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Townhall was a rock and roll band with roots in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area. They were influenced by and had experience in funk, jazz, folk, rock, blues, and Latin music.
History
Townhall was formed by five jazz majors, who all met at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA. Four of the five original members were from the Philadelphia area, including Narberth, Phoenixville, and Lancaster. The exception, Mark Smidt, is from Los Angeles, CA. Their first performance was October 18, 2000, setting in motion the formation of the band as a full time endeavor. The original members, George Stanford, Tim Sonnefeld, Mark Smidt, Kevin Pride, and Nate Skiles all contributed individual creativity to the continually changing style of their music. One key factor contributing to Townhall's unique style was their ability to play a very large range of instruments. Most notable was their brass, with members exchanging guitars for trumpets, and back, throughout their shows. They performed together, releasing Live at the Point (2001) and The New Song (2003) along the way. Upon the release, The New Song was deemed by critics and audiences alike as Townhall's most musically accomplished album. In early 2005, however, Nate left the band on amicable terms. He left to play guitar in Amos Lee's touring band, after playing mandolin on his first record. This move changed the band dramatically.
A new member, Dave Streim, joined the band after Nate's departure, bringing his keyboard and multi-instrumental skills with him. This change left the band with the need to restructure their sound to accommodate the lineup change. This "new" Townhall removed the majority of the brass from their lineup, focusing more on traditional rock and roll. Their first show featuring their "new" sound was on May 6, 2005, in Sellersville, PA. A few of their more popular songs featuring brass were reworked for the keyboard and guitar, resulting in a very different sound. Many fans, who praised them for their audacity to experiment with a wide range of instruments, were shocked by their new style.
The release of American Dreams on June 17, 2005, after their show at the Theater of the Living Arts in Philadelphia, signaled a significant and important shift in Townhall history. The band responded to the "disgruntled" fans by masterfully bringing back the brass, unbeknownst to audience members prior to the show. The American Dreams release was the most significant part of that night, however, because this was be the band's first CD distrubted by a record label, "in stores" June 28, 2005.
The band officially broke up on May 8, 2006.
Life after Townhall
George Stanford signed a recording contract with Mercury Records, a subsidiary of Island/Def Jam, as a solo artist in late 2006 and also got engaged to his longtime girlfriend. Mark Smidt returned to his hometown of Los Angeles in late 2006. Drummer Kevin Pride records original music under the pseudonyms Kev Normal, Exploit After Death, and Painkiller, and has also been rumored to have entered the field of carpentry. Tim Sonnenfeld works as a producer/engineer at Milkboy Studios in Ardmore, PA.
Band members
Members
* Nate Skiles - vocals, guitar, bass, trumpet, percussion (2000-2004)
* George Stanford - vocals, guitar, bass, trombone, percussion (2000-2006)
* Tim Sonnefeld - bass, guitar, bkg. vocals, banjo, percussion (2000-2006)
* Mark Smidt - trumpet, bass, vocals, flute, accordion, harmonica, percussion (2000-2006)
* Kevin Pride - drums (2000-2006)
* Dave Streim - keyboard, trumpet (2005-2006)
Discography
*Live at the Point (2001)
*The New Song (2003)
*American Dreams (2005)
Townhall was a rock and roll band with roots in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area. They were influenced by and had experience in funk, jazz, folk, rock, blues, and Latin music.
History
Townhall was formed by five jazz majors, who all met at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA. Four of the five original members were from the Philadelphia area, including Narberth, Phoenixville, and Lancaster. The exception, Mark Smidt, is from Los Angeles, CA. Their first performance was October 18, 2000, setting in motion the formation of the band as a full time endeavor. The original members, George Stanford, Tim Sonnefeld, Mark Smidt, Kevin Pride, and Nate Skiles all contributed individual creativity to the continually changing style of their music. One key factor contributing to Townhall's unique style was their ability to play a very large range of instruments. Most notable was their brass, with members exchanging guitars for trumpets, and back, throughout their shows. They performed together, releasing Live at the Point (2001) and The New Song (2003) along the way. Upon the release, The New Song was deemed by critics and audiences alike as Townhall's most musically accomplished album. In early 2005, however, Nate left the band on amicable terms. He left to play guitar in Amos Lee's touring band, after playing mandolin on his first record. This move changed the band dramatically.
A new member, Dave Streim, joined the band after Nate's departure, bringing his keyboard and multi-instrumental skills with him. This change left the band with the need to restructure their sound to accommodate the lineup change. This "new" Townhall removed the majority of the brass from their lineup, focusing more on traditional rock and roll. Their first show featuring their "new" sound was on May 6, 2005, in Sellersville, PA. A few of their more popular songs featuring brass were reworked for the keyboard and guitar, resulting in a very different sound. Many fans, who praised them for their audacity to experiment with a wide range of instruments, were shocked by their new style.
The release of American Dreams on June 17, 2005, after their show at the Theater of the Living Arts in Philadelphia, signaled a significant and important shift in Townhall history. The band responded to the "disgruntled" fans by masterfully bringing back the brass, unbeknownst to audience members prior to the show. The American Dreams release was the most significant part of that night, however, because this was be the band's first CD distrubted by a record label, "in stores" June 28, 2005.
The band officially broke up on May 8, 2006.
Life after Townhall
George Stanford signed a recording contract with Mercury Records, a subsidiary of Island/Def Jam, as a solo artist in late 2006 and also got engaged to his longtime girlfriend. Mark Smidt returned to his hometown of Los Angeles in late 2006. Drummer Kevin Pride records original music under the pseudonyms Kev Normal, Exploit After Death, and Painkiller, and has also been rumored to have entered the field of carpentry. Tim Sonnenfeld works as a producer/engineer at Milkboy Studios in Ardmore, PA.
Band members
Members
* Nate Skiles - vocals, guitar, bass, trumpet, percussion (2000-2004)
* George Stanford - vocals, guitar, bass, trombone, percussion (2000-2006)
* Tim Sonnefeld - bass, guitar, bkg. vocals, banjo, percussion (2000-2006)
* Mark Smidt - trumpet, bass, vocals, flute, accordion, harmonica, percussion (2000-2006)
* Kevin Pride - drums (2000-2006)
* Dave Streim - keyboard, trumpet (2005-2006)
Discography
*Live at the Point (2001)
*The New Song (2003)
*American Dreams (2005)
' is a forthcoming Indian Bollywood film. Set to be directed by Sabir Khan, the film will feature Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor in pivotal roles. The film is currently in the pre-production stages and is looking at a tentative release date of December 5, 2008.
Production
Originally expected to commence filming in January 2008, Reports have indicated that actor and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger has been signed on to do a cameo in the film while singer and actress Beyoncé Knowles will be performing a sizzling act. Apparently, apart from Schwarzenegger and Knowles, other big Hollywood stars are also likely to be signed shortly for the film. According to Sajid Nadiadwala, "It will be an international love story on a lavish scale."
Production
Originally expected to commence filming in January 2008, Reports have indicated that actor and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger has been signed on to do a cameo in the film while singer and actress Beyoncé Knowles will be performing a sizzling act. Apparently, apart from Schwarzenegger and Knowles, other big Hollywood stars are also likely to be signed shortly for the film. According to Sajid Nadiadwala, "It will be an international love story on a lavish scale."
Biblical numerology is symbolism portrayed through numbers in the Bible. While numerical symbolism is studied by most theologians, the extent of symbolism is debated. While many numbers in the Bible, especially in the book of Daniel and Revelation, contain symbolic meaning, the majority of the numbers only portray their literal, mathematic connotations, devoid of any symbolic significance. (In other words, numbers that don't fit the pre-conceived meanings are ignored.)
Numerical Meaning
One: Unity
There can be no doubt as to the significance of this primary number. In all languages it is the symbol of unity. As a cardinal number it denotes unity; as an ordinal it denotes primacy. Unity being indivisible, and not made up of other numbers, is therefore independent of all others, and is the source of all others.
Notable Uses
* Deuteronomy 6:4 "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one.
* Ephesians 4:5 "one Lord, one faith, one baptism."
* John 10:30 "I and the Father are One."
* Revelation 4:2 "Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne was standing in heaven, and One sitting on the throne."
* Oneness of God
Two: Division
Three: Divine Perfection (Also Resurrection)
Notable Uses
* Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
* Matthew 12:40 "For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth."
* Three major feasts appear in Jewish tradition (Exod. 23:14-19)
*# Feast of Unleavened Bread
*# Feast of Harvest
*# Feast of Ingathering
* Prayer was urged three times daily (Dan. 6:10; Ps. 55:17)
* The sanctuary was divided into three parts: vestibule, nave, and inner sanctuary (1 Kings 6:2-22)
* Three-year-old animals were prized for special sacrifices (1 Sam. 1:24; Gen. 15:9)
* When it applies to rebirth it can be seen in the story of Jonah (Jonah 1:17; Matt 12:40)
* The Jesus' resurrection took place after 3 days (Matt 26:61)
* The ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter is three, as stated in 1 Kings 7:23: "And he made a molten sea, ten cubits from the one brim to the other: it was round all about, and his height was five cubits: and a line of thirty cubits did compass it round about."
Four: Earth
Notable Uses
* Four corners of the earth (Isa 11:12)
* Four seasons
* Four directions - North South East West
* Bible mentions four winds (Jer 49:36)
Six: Man (also Incompleteness)
Notable Uses
* Man was created on the sixth day (Gen 1:26)
** The number six is never used in a negative sense
* 6 is one number short of 7 which is perfection - Man falls short of God's perfection (Rom 3:23)
Seven: Perfection (Completeness)
Notable Uses
* Seven days in a week.
* Seven of the 10 commandments begin with the word "not."
* 7 seals, 7 trumpets, 7 parables in Matthew, and 7 promises to the churches.
* There are 7 "eternals" in Hebrews which are:
*# A priest for ever (1:6)
*# Eternal salvation (1:9)
*# Eternal judgment (6:2)
*# Eternal redemption (9:12)
*# Eternal spirit (9:14)
*# Eternal inheritance (9:15)
*# Everlasting covenant (13:20)
* Jesus said 7 things on the cross:
*# Luke 23:34 "Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided up his clothes by casting lots
*# Luke 23:43 Jesus answered him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise"
*# Matthew 27:46 About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?" -- which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
*# John 19:26 "When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, "Dear woman, here is your son"
*# John 19:28 "Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty."
*# John 19:30 "When he had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit"
*# Luke 23:46 "Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." When he had said this, he breathed his last."
Eight: New Beginning
Notable Uses
* 8 people on Noah's Ark (2 Pet. 2:5)
* Circumcision on 8th day (Gen. 17:12)
* God made 8 covenants with Abraham
* The eighth day is the first day of a new week
* The eighth note begins a new octave in the musical scale
Nine: Fruit
Notable Uses
* 9 fruits of the Spirit (Gal 5:22-23) - Galatians is the ninth book of the New Testament
* Human gestation takes nine months
Twelve: Governmental Perfection
Notable Uses
* The twelve tribes of Israel
* Twelve Apostles
* 12 foundations in the heavenly Jerusalem
Forty: Cleansing
* In the story of Noah it rains for forty days and forty nights
* Jesus fasts in the desert for forty days
* Israelites wandered for forty years
Numerical Meaning
One: Unity
There can be no doubt as to the significance of this primary number. In all languages it is the symbol of unity. As a cardinal number it denotes unity; as an ordinal it denotes primacy. Unity being indivisible, and not made up of other numbers, is therefore independent of all others, and is the source of all others.
Notable Uses
* Deuteronomy 6:4 "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one.
* Ephesians 4:5 "one Lord, one faith, one baptism."
* John 10:30 "I and the Father are One."
* Revelation 4:2 "Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne was standing in heaven, and One sitting on the throne."
* Oneness of God
Two: Division
Three: Divine Perfection (Also Resurrection)
Notable Uses
* Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
* Matthew 12:40 "For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth."
* Three major feasts appear in Jewish tradition (Exod. 23:14-19)
*# Feast of Unleavened Bread
*# Feast of Harvest
*# Feast of Ingathering
* Prayer was urged three times daily (Dan. 6:10; Ps. 55:17)
* The sanctuary was divided into three parts: vestibule, nave, and inner sanctuary (1 Kings 6:2-22)
* Three-year-old animals were prized for special sacrifices (1 Sam. 1:24; Gen. 15:9)
* When it applies to rebirth it can be seen in the story of Jonah (Jonah 1:17; Matt 12:40)
* The Jesus' resurrection took place after 3 days (Matt 26:61)
* The ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter is three, as stated in 1 Kings 7:23: "And he made a molten sea, ten cubits from the one brim to the other: it was round all about, and his height was five cubits: and a line of thirty cubits did compass it round about."
Four: Earth
Notable Uses
* Four corners of the earth (Isa 11:12)
* Four seasons
* Four directions - North South East West
* Bible mentions four winds (Jer 49:36)
Six: Man (also Incompleteness)
Notable Uses
* Man was created on the sixth day (Gen 1:26)
** The number six is never used in a negative sense
* 6 is one number short of 7 which is perfection - Man falls short of God's perfection (Rom 3:23)
Seven: Perfection (Completeness)
Notable Uses
* Seven days in a week.
* Seven of the 10 commandments begin with the word "not."
* 7 seals, 7 trumpets, 7 parables in Matthew, and 7 promises to the churches.
* There are 7 "eternals" in Hebrews which are:
*# A priest for ever (1:6)
*# Eternal salvation (1:9)
*# Eternal judgment (6:2)
*# Eternal redemption (9:12)
*# Eternal spirit (9:14)
*# Eternal inheritance (9:15)
*# Everlasting covenant (13:20)
* Jesus said 7 things on the cross:
*# Luke 23:34 "Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided up his clothes by casting lots
*# Luke 23:43 Jesus answered him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise"
*# Matthew 27:46 About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?" -- which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
*# John 19:26 "When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, "Dear woman, here is your son"
*# John 19:28 "Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty."
*# John 19:30 "When he had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit"
*# Luke 23:46 "Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." When he had said this, he breathed his last."
Eight: New Beginning
Notable Uses
* 8 people on Noah's Ark (2 Pet. 2:5)
* Circumcision on 8th day (Gen. 17:12)
* God made 8 covenants with Abraham
* The eighth day is the first day of a new week
* The eighth note begins a new octave in the musical scale
Nine: Fruit
Notable Uses
* 9 fruits of the Spirit (Gal 5:22-23) - Galatians is the ninth book of the New Testament
* Human gestation takes nine months
Twelve: Governmental Perfection
Notable Uses
* The twelve tribes of Israel
* Twelve Apostles
* 12 foundations in the heavenly Jerusalem
Forty: Cleansing
* In the story of Noah it rains for forty days and forty nights
* Jesus fasts in the desert for forty days
* Israelites wandered for forty years
Keyla is an anthropomorphic otter who is one of the main characters from the Redwall book by Brian Jacques.
Keyla was inprisoned by Badrang the Tyrant when he was young. He, along with many other slaves in Marshank, Badrang's fort, witnessed many beatings and killings. He always hated Badrang, though not to the extent of Felldoh or . In the book, he outwitted Badrang's soldiers many a time, including the time he and Brome pretended to be one of the horde. He also convinced the guards of Marshank to put him and the other slaves in the prison pit, which he and other slaves escaped from by getting out from the pit by a tunnel Grumm the mole dug for Felldoh, Martin, and Brome to escape through. When serving with the Fur and Freedom Fighters, he was one of the leaders and taught many soldiers the ways of war. Keyla also joked several times, and is known for using his joking and fibbing to get out of tight spots, along with his temper. He is also known for using is voice to help others, like the time he sung over the wall of Marshank to Rose and Grumm to tell them where the prison pit was.
Keyla was inprisoned by Badrang the Tyrant when he was young. He, along with many other slaves in Marshank, Badrang's fort, witnessed many beatings and killings. He always hated Badrang, though not to the extent of Felldoh or . In the book, he outwitted Badrang's soldiers many a time, including the time he and Brome pretended to be one of the horde. He also convinced the guards of Marshank to put him and the other slaves in the prison pit, which he and other slaves escaped from by getting out from the pit by a tunnel Grumm the mole dug for Felldoh, Martin, and Brome to escape through. When serving with the Fur and Freedom Fighters, he was one of the leaders and taught many soldiers the ways of war. Keyla also joked several times, and is known for using his joking and fibbing to get out of tight spots, along with his temper. He is also known for using is voice to help others, like the time he sung over the wall of Marshank to Rose and Grumm to tell them where the prison pit was.