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The swifts are a family, Apodidae, of highly aerial birds. They are superficially similar to swallows, but are not closely related to any of the passerine species. Swifts are placed in the order Apodiformes, which they share with hummingbirds. The treeswifts are closely related to the true swifts, but form a separate family, the Hemiprocnidae.
Resemblances between swifts and swallows are due to convergent evolution, reflecting similar life styles based on catching insects in flight.
The family name, Apodidae, is derived from the Greek ἄπους (ápous), meaning "footless", a reference to the small, weak legs of these most aerial of birds. The tradition of depicting swifts without feet continued into the Middle Ages, as seen in the heraldic martlet.
Some species of swifts are among the fastest animals on the planet, with some of the fastest measured flight speeds of any bird.
Taxonomists have long classified swifts and treeswifts as relatives of the hummingbirds, a judgement corroborated by the discovery of the Jungornithidae (apparently swift-like hummingbird-relatives) and of primitive hummingbirds such as Eurotrochilus. Traditional taxonomies place the hummingbird family (Trochilidae) in the same order as the swifts and treeswifts (and no other birds); the Sibley-Ahlquist taxonomy treated this group as a superorder in which the swift order was called Trochiliformes.
Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. Raised in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 14 to pursue a career in country music. She signed with the independent label Big Machine Records and became the youngest songwriter ever signed by the Sony/ATV Music publishing house. The release of Swift's eponymous debut album in 2006 marked the start of her career as a country music singer. Her third single, "Our Song", made her the youngest person to single-handedly write and perform a number-one song on the Hot Country Songs chart.
Swift's second album, Fearless, was released in 2008. Buoyed by the pop crossover success of the singles "Love Story" and "You Belong with Me", Fearless became the best-selling album of 2009 in the United States. The album won four Grammy Awards, making Swift the youngest ever Album of the Year winner. Swift's third and fourth albums, 2010's Speak Now and 2012's Red, both sold more than one million copies within the first week of their U.S release. Speak Now's "Mean" won two Grammy Awards, while Red's singles "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" and "I Knew You Were Trouble" were successful worldwide. Swift's fifth album, the pop-focused 1989, was released in 2014 and sold more copies in its opening week than any album in the previous 12 years, making Swift the first and only act to have three albums sell more than one million copies in the opening release week. Its singles "Shake It Off", "Blank Space", and "Bad Blood" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The album would go on to win three awards at the 2016 Grammys including Album of the Year making Swift the first and thus far only female artist to receive the award twice.
Actors: Cam Clarke (actor), Don Handfield (writer), Charlotte Fullerton (writer), Jason Brian Adams (editor), Jason Brian Adams (director), Christopher Anderson-Bazzoli (composer), Robert DiFiglia (producer), Joshua Malkin (writer), Chris Waters (writer), Chris Waters (producer), Justin Moran (actor), Paul Giacoppo (writer), Nancy Johnson (actor), Bill Fritter (actor), John Daniels (actor),
Plot: Kira and Eli are the newest members of the Guardian Force, a group of angel warriors sworn to protect the world from the powers of evil. Not yet full Guardians, the young duo still has a lot to learn, but when darkness descends over the city, the time for training is over. Faced with the responsibility of delivering hope to a lost city, they must learn to work together to drive back the soldiers of darkness and grow into the warriors they are destined to become.
Genres: Animation,Actors: Doug Stone (actor), Beau Billingslea (actor), Jason Brian Adams (editor), Jason Brian Adams (writer), Jason Brian Adams (director), Robert DiFiglia (producer), Chris Waters (actor), Chris Waters (writer), Justin Moran (actor), Tudor Williams (producer), Paul Giacoppo (writer), Dan Wang (writer), Dave Thomas (actor), Nanci Johnson (actress), M.J. Muldoon (actress),
Plot: With his angel hostage in tow, the archangel Michael on his tail, and a symbiotic stone taking control of his body, the demon Morg flees to the underworld where he quickly establishes a new base of operations. Feeding off the demon's pride, the symbiont stone slowly transforms Morg into an all-consuming beast with the power to threaten both Heaven and Earth. Facing impossible odds, it's up to Michael and the Guardian Force to prove the old Proverb true: that pride comes before the fall.
Genres: Animation, Short,Actors: Doug Stone (actor), Beau Billingslea (actor), Jason Brian Adams (editor), Jason Brian Adams (writer), Jason Brian Adams (director), Robert DiFiglia (producer), Chris Waters (writer), Justin Moran (actor), Dan Wang (writer), Nanci Johnson (actress), Peter Wang (producer), Tudor Williams (producer), M.J. Muldoon (actress), Dave Thomas (actor), Mike Nelson (composer),
Plot: An epic, animated, supernatural adventure of angels battling fallen spirits. Eli and Kira, two junior members of the Guardian Force must grow up in a hurry when their first mission to earth takes a detour, pitting them against Morg, a deadly but long forgotten foe. In a race against time, the Guardians must uncover the source of Morg's power, defeat his crafty minions, and stop the ruin of a mortal life, all while learning to work together.
Genres: Animation, Short,Actors: Beau Billingslea (actor), Doug Stone (actor), Jeffrey Scott (writer), Jason Brian Adams (editor), Jason Brian Adams (writer), Jason Brian Adams (director), Robert DiFiglia (producer), Chris Waters (writer), Justin Moran (actor), Dave Thomas (actor), Dan Wang (writer), Nanci Johnson (actress), M.J. Muldoon (actress), Peter Wang (producer), Tudor Williams (producer),
Plot: An epic, animated, supernatural adventure of angels battling fallen spirits. Eli and Kira, two junior members of the Guardian Force must grow up in a hurry when their first mission to earth takes a detour, pitting them against Morg, a deadly but long forgotten foe. In a race against time, the Guardians must uncover the source of Morg's power, defeat his crafty minions, and stop the ruin of a mortal life, all while learning to work together.
Genres: Animation, Short,Actors: Oliver Langewitz (writer), Oliver Langewitz (director), Ralf Multhaup (actor), Wolfgang Schwach (actor), Stephan Buhlinger (actor), Irina Suppanz (producer), Anna Schwabedal (actress), Thorsten Lehmann (actor),
Genres: Crime, Short,Actors: Carroll Baker (actress), Johnny Melville (actor), Christopher Lee (actor), Anthony Marinelli (composer), Maurizio Millenotti (costume designer), Adriano Celentano (actor), Kate Vernon (actress), Adriano Celentano (writer), Pietro Scalia (editor), Giorgio Moroder (composer), Rachel Griffiths (miscellaneous crew), Conchita Airoldi (producer), Mario Orfini (producer), Mario Orfini (director), Mario Orfini (writer),
Plot: Gloria Ruckhauser has a dream: rediscovering the figure and features of herself when she was 20. Convinced that science is getting nowhere in the search for a cure to the aging process, Gloria sets up a foundation whose mission is to find a miracle potion". Various scientists take up the challenge and develop a substance that reverses the biological clock. Now, they face a new challenge. How to stop getting younger before it's too late.
Keywords: box-office-flop, computer, critically-bashedActors: Mary Kay Place (actress), Dakin Matthews (actor), Steve Tisch (producer), Stanley Clarke (composer), Ricky Schroder (actor), John Panzarella (miscellaneous crew), Natalija Nogulich (actress), Ron Canada (actor), Richard Jenkins (actor), Andrew Divoff (actor), Grand L. Bush (actor), Christine Cavanaugh (actress), Sydney Gilner (miscellaneous crew), David Campling (editor), Alfonso Ribeiro (actor),
Plot: The 17 years old Danny's parents are separated. He lives with his mother with whom he can't get along to well. He adores his father but feeling abandoned he tries to get his attention and love in every possible way; by being aggressive, hostile, nice or apathetic. When his father announces he's going to marry Susan, Danny becomes desperate ...
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Genres: Crime, Drama,Actors: Tristram Coffin (actor), Sammy Stein (actor), Douglas Evans (actor), William Haade (actor), Earle Hodgins (actor), Chick Chandler (actor), Tom Kennedy (actor), Milton Kibbee (actor), William Lundigan (actor), Cliff Nazarro (actor), William Newell (actor), Garry Owen (actor), Harry Depp (actor), Walter Soderling (actor), Charles Sullivan (actor),
Genres: Comedy, Musical,Actors: Ray Curtiss (editor), Wade Boteler (actor), Anders Randolf (actor), Ivan F. Simpson (actor), Dorothy Revier (actress), Frank Lloyd (producer), Bradley King (writer), Frank Lloyd (director), Noah Beery (actor), Robert Edeson (actor), Douglas Fairbanks Jr. (actor), Henry Kolker (actor), William Orlamond (actor), Louis King (actor), Eddie Clayton (actor),
Genres: Action, Drama, Romance, Thriller,** Subscribe To Stay Updated With The Latest Releases ** Visuals By Kaylum (@KaylumDennis) Produced By Fraz Beats (@FrazBeats) Follow On Twitter: @SectionBoyz_ @SwiftSection @DeepeeSection @SleeksSection @LittlezSection @InchSection @KnineSection @KaylumDennis
Check out Taylor’s new video “Wildest Dreams”. “Wildest Dreams” is Available Now on her multi-platinum release 1989 on iTunes or Google Play: http://www.smarturl.it/TS1989 http://vevo.ly/cphzUs
Taylor’s new release 1989 is Available Now featuring the hit single “Shake It Off” and her latest single “Blank Space”. http://www.smarturl.it/TS1989 http://www.vevo.com/watch/USCJY1431460?utm_source=youtube&utm;_medium=description&utm;_campaign=ytd Music video by Taylor Swift performing Shake It Off. (C) 2014 Big Machine Records, LLC.
Watch Taylor's new video for "Blank Space". No animals, trees, automobiles or actors were harmed in the making of this video. Taylor’s new release 1989 is Available Now on iTunes http://www.smarturl.it/TS1989. http://www.vevo.com/watch/USCJY1431509?utm_source=youtube&utm;_medium=description&utm;_campaign=ytd
Check out Taylor’s new video “Bad Blood!” “Bad Blood” featuring Kendrick Lamar is Available Now on iTunes http://smarturl.it/tsbadblood. Taylor’s multi-platinum release 1989 is Available Now on iTunes http://www.smarturl.it/TS1989 Taylor Swift as Catastrophe Selena Gomez as Arsyn Karlie Kloss as Knockout Kendrick Lamar as Welvin Da Great Martha Hunt as HomeSlice Jessica Alba as Domino Serayah as Dilemma Lena Dunham as Lucky Fiori Hailee Steinfeld as The Trinity Ellie Goulding as Destructa X GiGi Hadid as Slay-Z Hayley Williams as The Crimson Curse Zendaya as Cut-Throat Lily Aldridge as Frostbyte Ellen Pompeo as Luna Mariska Hargitay as Justice Cara Delevingne as Mother Chucker Cindy Crawford as Headmistress http://www.vevo.com/watch/USCJY1531563?utm_source=youtube&utm;_medium=descriptio...
Suzuki in 2017 will be launching an all-new variant on the Swift called the Swift GS. According to local media reports, the Swift GS aims to plug a potential gap between the regular Swift and the performance Swift Sport. The Swift GS, similar to the Swift RX sold in Thailand, gets projector headlights with HID (High density discharge) lights with an auto-leveling feature. A sporty grille, 16-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler and new taillight clusters inspired by the Swift Sport are other additions on the outside. Inside, the Swift Sport gets a new seat cover design with silver stitching, a silver finish for the gearlever and cruise control. Available exclusively in the top-end GX variant, the Swift GS is powered by the 1.4-liter K-Series petrol engine which is capable of developing 95 P...
http://autoportal.com/newcars/marutisuzuki/swift/ The Maruti Swift has sold well over 13 lakh units since its launch way back in 2005. It comes with a diesel and petrol motor, both of which are excellent in refinement as well as fuel efficiency. So does the Swift have any major vices? Here is our exhaustive video with the answer. Visit http://autoportal.com/ to know more about different cars, their reviews, price, comparisons and much more. Do follow us on social media to be updated about the latest happenings in the auto world Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AutoportalIndia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/autoportalindia G+: https://plus.google.com/+Autoportalcom/videos
In this Reaction Time Episode I reacted to taylor swift singing to music live without any enhancements or pitch correction to her voice. For Video Submissions E-mail: ReactionTimeVideos@gmail.com Follow Me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talfishman_ Instagram: http://instagram.com/talfishman_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theofficialtalfishman Snapchat: TheTalFishman P.O. BOX: Tal Fishman 19300 Rinaldi St. P.O. Box 7356 Porter Ranch CA 91327 Link To Original Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlWN7PkAZKw
Music video by Taylor Swift performing You Belong With Me. (C) 2009 Big Machine Records, LLC #VEVOCertified on April 16, 2011. http://www.vevo.com/certified http://www.youtube.com/vevocertified http://www.vevo.com/watch/USCJY0903499?utm_source=youtube&utm;_medium=description&utm;_campaign=ytd
Victorias Secret Fashion Show 2014 Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift, Kevin Pieterson, John Cleese, Neil Diamond
Save me--i don't wanna die.
Don't just stand there--just stand there.
(throw me away)
I'm just hoping
That this dirt under my fingernails,
Can keep them clothed.
I've gone too far to be tossed out.
And this knife is upon my neck,
I'm just trying to feed my wife.
I've felt your grab for the last time.
Don't tell me that i wronged you,
When you're not the one giving hugs to the phone.
You've had your chance now give me mine.
Watching my chance roll by--
Watching my chance roll by this time.
Save me--i don't wanna die.
Don't just stand there--just stand there.