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Can we talk about Eels please?
I like Eels very much, they're wonderful.
Can someone talk about End Times please? I really don't get it so far, is it a grower? Don't like the production much, not keen on the echoey vocals...
Also, Hombre Lobo is spectacular, right up there with his best methinks.
Now you. Thanks x
I am happy to give my opinion and posit a hypothesis...
I have all of Eels' stuff up to Blinking Lights... and I've got that live album 'Eels with strings', too. But I think his songs have become too formulaic. I can't remember the last time an Eels song surprised me and made me feel as though I ought to investigate more of the stuff I've missed.
My hypothesis, then, is that Eels would put out a fantastic album if he worked with a good producer in the sort of collaborative relationship that James Mercer & Danger Mouse have as Broken Bells. He needs somebody who will inject a bit of life into the Eels sound: make it sound fresher. Someone who can pitch ideas and be used to bounce ideas off.
massively massively this
death by formula. Love the first 3/4 records, after that ever increasing meh.
I have to agree
I keep buying them but after Souljacker, nothing's really grabbed me. I got End Times off emusic last month and I've only given it one listen and I've tried listening to Blinking Lights.. a few times but never get through the whole two discs as I realise I've not really been paying attention to it.
The first three albums are compulsory though!
As I said, End Times hasn't grabbed me so far,
And I'm really not a fan of Blinking Lights - don't like the production on some songs, and I feel like some lyrics seem to veer into self-parody... But if you like the grittier Souljacker sound, then Hombre Lobo really is worth a listen...
I might have to give it a go then
also, as I'm a bit of a completist and I've got the rest of the albums I feel I should get it!
Love it,
Its got some of his best lyrics on it! I agree that he's become a litlle formulaic though. Listen to Paradise Blues really really loud, it may help you get into it.
I really liked Hombre Lobo
and everything before that is at worst good and at best brilliant. But End Times felt a little flat to me, maybe as they were no real moments to shine through the all-pervading resigned feel (even Electroshock Blues had stuff like Last Stop: This Town). That said it does have some very good songs on it (the title track, A Line in the Dirt, Paradise Blues On my Feet) and it's not bad by any means. No idea what the new one will be like though.
I love
all of the albums up to and including Blinking Lights. Each of them were full of, or at least had a fair few, great songs. Would easily have described Eels as one of my favourite bands, and always keen for a new album.
However, I've just been non-plussed by the last two albums. As said above, they're too run-of-the-mill/formulaic. Maybe he's missing Butch? But yeah, a collaboration might bring the spark back! I'll still get the new album when it's out, but I'm not holding my breath that I'll love (or even quite like) it.
Let's do lists, everyone loves a list:
Electro-Shock Blues > Souljacker > Hombre Lobo > Shootenanny > Daisies > Blinking Lights > Beautiful Freak > End Times
Electroshock Blues > Blinking Lights > Daisies of the Galaxy > Beautiful Freak > Hombre Lobo > Shootenanny > Souljacker > End Times
Beautiful Freak > Electroshock Blues > Daisies of the Galaxy > Souljacker > Shootenanny > Blinking Lights > End Times
Haven't heard Hombre Loco yet
I am going to see them in the autumn.
They're playing the Brixton Academy.
Are they really that big?
last tour they sold out the festival hall
on the three tours in 2005/2006 they sold out that they sold out the festival hall, the queen elizabeth hall, two nights at the astoria and filled most of the royal albert hall
so yeah, i guess so ;) i think part of the appeal is that he constantly changes the live set up between rock tours and the acoustic/orchestra tours, and they do both really well.
Looking at the tracklisting of the new album
It looks like he's gone from very sad to very happy again in six months. Which is nice.
Wow, yeah...
Is this gonna be another Daisies of the Galaxy??
lots of love for End Times here, not so for Hombre Lobo.
not expecting much in way of experimentation with the new album either, will still buy it though. Always buy Eels.
Aw man,
Hombre Lobo is amazing - The Look You Give That Guy, Fresh Blood, My Timing Is Off & Ordinary Man are some of his best ever methinks...
Don't forget The Longing!
One of his best sad tunes imo
I really like Hombre Lobo. I just really dig the minimal, band-playing-in-a-room sound it and Shootenanny! have.kostenurky this'd this
sounds like I should probably re-appraise HL, probably not given it
enough air time.
band in a room sound suits him
is my favourite so far along with the strings album, though the least couple of albums didn't make it past one listen.
I would love to hear him produced by someone like Beck or Dangermouse, he's a talented guy but he needs to get out of his comfort zones.
The book he wrote is brilliant though although heartbreaking in places, and I love the Parallel Minds documentary - in fact it was that which made me go back and buy some more of his music!
Yep yep
Souljacker is a big favourite of mine: amazing songs, amazing sound, pretty flawless all round.
His book is wonderful, strongly recommend it to everyone... Even if you're not a big fan of his, it's a real compelling tale of a guy battling through pretty tragic circumstances, as well as an insight into the music industry...
The book is great
especially the hilarious chapter where he talks about his tendency to wind up dating somewhat crazy women.
I haven't fully absorbed the last two yet
but there's certainly songs on both I really like.
My favourite Eels album changes all the time, depending on mood a lot. Never really loved Beautiful Freak though - bit too mid-90s American rock. Still has great moments.
Yep yep
That's why I struggle a bit with Beautiful Freak too...
I liked End Times
to begin with. Listened to it a bunch for a few weeks when I first got it, and now I've mostly forgotten it exists.
No no no no no
You've got it all back-to-front!stanstubbs this'd this


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Starting this Thursday 1st of November, you can get 20% off iTunes cards at Myer stores.
The deal runs until Sunday 25th of November.
Thanks to Jamie and Adam who both sent this one in.
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"The world is your oyster. Its up to you to find the pearls."
Chris Gardner, The Pursuit of Happyness
We go to the movies to escape, to be mesmerized by world different than our own. But hiding in all of that entertainment are movies that help us look inside ourselves and manage to leave a permanent mark.
Here are five movies that can lift you up on the darkest days and serve as inspiration.
The Pursuit of Happyness
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) pic.twitter.com/DeQQHdSzfl— Film Art (@fiImart) November 2, 2017
From salesman to Wall Street legend, The Pursuit of Happiness is based on the true story of Chris Gardener. The movie revolves around Will Smith and his 5-year-old son, who are seen struggling through life after being evicted from their apartment. Single father Chris soon finds himself sleeping on the streets with his child, and is facing severe problems finding a job. However with each other's support and trust, Chris work day and night, leading him to become a Wall Street legend.
The Bucket List
@KHANZTV this is the movie that I'm telling you about THE BUCKET LIST 😊 you can watch it while eating fries and burger 😁 you won't regret🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/WEiO8gll5w— Toni Burgos 🇵🇭 (@CarTooones) October 17, 2017
Teaching people to live in the moment and chase their dreams, this movie depicts the story of two men who are complete strangers but become each other's rock. The billionaire (Jack Nicholson) and car mechanic (Morgan Freeman) end up sharing a hospital room and find themselves connected with the common desire to accept who they are and what they've done in their lives, and also complete a list of things they wanted to do and see before they die. The two manage to escape the hospital's cancer ward and set out on an adventure together, checking off their bucket list before they die.
It's a Wonderful Life
Just watched Its A Wonderful Life for the 1st time! What A lovely film, can see why it's a Classic, It's on at @MarinaTheatre1 soon too :) x pic.twitter.com/mLBtOZM2UG— Mandy Mullender (@mandy_penguin) October 27, 2017
George Bailey (James Stewart) has lost all hope in life and is wishing he never came into the world, until an angel (Henry Travers) comes along to make his wishes come true. George is made to realize how many lives he has impacted and changed for the better, and how the world is a darker place if he was never born. The movie has been included in the 100 best ever American films made and was nominated for five Academy Awards.
The Diary of Anne Frank
Diary of Anne Frank, The (1959) Starring Millie Perkins, Joseph Schildkraut, an https://t.co/0676N6ppXf #LetsMovie pic.twitter.com/fPMOysJMhV— ClassicMovieTreasure (@CMovieTreasures) November 7, 2017
The Diary of Anne Frank is based on the real diary entries of Anne frank, a Jewish girl who experienced World War II in hiding along with her family. The young girl maintained a daily diary, penning the details of the Nazi threat along with family dynamics, which was later discovered by her father and published. The film went on to win three Academy Awards in 1960 and is also known as one of the moist inspiring American films.
127 Hours
127 hours - basically like the movie saw but cooler pic.twitter.com/NnqemplEaM— girl (@artsyfilmgirl) October 21, 2017
Based on the life of Aron Ralston, 127 Hours revolves around a real-life incident when the canyoneer was trapped by a boulder in the Blue John Canyon, Utah. James Franco, playing Aron, knows he has scant time to live without drastic action and begins to record a video diary of his experiences. The movie was nominated for six Academy awards, including best actor and best film.
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Bear Flat in the Peace River Valley Photo: Andrea Morison
Dear Friends,
We want to start with a big shout out to everyone who donated in the last week to support our campaign work! Thank you so much! For those who would still like to make a donation to ensure that we can see this campaign to stop Site C through to the end, please visit our donation page here (it's Sierra Club's page but your donation will go to all three groups).
We may well be in the home stretch!
The final decision on Site C will be made by the BC government. The BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) will submit their recommendations to the government on November 1st, shortly after which we expect them to announce whether they will cancel, put on hold or continue with Site C dam.
This is where you come in!
We need as many of you as possible to take actions such as those listed below to ensure that the politicians make the decision to cancel the dam completely:
- Drop by your MLA's office and talk to them and/or their staff about why we don't need Site C.
- Take the time to send a hand-written letter to your MLA about why BC doesn't need Site C. Hand-written letters are very effective! Drop it off in person if you can.
- If you're up for it, please also consider sending a hand-written letter to any of these key ministers (find their contact details here):
- Michelle Mungall, Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
- George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change
- Scott Fraser, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
- Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture
- Broaden your impact by hosting a letter writing party with your friends – invite them over for an opportunity for discussion and action and get those letters out!
- Go to our letter writing website and send a letter to key provincial politicians here.
- If you're up for it, please also consider sending a hand-written letter to any of these key ministers (find their contact details here):
Resources to assist you:
We're all hoping that this is it – we are in the final stretch of this incredibly long road to ensure that the Peace River Valley and all British Columbians are saved from this unnecessary, overly expensive and destructive project. We know that we don't need the power now and if and when we do, alternatives are far less expensive. We also know we can save more money by stopping the dam now than by completing it.
Thank you all for your incredible support! And please consider making even a small donation to assist with our work on this campaign. If everyone donated just $10, we would be able to keep going. Our need at this time is urgent. Please make your donation here. Thank you.


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Gold Coast singer Amy Shark's 2016 single 'Adore' went platinum two times, and came in third on the ARIA charts. Upon first listen, it's abundantly clear why; it's a sleepy, dreamy piece of indie pop excellence, punctuated with heavy beats and murmured, understated vocals. Rarely has a song managed to capture the full aching scope of unrequited infatuation, and make it sound so good. Everything from the tongue-in-cheek bridge lyrics- 'I'm known as a righthand slugger/anybody else wanna touch my lover' is fantastic- to the clever use of simple chords seemed to indicate a strong new presence in the Australian indie scene.
Night Thinker, her first EP, confirms that indication. It's a six-song, 20-minute journey through the emotional low and highs of young adulthood, presented delicately and tenderly. 'Drive You Mad' opens strongly, to a synth reminiscent of a soft alarm, with a little more kick than 'Adore'. It's littered with studio touches, added effects and layered vocals- but despite the slickness, none of it is overpowering. If it weren't executed so simply and cleanly, it might have been a stadium anthem. As it is, 'Drive You Mad' seems made to be chanted by alternative teenagers at a house party. That's not a bad thing; the song is well-written and catchy, and its lyrics are introspective and thoughtful, with an echoing refrain of 'I'm enough'. Shark's talent as a producer is obvious.
'Weekends' is another 'Adore' at first, albeit a little more upbeat, but the late crescendo lends it a little more emotional power. Again, Shark's lyrics work well with a repeated central theme- 'only on weekends'- and the whole package is dizzyingly romantic, if a little repetitive. 'Blood Brothers' yanks the EP out of the slower tempo, though, and ends up sounding so perfectly infectious that it's virtually impossible not to smile. It's sweet but a little fierce, with Shark's smooth voice taking on some edge with the chant 'I feel like a million-dollar bill/hanging off your arm so chill', and an insanely catchy beat. If you ever entertained the thought that you'd grown out of your misspent youth phase, 'Blood Brothers' will teleport you back into late nights with questionable love interests that your parents disapprove of.
'Deleted' is a sweet and lush ending to to Night Thinkers, featuring an unusual acoustic guitar, and what seems to be Shark's trademarked layered, soft vocals. The surrounding instrumentation is much more grand, though, with sliding synths that sound like manipulated strings- it's a definite conclusion, tying off the EP with a nice cathartic bow. The absolute standout, however, is 'Worst Girl' – a shiny, glittery gem of a ballad. It works better than 'Weekend', with darker synths and a surprising, delightful cameo from Allday, who injects it with a sort of earthiness, with his unapologetically Australian drawled vowels. It's a perfect counterpoint to Shark's otherwise dreamy, lazy vibe, and they bounce so well off each other that the entire song sounds magical.
After the mess of Halsey's irritating, faux-edgy aesthetic, and Melanie Martinez's tiring overproduction, Amy Shark is refreshingly laid-back and contemplative. She fills the need for honest, raw emotional indie pop. She's not here to impress anyone, or put on a show, or pretend to be some Lolita-esque alter ego (looking at you Lana del Rey). Her songs are tender, romantic and wistful, and most importantly, wonderfully in tune with how emotions really feel. For her first EP, Amy Shark has set the bar high; hopefully, it won't be too long before she delivers on Night Thinker's promise.
Find Amy Shark on Facebook, Twitter and Spotify.


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I ran across this story on FB the other day (http://www.lifebuzz.com/old-scrapbook/#!9tgAe) about a man, Sir Nicholas Winton, who saved 669 children during the holocaust. He never mentioned it to anyone, except to maybe a handful of people, including his wife. He didn't feel it was necessary. He did what he did and it was done. A true hero.
You may be wondering why I bring up this story. It's not particularly related to mental health, but in some way it is. Those of us that advocate for mental health have our own personal reasons for becoming advocates. Maybe we live with a mental illness, maybe we loss someone to mental illness, maybe we're just sick and tired of the disparity between the care of physical and mental illnesses. Whatever our reasons, we all have the common passion to set things right. The one difference I see here is that most of often we write or talk about advocacy experiences (myself included). We tend to wear it as a badge of honor, calling ourselves MH warriors or the like. Is that right? I hate to use the word "should", but I'm going to. Should we be more like Sir Nicholas and just do the job and not worry about whether or not we are recognized for it?
So it all comes down to the real question of "why" we do this. Obviously, the situation with Sir Nicholas and Mental Health Advocacy is vastly different. I often worry that by writing about or talking about my advocacy experiences that I'm trying to get some kind accolade, but I don't think that's the case (and I really don't think that is case for many of us). In the case of Mental Health Advocacy, the more people that here about what you're doing will hopefully inspire more people to do the same. At least that's why I mention it to people. I want to be that driving force that tells people to get out of their comfort zone and do something (good). So, every time I write a blog post, I grapple with these self serving thoughts. It's not my intention to be self serving. I do genuinely want to help others and help shape legislation…to make a difference. I just hope the good that I am able to achieve is somewhere in the ballpark of Sir Nicholas. He's a very inspirational man.
So remember: Be kind to yourselves and know you can make a difference.


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by Matt Cuccaro, Ed.M.
This blog has already discussed many of the critical attributes of intrinsically motivated athletes, most recently by Dr. Naylor (https://prosportpsychsym.wordpress.com/2010/08/08/fun-but-not-trivial). The topic of intrinsic motivation on a broader scale, however, has not been broached. After suffering another long, hot, humid day in the South Carolina sun (it's been nearly unbearable for almost two months now), the time came for me to do a little soul searching of my own. In other words, I needed to do some reading and research (in the a/c) and I re-discovered some cool stuff.
Richard M. Ryan and Edward L. Deci wrote a piece for Contemporary Educational Psychology in 2000 about motivation that lays an outstanding foundation for high achievers in any area of life and sport. Follow this link for the original work in its entirety… http://www.connecticutchildrens.org/workfiles/faculty_dev/Ryan_Deci_Intrinsic-Extrinsic_motivation.pdf
I was especially struck by the following excerpt on intrinsic motivation…
Intrinsic motivation is defined as the doing of an activity for its inherent satisfactions rather than for some separable consequence. When intrinsically motivated a person is moved to act for the fun or challenge entailed rather than because of external prods, pressures, or rewards. In humans, intrinsic motivation is not the only form of motivation, or even of volitional activity, but it is a pervasive and important one. From birth onward, humans, in their healthiest states, are active, inquisitive, curious, and playful creatures, displaying a ubiquitous readiness to learn and explore, and they do not require extraneous incentives to do so. This natural motivational tendency is a critical element in cognitive, social, and physical development because it is through acting on one's inherent interests that one grows in knowledge and skills.
- Fun and challenge – Do you approach training and competition with these key themes in the forefront? Or does motivation come from doing just enough to blend in without being called out, fear of looking bad on game day, or being able to hold a trophy at the end of the season?
- Active, inquisitive, curious, and playful, showing readiness to learn and explore – When was the last time you took this approach to practice? Or do coaches, parents, fear of losing, and other outside factors drive your sessions?
- Cognitive, social, and physical development occurs through acting upon inherent interests – Are you truly doing what you enjoy day in and day out? Or are you just passing the time because others say "you are a natural" or family/friends enjoy the sport or activity?
If your life looks like this (bold print)…keep it up and you will reap the benefits of healthy success. If your life looks like this (italic print)…it might be time to make some changes in your daily approach to live fuller, more gratifying days.
As summer comes to a close and the school year approaches for student-athletes, time and energy become valuable resources. Establish priorities and decide if you will live a bold life, or a passive life in italics.


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Don't sleep on Stockbridge Valley. While an experienced Brookfield softball team might be the favorite to win the Central Counties League title this season, Chris Peto's Stockbridge squad is not ready to relinquish its five-year reign as league champs.
Don't sleep on Stockbridge Valley.
While an experienced Brookfield softball team might be the favorite to win the Central Counties League title this season, Chris Peto's Stockbridge squad is not ready to relinquish its five-year reign as league champs.
Stockbridge Valley graduated seven of nine starters from 2010, including three-time first-team All-State pitcher Cheyenne Bumpus who led the Cougars to four straight Section III titles.
Bumpus is now at Herkimer County Community College, playing with former high school teammate Andrea Rogers – herself a former All-State player – but Peto doesn't think Stockbridge will fade into anonymity.
"I don't expect us to be where we've been, but I expect us to work to get there," Peto said. "I think I have a very skilled team, as far as raw ability. I think the biggest thing we have to work on it is making sure when we make young mistakes, we handle it in the right way and let that determine how the game goes."
Senior catcher Marriah Gough and sophomore pitcher-outfielder Justiss Usborne are Peto's lone returning starters.
Youth is the name of the game in the CCL. Only Brookfield, with eight returning letterwinners – all juniors and seniors – is immune to the league's youth movement.
Seven freshmen will start at Cincinnatus, McGraw has only three seniors, and DeRuyter has three seniors among six returning players, but with limited numbers. Stephanie Critelli, a 2002 Sauquoit Valley graduate, is the DeRuyter coach.
"We were Cincinnatus four years ago," Brookfield coach Wendy Rogers said. "We built on it, and we just are fortunate to have strong kids basically from eighth grade up.
"There is definitely a future for softball at Brookfield in the next few years."
Rogers' top returning hitter is senior shortstop Jenna Hughes.
Gough, Stockbridge's second-leading hitter last year, is now finding herself in a new role: that of team leader.
"It's a little different," she said. "I've always been kind of laid-back, and now I'm taking in what everyone else showed me and teaching the girls on the team what I've learned."
Peto, apparently, also is feeling good about the future at Stockbridge. He said this year's team reminds him of the 2006 squad, the first of the school's five straight league championship teams. That group had talent, but was developing and needed coaching.
When we started five years ago, we were working on fundamentals," Peto said. "I feel like that's where we are again today, back to basics again, building the foundation to make another run."
Brookfield Beavers
Coach: Wendy Rogers (10th year).
2010 record: 6-8, 6-10 overall.
Returning letterwinners: SS Jenna Hughes (sr.); 3B Andrea Rogers (sr.); C Alexia Reed (sr.); P Maranda Owens (sr.); RF Lindsey Plows (jr.); CF Ashley Snyder (jr.); LF Stephanie Schreck (sr.); 2B Kayla Gould (jr.).
Cincinnatus Lions
Coach: Leigh Wright (1st year following three-year absence, coached two years before that).
2010 record: 2-12 in league and overall.
Returning letterwinners: C Johannah Stark (sr.); P Jordon Price (sr.); 1B Katelyn Schroeder (jr.).
DeRuyter Rockets
Coach: Stephanie Critelli (2nd year varsity, did modified and JV in two previous years).
2010 record: 6-6 league/overall.
Returning letterwinners: P Kayla Hampton (sr.); SS Bridget Way (sr.); 1B Amber Slocum (sr.); CF Kelsey Dunagan (jr.); 3B Shannon Eckler (jr.); 2B Shelby Brabant (jr.).
McGraw Eagles
Coach: Joe Seamans (4th year).
Returning letterwinners: 2B-OF-C Rachel Beverly (sr.); C Serena Picket-Bryan (sr.); 1B Hannah Canale (jr.); CF Shelby Mix (soph.); SS Nicole Purcell (soph.).
Madison Blue Devils
Coach: Elaine Hogan.
Otselic Valley Vikings
Coach: Matt Williams.
Stockbride Valley Cougars
Coach: Chris Peto (10th year, 142-42).
2010 record: 18-3 overall.
Returning letterwinners: C Marriah Gough (sr.); P-OF Justiss Usborne (soph.); 1B Sam Yates (soph.); INF Meriah Beauvais (soph.); P Teckhya Rood (sr.); OF Mandi Beauvais (sr.); OF Allison Smith (jr.).


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At the start of my wedding planning, I took some time to map out the important components of a wedding which slowly evolved into a blue print for wedding planning. Here is a "checklist" of key areas to consider when planning a wedding:
- Date selection
- Venue selection
- Groomsmen / bridesmaid selection
- Wedding website
- Invitation (save-the-date, formal invite, email invitation, etc.)
- Vendor selection
- Photographer
- Videographer
- Wedding planner
- Hair & makeup
- Officiant
- Entertainment
- Transportation
- Wedding attire & accessories
- Wedding theme / decor
- Stationary (menu, program booklet, etc.)
- Wedding favors + gifts for wedding party
- Legal marriage requirements
- Vows
Under each of these components, I created to-do tasks and assigned owners to each task. I used Asana to help "manage" the checklist. This tool allows you to create tasks, assign to different owners, set deadlines, and manage progress
Since I am quite familiar with Excel, I used it as a master planning to keep track of wedding budget, guest list, event schedule etc. I found it helpful to keep everything in a master file so that everything could be found in one place


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Pearl Chambers swore up and down that she knew nothing of Ms. Diamond's true nature, and the impact of the revelation came close to making her faint again when our heroes heard footsteps coming from the entrance to the car. New customers were sure to be surprised at the state of affairs in the brothel, but it was our heroes that were shocked instead.
Behind a gruff, sloppily dressed Dwarf (A captain of the legion at Squanch's reckoning…) was a woman so beautiful that she seemed to shine. It was the Princess Svetlana who approached. But, before they could ask why a woman of her position would be in this section of the train, they were each interrogated by the almost bumbling Dwarf.
"It seems you've been through quite a bit since stepping aboard, and for that I apologize… I apologize for Oso here as well, but I trust you he means well" Svetlana said as she interrupted Oso.
At that Oso Beltza, the Dwarf Captain, backed off, and looked back towards Svetlana with a look pride and satisfaction that could only be matched by a hound successfully burying a bone.
Svetlana turned her attention to Pearl who was on the verge of going into shock, and with naught but a kind smile she was able to calm the girl down. Svetlana encouraged her to take proprietorship of the brothel, and with a nod of approval from our heroes, Pearl accepted.
It was then that a voice crackled over the train's public address system notifying the 2-star section that the duel tournament would begin shortly. Our heroes gathered themselves and ventured forth.
Obediah, never having used a firearm in his life, was relieved to hear that duels in the 2-star car used non-lethal ammunition, a small, squishy ball filled with paint rather than the hot lead many in this world had adopted. Regardless of the stakes, each of our adventurers steeled themselves. In order to get that map, they needed to get further up the train, and the prize here would bring them one step closer to that goal.
After quite a few close calls, and a number of upsets, "Wild" Biff Armstrong emerged the victor and claimed his reward of 200 dollars and a single 3-star ticket.
The car emptied very quickly, the spectators went back to their compartments, and the other duelists each advancing forward to the 3-star section. They each had dominated the 2-star duel for a while, and decided it was time to move ahead. Once the area was empty, Obediah alerted his compatriots to a small metal door he noticed under the grass of the dueling field. The hatch opened with relative ease to a very dark, very long hallway.
The group jumped down the hatch to investigate the bowels of the Uhrwerk masterpiece, where they were promptly greeted by the mechanical embodiment of security on this level. Those Uhrwerk brothers didn't want folks snooping around down here, and they posted 2 massive, steamwork Gorgons to ensure nobody would live to reveal their secrets.
It was clear that many were not as hearty as our travellers, for there was blood and bone dust strewn everywhere, but our band of heroes made quick work of the clockwork contraptions. There was naught to be found among the heap of scrap save for some bits that could be used to repair other machinations… Cassidy had an eye for such things and gathered what he could. Billy Rabbit noticed at the end of the hall, a door emblazoned with three stars. Perhaps once they managed to find enough tickets they could "take the low road" as it were…
Upon exiting the engineering section, our heroes each noticed a strange popping sound followed by a very distinct brimstone smell that they knew wasn't associated with the disassembled Gorgons… It wasn't the first time some of them had witnessed such phenomena on this train…
Our heroes decided to reconvene at The Kheyo where they were greeted by a cold brew. Pim Gimlet overheard them mention the strange gold coins that were found, ever so neatly arranged, in the office of Lucy Diamonds, all though none of our heroes recall saying anything about said coins… He happily explained that they were called Krov and were MUCH more valuable than the paper money used by most of the Empire. He offered them a look at some more than rare stock he had acquired more than recently. As Pim bumbled through a box that was stained with bits of blood and gore (presumably from the previous owners of such rare items) he managed to find a few pieces that interested each of our heroes.
Gina leaned over, an excited look on her face, and explained that she saw the Princess Svetlana while everybody was out gallivanting. Gina was as giddy as a schoolgirl as she explained that the Princess gave her a handful of extra tickets to the otherwise sold out concert that would be taking place at The Oprey in a few hours.
"Free tickets to see Mir's hottest band "Throbbing Boss", AND getting to meet the Princess… What a day it's been!" Gina Exclaimed. "I have 5 extra if you gentleman are interested!"
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In this section, the past catches up to the heroes.
Perrin learns the taint has been cleansed from saidin. He could have learned this at any time over the last few weeks, but he learns it now, because it reflects his current situation. Cleansing the taint is a metaphor for wiping the slate clean, casting off past sins. It is relevant because Perrin's sin of killing other men is coming back to haunt him.
Neald is making circles with Wise Ones, and he is the first to explain that he can use saidar to strengthen his weaves of saidin. He feels more complete, as he feels saidar, and can increase the Power and size of his weaves. The sensations are reflected back to the women, who have disparate feelings about what they sense.
Perrin opts to keep Grady away from the Black Tower for rational and practical reasons, but it reminds readers that the Black Tower hasn't been seen in a long time, since Pevara arrived and an ominous revelation had just taken place.
Galad decides to fight Perrin now so he won't have to face him at the Last Battle, mirroring Rand's decision to break the seals.
Elayne's council expresses vastly different advice regarding her political prisoners. Birgitte is all practicality and hardness, while Dyelin thinks this is the moment when releasing the captives will earn Elayne the most credit. Birgitte is emotion, Dyelin is reason. Elayne decides this is an opportune time to claim Cairhien.
Mat's letter to Elayne, with its spelling mistakes, is funny. It once again feels out of place with what has come before due to modern touches like the postscripts, but succeeds because it defies expectations. Mat never writes, foiling one expectation and providing a surprise. Postscripts don't belong in this world, so Mat uses three of them. Mat is a trickster and it is always correct to write him defying expectations. Thom is laffing so hard at me that I want to be done.
Min gives only readers the only insight into Rand's head since he descended from Dragonmount. Rand's earlier behaviour with Egwene and Almen Bunt revealed a changed man, but it is Min's insight that gives part of the reason.
Alanna vanished, leaving no clue where she is going. The likeliest explanation involves no abduction, simply a decision to leave and accomplish something. Rand could have contacted her and set her a task, weaving a Gateway that she could use without others detecting it. The change in Rand's behaviour is the only impetus she likely received to make her do anything at all.
Cadsuane declares that Alanna, and by extension everyone, is a tool. This is an odd statement for her to make publicly, but is nonetheless consistent with her focus on Rand. Rand asks her to find someone who is missing in the Caralain Grass, someone who has been abducted by well-meaning allies in the White Tower. Assuming she succeeds, Cadsuane can then act as a bridge, or mediator between Rand and Egwene.
Rand has insight into the Last Battle, how it will be fought, what he needs, and what must be done. He is decisive, apologetic, self-assured. He knows secrets and has new abilities, such as his ability to pick Darkfriends out of a line-up. Somehow he picked up the fact that Mattin Stepaneos is being held in the White Tower, though that could have been learned through a ta'veren effect when he was in Tar Valon. Rand makes amends with the Aiel, Cadsuane, Nynaeve, Tam, everyone he let down previously. If he realized on Dragonmount that every one wants a second chance, he is getting every second chance possible.
"I'm not a weapon. I never have been," he says. Cadsuane says that "Of all people, you cannot afford to let the pressure of life drive you." Rand has understood some of what Cadsuane had to teach, but it is unclear whether this is the entirety of it, since the Asha'man haven't yet learned their part.
Finally, Rand is forgiven by his father, and reclaims his role as a son. At the same time, Tam's acceptance allows Rand to be a man, an equal, to his father. Nynaeve said that he needed to grow up, but feared the man he became. That judgment has been reversed.
Egwene meets with the Wise Ones, seeking their help with Rand. The two sides are polarizing quickly, setting up the final confrontation long awaited, when the heroes must confront, then accept those who differ from them in fundamental ways.
Egwene sees a strange reflection in Tel'aran'rhiod, a window that doesn't exist in the real world. Verin's words are repeated, and her newfound credibility combined with the fact that this is being repeated for the reader's benefit strikingly points to its importance: There is a third constant besides the Creator and the Dark One. There is a world that lies within each of these others, inside all of them at the same time. Or perhaps surrounding them Writers in the Age of Legends called it Tel'aran'rhiod.
Egwene tricks Nynaeve by appealing for advice from her past as a Wisdom, then reversing their roles in the next example she presents. It's startlingly effective and convincing as a technique to make an inflexible character bend. Nynaeve could hold out for months otherwise.
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Woodfarm High pupils swapped the classroom for a high-tech lorry last week when a mobile laboratory visited the school.
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7 days and counting. . .
1. Finish grandmother's lapghan!!!
Okay, I worked on this thing for four hours including all the way through NCIS last night and am only a little further along than I was two days ago. Not looking good!
2. Felt wallet & keychains
This should be interesting since this is my first felting project. I hope it turns out, fingers crossed. :)
3. Work on tutorial for Dabbled.com
Dot at Dabbled asked me to write a guest post for her blog next week. I decided to do a fun, simple tutorial that can be made as a last minute Christmas present. Be sure to check out Dabbled next week for the post and tute!
4. '80s craft-a-long projects
I'll be working on these all through the craft-a-long. I already have a few projects started and some tutorials in the works using felt, yarn, thread, and even Legos. Don't forget to join in the fun! And remember, it's not just craft projects. You can join in with your '80s stories, pictures, and favorite '80s memories.
5. Go to the dentist
Back to the dentist tomorrow. Not looking forward to it, but the office is in the mall. I might do some last minute Christmas shopping. . . for myself! No sweets though, I still have no taste buds.


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Like most people, I have a love/hate relationship with Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. From shows that aggravatingly live on despite the fact they are terrible (Children's Hospital) to shows that deserve way more credit than they receive (Garth Marenghi's Darkplace) the revolving door and endless parade of programs makes one wonder how many times a network can try to recreate the success of Aqua Teen Hunger Force.
I wasn't always a fan of ATHF. In the early going I thought a show with such an aimless plot was below me. But considering some of the trash TV I watch (Two and Half Men) I was merely fooling myself, the show eventually wearing down my defenses. I can't say I enjoy every episode, but I have to give credit where credit is due, that Aqua Teen Hunger Force pretty much forged the Adult Swim brand as we know it. So what does ATHF have to with Xavier: Renegade Angel? As one would expect given the audience it was created for, Xavier is an extension of the irreverent brand of Aqua Teen humor. The same could be about a show like Squidbillies; but where Squidbillies is nothing more than a carbon copy of a successful idea, the same can't be said of Renegade Angel.
Xavier: Renegade Angel opens with the wayward Xavier (a humanoid creature whose body is composed from the parts of a handful of different creatures) wandering through the desert. More often than not, this setting is just an illusion, a metaphor for a wanderer that makes his way from town to town. Not soon after arriving at a given location, a problem presents itself to Xavier who tries to solve it with his inadvertently warped philosophy and self-serving delusions of grandeur. Noble intentions aside, Xavier's "solutions" usually backfire and do more harm than good to the people around him. Blissfully unaware of the damage he's caused, he then rambles on to the next town where a similar yet altogether different series of events will play out once again.
Oblivious as Xavier is about such consequences, there's more to his quest than enlightenment. Early on we learn that Xavier is looking for the person responsible for his father's murder. While it's obvious to the viewer who's to blame from the very first episode, the truth eludes Xavier until the spectacular season one finale. With this mystery "solved," the plot shifts towards the peculiar relationship Xavier had with his mother. It's here where series becomes divided upon itself, as the streamlined focus of the first season disappears in favor of a free-for-all, anything goes approach. In doing this, the second season overloads what was a simple yet effective premise and leaves behind a mass of confusion. The show's greatest sin is when it tries to be more than TV show, a higher form of art and expression. Painful as this is to watch, such a scheme falls flat on its face and the line between art and entertainment is eventually restored.
The mess that is season two aside, I can't stay mad at Xavier. While the second disc of this set rarely meets the tray of my DVD player, the first season is unbelievable with it's crafty wordplay and is more than enough to make up for it. That said, for those who have yet to develop a taste for Adult Swim's type of humor, it's doubtful that Xavier: Renegade Angel will change their minds. For those into odd, off-beat shows however, Xavier may prove to be just the ticket.
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Marc Rothschild is a proud alumnus of Theatre UCF. He graduated with his BFA in Stage Management in 2000. Following a successful internship with Walt Disney World Entertainment, Marc turned his internship into a career.
Marc began his Disney career as a stage manager with the Disney Event Group managing corporate events including stage shows, parties, general sessions, and other industry events. He worked with meeting planners and CEOs from such companies as Domino's Pizza, McDonalds, Jiffy Lube, and HP. While there, Marc began working with the Disney College Program as both a recruiting partner and mentor. Marc spent time on the road identifying new talent for the program and mentoring them through their Disney experience.
Marc's next role was an entertainment team leader for the Disney Event Group. He was responsible for all convention activity at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, Disney's Contemporary Resort, and Magic Kingdom Theme Park. His experience of the convention industry grew as he was responsible for the entertainment and audio/visual in these properties. He also gained experience in project management, leadership, and strategic planning.
Marc's role and interface with the clients continued to grow. It was at that point that he pursued a sales manager role with the Disney Event Group. He knew that his knowledge of the Entertainment product would increase sales and provide a unique resource to his clients. While he enjoyed pursuing business for Walt Disney World, he had a hard time holding back his creative and operational approach to the events. Knowing that he wanted to be more hands on, Marc pursued a role in Production Management.
In the fall of 2007, Marc was promoted to the role of production manager at Disney Creative Entertainment- Show Development and Production. As a production manager, he is responsible for the financials, communication, and logistics for events and new projects throughout the resort. Marc has worked on various types of projects including concerts, parades, stage shows, fireworks, character experiences, and signature events. Marc has worked in all four theme parks and currently focuses on the Magic Kingdom. His current work includes Grad Nite, Night of Joy, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, and the Fantasyland expansion project. He also continues to mentor cast members as well as students from Disney's College Program. Marc's community involvement also includes adjudicating for the Florida State Thespian Society.


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The Institute of Sociology at the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences is seeking to appoint a Professor (f/m) of Cultural Sociology (40 hours per week; permanent employment according to the Austrian Law on Salaried Employment (AngG); expected starting date October 1st 2018 )
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The Council on European Studies (CES) at the MacMillan Center invites applications for post-doctoral position at Yale University for AY 2017-2018, conditional on the receipt of budgetary support.
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The Public Policy Department of the Higher School of Economics in Moscow, Russia invites applications for full-time, tenure-track positions of Assistant Professor inpublic policy and all subfieldsnotably in global political economy, global citizenship and participation, global public policy, comparative public policy, public policy analysis; public service, human rights, public health policy and education policy.Knowledge of Russian is not required as teaching and research are both conducted in English.
The University of Konstanz, with its "Institutional Strategy to promote Top-Level Research", has been receiving continuous funding since 2007 within the framework of the Excellence Initiative by the German Federal and State Governments.
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The Jean Monnet Network Consortium led by the New York University of Tirana, together with the Institute of East Central and Balkan Europe (IECOB), the University of Dubrovnik, the Sarajevo School of Science and Technology and the European Movement of Serbia, in cooperation with the Central European Initiative is pleased to announce an exciting and timely Winter School program, under the title "Creating Territorial Cooperation: The Impact of the Intercultural Dialogue and Migration Flows in South-East Europe".
The British Association for Slavonic and East European Studies (BASEES) Czech and Slovak Study Group is marking the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Czechoslovak state with Czechoslovakia 100, a Czech and Slovak Study Day held at Cardiff University on 11 May 2018.
The ASN World Convention, the largest international and inter-disciplinary scholarly gathering of its kind, welcomes proposals on a wide range of topics related to nationalism, ethnicity, ethnic conflict and national identity in regional sections on the Balkans, Central Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Eurasia, the Caucasus, and Turkey/Greece, as well as thematic sections on Nationalism Studies and Migration/Diasporas. Disciplines represented include political science, history, anthropology, sociology, international studies, security studies, geopolitics, area studies, economics, geography, sociolinguistics, literature, psychology, and related fields.
The Irkutsk Center for Independent Social Research jointly with Irkutsk State University and Indiana University announce the Sixth International Conference of Young Scholars of Siberia.
The workshop seeks to understand Soviet economy better by looking at the "plan" not only as an economic policy, but also as an institution that shaped peoples' lives, while at the same time being subject to constant renegotiation and adjustment.
The Jean Monnet Network Consortium led by the New York University of Tirana, together with the Institute of East Central and Balkan Europe (IECOB), the University of Dubrovnik, the Sarajevo School of Science and Technology and the European Movement of Serbia, in cooperation with the Central European Initiative is pleased to announce an exciting and timely Winter School program, under the title "Creating Territorial Cooperation: The Impact of the Intercultural Dialogue and Migration Flows in South-East Europe".
The British Association for Slavonic and East European Studies (BASEES) Czech and Slovak Study Group is marking the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Czechoslovak state with Czechoslovakia 100, a Czech and Slovak Study Day held at Cardiff University on 11 May 2018.
A one-day conference organised by the European Institute's LGBTQ Migration and Asylum project.
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The RSA Russia Division and the Ural Federal University, Graduate School of Economics and Management are partnering in 2017 as part of the XII annual conference Russian Regions in the Focus of Changes on 16-18 November 2017.
The Young Researchers Conference welcomes papers by scholars of literature, history, political science, anthropology, cultural studies, art history, gender studies, religion, and similar areas, as well as fields not traditionally represented at Eurasian studies conferences (for example, Middle Eastern studies, psychology).
The aim of this seminar is to gather doctoral and postdoctoral students to represent their individual researches. With this seminar we hope to foster interdisciplinary dialogues between those researching gender in different fields of (post)Soviet and (post)Socialists aesthetics with a view to establishing international collaborations in the future between researchers.
The School of Modern Languages at the University of Bristol seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Russian from 1 September 2018. Applications are welcomed in any area of Russian studies, particularly in fields that complement or supplement the department's current scope, including but not limited to modern Russian history, cinema, visual culture and/or cultural studies. It is envisaged that an appointment will be made at Lecturer b level (Grade J).
The Aleksanteri Institute at the University of Helsinki functions as a national centre of research, study and expertise pertaining to Russia and Eastern Europe, particularly in the social sciences and humanities.
The two-day intensive seminar offers a stimulating lecture programme in Russian, aimed at teachers, translators and interpreters of Russian, final-year undergraduates and graduates of Russian, and all those with an advanced-level comprehension of spoken Russian and an interest in contemporary Russia.
The workshop will deal with the topical issue of mediation of sexuality and its utilisation for various ends in the Russian Federation and the neighbouring states.
On behalf of the Trustees of the Soviet Memorial Trust Fund [SMTF] I would like to invite you to attend this year's Holocaust Memorial Day [HMD] commemoration on Friday 27 January, organised by the SMTF, Southwark Council and Imperial War Museum London. As you may be aware, HMD marks the date of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration and extermination camps by the Soviet Red Army in 1945.
The Winter School is a cross-border postgraduate programme located in the heart of the Alps under the auspices of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe. The 2018 edition will focus on "federalism in the making"
The Department of History and Civilization at the European University Institute (EUI) is happy to announce its twelfth Summer School in Transnational and Comparative History, which will take place in September 2017 in the historic Villa Salviati, looking out over the hills of Florence.
The 23rd edition of the School «Envisioning Moving Frontiers: Migration Management, Minority Protection and the Enhancement of Territorial Cooperation scrutinizes the prospective developments related to a twofold research focus: the implementation of Migration management and security issues, involving both the internal migration related to the war in Eastern Ukraine and the external migration faced by Western Balkans in the recent years, as well as the rise of new internal frontiers in Europe, conceived to face the escalating migration crisis.
The University of Sarajevo/CIS and the University of Bologna/IECOB are glad to announce the Call for applications for the 17th edition of the European Regional Master's Programme in Democracy and Human Rights in South East Europe
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Dennis Rodman is patiently waiting for the moment when the West credits him for single-handedly opening up North Korea to the rest of the world. The former basketball star and failed vigilante-diplomat told ESPN's Mark Schwarz that he "hated" America's reaction to his trip to the country, but apologized "if I put anybody in harm's way."
Rodman, who returned from the limelight after a hiatus and trip to rehab, told Schwarz that he had high hopes for North Korea. "It's so intriguing to hear him talk about sports," Rodman told Schwarz of the nation's dictator, Kim Jong-Un, the foremost violator of human rights in the world. Rodman insisted that Kim was "moving to the twenty-first century," and added that he was "hoping for, long term, it does open," referring to the North Korean state. He insisted that he expected the state to fully open, and "if it does happen, watch all these people kiss my ass."
Rodman was not all bravado, however. He also expressed some remorse, particularly regarding his handling of the case of American citizen Kenneth Bae, imprisoned in North Korea without being charged of a crime. During his last trip to the country, CNN's Chris Cuomo asked Rodman about the case during an interview, and received an aggressive defense of Kim Jong-Un, with Rodman repeatedly asking Cuomo, "Do you know what he did?" Rodman seemed to apologize specifically for that interview by apologizing for "being on TV having drinks and stuff like that and saying something that people thought was way out of line." He did have an explanation for it, however: he was not asking Cuomo that question rhetorically. "I said, 'Do you know what he did?'–I didn't know what the hell he did!"
Rodman has retreated from the limelight since his return from North Korea after traveling to the country to organize an exhibition basketball game for the nation's dictator, Kim Jong-Un. A number of those players, including Charles Smith and Kenny Anderson, have expressed remorse or outright apologized for making the voyage. The trip not only embroiled Rodman in the Kenneth Bae affair–Bae was forced to work in a penal colony despite various health problems and is now detained in a state hospital–but coincided with the execution of the nation's second-in-command, Kim's uncle Jang Song-Thaek. Rodman said of Kim Jong-un upon being confronted with the purges following Jang's execution, "He's my f—ing friend. I love him."
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Haha! I am still in disbelief.
I wish they'd make plush tanuki dolls. That would really make my day.
Since I got the idea to search for tanuki videos on YouTube (why didn't I think of that before?), I found another short video of a random Japanese guy singing the tanuki song. It's easier to hear the melody in this video.
I am still awaiting Joe's musical rendition. Maybe someday I can post a video of him singing the song.
Additionally, with a little more digging, I found an explanation for how the tanuki's giant balls evolved. (You really wanted to know, didn't you? Of course you did.) An article published last year in the Japan Times says this:
In his book "Hagane no Chishiki, (Knowledge about Steel)" (Diamond Shakan, 1971), Shigeo Okuwa traces the super-size scrotum story to metal workers in Kanazawa Prefecture. To make gold leaf, these craftsmen would wrap gold in a tanuki skin before carefully hammering the gold into thin sheets. It was said that gold is so malleable, and tanuki skin so strong, that even a small piece could be thinned to the size of eight tatami mats. And because the Japanese for "small ball of gold" (kin no tama) is very close to the slang term for testicles (kintama), the eight-mat brag got stuck on the tanuki's bag. Soon, images of a tanuki began to be sold as prosperity charms, purported to stretch one's money and bring good fortune.So there. The giant balls are the media's fault. Damn liberal media!
Most tanuki statues are Shigaraki-yaki, a type of ceramic ware made in and around the town of Koga in Shiga Prefecture. According to the association of local pottery manufacturers, the now familiar design of a cheerful, slightly goofy-looking tanuki, often carrying a flask of sake, was developed by Tetsuzo Fujiwara, a potter who moved to the area in 1936 and devoted the rest of his career to tanuki statuary. In 1951, on the occasion of an imperial visit, the town prepared a special row of flag-waving tanuki statues. Emperor Hirohito was so charmed by this welcome that he penned a poem about it. That was a story the media couldn't resist, and the resulting publicity contributed greatly to the popularity of the statues. The most common place to see a tanuki statue is in front of restaurants and shops, where they're placed to lend some traditional atmosphere and invite success in business (shobai hanjo).


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Thursday, April 5, 2012
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Law Q and A
This is a new blog, presented in it will be information relating to the world of agriculture and Natural Resources. The blog is going to center around DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Counties, and because we are in a global economy issues that affect all agriculture and the natural resources around the world. The information included today is going to be a set of Questions and Answers regarding the new National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) laws under the EPA the fact sheet was put together by David Robson, Integrated Pest Management (IPM). There is a great deal of information here regarding a new set of complicated laws.
NPDES FAQ for Pesticide Applications
(The use of the word 'Permit' in the following refers to an NPDES General Use permit. 'Water/s' refer to the waters of the technical phrase "waters of the United States", which in this case is essentially all waters within the state's boundaries. )
Does this apply to me?
Only if you plan to apply personally or hire someone to apply for you a pesticide to, over, or near water's edge. It doesn't matter if you use general use or restricted use pesticides; any pesticide application over any amount of area needs NPDES permitting in accordance with the federal Clean Water Act.
If I don't apply pesticides in or on water or "near water's edge", do I need a permit?
If you apply products only to row crops and not to ditches, waterways, or other water sources, then you do NOT. The permit is ONLY for applications in, on, or "near" water. The rest is immaterial if you answer "no" to the question of "Do I apply in, on or "near water's edge?"
What happens if I don't get a permit when one is needed?
You would be in violation of the Clean Water Act. If found guilty, fines can be steep, possibly reaching into the five figures per day. So, all surface water sources, including swimming pools? No, it's just tributary or "hydrologically connected" water, which means water must flow in and/or out. This includes farm ponds or retention ponds where water flows in and/or there's an overflow pipe. Borrow pits, such as those near interstates, are not included as they fill up by direct rainfall only. Swimming pools and backyard fish ponds for example are not included if they are self-contained.
Does this apply to private citizens or professional applicators?
Both. It applies to anyone who plans to apply a pesticide to, over, or at water's edge on either public or private land.
What does "at water's edge" mean?
There is no defined distance. ILEPA asks applicators to use their best professional judgment. If the pesticide is likely to get into the water, then a permit is required. If in doubt, you should get one so that you are covered.
What are some examples of applications that would require a permit?
Applications made directly to water for weed control in ponds, mosquito control, and nuisance animal control in water. Weed control applications made at water's edge also require a permit.
Are ditches with water included?
Yes, as well as waterways within fields that have water.
Are ditches that are dry included?
They "could be." The location within the ditch may make a difference. The top of the ditch, which might not be near the "water's edge", would not necessitate a permit. However, applications to the bottom of the ditches that normally carry water would require the permit. It's not an exact science since ditches vary in height and width, and best professional judgment comes into play. Also, if the ditch does not flow into other ditches, under roads or across property lines, there might not be a need for a permit. If the ditch is dry at the time of application, and the pesticide residue will break down Before water movement, you probably don't need a permit. There is no hard and fast timeline as different pesticides have different breakdown rates. Read the label and become familiar with the product for accurate determination. However, ditches are a gray area that it might be better to be safe than sorry.
This sounds vague. You're right; it's not black and white. Ultimately, you will have to use your best professional judgment. It's your responsibility to check forecasts and know your chemicals as well as know the topography of the land. If it looks like rain or rain is forecasted, don't apply in, on or "near" ditches or waterways if you don't have a permit.
Is off-target spray drift included?
No. This could be a violation under FIFRA however and subject to review by the IL Dept. of Agriculture.
Are field tiles included?
No, not if they are buried. This is groundwater.
Is irrigation water included?
No, it is exempt.
Is storm water runoff included? No, it is exempt.
Who should apply for the permit, the landowner or pesticide applicator?
Either can apply; only one is needed.
How do I apply for a permit?
File an NOI (Notification of Intent) with IEPA; on-line filing is strongly recommended. An NOI is shorthand for Notification of Intent to Apply Pesticides, and in this case "in, on or near water's edge."
Once I file an NOI, how soon can I spray?
The complete and accurate NOI will then be posted on the Agency's web site for a period of 14 days. IEPA will mail a letter of coverage at the end of the 14 day posting. If you do not receive a letter AND if you are not notified by the Agency to submit additional information, you will be automatically authorized to discharge under the terms and conditions of the permit 30 days after the date the NOI is received by the Agency. Plan accordingly. The NOI is due at least 14 days prior to making the pesticide application. You could have to wait as much as 30 days to apply your pesticide. If you receive a coverage letter, you can apply sooner.
What if it's an emergency and I need to treat a pest NOW in order to prevent yield loss or damage?
There are exceptions for emergencies, but you cannot declare them.
Who declares an emergency?
Only a government entity (federal, state department such as IDNR or IDA, or local municipality) can declare an emergency and it must be done publically within 10 days of identifying the need for pest control. Appropriate pesticide applications can be made immediately but an NOI must be submitted within 30 days. If thresholds are crossed, you will need to file an amended NOI.
The NOI that I submit to IEPA is just between me and them, right?
Your information will be made public in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act. IEPA will post NOIs on their website, as well as any related records required by the permit. If these records contain propriety information let IEPA know and they will take steps to keep the information confidential.
The NOI requires an Endangered Species consultation with IDNR. Do I need to get this before I apply?
No, but you need to have it done before applying your pesticide.
Is Endangered Species consultation required by everyone?
No. There are exceptions including maintenance of existing lawns, yards and ornamental plantings; routine cultivation of existing agricultural lands; and microbial larvicide applied to catch basins and storm sewers. Other restrictions may apply.
How do I consult for Endangered Species?
Submit your treatment areas at: www.dnrecocat.state.il.us/ecopublic. This website is linked from IEPA's on-line NOI form.
What about impaired waters?
Before filing an NOI, you must check the 303(d) list on IEPA's website to ensure that your pesticide's active ingredient has not already impaired the body of water you plan to treat or spray next to. If it has already, a permit will not be issued. You will need to choose another product that is not on the list.
What will a permit cost?
Currently there is no fee for a permit. Any proposed fees would need to be approved by the state legislature. They will then be stated in 415 ILCS 5/12.5.
If I have a pesticide applicator's license from the IL Department of Agriculture will this suffice?
No. They are two different things handled and enforced by two different state agencies.
Do I have to keep the permit with me when applying like my pesticide license?
No. The permit must be kept, but it can be stored anywhere it can be accessed.
How long is the permit good for?
The permit is good from the time of NOI application until October 31, 2016.
Is the NOI the only paperwork I'll need to fill out?
Maybe. Additional reporting may be required. Thresholds determine this as does qualifying as a small entity. If your total treated area is under the threshold, the NOI is the only form you need. But if your treated area is over the threshold, you are also required to use IPM, monitor the site, and submit a report called a Pesticide Discharge Management Plan (PDMP) in addition to the annual report.
What is meant by thresholds?
These are annual limits on the area that is treated with pesticides. The thresholds are 6,400 acres of treatment area (terrestrial, with application by ground or aerial), 80 acres of water, or 20 linear miles of treatment area (such as shorelines or ditches).
If I treat the same area two or three times will I run into problems?
Possibly. Applications can be cumulative. If you apply the same product several times, it counts as one application with no cumulative effect. For example, if you treat 70 acres of water with the same product three times, it still counts as 70 acres. However, if you treat the 70 acres three times with a different product each time, you are now at 210 acres, and will need to file additional paperwork with IEPA. Multiple active ingredient products (formulations containing two or more different pesticides) would count as one application, singularly or if sprayed multiple times as long as the formulation does not change.
So, what do I need to do if I intend to spray more than the thresholds?
You'll need to file additional paperwork with IEPA. This includes a written PDMP (Pesticide Discharge Management Plan) which includes how discharges will be minimized and effluent limitations will be met, as well as written IPM and/or BMP (Best Management Practices) documentation. The PDMP must be filed electronically and are generally good for 5 years. Also, you will need to file an annual report summarizing your pesticide applications. (For details, refer to sections 5.0 and 7.0 of the General NPDES Permit ILG87)
Are there exceptions to the rule when it comes to PDMP's and annual reports?
Yes. If you meet the definition of a small entity as defined in Appendix A of the General NPDES Permit ILG87, you don't have to submit a PDMP or annual report. Also, a PDMP is not needed for any application made in response to a declared pest emergency situation or for activities pursuant to the Vector Control Act (410 ILCS 95).
How often do I have to submit a PDMP?
The PDMP gets submitted once every 5 years, but it must be kept up-to-date. Revised PDMP's must be submitted electronically to IEPA.
Do I need to file my PDMP at the time of applying for my NOI?
Not until October 31, 2012. Until then, you have 90 days upon receipt of the coverage letter from IEPA to file it, allowing some grace period until October 31.
What if I spray above the thresholds but didn't state it on the NOI application because I thought I wouldn't spray that much?
You will need to modify your NOI with IEPA and submit the required paperwork as stated above. This needs to be done ASAP when thresholds are exceeded.
What are the monitoring requirements?
You have to visually monitor the sites that you sprayed for adverse effects. This can be done during application or post-application . If you apply to more than one site on any given day and these applications were similar in nature, visual monitoring of only one of these sites would be acceptable. There is no precise monitoring definition. Again, this is "best professional judgment."
Does everyone have to file an annual report?
No, only those who exceed the thresholds and do not meet the definition of a small entity.
What is meant by small entity?
As defined in the NOI, a small entity is "any (1) public entity that serves a population of 10,000 or less, (2) a person(s) applying pesticides on private property where they or any member of their immediate family reside or property that they own or lease, or (3) a private enterprise that does not exceed the Small Business Administration size standard as identified at: http://www.sba.gov/category/navigation-structure/contracting/contracting-officials/eligibility-size-standards.
What must be included in the annual report?
The annual report is documentation of pesticide spray activity for the yearly period including location of applications, pesticides used, acreage covered, and any adverse effects due to application. This includes all pesticides used whether general-use or restricted. This report is due to IEPA February 15.
What should I put down for the area that I will be applying pesticides to?
We recommend you OVER estimate this area so you don't have to modify the NOI later. However, thresholds should be considered carefully if you are not exempt from additional reporting requirements. For example, a highway department may find it best to report their entire county rather than a few areas. Then they are covered wherever they find they need to spray. If they meet the small entity requirements, then much of the additional reporting is not required should the threshold be exceeded.
What if the threshold isn't crossed the first two years, but the 3rd year of permit coverage the threshold is crossed?
For the remainder of the permit (years 3-5), you will be subject to the requirements for an exceeded threshold even if the threshold is NOT crossed in years 4 and 5.
When should I file an NOI?
It is recommended that you file as soon as possible to prevent delays. The process can take 30 days.
Why is permitting needed now?
Permitting is required because of a decision by the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeal in response to a lawsuit against the US-EPA.
Where can I apply for a permit or learn more? http://www.epa.state.il.us/water/permits/pesticide/index.html
More questions? Please contact us!
David Robson Michelle Wiesbrook
(217) 244-5724 (217) 244-4397
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For questions that relate directly to the permitting process, we recommend you contact the IEPA Division of Water Pollution Control Permit Section directly at (217) 782-0610.


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