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Posted by Kate Manus on Oct-11-2006 22:31:

Paul Van Dyk awarded a medal

came across this earlier..

international news _ 11th October, 2006
Paul Van Dyk Wins A Medal

Text by Jonty Skrufff (Skrufff.com)

Superstar DJ Paul Van Dyk was officially recognised by Berlin authorities this week in a fancy ceremony in the German capital, where he was awarded a medal of honour (Landesverdienstorden) in recognition of his service to the state.

The trance hero, who received his gong from Berlin mayor, Klaus Wowereit becomes one of only 400 Germans holding the award, putting him alongside architects and tops arts establishment figures, much to his delight.

"This award is considerably more prestigious than the other prizes and awards I have won to date," said PVD in a statement outlining his pride.

"It stands for something that is more important to me other than my work as a DJ and producer: encouraging young people and improving their opportunities for the future,� he added.

The globe trotting workaholic has remained based in Berlin throughout his career though chatting to Skrufff recently admitted he was less than impressed with the city�s current club scene.

�It hurts me when I have to say it, because I love the city so much and I always support the city wherever I can, but the time that Berlin was hip and cool was about three or four years ago,� he complained last year.

�Living in Berlin is much cheaper than, for example, New York, so many people moved here, but because they can easily survive, they all seem to have become very lazy,� he grumbled. �This is the problem with Berlin. It always holds you back somehow. For example, if you phone your graphic designer you always find him sitting in a coffee shop or wherever, that's kind of normal here,� said PVD

Posted by darouge11 on Oct-11-2006 22:36:

hoorah

Posted by TranceGrooves on Oct-11-2006 22:37:

Fa Kin Su PAH!!!

Congrats to Paul. the man certainly deserves it and much more.

Posted by Angx on Oct-11-2006 22:40:

WTF...He does not deserve shait...

There are so many other German heros that deserve medals and don't but Crappy PVD gets one...this is discusting...

Posted by TranceGrooves on Oct-11-2006 22:41:

Posted by dEsidEL on Oct-11-2006 22:47:

bigUPS to tha PVD!

Posted by Angx on Oct-11-2006 22:51:

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Originally posted by TranceGrooves
lolz ... dont be so mad jus cuz he wont visit toronto hehehehe

Somewhat...even if he did decide to come her i would not even go....FUUUCK HIM, he is a wanker

Posted by Irishaddict on Oct-11-2006 22:51:

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Originally posted by Clublifexxx
WTF...He does not deserve shait...

There are so many other German heros that deserve medals and don't but Crappy PVD gets one...this is discusting...

How is it disgusting to recognise someone for contributing to causes that support those less fortunate than themselves? Even if you think he's "crappy" it doesn't negate the fact he's heavily active in charity work. Whoever chooses to acknowledge him for that you're going to take that up with them as it has nothing to do with PVD. Holy fuck bitterbus.

Posted by Angx on Oct-11-2006 22:57:

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Originally posted by Irishaddict
How is it disgusting to recognise someone for contributing to causes that support those less fortunate than themselves? Even if you think he's "crappy" it doesn't negate the fact he's heavily active in charity work. Whoever chooses to acknowledge him for that you're going to take that up with them as it has nothing to do with PVD. Holy fuck bitterbus.

I have never heard of PVD doing any charity work what so ever...Look at YoureadyB (David Ace), now thats a hero....He basically did what none of us would ever do...He created a house event for Cancer...Did i see anyone award him for anything hell no....Just because pvd is the worlds #1 dj (which is a crock) all of the sudden they recognize him for doing something...Its all bull shit

Posted by Angx on Oct-11-2006 22:58:

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Originally posted by Angx
I have never heard of PVD doing any charity work what so ever...Look at YoureadyB (David Ace), now thats a hero....He basically did what none of us would ever do...He created a house event for Cancer...Did i see anyone award him for anything hell no....Just because pvd is the worlds #1 dj (which is a crock) all of the sudden they recognize him for doing something...Its all bull shit

Futhermore, why didn't they give him an award like this from before...He was still doing what he does as a dj...think about it

Posted by dallastar on Oct-11-2006 22:59:

SuperStar DJ!
here we go!

Congrats to PVD!

Posted by Irishaddict on Oct-11-2006 23:03:

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Originally posted by Clublifexxx
I have never heard of PVD doing any charity work what so ever

I guess that's where you're misinformed then.

Posted by Angx on Oct-11-2006 23:05:

quote:
Originally posted by Irishaddict
I guess that's where you're misinformed then.

Uhhhh was he not doing charity work from before he was the worlds #1 dj???

Posted by infinity HiGH on Oct-11-2006 23:10:

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Originally posted by Clublifexxx

omg stfu

Congrats to PvD. He definately deserves it

Posted by TranceGrooves on Oct-11-2006 23:12:

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Originally posted by Clublifexxx
Uhhhh was he not doing charity work from before he was the worlds #1 dj???

ofcourse he was. but they dont give medals out like choclate cake on a fat guys wedding. u have to prove urself over the years and its not like u do a couple of things and here comes a medal. he has proven himself over the years and hence he got a medal. kinda like Nobel prize. it comes when its time and not just automatically once u do something nice.

as for your argument of YouReadyB and PvD well PvD is a name that is very common in Germany and in the world of EDM. to alot of people he is a sort of a guide a mentor etc etc so giving him the award makes more sense rather than giving it a guy whose nobody heard of beyond Toronto. dont get me wrong i am not saying YouReadyB doesnt deserve anything he deserves everything that he has worked for and people who know him and know what he did and is doing support him in every way.

by the way PvD did alot of work for KAtrina victims. he also did shows in Asia when Tsunami hit to raise money for the victims there. he also toured India to help with food aids and poverty. he did rock the vote tour and thats only few to name.

Posted by Angx on Oct-12-2006 00:19:

quote:
Originally posted by TranceGrooves
ofcourse he was. but they dont give medals out like choclate cake on a fat guys wedding. u have to prove urself over the years and its not like u do a couple of things and here comes a medal. he has proven himself over the years and hence he got a medal. kinda like Nobel prize. it comes when its time and not just automatically once u do something nice.

as for your argument of YouReadyB and PvD well PvD is a name that is very common in Germany and in the world of EDM. to alot of people he is a sort of a guide a mentor etc etc so giving him the award makes more sense rather than giving it a guy whose nobody heard of beyond Toronto. dont get me wrong i am not saying YouReadyB doesnt deserve anything he deserves everything that he has worked for and people who know him and know what he did and is doing support him in every way.

by the way PvD did alot of work for KAtrina victims. he also did shows in Asia when Tsunami hit to raise money for the victims there. he also toured India to help with food aids and poverty. he did rock the vote tour and thats only few to name.

K foot goes in mouth now....

Posted by raveed on Oct-12-2006 00:23:

yet another reason why i cant fathom why they chose tiesto over paul to be the dance industrys aids education advocate

Posted by adi26 on Oct-12-2006 00:27:

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Originally posted by Clublifexxx
I have never heard of PVD doing any charity work what so ever.

Lets just say you are WRONG!!!!

Posted by Abercrombie on Oct-12-2006 00:44:

hey...at least it wasn't tiesto

Posted by *~LiSa-LoO~* on Oct-12-2006 00:54:

quote:
Originally posted by Clublifexxx
I have never heard of PVD doing any charity work what so ever...Look at YoureadyB (David Ace), now thats a hero....He basically did what none of us would ever do...He created a house event for Cancer...Did i see anyone award him for anything hell no....Just because pvd is the worlds #1 dj (which is a crock) all of the sudden they recognize him for doing something...Its all bull shit

So are you saying that ANYONE that does ANYTHING for the less fortunate should get an award?

Not to mention the reason PvD got an award was not because of his dj abilities...it was b/c of the charity work he has done. Just b/c you have heard of it, doesn't mean he doesn't deserve it.

Posted by Minhaj on Oct-12-2006 01:12:

Person / Medals
------------ ------
Clublifexxx / 0
Paul van Dyk / 1

pvd wins

vandit for world domination

thread closed

Posted by Jer on Oct-12-2006 03:25:

In General, PvD has *always* had a strong social concience and I feel his contributions worldwide deserve recognition.

Posted by Cosmic Fur on Oct-12-2006 03:54:

But does he have his own shoe? HMMM?

Posted by Yohan on Oct-12-2006 03:57:

quote:
Originally posted by Cosmic Fur
But does he have his own shoe? HMMM?

zing!

Posted by Bassi77 on Oct-12-2006 04:01:

cool, congrats to him.

But why isnt PvD coming to Toronto? is it because the promoters aren't inviting him here? or is it because he thinks he is too good to waist a day performing in lame city like Toronto? He is teasing the shit out of me!!

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