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An unknown artist and his Porsche speakeasy
Pablo Deferrari Recreation & LeisureJames Bielen is an old-school craftsman when it comes to Porsches. He's like an artist, preferring to work alone. He's too much of a perfectionist with incredible attention to detail to trust anyone else with his exclusive work. Volume isn't his game, and that's why he's word of mouth.
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Your summertime retreat could be a lot closer than you think
Brie Ragland Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesBackyard oasis. These two words instantly take your mind to relaxation and beauty in the comfort of your own home — well, technically it would be outside your home, but you get the gist. These days, more people are deciding to spend their saved-up vacation money and time in an outdoor living and/or entertainment space in their own backyard.
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Ditch the beach and plan a thrill‑seeking getaway
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureEmboldened by the likes of ESPN's X-Games, NBC's World of Adventure Sports series or the nonstop menu of adrenaline-inspired feats seen on the Extreme Sports Channel, a growing number of Americans are forsaking traditional beach and theme park outings for hardcore action and adventure getaways.
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Stalking feral hogs: Lessons learned
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureOver the years I have gotten a great deal of entertainment and satisfaction from hunting feral hogs. Texas, like many states, has thousands of feral hogs roaming the countryside. With a keen nose and relatively high intelligence, hogs are challenging to hunt — even though there are so many out there.
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Summertime water safety: Tips for boating
Ryan Clark Recreation & LeisureWith summer making its presence felt across the United States, people are turning toward the water's edge — whether ocean beaches, lakes or pools — for both relief and entertainment. Unfortunately, statistics dictate that the more people approach the water, the greater the possibility for harm and danger.
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Finding the solution to slide-out water pooling is a learning experience
Laura Weaver Recreation & LeisureWe have a large living room/dining area slide-out in our motorhome. We love the extra space it offers on the inside of our coach, but we have found a problem with it on the outside. The awning covering the slide-out seems to collect a large amount of water from rain or heavy dew. This water eventually runs down our windows, streaking them and occasionally leaking through the slide-out seam, getting our carpet and couch wet.
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Porsche is getting serious about the Cayman and Boxster
David Hurth Recreation & LeisureWhen the Porsche Boxster first went on sale, it took the place of the 968 as the company's entry-level sports car. The 986 Boxster was a huge financial success and the mid-engine sports car has grown quite a following.
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Summertime water safety: Tips to avoid children drowning
Ryan Clark Recreation & LeisureWith summer making its presence felt across the United States, people are turning toward the water's edge for both relief and entertainment. Unfortunately, statistics dictate that the more people approach the water, the greater the possibility for harm and danger.
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Lessons learned in turkey hunting
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureAs promised in my previous article about my first turkey hunt, today I'm discussing some of the lessons I learned while turkey hunting. I had a great time, and I got a nice turkey to show for it. However, the hunt was not perfect and there are always things that I can improve for the next trip. It always pays to sit down after each hunt and determine what you did well, and what you can do better for the future.
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Take a plunge at America’s hot springs hot spots
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureAre you ready for a low-cost, relaxing — even healthful — getaway that you can enjoy summer or winter? Well then, let's go hot spring hunting. Some hot springs remain in a natural state, but most have become commercialized, forming the nucleus of resorts and health spas. So let's take a look at a variety of hot springs hot spots scattered across the country.
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