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Rick Stevens and Tower of Power Reunite at Yoshi’s Oakland, Thursday, January 31, 2013

• February 2, 2013 • Comments Off

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Some Saturday Love: Prestia, Garibaldi, Pickett, and Tamalier of “Tower of Power” Do “Squib Cakes/What Is Hip?” Without the Horn Section, 1998

• January 28, 2012 • Comments Off

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Tags: "Back to Oakland", "Can't You See?", Bass, Bass Guitar, David Garibaldi, Francis "Rocco" Prestia, Guitar, Horn Section, Ken Shane, Lenny Pickett, Music, Oakland, Rocco Prestia, Sax, Soul Serenade, Tower of Power

Saturday Night Music, October 24: Santana and Tower of Power at Montreux, “What Is Hip?”, 2006

• October 24, 2009 • Comments Off

Posted in Health, Health Care/The Public Option, Music, Tower of Power
Tags: "Bass Player Magazine", "So Very Hard to Go", "What Is Hip?", 2006 Montreux Jazz Festival, African Americans, Billboard Top 100, California, Central Time, Charlie Haden, Chester Thompson, Francis "Rocco" Prestia, Francis Prestia, Italian Americans, Jaco Pastorius, Larry Graham, Latinos, Lenny Williams, Louis Johnson, Monk Montgomery, Rocco Prestia, The Brothers Johnson, The Seventies, Tower of Power

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Nevada Is Booming. But Not Everyone Is Feeling the Gains. February 21, 2020
In a state that has become a Democratic stronghold, housing prices have rebounded and Las Vegas is shattering visitor records.
An ICE Detention Center? You Picked the Wrong Town, Residents Say February 20, 2020
A private prison company wants to operate an immigration detention center in McFarland, Calif., a town that is home to thousands of undocumented farm workers.
U.S.C. Offers Free Tuition to Students Whose Families Make $80,000 or Less February 21, 2020
Recognizing the high cost of living in California, the university will also no longer include the value of a home in the calculation used to determine financial need.
National Archives’ Emails Show Little Debate Over Altering Photo of Women’s March February 21, 2020
The museum has released emails about its decision to blur some signs in a photo of the 2017 Women’s March that were critical of President Trump.
Harvey Weinstein Trial: Jury Suggests It Is Split on 2 Most Serious Charges February 21, 2020
The judge told jurors to keep deliberating after they sent a note asking if they could be deadlocked on the top counts, but unanimous on others.
Biden Adds a Claim to His Biography: An Arrest in South Africa February 21, 2020
Joe Biden has recounted a story — three times in two weeks — about being arrested on his way to see Nelson Mandela. He did not mention it in his memoir or speak prominently of it before.
Bloomberg Campaign Blames Sanders Supporters Over Insults in Vandalism February 21, 2020
Handmade posters, reading “Authoritarian,” “Classist” and “Oligarch,” were plastered on the windows of a Bloomberg field office in Knoxville, Tenn.
Nevada Democrats Now Say They’ll Rely on a Phone Hotline for Caucus Results February 21, 2020
The state party, in an effort to bolster its caucuses on Saturday and avoid a repeat of Iowa’s mess, said it would not have precinct leaders report results through Google Forms.

The Guardian, UK

Coronavirus: window of containment 'narrowing' after Iran deaths, WHO warns February 21, 2020
Virus is spreading in Middle East, with confirmed cases in Lebanon and IsraelFour Iranians have died after contracting the coronavirus, with health authorities warning it has spread to multiple cities, while Israel and Lebanon declared their first domestic cases as the deadly epidemic spreads across the Middle East.Asked on Friday if the new cases put the cr […]
Harvey Weinstein trial: jury appears to reach partial verdict February 21, 2020
Jury indicated that in three counts they have reached their decision, and will now break and return to deliberations on the other two counts on MondayThe jury at Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial in New York appears to have reached a verdict on three of the five counts facing him, though they are deadlocked on the most serious charge – predatory sexual assault.S […]
'Who is there to protect us?' Far-right murders in Hanau spark anger and fear February 21, 2020
Many in traditionally diverse area believe security apparatus is not tackling far right with full strengthAs the people of Hanau rallied together in the wake of a deadly and racist assault on its community, there were not just whispers filled with fear but also cries for help and shouts of anger.“We are going through a very difficult time,” said Hidir Karade […]
'Nothing will change': apathy and a lack of queues on election day in Iran February 21, 2020
While some want to show solidarity with the supreme leader in face of US pressure, others feel their voice won’t be heardAt dawn, Dr Mostafa, a psychologist, went to pray at the Imamzadeh Saleh shrine in north Tehran before taking the short walk to be the first in line at the polling booth. So determined was he to do his religious duty and show his support f […]
School bus stunt urges Prince Andrew to talk to FBI about Jeffrey Epstein February 21, 2020
US lawyer Gloria Allred arranged for bus to be driven past Buckingham Palace with message for princeAn American-style school bus has driven past Buckingham Palace with a message on the side appealing for Prince Andrew to answer questions from the FBI about his links to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.The stunt was arranged by the US lawyer Gloria Allred, wh […]
Duke and Duchess of Sussex to ditch word 'royal' from branding February 21, 2020
Meghan and Harry’s non-profit organisation will no longer be named Sussex Royal Foundation, spokeswoman saysThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex will no longer use the word royal, as in their “Sussex Royal” branding, a spokeswoman for the couple has said.The spokeswoman said: “While the duke and duchess are focused on plans to establish a new non-profit organisati […]
US and Taliban to sign deal paving way for troop pullout and peace talks February 21, 2020
A seven-day ‘reduction of violence’ deal will begin on Friday night, Mike Pompeo said, leading to signing of a peace agreementThe US and Taliban are due to sign an agreement on 29 February that will lead to the withdrawal of thousands of US troops and the start of comprehensive peace talks between the Afghan government and the insurgents.The US secretary of […]
Russia reportedly trying to aid Bernie Sanders' campaign – live February 21, 2020
Sanders denounces Russian bid to interfere and says: ‘Unlike Trump, I do not consider Vladimir Putin a good friend. He is an autocratic thug’Help us cover the critical issues of 2020. Consider making a contribution 9.39pm GMT Bernie Sanders denounced Russia’s reported efforts to interfere with the 2020 election on the Vermont senator’s behalf.“Unlike Donald […]

The BBC

Coronavirus: 'Narrowing window' to contain outbreak, WHO says February 21, 2020
The World Health Organization says the number of Covid-19 cases with no clear link to China is a concern.
Michael Bloomberg to release female employees from gag orders February 21, 2020
He says his firm agreed three NDAs with women "about comments they said I had made".
Romulus mystery: Experts divided on 'tomb of Rome's founding father' February 21, 2020
A discovery at an ancient temple divides experts over possible links to the city's legendary founder.
Indian women 'forced into gynaecological tests' to prove work fitness February 21, 2020
The government employees said they had to stand naked in a room together during the tests.
Quaden Bayles: Fundraiser for boy in bullying video hits $300,000 February 21, 2020
A viral clip of bullied Australian boy Quaden Bayles has triggered an outpouring of support globally.
Croatian singer faces criminal charges for 'mocking' national anthem February 21, 2020
Josipa Lisac gave the controversial performance at the inauguration of Croatia's new president.
Cambodian sisters, 98 and 101, reunited after 47 years February 21, 2020
The sisters last saw each other in 1973 and each thought the other had died under the Khmer Rouge.
US mother arrested in bizarre missing children case February 21, 2020
Lori Daybell, who is allegedly linked to a cult-like group, was detained in Hawaii.