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From Jakarta To Yogyakarta
Central Java folk have a relaxed attitude to the clock. When you ask them, ‘How long to Yogya from here?’ they’d give it their best shot. But if they say six hours, it may mean three or seven. It’s each man for himself on the road to Yogya.
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Family tragedy felt from U.S. to China
Associated Press NASHVILLE: Christian singer-songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman may be well known for his music, but many others recognize him as an advocate who has helped hundreds of couples adopt orphans from other countries.
Akron Beacon Journal |
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Q&A: Steve Miller's still pickin' and grinnin'
Steve Miller says it's "crisp and cool and there's a bit of snow on the ground" where he's calling from in Idaho. But Miller's looking forward to getting back on the road, where he remains a summer concert regular. The Dallas-raised musician says, "I still love the Texas heat."
Houston Chronicle |
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Garden Calendar
Today, Tomorrow and Sunday, June 1 Flower show, commercial and amateur displays; 2 to 9 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. tomorrow, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Fee: donation. Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn and the Boardwalk, Ocean City; 609-525-9300; www.njoceancity.com.
The Philadelphia Inquirer |
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Jeremiah Johnson leaves ACHS rocking
Jeremiah Johnson, who played tennis for the Bulldogs for all four years of his high school career and made an appearance at the state tournament this year with doubles partner, Ron Posey, has other talents off of the court.
The Arkansas City Traveler |
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Watts says network will cover more issues
Americans segregate themselves in white churches and black churches and listen to music that targets black listeners and music that targets white listeners, former Oklahoma Rep. J.C. Watts said. So why, then, would a cable news network that targets black viewers be seen as anything but the norm, Watts said Friday in a telephone interview from Washington. The Oklahoma native plans to launch the ...
The Oklahoman |
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Akron twins to showcase some hip-hop artists tonight
Akron is not well known as a hot spot for hip-hop music or spoken word. But like most cities across the nation, there are plenty of aspiring emcees, budding beat makers and writers with a lot to speak about but few places in which to speak.
Akron Beacon Journal |
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New opera to tell tragedy of the planet
MILAN, ITALY: Italian composer Giorgio Battistelli says he believes operatic treatment of Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth will help people see the world's environmental predicament from a fresh point of view.
Akron Beacon Journal |
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TOURISM Minister Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica is actively working to enhance the country's offering to faith-based ...
Bartlett said a faith-based tourism committee has already been established, and will have among its objectives, promoting Jamaica to the target group, showcasing the island as the gospel music capital of the world, as well as encouraging the development of attractions that will meet the demands of this target group.
The Jamaica Observer |
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ARCHITECTURAL GRACE MAKES NOTES ON MUSIC STREET
THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Gentilly Terrace, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999 and recognized for its exemplary collection of early 20th-century California-style Arts and Crafts houses.
New Orleans Times-Picayune |
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Organ gets deep-cleaned
ANDY CARPENEAN/Boomerang photographer Don Belshaw with Morel & Associates Inc. looks at a wooden pipe inside St. Matthew’s Cathedral’s organ chamber, built in 1926. One of the two pipe organs at the church is being disassembled for refurbishing.
Laramie Boomerang |
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SATURDAY'S CALENDAR
Back to the Beach Festival Laketown, end of Williams Boulevard in Kenner. Live music, food, games, crafts, inflatables and more to benefit the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation, 5-midnight. Admission is $8, $4 children.
New Orleans Times-Picayune |
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2007-08 concert season merits applause
Looking for signs of positive change in New Orleans? Ask anyone who goes to classical concerts and you'll get an earful. This past season brought performances by many astounding soloists, the growth of hometown institutions, and signs that this music finally is finding a broader audience.
New Orleans Times-Picayune |
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ESSENCE ANNOUNCES TRIBUTE TO PATTI LaBELLE
R&B diva Patti LaBelle will be honored in an all-star tribute on July 5, the second night of Essence Music Festival, organizers announced this week. Singers Chaka Khan, Angie Stone, Ledisi, Chrisette Michele, Ruby Amanfu and New Orleans' own Irma Thomas will perform at the tribute show.
New Orleans Times-Picayune |
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'Chess' players
Gideon Amir has every right to sing the blues.
New Orleans Times-Picayune |
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Juneteenth celebrates freedom from slavery
Food, music, dancing, presentations, games and poetry from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 19 will mark the 14th annual Juneteenth celebration in Davenport’s LeClaire Park.
Quad-City Times |
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This weekend
Our editor's suggestions for cooking, reading, new music and DVDs.
Detroit News |
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Burning Up the Highway (Duerrisms for May 30th)
By Chris Duerr Posted: Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 12:13 a.m. Welcome to Duerrisms for the Week of May 30th, sponsored as always by the fine folks at ADVANCE Physical Therapy.
KHQA Quincy |
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Grads rock at SCAD concert
The ladies were definitely in high cotton Friday night at the Savannah College of Art and Design's graduation concert at Forsyth Park that attracted and estimated 3,000 music fans.
Savannah Morning News |
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LIFESTYLE IN BRIEF 31/5
More than 60 artistic troupes from 19 countries have registered to participate in this year’s Festival Hue, the organising board announced. France will participate in the event with 11 art programs.
Vietnam Net |
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McKeesport Area dedicates courtyard
The dedication of the newly renovated inner courtyard at McKeesport Area High School proved to be a pretty classy event. Those who attended the Thursday evening outing enjoyed hors d'oeuvres, a cappella choir music and orchestral string music prepared and performed by students.
The Daily News |
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Family fun for less than $50
Have a day filled with diversity, music, dance, history and fun during the Troy Public Library's annual Shared Inheritances series every Sunday through July.
Detroit News |
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14 per cent of Indian students use tobacco regularly
NEW DELHI — Over 14 per cent of Indian students are regular tobacco users, reflecting the global trend of most people beginning to smoke before the age of 18 — an alarming statistic that the World Health Organisation (WHO) thinks can be reduced by banning tobacco advertisements.
Khaleej Times |
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Everything In Threes: Interview With Triumph's Mike Levine
With roughly twenty years behind them, Canada’s power trio Triumph will reunite for the first time this year at the Sweden Rock Festival (June 4-7) and the Rocklahoma music festival in Pryor, Oklahoma (July 11th).
KNAC.COM |
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New Hampshire Hoedown
A New Hampshire native offers a paean to country music.
New York Times |
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