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Upscale bowlers can eat cute crepes instead of greasy pizza, sip fruity margaritas rather than quaffing stale draft ales and listen to techno music that drowns out the crashing pins.

The trend of the past decade is so strong that even stodgy AMF Bowling Centers, dominant since invention of the automatic pinsetter in 1946, are enlisting. Many old-style keglers will head for traditional bowling centers during the week of Aug. 23, which the 76-year-old Bowling Proprietors Association of America has designated as National Bowling Week. A growing cadre of crab cake and sushi eaters, at the same time, will visit bowling destinations that seem more like a trendy club or a hot new bistro. Continue Reading »

One might think of roller coasters as uniquely American, but they are actually a Russian invention dating back to the early 1800s, when wooden tracks would send sleds down ice hills during harsh winters. Today, coasters are thrilling riders around the world, inducing vomiting from Indiana to Istanbul. With the help of BestRollerCoasterPoll.com, which rates coasters every year, here are 10 of the world’s best. Continue Reading »

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I first stumbled across this beer bar while writing an article about Barack Obama’s unexpected choice of beers. During a campaign swing through North Carolina in May the Democratic Presidential candidate stopped at The Raleigh Times Bar. Instead of diving into a craft beer, what did he order? A Pabst Blue Ribbon. Good times all the times can be had at the Raleigh Times Bar… even if you like PBR. Continue Reading »

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The basics of sailing remain unchanged over thousands of years, but operating modern sailboats takes more than a passing knowledge. If you are ready to sail and you’re looking for a school, be sure the instructors are certified by a group like ASA or U.S. Sailing. Following are schools offering certified instructors and courses for beginners. Continue Reading »

As technology marches on, products generally improve in their scope and function. In the case of the latest electric razors there has been a noticeable performance increase that is reflected in recent higher consumer satisfaction ratings. Continue Reading »

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Maybe you aren’t a frequent flier, but you are a frequent borrower. Your credit cards have wings! Business travelers and jet setters count their frequent flier miles, and you can count your credit card reward dollars. Continue Reading »