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...processes information suggests that part of the problem is a lack of data. Even when we're calm, our brains require 8 to 10 sec. to handle each novel piece of complex information. The more stress, the slower the process. Bombarded with new information, our brains shift into low gear just when we need to move fast. We diligently hunt for a shortcut to solve the problem more quickly. If there aren't any familiar behaviors available for the given situation, the mind seizes upon the first fix in its library of habits--if you can't breathe, remove...
Skaters, skateboarders and bicycle riders are taking to the streets this spring with some flashy new gear. What's hot? Chopper-style bikes, quick-fit, in-line skates and snazzy electric scooters are all in demand. Skateboards are sporting quirkier designs, inspired by star athletes. And interchangeable parts are hot on both skates and boards. So whether you're up for tricks or just easy rolls down the road, these wheels will keep all eyes on you. --By Jeremy Caplan
Cole, who is “Gear Czar” for the club, says he appreciates the diversity and experience of the group...
...Suffer a spill, and this protective gear pops out of your backpack to cushion the fall...
...night fell, a large crane lifted pieces of wreckage in the search for bodies. Four were found under the landing gear. Floodlights illuminated the scene, which included the grotesque sight of corpses being loaded into refrigerator trucks labeled LIVE MAINE LOBSTERS. All three members of the cockpit crew were killed. The pilot, Captain Ted Connors, 57, had flown for Delta for 31 years. One passenger survived because she made a lucky decision. Assigned a front seat before takeoff from Fort Lauderdale, Annie Edwards, of Pompano Beach, Fla., shifted to a rear seat beside a friend, Juanita Williams. Both survived. They...