Pitch and timbre determination of the angklung.
INTRODUCTION An angklung is a rattle like musical instrument that is made entirely from bamboo. The angklung sound is produced from an impact mechanism within its body structure without the use of any tensed strings or stretched membranes. Therefore, the angklung is classified as a percussion musical...

Actress, Author Mariel Hemingway & Travelers Advantage Say: Fall Festivals and Fairs Celebrate Local Culture.
NORWALK, Conn., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Fall is a perfect time of year to attend festivals and fairs. These local heritage celebrations continue to capture travelers' love for local discovery, according to travel columnist Mariel Hemingway. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071212/NYWFNS2 ) "As a child, I went to...

Still Growing in Popularity, the PET Beer Bottle Celebrates 10 Years of Market Success.
YORK, Pa., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- It's something you hold in your hand. It's light and unbreakable. It retains the cold well. It's resealable. It's recyclable. It goes perfectly with stadiums, tailgating parties, the beach, concerts, picnics, and backyard barbecues, to name just a few venues. And this month...

Getting it white.
Stuff White People Like: A Definitive Guide to the Unique Taste of Millions, Christian Lander, Random House, 216 pages OUR BRAINS PROCESS information coming from our senses. Since we are social animals, a great deal of the processing concerns social information--data about the members of the various...

A barrel of fun and entertainment expected at Sandestin(R) Golf and Beach Resort's Inaugural Baytowne Wharf Beer Fest.
DESTIN, FL, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Come and experience a barrel of fun and beautiful weather at the inaugural Baytowne Wharf Beer Fest at Sandestin(R) Golf and Beach Resort this Friday October 24 through Sunday, October 26. More than 40 breweries, including award-winning DogFish Head, will be...

Free Online Winery Maps Available From CaliforniaWineryAdvisor.com.
Hospitality industry finds immediate value for customers with free website maps that link customers to local wineries. SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Winery location maps are now available directly from a commercial website customized to associate hospitality oriented businesses with local wineries. Simple linkage...

OurStage Launches Music Discovery iPhone Application, OurStage Radio.
BOSTON, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- OurStage (http://www.ourstage.com/), a music discovery destination providing professional opportunities for up-and-coming talent, today announced the availability of OurStage Radio, an iPhone application that offers a seamless and exciting way to discover new music in the palm of your hand. Through OurStage Radio,...

NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR.
COLUMN: NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR Conor Davis Gould, son of Sarah and Glenn Gould of Barrington, N.H., was born Aug. 30, 2008, at Wentworth Douglas Hospital, in Dover, N.H. Conor, who weighed 7.5 pounds and was 20.5 inches in length at birth, is the grandson of...

Festivals and competitions as motivational tools.
One of the ways teachers can motivate students to be involved with collaborative music making is to participate in festivals or competitions. Many activities exist in local, state and educational organizations, and today we picked four representatives to describe their programs in detail. We're hoping these descriptions will motivate...

Indie fans will have plenty to think about.
Byline: Serena Markstrom The Register-Guard Iron and Wine put out one of the best albums of 2007. Stars is a great romantic indie act from Canada. As a band, Derby is newish to Eugene, but its lead singer once ran track for the University of...