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Hop in your RV and check out this historic solar eclipse
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureSolar and lunar eclipses have fascinated mankind through the centuries, and on Aug. 21, the United States will witness a coast-to-coast eclipse of the sun for the first time in 99 years. This eclipse will occur when the moon passes in front of the sun casting a dark shadow across a 70-mile-wide path across the U.S., stretching from Oregon to South Carolina. Most everyone in the country will see at least a partial eclipse, but some parts of 14 states will experience a total eclipse with more than two minutes of darkness in the middle of the day.
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Discovering Wisconsin’s Frank Lloyd Wright Trail
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureTimed to celebrate Frank Lloyd Wright’s 150th birthday this year, a new trail has been established to take travelers on a self-guided architectural adventure through southern Wisconsin. Wright is widely regarded as America's greatest architect. Born in the Badger State's rugged Driftless Region, he spent his boyhood summers working on his uncle's farm in Spring Green and eventually built his now famous home and studio — Taliesin — just a mile away.
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12 can’t-miss trail hikes across the US
Cindy Belt Recreation & LeisureMy husband and I have been full-timing it across the United States for several years. We stay at national parks, state parks and RV parks, and we boondock. One of our favorite things to do is hike. Below is our list of our best hikes. I am defining "best" as somewhat difficult plus great views — though keep in mind, these are not hardcore difficult, just a challenge to me. I am a short woman in my late 50s and in good health but certainly not an athlete or a runner.
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How baseball stadiums with a roof can affect player performance
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Sports & FitnessFatigue and sleep deficits can impact the quality of performance for professional athletes. Common reasons for a disrupted playing schedule are weather-related game delays. Those players that get additional sleep five days in a row have been shown to have better performance. Just one added hour a night over the five days improves visual functioning and cognitive processing. Therefore, seven Major League Baseball stadiums have a physical factor that may be giving the players a competitive edge over the course of the season.
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Taking a step back from the Texas hog poison debate
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureNow that the dust has started to settle from the monthslong fight over Kaput, it’s worth taking a step back and examining where we stand with the feral hog problem in the Lone Star State. After all, the hog population did not go away or even slow in its growth while we debated the pros and cons of using poison as a hog-control mechanism. In many respects, we’re pretty close to where we started when Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller approved the warfarin-based poison commercially known as Kaput back in late February.
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Celebrating a half-century since San Francisco’s Summer of Love
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureThroughout 2017, San Francisco is reveling in a celebration of the most iconic cultural event in its history: The Summer of Love. In 1967, more than 100,000 free-spirited hippies and would-be hippies, lured by unrestrained access to a variety of pleasures, descended on the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood to join what evolved into a cultural revolution. It was a rebellion that led to some of the era’s most memorable art, fashion, literature and, of course, music — from such legends as Jerry Garcia, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Otis Redding, Grace Slick and many more.
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Trio of upcoming racing games promise to please Porsche fans
Ross Lancaster Recreation & LeisureStarting in 2000, Porsche signed an exclusive license with Electronic Arts (EA) for its vehicles to appear in the popular game developer's titles. However, after years of consternation from the gaming world, the Porsche/EA exclusivity license expired late last year. As a result, three well-known racing simulation franchises will feature Porsches when they debut this fall, in a development sure to please speed-loving gamers and Porsche fanatics alike.
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What to expect as summer travel season heats up
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementLast month, The Wall Street Journal reported that summer travel to Europe, a popular choice among Americans, is down by 15 percent compared to the previous years. While international destinations are offering amazing bargains and discounts, rising terror strikes in Europe and President Donald Trump's travel ban have put a damper on such plans.
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Sky’s the limit: Just who controls drones?
Ryan Clark Transportation Technology & AutomotiveOn May 25, a bipartisan group of senators introduced the Drone Federalism Act of 2017. The bill would, if passed, protect states' rights to control the movement of drones over state airspace at certain heights. This is just one of many recent rounds in the war for control of the skies being waged between governments and drone users.
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Adulting: Millennials find the money struggle is more than real
Julie Bernhard RetailFailure to launch or an economic reality? According to a recent U.S. Census report, millennials are finding their transition into adulthood is not as seamless as their predecessors. The report indicates that not only are more millennials living with parents than spouses, but their incomes are significantly less as well.
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