The Batten Twins, namely Bart and Brad, are a professional wrestling tag team in World Championship Wrestling, National Wrestling Alliance and various other independent wrestling promotions comprised of real-life twins Bart and Brad Batten.
History
The Batten Twins, both born on September 8, 1958, were trained by the Poffo family. (Angelo Poffo, Randy Poffo and Lanny Poffo) Their first match was on May 12, 1983 against Tony Falk and Doug Vines.
In 1985, The Batten Twins moved on to NWA's Central States territory and had a long feud with Sheik Abdullah The Great and his tag team partners (either being Akio Sato or Tarzan Goto). In May 1986, The Batten Twins defeated a young duo of Marty Jannetty and Shawn Michaels, The Midnight Rockers for the NWA Central States tag team titles.
After finishing their time in that territory, The Batten Twins went to Puerto Rico to compete in the World Wrestling Council with considerable success.They also wrestled for among others World Class called the U.S. Express, Smoky Mountain Wrestling, World Organization Of Wrestling(WOW) and many other us indies. Rumor has it that they also appeared on Jerry Springer. They fought over this woman. Bart would make love to her and then Brad would come home and Bart would hide in the bathroom. It also was rumored that the woman thought they were the same person and really confused.
The Batten Twins announced their retirement in April of 2005.
Championships and Accomplishments
*Central States Wrestling
:*NWA Central States Tag Team Championship ()
*ACCW Tag Team Championship (1 time)
*NCW Tag Team Championship (1 time)
*SSW Tag Team Championship (3 times)
*WWC Caribbean Tag Team Championship (2 times)
*WWC Tag Team Championship (4 times)
Bart Batten
*International Championship Wrestling
:*ICW United States Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Johnny Wilhoit)
*Central States Wrestling
*NWA Central States Tag Team Championship (1 time) - Rick McCord)
Brad Batten
*SSW Heavyweight Championship
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Batten Twins
History
The Batten Twins, both born on September 8, 1958, were trained by the Poffo family. (Angelo Poffo, Randy Poffo and Lanny Poffo) Their first match was on May 12, 1983 against Tony Falk and Doug Vines.
In 1985, The Batten Twins moved on to NWA's Central States territory and had a long feud with Sheik Abdullah The Great and his tag team partners (either being Akio Sato or Tarzan Goto). In May 1986, The Batten Twins defeated a young duo of Marty Jannetty and Shawn Michaels, The Midnight Rockers for the NWA Central States tag team titles.
After finishing their time in that territory, The Batten Twins went to Puerto Rico to compete in the World Wrestling Council with considerable success.They also wrestled for among others World Class called the U.S. Express, Smoky Mountain Wrestling, World Organization Of Wrestling(WOW) and many other us indies. Rumor has it that they also appeared on Jerry Springer. They fought over this woman. Bart would make love to her and then Brad would come home and Bart would hide in the bathroom. It also was rumored that the woman thought they were the same person and really confused.
The Batten Twins announced their retirement in April of 2005.
Championships and Accomplishments
*Central States Wrestling
:*NWA Central States Tag Team Championship ()
*ACCW Tag Team Championship (1 time)
*NCW Tag Team Championship (1 time)
*SSW Tag Team Championship (3 times)
*WWC Caribbean Tag Team Championship (2 times)
*WWC Tag Team Championship (4 times)
Bart Batten
*International Championship Wrestling
:*ICW United States Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Johnny Wilhoit)
*Central States Wrestling
*NWA Central States Tag Team Championship (1 time) - Rick McCord)
Brad Batten
*SSW Heavyweight Championship
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Batten Twins
Piano Dave (Born David Weissman on April 2 1987) is a pianist, singer and songwriter who first gained notoriety while performing on the streets of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
Biography
At the age of seven, Weissman began taking piano lessons at Rivers Music School in Weston, Massachusetts. It was there that he was first exposed to Jazz music, and only one year later began performing with various Jazz and Blues ensembles in the area. At twelve years of age he began as a street performer on Nantucket Island, which gave him the ability to entertain and command a crowd. Since then he has fronted several bands including Arcadia Road -- which won several "Battle of the Bands" including the WBCN/Berklee College of Music Battle held at the famous Harpers Ferry in Boston, MA.
Currently Piano Dave has been playing in bars and clubs around Boston and Nantucket, including the Club Car, Even Keel, and The Draft.
His soon-to-be-released album Thirty Miles Out was recorded on Nantucket, and includes 14 tracks of pop/rock/r&b original cuts. His music incorporates his traditional jazz training with his love for pop and rock music. The end result is a clever blend of clean rhythms, catchy melodies and full jazz and blues chording.
"I try to send the music in a direction you're not expecting it to go-- but at the same time I want you to be able to sing along the first time you hear it" says Weissman.
Biography
At the age of seven, Weissman began taking piano lessons at Rivers Music School in Weston, Massachusetts. It was there that he was first exposed to Jazz music, and only one year later began performing with various Jazz and Blues ensembles in the area. At twelve years of age he began as a street performer on Nantucket Island, which gave him the ability to entertain and command a crowd. Since then he has fronted several bands including Arcadia Road -- which won several "Battle of the Bands" including the WBCN/Berklee College of Music Battle held at the famous Harpers Ferry in Boston, MA.
Currently Piano Dave has been playing in bars and clubs around Boston and Nantucket, including the Club Car, Even Keel, and The Draft.
His soon-to-be-released album Thirty Miles Out was recorded on Nantucket, and includes 14 tracks of pop/rock/r&b original cuts. His music incorporates his traditional jazz training with his love for pop and rock music. The end result is a clever blend of clean rhythms, catchy melodies and full jazz and blues chording.
"I try to send the music in a direction you're not expecting it to go-- but at the same time I want you to be able to sing along the first time you hear it" says Weissman.
James Albert Collins (born on 29 June 1991) better known as James Collins is a British operatic tenor from England. James had been singing since he was a small child, but had no interest in singing as a career. He mainly sang solo's while in Middle and Secondry School. He is currently scheduled to be appearing in Giuseppe Verdi's Rigoletto to play the role of the Duke of Mantua. The show will commence at The Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury between Saturday 22 March - Sunday 20 April 2008. In May 2007 at the age of 15, he recieved a standing ovation by staff and Students from Broadstairs special needs school for his performance of the famous tenor aria La donna è mobile.
Biography
Earlier life
James Collins, was born in Sidcup, Greater London. The son of Christopher Collins, a Corgi registered Gas installer and Company Owner and Debra Collins, a secretary for John Taylor and Assoc. Although he had been singing since a young child, James Collins never saught a career in the music industry, let alone singing opera, and after finishing school in July 2007 began attending Sheppey College studying Public Services.
At the age of 15 he started singing lessons with Professional Opera Singer Colin Morris.
James' earliest musical influences were his Grandmother's recordings, most of them featuring famous Sopranos of the day. His nan had always sang opera with James and according to James, "possessed a fine Soprano voice, but rejected the possibility of a singing career because of nervousness as well as age."
After what appears to have been a normal childhood with a typical interest in Public Services — in James' case The Police above all - he graduated from Minster College and faced a Dilemma of choices. He was interested in pursuing a career as a Police Officer, but had a high interest in Operatics. He decided to continue the study of public services in case the operatics was a failure so as he would have something of a career to land on.
College
James' began college in September 2007 studying National Diploma in Public Services. In July 2007 he was awarded the Duke of Edinburgh award for the completion of Skill Force - A British two-year ASDAN course.
He currently sings alongside childhood friend Samantha Ormesher in erderly homes, although he seldom sings opera there. He also takes part in several Church Choirs as well as performances in elderly homes. He is well known for his performance of La donna è mobile in May 2007.
On March 16 2007 James took part in the Red Nose Day 2007 concert in Hyde Park singing Greatest Love of All. The concert raised over £70,000
Personal Life
James has three brothers and one sister: Chris aged 23, Michael 21, Billy aged 10 in December, and Samantha aged 13. When not at College or singing, James likes too spend his time out with his mates, playing sports and exploring the world. He is a huge fan of the late Luciano Pavarotti, He is also a big fan of Russell Watson and American diva Whitney Houston. James has a big interest in Martial Arts. From a young age he studied many different martial arts styles.
Singles
* "I Did It My Way" (June 29th 1998)
* "Unchained Melody" (December 1998)
* "When I Fall In Love" (January 1999)
* "One Moment In Time" (September 2004)
* "Greatest Love Of All" (March 2007)
* "La donna è mobile" (May 2007)
Biography
Earlier life
James Collins, was born in Sidcup, Greater London. The son of Christopher Collins, a Corgi registered Gas installer and Company Owner and Debra Collins, a secretary for John Taylor and Assoc. Although he had been singing since a young child, James Collins never saught a career in the music industry, let alone singing opera, and after finishing school in July 2007 began attending Sheppey College studying Public Services.
At the age of 15 he started singing lessons with Professional Opera Singer Colin Morris.
James' earliest musical influences were his Grandmother's recordings, most of them featuring famous Sopranos of the day. His nan had always sang opera with James and according to James, "possessed a fine Soprano voice, but rejected the possibility of a singing career because of nervousness as well as age."
After what appears to have been a normal childhood with a typical interest in Public Services — in James' case The Police above all - he graduated from Minster College and faced a Dilemma of choices. He was interested in pursuing a career as a Police Officer, but had a high interest in Operatics. He decided to continue the study of public services in case the operatics was a failure so as he would have something of a career to land on.
College
James' began college in September 2007 studying National Diploma in Public Services. In July 2007 he was awarded the Duke of Edinburgh award for the completion of Skill Force - A British two-year ASDAN course.
He currently sings alongside childhood friend Samantha Ormesher in erderly homes, although he seldom sings opera there. He also takes part in several Church Choirs as well as performances in elderly homes. He is well known for his performance of La donna è mobile in May 2007.
On March 16 2007 James took part in the Red Nose Day 2007 concert in Hyde Park singing Greatest Love of All. The concert raised over £70,000
Personal Life
James has three brothers and one sister: Chris aged 23, Michael 21, Billy aged 10 in December, and Samantha aged 13. When not at College or singing, James likes too spend his time out with his mates, playing sports and exploring the world. He is a huge fan of the late Luciano Pavarotti, He is also a big fan of Russell Watson and American diva Whitney Houston. James has a big interest in Martial Arts. From a young age he studied many different martial arts styles.
Singles
* "I Did It My Way" (June 29th 1998)
* "Unchained Melody" (December 1998)
* "When I Fall In Love" (January 1999)
* "One Moment In Time" (September 2004)
* "Greatest Love Of All" (March 2007)
* "La donna è mobile" (May 2007)
Savi Political Consulting is a campaign strategy firm based in Wilmington, North Carolina. It provides consulting services to conservative political candidates in the United States. Through its international political consulting division, the firm provides its services to candidates and political parties in representative democracies throughout the world. The company was founded by Nino Saviano, a Republican political strategist.
Savi Political Consulting is one of just a handful of international political consulting firms that is actively involved in election campaign consulting in Africa. Through its efforts, it makes a contribution to the democratization process of developing countries in Africa and elsewhere around the world.
Official site.
Savi Political Consulting is one of just a handful of international political consulting firms that is actively involved in election campaign consulting in Africa. Through its efforts, it makes a contribution to the democratization process of developing countries in Africa and elsewhere around the world.
Official site.