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How to avoid the next Cecil the Lion scandal
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureThe unfortunate story of Walter Palmer and Cecil the Lion has been all over the news during the last couple of weeks. While the exact details of the hunt are still somewhat murky, it certainly appears that Palmer and his guides made several avoidable mistakes that could have prevented this fiasco from happening.
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How to gain access to hunt private land
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureOne of the biggest obstacles to most hunters these days is finding a good place to hunt. Some people have access to family-owned land, a hunting lease or even some high-quality public hunting land. However, getting access to hunt private land is another good option that can lead to some great hunting opportunities. Read on to learn how to gain access to hunt private land.
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The story of our 1st day in the motor home
Steve and Diane Owens Recreation & LeisureThe phone rang, and our coach was ready for delivery. It was Aug. 4, 2006, the day we took possession of our motor home. We were so excited; like kids in a candy store. The dealership asked us to be early. When we arrived, they gave us two huge instruction books. One pertained to the chassis, and the other to all the appliances and bells and whistles inside the coach. It was only the beginning of a draining, but rewarding, day.
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Lessons learned at our first Porsche Parade
Tom Kirk Transportation Technology & AutomotiveAs a resident of Florida, I have regretted not making it to nearby Savannah, Georgia for the Porsche Parade in 2011 for four years now — especially since the following ones in Utah, Michigan and California were too far away. So when my wife Cyndie and I saw French Lick, Indiana, as the location of the 2015 Parade, we figured this was our next best chance to go. Here is a quick recap of what we did, along with a few lessons we learned during our time there.
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Using a shotgun for home defense: Choosing your ammo
Ken Jolly Recreation & LeisureOne of the interesting things about a shotgun is the multiple purposes for which it can be used, depending on ammo selection. Changing the ammo from birdshot to buckshot to slugs drastically changes the nature of the gun. Shotguns also come in many gauges, but the most popular for home defense are the 20- and 12-gauge calibers.
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Battery issues: Understanding your RV’s electrical systems
Howard Jaros Recreation & LeisureWhen it comes to enjoying all your RV has to offer, you need to be aware of problems that can occur. Some of these problems can make for a really bad day, and RV battery issues fall into this category. With a little basic understanding, you will be able to maintain the health of your RV's 12-volt DC system and remain a happy camper.
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Clearing up the confusion around rifle caliber
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureCaliber is the approximate diameter of the inside of the barrel on a firearm or the diameter of a bullet, and is usually expressed in inches or millimeters. In addition to using different units of measurement, different countries sometimes use different methods of measuring caliber. Because of these factors, deciphering the actual diameter of a bullet or the bore size of a firearm can be bewildering. However, I'm attempting to clear up some of the confusion in this article.
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What’s the driving force behind fitness technology? Millennials
Suzanne Mason Sports & FitnessMany millennials are turning to apps and wearable technology to stay fit. According to a survey by Goldman Sachs, about 25 percent of millennials consider eating right and exercising an important part in maintaining their health, compared to less than 15 percent of Generation X and baby boomers.
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Homeless and ready to hit the road
Steve and Diane Owens Recreation & LeisureHomeless! Diane and I are homeless. Our stick house is gone forever, and with it we acquired a new degree of independence. We have freedom to travel without an agenda, deadline or schedule.
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Why our home defense plan turned out to be a failure
Ken Jolly Recreation & LeisureAs Murphy's law states, anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. My wife and I felt secure with our home defense plan. Both of us knew our part and felt confident in executing it. Then, one night several months ago, the home intruder alarm went off around 3 a.m., dragging us both up from sound sleep.
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