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Sunday, 22. November 2009

NTSB Cites IFR WX, Loss of Control in RV-6A Downing (The Aero-News Network) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 04:50:20 GMT
Fatal Accident Occurred As A/C Went Down At A "Steep Angle" Scud running... it's the bane of many a VFR flyer who can't or won't file IFR or stay on the ground when the conditions tend to start the bird walking. It appears that another pilot has fallen to this hazard... and we can only hope (forlornly, we'd imagine) that he might be the last.

Economy Causes Tough Decisions For Camping Race Fans (Bristol Herald Courier) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:25:19 GMT
Pressured by rising costs, even the die-hard NASCAR nomads who roam racing venues in RVs are whittling their schedules to fit their price range

Motorcyclists ready to ride (The Steamboat Pilot & Today) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:03:00 GMT
Scott Singer makes cabinets, fixes boats and RVs and teaches people to fly helicopters. Now, he also plans to sell choppers.

Things to Know Before You Tow (Carteret County News-Times) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:15:32 GMT
(ARA) - Even with gas at $4 a gallon, many people will soon be hitching up their boats, trailers and RVs and hitting the road for summer vacations. Catching up on the latest safety features will help these weekend warriors get out on the open road quickly and safely.

Road proposal riles activists in Roosevelt country (AP via Yahoo! News) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 06:46:55 GMT
Plans to turn a secluded Badlands trail into a major road and river crossing might not have created such a stir if not for where it is: near the ranch where Theodore Roosevelt helped conceive the American conservation movement.

Road Proposal Riles Activists in Roosevelt Country (ABC News) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:24:17 GMT
Foes of river crossing in Badlands fear it will mar landscape and Roosevelt's legacy

Road may be built through land where conservation got its start (Denver Post) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 06:59:40 GMT
Plans to turn a secluded Badlands trail into a major road and river crossing might not have created such a stir if it wasn't where it is: near the ranch where Theodore Roosevelt helped conceive the American conservation movement.

NASCAR AT MIS | 2 P.M. TODAY: Economic woes keep fans from going to track (Detroit Free Press) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:07:35 GMT
BROOKLYN, Mich. -- A few days ago, a few hundred hard-core racing fans hopped in their motor homes, buses and trucks, cranked their ignitions, and sent a rumble across the campgrounds on the east side of Michigan International Speedway. It was late afternoon, and the racing groupies were getting ready to drive across the Turn 3 embankment and down onto the grassy infield, where they would anchor ...

Tropical Storm Fay on course for Cuba, the Keys (Miami Herald) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:46:00 GMT
A deadly tropical storm is expected to jog along Cuba's coastline all day Sunday before cutting north through the island on Monday and emerging over warm waters -- with the Florida Keys in sight.

Road proposal angers activists (Belleville News-Democrat) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:15:34 GMT
Plans to turn a secluded Badlands trail into a major road and river crossing might not have created such a stir if it weren't where it is: near the ranch where Theodore Roosevelt helped conceive the American conservation movement.

Bedford Heights boy, 9, drowns at Portage County campground (The Plain Dealer) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 03:19:50 GMT
Janet Okoben Mantua Township -- A Bedford Heights boy drowned Saturday afternoon in a lake at the Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park campground, Portage County Coroner Roger Marcial has confirmed. Kalen Hampton, 9, was declared dead after being pulled from the...

Man shot at campground (The Bismarck Tribune) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:24:05 GMT
MINOT (AP) - Minot police say no charges are expected in a shooting that injured a man after a fight at a campground.

12-Year-Old Boy Drowns At Campground (News Channel 5 Cleveland) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 04:54:28 GMT
A 12-year-old boy swimming at a local campground drowns.

Residents petition to shut down campground (The Eureka Reporter) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:17:55 GMT
Category: Local News Topics: Manila The site of a campground in Manila Park has become a source of controversy.

Welcome wagon for campers (Denver Post) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 06:55:29 GMT
Of all the duties charged to Colorado campground hosts, the oddest belongs to two couples at Wolford Mountain Campground. They're required to pay $20 to anyone who approaches them with a live, thrashing pike.

Fire near Mout Hood spreads to 800 acres (The Oregonian) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 04:12:04 GMT
The Gnarl Ridge fire on the north side of Mount Hood expanded to 800 acres Saturday, prompting fire officials to call for more firefighters and protect the historic Cloud Cap Inn and historic structures at the Tilly Jane campground.

Campsite is home for some homeless (Times Herald) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 03:04:23 GMT
Carla Novak said her sister’s grandchildren enjoy themselves when they’re at Algonac State Park.

Garden gnomes, propane tanks stolen in Dickinson Township (The Sentinel) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:52:01 GMT
Someone stole about $200 in property from a campsite behind a Dickinson Township home between Thursday evening and Friday afternoon, police said.

Coldstream residents want homeless to move into shelters after blaze (Times & Transcript) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:04:25 GMT
Residents of Coldstream are suggesting the area's homeless people move into local shelters after a fire scorched a hillside above a campsite.

Inca Trail: Heavy load for porters (Chicago Sun-Times) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:04:25 GMT
WARMIWANUSCA, Peru -- Porters on the famed Inca Trail trek to the jungle-shrouded ruins of Machu Picchu recall the fleet-footed chasqui -- Inca messengers who darted over the vast road network of South America's most powerful empire.

Camp close to home to save money (Lahontan Valley News) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:39:39 GMT
Some weeks ago, I wrote a column about fishing locations within a short distance of Carson City. The thrust behind that column was the ridiculous cost of gasoline and diesel.

Michigan state parks test eco-friendly rest stops (Dallas Morning News) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:53:25 GMT
GRAND HAVEN, Mich. – When nature calls, campers at Michigan's Grand Haven State Park can go green at a new, environmentally friendly toilet-shower building.

Passion still fuels bluegrass, despite high gas prices (The Florida Times-Union) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 04:14:26 GMT
RV parks such as Ira Crews' Twin Oaks in Hoboken already have people staking out sites.

Many Katrina victims still lack permanent housing (Fort Worth Star-Telegram) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:10:10 GMT
By ANITA LEE BILOXI, Miss. — By Sept. 1, the Federal Emergency Management Agency estimates, only 450 occupied travel-trailers or mobile homes will remain in government and commercial parks, but that doesn’t mean residents have found permanent housing. Uncertainty and distress accompany their shuffle from one temporary home to another, including hotel rooms, almost three years after Hurricane ...

Relocated mobile home tenants in Milpitas would get more aid (The Milpitas Post) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 04:00:07 GMT
An idea to grant thousands of dollars in extra relocation monies to tenants of area mobile home parks saw initial city approval last week.

Great buys offered at RV show (Goshen News) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:03:57 GMT
The 54th annual Midwest RV Super Show and Rally brought dealers, accessory vendors and consumers together for four days of rock-bottom prices this weekend at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds.

Where Do RV Fees Go? (KIDK TV Idaho Falls) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:48:05 GMT
IDAHO FALLS - Eyewitness News takes action to find out where RV fees go and why you are having to pay for dump sites where you didn't before.

RPC gives nod to 15-acre RV park (Pahrump Valley Times) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:29:12 GMT
The Pahrump Regional Planning Commission on Wednesday approved a conditional use permit to allow the development of an almost 15-acre RV park on the corner of Highway 160 and Wheeler Pass Road.

Midwest RV Supershow underway amid slow sales, layoffs (22 WSBT South Bend) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:39:22 GMT
ELKHART — Nearly 3,000 workers in Northern Indiana have been recently laid off in the RV industry. Meanwhile, the Midwest RV Supershow is getting underway in Goshen. Sales are down, but if you're in the market for a motor home or towable unit, you are in the driver's seat.

Lazydays RV Center loss grows as demand for recreational vehicles shrinks (Business Journal of Tampa Bay) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:47:20 GMT
Lazydays RV Center Inc. posted a $2.3 million net loss for the three months ended June 30, compared to a $402,581 net loss in the same period a year earlier.

Aid For Digital TV Shift Misses Target Audience (The Tampa Tribune) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:24:40 GMT
Feb. 18 could be an especially frustrating day for people watching TV in some nursing homes, RV parks and mobile home villages.

Road proposal riles activists in Roosevelt country (AP via Yahoo! News) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:29:29 GMT
Plans to turn a secluded Badlands trail into a major road and river crossing might not have created such a stir if not for where it is: near the ranch where Theodore Roosevelt helped conceive the American conservation movement.

Road Proposal Riles Activists in Roosevelt Country (ABC News) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:09:10 GMT
Foes of river crossing in ND Badlands fear it will mar landscape and Roosevelt's legacy

Road proposal riles activists in Roosevelt country (San Diego Union-Tribune) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 01:07:59 GMT
Plans to turn a secluded Badlands trail into a major road and river crossing might not have created such a stir if it wasn't where it is: near the ranch where Theodore Roosevelt helped conceive the American conservation movement.

Keys: Tourists Evacuations Likely Sunday (CBS4 Miami) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:23:41 GMT
Emergency officials in the Florida Keys say they expect to begin ordering the mandatory evacuation of tourists as early as 8 a.m. Sunday morning as Tropical Storm Fay draws closer to the chain of islands. Emergency officials may also order the evacuation of mobile home residents and people at risk of flooding.

Proposal riles activists on Roosevelt turf (KABC-TV Los Angeles) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:38:31 GMT
Plans to turn a secluded Badlands trail into a major road and river crossing might not have created such a stir if it wasn't where it is.

Man shot at campground (The Bismarck Tribune) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:54:04 GMT
MINOT (AP) - Minot police say no charges are expected in a shooting that injured a man after a fight at a campground.

Sand Point campground up for auction (The Truro Daily News) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 03:22:00 GMT
By Harry Sullivan TRURO DAILY NEWS FIVE?ISLANDS — A picturesque Five Islands campground is to be sold at auction after being placed in bankruptcy earlier this year.

Man shot at Minot campground, no charges expected (Fargo Forum) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:53:44 GMT
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Coyote attacks surprise Incline Village dog owners (North Lake Tahoe Bonanza) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 01:09:00 GMT
A coyote spots a possible lunch near the El Dorado County campground in this Tahoe Daily Tribune file photo. As she does nearly every day, Incline Village resident E. Rhodes was walking her dogs, a pair of whippets, last Friday in an area behind Speckled Avenue in Kings Beach.

Fire triggers campground closures (Mountain Home News) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:34:10 GMT
An interagency Wildland Fire Use Team will arrive today to assist the Fairfield Ranger District with the management of the Barker Wildland Use Fire. The team comes from all areas of the country and has experience managing Wildland Fire Use events. The Incident Commander is Kim Soper.

News and Features for Lake Isabella, California (Kern Valley Sun) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:29:20 GMT
REPORT OF COLLISION: Pictured above: On 07-08-08, at approx., 4:40 p.m. Mathew A Rodriguez, 18, of Lake Isabella, was exiting Boulder Gulch Campground and began to cross Hwy 155 to get to Hungry Gulch Campground.

Garden gnomes, propane tanks stolen in Dickinson Township (The Sentinel) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:07:01 GMT
Someone stole about $200 in property from a campsite behind a Dickinson Township home between Thursday evening and Friday afternoon, police said.

Coldstream residents want homeless to move into shelters after blaze (CNews) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:57:41 GMT
COLDSTREAM, B.C. - Residents of Coldstream are suggesting the area's homeless people move into local shelters after a fire scorched a hillside above a campsite.

Wildlife and water slides too at Lopez Lake (Los Angeles Times) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:31:02 GMT
It's rowdy, family-friendly recreation. For peace and quiet, pitch a tent in a campsite away from the water park. "Why settle for small sites at the beach where you can hear your neighbors breathing?" said Crystal Robbins of North Hollywood. "Lake Lopez in gorgeous San Luis Obispo environs gives you miles of water frontage, large sites, hiking, boating, swimming, sunbathing and other great ...

Fair overnighters are convenient, time saving (The Daily Record) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:20:37 GMT
Photo By Katy Ganz Louie Rabatin makes breakfast Friday morning at his family’s fairgrounds campsite. Fair participants as well as their family and friends choose to spend the night at the fair, saving gas money, food money and time.

Georgia crisis adds an edge to Lithuania music festival (AFP via Yahoo! News) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:14:35 GMT
Rock and techno fans have flocked to this frontier town for a politically-charged music festival this weekend that's acquired an edge due to the conflict in Georgia.

Outdoors behavior, ethics are ready for modification (San Francisco Chronicle) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:42:14 GMT
The euphoria of the moment crashed at the sound of the approaching WaveRunner. We were deep in a lake cove, floating quietly in my boat, and just seconds before, we had a series of ecstatic sequences with perfect casts along the shore, retrieves, grabs, sets...

Idaho killer tells mother he had evil in his heart (AP via Yahoo! News) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:22:01 GMT
The man who admits kidnapping two northern Idaho children and killing one of them wrote a letter to his mother blaming society for feeding the evil in his heart, a prosecution witness testified Friday.

Missing man's body found day long search (WCNC Charlotte) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:58:48 GMT
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-- Charlotte rescue crews are trying to piece together how a missing man died.

PAC -- an Evening of Art and Wine (Pahrump Valley Times) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:28:01 GMT
The Pahrump Arts Council will hold the 2nd annual Evening of Art and Wine at the Charleston Peak RV Park clubhouse at the winery in honor of the artists with works on display in that gallery.

Minot Shooting Called Self-Defense | Video (KFYR-TV Bismarck) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:05:47 GMT
Who did it? That is cut and dry for Minot police, which is not typical in a shooting case. Minot Police were called to this RV park just after 10:00 last night, August 14, for reports of gun shots fired. When they arrived they found 42-year old Jonnie Guerrero with three gunshots wounds to his leg.

There's More To Orlando Than Theme Parks (The Tampa Tribune) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:23:17 GMT
When you head to Orlando for a weekend escape, think beyond staying in a traditional motel room.

Silver Strand high and dry (San Diego Union-Tribune) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 13:40:33 GMT
Beach-goers expecting a raucous party at Silver Strand State Beach over the upcoming Labor Day weekend are in for a major “buzzkill.” Officials with California State Parks have imposed a temporary alcohol ban from Aug. 29 through Sept. 1, on the last public beach in San Diego County where alcohol is still allowed.

Relocated mobile home tenants in Milpitas would get more aid (The Milpitas Post) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:24:24 GMT
An idea to grant thousands of dollars in extra relocation monies to tenants of area mobile home parks saw initial city approval last week.

Camp close to home to save money (Lahontan Valley News) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:34:47 GMT
Some weeks ago, I wrote a column about fishing locations within a short distance of Carson City. The thrust behind that column was the ridiculous cost of gasoline and diesel.

More families opt to vacation close to home (Dallas Morning News) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:46:35 GMT
High gas prices crimped travel plans for Steven Zenczak and John Hutchens, but the longtime friends didn't want to skip vacation altogether.

Camp deluxe (Boston Globe) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:56:49 GMT
FOXBOROUGH - Jennifer McKeon of West Bridgewater loves the idea of taking her family camping. Except for one thing: She hates camping. She hates the bugs. The dirt. Sleeping in a tent. Waking up in a tent.

CONTRACT FOR PORT SECURITY EXPIRES (Curry Coastal Pilot) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:42:13 GMT
The security company IPH Security Systems will no longer be patrolling the Port of Brookings Harbor.

RV dealer's assets frozen after complaints (Victoria Times Colonist) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:25:17 GMT
A Vancouver Island RV dealer has been suspended from doing business amid allegations of selling dozens of RVs on consignment and failing to pass on the profits.

RV dealer suspended after allegations of wrongdoing (Vancouver Sun) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:32:37 GMT
VANCOUVER ISLAND - An Island RV dealership has been suspended from doing business amid allegations it sold dozens of RVs on consignment and failed to pass on the profits.

Dealers flock to Elkhart County Fairgrounds for Midwest RV Supershow (WNDU 16 South Bend) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:07:44 GMT
From the very large to the very small, an RV show in Goshen has just about everything the RV world has to offer. Over 170 RV's are on display at the Elkhart County Fairgrounds as part of this weekend's Midwest RV Supershow.

RV Industry Struggles with Sales Due to Economy (WBOC Salisbury) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:36:17 GMT
SMYRNA , Del.- The RV industry is struggling with fewer sales, even though gas prices are starting to drop.

Body “tentatively” ID’d as missing man from RV park (The Daily World) Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:28:50 GMT
Dismembered human remains found in Grayland on Monday have been “tentatively identified” as those of Kenneth Hutchison, the 62-year-old resident of the RV where his body was hidden.

Long-term questions work against RV park (The Oregonian) Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:09:05 GMT
The morning after the city quashed plans for a recreational vehicle park on Pacific Avenue, the phone rang at the Forest Grove Chamber of Commerce. The caller was driving an RV to meet friends in Forest Grove and wondered where to stay overnight.

The RV lifestyle on $4 a gallon (Greater Baton Rouge Business Report) Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:19:49 GMT
(From The Wall Street Journal ) Filling up a motor home or other large RV can cost from $350 to nearly $500. As a result, many RV owners are simply leaving them home or cutting the number of destinations on their next long journey. ( Registration required )

Things to Know Before You Tow (Carteret County News-Times) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:16:48 GMT
(ARA) - Even with gas at $4 a gallon, many people will soon be hitching up their boats, trailers and RVs and hitting the road for summer vacations. Catching up on the latest safety features will help these weekend warriors get out on the open road quickly and safely.

Des Plaines looks at RV parking rules (Daily Herald) Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:31:18 GMT
Owners of boats and RVs might have to park them someplace other than their Des Plaines driveways. While it's currently against city law to park boats and RVs on unpaved areas, the city's building code committee on Friday will discuss whether to limit them on paved surfaces.

Family road trip survival strategies (CNN.com) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:47:14 GMT
For once, the kids agree.

Layoffs continue at Winnebago (Forest City Summit) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:54:33 GMT
Story created Aug 12, 2008 - 09:35:15 CDT.

Behind the Polls—Registered Voters Vs. Likely Voters (US News & World Report) Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:03:10 GMT
Getting behind the polling numbers to get a better read on the electorate.

News and Features for Lake Isabella, California (Kern Valley Sun) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:19:43 GMT
Perfect balmy weather greeted racers and visitors alike who came out to enjoy the 12th Annual Kern Valley Fundraiser and Personal Watercraft Jet Ski Races.

Gospel tent set up at north end of Red Deer (Red Deer Advocate) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:06:58 GMT
A gospel tent, traveling around the country this summer has made its home in Red Deer for the rest of the week.

Man shot at Minot campground (Grand Forks Herald) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:18:43 GMT
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Doyle Lawson, Cherryholmes, Grasstowne and More Perform During 10th Anniversary Concert at Oceanfront Campground - ... (PRWeb via Yahoo! News) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:01:00 GMT
Ocean Lakes Family Campground announces the Tenth Annual Premier Bluegrass Weekend 2-day concert event

Fort Loramine Campground Fire Injured Four People (WHIO-TV 7 Dayton) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:31:04 GMT
A family reunion at Lake Loramie State Park took a tragic turn when fire erupted, injuring four people including a 3-month-old baby.

Three adults are arrested, accused of smoking marijuana with a child (The Salt Lake Tribune) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:07:19 GMT
Two men and a woman are behind bars after, police say, they smoked marijuana with a minor. American Fork police responded to a call reporting a marijuana smell coming from a motor home in an area RV campground.

Coyote attacks surprise Incline Village dog owners (North Lake Tahoe Bonanza) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:19:49 GMT
A coyote spots a possible lunch near the El Dorado County campground in this Tahoe Daily Tribune file photo. As she does nearly every day, Incline Village resident E. Rhodes was walking her dogs, a pair of whippets, last Friday in an area behind Speckled Avenue in Kings Beach.

News and Features for Lake Isabella, California (Kern Valley Sun) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:28:36 GMT
REPORT OF COLLISION: Pictured above: On 07-08-08, at approx., 4:40 p.m. Mathew A Rodriguez, 18, of Lake Isabella, was exiting Boulder Gulch Campground and began to cross Hwy 155 to get to Hungry Gulch Campground.

Outdoors (Times Leader) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:51:08 GMT
Nature Walk, a guided walk along the trails of Hickory Run State Park, Route 534, White Haven. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater. Tonight at 6:30. Followed by a film presentation on trees at 8:30 p.m. 443-0400.

Expo Center will be Harley campsite (Greater Milwaukee Today) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:25:03 GMT
WAUKESHA - The Waukesha County Expo Center will again turn into a motorcycle enthusiast’s encampment for the Harley-Davidson anniversary. For the 105th anniversary of the Milwaukee motorcycle maker, the Expo Center, 1000 Northview Road, will be a site for overnight RV and tent camping.

Czech police detain German tourist for making Nazi salute (EARTHtimes.org) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:15:55 GMT
Prague - The Czech police detained a 19-year-old German who allegedly raised his arm in a Nazi salute at a campsite near the city of Brno Friday, CTK news agency reported. The man had been staying at the site during Brno's motorcycle races. ...

Jurors told of brutal murders (The Bismarck Tribune) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:23:05 GMT
BOISE, IdahBOISE, Idaho - The death sentencing hearing of Joseph Edward Duncan III opened Wednesday with a long and brutal description by prosecutors of how Duncan killed several members of a northern Idaho family, abducted the two youngest children and then abused them at a campsite before murdering one of them.

Scout tragedy brings out best in local troops (Elk Grove Times) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:53:29 GMT
Weather earlier this summer was brutal and unrelenting, but one of the most tragic losses occurred when several Boy Scouts attending a leadership conference in Iowa were killed when a tornado hit their campsite.

Kidnapped girl describes brother's slaying (CNN.com) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:24:29 GMT
Read full story for latest details.

Abducted girl describes brother's murder on tape (CNN.com) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:24:29 GMT
BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- After her older brother was shot in the head, his remains were burned in front of her, an 8-year-old girl told a police officer in a gut-wrenching tape played for jurors deciding whether a convicted sex offender should die for his crimes.

As Gas Prices Swell, Trailers Shrink (New York Times) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:30:22 GMT
If this trend were a movie it would be called ?Honey, I Shrunk the Camper.?