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Farmers Market Yellow Bean Coconut Soup
There are may aspects of the Minneapolis farmer's market that I enjoy. The variety, of course. Stall after stall of fresh sweet corn, juicy heirloom tomatoes, and all manner and shades of greens and herbs. My first experience in an American farmers market was not here but in St Joseph, Minnesota where I attended college. A little background: this was a small college town with a couple bars, couple churches, one coffee shop and one grocery so you can guess that the options for fresh produce were minimal. Until summer came around and the farmers came out. It was as though I was tasting fresh food again for the first time. The Minneapolis version is like that for me but on a much larger scale. There is always something new and interesting to try and, consequently, some new inspiration. Last weekend, it was yellow string beans. (See recipe below for Yellow Bean Coconut Soup.)
Oddly enough, it is the size of the market that also attracts me. The sheer volume of people who throng the Lyndale location is unlike much of the city during the rest of the year, with the exception of the State Fair. Saturday morning crowds turn that part of town into a scene more characteristic to uber metropolises like New York City and Los Angeles. Maybe it's the fact that for most of the year nothing comes close to the the noise and outdoor energy that I just savor the congestion while it's here. Or the the notion that everyone there, at that one moment, is connected by the same purpose: searching our wholesome food, for themselves or to feed their families.
There are many more reasons we should try to eat locally, especially during the summer when it's more convenient. My feeling is that, more than anything, it bridges the gap between producers and consumers by allowing for direct contact between the two. These farmers bring high quality, wholesome, fresh foods to an area or population that otherwise would have had to pay more than almost twice the price in conventional grocery stores. Of course for many people, including myself, it is not always convenient to shop locally but when there's all of that fresh food and endless variety just a quick three and a half miles away, I just can't help myself.
Jennifer Wilkins of Cornell University makes a good case for eating locally. Click here to read her opinion piece. And here to find a farmers market close to you.


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So here it is... A little later than usual, but that was only to build up anticipation... 2011's top 40 albums as decided by my good self. I actually went into the year with the hope that none of my top 25 albums submitted for the year-end staff list would come with a 3.5 rating. As it turned out, there was no issue at all, with a strong year in music resulting in me finding a grand total of 34 albums that I rated a 4 or higher. Unfortunately, nothing earned a 5, but there were four albums which I eventually granted the prestigious 4.5 rating to.
In Light
Not renowned for indie-pop, Louisiana has produced an extremely promising talent for the genre in Lafayette's Givers. Their debut LP 'In Light' takes you on a trip around the musical world, with subtle Cajun & funk influences differentiating the band from the pack. With all 5 members being multi-instrumentalists & a brilliant boy/girl vocal dynamic, an expansive array of sounds & influences are apparent. Creative & experimental without sacrificing accessibility, 'In Light' is without filler & begs for repeated listens to explore its numerous layers, rhythms & melodies. Recommended Tracks: Meantime, Up Up Up, Atlantic, Noche Nada & Ceiling of Plankton.
Manchester Orchestra
Simple Math
After putting the "rock" back in indie-rock, Manchester Orchestra return in majestic fashion on 'Simple Math'. An even fuller sound is evident here, with intricately layered arrangements being complemented by a strings ensemble & occasional horns. Both within songs & between them, the balance of vulnerable intimacy & tense power is expertly crafted, with Andy Hull's intensely captivating vocals begging to be crooned, & then screamed, along to. With only the closer approaching filler, this is another superb & consistent release from this prolific & evolving Atlantan quintet. Recommended Tracks: Mighty, Simple Math, Virgin, Pale Black Eye & Pensacola.
Florence and the Machine
Bringing along her soaring, ethereal voice, flame-haired Florence Welch leads her Machine back for their 2nd LP 'Ceremonials'. Unapologetically more sumptuous & grandiose than its captivating predecessor, the usual cavalcade of instruments & fantastic rhythms are once more evident. More cohesive than 'Lungs', Paul Epworth's huge-sounding production initially muffles diversity & lacks restraint, but 'Ceremonials' turns out to be a real grower. It is ultimately a winner too, due to its bewitching nature, stirring highlights, rousing climaxes & alluring vocals. Recommended Tracks: What The Water Gave Me, Shake It Out, Spectrum, No Light No Light & Heartlines.
The Jezabels
Far from rehashing their 3 superb EPs, Aussie quartet The Jezabels use the long-play format to fully explore the boundaries of their sound on debut LP 'Prisoner'. The eye-opening organ & synths of the opener, the catchy melodcism of lead single 'Endless Summer' & the cinematic 'Long Highway' propel this captivating album to great heights. With all 4 members working double-time to compose near flawless music, 'Prisoner' is the rarity of a debut LP adding to an already superlative discography. The Jezabels are just getting started & the sky may be their only limit. Recommended Tracks: Endless Summer, City Girl, Horsehead, Deep Wide Ocean & Prisoner.
Rise Against
Continuing towards a more accessible sound, Rise Against deliver their 6th LP 'Endgame'. With incisive lyrics, Tim McIlrath tackles subjects such as nuclear radiation, the BP oil spill, the Gulf war & homophobic bullying. While those looking for a return to a raw punk sound will be disappointed, 'Endgame' is less mid-tempo than its predecessor & comes with one of the best rhythm sections going around. As fiery, passionate & motivated as ever, the Chicago quartet successfully consolidate on their rare ability of integrating a punk rock aesthetic with a more mainstream rock appeal. Recommended Tracks: Architects, Survivor Guilt, Satellite & Help Is on the Way.
It is great when an artist notes the flaws on their debut LP & markedly improves 2nd time around. That's exactly what young Grammy award winner Adele has done on '21', an album which again showcases her breathtaking voice. Despite a slight lull in the middle, '21' culls the filler & delivers 11 break-up songs that are immediate, without sounding over-produced. Book-ended by its 2 highlights; the gospel-tinged catchiness of its lead single & the absolutely gorgeous closing piano ballad, '21' proves that talent ultimately wins out over hype. Recommended Tracks: Someone Like You, Rolling in the Deep, Lovesong & Set Fire to the Rain.
Deaf Havana
Fools And Worthless Liars
With the loss of screamer Ryan Mellor, English outfit Deaf Havana adjust their sound to melodic alt-rock on 2nd LP 'Fools and Worthless Liars'. The now quartet do not miss a step & actually improve however with James Veck-Gilodi's captivating vocals taking center stage. Better yet are his mature lyrical themes, which are not only infinitely quotable, but also honest, personal & extremely relatable. From the surprisingly proficient acoustic opener through to the sing-along anthemic rockers, this album has huge crossover potential & comes with practically no filler. Recommended Tracks: I Will Try, Little White Lies, I'm A Bore Mostly & Hunstanton Pier.
The Joy Formidable
The Big Roar
'The Big Roar' is an apt title for the debut LP from The Joy Formidable. Like a history lesson in alt-rock, this takes in genres such as shoegaze & grunge, as fuzzy, distorted guitars produce a loud wall of noise. The secret ingredient are some killer melodies that incorporate an anthemic arena-rock aesthetic. Ambitious, mature & confident, 'The Big Roar' may be a little front-loaded & overlong, but is a winner from start to finish. And while 4 older tracks have been reworked, the extended coda of 'Whirring' now makes it a song of the year contender! Recommended Tracks: Whirring, Cradle, I Don't Want to See You Like This & The Everchanging Spectrum of a Lie.
Foo Fighters
Wasting Light
Re-hiring 3rd guitarist Pat Smear & recording on analogue equipment may sound like gimmicks, but are ultimately the catalysts for an exciting Foo Fighters reinvention on their 7th LP 'Wasting Light'. From the explosive opener to the intense closer, this Butch Vig produced album is raw, loud, energetic & filled with fantastic riffs. While containing a genuinely aggressive edge, it still includes The Fooeys trademark shout-along anthems, making this their most consistent LP yet. As detailed as it is simple, 'Wasting Light' showcases a band totally in sync with each other. Basically, this ROCKS! Recommended Tracks: Bridge Burning, Arlandria, Walk & Rope.
The Dear Hunter
The Color Spectrum (Complete Collection)
Taking a break from their 6 'Act' series, The Dear Hunter tackle an even more ambitious concept with 'The Color Spectrum'. Comprising 9 EPs that represent various colors, this 36 track collection is passionately & impeccably crafted. Remarkably cohesive considering the diverse array of music on show, this innovative release contains little filler. From the heavy early stages through to the pop, folk & electronic experiments, the spectrum ends with the band's past (Violet) & future (White). Patience is required, but this rewarding & incredible achievement is as enjoyable as it is memorable. Recommended Tracks: Deny It All, Home, Too Late & Misplaced Devotion.
City and Colour
Little Hell
With Alexisonfire on the brink of collapse, Dallas Green's side-project City and Colour continues to evolve, with 3rd LP 'Little Hell' expanding to a fuller, more band-oriented sound. In truth, this grower of an album lacks the catchiness of previous efforts & leans a little too much towards country music. However, that is more than made up for by the quality of the songwriting, with the often self-depracating Green delivering his most personal, heartfelt & poignant lyrics yet. And then there is that voice, which quite simply is the best going around bar none! Recommended Tracks: The Grand Optimist, Fragile Bird, Little Hell & Hope For Now.
Go Tell Fire to the Mountain
While WU LYF's over-hyped debut LP 'Go Tell Fire to the Mountain' verges on displaying a conventional indie-rock sound, the Manchester quartet deliver one of the most musically impressive releases of the year. Ambitiously crafted & self-produced in a church; gorgeous guitar melodies & a superb rhythm section are accentuated by the effective use of church organ. Most divisive will be the unintelligible vocals from Ellery Roberts, which work best on the more celebratory tracks. It's a touch overlong & gets a bit repetitive, but this is ultimately an absorbing & exciting debut. Recommended Tracks: We Bros, L Y F, Dirt & Spitting Blood.
No Devolucion
Thursday's 6th album 'No Devolucion' is more a natural progression, than a departure. On their 3rd successive LP produced by Dave Fridmann, the New Jersey sextet are as assured as ever in cohesively balancing their post-hardcore roots with a liking of atmospheric soundscapes. While Tucker Rule's drumming stands out, the textured instrumentation is superb throughout & Thursday have never been more impressive lyrically with a number of quotable lines. Not everything works, but that's hardly surprising considering the ambitious experimentation here. Recommended Tracks: Stay True, Turnpike Divides, Sparks Against the Sun & Magnets Caught in a Metal Heart.
Balance And Composure
After 3 fabulous EPs, the long-awaited debut LP from Balance and Composure does not disappoint. From the dark, atmospheric opener to the gang-vocal heavy closer, 'Separation' is another exercise in captivating, emotion-packed intensity. While Brian McTiernan's streamlined production has its issues, this cohesive album is a natural progression and real grower. Displaying the quintet's usual quiet/loud dynamics, climactic build-ups, deceptive melodies & passionate dual vocals, 'Separation' is an exhausting but rewarding listen from an ambitious band that promises to record a future classic. Recommended Tracks: More To Me, Quake, I Tore You Apart & Patience.
Mayday Parade
Mayday Parade
Using every device imaginable, Floridian quintet Mayday Parade attempt to re-create their much-loved debut on their self-titled 3rd LP. The highlight opener alone carries piano, strings, a catchy chorus, a "woh woh" filled bridge, lovelorn vocals & a gang chant outro! Later, guitar solos, dueling vocals & a near-epic closer also satisfy, with the LP being remarkably cohesive for all of its ingredients. Without filler, musically accomplished & containing improved song-craft & vocals, 'Mayday Parade' is ultimately a crowd-pleasing winner. Recommended Tracks: Oh Well Oh Well, Happy Endings Are Stories That Haven't Ended Yet, Priceless & Call Me Hopeless But Not Romantic.
The Swellers
Good For Me
While punk rockers The Swellers naturally evolve in a more accessible direction, the Michigan quartet continue their rich, detailed & blue-collar storytelling on 4th LP 'Good For Me'. Atop superb production, glorious guitar lines compliment the accomplished rhythm section, as Nick Diener sincerely sings his heart out. Where The Swellers truly excel however, is in their meticulously detailed & articulate songwriting, where each minuscule nuance lends an engaging sense of either connection or believability. Ultimately, 'Good For Me' is a strong, heartfelt & consistent punk-rock album. Recommended Tracks: The Best I Ever Had, Runaways, Inside My Head & Better Things.
Everyone I Ever Met
Following their accessible post-rock debut, Manchester quintet Spokes return with a bolder outlook on 'Everyone I Ever Met'. While many post-rock traits are evident, there is a notable indie-rock vibe integrated into the impressively crafted arrangements. Furthermore, vocals (including female & group) have become integral to the band's make-up, giving the LP a multi-dimensional feel. There are quieter stages, toe-tapping climactic rock-outs & pleasingly more awe-inspiring violin melodies. It lulls near the end, but this is still a cohesive, versatile & excellent album. Recommended Tracks: Torn Up In Praise, 3 4 5, We Can Make It Out & Everyone I Ever Met.
The Valley
While there is still room for improvement, Texan quintet Eisley continue to steadily improve, delivering their best LP yet with 'The Valley'. The alluring 3 way vocal harmonies are better than ever, helping to produce a personal & vulnerable set of tunes. The assorted emotions of the DuPree family reveals the band's evolving songwriting, and it is inspiringly optimistic considering the subject matter. While 'The Valley' is Eisley's most varied & consistent record yet, it is the care & heart which has been put into it, that takes it to the next level. Hallelujah! Recommended Tracks: Better Love, Smarter, Please & Watch It Die.
There Is A Way
Playing a wildly chaotic & exuberantly loose amalgam of indie-pop & post-hardcore, unique Scottish sextet Dananananaykroyd deliver their 2nd LP 'There Is A Way'. The band's trademark dual vocals, some screaming & plenty of irresistibly hooky & deceptively harmonic sing-alongs return, while musically there is a more muscular sound evident courtesy of the dual guitar attack. Some genre mish-mashing will undoubtedly be divisive, but Dananananaykroyd's deft combination of the frenetic & melodic, has resulted in a more focused, assured & cohesive release 2nd time around. Recommended Tracks: Muscle Memory, Reboot, Seven Days Late & E Numbers.
Go Radio
Lucky Street
Following on from 2 promising EPs, Floridian quartet Go Radio release their much-anticipated debut LP 'Lucky Street'. Spearheaded by ex Mayday Parade vocalist Jason Lancaster, distinctive vocals & clever lyrics are a highlight, with the front-man at his best when scathingly directing his words towards a target. With the consistently tight music rarely taking center stage, 'Lucky Street' relies on the sincerity & passion with which Lancaster articulates his stories. It all adds up to a consistent release with sufficient variety that makes for a real grower. Recommended Tracks: Forever My Father, Any Other Heart, Fight Fight & Strength To Stay.
We Do What We Want
Coming off the back of Emery's best album to date, the post-hardcore outfit have not allowed success to get to their heads on 5th LP 'We Do What We Want'. For every crash, bang & wallop, there are beautiful, soothing & melodic passages which are successfully integrated in a manner that is simultaneously well-crafted & spontaneous. The polarizing tracks of it's latter half will ultimately become this LP's barometer, but Emery have done a good job of making 'We Do What We Want' sound unlike any of their previous releases, yet containing components of all of them. Recommended Tracks: The Curse of Perfect Days, You Wanted It, The Cheval Glass & I Never Got to See the West Coast.
Funeral Party
The Golden Age Of Knowhere
"I know that it's all been done before, it will all be done again". Never has such a lyric been more relevant than on 'The Golden Age Of Knowhere', the debut LP from Californian dance-punk quartet Funeral Party. A consistent, immediate, enthusiastic, likeable & catchy release, this is definitely not the most innovative album, but is just so so darn fun to listen to! From the energetically raucous opener to the funky disco bass grooves of its successor, the youthfully exuberant energy makes it difficult for one to not get caught up in this LPs celebratory nature. Recommended Tracks: New York City Moves to the Sound of L.A., Finale, Giant Song & Car Wars.
The Weeknd
House of Balloons
Emerging from nowhere full of hype, The Weeknd - young Toronto singer Abel Tesfaye - has delivered an amazingly assured debut LP. At 1st glance, 'House Of Balloons' seems like most other R&B releases, only slower & more electronic. Dig deeper & it reveals itself as a cohesive concept album where the usual genre themes of sex, drugs & troubled relationships are ingeniously given a raw, melancholic & disturbing outlook, both in words & mood. Slow-burning & a little overlong, the superb mid-section highlights this expertly produced & maturely sung LP, that is both captivating & powerful. Recommended Tracks: The Morning, Wicked Games, Coming Down & House of Balloons/Glass Table Girls.
While it never delivers a knockout punch over its 49 minute duration, Thrice's 8th LP 'Major/Minor' is extremely consistent & cohesive. All members of the Californian quartet are remarkably accomplished with the Breckenridge brothers proving a sturdy rhythm section, and Teppei Teranishi laying down numerous glorious guitar lines. All the while, Dustin Kensrues's vocals are as captivating as ever, with his lyrics helping to provide excellent replay value. Grungy & groovy, this is a natural progression from predecessor 'Beggars' & a solid-as-a-rock release without filler. Recommended Tracks: Promises, Yellow Belly, Call It In The Air & Listen Through Me.
Bon Iver
Bon Iver, Bon Iver
For his 2nd LP, Justin Vernon does not attempt to replicate the raw, stripped down sound of breakthrough 'For Emma, Forever Ago' & instead turns Bon Iver into a fully-fledged group. A fuller sound is evident here, not only courtesy of a backing band, but also a number of guest musicians. Drums, piano, electric guitars, horns, strings & synth all result in greater variety, without necessarily abandoning the beauty & emotion which Vernon's falsetto brings. While the ever-cryptic lyrics & surprising 80's influence confuse, it is more than made up for by the intricately arranged music & gorgeous melodies. Recommended Tracks: Holocene, Perth, Towers & Calgary.
Twin Atlantic
Not only do Twin Atlantic sound like Biffy Clyro, but now they face the same backlash as their fellow Scot rockers, since 'Free' dials down the unique quirkiness of their superb prior release 'Vivarium'. Such refinement sees the Glasgow quartet produce some anthemic choruses that are destined for arena sing-alongs, with Sam McTrusty's distinctively thick accent leading the way. Gil Norton's wall of noise production could use a little more subtlety & it's a tad overlong, but 'Free' is ultimately a consistent LP whose diversity plays out on subsequent listens. Recommended Tracks: Free, Time For You to Stand Up, Edit Me & The Ghost of Eddie.
The Black Keys
El Camino
El Camino - the 7th LP from blues-rock duo The Black Keys - is their leanest album yet, with its pop sensibilities also making it their most accessible. Co-produced by Danger Mouse, its raw, driving rock'n'roll sound is consistently upbeat & fun. Filled with hip-shaking hooks galore, variety is enhanced through diverse instrumentation which lends from genres as assorted as soul, reggae, blues & even glam-rock. The lyrics may often be inconsequential & it's not exactly their most innovative record, but above all, 'El Camino' is crowd-pleasingly enjoyable & without filler. Recommended Tracks: Lonely Boy, Nova Baby, Gold on the Ceiling & Run Right Back.
The Getaway Plan
After disbanding in 2009, Melbourne rockers The Getaway Plan reform for their 2nd LP 'Requiem'. For the most part, it is a continuation of the sound the quartet established on breakthrough debut 'Other Voices, Other Rooms', yet this album utilizes a significantly more dramatic approach. Produced by Canadian David Bottrill, it often sounds huge, with keys, choirs & orchestral flourishes augmenting Matthew Wright's ever-improving vocals. While its methodically paced latter half means it is not quite as immediate as its predecessor, 'Requiem' is ultimately the better release. Recommended Tracks: S.T.A.R.S, Phantoms, February & The Reckoning.
The Dangerous Summer
War Paint
Natural growth & sensible refinement is the wise approach taken by Maryland quartet The Dangerous Summer on their 2nd LP 'War Paint'. Guitars play more of a prominent role here than on their debut, while slicker production is also apparent. However, the major improvement comes via some extremely mature song-writing, with 'War Paint' challenging to be the most lyrically impressive album of 2011, since numerous passages will strike a chord with listeners. Almost too consistent, the imperfections of this LP are - in a sense - exciting for the future of this talented band. Recommended Tracks: Miscommunication, Work In Progress, Waves & War Paint.
Hey Rosetta!
On their 3rd LP 'Seeds', St. Johns sextet Hey Rosetta! continue to refine their brand of orchestral indie-rock, resulting in their most immediate, consistent & accessible release yet. As usual, heartfelt vocals, eloquent lyrics & impressive bass-lines are meticulously weaved into layered arrangements. But the Canadians seem more assured here, with the harder edge in their sound ultimately resulting in more variety than their unpredictable previous albums. While 'Seeds' may be front-loaded, it nicely balances joyous fun & contemplative maturity to produce an LP that should appeal to many. Recommended Tracks: Seeds, New Sum, Young Glass & Yer Spring.
Fair To Midland
Arrows and Anchors
4 years after the excellent 'Fables From a Mayfly', Texan alt-metal outfit Fair To Midland return with their 4th LP 'Arrows and Anchors'. Not as immediate as its predecessor, this album is more of a grower, with most tracks being deceptively catchy. As always, this offbeat, unpredictable & ambitious quintet attempt to incorporate all kinds of genres, while the lyrics are the usual weird metaphors. Probably the heaviest release since their debut, it is also the least reliant on distinctive lead vocalist Darroh Sudderth. Its main issues however are some excess filler & overlength. Recommended Tracks: Musical Chairs, Short-Haired Tornado, Coppertank Island & Uh-Oh.
Marianas Trench
Ever After
Marianas Trench deliver another theatrical & diverse concept album on their 3rd LP 'Ever After'. Straying from their earlier pop-punk style to more of a pop-rock feel, the Canadian quartet allow synths to play as large a role as guitars here. Retaining the catchiness of previous releases, Josh Ramsay's versatile vocal range is once more ably backed by the band's trademark harmonies. Yet, 'Ever After' occasionally verges on being too slick for its own good, with over-length also not helping matters. Still, the song-writing talent & ambition is there for all to see on this maturing grower. Recommended Tracks: Fallout, Haven't Had Enough, By Now & Stutter.
Funeral For A Friend
Welcome Home Armageddon
Funeral For A Friend hit back hard & recall the energy & vigor of their much-loved debut on 5th LP 'Welcome Home Armageddon'. With 2 new band members, the Welsh quintet sound almost complete here, as they switch pace & genres with skill & uniformity. In addition to welcoming back Ryan Richards? screams, Kris Coombs-Roberts has been belatedly let loose, resulting in one of the best guitar albums of 2011. A technically proficient & well-crafted release, this is as much a step forward for FFAF, as it is a reacquainting themselves with their past. Recommended Tracks: Aftertaste, Damned If You Do Dead If You Don't, Medicated & Front Row Seats to the End of the World.
Until We Have Faces
Reaching #2 on the U.S charts, 'Until We Have Faces', the 3rd LP from Nashville quartet Red, is their most accessible yet. Leaning toward mainstream rock, the band finds their sweet spot, delivering another catchy set of strings-assisted tunes that range from hard-hitting heavy rock to emotional ballads. Michael Barnes? vocals are as strong as ever, while his lyrics contain the usual uplifting themes associated with Christian acts. There are 2 too many ballads & Red don?t exactly push boundaries, but otherwise this is another satisfying album from a consistent outfit. Recommended Tracks: Feed the Machine, Hymn for the Missing, Let it Burn & Faceless.
Red City Radio
The Dangers of Standing Still
'The Dangers of Standing Still', the debut LP from Oklahoma's Red City Radio, is one of many impressive melodic punk releases in 2011. Containing passionately delivered, strong & sincere lyrics that are full of relatable catch-phrases, all 4 members contribute their predominantly raspy vocals as layered gang chants are everywhere. It's consistent & would be a hoot live, but with all 12 tracks tightly played at an upbeat pace, many songs bleed into the next, as the stock-standard production fails to make the hooks sufficiently distinctive. Recommended Tracks: I'm Well You're Poison, Spinning In Circles..., This Day's Seen Better Bars & 50th and Western.
Four Year Strong
In Some Way, Shape, or Form.
Following the loss of their keys player, Four Year Strong discernibly alter their sound on 4th LP 'In Some Way, Shape, or Form'. Likely to alienate many loyal fans, tighter mainstream rock is the genre of choice, although it's mostly given the hard-hitting treatment which the quartet's past suggests. While there are still bugs to iron out (some tracks cross the line into blandness), the highlights are a nice compromise of styles that should find a greater audience. Hey, it's not as if the band were ever the most original or diverse group going around! Recommended Tracks: The Infected, Heaven Wasn't Built to Hold Me, Fairweather Fan & The Security of the Familiar....
Following excellent breakthrough LP 'Clockwork', Aussie rapper Phrase challenges himself further on 3rd LP 'Babylon'. Predominantly setting aside traditional beats & samples for more of a live band approach, it results in genres as diverse as indie-pop & garage rock being integrated into his base hip-hop sound. The half-singing/half-rapping style works better than you'd think, while numerous guest vocalists add effective variety. As the highlight title track claims: "Life comes with ups & downs"... And that ends up being the case on this audacious, ambitious & admirable release. Recommended Tracks: Babylon, Phoenix, Apart & Shut Em Down.
Junior Battles
Idle Ages
Despite 'Idle Ages' being their debut LP, Toronto quartet Junior Battles display significant growth when compared to their previous 2 EPs. In fact, the lyrical theme of the responsibilities of maturing vs youthful recklessness is somewhat mirrored by the band themselves. It makes for an engrossing & diverse - if not especially immediate - listen, where the Canadians add a bit of alt & indie to their pop-punk roots. While the dual & gang vocals remain, the hooks are dialed down on this back-loaded album which still bodes well for the band's future. Recommended Tracks: Passing Out, Nostalgic at 23, Living in the Future of Feelings & Radio.
Making Mirrors
Adhering to the template set down by the occasionally brilliant 'Like Drawing Blood', Gotye (aka Belgian born Aussie Wally De Backer) returns with his 3rd LP 'Making Mirrors'. Once more exploring a number of genres & styles, this album is a little more immediate than its predecessor, with breakout single 'Somebody That I Used To Know' deservedly earning mainstream crossover success. As captivating as it is frustrating, 'Making Mirrors' is not the most consistent & cohesive release of 2011, but this kind of quirky, sophisticated pop is to be encouraged. Recommended Tracks: Somebody That I Used To Know, Eyes Wide Open, In Your Light & Save Me.
Panic! At the Disco
Vices & Virtues
On their 3rd LP 'Vices & Virtues', Las Vegas outfit Panic! At The Disco return to the quirky & theatrical style which made their debut such a success. Reduced to the duo of Brendon Urie & Spencer Smith, the music is no less diverse & almost always interesting (including strings, horns, piano, percussion, handclaps, etc...). Beginning & ending exceptionally, slickly produced pop-rock with an 80's leaning is the name of the game here. And while the lyrics may not be quite as good since the departure of Ryan Ross, this is still a well-intentioned, fun & catchy album. Recommended Tracks: The Ballad of Mona Lisa, Hurricane, Let's Kill Tonight & Sarah Smiles.
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My Top 40 Songs of 2011 will hopefully be up some time late next week. I have them pretty much in order, but need to re-listen to make certain & get some comments jotted down.
I counted 15 albums that actually weren't terrible
So yeah, good job
ha, you only actually listened to 40 albums didn't you
^ hahahaha
15 out of 40 ain't bad Thomas.
Nope DavID, I listened to most of your Top 40 too... And they were in the triple figure positions.
Actually, I know you liked 'Gospel' by Fireworks & that just missed out.
Interesting list to say the least, surprised at all the punk actually.
Really have to give that Swellers lp a listen
I love the word "interesting"... It can mean so many different things.
I like punk, as long as it's catchy & not too poppy.
stuff I actally LIKED:
3, 4, 5, 9, 18, 21, 29 & 33
everything else ranges from average to terrible
'I like punk, as long as it's catchy & not too poppy.'
Lies, if you liked punk you would have checked out The King Blues - Punk & Poetry (my aoty) but you didn't
I'll keep you guessing what I mean ;)
Same here, I think melody is something a lot of punk bands should praise a bit more. Have you heard Vacation or David Comes To Life, already?
"everything else ranges from average to terrible"
Wow, you've heard all 40, have you? You have had a lot of time to spare!
Ty, do you have a 2011 list somewhere or do you plan on making one?
clercqie, I gave Fucked Up a quick listen before seeing them live. Liked the music well enough, but I was so-so on the vocals & I struggle with longer LPs.
Either I have had a mental blank, or I don't know what 'Vacation' is...
Well, most of these were pretty 'popular' (in terms of attention on sputnik) so yeah I wasted my bandwith by aqcuiring all of them ^^
I'm surprised to see 36 here actually, cause you're the first person I've met that actually likes it
'Ty, do you have a 2011 list somewhere or do you plan on making one?'
Dunno, Brandon asked me to make a 2011 recs list but I generally get flamed for my supposedly 'bad taste' by a lot of people so I'm kinda hesitant to make one
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Yeah, normally I'm not a big fan of such vocals myself, but you get used to them :)
'Vacation' by Bomb The Music Industry! ;)
@ Ty: awright then. Just reassure me if dEUS is still in the top 10 :)
Thomas, what did you think of The Getaway Plan & Phrase albums?
I like me some Fooeys, so liked #36. LOL.
Dev, even on LISTs, I can't centre the artwork. Hehe.
@ Clerqcie yeah man dEUS is definitely still in the top 10
@ Davey well, The Getaway Plan was okay but it didn't really 'grab' me in any way :/... And that Phrase album... I thought it was a huge failure but each to his own :P
i counted about 9 that i love, 6 i can tolerate, and the rest goes from meh to GOOD JESUS WTF?!!?!?!!?!?
Gotta change my list to make it less Davey or I'll lose my sputnik cred.
I like this list.
Lot of good stuff on here, Davey. Good list.
Glad to see War Paint and Until We Have Faces on here!
Don't necessarily agree with the order but I really like about half of these.
"While WU LYF's over-hyped debut LP "
"It's a touch overlong & gets a bit repetitive"
You're dead to me.
You do somewhat redeem yourself by having The Joy Formidable so high, though.
It probably was over-hyped Ali, doesn't mean it's overrated though.
Hmmm well it was hyped a bit but I wouldn't say it was one of the most hyped records of the year
Depends on your sources I guess. Still rules, and Davey needs to up it at least 5 places.
I suppose the band themselves were overhyped because of their whole anti-marketing campaign, but I think that the record didn't recieve that much by comparison. Either way it completely justified every hyperbolic statement as far as I'm concerned.
At least it's above Emery ;)
Oh God Emery actually made the list? I must have missed it first time.
Awesome pick with 35, one of my contenders for aoty
It wouldn't be a DaveyBoy list if:
a) Emery wasn't (undeservingly) in it, and
b) I knew or had listened to more than 5 albums from it
Thanks Hopeland & Phideaux.
But Ali, I still rated it very highly. And I would say it was one of the most hyped albums of the year, if only by that "ANTI-Marketing" campaign.
Ahhh, the Emery haters gonna hate. At least it brought out a Baph sighting.
Thanks spaceclaw. Of the many solid harder-edged pop-punk albums that came out this year (Wonder Years, Fireworks, etc...), I thought it was the best. I don't quite count Balance & Composure as the same sound, although they can perform that style.
Of course you had In Light as your number 1. Pretty sweet album.
You knew I would Lance. I liked your review of it nonetheless. I thought you were fair.
Another time DaveyBoy writes about Prisoner. Another time DaveyBoy fails to mention Trycolour. Yep.
You should've done a countdown.
I did TRY Aso, but instead I wrote about a COLOUR spectrum.
Countdowns are just a new fad... I'm so far ahead of the curve, people think I'm dated. Tisk tisk.
Oh, that was just awful.
Alright, well. I've only heard 8 of these albums, but you picked all of the right tracks there so I'll let it slide. Except the lack of "He Won't Go" from Adele. Understandable though.
Impressive as always.
Difficult to go past the singles from the Adele album. And I think it's a strong version of 'Love Song' too.
Thanks Meta. You done/gonna do a list?
Rise against at 5!? I can't say I enjoyed it as much as I had hoped. Also no Arctic Monkeys? did it even make the top 100?! hahaha.
Cool list man, I should probably check some of this stuff out.
I thought you'd be one person to back me up on Rise Against Croc. Oh well.
I can tell you exactly where I had Arctic Monkeys (as I check the next 10 I had in line)... I had it at #43.
Maybe try out Deaf Havana or The Swellers.
Davey I cannot stress enough how much better The King Blues - Punk & Poetry is than everything on your list combined. You cannot claim to like 'catchy' punk if you haven't even checked that album out. Oh and it's Melvin-approved
But Thomas, someone told me "The King Blues suddenly forget who The King Blues are".
Monkeys at 43? Below Panic? :(
Yeah, it was a toss-up between about 6-7 albums for those last 2 spots. Probably ended up deciding on Gotye & Panic because of more memorable singles.
'But Thomas, someone told me "The King Blues suddenly forget who The King Blues are".'
Panic at the disco is awful , the rest of the list is pretty god
The guy who reviewed it.
But Panic was "Woh woh oh's".
arctic monkeys album should be in the top 20 at least .
The problem I find with the Arctic Monkeys album is that right now, it doesn't make me wanna revisit it. Hell, I can't even recall what my fave song from it was (& I know I liked a fair few).
Cool glad to see 18 on there.
I don't get it Davey, I thought that would be one of the albums you would like the most from last year, seeing how you like other British groups and stuff.
RCKilm, you might be a little surprised as to how many year-end staff lists 'The Valley' snuck on to.
I did like it clercqie. It's a solid 3.5 & an improvement over 'Humbug'.
Well okay :) It's just that it's one of my absolute favorites from this year, but that the reception (in general) of it here, wasn't all that great...
I guess a 3.6 site average is a little underwhelming (& disappointing for you). But yeah, I even had a sound-off like comment written up because I thought it would be in my top 40:
Following the divisive 'Humbug', the Arctic Monkeys' 4th LP 'Suck It and See' has them stepping back to the sound that initially made them critical darlings. Produced by James Ford, this is more immediate & refined than its predecessor, yet still contains Alex Turner's witty & compelling songwriting. It is musically accomplished & retains a partially experimental aspect, with Jamie Cook's guitar-work especially impressive. The LP lacks a surefire hit & is a touch one-paced, but is ultimately a cohesive grower with a number of superb melodies.
Love is a Laserquest is soooooo gooooood.
At least I now have remembered that the 2 singles (Don't sit down... & Hellcat...) were my faves.
'The guy who reviewed it.'
You're just trying to get on my nerves aren't you -.-
Me? Never. Just thought I'd share the other opinion of this site.
"DavID, I listened to most of your Top 40 too... And they were in the triple figure positions."
yeah bullshit you did NOT listen to that many records
austereo only plays so much
Rosco, you can't lol when you don't know what austereo is. And the joke is so null & void anyway, since if DavID has listened to 1 second of austereo by complete accident, that would be 1 more second than I have.
sure dad
go listen to pete murray
'Me? Never. Just thought I'd share the other opinion of this site.'
Well, he was wrong. Punk & Poetry is the perfect soundtrack to the western proletarian revolution. The time has come for punk to once again take its rightful place and lead the revolution.
Ok daughter, go hang out with Loon Lake.
Is proletarian anything like vegetarian?
'Is proletarian anything like vegetarian?'
Ugh, just get that album already
But I like myself a good juicy steak every now & then. Haha.
I'm about a third of the way through my Songs of 2011 list.
I'm guessing it lacks metal m/
Metal is so 1970s.
heavy metal is great
ck really loves that bon jovi band
great metal act
Fuck yeah, 'Runaway' is so badass.
can't believe you listed Red's latest in this.
I can't believe it's taken this long for someone to make that comment. I know it's a step down for them, but I still enjoyed it in a carefree kinda way.
Would be lying if I said I didn't really like the main single. Anyway, the rest is
As can be seen by my #2 & #3 for the year, I guess I just like the orchestral arrangements mixed in with my rock or pop.
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Negative real sovereign yields and now negative nominal yields (NIRP) prevail across the world because central banks are acting as buyers (or funders of buyers) of last resort of sovereign debt. Central banks are synthesizing demand for the so-called highest quality sovereign debt by: 1) outright purchases; 2) giving leveraged banks and hedge funds incentive to own it as one leg of an arbitrage (and in the process create a massive bubble); and 3) withholding credit to competing sovereigns in distress, in turn forcing dedicated sovereign allocators into the (so called) for the moment highest quality debt. The market signal that low or negative real sovereign yields would ordinarily send is deflationary. However, central bank maneuverings are greatly distorting default-free rates and sending a false signal. Thus, unleveraged investors seeking true preservation of purchasing power are being fooled as to what constitutes safety and risk. Borrowing a term from Max Keiser this can only be called the bogus AAA sovereign stupidity arbitrage.France is probably the prime example of this. The IMF has debt projections around three scenarios. The top line is the trajectory without any actions by the individual governments. The middle dotted line is what the debt trajectory would look like with mild reforms to entitlements, and the bottom line is the debt trajectory if very draconian measures are taken. With the election of Hollande, France has embarked on the top line trajectory, lowering the retirement age from the 62 back to 60. Indeed, in all three scenarios, France's trajectory is even worse than Greece. A case could be made in fact that Greece will be forced into the lower trajectory, while France drives off the track with the higher one.Just like with the US, the rating agencies have maintained France's phony AAA credit rating. As a result the French two year Treasury (and other so called core European sovereigns, see chart) have gotten caught up in the "flight to stupidity arbitrage", and rates have fallen to 0.14%. Netherlands is no safe haven [See Netherlands, Thumb in the Dyke], nor is Belgium.Contrast this to Italy, which seems more likely to conduct at least moderate reforms, and get its trajectory under control and has a two years yield of 3.95%. This is not to say 3.95% is a bargain, but both France and Italy are exposed to Spain, and have nearly equal potential liabilities to the ECB, EFSF, and ESM's toxic portfolios. But in the Alice in Wonderland world of stupid arbitrage both Germany and especially France get a total pass, so far. The only plausible and dysfunctional explanation is that France's too big save banks, and by extension France itself, will saved by what exactly, aliens from outer space?Nowhere does the stupidity arbitrage get more perverse than in the US. At this point I do not buy the canard that European flows will be the principal driver of Treasury yields. Instead I see the US suffering more and more from its own financial insolvency ranging from municipalities to the Federal level, and that will shatter the US safe haven myth.The stupidity flight trade is building to a crescendo. Recently, commercial hedgers have gotten aggressively short the 30 year Treasury bond, as well as the two year, five year and Eurodollar. Commercial hedgers have been long 30 yr since 2007, until now. Lee Adler describes huge month end Treasury supply. I don't know if this is just a trade or something secular, but I am always on the look out for clues that this risk off, safe haven scam is running out of stem. I am now shorting the two year Treasuries at the 0.20% level, and will add more incrementally at 0.19, 0.18, etc.My preferred trade to short the 30 years, is the actively traded TBT double inverse. I will post this trade in comments when I execute it. There are active options with about a 30 implied volatility. The tracking on this is good, and this article describes it. The key is not to get caught in a multiple week non-stop run against you, as this compounds. There is also an interest and expense draw-down effect that I calculate at 0.5% a month. With 2.5% a month for the option premium, that leaves 2.0% a month for the writer if expires worthless. I have been tracking TBT and notice a 50 cent move in the underlying for every 10 basis point move in the 30 year yield.
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Rep. Jo Ann Emerson's surprise jump from Congress to the top spot at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association turned a spotlight on the group best known as the lobby created to help get farms hooked up to the power grid.
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The group has lobbied in support of the Keystone XL pipeline. It has also weighed in on bills on health care, retirement, cybersecurity, broadband communications and efforts to rein in the Dodd-Frank financial reforms. Its overriding goal, however, is keeping utility prices as low as possible for their members.
NRECA poured nearly $3 million into lobbying Congress last year, according to the Center for Responsive Politics, and $2.1 million in the first three-quarters of this year. The group's political action committee also contributed $1.7 million to candidates in the most recent election cycle.
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That base supplies a veritable army of 2,500 to 3,000 co-op members that NRECA brings to Capitol Hill every year, outgoing NRECA CEO and former Oklahoma Rep. Glenn English said in an interview.
"We use that. We use that extensively," he said. That drives home the message to lawmakers that the lobby is focused on "what's important to the quality of life of your constituents," he said.
For example, Emerson told POLITICO that there were nine rural co-ops in her Missouri district and that House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer is a member of one in his Maryland district.
"You'd be really surprised how many of my colleagues actually know a lot about rural co-ops," she said. "No. 1, they're members of rural co-ops."
Emerson will be NRECA's fifth CEO in its 70-year history. Among those previous CEOs is President Jimmy Carter's Agriculture Secretary Bob Bergland.
NRECA's immense and diverse membership can make staking out policy positions a difficult task, but for the issues it chooses, its members make a full court press.
Although in its heyday from the 1950s through the 1980s, NRECA had incredible political clout, decades later, lawmakers, congressional staffers and other trade groups still know to pay attention when the co-ops voice their opinions.
The rural co-ops don't often ask for much, said Neil Brown, a senior adviser to Sen. Dick Lugar (R-Ind.).
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Indian fans would've been just as extreme as Pakistani fans, had India lost the match.
Remember 2003 world cup ? What happend after the loss to Aus, several players house got attacked. Both India and Pakistan supporters have problem and they need to get over it and realise its just a game, take it for what it is. There's unwanted pressure put on players due to supporters like this.
Media make it worse because they show all this crap on tv, which only encourages idiots to due it again to get on tv.
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Warm welcome for Pakistan cricketers
Pakistan cricket team which lost the final of World Twenty20 Cricket Cup to arch-rivals India on Monday were pleasantly surprised when they were warmly greeted by a big throng of fans at the Quaid-i-Azam international airport on Tuesday noon on their return home from South Africa.
When the 11 member of the World Cup squad emerged from the arrival lounge into public concourse, they were expecting a negative reception but to their surprise they found out that the fans were in greeting mood. Fans loudly raised slogans in the team's favour and clapped profusely for each member of the team as he came out.Once the cricketers were convinced that the fans were in positive and greeting mood, they also responded positively and willingly signed autographs and posed for photographs with the fans.
Usually when any Pakistan cricket team return home after losing a tour or a title event, the angry fans treat the players rather harshly but this time around, the fans showed magnanimity and received the team warmly. Though fans were disappointed that Pakistan lost victory to India but they were happy that Pakistan put up a great fight and gave no hint of surrendering or giving up. It was the courage of the Pakistani cricketers in the final that impressed the fans.
The best comment from the players' side came from former Pakistan captain Younis Khan when he spoke to the media on his arrival with the team. He said no doubt the players were disappointed from the result in the final but they were satisfied that they put up a spirited fight.
Younis said he had been away from the team for a long time but when he joined the team in South Africa he was greatly impressed with the positive attitude and spirit of the team which was totally in contrast to what he had seen in the World Cup in the West Indies.All the players had positive attitude and made efforts to contribute in teams performance.
Former Test player Haroon Rashid, assistant manager in his brief comment, said reaching the final itself was an achievement for Pakistan team. In a competition like Twenty20 where fortunes change with every ball, it was real tough job to reach the title fight. He recalled Pakistan's early exit from the fifty overs a side world cup and said if one compared that performance with South African tour one felt happy that Pakistan reached the final.
Commenting on the final, he said it was a touch and go situation for Pakistan which had restricted India to a low score. Pakistan almost reached the winning total but some times luck also play crucial role. He was all praise for the team for its fighting spirit.
He said except for skipper Shoaib Malik and Imran Nazir and three official's manager Talat Ali, coach Geoff Lawson and physical trainer all members of the team have returned and left for their respective home catching connecting flights. Shoaib Malik along with other members of the team, he said would arrive in Karachi some time late in the night on Tuesday.
Not Just Dhoni's house, after the early worldcup exit i also read that Dravid's house was also attacked. I seriously don't know where you getting this information that Indian players don't get this treatment. Like R_D said it in his earlier posts, it just happens in sub continent.Originally Posted by anoop4real View Post
I dont agree with you. Indians wont do such things ( dont know when the situation is against Pakistan) , you should think about the early exit of the Indians from the World cup...but nothing happened....no riots anything......Indians take things with the sportsman spirit...........this time I might have happened as I mentioned earlier that agaist Pakistan its unpredictable......one more reason for that is the History that India has never lost to Paks in a world cup........
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If that shot of Misbah hand ended in four instead of in Sreesanth's hands, Joginder Sharma would have joined another Sharma, Chetan, as a villain-for-all-seasons and many houses would have needed repairs
Completely insane cricket fans is one of the many things we have in common with out Pakistani neighbours.
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As of Monday, the aerial image of the campus under construction in Cupertino on Tantau Avenue had more than 1.3 million views and 500 comments. "Wow, this looks huge," Dustin W. Stout wrote in the comments section of the video. "I've seen mockups previously of what the site is going to look like, but seeing it like this will all the homes in close proximity gives a perfect idea of just how massive the construction site is."
That's what Jason McMinn, co-founder of LocusLabs, wanted to find out when he set off his GoPro camera attached to a drone on Aug. 24. The 43-year-old techie told NBC Bay Area on Monday that he loves "artsy stuff and architecture" and was curious to see how the campus was shaping up.
"I've been watching it all unfold since the beginning," McMinn said, noting that the late Steve Jobs introduced this campus plan in 2006. "I'm a huge Apple fan."
His DJI Phantom 2 drone captured clear images of the circular site in Cupertino, revealing the silver tops of roofs and dry, tan dirt. He said he was especially pleased, since an earlier video he made of Oracle headquarters in Redwood City was very windy when he set his camera up in the sky.
McMinn said his remotely controlled quadcopter remained under 400 feet, per Federal Aviation Administration regulations, and did not enter any airport no-fly zones. Although the site is private property, airspace above 83 feet is not, according to a 1946 U.S. Supreme Court ruling, NBC News noted. The FAA allows for hobbyists to fly drones no higher than 400 feet.
Since the Campus 2 construction site in Cupertino, one mile from the official Apple headquarters, is fenced off, it's hard for anyone to get a ground-level peek of construction.
Still, images have been taken. Even by air.
NBC Bay Area's chopper flew over the Spaceship in May, as did a drone camera owned by Dana Diederich, who lives in Mountain View and was feeling "contrarian" because of all the extra traffic caused by the campus construction. He went around the "armed guards" on campus, he said, to "see what they were doing" from the sky.
Another set of aerial photos were posted in July.
Apple, which had no immediate comment on the drone video, has said construction is expected to be completed in 2016.
Campus 2 will be home to more than 12,000 employees and an environmentally friendly complex with 7,000 trees, drought tolerant plants and about 80 percent of open space.


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A Compilation of Environmental Education News from Across Louisiana
Donors Choose
This grant program allows educators to create project requests. These requests are funded by individuals based on interest and merit. Grant recipients are required to create a presentation on how the funds were spent. To request funds for a project you must work at least 75 percent of the time with students. A "thank you" package template is provided on the website to thank each contributing donor. Application Website: donorschoose.org
Grants.gov was created as part of the E-Grants Initiative in 2002. The website provides access to over 1,000 federal grant programs with around $500 billion in annual awards. Independent school districts are eligible to apply for these grants as well as public and private colleges and universities. Signing up on the site will enable you to receive notification of future eligible grants. Application Website: grants.gov
Home Depot 2012 Youth Garden Grants (Deadline: December 11)
Apply now for the 2012 Youth Garden Grant, sponsored by The Home Depot Garden Club. 100 programs will be selected. Thanks to the generosity of The Home Depot Garden Club, 5 winners will receive gift cards valued at $1,000, and 95 winners will receive $500 gift cards, for the purchase of gardening materials and supplies specific to the needs of their program from their local Home Depot store. Application Website: http://www.kidsgardening.org/grants/2012-youth-garden-grants-1
Great American Can Roundup School Challenge (Deadline: December 15)
The Can Manufacturer's Institute is awarding $1,000 to schools in each state and the District of Columbia recycling the most aluminum cans per student and an additional $5,000 to the top per capita recycling school nationwide. Application Website: http://www.cancentral.com/roundup/
Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators (Deadline: December 30)
The Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators Program, a partnership between the CEQ and the EPA, recognizes outstanding K-12 teachers who employ innovative approaches to environmental education and use the environment as a context for learning for their students. Two teachers from each EPA region will be selected to receive the award. The deadline for application is December 30, 2011. Application Website: http://www.epa.gov/education/teacheraward/
National Youth Fishing and Boating Grants (Deadline: December 30)
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to growing participation in fishing, boating, and aquatic stewardship. The National Youth Fishing & Boating Initiative is offering boating and fishing education grants for programs which introduce boating and fishing to minorities and underserved communities. Youth focused boating, fishing, and conservation organizations are encouraged to apply. The deadline for application is December 30, 2011. Application Website: http://www.rbff.org/page.cfm?pageID=376
School Garden Grants (Deadline: December 31)
School Garden Grants School gardens are a vital educational tool. Every seed planted sprouts a new opportunity for kids to cultivate healthy eating habits. Teaching kids to garden helps them learn about complex topics like sustainability and conservation, food systems and community awareness. Learning about the process of growing food helps children develop a deep understanding of the connection between healthy eating and a healthy body. School gardens offer an opportunity to integrate math, science and health curriculum into a dynamic, interactive setting. School garden grant applications will be accepted through 5pm CST, December 31, 2011. Learn more about the application process at: http://wholekidsfoundation.org/gardengrants.php
Are You an Eco-Hero? (Deadline: January 15, 2012)
Action for Nature is proud to honor the work of young people between the ages of 8 and 16 who have done creative environmental projects. The winners of AFN's International Young Eco-Hero Awards program receive a cash prize and a special certificate, as well as public recognition on our Web site and elsewhere. This is a great chance for you to share your environmental activism and creative work. We look forward to again supporting young people from all around the world working to save our planet. Please visit: http://www.actionfornature.org/eco-hero-awards
YSA Grants (Youth Service America) – Open Grant Programs
Sodexo Youth Grants - $500: YSA will award 100 Sodexo Youth Grants of $500 each to support youth-led service projects in the United States that address the issue of childhood hunger on Global Youth Service Day (April 20-22, 2012). We're looking for projects that engage your peers, friends, families, neighbors, Sodexo employees, and other community members in creative, youth-inspired solutions to ending childhood hunger in your community. Deadline: January 17, 2012
J-Serve 2012 Micro-Grants: Through the generosity of the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation and in an effort to empower communities around the world to participate and grow their J-Serve effort, grants are available for J-Serve 2012 - April 22, 2012.
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Middle School Students Sustainable Future Challenge (Deadline: February 14, 2012)
The I-SWEEEP 3E Sustainable Future Challenge is a national contest for middle school students that aim to create a platform for young researchers in which they present their innovative projects to take on today's challenges in energy, engineering, and environment. Application Website: http://www.isweeep.org/3e-contest
Toolbox For Education (Deadline: February 17, 2012)
This grant program is funded by the Lowe's corporation and assists more than 1,000 public schools per year. The grant focuses on project requests that permanently improve facilities or involve landscaping and cleanup. The grants range from $2,000 to $5,000 and only ten percent of the funds may be used for labor, installation, consultation and delivery. Application Website: toolboxforeducation.com
NFWF Invites Applications for Five Star Restoration Grant Program (Deadline: February 15, 2012)
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), the National Association of Counties, and the Wildlife Habitat Council, in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Southern Company, and FedEx, are accepting applications for the Five Star Restoration Grant Program. Five Star provides funding to support community-based wetland, riparian, and coastal habitat restoration projects that build partnerships and foster local natural resource stewardship through education, outreach and training activities. The average grant award is expected to be between $20,000 and $25,000. A minimum 1:1 match of cash or in-kind/contributed goods and services to funds requested is expected. The deadline to apply is February 15, 2012. Visit the NFWF website for the complete Request for Proposals, application procedures, and information about upcoming webinars for applicants.
Mantis Awards for Community and Youth Gardens (Deadline: March 1, 2012)
The grant is sponsored by the Mantis Corporation for charitable and non-profit education programs. The grant provides 25 organizations with a Mantis Tiller/Cultivator with choice of gas-powered or electric motor. The tiller may not be used as a prize for fund-raising and winners must fill out an impact and eligibility form. Application Website: kidsgardening.org
Elmer's Island Habitat Restoration - December 10th-15th - 10 am to 3 pm
Elmer's Island is a 230-acre tract of barrier beachfront located on the southwestern tip of Jefferson Parish, managed by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries as a refuge for migrating and nesting birds, wildlife, and planned habitat restoration.
Habitat Restoration: Sand fences to facilitate dune building and the planting of native vegetation to enhance shoreline protection provide habitat for migratory and native birds, and for our native fish and wildlife.
What to Bring and Expect: Dress for the weather and be prepared to be in direct sun and to get wet and muddy. Elmer's Island is remote. There are no bathrooms. Pack a lunch or order food to pick up from a local restaurant. Bring sunscreen, a water bottle and a smile. If you prefer to wear gloves please bring a pair.
An introduction to coastal land loss and the role of grasses in restoration as well as all necessary equipment and training are provided. To register e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com
Digital Coast Webinar: Marshes on the Move (December 7)
The NOAA Coastal Services Center (CSC) will host "Marshes on the Move: Understanding and Using Model Results that Show Future Sea Level Rise Impacts on Coastal Wetlands" as part of the Digital Coast webinar series from 2:00-3:00pm EST on December 7th. This webinar will help participants understand key considerations and questions to ask when presented with models and maps estimating the future condition and location of coastal wetlands in response to rising sea level. Participants will gain a basic understanding of some key parameters and uncertainties associated with these models; interact with technical specialists regarding real world implications of model results; and learn how modeling results can be incorporated into management initiatives. To register, visit: http://www.csc.noaa.gov/digitalcoast/webinar/index.html
Gulf of Mexico Restoration Support Tool Webinar (December 19)
Please join the Nature Conservancy on Monday, December 19, 2011 at 2:00 pm CST for a webinar on the utilization of GIS based support tool designed to inform conservation and restoration planning across the Gulf of Mexico. Topic: Mississippi Oyster Restoration. Restoration practitioners, federal and state resource managers, conservation and resource planners, non-government conservation organization and anyone with an interest in GIS based support tools are encourage to attend. For more information, contact: Tom Mohrman, firstname.lastname@example.com
Digital Coast Webinar: Ocean Energy Planning w/ Marine Cadastre (January 4, 2012)
The NOAA Coastal Services Center (CSC) will host "Supporting Ocean Energy Planning with the Multipurpose Marine Cadastre (MMC)" as part of the Digital Coast webinar series from 2:00-3:00pm EST on January 4th. In this webinar, participants will learn about the basics of marine cadastral data, see demonstrations of the MMC, and hear examples of how the MMC can be used to support ocean energy planning. To register, visit: http://www.csc.noaa.gov/digitalcoast/webinar/index.html
One NOAA Science Seminars
Upcoming OneNOAA Science Seminars; a joint voluntary effort by many NOAA offices to help share science across NOAA and our constituents. For questions, to join as a OneNOAA seminar partner, or to present a seminar, please contact email@example.com or a OneNOAA seminar partner. Seminars take place at different NOAA locations across the US. All seminars are open to anyone unless otherwise indicated. Click on the seminar titles (links below) to access details (location, time, remote access, etc) or visit http://www.nodc.noaa.gov/seminars/ for updated seminar information.
December 2011 OneNOAA Science Seminars
Dec 07: Marshes on the Move: Understanding and Using Model Results that Show Future Sea Level Rise Impacts on Coastal Wetlands
Dec 08: NMFS's Role in Bycatch Reduction
Dec 14: A Sustainable Idea: Virginia Sea Grant's Seafood Education for the Culinary Community
Dec 14: The GOES-R Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI)
Dec 15: An Ecologist's Perspective on the Progress of Ecosystem-Based Management by the Fishery Management Councils
OneNOAA Science Seminars: January 2012
Jan 04: Supporting Ocean Energy Planning with the Multipurpose Marine Cadastre
Jan 17: Ocean Acidification Research at NOAA: What, Where and Why
Jan 18: Ensemble-Based Variational Assimilation Method to Incorporate Microwave Imager Data into a Cloud-Resolving Model
OneNOAA Science Seminar: Ocean Acidification Research (January 17, 2012)
At 1:00pm EST on January 17th, the NOAA National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC) and Ocean Acidification Program will host "Ocean Acidification Research at NOAA: What, Where and Why" at NOAA headquarters in Silver Spring, MD. Dr. Elizabeth (Libby) Jewett, Director of NOAA's Ocean Acidification Program, will lead the seminar. Web and audio access will also be available for interested participants unable to attend in person. For more information about the seminar and how to participate, visit the One NOAA Science Seminar series website.
New Children's Health EPA web-based resource directory for healthy child care
Healthy child care web-based resource directory: http://epa.gov/childcare/
This website was developed with three target audiences in mind: childcare providers, parents, and state and local agencies; the information it contains is arranged to be easily accessible for these three distinct audiences. On the web site are links to a wealth of information (fact sheets, PPTs, trainings, assessment tools, reports, prevention and intervention guidance, etc.) on asthma, chemical hazards, environmental tobacco smoke, green cleaning, indoor air quality, lead, mercury, mold, pesticides and plastics.
Gr 1-4 Teachers Love Loop Scoops! Environmental resource
Check out what elementary school teachers are saying about their classroom experiences with Loop Scoops, a collection of videos and lesson plans that help students think more deeply about the stuff that they use. "The children really connected to the Garbage video because they were able to think about stuff in their own room that may have been thrown away but now they have some options to consider." What's the most popular Loop Scoops video on Teachers' Domain? A short video called Happiness. It's guaranteed to make you smile.
Gulf Coast Task Force Releases Final Ecosystem Restoration Strategy
The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force released its final strategy for long term ecosystem restoration for the Gulf Coast, following extensive feedback from citizens throughout the region. EPA Administrator and Task Force Chair Lisa P. Jackson, joined by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Administrator Jane Lubchenco, Council on Environmental Quality Chair Nancy Sutley, and USDA Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment Harris Sherman, made the announcement during keynote remarks at the 2011 State of the Gulf of Mexico Summit in Houston. The Task Force delivered the final strategy on Friday, Dec. 2 to President Barack Obama, who established the Task Force by executive order to continue the Administration's ongoing commitment to the Gulf region.
More Info: http://www.epa.gov/gcertf/
Report: http://www.epa.gov/gcertf/pdfs/GulfCoastReport_Full_12-02_508.pdf
Call for Presentations – Louisiana Folklore Society 2012 Annual Meeting (Deadline: February 10, 2012)
Roots Rerouted: Tradition and Innovation in Louisiana Cultures
Friday, March 16 – Saturday, March 17
McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA
The Louisiana Folklore Society invites proposals for papers and other types of presentations for its 2012 annual meeting. We welcome presentations on the conference theme and on any other folklore topics and Louisiana folk traditions. The Society is interested in hearing diverse voices; therefore, we encourage presentations on any subject by scholars, tradition bearers, folk artists, musicians, students, community leaders, community scholars, and others interested in local Louisiana cultures throughout the state and elsewhere. Typically, presentations last 20 minutes.
Abstract Submission: Please submit 250-word abstract (proposal/presentation description) by February 10, 2012 via email to firstname.lastname@example.com or mail to Keagan LeJeune, English Dept., P. O. Box 92655, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA 70609. Please note equipment needs.
For more information on the Louisiana Folklore Society, or to pre-register, see http://www.louisianafolklife.org/lafolkloresociety.html or call Keagan LeJeune at 337-475-5312 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. All events related to the conference are open to the public.
Find out about wetland outreach activities including symposiums, conferences, meetings, educational opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and related support material at the Louisiana Unified Coastal Community Calendar at http://lacoast.gov/calendar/
Venise Ortego, Environmental Education Coordinator, 337-948-0255, firstname.lastname@example.com
Juliet Raffray, Environmental Education Assistant Coordinator, 225-765-0124, firstname.lastname@example.com
Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries – www.wlf.louisiana.gov/eec