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Professor William Young
Professor of Sustainability and Business
Telephone number:
+44(0) 113 34
Email address: firstname.lastname@example.com
Room: 9.106
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Affiliation: Sustainability Research Institute
I am a sustainability behavioural scientist. My research is focused on consumer and organisational behaviour around sustainability issues working with companies, consumer organisations and government. I develop real world experiments to test behaviour change interventions and then measure the resulting behavioural and sustainability impacts.
Some highlights include:
- Helping Asda's customers to reduce their food waste, which was awarded Green Gowns 'Highly Commended'.
- Working with national sales data to look at mainstream purchase behaviour on green labelled products through ESRC Consumer Data Research Centre.
My leadership roles are:
- Co-Director of the Sustainability Research Institute that conducts World-leading research to solve sustainability issues. It has 35 academic and 45 research staff along with 80 PhD students.
- Co-organiser of the annual Corporate Responsibility Research Conference along with Kedge Business School in France.
- Leader of the Discovery Theme on 'Creating Sustainable Futures' at the University of Leeds. This provides students the opportunity to experience sustainability within and outside their programmes. It has over 110 modules from across the University and hands on opportunities with the Sustainability Service. This work has won the EAUC Green Gown award for Learning and Skills.
BSc (Hons) (Environmental Biology), Unversity of Greenwich.
MSc (Environmental Science with Environmental Management), Brunel University.
PhD (Sustainable Business), University of Huddersfield.
- Fellow of The Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (FRSA).
- Board member of Inter-Disciplinary Ethics Applied Centre, University of Leeds.
- Board member of Leeds Institute of Teaching Excellence, University of Leeds.
- Review Board member for journals:
Research Interests
Understanding, measuring and changing behaviour on sustainability issues by:
- Consumers.
- Householders.
- Employees.
- Organisations
Teaching Interests
- SOEE1390 Introduction to Business, Environment and Corporate Responsibility: module leader.
- BA Environment & Business and MSc Sustainability projects and dissertations supervision.
- Past programme external examiner roles:
- Open University, Queens University Belfast and Liverpool John Moores University.
Project details
Project title
I am always interested in supervising PhD students who want to study behaviour change and sustainability.
Current PhD students:
Rachel Hollis (with Prof Chris Rayner and Prof Wändi Bruine de Bruin): Changing the behaviours, habits and practice around the use of household surface cleaning products to reduce associated environmental and health problems.
Georgiana Weatherill:â—¦Determining the success of and motives behind the delivery of Sustainable Development within FE sector.
Xinjie Zou (with Dr Matt Davies):â—¦Pro-environmental behaviour of employees in Chinese firms.
Completed PhD students:
- Jo Ganatsiou (2007):
- Uncertainty in incineration and landfill risk assessments.
- Kim Nam Kyu (2007):
- The impacts of Environmental Supply Chain Management on SMEs in Korea.
- Bradley Parrish (2007):
- Sustainable Entrepreneurship: Principles of Design.
- Karla Utting (2008):
- Assessing the Sustainability Impacts of Ethical and Fair Trade Coffee.
- Louise Ellis (2008):
- The Role of Multinational Corporations in UK Sustainable Development Policy.
- Anna Scott (2009):
- Understanding recycling behaviour in households.
- Lucie Middlemiss (2009):
- Investigating the role of community institutions in promoting individual sustainability.
- Hannah McDowall (with Prof Ruth Pearson in the School Politics and International Studies) (2010):
- Shifting patterns of governance in Fair Trade Handicrafts value chains: the position of African women producers.
- Claire Marsh (2011):
- The NHS and Sustainable Development.
- Kendra Wasiluk (2012):
- Sustainable value creation: Building the business case for sustainable enterprise in the Australian commercial building sector.
- Andrea Liesen (2012):
- Financial market efficiency towards corporate GHG emissions.
- Breeda Comyns (2013):
- The changing quality and quantity of sustainable reports: A case study of the oil and gas industry.
- Thomas Long (2013):
- Climate change policy complexity and impact on supply chains.
- Georgios Zampas (2013):
- Educating children to educate their parents-Information, knowledge and experience diffusion within the family for sustainable lifestyles. An evaluation of Eco-Schools programme.
- Sarah Bradbury (2015):
- How the organisation, structure, and processes of Grassroots Associations could be strengthened to enable them to more successfully contribute to environmental sustainability in the United Kingdom.
- Neil Richardson (2016):
- Sustainability at music festivals.
PhD examiner experience:
- External PhD examiner experience at University of Hong Kong, Aarhus University, Manchester Metropolitian University, Milan Polytechnic, Queens University Belfast, Aston University, Sheffield Hallam University as well as internal examiner at the University of Leeds.
- ESRC Consumer Data Research Centre(2014-19):
- Obtaining datasets and providing services and infrastructure to academics and other partners across the country, with a particular focus on consumer data. Alongside this will be a programme of research in consumer data analytics, together with plans for a major new MRetail programme.
- Co-investigator for ESRC.
- Led by Prof Mark Birkin (Geography at University of Leeds) with Faculties of Environment and Business at University of Leeds and jointly with UCL.
- Evaluating factors behind low household recycling rates in Leeds (2016-17):
- To evaluate the impact of interventions that aimed to improve the recycling rates of Harehills, Headingley and Middleton areas of Leeds.
- In collaboration with Leeds City Council and Sustainability Service at University of Leeds.
- Corporate Responsibility Research Conference:
- Chair of organising committee (2005-7, 2011 & 2014) & organising committee member (2005-present).
- Asda Sustainability behaviour change intervention KTP (2013-16):
- To develop methodologies/tools based on scientific evidence and business data that promote sustainable customer behaviour relating to product purchase and usage and thereby enhance competitiveness. This work was awarded Green Gown 'Highly Commended' award in the Research and Development category http://www.sustainabilityexchange.ac.uk/green_gown_awards_2016_research_and_development2
- Principle investigator for ESRC, Innovate UK and Asda.
- Building Up Resilience in Supply Chains Network (2013-14):
- Co-investigator for White Rose Network on identifying problems and solutions for companies and stakeholders to adapt to the environmental and social impacts of climate change on global food supply chains.
- In collaboration with York and Sheffield Universities.
- City-scale Domestic Retrofit Schemes: Learning from the Early-Adopters (2013):
- City-wide survey of residents in Kirklees Council area in West Yorkshire to identify any behaviour changes as a result of free household insulation as part of the Kirklees Warm Zone scheme.
- Co-investigator for Ashden Trust in collaboration with the Centre for Climate Change Economics and Policy (CCCEP).
- M&S University of Leeds Partnership 'Environment' lead (2012-14):
- Development and delivery of research projects.
- Joint presentation with Richard Gillies (Head of Plan A) see YouTube video.
- Support for M&S Nerc KE Fellow (Dr Claire Quinn).
- WUN Greening Organizations & Work (GROW) Network (2010-12):
- Co-investigator with Professor Chris Clegg et al (Leeds University Business School) on developing knowledge and capacity on how to change employee behaviour towards sustainability. International network involving University of Western Australia and Nanjing University.
- Developing an environmental management system and eco-labelling scheme for UK carpet industry (2010-13):
- Knowledge Transfer Partnership with Carpet Foundation Co-Investigator with Dr Ningtao Mao (Leeds) on developing an Environmental Management System and Accreditation Scheme for the benefit of the UK wool-rich carpet manufacturing industry through a scientifically validated Life Cycle Assessment.
- Climate change policy complexity and impact on business supply chains (2009-2012):
- Research project with Thomas Long (Leeds) and Dr Samarthia Thankappan (University of York) to develop potential government and business policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in SMEs in supply chains.
- Part of the White Rose Studentship Network on Enabling Supply Chain Adaptation to Climate Change and a Resource Poor Future.
- Sustainability as a vehicle for competitive advantage: ecological redevelopment, strategic marketing & the university campus (2006-8):
- Co-Investigator for ESRC Research Seminars with Dr Steve Quilley and Professor Andy Dobson (Keele University).
- Trade-offs in decision-making for sustainable technologies (2003-6):
- Principle investigator for Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Sustainable Technologies Programme project.
- In collaboration with Sheffield and Robert Gordon Universities.
- This study aims to investigate decision-making around sustainable technologies with a view to understanding such decisions at an individual level.
- Does the ISO14000 series and specifically ISO14031 work? (2004-5)
- Principle investigator for British Standards Institute.
- The aim of this research is to assess if the ISO14000 series is really delivering the needs and expectations of society and users.
- The supermarket industry and sustainable development (2002-4):
- Book entitled 'Sold out - the true cost of supermarket shopping' published by Fusion Press in 2004.
- Sustainable entrepreneurship (2003-2013):
- The aim of this project is to articulate to a wider practitioner and academic audience the value and importance of moving the sustainable business agenda beyond the notion of eco and socio efficiency.
- Ethical & Fair Trade (2000-2):
- Book entitled: 'Ethical Shopping - Where To Shop, What To Buy And What To Do To Make A Difference', published by Vision Paperbacks in 2002 with Richard Welford.
- Sustainable Households (1998-2000):
- UK principle project manager on European Commission funded project 'Strategies Towards the Sustainable Household (SusHouse).
- Liased and organised stakeholder workshops with over 150 stakeholders from industry, government, environmental groups, consumer groups and academia.
- Young CW; Russell SV; Robinson CA; Chintakayala PK (2018) Sustainable Retailing - Influencing Consumer Behaviour on Food Waste, Business Strategy and the Environment, 27, pp.1-15. doi: 10.1002/bse.1966
- Chintakayala PK; Young W; Barkemeyer R; Morris MA (2018) Breaking niche sustainable products into the mainstream: Organic milk and free-range eggs, Business Strategy and the Environment, . doi: 10.1002/bse.2050
- Chintakayala PK; Young CW (2017) Using big data to understand consumer behaviour on ethical issues, Journal of Consumer Ethics, 1, pp.43-47.
- Young W; Russell SV; Robinson CA; Barkemeyer R (2017) Can social media be a tool for reducing consumers" food waste? A behaviour change experiment by a UK retailer, Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 117, pp.195-203. doi: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2016.10.016
- Young CW; Russell SV; Barkemeyer R (2017) Social media is not the "silver bullet" to reducing household food waste, a response to Grainger and Stewart (2017), Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 122, pp.405-406. doi: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2017.04.002
- Russell SV; Young CW; Unsworth KL; Robinson C (2017) Bringing habits and emotions into food waste behaviour, Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 125, pp.107-114. doi: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2017.06.007
- Long TB; Young W (2016) An exploration of intervention options to enhance the management of supply chain greenhouse gas emissions in the UK, Journal of Cleaner Production, 112, pp.1834-1848. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.02.074
- Long T; Tallontire A; Young CW (2016) CSR, voluntary standards and sustainability, In: Kopnina H; Shoreman-Ouimet E (Ed) Sustainability - Key Issues, Key Issues in Environment and Sustainability, Routledge, pp.199-218.
- Young CW; Davis M; McNeill IM; Malhotra B; Russell S; Unsworth K; Clegg CW (2015) Changing behaviour: successful environmental programmes in the workplace, Business Strategy and the Environment, 24, pp.689-703. doi: 10.1002/bse.1836
- Long T; Young CW; Webber P; Gouldson A; Harwatt H (2015) The Impact of Domestic Energy Efficiency Retrofit Schemes on Householder Attitudes and Behaviours, Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 58, pp.1853-1876. doi: 10.1080/09640568.2014.965299
- Scott A; Oates C; Young W (2015) A conceptual framework of the adoption and practice of environmental actions in households, Sustainability (Switzerland), 7, pp.5793-5818. doi: 10.3390/su7055793
- Figge F; Young CW; Barkemeyer R (2014) Sufficiency or efficiency to achieve lower resource consumption and emissions? The role of the rebound effect, Journal of Cleaner Production, 69, pp.216-224. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2014.01.031
- Tilley F; Young CW (2013) Sustainability entrepreneurs: could they be the true wealth generators of the future?, In: Kickul J; Gras D; Bacq S; Griffiths M (Ed) Social Entrepreneurship, The International Library of Entrepreneurship series, 2, Edward Elgar.
- McDonald S; Oates C; Panayiota JA; Young CW; Hwang K (2013) Individual strategies for sustainable consumption, In: McEachern MG; Carrigan M (Ed) Contemporary Issues in Green and Ethical Marketing, Key Issues in Marketing Management, Routledge.
- Purvis M; Young CW; Marsh C; Clarke J (2013) An institutional approach: education for sustainable development at the University of Leeds, In: Atfield R; Kemp P (Ed) Enhancing education for sustainable development in Business and Management, Hospitality, Leisure, Marketing, Tourism, Higher Education Academy, pp.1-10.
- McDonald S; Oates C; Alevizou P; Hwang K; Young CW (2012) Individual strategies for sustainable consumption, Journal of Marketing Management, 28, pp.445-468. doi: 10.1080/0267257X.2012.658839
- Young CW; Middlemiss L (2012) A rethink of how policy and social science approach changing individuals" actions on greenhouse gas emissions, Energy Policy, 41, pp.742-747. doi: 10.1016/j.enpol.2011.11.040
- Lozano R; Young W (2012) Assessing sustainability in university curricula: Exploring the influence of student numbers and course credits, Journal of Cleaner Production, 49, pp.134-141. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.07.032
- Young W; Costelloe P; Lakshmi K (2010) Sustainable procurement: human rights and greenhouse gas emissions, International Journal of Environment an Sustainable Development, 9, pp.364-377.
- Dobson A; Quilley S; Young W (2010) Sustainability as Competitive Advantage in Higher Education in the UK, International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development, 9, pp.330-348.
- Young CW; Hwang K; McDonald S; Oates C (2010) Sustainable consumption: green consumer behaviour when purchasing products, Sustainable Development, 18, pp.18-31. doi: 10.1002/sd.394
- Tilley F; Young W (2009) Sustainability Entrepreneurs - Could they be the True Wealth Generators of the Future?, Greener Management International, 55, pp.79-92.
- Oates C; McDonald S; Young CW (2008) Choosing to be sustainable: tracing complex decisions, In: Reddy S (Ed) Green consumerism: approaches and country experiences, The Icfai University Press, pp.79-93.
- Oates C; McDonald S; Alevizou P; Hwang K; Young CW; McMorland LA (2008) Marketing sustainability: use of information sources and degrees of voluntary simplicity, Journal of Marketing Communications, 14, pp.351-365.
- McDonald S; Alevizou P; Oates C; Hwang K; Young CW (2007) Decoding governance: a study of purchase processes for sustainable technologies, In: Murphy J (Ed) Governing Technology for Sustainability , Earthscan, pp.25-40.
- Young CW; Tilley FJ (2006) Can businesses move beyond efficiency? The shift toward effectiveness and equity in the corporate sustainability debate, Business Strategy and the Environment, 15, pp.402-415. doi: 10.1002/bse.510
- McDonald S; Oates CJ; Young CW; Hwang K (2006) Toward sustainable consumption: Researching voluntary simplifiers, PSYCHOL MARKET, 23, pp.515-534. doi: 10.1002/mar.20132
- Welford R; Hills P; Young CW (2006) Partnerships for Sustainable Development: Perspectives from the Asia-Pacific Region, 1st, The Centre of Urban Planning and Environmental Management, The University of Hong Kong, pp.0-363.
- Young W; Utting K (2005) Fair trade, business and sustainable development, SUSTAIN DEV, 13, pp.139-142. doi: 10.1002/sd.272
- Young CW; Welford R; Hills P (2005) Editorial: Partnerships for Sustainable Development, Business Strategy and the Environment, 14, pp.203-204. doi: 10.1002/bse.468
- Young CW (2004) Sold Out - The True Cost of Supermarket Shopping, Vision Paperbacks, pp.284p.
- Welford R; Meaton J; Young W (2003) Fair trade as a strategy for international competitiveness, INT J SUST DEV WORLD, 10, pp.1-13.
- Young CW; Welford R (2003) Benchmarking retailers on ethical trading, Journal of Corporate Citizenship, 10, pp.67-78.
- Young CW; Welford R (2002) Ethical Shopping - Where To Shop, What To Buy And What To Do To Make A Difference, Vision Paperbacks.
- Quist J; Green K; Toth K; Young CW (2002) Stakeholder Involvement and Alliances for Sustainable Households: the Case of Shopping, Cooking and Eating, In: de Bruijn T; Tukker A (Ed) Partnership and Leadership for a Sustainable Future, Kluwer Academic Publishers, pp.273-295.
- Young CW; Quist J; Toth K; Anderson K; Green K (2001) Exploring sustainable futures through 'Design Orienting Scenarios' - The case of shopping, cooking and eating, Journal of Sustainable Product Design, 1, pp.117-129. doi: 10.1023/A:1014401410727
- Quist J; Knot M; Young CW; Green K; Vergrat P (2001) Strategies towards sustainable households using stakeholder workshops and scenarios, International Journal of Sustainable Development, 4, pp.75-89. doi: 10.1504/IJSD.2001.001547
- Young CW; Welford R (2000) Towards Sustainable Production and Consumption: from Products to Services, In: Welford R (Ed) Corporate Environmental Management 3: Towards Sustainable Development, Earthscan, pp.79-108.
- Young CW; Welford R (1999) An Environmental Performance Measurement Framework for Business, In: Bennett; M; James; P; Kinkers; L (Ed) Sustainable Measures: Evaluation and Reporting of Environmental and Social Performance, Greenleaf Publishing, pp.98-116.
- Welford R; Young CW; Ytterhus B (1998) Towards Sustainable Production & Consumption: A Conceptual Framework, In: Roome N (Ed) Sustainable Strategies for Industry, Earthscan, pp.75-98.
- Young CW; Welford R (1998) An Environmental Performance Measurement Framework for Business, Greener Management International, 21, pp.30-50.
- Young CW; Rikhardsson P (1998) Environmental Indicators, In: Starkey R (Ed) Environmental Management Tools for SMEs: A Handbook, European Environment Agency, pp.65-76.
- Welford R; Young CW; Ytterhus B (1998) Towards Sustainable Production & Consumption: a Literature Review & Conceptual Framework for the Service Sector, Eco-Management and Auditing, 5, pp.38-56. doi: 10.1002/(SICI)1099-0925(199803)5:1<38::AID-EMA78>3.0.CO;2-K
- Young CW (1998) Ecobalances, In: Starkey R (Ed) Environmental Management Tools for SMEs: A Handbook,, Environmental Issues Series No. 10, European Environment Agency, pp.77-88.
- Rikhardsson P; Young CW (1997) Environmental Performance Indicators, In: Ulhoi JP; Rikhardsson PM (Ed) Corporate Environmental Performance: Measurement, Reporting & Auditing, Børson Bøger (Printed in Danish).
- Azzone G; Brophy M; Noci G; Welford R; Young CW (1997) A Stakeholders View of Environmental Reporting, Long Range Planning, 30, pp.699-709. doi: 10.1016/S0024-6301(97)00058-7
- Young CW; Rikhardsson P (1996) Environmental Performance Indicators for Business, Eco-Management and Auditing, 3, pp.113-125. doi: 10.1002/(SICI)1099-0925(199611)3:3<113::AID-EMA50>3.0.CO;2-W
- Azzone G; Manzini R; Noci G; Welford R; Young CW (1996) Defining Environmental Performance Indicators: An Integrated Framework, Business Strategy and the Environment, 5, pp.69-80. doi: 10.1002/(SICI)1099-0836(199606)5:2<69::AID-BSE48>3.0.CO;2-W
- Young CW (1996) Measuring Environmental Performance, In: Welford R (Ed) Corporate Environmental Management - Systems & Strategies, Earthscan, pp.150-176.


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SOURCE: Idaho First Bank
April 18, 2014 16:47 ET
MCCALL, ID--(Marketwired - Apr 18, 2014) - Today Idaho First Bank (OTCQB: IDFB) reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2014. The Bank reported net income of $197,000 for the first quarter, compared to net income of $106,000 in the same quarter in 2013. "We achieved our eleventh straight quarter of profitability," stated Mark Miller, Chairman of the Board. He further commented, "We are seeing the economic conditions of our primary market areas improve and believe we can continue our improvement in operating results."
Net income was favorably impacted by tax benefits, a reduction in provision for loan losses and a 14% improvement in net interest income. Mortgage banking income was down 57% partially a result of a drop in home refinancing. The operating results were negatively impacted by one-time expenses relating to the opening of the Boise branch and other strategic initiatives. "We believe our mortgage operations will rebound as home purchases continue to show strength," commented President Greg Lovell. He further stated, "We are achieving improvements in the fundamentals of banking i.e., loan growth, reduced loan losses, and core deposit acquisition."
The 14% improvement in net interest margin was due to an 11% increase in average loans and an increase in net interest margin from 3.91% to 4.25%.
Nonperforming assets were $1.5 million at March 31, 2014, down slightly from December 31, 2013. The allowance for loan losses was 5% higher than a year ago. However, because of a 15% growth in period-end loans, the ratio of allowance to loans declined from 1.37% to 1.25%.
Shareholders' equity at March 31 was at $9.7 million, an increase of $3.3 million from a year ago. Book value per share increased to 60 cents at March 31, 2014.
Idaho First Bank is a state-chartered commercial bank that opened for business in October 2005. Its headquarters are located in McCall, Idaho, with a branch and a mortgage banking office located in Boise.
This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 ("PSLRA"). Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, economic conditions, the regulatory environment, loan concentrations, vendors, employees, technology, competition, and interest rates. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Idaho First Bank has no obligation to publicly update the forward-looking statements after the date of this release. This statement is included for the express purpose of invoking PSLRA's safe harbor provisions.
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Sunday, May 13, 2007
- An extremely interesting post was put up on the XBMC forums earlier this week. Two developers from XBMC have set out to port XBMC to linux!
Their plan is to port XBMC to run on 2 other hardware platforms. Some of the platforms mentioned include PS3, Apple TV, or a Mac Mini.
This is really exciting, and they've even got it working already in Ubuntu Feisty. (You can check out a copy of the code from the XBMC SVN)
Also view the readme here
For more information or to add in your 2 cents about porting XBMC to linux / PS3 / whatever, check out this thread on the XBMC forums:
or come to IRC Freenode #xbmc
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Often referred to in the media as the 'non-surgical facelift', the Thread Lift procedure is a minimally-invasive treatment that lifts sagging areas of the face without the need for sedation or an overnight stay. It's performed under local anaesthetic and takes as little as 30 minutes, with patients able to walk-out and return home a short while after.
The Thread Lift (suture lift) is a revolutionary treatment to tackle sagging skin or lines and wrinkles. Without the use of any incisions or surgery, anchoring sutures are placed under the skin using a fine needle to elevate the sagging tissue and lift problem areas. The treatment can take as little as 30 minutes under local anaesthetic and requires no hospital stay afterwards.
The sutures used in the treatment are completely bio-degradable, meaning they will not need to be removed. Their principle component, polylactic acid, encourages the body's production of collagen, meaning your skin will appear naturally fuller over time, even after the sutures have dissolved.


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2003 Nissan Almera Tekna Plus 1.5 DCI turbo diesel
Nothing gone wrong with the car so far.
General Comments:
This is a very good car in general; good in economy, very good engine, smooth driving, easy to control, extremely reliable, comfortable, good looking inside and outside, lots of equipment, good materials, solid built, refined.
It's good that the car market doesn't give much value to this car, like all Nissans and most Japaneses cars, because prices are better and smart buyers can have a better car that's much more reliable than Golfs, Focus, Meganes, A3s. It's the truth; if you don't believe me, try one.
Could be more potent in low revs, visibility to the back is not good, car computer, audio/climate control are difficult to operate.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 22nd February, 2011


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Waterproofing your RC Rock Crawler with Ease
Remote controlled or radio controlled vehicles were first in presented during the late 1960's by an Italian company which specializes in toy cars. Right then and there, car enthusiast flock to get a glimpse of the first ever radio controlled toy car which made the headlines. Since then, a bunch of other models came to being. From then on, other countries replicated the said toy vehicle and somehow made a better version of the innovator's creation. Countries like the USA, China and Japan joined the trend in producing the popular invention.
Today, with the help of technological advancement, radio controlled toy cars reached a new high which is now being called as Rock Crawlers. These rock crawlers are exact replicas of monster trucks which are of course still battery-operated but is driven to challenging terrains such as rocky mountains and even running waters in small rivers.
Though highly capable, radio controlled rock crawlers can be driven through teen uneven surfaces but the most challenging part it will face is crossing through surfaces with running water. This is quite difficult as the electronic parts of the rock crawler is not waterproof so when it comes in contact with the batteries, the servo or the wirings, the entire machinery, no matter how advance will come to a halt. A struggle that has made rock crawler owners exhaust other creative ways to solve their dilemma.
With several tries, some rock crawler gamers discovered the secret how to waterproof RC Rock Crawlers and to creating a waterproof radio controlled toy. And to help all you beginners out there, Here are some of the widely used methods in doing so.
The first approach is what we call the containment method.
Basically, what we ought to do is to have the non-water proof parts of the rock crawler, such as the receiver and the electronics main control, boxed into a compartment. And the materials we need to have are a clamshell box-preferably transparent in presentation to allow the user to check for the parts inside the box every now and then, an electronic driller and water-resistant silicone glue.
The main goal is to place the receiver or batteries inside the clamshell box for the batteries to be safely kept from water contact. The box must allow the batteries, including the wirings, fit snugly to avoid taking up too much space inside the rock crawler.
- So First and foremost, you need to puncture the side of the sides of the clamshell box to provide an entry point for the electrical wirings. To do that, you need to carefully punch out some holes with the use of the electronic driller-about one to two holes will just be enough.
- Then you side the batteries inside the plastic casing and cautiously insert the wirings right through the holes and make sure they are all aligned properly.
- Close the box and now you are ready to seal the case.
To be able to do that, grab a silicone glue and gently squeeze it out, applying it evenly to the areas of the box that need to be sealed such as the opening of the box and the puncture holes on the sides.
- After applying, allow the silicone glue to dry up then add another coating to make sure that the case becomes water resistant.
- Then just place the box inside the crawler and you are good to go.
The next strategy in waterproofing your rock crawlers is the balloon technique.
This is one of the most conventional ways of preventing water from coming in contact with the rock crawlers. And the things you need to have are zip ties and medium-sized balloons.
- Primarily, you must place the batteries inside the balloon.
- After suiting up the batteries, pull the mouth part of the balloon to cover the wirings then carefully pinch the lower portion of the balloon's opening then twist it to tighten its hold towards the wires.
- Then, insert a zip tie to the twisted part of the balloon and lock it up to totally seal up the balloon.
- And if you are feeling a little insecure, you can add up to two more zip ties beside the first one then cut the remaining portion of the zip tie. And that is it. Your Rock crawler is ready to catch little waves in the river.
Another technique is to use plastic dips to prevent damaging your rock crawlers resulting from water contact.
The pieces of stuff you will need are a thin metal wire and a plastic dip.
- The first step is to attach the thin metal wire on top of the batteries, make sure it will be able to hold its weight and will allow you to remove the wire after the whole process. This will serve as a device to pull up the batteries out of the plastic dip.
- After attaching the wire to the battery, you can now submerge it to the plastic dip. Once fully covered, raise the battery and allow the plastic to dry up.
- After which, dip the battery once more and do it for about two to three times more. Just make it a point to include some parts of the battery's wiring in the plastic dip.
- After drying up, remove the attached metal wiring, and then it's done.
Lastly, there is another way to prevent water from destroying the important parts of your radio controlled rock crawlers and that is with the use of grease-lots of grease. This is a non-traditional way of waterproofing your rock crawler. What you need for this method is a can of grease, an electrical tape, and a screwdriver.
This method is advisable for the servo of the rock crawler. The first thing to do is to open the servo using a screwdriver. After removing the screws, place a generous amount of grease inside the servo as the grease is waterproof. After doing so, place the lid of the servo and wipe off the excess grease from the body of the servo. Then attach the screws back in its place then that's just about it.


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Hello, my name is Catherine Miklos. I am a Sales Operations Project Manager here at Jellyfish.
I come to Jellyfish with a strong background in Project Management from Agora Publishing, where I consistently managed a diverse range of projects and acted as the main point of contact for clients and technical resources.
My competitive nature has a history of always making it my personal goal to exceed my clients expectations, because I understand that each project and client is unique. But value of maintaining transparent communication, clear deliverables, and a process that is functionally effective is pertinent to every projects success.
I am a Pennsylvania native, who's been enjoying all things Maryland for the past 4 years. In my free time you can find me exploring the great outdoors, getting crafty in the kitchen, and actively trying to keep my plants alive and my kitten from eating them.


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The Witch of Talog
March 1, 2009
Here in Wales we have a tradition of calling people by their role and location rather than their name, hence I acquired the title of Talogwitch, the wise woman or seer of Talog. Even in the Dark Ages and 'Burning Times' no witches in Walse were ever put to the flame for it is inherent within Celtic tradition to accept and appreciate the wisdom of independant and individual crones. The concept of a witch being evil has only existed since Papal indoctrination decided that female wisdom challenged its authority, and thus the Anglo Saxon word became devalued from meaning 'woman with her wits about her'.
Any practitioner of the Craft is as good or as bad as the person themselves, and just to reassure you, I work for the light, my calling is to heal and enlighten. My aim is to teach the almost forgotten ancient skills of the 'Old Religion' and thus re-empower women, returning the feminine to its proper status. Theis is not a battle of the genders, nor is it a battle of the religions , it is a return ito inner spirtituality and ecological compatablility that will engender harmony and heal this ailing planet and help the struggling peoples of this world.
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Two Cleveland men and a juvenile from Cleveland Heights were arrested after attempting to rob the Willoughby-Eastlake Schools Credit Union with an assault rifle on Oct. 11.
According to Willoughby police, the incident occurred around 9:55 a.m. The department was contacted by an officer working a security detail inside the credit union located at 38024 Second St.
According to police, two men entered the front vestibule of the credit inion armed with a Smith & Wesson MP-15 assault rifle. When the officer observed the men enter, he drew his duty-issued firearm. The officer told them to drop the assault rifle as it was aimed at the officer. The men turned and ran out the door, dropping the assault rifle in the vestibule.
The detail officer chased after the men through a residential area of West Clark Avenue. Patrol officers responded to the immediate area and quickly set up a perimeter around Sharpe Avenue.
The two men were located within minutes in a back yard in the 38000 block of Sharpe Avenue. The men were identified as 22-year-old Arvis Williams, who lives at 16025 Lake Shore Blvd. Apt. 304 in Cleveland, and a 16-year-old juvenile.
Shortly after the scene was secured, an officer saw a third man, later identified as 20-year-old Melvin Hill, whose court file states lives at 3311 E. 130 St. in Cleveland, driving a silver Ford Fusion that was registered to Williams. After parking the Ford on Clark Avenue, Hill was apprehended as he was walking past the credit union.
After canvassing the area, officers located clothing worn by the suspects that was discarded in the back yard of a residence on Clark Court.
The Cleveland and Painesville division of the FBI were contacted and responded to the scene to assist with the investigation. The three suspects were charged with first-degree felony aggravated robbery and fifth-degree felony possession of criminal tools.
Williams and Hill were arraigned Oct. 12 in Willoughby Municipal Court with a $500,000 cash/surety bond. Hill and Williams are scheduled to appear for preliminary hearings Oct. 19, according to court records.
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After a few months of relative calm, climate change – the issue that toppled one Prime Minister, and might yet claim another – is frothing.
While the science behind global warming is practically beyond dispute, the carbon tax definitely isn't. What was once 'the great moral challenge of our time' has erupted into an all-in, street-fighting brawl.
When the Gillard Government announced plans to price carbon emissions, at first using a carbon tax before moving to an emission trading scheme, organisations that'd previously supported the Rudd Government's Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme were suddenly in bitter disagreement. The Liberal Party, now unbelievers, came out swinging, while lobbyists like the Australian Industry Group want the tax plan abandoned.
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Although a carbon price has not yet been fixed, Pears believes that an impost of between $15 and $30 per tonne is likely.
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Even at the upper limit of $30, he calculates that a carbon tax would add about 1 percent to the price of an Apple computer. For a $2000 iMac, for example, consumers would pay $20 in carbon tax.
Consumer Electronics Association executive director Ian McAlister believes the tax is going to hurt the Australian electronics industry.
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"Electricity used to be such a trivial part of the overall cost," says Josh Millien, the national policy and program manager for sustainability at the Australian Information Industry Association, an industry group of which Apple is a member. "Now, with price increases, it's such a major consideration. We haven't engineered energy efficiency as well has we have performance efficiency. It's going to get worse before it gets better."
Both Millen and McAlister point out that the IT and CE industries are already subject to strict mandatory requirements for energy efficiency, such as the Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS).
"I think it should be taken into account that industry is contributing substantially through these energy efficiency standards already," says McAlister. "Any further imposts are a bit rich."
But Pears believes that while much of the content of the carbon tax debate has been invective about skyrocketing costs for working Australians, consumers could easily offset the carbon tax by small changes in their behavior.
"An important message is, I think, once you start looking at what people can do with a computer to actually offset any of that cost, and indeed the cost of greenhouse gas emissions on their electricity, there's enormous potential," he says.
Simple measures such as power management processes that shut down a computer when it's not in use, dimming the monitor or buying a new, efficient LED screen, mean it's possible to recover both the electricity price increase plus the extra one percent on its sale.
"This is what's so frustrating about the whole game," Pears says. "Everyone's going on as though we're going to be victims, but the truth of the matter is that the manufacturers will do all sorts of things to respond, and they already are in IT.
"At the same time, you will have choice too, because of the way you use your computer and the way you set it up. You don't have to save very much to offset all of these costs."
Likewise, manufacturers will be rewarded for adopting less carbon-intensive manufacturing and logistical processes, cutting costs and improving their position in the marketplace as they become more environmentally friendly.
Pears believes Apple is in an excellent position to improve their sustainability credentials, despite their poor environmental record in the last 10 years.
"They've obviously improved a lot on where they were. Apple had been receiving a lot of flack, and they've focused their attention in the last few years to deal with what they see as a reputation problem," he says. "The fact I can go into the Apple website and download PDFs with lovely pie-charts showing everything about the life-cycle impacts and the operating energy in all the different modes shows that they've done a good job."
In his view, if over the next three or four years manufacturers concentrate on improving energy efficiency and clean manufacturing techniques, the running costs of their products will drop substantially, as will their impact on the environment.
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Welcome back. It's been two years since we last polled members of the Memphis music community. A year ago, family-related leave waylaid the one-man Election Commission during the run-up to our annual spring music issue, forcing the poll to take a year off. And the two-year gap is reflected in the amount of change in the poll.
Since the last time we engaged in this exercise, bandleader Greg Cartwright has relocated two-time poll toppers the Reigning Sound to North Carolina. Perennial contenders the Lost Sounds and Snowglobe are also out -- Snowglobe largely inactive though not defunct following the departure of member Tim Regan to Knoxville and the Lost Sounds blown apart, former partners Alicja Trout and Jay Lindsey using their extra energy in an amazing variety of musical projects.
And though plenty of newer acts have emerged to fill the void, the Midtown-based indie rock scene takes a back seat at the top of the poll this year.
There's no doubt about it: Memphis music in 2006 means Three 6 Mafia, the amazingly successful, long controversial hip-hop group orbiting around the creative epicenter of partners DJ Paul and Juicy "J," who started a decade and a half ago selling mix-tapes out of their car and now have Oscars on their mantel.
Three 6 have bounced around the poll over the years, finishing as high as second and as low as 14th. This year, they finished first, and it wasn't even close. In dominating this year's poll, Three 6 fell short of the record 118 points on 28 ballot mentions the Reigning Sound garnered in 2003, but they did become the first act in the poll's history to be mentioned on more than half of the ballots received.
They earned it, of course. But, despite their impressive performance, there's an odd aftertaste to Three 6 Mafia's showing this year. When the Reigning Sound ran roughshod over the poll in 2003, they also won big in our "best album" category. By contrast, Three 6 Mafia's Most Known Unknowns, which debuted in the Billboard Top 10 and has so far spawned two hit singles, fell among the also-rans, garnering only two best-album votes.
Even more telling is the tenor of the comments. Every voter who provided comments on the group celebrated their Oscar win, but very few wrote about their music directly and not a single one mentioned "Stay Fly," the huge commercial and critical hit that, to these ears, is not only a superior artistic achievement to "It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp" but probably the most compelling chart single from a Memphis artist since Al Green's '70s prime.
What this poll reflects most is that Three 6 Mafia's unlikely-bordering-on-surreal Oscar triumph not only launched them into national consciousness but also ratified them among Memphians otherwise uninterested in their music. As another Memphis artist sang long ago, everybody loves a winner, and boosterism and bandwagon-jumping are especially unavoidable in a music scene so constantly desperate for outside acknowledgement. But the Three 6 story right now is about more than just Oscar flash or economic impact. It's about music, about art and culture, and I wish more Memphians were interested in building it up or tearing it down or just hashing it out on those terms.
If you're new to this annual experiment or just need a reminder after a two-year gap, here's how it works: Each spring we send out ballots to Memphians with a vocational interest in the local music scene -- writers and bloggers, designers and photographers, promoters and studio/label people, radio programmers and record store clerks. We ask them to list the five most "vital" in Memphis music today and their choice for best local album of the past year. Some voters get hung up on the word "vital." But vagueness is the intent: We want voters to weigh what they love against what they think is important in whatever manner they see fit.
Three 6 Mafia may have won big, but there was a tight battle for second place, with melancholy troubadour Harlan T. Bobo (a likely winner if the poll had been held last year) edging out always-a-bridesmaid Lucero (who have finished second or third in four of our five polls) and the magnificent juggling act that is Alicja Trout (whose solo votes outstripped the multiple mentions of the three-count-'em-three bands she leads).
The highest-ranking poll debut are versatile rockers Augustine, who snuck into the Top 10 while topping our typically diffuse album poll with their debut Broadcast. But most of the other new action was further down the list, in the form of second-10 finishers such as rockin' Secret Service (11th), rootsy Amy LaVere (12th), instrumental Noise Choir (14th), poppy Walkie Talkie (16th), idiosyncratic Antique Curtains (18th), and thrashy, punky Angel Sluts (19th).
The 44 voters who responded to the poll this year are the second most in the poll's brief history, though still fewer than we'd like. Those 44 voters split their picks among 85 bands, duos, or solo artists. Someone who cares a lot about local music cares a lot about each and every one of them. What more recommendation do you need? -- Chris Herrington
Best local album of the past year
Broadcast -- Augustine (Makeshift) Votes 6
Too Much Love -- Harlan T. Bobo (Goner) Votes 4
Nobody's Darlings -- Lucero (Liberty & Lament/EastWest) Votes 3
Hibernation -- The Glass (Makeshift) Votes 3
Electric Blue Watermelon -- North Mississippi Allstars (ATO) Votes 3
Makeshift #4 -- Various Artists (Makeshift) Votes 3
others receiving votes:
Tronic Blanc -- Black Sunday (Dirtnap); 12 Songs -- Cory Branan (MADJACK); Continuator -- The Gamble Brothers Band (Archer Records); Motivational Speaker -- Alvin Youngblood Hart (Tone Cool/Artemis); Lose to Win -- Jed & Kelley (self-released); Jesus Christ ... We're Superstars -- The Joint Chiefs (self-released); On a Dead Machine -- On a Dead Machine (self-released); Live at Goner Records -- The Reigning Sound (Goner); Dwight -- Ross Rice (Memphis Records); All the Seven Inches Plus Two More -- River City Tanlines (Dirtnap); The Six String Jets --The Six String Jets; Don't Throw Your Love Away -- The Tearjerkers (Sympathy for the Record Industry); Most Known Unknowns -- Three 6 Mafia (Sony); Tangles -- S.J. Tucker (Broken Strings); Hustle & Flow -- Various Artists (Grand Hustle/Atlantic)
thanks to all voters:
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Michael Bradley
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Dennis Brooks
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Betsie Brown
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Justin Fox Burks
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Matthew Cole
Memphis Flyer
Brian Craig
Rob Cressman
Gary Crump
Snax Memphis
Richard Cushing
Memphis & Shelby County Music Commission
Jefferson Danley
Unclaimed Recordings
Chris Davis
Memphis Flyer
Judy Dorsey
Rachel Drinkard
Greg Faison
Makeshift Music
Eric Friedl
Goner Records
E.J. Friedman
Mike Glenn
New Daisy Theatre
Eddie Hankins
Chris Herrington
Memphis Flyer
Eric Hermeyer
Shangri-La Records
Rachel Hurley
Zac Ives
Goner Records
Mark Jordan
Freelance writer
David Less
Memphis International Records
Andria Lisle
Memphis Flyer
Mark Loft
Coffee House Concert Series
Cameron Mann
Young Avenue Sound
Don Mann
Young Avenue Sound
Pat Mitchell Worley
Beale Street Caravan
Nichole Newman
Last Chance Records
Robert Parker
Broken String Records
Bianca Phillips
Memphis Flyer
Ben Popper
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Brad Postlethwaite
Makeshift Music
Lyndsi Potts
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J.D. Reager
Unclaimed Recordings
Scott Rogers
Hi-Tone Café
Jeremy Scott
Mike Smith
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Nancy Agee Tanas
Chris Walker
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Staff ballots
Chris Herrington
1. Three 6 Mafia
2. Alicja Trout
3. Lucero
4. Brad Postlethwaite
5. Augustine
Album: 12 Songs -- Cory Branan (MADJACK)
Chris Davis
1. Craig Brewer
2. Mike Condon (Wrecked 'Em Records)
3. Three 6 Mafia
4. Lucero
5. Harlan T. Bobo
Album: All the Seven Inches Plus Two More --
River City Tanlines (Dirtnap)
Andria Lisle
1. Three 6 Mafia
2. Al Kapone
3. Alicja Trout
4. Eightball & MJG
5. Eric Friedl (Goner Records)
Album: Most Known Unknowns --
Three 6 Mafia (Sony)
Ben Popper
1. Three 6 Mafia
2. Harlan T. Bobo
3. River City Tanlines
4. Memphix
5. Antique Curtains
Album: Too Much Love -- Harlan T. Bobo (Goner)
The 2006 Memphis Flyer Local Music Poll
Voters were asked to name the five most vital artists or bands in Memphis music today. Forty-four voters participated, with points awarded as follows: five points for a first-place vote, four points for a second-place vote, three points for a third-place vote, two points for a fourth-place vote, and one point for a fifth-place vote.
Artist/Band Points Votes
1. Three 6 Mafia 95 23
2. Harlan T. Bobo 53 17
3. Lucero 53 15
4. Alicja Trout 50 16
(River City Tanlines/Black Sunday/Mouse Rocket)
5. Brad Postlethwaite 33 10
6. Scott Bomar 26 8
7. North Mississippi Allstars 22 7
8. Augustine 19 8
9. The Glass 18 5
10. Jay Lindsey/Final Solutions 16 6
11. The Secret Service 15 8
12. Amy LaVere 15 5
13. The Tearjerkers 12 6
14. Noise Choir 11 4
15. Jim Dickinson 11 3
16. (tie) Al Kapone 10 3
16. (tie) Walkie Talkie 10 3
18. Antique Curtains 9 4
19. Angel Sluts 8 3
20. Alvin Youngblood Hart 8 2
others receiving votes:
A Life Away, Adios Gringo, Nancy Apple, Arma Secreta, Aurora, Black Dick, The Black Hats, Barbara Blue, Cory Branan, Craig Brewer, Bury the Living, Hope Clayburn, The Coach & Four, Joyce Cobb, Holly Cole, The Color Revolt, Blair Combest, Mike Condon, Dutch Masters, Effingham & Wheatstraw, Egypt Central, 8 Days to Amsterdam, Eightball & MJG, William Lee Ellis, Esque, David Evans, Jeff Evans & Ross Johnson, Evil Army, Free Sol, Eric Friedl, The Gamble Brothers Band, Eddie Harrison, Imagination Head, Inner 61, Iron Mic Coalition, Jeffrey James & the Haul, The Joint Chiefs, Valerie June, Kazalok, Eric Lewis, Niko Lyras, Richard Martin, Jimbo Mathus, Memphix, Dan Montgomery, Mrs. Fletcher, On a Dead Machine, Reigning Sound, Ross Rice, Steve Selvidge, 7 $ Sox, Severe Severe, Jay Sheffield Sr., Six String Jets, Snowglobe, Keith Sykes, Andy Tanas, SJ Tucker, Tunnel Clones, Vending Machine, David Weatherman
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Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls... welcome to the 6th annual Scene Awards! Well, it's more like welcome back, since Montaigne has already taken home the Scene Award for Song of the Year with 'Clip My Wings'. Remember, we had like this countdown going for a couple of weeks and it was awesome and... you remember? Good. Great! Anywho, from now until the end of the year (with a small break over Christmas), we'll be handing out awards for Video of the Year, Best New Artist, Australian Artist of the Year, EP of the Year, Group of the Year, Man of the Year, Woman of the Year and Album of the Year. First up, it's the Video of the Year. Let's get to it...
#4. Clip My Wings
by Montaigne
Directed by Guy Franklin
It's fitting that the song we named our number one song of 2015, Montaigne's 'Clip My Wings' also has a clip so stunning we had to include it in our list of favourite clips of the year, even though I'll probably be using so many of the same words we've already used to express our adoration of a talent so impressive. Everything that the song is, the clip is even more so; beautiful, strong, spectacular, bold and brave. It's a visual journey that is simple but so complex, her movements as natural as they are involuntary and the neutral feel of it all leaves so much room for a kaleidoscope of emotions, sounds and sentiments. Every beat is met perfectly with a seemingly uncontrolled movement, each note meticulously matched with gorgeous visuals and Jess Cerro's beautifully expressive looks and stares. It's a deceptively simple clip for a deceptively complex song that is unflinching in its exquisite confidence and I feel like they are the kinds of words we'll be using to describe so much of Montaigne's future. (Jo Michelmore)
#3. Pedestrian At Best
by Courtney Barnett
Directed by Charlie Ford
Now, I hate clowns as much as the next relatively sane person, but I'm all for Courtney Barnett's super sad 2014 clown of the year. Sad clowns, man. Sad clowns. Something about a sad clown just feels... right? If any moment in a 2015 music video spoke to me, it's Courtney's time spent on the fairground ride... Going round and around with the most exasperated and defeated look on her face. It would have spoken to anyone trying to wrap their head around this whole adult-ing thing. Haha just kidding... Everything is fine. This is fine. Adulting is easy! Oh how we laughed and laughed. A lot of moments in the clip play into that view of 'Pedestrian At Best', with adults acting as children and adults acting as adults in the clip. Am I looking into this too much? I suppose the real point of the video is about how the world builds artists up only to break them down and move on to the next hot ticket in town. Which is perfect for the song. It's not about being apathetic, it's more world weariness shining through from the Barnett clown. That beaten down and defeated feeling that comes with life, you know? Yay. Clowns are never funny and I definitely don't find this very fuu-uh-uuuu-uh-uuuu-uh-uuuu-ny. But I do think this is a special little video. The 2014 clown of the year meeting her 2013 equivalent for the least joyful joyride of all time caps off Courtney's best clip and one of our favourites of the year. (Matt Bond)
Runner-Up: Magnolia
by Gang of Youths
Directed by Josh Harris
Proving that less really can be more, here we have 'Magnolia' from Gang of Youths. Shot in black and white, the video is carried by the spectacular performance of the band which is full of the same attitude and energy you'll find at one of their live shows. Dave Le'aupepe finds himself lying in the middle of the road when we first meet him, but soon enough he's up on his feet and busting out the moooves. There's even some 'Single Ladies' walking going on there. Move yourself over Beyoncé. Things escalate when the rest of the band show up; stuff gets broken, tables get set on fire... a pretty standard Tuesday night wouldn't you say? Josh Harris' partnership with the band as their video director has produced a whole lot of goodness. Check out 'Radioface' for another excellent watch. It was 'Magnolia' though that really stood out this year. And it's kind of like watching Khal Drogo dancing up a storm for a lot of it. (Matt Bond)
WINNER: Drive
by Oh Wonder
Directed by Thomas James
I love the way that one song can mean so many different things to so many different people. A heartbreak song for one is a dance anthem for another, a sweet ballad for someone is a devastating mess for someone else. And so the same goes for the music clip. We watch the same visuals, we hear the same notes, but the message is however you take it, however you want it and however you feel it. When 'Drive' appeared at number 19 in our Top 115 Songs of 2015, Matt described his love of the clip and its stunning twist, which he described in a way only he can; "like watching The Sixth Sense all over again, but not like that at all really". I haven't seen The Sixth Sense, so you know, I can't really say, but if watching that is all emotional and pretty scenes and American diners and trashing motel rooms and is she, isn't she, who is he, who isn't he; then it's pretty much the same thing, but without Bruce Willis' face and a much better soundtrack, so maybe Matt was spot on with his thoughts. My description is a little different, because the twist Matt saw is a little different to the twist I saw, but I'm not going to spoiler alert, I'm just going to let you make up your own mind, which is exactly what I love about songs and scenes meaning different things to different people. The most important thing is that whichever way you see it, Oh Wonder have produced a visual masterpiece; a beautiful journey of desperation and loneliness and tell a little story that so many of us can relate to, bat-shit crazy or just a little lonely, it's certainly a wonderfully striking way to tell a story of loss. Who and what is lost is up to you. All of that and also, I want Josephine's dress. (Jo Michelmore)
2014 Winner:
'It's Alright' by Fractures
Runner-Up: 'I'm A Fantastic Wreck' by Montaigne
2013 Winner:
'The Bed Song' by Amanda Palmer and The Grand Theft Orchestra
Runner-Up: 'You Are New' by The Trouble With Templeton
2012 Winner:
'Bad Girls' by M.I.A
Runner-Up: 'Hey Jane' by Spiritualized
2011 Winner:
'Lonely Boy' by The Black Keys
Runner-Up: 'Somebody That I Used To Know' by Gotye ft. Kimbra
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Some of them even predicted a fallout from the battle. "*Waits for @AmericanIdol to fire Nicki and then refer to her as a "guest judge" when they air the first few auditions*,"@breakdown84 wrote.
Though the criticism was harsh, Nicki Minaj's fans certainly had her back. "@NICKIMINAJ I support you!!! Working next to Mariah must be STRESSING," @MrMarzoa wrote, with fellow barbz like ?@TeamMinaj_4Life shared similar sentiments, adding, "I Support And Respect Anything You Do. I Adore You Unconditionally."
The die-hards will not be straying from their queen — @JayLovesONIKAwrote, "I Love Nicki Minaj & I Will Defend Her EVERY Decision" — but there were a few fans in the middle who simply wanted the battle to be a thing of the past. "I cant believe i just heard two my best woman i like agrue on american idol im disappointed at my mom nicki minaj and my mentor mariah carey," @KenBarb_Nasty noted, clearly upset.
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I am indebted to Jeffry Farrell, a true theater gypsy, journeyman, a real hombre who loves the earth, sky and the soul and who traveled the world for decades seeking the living legends of mask, clown, and ensemble creation but of the magical kind. His travels led him to Johnny Simons at the Hip Pocket Theatre in Fort Worth, Fred Curchack at the University of Texas at Dallas, Jacque Lecoq in Paris, Mump and Smoot wherever he could find them, and Peter Hoff, magus clown master…the list goes on. Serendipitously, I met him as he was planning to leave Dallas and I was returning. I distracted him long enough so that he settled down, got married and had two beautiful boys. Now, he is a shaman himself of the live theater space, a master of moving bodies, and a visionary who turns twigs and ribbons into imaginative worlds. These days, he spends most of his time teaching yoga but he is one of God's great treasure troves.
He taught me many things but the most important was how to build an original play. I spent so much time with him at 6:30 am yoga sessions, meals, late nights and early mornings laughing and talking maniacally, writing plays in way too little time. I think we broke the law on how quickly we wrote some of our best plays.
A lot of wisdom I gleaned from him was in passing as he mused on theater. He said once, I don't even remember when or where, I just remember the words: "Imagine a play like a sequence of windows. You just get a moment to peek into a window then you step back and take a look at the next one." When I had no idea how to write a play on my own, I remembered those words. To this day, when I begin creating a piece, I ask myself, "What are the windows I will peek into and what will I see?"
(Photo credit: Jeffry Farrell directs Frida Espinosa Müller during rehearsals for Cara Mía Theatre Co.'s Nuestra Pastorela written by Jeffry Farrell and David Lozano. Photo by Fabián Aguirre.)
David Lozano is the Executive Artistic Director of Cara Mía Theatre Co. in Dallas where he specializes in writing, directing, producing and acting in original bilingual plays for the Latino community. Notable productions include Crystal City 1969 (written with Raul Treviño), To DIE:GO in Leaves, by Frida Kahlo (written with Cara Mía's artistic ensemble), and Carpa Cara Mía: A Mexican Pantomime Circus (with Jeffry Farrell and diverse artists from the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, San Antonio). Lozano explores international techniques of ensemble creation and has worked with theater specialists from the United States, Argentina, Canada, Costa Rica, France, Mexico, Senegal, Spain, and Venezuela.


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Dave Brown and Paul Diffley report at the Hot Aches Blog.
"Katy has onsighted E5 and 'headpointed' E6 before. But to 'flash' E6 – (to have information about the moves, but to climb first go without pre-practice), this would be her hardest climb to date. Furthermore, the route involves a dyno at the top, which the British bouldering champion declared is the one type of move that she is 'rubbish at'
Katy was on good form and moved swiftly through the unprotected first half. The dyno move at the top took more consideration. She tried static several times, climbing up and down before launching for the finishing jug. A first female E6 'flash' on grit? Possibly, but hard female ascents are often missed in climbing news. So quite possibly not. Maybe Lisa Rands or Lucy Creamer has managed the same? Regardless, it was a fantastic ascent on a very classic line."
Read the full story with more photographs at the Hot Aches Blog.
UPDATE by Mick Ryan: For the record. "Just talked to Wills Young, Lisa Rands' husband (Lisa was in bed....it's early in California) and after Wills had onsighted Nosferatu, Lisa did indeed go on to flash Nosferatu as Paul down the forums states on 28/09/02. Also a couple of years ago Lisa Rands also climbed West Side Story topping out rather than the traverse off and also flashed Shock Horror at Ilkley, a guidebook E6. Respect to both Katy and Lisa.


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By Ali Salman|
Published in The Express Tribune, March 21st, 2016.
In 1933, the Kala Shah Kaku based Rice Research Institute (RRI) introduced Basmati-370, which became the father of all Basmati varieties in Indo-Pak subcontinent.
That institute, together with a Larkana-based rice research institute, is largely responsible for creation and distribution of new rice varieties in Pakistan over the last century. Historically, this has significantly contributed towards Pakistan's export earnings.
However, the RRI has not produced any new Basmati variety since 1997.
According to a member of the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP), the lack of new variety of seeds is "the reason for the low yield per acre, which has pushed rice prices higher" and has curtailed the growth of Pakistan's exports.
India, on the contrary, has introduced five new seed varieties in the last 10 years, which has significantly contributed to the increase in yield.
Pakistan's average yield of rice hovers around two to three tonnes per hectare (according to Pakistan Economic Survey 2015). Meanwhile, most of the rice growing countries produce, on average, ten tonnes of rice per hectare.
Private research
Can the private sector in Pakistan, with possible backing from government funded agriculture research base, undertake fresh research on new seed varieties? The prospects are bright.
According to a major private sector player, it was a private sector initiative to introduce hybrid IRRI seed after public researchers failed to improve the IRRI variety brought in the 1960s. Lately, the share of IRRI variety has risen significantly to constitute almost two-third of total rice exports from Pakistan, which is a testimony to the potential that private sector research can bring.
The decline in global commodity rates did not impact the growers of hybrid IRRI varieties, because the increase in yield has lowered the cost of production to a large extent.
This particular venture highlights the need for the government to invest in the intellectual property regime so that innovation in the private sector may be rewarded. We have sufficient level of know-how available within our universities which can be commercialised provided a framework to reward innovation exists.
Big picture
Rice exports have been a subject of debate. Let's look at the long-term picture of rice exports – say over the last 25 years. Pakistan has experienced a fluctuating, yet growing, trend in rice exports over this time period.
In 1990, Pakistan exported around 1.3 million tonnes fetching approximately $500 million. In 2014, exports added up to 4.6 million tons gaining a little under $2 billion, with the obvious caveat of these dollars being reported in current value. However, the growth in terms of quantity is marked and undisputed.
If growth in rice exports is considered, then the argument of lack of new seed variety may not be tenable in the first place. The rice exports have continued to increase, both in quantity and value, despite absence of new seed varieties. In fact, if history is a guide, then the growth in the decade during the absence of new seed variety appears to be far more stellar.
One plausible reason for a decline in the exports of our rice is an increasing share of India in international basmati market that at one point was way behind Pakistan. Some agriculture experts claim that low energy costs are important factor for a low cost of production, as power rates are either zero or very low in Indian Punjab where the basmati is grown.
The rice farmers lobby has asked the government "to subsidise rice exports so that the stock could be disposed of." This is the usual prescription with predictable outcomes. Once the government provides such incentives, it will result in furthering (mis)allocation of credit and investment towards rice.
The right diagnosis
Commodities business is always seasonal and rice is no exception. In the first decade of the century, rising global commodity prices pushed Pakistan's exports along with them.
However, with the global commodity prices going downhill, Pakistan's rice farmers began feeling the heat. However, we cannot reverse this trend by introducing artificial support measures.
There was a time when the agriculture sector absorbed significant investment at the back of rising global demand. That time has passed.
Perhaps the government should consider liberalising the rice market, including its research component, and trust the market to develop better qualities, exports and produce on its own.


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The P90x is a home exercise program designed by Tony Horton as the successor for the Power 90 regimen. It's a complete workout system that will get you in shape, and it includes intense cross training, a nutrition guide and dietary supplement plan. The package includes a dozen workout DVDs, a 133 page nutrition guide, a 100 page fitness booklet and a calendar to monitor your progress.
Rating: 9.5/10
The program costs $120 to $130 depending where you buy, and this includes the nutrition plan, the DVDs, fitness guide and calendar. However you'll need to get the resistance bands or dumbbells yourself as well as the exercise / yoga mat and pull up bar. You do get a 90 day money back guarantee if you're not satisfied with the results.
The P90x workout regimen is intense and if followed closely, eliminates excess body fat and gain lean muscle. Tony Horton also does a good job going through each exercise so they're easy to follow. The workouts are challenging and demand commitment, but if you're reasonably fit and willing to undergo rigorous workouts, the P90x is definitely worth a look.
Rating: 9.5/10
P90x will help you develop a ripped body, lose fat and gain lean muscles, and the regimen will also increase your athletic ability, and thanks to the nutrition supplement guide, improve your health. The overall objective is to give you a lean, muscled body in 90 days. However, the P90x isn't just designed to make you look good, but to make you more functional and physically stronger.
The nutrition plan has three stages: Phase 1 "Fat Shredder", a low carb, low fat, high protein diet, while Phase 2 "Energy Booster", offers a more balanced amount of carbohydrates and protein. The final phase is "Endurance Maximizer" where your diet consists of complex carbohydrates, a little bit of fat and some protein as well.
Rating: 9/10
The P90x program is intense and isn't meant for beginners or those who are completely out of shape. The P90x requires you to work out six days a week for one and half hours, which can be difficult if you don't exercise regularly. Because the workouts are intense, you'll be asked to undergo a fitness examination to determine if you can handle the P90x.
Rating: 10/10
All you'll need are lightweight resistance bands, a set of dumbbells, and a chin up bar that you can set up in a doorway. A heart rate monitor, push up stands and a yoga mat may be used but they are only optional.
You'll need about 6 x 6 of available space, which is roughly equal to the space between your couch and TV.
Rating: 9.5/10
The program is very effective, and research shows that people who complete the P90x lose anywhere from 12 to 60 lbs. or more. Aside from losing excess fat, it is an excellent system for improving muscle tone. One of the reasons why the workouts have proven so effective is you can do it at home, and if you get tired you can pause the program and rest.
The P90x system works on the principle of "muscle confusion", and what this means is the workout schedule are varied and new movements added so your body doesn't have time to adapt to them. This is very similar to the periodization method used by athletes to get in shape, and there's scientific evidence indicating that workout variation provides more health benefits compared to doing the same workout routines day in day out. To provide this benefit, the P90x program changes your weekly workouts every three to four weeks.
Rating: 10/10
The P90x works on all the major muscle areas in your body, as it consists of body weight training, yoga, stretching, abdominal exercises and martial arts. All the workouts are presented in circuit format where you move from one exercise to another with just a few seconds between each.
Each of the DVDs target specific parts of your body, so one strengthening exercise works on your back and chest, then back and leg, and arms and shoulders. Other exercises work on your biceps and back and the triceps, shoulders and chest simultaneously. The other DVDs concentrate on stretching, yoga, abs, cardio fitness, Kenpo kickboxing and Plyometrics (power movements).
The Plyometrics workout is the most rigorous. This 59 minute program starts with an extended warm up session after which you'll go through several jumping moves that target your lower body. The movements in this cardiovascular routine are high impact xo your shoes need to have shock absorbing properties. You can also customize the routine if you want to focus on specific areas like increasing muscle tone or losing fat.
Rating: 9.5/10
The P90x lasts for 90 days, and you'll be working out 6 days a week. The duration of each exercise is around 60 to 90 minutes, with the Chest and Back DVD lasting for 53 minutes and focused on the chest muscles. The Chest and Back DVD also includes traditional and unique pushups, wide stance pushups, and exercises that focus on your back muscles using pull-down and pull-up routines. This is where you'll be using the resistance bands, and you'll be using them also for other routines. This DVD also has several dumbbell workouts.
The P90x yoga workout lasts for 90 minutes and can be challenging too. But if you're conditioned and simply want to increase and improve muscle tone, there's the Doubles feature where you perform P90x workouts twice a day. The regular P90x program however, lasts for 13 weeks where you alternate three routines.
Rating: 9.5/10
Customer support is first rate, as the official website has a 24/7 customer support line, a FAQ, live chat and email. There are also links to their Facebook and Twitter accounts where you can post questions, and their YouTube channel is very informative. The website also has an online fitness test and offers suggestions for pull-ups, pushups and tips for the other exercises.
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