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Check here for the latest on state and federal government, political advocacy and upcoming elections.Robbins, Sarandon stump for Edwards in N.Populist Edwards will skip bigwig N.Under the Dome:Randy Parton may not be performing in Roanoke Rapids anymore, but he's still getting publicity through his namesake theater.Under the Dome:North Carolina politicos had plenty to talk about in 2007.They spoke of signals, sin and shenanigans.Under the Dome:President Bush signed into law last week the Chimp Haven is Home Act of 2007, an effort to keep certain chimpanzees out of the hands of scientists at the National Institutes of Health.Under the Dome:A series of debates for the Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor appear to be set.Under the Dome:The Department of Correction has denied Alan Gell's former girlfriend and their son permission to visit the former death row inmate in prison.Under the Dome:Carla Babb won that MTV contest after all.Under the Dome:John Edwards, like other presidential candidates, plans to take a break from campaigning over Christmas.Under the Dome:The unlikely symbol of John Edwards' presidential campaign has become a retired Virginia coal miner who until recently couldn't speak.Under the Dome:The state Division of Motor Vehicles issued broad assurances Wednesday about the validity of Social Security numbers tied to thousands of questioned driver's licenses.Under the Dome:The president of the state's NAACP chapter says he has news of a 'major' development in the case of James Johnson, a Wilson man who was jailed for three years for a murder he says he did not commit.Mike Easley won't be campaigning for John Edwards in Iowa.Under the Dome:Winter weather prevented Bill Clinton from making a lucrative visit to Raleigh on Thursday.Under the Dome:"I'm not Oprah."Barack Obama in Iowa last week, reports Rob Christensen.Under the Dome:The N.State Bar defended its turf Tuesday as the enforcer of lawyers' ethics in North Carolina.Set job results container id
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Under the Dome features Grant Middleton and Colin Anderson on assorted synthesizers and guitars.The Demon Haunted World (1998) and Bellerophon (2002) as well as Wot No Colin?September 2003 concert in Philadelphia.Under the Dome live at Jodrell Bank Planetarium11 March 2000
Their music, "deftly alternates between silky smooth quiet passages and upbeat sequencer brilliance."Outside the studio, Under the Dome has proven their abilities having performed live at several noted British Electronic Music series, including those held at the National Space Center, Jodrell Bank Planetarium and at the "Hampshire Jam" festivals.The Gatherings Concert Series on 13 September 2003.The duo realized two one hour sets of original ambient spacemsic specifically designed for this broadcast of STAR'S END.Upon the duo's return home, Over the Pond, a recording of this radio concert, was released.Being "under the dome" is more commonly understood in counter culture circles as the mysterious feeling of being transported into another reality far underground beneath a huge weight.Here, Grant Middleton explains how he interprets this phrase and made it his own musical persona as Under the Dome.But it seems however, that there is a finite boundary beyond which these sounds cannot exist.Selected Reviews: Under the Dome
Review: Demon Haunted World (1998) by Under the Dome
Grant Middleton, one of the artists behind UtD (Colin Anderson completes the duo), described his influences in a recent interview as "...This proves a brief lull before the storm however, which engulfs the scene in the form of a wall of classic analog sequencing.It's classic EM in every sense and those in tune with this style will by now be settling back confident in the knowledge that this is an album which will enjoy many hours basking under their CD's laser.The sequences fade to herald a return to piano themes.Another pleasing aspect is the subtle way emphasis switches between the sequences and synth lines, underlined at the 9 minute mark as the pulsations mutate and settle into a holding pattern allowing the lead lines to undergo a complimentary shift.At 15 mins the sequences fade leaving beautiful and poignant flute refrains to build anticipation again.At 6 minutes the sequential wall hits home and again it's another blistering section.Review: Bellerophon (2002) by Under the Dome
Deep analogue sounds abound on "Liquid Sky".Even though atmospheric, it literally fizzes with pent up energy.We are now in space, "Drift" taking us on a beautiful relaxing journey through the cosmos.Vast pads swell like a wave swamping the sequences before they spontaneously combust.Calmness returns for "Nightfall".More bass rumbles get 'Event Horizon' underway.It's like feeling the aftershock of some cosmic detonation.It momentarily disappears only to return with added vigour accompanied by yet another sequence just as
uncompromising as the first.This time it's an electric guitar which creates the melody.The sound chosen is exquisite overflowing with power but also emotion as it builds to epic proportions.It's really something of an anthem which is sure to be the highlight of every live performance they do from now on.Atair IV' swirls with sci fi type effects as if a spacecraft is landing followed by sounds of a strange planet.Actually on much of this album to call what you hear as sequences is so inadequate.It's as if Under the Dome are literally able to control thunder putting devastating power into every note, shifting it this way and that, obeying their every whim.There isn't one meandering moment on the album.It's as if the Gods themselves are hurtling bolts of pure energy.Inevitably the CD finishes with a massive explosion as the album goes super nova.This is a stunning album.It contains those trademark UtD style sequences as found on their first but it also shows a great deal of maturity, light and shade if you like.Equal attention is paid to the atmospheres and textures which balance the stormers.It also comes over as something of a concept album, right down to the early sci fi imagery of the artwork (think of Forbidden Planet).Sub section 3
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else if (document.Thank you for visiting Lowell Sun.All rights to republication of special dispatches herein are reserved."Weather data Copyright 2007 CustomWeather, Inc."Site last updated 19th June 2003."Have you been under the dome?"Feel free to send all innuendo, rumor and scuttlebutt to Todd at todd.Powered byMovable Type 4.Who knew getting hitched would only be eclipsed by the imprimatur from readers of proctorformayor.It's been a big one for the weak's Andre Coleman.Who knew getting hitched would only be eclipsed by the imprimatur from readers of proctorformayor.Burmese people since
July.Many
of these people were imprisoned and tortured for
wanting the same freedom we enjoy here.That's
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weapons.My
intention was to bring attention to China's
hypocritical situation.Rose Parade because of the Beijing Olympic
float's presence and the presence of the TV cameras.Unfortunately, to keep important issues like this in
the news, sometimes people have to pull stunts to get
attention."Thus ends my resistance to making easy reference to my favorite film.Mijares but thought of the real thing taking place just as Councilwoman Margaret McAustin spoke her comments about City Manager Cynthia...""Cynthia Kurtz is, quite simply, the most powerful woman in the history of Pasadena," said Councilwoman Margaret McAustin."Cynthia Kurtz is, quite simply, the most powerful woman in the history of Pasadena," said Councilwoman Margaret McAustin before reading a proclamation by Mayor Bill Bogaard in her most "Bogaardesque" voice."New weak is informally on tap.They used that extra day to put the one arrested protester, Andrew Koenig, through the super journalism machine.New weak is informally on tap.They used that extra day to put the one arrested protester, Andrew Koenig, through the super journalism machine.Koenig was "Boner Stabone" on Growing Pains, and is the son of Pavel Chekov.Boner's penultimate appearance, when he decided to join the military.Mike's recommendation, then calls him two hours later, exhausted:
Boner: I need a ride.Boner: I ran six miles like you told me to, and I'm too tired to walk six miles home.UPDATED: Apparently the original title of this post was deemed too provocative for our odd set of 1950s era values.ACT are hosting a mock Iowa Caucus at 6:30 p.Mijares on Pasadena Avenue.Attempt to disrupt the Beijing Olympic float either failed or didn't happen.But first I have to write my story.Here are the pictures from earlier tonight."Sometimes even urban legends spawn associated legends of their own.Caltech scientist some year back did the math of bodies per square meter and..."Sometimes even urban legends spawn associated legends of their own."My parade route live blogging with Ms.UPDATED: No really, that can wait til morning.My parade route live blogging with Ms.UPDATED: No really, that can wait til morning.In the meantime, here's something.The New Years Day Program was the first prolonged presentation of color video under circumstances where, unlike a studio show, neither lighting, nor movement could be controlled.Radio Corporation of America had rushed equipment.With so many sets in operation, each subject to relatively critical tuning controls and possible vagaries of electronics, the quality of the tinted images from Pasadena undoubtedly varied on some receivers.But, overall, there is no question that the essence of the parades panorama of color was projected successfully on home screens some 3000 miles away.Occasionally there were overcasts of one tint or another but these disappeared with movement of the camera.To concentrate so much color information within the frame of a small screen would be difficult for even the most gifted artist doing a "still" painting.Especially interesting from a technical standpoint was the remarkable stability of the individual colors as the NBC camera moved quickly from left to right and back again.On one set at least there was no perceptible streaking.The Tournament of Roses parade, received locally from 12:15 to 1:45 P.In the broad daylight and sunshine, it was necessary to draw the shades and cut out all glare if the colors on the TV screen were not to be washed out.This frankly, was a nuisance.Another difficulty related to the size of the picture.Finding a happy compromise between picture size and viewing distance could be tricky for the engineer and the viewer, particularly if the latter must start rearranging furniture again."Wherefore the pride of District 4?""My open letter to East Pasadena, at least those in the Hastings Ranch area: Your galaxy of lights, constellations of incandescent color illuminated my earliest holidays.Your galaxy of lights, constellations of incandescent color illuminated my earliest holidays.Float a Lightning Rod for Critics (Real Audio required) For the first time in the 119 year history of the Rose Parade, China will have its own float.But critics of that country's human rights record are objecting and want to mount their own march down Colorado Boulevard.When California tradition and China's politics collide, where should the line be drawn?"There were a lot of cool things in the world to impress this child of the 80s.Global thermal nuclear war.Global thermal nuclear war.Islamabad, I was invited to a Muslim League rally.Pervez Musharraf's autocratic rule.They didn't have many nice things to say about Bhutto.Tuesday's paper just showed up in the office."Wednesday was a nice day to spend wandering around the track and observing its culture.Christmas and those handicapping fast favorites at the track.Barque of El Monte was among the motley regulars, casual tourists and picnicking families already at Santa Anita Park by noon Wednesday for opening day's first post, which according to track officials drew more than 30,000 visitors throughout the day."The Hallway Monitor is back on the ed beat, now in the capable hands of veteran education reporter Caroline An, aka CAN.UPDATED: She forced me to say that...."UPDATED: She forced me to say that.My Special Day Song is always a hit...."My Special Day Song is always a hit.Police rejected it, citing security concerns: Plan D I.Here's a copy of the "compromise plan" referenced in today's story.Darfurians, Burmese, and various human rights groups, including local Amnesty International chapter, Visual Artist Guild, Justice for Americans in China, All Saints Church, Conscience Foundation, etc.Grandstand on Euclid Street side of City Hall
e.Euclid Street behind City Hall
ii.Colorado Blvd and Terrace Drive
iii.At 0620, the marching band will form behind the Cushman Super Truck
ii.The keynote speaker introduce the second group of marchers,
iv.The process will repeat until all groups are introduced and start march
vi.The last group will start marching no later than 0705
d.The whole procession will arrive at the grandstand at Euclid Street at 0730
ii.Justification for the Cushman Super Truck:
a.To provide sound and rhythm to the Event
b.December 2007 Dear Mayor Bogaard, Amnesty International USA..."Amnesty International USA has learned, with gratification, of your proclamation of December 10 as Human Rights Day in Pasadena.In an earlier letter, I had said that I would not recite the long list of these violations, as they are widely available and, indeed, some were cited in the report and recommendations of your own Human Relations commission.No safety valve for dissent.Rose Parade broke down Thursday, according to those involved.Thursday from critics of a Beijing Olympic float seeking to counter what they insist is undeserved propaganda, given China's poor human rights record.Citing unspecified "operational and public safety" issues, police officials turned down organizer John Li's compromise plan, which had excluded several large vehicles and would have steered clear of the parade's "security zone."Despite being "very sympathetic" to the protesters' message, Melekian said Li did not appreciate the "huge operational and security concerns" associated with the event.The Proctor , who has some end of the year awards awaiting votes.Perhaps he could get..."El Monte, tops Schiff with two letters.One to the Chinese government, one to the U.After months of pleading for help to secure her mother's release from a Chinese labor camp, a local woman's persistence has paid off.Pasadena, called for the release of Shuying Li, 64.Ministry of Information Industry (1) (2) and..."American Organizations (which are paying for half of the float) was created by the Chinese Communist Government's Ministry of Information Industry (1) (2) and Mayor Bill Bogaard signed an October, 2004, Memorandum of Understanding with the Beijing government while in China committing Pasadena to the effort.Yet we still get complaints for reporting the float's links to the Chinese government, despite that government's frequent bragging (1) (2) about "their" float.We
would like to invite a couple of girls from CSSA members to
participate in this parade and perform waist drum with our members.TV audience from the world.Beijing 2008 Olympic float opponents, but the plan hit a snag with police.The decision was made during a morning meeting of Tournament officials, the chief and John Li, head of Caltech's Falun Gong club, which has opposed a float linked to the People's Republic of China's in the internationally televised Rose Parade."How could I forget to mention my day began at the most untoward hour of 7 a.His order was just released, and word has it plaintiffs have succeeded in striking some of the statements from the ballot argument against Measure D.After: Measure D is a new tax trap on telephone service.Internet records at any time, requiring phone companies to hand over your private phone records without your knowledge or consent.Who you call or email and the web sites you visit could all wind up in the hands of City employees.Keep the Internet free from governmental interference."Yaning Liu has some cool black and white photos her father took in China online, including this of her and her mother, Shuying Li.Hate to split hairs, but I did prefer my original lede before it was edited for..."Yaning Liu has some cool black and white photos her father took in China online, including this of her and her mother, Shuying Li.Here's a "remix" of the story that appeared in the paper, the one I hurriedly filed Friday evening.Would have liked a little from both columns ...Wednesday evening, represents a potential step forward in the long and sometimes acrimonious negotiations between the commissioners and the school that has played in their stadium since 1923.Plan 1: Water Shortage Plan I (PMC 13.Plan 1:
Water Shortage Plan I (PMC 13.All persons and customers of the department shall, on a voluntary basis, reduce water usage by taking the following water conservation measures:
A.Refrain from landscape watering between the hours of 10:00 a.Refrain from filling or refilling a swimming pool.Conserve now, lest ye force yon eldritch administrators to invoke the dire machinations of Plan 2, or worst yet, The Plan Which Must Not Be Named (Hint: 3).With a "perfect drought" already in progress, the city hopes to discourage water wastrels by first asking nicely."One of the reasons we're starting out with voluntary recommendations is to give both our residential and commercial customers the opportunity to change their behavior without penalties and fines."Landscape Architecture, the glossy..."Because I'm hoping beyond hope that Exalted Chairman Tim Brick will return my call for a watery story today, I'm not above calling attention to a recent article to which he hoped attention would be called:
Landscape Architecture, the glossy monthly magazine of the American Society of Landscape Architects, this month features the Arroyo Seco as an outstanding example of urban stream restoration efforts.UPDATED: Tim called two minutes into my conversation with Nancy Long at Pasadena Water and Power.And when they do, everyone calls at once.Straining to channel a moment of sincerity: Congratulations dude.Heritage Square to Retirement Housing Foundation.Heritage Square to Retirement Housing Foundation.Steve Haderliein was MIA.Chris Holden left the room before the vote.February ballot is simply aimed at modernizing how Los Angeles taxes communications systems, wording in the measure opens the door to also taxing Internet access.Kate Kealey from inside the Tribune newsroom.Fred Robledo Talks Prep Sports
Tribune sports dude Fred Robledo's monster prep sports blog.Last winter, Piccola came within one vote of being Senate President Pro Temp.The victor, Joe Scarnati, may lose as many as three of his previous votes, leaving Piccola with a legitimate chance of bouncing him.Gib Armstrong has at least one, and possibly two, challengers more popular than him.Terry Punt, a shell of his former self due to serious health problems, a run for his money.Punt's expected challenger is much more than a mere warm body.Finally, Bob Regola will have a very difficult fight on his hands next November, with a perjury conviction ending his career much sooner than that.The only real action in 08 against Republican incumbents may come in the primary election.The PA Senate grows ever closer to being yet again out of reach for Democrats, as no strong candidates have been recruited for potentially vulnerable Republicans, including pay and pension jackers Dominick Pileggi in Delaware County, James Rhoades in Schuylkill County, and Donald White in Indiana County.The lone pickup possiblity for the Democrats may be the seat held by Bob Regola.Compounding problems for the Democrats is that for the first time since 1988, frontrunning GOP candidates for president are favored to carry the state over the Democratic frontrunners.Perzel has been wining and dining freshmen in his caucus like a man on mission, telling them in fact that he plans to be Speaker again, insinuating all the while that with DeWeese's fall at the hands of Corbett, he will be back in the saddle.By only nailing Democrats, however, Corbett opens himself up to potentially fatal criticism by the press and the voters as a partisan AG.Damned if you do, damned if you don't......Conservatives: Big Brother (Jake Corman) is watching you....Senator Corman earned the nick name "The Snake" by many of his Senate collegues for being two faced and often engaging in back stabbing tactics.Recall after the 2005 pay raise was passed (which he voted for and defended), Corman blasted groups that dared to criticize Brightbill and Jubelirer.However, he was quick to throw the defeated leaders under the bus no sooner than after they conceeded on May 16th.He has been feverishly trying to meet with as many conservative groups and leaders over the past 8 months in order to pacify the rebellion amoung the conservative ranks.Simple, National GOP Committeeman Bob Asher is the one person who Corbett owes his election as AG to.Corbett is afraid that pursuing "Bonusgate" and "Auditgate" for fear of uncovering piles of corruption amoung Asher's pals.Since Corbett wants to be Governor in 2010 (And Asher wants Corbett to be Governor in 2010) Corbett is trying to do a public balancing act of making it look like he is going after corruption at the same time not really investigating "too hard" so he doesn't hurt his political pals.In fact, he might have a hard time getting reelected in 2008....Sources indicate that Perzel crony Mario Civero, like a loyal lapdog, is going to step down as Appropriations Chairman so that Perzel can assume the second most powerful position within the minority caucus.By all accounts Bill DeWeese is poised to be Speaker of the House in spite of Tom Caltigirone's best impression of Fredo Corleone.Republicans, including three freshmen, are poised to vote "present" or vote for another Republican other than Perzel, whichever maneuver Perzel's parliamentarian allows.Conservatives: Big Brother (Jake Corman) is watchi...Reform Conservatives to Senate: Choose Scarnati, G... |
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