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10 essential items for your RV’s safety, functionality
Laura Weaver Recreation & LeisureWhen we purchased our first motorhome, we were very happy with our decision. However, we were quite surprised to find out that our new motorhome did not come equipped with all of the essential items we needed.
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Patience is often the key to a successful hunt
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureAs I grow older and more experienced as a hunter, one specific trait seems to become more important to success than any other: patience. I have missed many an opportunity while hunting due to lack of patience and a desire to rapidly accomplish something. However, there have been several events where I have been successful due to slowing down and waiting.
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Is buying a used Porsche worth the trouble?
Mike Petrilla Recreation & LeisureThese cars are ticking time bombs. Any motor vehicle is for that matter, but Porsches tend to detonate with greater impact. Never mind their numerous and amply devastating problem areas. Routine maintenance on my truck might run $250. The same routine work on the Porsche will likely cost twice that.
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Traveling on a budget to the most expensive destinations in the world
Bambi Majumdar Recreation & LeisureThe world is shrinking, and global travel is no longer the domain of few anymore. But there is a reality check that we all have to go through. There is world travel, and then there are the destinations in our bucket list that do not quite match the budget we have in mind.
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Building a dream: The 944 Carrera GTS
Jason Gonzalez Transportation Technology & AutomotiveAfter the release of my previous article, I had dozens of correspondences from readers. Their help has made my planning process more precise and my specifications more concrete. Of course, a new problem arose.
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Enhancing your RV with a storm door
John Bos Recreation & LeisureMost recreational vehicle units are manufactured with an external door and an internal screen door. These doors are usually very dark and do not allow you to see outside. To solve this problem, we have added a storm door to our RV.
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RV winterized? Take a short day trip to get away
Charles Noble Recreation & LeisureI had already winterized our trailer and our pop-up four-wheel camper, and we only had a few spare days between commitments. The wife was eager to put away the Christmas decorations and was feeling a little stressed, so I decided it was time for a break.
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The advantages of using a .45-70 cartridge
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureWhile popular in certain circles, the .45-70 Government cartridge does not get a lot of attention these days. The .45-70 delivers bone-crushing power at close range, but is difficult to shoot accurately at longer ranges because its big, slow-moving bullets have a steep trajectory. While the .45-70 is relatively popular among black-powder silhouette shooters and among those who hunt big game in heavy cover, only a relatively small percentage of hunters utilize it.
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New Porsche Macan set to muscle in on Range Rover
Joseph Archibald Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThe new Porsche Macan is set to hit the U.S. market this spring, and the German automaker is hoping that the smaller category of the luxury SUV market will slot in nicely just below the larger and more costly Porsche Cayenne.
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2014 food trends lean toward health, fun
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageSo what will be cooking in 2014? Will be there be another surge of change in restaurant menus and grocery aisles to match health trends? Will fine dining rule or will there be more cookouts throughout the year?
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