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Trailing Time: 20 Stunning Action Sequence Photographs

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11 Facts About the Ambidextrous

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1. If you can write equally well with either hand, then you are the one percent . Even among the small population of ‘multi-handed’ individuals, very few experience equal ease and skill with both hands. In comparison, around 10% of people are lefties.

2. Right-, left- and mixed-handedness aren’t sufficient to define the preferences of most people, according to experts. Most people experience some level of cross-dominance — favoring one hand for certain tasks, even if it’s the non-dominant one — and among the group of people who use both hands, there are even finer distinctions. Ambidextral refers to those who can use both hands as well as a right-hander’s right hand (so, really well), and ambisinistral can be used to describe people who use both hands as well as a right-hander’s left hand (that is, somewhat clumsily).

3. Unlike righties, who show strong left brain dominance, the hemispheres of ambidextrous and left-handed people’s brains are almost symmetric…

4. … as is the typical brain of a person with synesthesia, or “mixed senses,” who experiences cross-sensory perception. Among synesthetes, the instance of ambidexterity (and left-handedness) is much higher than in the general population.

5. The ambidextrous are more likely to possess the LRRTM1 gene (on chromosome 2), which is linked to schizophrenia. Studies reveal that people with schizophrenia are significantly more likely to be ambidextrous or left-handed than people who are not schizophrenic.

6. Another study, conducted through the BBC Science website, shows that of the one percent of 255,000 respondents who indicated equal ease writing with both hands, 9.2% of men and 15.6% of women reported being bisexual. In the same study, 4% of right-handed and 4.5% of left-handed men, and 6.2% of right-handed and 6.3% of left-handed women said they’re attracted to both sexes.

7. People who identify as ‘either-handed’ score slightly lower overall in general intelligence testing, and most often those scores are lower in arithmetic, memory and reasoning…

8. … except when they aren’t. A study of 8000 children ages 7 and 8 shows that the 87 mixed-handed students had more pronounced difficulties in language skills, and at ages 15 and 16, the same students showed a higher risk of ADHD symptoms and performed academically under both right- and left-handed students from the same sample.

9. Ambis can be quick to anger, according to a study from Merrimack College, which suggests a higher interlinking of brain hemispheres found in ambidextrous and lefties. A follow-up study found that the increased hemisphere connections correlate to increased awkwardness, clumsiness and moodiness.

10. But inconsistent-handers can also be easier to sway emotionally. Montclair State University tested a group of right- left and either-handers for emotional stability. Their findings report that of the group, righties were hardest to coerce, and ambis were most likely to report a change in mood based on their surroundings, directed thought, and music.

11. It’s not all bad news for the handedness-ambivalent, though. Being able to use both hands with (almost) equal ease can really pay off, especially in sports, arts and music. Some reportedly cross-dominant celebrities and historic figures include Leonardo da Vinci, Pete Rose, Richard Feynmen, pitcher Greg A. Harris, Michelle Kwan, Shigeru Miyamoto, Paul McCartney, Benjamin Franklin and Harry Truman.

The 50 Most Hated People in Sports Right Now

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5 Extremely Dangerous Sports in the World

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The oldest definition of sport is of anything humans find amusing or entertaining. But today sport is all forms of competitive physical activity which, through casual or organized participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical fitness and provide entertainment to participants. Hundreds of sports exist, from those requiring only two participants, through to those with hundreds of simultaneous participants, either in teams or competing as individuals.

Sports are most often played just for fun or for the simple fact that people need exercise to stay in good physical condition. However, professional sport is a major source of entertainment.

All sport has danger as harm to the body is very common in outside games. There are people who have faced serious damages and even sometimes death. Severe sports are where such occurrences are noticed generally. They are amusing, courageous and enjoyable but only till the player is secure.

Many people love danger and excitement. There are so many dangerous sports some people are use to play. People trying out this must be highly courageous and challenging.

They just not got talent but a special power to attempt. I hope 5 Extremely Dangerous Sports in the World will be like by you. Before participating in any of the following sports, make sure you have really good medical treatment!

How Millionaire Athletes Spend Their Money and Go Bankrupt

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Professional Athlete Bankrupt. You've seen the headline before. It's a narrative that no longer surprises even the most casual sports fan. High profile examples are everywhere. Antoine Walker earned $110 million and lost it all. Vin Baker managed to burn through the $93 million teams paid him during an All-Star career. Mark Brunell made $50 million over the course of his NFL career and is now $25 million in debt.

Those are the big stories, the ones that find their way onto SportsCenter and into newspapers, but the tale repeats itself over and over again in smaller installments. Somewhere between 60% and 80% of athletes in the NBA and NFL go bankrupt within five years of retirement, despite making an average of $5.15 million and $1.9 million per season, respectively.

So where do the millions go? For answers, we asked Chris Gandy and Doug Glanville for some insight. Gandy, a former University of Illinois basketball star who played for the Chicago Bulls and L'Hermaine in France, is currently a district sales manager at Mass Mutual where he advises 29 current professional athletes. (As an undergrad, he also once set this vicious pick on Duke's Steve Wojciechowski.) Glanville, who had a nine-year baseball career after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in systems engineering, is a businessman and writes op-eds for outlets such as The New York Times that focus on the lives of professional athletes.

Below, you'll find a breakdown of how a $5 million salary is spent, followed by observations from Gandy and Glanville. These numbers are estimates, but provide a general guideline.

The takeaway: The spending adds up quickly, and it's not entirely the athlete's fault.

Gandy and Glanville cite three factors that combine to drive up costs: an athlete's desire to live similar lifestyle as his peers; a priority on ease, and quickness of service rather than cost; and the perception that there is always another massive check coming.

Part of the expense comes from the unique realities of an athlete's life. For someone with a contract worth millions of dollars, the priority is ease rather than price. That luxury is expensive.

"Services cost more for these guys, mostly because no one has time to compare and contrast anything. It is all about speed and convenience," Glanville says. "It's not just because you're showing off. You are so busy with the game. [During a baseball season], you have 162 games. You're not paying attention to anything other than playing. I had one day when six or seven paychecks went into my back account and I didn't even look."

Agents, who are limited by the CBA in the fees they can charge (5%-7%, depending on the league), often make another 5%-10% of their client's contract through "management fees." (If the agent doesn't, another advisor does.) The players, who are busy focusing on day-to-day duties of being a pro athlete, are happy to sign on so their bills are paid, their clothes are laundered, and the rest of their non-athletic lives are handled. Another 5% doesn't seem like much when the checks are rolling in every two weeks.

"They are giving away so much money," Gandy says. "In 10 years, you ask them if they'd give someone $250,000 to balance their checkbook, they'd say no. But when they are playing, sure they would."

Friends and family add to the tab. Antoine Walker reportedly had a crew of 30-70 people on his payroll. Most pros won't ever spend that much, but $1,000 a month a piece for a couple friends, $1,500 a month for your brother, and a $50,000 for the mortgage on your mother's house adds up quickly.

Athletes do have more control over their investments, but they're seen as easy marks and are constantly being pitched products, clubs, restaurants, and other ideas. The people pitching want a player's money. Players rarely have the time or the inclination to do their due diligence—and a life of success in the field or on the court often breeds an attitude that makes them believe they can succeed in business.

"You're a gambler by nature. And everybody and their dog has been pitching you since you signed that first contract. Eventually, something is going to sound pretty good," Glanville says. "That competitive nature is hard to turn off."

In Gandy's experience, one in four athletes make a "horrible, horrible investment that no one else would make." For example, Torii Hunter sank $70,000 into a raft designed to sit under furniture that could be inflated during a flood. The investor asked him for $500,000 more, but the centerfielder declined. Hunter never saw his cash again.

Athletes are also forced to double up on large expenses. When Glanville was playing, he owned a house near Philadelphia—he bought another one in Dallas after he signed with the Texas Rangers. He also rented a place every year in Arizona during spring training and routinely shipped his car across the country.

Spending money, in other words, comes with the territory of being a professional athlete—being fiscally responsible is, in some ways, antithetical to athletic success. As long as a player continues to perform, the money will keep coming. When he no longer can, however, the spigot's turned off. Thinking about saving money for the future can mean an athlete is allowing doubt about his abilities creep into his mind. For someone who needs to perform everyday, in public, that can be a dangerous proposition.

Next week: We'll offer a more conservative spending plan designed to keep an athlete solvent well after his career is over.

Squaw Valley USA Ski Resort - Activities, Dining, Lodging

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The Painful Mistakes Most Gun Owners Make

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Make Handsome Profits by Playing Lottery Online

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Surfboard Racks Blog

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Jun-24-2011 By Serious Surfer

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Those of us who share a passion for surfing know what an exhilarating feeling it is to catch that ideal wave. We spend a lot of time picking out the perfect board and a lot of time waiting for perfect wave. Since a lot of us do not live right on the water, finding a way to transport our surfboards can be a daunting task. We put a lot of time and maintenance into our boards and the last thing we need is to get to the water and find our surfboard is gone or that it takes so long to get it off the rack that we missed the opportunity to surf.

There are several different styles and kinds of surfboard racks, some being better than others. The two most prominent types are hard and soft racks. Hard racks have a more sturdy construction and the price tag to go with it. If you are willing to spend the cash it is possibly a better option for those who surf often, as it provides a greater ease of use. Some hard racks also require your vehicle to come pre-installed with a luggage rack or something of that sort.

However, if you are looking for versatility, ease of use as well as stability, a soft rack is the best option. It is also the only option if your vehicle does not have a pre-installed luggage rack as you would otherwise risk damage to both the vehicle and the board. Soft racks usually consist of a high quality strap that runs through the vehicle and allows the board to slip into place. It also provides the ability for uses on multiple vehicles which is a huge bonus. Soft surfboard roof racks are an excellent value for the price. It is also important to note that with the use of a soft rack, snug is the key. Too tight and you risk damage to your board

One surfboard roof rack that I trust and I think every serious surfer should own is The Block Surf Single. It provides a light weight design, with ease of use, and reliable stability. This roof rack works with virtually all automobile makes and models. It is affordable and will provide you the comfort or knowing that your surfboard is secure while in transport and is easily accessible when ready to catch some waves. It also allows up to 3 boards to be carried at once while its big brother, the The Block Surf Double allows up to 6.

I think this is an absolute must have for anyone on the market for a quality surfboard roof rack and who is serious about catching the perfect wave rather than spending time figuring out how to get to one.

Also, for those of you completely new to surfboard racks, here is a good video tutorial I found on YouTube.

Check back soon for reviews on other surfboard racks, as well as trends and forecasts in the industry in search of the best hard and soft surfboard racks out there!

Click on the link for surfboard racks for you truck/van, scooter, bike, and for you wall.

If you found this article informative or helpful please take the time to bookmark it below. Thanks!

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Locking Surfboard Racks: Steelcore Security Straps & Racks

Sep-19-2011 By Serious Surfer

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Steelcore Locking Security Straps

Imagine stopping at the local supermarket to pick up a few things on the way home from a day of surfing, only to your surprise, your pized board, and not too mention prized investment, has been ripped off.

Thankfully all of us here at the surfboard racks blog have never been a victim of surf board theft, although we have all heard the horror stories. Which is why we have decided to hunt down and talk about the best traveling locking surfboard racks we could find.

If you do a quick search on the web, you really wont find too many locking surfboard racks. Most are made for you beach house or home, but many wont lock your surfboard when you are traveling. If you are serious about locking your surfboard when your on the move, we highly recommended you grab yourself some Steelcore Security Straps, shown above.

The Steelcore Security Straps work the same ways as most surfboard straps in the sense that they use the cam buckle. You simply thread the strap through the buckle and close the latch. The only difference is that after you shut the latch, you can now lock it keep anything wrapped in their grip safe and secure. Think someone could just cut them to get to your surfboard? Think again. The straps are made out of steel, making them nearly cut proof, even with bolt cutters, making them the ultimate locking straps. They also come in 9, 12, and 15 feet for locking just about everything you have.

To learn more check out the Steelcore Security Straps pics and pricing.

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Steelcore Tailgate Rack

Steelcore also makes a locking tailgate rack as well that works in the same manner. Simply wrap the strap around your tailgate, slide your surfboard into the top strap and lock away. In order for someone to now steal your surfboard they have to take your tailgate as well. To learn more about the Steelcore Tailgate Rack check out the pics and pricing page.

Steelcore aslo makes locking soft surfboard racks for you car, as well as locking surfboard carries for your SUV. Both work in the exact same manner as existing soft surfboard racks and pads, but with the locking cam buckles.

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Steelcore Soft Racks

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Steelcore Rack Pad

No matter how you carry your surfboard, if you to keep it safe, be sure to check out the Steelcore Locking Surfboard racks. Keep that board safe and as always, happy surfing.

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Wheele Surf Bike Rack

Aug-30-2011 By Serious Surfer

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Wheele Surf Bike Rack

For those of you interested in a surfboard bike rack you two great options: The Mule Transport System and The Wheele Surf Bike Rack. However, after reviewing and using both models,your best option may be the Wheel Surf Rack. Not only can you tow your surfboard behind your bike, allowing for hands free travel like the Mule, but you can also bring along anything else you may need for a day out on the beach.

The Wheele Surf Rack is a simple lightweight two-behind trailer that easily attaches to your to your bicycle seat post using a specialized designed hitch that allows for maximum maneuverability. This systems allows you to easily carry surfboards up to 7’8″ in it’s normal position and will even extend to accommodate surfboards up to 9′ 6″, all they while still being able to easily ride your bike.

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The Wheele Surf Bike Rack

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Wheele Surf Compartment

The Wheele also incorporates and huge storage bag under the main trailer allowing you to carry your wet suits, towels, wax, and any other items you may need.The trailer is also nicely padded to keep your surfboard free from dings during questionable and rugged terrain. The single wheel on the back of the trailer also allows for excellent cornering, which is usually the biggest concern with most tow-behind models like the Mule Model.

So if your looking for the best tow-behind bike surfboard rack, be sure to check out the Wheele Surf Bike Rack.

Manufactures Page:

http://www.wheelerack.com/products/surf/wheele_surf.html

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Vertical Surf Stands by Block Surf

Aug-10-2011 By Serious Surfer

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We have already discuss at great lengths on this blog for our love for vertical surf racks as they the quickest and most effective way to store your quiver, especially if your a daily surfer and will be taken them on and off your racks a lot.

Popular post include the best vertical surf racks, do it yourself vertical surf racks, and the clear vertical surf stands. If you still looking for even more options for going vertical with your surfboards you may want to check out the vertical surf stands by Block Surf.

These stands are a quick and simple way to store one board. Block surf has three models which include the Block Surf Stick Stand Longboy, Block Surf Stick Stand Shortboy, and the Block Surf Stand Wall Model.

Both the Stick Stand Longboy and Shorty and free stand racks and are made from heavy duty quart inch steel. They will easily outlast any of your surfboards. Block Surf also has a wall model that bolts into the wall basically hiding the rack itself altogether and showing off your board. All Stick stands are fast and easy to use by simply sliding your board into the fin slot. The weight of the board is held but a bottom pad so as not to fret about your fin. Below are are pics and simply specs for each model. Enjoy

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Block Surf Shorty Model

The Shorty model can hold surfboards up to 7′ 6″. More Block Surf Shorty Specs

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Block Surf Stock Stand Longboy

The Longboy model can hold longboards up to 9′ 6″. More Block Surf Longboy Specs

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Block Surf Vertical Wall Rack

The Wall Model can hold surfboard up to 8′ 6″. More Block Surf Vertical Wall Rack Specs

Each rack is a very simple, yet effective way to not only store your surfboard, but show it off.

Happy Surfing.

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Scooter Mounted Surfboard Rack- The Anchor Rack

Jul-15-2011 By Serious Surfer

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Anchor Surfboard Rack

If you looking for quick and easy way to carry your surfboard with your scooter or moped check out the Anchor Surfboard Rack.

The Anchor Rack attaches to your motorbike, scooter, moped, and even bicycle using a pre-existing luggage rack, or simliar rack, and safely carries your surfboard to and from the beach. Rack is secured by two bungees that hold your board to the two metal support arms.

The Anchor rack attaches to your scooter or bike by sandwiching two nylon plates to your existing rack and bolts together as shown below.

Once bolted down tight, your all set to head to the waves. The Anchor racks works with just about any scooter or moped as long as you have luggage rack, even if it’s on an angle. Even if your not sure if the Anchor Rack will work for you, simply send the manufacture a pic of your scooter or bike and they will let you know. Customization is also and option. Current Anchor Racks are made in Austrial but the manufactuory happily ships global.

For more information on the Anchor Rack be sure to check out the home site @ http://anchorrack.com/Index.html

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