Fresh from the Cyndi Lauper tour with Jennifer Marks, Aussie bombshell, piano pop star Karen Jacobsen has arrived and is ready to take center stage.

A collection of melody-driven songs with Karen's distinctively passionate vocals, the pop production of Here In My Heart proudly maintains the integrity of the Singer/Songwriter. Mixed by the in-demand Andy Zulla (Jessica Simpson/Ricky Martin/Backstreet Boys), and with tracks produced by Andy, Julian Harris

(Diana King/Maria Christensen) and Karen, guest musicians include Shawn Pelton (Sheryl Crow,SNL), Ben Butler (Rod Stewart, Dar Williams), Richard Hammond (Jonatha Brooke), String Arranger Max Surla (The Corrs), Jeff Cohen and UrbanMuse artists Jenny Bruce and Jennifer Marks.

2004 has been a milestone year for this Aussie born and New York based artist. Karen has performed the Star Spangled Banner at Dodger Stadium, Fenway Park and Madison Square Garden, placing runner up in the Kauai Music Festival, and appearing on the main stage at Los Angeles, Jersey City & Ottawa Pride Festivals. In November her successes continue, singing the anthem at a New York Jets game to a capacity crowd of 76 000 at Giants Stadium. Karen has been honored with many awards including the Songwriters Hall of Fame's Abe Olman Award for Excellence in Songwriting and in the Billboard, John Lennon, Unisong and USA Song Contests. Sharing the stage with Norah Jones, Uncle Kracker and Jars of Clay, Karen made her U.S. Network Television Debut on the NBC-TV Special Dare To Dream, filmed at Mohegan Sun Arena.

Following its nine-month, sold-out Chicago engagement, Disney's THE LION KING triumphantly returns to Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St. for a limited engagement beginning June 10, 2005. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 11, 2005 at 9

a.m. (6 a.m. at Ticketmaster.com) for performances June 10 through July 31, 2005. The first 100 ticket buyers at the Cadillac Theatre Box Office, 151 W. Randolph St., will receive a free THE LION KING CD and everyone purchasing tickets at the Cadillac Palace Box Office will receive a free THE LION KING ski cap, while supplies last.

Now in its eighth sold-out year in New York at the New Amsterdam Theatre, THE LION KING is the winner of six Tonyâ Awards including Best Musical, eight Drama Desk Awards, six Outer Critics Circle Awards, the New York Drama Critics award for Best Musical, the Evening Standard Award for the Theatrical Event of the Year, two Olivier Awards, a Theatre World Award, the Astaire Award for Outstanding Choreography, two Drama League Awards and a Grammyâ Award for Best Musical Show Album.

Differently Normal Association in Peoria, IL is proud to announce the date for Spring Fling 2005! Please mark your calendars for Saturday April 16th, 2005, this will be the third year for the event. We are thrilled to inform you that this year we were able to secure the INDOOR venue at Expo Gardens!!! Plans are well underway with the all the exciting details to be released very soon!

here!, the nation's first gay and lesbian premium television network, is thrilled to present here! Together, a very special original program to celebrate and honor gay and lesbian couples. here! Together premieres on here! just in time for Valentine's Day (February 14th) and will continue to air throughout the month.

Every couple has a story: how they met, where they met, first impressions and when they fell in love. Find out what makes these relationships work and what doesn't. Join more than a dozen same-sex couples as they share their unique and personal stories. here! Together highlights relationships new & old, and offers a glimpse into the lives, loves, passions, marriage, families and companionship of these devoted duos.

Roy G. Biv, makers of colorful outdoor home furnishings, are proud to announce the newest addition to their product line: the Roy G. Biv Beach Towel, quite possibly the most luxurious towel ever made!

With a weight of nearly four pounds, the triple-thick, 100% cotton towel has been designed to bring an extra touch of luxury as you lounge poolside or by the sea. Currently offered in white only, the Roy G. Biv beach towel is oversized to fit any standard-size chaise lounge. Customers can even customize their towels by adding the Roy G. Biv Chaise Cover, ensuring their towels stay put as they relax in the sun!

All towels also come with the company's signature logo embroidery displaying the seven colors of Roy G. Biv-red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. The embroidery, particularly striking on the extra-thick towel, is bleach resistant and colorfast, so customers can wash their towels without fear of color bleeding!