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One Teen's Rubik's Cube Fascination Grows into 'Speed-Solving' Competitionnew
In the age of the PS3 and Wii, it might seem a bit unusual for teens to gravitate toward a toy nearly twice as old as they are. But young "speedcubers" are out there, and many will compete in the upcoming Utah Cubing Open.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Scott Renshaw |
05-16-2008 |
Recreation
'The Simpsons Ride' is Thrillingnew
About two weeks ago I got word that Universal Studios' highly anticipated successor to their Back to the Future simulator, had quietly soft-opened for "technical rehearsals" in advance of its May 15 grand opening. I headed for the park, dreams of penning the attraction's first published review dancing in my head.
Orlando Weekly |
Seth Kubersky |
05-08-2008 |
Recreation
Chess Masters at UT-Brownsvillenew
An open-admissions university has become a national powerhouse in the collegiate game.
Houston Press |
Chris Vogel |
04-15-2008 |
Recreation
The Dog Dirt Dilemmanew
It seems like an inalienable right in the West: whatever you do, wherever you go, your dog may come along. So what do you do when all those dogs make a mess?
Boise Weekly |
Deanna Darr |
04-03-2008 |
Recreation
Tags: dogs, recreation
Across the Boardnew
A Brazilian chess master finds his match in Detroit.
Metro Times |
Samantha Cleaver |
03-18-2008 |
Recreation
Tags: recreation
What's a Four-Letter Word for Geekfest?new
After a weekend at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament in Brooklyn, I think I've got it.
New York Press |
Meredith McGroarty |
03-06-2008 |
Recreation
Tags: recreation
The Dungeons & Dragons Love Connectionnew
Meet the women of DunDraCon, a convention dedicated to games that aren't just for guys anymore.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
03-05-2008 |
Recreation
Tags: recreation
Dare to Danglenew
Hey kids! Football sucks. Try rock climbing.
Boise Weekly |
Mary Slaughter |
02-27-2008 |
Recreation
Tags: climbing, recreation
Live-Action Role-Players Get Boffed in Amtgardnew
Amid flailing swords and flying shields, these modern-day knights fight on.
Houston Press |
Craig Malisow |
02-26-2008 |
Recreation
Tags: recreation
Renegade Road Rally Spans from England to Gambianew
Here's a great getaway idea: Buy a 20-year-old $400 Volkswagen with 98,000 miles on eBay from a guy in England, get a good friend to fly with you to pick it up and then drive it through France and Spain, ferry to Morocco and drive through Mauritania and Senegal to Gambia. Then donate the car to a charity.
Shepherd Express |
Gary Knowles |
02-15-2008 |
Recreation
Tags: recreation
Bowling for Dollars in Missourinew
Bowling alley owners hope to be spared from what they call an unfair tax.
Riverfront Times |
Kathleen McLaughlin |
01-25-2008 |
Recreation
Tags: recreation
Rafting a River to Save it in Tibetnew
American whitewater rafters team up with Chinese businessmen and Tibetans to bring the sport of rafting to China and save the Salween River from damming.
Eugene Weekly |
Camilla Mortensen |
01-09-2008 |
Recreation
Timber Versus Tourism: The New Rogue River Feudnew
Environmentalists team up with whitewater rafters and business owners to save Oregon's famous fishing river, the Rogue.
Eugene Weekly |
Camilla Mortensen |
01-09-2008 |
Environment
Winter Camping Has its Dangers and Rewardsnew
By January, most campers have stowed their gear and simply dream of warmer nights by a springtime fire. But some dare to layer on the fleece, strap on gaiters and hit the snowbound trail. These hearty backwoods crusaders find winter camping a peaceful sojourn and a distinct challenge.
Isthmus |
James T. Spartz |
01-07-2008 |
Recreation
Tags: recreation
How to Build a Luxury Snowcavenew
Instructions on building a pimped-out cave for a warm winter's night. Some degree of snark implied.
Eugene Weekly |
Chuck Adams |
12-13-2007 |
Sports
