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Lucas Oil PCC World Championship delivers a slick event
Joshua Fry Recreation & LeisureMajor match experts such as Mike Sexton and personalities such as Tony Pignato with Shooting USA were brought in to keep the match running smoothly and broadcast the event to the shooting world. Lucas Oil had all the makings of a great event, and I can tell you firsthand that it delivered.
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America’s 10 best urban public parks
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureIf you're like most RVers, you tend to avoid large cities. There comes a time, however, when you might feel the urge to heed the siren call of the city — perhaps to visit a museum, savor a fancy dinner out or take in some nightlife. Or it could be that you need for goods or services that require a drive into a busy metropolis.
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Travel is good for us, but do we need scientists to tell us so?
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementAmong all the articles I shared on my Facebook page last week, one of them received substantially more attention than the rest from my network. This post reached three times more audience than the "least popular" update of the week. So, what was this popular article about?
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Protecting the health and safety of young athletes
Seth Sandronsky Sports & FitnessJust under 31 million U.S. youth, ages 6-14, take part in sports. Each year, injuries linked to sports and recreation send more than 2.6 million children (0-19 years) to emergency departments, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Weathering the weather: How temperature affects vocal cords
Dr. Denise A. Valenti EducationThose who sing the national anthem at sporting and state events and contestants for American Idol share something other than their musical talents. The voices and health of singers who entertain an audience outdoors may suffer from weather.
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3 RV problems and tips to reduce them
Cindy Belt Recreation & LeisureThere is no doubt that RVing is a challenge. The first thing needed is a sense of humor, because things will go wrong. Here are three problems that can occur, along with hints to minimize the issues.
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Outdoors community steps up to help in Harvey aftermath
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureOur thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who suffered a loss of any kind due to Hurricane Harvey. However, the dedication, generosity and bravery of everyone helping their neighbors in their time of need are some of the few bright spots during Texas' darkest hours.
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Not all clay targets are created the same
Irwin Greenstein Recreation & LeisureIf you shoot sporting clays, you know the mental aspects of your game — such as focus and concentration — are just as important to breaking targets as your ability to master the techniques of gun mount and swing. But there's another mental war being waged you may not be really pay attention to, and that's the battle of wits between you and the target setter.
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Wait, it’s National WHAT Day?
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureIf we are to believe President Donald Trump, there's a whole lot of fake news circulating out there. But there's another kind of fakery afloat in the media — both print and online — that would have us believe virtually every day is a holiday.
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Texas prepares for Hurricane Harvey
Damon Sayles Waste Management & EnvironmentalWith the expected arrival of Hurricane Harvey, the state of Texas is in disaster-preparation mode. Harvey, which has become a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico, is expected to hit the Texas Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm in the early morning hours Saturday — the first Category 3 hurricane to hit the U.S. in over a decade.
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