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The site of Lake City was a Seminole village named Alpata Telophka, meaning "Alligator Town". By 1830, a white American town called Alligator was established, adjacent to the Seminole town. The city was incorporated and changed to its current name in 1859. The name was changed because the mayor's wife, who had recently moved to the town, refused to hang her lace curtains in a town named Alligator. The American Civil War Battle of Olustee took place near Lake City in February of 1864. By the early 20th century, Lake City had become an important railroad junction, served by the Seaboard Air Line, Atlantic Coast Line, Georgia Southern, and the Florida Railroad. By 1950, it had a population of 7,467 people.
Every February since 1976 Lake City has hosted the Olustee Battle Festival & Re-Enactment. Lake City also holds its Alligator Fest each October.
Geography
Lake City is located at 30°11′23″N, 82°38′23″W (30.189640, -82.639654)GR1. Lake City is near the intersection of Interstate highways I-10 and I-75. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.1 mi² (28.7 km²). 10.6 square miles (27 km²) of it is land and .5 square miles (1 km²) of it is water. The total area is 4.69% water.
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 9,980 people, 4,043 households, and 2,429 families residing in the city. The population density is 944.8/mi² (364.9/km²). There are 4,536 housing units at an average density of 429.4/mi² (165.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city is 59.32% White, 37.46% African American, 0.23% Native American, 1.02% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 1.55% from two or more races. 2.82% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 4,043 households out of which 28.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.5% are married couples living together, 20.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% are non-families. 33.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.34 and the average family size is 3.01.
In the city the population is spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 89.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $26,161, and the median income for a family is $31,920. Males have a median income of $27,369 versus $21,290 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,697. 20.5% of the population and 16.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 27.8% of those under the age of 18 and 16.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Lake City and Columbia County, Florida are known as "The Gateway to Florida" because Interstate 75 runs though them, carrying a large percentage of Florida's tourist and trade traffic, and Lake City is the northernmost sizable town/city in Florida on Interstate 75.
Agricultural products of the area include tobacco, corn, peanuts, cotton, and melons.
Lake City is the location of the Osceola National Forest's administrative offices.
Nariman.
Yesterday was Deepavali the festifal of lights .... met up with Luisi
at LP than stayed on till Mama picked Zan and her kids over to LP. I
ended up staying the night there but I promised my mum that I'll be
back in the morning to run some errands with her. Its been ages since
I took a bath. So since I'm in the bath I actually wanted to turn the
Jacuzzi on but Darian didn't like that. So .... :( my bath ended up
with playing with Darian and his floating toys. Oh well, that's
enjoyable too.
Today, I got a wake up call from Darian pinching my cheeks. Wakey,
wakey, its morning already. His good, kind sister got his and her
brakfast. Which I am ever so greatful.
Hit off to JE got my mum ready run some errands with her did some
treasure hunt for Batgal. God only knows what storm she's cooking up
for Lyn. Hope you got the rest of her treasure. Thanks for being her
courier :) French Manicure?? What's up Batgal??
Sorry I can't find your bag but the rest are and should be in order.
Can't wait for you and Si to come back for the week.
Can't believe my mum followed me back to LP spent sometime there
before she went back with Zan and her kids.
I wish the Princess Good Luck for her exam. She ain't feeling too
good. Wishing she'll get better soon.
Diwali is a short name for Deepavali.
Deepavali is the festival of Lights. The word 'Deepavali' is made up of two simple words. 'Deepa' means light and 'Avali' means a row. Hence 'Deepavali' means a row of lights.
Diwali is a festival of the light which dispels the darkness of our ignorance and lights the way through the jungle that we call life.
The festival is associated with many legends and beliefs. One of them is to commemorate the killing of Narakasura, a notorious demon, by Lord Krishna. Narakasura, because of his previous store of virtue, had been granted a boon at the moment of his death. He asked that his death might ever be, commemorated as a day of feasting. Hence Deepavali is known as 'Naraka Chaturdasi' Krishna proclaimed Narakasura's son Bhagadatta as his father's successor.
It is believed that Narakasura lived in a place called Pragjyotishapura, which is known as 'Assam State' today.
What is interesting to know is that when Krishna wanted to wage war against Narakasura, Krishna's wife Satyabhama, who was adept in archery, wanted to join her husband...and she did.
The fireworks that are burst during Deepavali symbolize the use of fiery weapons used during the war that Krishna waged against the demon. Amongst the North Indians it is believed that Deepavali is the day on which Sri Ram returned from His 14 years of exile in the forest, after having got rid of various demons who made life hell for the sages and common people. Deepavali symbolizes the victory of good over evil, and it celebrates the triumphant return of Sri Ram to His Kingdom. People rejoice by burning earthen oil lamps to welcome Sri Ram back to His throne.
On Deepavali day, the members of the mercantile community open and worship new account books and ledgers. This is because during Deepavali the Sun enters its second course and passes Libra, which is represented by the 'Balance' or 'Scale'.
During Deepavali, spring cleaning is done as it is believed that the Goddess of Wealth Laxmi would enter a clean and cheerful house. Plenty of long-lost items are found and a lot of dirt is removed from the house.
How much we care to cast away the rubbish that stirs up trouble within us, is a matter to consider. By lighting lamps in our home, let us strive to dispel the spiritual darkness that we seem to be seeped in, and let us make our heart a place in which Sri Ram may reign and bring about peace love and prosperity. A true Ram-Rajya, the All-Around Auspicious Kingdom of Sri Ram. Happy Diwali
Either brainless, reckless risk or calculated risk. How does one really know the truth?? So good karma .... What comes around goes around.
Someone asked me why I treat my foe as alike as my friends. Have you not heard the saying?? Keep your friends close but keep your enemies even closer. Bottom line is - JUST BE GOOD TO EVERYONE. Treat others the way you want them to treat you.
And also - there are such things as second chances and turning into a new leaf.
*_I Like Your Thinking_*
A teacher asks her class, ''If there are 5 birds sitting on a fence
and you shoot one of them, how many will be left?'' She calls on
little Johnny.
''None, they all fly away with the first gunshot.''
The teacher replies, ''The correct answer is 4, but I like your
thinking.'' Then Little Johnny says, ''I have a question for YOU.
There are three women sitting on a bench having ice cream. One is
delicately licking the sides of the triple scoop of ice cream. The
second is gobbling down the top and sucking the cone. The third is
biting off the top of the ice cream. Which one is married?''
The teacher, blushing a great deal, replies, ''Well I suppose the one
that's gobbled down the top and sucked the cone.''
''The correct answer is the one with the wedding ring on...but I like
your thinking.''
An Indian migrated to America, and moved into an American neighbourhood; his American neighbour went next door to wish him welcome. He was shocked to
see the man from India in his nice backyard chasing ten chickens around like mad. "Must be an Indian custom," he thought to himself. Deciding he could put off the welcome till a later date, he went home.
The next day, he decided he was going to welcome the Indian man again. When he looked through his window, he saw the Indian man urinate into a cup and drink it.
"Must be an Indian custom," he thought to himself. Deciding he could put off the welcome till the next day , he went on with other stuff.
The third day, he was determined to welcome the Indian man. At his gate, he saw the Indian man with his ear
pressed against a cow's big fat butt. Seeing this, he became disgusted and went up to the Indian man. "I'm
sorry sir, I did want to wish you a warm welcome, but I cannot stand your crazy Indian customs!" He yelled in the Indian man's face.
The Indian man looked confused and answered. "Sorry sir, I think you are mistaken. These are actually American customs. I was told, that in order to be a
true American, you have to chase chicks, get piss drunk, and listen to bullshit."
Dear sir / Madam,
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Presently I am Temporary living a political exile life here in Dubai ( United Arab Emirate ) where I was granted assylum therefor living under the protection of the United Nation High Commission for our safety due to the continue problem with the Iraq government , Under this circumstances we have just decided to invest this fund in a profitable business but being that we have no idea into any business before this time, Already my son Mr. Musa Mohamed have just arrived Bangkok, Thailand in respect of claiming the fund as the next of kin as we have just finalize every process with the security vault management.
Your help is needed because this fund was deposited cash in Bangkok, Thailand by my late husband but as a refugee we are limited from handling such huge amount of cash as we are prevented by anti labour law of Thailand from operating a personal bank account of our own, Now that every arrangement for the release of the fund have been completed to my son as the next of kin which is the reason why I contacted you so that we can come into partnership agreement to enable us transfer this fund to your country for investment purposes..
Please bear in mind that you are facing no risk of any kindas far as this transaction is concern because all the document of this fund is intact with us as the legitimate owner and every process for the release of the fund to us have been fully completed, I will be hoping to hear from you to enable us conclude every arrangement as that will give me the opportunity to draft an agreement between both of us
1 .I will offer a reasonable 15% percentage from the total fund as a compensation for your assistance toward your help in transferring the fund to your country for investment purpose.
2. I will map out 5% of the total fund to meet up any expenses made during the transaction.
3. To reach a long term investment partnership agreement to entrust the Investment in your management and control for the benefit of both parties
For further information and procedure I will be expecting your immediate reply as soon as possible as this will give us the opportunity to conclude all further arrangement on meeting to know each other, sealing every agreement to protect each others interest and transferring of the fund to your bank in your country. thanks for your co-operation and hoping to see a good family relationship with you.
Please kindly regard my contact to you through email as an alternative for the security of the transaction.Hoping to hear from you soonest.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs. Hashia Mohamed
For the Family