Volcano skiing on Mt Etna
Posted: February 19, 2013 Filed under: Adrenalist | Tags: mt etna, ski italy, volcano skiing, volcano sports Leave a comment »Few landscape features on Earth pose a more daunting challenge than coastal Sicily’s snowy Mount Etna. The 11,000 ft. monster is one of the world’s most active volcanoes – it exists in an almost constant state of activity, seemingly perpetually poised to erupt. The word “Etna” literally means “furnace.” The perfect spot for some volcano sports. Read at the Adrenalist..
Networking at 35,000 feet
Posted: February 15, 2013 Filed under: Adrenalist | Tags: networking, small business, travel Leave a comment »Forget Twitter for a second and think about a potentially tremendous networking platform: the passenger jet. Any airline flight is likely to be peppered with powerful people who cannot escape.
If you are canny enough, you can turn chit-chat conducted at 35,000 feet into connections that give your small business added oomph.
Read more at the Age.
Plyometrics workout starter guide
Posted: February 13, 2013 Filed under: Adrenalist | Tags: athletics, fitness, training Leave a comment »“Plyos” or plyometrics are exercises involving explosive movements. They are used by athletes to better their performance in sports, especially those hinging on speed and power.
Plyos mimic the motions produced by sports including basketball, volleyball, tennis, football, skiing and boxing. The exercises are perfect for athletes looking to pursue a diligent exercise regime. By featuring rapid-fire movements, plyometrics are capable of jamming a high-intensity workout into a few quick workout sets. Read at the Adrenalist..
How to be more tenacious: tenacity tips
Posted: February 12, 2013 Filed under: Adrenalist | Tags: adventure, motivation, psychology Leave a comment »How tenacious are you? Do you set goals and stick with them? The missing ingredient in the toolbox of many an athlete is psychological: the desire to win. Sometimes will to win beats skill to win. Here, we showcase five tips on how to be more tenacious.
Read at the Adrenalist..
Vintage clothing start-ups all the rage
Posted: February 8, 2013 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a comment »The scandals and scoundrels of vintage dramas make for gripping viewing.
Shows such as Downton Abbey and Boardwalk Empire and movies such as the upcoming The Great Gatsby put the spotlight on the retro realm. So now could be a boom time for swinging fashion retailers with one foot suavely planted in the flapper age.
Read at the Sydney Morning Herald..
Bikepacking: hit the trails on two wheels
Posted: February 6, 2013 Filed under: Adrenalist | Tags: alpinism, backpacking, bikepacking, hiking Leave a comment »The hybrid sport of bikepacking has been likened to alpinism since an alpinist must heft all his gear over the obstacles on the road to the mountain summit. Both sports require Adrenalists to travel light and carry the tiniest pack possible. A bikepacker can cover hundreds of miles of grueling mountain trails if he has the essentials he needs to camp overnight, but those essentials must not weigh him down. Read at the Adrenalist..
4 extreme types of polo: elephant polo and more
Posted: February 5, 2013 Filed under: Adrenalist | Tags: extreme polo, Polo, sports Leave a comment »Polo was first played in Persia (Iran) somewhere between the 6th century BC and the 1st century AD. Yes, polo is seriously old. The classic, original version of the game, which resembles croquet on horseback, hogs the limelight. The sport, however, has also evolved and diversified into all kinds of weird and testing versions. Here are 4 extreme types of polo.
Read at the Adrenalist..
Pitch perfect: do’s and don’ts of good PR
Posted: January 29, 2013 Filed under: Brisbane Times, Canberra Times, Fairfax Media, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, WA Today | Tags: photography, PR, public relations, publicity Leave a comment »Public relations can be a potent force. Exposure in newspapers, magazines and blogs spells credibility that money cannot buy because the attention is earned, not bought.
But media gatekeepers face a daily barrage of pitches, which raises the question of how you catch and hold their interest amid the hubbub. Here are some tips on how to pitch in an appealing, professional style. Read more at the Sydney Morning Herald..
http://www.smh.com.au/small-business/smallbiz-marketing/pitch-perfect-dos-and-donts-of-good-pr-20130128-2dgih.html#ixzz2JPVDhjho
FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup 2013 tears through the Alps
Posted: January 29, 2013 Filed under: Adrenalist | Tags: downhill skiing, extreme skiing, fis ski world cup, mountain sports, skiing 1 Comment »Some of the world’s most talented skiers converged last week for the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup at the Austrian resort of Kitzbuhel. Hahnenkamm Mountain, which soars 5,600 ft. above sea level, was host to events such as Super G, downhill and slalom, with contestants reaching speeds of up to 90 mph. Read at the Adrenalist..
The 10 secrets of the knockout public speaker
Posted: January 24, 2013 Filed under: Brisbane Times, Canberra Times, Fairfax Media, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, WA Today | Tags: PowerPoint, presentations, public speaking Leave a comment »Public speaking reportedly scares us more than death, spiders and heights. According to one American study, the fear is hardwired.
So, giving a good presentation is inherently testing, meaning a high risk of poor performance that bores the audience.
But you can keep the audience alert and engaged if you pay enough attention to detail. Here are 10 secrets of a gripping presentation.
Read more at the Sydney Morning Herald..
Red Bull Nanshan Open enters 11th year
Posted: January 22, 2013 Filed under: Adrenalist | Tags: extreme snowboarding, red bull events, red bull sports, snowboarding Leave a comment »The Red Bull Nanshan Open must rank as one of the most enticing contests open to snowboarders, or any extreme athletes for that matter. The all-expenses paid, week-long event from Jan. 16 – 22 features fancy dinners, karaoke, sightseeing and the chance to win a whole lot of prize money. The venue? Nanshan Mellow Park, just outside China’s capital, Beijing. Read at the Adrenalist..
FIS Snowboard World Cup shreds powder in Quebec
Posted: January 16, 2013 Filed under: Adrenalist | Tags: extreme, powder, snow, winter sports Leave a comment »Every year at this time, action sports fans and athletes flock to the yearly Snowboard Jamboree: the platform for the 2013 FIS Snowboard World Cup. This year, the event runs from Jan. 15 to Jan. 27 at Stoneham Mountain Resort in Quebec, Canada.
Six events and 11 competitions will be held across 10 days. The agenda includes all kinds of dry and icy snowboarding disciplines. Think half pipe, slopestyle (various tricks including grabs, grinds, spins, and flips), snowboardcross (a twisting group race) and Big Air (tricks performed after launching off a man-made jump built for the event). Amateur races, fashion shows and parties are also part of the adrenaline-pumped picture. Read at the Adrenalist..
Bobsleigh World Cup recap
Posted: January 15, 2013 Filed under: Adrenalist | Tags: bobsled, bobsledding, bobsleigh, bobsleigh world cup, bobsleighing Leave a comment »Germany dominated this year’s Bobsleigh World Cup.
German bobsleigh aces Thomas Florschuetz and Francesco Friedrich tied for the victory in a German podium sweep during the two-man bobsled event. Underlining German excellence, rising star Maximilian Arndt led a German clean sweep of the podium in the 4-man contest, beating compatriots Manuel Machata and Thomas Florschuetz on home ice in Altenberg. Yet another German, Cathleen Martini, broke Canadian Kaillie Humphries’ eight-race winning streak in the women’s bobsled in Altenberg.
Extreme skating variants
Posted: January 15, 2013 Filed under: Adrenalist | Tags: extreme skating, extreme sports, inline skating, roller blading Leave a comment »Extreme skating is even trickier than it seems – just look at all those blooper shows depicting would-be skaters having stunningly painful falls. Still, some extreme sports enthusiasts keen to test their mettle manage to up the ante, dabbling in extreme skating variations with playful sporting twists.
How strong is your sense of balance? These extreme skating variants will push your agility to the limit.
Drop that mobile! The retailers fighting back against showrooming
Posted: January 15, 2013 Filed under: Career | Tags: Apple, customer service, service, showrooming, small business Leave a comment »Do you feel a little used and abused by customers who try but never buy? Take a tip from these two clever retailers.
Pity the poor high-street retailer. Running an old-school bricks-and-mortar shop now seems especially tough thanks to the impact of a controversial, voyeuristic trend in the spotlight called “showrooming”.
Read at the Sydney Morning Herald..
Extreme volcano sports
Posted: January 12, 2013 Filed under: Adrenalist | Tags: extreme sports, sports near volcanoes, volcano activities, volcano diving, volcano running Leave a comment »A volcano makes a stunning venue for an adventure sports event. On Jan. 13, competitors in Chile’s Pucon Triathlon will strive to complete 1.2 miles of swimming in Latin American Lake District icon, Lake Villarica, 56 miles of cycling and 13.1 miles of running: all under the flinty eye of Villarica Volcano. In theory, the volcano could blow any time because it one of Chile’s most active stacks.
If the epic exercise fails to get entrants’ adrenaline pumping, that thought should. If they can handle the heat, they might want to try some other sports that revolve entirely around volcanoes. Read at the Adrenalist..
Franchise on the brink? Top tips to fight back
Posted: January 11, 2013 Filed under: Brisbane Times, Canberra Times, Fairfax Media, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, WA Today | Tags: disaster recovery, franchise, franchisee, franchisees, franchising, franchisor, management, small business Leave a comment »Congratulations: you bought a franchise. Now, in theory at least, you have the resources to compete with big business.
But suppose that your commercial marriage does not run to plan. Suppose you flounder and begin regretting investing in the $130 billion industry. Suppose you start fretting that you just might go bust.
Read more at the Sydney Morning Herald..
What is Skeleton?
Posted: January 9, 2013 Filed under: Adrenalist | Tags: extreme, ice, winter sports Leave a comment »If you want to blow away the holiday season cobwebs, consider the charms of skeleton. Despite its morbid name, the winter sport whose world cup winds up on February 17 in Sochi, Russia, is seriously invigorating.
Skeleton involves forces of up to 5g. Just try to imagine the distorting effect that pressure must have on your face as you barrel headfirst down an ice track at 85 mph on a slab of metal half your body length. Read at the Adrenalist..
What is MovNat?
Posted: January 5, 2013 Filed under: Adrenalist | Tags: fitness training, movnat, movnat workout, physical fitness Leave a comment »The human body is designed for movement. It’s simple: the more you move, the better you feel. This tenet is the basis of MovNat: a physical education and fitness system rooted in honing the full range of natural human movement skills. Think locomotive skills like walking, running, jumping, balancing, climbing, crawling and swimming. Think manipulative skills like lifting, carrying, catching and throwing and combative skills like grappling and striking.
MovNat owes its existence to Santa Fe-based French pragmatist Erwan Le Corre, who has been called “one of the fittest men in the world” and a “fitness visionary” by Men’s Health magazine. Read at the Adrenalist..
Polar bear plunges
Posted: January 3, 2013 Filed under: Adrenalist | Tags: polar bear plunge, polar bear plunges, winter activities, winter sports Leave a comment »One of the most exhilarating ways to burn off some energy and have a blast during the winter months is to take a “polar bear plunge” — jump into a freezing pond, river or ocean. As your body scrambles to adapt to the drastic temperature drop, you may feel an Adrenaline surge like you’ve never felt before.
On New Years Day, many bold plungers broke out of their comfort zones and went for an icy swim. Some plunges will take place later in the year.
Here are five extreme polar bear plunges. Read at the Adrenalist..
Off-grid office: saying ‘no thanks’ to pricey power
Posted: January 2, 2013 Filed under: Brisbane Times, Canberra Times, Fairfax Media, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, WA Today | Tags: energy, green, green power, small business, sustainable Leave a comment »Average national electricity prices will likely jump 37 per cent by 2014, according to the Australian Energy Commission.
The ratcheting hike may prompt you to dream about giving utility firms the flick by taking your business off-grid. Some entrepreneurs manage to go the whole way, or very nearly.
Meet environmentally-minded former financier Raj Ray: co-owner of the Silos Estate Winery in New South Wales’ Shoalhaven area. Today the estate Ray runs with his partner Sophie Cockayne borders on being 100 per cent self-sufficient: a dramatic change
Read more at the Age..
http://www.smh.com.au/small-business/managing/offgrid-office-saying-no-thanks-to-pricey-power-20130102-2c56b.html
Best double black diamond ski runs
Posted: December 27, 2012 Filed under: Adrenalist | Tags: double black diamond mountains, double black diamond ski runs, extreme skiing, skiing 1 Comment »A double black diamond sounds like a rare, exotic jewel. In fact, a double black diamond is a slope deemed extremely advanced and marked by two black diamond signs that reflect the radical gradient.
Think sheer. Think bumpy. Think insane.
Here are five stunning examples of the slopes that only the deep adventurous and “steep freaks” will even think about carving. Story live at the Adrenalist..
Best modern polar explorers
Posted: December 25, 2012 Filed under: Adrenalist | Tags: adventure Leave a comment »When you think of polar exploration, your mind might turn to hoary greats like Captain Scott and Shackleton. If you thought that society doesn’t make them like that any more, however, you’d be wrong.
This century has its share of hardy mavericks ready to venture into the depths of the Arctic and Antarctica. Meet five of the 21st century’s most intrepid polar explorers: icemen with the heart to keep going when the mercury plummets to epic depths. Read at the Adrenalist..
Five extreme ocean races
Posted: December 19, 2012 Filed under: Adrenalist | Tags: boat races, boat racing, global ocean race, ocean races, sailing races Leave a comment »On Dec. 12, the results for the coveted sailing award, Ocean Racer of the Year, were announced. The contest, run by The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA), recognizes sailors from around Australia who are sailing icons or pursue the sport just for the love of it. Darryl Hodgkinson snagged this year’s top honor for the period of July 2011-July 2012.
The award heralds the approach of one of the biggest competitions in the sailing calendar: the Sydney to Hobart race starting on Dec. 26. Yet Sydney To Hobart is just one of the world’s greatest yachting events pitting man against the whims of wind and current.
Here are five extreme ocean races. Read at the Adrenalist..
World’s fittest men
Posted: December 18, 2012 Filed under: Adrenalist | Tags: bjorn daehlie, extreme fitness, fittest men, fittest men in the world, herschel walker Leave a comment »You run, you bike, you lift, you stretch. Do you think you’re in awesome shape? Where would you rank yourself on a scale of 1-10?
There are some men out there who far surpass the standards most exercisers can be judged by. These athletes have developed the steel abs and iron will needed to sustain relentless fitness regimens that would reduce most reasonably active people to jelly.
Here are three of the world’s fittest men. Read at the Adrenalist..
Iceberg climbing
Posted: December 13, 2012 Filed under: Adrenalist | Tags: adventure sports, ice climbing, iceberg climbing, will gadd Leave a comment »Adventure sports do not come much more fringe or hardcore than iceberg climbing. Just ask Canadian adventurer Will Gadd, who has climbed and jumped from icebergs ten miles off Labrador’s coast.
“Soon after I jumped off this brittle, 10,000-year-old berg, a dump truck-size block broke off right where I’d been perched! We learned that mountain boys may well be out of their depths in the North Atlantic,” Gadd told National Geographic. Read at the Adrenalist..
What is coasteering?
Posted: December 13, 2012 Filed under: Adrenalist | Tags: adventure activities, coasteering, outdoor adventures, what is coasteering Leave a comment »There is a new and exciting craze in the world of adventure sports. It’s called coasteering, and it involves swimming, climbing, scrambling and diving along a rocky coastline without the help of boats or surfboards. Read at the Adrenalist..
Extreme skiing variations
Posted: December 7, 2012 Filed under: Adrenalist | Tags: cross country skiing, nordic combined, ski biathlon, ski jumping, ski orienteering Leave a comment »Fitness professionals agree that cross-country skiing is one of the most efficient cardiovascular activities out there. Cross-country skiing is a truly lung-busting, muscle-melting workout. From Dec. 6 to 9, the Cross-Country World Cup will unfold in Quebec, raising the profile of the endurance sport that dates back 5,000 years and makes everyday skiing seem like a breeze.
Yet cross-country skiing isn’t the only adrenaline-fueled variety of the classic downhill sport. There are a plenty of ways to engage with snow strapped into the sleek, thin ski blades.
Here are the best extreme skiing variations at the Adrenalist.
Best goofy foot surfers
Posted: December 5, 2012 Filed under: Adrenalist | Tags: goofy foot surfers, goofy foot surfing, surfers, surfing, surfing champions Leave a comment »From Nov. 30 to Dec. 2, Malaysia was host to the Terengganu RIP CURL Pro 2012, the first ever 6-star Asian Surfing Championship to take place there. With surfers from all over Southeast Asia competing, some crushed waves with the standard “regular foot” (left foot forward) stance, while others took the “goofy foot” (right foot forward) approach.
The offbeat, goofy foot style gives surfers an intriguing edge – which many have used throughout the years to snag some pretty impressive wins.
Here are five goofy foot surfing champions. Read at the Adrenalist..
Rally Jamaica 2012
Posted: December 2, 2012 Filed under: Adrenalist | Tags: auto racing, rally car racing, rally jamaica, rally races, rally racing Leave a comment »Get ready for one of the noisiest, most competitive Caribbean action sports events of the year. Rally Jamaica will take place from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2 in New Kingston, at the heart of the tropical island nicknamed, “Jamrock.” The second longest running International rally in the Caribbean lures world and national champions, who race on loose gravel stages at neck-breaking speed. Read more at the Adrenalist.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s insane soccer goal
Posted: November 30, 2012 Filed under: Adrenalist | Tags: amazing goals, best goals, soccer goals, zlatan ibrahimovic, zlatan ibrahimovic goal Leave a comment »You probably remember Papisse Cisse’s goal of the season, scored against Chelsea for Newcastle this past May. The soccer goal featured above is easily in the same league – or arguably even better. Read more at the Adrenalist..
How to flip your start-up
Posted: November 28, 2012 Filed under: Brisbane Times, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, WA Today | Tags: Chomp, flip, sell, Stamped, start-up, start-up success, startup, Yammer Leave a comment »Even if your start-up is just scraping along, you can always dream about flipping it for a fortune. It happens.
In February, Apple bought the Australian discovery start-up Chomp for $US50 million. In June, Microsoft bought the social enterprise start-up Yammer for a dazzling $US1.2 billion. And on October 25, Yahoo snapped up the New York City-based smartphone app maker Stamped for a secret sum.
Here, two start-up experts tell how to raise your chances of getting bought out and joining the ranks of Chomp, Yammer and Stamped.
Read more at the Sydney Morning Herald.
How to handle a manipulative employee
Posted: November 27, 2012 Filed under: Brisbane Times, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, WA Today | Tags: business, entrepreneur, manipulate, manipulation, manipulator, workplace 2 Comments »In the fraught field of office politics, that viper the arch manipulator seems to pose a particularly virulent threat. And you might not notice the damage until it’s too late.
“Usually, the signs that someone is manipulating you are subtle and almost imperceptible,” says business psychologist Christopher Shen.
But it never hurts to trust your instincts, says Shen, who warns to watch out for odd gestures or facial expressions, or clear signs of disrespect.
Read more at the Sydney Morning Herald..
Vaka Eiva paddling festival begins
Posted: November 23, 2012 Filed under: Adrenalist | Tags: canoeing, paddling, paddling festival, vaka eiva Leave a comment »We are big fans of tackling extreme sport adventures in exotic locations. Take the Vaka Eiva paddling festival, for example, scheduled for November 23-30 in the Cook Islands. Read more at the Adrenalist..
Tour de Thailand
Posted: November 15, 2012 Filed under: Adrenalist | Tags: bike tours, cycling tours, tour de thailand, tours of thailand Leave a comment »Thailand’s unofficial religion is the pursuit of “sanuk,” the Thai concept of fun, pleasure and fulfillment.
The tenth Tour de Thailand, which began on Nov. 3 and will run until Dec. 3, keys into that spirit, inviting cyclists to explore Thailand’s rich and diverse scenery on a fully supported charity bike ride. Riders can choose to complete the entire adventure between two of the country’s most popular towns – gourmet hub, Chiang Mai, and party paradise, Phuket – or do just a Northern, Central or Southern ride. Read more at the Adrenalist..
Beat the networking blues
Posted: November 15, 2012 Filed under: Brisbane Times, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, WA Today | Tags: communication, Kim Kardashian, network, networking, Toastmasters 2 Comments »How you communicate at casual events may count even more than your performance giving a formal speech, according to the leadership training group Toastmasters. In fact, knowing how to mingle and network may affect your success more than any other dynamic, the group says.
So you need to seem immediately “relatable”, to use a buzzword favoured by supreme populist Kim Kardashian. But “working a room” – approaching groups of strangers in a bid to bond – can be disconcerting.
Read more at the Sydney Morning Herald.
Nassau Cup Ocean Race
Posted: November 13, 2012 Filed under: Adrenalist | Tags: nassau cup ocean race, regatta, sailing, sailing Caribbean, sailing race Leave a comment »The 79th annual Nassau Cup Ocean Race took place Nov. 7-10. This sailing event proved there is more to the Bahamas than turquoise water, coral and palm trees rustling in the Caribbean breeze.
The 176-mile race kicked off from near Miami, Florida and finished up in Nassau Harbour at the most populous island in the Bahamas, New Providence Island. The lighthouse atop Paradise Island guided the sailors’ paths. Read more at the Adrenalist..
Teams of the Futsal World Cup
Posted: November 13, 2012 Filed under: Adrenalist | Tags: dirt week, fifa futsal world cup, futsal, futsal world cup, indoor soccer Leave a comment »If you are unfamiliar with the game of futsal, think indoor soccer played at an extremely fast pace, forcing players to adapt creatively. It’s no wonder futsal has been dubbed, “one of the world’s most exciting sports to play and watch,” by Futsal.com, and why “futsal fever” has become a widely used term.
With the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Thailand underway until Nov. 18, teams from over 20 countries are playing hard in an effort to secure their nation the honor of World Champion.
Meet the teams of the Futsal World Cup at the Adrenalist..
http://www.theadrenalist.com/sports/teams-of-the-futsal-world-cup/
Ten signs your business is doomed
Posted: November 12, 2012 Filed under: Brisbane Times, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, WA Today | Tags: bankruptcy, business, go belly up, go under, small business Leave a comment »For a second, suspend the bullish self-belief every entrepreneur needs to get through the day. Weigh up whether your business has much of a future.
Disaster might well lie ahead, judging by a Deloitte report that suggests Australian firms lacking digital savvy are in a “short fuse, big bang” scenario.
Read more at the Sydney Morning Herald..
Hawaiki Nui Va’a canoe race
Posted: November 9, 2012 Filed under: Adrenalist, Travel | Tags: canoe race, canoeing, extreme sports, Hawaiki Nui Va'a, water sports Leave a comment »It is touted as the world’s most spectacular, prestigious canoe race. Welcome to French Polynesia’s Hawaiki Nui Va’a. The open-sea event set to unfold between Nov. 7 and Nov. 9 links four islands – Huahine, Raiatea, Taha’a and Bora Bora – in a feel-good homage to tradition.
Read more at the Adrenalist..
What is Wines2Whales?
Posted: November 7, 2012 Filed under: Adrenalist | Tags: cycling, extreme cycling, road cycling Leave a comment »What do gentle ocean giants have in common with a drink made from grapes? The answer is cycling: whales and wine come together in South Africa’s three-day, 230km Wines2Whales event consisting of adventure on Nov. 2-4 and a race on Nov. 9-11.
Bad blood: how to deal with partnership conflict
Posted: November 7, 2012 Filed under: Brisbane Times, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, WA Today | Tags: entrepreneur, partner, partners, partnership, small business Leave a comment »In a small business, when tension arises between you and your partner there’s nowhere to hide.
But tackling tension takes guts, so instead you may snipe or squabble: risky behaviour given that the business collapse rate is at its highest since the global financial crisis, according to the Australian Securities and Investment Commission’s latest annual report.
Read more at the Sydney Morning Herald.
Extreme wakeboarding records
Posted: November 7, 2012 Filed under: Adrenalist | Tags: Guinness world records, wakeboarders, wakeboarding, wakeboarding records, wakeboarding tricks Leave a comment »Wakeboarding is said to be the world’s fastest-growing water sport, and it’s happening big time right now during the Cablewakeboard & Cablewakeskate World Championships. The venues are the Clark Wakeboard Park and Deca Wakeboard Park, both of which are in the Philippines.
Here are five extreme wakeboarding records. Read more at the Adrenalist..
Six ways to stretch your marketing dollars
Posted: October 31, 2012 Filed under: Brisbane Times, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, WA Today | Tags: ANZ, budgeting, marketing, saving money, small business Leave a comment »Small businesses face sharp economic hardship in the year ahead, according to ANZ boss Mike Smith. Smith expects trading conditions to worsen as world economic growth slows because of fiscal woes in Europe and the United States.
Here are six tips on how to maximise your marketing without busting the budget.
Read at the Sydney Morning Herald.
Extreme skydiving survivors – skydiving accidents
Posted: October 31, 2012 Filed under: Adrenalist | Tags: alan magee, joe herman, michael holmes, miko, shayna richardson Leave a comment »Skydiving has recently been thrust into the spotlight by the USPA Skydiving Championships and Austrian skydiverFelix Baumgartner’s space jump. The sport of plunging through the clouds never fails to captivate spectators and supplies the athletes themselves with an adrenaline kick unlike any other.
Read more at the Adrenalist..
Race through the Sahara Desert
Posted: October 31, 2012 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: 4 deserts, extreme endurance, sahara race, ultramarathon Leave a comment »The annual 4 Deserts Series is now widely recognized as the world’s most prestigious outdoor footrace series, ranked by Time magazine as one of the Top Ten Endurance Events for two years running. The series features the Atacama Crossing in Chile, the Gobi March in China, the Sahara Race in Egypt and The Last Desert in Antarctica. Read more at the Adrenalist..
Extreme cyclists
Posted: October 29, 2012 Filed under: Adrenalist | Tags: cycling, extreme cyclists, sports Leave a comment »Oct. 27 is the day of the Lowell 50, a classic old world-style cycling road race. This Michigan event takes competitors on a 28- or 50-mile-long ride along the banks of the Flat River and through rural Ionia County on largely unpaved roads. The rough gravel surface probably makes the ride feel five times longer than it is. This race, however, isn’t quite on par with some recent cycling journeys undertaken by riders pushing the limits of the sport.
Meet six of today’s most extreme cyclists.
Great Southern Randonnee
Posted: October 29, 2012 Filed under: Adrenalist | Tags: bike riding, cycling, cycling festivals, extreme sports, great southern randonee Leave a comment »Start stretching your hamstrings and chugging your isotonic sports drink of choice for the Great Southern Randonnee. The Oct. 29th bike ride, now in its fifth year, takes riders through the most gorgeous scenery offered by the Australian state of Victoria’s west coast. Think the heritage-listed Great Ocean Road, Surf Coast, Otway Ranges National Park, the Twelve Apostles (a gaggle of giant off-shore limestone stacks), Shipwreck Coast and Grampians National Park. Read at the Adrenalist..
