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10 fun facts about Mardi Gras
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureWith Mardi Gras celebrations set to cut loose in a frenzied parade of feathers, costumes, beads and booze, let's get ready for the party with some fun and not-so-well-known facts surrounding America's wildest and most colorful festival.
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10 inspections and actions for your new handgun
Ben Findley Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityCongratulations, you have set your criteria for selecting your new handgun, and you've purchased your new weapon. Now what? No matter whether you bought your new gun at a gun store, from a friend or on the Internet, you should check its mechanical functioning and other key things related to the gun and its use. You must be absolutely certain your new gun is reliable before you use it or even put it in its holster. This is especially true if you use your handgun for concealed carry personal protection.
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Ring in spring at America’s best offbeat beaches
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureAs winter's chill begins to fade, there's no better way to ring in spring than with a trip to the beach. But rather than settling for just any beach in 2017, let's expand our spring beach bucket list to some lesser-known strands around the country. To that end, we've zeroed in on 10 brag-worthy but off-the-beaten-path beaches where you'll find yourself well out ahead of the summer crowds — and with nary a spring break reveler in sight.
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Urban challenge: Rethinking America’s love affair with suburbia
Lucy Wallwork Civil & GovernmentTo kick off this series on U.S. cities, we looked at the rise of the metropolitan mayor. In the next few pieces, we will look at a few of the major challenges facing those mayors in shaping their cities for the demands and opportunities of the 21st century.
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Will a national concealed carry reciprocity law get passed in 2017?
John McAdams Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityWill 2017 be the year a national concealed carry reciprocity law gets passed? With Republicans in control of both chambers of Congress and Donald Trump in the White House, it's quite possible that promises by gun rights groups to "go on the offensive" may bear fruit in the near future.
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Make more money without a raise
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementOne of the most common complaints I heard from employees while working in HR was regarding compensation. Everyone wants a raise, regardless of whether they make $25,000 or $250,000. And the two most common reasons were: they felt they deserved more or they needed (or wanted) more to pay for something.
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5 injury prevention tips for New Year’s exercisers
Heidi Dawson Sports & FitnessJanuary is that time of year again when many of us decide we should be a bit healthier. Most people committing to this kind of resolution decide that an introduction of or increase in exercise is the way forward, and they're not wrong.
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Tips and tricks for reloading your ammo
Eric Lamberson Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityReloading is a popular hobby among shooting enthusiasts and is a great skill for frequent shooters. Of course, safety is always the most important thing to consider, and there are safety precautions reloaders should always follow. For example, always wear safety glasses while reloading and anytime you are handling primers (e.g. loading primer tubes). Powder spills will happen. And always keep the reloader, the area around your reloader and the floor under it free from spilled powder.
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Your 2017 skin care resolutions
Elizabeth Donat Recreation & LeisureThese five little tips can make a huge impact when you are trying to achieve an angelic glow in 2017.
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Discovering America’s best botanical gardens
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureIf poet Ralph Waldo Emerson was right when he said "the earth laughs in flowers," then get ready for a chorus of laughter as botanical gardens across the nation burst forth in blossom this spring. The cultivation of ornamental gardens goes back a long time. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, for example, are one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Laid out by French King Louis XIII in the 1630s, the enchanting Gardens of Versailles are seen by many experts as having set the world stage for formal gardens.
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