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Posted by Kate Manus on Oct-11-2006 22:32:

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 LiGHT78 on Oct-11-2006 22:37:

Good for Paulie! That's admirable.

Posted by jester on Oct-11-2006 22:38:

Congrats.

Whats next Holland going to give Tiesto a medal?

Posted by NickPilon on Oct-11-2006 22:49:

Good news! Congratz PVD

Posted by ~*Stereohead*~ on Oct-11-2006 23:20:

Hehehehe, congrats I guess

Tiesto deserves a, like you said it Jesse, meTal...not a medal lol

Posted by jester on Oct-11-2006 23:22:

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Originally posted by ~*Stereohead*~
Hehehehe, congrats I guess

Tiesto deserves a, like you said it Jesse, meTal...not a medal lol

finger slipped lol

i would laugh if Holland names a new National Holiday after Tiesto

Posted by ~*Stereohead*~ on Oct-11-2006 23:34:

quote:
Originally posted by jesteraver
i would laugh if Holland names a new National Holiday after Tiesto

Mon dieuuuuuuuuuuuu biggest EVER!!!

Posted by Mitsutranza on Oct-12-2006 00:48:

hahhhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaa

he's such a loser

hahahahahhahahahahaa

and the medal itself is nothing special either

MT

heh, good for him tho, good for him...

Posted by Alex on Oct-12-2006 00:56:

Berlin a lazy city, rofl, Munich is a lazy city.

Fucking Germans and their need to be hard working, efficient nutters.

Posted by alec on Oct-12-2006 17:47:

How bout Tiesto getting his own pair of shoes.

Ti�sto and Reebok collaborate with DJ footwear

Last night Ti�sto and Reebok announced their collaboration in creating special RBK Ti�sto footwear during an international press conference in Amsterdam. Ti�sto collaborated with top Reebok designers to create his limited edition footwear and the result is an authentic collection that truly depicts the inspiring life of DJ�s.

Elevating the fusion of sports and music to an unprecedented new level, Ti�sto has partnered with Reebok to collaborate on a limited edition DJ footwear collection. The first footwear created specifically for the club scene, RBK�s DJ line is inspired by the lifestyle of those who love to DJ. Each DJ shoe in Ti�sto�s exclusive 4-pair collection reflects a piece of his exciting life and showcases his cutting-edge style.

�I feel a link with Reebok as we both believe in setting yourself personal goals and not letting yourself be caught up in hype or in what people around you think you should do or how you should be. And to never loose sight of who you are and how you started.�

Ti�sto�s RBK DJ footwear will launch with the first two models on October 9th, 2006, and will launch the second two pairs on November 23rd, 2006. One style will feature sleek, clean colors of white/orange/black paying homage to the national color of Ti�sto�s home country, orange. The second pair will showcase a sporty style in the colors of the Dutch flag of white/red and royal blue. In addition to the DJ footwear a line of matching caps are designed.

Both the Ti�sto footwear and the caps can be ordered in the webshop on www.tiesto.com.

Posted by gorex on Oct-12-2006 17:49:

whats that on the pic?

a smile?

Posted by starsearcher on Oct-12-2006 17:58:

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Originally posted by jesteraver
Congrats.

Whats next Holland going to give Tiesto a medal?

Holland gave Tiesto a medal long time ago actually...

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...you can see Ti�sto being honoured by the Dutch queen (by means of his hometown (Breda) mayor). He received the "Officier in de orde van Oranje Nassau" ribbon. It's about the same as being knighted in the United Kingdom.

Posted by Marcus007 on Oct-13-2006 02:20:

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Originally posted by gorex
whats that on the pic?

a smile?

hahahahahahahahahah

good one