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The Disneyfication of American cities
Lucy Wallwork Civil & GovernmentDisneyland is every child's dream and an escape from the messy reality of daily life. But if you look closely, you will notice that American cities (and increasingly other cities around the world) are being remade in the image of Walt Disney's famous fantasy theme parks. Places like the Mall of America, where every move is engineered, draw on the Disney rule book and have co-opted public spaces.
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America’s 10 most beautiful coastal drives
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureRoad trips are rewarding for many reasons, but nothing enhances the experience like the scenic splendor revealed on a drive along a shore-hugging highway. To be sure, America is blessed with plenty of coastline. According to World by Map, the U.S. ranks ninth in the world for coastline length at 19,924 miles. From the rugged coasts of Maine and Oregon to the island-hopping Overseas Highway leading from Miami to Key West, you'll find an abundance of memorable vistas along our 10 favorite U.S. coastal routes.
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Zika puts US on guard as summer approaches
Bob Kowalski Medical & Allied HealthcareAs the weather heats up across the United States, the threat of mosquitoes — and the Zika virus they carry — increases. If good things come in small packages, this potentially costly insect is an exception. While Zika does not harm most who are infected, it can be damaging to some, particularly to infants, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Among the risks are birth defects, including vision and hearing deficiencies and microcephaly, or an abnormal-sized head.
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Cut your chances of cancer and heart disease by biking to work
Noelle Talmon Recreation & LeisureThe League of American Bicyclists notes that 40 percent of all trips in the United States are less than two miles, and cycling is a fun and easy way to run errands and go to the office. Bicycle commuting in the United States is on the rise. In bicycle-friendly communities, commuting rates increased 105 percent from 2000 to 2013, much larger than the national average of 62 percent.
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Which SPF is right for your skin?
Elizabeth Donat Recreation & LeisureThankfully, these days, it's not a question of whether we should wear sunscreen, but which SPF we should wear. Knowing which type of SPF to wear and when to wear it will keep the guesswork out of protecting your skin from painful burns and UV damage like age spots, wrinkles and skin laxity.
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Combat shooting tips from Larry Bird
Mike Ox Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityWhether you're a basketball fan or not, there are great lessons we can learn from the greatest players in any sport and apply them to our lives. At some level, big games in professional sports and defending yourself in a self-defense situation are similar. In both cases, you're training to be able to do a complex motor movement in a stressful situation.
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Is Texas hog poison drama finally kaput?
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureAfter a couple of stunning legal and legislative reversals threatened plans to permit poisoning hogs in Texas, Scimetrics — the company that manufactures the warfarin-based hog poison known commercially as Kaput — just announced that it has withdrawn its registration with the Texas Agriculture Department to sell Kaput in the state.
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The Grand Tour: Cruising our 968 through Pennsylvania’s Slate Belt
Pablo Deferrari Transportation Technology & Automotive"Bear-leader? You're looking at him," I said, slamming the door shut. It was another back-door Grand Tour, and my woman was asking where our chaperon was.
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8 top US wildlife safari parks
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureIf an African safari is on your travel bucket list, but not within your budget, don't despair. Consider an American safari. Across the country, commercial safari parks are bringing wildlife viewing much closer to home — and at a fraction of the cost.
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Texas House votes to halt feral hog poison
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureAs predicted in a previous article, the battle has intensified over the use of Kaput, a warfarin-based hog poison recently approved by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller. Both sides have brought out the heavy artillery and scored a couple of notable successes in recent weeks, but opponents of the hog poison look like they're getting the most traction in their efforts, particularly with a big win in the Texas Legislature this week.
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