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These pet trailers are an option for cyclists who want to bring their dogs along for the ride

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Several days before a long bike ride last year, a friend of mine suggested that we get a bike trailer for my beagle, Hamilton. Forget it, I said. Concerned about anxiety (Hammy's) and burning quads (mine), I refused to entertain the idea. But then I came across a kid’s bike trailer, parked it in my kitchen with lots of treats and acclimated Hammy to it gradually. Surrendering, I decided that this would be a fun way to keep our pack together on long (and overnight) adventures. Read More...

What Does it Mean to Be a Warrior?

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What being a warrior means in Native American cultures has evolved over centuries with generational attitude shifts, outside influences, and complicated relationships with the United States. Patty Loew, a member of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe and a consultant for The Warrior Tradition, describes the tradition as a broader interpretation of a warrior that includes being a protector and a provider. “Native men and women fill that role through military service, through protecting the language, guarding the culture, providing food, shelter, education, and medical assistance to other community members. Read More...

Why ex-Blackhawk Kyle Beach came forward: 'I'm a survivor'

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Explore More Kyle Beach, the former Blackhawks first-round pick who came forward as John Doe on Wednesday, said he took the step of speaking out publicly to help affect change and let other survivors know they aren’t alone. Beach, who was allegedly the victim of sexual assault at the hands of former Blackhawks video coordinator Brad Aldrich, spoke in a 25-minute interview with TSN’s Rick Westhead on Wednesday after the Jenner & Block report was released, prompting Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman and vice president of hockey operations Al MacIsaac to leave the organization. Read More...