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As more companies let employees work from home permanently, what is the…
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWhen the pandemic hit the global economy in March, business travel was estimated to lose $820 billion in revenue. Under the best-case scenario, businesses were expected to reopen in late spring or early summer. As we entered into the summer, indicators showed travel and hospitality businesses were picking up, but we all knew travel recovery would not truly occur until people took business trips again. Now, in October, we still have not contained the coronavirus. To make it worse, new COVID-19 cases are now surging again across the U.S. and Europe.
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America’s 4 most UFO-obsessed places
Dave G. Houser Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementData from the nonprofit National UFO Reporting Center, an organization that records UFO-related events, indicates sightings are up 51% so far this year compared to the same period in 2019. Among the more than 5,000 sightings recorded this year, most have occurred since the COVID-19 lockdowns began in earnest. With the thought in mind that we earthlings may not be alone in the universe after all, the time might be right to take up your own investigation of UFO hotspots. Here are four of them, all notably located in the Western U.S.
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A record hunting season could be on the horizon in Texas, other states
John McAdams Recreation & Leisure2020 has been an extremely unique year in many respects. Among the other significant occurrences that we’ve seen in this year, it’s quite possible that the state of Texas may set a hunter participation record as well. We’ll have to wait a few months to see exactly how things shake out, but data gathered so far this year indicates that 2020 has already seen a massive jump in hunter participation. For one thing, many states have reported gigantic increases in hunting license sales this spring for turkey season. Other states saw record numbers of applicants entering the lottery for drawn hunts and had leftover hunting licenses and tags snapped up in record time.
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Top 10 American ghost towns
Dave G. Houser Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementAbandoned towns — or ghost towns as they’re most often called — are not as rare as you might think. According to GPS fleet management company Geotab, which has extensively plotted ghost towns in the U.S., there are more than 3,800 of them scattered across the country. A few ghost towns have survived the elements, looters and vandals to experience boom times once again as popular tourist attractions. So, for those seeking a glimpse of what life was like during the gold rush days, here’s our list of the top 10 American ghost towns.
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3 simple workarounds for when you feel overwhelmed
Victoria Fann Mental HealthcareMany people these days are feeling disillusioned, shocked, vulnerable, depressed and full of dread. Any one of those feelings can be difficult to handle, but when you’re feeling a mix of those feelings, it’s overwhelming. Although some people are responding to personal circumstances, many of those feelings are triggered by the global events unfolding each day. None of us knows what we will face when we wake up in the morning, nor do we see a clear resolution in front of us. Therefore, we must find a way to navigate the overwhelming feelings.
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Confinement is changing our attitudes toward our homes
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesFamiliarity has not bred contempt for our living spaces, but it has set us thinking about what kind of homes we want now that we are spending more time in them. Recent surveys of consumers and home professionals show that after months of confinement homeowners have redesign on their mind. In part, they are motivated by the changes in home life resulting from the coronavirus pandemic. The trend toward greater concern for wellness and more contact with nature has increased as well.
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Will Amazon’s new palm recognition technology become a popular biometric…
Linchi Kwok RetailAmazon recently introduced a new biometric payment device, Amazon One, in two of its Go stores in Seattle. Shoppers can now enter and pay at these select cashier-free Amazon Go stores by scanning their palms. The company sees broader implications for Amazon One devices. Places with high foot traffic, such as stadiums, restaurants, retail stores, office buildings, and any gated or secured facilities, could benefit from the technology.
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A new outlook from full-timing in an RV
Cindy Belt Recreation & LeisureMy husband and I took annual vacations and weekend trips in the past, but when we started full-timing we slowly changed our way of looking at life. The choice of living in an RV and traveling the country opened us up to new ideas and ways to see the world. You may have seen these changes in yourself.
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A look at 2 alternative cartridge options for the AR-15
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureWhile the majority of rifles built on the AR-15 platform still use the ubiquitous .223 Remington and 5.56x45mm NATO cartridges, hunters and shooters do have a couple of other options if they want to use a different cartridge in their AR. Today, we’ll discuss two in particular: the 6.5 Grendel and the 6.8 Remington Special Purpose Cartridge.
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Want to fly and stay safe? Here’s what you need to know
Amanda Kowalski Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementSince the COVID-19 pandemic spread around the world, people have figured out ways to conduct business and family reunions without getting on an airplane. But sometimes you have to go. So how do you stay safe on a plane? The Centers for Disease Control says there isn't much likelihood of getting COVID-19 on a plane because of the way air is filtered and circulates, but airplane seating makes social distancing difficult. Still need to go? If you are clear for takeoff, make sure you pack correctly.
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