please excuse the cross post, but some valuable and helpful information is located inside, read on...
NYC/BENEFIT/AUDIO/HELPFUL INFORMATION...please read
***I've uploaded some new music, but first I'd like to comment on our current situation in NY. I have a general temperment for chaos and destruction, but its time to put those emotions away.
***In light of recent events, carrying on with life as normal has been suspect to being callous, perhaps it's the surrealistic quality of it all, but none-the-less life must go on. You can never be sure how close you are to tragedy, until you are willing to accept tragedy as part of life. Unable to be part of the solution, I can only offer the thoughts in my head as consolation to those that were directly affected. I offered several pieces of music for a few Benefit compilations to raise money for NYC and the Red Cross; I've also offered my time for Benefit events. Having been in the US military, I've become familiar with the camaraderie and spirit building effects of entertainment (USO), if even to pause the brain from dealing with what happens in your surroundings for a short period of time, to escape temporarily is better than to become consumed by the negative emotions we can all easily fall prey to. Please read and forward this message, as it contains some helpful and important information at the end...
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***To continue with my own life and actions, I've uploaded a new track, a remix of Dr.Mario's Voodoo Country, to be released January 2002, on New Vision America (www.newvisionamerica.ws), on the Rendevoodoo 12" - Jungle Voodoo Recordings vs New Vision America.
Go play this song, loud enough to drown out the sound of the news coming from your television. Just turn it all off and escape for five minutes.
Here it is:
http://artists.mp3s.com/artist_song/1876/1876780.html
Or, the first track located at:
http://www.mp3.com/edgey
"To be released January 2002 by NVA(New Vision America), www.newvisionamerica.ws, Jungle Voodoo, RendeVoodoo 12". Much thanks to Eric(aka Emptyhead), Dr Mario, the crew of New Vision, and the crew at Jungle Voodoo Recordings. This is a DJ-friendly piece of rollin' DNB for the dancefloor, Enjoy. Uploaded 9/16/01"
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***This Friday, 09/21/2001, I'll be performing in NY (Nest by East), proceeds from the night will be donated to New York Fire Department. Information on this Event can be found at:
http://artists.mp3s.com/artist_calendar/173/173043.html
And you can contact the organizer for the event to show your support at estmedium@aol.com
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***I have also offered my tracks(and other THOUGHTBLUDGEON acts) to be sold on a CD Benefit for the Red Cross and NYC, and proceeds will be donated, contact info can be located here:
http://www.mp3.com/New_York_Benefit (this is under construction, and will be available shortly)
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***I will post further information on any new Benefits.
***That's all for now, I hope you enjoy the new tune, and it possibly provides a short escape from the bad news consuming our lives. Questions, comments, sentiments - send to edgey@thoughtbludgeon.com
Peace and Thank you for all your support,
Stephen Knight
EDGEY
and the rest of the TB crew
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The following is a list of helpful information, feel free to pass it on.
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Do your part to help the victims of Tuesday's tragedy.
Emergency and Relief Information:
Donate Money to the RED CROSS.
The Red Cross has opened shelters across NYC.
They are staffed with nurses and mental health
care professionals and are offering food.
Donate cash 1-800-HELP-NOW.***(You can leave all yr. donation/
CC# info on their 'Automated System' after about a 5 minute
wait - or try pressing "1" after you're holding for an operator)
Donate cash to the New York Blood Center
Local blood bank.
212-570-3000
Donate Money
The United Way has created a fund to aid victims.
Money will be distributed to emergency aid
agencies like the Red Cross.
*** You can "bill" your AOL account for a donation
to this cause when you sign on --or--
Send donations to:
September 11th Fund
c/o United Way
2 Park Ave.
New York, N.Y. 10016
1-212-251-4035;
http://www.uwnyc.org
Donate Money to:
International Association of Fire Fighters
*** You can "bill" your AOL account for a donation
to this cause also when you sign on --or--
Send donations to:
International Association of Fire Fighters
ATTN: Contribution for Disaster Relief
1750 New York Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20006
National Organization For Victim Assistance
call 1-202-232-6682 or send donations to:
NOVA
1730 Park Road NW
Washington DC 20010
The Salvation Army is taking cash donations. Call 1-800-SAL-ARMY
Donate Medical Services:
Registered nurses, emergency medical services personnel: 1-800-628-0193
Doctors: 1-518-431-7600.
Space & Shelter
For those in need of space, Bluefly has 9,000 square feet of temporarily
vacant space which the company is donating to companies who have been
displaced by the destruction. Anyone in need of space, call Sharon at
212-944-8000, ext. 311 and leave a message or e-mail sharon@bluefly.com.
Pet Relief
Don't forget about New York City's other residents, the many animals that
call this island home. Check the ASPCA's Web site to find out how you can
help them.
Donate Blood
Blood Donation Locations
MANHATTAN
New York Blood Center - 310 East 67th Street
American Red Cross - 150 Amsterdam Avenue
St. Clare's Hospital and Health Center -- 153 W. 11th St.
For Uptown Manhattan residents -- the Citibank office at 310 East 67th
Street.
BROOKLYN
120 Lawrence Street (Near MetroTech)
STATEN ISLAND
1625 Forest Avenue
LONG ISLAND
Lake Success - 2500 Marcus Avenue
Bohemia - 3125 Veterans Highway
Rockville Center - 333 Merick Road
Huntington - Route 110
WESTCHESTER COUNTY
Elmsford - 525 Executive Boulevard
NEW JERSEY
New Brunswick - 167 New Street
CALL FOR ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
Greater New York Hospital Association: 1-800-933-2566
American Red Cross: 1-800-HELP-NOW
If you would like to sign up to become trained in Red Cross Disaster Services, contact your local chapter later in the week, as current volume is extremely high.
RELIEF EFFORTS:
Civilians volunteers report to
Jacob Javitz Center on 34th St. and 11th avenue
Missing Persons Center: Armory at Lexington Ave & E26th
BLOOD DONATIONS Type O (esp. negative) needed most
1-800-448-3543 (GIVE-LIFE), 1-800-933-2566
http://www.nybloodcenter.org
DONATIONS: Dry Clothes, Sheets, Towels, Ice Coolers Medical Supplies, Water.
Chelsea Piers, 23rd St/West Side Highway
Shea Stadium, at the Press Gate
77 Bleecker St (btw b'way and lafayette)
OFFICE SPACE DONATIONS jason.calacanis@venturereporter.net 646.473.2201
Grief Counseling:
- Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center: 718-579-5000
- Metropolitan Hospital Center: 212-423-6262
- St. Vincent's Health Crisis Center: 212-604-8220
- Department of Mental Health Services: 212-442-5000
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