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How to protect your hearing while shooting
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureA good sense of hearing is important during day-to-day living. However, your hearing is also vulnerable to damage from extremely loud noises, which makes hunters and shooters especially vulnerable to hearing loss.
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Crabbing on the Oregon coast is a remarkable experience
Laura Weaver Recreation & LeisureI caught crabs on the Oregon coast — at least that's what my T-shirt says. And it's true, what a memorable and remarkable camping and fishing adventure to experience. It was somewhat challenging and required a little bit of luck, but it provided memories to last a lifetime.
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Porsche 911 Carrera GTS: The newest driver’s 911
David Hurth Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThe Porsche 911 Carrera GTS (991) will make its debut at this month's Los Angeles Auto Show (Nov. 21-30). In recent years, the GTS label has denoted what many consider to be the best models. The 911 GTS comes standard with many options over the Carrera S, and these help make it a special automobile.
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RV modifications that every full-timer needs
Paul Redvers Recreation & LeisureThe average RV is configured for a family on vacation. Sleeping accommodations are maximized — storage, seating and working areas, not so much. Vacationers typically spend much more time out of the unit. Full-timers have different needs.
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Fall back and enjoy the drive this season
Dave Hogan Recreation & LeisureFall is well underway, making it time to fall back. No, not to fall back to standard time — though that happens early Sunday morning — but rather to take those Porsche-friendly fall-color drives on the seldom-traveled roads of America.
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Temptation and allure of the Cayman GTS
David Newton Transportation Technology & AutomotiveMy obsession with Porsche began in the early '70s when the two partners of my father's firm would occasionally grace our driveway with a 1972 Carrera Targa and a 1974 914. Though completely captivated, I had zero expectations of ever being an owner — the reality of a kid growing up in a blue-collar suburb where muscle cars reigned.
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Washington’s I-594 represents a flawed attempt at gun control
John McAdams Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThe upcoming election in November is shaping up to be an important one for gun owners in Washington state. In addition to the normal elections for candidates running for public office, there is another important measure on the ballot: Initiative 594 (I-594).
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Keep an open mind — Adventure awaits
Judy Connors Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementIn April of 2006, my husband and I took a cruise to Bermuda that docked at St. George. We had been to Bermuda many times before and were looking for something different to do while on the island, only to discover onshore that it was a national holiday celebrating the day in 1816 when Bermuda's capital moved to Hamilton from St. George.
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Oops! Learn a lesson from these awkward RV mistakes
Laura Weaver Recreation & LeisureWe often learn our greatest lessons in life by making mistakes. For some reason, correcting those mistakes makes a memorable impression. Some mistakes are comparatively easy to fix, while others are quite difficult.
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5 essential deer-hunting tips to help you fill your tags
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureDeer season is here in some parts of the country and is just around the corner in other places. Here are a few helpful deer-hunting tips that will hopefully help you close the deal and fill your tags this hunting season.
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