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I wanted a Lancia Delta Integrale. I really did.
Actually, I wanted a BMW 325iX Touring. Then I decided I'd be happy with any BMW 3 Series Touring. Then I wanted a Lancia Delta Integrale. The fact that I ended up with a different car from a different manufacturer on an entirely different continent should give you some insight into exactly how hard it is to find a good car to import to the United States.
But for those of you who still aren't convinced, I'll state it plainly: the hardest part of importing a vehicle isn't finding an international shipper. It isn't filling out forms, or handling customs, or insuring your vehicle on the water. It isn't even getting a title and plates with the DMV. Undoubtedly, the hardest part of importing a car is simply finding a car to import. And today I'm going to explain exactly why this is.
For me, this entire "import a car" process started in earnest about four months ago, when I realized winter was coming. Winter is coming! I said to myself, expecting large amounts of snow; so much snow that I could build a life-size Paul Bunyan snowman and still have enough left over to melt down and consume, should the road to the grocery store be impassable. I should import some cool all-wheel drive car from Europe!
So I contacted Jalopnik member duurtlang, also known as "Rob," who is Jalopnik's European automotive importer extraordinaire. I say this because Rob was instrumental in helping another Jalopnik member, Brad, import a 1989 BMW 325i Touring – the same car that just happens to be for sale right now on Bring a Trailer. (You can contact Rob with your own automotive import desires at email@example.com.) And I told Rob that I would like to buy a 325iX – essentially an all-wheel drive, station wagon version of the popular E30 3 Series – and import it to the United States.
Here's where I made my first mistake: I honestly thought we would have a car in a week. We'd buy it, it would spend a few weeks on the water, and I'd have it in time for the first snowfall in December. We're looking for a popular used car that only costs a few grand! I figured. How hard can it be?
The answer: really, really hard.
See, in order to import a car to the U.S., it has to be a really good example, because there are dozens of fixed costs that go along with the purchase price. Oh, sure, you might find a high-mileage driver for two grand; the kind of car you'd get on Craigslist in the U.S. and drive around for a year or two before selling it to a teenager who made $1,400 telling Best Buy customers where to find the USB sticks.
But when you're importing a car from Europe, you can't do that. Factor in shipping, and insurance, and taxes, and a finder's fee for Rob, and exchange rates, and tariffs, and various other little costs that go along with the process, and suddenly a two grand driver becomes a fairly expensive car. So you want to look for a good example; an example you can later re-sell for what you've spent on it; an example that can justify its shipping costs. Basically, I would say the rule is this: if you spend more on transport than the vehicle itself, you're probably doing it wrong.
So Rob went searching for 325iX Touring models, and here's what we discovered: dozens were available. But I only wanted a stick, which eliminated a few. And I didn't want black, which eliminated a few more. I wanted air conditioning, which knocked out more still. And we only wanted a good example; no rust, no mismatched panels, no cars with 250,000 miles. That eliminated even more. Of the few that remained, there was another problem: most had build dates in 1991 or 1992, which meant they wouldn't be "importable" for another year or two. The result was that my "simple used car search" suddenly became not so simple: there were only one or two cars within a days' drive of Rob's house in the Netherlands.
Eventually, I relaxed on my color preference. And I removed the "air conditioning" parameter. And after a while, we found a few cars, which Rob made plans to check out. In one case, he sent a fellow Jalopnik reader, Klaus Schmoll, to look at a nice 325iX Touring near Munich. In pictures, it was gorgeous: a clean, white 325iX Touring with a good body and a great interior. In person, well, you can see for yourself.
In another case, Rob placed a classified-section want ad stating that he was looking for an E30 325iX Touring. He received a call from a local guy who owned such a car, and Rob went to have a look. The problem: though it was cheap, it was in a state of disrepair – and while the owner claimed he'd be finished "soon," Rob and I weren't holding our breaths.
After a while, I came to the conclusion that quickly finding a clean 25-year-old 325iX Touring was simply out of the question. This was a rare car back then, and 25 consecutive European winters hadn't exactly done these things any favors. Plus, I was tired of being at the mercy of European AutoTrader; just sitting around every day and waiting for a car to "pop up." So I decided to make a compromise: I'd consider a rear-wheel drive 325i, too.
Rob restarted his search, once again faithfully sending me listings from all over Northern Europe – France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and even Switzerland. But he would often send cautionary notes, mentioning that the cars had issues: some were automatics, or they had high miles; some needed work; some were simply too far away from Rob to feasibly justify checking out, considering they would probably end up being comprised of 50 percent OEM parts and 50 percent rust.
That's when I decided the compromise was too great: not only would I be getting a rear-drive car instead of all-wheel drive, likely with high miles and no air conditioning, and in a color I didn't want, but it was getting less and less likely that I'd have a really clean car at all. At this point, I decided that if I was going to be buying anything in this state, I should get something more exciting.
And so I told Rob to focus on the Lancia Delta Integrale.
So once again Rob restarted his search, this time sending me Delta Integrale links from the various European versions of AutoTrader. After a few days, we settled on a nice one in the Netherlands: an early eight-valve car, painted white, with a few tasteful modifications designed to make it look like a later 16-valver. Given that the eight-valve is supposedly the more reliable engine – but the 16-valve is the more attractive car – that's exactly what I wanted. Only one problem: it was too far from Rob to go and check out right away.
But once again, the reach of Jalopnik proved beneficial: another reader, Joep, was much closer to the car, and he agreed to go and look at it over a weekend. As you can imagine, I was on pins and needles all day Saturday and Sunday, waiting for a message from Rob about the car.
Unfortunately, when the message arrived, it wasn't good. Although Joep sent it in Dutch, Rob painstakingly translated the long, detailed e-mail – and several crucial phrases quickly jumped out at me. They included: "the current owner took two minutes to get it to run properly," and "each turbo should be replaced," and "you could feel a strong shudder in the driveline," and – recalling the ad, which presented the car as "beautiful" – "I have a different definition of 'beautiful' than the seller."
By now, my Ferrari was sold, and I was getting antsy for a new car. I told Rob I was thinking about buying this Delta anyway. Thankfully, he told me I was crazy.
It was about this time when I realized we'd have the same problem with the Delta that we had with the 325iX: finding a good one would take a long time. Oh, sure, they're out there. But they'd require lots of legwork on Rob's part, and lots of impatience on my part, and lots of waiting on the part of Jalopnik readers, who were already making suggestions for a new car. And then there's a different issue: can anyone near me even fix a Lancia Delta Integrale? This is, after all, a 25-year-old Italian automobile that was never even sold remotely close to the United States. Are parts even available? I e-mailed a local Italian car shop and got a prompt reply: "Of course we can work on the Delta Integrale!" I had visions of a guy named Luigi smashing parts into place with a hammer.
With these concerns in the back of my mind, I decided to send an e-mail to Japanese Classics, inquiring about an R32 GT-R – and the rest is history.
Actually, the rest isn't quite history, because I called up Japanese Classics yesterday for their take on the difficulties of finding a car to import – and they confirmed everything that Rob and I discovered.
"We look at about 20 cars a week, and sometimes we buy two," said Chris, part owner of Japanese Classics and my patient question-answering contact there. "Sometimes, we don't buy any."
Chris also cautioned heavily against buying a car sight unseen – especially at an auction. He told me he did that once: an AE86 Toyota that looked great in the small photos provided by the auction company. The only caveat was a sentence in the description noting that the car had "stickers." No problem, Chris thought. We'll just remove the stickers when the car shows up! But when the car was shipped to his Japanese contact, it turns out the "stickers" were actually body-colored pieces of tape, placed on the panels to hide massive amounts of rust. Chris pulled off the tape, took the car back to auction, and lost money.
"Now we physically examine every single car we're interested in," Chris said.
And so, ladies and gentlemen, let this be a cautionary tale about importing a car from overseas. Yes, it's true that more and more cool cars are now reaching that 25-year cutoff, making them eligible for unrestricted importation into the United States. But if you want to import such a car, you'll need a Rob or a Chris, ready to diligently check out each car – and pass on the majority of them. Or else you need deep pockets to fix all the issues you'll be stuck with when the car rolls off the boat at the port.
@DougDeMuro is the author of Plays With Cars. He owned an E63 AMG wagon and once tried to evade police at the Tail of the Dragon using a pontoon boat. (It didn't work.) He worked as a manager for Porsche Cars North America before quitting to become a writer, largely because it meant he no longer had to wear pants. Also, he wrote this entire bio himself in the third person.


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The Bûche de Noël is closely related to (or has almost replaced) the tradition of the "Yule Log," when the carefully selected Christmas log was burned to bring warmth and prosperity to the home. Although it's now used in relation to Christmas traditions, it had its origins in a "Winter Solstice" tradition. Some traditions suggest the yule log was burned with the remnants of last years log, while others suggest the 'log' was actual a bundle of sticks tied together, and as each binding broke they toasted with a beverage. There were apparently many variations of the Yule Log, but as people slowly replaced the hearth with other forms of heating in many countries, the tradition slowly declined and was replaced with the edible cake version.
The cake itself is typically prepared using some sort of sponge cake, buttercream frosting, and various decorations possibly including branches, fresh berries, meringue mushrooms, and powdered sugar. Once iced, the log is usually sliced and placed on the side or top as another branch. I didn't want the cake to dry out (and what's wrong with more chocolate!), so I iced this piece as well.
We had our first version of the Bûche de Noël a couple years ago as part of our Christmas Eve / Dad's Birthday celebration, and have managed to find an excuse to make a new one each year since. The extra dose of sweet from chocolate ganache I use to top the log makes for an exceptionally sweet dessert that looks nice and festive sitting on the table with just a little extra adornment.This is by far the most enjoyable recipe of the three that I've tried, so I thought it an appropriate time to share it with you.
For the Cake:
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 large egg yolks
2/3 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup flour
4 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
For the Filling Icing:
1 Stick Salted Butter, at room temperature
1/2 Tsp Pure Peppermint Extract
1/2 lb Powdered Sugar
3-4 Tbsp Milk
2 Tbsp Dutch Process Cocoa
1. Cream butter. Add flavoring. Add cocoa, powdered sugar a 1/2 cup at a time adding milk when needed to achieve desired consistency.
For the Ganache (outer frosting):
1-1/4 Cup Heavy Cream
10 Oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate finely chopped
1. Bring heavy cream to a boil. Pour over chopped chocolate and stir until smooth. Chill covered, and stir occasionally until set.
For the decorations, use your imagination! You can sift powdered sugar over the cake and make Meringue Mushrooms as I did here, or you can do whatever suits you, your guests, and your Christmas or Holiday wishes.


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You don't need a lot of money to become a runner. Unlike some sports, you don't have to immerse yourself in all types of equipment. You don't have the expense of buying a snowboard, alpine skis, a kayak, or a bicycle.
While there are no major equipment expenses in running, there are some purchases you should make if you decide to really get into the sport. The biggest one is to buy proper running shoes. Don't rely on multi-sport sneakers or the cheapest running shoes if you decide you like running and want to stick with it.
Running shoes should be bought from companies who specialize in running and other sport shoes, not from your basic retail store such as Walmart. Running is a sport in which your feet take a lot of impact and you don't want to mess around and end up with nagging foot problems and injuries.
For the best information on how to choose a running shoe, take a look at our comprehensive article on Running Shoes for Beginners. The goal in choosing running shoes as in choosing all other types of running apparel is a balance of comfort and function.
Today's running apparel isn't so much about looks or fashion as it is about the technical aspects of the fabrics used in the manufacture of running clothing. You will need to learn about fabrics which wick moisture away from the skin, layering, and technical outerwear.
Running Socks
The cotton t-shirt is becoming a thing of the past when it comes to running. That's because rather than wicking moisture away from the skin and helping you to stay warm and dry, cotton wets through easily and bunches up. When you cool down in a wet t-shirt you start to shiver and get cold.
This same thing happens to socks, so when you purchase running or walking socks stay away from cotton. Today runners don't bother with cotton socks which get sweaty and cause wet feet. That's actually a good way to get blisters. Instead, you need to get some good running socks which are made of synthetic materials.
Many companies have their own names for their proprietary brands of fabrics which wick moisture away from the skin. For instance, Coolmax, Dri-Fit, and SmartWool are a few of the blends for socks. Drymax socks are a polypropylene blend which prevents blisters and keeps your feet dry and cozy.
Synthetic running socks also have extra cushioning in the right spots plus seams which are smooth to prevent foot irritation.
Running Shorts
Most running shorts, like bicycle shorts, are made of synthetic fibers. As with other types of running apparel, the fabric of choice should wick moisture away from the skin. The layer next to your skin should remain dry while the wetness is dispersed in the outer layer where it can evaporate into the air.
One example is Road Runner Sports ( RRS) men's Velocity 5" short which has micro poplin for moisture management. The women's 5" Velocity shorts use the same materials. All of these types of fabrics are known as microfibers.
Running shorts can be form fitting or baggy depending on your tastes. The most important thing is to make sure your shorts wick away moisture and that they give you the freedom of movement you need to run comfortably. Look for shorts with at least one secure pocket where you can keep keys, cash, gels or other personal items.
Running Shirts
Wicking materials are just as important in running shorts as they are in socks, shorts, tights and jackets. You need to purchase a quality running shirt which will keep your cool and dry no matter how hot the temperatures are.
Road Runner Sports (RRS) Velocity shirts come in sleeveless, short sleeve and long sleeve versions from which to choose. A quality running shirt may be more expensive overall but it will also last for much longer than a cotton t-shirt. Generally, running shirts are soft and comfortable.
Running Outerwear
Tights are good to run in on cool days and also to wear over your shorts before a race to keep your muscles warm. You don't need to spend a fortune on running apparel–men's and women's Velocity tights are a good value for the money and you can get them at Road Runner Sports.
An great example of technical outerwear is a jacket that is both warm and constructed of fabrics which can breathe. DryRoad is the proprietary material in both the Womens Pro Velocity Full-zip jacket and the men's Pro Velocity Full Zip. DryRoad has excellent wicking properties.
If you plan on being out in the cold and snow a lot, look for running outerwear which is made of Gore-Tex and insulated synthetic materials.
It's cold outside–time for hats and gloves
Some people don't like to run in the cold so the minute temperatures start to get chilly you might find them on the treadmill at the gym or working out at home. Some runners like to get outside to run year-round. Even if you live in an area that has snow and below zero temperatures, it's possible with today's running gear to have enjoyable winter runs.
The biggest two requirements for running in winter are to acquire a hat and gloves. Forty percent of your body heat escapes through your head so it's necessary to stop the flow with a cozy, warm hat. Look no further than the Asics Deluxe Fleece Beanie and you will be toasty warm during your workout even through the most inclement weather. The beanie is 100% polyester fleece which means it is ever so soft and lightweight.
If you really want to hit the road in extremely cold and inclement weather, you should check out the men's and women's versions of the Manzella Heavyweight Gore-Tex runner glove. They can give you the protection you need in the most extreme winter running conditions. For those who want lightweight warmth, take a look at the Asics Fleece Gloves.
Running accessories
All it takes is a few little running accessories to make life on the road or trail a little easier. Here are a few products which you should check out:
- Sunglasses– Tifosi Vogel Sunglasses are among the most comfortable.
- Waterbottle–Take a look at the Camelbak Quick Grip Waterbottle.
- Pedometer–Nike + Ipod sensor and receiver kit. A Nike shoe pedometer and Ipod sensor can give you the stats you need to increase your running performance.
Running is a lifetime sport. Many people run well into their 70s and 80s. You don't need much in the way of gear to run year-round. The purpose of most running gear and apparel is simply to keep you warm and dry and to prevent injuries. The more prepared you are for the weather, the more you will enjoy your run.


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The charming Sussex Kitchen, our garden centre cafe near Tunbridge Wells in East Sussex, offers warming breakfasts, homemade lunches and a wide range of cakes and snacks. The Cafe at Sussex Country Gardener uses local produce where possible whilst the cheese scones have an international following. Whether you want some quick refreshment before taking in the beautiful local scenery from our terraced garden or to refuel with a freshly made coffee before a brisk walk.
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Our country kitchen has ample space for friends and families in which to enjoy a little downtime. We serve a wide variety of freshly prepared snacks, sandwiches, and refreshments which includes delicious delights such as lentil moussaka, lasagne and much more!
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I apologize for making you wait. How could I spend all these months eating and cooking in Bali without sharing this island's signature dish?
Before we left home last August, everyone I know who has been to Bali pleaded with me to share a black rice pudding recipe. There is something magical about this dish. Even eleven years after our first visit to Bali, I distinctly remembered the creamy, sweet satisfaction.
Black rice pudding is served for breakfast, afternoon tea, as well as for dessert. I have yet to find a Balinese menu without it.
I have heard that black rice is a highly nutritious grain. In my sleuthing, I read that black rice considered a super food, is loaded with iron, and is a powerful antioxidant. Black rice has been called "forbidden rice" in China where only the emperor was allowed to eat it. I must say, this grain does seem august and I'm quite happy it isn't forbidden.
I have tried a number of recipes for this dish. After much experimentation, I came up with this version that I hope you love as much as we do.
- 1 cup black rice
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 cup sticky rice (optional)
- pinch sea salt
- 1 vanilla pod
- 1/2 cup palm/coconut sugar
- coconut cream or coconut milk
- optional: shaved coconut, vanilla ice cream
Soak black rice overnight in 4 cups water. Add sticky rice and soak another hour or two. Add pinch of sea salt and simmer rice until cooked - approximately 45 minutes. Rice should be soft to the bite, moist, and glistening. Pour out any excess cooking water.
Scrape the inside of a vanilla pod and add the essence to the cooked rice. Stir. Add sugar. ( You can add more or less than I suggested, depending on how sweet you like your pudding.) Stir again to coat. Now your silky black rice is ready to eat.
Top with coconut cream or coconut milk. You can also add shredded coconut and even vanilla ice cream to be totally decadent.


text: Thursday, February 21 and we got some snow, a nice wet snow, thank goodness. There is supposed to be more snow today and we really hope so. The high will be around 19 with wind chill values as low as -5. Winds will start from the east, northeast at 15 mph and will shift to come from the north in the afternoon. Gusts up to 21 mph are possible. Chance of precipitation is 100% with a possible snow accumulation of 1-3″. Tonight will be mostly cloudy. The low will be around 8 with wind chill values as low as -7. Winds will be from the west, northwest at around 10 mph. Hopefully it will snow all day!


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Rhys follows Remus
Anna Friel and David Thewlis - many of you know him as Remus Lupin - had been troubled for some time before finally admitting it was over. They confirmed their split last December. Two months after that, Anna confirmed that she was in love with Rhys Ifans. You'll recall, Rhys's previous high profile girlfriend was Sienna Miller.
I don't find David conventionally attractive. But I do think he's super sexy. I don't find Rhys conventionally attractive. I also don't find him super sexy, or sexy at all. Like David Spade, it's a mystery to me how he keeps hooking up with such beautiful women. Also, after what happened at Comic-Con -- click here for a refresher -- erm, he might be a bad drunk.
Anyway, making their first official appearance together on the carpet as a couple, here are Anna and Rhys arriving hand in hand at the Raisa Gorbachev Foundation party tonight in London. She's another one who always looks different to me. And SO beautiful. Like Andrea Riseborough and Jessica Chastain.
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Joe Uhan put together the 3rd installment of his series on Over-training at iRunfar.com -the best one as it has a twist we keep pretending to cite to not be subjected to such silly thing. We are trail runners, ya know, the la-la land, the lolly-gaggers, the "enjoying the beauty", the often slow pokes, the "I don't run fast" or "I don't run far" or "I don't run often" (comparing to whom??).
Low level of stress - and yes, a few hours on the trails, as awesome as it is, IS stress - does catch up to you. It could be 3 years, 10 years, 15 years (very few went that far) - but it will. I don't want to stop anybody! Heck, no! I've had my share, and in fact, I want more of that pie!!!
BUT - I want everybody to know WHY they are doing what they are doing, WHAT the potential outcome is, HOW FAST they plan to get to that point and WHAT can they do to NOT be there - at least any time soon. Because even in 21st century, in our over-ridden with social media and "support" society, we, deep inside, do want to stick with it for other reasons beyond sharing on running logs/blogs/Strava/Facebook/whatever, right??? Right?
Please read! Please don't think you're invincible simply because you "shuffle at half-walking pace and smell the roses" when you sing up for your trail ultras every other week/month! As I had stumbled into this last year, rebound, and am in it, deeper, this year - I spoke to a lot of folks, elite or "normal", who had gone through, done that, and not willing to share with the world - because it is looked upon as weakness and failure to give up. We can all find someone we knew who kind of, sort of, stepped away, and we say "injuries", "family", work obligations, lack of excitement...All of those ARE symptoms, believe it or not!
OK, enough yelling. I am just very compassionate. I had STOPPED a plenty of my own running coaching clients at the first (or, at the least, second) sign of heading that direction, and simply cut them off with "Why don't you take a break, I don't want your money" once they either can't find a goal (emotional struggle), can't lace up, get injured too weirdly/often, loose motivation...Be real, people. Trail ultrarunning is great - when you are aware of limits, which can sneak up on you as trails "beat us up less, provide more mental and emotional stimulation, slow us down"...
Enjoy, enjoy it forever and ever. Stay with it. But stay healthy - in body, mind and soul.


text: Red Bulls Announce 2017 Long Island RDS Try-Outs Tweet The Long Island Regional Development School (RDS) hosted and sponsored by Long Island Junior Soccer League, has provided heavily subsidized, high-end training to Long Island's most talented soccer players for the past seven years. Established in the fall of 2010, the Long Island RDS has consistently attracted LIJSL's elite, and provided a unique environment that allows the top players from around the area to receive additional technical instruction, thus supplementing their existing team training without conflicting with their regular team commitments. Open to boys and girls aged 7 to 12 (born from January 1st to December 31st in 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 & 2005 birth years), the program caters to players at a crucial time of their technical, tactical, and physical development. Over 600 players have benefitted from this training, by partaking in three seasons of low-cost training each year, throughout the fall, winter, and spring. The primary objective of the RDS is to provide a highly competitive environment designed to develop those already at an advanced level of soccer. However, an additional goal of the RDS is to provide a platform for the truly gifted players to progress to Red Bulls Academy, one of the nation's leading Academy systems. Since its inception, close to thirty players from the Long Island RDS have graduated to Red Bulls Academy, with well over one hundred additional players representing the Red Bulls RDS in Showcase Tournament play. Now entering its eighth year, try-outs for the Long Island Regional Development School are just around the corner. On-line registration opens to the public at 9:00am on Friday, September 1st, and is open to the first 400 applicants. Subject to acceptance, the RDS features 20 weeks of supplementary training, all on Tuesday evenings, at a combination of Peter Collins Soccer Park (Plainview) and Long Island Sports Complex (Freeport). Historically, the try-outs have reached capacity within the first 48 hours of registration being opened to the public. Further details on this year's program, and information on how to register on-line, can be found at: http://www.rbnytraining.com/user-pages/public/camps/select-session.asp?CAMP_ID=3570& Subject to acceptance, participation in the fall 2017 to spring 2018 program is subject to a nominal fee. Long Island Junior Soccer League continue to demonstrate their commitment to the development of youth soccer players by continuing to sponsor the vast majority of the training costs, although participants will be required to commit to two easy installments of $185. Still the most affordable route into the RDS on a year-round basis, the LIJSL RDS represents an opportunity not to be missed for Long Island's most talented players. Back to news


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Newton native and a member of the both the Iowa Blues and Jazz Halls of Fame, Joanne Jackson is getting ready to say goodbye to her hometown, possibly for the last time.
As she prepares to move to California to live with her son and daughter-in-law, Jackson reflected on a multitude of items. She spoke about her entertainment career, growing up in Newton at a time of racial segregation and what her future plans are.
The Singer
"I went to Drake on a Maytag Scholarship," Jackson said. "At Drake I took classical music, but I wanted to be like a jazz singer or a pop singer at the time. So, I went to California and I lived there for a long, long time. About 25 years. That's how I got to go to all the places I went to and get into show business."
As a performer, Jackson has traveled all over the world. She's recorded an album in Sydney, Australia, spent weeks at a time in Italy, France, Germany, and Switzerland during a production of "Porgy and Bess" and has still performed here in Newton from time to time.
Jackson said that in California she got her start by answering a newspaper ad by a songwriter looking for a singer. In addition to her overwhelming vocal talents, Jackson credits her education here in Newton for landing her that first gig.
"I learned to read music right here in Newton, Iowa," Jackson said. "That's what you needed to do for songwriters. I could read music and they paid by the hour. I read it like a book. If I couldn't read music, I wouldn't have got parts."
Growing up in Newton
When asked about her legacy, Jackson said that it was based on the lessons her father, the late Harvey Jackson Sr., instilled in her as a child.
"I did everything the way my father taught me about work ethic," Jackson said. "What I've tried to do while I've been here, is to show everybody that I still had that work ethic. I never miss work. My father worked 25 years at Maytag and he never missed a day. In 25 years and that's really something. All of my brothers and sisters have the same ethic. We try to carry ourselves with dignity and class."
Jackson said that her father was the first Black employee ever at Maytag, and that connection helped bond her family with the Maytag family.
"I was having lunch with Fritz Maytag several years ago," Jackson said. "And he goes, 'You know, we are like the first families here?' And I thought, 'Yeah, he is right.' He said, "The Maytag's and the Jacksons.'" Mr. Maytag, Fritz's father, gave my father a job at Maytag back in the '50s."
Jackson said that before her father was hired, the elder Maytag warned him about what the situation he was putting himself in.
"He told my father, 'You're going to have a hard time, people here are prejudiced and you're going to be the first Black man to work at Maytag,'" Jackson said. "Well my father had a horrible time. They used to do all kinds of terrible things to him, you know?'
"Mr. Maytag told him, 'If you hang in there and do not become violent, and you're going to want to, you will have a job for life,'" Jackson said. "And that's what happened."
Jackson said breaking the Maytag color barrier for her father was no easy task. She said other workers tried to run him off by doing all kinds of things. Some things she listed were having his work station tampered with, placing snakes in his locker, pelting him with snowballs, throwing mud at him, defecating in his food, and when it was icy outside shoving him on ground.
"Still he never missed a day," Jackson said. "I remember him coming home and sitting with his head in his hands and shaking his head with tears in his eyes. He was frustrated because he couldn't do anything."
Jackson said things eventually got better and working at Maytag became a family affair. Her brother, Harvey Jr., is a Maytag retiree and several others relatives worked for the company.
"I think that is why Mr. Maytag did what he did," Jackson said. "He was a wonderful man and innovative, way ahead of his time. He told my father, 'The world is changing and we are going to have to change with it and there's no stopping it.'"
While she loves her hometown, Jackson said that it was sometimes a challenge growing up as a person of color in Newton. She said she would have to search outside the community for dates to dances, couldn't get hair done in town, and as a child couldn't swim in Maytag Pool.
However, she said that changed after Fritz's parents found out about that. She said Mr. Maytag made a few calls and demanded that "You let those Jackson kids swim in that pool."
What's next?
This coming Wednesday Jackson is heading back to California, where she got her start in show business. Jackson said that recent health problems and a conversation with her son help spur the decision.
"He and his wife invited me to live with them. They don't have any children, so I'm going be like their kid," Jackson said jokingly.
Jackson can't say one way or another if she will go for another run in the entertainment industry, but she is still planning on giving singing lessons to any interested students via Skype. Her screen name is JoanneJackson73 and she charges $20 an hour.
Jackson is heavily credited as a key figure in the central and eastern Iowa Blues scene and has more than left her mark on the area. While she is still packing her apartment for her impending departure, she shared a few more thoughts on Newton.
"It was really cool growing up here in its way. Back then, we didn't have to worry about drugs or anything like that. The most you got busted for was a beer party," she said jokingly.
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Q: How often should I be changing my UV bulb?
Deborah – Providence Forge, VA
A: Your UV bulb is an important component of your pond's filtration system. The bulb's ultraviolet rays destroy the ultra-fine planktonic algae that cause green water by destroying the plant's cellular walls. The tiny dead algae particles are then removed by your mechanical filtration system, leaving behind clean, clear water.
UV Ready
For maximum effectiveness, you should change your UV bulb at least once a year, such as when you perform your pond's annual spring cleanout. If you've recently changed your bulb and your water is still turning pea soup green, you might need to simply clean off debris that has built up on the bulb itself.
Whether you have a standalone UV clarifier, like the PowerUV™ or one that's part of a filtration system, like our ClearSolution™, use a soft cloth when cleaning or changing the bulb rather than using your bare hands. The oils on your skin can actually shorten the lifespan of your bulb.
Unfortunately, a UV clarifier does not affect string algae at all, so you'll need to use AlgaeOff® or AlgaeFix® to rid your pond of it. But if your pond turns green from planktonic algae every year from full sun exposure or too many fish, a UV clarifier is an excellent solution.
Preventing Algae Growth
Though UV bulbs do a great job with green water, an even better solution is to prevent algae growth in the first place. Planktonic algae flourishes in ponds that have nutrient-rich water—meaning water that has lots of fish waste, leftover fish food, decomposing plant material and even fertilizer from your lawn.
You can tamp that green growth down by reducing the number of fish in your pond, minimizing the amount of food you feed them and cleaning up the waste they produce, as well as regularly removing the built-up detritus.
Consider using the Pond Logic® DefensePAC®, which uses beneficial bacteria to improve water quality throughout your water column, eliminate muck and built-up debris, and enhance fish health. With quick and easy application, you'll see noticeable results in no time.
Pond Talk: Besides using a UV bulb, what do you do to reduce or eliminate planktonic algae in your pond?
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Our current NBC/WSJ polls explain why tonight's debate is so crucial for Romney… And they also show why they're mostly good news for Obama… The reason why the contest is close among likely voters: enthusiasm… "47%" take a toll on Romney… Does Romney think about pulling out of Ohio?... Tonight's debate format: 90 minutes, divided into six 15-minute sections, no strict time limits, no audience applause… It begins at 9:00 pm ET… And Romney's newest TV ad.
Democratic pollster Fred Yang and Republican pollster Bill McInturff join The Daily Rundown to break down the latest NBC News/ WSJ poll, which shows a narrow gap between Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama. The poll also shows that Romney's comments about the 47 percent has hurt him in the race.
*** Why tonight's debate could be so crucial: After a slew of new NBC/WSJ polls released over the past 12 hours, here's where the presidential contest stands right before tonight's first debate: President Obama holds a narrow and tightening national lead over Mitt Romney among likely voters, 49%-46%. It's also narrow and tight in the battleground states of Florida (where it's Obama 47%, Romney 46%) and Virginia (Obama 48%, Romney 46%). But in the battleground of Ohio, the president enjoys a substantial advantage, 51%-43%. So Romney is both so close and yet so far away. It's extremely difficult -- though not impossible -- for Romney to get to 270 electoral votes without Ohio. It's also difficult for Romney to win the presidency when he trails Obama by a 48%-35% margin in the national NBC/WSJ poll on which candidate is better prepared to lead to the country for the next four years, as well when the "47%" comment has taken such a toll on him. And that's why tonight's debate could be so crucial to the presidential contest. It very well could be Romney's last chance to change the trajectory of the race. And it gives Obama, whose 49% approval rating is at re-elect level, the opportunity to shut off his opponent's last path to victory.
*** Why the NBC/WSJ poll is mostly good news for Obama: In fact, the best news for Romney in the national NBC/WSJ poll is his likely-voter number. But the rest is good news for Obama. According to the survey, 44% believe that the economy will improve in the next 12 months -- that's up two points from the last NBC/WSJ survey, eight points since August and a whopping 17 points since July. What's more, 57% think that the U.S. economy is recovering, versus 39% who disagree with that notion. And four in 10 now say the country is headed in the right direction, which is the highest percentage on this question since June 2009. Given the increased economic optimism, Obama and Romney are nearly tied on which candidate would better handle the economy, with 45% picking Romney and 42% choosing Obama. But the president leads Romney on almost all other issues and character traits -- looking out for the middle class, handing the situation in the Middle East, handling immigration, dealing with Medicare, being a good commander in chief, handling foreign policy, and dealing with taxes. Romney, meanwhile, holds the edge on dealing with the federal budget deficit and dealing with the economic challenges that the U.S. faces from China. All of these numbers explain why Obama's three-point lead looks so commanding.
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Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney pauses while speaking at a campaign rally in Denver, Colorado October 1, 2012 ahead of his first debate with U.S. President Barack Obama.
*** Why the race is closer among likely voters: So why is the national race so close among likely voters (49%-46% versus Obama's 51%-44% lead among registered voters)? We have a two-word answer for you: voter interest. Among the full universe of registered voters expressing the highest interest in the election, Obama and Romney are essentially tied, with Obama at 49% and Romney at 48%. And two key pillars of Obama's political coalition -- Latinos and young voters -- are much less interested in the election than they were in 2008. "That helps to explain why it's close among likely voters," says NBC/WSJ co-pollster Peter Hart (D). These numbers suggest that Romney would benefit from a low-turnout election, while Obama would benefit from higher turnout. Again, the cliché is true -- it all comes down to turnout. By the way, our national NBC/WSJ poll defines a likely voter as someone who registers a "9" or "10" in election interest on a 10-point scale AND who voted in 2008 and/or 2010. For younger Americans who weren't of age to vote in '08 or '10, they must register as an "8," "9," or "10" in interest.
The Daily Rundown's Chuck Todd takes a "deep dive" into key presidential debates in America's history.
*** "47%" takes a toll on Romney: As mentioned above, the national NBC/WSJ poll shows that the "47%" comment has taken a toll on Romney. After hearing a full description of that comment, 45% of registered voters said it gave them a more negative impression of the GOP presidential nominee, versus 23% who had a more positive view. (By contrast, when the same respondents were read a full description of Obama's "You didn't build that" line, 36% had a positive reaction and 32% had a negative reaction.) In addition, 51% say that what they've heard, seen, and read about Romney in the past couple of weeks gives them a less favorable impression of the former Massachusetts governor, compared with just 36% who say the same of Obama during that stretch of time. And Romney's fav/unfav in the survey stands at 41%-44%. That's lower than Obama's own 52%-42% rating, and it's lower than every other presidential nominee's score at this similar point of time in the history of the poll – except for George H.W. Bush's 34%-52% rating in Oct. 1992.
*** Does Romney think about pulling out of Ohio? Given our new NBC/WSJ/Marist polls of Florida, Ohio, and Virginia -- as well as our other state polls over the past few weeks -- here are Romney's best opportunities to win a battleground (in order): NC, FL, CO, NV, VA, WI, IA, NH, and OH. With Iowa, New Hampshire, and Ohio all increasingly heading to Obama's column, that puts the president at 265 electoral votes. As a result, it means that Romney must run the table on the remaining states (NC, FL, CO, NV, VA, WI) to get to 270. And it raises the question, especially if Romney is unable to change the race tonight: Does Romney consider pulling out of Ohio with its size and all of its media markets, to put those resources in the remaining states? It's a question that Boston has to be pondering right now. By the way, out of all of our new state polls (of FL, OH, and VA), Romney appears to be the best shape in Florida – not only by margin (down one point), but also in Romney's fav/unfav (46%-43%) and Obama's job approval (48%)
*** Tonight's debate format: Here's the format for tonight's 90-minute debate from Denver, CO that begins at 9:00 pm ET: "There will be no rigid time limits, buzzers or cheering that often threatened to turn the Republican primary debates into a recurring political game show. The debate will be divided into six segments of 15 minutes, with ample opportunity for robust exchanges and a level of specificity that both sides have often sought to avoid," the New York Times writes. Both Obama and Romney will stand at podiums. Obama gets the first question, and Romney gets to speak last in the closing remarks. And while there are no rigid time limits during each segment, each candidate gets two minutes to answer the opening question; the rest is free-flowing.
*** Romney's latest TV ad: The Romney campaign is up with a new TV ad that features Romney looking to the camera. (It's essentially the one-minute ad that the campaign released a week ago, but it's shortened to 30 seconds.) "Too many Americans today are struggling—living paycheck to paycheck," Romney says. "More Americans live in poverty than when President Obama took office. We should measure our compassion by how many of our fellow Americans are able to get good paying jobs, not by how many are on welfare. My economic plan will get America back to work and strengthen the middle class. I'm Mitt Romney. I approve this message because we can't afford another four years like the last four years."
*** Be sure to pre-order this book: On Oct. 3, 2009, U.S. troops at Camp Keating in Afghanistan were attacked by hundreds of Taliban fighters, resulting in the bloodiest day of the year for our troops in that country. ABC's Jake Tapper -- our friend, colleague, and suffering Phillies fan -- has a book coming out next month about that attack, as well as the brave troops who served at the camp. And here is an excerpt of the book, "The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor." The entire book comes out on Nov. 13. Go pre-order this now.
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I would like to get some recommendations on complete pano rig components/component set for use with a D800 body and Nik. 24-70 lens OR similar (will most likely be using with leveling tripod) for single or multi-row. One important criteria is that it is very quick/easy to use in the field/bad outdoor terrain etc.. This would possible be used for I like the concept of of "click detent" as well as I've seen on some of the "rotators". Note - I don't need just the manufact. name - I'm interested in all the specific components/component set that one is currently using. Thanks much for the help
I'm still waiting for someone to explain why you need a levelling base when you're going to be stitching.
Hi Roy,To minimize cropping on wide landscape/cityscape panos.Cheers,Bart
Thanks Bart, but... cropping is, er, difficult?
I've found that if you shoot slightly wider you give yourself the option to crop.
My most used setup is simply handheld.The next is a Manfrotto Corbone One tripod with an Arca Swiss P0 head and Manfrotto macro rail as a nodal slide.
You need a L-bracket too if the camera is in portrait mode.
But I consider what I have is one of the smallest and lightest solutions
Is it still capable of doing multi-row with that setup?
Anyway, I am uncommonly pleased by ad hoc devices of this type, perhaps because of the way they allow design and engineering to leapfrog the quagmire of sophisticated fabrication and it's attendant stylistic diseases. How's that for spin doctoring?
If your design and build quality are as good as your spin doctoring you're good to go!But I do have to say that once you're used a leveling base you'll never want to work without one. I can setup and shoot with confidence quickly and efficiently.
What I do miss, from the days when I shot moving images, where levelling is vital, is the standard levelling bowl tripod/head arrangement found on all video/film legs; it makes for very rapid adjustment compared to altering leg settings - albeit at a weight penalty.Roy


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How to transfer contacts from SonyEricsson into iPhone
Considering that a number of users own SonyEricsson mobile phones and that the iPhone client base is still growing, more and more people find themselves in need of transferring contacts in between the two devices. For these purposes there is a simple solution PhoneCopy.com, which we've prepared this tutorial for.
You can also find way how to transfer contacts from Nokia into iPhone. Try other HOW TOs as well.
What do you need?
- Primarily a SonyEricsson cellphone, in this case we will be using SE Z550i, a cellphone with no operating system. We've chosen this model, because the setting is very similar to many more phones from this vendor. The list of officially supported devices is here.
- A user account on PhoneCopy.com.
- And of course an iPhone 2G, 3G, 3GS nebo 4 with an operating system version 3.0 and higher (e.g. 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 4.0, 4.0.1 etc). Let us just remind you, that for now Phonecopy only transfers contacts to iPhone.
Registration on Phonecopy.com
Phonecopy client registration is simple. Choose your username and insert your email address, where we will send you a confirmation email that you will need to activate your account.
SonyEricsson cellphone setup
First you have to synchronize the SonyEricsson with PhoneCopy, so that you could transfer your data into the iPhone. First step is to set up the synchronization on the SonyEricsson. For better illustration, we've made some screenshots, but experienced users naturally won't need and will be able to set up the phone on their own, or following the user manual here. In that case, please scroll down to the end of the article, where we are describing the way to transfer the contacts into the iPhone. But back to the screenshots now: create a new synchronization profile in the menu:
Follow the instructions to set up the connection. If you're only transferring contacts, you can leave out some of the steps, or you can backup you calendar, tasks and notes as well.
Start the synchronization now. You can select the data to be synchronized before starting. If you are only transferring data into your iPhone, choose to transfer contacts only. However if you want to use PhoneCopy as a backup platform and you have made the corresponding settings, choose Calendar, Tasks and Notes as well.
After your phone is synchronized, go back to your PhoneCopy online profile (probably you will have it still open in the browser since you activated your account) and accept the assignment of your phone to the account. If you do it within the hour after the synchronization, the phone will be assigned automatically and you will only need to confirm the process. If the delay is greater than one hour, you will be asked by the server for the cellphone's identification number, called IMEI. This number can be easily found under the battery of the cellphone, or you can type in the symbols *#06# and the IMEI will appear on the display.
PhoneCopy application for iPhone
Run the Apple AppStore on your iPhone and search for Phonecopy application, which you can download free of charge (we've been using version 1.0 in this tutorial). After downloading and installation, go through following steps.
Now you can start the first synchronization
Or you can press the Synchronize button to start the synchronization.
Some additional tips:
Just as a reminder, the contacts are carried via your mobile phone service provider, so you need to have data transfers activated for the service to work. If you you don't have a special data scheme, your carrier will charge you additional fees (during our testing, cca 500 contacts cost approximately 1,5 USD for all the data carried during a full syncronization, service provided by O2). Contact transfer is naturally also possible from an iPhone to SE, or you can synchronize as you wish between two or more cell phones (from iPhone to iPhone, from SE to Nokia etc). Before the transfer into the second device, you can edit your contacts in your online account. PhoneCopy can also be used as a backup service, should you loose your phone or the stored data, or if you just run out of battery and you need to see your contacts online. Also, on your online account, you will see full history of your contacts, as well as the data that you've deleted in between the synchronizations. You can find them in an archvie from where you can restore them. And if this is still not enough of a backup for you, you can download a .CSV file, that you can store in your computer.
The whole transfer, including the settings, can be done in several minutes and the service is completely free.


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TIFF 2008 sightings and candid photos.
Benicio, George, and Steve
~9PM Eastern Tuesday - Benicio Del Torro, George Stroumboulopoulos, Steven Soderbergh "Watched Che Part 1 yesterday night. George Stroumboulopoulos was at the screening. So were Chech and Chong (I never saw them actually talk to each other). Benicio and Steven Soderbergh introduced the movie. Benicio was 'thicker' then I imagined. Full Story
Edward Norton, Scott Speedman, Jason Reitman
~9PM Eastern - Edward Norton,Scott Speedman, and Jason Reitman "Spotted: Edward Norton at the premiere of Pride&Glory - gracious and gorgeous, he is definitely Freebie 5 worthy..." "Spotted: Scott Speedman entering like the common folk into the premiere of Pride&Glory...Canadians are humble people, spotted Jason Reitman doing the same at last night's Nothing But the Truth premiere. Full Story
Mickey Rourke
3:40 PM Eastern - Mickey Rourke "I was quickly rushing through the Four Seasons hotel (second floor, above the lobby) this afternoon (around 3:40pm) with a friend of mine when we spotted Mickey Rourke having a sit down chat with a male executive type. Talking about his recently bought film that's slowly picking up Oscar buzz for him? Perhaps. Full Story
Ben Barnes and Jessica Biel
12:05 AM Eastern - Ben Barnes and Jessica Biel "I spotted jess and ben coming from the elgin theatre..laughing and walking close by..ben was wearing a tux and jeans..biel a off white dress..they both seem in a hurry." Submitted by Christine S. Full Story
Adrien Brody and Jason Reitman
6PM Eastern Monday - Adrien Brody and Jason Reitman "Neither one was in the film Nothing But The Truth, but they both showed up at the Gala last night. Adrien sauntered down the red carpet very early in a brown suede jacket and stopped to chat and take photos with my friend and I (see attached photo). Full Story
Sarah Polley again
8:15 PM Eastern Monday - Sarah Polley "Sarah leaving the Atom Egoyan showing of Adoration. Looking super cute in a white and black dress. She's tiny." Submitted by Deborah E. Full Story
Colin Firth
~11 AM Eastern Sunday - Colin Firth "I and two lucky girlfriends had brunch on Sunday at noon at Sassafraz. Colin Firth was sitting a few tables away looking yummy in a casual navy sweater and jeans...he was sporting a scruffy beard and glasses. Great for a Sunday rainy afternoon!" Submitted by Shelby A. Full Story
Nick Carter
1:20 PM Eastern - Nick Carter "Saw nick carter from backstreet boys just now working out at yorkville club with some tall blonde then again after having sushi at yamato on bellair" Submitted by Ryan L. Full Story
Catherine Keener and Jessica Biel
~1:00 AM Eastern - Catherine Keener and Jessica Biel"Spotted at The Four Seasons around 1 a.m. Ish last night. Jess Biel entered casually dressed, slightly greasy-haired, even? No makeup. Join by group of girls inlcuding Catherine Keener whose ensemble was totally rocker-cool with long, long, long hot locks to match. Full Story
Viggo Mortenson again
~9PM Eastern Saturday - Viggo Mortenson "Saturday night, 9pm at the Scotiabank Theatre. I was waiting in line with my friend at cinema 1 and looked up and spotted Viggo right behind my friend being escorted through the masses (who did not realize Viggo was amongst them) into Cinema 4 to see the Danish movie "Fear Me Not". Full Story
Stephen Page
2:50 PM Eastern - Stephen Page "Shopping at Model Citizen on Augusta. Looks better than his mug shot - with some woman." Submitted by Lauren T. Full Story


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Friends of Haiti Organization (FOHO) has been working in Haiti since 1965. As of January 2010, it had sent over 1,400 Global Sun Ovens and 12 Villager Sun Ovens to Haiti.
- December, 2012: Sun Ovens International partnered with the Friends of Haiti Organization to provide solar cookers to Haiti. The project provided 5 Villager Sun Ovens and 240 Global Sun Ovens . ([1]).
- January 30, 2010: Solar ovens "cooking up a storm" for quake victims in Petite Riviere De Nippes, Haiti.
- January, 2010: Sun Ovens International has been working in Haiti for the past 11 years. Hundreds of thousands of Haitians are homeless and camps will need to be opened to provide food and shelter for Haiti's Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Sun Ovens International is partnering with the Friends of Haiti Organization (FOHO) to send as many Global Sun Ovens as possible to Haiti. On January 28, 2010 FOHO in partnership with Feed My Starving Children will be sending a shipping container with 270,000 meals and Global Sun Ovens to Port au Prince, Haiti. There is room for additional Sun Ovens to be included with this shipment and additional shipments are being planned.
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Dead to the Max
by Jasmine Haynes
Published August 1, 2010 by CreateSpace
Now Max has developed an annoying penchant for attracting the spirits of murdered women. Okay, they possess her. And to exorcize them, Max must unmask their killers. But how?! By stepping into the void their deaths created, taking their jobs, befriending the loved ones they left behind. Max goes wherever she has to go and does whatever she has to do, with a lot of help from the ghost of her late husband Cameron and hunky and very enticing Detective Witt Long.
In Dead to the Max, Book 1 in the Max Starr series, Max steps into the shoes of a murdered accountant and starts to learn that even supposedly boring accountants can have secret lives and secret desires. Max just has to hope the secrets she uncovers don't get her killed too.
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Toni Kitanovski is a well known Macedonian jazz guitarist from Skopje. He studied music in the United States from 1990 to 1997 and graduated from the Berklee (sic) College of Music. He attended composition seminars with Luciano Berio, György Ligeti and composed for well known American jazz orchestras like the Orchestra of Herb Pomeroy and the Greg Hopkins' Big-Band.
When Kitanovski returned to Skopje in 1997, he set up his band "Luna". As a soloist, bandleader, composer and arranger he performs at many festivals, concerts and clubs. One of the reasons to come back to Skopje is the richness and variety of the domestic music scene.
"Turkish Music is famous worldwide, there are the old songs, but also modern compositions are played. The Roma play everything, Arab, Turkish and Macedonian songs. The Albanians play only Albanian music and the Macedonians are again very open to different music, there are no strict lines, just like the Roma music…the orthodox Macedonians receive the music as it is and accept it."
He collaborated with many highly regarded musicians including Greg Hopkins and Charlie Mariano. 1998 Kitanovski released his first CD "One for Charlie", three years later, in 2001, the life album "Duet". He is also the founder of the Jazz and Contemporary Music School Skopje.
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LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) - Great news to report -- Tyler Campbell, the 19-year-old who was reported missing in Lincoln County over the weekend, has been found alive. He is okay, and has an amazing story to tell.
Campbell was found around 2 p.m. Tuesday off Interstate 65 North, just south of the Tennessee line. He has a broken leg and an injured shoulder, but is in good spirits.
WHNT News 19 talked with Tyler's father on Wednesday, November 7. Read and watch the update here.
Campbell had been reported missing late Saturday night, after not returning home following a church function. Lincoln County Sheriff Murray Blackwelder, and Ardmore firefighters said Campbell ran off the road in his truck and went down a ravine. He apparently fell asleep at the wheel.
The truck flipped, as you can see in the pictures with this story, and Campbell was stuck there, injured.
Campbell was just able to get up the ravine Tuesday. He climbed up, crawled under a guard rail and flagged down a passing driver. The driver immediately called 911. Campbell asked for water and borrowed a phone from Ardmore firefighters so he could call his parents to let them know he was alive.
Campbell had apparently tried to climb up the ravine once before in the last few days, but slid back down. He also said he heard the sirens rushing to the scene of an 18-wheeler wreck near Ardmore early Monday morning. It was close to where he was, and Campbell said he called for help as loudly as he could, but no one heard him.
Tuesday afternoon, paramedics took Campbell to Huntsville Hospital for treatment.
Approximately 200 people had been searching for Campbell since he went missing late Saturday night.
We'll continue to update WHNT.com with new details as this story unfolds.


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We just had a large pond dug behind our new home. What's required for safety?
Dan – Toldeo, OH
Whether you're talking about a pool, a lake, or a backyard pond, the importance of water safety can't be overstated. That's why a few simple steps now will make it a whole lot easier to enjoy your new pond safely later on.
The first step you should take is to consult with your town office. Because residential water features – including both ponds and pools – may prove attractive to people and animals ill-equipped to use them safely, state and local authorities often draft rules and regulations to protect the public from themselves. Many of those regulations require certain types of fencing around the water feature, and the conspicuous presence of personal flotation devices nearby. So check with your town office. Ask them what regulations apply to your water feature. Then follow those regulations to a "T."
Once you've satisfied state and local regulations, a little common sense can go a long way toward ensuring the safe enjoyment of your pond. Here are a few basics to keep in mind:
Show your respect. No matter how shallow or how small, a pond can pose a risk to a small child, non-swimmers, and pets. When someone who fits in one of those categories is near your pond, keep a watchful eye out for their wellbeing.
Teach your children. Kids are naturally drawn toward water – and a backyard pond is downright irresistible. Be sure to tell your kids and their friends that they're never to go in or near the water without an adult. As an added precaution, make sure they know how to find, and how to use, safety gear.
Maintain safety gear. Keep flotation devices in conspicuous locations – and in easy reach. Our 20" Life Ring and Mounting Kit is easy to install, and could save a life.
Never, ever swim alone. This one requires no explanation. Just don't do it.
Keep your pond clean. Clear, debris-free water is much safer (and more appealing) than muck. When you install and maintain proper aeration and clear debris regularly, your pond will be safer and more satisfying on every level.
So check with the local authorities. Follow the rules. Use common sense. And above all else, enjoy. With a few simple precautions, your pond will give you and your family years of safe satisfaction.
Pond Talk: How do you promote safety around your pond?
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Traffic police 2nd Lt. Nguyen Manh Phan ordered a bus driver to present his papers on Monday, in Hanoi. The driver instead tried to flee, and the traffic cop leapt onto the front of the bus, holding on for half a mile.
The Associated Press reports that the bus reached speeds of up to 31 miles per hour (50km/h). Other drivers caught the bus' escape on video, and you can hear Phan yelling "Call the police!" over the din of the traffic.
The bus driver was chased by both police and residents and pulled over after about half-a-mile. He was arrested when he came to a halt.
Even after the bus was stopped, 2nd Lt. Phan still clung to the windshield wipers, calmly standing in front of the vehicle.
The bus driver was charged with acting against public officials, which has a maximum sentence of three years in prison. Previously, he had served nearly four years in prison for a fatal traffic accident and was released in 2010.
Even with a criminal record, attempting to escape a ticket from a traffic cop who is clinging onto the front of your moving bus is unwise, to say the least.
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Reading the Guardian today you may be forgiven for thinking we are all suffering from a massive dose of gloom at the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg this week. To say nothing could be further from the truth would be an exaggeration; it's more like business as usual with a bit extra doom thrown in for good measure.
Things are quite obviously not going to well on the big issues. The economy across Europe is in the doldrums with the current crisis in Greece making everyone very jittery.
To add insult to injury, the much vaunted Copenhagen summit on climate change held in December was little short of a farce. Badly organised and lacking any sort of focus, it failed to produce any binding agreement. Since the environment in general and climate issues in particular do not respect national borders and therefore require international action, this whole policy area is almost universally seen as Europe's strongest card. To come so unstuck at Copenhagen was therefore extremely bad news.
What is more, Europe's internal, what EU jargon call "inter-institutional", organisation is in a state of flux following the Lisbon Treaty. There are now no less than four presidents: Jose-Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, Jerzy Buzek, President of the European Parliament and Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, current holder of the six month rotating presidency.
You may recall that one of my reasons for supporting Tony Blair for as President of the European Council was to have one strong leader who would be above all the inter-institutional rivalry and cut down on the chaos. Alas this wasn't to be, to Europe's immediate and, I believe, long term detriment.
President Obama recently cancelled his attendance at an EU summit due to be held in Madrid in May, allegedly because he doesn't know who is in charge in the EU. It looks suspiciously as if Obama is following in the apocryphal footsteps of Henry Kissinger who apparently felt the same way. Since this snub follows hard on the heels of the United States President's failure to take much account of the EU at Copenhagen, Europe has much to think about.
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Tortoise hibernation is a controversial subject and there are lots of differing opinions about the best way to do (or to not) do it – especially with winter temperatures on the rise. While Rosemary Desert Willow, our tortoise from the local rescue, sleeps in her deep burrow in our back yard, just like she did in the wild, her babies spent last winter in a huge terrarium that took up most of my desk in the office. Finally this year I finally decided to take the leap, and after weiging the pros and cons it seemed like the refrigerator method was the way to go – If the babies stayed outside all winter in their shallow burrow they could freeze to death. Same thing goes if I put them in a shipping container (plus there are rats in the containers who seem to find their way into almost everything) and there aren't really any other out structures that at AZ West that could maintain consistent temps.
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The 76ers tried to give away the game.
The Bulls didn't take it.
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If a team missing its best player and its emotional and defensive leader can choke, then the Bulls did.
Even without Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah, the Bulls were better than the 76ers, and they finally showed it in the second half of Game 6 of their first-round playoff series.
The Bulls overcame a 12-point deficit in the third quarter. They owned a five-point lead in the fourth. They had the game. The 76ers were giving up, or turning stupid, take your pick.
The Bulls played some defense, sure, but most the time they didn't have to because the 76ers were happy to stand on the perimeter and pray that some bad shots went down.
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C.J. Watson made some awful decisions down the stretch. Omer Asik missed two free throws at the end. The lineup that coach Tom Thibodeau rode for about the last 20 minutes lost its legs. The Bulls' defense -- so good and so clutch in Thibodeau's two seasons -- flat ran away with seven seconds to go in trying to protect a one-point lead and the ball 94 feet away.
The decisive play came after Asik's second missed free throw. Andre Iguodala rebounded the ball under the Bulls' basket. Incredibly, the Bulls didn't smother him. Incredibly, not even one player got in his way. Maybe if Thibodeau hadn't used all his timeouts, then someone could've reminded the players to stop the ball on a miss.
But no. Iguodala dribbled the length of the court and was fouled. Iguodala, a guy the 76ers wouldn't want to see at the free-throw line any more than the Bulls would want Asik there, sank two -- and sank the Bulls.
Perimeter play killed the Bulls all series. There's a reason Watson is a backup. He missed 9 of 11 shots to go along with those awful decisions in a pressure situation.
But it wasn't just him. Carlos Boozer missed 8 of 9 shots in the first half, finishing with more fouls than baskets. By the time he had missed the only three shots he took in the third quarter, Boozer also had more turnovers than baskets. Seventy-five million bucks doesn't buy what it used to.
The ending of Game 6 was as frustrating and painful as this series had been, so it's just as well. This Bulls team was going nowhere. Not like this, anyway. So, now what?
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You can hope the Bulls amnesty Boozer and make Taj Gibson the starter. I doubt it will happen, but a man can dream. Injured or not, Gibson was a stud when the Bulls needed one. He turned Game 5 before suffering that gruesome-looking ankle injury and had a similar impact on Game 6 with 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 blocks.
Hamilton showed a bit of what the Bulls needed -- what the Bulls will need more of going forward -- but the Bulls have to look at that position. He gave the Bulls 19 points and 8 rebounds in Game 6, but Hamilton hasn't shown he can stay healthy or play consistently.
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Recent research, supported in part by NCCAM, suggests that the herbs black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) and red clover (Trifolium pretense) are no better than placebo in treating the hot flashes and night sweats that often accompany menopause. The findings were published in the journal Menopause.
Researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine tested the herbs in women experiencing at least 35 episodes of hot flashes and night sweats per week. Although conventional menopausal hormone therapy can effectively manage these symptoms, health concerns related to such care have increased interest in alternative treatments.
During the year-long investigation, 89 women were randomly assigned to take daily doses of black cohosh (128 mg), red clover (398 mg), placebo, or menopausal hormone therapy. As researchers expected, the most significant effects were seen in the women who took menopausal hormone therapy—the average number of symptoms they experienced per week fell by 94 percent. Women given placebo experienced a symptom decline of 63 percent (much higher than expected). Those who took red clover showed a decline of 57 percent—similar to placebo—while women who took black cohosh reduced the number of symptoms they experienced by only 34 percent. Symptom intensity among all groups was similar—however, at 6 and 9 months, women receiving black cohosh reported higher symptom intensity than women receiving placebo.
Placebo, black cohosh, and red clover produced similar rates of adverse effects, such as gastrointestinal symptoms, nausea, vomiting, or fatigue. Previous research suggested that black cohosh could damage the liver and red clover could affect the blood's ability to clot. Neither adverse effect was apparent during this study.
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3 cloves of garlic
½ white onion
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Mix all ingredients in a giant bowl and let marinate for an hour.
Mold into small ball shapes.
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Coastal Carolina Baseball Reaction
You know that feeling when you open that holiday gift as a kid that you've wanted forever? That excitement that streams through your veins and makes you jump up and down and scream? Well, from their reaction in this video, the holidays came early for the Coastal Carolina baseball team, as they found out they would be advancing in the NCAA tournament.
Coastal Carolina will head to the Virginia Tech regional (home of Cave Dweller Danny Farris' Hokies) as the No. 3 seed. They are only one of 11 teams to make the tournaments in seven consecutive years. I love the excitement that the team has, from the jumping, the running around the room, the high-fiving and the hugging. Here's hoping they bring that same energy when the tournament commences on Friday.