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Sunday 7: Fathers’ Day Songs
Father’s come in all varieties. Some are awesome. Yet some are sex offenders. Others deal drugs. Many don’t pay… Continue Reading
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Box of Heads Found on Plane
A Southwest Airlines employee called police after finding 40 to 60 human heads in a package set to be transported to a Fort Worth medical research company, the airline said.
Net Porn Growth Called 'Epidemic'
Congress must ensure that obscenity laws are enforced so that children are not exposed to pornography on the Internet, researchers and advocates of Internet safety said Tuesday.
Blago Wiretaps Released
Prosecutors believe the taped conversations help prove the former governor, his brother and others, like former close friend Lon Monk, set out to shakedown people for campaign contributions in exchange for state actions.
Inmate Set to Die by Firing Squad
A Utah death row inmate who would become only the third person to die by firing squad in the United States in 33 years appealed to the Supreme Court on Wednesday, seeking a last-minute stay of execution.
When Government Plays Arts Patron
On the conflict between the cultural sensibilities of taxpayers and the legal obligations of the state.
Sailor Girl: 'OMG, it's like, no biggie.'
Sounding just like the 16-year-old California girl she is, teenage sailor Abby Sunderland waved off the harsh criticism of her parents, and said she can't be judged like other teens because she's an expert yachtswoman.
Bill Gives Obama Internet Kill Switch
The federal government would have “absolute power” to shut down the Internet under the terms of a new U.S. Senate bill, which would hand President Obama a figurative “kill switch” to seize control of the world wide web in response to a Homeland Security directive.
BP CEO to Appear at Hearing
House Democrats set a harsh tone for today's hearing featuring BP CEO Tony Hayward, saying in their opening statements that Hayward and his company repeatedly ignored warning signs in advance of the explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig.
Who the Hell is He?
The victory of the mysterious Alvin Greene in the South Carolina Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate race left many scratching their heads, with the losing candidate making an appeal on Thursday. But who is the enigmatic winner?
Obama Address Gets Low Marks
Aspects of Obama's address were panned by people across the political spectrum—including some supporters of the president.
Adventure Web: Road Trip Journal
Whether you are looking for route recommendations or tips from experienced road-warriors, roadtripjournal.com offers a wide variety of tools for all types of users
Teens' Road Trip is Pedal Powered
Chris Hudson and Chris Holland have their cross-country summer bicycle trip from Michigan to California all mapped out. Sort of.
How Will Electric Cars Affect Road Tripping?
If you have an electric car with a 100 mile range, driving cross country will involve stopping and waiting eight hours for a recharge. Or will it?
A Road Trip in Pictures
Last summer, Jennifer O’Keeffe, a photographer in San Francisco, was feeling stuck, “creatively and in my life,” she says, and she wanted to get lost. So she bought a cargo van retrofitted with a bed and took to the road for a two-month solo road trip.




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The Festering Tensions of Carnival Life
Last weekend in Waunakee, Flo, the Romanian orphan, was placed with me on the Fun Slide. He worked the… Continue Reading
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Grappling with Rain, Wristbands and Racism
There’s something spooky about a deserted carnival midway just before a storm hits, the canopies whipping in the wind,… Continue Reading
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Indignities, Indolence and Injuries: All in a Day’s Work
My first night with the carnival was mid-June. It was a Sunday, which meant tear down. I hadn’t given… Continue Reading
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Sex Offenders, Jailbait and Consolidating the Nates
I like that there are Carnie Children. Traveling with us is Peaches, a bright 15-year-old who runs the balloon… Continue Reading