Word: peaking
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Some sites, of course, were better prepared than others. By bringing on enough servers to handle peak-load traffic, the best avoided "site busy" messages and snail-like downloads. They also kept puzzled shoppers from fleeing by providing an 800 number or offering real-time Instant Messaging chats with customer reps. And they avoided apoplectic rages by "integrating" their inventory systems so that what appears to be in stock on the website corresponds with what's actually on the shelves...
...might think stress would be a trigger--the former Senator has been putting in 10-hr. days on the campaign trail--but most doctors aren't convinced it's a factor. Peak physical condition, however, doesn't necessarily provide any protection either. Last September Indiana Pacer's coach Larry Bird revealed that he too suffers from atrial fibrillation and developed it while playing for the Boston Celtics...
...Everyone was pretty much freaking out and totally spooked," said one senior, who asked not to be named. "When the hype was at its peak, you wouldn't see a female anywhere at night...
...walk into the party past its peak, but it is clear that the action had once been high. There are about eight people remaining, all well-clad in pajamas. They contemplate what to do for our cameras, and Rochelle Mackey tells me the story of the evening. There had been roughly 25 people, and a high school-style dance--complete with high school-style dancing--had taken place. Tad and Jessica head out as I hear more about the party. Eventually the revelers invite me to stay and watch "Karate Kid" with them. Though seriously tempted, I decline...
...most people, Tai Chi is an exercise that helps them focus and manage stress--which is now reaching its annual peak at Harvard, with the holiday season and exam period right around the corner...