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Select sanctuary counties in Colorado refuse ‘red flag’ gun…
Michelle R. Matisons Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityAs we ring in the new decade, new state laws ring in as well. Colorado offers a case study, with a "red flag" law that was contested and upheld in the state Supreme Court. Not everyone was happy about the court’s decision, and a largely right-wing phenomenon with potential nonpartisan appeal — gun sanctuary counties — was the result. Leave it to Colorado to be immersed in controversial gun reform legislation.
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A tasty rule for longer hiking trips
Cindy Belt Recreation & LeisureI've been hiking for years. I have a general rule of thumb that I hike without water if I expect the trip is less than an hour and it isn't too hot. After that, I'll bring a bottle of water and a snack or two. For longer trips of four hours or more, I will bring more water and more snacks. Recently, though, we've been doing some longer hikes or several short ones where we are hiking over lunchtime. Those snacks didn't feel right. So, we've been bringing a sandwich, and it has changed our hiking style and enjoyment of the trail. My new rule: Bring a sandwich!
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What to expect for 2020 in hospitality and tourism
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementAre you ready for the holiday season? Are you excited about 2020 and a new decade, too? In just two weeks, we are going to welcome a new year and, more importantly, a new decade. I hope everybody is celebrating the fruitful year of 2019. Looking ahead, I believe many of the events we discussed in 2019 will significantly affect the hospitality and tourism industries in the future. Through a review of what happened in 2019, we can get a good idea of what we can expect in 2020 in hospitality and tourism.
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Good reasons to visit the Badlands
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureProtected as a national park since 1978, the Badlands are definitely a good choice for visitors. The scenery is mind-boggling, wildlife abounds and there’s plenty of hiking and camping opportunities throughout the 244,000-acre preserve. Native Lakota people named this 400-square-mile maze of buttes, canyons, pinnacles and spires in South Dakota "Mako Sica" or "Bad Land." Too dry and inhospitable for settlement or development, the Badlands eventually gained the favor of conservationists who recognized the striking landscapes and paleontological riches.
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Planning for the future: There’s no time like the present
Carina Oltmann Medical & Allied HealthcareThe holidays are upon us. There are gifts to purchase and wrap, parties to plan, potluck dishes to prepare and lights to string. Inevitably, many of us will share in some festivities with our close family members. For those of us who work in healthcare, we know that the gifts of good health and time shared with loved ones are precious. What we may not think about is that these hours or days together are an opportune time to take care of a very important matter: Planning for the future and establishing advance directives.
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What’s the best distance to practice at for self-defense? It’s…
Mike Ox Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityI see the debate of how far out to put the target almost every time I go to a range during public hours. Should I put it at 21 feet because of the "21-foot rule?" Should I put it at 11 feet since half of law enforcement fatalities happen within 11 feet? Should I put it at nine feet since an "average" self-defense encounter happens within three yards, lasts three seconds, and three rounds are fired? The answer is a little simpler and a little more flexible than you may think.
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The big bump: The airlines likely to oversell and what passengers should…
Lark Gould Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementBumps happen. In this case, we're addressing the airline kind that often leave passengers scratching their heads over voluntary rebooking — which may bring points, money or free flights in exchange for surrendering a seat. But we are also looking at involuntary bumps — such as the forced removal of a passenger in 2017 from a United Airlines Express flight out of Chicago. These cases are more common than one would think — and are on the uptick. And while getting bumped from a flight is always a risk for flyers, some airlines are better at managing their passenger loads than others.
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3 great Christmas gifts for hunters
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureWith Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror and the turning of the calendar to December, people are now holiday shopping. Unfortunately, hunters can be really tough to shop for. This is especially true if the person doing the shopping isn't a hunter. Here are three gift ideas for the hunter on your gift list (or that you can offer as suggestions to loved ones shopping for you).
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2020’s recommended countries to visit include sustainability-loving…
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementDuring the last two decades, the travel industry has grown both globally and regionally. That growth, however, has seen some downsides, most important of which is the negative environmental impact caused by travelers. From the slopes of Mt. Everest to the beaches of Hawaii, we are now witnessing terrible acts of pollution and damage to nature and property. The travel and tourism industry is closely following ongoing climate talks so that stakeholders can implement eco-friendly steps. The countries on this list are closer to achieving desired sustainability goals than others.
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7 small American towns with superlative Christmas festivities
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureFor some small American towns, the Christmas season comes with an invitation to light things up and throw a party. Colorful lights and festive décor set the stage for holiday parades, concerts, sleigh rides and cider tastings. For those of you ready to step outside of your holiday comfort zone, consider spending some time in one of the following seven towns that take celebrating Christmas to a whole new level.
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