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Touring 8 historic American prisons
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureReflecting the underside of society, prisons aren’t generally a pleasant topic of conversation. Many question whether the nation’s nearly 5,000 penitentiaries do more harm than good in reducing crime. Nonetheless, prisons have been with us throughout our history, serving at best to protect society from its miscreant minority. Prisons are a source of great intrigue — no doubt with the exception of those who’ve spent time behind bars. We’ve identified a group of historic American prisons — each with its story of notorious inmates, murder and mayhem.
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Should Texas allow hunters to use air rifles?
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureWhen most people think of air rifles, they probably picture something along the lines of the BB guns many of us grew up shooting. However, several different companies have developed much more powerful big bore air rifles better suited to hunting big game in the past few years.
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On location: 10 movie/TV sets you can visit
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureMovies are sometimes more memorable for the locations where they're shot than they are for their plots. Movie and TV locations and sets — both natural and man-made — are scattered across the country, and they make for intriguing visits long after the stars and film crews have departed.
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4 simple rules for storage in small RVs
Cindy Belt Recreation & LeisureMuch of our full-time RVing was in a 26-foot motorhome. The things we needed while traveling and for "normal" life had to fit into this fairly small space.
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Answering the siren’s call of the 2011
Joshua Fry Recreation & LeisureMy wife and I started competition shooting as a way to increase our shooting skills for our law enforcement day (and night) jobs. We kept our competition gear as close to our "duty" gear as possible, and for five years I resisted the 2011 siren's call.
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4 tips for great-tasting deer meat
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureEven though deer meat may have a reputation for tasting "gamy" in some circles, it doesn't have to be that way. Depending on their age, sex and diet, certain deer will taste better than others. More often than not, though, poor-tasting venison is a result of improper meat handling.
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8 great American zoos
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureIt's difficult to imagine a more entertaining and educational family outing than a visit to a zoo. Zoos help open our eyes, minds and hearts to the wonders of the natural world. America's first zoo opened in Philadelphia in 1874. Today, the Department of Agriculture licenses 2,400 "animal exhibitors," of which 212 are accredited members of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), an organization that requires high standards of animal care and conservation.
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When to expect results from 5 common esthetic procedures
Elizabeth Donat Recreation & LeisureWhen it comes to spa and medical spa procedures, knowing when to expect a result is key in order to manage clients' expectations. Oftentimes, the way to set our clients up for success in their beauty journey is to be clear about how long that journey will take.
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Why ‘monster’ hogs keep appearing in the news
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureWhile it's rare to shoot a wild hog heavier than 250-300 pounds, bigger hogs do occasionally turn up. And these encounters with massive feral hogs seem to be getting more and more common in the United States as their numbers continue to grow. For instance, several hogs with confirmed weights of more than 400 pounds have made news headlines during the last few months.
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7 reasons to visit cemeteries on your next trip
Cindy Belt Recreation & LeisureThis may seem to be a weird hobby, but I love visiting cemeteries. Besides the fact that cemeteries are free and fascinating, there are many reasons to visit.
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