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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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6 travel trends for the summer of 2016
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementSummer is here. Let's visit some of the summer travel trends for 2016 and get ready to welcome the vacationers. Shall we?
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What you need to know about skin cancer
Dr. Larry Altshuler Medical & Allied HealthcareSkin cancer is the number one cancer in the U.S., with squamous cell and basal cell being the most common, and melanoma being the deadliest. About 76,000 people are diagnosed with melanoma, and about 16,000 people die from it every year.
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O Canada: Repairs in Whitehorse
Steve and Diane Owens Recreation & LeisureWhat a gal, my Diane! After our breakdown and short-term crisis, we were unable to tow our vehicle. Diane slid behind the wheel, put a CD in the player and was ready to drive Jeep the 300 miles or so to Whitehorse in the Yukon Territory.
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Amusement parks rolling out major new additions for 2016
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureAs theme and amusement parks across the country throw open their gates for the summer season, a compilation of fresh additions reveals a mind-boggling array of new attractions vying for the attention of nearly 400 million expected park-goers in 2016.
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Guns at work: Are employers keeping their workers safe?
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAre employers doing enough to protect their employees from active shooters? And if not, does an absence of training, policies or other precautions mean employees should be allowed to take measures to protect themselves?
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Can the .375 Ruger supplant the .375 H&H?
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureThe venerable .375 H&H Magnum has been the most popular dangerous game cartridge in the world for more than 100 years. During its long reign, there have been many cartridges developed and marketed as competitors to the legendary .375 that just didn't quite measure up and eventually fell by the wayside.
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Porsche Parade newcomers welcome at Jay Peak
Sydney Scrogham Transportation Technology & AutomotiveSummer always brings an atmosphere of excitement with a school break, the promise of beach vacations, and of course, the Porsche Parade. If you've never been to a Porsche Parade before, you should check out the 61st annual Porsche Parade, scheduled for June 17-26 at Jay Peak Resort in Vermont.
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13 ways to screw up your RV
Howard Jaros Recreation & LeisureDuring our 14 years of RV travel — eight of which have been full-time — Pam and I have witnessed a few RV fails and managed a few of our own, too! From those past experiences, I would like to share 13 ways you can screw up your RV. Hopefully, you may find these useful in your RV travels.
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Travel industry gears up for Memorial Day weekend trips
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementA recent Travelocity survey indicates more than 40 percent Americans are planning to travel over Memorial Day weekend, and 80 percent of those travelers are planning to do so by car. No doubt the cheap gas prices are a big incentive, and state officials around the country are gearing up for crowded (read choked) highways.
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