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John Towner Williams (born February 8, 1932) is an American composer, conductor and pianist. In a career that spans six decades, Williams has composed many of the most famous film scores in history, including those for Jaws, Star Wars, Superman, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park, Hook, Schindler's List, and Harry Potter. In addition, he has composed theme music for four Olympic Games, NBC Nightly News, numerous television series and concert pieces. He served as the principal conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra from 1980 to 1993, and is now the orchestra's laureate conductor.

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UK’s Conservatives party want army pull-out from Germany

LONDON,  – Britain should withdraw its army from Germany so it can take on “expeditionary roles” elsewhere under a strategic NATO overhaul, the British opposition defence spokesman said in a newspaper interview on Saturday. Liam Fox, Shadow Secretary ...

From SGT.JOHN B. WILLIAM, World Military Forum,  21 Nov 2009

Related Topics: NATO,  UK Conservative Party,  Ministry of Defence

Lebanese army fire at Israeli drone

BEIRUT — Lebanese anti-aircraft guns opened fire on Saturday on an Israeli drone that entered Lebanese airspace in the south of the country, the military said in a statement. “A surveillance drone of the Israeli enemy” overflew “the area of Bint Jbeil ...

From SGT.JOHN B. WILLIAM, World Military Forum,  21 Nov 2009

Related Topics: United Nations,  Michael Williams,  Hezbollah

Lackluster finale for pint-sized 'America's Next Top Model'

John-John is back with a look at the ANTM finale ...  It’s hard to believe that we’ve made it through an entire pint-sized season of America’s Next Top Model. I mention the size factor because it has been shoved down our throats the entire season. This ...

From JOHN-JOHN WILLIAMS IV, Baltimore Sun Blogs,  19 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Seventeen Magazine,  Tyra Banks,  Nigel Barker,  Wal-Mart

Brave Republic of Ireland miss out on World Cup place

world cup qualifying play off Giovanni Trappotoni’s Republic of Ireland team were robbed of a World Cup finals place last night when French striker Thierry Henry broke the Irish hearts with a deliberate control of the ball with his hand to set up an ...

From JOHN WILLIAMS, Buzzin Football Blog,  19 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Robbie Keane,  Thierry Henry,  William Gallas,  Damien Duff,  Nicolas Anelka

Trapattoni tells Republic of Ireland to play with ‘warm hearts and cool heads’

The Republic of Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni has called upon his squad to play with ‘warm hearts and cool heads’, ahead of tonight’s World Cup qualifying play off against France. Words were exchanged in a few heated moments at the end of the first ...

From JOHN WILLIAMS, Buzzin Football Blog,  18 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Giovanni Trapattoni,  Roy Keane,  Lassana Diarra,  Keith Andrews (footballer),  Nicolas Anelka

Is Didier Drogba the best in Europe? Castrol Rankings say yes

best in europe in october Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has been in a rich vein of form in recent weeks and his outstanding performances during October marked him out as one of the month’s most effective performers throughout Europe, moving him up ...

From JOHN WILLIAMS, Buzzin Football Blog,  16 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Chelsea F.C.,  Didier Drogba,  Alan Shearer,  Liverpool F.C.,  Fernando Torres

Five Muslim rebels killed on Kashmir border

SRINAGAR, India — Indian troops Saturday shot dead five suspected Islamic militants as they tried to enter Indian Kashmir from the Pakistani side of the disputed state, the army said. “Indian troops have foiled a major attempt by militants to ...

From SGT.JOHN B. WILLIAM, World Military Forum,  14 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Lashkar-e-Taiba

Carlo Cudicini seriously injured in bike accident

Spurs goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini has been involved in an accident while riding his BMW motorcycle in London today, the 36 year old former Chelsea player was rushed to hospital after colliding with a Ford Fiesta while riding in Walthamstow. It is ...

From JOHN WILLIAMS, Buzzin Football Blog,  12 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Carlo Cudicini,  Chelsea F.C.,  BMW,  Ford Motor Company,  Tottenham Hotspur

German Keeper Robert Enke ’suicide’ shock

World football has been shocked and devastated by the apparent suicide of German goalkeeper Robert Enke, who died after being hit by a train at a level crossing in Hanover yesterday. Enke who played for Hanover 96 in the Bundesliga, where he was ...

From JOHN WILLIAMS, Buzzin Football Blog,  11 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Robert Enke,  Fußball-Bundesliga,  FC Barcelona

Darren Bent in England squad for Brazil friendly

The top scoring Englishman in the Premier League has at long last been rewarded for his efforts by the being called up for the England squad ahead of the Saturday’s friendly in Qatar against Brazil. Sunderland’s Darren Bent who joined the club for a ...

From JOHN WILLIAMS, Buzzin Football Blog,  9 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Barclays Premier League,  Sunderland F.C.,  Darren Bent,  Harry Redknapp,  Fabio Capello

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