Gas vs. charcoal: Dishing on popular grilling methods
Any time of year has the potential to be grilling season. Grilling is not only a way to prepare meals; for many, it’s also a passion. “Barbecuing is no longer just a pastime, but an integral part of the North American lifestyle,” said Jack Goldman, president and CEO, Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association. “We expect consumers’ passion for flavorful food and entertaining their family and friends to continue to increase.” The HPBA’s...
Albert the Hitchhiker
For some time now, I’ve stepped back in time to write a book about the custom of taking a Sunday drive.
Popular sports for spring and summer
Sports are a favorite pastime for many children and adults. The benefits of participating in sports are too numerous to mention, but include learning to be part of a team, improving physical fitness and developing sportsmanship. The fitness building resource PHITAmerica notes that participation in sports helps build character and social skills. Sports help children develop discipline and encourages them set goals. These are skills...
How to avoid heat stroke on hot summer days
Summer weather draws many people outside. Warm air and sunshine can be hard to resist, even when temperatures rise to potentially dangerous levels. Sunburn may be the first thing that comes to mind when people think of spending too much time soaking up summer sun. But while sunburn is a significant health problem that can increase a person’s risk for skin cancer, it poses a less immediate threat than heat stroke, a well-known yet...
Practice amusement and theme park safety
Amusement parks are fun, family-friendly entertainment. The Association for Amusement Parks says nearly 335 million people visit amusement parks in the United States each year. Such parks are fun outlets for thrill seekers as well as people who might want to ride rides without scaring the daylights out of themselves. The sheer volume of people who visit amusement parks on any given day can make it challenging to keep tabs on...