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October 31, 2021

Craig Williams gives Spanish Mission fitness tick for Cup – The Age

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“My morning was only to come down to reconnaissance; my job wasn’t to get the horse fit,” Williams said.

“Andrew Balding and Tony and Tom Noonan who are down here with the horse, they don’t need me to train him for them. For me, it was to get to know his characteristics.

Craig Williams jumps aboard Spanish Mission at Werribee on Sunday.

Craig Williams jumps aboard Spanish Mission at Werribee on Sunday.Credit:Getty Images

“He’s a really responsive horse, he’s a lovely horse for a jockey to ride. He’s really kind and soft, and I loved the way that he felt for me in this morning’s little exercise.”

Williams said Spanish Mission had the right form to win Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup.

“His overall profile is excellent and especially when he joined Andrew Balding’s stable, they targeted the horse for this race,” he said.

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“He’s got Stradivarius form, and Stradivarius has been the best stayer in the world for the past three seasons.

“His run in the Lonsdale Cup really sealed it. He travelled and looked like he had some good change-up gears about him and he was only just narrowly beaten over 3200 metres – the same distance – by Stradivarius. He’s also a proven traveller, so I thought that ticked another good box.”

Triple Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Glen Boss was also at Werribee on Sunday morning, partnering with northern hemisphere-bred three-year-old Sir Lucan for the first time ahead of Tuesday’s race.

Sir Lucan, a full brother to last year’s Cox Plate winner Sir Dragonet, has joined Gai Waterhouse’s stable and the champion trainer has been on hand most mornings since arriving to Melbourne to keep an eye on the lightly raced European.

“He reminds me a little bit of his brother, obviously a year younger than when I got on Sir Dragonet, but he’s got a very good action, this horse,” Boss said.

Glen Boss and Gai Waterhouse chat about Sir Lucan at Werribee on Sunday.

Glen Boss and Gai Waterhouse chat about Sir Lucan at Werribee on Sunday.Credit:Getty Images

“He just looks like for mine he’s six to 12 months away from being the proper horse he should be. He’s a bit of a juvenile.

“It looks like, in my opinion, it’s a top-weight year. They pick themselves; last year’s winner [Twilight Payment], Spanish Mission and obviously Incentivise, they’re class runners.

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“But if there was one down the bottom [of the weights] that might trouble them, it could be this bloke.”

But Boss said Sir Lucan’s race on Tuesday could go one of two ways.

“He’s either going to get there, not cope on the day and not run well,” Boss said.

“Or if he does cope and do everything right, he’s going to run out of his skin. It’s just going to be one of those situations, I hope it’s the latter.”

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October 30, 2021

‘I have chills’: Records broken in UFC fairytale The 42-year-old has done it.

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Age is no barrier. Glover Teixeira at 42 years old has stunned the UFC world, becoming the second-oldest champion in history after a stunning submission victory over Jan Blachowicz.

Age is no barrier and now at 42 years old Glover Teixeira is the new UFC light heavyweight champion.

With his stunning submission victory over Jan Blachowicz, Teixeira became the second-oldest champion in history and oldest first-time champion.

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This was it for Teixeira.

Back in 2014 he unsuccessfully challenged then-champion Jon Jones for the UFC light heavyweight title.

Now, 2,744 days later, he got his final shot and against Blachowicz, who was making his second title defence and on a five-fight win streak.

So was Teixeira though but still few could believe he was even here.

Yet here he was, making history and at 42 years old.

“Never give up on your dreams, no matter what people say, don’t listen to them,” he said after the fight.

“I’m breaking the rules, 42 years old. And I’m gonna keep breaking the rules.”

Teixeira got the advantage in the first round with an early takedown and tried for similar on two occasions in the second but Blachowicz was able to stay upright.

The fight started to open up when Blachowicz landed a hard uppercut, with Teixeira hitting back soon after with a hard left hook.

The challenger though executed his gameplan with a rear-naked choke to force Blachowicz into submission, leaving the ESPN commentary team stunned.

“Teixeira has done it,” Jon Amik said in commentary.

“Unbelievable. It took him so long to get here, he is now the second-oldest UFC champion in history.”

Daniel Cormier called it a “miracle” for Teixeira, who is still at the top of his game after 20 years in MMA.

“Tremendous,” he said.

“To watch a man after all this time, never giving up on himself after 20 years, inspiring stuff. Do you believe in miracles? We saw one tonight.

“I’m almost in tears.”

Paul Felder simply described it as “Hollywood stuff”.

“This is a movie playing out in front of us,” he added.

“He brought the fight and dominated. We can’t say there was anything lucky about it.”

As for what is next for Teixeira, he called out Jiri Prochazka after the fight.

“He’s the next one,” he declared.

“Come up here buddy, you next.”

It capped off what was a highly entertaining night of action in the cage, with plenty of drama earlier in the morning.

FULL CARD RESULTS

Main Card

Glover Teixeira def. Jan Blachowicz via submission (rear naked choke) — light heavyweight title

Petr Yan def. Cory Sandhagen via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)

Islam Makhachev def. Dan Hooker via submission (kimura)

Alexander Volkov def. Marcin Tybura via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Khamzat Chimaev def. Li Jingliang via submission (rear naked choke)

Magomed Ankalaev def. Volkan Oezdemir via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Prelims

Amanda Ribas def. Virna Jandiroba via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Zubaira Tukhugov def. Ricardo Ramos via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Albert Duraev def. Roman Kopylov via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-27, 29-27)

Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos def. Benoit Saint Denis via unanimous decision (29-26, 29-26, 29-26)

Michal Oleksiejczuk def. Shamil Gamzatov via TKO

Lerone Murphy def. Makwan Amirkhani via KO

Andre Petroski def Hu Yaozong via submission (head and arm choke)

Tagir Ulanbekov def. Allan Nascimento via split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)

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Fitness, Fashion And Community Converge At Performance Wear Retailer Carbon38 – Forbes

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In the first episode of Apple TV’s new show Physical, starring Rose Byrne, it’s evident how fashion and workout wear converged since the fitness boom in the 1980s. Fast-forward to today, when wearing athleisure styles crept into some corporate work attires. No one was poised better to capitalize on this emerging trend of blurring the lines between street and gym wear than Carbon38 co-founder Katie Warner Johnson.  The CEO blended her Harvard degree and fitness trainer skills to launch the premier luxury athletic multi-brand retailer with a mission to boost other female-led brands along the way.

Upon graduating with a BA in art history and architecture, Warner Johnson deferred a job offer from Deutsche Bank to continue her other passion, ballet. That dream was stalled due to several injuries, but rather than fall back on finance; she became a coveted fitness trainer in Los Angeles. “I was a fitness instructor and thus lived in spandex,” says Warner Johnson of how the brand was hatched.

“I got to know cool, up and coming brands, the majority of which were run by women. I found these brands wanted to go after the major players in the activewear space, but rather than do that; my thought was to stitch together the micro-players and crowdsource our way to success.” An invitation to the 2012 Women 2.0 startup conference weekend in San Francisco helped cement the idea.

The name sprang from the CEO’s passion for the periodic table, and in 2014 the brand launched with five brands. “Carbon is one of the most abundant elements in our bodies, and it felt compelling for the business I was beginning to create,” she explains. They have worked with over 260 brands to date, 75% of which are run or founded by women. “It is important to me to support fellow female leaders – Carbon38 exists because of them,” asserts Warner Johnson.

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The site carries Adidas by Stella McCartney, LoveShackFancy, Balmain, Reebok X Victoria Beckham and Sweaty Betty, among others. The looks promote a style that blends activewear’s DNA with fashion ready-to-wear silhouettes, an empowering look for modern women.

The fitness pro dialed into her finance acumen culled from college experience, growing the company from $0 to over $50M, raising successful funding rounds, and hiring the right industry leaders to support the vision.

The fitness universe was a community long before social media and the internet was buzzing with them. It proved to be the retailer’s first marketing vehicle, with Warner Johnson serving as the first brand ambassador. “I served as our first ambassador, wearing the newest styles on Carbon38 to my morning fitness classes. By the time I made it home from the studio, we had hit our daily sales goal.” She credits the ambassadors with Carbon38’s founding and success.

The company has a network of thousands of fitness instructors in 23 countries serving as ‘evangelists for the brand,’ as she puts it. “Today’s consumers can spot a fake endorsement in one glance. When there is a genuine bond between brand and partner, consumers feel it, believe it, and buy into it. Cultivating an authentic ambassador network has been our mission at Carbon38.” 

Recently, the brand launched the ‘At Our Core’ campaign that highlights the female ambassadors’ roles and social contributions globally. “These women are pillars of their community and the foundation of our company,” she explains.

Like any start-up, Carbon38 was not without a learning curve, especially the uncanny luck of their crowd-sourced community-based success. “Knowing what I know now, I wouldn’t have taken risks or backed our way into some of our craziest, biggest wins,” she reveals. “That said, in the last year alone, Carbon38 has experienced some of its highest highs and lowest lows. My biggest learning has been ‘you are never in control,’ a terrifying and freeing realization,” she continues of the critical business lessons.

As a fitness brand with a slew of instructor ambassadors, they were poised during the start of the pandemic to reach out to their community, providing classes to help retain some aspect of customarily scheduled lives. “Early in lockdown, we implemented “Work(out) From Home” – a 3x a day fitness class hosted on our Instagram featuring a vast array of instructors from our ambassador community.”

The platform brought customers, brands, vendors, investors, teams and ambassadors together during the challenging time. “We still offer live weekend classes on our Instagram. The possibilities to connect with our larger community goes well beyond leggings.”

For those on the East and West Coasts searching for an IRL Carbon38 experience, the brand currently has two physical locations, Palisades Park and Bridgehampton. Current investments are geared at not only carrying over 70 percent of female-led brands but investing in some acting both investor and incubator for those who may otherwise never receive capital and exposure to succeed at scale. Collaboration is also core to the brand, having forged an exclusive tennis-centric collection between Venus Williams and EleVen.

In 2015, the brand added their own branded line of workout wear which is exclusive to Carbon38. They take steps towards sustainability by using two fabrics in core goods, the Cloud and Diamond compression, made from recycled water bottles. Additionally, 100% of branded label poly bags are made from recycled plastics.

The road to sustainability is a journey not unlike founding a brand. Small steps and actions grow into bigger ideas and results. Warner Johnson is grateful for the opportunity, however self-created and wisdom gained along the way.

“Building something from scratch at my kitchen table to spending the last 20 months back at that table prepping the business for a new era and its next decade of success has been a gift,” she reflects, adding, “Back to the learning that you are never in control. I plan to listen more closely to our customers, vendors, and teammates as the answer is always in the room.”

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October 29, 2021

Greg Norman stirs the pot with controversial $260m move Greg Norman Colorado estate – for Herald Sun realestate

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Greg Norman is leading the charge for a controversial new player that is threatening to put noses out of joint by shaking up the golf world.

Australian golf icon Greg Norman said it was “only the beginning” as the two-time major winner teamed up with the Asian Tour to launch 10 new events to take place every year over the next decade.

The partnership comes with financial backing from PIF — the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund involved in the recent takeover of English Premier League club Newcastle United — and a commitment of more than $AUD260 million, a statement released by the tour said.

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The new events will be staged across Asia, the Middle East and Europe and the series will be added to the Asian Tour schedule starting next year, making for a 25-event season.

“This is only the beginning,” said 66-year-old Norman, as he was named chief executive of a newly formed company, LIV Golf Investments.

“LIV Golf Investments has secured a major capital commitment that will be used to create additive new opportunities across worldwide professional golf.

“The Asian Tour is a sleeping giant and we share ambition to grow the series and unlock what we believe is significant untapped potential.

“We see our promotion of these new events as a vital first step in supporting emerging markets, creating a new platform, rich with playing opportunities that create valuable player pathways.”

Norman called himself “a staunch supporter and believer in playing and developing golf in Asia”.

The project could become a rival to challenge the dominance of the PGA Tour. It was reported earlier this week eight players — including world No. 2 Dustin Johnson — were seeking a release from the PGA Tour to play in February’s Saudi International, which recently inked a 10-year partnership with the Asian Tour.

The PGA Tour said previously it would not grant stars exemptions to play in the controversial tournament because it was no longer sanctioned by the European Tour. Instead, the Asian Tour recently assimilated the big-money Saudi International as its flagship event.

Amnesty International UK chief executive Sacha Deshmukh criticised the latest move, saying Saudi Arabia’s foray into the golf world is “another example of Saudi Arabia spraying its money around in an attempt to sportswash its appalling human rights record”.

“Once again, Saudi Arabia’s persecuted human rights community will feel bitterly disappointed if well-paid golfing superstars take the LIV Golf Investments money but stay silent about what’s happening in Saudi Arabia,” Deshmukh said.

The move being spearheaded by Norman comes as a major boost to the Asian Tour, which was halted in March last year when Covid-19 prompted lockdowns and border closures across the region. It is scheduled to resume next month.

Asian Tour commissioner and chief executive Cho Minn Thant called the deal “the single-biggest development in the history of the Asian Tour and a major milestone for professional golf”.

“The opportunity will secure unprecedented new playing opportunities, establish new player pathways, allow us to compete commercially with other sports and enhance our social agenda,” he said.

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Beer Takes A Turn in Orbit With Samuel Adam’s ‘Space Craft’

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There’s a lot going into orbit lately. Space craft with multiple billionaires, Captain Kirk, and million dollar bottles of wine have all taken a spin around the Earth. But what does this mean for you, a beer drinker? Until today, not much. That’s changing because Samuel Adams is making a beer brewed with hops that’ve been to space. It’s a gimmick, sure, but it’s a gimmick that got our attention. Who doesn’t want to drink space beer?

Last month, Inspiration4 was the first all-civilian spaceflight mission. Aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule, four people spent three days orbiting Earth. Along for the ride with the crew—a billionaire, a community college professor, a physician’s assistant, and a data engineer—were 66 pounds of Mosaic and Citra hops.

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Back on Earth, Samuel Adams took those hops and brewed a special-release West Coast-style IPA with a firm bitterness and notes of grapefruit, guava, and passionfruit. You can also expect piney, resiny hop aromas. For the name, the brewing company turned to social media. After receiving more than 5,000 entries, Samuel Adams and Inspiration4 crew picked, quite appropriately, Space Craft.

Space Craft will be available starting November 16 at Sam Adams Boston Brewery and taprooms and givethembeer.com. The release was timed to coincide with the Leonid meteor showers. So, if you’re out in the middle of the night, staring at the skies, you now have the perfect beer to drink. The cost of a Space Craft is $22.33, a tribute to Inspiration4’s 2-day, 23-hour, and 3-minute mission. You can pre-order this beer starting today.

In addition to inaugurating a new era of civilian space flight, the Inspiration4 mission is also raising awareness and funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Samuel Adams donated $100,000 towards Inspiration4’s fundraising goal of $200 million for pediatric-cancer research. Thanks to donations that include $125 million from Inspiration4 mission commander (and billionaire) Jared Isaacman and $50 million from SpaceX’s Elon Musk, the mission has already raised more than $239 million. If you’d like to help St. Jude’s, you can donate here. It’s the least you can do for the people who gave us space beer.

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Meta acquires VR fitness subscription service Supernatural – CNET

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Supernatural is a popular VR fitness app for Facebook’s Oculus Quest. 

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The newly renamed Meta (previously Facebook) has big plans for fitness and the metaverse. Meta just acquired one of the Oculus Quest’s more notable subscription-based fitness companies, Within, which makes an Oculus app called Supernatural. The app connects with Apple Watches to track real-time heart rate, working similarly to Apple Fitness Plus and Amazon’s upcoming Halo fitness video service.

Supernatural was one of the first subscription-based services on the Oculus Quest (soon to be called the Meta Quest). The app, which uses video avatars of instructors in combination with motion-tracked workout routines (boxing was just added), sometimes feels like a ramped-up fitness version of the VR game Beat Saber.

“Our partnership with Meta means we will have more resources to expand and bring you even more music, more creative ways to work out, more features and more social experiences for VR,” Within CEO Chris Milk said in a statement Friday. 

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It looks like a move that could let Meta evolve more fitness and health aspirations on future headsets or products. “Together we will also explore ways we can enhance future hardware to support VR fitness apps, encouraging other developers to bring new fitness experiences to VR. We believe fitness will be a massive success in VR where multiple third-party fitness apps can succeed,” Meta VP of Play Jason Rubin said in a statement.

Ssupport for connected smartwatches for live heart rate readings during workouts may be the app’s most intriguing feature as it applies to Meta. Meta has its own movement-tracking fitness app on the Oculus Quest called Oculus Move, but no deeper support for connected smartwatches yet. Mark Zuckerberg spoke to CNET earlier this year, expressing an interest in both fitness and fitness sensors. Meta is expected to be making its own smartwatch, and is working on wrist-based neural input accessories for future smart glasses.

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Filson x Ten Thousand Collection Is the Workhorse of Workout Apparel

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For duds that endure the wear and tear of wilderness excursions, Filson is a mainstay. For workout apparel that withstands grueling lifting sessions, Ten Thousand is a stalwart. Separately they shine, but together they can single-handedly replace your training kit with high-performance workout apparel.

The two brands have joined forces to drop a limited-edition collection of workout clothes designed to meet the training needs of first responders and wildland firefighters.

“Having FiIson ask us to help them make this collection is an incredible honor,” says Keith Nowak, founder and CEO of Ten Thousand. While Filson was born in the woods and Ten Thousand was born in the gym, we both share a spirit that’s been forged from hard work, grit and the will to become better than we were yesterday. And this collection encompasses that perfectly.”

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The Filson x Ten Thousand Collection features three pieces—all made in Filson’s signature Marsh Olive colorway: Versatile Shirt, crafted from breathable, sweat-wicking, quick-drying, and abrasion-resistant fabric; the lined Tactical Short, cut from durable yet featherweight four-way stretch ripstop fabric; and Training Sock, which features cooling mesh panels, functional cushioning, and anatomical arch support.

They all have a permanent silver ion treatment that will last through use and washing.

Pick up some advanced workout gear from the new Filson x Ten Thousand fitness apparel collaboration.
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“Filson and Ten Thousand users share similar values and lifestyles,” says Alex Carleton, chief creative officer at Filson. “Both are smart, tough and prepared. The collaboration between the two brands resulted in a collection perfect for our everyday heroes… The design behind the collection was led by the athletes and heroes it was made for, like frogman combat veteran and backcountry hunter, Alex Fitchler, who helped put the collection through its paces.”

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The standout among the pieces has to the be the swim-ready shorts, which were made to conform to the needs of military fitness standards by being durable, breathable, and lightweight. But they also had to be easy to wash, odor-resistant, comfortable, and feature multiple pockets. The Tactical Short shines in the last aspect, as they have stash spots, inside and out, that offer secure storage for items like cash, keys, smartphone, ID, and energy chews.

The Filson x Ten Thousand Collection will be available from filson.com and tenthousand.cc beginning Friday, October 29, 2021. Prices start at $16.

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These Tasty New Condiments Will Bring You to Flavortown

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Ketchup and mustard, mayo and sriracha, you’re safe. This isn’t an eviction notice to the classics—just a request to make some room in the fridge and cabinet as chefs, farmers, and food artisans expand America’s roster of essential condiments at a delirious, delicious pace. Here are seven of the most action-packed condiments to teach an old dog (burger, drumstick, taco, pizza slice, etc.) new tricks.

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1. Poi Dog Guava Katsu

At her Hawaii-inspired restaurant, Poi Dog, Kiki Aranita would serve nori-speckled fried chicken with this thick, burgundy sauce, which draws its tangy sweetness from guava. Poi Dog, a pandemic victim, is now a bottled sauce line, and the katsu is Aranita’s latest product. It’s fantastic with fried chicken, for sure, but also dabbed on burgers and dolloped on fried rice. Other standouts include Chili Peppah Water and Maui Lavender Ponzu (shop the set for $35; poidogphilly.com).

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2. Lakay Epis Marinade

Philly chef Chris Paul describes epis—omnipresent in island kitchens—as the Haitian equivalent of chimichurri. Green, herbaceous, sharp and spicy, it can be deployed as a marinade, as per Paul’s otherworldly Haitian grilled chicken. Equally delicious: using it as a brightening condiment after cooking.

[$12.99; lakayphl.com]

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3. Hank Sauce Cilanktro

Yeah, we know, this herb’s about as polarizing as it gets. But for members of Team Cilantro, the verdant kick in this vinegary, slightly buttery hot sauce from the Jersey Shore is everything a dedicated corianderite could hope for. Cilanktro livens up eggs and pizza, and is a bold choice for homemade Buffalo wings.

[$6; hanksauce.com]

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4. Burlap & Barrel Jimmy Nardello Pepper Flakes

A Southern Italian heirloom brought to Connecticut in the late 1800s, the Jimmy Nardello chile is sweet, thin-skinned, and a favorite of chefs and farmers like Zaid and Haifa Kurdieh. The couple teamed up with New York’s Burlap & Barrel spice company to dry and jar their Nardellos. Here’s the phenomenal result—the only bottle of sweet-not-hot pepper flakes your pizza and pasta will ever need.

[$9.99; burlapandbarrel.com]

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5. Momofuku Chili Crunch

David Chang has been retailing sauces from his Momofuku empire for years. Chili Crunch is the latest—a take on the Chinese staple (and textural dynamo) involving Mexican chiles, fried garlic and shallots, sesame seeds, shiitake powder, and other umami carriers, all joined in oil. Spoon it liberally over ramen, omelets, and tacos.

[$12; momofuku.com]

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6. Keepwell Worcestershire

If you only reach for the Worcestershire when it’s time to make Caesar dressing or a steak marinade, it’s time to trade out that old Lea & Perrins for Keepwell’s vivacious small-batch version. Sorghum molasses, persimmons, fermented oysters, and spicebush berries lend a mid-Atlantic terroir. You’ll find yourself using it to anoint rich soups, hearty braises, and micheladas—really anything that calls for a three-in-one dose of umami, acid, and salinity.

[$18; keepwellvinegar.com]

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7. The Gateway Farm Birch Syrup

Vermont may be maple country, but very few New England farms also tap birch trees. Abby and Trent Roleau’s Gateway Farm in Bristol is one, harvesting birch sap and boiling it down into a ruddy syrup with whip-crack acidity. It’s as dynamic drizzled over aged cheddar and roasted squash as it is over cast-iron pancakes and vanilla ice cream.

[$15; thegatewayfarm.com]

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The many problems with an 800-calorie diet plan

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Thinking of restricting your calories to force weight loss? Think again…

A few years back, the traditional approach to weight loss, which focused on calories in versus calories out was turned on its head with the arrival of intermittent fasting as a new, evidence-based weight loss option.

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While fad, low-calorie diets had been shunned in the past, it suddenly became acceptable to eat as few as 500 calories, and support weight loss, while even promoting metabolic health. Indeed the 5:2 diet, has been shown to have a number of benefits, when prescribed for the right person.

Following on from this, we have then seen several versions of fasting regimes, and more recently the 800-calorie plan has entered the fold — a slightly more generous dietary model that claims that 800 calories is the magic number for fast, effective weight loss.

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Now, in the worlds of diets and nutrition, 800 calorie diets are not new, rather they have been used in conjunction with meal replacement programs that aim to induce ketosis for many years. However, this approach is very different to the kind of 800 calorie diet doing the rounds, and as a practising dietitian — working in the area of weight loss every day — I have some fundamental issues with this calorie prescription for weight loss, long-term metabolic health and even mental health when this degree of dietary restriction is suggested for weight loss.

It is not easy to eat 800 calories

An 800-calorie diet is an extremely restrictive diet, with fewer than half the calories an average female requires. While the 5:2 program too suggests an extremely low-calorie intake, it is only on two days each week, unlike the 800-calorie plan, which prescribes this as an ongoing recommendation. The 800-calorie diet is also fundamentally different from a very low calorie diet, which is formulated with the use of meal replacements to induce ketosis and as such works slightly differently to basic calorie restriction.

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On a typical 800 calorie day, followers can consume an egg on toast, a milk coffee, a salad with tuna and a small, 300 calorie dinner of 100g of protein and vegetables. This is generally far too little food for the average person, doing some moderate activity each day. It does not allow for treats, or alcohol or meals out.

In my experience very few people can stick to this calorie prescription for any period of time and as such there are much better dietary approaches, which may not result in weight loss as quickly, but are sustainable long term.

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It requires enormous focus, planning and monitoring

The average busy person finds it challenging enough to reduce calories slightly, let alone slash them by half or more. To achieve an 800-calorie meal plan, significant time and planning is required to have the low-calorie foods on hand to be able to stick to it every single day. Few people have this time and/or energy in the midst of busy lives.

For those who have a long history of restrictive eating, or even an eating disorder, restricting calories like this can result in too much focus, and even obsessive dieting, which is far from ideal for those who have a history of disordered and restrictive eating.

It lacks the evidence of fasting regimes

While there is some evidence for the effectiveness of fast regimes, especially in relation to metabolic health and inflammation, as well as moderate weight loss over time, the 800-calorie diet does not have this evidence to support its use as a proven diet that supports sustained weight loss over time.

It works initially then tends to stop

Any diet will work initially if it is followed. This means that for anyone who has a reasonable amount of weight to lose (not just a kilo or two) and who slashes their calorie intake to as little as 800 calories a day will initially burn through their stored carbs in the muscles, and the fluid it holds, seeing a quick drop on the scales. Then, they may even continue to drop several kilos as a result of this perceived starvation but then what inevitably happens after a period of time is that weight loss stops. The calorie imbalance between intake and requirements is too great and the metabolism slows to compensate for this.

Followers are no longer hungry regularly and as soon as they eat more, their body holds on to the extra carbs and fluid, giving a perception of weight regain, which causes psychological stress for many.

In my experience there are much more effective, more nutrient-rich and more psychologically sound ways to lose weight, and plans that allow people to eat freely and enjoy their food without having to constantly restrict their intake.

It can promote binge eating

Another observation of followers of low-calorie diets is that they are able to maintain the dietary restriction in the first half of the day when they are busy and distracted but once hunger sets in late afternoon, they end up snacking or evening binge eating throughout the afternoon and evening. Here a low calorie 800 calorie day becomes a typical 1600-2000 calorie day very quickly thanks to snacks, wine and treats, and results in the shame that dieters routinely feel. Once again, there are much better ways to promote calorie reduction and weight loss long term.

Author Susie Burrell is a leading Australian dietitian and nutritionist, founder of Shape Me, co-host of The Nutrition Couch podcast and prominent media spokesperson, with regular appearances in both print and television media commenting on all areas of diet, weight loss and nutrition.

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October 28, 2021

ABC presenter Tony Armstrong applauds Quinton de Kock for apology Tony Armstrong and Quinton de Kock.

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ABC presenter Tony Armstrong has conceded his initial reaction to the Quinton de Kock bombshell was perhaps “a bit too strong”.

ABC presenter Tony Armstrong has applauded Quinton de Kock after the South African wicketkeeper decided to take a knee alongside his Proteas teammates at the T20 World Cup.

De Kock made headlines earlier this week after withdrawing from South Africa’s T20 match against the West Indies after Cricket South Africa issued a directive to its players and staff to take a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

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The 28-year-old copped a tsunami of backlash for his controversial decision, including from Armstrong, who said on ABC Breakfast: “How racist do you have to be, to not just take a knee and do that in conjunction with your teammates to show support, to even pretend to show support?”

But on Thursday evening AEDT, de Kock released a wide-ranging statement apologising to his teammates and saying he was “more than happy” to participate in the anti-racism gesture.

The South African cricketer explained that his brash reaction was because he felt as though his rights were taken away from him by the CSA’s kneeling directive.

Speaking on ABC Breakfast, Armstrong conceded his initial reaction to the de Kock bombshell was perhaps “a bit too strong”.

“The statement was great,” Armstrong said on Friday morning. “It was two pages and normally when you have a statement that‘s that big, sometimes they have got fluff in them, but every line in this one earned its keep. It was awesome to see.

“Within the statement, he did say if he had his time again he would have taken the knee. I do understand how he would have felt pressure … he was having a mandate forced upon him and it was only a couple of hours before the game that they were told they would have to do that.

“What you saw in me was a direct impact of what racism can do. I was pretty strong and I was probably wrongly a bit too strong, but that was a direct response to seeing a perceived lack of support to something that means so very much to me and so very much to so many people.

“My blood was boiling and in that moment, all I saw with the information in front of me was someone not supporting something that is so powerful and so wide reaching and so strong. That was me a couple of days ago. As you get more information, I understand where Quinton has come from. It is fantastic he has come back with that.”

Armstrong also criticised Cricket South Africa for informing its players of the kneeling mandate on the bus ride to the venue.

“Where this has fallen down is the lack of communication from Cricket South Africa,” he said. “They need to have these conversations with the players well before the team bus ride to the ground.

“We have seen people around the world – I wasn’t the only one who came to those conclusions because that is how some people can perceive that. I am so glad to have been wrong in that case.

“I am glad we are having these conversations. It is so important to actually be talking about all of this stuff and you have encouraged people to think so much more about the issues. I am so rapt he was able to come out so strongly and say, ‘Yes, had I had my time again I would have taken the knee, but this is my reasoning and we accept that and move forward.’ Hopefully that is the end of it.”

Television presenter Waleed Aly echoed Armstrong’s remarks on Channel 10’s The Project: “They sprung it on them. There was no conversation and suddenly he’s meant to process this and take on something that the game or Cricket South Africa and a statement that they want to make as his own personal one.

“Yeah, if I was in his position, I’m taking the knee. But I can kind of understand why it would trip a wire. It’s a really weird situation for a player to be put in.”

Former England captain Michael Vaughan wrote in The Telegraph: “If I was still playing cricket, I would take the knee – I believe it’s a powerful gesture which is intended to show solidarity with an important anti-racist principle. But if de Kock chooses not to do it, that should not lead to him being chucked out of the team or demonised as a racist”.

South Africa will next play Sri Lanka in Sharjah on Saturday, with the first ball scheduled for 9pm AEDT.

Quinton de Kock’s full statement

“I would like to start by saying sorry to my teammates, and the fans back home.

“I never ever wanted to make this a Quinton issue. I understand the importance of standing against racism and I also understand the responsibility of us as players to set an example.

“If me taking a knee helps educate others, and makes the lives of others better, I am more than happy to do so.

“I did not in any way mean to disrespect anyone by not playing against West Indies, especially the West Indian team themselves. Maybe some people don’t understand that we were just hit with this on Tuesday morning, on our way to the game.

“I am deeply sorry for all the hurt, confusion and anger that I have caused. I was quiet on this very important issue until now. But I feel I have to explain myself a little bit.

“For those who don’t know, I come from a mixed race family. My half-sisters are Coloured and my step mom is Black. For me, Black lives have mattered since I was born. Not just because there was an international movement.

“The rights and equality of all people is more important than any individual. I was raised to understand that we all have rights, and they are important.

“I felt like my rights were taken away when I was told what we had to do in the way that we were told.

“Since our chat with the board last night, which was very emotional, I think we all have a better understanding of their intentions as well. I wish this had happened sooner, because what happened on match day could have been avoided.

“I know I have an example to set. We were previously told we had the choice to do what we felt we wanted to do.

“I chose to keep my thoughts to myself, and though of the pride of playing for my family and my country.

“I didn’t understand why I had to prove it with a gesture, when I live and learn and love people from all walks of life every day. When you are told what to do, with no discussion, I felt like it takes away the meaning. If I was racist, I could easily have taken the knee and lied, which is wrong and doesn’t build a better society.

“Those who have grown up with me and played with me, know what type of person I am. I’ve been called a lot of things as a cricketer.

“Doff. Stupid. Selfish. Immature. But those didn’t hurt. Being called a racist because of a misunderstanding hurts me deeply.

“It hurts my family. It hurts my pregnant wife.

“I am not a racist. In my heart of hearts, I know that. And I think those who know me know that.

“I know I’m not great with words, but I’ve tried my best to explain how truly sorry I am for not making like this is about me. It is not.

“I won’t lie, I was shocked that we were told on the way to an important match that there was an instruction that we had to follow, with a perceived ‘or else’. I don’t think I was the only one.

“We had camps. We had sessions. We had zoom meetings. We know where we all stand. And that is together.

“I love every one of my teammates, and I love nothing more than playing cricket for South Africa.

“I think it would have been better for everyone concerned if we had sorted this out before the tournament started.

“Then we could have focused on our job, to win cricket matches for our country.

“There always seems to be a drama when we go to World Cups. That isn’t fair.

“I just want to thank my teammates for their support, especially my captain, Temba. People might not recognise but he is a flipping amazing leader.

“If he and the team, and South Africa, will have me, I would love nothing more than to play cricket for my country again.”

– with Andrew McMurtry

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