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Family adventures in air travel
Ryan Clark Recreation & LeisureReturning from a Disney World trip, my small group of family and friends lumbered toward the security checkpoint at Orlando International Airport. Exhausted, I shuffled forward like zombie, halfway concerned that someone would notice the 2-foot sword I had wrapped in dirty clothes and stashed inside my carry-on — a bag that, at that moment, was slowly snaking its way along the X-ray belt.
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Eclipses aside, astronomy is a joy for RVers
Cindy Belt Recreation & LeisureCamping is all about getting away from the crowds and being outdoors. Nothing epitomizes that more than looking at the stars at night.
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Tactical urbanism: Tweaking the source code of cities
Lucy Wallwork Civil & GovernmentStrategic documents like master plans have long guided the direction of our cities. But now tactical interventions into city life are becoming increasingly popular.
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Pressure from business leaders kills Texas ‘bathroom bill’
Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementThe so-called "bathroom bill" in Texas has finally met its end — at least for now. The bill died quietly Aug. 15, after the House adjourned its special 30-day legislative session. This was in part thanks to the pressure that big business put on lawmakers in opposition to the bill.
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Why every owner of a break-open shotgun should know about snap caps
Irwin Greenstein Recreation & LeisureIf you own a side-by-side or over-under shotgun, chances are you have all that great gear to go with it — the nice case, attractive apparel, cleaning stuff and maybe a really cool pair of shooting glasses. Now what about those snap caps?
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City Museum transports guests to a world of wonder
Heather Linderfelt Recreation & LeisureOur mouths were agape at the view. The entrance sign led us down along a giant serpent fence. "You’re off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So ... get on your way!"
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The serious dangers of overexercise
Noelle Talmon Sports & FitnessAs people are increasingly kicking up the level of intensity and frequency of their workouts, they are encountering more problems, and not necessarily the results that they seek. Rare conditions are becoming more common, including the syndrome known as rhabdomyolysis, or "rhabdo" for short. Untrained athletes are more susceptible to rhabdomyolysis, although professional athletes can also experience extreme muscle strain, according to WebMD.
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6 tips in case you have to rent a car on your trip
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureLet’s imagine you and the family are contentedly cruising into Colorado Springs, about to embark on a Rocky Mountain RV adventure, when it happens. An unsettling sound — like grinding metal — issues from beneath your rig and the transmission begins slipping. A replacement must be ordered and repairs could take a week or more. Finding another RV to rent would be the best option — but that’s unlikely in most areas of the country — so the next best one would seem to be renting a car so that you can at least continue your trip.
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North Korea joins long list of travel warnings
Bambi Majumdar Recreation & LeisureWhen the U.S. Department of State detects a threat to Americans traveling abroad, officials issue warnings and alerts. The countries on this list change as per their latest crime and violence rates, and at times by natural disasters.
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3 of the best ammo options for hog hunting
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureIn my last article, I discussed why I don't think it's necessary to use specialized hog hunting ammunition when pursuing wild boar. Here are a few alternative ammunition choices to use instead next time you're out in the woods after hogs.
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