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For many kids who grew up in the 80s and 90s, action sports were an important part of creative discovery and also an expression of freedom. Skaters who hucked themselves down an eight set of stairs often did so to the tune of a blistering punk track or a bouncing hip-hop beat that inspired a whole generation of mixtapes. Magazines served as bibles as well as cultural time capsules with trick tips, band profiles and iconoclastic prose printed on their pages....

After professional skimboarder Austin Keen bought a coffee table at Goodwill for $9, he flipped it upside down and wakesurfed on it. Following a big response of people wanting to buy the coffee table from him, he has decided to auction it off and donate all proceeds to Water Walkers – a nonprofit that brings hope to inner-city children through education and water sports. “I am thrilled to be able to give back,” Keen tells ASN....

If you’re the type of guy that’s always on the run, or don’t have time to hit the gym, bodyweight workouts are the next best thing for getting it in. Tier 4 trainer, Josh Stolz from EQUINOX runs us through three sets of three movement patterns coupled with three static holds to increase strength and power using only your bodyweight. Complete all three sets: Set 1 Side kick through – 30-second hold....

Canada’s second-leading cause of death for people ages 10 to 19 is suicide—and the government is using artificial intelligence to figure out why. Our neighbor to the north is partnering with Advanced Symbolics Inc., an AI company based in Ottowa, on a pilot program to monitor Internet usage in an attempt to predict suicidal behavior, according to the CBC. The government and the company will spend three months trying to determine if they can define any links between the two....

It’s been proven time and again that the most effective way to maintain a healthy exercise program is to see results. Simply choosing to be more fit is a fine place to start. But if you don’t keep on it and stick with your new regimen, it just won’t do any good. With this My Life My Shop Body Analyzer, you’ll be able to track your weight loss and your progress....

How often do you fantasize about quitting your day job and pursuing your real passion? If it’s every day, what’s stopping you? Money is probably the biggest factor making you pause. Financial stability. Fear of the unknown. It can all make you complacent in an unsatisfactory career, but prAna—an apparel company that makes sustainable clothing—is encouraging people to take the leap. The World’s Wildest Jobs: 17 Guys Who Dodged Cubicle Life...

What a deal! Today only during Macy’s Flash Sale, pick up this sweet Michael Kors Hooded Bib Snorkel Parka with a quilted bib and faux-fur trim hood for 70 percent off its regular price. Normally priced at $375, today only using the code FLASH it can be yours for just $113. It’s just what you need for winter. Available in nine colors—plus camo prints in blue or green—and in sizes from XS-3XL, there’s one for every guy....

Few things are more satisfying than seeing two of our favorite brands team up. Dropping today, this handy EDC Kit is a collab between AETHER Apparel and The James Brand. And just in time, too. It’s definitely right at the top of our holiday wish list. AETHER is one of our favorite apparel companies. We initially fell in love with its Moto Boots, but over time have come to appreciate the quality, craftsmanship, and great looks of its coats and jackets, too....

It’s not just an urban legend. Exercising in dirty city air can negate some of the positive effects of your workout. Want to Have Smart Kids? You Better Be Doing These Exercises. Read article It’s particularly true in summertime when you’re spending more hours exercising outdoors, and the sun and heat intensify pollutants such as car exhaust to create smog. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies...

Amidst all the headaches of holiday travel, cybersecurity probably isn’t top of mind for most people. You might not think twice about plugging your phone into a charging station at the airport, but you should: Those public USB ports might be hiding malware that can infect your phone and steal your personal data. After a tweet from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office warned travelers not to use USB chargers in airports, it set off a flurry of interest in so-called “juice jacking,” where hackers plant malware in public charging ports....

As soon as our 5-year-old son was old enough, my wife and I began direct-depositing an allowance into his Mets wallet every week. Sometimes he completed his chores, mostly he didn’t—but we paid him the $5 anyway. My parents had done the same thing with me growing up. It seemed to be tradition. Recently, though, I began to question what we were really teaching him about money: Is a chore-based allowance a good idea?...

John Rathwell, founder of Searching for Sero Age: 30 Hometown: Ottawa, Canada Living in a van isn’t for everyone, but it appears to be just right for John Rathwell. The Canadian photographer spent 10 months rebuilding a vintage Westfalia with a smart and reliable setup for life on the road. Now you can find Rathwell traveling North America full-time for his “Searching for Sero” project—a photo series about people using adventure as the key to happiness....

If you live far away from your gym, it’s more likely that schlepping yourself there for a daily sweat session can feel like a gargantuan chore instead of a quick pit stop that fits neatly into your routine. And when you live right down the street from a fast-food joint, limiting yourself to one sloppy cheeseburger a week is a pretty significant accomplishment, right? Right. So it’s not too surprising, then, that people who live near fitness facilities like gyms, pools, and playing fields—and farther from fast food outlets—tend to be a little bit leaner, according to a new study published in The Lancet Public Health....

It’s possible that I’ve been in the sun too long because the dead octopus on the desert floor just moved. We’re riding a dusty loop of singletrack inside Lajitas Resort, an upscale golf community deep in West Texas close to the Big Bend of the Rio Grande and Mexico. It’s the kind of tucked-away resort that has its own air strip and shooting range, but also thousands of acres of vast, desert landscape where the local bike club has scratched out 30 miles of meandering loops....

Day 3 of the Dew Tour Breckenridge competition brought renewed energy and epic performances. Today’s events included Men’s Snowboard Modified Superpipe, Men’s Ski Slopestyle Jump Final, and the Men’s Ski Jib Final. Standout performances included Scotty James’ epic first run from Men’s Snowboard Modified Superpipe, as well as Alex Hall and Evan Mceachran’s performances in both the jump and jib finals for Men’s Ski. Men’s Snowboard Modified Superpipe Scotty James throwing it down....

Professional BMXer Scotty Cranmer fell victim to a horrific accident on Oct. 12, 2016. Cranmer was doing a trick on a ledge when his front wheel landed in a hole, which threw him over the handlebars. It took Cranmer 10 months to get back on his bike but even then it was only basic bike riding for therapeutic fun. It was not until Tuesday (which was 19 months after the injury) that Cranmer posted a video himself riding his first rail since the accident....

For some, the relationship between human and machine is almost as intimate as our connection to each other. Ask any motorcycle enthusiast about their bike and you’re likely to get an earful that sounds more like a love letter than a mechanical dissection. And South African artist Claudia Liebenberg understands this affair as closely as the most seasoned mechanic. Every brush stroke she makes breathes life into her vintage renderings. If detailing a bike is considered relationship maintenance, then Liebenberg’s arduous process of painting every glint and glimmer is the equivalent of putting a ring on it....

Words by Rebecca Parsons On World Oceans Day, Carlos De Sousa and Carolyn Newton embarked on a mission to raise awareness about plastic pollution. A long-time nature and ocean lover, Newton became aware of the seriousness of the plastic pollution crisis when she read about a deceased whale that lost its life due to ingested plastic. The article ignited a fire in her and Newton set out to create her own reusable bags, which eventually led to the foundation of the Whale Company — a UK charity dedicated to inspiring people to connect to nature and drive positive change in the attitude surrounding plastic consumption....

Ever had your social media or email hacked? Ever given up in frustration trying to log in to an app or website because you’ve forgotten your password? Of course you have—we all have. Never lose a password again, protect your online identity, and keep all your passwords safe and secure in one place with Dashlane. Fact is, we are living in a digital age, and all of us have a digital life....

Uncle Drew has transformed from a Pepsi-funded viral series starring NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving into a feature-length film. For those of who who haven’t seen the hilarious web series: Uncle Drew is based on Irving, who masquerades as an old-school baller assembling his old team to return to the basketball court. The disguised Irving completely demolishes the competition, and often brings along at least one athlete or celebrity in each episode....