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Tips from the butcher: Preparing your game in the field

Danielle Manley

Hunting 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?

Saving the water coolers, 1 at a time

Jason Gonzalez

I have been a Porsche guy for a long time. I have owned 911s, an outlaw 356 and a couple of Boxsters. For the last six years, however, I have found myself on a path far less traveled. I have completely fallen for Porsches often overlooked and curiously economical, four-cylinder cars — 924s, 931s, 944s, 951s and 968s. Like others who struggle with the same addiction, I affectionately refer to them as "the water coolers."

Apples provide upgrade to your operating system

Dr. Denise A. Valenti

Getting the recommended apple a day to keep the doctor away is easy. The more than 100 different species of apples grown in the United States are in abundance throughout the country in September and October. No matter how the apples are eaten, the fruit flesh and skin offer significant benefits to health.

The next generation: Take a kid hunting

John McAdams

Yes, it is often times inconvenient to take a kid hunting. They generally have a shorter attention span than adults, and it is much more difficult for them to keep quiet and sit still for an extended period of time. For these reasons and others, having a kid with you makes it much more difficult to seriously hunt for a trophy deer. However, it might be useful to take a different view of the situation.

Pitfalls and challenges of green spas

Beatrice (Vallant) Hochegger

The last article about green spas emphasized on benefits and advantages that go hand in hand with sustainable business practices. Increasing eco-efficiency, creating a positive image and motivating as well as attracting employees are just some worth mentioning. However, there are also challenges that need to be considered in the course of greening a spa.

Little comforts can enhance RV camping enjoyment

Laura Weaver

Camping in an RV is one of the most enjoyable experiences we have ever done. Surrounding ourselves with spectacular views, breathing lungfuls of fresh air, and listening to birds chirping and brooks babbling all contribute to a fulfilling camping experience. Being able to appreciate these things in the comforts of our RV only enhances this experience. It's the little things that make camping comfortable and give us the feeling that it's just like home.

Future looking bright for Porsche Motorsport in 2014

David Hurth

The 2013 endurance racing season is coming to an end, and Porsche racing fans have seen some great racing action. Among this season’s highlights: The new 991-based Porsche 911 RSR made a successful debut at the World Endurance Championship, and the German performance car maker came away with a victory in both GT classes at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Disc golf etiquette: Issuing warnings

Justin Weilacher

Disc golf and ball golf have in common game parameters, scoring mechanism and competition formats. We also share the self-regulated nature of a "gentleman's game," gentle-person's game anyway. The players have the responsibility of scoring and policing the game. If an indiscretion occurs, it is part of the group's responsibility to help inform, regulate and penalize players.

Government shutdown will impact travel in a big way

Suzanne Mason

When the government last shut down in 1995-96, it cost U.S. taxpayers $1.4 billion, the Congressional Research Service estimates. It’s too early to tell how much the 2013 shutdown will cost taxpayers, but travel will take a significant hit. Here’s what travelers need to know.

Fantasy football: The future of scouting

Nick Merrill

Sundays used to hold a mystique for much of the country as pro football teams met on the gridiron. Upsets were stunning, everyone had a favorite team, and if your team lost, the defeat felt personal. For an ever-growing number of fans, the dynamic has changed with the advent of fantasy football. Your team is comprised of players from across the league, so loyalty and fandom is focused on individual players, and each loss is personal. So how will fantasy football further change the future of watching football?

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