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The icons behind the icons
Pablo Deferrari Transportation Technology & AutomotiveAction figures … that’s it. KISS had theirs, so did the A-Team; even a professor at the University of the Ozarks had a few of his academic colleagues turned into chiseled plastic replicas. Porsche should have their version with a gang of four guys ripe for immortalization. Isn’t time to finally put a name to the face staring at you from the garage?
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How to transport a firearm on an airline
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureWhile the hassle involved with airline travel — particularly the security screening process — seems to be getting worse and worse each day, transporting a firearm on an airline actually isn't as complicated as you would think. This is great news if you want to take a firearm on an airline with you for a hunting trip, shooting competition or just for self-defense. However, there is a right and a wrong way to do it.
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RV fire safety: We almost lost it all
Howard Jaros Recreation & LeisureWhen it comes to RV fire safety, you must take the necessary steps to be prepared. We learned this one the hard way and almost lost our RV and everything we owned. It was because we were relatively new full-time RVers and trusted the advice of others without first checking the facts.
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The affordable pump shotgun may be the ticket for new shooters
Irwin Greenstein Recreation & LeisureAs a new clays shooter, you'll probably ask those with experience what's the best shotgun to get. If you're a woman, they'll likely advise you purchase a 20-gauge semiautomatic because of its low recoil. Guys get a different story: "Buy yourself a big, bad 12 gauge that's either an over/under or semiautomatic and have at those flying clay targets."
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Dry drowning: How to spot the signs
Katina Hernandez Recreation & LeisureAs the weather gets warmer, more and more people will be making their way outdoors to enjoy the sunny days of summer at the nearest pool. Summer days spent outdoors typically conjure up thoughts of relaxation and fun, but safety around the water is of paramount concern during the season.
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O Canada: Yukon’s South Klondike Highway
Steve and Diane Owens Recreation & LeisureWith each setback, there are opportunities. While we waited for parts to repair our coach, we took advantage of the time to visit a favorite town on the Alaskan coast. We left Whitehorse for Skagway right after breakfast. We traveled the South Klondike Highway following the Watson River, one of the many tributaries of the famed Yukon River.
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Happily ever broke? Study says wedding spending at all-time high
Julie Bernhard Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWedding season is upon us. From the cake to the flowers to the venue to the dress, brides and grooms alike are shelling out for what they presume to be the happiest day of their lives. And not only are they making it rain — they are doing it at a much higher rate in United States.
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Canned shooting is not hunting
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureCanned shooting is a controversial and commonly misunderstood topic that is often confused with trophy hunting. While they may seem similar to the uninformed, they are actually two completely different activities without much in common.
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Bike share programs gaining traction across the country
Bob Kowalski Transportation Technology & AutomotiveBike share programs are growing in popularity and availability across the country. That’s not surprising, considering that the efforts combine exercise, eco-friendliness and sharing while reducing traffic congestion — all laudable qualities. On the surface, bike share seems like a no-brainer. Compared to other forms of public transit, it puts destination in the control of the users, who can travel when and where they want. It requires no additional infrastructure as would a new rail system. Who in good conscience could be against all of that?
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The best of America’s Shakespeare festivals
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureApril 23 marked the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death at age 52. His plays have been performed down through the centuries in nearly every major language on every continent. To mark this year’s anniversary, festivals will take place all around the world, performed by major theatre companies and small community theatres alike. All will celebrate the legacy of arguably the greatest playwright in the English language.Here’s a sampling of what some of the leading festivals have in store for theatregoers in 2016.
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