| NAME | Johnny | |
| Johnny@jsjbf.org | ||
COMMENTS |
How 'bout posting some setlists somewhere ? Just curious if you guys are performing some of songs from the Rum Runners daze , like Things Will Work Out Fine , I'll Be Leaving You , Diary Of A Mad Housewife , And my favorite ...Get Up And Fight (Literally ) ? There are lots of others , but those are some of your best work , Mr. Gallagher . Rock on Ladies & Gentlemen !! ( good title for a cd..hmmm..) . Later.. | |
| DATE | Monday, November 3rd 2008 - 01:31:53 PM | |
| NAME | ANTI-IMPOSTER MUSIC LAW PASSES NJ SENATE | |
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AP - New Jersey’s Senate has passed a bill to prohibit imposter bands. The measure would make it a violation of the Consumer Fraud Act for any person to use the name of a famous band without having at least one original member. Members of Sha Na Na and The Drifters had lobbied lawmakers to pass the law. The measure has been considered in New Jersey’s Assembly but has not come up for a vote. Similar laws have been passed in Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Illinois. | |
| DATE | Friday, October 31st 2008 - 01:39:32 PM | |
| NAME | Go GU | |
| URL | http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=183517124&albumID=559532&imageID=28052354 | |
| DATE | Saturday, October 25th 2008 - 03:57:02 PM | |
| NAME | my brother henry | |
| URL | http://www.villagevoice.com/2008-10-22/music/in-praise-of-chunklet/ | |
| DATE | Thursday, October 23rd 2008 - 06:05:53 PM | |
| NAME | wookie | |
| URL | http://www.passedoutwookies.com/ | |
| DATE | Sunday, August 31st 2008 - 08:37:29 PM | |
| NAME | Marks Family Fundraiser 9.27.08 | |
COMMENTS |
LEWIS RANDOLPH MARKS was born on July 12, 1967. He was born in Neptune at what was known as Fitkin Hospital, which is now Jersey Shore Medical Center. His mother was Janet Norris Marks, born in Spring Lake. His father was Raymond Eugene Marks, born in a part of Howell Twp known as Squankum. The Marks family lived in Spring Lake Hts at the time. Much of Randy’s early life was lived in Spring Lake Hts. His maternal grandparents lived in Spring Lake and his grandfather was active in the Goodwill Fire Company and the First Aid. For a time, his grandfather was also a police dispatcher for the town of Spring Lake. His grandfather and great uncle were both helpful during the aftermath of the Morro Castle disaster in the year 1934. These same two men also built two houses together on South Blvd. in the early 1950’s. Randy’s grandparents lived in 344 South Blvd until their death. Randy’s parents purchased this home and lived in it until their death.
In 1983, Randy’s older brother was killed in a car accident in the town of Spring Lake. Randy was sixteen and his brother was twenty-one. The family was devastated. That left two sons for Ray and Janet. Raymond was twenty-two at the time. Due to the circumstances, Randy was not encouraged to finish high school and subsequently was allowed to quit. This was something of a regret in his life, but he didn’t waste time going out to work. He took a full-time job working next to his father doing large construction jobs, laying pipe, roads and the like for a company called A. Campo General Contracting. His friends were enjoying their senior year of high school and he became part of the working class. He worked with his dad for a few years before he was hired by Leo Clark for his company, Fitness Lifestyles. Randy was very good with his hands and in no time, was one of Leo’s best service technicians. He was placed in NYC much of the time to provide service to the cities health clubs and hotels. At the time of his departure from Fitness Lifestyles to pur sue a family business, he was the service manager. During his time at FL he started dating the girl who would become his wife. Susan Keane was a employee of FL also. Her family was also from Spring Lake and Randy was the age of Susan’s older sister Meghan. They became engaged in 1993. After they became engaged, Randy decided it was time to try to go into business of his own with his surviving brother, Raymond. Marks Brothers Builders, Inc. was started shortly thereafter. The company never set the construction world ablaze, but it provided for both brothers. Bills were paid and times were pretty good. In 1995, Susan and Randy got married. To save for a home of their own, they moved into 344 South Blvd, Spring Lake also. The fall of 1997 they started to look at houses for possible purchase. December 16, 1997, would be the day their father joined them to work. All were excited. After taking break December 16, Randy’s father went back into the cab of the road grader. Randy looked up and noticed his father was slumped over the instrument panel. When he ran over and opened the door of the cab, his father fell into his arms and died. It was quick, he died with his boots on and with both of his sons. It was hard on Randy at first, as he felt responsible in some way. Soon, he realized his father would have wanted it this way. This death left Randy’s sickly mother alone. She was financially unable to care for herself and keep her house, so Randy and Susan decided to purchase the home and care for her. The actual purchase was not recorded for about four years. Those four years brought three children to Randy and Susan. During the same time period the brothers’ business began to fail. All of the financial paperwork was put in Randy’s name and social security number. Raymond walked away because nothing held him responsible and left everything to his younger brother. Nothing was repossessed or not paid. It was a great struggle for Randy and Susan for many years. Health insurance, mortgage payments, forklift payments, business credit cards payments and the like made life financially tight to say the least. Randy worked at any job to pay these debts. The forklift payment alone was $1500.00 per month. Times were very tight. He worked one summer as a summer hire for the Borough of Spring Lake. He put in his application and hoped for the best. During the time he owned his own business, he had the great honor of meeting Mark Herrmann of Mark Herrmann builders. Randy had great respect and admiration for Mark. He had been hired as a subcontractor for some of Mark’s jobs. Randy also went to high school with Mark’s wife, Pam. After the breakup of Marks Brothers, Mark hired Randy to work for him. It was a blessing. He worked for Mark for the two years he waited to be hired by Spring Lake. Randy was hired in May of 2005. He was so happy! Life was looking happier and more secure than it had been. Randy Marks loved working for the Borough of Spring Lake. Anyone that knew him, knew it to be true. It was a dream come true. He felt appreciated, accepted and he felt like he belonged. He started first as a trash collector and then took over the position of town carpenter. He was such a hard worker. In the winter of 2005-06 his mother was diagnosed with kidney failure. There was nothing the doctors could do for her. Working for the borough allowed Randy and Susan to make a very big decision. They decided to care for his mother at home and allow her to die there in her own room. Susan did most of the day care, but come 3:30 it was all about Randy. The things that a son could do for his mother! Nothing was left undone. Hospice helped, but it was done by two people and a houseful of great kids. Randy’s mom died March 1, 2007. She died at home in her bedroom with Susan and Randy by her side. Another plan fulfilled. Susan and Randy now lived alone with their children. After caring for his mom for eleven years, it was nice for them. He worked full time for the borough and then found sidework that kept him busy. He would scrap metal, renovate homes, build decks, anything it took to support his growing family. Susan and Randy had their sixth child in September of 2007. That made 3 girls, and 3 boys. Again, another pinnacle of his life had been reached. He had a large family whom he loved. In the spring of 2008, Randy was told that his name had been put in to the borough adminstrator for approval of full pay. Randy was thrilled. Sometimes it takes many more years. He had gained the esteem of his boss and he felt honored. Another box checked. On Mother’s Day, Randy went to the grave of his mother to prepare it for spring planting. This was something that was done frequently by Randy, Sue and the kids. Sue was not with Randy. Matilda, 9, Sharon, 6, Robert, 4, and Terence, 2, accompanied their dad to the cemetary. While raking the ground Randy asked Tilly, the oldest to get him some water. She did. When Tilly came back her Daddy was on the ground. She tried her best to roll him over and she gave him some water in his mouth. It was at this time she realized that this was a very serious situation. She gathered up her littler siblings and ran out of the cemetary and across the street and to a house. She pounded on the door, but no one answered. A car drove by and they tried to wave it down. It kept going. Tilly taught her younger siblings how to stand in the street and wave their arms. A car drove by and stopped for the little Marks children. Tilly told the couple that her Daddy may have had a heart attack. They helped her feel safe and called 911 . The next call they placed was to Randy’s wife, at home with the other two children, Lewis,8, and Janie, 7 months. It was then that the Marks family started on a new path. Randy Marks died that Mother’s Day. He will never be forgotten by his loving family and his many friends. If you are only as good as your last game, The Coach took him out at a great time. He was happily married, had 6 great children, loved his job and gained the esteem of many he respected. He made the world a better place for having lived in it, if even for far too short a time. Please come out and celebrate Randy's life and join us in supporting those he left behind... | |
| DATE | Thursday, August 21st 2008 - 07:09:57 AM | |
| NAME | Allison Hartwell | |
| URL | http://apps.facebook.com/causes/103931 | |
COMMENTS |
Pete Seeger has consistently been an ambassador for Peace and Social Justice over the course of his lifetime. As an artist and activist, his music and performance have worked to engage people in causes including the Civil Rights Movement,the movement to end the Vietnam War,ban nuclear weapons, work for international solidarity and environmental responsibility.
Throughout his career, despite whatever was targeted at him, be it direct violence, persecution, controversy or even enthusiastic fans, he has always offered a non-violent, peaceful, kind, non - invasive example of what it means to love life, his country and humanity. There are more examples out there than ever before, between books published like "How Can I Keep From Singing?" by David King Dunaway or the documentary that has been aired this year "Pete Seeger; The Power of Song", let alone the hundreds of books, articles and recordings Pete has written and published himself,giving inspiring anecdotes. But for those of us millions out there, all over the world, that have been active members of Pete's audiences, or have enjoyed performing with him,worked together to move the pumpkins from the Sloop Clearwater to sell at the Pumpkin festivals during the Pumpkin Sail, or simply walked along with him and found yourselves picking up the litter spotted along the way, the living example Pete has offered leaves us all with a profound sense of hope and love - for life and for humanity. That we CAN and we DO affect positive change as individuals in our hearts, within our communities, within our world; That we are not alone in wanting to make the world a better place, now and for our future; That we are all connected. Sometimes just by learning the same song. . . So many people don't even realize how Pete has affected their lives, just by learning a song that Pete brought to us, through the "folk process" . . . Please join the Committee to Nominate Pete Seeger for the Nobel Peace Prize, to urge the American Frindss Service Committee to select Pete Seeger as their nominee for the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize. To learn more and sign the online petition please visit.. http://www.nobelprize4pete.org and wwww.alisonhartwell.com | |
| DATE | Saturday, August 2nd 2008 - 05:51:36 PM | |
| NAME | GreenUnderGround 6/8/08 Moose Club | |
| URL | http://s244.photobucket.com/albums/gg40/ShakyGiambino/GreenUnderGround/?start=all | |
COMMENTS |
GreenUnderGround 6/8/08 Moose Club
snapshots from my DVD video: http://s244.photobucket.com/albums/gg40/ShakyGiambino/GreenUnderGround/?start=all Andy | |
| DATE | Monday, June 9th 2008 - 04:54:24 PM | |
| NAME | M & J | |
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THE GREEN UNDERGROUND and Friends consists of Mike And Jen Gallagher, Kevin Kopack, John Anan, Jimmy Coyne, Dan Tepper, Chris Fay, Mark Diomede, Nick Stypa, Dana Cartmel, Tom Donovan, and Jason Crosby of Robert Randolph and The Family Band.
GREEN UNDERGROUND was set up for musicians to gather write,record and perform original music.The first release for the band is titled GREEN UNDERGROUND AND FRIENDS, THE JASON CROSBY SESSIONS. As an independent release,GREEN UNDERGROUND has signed their first of two record deals. The song titled THESE DAYS will be featured on CHILL OUT EAST COAST EDITION. This CD will feature singer-songwriters from the east coast. The CD became available April 1 2008. Distributution is being handled QUICK STAR PRODUCTIONS. CD will be available at WALL-MART,BEST BUY,and I-TUNES . Also Note ALL PHOTO WORK DONE BY OUR GOOD FRIEND KEVIN FRITZ. Mike & Jenn Gallagher | |
| DATE | Wednesday, May 7th 2008 - 06:10:19 AM | |
| NAME | paths to survival | |
| freedomtoroam@gmail.com | ||
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Paths to Survival: For many wild animals, to roam means to survive. Seasonal migration between habitats is a pattern passed from generation to generation of eagles, waterfowl, elk and hundreds of other species. To locate a new place to survive and breed, the young of many species must roam far and wide. And freedom to roam often determines whether or not wild creatures can adapt to change. Even for species that do not seasonally migrate, the ability to find new mates in new places protects genetic health and diversity.
What happens when habitats are isolated by cities and highways, or fragmented by fences and fields? Since the 1960s, conservation biologists have been able to measure with increasing accuracy the minimum sizes of protected areas needed to ensure the long-term survival of all the species in a given ecozone. No surprise: Big animals need big spaces. If territories are balkanized by highways, energy development and housing, the long-term survival of large mammals – as well as the multitude of smaller creatures connected to them – is jeopardized. Imagine it this way: if you cut a beautiful, handwoven Turkish rug into 36 pieces, you don’t end up with 36 Turkish rugs. You have instead 36 worthless remnants. That’s the first problem. The second one has come into focus only in the last few years: What happens when habitats change because of global warming? What happens when species are marooned in isolated islands of shifting habitat? If animals remain trapped in their habitats, the IPCC predicted, one-quarter of the earth’s plants and animals could disappear by the end of this century. Nothing like that has happened on this planet since the extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago. It can be argued convincingly that nothing of this magnitude has challenged our own species in our relatively short history on this planet. | |
| DATE | Tuesday, May 6th 2008 - 09:29:11 PM | |