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Top 14 subcompact 9mm pistols to consider for carry
Ben Findley Recreation & LeisureWhich of the current top 100 concealed carry (CC) subcompact 9mm guns available in the market now are you going to consider? Yes, there are many out there. What is the latest and greatest gun vying for your attention and bucks? Can you narrow the options down to three or four to chose from?
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National Park Service’s 100th birthday is also a celebration of travel
Suzanne Mason Recreation & LeisureOn the eve of the National Park Service's 100th birthday, President Barack Obama designated the Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument in Maine as a national park. "The parks belong to all of us. This planet belongs to all of us," Obama said June 20. "We have to have the foresight and the faith in the future to do what it takes to protect our parks and to protect this planet for generations to come."
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10 exciting new (or newly expanded) museums in the US
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureIt seems hard to believe, but America is home to more than 35,000 museums — double the number from just 15 years ago — and they just keep coming. Museums are a vital part of the American cultural and educational landscape. They are places where we all can go to pursue the discovery of art, history, science, technology and the natural world.
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Maximizing your performance under stress
Mike Ox Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityIf you have a desire to be more prepared or to shoot better, there's a good chance you would love to know how to perform better in extreme stress. It could be reacting to a family member having a life-threatening emergency, responding to a natural or manmade disaster, stopping a lethal force threat or everyday life challenges.
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Solving the hog problem in America
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureFeral hogs are a significant (and growing) problem for land owners all over the United States. It's tough to determine a precise number, but it's estimated that there are at least 5 million feral hogs present in 39 states. Each year they cause tens of millions of dollars of agricultural damage and have a significant negative impact on the populations of other animals, like white-tailed deer and ground-nesting birds.
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Living full-time in your RV: Final preparations
Howard Jaros Recreation & LeisureIn the first three parts of this series, I have covered a lot of ground. Hopefully, I have helped you create a plan to get you closer to the dream of enjoying full-time RV living. To wrap things up in this article, I will address some of the finer points that will help you move toward your full-time RV living freedom. At this point, I hope you have given thought to the RV you want to purchase and how you plan to live in it, as well as hitting the road in an RV to gain some experience.
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From pig farm to Corvette collection
Michael Brown Transportation Technology & AutomotiveIf one day you find yourself in a Wal-Mart-size building in Florida and hear "cleanup on Aisle 3" over the loudspeaker, it's most likely transmission fluid or motor oil rather than a spilled carton of milk that needs to be mopped up. This particular building in Punta Gorda once was a Wal-Mart — all 100,000 square feet of it. But should there be any spilled fluids, they would come from one of about 200 classic cars that are on display at Rick Treworgy's Muscle Car City.
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3 things the Rio Olympics taught us about media consumption
Emma Fitzpatrick CommunicationsIn four years' time, much changes — especially in the realm of digital and media innovations. And every four years, the Summer Olympics give us a chance to see those innovations in action. In 2012, Facebook had just gained its billionth user, and Snapchat had only been live for a few months. Video streaming was beginning to gain substantial momentum. Netflix had 29.4 million streaming-only users.
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4 business lessons I learned on vacation
Hope Barton Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementGoing on vacation is generally regarded as a break from work and the business realm — a time to reset and recharge. However, getting out of your comfort zone by doing something fun and exciting with your time off can also be a learning opportunity. Being exposed to new places and people is always educational, but those providing the services throughout your trip can teach a thing or two about business as well.
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Living full-time in your RV: On the road
Howard Jaros Recreation & LeisureIn Parts 1 and 2 of this article I discussed the ideas of renting an RV before you buy one, considering the limited space and how it will affect your current family relationships; choosing your domicile state; remembering the pets and their needs; establishing a budget to see where you stand, with a possible need to supplement your income to afford the lifestyle; and choosing the best RV for you.
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