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SERVICE HIGHLIGHT The History of the Motorcycle Helmet There’s no denying that when you’re thrown off your bike at high speeds, a motorcycle helmet canmean the difference between life and death. But where did this lifesaving—and often contentious— headwear come from? Back in the early 1900s, motorcycle racing was a big deal, but as you can probably imagine, any concerns about safety were basically nonexistent — that is, until Dr. Eric Gardner became frustrated with Take your patty to the next level with a Mediterranean twist. Mix feta cheese and garlic into your ground beef before forming your patties. Serve it on a grilled ciabatta bun topped with marinated red peppers and arugula for flavor and texture. If you want to get extra fancy, pour a bit of balsamic reduction over the patty before adding the toppings. the number of head trauma injuries he was treating nearly every week at the Brooklands racetrack where he worked. So, he commissioned a colleague at Bethnal Green to design helmets similar to those worn in the military, made of canvas and shellac, that could withstand a heavy impact while bouncing away any debris encountered on the ride. Though these designs were initially rejected by the Auto- Cycle Union, the decision was quickly reversed, and before long, helmets were compulsory at the 1914 Isle of Man races, despite complaints from riders. That year, unlike previous years according to one medical officer, there were no cases of concussion during the race. Is there anything more American than grilling a burger outside on Memorial Day? This year, there’s another reason to fire up the grill that weekend: In addition to being Memorial Day, May 28 is also National Hamburger Day! Enjoy this delicious coincidence by heating up the grill, gathering the fixings, and making one of these tasty burgers at home. The Classic Burger Nothing beats the American classic: a seasoned beef patty, a slice of cheddar cheese, a squirt each of mustard and ketchup, a layer of crunchy lettuce, some thinly sliced onions, and a couple of zesty pickles. For a homemade touch, make the pickles yourself by soaking cucumbers in a brine of vinegar, dill, and salt. The Mediterranean Burger
The Portobello Burger
For a delicious veggie burger even meat eaters will love, use a portobello mushroom as your patty. Remove the stems, then marinate the mushrooms for 15 minutes in a mixture of 1
tablespoon red wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and a clove of minced garlic. Season the shrooms with salt and pepper, then place them on the grill just as you would any other burger. Gruyere cheese is the perfect creamy topping, and you can use grilled focaccia bread topped with garlic aioli. As you bask in the late spring weather and the inviting smell of delicious food this Memorial Day, take a moment to remember the Americans who gave their lives so we could enjoy these freedoms, and thank those who served.
But it took a tragedy to bringmotorcycle helmets to the public consciousness. When the famous T.E. Lawrence—aka Lawrence of Arabia—swerved out of the way of two boys riding their bicycles across the road, he sustained serious head injuries. After six days in a coma, he passed away, leavingmedic Hugh Cairns wondering how these injuries might be avoided. For the next six years, he gathered statistics onmotorcycle-related head injuries and published them in 1941 in the British Medical Journal in a report entitled“Head Injuries in Motorcyclists: The Importance of the Crash Helmet.”Still, helmets failed to gainmuch traction, with few riders willing to wear them voluntarily. By 1953, the speed and sophistication of motorcycles had increased to the point that accidents and deaths were skyrocketing. In response, Professor C.F. Lombard of the University of South Carolina developed the first-ever shock-absorbing helmet, which was quickly copied by companies across the country. Today, helmets are incredibly complex and well-tested, but many riders still refuse to wear themor complain about some state’s laws mandating their use. And sure, youmay look a little less cool donning a bulky helmet while you’re riding into the sunset, but at our firm, we highly recommend wearing one as often as possible. We’ve seen time and time again the consequences of not wearing one, and let us tell you: It’s not worth it.
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