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• Calif. carnival ride collapses 23 injured
The Yo-Yo ride has a series of metal arms extending from a center poll. A chair is attached to the end of each arm by a chain, and the arms and chairs swing outward as the machine spins and picks up speed.
• Scottish writer Jeff Torrington dies at 72
Torrington, whose novel “Swing Hammer Swing!” won two Whitbread Awards in 1992, for best first novel and book of the year, died Sunday at Dykebar Hospital in Paisley, Scotland, the family said. The cause of death was not announced, but he had ...
• Obama accuses Bush of 'appalling attack'
During his swing through South Dakota, the Democratic front-runner said he had intended to focus on rural issues, but felt compelled to respond to the criticism from Bush and McCain.
• Kids are back, and
The only chance I had of glimpsing the videos was going to my Nana’s or hanging out with the kids next door. But sure enough, by 1988, I was in full swing with the Jordan, Joey, Donnie, Danny and Jonathan mania.
• Process this: A kaput-critter computer
The "world's highest swing" has been set up on an 1,100-foot TV tower in China. The swing set was built on a platform 700 feet above the ground on the tower in Chinese city of Harbin, a local daily newspaper reported. Customers sit on the swing's seat ...

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» CR Hutch - Information regarding swing dance manual and video tapes by Craig Hutchinson in Virginia. Includes general swing information and history.
» DanceTutor's Online Video Dance Instruction - Online instruction using video, stills, and text including east coast swing, west coast swing, lindy hop and balboa.
» Modern Jive Dance Step Database - Over 500 modern jive dance moves/steps described, many with animations. Includes advanced search facilities and advice for beginners.
» The National & New England Swing Dance Server - Includes the National Swing Dance Calendar, Teacher Directory, DJ Directory, Organizer Directory, Dance Partner Network, classified ads, discussion forums, and music recommendations.
» Raper's Swing Dance Corner - Includes lesson plans, a who's who in swing dance, Swing Dance Research and Historic Association, dance club listings and music listings.
» Swingdancers.com - All swing related events and information for the US including dance camps, dance contests, online shopping, swing-related web site hosting, and a chat forum.
» SwingTalk - This discussion board is home to an online community of swing dancers of various levels, styles and backgrounds, coming together to chat and share their experiences and thoughts on swing dancing. Focused on the San Francisco Bay Area.
» Yehoodi - Forum offering national and regional discussions on swing dancing.