Thursday, February 17, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
POEM: Music to my ears
With grace in movement are such sweet melodies,
Each fingertip that speaks to me through your gentle touch,
To have such passion and lovely talent, one could only wish,
Spreading ease and comfort in your inspired gift,
With each caress flows great emotion,
For each feeling and occasion this sound is my potion,
Delicately tuned in harmony from within your souls speaks,
Upon hollowed wood and cold steel strings,
The language of your hands that bring sweet music to my ears,
Each note that fills my heart with love brings to my eyes tears,
As you played I dreamed and reminisced,
Like under hypnosis by beauty and wave pouring from each fingertip,
As deep as love this you confess,
Such angelic expressions in chords of loveliness.
CC. copyright 2004
Each fingertip that speaks to me through your gentle touch,
To have such passion and lovely talent, one could only wish,
Spreading ease and comfort in your inspired gift,
With each caress flows great emotion,
For each feeling and occasion this sound is my potion,
Delicately tuned in harmony from within your souls speaks,
Upon hollowed wood and cold steel strings,
The language of your hands that bring sweet music to my ears,
Each note that fills my heart with love brings to my eyes tears,
As you played I dreamed and reminisced,
Like under hypnosis by beauty and wave pouring from each fingertip,
As deep as love this you confess,
Such angelic expressions in chords of loveliness.
CC. copyright 2004
Sunday, February 13, 2011
CHARITY: Happy Hearts Fund
I remember the devastation after Hurricane Andrew in S. FL in 1992. I was 10 yrs old with a single mom and little brother. Our lives were turned upside down. As a child I will never forget the help and love we received from outsiders, people who cared enough to lend a helping hand and contributed to help rebuild our lives. The proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. Happy Hearts Fund focuses on helping to get children back to school, into a safe haven classroom setting where children can focus on eduction and consoling post disaster. A distraction from disaster, a positive environment to retreat to while efforts are made to rebuild homes and the lives of families affected by natural disasters. As a child I remember going to school after Hurricane Andrew. Children received much needed support and consoling through school while focusing on continuing eduction post disaster. Happy Hearts Fund helps make that possible for children in area's affected by natural disasters where schools are in need of rebuilding and children in need of support and eduction. A truly admirable charity.
Happy Hearts Fund: Mission
Happy Hearts Fund is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving children's lives through educational and sustainable programs in natural disaster areas.
Happy Hearts Fund: Vision
The Happy Hearts Fund vision is to rebuild children's lives after natural disasters.
Happy Hearts Fund: History
Happy Hearts Fund was founded by Petra Nemcova in 2005 to restore hope and opportunities to children affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami; it received its 501(c)(3) status in 2006 with the vision of rebuilding children lives affected by natural disasters. Happy Hearts Fund was structured so all administrative costs would be underwritten, thereby ensuring 100 percent of all donations received would be directed to children's programming. Nemcova was in Thailand when the Indian Ocean Tsunami struck on December 26, 2004. After recovering from her injuries, she returned to Thailand to see how to be of the best help. There she witnessed families without homes, children without parents, and entire communities swept away. She was most affected by the children who were not getting any help five months after the disaster. It was the first time she experienced the gap period which occurs after first response and before governments step in after a natural disaster. For this reason Happy Hearts Fund concentrates its mission in the gap period by building "Happy Self Sustaining Schools." Over time, Happy Hearts Fund has broadened its geographic reach. It currently supports projects and children in eight countries, including Thailand, Indonesia, Mexico, Peru, Sri Lanka, Haiti, India and Hurricane Katrina-affected areas of the United States.
Visit Happy Hearts Fund on the web, click HERE.
CHARITY: Golfing for a cause!
1st Annual Many Happy Hearts Golf Tournament Supports Youth Programming for Community Partnership for Homeless MIAMI, FL – Thanks to the tireless efforts of the Many Happy Hearts Foundation, Community Partnership for Homeless was the recipient of a $7,200 donation as proceeds of a charity golf tournament help at the Shula’s Golf Course in Miami Lakes on January 17, 2011.
Sponsors for the golf tournament include NQ Advertising Specialties, Independent Claims Adjusters, Sir Pizza of Coral Gables, Coventry Health Plans, Garcia’s Seafood, Vicky Bakery, Swett & Crawford, Expert Claims Adjusters, Simply Healthcare Plans, Mr. Money, The Home of Watches & Jewels, Garcia Lorenzo & Associates. Additionally, a raffle took place to win an iPod Touch and a flower bouquet by Flowers Unlimited. A hole-in-one contest was sponsored by Gus Machado Ford for a 2011 Ford Edge SUV.
The top three foursome teams received trophies.“We are privileged to support CPH with the first annual golf tournament, and hope that our future golf tournaments can equal this event’s enthusiasm and positive support for the men, women and children in the centers”, stated Jose M. Garcia, founder of Many Happy Hearts.
For more information, contact Grace Ugalde, 305-329-3081 or gugalde@cphi.org.
About Many Happy Hearts:
The Garcia family was inspired by the services at CPH after serving several meals at the center. In February 2010, the Many Happy Hearts foundation was established to raise funds and awareness for CPH. The family plans to continue to raise funds to provide meals and computers and educational tools for the after-school program located on-site.
About CPH:
Community Partnership for Homeless Community Partnership for Homeless is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation based in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Since 1995, Community Partnership for Homeless has been assisting homeless men, women and children in transitioning off the streets of Miami-Dade County and on their way to attaining greater stability and self-sufficiency in their lives. As the private sector partner of the Miami Dade County Homeless Trust, we have continually been recognized as a national model for our comprehensive approach to helping the homeless. Our program’s main catalyst for success is the Homeless Assistance Centers that operate as one-stop temporary care entry point that provide not just food and shelter, but comprehensive case management, healthcare, daycare, job training and other assistance from a variety of social service agencies all under one roof. For more information, visit www.cphi.org
Sponsors for the golf tournament include NQ Advertising Specialties, Independent Claims Adjusters, Sir Pizza of Coral Gables, Coventry Health Plans, Garcia’s Seafood, Vicky Bakery, Swett & Crawford, Expert Claims Adjusters, Simply Healthcare Plans, Mr. Money, The Home of Watches & Jewels, Garcia Lorenzo & Associates. Additionally, a raffle took place to win an iPod Touch and a flower bouquet by Flowers Unlimited. A hole-in-one contest was sponsored by Gus Machado Ford for a 2011 Ford Edge SUV.
The top three foursome teams received trophies.“We are privileged to support CPH with the first annual golf tournament, and hope that our future golf tournaments can equal this event’s enthusiasm and positive support for the men, women and children in the centers”, stated Jose M. Garcia, founder of Many Happy Hearts.
For more information, contact Grace Ugalde, 305-329-3081 or gugalde@cphi.org.
About Many Happy Hearts:
The Garcia family was inspired by the services at CPH after serving several meals at the center. In February 2010, the Many Happy Hearts foundation was established to raise funds and awareness for CPH. The family plans to continue to raise funds to provide meals and computers and educational tools for the after-school program located on-site.
About CPH:
Community Partnership for Homeless Community Partnership for Homeless is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation based in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Since 1995, Community Partnership for Homeless has been assisting homeless men, women and children in transitioning off the streets of Miami-Dade County and on their way to attaining greater stability and self-sufficiency in their lives. As the private sector partner of the Miami Dade County Homeless Trust, we have continually been recognized as a national model for our comprehensive approach to helping the homeless. Our program’s main catalyst for success is the Homeless Assistance Centers that operate as one-stop temporary care entry point that provide not just food and shelter, but comprehensive case management, healthcare, daycare, job training and other assistance from a variety of social service agencies all under one roof. For more information, visit www.cphi.org
MUSIC: For the MATI fans!
Matisyahu BEAT BOX SECOND TO NONE!
Mati and guitarist Adam (unplugged acoustic) rocked the house at the Knight Concert Hall at The Adrienne Arsht Center, Miami, FL. Mati's amazingly powerful vocals filled the concert hall. The show was incredible and Mati's beat boxing skills unlike anything ever seen before. Mati and Adam were quite the duo. Adam tore it up on the acoustic, incredible! and Mati is truly ordained, singing songs of freedom and spirituality. Mati sang in Hebrew and English... He sang some new tunes and some favorites like One Day and King Without A Crown. Mati even stopped for a brief Q&A with the audience. The audience yelled out their questions and comments, mostly just yelling out songs they want to hear "Play YOUTH!!!!!!!!!"Play SEA TO SEA!!!!!!" One fan asked Mati "How do you brush your hair", Mati replied "I don't really brush it, I twist it like this (twisting his Rabbi like dread) when I get out of the shower", another asked "Why are all your songs religious", Mati gave a long reply, but in short, visiting Israel changed his prospective about Judaism, different from the American perspective. It gave a greater appreciation and sense of spiritual enlightenment. Mati said if you've ever been to Israel you'd understand, it's such a small region of condensed Judaism, it's an overwhelmingly powerful feeling!! Whether Jewish or not Mati's music and funky beat box skills are sure to blow your mind. The show was mesmerizing! True fans you must see Matisyahu live! Future concert info will be posted here on Writer's CORNERSTONE, stay in the loop.
"LIKE" Matisyahu on FACEBOOK -----click here-----> I LIKE MATI
Mati and guitarist Adam (unplugged acoustic) rocked the house at the Knight Concert Hall at The Adrienne Arsht Center, Miami, FL. Mati's amazingly powerful vocals filled the concert hall. The show was incredible and Mati's beat boxing skills unlike anything ever seen before. Mati and Adam were quite the duo. Adam tore it up on the acoustic, incredible! and Mati is truly ordained, singing songs of freedom and spirituality. Mati sang in Hebrew and English... He sang some new tunes and some favorites like One Day and King Without A Crown. Mati even stopped for a brief Q&A with the audience. The audience yelled out their questions and comments, mostly just yelling out songs they want to hear "Play YOUTH!!!!!!!!!"Play SEA TO SEA!!!!!!" One fan asked Mati "How do you brush your hair", Mati replied "I don't really brush it, I twist it like this (twisting his Rabbi like dread) when I get out of the shower", another asked "Why are all your songs religious", Mati gave a long reply, but in short, visiting Israel changed his prospective about Judaism, different from the American perspective. It gave a greater appreciation and sense of spiritual enlightenment. Mati said if you've ever been to Israel you'd understand, it's such a small region of condensed Judaism, it's an overwhelmingly powerful feeling!! Whether Jewish or not Mati's music and funky beat box skills are sure to blow your mind. The show was mesmerizing! True fans you must see Matisyahu live! Future concert info will be posted here on Writer's CORNERSTONE, stay in the loop.
"LIKE" Matisyahu on FACEBOOK -----click here-----> I LIKE MATI
Saturday, February 12, 2011
LOCAL: South Side Dj's
Welcome, I'm Ryan Nicotra the owner operator of South Side Dj's, where we bring the club to you! Now just a little bit about us. We have been servicing the lower south east coast for 8 years and running moblie clubs for about 3 and 1/2 years from Jupiter to Homestead. Providing a safe and private way to party. Removing the danger and the drama in partying eliminating traffic, parking issues, toll's, DUI's and DWI's. If your club is at your house it takes all of the above out of your life and off your mind. Currently we do not offer bartenders and waiters but we are working on providing all of those things at a later date. We offer at this time club lighting and sound as well as professional disk jockeys servicing clients of all types and backgrounds. Spinning the best of top 40, classic rock, techno, breaks, old school freestyle, hip hop and all other genre's of music.
MIC CHECK, ONE, TWO ....
Click here ------------> SOUTH SIDE DJ's
Chat on FACEBOOK---click here---> Ryan Nicotra
Thursday, February 10, 2011
CHARITY: CPH EVENT!! Sun 3/6/11
Join the Community Partnership for Homeless Karhu 5K Team!
MIAMI, FL – On Sunday, March 6, Community Partnership for Homeless (CPH) walk/run team will participate in the annual Miami Beach Karhu 5K event in Miami Beach.
Participants pay a $25 registration fee to CPH and immediately receive a fundraising packet from the team captain. This year, participants are encouraged to fundraise. The money raised will help support CPH and its mission. All proceeds will benefit CPH.
“Being a part of the CPH Team is the perfect way to have a great time while raising funds to support homeless programming in the community,” stated Dan Vincent, Executive Director.
The event will include gifts to participants and fundraisers, as well as a post race party at the celebration tent located at the finish line.
Participants are encouraged to register online (www.cphi.org/5K) and submit their registration form to Grace Ugalde, CPH event coordinator. Participants should email, fax or mail their registration form. All age groups are welcome.
WHEN AND WHERE??? Click here --------> EVENT!!!!
For more information, contact Grace Ugalde, 305-329-3081 or gugalde@cphi.org
About Community Partnership for Homeless:
Community Partnership for Homeless is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation based in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Since 1995, Community Partnership for Homeless has been assisting homeless men, women and children in transitioning off the streets of Miami-Dade County and on their way to attaining greater stability and self-sufficiency in their lives. As the private sector partner of the Miami Dade County Homeless Trust, we have continually been recognized as a national model for our comprehensive approach to helping the homeless. Our program’s main catalyst for success is the Homeless Assistance Centers that operate as one-stop temporary care entry point that provide not just food and shelter, but comprehensive case management, healthcare, daycare, job training and other assistance from a variety of social service agencies all under one roof.
For more information, visit www.cphi.org
MIAMI, FL – On Sunday, March 6, Community Partnership for Homeless (CPH) walk/run team will participate in the annual Miami Beach Karhu 5K event in Miami Beach.
Participants pay a $25 registration fee to CPH and immediately receive a fundraising packet from the team captain. This year, participants are encouraged to fundraise. The money raised will help support CPH and its mission. All proceeds will benefit CPH.
“Being a part of the CPH Team is the perfect way to have a great time while raising funds to support homeless programming in the community,” stated Dan Vincent, Executive Director.
The event will include gifts to participants and fundraisers, as well as a post race party at the celebration tent located at the finish line.
Participants are encouraged to register online (www.cphi.org/5K) and submit their registration form to Grace Ugalde, CPH event coordinator. Participants should email, fax or mail their registration form. All age groups are welcome.
WHEN AND WHERE??? Click here --------> EVENT!!!!
For more information, contact Grace Ugalde, 305-329-3081 or gugalde@cphi.org
About Community Partnership for Homeless:
Community Partnership for Homeless is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation based in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Since 1995, Community Partnership for Homeless has been assisting homeless men, women and children in transitioning off the streets of Miami-Dade County and on their way to attaining greater stability and self-sufficiency in their lives. As the private sector partner of the Miami Dade County Homeless Trust, we have continually been recognized as a national model for our comprehensive approach to helping the homeless. Our program’s main catalyst for success is the Homeless Assistance Centers that operate as one-stop temporary care entry point that provide not just food and shelter, but comprehensive case management, healthcare, daycare, job training and other assistance from a variety of social service agencies all under one roof.
For more information, visit www.cphi.org
1550 N. Miami Avenue Miami, FL 33136 * (305) 329-3000 * www.cphi.org
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