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In a world without Don LaFontaine

2008-09-05T22:44:33Z

Sam remembers his dear friend, Don LaFontaine who passed away suddenly on September 1, 2008.

Our world is silent.

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Don LaFontaine is a native of Duluth, Minnesota. After graduating from High School, he joined the army and eventually was stationed at Fort Meyer, Virginia, outside of Washington DC. He was assigned to the United States Army Band and Chorus as a recording engineer.

After his discharge from the service, he moved to New York City where he found work at National Recording Studios as a sound engineer/editor. Late in 1962, he was assigned to a young radio producer named Floyd L. Peterson, who was creating radio commercials for "Dr. Strangelove". They worked so well together that, in January of 1963, LaFontaine joined Floyd Peterson, making it a two man operation, working out of Floyd's apartment.

Over the next couple of years, the company rapidly grew to employ thirty people and expanded into its own building; a carriage house on west 57th street. Floyd L. Peterson, Inc. was one of the first companies to work exclusively in motion picture advertising. Prior to that time, most film promotion was done in-house by the studios. It was during this period that the format for the modern Trailer (Previews of coming attractions) was developed, and LaFontaine and Peterson were among the first to create the catch phrases that still dominate trailers; "In a world", "A one-man army", "No where to run, no where to hide and no way out" etc.

In 1965, a mix-up in scheduling prevented an announcer from making a session, and LaFontaine was forced to create a "scratch" narration for radio spots for the film "Gunfighters Of Casa Grande" in order to present something to the client, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. To his surprise, they bought his performance, and over the next 16 years he voiced thousands of spots and hundreds of trailers.

He spent a number of years as a head of production for Kaleidoscope Films, Ltd; one of the premiere trailer production houses. In 1976, he started his own production company, Don LaFontaine Associates. His first assignment as an independent was "The Godfather, Part II."

In 1978 he was asked to join Paramount Pictures, heading up the trailer department. Over the next three years, he became literally the "Voice" of Paramount. In 1980 he was named Vice President, but he missed being involved in active production.

He left Paramount in 1981 and moved from New York to Los Angeles, again as an independent producer. One of his first phone calls was from a young agent named Steve Tisherman, who urged LaFontaine to pursue voice-overs more aggressively. He signed with Steve Tisherman, and never looked back.

Over the past 25 years, LaFontaine cemented his position as the "King of Voice-overs." Aside from his continuing work in the trailer industry, he has also been the voice of NBC, CBS, ABC, Fox and UPN, in addition to TNT, TBS and the Cartoon Network. By conservative estimates, he has voiced hundreds of thousands of television and radio spots, including commercials for Chevrolet, Pontiac, Ford, Budweiser, McDonalds, Coke, and many other corporate sponsors. At last count, he has worked on nearly 5000 films, including appearances as the in-show announcer for the Screen Actors Guild and Academy Awards. Based on contracts signed, he has the distinction of being perhaps the single busiest actor in the history of SAG.

LaFontaine is married to Singer/Actress Nita Whitaker, and lives in Los Angeles.

For more information about Don, please visit:
http://www.DonLafontaine.com

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Tyheir Kindred - I Can Make It To The Top

2008-09-06T00:36:45Z

Tyheir Kindred from Dayton Academy preforms at the 3rd Annual All-Area Middle School Talent Show. Produced by Owens Entertainment & Management. Recorded by the Youth Expo Show (YES TV) myspace.com/youthexposhow.

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Bush: WH Dinner Reminds Me of Philippine-American Talent

2008-07-11T10:43:03Z

President George W. Bush, June 24, 2008

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Re: Britain's got Talent SEMI-FINAL 2008 - Cheeky Monkeys

2008-06-20T01:34:14Z

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4th July - NWO Revolution. Demise of the New World Order.

2008-06-16T15:32:15Z

Please take the time to read this communication. (Note: Earphone users may experience some loss of audio distinction between 20 and 30 seconds into the video at higher volumes) On 4th July 2008 - A peaceful non-violent demonstration will take place in cities around the world to expose the fraud, corruption and lies at the heart of our governments. It is an opportunity to express your right to free independent thought and to begin the fight to reclaim your liberties and freedoms. On the streets of London, on the sidewalks of Washington D.C, in the heart of Athens and in every other political Capital across the world, demonstrations will take place to demand a return of proper representative government. This may represent a final opportunity for the citizens of the world to stand together to demand the independent free world we all want to live in -- WE the people of the world will be heard on this day 04th JULY 2008. We encourage all citizens of the world to embark on a journey of discovery now. Through independent research you can gain an understanding of what your governments are doing in your name and the kind of world they are planning for your future. This is not about a far distant country or peoples you do not know, this is about your country, your local community, your family, your friends. It will affect all our futures and concerns all the good people of our world. It may prove difficult to grasp, given the constant barrage of propaganda from media institutions, but YOUR government is systematically removing YOUR liberties, YOUR freedoms and YOUR very right to exist as a free thinking individual. In many countries the aim of totalitarian dictatorship has already been achieved and understand this, history teaches sound lessons to us all concerning the consequences of allowing dangerous people to take control and 'change' our 'view' of the world around us. We at visionary-peace are promoting the 4th of July as a day of independent free thought, through peaceful protest. It represents something we can all relate to and represents why we must all stand up and shout for our freedom. The time for media diversion and lies is over. The time for demonstration is NOW. We must raise public awareness to the dangers ahead. The actions of the global elites must not be ignored by good people any longer. These thieves and liars must fail to achieve their ultimate objective now. WE are all fighting for our right to exist now, whether we realise it or not. The plans of the New World Order are cloaked behind the veil of economic crisis, terrorism, globalisation and corporate partnership. Our governments have been effectively 'taken-over'. Believe me, your elected representatives are not who they appear to be. Investigate their 'backgrounds' for yourself. Look for the family/historic/organisational connections and understand this - your democracy has been usurped by very undemocratic organisations. These people have an agenda which ultimately aims to achieve TOTAL CONTROL over the life of every individual. 'Imagine the future as a size twelve boot stamping on the face of humanity for eternity', because this is the future the global elite are embarking upon. It will mean the end of your freedom, the end of your liberty, the end of your choice, the end of your individuality. ONLY through protest and civil disobedience can these planned changes to our way of life be halted -- Only the citizens of the world, united as ONE can stop the illegal and fraudulent conduct of our governments. TOGETHER we can put a stop to the monstrous totalitarian future our 'elected' representatives have planned for us. DO YOU really want enslavement for your future? We invite every citizen of the world to seek out the truth -- please raise your awareness of the issues....and be prepared -- the coming years will bring the fight for freedom to you, into your neighbourhood, into your workplace and into your home.

4th July - NEW WORLD ORDER Revolution. Governmental Freedom!

2008-06-16T15:32:14Z

Please take the time to read this communication. On 4th July 2008 - A peaceful non-violent demonstration will take place in cities around the world to expose the fraud, corruption and lies at the heart of our governments. It is an opportunity to express your right to free independent thought and to begin the fight to reclaim your liberties and freedoms. On the streets of London, on the sidewalks of Washington D.C, in the heart of Athens and in every other political Capital across the world, demonstrations will take place to demand a return of proper representative government. This may represent a final opportunity for the citizens of the world to stand together to demand the independent free world we all want to live in -- WE the people of the world will be heard on this day 04th JULY 2008. We encourage all citizens of the world to embark on a journey of discovery now. Through independent research you can gain an understanding of what your governments are doing in your name and the kind of world they are planning for your future. This is not about a far distant country or peoples you do not know, this is about your country, your local community, your family, your friends. It will affect all our futures and concerns all the good people of our world. It may prove difficult to grasp, given the constant barrage of propaganda from media institutions, but YOUR government is systematically removing YOUR liberties, YOUR freedoms and YOUR very right to exist as a free thinking individual. In many countries the aim of totalitarian dictatorship has already been achieved and understand this, history teaches sound lessons to us all concerning the consequences of allowing dangerous people to take control and 'change' our 'view' of the world around us. We at visionary-peace are promoting the 4th of July as a day of independent free thought, through peaceful protest. It represents something we can all relate to and represents why we must all stand up and shout for our freedom. The time for media diversion and lies is over. The time for demonstration is NOW. We must raise public awareness to the dangers ahead. The actions of the global elites must not be ignored by good people any longer. These thieves and liars must fail to achieve their ultimate objective now. WE are all fighting for our right to exist now, whether we realise it or not. The plans of the New World Order are cloaked behind the veil of economic crisis, terrorism, globalisation and corporate partnership. Our governments have been effectively 'taken-over'. Believe me, your elected representatives are not who they appear to be. Investigate their 'backgrounds' for yourself. Look for the family/historic/organisational connections and understand this - your democracy has been usurped by very undemocratic organisations. These people have an agenda which ultimately aims to achieve TOTAL CONTROL over the life of every individual. 'Imagine the future as a size twelve boot stamping on the face of humanity for eternity', because this is the future the global elite are embarking upon. It will mean the end of your freedom, the end of your liberty, the end of your choice, the end of your individuality. ONLY through protest and civil disobedience can these planned changes to our way of life be halted -- Only the citizens of the world, united as ONE can stop the illegal and fraudulent conduct of our governments. TOGETHER we can put a stop to the monstrous totalitarian future our 'elected' representatives have planned for us. DO YOU really want enslavement for your future? We invite every citizen of the world to seek out the truth -- please raise your awareness of the issues....and be prepared -- the coming years will bring the fight for freedom to you, into your neighbourhood, into your workplace and into your home.

TRiO: We Set the Stage for Success!

2008-09-06T00:38:53Z

This video was created for the MAEOPP Emerging Leadership Institute (ELI) 2006 and presented at the MAEOPP professionals conference in Indianapolis, IN.

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Apathetic Youth? I ask Ron Paul and other candidates.

2008-09-06T00:30:26Z

In this video, I interview Ron Paul, Alan Keyes, Chris Dodd, Joe Biden, Mitt Romney, Tom Vilsack and Jim Talent. I ask them all if they think young Americans are apathetic to politics.

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Rush Limbaugh Has God-Given Talent...According To Rush

2008-07-09T20:36:41Z

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Sen. Talent Lower Our Drug Costs!

2008-08-28T10:20:20Z

www.ourfuture.org is the home of the Campaign for America's Future

Senator Jim Talent took $212,000 from drug companies then stopped Medicare from lowering our drug prices.

Fight for Change!

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Sen. Talent the Price has Been too High

2008-09-05T22:42:39Z

www.ourfuture.org is the home of the Campaign for America's Future

Senator Jim Talent sent Americans into harms way in Iraq and let Halliburton Profit.

Fight For Change!

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Amanda Congdon - Real Talent or Just Big Tits?

2008-07-28T12:37:02Z

Congdon was fired, did she have real talent and was it just her sex appeal that got her a job. Watch the entire show at www.theyoungturks.com

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Greg's Art

2008-09-06T00:36:51Z

Profile of young 'reactionary' artist Gregory Sinclaire who's recent work has stirred a lot of controversy due to it's challenging and confrontational nature.

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Mario Lopez won't Leave

2008-06-08T09:34:28Z

The Absolute Truth: Hosted by Cenk Uygur and Jill Pike. AT reveal what show Mario Lopez will host next. Watch live 12pm ET on www.theyoungturks.com.

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Jackie Mason is Dumb and Not Funny

2008-06-08T09:34:29Z

Jackie Mason is not funny at all. The Young Turks are Cenk Uygur and Ben Mankiewicz, and the show airs live daily from 6-9 am ET on Air America radio and at www.theyoungturks.com.

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