Contractor Stephen Paletta wins 'Oprah's Big Give'
2008-04-24 21:35:00 Stephen Paletta was revealed to be Oprah's Big Give's winner during last night's finale broadcast of the ABC reality competition series.The 43-year-old real-estate developer from Bedford, NY claimed the show's $1 million grand prize -- $500,000 to keep for himself and $500,000 to use for additional gives to others."I'm in shock," said Stephen after his victory. "It was such an incredible honor and privilege to be part of this show and to be chosen as the biggest giver with all of these wonderful people."Stephen defeated Cameron Johnson, a 22-year-old entrepreneur and dot-com millionaire from Roanoke, VA, and Brandi Milloy, a 23-year-old pageant queen from Chicago, IL, to take home the Oprah's Big Give title."Cameron and Brandi made it so tough," said Oprah's Big Give judge Jamie Oliver after Stephen was named the winner. "We couldn't just base it on this task alone -- we had to dig back over the weeks. I know that regardless of this show, you're going to go on and do suc...
By: Our Pastime
PALETTA JOINS BOCA JUNIORS
2007-08-27 14:52:00 Jimmy Rice 26 August 2007 Liverpool Football Club have confirmed the sale of Gabriel Paletta to Argentine side Boca Juniors. The young centre-back had been at Anfield since the summer of 2006. Liverpool snapped him up from Banfield following impressive displays in the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championships. Argentina won the tournament, with Paletta playing in all seven games alongside the likes of Lionel Messi. The 21-year-old made his Reds debut on October 25, 2006 in a 4-3 League Cup victory over Reading at Anfield. He capped an impressive display with a second-half goal.Paletta went on to play eight times for the club.From LiverpoolFC.TV
By: Liverpool FC
Gabriel Paletta Heads Heads To Argentina
2007-08-26 16:01:00 There’s one thing about Rafa Benitez - if he’s not going to use you, he’s not going to hang on to you. Another of Benitez signings, Gabriel Paletta, has been given permission to join Boca Juniors. He scored on his debut against Reading but just made eight appearances on the pitch and so Liverpool have ...
By: Liverpool Access
Levante Look To Loan Paletta
2007-07-12 18:57:00 Liverpool defender Gabriel Paletta could be set for a loan move to Spain with Levante.Reports emanating from Spain suggest Levante have expressed an interest in taking the Argentine ace on loan for the whole of next season.The 21-year-old joined Liverpool from Banfield last summer, but he struggled to establish himself in Rafa Benitez's first-team plans.Paletta made only eight appearances for the Reds last term and he is well down the pecking order of defenders at Anfield.Benitez is believed to have given the loan move to Levante the green light as he is keen for the South American to gain some valuable first-team experience.The deal does not include any option for Levante to make the move permanent as Paletta is tipped for a big future at Liverpool. Link
By: Liverpool FC
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