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The South Australian Tourism Commission will edit an advertisement to remove footage of a four-wheel-drive vehicle appearing to speed down Emu Bay beach. Concerns about the ad were raised by members of BirdLife Australia on KI, the KI Council and the KI Brand Alliance, who wrote to the SATC stating beach access is limited by KI Council regulation to a small number of beaches where minimal access is encouraged and speed signs encourage safe driving to protect other beach users and wildlife, particularly beach-nesting birds. "We respectfully request that this ad be withdrawn and re-made to better reflect our brand values," the correspondence read. Greens MP Mark Parnell MLC, a regular visitor and admirer of the Island's shorebirds, pledged to address the issue in parliament. A SATC spokesperson said the ad in question was part of a series of national advertisements, designed to promote SA and its 11 tourism regions. The vision captured at KI included a brief shot of a 4WD on Emu Bay beach, a destination that is iconic for its long, clear shoreline and well-known for its direct vehicle access. SATC acknowledges the video was sped up for dramatic effect. "We understand there are concerns among some locals about the native plover population and because of this, we made the decision to edit the ad to remove the shot," the spokesperson said. "The shot was filmed legally, within the speed limit and on the stretch of beach which is accessible to vehicles throughout the year. The vehicle also sticks to the waterline, well away from the sand dunes."
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October 27 2020 - 4:10PM
Beach driving tourism ad causes concern on Kangaroo Island
Stan Gorton
SCREEN GRAB: The promotional video included sped-up footage of a Landcruiser driving down Emu Bay beach.
The South Australian Tourism Commission will edit an advertisement to remove footage of a four-wheel-drive vehicle appearing to speed down Emu Bay beach.
Concerns about the ad were raised by members of BirdLife Australia on KI, the KI Council and the KI Brand Alliance, who wrote to the SATC stating beach access is limited by KI Council regulation to a small number of beaches where minimal access is encouraged and speed signs encourage safe driving to protect other beach users and wildlife, particularly beach-nesting birds.
"We respectfully request that this ad be withdrawn and re-made to better reflect our brand values," the correspondence read.
Greens MP Mark Parnell MLC, a regular visitor and admirer of the Island's shorebirds, pledged to address the issue in parliament.
A SATC spokesperson said the ad in question was part of a series of national advertisements, designed to promote SA and its 11 tourism regions.
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The vision captured at KI included a brief shot of a 4WD on Emu Bay beach, a destination that is iconic for its long, clear shoreline and well-known for its direct vehicle access. SATC acknowledges the video was sped up for dramatic effect.
"We understand there are concerns among some locals about the native plover population and because of this, we made the decision to edit the ad to remove the shot," the spokesperson said.
"The shot was filmed legally, within the speed limit and on the stretch of beach which is accessible to vehicles throughout the year. The vehicle also sticks to the waterline, well away from the sand dunes."
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If Your Mascara Has Reached This Point, You Should Have Tossed It Long Ago
How Long Does Mascara Last?
June 14, 2018 by Wendy Gould
Mascara is kind of like dairy in the sense that one day it seems perfectly fine, and then — poof! — all of a sudden it's crumbly and weird and definitely needs to be tossed. The truth is that if your mascara has reached this point, well, it's probably been bad for a while. Curious about just how long mascara lasts — and signs that it's time to let it retire — we hit up Georgi Sandev, a celebrity makeup artist who's worked with Victoria's Secret Angels and international brands such as Givenchy, Chanel, and Dior.
"The typical shelf life of mascara is six to eight months from opening it for the first time. If you are using all natural mascara, pay attention to the labels as that shelf life could be shorter," he said. "The easiest way to find out if your mascara is near the end of its life is when the product simply starts to under perform. For example, it feels dry, clumps too much, or just doesn't apply as easily any longer, or [if] the smell of it changes."
Sometimes your mascara may start to go bad before its expiration date, especially if you use it a ton or aren't using or storing it properly. Sandev shared a few tips for extending its life and keeping it in top notch condition.
Don't pump the mascara wand into the product when trying to pick it up from the tube. "This causes a lot of air to enter the tube and dries the mascara overtime. Instead try swirling the wand inside the tube," he noted.
Wash the wand once every couple of weeks with soap and hot water. He explained, "Overtime, the wand accumulates dry product and when that mixes with the fresh mascara inside the tube, it causes clumps on the lashes and little bits of product falling onto your skin."
For non-waterproof mascara, add a couple drops of generic eye drops, then close and shake. "This method works even better if you place the tube in hot water for four to five minutes before you add the drops. Make sure to wash the mascara wand with soap and hot water first."
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"Discords II hints at ephemeral moments: glimpsed landscapes, distant piano notes, remembered words read aloud. At the edge where the panels meet a sense of seismic shock suggest shifting uncertainties. This drawing is part of the De Profundus Suite, which had its genesis in experimental studies using ink on plucked strings, made whilst listening to the music of John Cage. The reference to Cage does not imply a relinquishing of control over the final image; these drawings are orchestrated and considered, embracing the measured tones of composers like Bach as much as the randomness of Cage." Jerwood Drawing Prize 2012 Catalogue.


Halfway through Clare Boothe Luce's classic play, "The Women," a young society matron complains to her mother about the challenges of marriage and the errant ways of her husband.
But rather than advising her daughter to leave him, the mother urges her to stay, saying, "Remember, dear, it's being together at the end that matters."
When the Charlotte Players presented Luce's drama last week at the Port Charlotte Cultural Center, many retired couples in the audience might have nodded in silent agreement at that line. They belong to a generation where marriages of 50 and even 60 years are increasingly common. Couples celebrating their golden anniversary this year, for example, had less than a 20 percent chance of divorcing when they married in 1952. For those exchanging vows today, that figure has soared to nearly 50 percent.
At a time when public discussions about divorce often center on the pros and cons of staying together "for the sake of the children," the effects of divorce on people'slater years – and the long-term advantages of "being together at the end" – are often ignored. Older couples tend to be invisible.
Even when people do ask them the perfunctory question, "What's the secret of a long marriage?" their answers can be predictable: "Never go to bed angry." "Laugh every day." "Be best friends."
Those responses are good, as far as they go. But they make 50 years of togetherness sound so easy! As Diane Sollee, president of Smart Marriages in Washington, observes, "The thing about old couples that amazes me is that they'll say, 'I was just lucky that I found Mabel.' They forget how hard their marriages were. They forget that maybe they didn't always think they were lucky to have found Mabel."
No one knows how many of these long-married couples might have considered divorce at one low point or another. Some may still wish they had parted. Others are undoubtedly glad they stuck it out. Their experiences might be helpful to younger couples struggling to make marriage work.
Watching long-married couples can be heartwarming. Florida, home to legions of retirees, is prime couple-watching territory. In their words (or silences) and in their small, unconscious gestures – the way he absently pats her shoulder, the way she straightens his tie, even when it doesn't look crooked – these veterans of domesticity signal their caring and connectedness.
Notice the retired couple at McDonald's, eating Egg McMuffins in friendly silence as morning sunlight spills across their table. And don't miss the flicker of impatience in another husband's eyes that melts into bemused resignation as his wife asks for "just a little more time" at the mall.
Take note, too, of the caregiving role reversals. There's the wife who, after decades of being a passenger in the car, now drives when they go out. There's also the husband who, after a married lifetime of enjoying his wife's meals, now does the cooking for them.
These are unions forged and strengthened as much by sorrows and disappointments as by successes and joys. In their autumnal appreciation for each other – foibles and quirks and all – perhaps many of these couples count as the true experts on marriage.
The retirees leaving the Cultural Center at the end of Luce's play might not remember her line about "being together at the end." But many would agree with Judith Viorst when she writes, "One advantage of marriage, it seems to me, is that when you fall out of love with each other, it keeps you together until maybe you fall in again."


A couple of months ago I hosted a tour for a College of Design class, which focused on binding and printing design in the context of current publishing practices. Preparing for this tour prompted our technician Mindy and myself to seek out contemporary binding structures from our general collections that present preservation challenges for library professionals.
Most of these items ended up being art books. Because of innovations in the realm of publishing, many coffee table books now feature all kinds of fancy bells and whistles, going for a unique look with an element of surprise. There is a tendency to deconstruct the traditional book form. What that means for us here in the Preservation Department is: ENCLOSURES! These unconventional bindings and textblocks require an extra level of protection for a variety of reasons. Dear reader, behold the art book medley!
Colibri Jackets – why do we need them?
1. The spine of a book needs all the protection it can get.
2. Fabrics and 3D elements can rub against other books on the shelf.
3. Loosely associated items: a sticky note serves as a title label.
4. Exposed board edges will delaminate extra quickly.
1. Some binding structures are inherently vulnerable to handling. A 4-flap made from a lightweight board, also called a tux box, will do just fine for this delicate binding.
2. & 3. Security is important: enclosures can help keep small desirable items from walking off the shelf.
4. The artist print that comes included with this monograph is larger than the book.
This sturdy 4-flap, called a phase box, had to be retrofitted with a spacer to keep the two items from shifting around inside.
A collection of vintage recipes in its original box packaging. The lid of the box got ripped off. It was later hinged back on with a strip of matching book cloth.
Inside the Tide box there is a soft cover paperback book. The box was not as secure as we would have liked. In addition, the ingenious colorful box presents a real temptation for a library user to take it home. So the book got an additional clamshell box (a nice boring gray).
The multiple small books contained in the tan cloth box are all identified by the same bar code, pasted onto the side of the box. There are no volume numbers present. So, each individual book within the box got its own label, even though they all say the same thing. This way the books can be better tracked if one of them gets lost.
If you see me sitting at my bench in the Preservation Lab just staring off into space, I am not daydreaming but thinking about how to tackle a work related project. Sometimes I'm jotting down notes, drawing a sketch, or making a mock item but it all pertains to book repair and box making. We sometimes receive unique items here in the Preservation Department and then must come up with creative ways to fix or house them in protective boxes. Below shows three mini books titled Laozi Qi Shu Qi Ren along with a laminated picture card and they are to be housed in the Cage Miniature section of the Parks Library.
I decided to use three layers of ¼" Ethafoam, 3M double stick tape, ½" gray linen tape, and grey-white barrier board to construct a phase box with foam support for the mini books and card. The reason for the three layers of Ethafoam is because one book was much thicker than the other two along with the think laminated card and the linen tape underneath helps to release the mini books from their foam protected pockets. There was some skill on my part to get everything lined up just right when cutting the Ethafoam with a scalpel and a little fine trimming with a scissors but I am pleased with the end product-all four items housed together in a phase box.


Often the mental game provides a greater challenge than the physical game – and this is equally true of amateur and professional players.
I recommend three sessions where I can obtain a thorough background to YOUR game and goals; introduce you to hypnosis; teach methods to minimise distractions and increase focus; give practical exercises for feel in your sport; boost confidence and teach self-hypnosis to reproduce the elite, 'zone' experience.
There are many myths around sports hypnosis – the most common one being that it will be mostly about relaxation. However, this is not what athletes need in competition. I work with managing anxiety in a way that will not end up producing a flat performance, but rather a controlled one.
I work with most sports: golf; racquet sports; running; field athletics and skiing.


1901 On November - 13 the 1901 Caister Lifeboat Disaster.
1902 Gustav von Koenigswald, paleontologist (found Pithecanthropus erectus) on November - 13.
1903 Wilhelm von Polenz, German author (Country of Zukunft), dies on this day in history.
1904 Gertrude Olmsted, Chicago IL, actress (The Monster) on November - 13.
1906 C W Gregory out for 383 as NSW make 763 v Queensland on this day in history.
1907 French cyclist Paul Cornu flies a twin rotor helicopter on November - 13.
1909 Gunnar Bjornstrand, Stockholm Sweden, actor (Shame, Dreams) on this day in history.
1912 The birth of Eugene Ionesco, Romanian born French Playwright on this day in history.
1913 1st modern elastic brassiere patented by Mary Phelps Jacob on this day in history.
1913 Alexander Scourby, Brooklyn, actor (Jesus, Shaggy Dog, Giant) on November - 13.
1916 Jack Elam, Miami AZ, actor (The Dakotas, East Street, Rio Lobo) on this day in history.
1918 Janine Andrade, French violinist on this day in history.
1920 Hudson River frozen at Albany on November - 13.
1921 "Sheik," starring Rudolph Valentino, is released on this day in history.
1921 Eddie Calhoun, jazz bassist on November - 13.
1922 Black Renaissance begins Harlem NY on November - 13.
1922 Jack Narz, Louisville Ky, TV gameshow host (Dotto, Video Village) on this day in history.
1923 Linda Christian, Tampico, Mexico, actress (Athena, VIPs, Battle Zone) on this day in history.
1925 Inez van Dullemen, Dutch author on November - 13.


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The Woodspurge Poem Analysis Essay - 3052 Words.
Woodspurge Analysis Essay "The Woodspurge" is a sixteen-line poem divided into four-line stanzas that describe a grief-stricken narrator in an outdoor setting. In his depressed state, the narrator emotionally observes the details of the woodspurge, a species of weed that has a three-part blossom. The poem's first stanza presents a countryside and begins to suggest the narrators's state.
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Dante Gabriel Rossetti's "The Woodspurge" is a sixteen-line poem divided into four-line stanzas of iambic tetrameter that describe an unidentified grief-stricken narrator in an outdoor setting, who experiences a vivid heightening of sense perception during a time of intense psychic stress.
Use the criteria sheet to understand greatest poems or improve your poetry analysis essay. Rhyme scheme: aaaa Xbbb cccc dXdd Stanza lengths (in strings): 4,4,4,4.
The Woodspurge By Dante Gabriel Rossetti. The Woodspurge The Poem The wind flapped loose, the wind was still, Shaken out dead from tree and hill: I had walked on at the wind's will, I sat now, for the wind was still. Between my knees my forehead was, My lips, drawn in said not Alas! My hair was over in the grass, My naked ears heard the day pass.
The Poetry analysis is done to analyze the purpose of the poet behind a given poem by finding out its central theme and ideas. Analyzing a piece of the poem includes elements like the setting of the poem, its theme, the main examples given in the poem and literary devices.
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Analysis of "Filling Station" by Elizabeth Bishop makes for an excellent sample poetry analysis essay. The title, speaker, setting, length, and level of formality of the essay have all been designed to deliver the point home by giving a clear descriptive image of the filling station and how it reflects human beings.
Dante Gabriel Rossetti was born in London. His works include Sir Hugh the Heron: A Legendary Tale in Four Parts (1843), Poems (1869), which was published in several editions with slightly different content, Ballads and Sonnets (1882), Ballads and Narrative Poems, and Sonnets and Lyrical.
There are 15 AQA Power and Conflict poems which students are required to analyse for the GCSE English Literature poetry exam. AQA states that s tudents should study all 15 poems in their chosen cluster and be prepared to write about any of them in the examination. The AQA Power and Conflict cluster of poems have been analysed in detail. If you need help analysing the collection of AQA Power.
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Here is an exemplar poetry essay, at GCSE standard, which analyses an unseen poem and attained full marks. The poetry essay was written by a student (aged 16) in exam conditions, taking approximately 30-35 minutes to complete. This response may help anyone who is struggling to structure an unseen poetry essay.
The poem analysis essay should start with either a single or two lines from the poem under analysis. Besides, one can decide to write an interesting statement about the environment surrounding the poem such as culture or history. In addition, one can make a brief summary using about three clear sentences that indicate contents of the essay.
The poems I compared are here (anthology) and here (unseen). Introduction: The introduction should, of course, briefly lay out what your general argument will be during the essay without any language analysis or developed points. One thing my teachers have emphatically told us not to do is state the obvious, e.g.
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The Woodspurge to be able to look at the contrast in organisation in the form of the poem. As you can see, The Woodspurge is written with a clear rhyme scheme, clear paragraphing and overall very organized in the imagery conveyed, the direct opposite of what is happening in the Continuum.
The author, Melanie Kendry, is an Oxford graduate, outstanding-rated English Language and Literature teacher and of ages 10-18 in the British education system. In 2012, she was nominated for Pearson's Teaching Awards. As a private tutor, she raises grades often from C to A.Her writing is also featured in The Huffington Post.She offers private tuition in the Haywards Heath area, West Sussex.
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Lamar Odom to face off in celebrity boxing match this summer – Music News
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Justin Stephens via Getty ImagesLamar Odom is ditching the basketball court for the boxing ring.
On Tuesday, the former NBA baller, 41, announced that he signed a deal with Celebrity Boxing and is gearing up for his first match this summer.
"I'm real excited. I just signed a deal with Celebrity Boxing," he said in a short Instagram video before asking fans, "Who do you guys think I should fight?"
Although Odom's opponent is still unknown, the caption fight is expected to go down on June 12 at the Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
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Well the watchful and parody filled folks over at HISHE have finally taken a swipe at The Dark Knight Rises and yes, before you ask, they do point out the half dozen or so plot holes that were big enough to drive a Tumbler through. After the jump you'll see 5 ways TDKR could have (should have?) ended.
If you haven't seen the movie yet, don't worry about possible spoilers. Yes, the video contains references that could be considered spoilers, but clearly you don't care enough. There, I said it.


Made of appealing materials, Antipode constitutes a small, practical candle holder system which can, at the same time, perform as charming soloist elements. The system consists of three rotationally symmetric objects which can be turned to form different combinations, at different heights. It pays tribute to everyday Nordic culture and to the tradition of sensitively designed candle holders.
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Book Review: Pregnancy After a Loss
By Lindsey Henke|2016-10-13T17:14:57-04:00June 30th, 2015|
Pregnancy after a Loss: A Guide to Pregnancy after a Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death
by Carol Cirulli Lanham
If there was ever a "What to Expect While Expecting after a Loss" this book would be it! Written over 15 years ago, it still rings true to the emotional experience of the mom trying to conceive and pregnant again after a loss. Pregnancy after a Loss: A Guide to Pregnancy after a Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death is written by a mom who knows the trials of loss and the confusing emotions of a subsequent pregnancy first hand, as Lanham herself lost her first child to an unexpected stillbirth on her due date. She went on to have two subsequent pregnancies and children. Feeling as though there were not enough resources available for the unique experience of the PAL mom (and there still aren't), Lanham decided to write this much-needed book.
Fifteen years later there still isn't much literature on the experience of a pregnancy following a loss, but this comprehensive book provides us with a great place to start. The book might look intimidating to read at first, being almost 400 pages in length, but it's nicely broken up into the stages of a subsequent pregnancy, starting from the days and weeks following the initial loss with questions to consider, then covering, a future pregnancy. It takes you through the stages of PAL, from trying to conceive, through each trimester to the birth of the baby, then to adjusting to life after bringing baby home.
Lanham's book does a great job addressing common themes that the PAL mom faces, such as wondering when one might be ready to try again after a loss to how to cope with the anxiety of the unique experience that is pregnancy after a loss. It even addresses bedrest, other health considerations that are common during a subsequent pregnancy, and the father's perspective of going through a pregnancy after loss with his partner.
The only critiques relate to the age of the book. Since the book is 15 years old, some of the resources listed in the book are outdated or no longer in service. Also, if you are like I was and wanted to find a memoir or story where you could relate to the main character's personal struggle with going through the journey of a pregnancy after loss as you are also journey through it, this isn't the book. Yes, Lanham's experience is totally relatable, and she captures the emotional experience of multiple women who have been through a PAL, just not in a story format. However, the book is fabulous in it's structure, as you can put it down and come back to each section as you progress through your own pregnancy after loss journey.
Finally, do you want to know a secret? When I picked up this book again in the weeks after we brought home my healthy baby born after a loss, my third baby, Pregnancy After Loss Support was conceived! After reading Lanham's book I just knew the idea and concept of her book needed to become more up-to-date with today's technology and how moms now digest information.
When I read these words in her book I knew just what I needed to do, "Women who have experienced a loss and have had the courage to try again are in the best position to give you the encouragement and the advice you need." She goes on to say that, "you will meet them in this book."
And you do meet them in this book, but I thought to myself, "But now you can meet them in real life too, all around the world, and have conversations over Facebook, texting, blog posts, and even the phone or in person!" Fifteen years later, and with the convenience of the internet, this feat is possible!
I wanted to create this community of women who understand and support the PAL mama's courage. I wanted to create it for me, and I wanted to create it for other PAL moms, so that is what I did.
As a result of Carol Cirulli Lanham's book, Pregnancy after a Loss: A Guide to Pregnancy after the Miscarriage, Stillbirth or Infant Death, fifteen years later this site, Pregnancy After Loss Support, was born. I hope fifteen years from now someone else will find this site as inspiring and helpful as I have found Lanham's book.
Pick it up!
Readers on Amazon give it a 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Lindsey's Review: 4.75 out of 5.
About the Author: Lindsey Henke
Lindsey Henke is the founder and Executive Director of Pregnancy After Loss Support, writer, clinical social worker, wife, and most importantly a mother to two beautiful daughters and one sweet-cheeked baby boy. Tragically, her oldest daughter, Nora was stillborn after a healthy full-term pregnancy in December of 2012. Since then, she has turned to writing on her blog, Still Breathing. Lindsey was featured as Pregnancy and Newborn Magazine's Knocked Up Blogger during her pregnancy with her second daughter, Zoe, who was born healthy and alive in March of 2014. Her writing about life after loss has been featured on Still Standing Magazine, Listen to Your Mother, Scary Mommy, Healthline, Postpartum Progress, and The New York Times. Lindsey can be reached by email.
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Danyelle Andrews July 5, 2015 at 2:17 pm - Reply
I find comfort in this book, and comfort in your site- thank you!


Advise and recommend to the General Directorate and to the relevant authorities, the policies, regulations, plans, programs, projects and processes for the production, updating and maintenance of the information, and the geodetic, photogrammetric, cartographic and geographic products and services of the country.
Design the rules that should be issued by the Institute as the highest and main authority of the country in technical subjects related to geodesy, photogrammetry, basic cartography, geography, territorial ordering, limits of territorial entities and geographical names.
Lead and manage the production, maintenance, custody, preservation and standardized documentation of the official basic digital cartography of the country at different scales, in subjects such as geodetic control, images from airborne sensors, photo control, geographic names, heights, orthoimages, and hydrography to meet the needs of internal and external users, in the context of spatial data infrastructures.
Lead and implement the design, establishment and administration of the National Systems for Geodetic, Gravimetric and Geomagnetic References of the country.
Certify the information from the National Reference Networks.
Direct and conduct the research, certification and registration of the geographical names and administrate the National Geographic Names Base.
Lead and execute the field surveys for projects related to photo control, boundary demarcation, georeferenciation and topography, according to the production plans and mapping applications for internal and external users.
Lead and perform the aerial photogrammetric surveys, according to the quality standards and criterias of coverage of the national territory to the required scales in the production of basic cartography of the country.
To establish, lead, manage and maintain the National Bank of Images in the context of the national policies of geographic information for the collection, acquisition, organization, distribution, access and use of the photographic and satellite images of the country.
Support the National Government in the development and provision of official cartography and advise them, for the development of its functions related to the national security and the preservation of the territorial sovereignty.
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Lead and perform the investigation, production, update, custody, preservation and standardized documentation of the information, products and services derived from the geography, the territorial ordering, the limits of territorial entities and the geographical names.
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Giuliano Pariz de Lima, mais conhecido como Giuliano Pariz (São Mateus, 5 de março de 1973), é um ex-futebolista e treinador brasileiro. Atualmente está no Botafogo de Jaguaré.

Carreira
Quando jogava futebol, Giuliano passou por vários clubes brasileiros mas foi no  que obteve maiores êxitos. No clube baiano conquistou três títulos estaduais e ainda foi vice-campeão brasileiro em 1993.

Após encerrar a sua carreira em 2006, no mesmo ano, Giuliano ingressou na carreira de técnico, aonde já passou por clubes como , ,  e .

Na temporada final de 2009 e início de 2010, treinou o . Foi dispensado em abril de 2010.

Títulos
Vitória
Campeonato Baiano - 1992, 1995 e 1996

Sampaio Corrêa
Campeonato Maranhense - 2002 e 2003

Ligações externas

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Naturais de São Mateus (Espírito Santo)
Futebolistas do Espírito Santo
Treinadores de futebol do Espírito Santo
Futebolistas da Associação Atlética São Mateus
Treinadores do Rio Branco Atlético Clube
Futebolistas do Esporte Clube Bahia
Futebolistas do Esporte Clube Vitória
Futebolistas do Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas
Futebolistas da Sociedade Esportiva do Gama
Futebolistas do Avaí Futebol Clube
Futebolistas do Volta Redonda Futebol Clube
Futebolistas do Sampaio Corrêa Futebol Clube
Futebolistas da Desportiva Ferroviária

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The Minister of Environmental Affairs, Edna Molewa, has commended Working on Fire firefighters for saving lives and protecting the environment.
"These young men and women, who are all well trained to fight wildland fires, are a clear example of the success of the Department's programmes in training our youth to not only help save lives but also make an invaluable contribution in protecting our environment," said Minister Molewa recently .
The Western Cape has experienced an early start to its 2016 summer fire season. Over the weekend of 19 and 20 November, teams from across the province battled three fires that raged in the Table Mountain National Park and in the Southern Cape.
Working on Fire (WOF) provided just over 100 firefighters in four teams, one spotter plane, a water bomber and a helicopter to fire authorities. WOF sent an additional 100 firefighters to help the Cape Winelands District Municipality and CapeNature contain the Banhoek fire which also started on 19 November in Jonkershoek, near Stellenbosch.
"We would like to wish our Working on Fire participants a safe Summer Fire Season in the Western Cape and we extend our gratitude and thanks for the great work they are doing," Minister Molewa said.


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A mountain bike (MTB) or mountain bicycle is a bicycle designed for off-road cycling. Mountain bikes share some similarities with other bicycles, but incorporate features designed to enhance durability and performance in rough terrain, which makes them heavier, more complex and less efficient on smooth surfaces. These typically include a suspension fork, large knobby tires, more durable wheels, more powerful brakes, straight, extra wide handlebars to improve balance and comfort over rough terrain, and wide-ratio gearing optimised for topography and application (e.g., steep climbing or fast descending). Rear suspension is ubiquitous in heavier-duty bikes and now common even in lighter bikes. Dropper posts can be installed to allow the rider to quickly adjust the seat height (an elevated seat position is more effective for pedaling, but poses a hazard in aggressive maneuvers).

Mountain bikes are generally specialized for use on mountain trails, single track, fire roads, and other unpaved surfaces. Mountain biking terrain commonly has rocks, roots, loose dirt, and steep grades. Many trails have additional technical trail features (TTF) such as log piles, log rides, rock gardens, skinnies, gap jumps, and wall-rides. Mountain bikes are built to handle these types of terrain and features. The heavy-duty construction combined with stronger rims and wider tires has also made this style of bicycle popular with urban riders and couriers who must navigate through potholes and over curbs.

Since the development of the sport of mountain biking in the 1970s, many new subtypes of mountain biking have developed, such as cross-country (XC), enduro, all-mountain, freeride, downhill, and a variety of track and slalom types. Each of these place different demands on the bike, requiring different designs for optimal performance. MTB development has led to an increase in suspension travel, now often up to , and gearing up to 13 speed, to facilitate both climbing and rapid descents. Advances in gearing have also led to the ubiquity of "1x" drivetrains (pronounced "one-by"), simplifying the gearing to one chainring in the front and a wide range cassette at the rear, typically with 9 to 12 sprockets. 1x gearing reduces overall bike weight, increases ground clearance, and greatly simplifies the process of gear selection, but 2- or 3-ring drivetrains are still common on entry-level bikes.

The expressions "all terrain bicycle", "all terrain bike", and the acronym "ATB" are used as synonyms for "mountain bike", but some authors consider them passé.

History

Origins

The original mountain bikes were modified heavy cruiser bicycles used for freewheeling down mountain trails. The sport became popular in the 1970s in Northern California, USA, with riders using older, single-speed balloon tire bicycles to ride down rugged hillsides.  These modified bikes were called "ballooners" in California, "klunkers" in Colorado, and "dirt bombers" in Oregon. Joe Breeze, a bicycle frame builder, used this idea and developed what is considered the first mountain bike.

It was not until the late 1970s and early 1980s that road bicycle companies started to manufacture mountain bicycles using high-tech lightweight materials, such as M4 aluminum. The first production mountain bike available was the 1979 Lawwill Pro Cruiser. The frame design was based on a frame that Don Koski fabricated from electrical conduit and a Schwinn Varsity frame. Mert Lawwill had Terry Knight of Oakland build the frames. The bikes sold for about $500 new and were made from 1979 though 1980 (approximate run of 600 bikes).

The first mass production mountain bike was the Specialized Stumpjumper, first produced in 1981. With the rising popularity of mountain bikes, Randolph (Randy) Ross, executive vice president of Ross Bicycles Inc., was quoted in the New York Times saying I'd say these bikes are one of the biggest things that ever happened to the biking industry. Its basic look constitutes "a total shift in image" for the industry.

Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, mountain biking moved from a little-known sport to a mainstream activity complete with an international racing circuit and a world championship, in addition to various free ride competitions, such as the FMB World Tour and the Red Bull Rampage.

Designs
Mountain bikes can usually be divided into four broad categories based on suspension configuration:
Rigid: A mountain bike with large, knobby tires and straight handlebars, but with neither front nor rear suspension.
Hard Tail: A mountain bike equipped with a suspension fork for the front wheel, but otherwise a rigid frame.
Soft Tail: A recent addition, a mountain bike with pivots in the frame but no rear shock. the flex of the frame absorbs some vibrations. These bikes are usually cross country bikes.
Full suspension (or dual suspension): A mountain bike equipped with both front and rear suspension. The front suspension is usually a telescopic fork similar to that of a motorcycle, and the rear is suspended by a mechanical linkage with components for absorbing shock.

Modern designs

Gears

Since the 1980s, mountain bikes have had anywhere from 7 to 36 speeds, with 1 to 4 chain-rings on the crankset and 5 to 12 sprockets in the cogset. 30-speed, 33-speed and 36-speed mountain bikes were originally found to be unworkable, as the mud-shedding capabilities of a 10-speed, 11-speed or 12-speed cassette, and the intricacies of a 10-speed, 11-speed or 12-speed rear derailleur were originally not found to be suitable combined with front shifters, although 10, 11 and 12 speed cassettes are now commonplace in single front chainring bicycles, and are also found on some mountain bikes. However, many pro-level mountain bikers have taken to using a narrower 10-speed road chain with a 9-speed setup in an effort to reduce the weight of their bike. In early 2009, component group SRAM announced their release of their XX groupset, which uses a 2-speed front derailleur, and a 10-speed rear derailleur and cassette, similar to that of a road bike. Mud-shedding capabilities of their 10-speed XX cassette are made suitable for MTB use by extensive computer numerical control (CNC) machining of the cassette. Due to the time and cost involved in such a product, they were only aimed at top-end XC-racers. However, 10-speed has become the norm by 2011 and the market leader Shimano even offers its budget groupset "Alivio" in a 10-speed version. In July 2012, SRAM announced a 1x11 drivetrain called XX1 that does not make use of a front derailleur for lighter weight and simplicity. In the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Glasgow all leading riders used 1x11 drivetrains. SRAM's new 1x12 gearing was introduced in 2016 as SRAM Eagle. This gives a single chain ring bike better ability to climb.

Geometry

The critical angles in bicycle geometry are the head angle (the angle of the head tube), and the seat tube angle (the angle of the seat tube). These angles are measured from the horizontal, and drastically affect the rider position and performance characteristics of the bicycle. Mountain bike geometry will often feature a seat tube angle around 73 degrees, with a head tube angle of anywhere from 60-73 degrees. The intended application of the bike affects its geometry very heavily. In general, steeper angles (closer to 90 degrees from the horizontal) are more efficient for pedaling up hills and make for sharper handling. Slacker angles (leaning farther from the vertical) are preferred for high speeds and downhill stability.

Suspension

In the past mountain bikes had a rigid frame and fork. In the early 1990s, the first mountain bikes with suspension forks were introduced. This made riding on rough terrain easier and less physically stressful. The first front suspension forks had about 1 to 2 inches (38 to 50 mm) of suspension travel. Once suspension was introduced, bikes with front suspension and rigid, non-suspended rear wheels, or "hardtails", became popular nearly overnight. While the hardtail design has the benefits of lower cost, less maintenance, and better pedaling efficiency, it is slowly losing popularity due to improvements in full suspension designs. Front fork suspensions are now available with  of travel or more (see above under Designs.)

Many new mountain bikes integrate a "full suspension" design known as dual suspension, meaning that both the front and rear wheel are fitted with a shock absorber in some form as the wheel attaches to the bike. This provides a smoother ride as the front and rear wheels can now travel up and down to absorb the force of obstacles striking the tires. Dual suspension bikes of a similar quality are considerably more expensive, but this price increase brings an enormous off-road performance upgrade as dual suspension bikes are much faster on downhill and technical/rough sections, than other forms of the mountain bike. This is because when the wheel strikes an obstacle its tendency is to bounce up. Due to some forward energy being lost in the upward movement some speed is lost. Dual suspension bikes solve this problem by absorbing this upward force and transmit it into the shocks of the front and rear wheels, drastically decreasing the translation of forward momentum into useless upward movement. Disadvantages of rear suspension are increased weight, increased price, and with some designs, decreased pedaling efficiency, which is especially noticeable when cycling on roads and hard trails. At first, early rear suspension designs were overly heavy, and susceptible either to pedaling-induced bobbing or lockout.

Disc brakes

Most new mountain bikes use disc brakes. They offer much improved stopping power (less lever pressure is required providing greater braking modulation) over rim brakes under all conditions  especially adverse conditions, because they are located at the center of the wheel (on the wheel hub).  They therefore remain drier and cleaner than wheel rims, which are more readily soiled or damaged. The disadvantage of disc brakes is their increased cost and often greater weight. Disc brakes do not allow heat to build up in the tires on long descents; instead, heat builds up in the rotor, which can become extremely hot. There are two different kinds of disc brakes: hydraulic, which uses oil in the lines to push the brake pads against the rotors to stop the bike. They cost more but work better. Mechanical, which uses wires in the lines to pull the pads against the rotors.

Wheel and tire design
Typical features of a mountain bike are very wide tyres. The original 26 inch wheel diameter with ~2.125" width (ISO 559 mm rim diameter) is increasingly being displaced by 29 inch wheels with ~2.35" width (ISO 622 mm rim diameter), as well as the 27.5 inch wheel diameter with ~2.25 widths (ISO 584 mm rim diameter). Mountain bikes with 24 inch wheels are also available, sometimes for dirt jumping, or as a junior bike.

Bicycle wheel sizes are not precise measurements: a 29-inch mountain bike wheel with a  bead seat diameter (the term, bead seat diameter (BSD), is used in the ETRTO tire and rim sizing system), and the average 29" mountain bike tire is (in ISO notation) 59-622 corresponds to an outside diameter of about 29.15 inches (740 mm).

622 mm wheels are standard on road bikes and are commonly known as 700C. In some countries, mainly in Continental Europe, 700C (622 mm) wheels are commonly called 28 inch wheels. 24 inch wheels are used for dirt jumping bikes and sometimes on freeride bikes, rear wheel only, as this makes the bike more maneuverable. 29 inch wheels were once used for only cross country purposes, but are now becoming more commonplace in other disciplines of mountain biking. A mountain bike with 29" wheels is often referred to as a 29er, and a bike with 27.5 inch wheels is called a 27.5 mountain bike or as a marketing term ″650B bike″.

Wheels come in a variety of widths, ranging from standard rims suitable for use with tires in the 1.90 to 2.10 in (48 to 53 mm) size, to  widths popular with freeride and downhill bicycles. Although heavier wheelsets are favored in the freeride and downhill disciplines, advances in wheel technology continually shave weight off strong wheels. This is highly advantageous as rolling weight greatly affects handling and control, which are very important to the technical nature of freeride and downhill riding.

The widest wheel/tire widths, typically 3.8 in (97 mm) or larger, are sometimes used by icebikers who use their mountain bikes for winter-time riding in snowy conditions.

Manufacturers produce bicycle tires with a wide variety of tread patterns to suit different needs. Among these styles are: slick street tires, street tires with a center ridge and outer tread, fully knobby, front-specific, rear-specific, and snow studded. Some tires can be specifically designed for use in certain weather (wet or dry) and terrain (hard, soft, muddy, etc.) conditions. Other tire designs attempt to be all-around applicable. Within the same intended application, more expensive tires tend to be lighter and have less rolling resistance. Sticky rubber tires are now available for use on freeride and downhill bikes. While these tires wear down more quickly, they provide greater traction in all conditions, especially during cornering. Tires and rims are available in either tubed or tubeless designs, with tubeless tires recently (2004) gaining favor for their pinch flat resistance.

Tires also come with tubes, tubeless and tubeless-ready. Tires with tubes are the standard design and the easiest to use and maintain. Tubeless tires are significantly lighter and often have better performance because you can run them at a lower tire pressure which results in better traction and increasing rolling resistance. Tubeless-ready tires are tires that can use tubes or go tubeless. A liquid sealant is used without the tube to secure the seal to the rim. Popular tire manufacturers include Wilderness Trail Bikes, Schwalbe, Maxxis, Nokian, Michelin, Continental, Tioga, Kenda, Hutchinson, Specialized and Panaracer.

Tandems

Mountain bikes are available in tandem configurations. For example, Cannondale and Santana Cycles offer ones without suspension, while Ellsworth, Nicolai, and Ventana manufacture tandems with full suspension.

See also

 Bicycle
 Electric bicycle
 Bicycle gearing
 Bicycle suspension
 Downhill mountain biking
 Enduro (mountain biking)
 Freeride mountain-biking movies
 Glossary of cycling
 International Mountain Bicycling Association
 List of bicycle manufacturers
 List of bicycle parts
 Mountain bike racing
 Mountain bike orienteering
 Mountain biking
 Mountain quadracycle
 Mountain unicycling
 National Off-Road Bicycle Association (NORBA)
 Singletrack
 Transrockies
 Cross triathlon
 Mountain Bike Hall of Fame
 UCI Mountain Bike & Trials World Championships

References

Cycle types
Mountain biking
Road cycles
Racing vehicles
Bicycles
Off-road vehicles


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The Rijksmuseum is rich indeed in its holding of these treasures.


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8 Amps from a 400w Inverter ?
Re: 8 Amps from a 400w Inverter ?
Yep. It's so the electrically challenged will buy it. It is hard to sell something retail with just a bunch of wires coming out.
Besides if you just use it for something small like a cell phone charger or laptop you will be nowhere near the wattage limit.
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I'm wary of wearing denim on denim. However, these skinny and very dark jeans from J Brand helped get me out of my comfort zone. I paired them with my Madewell chambray top (that I can't stop wearing) and glittery flats for a casual and comfy outfit.
Perfect finishing touch with the hat!
I love this look. I'm pretty obsessed with my chambray top as well. Love how you accessorized with your flats and goregous mint watch!
I love the color of your chambray top!
Very nice shoes and hat!
i think you meant to say that you were "wary" of wearing denim on denim, not weary!
I'm loving denim on denim right now, and I love that you paired the look with glittery flats and the turquoise watch. So fun! Also - I have that same Chambray, and I can't stop wearing it either!
So cute. Love the glitter flats.
you look so relaxed and chic! I love your flats!
anonymous--Thanks! I did mean to say 'wary'. Thanks for the catch!
adorable! definitely need to pick up a chambray shirt for summer.
I LOVE this look and have done something very similar. I styled mine with neon pumps, but I am loving your glittery flats. CUTE!
A perfect outfit - simple and comfortable!
I totally agree with you. Wearing denim on denim reminds you of the 80's or 90's but you did it right! Your jeans are dark enough and it looks fab. The glittery shoes are so chic too. Great job!
i'm the same way! only can do denim on denim if one is a dark wash and the other is light! you pulled it off perfectly, love the added sparkle from the shoes!
I have that top! And I can't get enough!!! I wear it all the time!
I am in love with this look, and what amazing sparkly flats those are!!
I checked out that watch and can't believe the price! I love it and am DEFINITELY getting it.
Simply chic with super cute accents!
you always look amazing in whatever you put together! I am so smitten with that watch and shoes!
OK, this makes me want to give the denim on denim a try...and I love the glitter shoes! Great touch.
Did you get a new iphone case? What is it now? I loved your Kate Spade one!
denim on denim never fails! love the watch!
Love the Anthropologie watch, the mint color is perfect!
Ah! That watch!! Love the rest of the ensemble as well!
Very pretty! I love the cute hat.
PS: I adore those shoes!!
I like to see you in casual outfits! Those shoes are the best!
You look so pretty & relaxed! I love your cotton shirt and flats - gorgeous!
it took me a long time to warm up to denim on denim too. but all i could see was that ADORABLE watch! =) so cute!
Love this outfit, Taylor! It's funny that watch has been on my must have list... I actually pinned it on Pinterest a few weeks ago.
I love the super dark denim with the light shirt! Adore the watch too!
I used to HATE "denim on denim" - but this looks so chic! The watch is a must have too.
Loving your double denim! Def done right!
Cute! I love how you did the denim-on-denim.
Very cute! This works perfectly! Love the glittery flats and fedora with the denim.
I've got this same chambray top from Madewell and love how well it pairs with practically everything under the sun!
So casual & yet so chic! Perfect for spring.
I especially love your watch.
I wore denim x denim today- such a comfy way to start the week. Love your hat! Recently started my blog & always find inspiration from yours!
There is just something about the perfect chambray top that makes you want to live in it, right? Great ensemble! Love the watch!
So adorable! That watch is perfect for summer time!
I love this look so much! Double denim has to be one of my favorite go to weekend looks and your shoes are fabulous!
What could be better than denim on denim? O I know denim on denim with sparkly shoes. You look fabulous!
Great look. Very simple. Love denim in any amount.
So cute and so classic! I'm really digging the mint watch and your pretty smile!
double denim done super well!! LOVE it!!
That watch is oh-so-fabulous! Love the color and the great pairing with denim.
her watch's color is so cool.


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Addicks Swoop For Fosu
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Reading academy graduate Tariqe Fosu has joined League One outfit Charlton Athletic for an undisclosed fee on a two-year deal.
The 21-year-old featured just once for the Royals as a substitute in a 3-0 win at Derby County in May 2015, but gained experience on loan at Fleetwood Town, Accrington Stanley and Colchester United.
Addicks boss Karl Robinson told the club website: "He's someone I was excited to buy as soon as I knew we could get him in. He's one that excites fans, his feet are phenomenal and hopefully we'll be seeing flashes of that next season.
"He's great behind the striker and can play off one of the wings if needed. Tariqe is definitely one for the future. We're building a squad of hungry players that want to play for the club. He wants to be here and that's important for us."
The midfielder also enjoyed a successful spell with The U's last term, netting five times in 33 appearances in League Two, including three in his last two showings.
"As soon as it came about, I thought it was a massive opportunity for me. It's a big club and I'm ready to get started. I've got a few mates that have played for Charlton and are at Charlton as well, so I spoke with them," Fosu said.
"When I heard Karl was in for me that was massive, it made the decision for me. He's worked with a lot of young players so hopefully I can produce for him.
"I'm ready to get started and hopefully I can score a few goals, set some up for the team and push for promotion."
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on Music... What we do is only really music by default, since most of it sounds like tunes and rhythms of some kind. However, we believe that it is more correct to say that we are making art; this is an important distinction for us. Admittedly, the notion will sound pretentious to some, but we stand by it.
on Musicians... I am an artist first and foremost, a sonic artist if you like, so I don't consider myself to be a musician, even though I write perform and make music. I think of musicians as people who happen to pick up a certain musical instrument one day and then proceed to spend the rest of their lives attempting to perfect it, by playing a load of old things things that have already been written. But, I realise that some ability to play is necessary. I had constant classical guitar tuition at school, from the age of about seven. I moved on to piano in my late teens and then on to electric organ and keyboards.
on Writing music... I don't really write music, I make a variety of juxtaposed sounds and notes which I arrange to create sonic composition. Most of Whiteberg's output is created through concept induced improvisation. I think that people who take on-board too much musical theory could never work in this way, because they are swayed too much by conventional scales; they can never truly create.
on Synthesizers... They form an integral aspect of our work; people who criticise the synthesiser tend to work with an extremely limited palettes themselves, and so only do so out of jealousy. We use a wide array of both acoustic instruments / objects and electronic ones. We also use samples, and these tend to blur the distinction between acoustic and synthetic. In any case, most music is digitised these days before anyone gets to hear it.
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on Whiteberg.. We are an art project that just keeps on evolving; personally, it is my lifework.
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Zenabis Finds Savior In Hexo Acquisition
HEXO Corp. (TSX: HEXO; NYSE: HEXO) is buying Zenabis Global Inc. (TSX: ZENA) in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $235 million. Zenabis had hinted that such a deal was in the making during its fight with Sundial. In January, the company had said it had started talks with another significant licensed cannabis producer, so it seems Hexo was the company. Zenabis stock has jumped over 18% to lately trade at 14 cents. The combined organization would be a top-three licensed producer in terms of combined Canadian recreational cannabis sales.
"We're thrilled to welcome the Zenabis team into the HEXO family. Zenabis has built solid relationships and they share HEXO's vision of bringing exceptional branded cannabis experiences to adults everywhere, in Canada and abroad" said Sebastien St-Louis, CEO and co-founder of HEXO Corp. "We are proceeding with this transaction because we believe it should be accretive for our shareholders, and it also positions HEXO for accelerated domestic and international growth while supporting near-term requirements for additional licensed capacity. HEXO's growth strategy includes expanding our global presence, and this acquisition is an important step in that direction."
HEXO estimates that the combined entity may realize annual synergies of approximately $20 million within one year of close, through cost of goods reductions, additional capacity utilization in HEXO's Belleville Centre of Excellence and selling, general and administrative savings, which, if realized, should allow HEXO to continue its path towards positive earnings. The combination would give HEXO access to licensed capacity to produce approximately 111,200 kg of additional high-quality cannabis annually. It would result in HEXO acquiring two indoor facilities (approximately 635,000 sq. ft.) and access to a 2.1 million sq. ft. greenhouse facility, totalling approximately 2.735 million sq. ft. of near-term cultivation space offering diversified growing and production techniques.
Under the terms of the Agreement, Zenabis shareholders will receive 0.01772 of a HEXO common share in exchange for each Zenabis common share held. The Exchange Ratio implies a premium per Zenabis common share of approximately 19% based on the 20-day volume-weighted average price of Zenabis common shares on TSX and HEXO common shares on TSX as of February 12, 2021. Warrants and incentive securities of Zenabis will be adjusted in accordance with their terms to ultimately become exercisable to receive common shares of HEXO based on the share exchange ratio. The deal was unanimously approved by the board of directors of each of HEXO and Zenabis and Zenabis' board of directors unanimously recommends that its shareholders vote in favor of the Transaction.
"This is a compelling combination. Our brands and strains strength across Canada, coupled with our international footprint and state-of-the-art low-cost and high-quality cultivation facilities complements HEXO's business, creating an industry leader. Like HEXO, Zenabis believes that the combination should deliver meaningful synergies, a stronger financial position with increased flexibility, and should position the combined company to meet growing consumer demand on a national and international basis. I believe this transaction is beneficial to our shareholders, customers, partners, and employees. We look forward to working closely with HEXO to complete this transaction," added Shai Altman, CEO of Zenabis.
Sundial Battle
Zenabis has been fighting with sundial since December 30, 2020, when Sundial said it had made a strategic investment in Zenabis' senior lender, which Zenabis said was an attempt to coerce Zenabis into being acquired by Sundial. In a statement, Zenabis said, "Prior to Sundial's acquisition of the Senior Lender, the company had been in late-stage discussions with the Senior Lender relating to the extension of its obligation to repay $7 million of the principal amount of debt on December 31, 2020. Contrary to the discussions with the Senior Lender prior to the point at which it was acquired by Sundial, the Senior Lender substituted the soon-to-be consummated extension with a demand that the $7 million principal repayment be made on December 31, 2020 accompanied by a forbearance agreement."
Zenabis also said that the forbearance agreement required it to enter into exclusivity arrangements with the Senior Lender in relation to any sale of the company and also required Zenabis to accept significant potential financial penalties in excess of the outstanding balance of the debt owed to the Senior Lender. The company said that none of the alleged defaults are for failure to make payments of principal or interest. In Zenabis' statement, "The company believes the Senior Lender's allegations to be spurious and without merit and intends to vigorously defend against what it considers to be an ill-disguised attempt to circumvent a fair and competitive process to acquire the company by improperly foreclosing the equity of the company or compelling Zenabis to enter into a transaction with Sundial."
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These Saudi women runners have a lot to teach us
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"If you are losing faith in human nature, go out and watch a marathon." — Kathrine Switzer
Sometimes there are stories from my own life that I like to share, and sometimes there are stories I come across that have nothing to do with me, but are too good not to share.
This one, by Michelle Hamilton of Runner's World, is one of those stories. "Defying a Cultural Taboo, Saudi Women Are Running — And They're Not Going to Stop" describes the world Hamilton found after spending three weeks in Saudi Arabia earlier this year.
She spent time talking with and running with Saudi women in the cities of Jeddah, Riyadh and Khobar, where the government's removal of the restriction on women driving a few years ago has ushered in less-noticed — but, for their country, just as radical — changes in what women can do and become.
The article opens with the story of Nesreen Ghonaim, a 43-year-old who heads up the Jeddah Running Collective, a running club in the Red Sea port city just for women, which got its start in 2013.
Back then, it stood alone as the only running group anywhere in the country to admit women. Now, they're popping up in cities across the Arabian peninsula.
The photo that leads the story captures so well the story of a nation in transition: Ms. Ghoniam, clad in her traditional abaya robe, while wearing a smartwatch, running tights and Nike Air Zoom Pegasus running shoes.
"The story is about more than running," Nesreen says. "When you run, you search for yourself, find yourself, improve yourself." She believes this is what's happening to the Saudi people, and by extension, their country. "Running is learning you can do more and be more," she says, "and it has no gender."
I could go on and on about this story — from the lengths that the women who join the running clubs go to in order to pursue the hobby they love, and the dedication they show both to the sport and to one another.
Just to look at the smiles in the photographs, the expression on their faces of the exhilaration they feel at being able to get out and run — and enjoy being human — is a thrill.
(At just over 5,000 words, the story is a long one, so set aside some time when you're ready to read it. But it's definitely worth it.)
Hope all is well in your world and your running is going well — as always keep in touch and let me know what's new with you and your training, and any races you' have coming up.
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16 Scenic Fall Half Marathons for $60 or Less
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How to Come Back After a Long Running Break
Not only is it physically hard, but it also is mentally challenging too. When we stop doing anything for a while, coming back can be a challenge in itself. Here are a few ways to make coming back more enjoyable.
8 Common Running Injuries & How to Heal Them
If you have been running for any length of time, chances are you've come across one — or several — of these injuries. Often times, it's how you respond to an injury in the first few days or week that matters most.
What to do.
11 Things You Think About When You Run a Marathon
Running a marathon is not just an exercise of the body. It is arguably just as much exercise of the mind.
Here are the 11 things.
10 Ways to Make Running the Rain Easier
Though forecasts are still not 100% accurate, we at least live in an era that it is possible to be prepared for weather conditions during a training run or race. If your next run involves rain, here's how to stay comfortable.
Let me count the ways.
15 Spooky As He** Halloween Half Marathons
Run through some of the country's scary places as well as races where you can dress up in any costume you want — because anything goes at Halloween, right?
Walking Might Be the Best Exercise There Is
"Whether it is a stroll on a sunny day, walking to and from work, or walking down to the local shops, the act of putting one foot in front of the other in a rhythmic manner is as much human nature as breathing, thinking and loving."
— A really great piece by one of my favorite writers on fitness and health, Outside's Brad Stulberg, gets to the heart of why we're born to stroll, and why walking is something our species is uniquely adapted to do. Compared to many other forms of exercise, it's easier to do it consistently — which is much more important over the long term than intensity of effort.
Is Running Better Than Walking? It Depends On Your Goals
"The key difference between running and walking is how many calories you are burning — not per mile, but per minute of exercise."
— Interesting look at the benefits of both in this Consumer Reports article, which offers another reminder to look at the time spent exercising rather than the distance we're running/walking as the right measure of the benefit we're getting, something that Runner's World magazine's Amby Burfoot emphasizes in his recent book, "Run Forever."
How Running Has Taught Me to Embrace Life, Not Shy Away From It
"It has this strange ability to really clear my head — it brings a serenity that I rarely experience having lived with mental illness for so long. My anxieties disappear and I'm not worrying about what I should be doing or thinking. It just goes blissfully quiet."
— This great first-person piece by a British nurse in the Huffington Post mirrors many of the reasons I've found running to be such a blessing in my own life, thanks to the way it can de-stress my body at the end of a workday, or just set me up for a better mental outlook when I run at the start of the day.
This Is Cool: Running the 9 Dragons Ultra in Hong Kong
With 50 miles on the first day followed by a 50K the second day, the chances of me actually running this race one day are, ahem, low — both days combined feature some 8,000 feet of elevation gain! But this video of runners competing in this February's race on Outside Magazine's site is fun to watch. ;)