Word: rims
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...National Guard aviation mechanic, Damon was inflating a tire on a Black Hawk helicopter in Balad when the tire's metal rim exploded in October 2003. He lost his arms--and his partner Paul Bueche. Two months later, Damon married his longtime girlfriend Jenn, exchanging roses in place of rings. Haunted with guilt over Bueche's death, Damon, 34, began to find peace after meeting Bueche's parents, who absolved him of blame...
Most important, the Pearl is a model of consumer-friendly design. RIM says it's one of the smallest smart phones, and it's thinner than most dumb phones too. Our tests revealed surprisingly long battery life and surprisingly easy e-mail setup as well. We installed AIM, Gmail and Yahoo! and could view all incoming mail simultaneously or by account...
Although many lawyers and bankers refer to their Research in Motion (RIM) BlackBerrys as "CrackBerrys," the addiction hasn't spread to ordinary consumers. But the new BlackBerry Pearl is the company's first serious attempt to hook the masses with features that high-paid professionals and businesspeople disdain--a built-in camera and an integrated MP3 player. T-Mobile, known for its low rates, is the Pearl's initial carrier. The Pearl costs $200 after rebates; unlimited e-mail and Web-browsing service will cost $20 a month, provided it's coupled with any standard voice plan...
...fans, it's not just the music, but the message. "You can listen to it like any pop song, but the lyrics are different, more meaningful," says Falah Hannoun, 25, who attended the Amman concert sporting a trim beard and wire-rim glasses. "You feel closer to God and your religion." Bara Kherigi, Yusuf's childhood friend and lyricist, believes the singer strikes a chord with young Muslims who do not feel represented by the offerings in the mainstream media. "They see singers, male or female, just dancing, living the high life, and that's not them," Kherigi explains...
...essential element of most great skate parks is the bowls--rounded craters that can be as deep as 12 ft., which skaters can barrel down, building enough speed to coast along the walls and climb the rim. All bowls--round, oval and peanut-shaped--are descended from the ur-bowl of skateboarding, an empty swimming pool. But park design has moved far from the basic pool formations. "Now it's about taking those and intersecting them," says Hollyday. "I have to keep thinking of the next shape...