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Guitarist Les Paul dies at 94
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Friday, August 14, 2009
Les Paul, the American jazz guitarist whose eponymous electric guitar remains one of the most popular and influential designs of musical instrument in modern history, has died at the age of 94 of complications from pneumonia.
Born Lester William Polfuss in 1915 in Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States, Les Paul was establishing himself as a jazz musician in Chicago when in 1939 he built “The Log”, reputed to be the first solid-body “Spanish-style” electric guitar ever made. Discussions with Gibson Guitars led to the development of the Gibson Les Paul guitar, which with its unprecedented tonal properties (caused in part by its unprecedented weight) quickly established itself among players of both the emerging rock & roll style of music and the developing electric blues.
Paul was also a pioneer of recording techniques. Paul’s experiments with multi-tracking in the 1940s led to a string of chart successes with songs like “How High The Moon“, in which Paul’s guitar work and then-wife Mary Ford‘s vocals appeared a novel many-layered setting, Paul playing up to eight guitar parts and Ford harmonizing with herself.
Although Paul entered semi-retirement in his 50s, he remained active and performing almost until his death; his last album was released in 2006. Les Paul received a number of accolades throughout his career: he was the recipient of numerous Grammy awards, an inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the namesake of the Mix Foundation‘s Les Paul Award for “individuals or institutions that have set the highest standards of excellence in the creative application of audio technology.” He was also the subject of two biographical films.
While Les Paul had no children, he is survived by a godson, the guitarist Steve Miller.
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Rapper Proof (D12) shot and killed outside Detroit nightclub
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Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Rapper Proof, born Deshaun Holton, was shot and killed on April 11, 2006, at approximately 4:30 a.m. EDT (0830 UTC) at the Triple C Club on 8 Mile Road in Detroit.
Proof was known for his work together with his good friend Eminem and his group D12.
Another man was shot shortly afterward, and was taken to St. John Hospital.
On April 12, 2006, Mario Etheridge, 28, of Detroit turned himself in to the police, having been named by several witnesses. Mario was allegedly a bouncer at the club. “Police said he is a cousin of Keith Bender Jr., the bouncer who was allegedly shot by Proof during the fight.” The fight that started inside the club was reported to be over a pool game. The argument was taken outside where, “A shot was fired in the air, Proof allegedly pistol-whipped Bender, knocked him to the ground and then shot him. Etheridge then allegedly opened fire on the rapper, striking him four times in the head and chest. One week later, Keith Bender Jr. died of his injuries on April 18, 2006.
Official Police reports are yet to determine the series of events which left Proof and Keith Bender, 35, deceased. Bender died 8 days later on April 18, 2006. Following Proof’s death, rapper Snoop Dogg called on fellow musicians to unite, describing the incident as “a loss to the hip-hop community”.
The tributes were led by fellow rapper The Game who was first to comment on the tragedy. The Game remembers how he and Proof became ‘real cool and real homies’ and that ‘Proof will always be remembered and I as well as the Black Wall Street family will keep his memory & his family in our prayers 1’. The second to comment on Proof was long time friend Royce da 5’9″ who was deeply saddened by the death of his good friend. Royce had been a friend of Proof for over 9 years and the two had recently reconciled. Royce echoed the music community, saying ‘He is such loss for the hip hop community…I hope that he will be remembered for the talented artist and great person that he was, and not the tragedy that he fell victim to’.
Eminem was the third to discuss Proof’s death days after his passing, clearly affected by the tragedy. Eminem described Proof as “funny, smart and charming” and said that he would be sorely missed and described him as “the heart and ambassador of Detroit hip-hop”. Eminem said that Proof was, and always will be, his best friend.
Tributes poured out of the UK with Vm2k6 leading the remembrance. Proof’s demise which was mainly overlooked by the UK media was documented and reflected by VM2k6 in which he calls Proof ‘fresh, talented and meaningful, a rarity in Hip Hop today’. He continues saying that Proof had ‘the greatest ability to transfer his experiences and most of all feelings into words’ and finished with the heartfelt line- ‘I guess its only in Death you really begin to shine’.
Several fan videos were released in tribute to Proof, including the hit “Good Die Young” music video which used D12’s 2004 single, which is currently one of the highest discussed and viewed videos on YouTube.com. Many other “slide show” flicks were created, which are appearing all over the internet. The “Good Die Young” clip was produced by RYKE Video Productions.
Proof stated how he wanted to be remembered in an interview with Sohh.com shortly after his album release; ‘I want people to say that I was a true artist’, ‘ That I did it best and stayed true to Hip Hop roots’ and ‘I’d want people to understand I did it for the love not for the charts.’
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Thursday, March 31, 2005
Ebner Anivel Rivera-Paz, A leader of the vicious Mara Salvatruchas(MS-13) gang, has issued orders from his prison cell for his followers to teach the American “Minutemen” volunteers a lesson when they begin patrolling the Mexican border tomorrow.
MS-13 gang members are considered to be America’s most violent gang with such acts of barbarism as to “cut off the testicles of their enemies and feed them to their vicious dogs” and “cut the heads off their opponents to play soccer with them”. However, such allegations of brutality doesn’t seem to frighten the “Minutemen” who are a group of Americans who are organizing more than 1,000 volunteers to patrol the Arizona-Mexico border beginning April 1st. They have been called vigilantes by Presidents Bush and Fox and sometimes sarcastically refer to themselves as “undocumented border patrol agents”. James Gilchrist, a Vietnam veteran and spokesman for the minutemen in response to the MS-13 threat; “We’re not worried because half of our recruits are retired trained combat soldiers..they(MS-13) are just a bunch of punks.”
MS-13 gang now has about 20,000 members nationwide and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has begun to focus on the gang with an initiative they call “Operation Community Shield”. The very existence of MS-13 is considered by the Conservative Voice to be a direct consequence of the USA government’s 1980’s policies in Central America; “the chickens are coming home to roost.Its(MS-13) members are the sons of immigrants from El Salvador and other Central American countries that were forced to flee because of the CIA instigated war during the Reagan Administration that completely destroyed the physical, economic, social, religious and cultural infrastructure of the region. MS-13 was founded in Los Angeles by the offspring of the immigrants for protection.”
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Sunday, October 5, 2008
The Schillings law firm in the United Kingdom, has attempted to remove certain content from an upcoming book by former Ambassador to the Central Asian Republic of Uzbekistan, Craig Murray. Schillings, a company which, according to Wikileaks, contains “well known UK censorship lawyers,” sent a letter to Cambridge University Press threatening libel action if the content is not removed from Murray’s book, The Catholic Orangemen of Togo, before publication.
According to Schilling, they sent the letter on behalf of ” Lieutenant-Colonel Tim Spicer […], C.E.O. of Aegis Defence Services Limited.”
“We have reason to believe that the Book may contain serious, untrue and damaging defamatory allegations about our client,” stated the letter. “Any widespread publication of the Book containing defamatory allegations concerning our client would be deeply damaging to our client’s personal and professional reputations and would cause him profound distress and anxiety. We remind you that you would be responsible for that damage and any subsequent republication of the allegations. We also put you on notice that you will be liable for any special damage or loss suffered by our client as a result of the Book and we reserve all our client’s rights in this regard.”
Speaking to Wikileaks, Murray responded to these claims by saying that there is “yet more depressing correspondence with my publisher today — it really is getting me down.”
“The publisher has an understandable fear of facing malicious and extremely expensive litigation under British libel laws, which exist to protect the reputations of the wealthy and the powerful,” continued the former ambassador, explaining the issue. “As my entire purpose is to expose unsavory truths about the wealthy and the powerful, I really do not see how we are going to solve this.”
Wikinews also spoke exclusively to Craig Murray on this issue. He made the following comments:
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Libel law in the UK is notoriously used as a tool for the wealthy to suppress the truth. There is no access to justice because ordinary people cannot, and publishers will not, afford the huge legal bills involved in defending a libel case.
I have received no libel threats at all. Rather Schillings, acting on behalf of mercenary commander Tim Spicer, have threatened my publisher directly. In consequence my publisher has insisted not only that I remove vital facts from the book, but is attempting to insist that I include views and opinions which are not my own, and facts which are untrue, in the interest of “balance”.
The extraordinary thing is that the book is a memoir, and the large majority of things the publisher wishes me to exclude under legal pressure are things I was an eye witness to or even did myself. There is no protection at all for freedom of speech in the UK — the concept does not de facto exist in law here.
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Friday, November 6, 2009
A 1965 Volkswagen minibus that was stolen in 1974 has been recovered by customs agents in Los Angeles. The vintage minibus was in pristine condition, valued at $25,000, and was found during a routine inspection of a shipping container scheduled for departure to The Netherlands. A routine computer database search on its vehicle identification number flagged it as having been stolen from a vehicle upholstery shop in Spokane, Washington on July 12, 1974. A custom restoration business in Arizona was attempting to deliver it to overseas clients last month when authorities intercepted the vehicle.
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The theft appeared on the National Insurance Crime Bureau database, which is used by border authorities and contains all stolen vehicle records. Most police databases remove unsolved vehicle thefts after five years.
The California Highway Patrol does not suspect the restorer of wrongdoing, according to investigating officer Mike Maleta. Possession of the vehicle apparently changed several times. Police in Spokane have not yet located the rightful owner, whose identity has not been released to the press. Maleta hopes that a trail of registration documents and interviews will uncover the thief.
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The Allstate insurance company paid $2500 shortly after the theft occurred and wants to take possession of the vintage minibus. Allstate spokeswoman Megan Brunet expects that after the necessary paperwork is processed the firm will sell it at auction.
Saturday, September 10, 2005
Santa Clara, California, USA. The adult literacy program Read Santa Clara marked its tenth anniversary today with a gathering of program participants, staff, and supporters from the community. Read Santa Clara trains volunteer tutors and matches them with adult learners who wish to build their literacy skills.
In the presentation, program staff and supporters reviewed the program’s history and growth, honored long-time participants, and looked toward the future.
Santa Clara Mayor Patricia Mahan spoke at the gathering, noting, “Read Santa Clara joins people who need to learn with people who need to teach, and what a powerful combination that is.” She added, “I think adult literacy is so important.”
Program coordinators estimate that tutors volunteered some 5000 hours last year. City Manager Jennifer Sparacino estimates, “That’s worth about $100,000 per year in volunteer time.”
Learners also spoke about what Read Santa Clara meant to them. Raymond Moreno said, “I hope it stays for another ten, twenty, thirty years, because we need it.” Juan Velasquez said, “My life has changed a lot…I did many things I could not have done without help.” And Ike Moore said, “To be able to express myself…What a gift!”
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Finding a Rental Car in Sydney, Australia
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Sydney is a popular place for people to visit when you come to Australia. The city, however, is large and it `s no longer can walk everywhere and see everything. A rental car is the perfect solution, but many people worry about how and where to find one with minimum hassle.
Having a rental car from scratch is a useful way to go. You will find that `s easier to get to and from your hotel and there` s no business trying to find a taxi rental is being charged by the minute.
Advantages of renting a car
There are many reasons to rent a car, whether traveling for business or pleasure.
– Freedom to take off and see the sights you want to view, even if there `s no bus tour.
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– Easier to get around trying to find buses and trains.
– If you are staying with friends or family, you don `t need your liking if you see something you have no interest in.
– Travel to small towns outside Sydney, or simply enjoy a stroll along the shore, `sa beautiful sight.
– Arrive at meetings on time.
– Rental cars are much cheaper than taxis everywhere.
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Like any metropolitan city, Sydney does not need to take taxis to and from the airport. You can easily get taxis from some of the areas of the airport with the help of airport supervisors who ensure that the flow of passengers in taxis terminals is very smooth. There are also supervisors who help organize special taxis for passengers with special needs like those with babies or in wheelchairs.
When picking up your vehicle as soon as you get off the plane, you can load your bags and go without any hassles. There `s no waiting for a taxi or trying to find a hotel shuttle that will take you where you need to go, mixing your luggage with other people` s. Instead, you can put everything in your vehicle and avoid any place you choose, even stopping to eat before going to hotel, if you will, and unpack at your leisure.
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Friday, September 22, 2006
The upcoming 2006 Mississauga municipal election, to be held November 13, features an array of candidates looking to represent their wards in city council.
Wikinews contributor Nicholas Moreau has contacted as many candidates as possible, including Tony Ciufo, asking them to answer common questions sent in an email. There is no incumbent in the newly created ward; the sixteen resident competing for the position are Shah Rukh Alam, John Briers, Jamie Dookie, Dale D’Souza, Prag Euclid, Adnan Hashmi, Elias Hazineh, Jack Janiak, Fasal Javaid, Craig Lawrence, Sue M. McFadden, Patrick Mendes, Barbara Polis, Graziano Roti, Ali Tahmourpour, and Scott Wilson.
Safety and Forklifts
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Forklift Training Course is available to those individuals that desire to become forklift operators. The concept of enrolling in a programme that is structured may create a level of uneasiness among some individuals. For those persons that believe being in a structured programme is filled with elements of perturb, then they can stop thinking along this line, since the training programme is quality driven and not too structured or stressful. Persons that enroll in the Forklift Training Course will benefit from the programme and gain a skill that will permit a long-lasting career in the industry.
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Many believe that they can learn the requisite skills to operate a forklift in an informal setting, as it is believed that someone in the company could do on-the-job training. While there may be someone who can teach you the basic techniques, you would not be getting any formal training that could serve as a boost for your career, as you would be given some form of certification at the end of the training, which is not achievable through informal training. Once people are certified to operate a forklift they are knowledgeable about the various operational and safety concerns that ought to be observed. Certainly, there are apprehensions about if the job done by the operator is done correctly. Therefore, being certified reaffirms in the mind of the employer that the individual operating the forklift has had formal training and now exactly what they are doing. The Forklift Training Course actually have a format that the training programme is conducted by, as it would not be right to believe that a formal training program would be too rigid or academic. This training programme is one that is fun and enjoyable that does not omit any essential areas of the programme like :- – The fundamental, intermediate, and advanced operation of the forklift. – The Basic operational and troubleshooting issues with the forklift. – How to Safely operate a forklift. – Understanding the various different components that contribute to the entire operation of the equipment. – How to be effective and efficient when operating the forklift. The above mentioned areas may be the special areas necessary and is done in a classroom like setting. Most importantly, whilst this type of training is needed and in fact requires appropriate testing so that proper certification can be awarded, the environment that this kind of learning takes place in is never an overly disciplined one. Whilst, fun and practicality is needed for the programme, one should not believe that there is no order to the chain of command.
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