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The .35 Remington: An underrated brush cartridge
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureWhen it was introduced by the Remington Arms Company in 1906, the .35 Remington had no true peer among the cartridges of the day. Hunters seeking a good "brush bullet" found the .35 Remington to be a satisfactory choice, and many deer, bear, elk and even moose fell to the .35 Remington over the years.
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Mourning a dying friend: The manual transmission
Jeff Coe Recreation & LeisureI can still remember my first time so well. Ahh, the excitement, the anticipation, the embrace — and finally, the experience. It was something I'll never forget. Oh wait, no no, not that first time. I'm referring to my first time with a manual transmission.
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Wyoming offers plenty of memories for visitors
Jeannette Harper Recreation & LeisureIf your inner cowboy (or cowgirl) is just hankering to get out, I know the perfect place for you to mosey off to — northwestern Wyoming. From the always awesome Yellowstone National Park down to the cute towns of Cody, Greybull and Lovell, Wyoming offers plenty to visitors.
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Porsche Zen: Find your inner peace behind the wheel
Noelle Talmon Recreation & LeisurePeople decompress in many different ways — playing 18 holes of golf, sailing or going for a run. For me, Porsche is my Zen. When I get into the driver's seat of my 1976 911S, my mood automatically changes.
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Chikungunya virus spreading across the US
Rosemary Sparacio Medical & Allied HealthcareUntil recently, the chikungunya virus was found primarily in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Indian and Pacific Oceans. But late last year, cases began popping up in the Caribbean. However, with many Americans vacationing in the Caribbean islands, cases are now being reported in the U.S. — and at what some experts consider an alarming rate.
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Camping fun along the California coast
Charles Noble Recreation & LeisureIt has been several years since my wife and I have traveled up the coast on Highway 1 to the Oregon border. In June, we decided to make the trip again. Not having a schedule planned, we decided to just take the four-wheel pop-up truck camper and leave the trailer at home.
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African safari hunting: Blue wildbeest
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureIt has been quite a while since I've done an African animal profile. However, it's now the peak of the hunting season in most countries in Africa. In honor of this, I'll continue to post further profiles of African animals over the next few weeks in the same spirit that I wrote about the impala and warthog this time last year.
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Building a dream: Starting to construct the 944 GTS and 951 GTS
Jason Gonzalez Recreation & LeisureAt the end of last year, we began discussing the design specs of a car that Porsche never turned out, the 944GTS. What initially started as excited daydreaming evolved into speculation, research and even some heated discussions over the car that Stuttgart seemed to overlook.
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Looking good and staying fit: What to look for in a wearable device
Yvette Craig Sports & FitnessStarting each day with motivation to exercise can be a challenge. But imagine having the power to track and monitor your physical performance with ease, while reaching your best fitness potential.
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Don’t get bitten: Protect yourself from Lyme disease
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Recreation & LeisureIt's summer, and that means spending more time outdoors. While having fun in the sun, it's important to take the right safety precautions for your health. According to the National Institutes of Health, "tick-borne diseases are found in many areas across the country, and they're on the rise."
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