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Hog poison fight in Texas ends — for now
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureEver since Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller approved Kaput for use on hogs back in February, supporters and opponents of the poison have fought a fierce battle in the forum of public opinion, in the courts and in the legislature. Despite the best efforts of those opposed to the use of the warfarin-based hog poison, efforts to ban it in this session of the Texas legislature proved fruitless.
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9 oddball American museums
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureAmerica loves its museums. There are more than 35,000 of them scattered across the U.S., and they range from opulent and influential to obscure and offbeat. It is the latter category that most intrigues us — those wacky, oddball institutions housing collections that could only be described as weird — but we find them delightful. Here are nine of our favorite such museums.
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Will Ticketmaster’s new program finally put an end to scalping bots?
Katherine Radin Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementEvent-goers know that purchasing tickets to an upcoming concert or show can often be a race against time. If they aren't able to score tickets during a presale, there may be few options left by the time the tickets go on sale to the general public.
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How are airports handling the electronics ban?
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveHomeland Security Secretary John Kelly announced Sunday the news travelers have been hoping to avoid: that the ban on carrying laptops and larger electronic items in the aircraft cabin may be extended to all international flights in and out of the United States.
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Hidden treasures along the Jersey shore
Judy Connors Recreation & LeisureBorn and raised in Philadelphia, our "go-to" vacation place was always one of the New Jersey beach towns. Easily accessible from the city, the trek "down the shore" was always an adventure and something we planned for and looked forward to for months.
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How to return from vacation successfully
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementPreparing to leave for vacation is only half the process in ensuring we take a successful vacation. Taking steps to return from time off feeling refreshed and ready to take on whatever awaits is the second critical step in taking a successful vacation.
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How to take a vacation successfully
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementFeeling rushed and stressed is no way to start a vacation. Similarly, feeling exhausted and full of dread is no way to return to work after a vacation. In this two-part article, we will look at how to successfully take and return from a vacation.
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Collector’s 700-car stash goes on the block
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureMost of us are natural-born pack rats. At some point in our lives, we've collected things such as coins, comics, bottles or baseball cards. It seems that the habit of collecting is an essential human trait. That clearly is the case for Ron Hackenberger, an 80-year-old retired real estate agent from Norwalk, Ohio, who has spent half his life assembling a collection of more than 700 wheeled vehicles — cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors, buses, wagons and buggies.
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Study reveals common sunscreen mistakes
Tammy Gibson Recreation & LeisureWhen was the last time you went outside for a normal day of activities and actually applied sunscreen first? Have you ever wondered how much sunscreen to use or which brand is better? Dermatologists agree that sunscreen is a great tool for skin cancer prevention — but only if it's used correctly. Here's what you need to know about getting the best sun protection this summer.
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Hog poison bill may go belly up in Texas Senate
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureH.B. 3451 passed by a wide margin in the Texas House of Representatives a month ago, but we still don't have a definitive end to the controversy in Texas raging over the hog poison known as Kaput. If anything, the situation may be even more inflamed now than it was back in April.
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