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Government shutdown slams tourism, parks in Washington, D.C.
Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementDuring the 16-day government shutdown, which ended Oct. 16, the travel industry loss an estimated $152 million a day, according to the U.S. Travel Association. One of the hardest hit areas by the economic loss in travel was Washington, D.C., which generates 13 percent of its revenue through tourism. Here’s a breakdown of their losses.
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PCA Escape 2013 provides thrills in LA
Jason Zammit Recreation & LeisureWelcome to Escape to LA 2013. The plan for our group for the day was for some exciting mountain driving through Los Angeles Crest Highway, visiting Mount Wilson Observatory and talking everything Porsche with like-minded new friends.
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Will the 960 kill the GT2?
Conner Golden Transportation Technology & AutomotiveEver since Matthias Müller quietly confirmed the planned production of a sub-918 Ferrari-fighting supercar — dubbed the Porsche 960 — the enthusiast blogs have been erupting with excitement and publishing poorly rendered mock-ups as to what the mystery supercar might look like. Performance is expected to come in underneath the 918 Spyder, but still capable of trouncing its rivals from McLaren and Ferrari.
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10 commandments of injury prevention
Heidi Dawson Sports & FitnessInjury prevention strategies are big business in professional sports. This is due to the cost in terms of treatment and playing time lost when an injury occurs. But it's not just professional athletes who should be taking injury prevention seriously. Even for an amateur athlete or "just for fun" athlete, many types of injury can be prevented, which in turn prevents time off work and costly treatment sessions.
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The true origin of Halloween
John Mosley Recreation & LeisureSome holidays fall on the same date each year because they commemorate a specific event. Others drift by up to several weeks from year to year. The most familiar example is Easter, which is set as the first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox. Perhaps surprisingly, Halloween is also a date that is determined astronomically.
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My first deer: An unforgettable experience
John McAdamsJust after first light that morning, my father tapped me on the knee and slowly motioned to our left. I looked and saw two shapes carefully moving through the mist. Looking through the scope on my rifle, I could see that the shapes were two young bucks about 50 yards away, walking warily toward the feeder in front of us, and my pulse quickened.
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Nothing beats a campfire-in-a-can when RVing
Laura Weaver Recreation & LeisureHow can we overcome a campfire ban? Try using one of my favorite camping supplies — a campfire-in-a-can. Though there are several varieties of this unique item from which to choose, they all incorporate the same idea.
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Jumping into the shark tank: My Porsche 928 purchase experience
Harvey FerrisI'm not exactly sure when it started, but for a while now I've been entranced with the look of the Porsche 928. Oh, I guess it started a few years back when I picked up a 944 for track usage and naturally got to looking at the 944's big brother. It certainly wasn't because I got excited about them when they were new.
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Disc golf etiquette: A final word
Justin WeilacherDisc golf and the PDGA are at a turning point. It seems obvious from the tone of the survey the PDGA put out after the recent Board elections that the organization is trying to decide what the future of sanctioned events will look like. Everyone has an opinion.
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Tips from the butcher: Preparing your game in the field
Danielle ManleyHunting season is approaching, and all hunters are preparing for the adventure and excitement. One of the main goals for hunters is to bring home quality meat. But have you prepared to bring home the highest-quality meat possible? Do you know the best way to prepare the animal for processing?
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