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How to zero backup iron sights on an AR-15
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureThough many shooters these days use some sort of optic on their AR-15 as their primary sight, having a good set of backup iron sights is still a really good idea. However, though they are similar in many ways, the backup iron sights on an AR-15 are slightly different from iron sights on many other rifles.
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6 of the silliest festivals in America
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureAmericans love a good laugh — a fact not missed by festival organizers across the country who play on our intrinsic, deep-rooted sense of humor to stage some of the kookiest, most nonsensical and pop-culture kitschy events imaginable. So if you happen to be out road-tripping or simply seeking something a bit more off-the-map oddball than your local country fair, consider this list of six of the silliest and most farcical festivals ever conceived.
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What you need to know about maintaining a 944
Skip Kuhn Transportation Technology & Automotive944s are great cars that can be had at a really reasonable price. What seems to cause consternation among some first-time buyers is the cost of ownership when things like timing belts and clutches come due for service. That's when the grumbling begins. Porsche cars require Porsche maintenance, new, used or otherwise.
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The sweet spot for workout quantity
Natalie Thomas Sports & FitnessData show that New Year's resolutions start to fizzle during the third week in January. Many workout resolutions have started to waver now that we've coasted into February. How can we find that healthy balance between enough and too much exercise? A new report published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology states that people who push their exercise too far may be just as unhealthy as inactive people. This study shouldn't encourage couch potatoes to stay put, though.
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Handgun shooting drills: Targets and timing
Chad Thompson Recreation & LeisureIf you've been dry-fire practicing since the first article, you’re probably ready for some other drills to work on to see your progress and minimize the tendency to get bored. I now recommend that you either make your own downsized targets or buy some, but you need a series of targets that will simulate what you may encounter at a match, including small metric, classic and steel targets.
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The comforts of living in a motorhome
Laura Weaver Recreation & LeisureLiving in a motorhome is quite an experience. It takes a little ingenuity and a lot of planning. We have done just that for the past several years and wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.
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Buying this 1983 SC Targa was a great decision
Michael G. Horton Transportation Technology & AutomotiveI had always been a big Healey fan. Coming back to the San Francisco Bay area in 1999 after a three-year assignment overseas, I decided to look for number five. However, when my wife and I got to the agency where a 1967 BJ8 was advertised, it had already been sold. I was ready to head for home when my wife called me over to look at a Porsche at the back of the showroom.
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Digital distractions: Will last year’s deadly trend follow into 2015?
Christina Nava Science & TechnologyWith technology constantly evolving around us, it's easy to see how our world has become overrun with distractions. These days when you read the news, it's common to come across stories about people who have died either texting while driving or taking a selfie moments before some kind of accident occurs.
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8 oddball museums across America you simply must see
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureAccording to The Washington Post, there are more museums scattered across America than Starbucks and McDonalds combined — an estimated 35,000 such institutions — ranging from grand and important to obscure and offbeat.
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How to prepare for deer season in January and February
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureRight now, deer season is over for virtually every hunter in the United States. Some of us were fortunate enough to bag a deer this year. For others, well, there's always next year. Regardless of whether you were successful this deer season, now is not the time to rest — quite the contrary.
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