $800,000 in 1996 to an estimated $1.5 million today. The factory is at 570 N. Tulip St. in Escondido.
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There's another convert in the Blair family, according to news reports:
It could certainly make family get-togethers interesting.
Tony Blair's sister-in-law Lauren Booth has converted to Islam.
The former prime minister is also a religious convert – he became a Roman Catholic after leaving office in 2007.
Miss Booth, who is Cherie Blair's half sister, decided to adopt her new faith after what she described as a holy experience in Iran.
She now covers her head with a hijab when she leaves home, has given up alcohol and visits a mosque 'when she can'.
The 43-year-old mother of two, who has long sympathised with the Muslim cause, described how she had a religious awakening six weeks ago on a visit to a shrine in the Iranian holy city of Qom.
'I sat down and felt this shot of spiritual morphine, just absolute bliss and joy,' she said. The former reality TV contestant decided to convert immediately on her return to Britain.
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WASHINGTON, June 8 (UPI) -- Water tests confirmed underwater oil plumes in the Gulf of Mexico, but concentrations of oil are very low, U.S. officials said Tuesday.
"NOAA is confirming the presence of very low concentrations of subsurface oil at sampling depths ranging from the surface to 3,300 feet" at sites 40, 42 and 142 nautical miles from the BP well site, Jane Lubchenco, administrator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, said during a news briefing. "Notably, our analysis for the presence of subsurface oil determined that the concentrations of oil are in the range of less than 0.5 parts per million."
Lubchenco said oil "fingerprinting" was used to determine whether it came from the rig that sank two days after it exploded April 20, killing 11 workers and befouling the gulf environment since.
"What we have found is that hydrocarbons in the surface samples taken 40 nautical miles northeast from the wellhead were, indeed, consistent with the BP oil spill," she said.
Hydrocarbons were too low to test from another site 42 nautical miles away, she said. Hydrocarbons found in the samples taken 142 nautical miles from the wellhead "were not consistent with the BP oil spill," the administrator said.
Administration officials plan to meet this week with BP officials to discuss individual and business claims filed because of the spill, U.S. Coast Guard Thad Allen, national incident commander, said during the briefing.
Allen said federal officials were "not comfortable" with the claim process.
"You know, working claims is not something that's part of BP's organizational competence or capacity and they're relying on subcontractors to do this," he said. "It's our responsibility to make sure that's being done effectively in the best interests of the American people."
Concerning the containment operations, Allen said 14,842 barrels were recovered in the latest 24-hour period, an amount that has risen steadily since the cap was installed last week.
"We continue to optimize production, (making) sure we can take as much oil out of that stream as we can right now," he said.
He said surveillance was challenging as officials try to determine where the oil is and where it was heading.
"We're really not dealing with a monolithic spill here," Allen said, repeating a statement from Monday's briefing. "We're dealing with about a 200-mile radius around that wellsite, with thousands, maybe hundreds of thousands, of smaller patches of oil. And depending on where they're at, they could be impacted by local currents and/or winds slightly differently."


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Willingness-to-Pay and Demand Curves: A Comparison of Results Obtained Using Different Elicitation Formats
Health economists use "willingness-to-pay" to assess the prospective value of novel interventions. The technique remains controversial, not least with respect to the formats under which values are elicited. The paper analyses the results of a series of studies of the same intervention valued by the same population, in which different elicitation formats were employed. The findings support the hypothesis that data collected using different formats give rise to different demand curves, from which different inferences about demand elasticity, profitability and consumer surplus will be derived. Judgements as to the relative merits of rival interventions depend crucially upon whichever format has been used to evaluate each intervention. Copyright Springer Science + Business Media, Inc. 2005
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I was very disappointed in the last Absu album. Gone were the catchy thrashing riffs from Equitant. Gone were the balls to the wall tenacity. It was more or less a generic offering in my mind, a disposable showcase of a newly formed band that lacked cohesion. While this album is similar in some respects to the former, I believe Absu have taken a step forward with this album and have showed some positive progression. They're taking cues from modern black metal bands like Death Spell Omega and trying to mix them with catchy thrashing riffs. This works in Absu's favor some of the time. What else could capture the awe inspiring gaze of the celestial abyss and power of the previous deities of Sumerian worship than avant-garde black metal? What could be less structured and organic to capture something that goes beyond comprehension? Absu try to capture this organic quality and mix it with thrashing memorable riffs.
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The primary audience for this course is individuals who administer and maintain SQL Server databases. This course can also be helpful for individuals who develop applications that deliver content from SQL Server databases.
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After completing this course, students will be able to:
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• Backup and restore databases
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• Manage SQL Server 2008 R2 Agent and Jobs
• Configure database mails, alerts and notifications
• Maintain databases
• Configure SQL Profiler Traces and Use the Database Tuning Advisor
• Monitor data by using Dynamic Management Views
• Execute multi-server queries and configure a central management server
• Deploy a data-tier-application
• Troubleshoot common issues
Module 1: Introduction to SQL Server 2008 R2 and its Toolset
This module introduces you to the entire SQL Server platform and its major tools. This module also covers editions, versions, basics of network listeners, and concepts of services and service accounts.
• Introduction to SQL Server Platform
• Working with SQL Server Tools
• Configuring SQL Server Services
Lab : Introduction to SQL Server 2008 R2 and its Toolset
• Verify SQL Server Component Installation
• Alter Service Accounts for New Instance
• Enable Named Pipes Protocol for Both Instances
• Create Aliases for AdventureWorks and Proseware
• Ensure SQL Browser is Disabled and Configure a Fixed TCP/IP Port
• Describe the SQL Server Platform
• Work with SQL Server Tools
• Configure SQL Server Services
Module 2: Preparing Systems for SQL Server 2008 R2
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• Overview of SQL Server 2008 R2 Architecture
• Planning Server Resource Requirements
• Pre-installation Testing for SQL Server 2008 R2
Lab : Preparing Systems for SQL Server 2008 R2
• Adjust memory configuration
• Perform Pre-installation Stress Testing
• Check Specific I/O Operations
• Describe the SQL Server architecture
• Plan for server resource requirements
• Conduct pre-installation stress testing for SQL Server
Module 3: Installing and Configuring SQL Server 2008 R2
This module details installing and configuring SQL Server 2008 R2.
• Preparing to Install SQL Server 2008 R2
• Installing SQL Server 2008 R2
• Upgrading and Automating Installation
Lab : Installing and Configuring SQL Server 2008 R2
• Review installation requirements
• Install the SQL Server instance
• Perform Post-installation Setup and Checks
• Configure Server Memory
• Prepare to install SQL Server
• Install SQL Server
• Upgrade and automate the installation of SQL Server
Module 4: Working with Databases
This module describes the system databases, the physical structure of databases and the most common configuration options related to them.
• Overview of SQL Server Databases
• Working with Files and Filegroups
• Moving Database Files
Lab : Working with Databases
• Adjust tempdb configuration
• Create the RateTracking database
• Attach the OldProspects database
• Add multiple files to tempdb
• Describe the role and structure of SQL Server databases
• Work with files and filegroups
• Move database files within servers and between servers
Module 5: Understanding SQL Server 2008 R2 Recovery Models
This module describes the concept of the transaction log and SQL Server recovery models. It introduces the different backup strategies available with SQL Server 2008 R2.
• Backup Strategies
• Understanding SQL Server Transaction Logging
• Planning a SQL Server Backup Strategy
Lab : Understanding SQL Server 2008 R2 Recovery Models
• Plan a backup strategy
• Configure recovery models
• Review recovery models and strategy
• Describe the critical concepts surrounding backup strategies
• Explain the transaction logging capabilities within the SQL Server database engine
• Plan a SQL Server backup strategy
Module 6: Backup of SQL Server 2008 R2 Databases
This module describes SQL Server 2008 R2 Backup and the backup types.
• Backing up Databases and Transaction Logs
• Managing Database Backups
• Working with Backup Options
Lab : Backup of SQL Server 2008 R2 Databases
• Investigate backup compression
• Transaction log backup
• Differential backup
• Copy only backup
• Partial backup
• Back up databases and transaction logs
• Manage database backups
• Work with more advanced backup options
Module 7: Restoring SQL Server 2008 R2 Databases
This module describes the restoration of databases.
• Understanding the Restore Process
• Restoring Databases
• Working with Point-in-time Recovery
• Restoring System Databases and Individual Files
Lab : Restoring SQL Server 2008 R2 Databases
• Determine a restore strategy
• Restore the database
• Using STANDBY mode
• Understand the restore process
• Restore databases
• Work with Point-in-time Recovery
• Restore system databases and individual files
Module 8: Importing and Exporting Data
This module covers the use of the import/export wizards and explains how they relate to SSIS. Also introduces BCP.
• Transferring Data To/From SQL Server 2008 R2
• Importing & Exporting Table Data
• Inserting Data in Bulk
Lab : Importing and Exporting Data
• Import the Excel spreadsheet
• Import the CSV file
• Create and test an extraction package
• Compare loading performance
• Transfer data to and from SQL Server
• Import and export table data
• Insert data in bulk and optimize the bulk insert process
Module 9: Authenticating and Authorizing Users
This module covers SQL Server 2008 R2 security models, logins and users.
• Authenticating Connections to SQL Server
• Authorizing Logins to Access Databases
• Authorization Across Servers
Lab : Authenticating and Authorizing Users
• Create Logins
• Correct an Application Login Issue
• Create Database Users
• Correct Access to Restored Database
• Describe how SQL Server authenticates connections
• Describe how logins are authorized to access databases
• Explain the requirements for authorization across servers
Module 10: Assigning Server and Database Roles
This module covers fixed server roles, fixed database roles and user-defined database roles.
• Working with Server Roles
• Working with Fixed Database Roles
• Creating User-defined Database Roles
Lab : Assigning Server and Database Roles
• Assign Server Roles
• Assign Fixed Database Roles
• Create and Assign User-defined Database Roles
• Check Role Assignments
• Work with server roles
• Work with fixed database roles
• Create user-defined database roles
Module 11: Authorizing Users to Access Resources
This module covers permissions and the assignment of permissions.
• Authorizing User Access to Objects
• Authorizing Users to Execute Code
• Configuring Permissions at the Schema Level
Lab : Authorizing Users to Access Resources
• Assign Schema-level Permissions
• Assign Object-level Permissions
• Test Permissions
• Authorize user access to objects
• Authorize users to execute code
• Configure permissions at the schema level
Module 12: Auditing SQL Server Environments
This module covers SQL Server Audit.
• Options for Auditing Data Access in SQL Server
• Implementing SQL Server Audit
• Managing SQL Server Audit
Lab : Auditing SQL Server Environments
• Determine audit configuration and create auditCreate server audit specificationsCreate database audit specificationsTest audit functionality
• Describe the options for auditing data access in SQL Server
• Implement SQL Server Audit
• Manage SQL Server Audit
Module 13: Automating SQL Server 2008 R2 Management
This module covers SQL Server Agent, jobs and job history.
• Automating SQL Server Management
• Working with SQL Server Agent
• Managing SQL Server Agent Jobs
Lab : Automating SQL Server 2008 R2 Management
• Create a Data Extraction Job
• Schedule the Data Extraction Job
• Troubleshoot a Failing Job
• Automate SQL Server Management
• Work with SQL Server Agent
• Manage SQL Server Agent jobs
Module 14: Configuring Security for SQL Server Agent
This module covers SQL Server agent security, proxy accounts and credentials.
• Understanding SQL Server Agent Security
• Configuring Credentials
• Configuring Proxy Accounts
Lab : Configuring Security for SQL Server Agent
• Troubleshoot job execution failure
• Resolve the security issue
• Perform further troubleshooting
• Explain SQL Server Agent security
• Configure credentials
• Configure Proxy accounts
Module 15: Monitoring SQL Server 2008 R2 with Alerts and Notifications
This module covers the configuration of database mail, alerts and notifications.
• Configuration of Database Mail
• Monitoring SQL Server Errors
• Configuring Operators, Alerts and Notifications
Lab : Monitoring SQL Agent Jobs with Alerts and Notifications
• Configure Database Mail
• Implement Notifications
• Implement Alerts
• Configure database mail
• Monitor SQL Server errors
• Configure operators, alerts and notifications
Module 16: Performing Ongoing Database Maintenance
This module covers database maintenance plans.
• Ensuring Database Integrity
• Maintaining Indexes
• Automating Routine Database Maintenance
Lab : Ongoing Database Maintenance
• Check database integrity using DBCC CHECKDB
• Correct index fragmentation
• Create a database maintenance plan
• Investigate table lock performance
• Ensure database integrity
• Maintain indexes
• Automate routine database maintenance
Module 17: Tracing Access to SQL Server 2008 R2
This module covers SQL Profiler and SQL Trace stored procedures.
• Capturing Activity using SQL Server Profiler
• Improving Performance with the Database Engine Tuning Advisor
• Working with Tracing Options
Lab : Tracing Access to SQL Server 2008 R2
• Capture a trace using SQL Server Profiler
• Analyze a trace using Database Engine Tuning Advisor
• Configure SQL Trace
• Capture activity using SQL Server Profiler
• Improve performance with the Database Engine Tuning Advisor
• Work with tracing options
Module 18: Monitoring SQL Server 2008 R2
This module introduces DMVs and the configuration of data collection.
• Monitoring Activity
• Capturing and Managing Performance Data
• Analyzing Collected Performance Data
Lab : Monitoring SQL Server 2008 R2
• Investigating DMVs
• Configure Management Data Warehouse
• Configure Instances for Data Collection
• Work with Data Collector Reports
• Monitor current activity
• Capture and manage performance data
• Analyze collected performance data
Module 19: Managing Multiple Servers
This module covers Central Management Servers and Multi-Server queries, Virtualization of SQL Server and Data-Tier Applications.
• Working with Multiple Servers
• Virtualizing SQL Server
• Deploying and Upgrading Data-Tier Applications
Lab : Managing Multiple Servers
• Configure CMS and execute multi-server queries
• Deploy a data-tier application
• Register and extract a data-tier application
• Upgrade a data-tier application
• Work with multiple servers
• Describe options for virtualizing SQL Server
• Deploy and upgrade Data-Tier Applications
Module 20: Troubleshooting Common SQL Server 2008 R2 Administrative Issues
This module covers common issues that require troubleshooting and gives guidance on where to start looking for solutions.
• SQL Server Troubleshooting Methodology
• Resolving Service-related Issues
• Resolving Concurrency Issues
• Resolving Login and Connectivity Issues
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• Troubleshoot and resolve SQL Server administrative issues
• Explain SQL Server troubleshooting methodology
• Resolve service-related issues
• Resolve concurrency issues
• Resolve login and connectivity issues
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I woke up this morning to a massive spam attack on my e-mail account and a video of Miley Cyrus taking a bong hit.
It's going to be one of those days.
My BlackBerry refused to accept anymore e-mails from my account after about 30 "undeliverable messages." Now that's a smart phone.
Meanwhile, my laptop held about 1,850 of them, plus another 241 in my spam basket. Had to change my password to log on, and I'm still receiving them and, apparently, sending them out to the innocent masses.
But enough of my whining...
While I spent three hours with Tom Davis, Dave Johnson and Phil Wood on Saturday - we did the Wall To Wall Baseball show, not breakfast - a caller asked me to submit a mock lineup.
I basically locked up because I hadn't given it much thought in December, and we still don't know who's on first and what's the DH. And he didn't specify whether the opposing pitcher was right-handed or a lefty.
Brian Roberts was my leadoff hitter. In my world, he's healthy when the Orioles break camp.
Otherwise, I was scrambling.
Adam Jones is 24-for-80 (.300) with two doubles, three triples, three homers, eight RBIs and a .513 slugging percentage as the No. 2 hitter. Nick Markakis is 75-for-237 (.316) with 15 doubles, two triples, eight homers and 30 RBIs.
I'll just put Markakis second, Mark Reynolds third, Luke Scott fourth, the new 1B fifth, Adam Jones sixth, Matt Wieters seventh, J.J. Hardy eighth and Felix Pie ninth.
I'm scrambling again if Nolan Reimold's in left field. Or if the Orioles sign a designated hitter instead of a first baseman.
Maybe Reynolds should move down. Maybe Jones should move up.
Maybe we should wait until the roster's set.
At this point, I'm still going hard after Adam LaRoche instead of a designated hitter. I'd rather not put Scott at first base and hold my breath every time an infielder bounces a throw in the late innings of a close game. Take LaRoche's defense and the 25 home runs that hopefully come with it.