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28518
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A popular trend in recreation sports these days is to take an old activity and put a new spin on it. Throughout North Carolina, four sports that are growing in popularity include disc golf, footgolf, pickleball, and ultimate frisby.
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34907
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Farr Fitness in Fayetteville, North Carolina, operates out of the home of Brian and Morgan Farr. In 2015, the Farr family began inviting friends to train with them. As they formed a small community, they decided to run Farr Fitness as a free gym and Christian ministry. Over the past two years, more than 350 people have trained with the Farr’s.
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CityView
(NoCar F 264.T3 W4), Vol. Issue , January/February 2017,
p12-13, il, por
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36211
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The appeal of a playhouse can be heightened by adding aspects of the outdoors. Aspects the author recommended were adding vines as a covering and window boxes for holding plants. Included were the seven steps involved in creating them for her grandchildren.
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24848
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This instructional guide explores why older adults should regularly ride a bike. The instructions also include where to buy a bike, what to buy with it, and advice for riding a bike around town. Safety tips for bike riding are also included.
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North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine
(NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. Issue , February-March 2016,
p12-14, por, bibl
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36272
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With an increasing number of Americans living the golden years, facilities such as Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) are experiencing a financial and occupational boom. Asserting the ever growing need for facilities such as the profiled Belle Meade and Plantation Estates were statistics for this elderly population and health conditions such as Alzheimer’s.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 36 Issue 1, January 2016,
p34, 36-38
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36275
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On the downside to the takeover of AI in employment sectors: the elimination of jobs traditionally targeted for elimination, such as factory work; the elimination of highly paid positions such as software designing. Changes that may be a mixed blessing include a minimum guaranteed income provided by the government. However, what may be criticized now as a sign of a socialistic society may one day be regarded as the basis of economic survival.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 36 Issue 2, February 2016,
p67-68
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36488
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Freelance contractors and business owners feeling isolated from the community and other businesses prove interdependent is a better descriptor. Generating community as well as collaboration is Base Camp Asheville, offering entrepreneurs spaces for work and play. Proving that pleasure and business can co-exist is a 1920s building refurbished with modern office conveniences like high speed Internet, recreational areas like a ping pong table. Proving this principle also are profiles of companies such as Anthroware and local entrepreneurs such as David and Amanda Highley, co-owners of web coding company MyTownUSA.
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23145
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Lexington, North Carolina mayor, Newell Clark discusses his workout routine, diet, and how the community became involved in his recreational activities.
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26408
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Despite the winter weather in North Carolina, there are still opportunities for people to get outdoors and stay committed to conservation. State parks and recreation areas offer winter programs in birding, hiking, and nature observation.
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26414
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The line between outdoor recreation and conservation is complicated. Fly-fishing and bird hunting are popular outdoor activities in North Carolina, but one should remember that they have an impact on natural resources.
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765
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Discusses the new trends in parks and recreation activities.
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26751
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The future of hunting and other forms of outdoor recreation was the topic at the first North Carolina Conference on Outdoor Ethics, sponsored by the N.C. Wildlife Federation in late September. Representatives from conservation groups, landowners, and government agencies discussed ways of improving the image of outdoor users and increasing educational efforts.
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26901
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A survey conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service found that Americans engaged in one or more forms of outdoor recreation involving wildlife in 1980. Fishing and hunting were preferred activities, but many sportsmen indicated they also pursued non-consumptive wildlife activities.
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26820
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Four conservation summits will be held by the National Wildlife Federation this summer, each featuring a week of outdoor adventure, environmental awareness activities, and a chance to learn new recreational skills. The summits will be held in parks in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Rockies, Adirondacks, and near Lake Michigan.
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26830
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The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is trying to resolve problems of outdoor abuse. Problems with littering and conflicts with fishermen are examples of common issues faced on rivers. A strict code of ethics is needed to prevent these problems for all outdoor sports.
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