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Follow this checklist as Porsche driving season arrives
Noelle Talmon Recreation & LeisureIt was a particularly brutal winter for those of us in New England, with Boston receiving a record amount of snowfall — a whopping 110.6 inches. As a result, Porsche sightings have been slim in the Northeast in the past couple of months, with the exception of models such as the Cayenne navigating the weather-beaten streets.
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Range safety: 4 important rules to follow
Ken Jolly Recreation & LeisureNot being fortunate enough to have land in the country, I had to find a public range when I started shooting. I shot at several until I found the right one for me in an Internet post. The person complained that he "would never go back" to the range because the range safety officer (RSO) had shouted at him. This seemed to be the place, and it proved he was right. This range is still one of my favorites, and it features three types of shooters: those who have been corrected, those who will be corrected and the ones who learn.
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The right way to swing a shotgun
Irwin Greenstein Recreation & LeisureAsk someone about the best way to swing a shotgun, and you'll probably hear about the three popular methods: swing through, maintained lead and pull away. You certainly need to know about them and the best way to utilize each one on different clays presentations or in the field on birds. We'll touch on them for a moment, but when it comes to actual shooting there are basics that need to be understood beforehand or you'll never master any of those methods.
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Digital Autobahn: The world’s largest used car lot
Jason Gonzalez Transportation Technology & AutomotiveI finished college in the early '90s. I lived in Port Orange, Florida, a neighboring town to Daytona Beach. I was a securities principal, stock and bond trader and a broker. At the time, I had a beautiful office in the Halifax Harbor Marina on North Beach St and Basin — right on the Halifax River. I could take my boat to work if I didn't feel like driving my Corvette (sorry, I was young and inexperienced).
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7 must-see stadium tours across Major League Baseball
Dave G. Houser Sports & FitnessIf there's anything more American than apple pie, it surely must be baseball. Since the game's first ball was tossed out in Hoboken, N.J., in a contest between the local Knickerbockers and the New York Baseball Club back in 1846, the sport has flourished to become the "Great American Pastime."
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Are Texans ready for the passage of open carry?
Ken Jolly Recreation & LeisureTexas stands on the cusp of passing full open carry legislation. In fact, if it goes as scheduled, we should know soon. The bill, which would allow open carry for handguns, has passed the Senate and is now being reviewed by the House. Texans are already allowed to carry rifles openly.
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Swamp cabbage, anyone?
Laura Weaver Recreation & LeisureWhen you winter in the warmer areas of our country, you can pretty much expect some type of festival every weekend. Festivals in our area range from ethnic festivals to art-and-craft fairs to wine extravaganzas, to name a few. They are quite a popular activity, as thousands of people attend. Entertaining for us, it is a concessionaire's dream.
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How to choose a gun for small-game hunting
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureMost hunters have their first hunting experiences pursuing small game such as rabbits, squirrels or grouse. In addition to being lots of fun, it is also a great way to introduce new hunters to the sport and teach them some of the basic tenants of hunting.
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Planning a spa getaway: Making the most of your visit
Judy Connors Recreation & LeisureOnce you've made the decision to invest in a spa experience, it is important to know the ins and outs of spas. So, what should you expect from a spa experience? Your comfort, your goals and your ability to relax are core to an enjoyable and positive spa visit.
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Despite PR campaigns, distracted driving continues to be a problem
Dave G. Houser Transportation Technology & AutomotiveIn case you haven't noticed, an intensive national campaign is being waged by the U.S. Department of Transportation, auto clubs and insurance companies to draw attention to the risks of using cellphones and texting while driving. But it turns out there's nothing really new about the issue of distracted driving.
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