thorn did not play their best footy, Clarkson was encouraged

RIO DE JANEIRO -- As the Olympic whirlwind sweeps through Rio and brings with it disapproval of everything from shoddy construction to water pollution, residents are drawing a line in the sand. Nobody better attack their favorite snack.They are called Biscoito Globo, and theyre more than just a snack in Rio. They are a symbol of local pride.The starchy, puffy treats made with coconut oil, milk, water and a pinch of salt and sugar are manufactured locally and sold in paper bags by street vendors along the coast and in stores throughout Rio de Janeiro. Babies munch on them from their strollers as if they were cereal. Beach-goers nosh on them while tanning.When a New York Times story described the crunchy rings as flavorless and air turned into a doughnut-shaped wafer, locals got up in arms, taking to social media to criticize Americas fast-food culture. Brazilians began sharing photos of the puffed rings. A popular one showed bags on the sand, next to a drink or sunglasses.TV reporters sought out Olympic tourists who did Globo rings and were willing to say so on camera. Newspaper columnists jokingly likened the outrage to a diplomatic quarrel.How many generations of locals have grown up loving that snack? For many, including me, its impossible to go to the beach and not have the cookie. Its so crunchy and light, said Ana Beatriz Manier, whos writing a book about the history of the Globo cracker, which dates back to 1955. She plans to include the Olympic kerfuffle.To hear someone speaking badly of a product that is part of the childhood of every Rio resident, of that beautiful beach scenery that makes us proud, it causes outrage, she said.On Facebook, Brazilian columnist Mentor Neto tried to explain the secret to the rings. Its not something for beginners, he said, echoing a phrase made popular by The Girl from Ipanema composer Tom Jobim: Brazil is not for beginners.It must be felt on the palate and throat and not the taste buds ... it should be felt in the soul, Neto said.If we were a serious country, we would interrupt the Olympics today. We would cross our arms and return to work only after Obama apologizes, he joked.Cariocas, as Rio residents are known, take the slights of foreigners personally. When U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo irked Brazilians by sending alarmist tweets about the Zika virus, she was greeted with chants of Zika! Zika! every time she touched the ball. Comments about why the coffee cups and mens swimsuits are both so small in Brazil have also annoyed locals.As for the Globo ring? Theres a whole culture around them in Brazil, said Jeanine Pires, a former president of the Brazilian Tourism Board. 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The last time they played Sydney, Hawthorn suffered a painful defeat, tinged by the raw news of Jarryd Rougheads cancer diagnosis.Nearly two months later the star forward made a precious contribution from the sidelines, helping coach Alastair Clarkson and his reigning premiers steal Thursday nights crunch clash by five points.Clarkson revealed he sought Rougheads opinion on the tight contest at the SCG, a result that puts two games between the ladder-leading Hawks and the rest of the ladder.Hes just a really calming influence because he reads the game so well, Clarkson said.Hes hugely admired by his teammates so they seek his counsel, particularly our younger players.He sat in the box today and at different stages you just ask him, What are you seeing Rough?Sometimes itll just be a little bit different to the way were seeing it.Or sometimes as coaches well be too over the top in our criticism of a movement of the ball or a players decision.He can be that reassuring players voice from time to time.While admitting Hawthorn did not play their best footy, Clarkson was encouraged that his triple reigning premiers also stopped Sydney from executing theirs.Apart from Cyril Riolis long-range match-winner and Shaun Burgoynes ttwo fourth-quarter clutch goals, Sam Mitchell took a match-high 37 possessions.ddddddddddddIt was a standout performance for the star midfielder, who had been kept quiet by Tom Mitchell in Mays round-nine loss to the Swans - the Hawks last defeat.That came just days after news that Rougheads melanoma had spread into his body.We had a fair few guys who werent anywhere near their best in that particular game, Clarkson said.Some of that was to do with Sydney, and full credit to them.But some of it was to do with the week wed had - that was the announcement of Roughys illness.Im proud in a sense that some of our players did wear their hearts on their sleeves that night and didnt perform quite as well because he means so much to us.Clarkson praised Burgoyne for his flexibility and Rioli for his late, late heroics.For Cyril to kick that goal was pretty special - he was a long way out, he said.I think there was a slight wind advantage to that end, he wont claim that though.But it was a great kick, a pressure kick.He was important at really important moments.Hawthorn next host Richmond at the MCG. 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