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| BENIGNO "NINOY" AQUINO, JR. - ASSASSINATION "THE FILIPINO IS WORTH DYING FOR"Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:24:59 -0800 by ayawgloriaIn his last formal statement that he wasn't able to deliver, he said, " I have returned to join the ranks of those struggling to restore our rights and freedom through nonviolence. I seek no confrontation."Benig no Servillano Aquino, Jr.[2][3] (November 27, 1932 August 21, 1983), popularly known as Ninoy Aquino or Benigno S. Aquino, Jr., was a former Philippine senator, governor, vice governor and mayor and a leader of the opposition to the rule of Ferdinand Marcos. He was assassinated at the Manila International Airport (now named the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in his honor) upon returning home from exile in the United States. His death catapulted his widow, Corazon Aquino, to the limelight and subsequently to the presidency, replacing the 20-year-old Marcos regime.On August 21, 1983, while on his way to Manila, Aquino was accompanied by several foreign journalists to ensure his safety or, at the very least, to record events for posterity in case rumors of a planned assassination proved to be true on China Airlines Flight 813. Despite a convoy of security guards (all assigned to him by the Marcos government) and a contingent of 1,200 military and police personnel on the tarmac, Aquino was fatally shot in the head as he was escorted off the airplane. Government investigators claimed that he was gunned down by Rolando Galman, who was immediately shot dead by the aviation security. No one actually identified who pulled the trigger, but Rebecca Quijano, another passenger, testified that she saw a man behind Aquino (on the stairs) point a gun at the back of his head, then there was the sound of a gunshot. A post-mortem analysis disclosed that Aquino was shot in the back of the head at close range with the bullet exiting at the chin at an angle which supported Quijano's testimony. Even more suspicions were aroused when Quijano described the assassin as wearing a military uniform.The government claimed that Aquino was killed by a Communist hitman. However, politicians and diplomats found evident contradictions between the claim and the photos and the videotape footage that documented the time before and after the shooting. The footage had circulated throughout the Philippines at that time.[9]Everyone from the CIA, to the United Nations, to the Communist Party of the Philippines to First Lady Imelda Marcos was accused of conspiracy. President Marcos was reportedly gravely ill, recovering from kidney transplant when the incident occurred. Theories arose as to who was in charge and who ordered the execution. Some hypothesized that Marcos had a long-standing order for Aquino's murder upon the latter's return.The Marcos government then ordered two independent bodies, the Fernando Commission and Agrava Fact-Finding Board, to investigate. The men on the tarmac, the rank and file of the military, were found guilty and are currently serving life sentences at National Bilibid Prison. They have recently filed an appeal to have their sentences reduced after 22 years, claiming the assassination was ordered by a Marcos crony and business partner (and Corazon Aquino's estranged cousin), Eduardo Cojuangco, Jr., who was eventually cleared by the Aquino family.Aquino's funeral procession on August 31 lasted from 9 a.m.--with a funeral mass officiated by the Catholic archbishop of Manila, Jaime Cardinal Sin, and held at Santo Domingo Church--to 9 p.m., when his body was interred at the Manila Memorial Park. Two million people lined the streets during the procession which was aired by the Church-sponsored Radio Veritas, the only station that covered the procession. The procession reached Rizal Park, where the Philippine flag was brought to half-staff.Jovito Salonga then heading the Liberal Party said about Ninoy:"... Ninoy was getting impatient in Boston, he felt isolated by the flow of events in the Philippines. In early 1983, Marcos was seriously ailing, the Philippine economy was just as rapidly declining, and insurgency was becoming a serious problem. Ninoy thought that by coming home he might be able to persuade Marcos to restore democracy and somehow revitalize the Liberal Party ..."[10]and called him:"...The Greatest President, We never had ..."[10] Related: benigno ninoy aquino gloria macapagal arroyo mike jose de venecia zte scam scandal corruption arnel pineda charice pempengco manny pacquiao lacson villar joc bolante fertilizer fund poverty juana change cha charter | |
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| Stetson Flyers-First flight 2009Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:35:02 -0800 by stetsonflyersStetson Flyers Model Airplane Club, Orleans, Ontario, CanadaThis was the first flight of 2009. It was a really cold morning but we had lot of fun. The winner of the first flight was René Lepage. Well done Related: rc plane | |
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| tailspin airport home team sold tvWed, 07 Jan 2009 20:16:24 -0800 by okaloosamlsLand your plane right in front of your home.Exclusive Airport home.As you enter,you'll immediately notice this home's open floor plan with cathedral-style ceiling and wonderful natural light from the large and numerous windows. Notice the wood cabinets and hardwood floors as you enter in the kitchen. The large island with bar features a stainless steel sink, brand-new dishwasher,ample counter space and recessed lighting above. The kitchen also features a brand-new refrigerator,stove,a nd microwave as well. The hardwood floors extend into the spacious living room with a wonderful view courtesy of the windows and french doors leading to a covered back porch that runs the entire length of the house.Both bedrooms are carpeted and contain enormous 11x11 private baths, both of which have glassed-in showers and are tiled in natural stone. The bedrooms also have large Hampton bay ceiling fans and large window ledges for plants and bric-a-brac. Adjoining the house is an airstrip, a large guest house, and an airplane hangar. The hangar is 2000 square feet and can accomodate two aircraft. It contains a sink,mini-fridge, plenty of shelving, and a full bath for those long days after flying your plane. Fly to your private air strip and park your plane in your own hangar.The airport home owner association has a 2500 foot air strip that is located just north of destin and fort walton beaches and minutes from Eglin Air Force Base. Related: "flying community" "flying home for sale" | |
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| Believe (An Original)Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:04:40 -0800 by Roxy36This song, as mentioned in the video, is featured on my demo. Again, I cut this one short. If you want to hear the full version, please feel free to check out my "soundclick" page. www.soundclick.com/p aperairplaneandthemo nkeepilotThanks!©200 8-2009 Paper Airplane & the Monkee Pilot Related: original composition believe song acoustic | |
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| Aero-TV: More Speed, More Power -- Bob Carlton's Super SaltoWed, 07 Jan 2009 19:25:39 -0800 by aerotvnetworkA Glider That Goes... WHOOSH???The 2008 ICAS Convention brought together a lot of diverse talent from all aspects of the airshow industry... but a few of those attending this year raised some eyebrows... like Bob Carlton. Bob began flying in 1979 at the age of 19. He has logged over 2000 hours in a wide variety of aircraft and holds a commercial pilot certificate. Bob's repertoire includes hang gliders, airplanes, helicopters, and sailplanes from hundreds of sites in the US, Canada, Mexico and Australia. More to the point of this story, Bob has flown airshows professionally since 1993. He hails from Albuquerque, New Mexico and is a member of SSA and ICAS. He began flying airshows in his Salto sailplane, and over the years has continued to update his routine with innovative performances such as barnstormin' biplane aerobatics, helicopter sailplane tow, night aerobatics with strobes & pyro and the world's only twin jet sailplane. His innovating ways continue with the recent addition of the Super Salto jet sailplane, with more power, more speed and more aerobatic capability than any other sailplane on the planet!Powered by the PBS TJ-100 jet engine, the highly modified Super Salto sailplane is the only sailplane on the airshow circuit capable of performing a low-level, jet-powered airshow performance. Utilizing its powerful jet engine, the Super Salto performs a high-speed aerobatic climb to altitude without a tow plane, followed by a spectacular exhibition of graceful sailplane aerobatics, choreographed to classical music, and featuring the world-famous Vertigo Airshows smoke. When the original altitude is spent, most sailplanes must land.But not the Super Salto! By simply spooling up the jet engine, the graceful sailplane is quickly transformed into a true low-level aerobatics machine. Accompanied by an ever-quickening musical score, the Super Salto cavorts at ground level with loops, rolls, hammerheads, spins and vertical penetration never dreamed of by a sailplane. When he is not performing at ... Related: aero airplane airshow airshows cudahy faa flyer glider icas jet news pilot plane sailplane salto sportplane tv | |
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| Okkervil River - Kansas CityWed, 07 Jan 2009 18:46:17 -0800 by WillzibobFrom Don't Fall in Love With Everyone You SeeLyrics:The river is deep and the river is wide, And the girl that I love is on the other side. She wants to move to Kansas City, move to Kansas City, "Move, pretty baby, where the sky is so blue". She's walking down Ellum, turning down Main, Trying to find someone to sell her cocaine. She wants to move to Kansas City, move to Kansas City, "Move, pretty baby, where the sky is so blue". With a dayful of promises dead on her lips, Mark 15:34 tucked next to her hip. She wants to move to Kansas City, move to Kansas City, "Move, pretty baby, where the sky is so blue". Well I jumped in the water and started to drown, I thought of her walking and turned back around. I want to move to Kansas City, move to Kansas, I want a pretty baby where the sky is so blue. With her pair of old wings that opened just once, She can walk on two feet now, she can go where she wants. She can even move to Kansas City, move to Kansas City,"Move, pretty baby, where the sky is so blue". And I'll tell you one thing that you should never do, Never let no woman tell you she loves you. Sure she'll call you "Baby", she'll look in your eye, Gonna get on that airplane and wave "bye bye bye bye bye bye, Bye bye baby. Baby bye bye, Bye bye Baby, So long next time, So long this time" And if I could believe what I want to believe, I'd hold you all close and take you with me, All of you to Kansas City, you to Kansas City,We, yeah, where the sky is so blue. Related: okkervil river - kansas city | |
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