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T.S. Monk Two Continents One Groove

Austin Tang — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 14:02:42 +0000

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T.S. Monk /drums/percussion
Helen Sung /piano
Willie Williams /tenor sax
Patience Higgins /alto sax
Josh Evans /trumpet
Kenny Davis /bass
Dave Stryker /guitar

The T.S. Monk Sextet’s highly anticipated live album with seven songs is characterized by the steady pulse and groove that the world has come to know and love as the “T.S. Monk Sextet Sound”.

Two Continents One Groove is out now on Storyville Records.

Monk, also known as “Toot”, leads his sextet with an innovative and dynamic approach. Since 1992, the drummer has worked exclusively with his co-players, making the sound of the sextet incredibly tight. When they roll out their arsenal, they soar and swing, and are indeed exciting to hear. In that regard, it might be quite surprising to learn that this is Monk’s very first live album!

“This is my first live recording, ever! It’s daunting and an uncertain kind
of product. Most live albums aren’t that good. I’ve been lucky to always
have great people working with me.”

Cat. #: 1018530
Format: Digital & CD
Release: 17-June-2022
Storyville Records
www.storyvillerecords.com

The seven songs on the album are taken from two performances at two similar jazz rooms over a two-year period; three are from “Harlem’s Jazz Shrines Festival: Jazzmobile presents Minton’s Playhouse” at Ginny’s Supper Club on May 7, 2014, while others were recorded at Marians Jazzroom in Bern, Switzerland on April 24, 2016.

Drummer, percussionist, composer, producer and bandleader, T. S. Monk has taken his place in the pantheon of jazz royalty, to which he was born. The swing is DNA inherited and absorbed in this master drummer’s persona.

Monk’s sextet consists of some of the best jazz musicians in the business, each bringing something special to the table. Willie Williams on tenor saxophone is the original member of the sextet, who came up under the tutelage of Grover Washington, Jr. Additionally, we have the Chicago native, Kenny Davis on bass, who has worked with notables such as Cassandra Wilson and Kevin Eubanks, trumpeter Josh Evans, multi-reedist Patience Higgins, guitarist Dave Stryker and pianist and composer Helen Sung, a 2021 Guggenheim Fellow.

Two Continents One Groove is a masterpiece, so follow him to a new
promised land. As he states:

“If there’s one thing this album is, it’s swingin’! I hope you agree.”

#tsmonk #twocontinentsonegroove #drumspercussion #helensung #piano #williewilliams #tenorsax #patiencehiggins #altosax #joshevans #trumpet #kennydavis #bass #davestryker #guitar

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Good Morning Relations should be like two zeros, when you try to add……

Austin Tang — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 14:10:16 +0000

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Two Men Plant a Forest – Two men who travelled to the Ecuadorian rainforest to plant over 5k saplings.

Austin Tang — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 17:37:35 +0000

Richard Greenwood and his friend Simon Harrington 12 years ago travelled to the Ecuadorian rainforest to plant over 5000 saplings.

HRH Prince Frederick von Saxe-Lauenberg GCSL, FIIPS(Lon.) shares this wonderful environmental outreach.
He has been recently appointed Honorary Patron of the prestigious Earth Focus Foundation based in Geneva and the video will be part of a presentation we will be making at COP26 in Glasgow next year Covid-19 permitting. Otherwise we will do it virtually. The Prince wants to show my appreciation to Paul Carruthers for the work he has done with this video.

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Thought for the Day…

admin — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 15:29:42 +0000

“The two most powerful warriors are patience and time.” – Leo Tolstoy

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Great Meal, Great Guest Chef and Great Energy at the Margherita NYC Grand Street Restaurant.

admin — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 16:05:44 +0000

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At Margherita NYC our concept is simple: we strive to turn your quintessential basic Italian dish into something unique and memorable. We absolutely pride ourselves in quality and consistency.

Our namesake, the Margherita, is thought of as a simple cheese pie. Well, we beg to differ. We have taken this pie, which stands as the base for almost all our other pies, and have studied and perfected it. A Margherita is not just dough, sauce, cheese, basil and olive oil. The pie is a blend of love, care, and attention to detail above all.

Either imported or locally sourced, all our ingredients are selected for their quality and authenticity. Simply put, if you care about your food, people will take notice.

At Margherita NYC just about everything we make, from our classic lasagna to our delicious tiramisu, is made in house. So we invite you to join us. We can’t wait for you to come check out our little slice of southern Italy, right here in NYC!

http://www.margheritanyc.com/#about-us

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CLIPS AVAILABLE FROM ‘OPRAH’S LIFECLASS’ PART TWO WITH OPRAH AND PARENTING EXPERT DR. SHEFALI TSABARY AIRING SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 28 AT 9:00 P.M. ET/PT ON OWN

admin — Sat, 27 Sep 2014 15:28:22 +0000

Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Shefali Tsabary reunite to continue the conversation about conscious parenting, and this time, the children speak out, in an all-new episode of the Emmy award-winning series “Oprah’s Lifeclass” airing Sunday, September 28 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

In part two, Oprah and today’s leading expert on family dynamics and personal development, Dr. Shefali Tsabary, reveal what children really want their parents to know about how they feel when they yell at and criticize them. As part of a live studio audience of concerned families, the children’s parents react to what their kids have to say on tape. Dr. Shefali, the best-selling author of “The Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children,” moderates the heartfelt discussion and introduces new lesson points, illustrating how all parents can better connect with their kids. She also incorporates practical advice and “in the moment” parenting solutions from her book “Out of Control: Why Disciplining Your Child Doesn’t Work and What Will.”

To join the conversation on social, use @OprahsLifeclass #Lifeclass

To watch a sneak peek of the episode (with embed code) click here: http://www.oprah.com/oprahs-lifeclass/Oprah-and-Dr-Shefali-Tsabary-The-Children-Speak-Out-Video

EXCERPT: The Lessons Parents Can Learn From Their Children

OPRAH: On tonight’s Lifeclass, children tell us how they really feel when their parents yell and criticize. It’s probably the same as you felt when your parents did it. My favorite parenting expert, Dr. Shefali Tsabary, is back. Her revolutionary book that I’ve given to every parent I know. I’ve given it to so many people they say, you already gave it to me. It’s called “The Conscious Parent.” Hit the New York Times bestseller’s list. And Amazon.com The last time you were on here, Number 1. Amazon.com

OPRAH: Willing to listen and ready for a deeper connection with their children. So that’s what we’re after, right? A deeper connection.

DR. SHEFALI: Yes, you know, in therapy I have these children coming and sharing from their heart. And I often think to myself, if only their parents could be a fly on the wall to hear and bear witness to what works and what hurts. And so we wanted to offer you an opportunity to see what children feel. And I really applaud the parents who allowed their children to come and expose their hearts because it takes courage and real authenticity of spirit. And this is what these children are gonna show.

Click here for the link (with embed code):

http://www.oprah.com/oprahs-lifeclass/The-Lessons-Parents-Can-Learn-From-Their-Children-Video

To request broadcast or audio clips, please contact LSparkes@harpo.com

About Oprah’s Lifeclass

The Emmy award-winning “Oprah’s Lifeclass” is a richly interactive worldwide social experience for millions of students who participate in inspiring conversations with Oprah Winfrey on-air, online and via social media. For each episode, Oprah is joined by a hand-picked expert, and together they interact with viewers to share principles and tools that can help people live more meaningful and fulfilling lives. “Oprah’s Lifeclass” is executive produced by Harpo Studios’ Jill Van Lokeren, Jon Sinclair, Dana Brooks Reinglass and Terry Goulder.

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Two Horses

admin — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 16:26:24 +0000

Two Horses
Author Unknown

Just up the road from my home is a field, with two horses in it.
From a distance, each horse looks like any other horse.
But if you stop your car, or are walking by,
you will notice something quite amazing….

Looking into the eyes of one horse will disclose that
he is blind. His owner has chosen not to have him
put down, but has made a good home for him.This alone is amazing. If you stand nearby and
listen, you will hear the sound of a bell.
Looking around for the source of the sound,
you will see that it comes from the smaller
horse in the field.

Attached to the horse’s halter is a small bell.
It lets the blind friend know where the other horse is,
so he can follow.As you stand and watch these two friends,
you’ll see that the horse with the bell is always
checking on the blind horse, and that the blind horse
will listen for the bell and then slowly walk to
where the other horse is, trusting that he
will not be led astray.

When the horse with the bell returns to the shelter of the
barn each evening, it stops occasionally and looks back,
Making sure that the blind friend isn’t too far behind
to hear the bell.Like the owners of these two horses, God does not throw
us away just because we are not perfect or because we
have problems or challenges.

He watches over us and even brings others into our lives
To help us when we are in need..Sometimes we are the blind horse being guided by
the little ringing bell of those who God places in our lives.
Other times we are the guide horse, helping others to
find their way….

Good friends are like that… You may not always
see them, but you know they are always there..

Please listen for my bell and I’ll listen for yours,

and remember…

Be kinder than necessary-
Everyone you meet is fighting
Some kind of battle.

Live simply,
Love generously,
Care deeply,
Speak kindly…….

FOR WE WALK BY FAITH AND NOT BY SIGHT

Open my heart, God, so that I may see you.

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Audie Murphy’s Wife: The Hero behind the Hero

admin — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 18:37:24 +0000

Not many young people know who Audie Murphy was or how big a war hero he was. Two or three of the medals he earned would make most service men proud, but to have earned his decorations in battle is truly unbelievable.

Now we find out that his widow was also most certainly a hero. Truly fantastic.

List of Decorations for Audie Murphy:

	Medal of Honor
	Distinguished Service Cross
	Silver Star (with oak leaf cluster)
	Legion of Merit
	Bronze Star (with oak leaf cluster and Valor device)
	Purple Heart (with two oak leaf clusters)
	U.S. Army Outstanding Civilian Service Medal
	U.S. Army Good Conduct Medal
	Presidential Unit Citation (with First Oak Leaf Cluster)
	American Campaign Medal
	European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal (with One Silver Star, Four Bronze Service Stars (representing nine campaigns) and one Bronze Arrowhead (representing assault landing at Sicily and Southern France)),
	World War II Victory Medal
	Army of Occupation Medal (with Germany Clasp)
	Armed Forces Reserve Medal
	French Fourrage in Colors of the Croix de guerre
	French Legion of Honor – Grade of Chevalier
	French Croix de guerre (with Silver Star),
	French Croix de guerre (with Palm)
	Medal of Liberated France
	Belgian Croix de guerre (with 1940 Palm)

Additionally, Murphy was awarded:

|the Combat Infantry Badge,
Marksman Badgewith Rifle Bar,
Expert Badgewith Bayonet Bar

Isn’t it sad the media can tell us all about the BAD that goes on, but ignores the GOOD people. If a movie star or politician stubs their toe, we have to hear about it for days!!!

Pamela Murphy, widow of WWII hero and actor, Audie Murphy, died peacefully at her home on April 8, 2010. She was the widow of the most decorated WWII hero and actor, Audie Murphy, and established her own distinctive 35 year career working as a patient liaison at the Sepulveda Veterans’ Administration Hospital, treating every veteran who visited the facility as if they were a VIP.

Any soldier or Marine who came into the hospital got the same special treatment from her. She would walk the hallways with her clipboard in hand, making sure her boys got to see the specialist they needed.

If they didn’t, watch out. Her boys weren’t Medal of Honor recipients or movie stars like Audie, but that didn’t matter to Pam. They had served their country. That was good enough for her. She never called a veteran by his first name. It was always “Mister.” Respect came with the job.

“Nobody could cut through VA red tape faster than Mrs. Murphy,” said veteran Stephen Sherman, speaking for thousands of veterans she befriended over the years. “Many times I watched her march a veteran who had been waiting more than an hour right into the doctor’s office. She was even reprimanded a few times, but it didn’t matter to Mrs. Murphy. “Only her boys mattered. She was our angel.”

Audie Murphy died in a plane crash in 1971, after losing most of money on bad investments. “He always remained my love and my hero,” Pam told me.

To raise her two sons to a small apartment, Pamela took a clerk’s job at the nearby VA to support herself and start paying off some of her husband’s debts. At first, no one knew who she was.

Soon, though, word spread through the VA that the nice woman with the clipboard was Audie Murphy’s widow. It was like saying General Patton had just walked in the front door. Men with tears in their eyes walked up to her and gave her a hug.

“Thank you,” they said, over and over.

The first couple of years, I think the hugs were more for Audie’s memory as a war hero. The last 30 years, they were for Pam.

One year I asked her to be the focus of a Veteran’s Day column for all the work she had done. Pam just shook her head no.

“Honor them, not me,” she said, pointing to a group of veterans down the hallway. “They’re the ones who deserve it.”

The vets disagreed. Mrs. Murphy deserved the accolades, they said. Incredibly, in 2002, Pam’s job was going to be eliminated in budget cuts. She was considered “excess staff.” “I don’t think helping cut down on veterans’ complaints and showing them the respect they deserve, should be considered excess staff,” she told me. Neither did the veterans.

They went ballistic, holding a rally for her outside the VA gates. Pretty soon, word came down from the top of the VA. Pam Murphy was no longer considered “excess staff.”

She remained working full time at the VA until 2007 when she was 87.

“The last time she was here was a couple of years ago for the conference we had for homeless veterans,” said Becky James, coordinator of the VA’s Veterans’ History Project. Pam wanted to see if there was anything she could do to help some more of her boys. Pam Murphy was 90 when she died last week. What a lady.

Dennis McCarthy, on April 15, 2010 ~

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Phenomenal video with 2 amazing life questions

admin — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 19:51:45 +0000

Please do yourself a favor and watch this video. It will add to your day and (forgive me for possibly being dramatic) but perhaps your life also.

An Epic Journey – click to watch

The video (nor I) have nothing to sell. No hidden agenda. It is the creation of an amazing storyteller/filmmaker.

It is simply an epic short story with two profound questions about life at the end.

Oh, and it’s gorgeous frame by frame.

I hope it brightens your eve/day.
That’s all.
Nothing else.

Sincerely,
Patrick

And if you love it, as I do, feel free to share it with your friends. Start a conversation about it.

Watch It:
An Epic Journey – click to watch

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Two Events at Church Center for United Nations- November 14, 2013

admin — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 19:42:44 +0000

Dear friends,

You are warmly invited to attend the following events, both of which will take place at the Church Center for the United Nations on Thursday, Nov. 14th.

MORNING EVENT

GLOBAL RELIGIOUS LEADERS CONFERENCE FOR WORLD PEACE AND END WAR

Date: Nov 14, Thursday
Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm
Location: 777 United Nations Plaza 2nd floor
UN Church Center

The topic will be the fulfillment of World Peace and an End to War. What kind of world are we going to leave as our legacy? It is time to unite for a peaceful world.

Please come to participate in this conference that will talk about the fulfillment of the World Peace through religious leaders coming together.
Next year, in 2014 there will be a global gathering of religious leaders to mark the 100th year of WWI to remember what consequences war brings and to Celebrate Peace.

Please accept our invitation to bring peace on earth together.
Yongmin Shin, Chonji News, NY

Please, confirm your attendance to guarantee your seat at the conference to Yongmin Shin .

Speakers will include Deborah Moldow – The World Peace Prayer Society, Swami Parameshenanda – Bhart Sevashram Sangha, Carol Jean Willie – Sisters of Charity Federation, and Chief Arvol Looking Horse – 19th Generation Keeper of the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe and Spiritual Leader of the Great Sioux Nation. There will also be live music, a beautiful Korean fan dance and refreshments.

AFTERNOON EVENT

UNITED RELIGIONS INITIATIVE, WODAKOTA FOUNDATION, FUKUSHIMA RESPONSE, STONE TREE,
THE WITTENBERG CENTER FOR ALTERNATIVE RESOURCES, TEMPLE OF UNDERSTANDING,
THE WORLD PEACE PRAYER SOCIETY, TRIBAL LINK, and PROTECT THE SACRED
present

People of the Earth Address the Fukushima Crisis

“Powerful technologies are out of control and
are threatening the future of all life.”

“The Fukushima nuclear crisis alone is a threat to the future of humanity. Yet, our concern goes far beyond this single threat. Our concern is with the cumulative and compounding devastation that is being wrought by the actions of human beings around the world. It is the combination of resource extraction, genetically modified organisms, moral failures, pollution, introduction of invasive species and much, much more that are threatening the future of life on Earth.”

CHIEF ARVOL LOOKING HORSE SPEAKS

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14th
2:00-3:30pm
Tillman Chapel
Church Center for the United Nations
777 UN Plaza at 44th Street

Chief Arvol Looking Horse, 19th Generation Keeper of the
Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe and Spiritual Leader of the Great Sioux Nation,
will present the Council Statement on Fukushima.

Open discussion to follow.

Please bring your voice, your vision and your prayers!

“We are the People of the Earth united under the Creator’s Law with a sacred covenant to protect and a responsibility to extend Life for all future generations. We are expressing deep concern for our shared future and urge everyone to awaken spiritually. We must work in unity to help Mother Earth heal so that she can bring back balance and harmony for all her children.”

MAY PEACE PREVAIL ON EARTH

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