At other times, Two-up would have to compete for players with the flashing lights of slot machines or the adrenaline of horse racing.
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Maybe it was the pent-up energy of being trapped in the van for so long, or the adrenaline rush of hurrying to the station, but Elliott Brood kicked out an incredibly rousing performance that Monday afternoon.
Last time I checked, bird watching doesn't do much to spark adrenaline or improve one's fitness.
"I don't know if it was brave or stupid but adrenaline kicks in, " he said.
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Or for something more adrenaline-filled, the long-standing weekly Zoobombing meet up, held every Sunday evening, is where die-hard speed demons take part in high-speed, downhill bike races.
When you work based on fear, you create adrenaline from the fight or flight response.
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Once you land (or rather your instructor lands) the adrenaline tires you out and the entire experience can be emotional and even addicting.
You end up constantly on guard, with your adrenaline pumping to the fight or flight responders in your brain, leaving your best intellectual power untapped and unavailable.
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After all it is easy to get an adrenaline rush and make thousands or millions of dollars in minutes depending upon how big a hand you want to play by trading Apple stock short-term .
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As with combat, the unexperienced negotiator is often subverted by adrenaline produced by fear, anger, or other emotions.
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But ask a closer to keep a game tied or within a run in a key situation, the adrenaline often deserts him.
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Poor Time Warner, or its remnants, is sadly in need of an energizing shot of adrenaline.
As Holland notes, the adrenaline rush supplied by dueling can now be had, just as easily, with bungee jumping or the Sydney-to-Hobart yacht race.
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