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Making Art While You’re High at It

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Text and Photos by Jeff Najar. I sent some tins to Atomic Bob in Ohio to do some of his magic. You might be familiar with Mr. Atomic. He’s become part of the 5-Ball Racing Team by Bandit. His company is Atomic Dice. With Atomic Bob, you never know what you will get back, but you do know it will be cool and you do know it will be out of the box. Mr. Atomic always pulls it off. Each letter is unique but they also flow together. And their size fills the space on the sides of the tank. CLICK Here to Read this Photo Feature on Bikernet.com Read about significant medical benefits and natural remedies in this unique motorcycling feature article. * * * * The Salt Torpedo is to be raced at Bonneville Salt Flats. Illustrations on by Atomic Bob.

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TGIF: April Fool’s Day Anti-Wisdom Quotes

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Thank Goodness It’s Friday : April Fool’s Day Anti-Wisdom Quotes “You can educate a fool, but you cannot make him think.” — Talmud “The fool wonders; the wise man asks.” — Benjamin Disraeli “A fool’s brain digests philosophy into folly, science into superstition, and art into pedantry. Hence university education.” — George Bernard Shaw “The first principle is that you must not fool yourself and you are the easiest person to fool.” – Richard P. Feynman “A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer.” – Bruce Lee “A wise man gets more use from his enemies than a fool from his friends.” – Baltasar Gracian “The misfortune of the wise is better than the prosperity of the fool.” — Epicurus “A wise man fights to win, but he is twice a fool who has no plan for possible defeat.” – Louis L’Amour “Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain – and most fools do.” – Benjamin Franklin “Any fool can make a rule, and any fool will mind it.” — Henry David Thoreau “You can fool some of the people all the time, and those are the ones you want to concentrate on.” – George W. Bush “The person who writes for fools is always sure of a large audience.” ― Arthur Schopenhauer, Religion: A Dialogue and Other Essays “Those who will not reason, are bigots, those who cannot, are fools, and those who dare not, are slaves.” ― George Gordon Byron (Lord Byron) “A lot of good arguments are spoiled by some fool who knows what he is talking about.” — Miguel de Unamuno “If one does not understand a person, one tends to regard him as a fool.” – Carl Jung “A fool flatters himself, a wise

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New Neurobiological Study Finds Riding a Motorcycle Can Decrease Stress and Improve Mental Focus

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from http://www.healthnewsdigest.com The results of a neurobiological study, today published in Brain Research, yielded pioneering scientific evidence revealing the potential mental and physical benefits of riding a motorcycle. Researchers recorded participants’ brain activity and hormone levels before, during, and after motorcycling, driving a car, and resting. While riding a motorcycle, participants experienced increased sensory focus and resilience to distraction. Riding also produced an increase in adrenaline levels and heart rate, as well as a decrease in cortisol metrics – results often associated with light exercise and stress-reduction. “Stress levels, especially among young adults, continue to rise, and people are exploring pathways to better their mental and physical health. Until recently, the technology to rigorously measure the impact of activities like motorcycling on the brain didn’t exist,” said Dr. Don Vaughn, the neuroscientist who led the research team. “The brain is an amazingly complex organ and it’s fascinating to rigorously investigate the physical and mental effects riders report.” Results Highlights: Riding a motorcycle decreased hormonal biomarkers of stress by 25% Sensory focus was enhanced while riding a motorcycle versus driving a car, an effect also observed in experienced meditators vs non-meditators Changes in study participants’ brain activity while riding suggested an increase in alertness similar to drinking a cup of coffee “While scientists have long-studied the relationship of brain and hormone responses to attention and stress, doing so in real-life conditions such as these is rare,” explained Professor and senior team member, Dr. Mark Cohen. “No lab experiment can duplicate the feelings that a motorcyclist would have on the open road.” “The differences in participants’ neurological and physiological responses between riding and other measured activities were quite pronounced,” continued Dr. Vaughn. “This could be significant for mitigating everyday stresses.” Research Overview The research team monitored participants’ electrical brain activity and heart rate, as

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