This jazz quartet was formed out of love for 'Swing' music and a desire to perform it for others. Their aim is to provide an intimate glimpse of some of the most memorable songs recorded. This band regularly provides superb entertainment for weddings in Aylesbury..
Line- up comprises of two female vocalists, male vocalist/guitar, percussion, bass, keyboard, and drums. These are excellent wedding entertainers performing top songs for your wedding in Aylesbury..
Create the intimacy and romance of the swing era at your next party or event with the GW Swing Band. For events in Aylesbury this live band can provide excellent event entertainment..
This is an energetic party band ready to get the dance floor moving and screaming. This is a band that has their heart set not only to provide for crowds, but to have a good time doing so as well. This band is a unique wedding entertainmentidea for your Wedding in Aylesbury . The band covers a variety of modern and classic songs, combined with the combination of youth and experience, making them an exciting and professional band for any event you happen to be planning!
Murphy is a highly sought-after acoustic guitarist/singer playing covers from the 60s to now, performing a superbly unique vocal & cross-genre repertoire. Having performed professionally as a full time musician from the age of 17, Murphy has made a name for himself as one of the UK's best covers artists. This band regularly provides superb entertainment for weddings in Aylesbury..
Whatever type of event you are planning - Wedding, Formal Dinner Dance, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Corporate Event or Family Party - then this Band have the experience and versatility to provide an entertaining mix of different styles of music to suit all ages and occasions. These are excellent wedding entertainers performing top songs for your wedding in Aylesbury.. The usual line-up is keyboards (including bass), guitar and drums with vocals although this can be augmented if required to a 4 piece with saxophone or a five piece adding a female vocalist.
This is a vibrant and energetic jazz quartet comprising of experienced professional musicians, playing a wide variety of their interpretations of jazz standards (swing, Latin, bebop),cool jazz, The Great American Song Book, contemporary jazz and funk. For events in Aylesbury this live band can provide excellent event entertainment..
The TC Covers Band is a specialist wedding band of the highest standard made up of only the finest session musicians. Booking The TV Function/Covers Band assures you of experience, talent, presentation and an evening of first class music. These are excellent wedding entertainers performing top songs for your wedding in Aylesbury..
The AZ Party Band is an outstanding wedding, function and party band of the highest calibre. Available for hire at weddings and functions in London, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Kent and beyond. For events in Aylesbury this live band can provide excellent event entertainment..
The SG Band is a vibrant young jazz group featuring the best of London's young jazz scene, including players from some of the UK's leading Music institutions including The Royal Academy of Music, London. This band is a unique wedding entertainmentidea for your Wedding in Aylesbury .
This is a vibrant soul band featuring some of the best of London's musicians, with a wealth of experience including players that have worked with artists including Take That, Pink Floyd, The Drifters, The Counterfeit Stones, Paulo Nutini, Newton Faulkner, Amy Studt, and Scouting For Girls. This band regularly provides superb entertainment for weddings in Aylesbury..
The RB Jazz Quartet performs classic vocal jazz and swing music featuring a wide range of repertoire from the Great American Songbooks, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole amongst many others! Italian born Rosanna studied with the renowned Italian Jazz singer Tiziana Ghiglioni and then moved to London to complete a Masters degree in Jazz at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, graduating in 2010. These are excellent wedding entertainers performing top songs for your wedding in Aylesbury..
The CP Quintet offer the smooth sophisticated sounds of Jazz standards and contemporary Jazz. From ballads to swing, captivating music for your listening and dancing pleasure. For events in Aylesbury this live band can provide excellent event entertainment.. The line up consists of Female vocal, Saxophone, Guitar, Double Bass and Drums.
The HG Band are one of the most experienced and highly recommended function bands in the UK. The members of the band are comprised of some of the UK's leading session musicians and vocalists. This band is a unique wedding entertainmentidea for your Wedding in Aylesbury . The HG Band formed in 1997 and have played at over 500 events around the world.
The LG Band is a six piece party and function band playing Rock and Pop Classics from 60s hits to modern greats. They can cater for the smaller and more intimate occasion to the largest corporate event. This band regularly provides superb entertainment for weddings in Aylesbury.. Given their large and diverse selection of songs they can tailor the music to your needs and make sure that your event has the best live music around.
This band includes some of the most in demand and exciting talent in the music industry providing breath-taking renditions of the great pop, funk and soul hits from the 60s right through to the current top 40. The band captivates audiences with their exceptional talent and exhilarating shows. These are excellent wedding entertainers performing top songs for your wedding in Aylesbury..
This band have created an ultimate playlist of anthemic songs covering decades up to and including modern pop/rock/indie. For events in Aylesbury this live band can provide excellent event entertainment.. They play rock and pop classics from artists such as The Cure, The Eurythmics, Kings of Leon, Lady Ga Ga, The Killers, Radiohead, Blondie, Goldfrapp, Queen, Madonna, and so on.
This band is like no other band and has a totally unique sound and image! Combining swamp infested gypsy blues with wild guitar playing, voodoo vocals, latin american drum and trumpet grooves with rockabilly swing double bass and hooks that you can sing along to instantly, they have one of the most intense and utterly compelling live shows around. This band is a unique wedding entertainmentidea for your Wedding in Aylesbury .
The ST band combine great Rock'n'Roll with the 60's girl group garage sound. This band regularly provides superb entertainment for weddings in Aylesbury..
The group has been working together for over 5 years playing at prestigious functions, award ceremonies and festivals all over the UK, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. These are excellent wedding entertainers performing top songs for your wedding in Aylesbury..
In this quartet Hattie is joined by graduates of the prestigious music colleges Trinity and Birmingham Conservatoire. This band regularly provides superb entertainment for weddings in Aylesbury.. Together the group have a sound that is contemporary and classy, but with strong roots in the jazz tradition.
This group offer the finest in unobtrusive ambient jazz music tailored to suit any occasion. In addition, if you are looking for more than just background music, however, the musicians take pleasure in offering you a wide selection of classic, swing and Latin jazz vocal ensembles to fill your dance floor. These are excellent wedding entertainers performing top songs for your wedding in Aylesbury..
Now you can take complete control over the music that is played at your function. For events in Aylesbury this live band can provide excellent event entertainment.. This band offers a great variety of music with sax led instrumentals to fabulous vocal hits with three part harmonies.
Professional, reliable, lights and sound system catering for all size events and functions. This band regularly provides superb entertainment for weddings in Aylesbury.. . large repertoire of songs aimed at all types of audience.. Club classics, disco, 60s, to present day festival anthems and dance songs..
This band have over 12 years experience in playing at weddings, corporate events, anniversaries, charity balls etc. They boast an impressive client list including the likes of Sony, Komori, Redrow Homes and even the English football team!. These are excellent wedding entertainers performing top songs for your wedding in Aylesbury..
The ST Function Band's repertoire is made up of tracks that they love to play and that they know are sure to get everyone on the dance floor. For events in Aylesbury this live band can provide excellent event entertainment.. The band try to refresh their set list often, mixing favourite tracks from the 60's and 70's with the more modern floor fillers of today.
The AF Jazz Quartet offer live jazz suitable for any social event. Their line-up includes tenor and soprano saxophones, flute, piano, guitar, double bass and drums allowing them to fit into a wide variety of settings, from the intimacy of wedding receptions, cocktail parties or formal dinners to larger functions, corporate events, garden parties. This band is a unique wedding entertainmentidea for your Wedding in Aylesbury .
The CR Party Band are a top class function band featuring the considerable talents of some of the UK's most gifted and experienced musicians and vocalists on the UK Party scene. The band are experts at keeping the dance floor packed all night, with ecstatic audience reaction after every floor-filling song that is performed with excitement, skill and artistry and cannot fail to impress and move an audience from their seats and onto the dance floor. These are excellent wedding entertainers performing top songs for your wedding in Aylesbury.. A great time to be had by all.
From dance floor filling party classics, soul, funk and disco, to the latest chart hits, rock classics or chilled jazz, the G54 Function Band provide the ultimate musical entertainment for your wedding, party or corporate event. For events in Aylesbury this live band can provide excellent event entertainment.. The G54 Band have gained an outstanding reputation, and they guarantee excellent musicianship, outstanding quality, professionalism and a fantastic show!
The band's standard line-up is a 5-piece, augmented by more backing singers and horns depending on the budget. This band is a unique wedding entertainmentidea for your Wedding in Aylesbury . They typically play 2 X 60 minute sets, though will adapt the show to meet your needs.
Playing hits from across the decades, this soulful team can provide entertainment as a 4-piece band, Trio or as an Acoustic Duo. This band regularly provides superb entertainment for weddings in Aylesbury.. Having plenty of experience at both party events and mellow lounge work, they will create the perfect atmosphere for any event.
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Acer has just announced their update plans for Android 4.0, at least for two of its slates: the A500 and A100. These tablets will receive an upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich in late April, the day of arrival varying from location to location.
Android 4.0 is going to be served over-the-air starting on 25th April, on the Acer A100. This applies to those living in Mexico, Brazil and Latin America. Two days later, US residents will get it also, with Canada following shortly after, on 3rd May.
As for the A500, Android ICS will be delivered starting around 27th April. The update is expected to hit US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Latin America in the same day. It's worth mentioning that Acer has "no update planned" for the Iconia Tab A501, the latest of the series.
In addition, incoming calls can now be responded to much quicker - plus there's a new powerful voice input engine, and owners can use swipe actions to dismiss notifications, tasks and browser tabs whilst taking advantage of the new network data control features.


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Fourth of July means hot dogs, fireworks, sparklers, and best of all; social gatherings with family and friends in order to celebrate our freedom as a country. But, to many fashionistas; the Fourth of July means making a style statement while rocking it in the red, white, and blue.
First, after your patriotic outfit is selected, begin accessorizing accordingly by adding some statement pieces to your outfit. For most places in the country; July is a hot and hazy month. You don't want to select items that are overly heavy and will irritate your skin. Opt for something that is shiny or metallic, yet light weight to make a statement and leave large and heavy necklaces in the jewelry box. Slip on a cuff bracelet or a dazzling pair of hoops; or even a shiny cocktail ring.
Next, you are going to be on your feet all night so choose a pair of shoes that are forgiving on your feet and that will not get stuck in the lawn. Wedges are a wise choice because they give you the lift that you need and are designed in a variety of colors and styles. Flip flops and flat sandals are also great for a Fourth of July celebration because they can be ultra-chic without sacrificing comfort. Gucci makes a variety of stylish flip flops and colorful sandals that are sure to enhance your summer ensemble.
Last, be sure to have a scarf on hand when the temps become cooler in the evening. Choose a classic, silky square scarf to wrap around your neck or a long, tubular scarf to wrap around your shoulders. Opt for something in a fun and festive print or pattern to liven up your look and stand up against the sparkling scenery.
Take your style to the next level by incorporating the right accessories into your holiday attire. Not only will you look and feel great; you'll be ready to celebrate your freedom and fabulous life with friends and family in style.
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Friday 1 January 2021 by Philip Kendall
Army called in as Sovereignty floods British towns and villages
Britons all over the country have had to be evacuated from their homes today following the arrival of unprecedented levels of sovereignty, which started to appear in towns and villages just after midnight.
The southeast, northeast, and southwest regions of England are reported to have been the hardest hit as the nation woke up to the deluge.
"We went to bed with barely any sovereignty, but when I opened the curtains this morning it was up to the bloody windows," homeowner Ian Benchley told local news crews.
"I'm not entirely sure what it is, but it feels important so I guess we'd better get on with it."
Sovereignty, which has a blue/black tinge and smells faintly of fish, has not been seen in such vast quantities in Britain since the 1970s — a simpler time when people burned coal for warmth and enjoyed such classic British dishes as Spam with pineapple and children's party favourite 'cauliflower surprise'.
Its sudden return overnight has caught many off-guard, however.
"We'd all seen the warnings — the adverts on telly telling us to 'get ready' for it," said one local business owner.
"But it's hard to get ready for something when you don't really know what it is — even when you voted for it."
Not everyone was quite so alarmed, however. Tea room owner Annette Pemberton, who had to be rescued from her home by boat during the early hours of this morning, seemed undeterred by the catastrophic damage the sovereignty had caused to her business.
"Yes, the ground floor of my tea room is now a sodden, herring-scented mess. And, yes, this will undoubtedly leave me with no income to rely on besides the money I make from all of my rental properties.
"But the point is, the sovereignty is back now, and I'm confident that we will, over time, grow a thin layer of webbing between our fingers and toes, ultimately emerging from this nauseating, primordial ooze as a nation of glorious, raft-dwelling merpeople.
"Exactly like we voted for."
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Featured NewsLatest Launches
Apple iPhone 5S price, specifications announced
Apple iPhone 5S comes with high quality features for a premium look. Apple iPhone 5S will be the world's first 64 bit mobile phone.
Apple's latest flagship phone is made of aluminium.
The iPhone 5 also has an aluminium body.
The new iPhone 5S comes in 3 colors such as silver, gold, and space gray.
Its dual-core A7 CPU uses a 64-bit architecture (prior A-series CPUs are 32-bit), which opens the door to more built-in RAM and better performance for certain applications.
Apple declares the iPhone 5S, aided by both the A7 and iOS 7, will be up to 2x as fast than the iPhone 5. Graphics performance gains are larger in some instances (noteworthy in light of iOS 7's game controller support).
The A7 is accompanied by an M7 motion co-processor that continuously measures motion data, and which Apple promises will enable new health/fitness apps.
Apple promises 10 hours of 3G talk time, 4G browsing time, and video playback time for the 5S. Standby is pegged at 250 hours.
The latest smartphone from Apple is made of a high-grade aluminum, with diamond-cut, chamfered edges.
Apple iPhone 5S will be the world's first 64 bit mobile phone.
"The PC world made the transition from 32 bit to 64 bit and it took years. Today you're going to see that Apple is going to do it on one day," said Apple CEO Tim Cook.
Apple iPhone 5S will include Touch ID fingerprint scanner, Apple said on Tuesday.
The price of Apple iPhone 5S will be $199 for 16GB version and $299 for 32GB version along with 2-year contract with a US operator.
iPhone 5s will be available in the US, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Puerto Rico, Singapore and the UK on Friday, September 20.
Apple is offering a free iPhone 4S 8GB model with iPhone 5S.
Specifications in detail
Apple iPhone 5s features A7 chip.
It is the world's first smartphone with 64-bit desktop-class architecture.
Apple iPhone 5s comes with an 8 megapixel iSight camera with True Tone flash.
The new phone has a Touch ID to securely unlock your phone with the touch of a finger.
iPhone 5s comes with iOS 7.
New features include Control Center, Notification Center, improved Multitasking, AirDrop, enhanced Photos, Safari, Siri and iTunes Radio.
iPhone 5s 64-bit desktop-class architecture offers up to twice the CPU and graphics performance.
iPhone 5s will give access to hundreds of thousands of games from the App Store.
Camera capabilities
The all-new 8 megapixel iSight camera features a larger f/2.2 aperture and a new, larger sensor with 1.5μ pixels for better sensitivity and low-light performance, resulting in better pictures. These improvements, along with the Apple-designed image signal processor in the A7 chip and the new Camera app in iOS 7, provide up to two-times faster auto-focus, faster photo capture, automatic image and video stabilization, and better dynamic range.
iPhone 5s introduces the new True Tone flash—the world's first for any camera—that variably adjusts color and intensity for over 1,000 combinations, so photos taken with a flash appear more natural. iPhone 5s also includes a new Burst Mode, Slo-Mo video with 120 fps, a new FaceTime HD camera for better low-light performance and audio-only FaceTime calls with iOS 7.
iPhone 5s features an anodized aluminum body with diamond cut chamfered edges, a stunning 4-inch Retina display and glass inlays.
iPhone 5s is available in three metallic finishes including gold, silver and space gray. To complement iPhone 5s, Apple designed premium leather cases in six rich colors—beige, black, blue, brown, yellow and (RED)—with soft, color-matched microfiber lining.
iPhone 5s makes it even easier to connect to high-speed networks with support for up to 13 LTE wireless bands, more than any other smartphone in the world.
With download speeds up to 100 Mbps, you can browse, download and stream content even faster. iPhone 5s includes dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi support for up to 150 Mbps and Bluetooth 4.0.
iPhone 5s delivers a 10 hours of talk time on 3G networks, up to 10 hours of web browsing on Wi-Fi and LTE networks and up to 8 hours on 3G networks, and up to 10 hours of video playback and up to 40 hours of audio playback.
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This Upper West Side Residence Was Built to House a Collector's Lavish Antiques
Interior designer Samuel Botero uses his client's rich findings to tell a story throughout the eclectic New York City townhouse
By Michael Frank
Photography by Phillip H. Ennis
A formal seating area off the dining room features an Art Déco stained-glass ceiling and a painting by Frank Stella.
This article originally appeared in the January 2009 issue of Architectural Digest.
There is sometimes a suspenseful moment early on in the designer-client relationship when it's unclear whether a particularly colorful client will inspire a designer to wizardry or overwhelm him to the point of paralysis. Samuel Botero found himself at precisely such a juncture when he first met the new owner of a resplendent—if wrecked—town house on New York's Upper West Side. A high-energy entrepreneur and lifelong omnivorous collector, the client wanted Botero to revive the Beaux Arts building, which showed the hand of its architect, C. P. H. Gilbert, only on the handsome exterior façade. She and her husband had, in addition, six warehouses packed with furniture, paintings, objects and architectural salvage that they hoped to integrate into the project. And then, of course, she wanted the finished whole "to sing."
The client well remembers the day she presented the building, the collection and her dreams to Botero: "He took it all in," she says, pausing dramatically, "and he said, When do we begin?' "
First up was the structure. The corner building, six floors high, was blessed with exposures on three sides, abundant light and leafy views. There were extant bay windows and nice interior proportions (including a series of round rooms). But years of institutional use had stripped the interiors bare and made it unsuitable for family life; other than a few pieces of the interior staircase, the house would have to be re-created from the inside out. "In a sense this was very liberating," Botero recalls. "We designed and built the interiors around the client's treasures. It was like working a vast, fascinating puzzle."
Botero's goal was not merely to make all the pieces fit; he wanted the house to tell a story as well. Inevitably, the story of the house reflects the story of its owners: The client, by her own account, grew up in modest surroundings. In her early 20s she bought an 1885 Victorian in New Jersey, and the house's rich detailing and architectural flair "hit me like an epiphany: I became awakened to beauty," she says. Awakened and, she adds, "obsessed. I don't think a week has gone by since then that I haven't made an acquisition." Once she met her husband, the couple began expanding the collection together. Victoriana gave way to Empire, Biedermeier and Egyptian Revival furniture. They became interested in Art Nouveau, Art Déco and the work of Bugatti, Ruhlmann and Tiffany. Then they turned their attention to painting: Orientalist works and early-20th-century American landscapes led them to Thomas Hart Benton. Eventually they moved forward in time to Stella, Noland, Murakami, Muniz—they even ended up commissioning graffiti (by Crash) for the interior of their elevator cab.
In order for a house to embrace all of these different sensibilities, Botero looked to both the collection and the clients for guidance. "There is a strong Orientalist flavor to many of their things," Botero points out, "so I decided to give a subtle Middle Eastern feeling to the interiors."
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Samuel Botero (inset) designed a New York town house for a couple using their decorative arts collection. The first floor is open, "for the sheer luxury of the space," Botero says.
He began by designing, for the central organizing stairwell, frescoed plaster walls that change color as one ascends, from terra-cotta to green to turquoise to yellow; carpeting on the stairs themselves also changes (though not in tandem with the walls). Then, branching off each differently colored landing, is one idiosyncratic and atmospheric suite of rooms after another.
On the first floor, for example, Botero imagined a music room with a raised platform for performers; arches, plasterwork, moldings and columns are all his addition. The room, he says, is representative of the house's eclecticism: French 19th-century chandeliers, an Edgar Brandt center table, sculpture by Elie Nadelman and a portrait by Modigliani are shown off against velvet, damask and leopard print. At the south end of the space, the dance across different periods of design continues. The husband, an exacting builder who supervised the restoration, adapted and installed La Farge stained-glass doors, which lead into a study fitted with Jacobean-style paneling and a Mueller Mosaic-tile fireplace.
And so it goes, over six floors. Botero created a striking green-and-gold round dining room to show off three Benton paintings; a "china" room where dishes are stored behind Tiffany glass panels; a sitting room whose reclaimed Déco paneling and a stained-glass ceiling from the same period are unlikely roommates for a classic Stella painting from the late 1970s. In the master bedroom, he matched an Art Nouveau mantelpiece with an 1880s burl-wood bedroom suite, while in her dressing room he brought together mirrored armoires, an emerald-and-crystal chandelier and a floor cloth that winks at Fornasetti.
Upstairs in the screening room, mellow old paneling, also reclaimed, and a cork-lined ceiling cocoon club chairs by Ruhlmann and Eames, a Robsjohn-Gibbings console and another low table by Paul Evans. The 1890s, the 1920s, the 1960s—is there no period that fails to attract the clients' curiosity and therefore no period that Botero cannot find a clever way to combine with others? "If there is, we haven't come across it yet," says Botero, who is working on a number of other projects with the couple. Will they be like the city house? "Utterly different," Botero says. "If there's one thing you can count on with these people, it's that there are always surprises ahead."
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Bullard to take a Constitutional approach in run for Oklahoma senate seat
Published by Columnist at March 19, 2018
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DURANT – When Josh Breechen's time as the state senator from Oklahoma District 6 is done in 2018, the list has been forming of those who would like to succeed him in that spot.
Looking to keep that position filled by a Republican, David Bullard of Durant announced his candidacy for the seat in August.
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Bullard, a history and government teacher, will run on the Republican ticket. Currently, one other person has declared an intention to pursue the soon-to-be-open seat as Jon Hazell recently announced he will run on the Democratic ticket.
Bullard, who has been in the classroom for 14 years and has also for several years been teaching adult education classes on the Constitution, said he has decided to take on this civil responsibility and that he feels he has the skills to do what is necessary.
"I know that I am a problem-solver," Bullard said. "Within the classroom, it is what teachers do every day – we solve problems.
"Beyond that I feel like this is a calling. I have been praying about this decision for three years. I feel like this is what God has challenged me to do. I am well-equipped with the expertise in our government as well as having the grit to get the job done in a time that leadership is much needed. I understand how our government is set up so that citizen-governing is a necessity.
"'We The People' are the ones who must get a handle on our government and control it. My governing philosophy is to use wise counsel. I am very knowledgeable about schools and how good school systems work. But Proverbs 12 says, 'In an abundance of counselors there is safety.' I plan to use the expertise of the people around me to make good decisions and to be a highly effective Senator."
Education seems to be a theme in this year's senate election. Bullard was the Denison ISD Teacher of the Year in 2016. He also won Outstanding Teacher of American History by the Daughters of the American Revolution in 2017. He has been married to Amber (Russell) Bullard for 15 years and they have two daughters, Lydia and Abby.
He earned a bachelor's degree in social studies education from Southeastern Oklahoma State University and has a master's degree in school administration. He is a deacon of Fairview Baptist Church in Durant, as well as the treasurer of his church and his family are long time residents of Bryan County with a history in ranching, construction, and beekeeping.
Bullard said he understands there are many issues the state is dealing with, including education, for which he said he has plans.
"We have to secure learning in Oklahoma for our students and for untold millions of students in our areas, yet to come," Bullard said. "Obviously, we have to get our teachers a raise, but we must not stop there. I have also worked hard at not just complaining and identifying problem but having solutions to those problems. I have a four-point plan for Oklahoma education called "A 4mula for Education" that will begin the process of restoring Oklahoma education.
"We also have to pay attention to an out of control bureaucracy that is robbing the future of our kids. Limited government, as the founders created it, means that we must control our spending and put education as a priority in our budget process. Therein lies another problem, when budgets are made behind closed doors, without input from all representation, corruption will inevitably follow. That can and must change.
He addressed water as one of the greatest treasures of Oklahoma and hit on a litany of other issues that he said warrants attention and is the reason he is choosing to seek office.
"Water is being taken from our area without any regard to our county economies or well-being. There is a constitutional fix for this as well.
"Our freedom of religious conscience is in jeopardy of being overrun by people who do not understand the first amendment and who wish to shred this fundamental right. Our second amendment equivalent is so weakly written that under poor leadership, most of our second amendment rights could be taken away.
"Abortion is rampant in our state. I am an abolitionist and will stand for those who cannot stand for themselves. There is a constitutional fix for that, as well. Our agriculture in Oklahoma is under attack by an out-of-control EPA that must be stood up to or our farmers and ranchers will all be put out of business.
"With so many issues that need to be worked on, we must have strong willed leaders in our legislature. That is why I am running."
Bullard said he has spent many years studying the Christian and Constitutional heritage of our country and researching the words of the founding generation on that subject.
"I am amazed at how wise our founders were in how they built our government. It is the biggest reason why I have become such a student of the Constitution. When you hear me talk, you will usually hear me speak in terms of what the Constitution says and what our founders had to say about why they did it."
His platform is called 'LEAD', which stands for Limited Government, Excellence in Education, Abolition of Abortion, and Dedication to Liberty.
For more information, Bullard encouraged people to visit his Facebook page and his website davidbullard.com.


When Joey Calistri subbed on for Arturo Alvarez in the 81st minute of the Chicago Fire's 3-2 loss at Toronto on Sunday it was the first time the rookie homegrown player had seen the field in over a month.
The nine-minute appearance was also more time than he'd seen in a league game in July, August, September and October combined. Calistri played 10 of the Fire's first 13 league matches totaling 333 minutes. In the final 21 matches of the year he made four appearances totaling 15 minutes.
Because Calistri's substitution was the third and final sub for the Fire, it also signified that fellow homegrown players Patrick Doody and Drew Conner would not play in 2016. Both made the list of available substitutes in Toronto, but did not get the call to sub into the match.
This offseason the Fire got younger with first-round draft picks Brandon Vincent (22 years old) and Jonathan Campbell (23), second-rounder Alex Morrell (22), homegrowns Calistri and Conner (both 22) and international players Rodrigo Ramos (21), Khaly Thiam (22) and David Arshakyan (22) joining the team. Some of the players like Vincent and Campbell were major contributors in 2016 and could be a significant part of the team in the future. Meanwhile, the Fire's four homegrown players, 19-year-old second-year pro Collin Fernandez in addition to Calistri, Conner and Doody, combined for two starts. Fernandez made two substitute appearances for a total of eight minutes.
Campbell played in 33 of the Fire's 34 matches, starting 30 of them at center back, and was in the early running for Rookie of the Year before Jordan Morris, Keegan Rosenberry and Jack Harrison solidfied themselves as the top three in that race. Vincent finished with 24 starts and 26 appearances at left back and was named to the MLS All-Star team. Those two, along with Johan Kappelhof, could potentially form the core of the team's defense next year.
Another young defender, Ramos, showed flashes of being a dangerous attacking right back and made 16 starts. However, the Brazilian seemed to fall out of favor with Paunovic in the final two months of the season and the Fire will have to pick up the option on his loan to make him a permanent member of the team.
A pair of younger international players, Arshakyan and Thiam, saw semi-regular playing time down the stretch after joining during the season, but neither made a big impression. Thiam, like Ramos, joined on loan so his future remains up in the air. Arshakyan joined the team in August and both Arshakyan and Paunovic have said he is still settling in.
General manager Nelson Rodriguez has talked about trying to form a core of players to build around for years to come. Campbell and Vincent showed the potential to be valuable parts of such a core, but for many of the Fire's younger players, 2016 was a season of missed, or a lack of, opportunities.


Are you planning to make some improvements to your house? If you want to add significant value to your home while improving your family's quality of life, there are several home improvements you should take into consideration.
Below are some helpful tips for home improvement projects that increase the value of your home.
WHICH HOME IMPROVEMENT Projects SHOULD YOU INVEST IN?
When considering a home renovation, most people don't think about the roof as one of the biggest factors in home resale value. While it can seem strange to think that roof value has that much effect, it really becomes clear why a new roof is so important.
Besides avoiding future problems, a new roof will add to the home's curb appeal. With all of the different types of roofing materials available on the market to choose from, it can become really hard to select the perfect new roof for your home. Natural slate is a product with unmatchable technical properties that adapts to any project and style.
Buying a home with a CUPA PIZARRAS natural slate roof translates into unchanging appearance and an unmistakable personality. Roofing slates will increase your home's attractiveness on the market.
Energy efficiency has many benefits for homeowners. First, more efficiency means lower bills and lower cost of ownership. And greater energy efficiency translates to higher home value. This correlation is increasing over time: these days, buyers shop for homes with energy efficiency in mind.
The rainscreen cladding is considered to be the most efficient system to improve the energy efficiency. The combination of a ventilated system together with an insulation system gives numerous advantages in terms of thermal and acoustic properties. It avoids thermal bridges and condensation issues.
Installing a solar thermal system will automatically reduce your monthly energy bills and make your house cheaper to run, saving you money. But did you know that installing residential solar panels will also increase the value of your home? Actually it is one of the safest and wisest investments you can make.
But what happens if you don't want your panels to be seen over your slate roof? The best solution is THERMOSLATE®. These roof solar collectors are the only solar system to use the properties of natural slate, converting sunlight to energy to produce heating, hot water or for pool heating. Besides, they are completely undetectable once installation is complete!
A system made up of 5 THERMOSLATE® collectors generates an average power of 4,000 W. This power covers the energy needs of a 4-person home, whatever the climate zone.
All these improvements will add value to your home but, did you find out what do they all have in common? Of course, our natural slate! Slate is a product with unmatchable technical properties that adapts to any project, always providing considerable added value.
Find here more reasons to choose natural slate for your home.


Overstock chief executive Patrick Byrne has revealed details about the initial coin offering (ICO) for tZERO's SEC- and FINRA-compliant token exchange. Byrne expects the tZERO ICO to "raise a fortune" and potentially set a new record for token sale fundraising.
Last month, Overstock announced that tZERO — one of its blockchain portfolio companies — had entered into a joint venture with the Argon Group and RenGen to develop the first U.S. regulated alternative trading system (ATS) and platform that will be support trading for security tokens. Soon after, Byrne revealed that tZERO would fund the development of this platform with an ICO, a crowdsale that he predicts will "raise a fortune"– $200 million to $500 million "easily".
At Money 20/20, Byrne stated that the tZERO ICO — which will only be open to accredited investors — will run from November 15 until approximately December 31 and will be hosted on the recently-announced SAFT Launch platform. As expected, tZERO will embrace the "security" classification, enabling the startup to incorporate both profit-sharing and utility features into the token.
Specifically, Byrne explained that the token will entitle investors to a currently-unspecified percentage of tZERO's quarterly profits. Additionally, platform users will receive a discount on trading fees if they choose to pay with the token instead of USD.
This year's Money 20/20 conference in Las Vegas has served as a forum for several other significant blockchain announcements intended to attract support from institutional investors. As CCN reported, Bloq — a blockchain startup co-founded by SegWit2x developer Jeff Garzik — announced that it is developing a cross-blockchain cryptocurrency called Metronome that is intended to bring stability to the crypto economy and make institutional firms less hesitant to engage with the ecosystem.
However, although Metronome attracted a great deal of media attention, many industry observers believe that Patrick Byrne's announcement of key details about the tZERO ICO will have even more far-reaching implications. Chainstone Labs chief executive Bruce Fenton, for instance, called it the "Most important announcement at Money 20/20".


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Enjoying a frosty umbrella drink cozied up to a tiki bar. Soaking in the Florida sunshine next to a tropical pool, the splash from a rock waterfall supplying a relaxing symphony of sound.
Setting sail or paddling to a destination island. It sounds like the perfect resort vacation, doesn't it?
Naples Reserve's special lifestyle is introduced the moment you arrive, where the Key West-style gatehouse foreshadows the Southern Coastal architecture of the 688-acre community. Life here is lived along the water's edge and you'll soon discover why it's calling you home.
Find your perfect home. Naples Reserve now offers 16 fully decorated models showcasing 16 very different lifestyles, one that's just right for you.
The three- and four-bedroom homes are built by Southwest Florida's top homebuilders and offer 2,100 to more than 3,500 square feet of living space and prices from the high-$200s to more than $1 million.
The Island Club's community clubhouse also offers a signature 800-gallon cylindrical aquarium and Latitudes Cafe. Its alfresco amenities include the Chat 'n Chill Tiki Bar, beach volleyball, bocce ball, a fire pit and an event lawn. The neighboring Outrigger Center is home to our two Duffy boats, which offer Eagle Lake cruises to Kontiki Island. The center also features a welcoming lakefront porch and paddleboards, kayaks and canoes to explore the lake and its mile-long stretch nestled against the 76,000-acre Picayune Strand State Forest.


Once, poor Bhiku went to Bansi Lal's shop. Bansi Lal asked Bhiku, "Why are you standing here like this?"
Bhiku said, "Last night I saw a dream."
"What about the dream?" Bansi Lal smiled.
"I saw that I would get gold here, in front of your shop," Bhiku replied seriously.
Bansi Lal laughed and said, "You fool, dreams never come true. If dreams came true then I tell you what I saw in my dream. In my dream I saw that there is gold underground in your courtyard."
Bhiku rushed back. On the way he kept thinking, "May be dreams do come true." He reached home and started digging in his courtyard. Suddenly his shovel struck a pot. He took out the pot. It was filled with gold coins. Bhiku happily said, "Thanks to Bansi Lal who teased me about my dreams. Now I am no longer a poor man."
Thus it is true that courage and patience can make dreams come true.


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When I have a design quandary in my home, I seek advice from friends, but I tend to listen most to Bradley Odom. Bradley just graduated SCAD, plus he's the Director of Design Education at West Elm. None of that means I would automatically listen to his advice, except when I propose these decor problems, I always like his answers. He makes me see things from a whole new perspective that is at all times creative, technical and solution oriented. So I'm overjoyed that he shared his Holiday Gift Picks with Sweet Peach once again. (click here for 2013) These wonderful picks mimic his great eye and care for smart, beautiful (often luxurious) design. Thank you Bradley!
Deco Letter Ornaments, $4 each. Holiday decor at West Elm gets better and better every year. My personal favorite for 2014 is a Deco Letter Ornament. Use a few to add sparkle and style to your tree or try tying them to each person's napkin at your next holiday party.
Shotwell Candy Co. Caramels, from $9.75. These "Old Fashioned" buttery soft caramels are infused with aromatic bitters, Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey and orange extract. Whenever I have the pleasure to try one, I need a moment to savor and appreciate because each and every one is slap your mama good.
Mountain Fresh Grocery Herbes de Provence Extra Virgin Olive Oil, $9.95. This is another no-fail hostess gift. I spend many long weekends in Highlands, North Carolina and each time, I buy a new olive oil flavor from Mountain Fresh Grocery to try. This one is by far my favorite.
Artifact Uprising Print & Wood Cleat, $59. I love the idea of displaying an important photo in a new and unique way. Goodbye photo frame, hello wood cleat.
Hudson|Grace Gold Gnome, $195. Red Gnome, $95. My friend, Monelle has the chicest home decor shop in San Francisco. As soon as I spotted these adorable yet sophisticated gnomes on her shelves, I knew they'd make for incredible holiday decor. Plus, they're an original, unsuspecting gift.
Res Ipsa Wool Loafers, $225. A pair of these gorgeous loafers is a perfect gift for the discerning, fashion forward guy in your life. I've placed them on my wish list this holiday season as they're crafted from vintage hand woven Turkish rugs and finished with a durable leather sole and rubber heel. Perfect with a pair of jeans!
Sid Mashburn Filson Deerskin Gloves, $88. A friend of mine gave me this pair of gloves several years ago and I'm here to tell you, they will change your life. Made of 100% deerskin, these sumptuous gloves feel amazing, plus they work well dressed up or down. Your choice- just don't leave 'em at home on a cold winter's night.
Coyuchi Men's Plaid PJ Pants, $58. I'm a sucker for a pair of good PJ bottoms this time of year. I see this attractive plaid pair accompanying me on all my overnight travels this holiday season- including cozying up to the fire on New Year's Eve.
Otis James Navy Herringbone Cashmere Scarf, $225. Herringbone. Cashmere, Navy. Otis James. Need I say more?


Purushothama Sastry, a robust figure both in looks and voice, belonged to Madhira Taluk of Warangal district. He was born in Nallapadu in Guntur district at his mother's place in 1925. His father Kanakayya Sastry, a renowned musician of his times and asthana vidwan of Gadwal and Yadagirigutta Devasthanam, initiated his son into Carnatic music. This prodigious talent gave his first concert at the age of 12. As a grown-up musician, Puranam Purushothama Sastry left for Chennai to pursue advanced music. He took a diploma in music in Central College of Carnatic Music, Madras (1950-1952). Musiri Subramanya Iyer was the principal then and Puranam's guru for a decade. No wonder Puranam's music was largely influenced by Musiri's style. His other favourite singers Semmangudi and Tiger Varadachari also influenced his style of rendition. After his return to his homeland, Puranam initially had to struggle for existence. He became known for his manodharma, laya gnanam, gamaka pushti and above all, for his rich vocal compass. He was perfect in rendition of vilamba kala kirtanas. His kirtana renditions of Nagumomu in Abheri, Enta Vedukondu in Saraswati Manohari, Etavunara in Kalyani, and raga and swara exercises were always in typical musiri bani. Semmangudi could be seen in his rendition of Chala Kallaladukonna in Arabhi. Telisi Ramachintanato in Poornachandrika brought back memories of Tiger Varadachari. Purushothama Sastry was an undisputed expert in Pallavi singing. There was another facet of Purushothama Sastry's music. He applied ragas to social purpose – to cure some ailments and to activate clouds for rain in drought-hit lands. In 1999, there was acute drought and he performed Harapriya raga yagnam for a week. Believe it or not, the rain that followed filled even the reservoirs. He never hesitated to question any musician or speaker if he thought the latter went wrong in lecture-demonstration sessions. He always fought for the single objective of keeping tradition and style together. His standard was so high that he was exempted from 'audition test' by All India Radio which featured him in its programmes. The Andhra Pradesh government presented Purushothama Sastry with the Hamsa Award for the year 2003 and granted him a monthly honorarium of a thousand rupees for life. He was also presented with the Sangeet Natak Akademi award for the year 2009. He was a cultural scholar of the Government of India in vocal music. Reputed octogenarian vidwan Puranam Purushothama Sastry passed away after a prolonged illness, leaving a vacuum in the world of classical Carnatic music. He is survived by wife, a son and six daughters.


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The ground floor of the house was re-wired approximately 1 year ago and the hot water cylinder was replaced 2 years ago. There is a recently fitted shower room on the ground floor.
AHIN-SIF-00955 Montsecret-Clairefougère 61810 Detached 3 bedroomed stone house in rural hamlet with superb views in an area popular with walkers.
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he property was renovated about 10 years ago, at which time it had a new roof and insulation, argon filled aluminium framed double glazed windows, new floor, etc. It has been used as an office so the interior needs dividing into rooms.


Lots of people have come across the wellness benefits from a routine treadmill workout program. However, a lot of are unsure of what this suggests. What complies with is a little summation of how a treadmill workout program can profit your health and wellness. Everyone's heard that treadmills are an excellent means to stay in shape, slim down and assist your heart to remain strong. Yet, this sort of program can aid your health and wellness in other means too. By using a machine for as little as eight mins daily, scientists at Duke University found that it substantially decreased the symptoms of clinical depression. It has actually been long been documented that normal workout assists to relieve clinical depression, yet what was surprising about the research study at Duke University was that even vigorous exercises can have a comparable valuable impact.
If you are really feeling a little clinically depressed regarding domesticity or work, attempt finding 10 mins a day to follow a regular program and also sees if it does not aid. It is always been recognized that the much more literally energetic you are during the day, the much better you rest in the evening. This common perception has been offered some scientific reputation by research accomplished at Stanford University School of Medicine. The study concentrated on 43 adult volunteers ages 50 to 76, every one of whom did no workout and also had reported moderate sleep problems. The volunteers were separated into 2 groups. One group was asked to work out 30 to 40 mins, 4 times a week. The other team carried on living their life as normal, try this out.
As expected the non-active team's sleep pattern stayed unchanged. However, the team that did extensive workout reported that it took only half the time to fall asleep as it normally did. In addition they additionally stated their nighttime rest was significantly improved. The research has given that been published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Remarkably, it reported that people that carried out routine cardiovascular workout or vigorous strolling slept nearly an hour much longer than those that did not work out. You can pack even more of a cardiovascular exercise in a much shorter space of time on a treadmill. Individuals are reporting much less and less time for any type of task. It seems our lives are obtaining busier and busier. One effect is that there is less time for energetic workouts. Treadmills, like nothing else piece of workout devices, permit even more cardiovascular and calorie burning workout to be achieved quickly interval.


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Courbesseaux est une commune française située dans le département de Meurthe-et-Moselle, en région Grand Est.

Géographie

Le territoire de la commune est limitrophe de 5 communes.

Urbanisme

Typologie
Courbesseaux est une commune rurale, car elle fait partie des communes peu ou très peu denses, au sens de la grille communale de densité de l'Insee.

Par ailleurs la commune fait partie de l'aire d'attraction de Nancy, dont elle est une commune de la couronne. Cette aire, qui regroupe , est catégorisée dans les aires de  à moins de .

Occupation des sols

L'occupation des sols de la commune, telle qu'elle ressort de la base de données européenne d'occupation biophysique des sols Corine Land Cover (CLC), est marquée par l'importance des territoires agricoles (85,4 % en 2018), néanmoins en diminution par rapport à 1990 (86,7 %). La répartition détaillée en 2018 est la suivante :
terres arables (56,7 %), prairies (28,7 %), forêts (9,4 %), zones urbanisées (5,2 %).

L'IGN met par ailleurs à disposition un outil en ligne permettant de comparer l'évolution dans le temps de l'occupation des sols de la commune (ou de territoires à des échelles différentes). Plusieurs époques sont accessibles sous forme de cartes ou photos aériennes : la carte de Cassini (), la carte d'état-major (1820-1866) et la période actuelle (1950 à aujourd'hui).

Toponymie
Dans les documents anciens recensés par Henri Lepage, on trouve les graphies suivantes :  Corbesal entre 1200-1260 ; Courbessal en 1284 ; Corbessauz en 1296 ; Corbeçalz en 1298 ; Courbesal en 1319.

Dans la langue locale, le nom du village se prononce Crebsoau. C'est aussi le gentilé patois.

Histoire
En 1289, l'évêque de Metz et le duc de Lorraine conviennent que la forteresse de Courbessault resterait leur bien commun.

En 1320, l'écuyer Vathier de Vy (Vic-sur-Seille) et son épouse se reconnaissent hommes-lige du duc de Lorraine en reprenant les villages de Réméréville et de Courbesseaux.

Dans un document en date du 22 janvier 1594, on lit que les habitants de Courbesseaux bénéficient d'un droit assez rare en Lorraine. Il s'agit du « droit de tourner la thuille ».  Ce particularisme leur donne le droit de choisir entre deux seigneuries. En fonction de leurs intérêts, ils peuvent soit devenir sujet du seigneur d'Hoéville, soit de la forteresse de Courbesseaux. Ils ont aussi le droit de « contretourner la thuille », c'est-à-dire de revenir dans la seigneurie initiale. Bien que très rare, ce droit de « tourner la tuile » n'est pas inédit puisqu'on le retrouve, à peu près à la même époque, à Burthecourt-aux-Chênes et dans quelques villages de la seigneurie de Blâmont. À Dombasle-Sur-Meurthe, il s'appelle le « droit de contre-mont ».

Dans le document de 1594, on comprend que Coubesseaux est rattaché à la « mairie de Réméréville » comme Velaine-sous-Amance et Erbéviller-sur-Amezule. Cependant, Coubesseaux ayant son propre sergent de ville, le « maieur» (maire) de Réméréville n'a aucune autorité sur les habitants de Courbesseaux.

En 1632, le roi (?) est haut, moyen et bas justicier à Courbesseaux. Si l'on parle de roi, il ne peut s'agir que du roi de France ce qui signifie que le village dépendait alors du bailliage de Vic, annexé comme le reste de la principauté épiscopale de Metz. Courbesseaux n'était donc pas dans le duché de Lorraine à cette période.

Le village a été rasé pendant la  guerre de 1914-1918 et son territoire a été le théâtre de violents combats.

Il a été le quartier général de la contre-attaque du général Édouard de Castelnau le 25 août 1914.

Le 8 décembre 1928, les travaux d'adduction d'eau potable sont mis en adjudication.

Le décret du 22 décembre 1989 institue une concession de mines de sel appelées concession de Champenoux dans laquelle une partie du territoire de Courbesseaux est inclus.

Langue régionale
Dans son dictionnaire de l'ancienne langue française et de tous ses dialectes du , Frédéric Godefroy aborde le mot « nice », passé à l'anglais et oublié en français moderne mais qui s'est maintenu dans de nombreux dialectes. Il cite turbulent comme sens donné à ce mot à Courbesseaux.

Le dictionnaire des patois lorrains de Lucien Adam fut publié en 1881. L'auteur s'est appuyé sur la contribution d'érudits locaux répartis dans les trois départements lorrains. Parmi ceux-ci, il y avait M. Nicolas, instituteur à Courbesseaux qui a communiqué un manuscrit sur le patois de Courbesseaux. Ses notes sont archivées à la bibliothèque municipale de Nancy.

De son côté, Étienne Olry (1830-1885) a relevé un dicton météorologique et humoristique de Courbesseaux :

Es chandoles, quand lo slo bèille, lo loup onteure dans sè grotte pou hheille semaines ; quand i'n'beille me, c'ost pour quarante jonées :

à la chandeleur, quand le soleil brille, le loup entre dans tanière pour six semaines ; quand il ne brille pas, c'est pour quarante jours.

Politique et administration

Population et société

Démographie

Économie

Culture locale et patrimoine

Lieux et monuments
 Église Sainte-Croix .
 Cimetière militaire national de 1914-1918
 Dans le cimetière militaire : soldat mort pour la France lors de la bataille du Grand Couronné et stèle à la mémoire du général Édouard de Castelnau. (Voir également le cimetière de Champenoux).

Personnalités liées à la commune
 Édouard de Castelnau, général français qui fut commandant d'armée et chef d'état major du généralissime Joffre durant la Première Guerre mondiale.
 Rue à la mémoire du général Poirel, né à Courbesseaux.

Héraldique

Voir aussi

Bibliographie

Articles connexes
 Liste des communes de Meurthe-et-Moselle
 Liste des nécropoles militaires en Lorraine

Liens externes

 Courbesseaux sur le site de l'Institut géographique national

Notes et références

Notes

Références

Commune en Meurthe-et-Moselle
Aire urbaine de Nancy


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Guess How Much Are Facebook, Twitter, Zynga and LinkedIn Worth?
its 3.38 am now, ..i was already asleep, but somehow i woke up, and cant get myself back to the sack, today i hear some news, not a big news, but i think its nice to write, its about how much Twitter, Facebook, Zynga and Linkedin worth? linkedin is another social network but they more like bussiness orientated , Zynga is a Facebook games provider company..
from what i heard, well its kinda surprising, on the first chart we got facebook with $11,5 bilion, second we got Zynga with $2.6 billion, twitter with $1.4 billion, LinkedIn: $1.3 billion. all sounds okay for me except Zynga, how could a facebook game provider, worth more than twitter?i guess it has no competitor in this type of bussiness, thats why it so valuable, it grows as big as facebook grows.
HTML5 handily knocked out Adobe Flash. With 3,891 votes, HTML5 garnered 61% of the polls. Adobe Flash was able to muster 1,779 votes (28%), while 660 said it was a tie (10%).
anyway, i put many tag word on this post, sorry if you think those word doest even related, but i think it does related.
– In 2007, around 5,000 tweets were sent per day.
– By 2008, the number grew to 300,000 tweets per day.
– By 2009, around 2.5 million tweets were sent through Twitter every single day.
– Tweet growth shot up by 1,400% in 2009, reaching 35 million tweets per day by the end of the year.
– As of now, Twitter sees 50 million tweets created per day.
Been a while since my last post, i just havent got any idea what to write about, my last post was about Google , well on this post maybe i`ll stick with taht topic, for the last few days all i can see in the internet is always about Google new feature, Google Buzz,.. and that makes my curiosity mind tempted. So i open my Gmail account and the Buzz menu is already thre, we dont even need to install anything, just like Google Wave does.
So what so good with Google Buzz, so far i can tell is, this things mixed the best features from both facebook and twitter,and yes it does!Google Buzz have the interface of Twitter,it also have followers-following stuff, yet your status update is unlimited, you can write more than 140 charaacters,that something you cant do on twitter and you dont need to put link in order to show your picture or your video, u can put your picture and video right exactly in the same page ( Gmail) .,., and why i say this thing have facebook features? well, if your using Twitter you`ll need to put RT in order to make a comment on the status your following-person make, but on Google Buzz you can put your comment directly below their status, just like facebook feature did.
Hava nice day folks, keep open minded yourself.


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using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Linq;
using Hyak.Common;
using Microsoft.Azure.Management.OperationalInsights.Models;

namespace Microsoft.Azure.Management.OperationalInsights.Models
{
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Touring Pathankot: A doorway to an off the beat travel experience
30 Aug, 2018, 8:52 am
Living in metro cities, we often crave for traveling to mountains to escape from the slavery of those "dingy cells" of workplace and apartment. Seizing an opportunity to get away from stress and work pressure, one wants to have a rejuvenating break from life. It is a magnificent city in terms of beauty and size situated in district Gurdaspur, Punjab. Owing to its geographical location, Pathankot retains a significant role for the travelers heading towards the mountains. It is also considered as a linking-spot to three states i.e Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Jammu & Kashmir. The city with beauty within and nearby serves as one of the best refueling-stops for travelers before heading towards endeared hill stations including Jammu and Kashmir, Dalhousie, Chamba, Dharamshala, Mcleodganj, Jwalaji and Chintpruni. It also exhilarates them with proper food and amenities.
Pathankot is encircled by chains of captivating mountains of Shiwalik range, segmented foothills of the breathtaking Himalayas and a mesmerizing view of flowing Ravi and Chakki river. The Picturesque view of Shiwalik range during monsoon season soothes one's soul. Rain drenched mountains and the sweet aroma of wet soil makes the view even more appealing. The heaven- leaking light on the hills of Shiwalik range adds a golden blush and brightens up the entire view. The scene is so glorious that it gives a lightning bolt moment to the spectators. During winters, snow-capped mountains can make one's day, imparting an everlasting content to one's soul. Temples on the banks of the river Chakki provides a heavenly place to be in.
The beauty of the natural world came unbidden in the hearts of viewers. This city has various temples, Gurudwaras and Churches along with various ancient and historical places. It is a green city with the Ravi and Chakki rivers on either side which creates a spectacular and serene painting. Being the last city of the Punjab state; it is surrounded by fields and gigantic trees. Those Elysium- green fields can be termed as nature's true treasure. Being season friendly, this city promises to seize one's heart. By the virtue of its location, beauty of seasons and diversities, it can be treated as God's favorite creation. One will be stuck in its beauty that it will be impossible to not to praise it. John Keats was right in saying,
" A thing of beauty is a joy forever".
Early morning news horrified the whole country stating attack on Pathankot air base which in turn dusted the name and beauty of the Pathankot city. Since then, a lot of misconceptions prevailed throughout the country that the city is no longer safe for travelers. Breaking this myth, let's have a short overview of this old and, yet splendid city and its significance.
Military-hub
The strategic point of location has prompted the establishment of an army presence and air force station for the Defence of India. It is also considered as a military-town with Asia's largest military station of Momoon Cantonment, which brings about the glory and systematic functioning of the city.
Rising as a commercial hub
After partition, migrants from West Punjab (currently known as Pakistan) settled in and around this city. People started trades of different kinds such as supplying the army needs, weaving of shawls and upholstery items etc. These traders prompted the growth and expansion of the city. Buying 'shawls' is a steal deal if you ever pay a visit to this city.
Pathankot's location prompted the students from nearby rural areas of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir to study here. It has various world class schools like Pratap world.
Religious and historical places
Mukteshwar Dham
As per the mythology of Mahabharata, it is said that Pandavas along with their mother stayed here during their exile. It is also known as "Pandav Gufa" as they built a resting place for themselves. It has a beautiful serenity-pool at the bottom. The aroma of the flowing water is very powerful. "Langar" is prepared for all visitors.
Kathgarh Temple
This temple has a beautiful built and well-maintained garden on its premises. The sweet fragrance of the flowers perks up one's spirit. It has statues of various historical figures to click some pictures with.
Nurpur Fort
Pathankot was the capital of Nurpur state. It is an old fort which has been demolished partly. It is a must to visit place for knowing the history of Pathankot closely.
Ranjit Sagar Dam
Pathankot city avails Punjabi food delicacies. This city has many eating points where one can satisfy their bellies with rich food both veg and non-veg.
Billa's lassi – near Gandhi Chowk
If you are a fan of lassi (buttermilk) then this would be must hit shop of Pathankot. It serves sweet lassi with a thick layer of cream on top of it.
Kulcha shop– near Patel Chowk
This street food is one of the famous eating joints in the city where people across the city visit to satisfy their cravings.
Famous Restaurants and places to stay
K hills
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