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A different kind of democracy
Seattle Times – May 26, 2008
The themes and messages are mind-numbingly discombobulated — race class flag lapel pins NAFTA bowling photo-ops Iraq and of course endless promises of “real change. ” It is like the head-pounding noise of bad heavy metal music but the subliminal message isn’t a satanic code — it’s one telling us that presidential campaigns are always the most important arenas of democracy. But this week you may hear another sound. This one will come from ExxonMobil’s annual meeting in Dallas. The thrum may be quieter than the political din but it is about something that can be more critical than even presidential elections — something called shareholder democracy. The concept is simple: By law anyone owning at least $2000 of company stock may file a shareholder resolution demanding a change in that company’s behavior.

Monday ‘” May 26
NEWS.com.au – May 26, 2008
11 The Angry Hour (punk). Midnight The Power Team (metal). 7 – 1am Adelaide’s Best Music.

‘Sound Off’ in Music | Richmond.com / Richmond Virginia /…
Richmond.com – May 26, 2008
com Monday May 26 2008 Monday May 26Memorial Day Ceremony & Concert at the CarillonCome out and sing along to our nation's patriotic tunes along with The Virginian's barbershop music. I'm sure you could expect to hear taps and the Star Spangled Banner so please Google the words so you don't sound un-patriotic. Ceremony begins at 4 p… Ceremony begins at 4 p. Tuesday May 27Dream Theater at The NationalProgressive Nation 2008 is Dream Theater's tour including massive metal gods. Dream Theater is quite possibly the most technical and dreamiest lineup of award winning musicians in its field. Opeth is a Swedish group classically trained in the art of Scandinavian Death Metal and will be wowing you with their ballads lasting 10 minutes plus. Between The Buried And Me is representing their fifth album Colors. And Three is an upcoming Woodstock N.

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