A rap master plays to his weaknesses Nov 25, 2008
The other prominent gadget on this disc is the Roland TR-808, a vintage drum machine whose sound may be to hip hop what the Hammond B-3 keyboard is to R&B. Its best innings come in Love Lockdown, in which the 808's rampaging beats and Kanye's short propulsive phrases add up to an addictive single. Coldest Winter is the album's best song, in conventional terms, and would be good to hear covered by a real singer. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
What makes you a good catch? Nov 25, 2008
For good measure, I asked Roland what he thought ... Miss Blanca, who is Roland ... AmazonRed Roland is the I ve been seeing for the past month. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Kanye West, flaunting pain instead of flash Nov 25, 2008
But West uses electro (the title's "808" refers to the Roland TR-808 drum machine) for its sparseness, so that he might emote unchallenged. Flaunting pain requires a sort of arrogance, too, so it's little surprise that West takes to it so naturally. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
30 Years Of Jazz Nov 23, 2008
"At that point, the radio would play (jazz saxophonist) Roland Kirk, then Sly Stone, then the Beatles. So the distinctions just weren't being drawn.". Andress, born William, was raised in Tulsa, Okla. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Weekend Watch List: Another Saturday, another colossal Big 12 game Nov 22, 2008
com graphics czar Roland Liwag, WWL breaks it all down in five frames ... (Graphic: Roland Liwag). (CBS News)
Area veterans honored with flight to see WWII memorial Nov 22, 2008
Also attending from Watertown was Jacob Burbach, along with LeRoy Klug and Roland Zuelsdorf of Beaver Dam, and Thomas Hartwig and Alvin Toellner, both of Mayville. Each veteran and guardian received a jacket along with name tags and a bag to collect souvenirs. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Sampler for Nov. 20 Nov 20, 2008
The event will benefit Roland s House, formerly the Marlboro-Hudson Homeless Shelter ... For the past several years, donations of personal items, brought to the event, have been warmly received by those in need, said Joan Simoneau, widow of Evening of Giving founder, Roland Simoneau. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Valley teen has some big questions Nov 20, 2008
" Roland wrote on Nov 18, 2008 10:05 PM:" It is truely a pleasure to read a piece written by such an articulate, intellegent young person. During the campaign I was worried about the level of education students were recieving in the Valley, but obviously, that is not a concern. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Montreal Trio Named Top Synth Composers Nov 19, 2008
FM Radio Gods, Montreal dance scene heavyweights, were judged the winners of the Roland Synthesizer Contest at the competition Finals held in Montreal last week ... The Roland Synthesizer Contest invited composers to submit original music tracks created on keyboard, software or other synthesizers to Roland Canada between July 1 and October 15, 2008 ... The finalists' tracks were played at the Roland Synthesizer Contest Finals on November 13, 2008 at the Society for Arts and Technology (SAT)... (Canada Newswire)
Santa Claus is coming to town Nov 18, 2008
"I'd like to stress that that parade is not only for the downtown, it's for the whole of Bathurst," said parade organizer Roland Hebert. The parade begins at 5:30 p.m. behind Bathurst High School and proceeds up St. John Street, goes along King Avenue, turning left onto St. Andrew Street, up Douglas Avenue and right onto Main Street. (The Northern Light)
New Video: Earth Underwater in '2012' Trailer - ET Nov 16, 2008
This latest epic from director Roland Emmerich ('10,000 B.C.,' 'Independence Day') is expected in theaters next year. Related stories. (WKRC.com, OH)
New LED system introduced for holiday illumination Nov 15, 2008
The ChannelBrite Permanent Outdoor LED Lighting System, with headquarters in Roland, Iowa, is installed in a permanent "rail" near a home's trim in a hue that blends with a home's color. Bill Kahler, who is a dealer for ChannelBrite, has the lights installed on his Union County home and they are almost invisible, unless you know what you're looking for. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Sri Lanka troops 'kill 30 rebels' Nov 15, 2008
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Blizzard a week later: 'It's tough out here' Nov 14, 2008
Roland Heinert, a foreman for Lacreek Electric Association, said 10 association crew members were joined by about 50 additional workers from assisting cooperatives in work to restore power to the area. Crews were hoping to have power back to Wanblee by Thursday, and possibly at the Long Valley Elementary School by Friday, he said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Looking Back Nov 13, 2008
Roland Frey, Merle Mishler, Harley Wiegard, Fred Frey and Valentine Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Miller and son were Sunday dinner guests at the Truman Erb home. (Kalona News, IA)
Countrywide ceremonies honour dead from all wars Nov 12, 2008
Roland GodinI would like to have a national holiday to remember peace. Jennifer MThank You for your bravery soldiers. (CTV.ca)
Science for peace Nov 12, 2008
By Roland Pease BBC Radio Science Unit. The Jordanians are hosting Sesame. (BBC News -- Science)
Van Damme shows his sensitive side in 'JCVD' Nov 12, 2008
In the '90s he graduated to slicker studio fare like "Universal Soldier" and "Timecop," often working with fellow expats who were just starting out in Hollywood (the German-born Roland Emmerich, the Hong Kong directors John Woo and Tsui Hark). But his personal life started to unravel: messy divorces (he has been married five times), an extravagant cocaine habit, an arrest for drunken driving. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Flag, video program help mark Veterans Day Nov 11, 2008
Raymond Jamieson Army; Fred Barton Army; Gary Hill USAF; John Angel Army; Ed Glaize USAF; Buddy Samuel - Navy; Doug O'Barr Army; Lee Selman Marine Corps; Ronnie Thompson Marine Corps; Tommy Blackmon USAF; John Martin Army; Jason Yoder - Army; Russell Martin Marine Corps; George Coale Marine Corps; Charles Jackson Marine Corps; Bernie Wall Army; Wilburn Perry Army; Jim Weaver USAF; Rudy Yuhasz Navy; JW Blankenship USAF; Donald Ellis Army; Pete Diurno USAF; Roy Wedell Marine Corps; Bruce Long... (Brewton Standard, AL)
Dating: Worship together? Nov 11, 2008
You may recall from our last web gathering that I was gearing up for a first date with Roland. Even before Roland and I met up a week ago, we discussed our religious upbringings ... What struck me, however, was how much I enjoyed sharing the experience with Roland, almost like baring a certain vulnerability in giving praise to a Higher power together. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
School Notes 11.11 Nov 11, 2008
The Park High Jazz Band I will perform Hocus Pocus by arranged Larry Barton; Night Train arranged by Roland Barrett; Mas Que Nada arranged by Jorge Ben; and Devil with the Blue Dress arranged by John Berry. Jazz Band II will perform Groove Merchant arranged by Dave Barduhn; Children of Sanchez arranged by Victor Lopez; Just a Minor Thing by Mike Stenel When I m Sixty Four by Frank Mantooh; and Achin and Breakin arranged by Peter Blair. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Media Advisory - Three Chosen Finalists Fight for Title of Canada's Top Synthesizer Composer at Roland Synthesizer Contest Finals Nov 10, 2008
MONTREAL, Nov. 10 /CNW/ - The top three synthesizer composers in Canada will fight it out for first-, second- and third-place this Thursday night at the Finals of the Roland Synthesizer Contest at the Society for Arts and Technology in Montreal ... com/rolandsynthcontest as well as scores awarded by a panel of expert judges ... The Roland Synthesizer Contest Finals will be a free night of exciting electronic music and visual effects. (Canada Newswire)
Obama's win means future elections must be fought online Nov 8, 2008
Matthew Fraser is Senior Research Fellow and Soumitra Dutta is Roland Berger Chaired Professor of Business and Technology at INSEAD. Their book, Throwing Sheep in the Boardroom: How Online Social Networking Will Change Your Life, Work and World, will be published by Wiley in the UK this month and in the Unites States in January. They also have the. (guardian.co.uk)
Grammy(R) Award Winner Leann Rimes, Eddie Cibrian ('Ugly Betty') and Golden Globe(R) and Emmy(R) Award Nominee Rosanna Arquette ('Desperately Seeking Susan') To Star in The Lifetime Original Movie 'Nora Roberts' Northern Lights,' To Premier Nov 8, 2008
She was also an executive producer on the blockbuster "The Day After Tomorrow," starring Dennis Quaid and Jake Gyllenhaal, and directed by Roland Emmerich ("Independence Day"). Mandalay Television has achieved great success in series, long form television movies and miniseries. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Penton Media Announces Remix Hotel Los Angeles 2008 Nov 6, 2008
Remix Hotel Los Angeles 2008 also welcomes the following technology and media partners: B&H, Celemony, Clubplanet, Digidesign, Digital Content Producer, Electronic Musician, Ex'pression College for Digital Arts, Fusicology, iStandard, KRK Systems, M-Audio, millimeter, Mix, Music Marketing, Pioneer, Prism Sound, Rane, The Recording Academy P&E Wing, Remix, Roland, Serato and Stanton. Award-winning audio-software manufacturers Propellerhead Software and Cakewalk will be conducting daily master... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Around the world, Obama victory sparks cheers Nov 5, 2008
By Roland Magunia, AFP/Getty Images. A guest holds up a banner reading "Obama for Chancellor" during an election night at the Bucerius Law School in Hamburg, Germany on Tuesday. (USA Today)
Lewis Hamilton is the Clark Kent of Formula One champions, heroic ... Nov 4, 2008
" Black Britons who broke down the barriers Roland Butcher: The dashing Middlesex batsman and brilliant fielder was born in Barbados, made his life in England and became the first black cricketer to play for England against the West Indies in Barbados in 1981. James 'Darkie' Peters: Orphaned son of a well-known Jamaican circus performer who was killed by a lion. Peters was the first black rugby player to represent England when he played outside-half against Scotland in 1906 but was 'rested'... (Telegraph.co.uk)
Feds to Clayton schools: Ditch junk food or forfeit $14 million Nov 3, 2008
In the words of Roland Martin " THAT'S MY PERSPECTIVE ON THIS, WHAT'S YOURS " ... In the words of Roland Martin " THAT'S MY PERSPECTIVE ON THIS, WHAT'S YOURS ". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Sydney steals Derby Day Nov 2, 2008
Elfman was enjoying spending the week with best friend and fellow Scientologist Kate Ceberano, who wore Roland Mouret. "We're just having some girl time," Elfman said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Brian Blade takes a unique approach to all of his collaborations Oct 31, 2008
Featuring Melvin Butler on tenor and soprano sax, Myron Walden on bass clarinet and alto sax, pianist/keyboardist Jon Cowherd, and Roland Guerin filling in for Chris Thomas on acoustic bass, the band plays beautiful, spacious music that often feels like an aural extension of Blade's easy, rolling stride. Rather than opening with a theme that leads to a cycle of solos, the melodies unfurl at a measured pace, and when a musician slides to the foreground, he concentrates on advancing the tune's... (Boston Globe)
In Paris, an enchanting opera about Man vs. Nature Oct 28, 2008
From left, David Kuebler, Roland Bracht and Jukka Rasilainen in "The Cunning Little Vixen." (B. Uhlig/ Opra national de Paris) ... The human sphere finds the baritone Jukka Rasilainen in strong, sympathetic voice as the Forester, backed by colorful contributions from David Kuebler and Roland Bracht, as his friends the Schoolmaster and the Priest; and from Paul Gay as the poacher Harasta. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
The Jazz Singer Oct 27, 2008
In addition to the two aforementioned covers, the only other is his riveting take on Rahsaan Roland Kirk's "Spirits Up Above." The discemphasizes more on James' cunning originals, such as the quicksilver, drum-n-bass driven, "Love," the wistful "Winter Wind" and the forceful "Desire." James exhibits a knack for writing hooky melodies and thoughtful lyrics, which so far, mostly touch upon affairs of the heart. Still, he's not afraid to venture into social commentary as evident by the... (Slate)
Go & Do - Masterful furniture, antique appraisals and 'Surprised by Joy' Oct 25, 2008
On Sunday, talented local writers and actors including Bill Burtis, Gerry Duffy, Roland Goodbody, Anne Rehner and Pat Spalding will join Knies as readers as cellist Kristen Miller complements the poetry with music. N.H. Furniture Masters' annual auction. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
More of this story Oct 25, 2008
These guys - violinist R/gis Pasquier, cellist Roland Pidoux and pianist Jean-Claude Pennetier - grew up together on chamber music, as students at the National Conservatory in Paris (where they're all still professors), and have recently become more tour-happy. They'll proffer a program of Faur/, Ravel and Rachmaninoff beneath the dome's Tiffany glass. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Voting for change Oct 24, 2008
Pictured from left are the company;s new top officers: Stephen D. Farrar, chief operating officer; Ken C. Calwell, chief marketing officer; Roland Smith, CEO; and J. David Karam, president. Related News. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Brenda Shaughnessy's 'Human Dark With Sugar' Oct 24, 2008
There are nods to the zeitgeist, sure: she name-checks Roland Barthes in an epigraph, Susan Sontag in a dedication. But there's a ton of Emily Dickinson's curiosity here as well as some of the stridency of Sylvia Plath, and even a faint echo of the Coleridge whose hopped-up singer in "Kubla Khan" makes those who hear him cry "Beware!". (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Home prices to fall almost 18% by 2010, says analysis Oct 24, 2008
MONTREAL - Goaltending coach Roland Melanson had a surprise for the Montreal Canadiens at practice on Thursday - a two-time Olympic gold medallist filling in for sick goalie Carey Price. David Hasselhoff has been turned into a video game action man, imdb. (Metro Canada - Vancouver)
Undertaker under influence harasses in hearse Oct 23, 2008
Adam Lee's life revolved around Caring Funerals and his work for the Rotary club, lawyer Roland Bonnicci told the magistrate. But he acknowledged that Lee, 37, did binge drink on weekends and his "mental state is deteriorating," the Australian Associated Press (AAP) reported. (Yahoo News)
Prop. 8 rivals shift focus to black churches Oct 22, 2008
The Rev. Roland Stringfellow, a former Baptist minister who came out as gay and is now a member of the United Church of Christ, spoke at the No on 8 gathering. "I do not believe Christ is teaching us to take rights away from people," said Stringfellow, who hopes to get married some day. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Metallica launches tour tonight Oct 22, 2008
"It's always worth the wait for Metallica," said Roland Best, 34, of Tucson, who drove up with his girlfriend after they won tickets. "I love the new album". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Hearse incident 'a cry for help' Oct 22, 2008
"All publicity is good publicity," a beaming Roland Bonnici said to Lee when he saw the media outside the court. His client smiled unhappily. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Violin Thief Faces Prison, Likely Deportation Oct 21, 2008
Patel directed Tang to turn around in court and address two of his victims, Roland Feller, a San Francisco violin dealer and maker, and Bob Ng, a retired Berkeley software executive and amateur cellist who doggedly documented Tang's dealings and gave that information to investigators. Tang apologized to the men and asked them to attend a potential future performance of his, although his expected deportation upon release from prison makes it unlikely to be at his dream venue in New York. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Time for Oktoberfest Oct 18, 2008
By 3 p.m. last Saturday, a line of folks, some toting along empty beer steins, waited to get into the Festhalle while German musician Roland Kurz sang an oom-pah sounding version of "Save the Last Dance for Me.". Some revelers sipped on Erdinger Weissbiers on the patio while watching the Chattahoochee River drift along. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Heelan, East claim MRAC cross country titles Oct 17, 2008
27; 6, Roland Henry, Bishop Heelan, 16:55. 87; 7, Keith Gill, Bishop Heelan, 17:03. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Coming attractions: Yusuf Islam's 'Boots' are a threat no longer Oct 17, 2008
By Roland Magunia, AFP/Getty Images. Formerly known as Cat Stevens: Islam has a new song, Boots and Sand, about his no-fly-list troubles. (USA Today -- Life)
Get a Taste of Orangeburg at Oct. 26 event Oct 16, 2008
"Local artists will provide entertainment on the Taste of Orangeburg stage. The band Route 66 -- comprised of Pete Chaplin on vocals, Phil Storey on bass, Dave Tartell on keyboard and Jim Dreyfuss on guitar -- will appear from 12:15 to 1 p.m. Also performing will be The Red Hour (Troy Pooser is lead singer and plays keyboard, Rad Cochran plays lead guitar, Joseph "Randy" Tuttle plays bass and Eddie Thompson plays drums) from 1:15 to 2 p.m.; 2008 Orangeburg Idol Eden Graves at 2:10 p.m.; and the... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Bush: US will work with partners on credit crisis Oct 13, 2008
Daniel Roland Brokers are seen in this zoomed image at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, central Germany, on Friday, Oct. 10, 2008 ... Daniel Roland A broker is seen at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, central Germany, on Friday, Oct. 10, 2008 ... Daniel Roland A broker is seen at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, central Germany, on Friday, Oct. 10, 2008. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Word up! The Portsmouth Literary Festival is coming soon Oct 13, 2008
Presenters: Genevieve Aichele, Roland Goodbody, M. Marguerite Mathews & Gregory Gathers, and Pat Spalding. Moderated by Tamara Le. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Jesus running for president? A divine novelty in 'American Savior' Oct 10, 2008
Author Roland Merullo has some fun in his atypical political novel ... American Savior: A Novel of Divine PoliticsBy Roland Merullo, Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 312 pp ... In Roland Merullo's new novel, "American Savior," Jesus returns to earth to run for president of the United States. (Boston Globe)
Paul ForresterINSIDE THE NBA Oct 10, 2008
The information in the "Go figure" category below is provided by Roland Beech of 82games. com. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
‘CHILD THAT’S GOT HER OWN’ PERFORMS AT CCBC DUNDALK Oct 10, 2008
photo by Roland Dorsey. Late comedian s daughter brings jazz and satire. (Dundalk Eagle, MD)
more polysemous Oct 10, 2008
An early project, conceived with the writer Wilhelm Zobl and the artist Aramis and entitled Rotwsche (Terrorstck mit Publikum), is described by Verena Mayer and Roland Koberg in their concise and informative Elfriede Jelinek: Ein Portrt. The plan was to paint objects on stage red and to squirt red paint at each other and at the audience; loudspeakers would project the sounds of orgasm. (Harper's Magazine)
Eichelberger - Uthe (9) Oct 10, 2008
The groom is the son of Ms. Kathy Uthe of Roland and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Uthe of Story City. He graduated from Roland-Story High School in 2004. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Far from the Eiffel Tower, a hip new hotel Oct 8, 2008
The first Paris hotel to be designed from scratch by Philippe Starck, it was built by Roland Castro, architect of low-cost housing projects, under the aegis of Serge Trigano, whose father was a co-founder of Club Med. It is called Mama Shelter. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
David Archuleta gets a manager Oct 8, 2008
As previously reported, Cook has had writing sessions with Our Lady Peace's Raine Maida and Collective Soul's Ed Roland, but there's one person who isn't involved with the album: industry vet Clive Davis, the man who executive produced several Idols' debuts, but whose role at SonyBMG, where he's currently Chief Creative Officer of SonyBMG Worldwide, has. "I never heard his name brought up," Cook said. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Investment firm executive suspect in string of bank robberies Oct 6, 2008
"We are completely surprised," David Roland, Paradigm CEO, said Sunday in a telephone interview. "There's absolutely no reason to believe that any of our records, securities or clients' funds have been compromised.". (Canada.com)
Natalie Cole out of hospital Oct 4, 2008
Singer Natalie Cole attends the Pamella Roland Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Salon, Bryant Park on September 10, 2008 in New York City. Search for Things to Do. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Hayward Blackledge III, 56, drummer and political activist Oct 3, 2008
Walker recalled that while they were growing up in Providence "we would stay up all night listening to music. Hayward introduced me to jazz, and we would listen to Roland Kirk and Ahmad Jamal and Horace Silver all night long. We would want to play, and I would take out my guitar, and Hayward would get some pots out of the kitchen and use them as bongos. We played until we were sore.". Over the years, Walker recalled in a blog, they went to countless concerts. (Boston Globe)
Frank J. Prioux Oct 3, 2008
He was preceded in death by his parents, Moise Annas Prioux and Constance Berard Prioux; one grandchild Tonya Marie Prioux; brothers Roland, Harold, Ronald and Harvey Prioux; one sister Janette Davidson; grandparents, Pierre Frank Prioux, Celina Bonin, Charles Fernest Berard and Felecie LeBlanc. Pallbearers will be Gary Buddy, Lon Jude, Lacy John, Gene and Kenneth Prioux and Jack Davidson. (New Iberia, LA)
Roland Liu, 13, is young man on campus Sep 24, 2008
NEEDHAM - For most of his life, 13 year-old Roland Liu has been an outsider in school ... "Roland was recognizing patterns and doing things that I had done in middle school," Bai said ... "Roland began tugging at my pants saying, 'Mom, Mom, they charged you too much!' " He was 3 years old. (Boston Globe)
Life lessons Sep 23, 2008
He found a more compliant victim in rotund Roland Browning, from whom he demanded dinner money, and then targeted black and Sikh pupils at a time when the National Front was a live issue in many playgrounds. Only one person could end his reign of terror. (BBC News -- UK)
RSM: Goldwedge Project, Nye County, Nevada: Underground Development has Identified a New Gold Zone Sep 23, 2008
025 opt gold, according to Roland M. Larsen, Qualified Person ... Roland Larsen Royal Standard Minerals Inc. 775-487-2454 775-775-2460 (FAX). (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Dance: Brigitte Lefèvre: A tough survivalist at Paris Opera Ballet Sep 23, 2008
jart; and perform full-length ballets by Nureyev, John Neumeier, John Cranko, Angelin Preljocaj, Roland Petit and Frederick Ashton. This savvy mix of classical and contemporary, of French and international choreographers, is characteristic of Lef. (International Herald Tribune)
Katie Hits Broadway Sep 20, 2008
Ed Roland, and his brother Dean of the band Collective Soul, are the musical entertainment. Pierre (and his beautiful wife Mary) have brought us a lot of entertainment, including The Will Rogers Follies on Broadway (they won a Tony for that). (Fox News)
Alberta business sector upbeat Sep 20, 2008
Roland Ashley Warawa, 30, is no stranger to police. In 1997, he shot a jewelry. (Calgary Herald)
