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	Carnival
		A carnival parade is a public celebration, combining some elements of a circus and public street party, generally during the carnival season.
		Places especially noted for elaborate Carnival celebrations include Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Recife, and Olinda in Brazil, Venice in Italy, Nice in France, New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama in the USA, Trinidad in the West Indies, and Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Cádiz in Spain.
		Carnival is also celebrated in the southern Catholic provinces of the Netherlands Noord-Brabant and Limburg as well as in neighbouring Belgium.
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/c/ca/carnival.html (639 words)

	RideAccidents.com
		May, 2004: A 34-year-old carnival ride operator and convicted felon was arrested at a carnival in Manchester, Connecticut, and charged with operating an amusement ride while drunk after a three-year old boy fell from a ride.
		August 2004: A 30-year-old carnival worker was arrested and charged with one count of third-degree sexual assault after a menatally disabled woman reported that she was sexually assaulted in a carnival trailer at a lot in Lapeer City, Michigan [source: Flint Journal, 8/20/04].
		August, 2004: A 19-year-old carnival worker told police that after he threatened to report a co-worker's marijuana use, he was shot in the face by the co-worker near a building next to their carnival lot [source: The Tennessean, 8/27/04].
	www.rideaccidents.com (9544 words)

	New carnival rides a hit with Spirit Fest crowd (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The carnival rides are the same ones Geren brought for the Morgan County Fair last year.
		They said the carnival area was a good way for the children to stay entertained while they waited to watch the contemporary Christian band Straight Street and then head to the water park.
		Another new ride this year is the mechanical bull, brought by James and Carol Finley of Starkville, Miss.
	www.decaturdaily.com /decaturdaily/news/040704/carnival.shtml (676 words)

	Massachusetts steps up inspections of carnival rides - Boston.com - Mass. - News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		State safety officials are earning praise for their increased inspections and tougher regulations of carnival rides, a program initiated after the death of a Shrewsbury man at a church fair last September.
		The new rules have drawn the ire of amusement ride operators, but are being lauded by safety advocates as a possible model for the rest of the country.
		The regulations require that all rides be inspected at setup, and detail which parts of amusement devices must be inspected by state inspectors, private insurance inspectors and carnival employees.
	www.boston.com /news/local/massachusetts/articles/2005/07/06/massachusetts_steps_up_inspections_of_carnival_rides?mode=PF (543 words)

	Rules of attractions
		Those inspectors look at most rides only once a year, at the beginning of the carnival season, leaving ongoing maintenance and safety issues in the hands of carnival operators.
		Howe recommended that ride patrons - especially those with children who will ride - arrive at the fairgrounds early to determine how many rides are suitable for their kids before buying ride tickets or wristbands.
		Make sure that children are properly restrained in the ride and don't stick their hands and feet outside the ride.
	www.thestarpress.com /articles/4/043576-6414-004.html (793 words)

	Carnival Ride Safety
		Carnival supervisors inspect the rides daily and Amusement Company President John Leuhrs says his workers know the rides.
		But, certain rides can still be a safety hazard if you don't follow the rules.
		Rides at the Clark County fair are scheduled to open Wednesday night at 6:00 PM.
	www.weiu.net /news/archive/newsbuilder/2004/june/0616/ridesafety.htm (228 words)

	SFNE Central Forums -> Carnival Rides vs. Amusement Park Rides (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Carnival rides are some of the most extreme rides around, like the Top Scan, Tango, and Power Surge.
		Considering that my favorite rides are in order of two carnival rides, and then a rollercoaster, I would have to say carnival rides.
		I say amusment park rides because the carnival rides are broken down and unsafe, for example theres a fair that comes near my town every year and on the rides, people have been electricuted, caught on fire, flung out of the seat, and once the funhouse colapsed.
	forums.sfne.com /index.php?showtopic=3004 (1264 words)

	Mass. Carnival Rides Face Inspections Following Death
		Every mobile carnival ride in Massachusetts will get an inspection by years' end, and a task force will look into stricter safety rules after a fatal accident at a church fair in Shrewsbury last weekend.
		There are 39 mobile carnival companies licensed to operate amusement rides in the state, with a half-dozen carnivals scheduled for this weekend, according to state officials.
		Such inspections would not have caught the undersized bolt inside the passenger car on the Sizzler ride in Shrewsbury, because it is not typically taken apart on a regular basis, according to state officials.
	www.insurancejournal.com /news/east/2004/09/27/46274.htm?print=1 (353 words)

	Alpine Amusement Co. carnival / amusement rides and games IL (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Alpine Amusement Co. carnival / amusement rides and games IL At Alpine Amusement Co. we carry a wide variety of rides.
		We try to focus our purchases on rides that will be appropriate for the whole family.
		Whether you are on one of our kid rides our our high speed thrill rides you can be assured that they are safe and have been fully inspected not once but 3 times each day by the operator, a manager and one of the owners.
	www.alpineamusements.com /rides.htm (122 words)

	CARNIVAL RIDE Central - Find great websites with information on 'carnival ride' and related information. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		May, 2004: A 34-year-old carnival ride operator and convicted felon was arrested at a carnival in...
		An accident at a carnival ride leads to questions of why Tennessee is one of a handful of states that does not regulate...
		The operator of a carnival ride was drunk when a three-year-old fell off and injured himself, police said...
	www.g3labs.com /search/_xml/c/a/carnival-ride.html (876 words)

	Parsons Sun Online: Tornado coverage from southeast Kansas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Mitchell said everyone at the carnival except for two workers was able to find shelter at the Parsons Police Department just a couple of minutes before the tornado swept through the carnival and dumped all of the rides over.
		Among the rides, which in all were valued at millions of dollars, were two brand new rides that had just begun operation.
		One was a new version of a ride the carnival had already had, but the other ride, "Stargate," was new to the carnival and had just made its debut in Parsons a couple of days before.
	www.parsonssun.com /tornado/archives/04202000/storyps2.html (509 words)

	The Winchester Star-Carnival Kicks Off Bloom Revelry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		This year, Massimino said she hopes to ride the new mechanical bull and try the bungee cord ride.
		The Apple Blossom Carnival, supplied by Powers Great American Midway, is a large part of the festival’s tradition, according to Dickie Wisecarver, co-chair of the concessions and carnival committee.
		Rides and being able to see people enjoying themselves was the draw for Baugher, she said.
	www.winchesterstar.com /TheWinchesterStar/040428/Area_Carniv.asp (509 words)

	.::SoCalEvents.com::. - Rides & Games: Carnival (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		An old standby of the professional carnivals, the bottle ring game is a steady producer.
		Another old time carnival favorite, the player is required to toss two softballs into a large, metal milk can to win.
		This is an old time carnival favorite which frequently appears in several variations.
	www.socalevents.com /rg_carnivalgames.htm (2000 words)

	Carnival rides - AskTheBrain.com
		There is also a carnival there with rides for the kids and fried dough booths etc.
		Carnival rides will be available during the festival.
		Plus carnival rides and a 5K run and approximately 60-80 booths showcasing local and downtown businesses.
	www.askthebrain.com /carnival_ride-.html (142 words)

	Traveling Carnival Rides - Cruise Info Galore- Get Cruise Information Here (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Shows' rides are inspected a half dozen times a year, including a monthlong checkup when the traveling carnival annually...
		The Strates Carnival is the largest traveling show that still travels by rail, and this exciting HO scale set offers...
		With these adjustments to the cargo hold, all of the carnival rides arrived in excellent condition...
	cruise.big-yellow.net /index.php?k=traveling-carnival-rides (1165 words)

	AB334
		2-18 passenger or cause a carnival ride to be operated with a passenger unless
		4-13 permit for the carnival until all carnival rides meet the standards.
		4-35 amusement rides are available on a regular basis for use by the public.
	www.leg.state.nv.us /71st/bills/AB/AB334.html (1922 words)

	Get carnival rides inspected promptly (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Fall is the season of fairs and carnivals.
		Before that accident, the state's inspection of carnival and amusement rides was somewhat inconsistent.
		There are 39 companies licensed to operate carnivals in Massachusetts.
	www.eagletribune.com /news/stories/20041007/ED_001.htm (598 words)

	Carnival rides, rental rides, swing rides, children's rides
		The Turbo Tubs is a great ride for children and adults and can seat up to twenty-four people at a time.
		The entire ride spins plus the participants can lock their tubs in place or chose to spin them at whatever speed they like.
		This is a full size swing ride that when in motion has the riders flying around a circle over 50 feet wide.
	www.rockwalls.com /rides.html (291 words)

	Carnival Rides - Cruise Info Galore- Get Cruise Information Here (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		When I opened up U.S. Carnival Rides in Feb. 1997, it was a one paged site with a few pictures...
		These rides are terrific at church or temple festivals, large school carnivals, civic events...
		There is going to be a professional carnival ride company coming to this next spookstock.
	cruise.big-yellow.net /index.php?k=carnival-rides (812 words)

	Hispanics prevail: Carnival rides OK in Common (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Lantigua was one of the chief instigators behind the U.S. Justice Department's federal lawsuit that accused the city of blocking the election of Hispanics to political office by violating the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
		Laplante and others said the issue was the ruination of the common by the carnival rides and the heavy equipment that have turned the Common into "a dust bowl."
		Hispanic Week and Bread and Roses festivals are the primary users of the park for carnival rides each year.
	www.eagletribune.com /news/stories/19991020/LN_003.htm (400 words)

	Safety Of Carnival Rides Questioned After Boy Dies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The safety of mobile rides at local carnivals has come under scrutiny following the July 1 death of a nine-year-old Gary, Indiana boy who fell to his death from a ride at a Highland festival.
		An attorney for the boy's family says it's intended to send the message that many amusement rides are not as safe as most people believe.
		State inspectors say the ride was functioning properly at the time the boy fell.
	www.wcpo.com /news/2005/local/07/10/indy_carnival.html (423 words)

	Observation Place Descriptive - Free Descriptive Essays - Carnival Rides
		My first experience with a carnival ride was a Ferris wheel at a local fair.
		The first ride on one of these fantastic beasts gave me an instant rush of adrenaline.
		As the ride gained speed, the resistance to gravity built up against my body until I was unable to move.
	www.123helpme.com /view.asp?id=15606 (516 words)

	Snag an armband for unlimited carnival rides - Thursday, 04/21/05 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		It's armband night at the carnival on First Avenue South, which is set up as part of this weekend's Main Street Festival.
		Operated by Snyder and Metts, the carnival continues through Sunday with rides for all ages, funnel cakes, corn dogs and cotton candy.
		The carnival opens at 5 tonight with an early-bird armband special, with unlimited rides for $20 per person.
	tennessean.com /williamsonam/news/archives/05/03/68490812.shtml?... (231 words)

	Carnival rides earnings wave - 2004-12-16 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		In the first full year since the merger of Carnival Corp. and PandO Princess, the combined company introduced eight new cruise ships and logged a 55 percent higher profit, despite the impact of four hurricanes.
		For the fourth quarter, Carnival (NYSE: CCL and NYSE: CUK) said it earned $294 million, or 36 cents a share, on revenue of $2.24 billion.
		For the year, Carnival said it earned $1.85 billion, or $2.24 a share, on revenue of $9.73 billion.
	southflorida.bizjournals.com /southflorida/stories/2004/12/13/daily41.html?jst=m_ln_hl (649 words)

	Carnival equipment rental california
		Prices for mechanical rides are based on same day setup.
		Delivery of a mechanical ride requires a minimum Drivable width of 8.5 feet.
		Tennis courts are suitable mainly for inflatable rides, booths and games.
	www.carnivalservices.com (218 words)

	Drew Expositions - Carnival Rides: Himalaya
		The Himalaya was manufactured by Reverchon of France and is one of only a handful French Himalaya rides traveling throughout the country today.
		Riders enjoy riding in the spacious tubs as it whisks riders up and down hills and through the tunnel in the back of the ride.
		The Himalaya is transported on three semi trailers and takes approximately 8 hours to assemble.
	www.drewexpo.com /rides/major.asp?ID=2 (63 words)

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		They are often the first ride we dare as children, yet even the oldest among us can sometimes be spotted in an ornately carved chariot enjoying a spin right alongside their galloping grandkids.
		You don't even have to ride one of the many fine old antique Carousels still operating to appreciate the craftsmanship in its detailed woodwork, or to enjoy the old fashioned sound of its band organ.
		In the 1960s, carnival owners began to sell their organs as they were tired of the maintenance and the heavy lifting involved.
	www.rct2.com /community/carousel/carousel.htm (932 words)

	eastcoastfun.com - carnival and casino game rentals, inflatable and carnival rides, New york NY, New Jersey NJ, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		EastCoastFun.com is one on the largest party planning suppliers which specializes in corporate events planning, fun event planning, carnival planning and carnival supply.
		We wouldn't be one of the largest party planning, event planning and carnival planning companies without our dear clients who put their trust in us.
		You have hired us as a carnival supply company and we confirmed we are trustworthy.
	www.eastcoastfun.com (374 words)

	Drew Expositions - Carnival Rides: Cyclops
		The Cyclops, manufactured by KMG of the Netherlands, is one of the most popular rides of the 21st century.
		Riders sit in one of the twenty-four suspended seats and are secured with over-the-shoulder harnesses.
		The Cyclops is transported on two semi trailers and takes approximately seven hours to assemble.
	www.drewexpo.com /rides/major.asp?ID=7 (75 words)

	CARNIVAL RIDES AND ATTRACTIONS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Turn an ordinary party into a carnival with AE's fun-filled selection of your favorite carnival items, found in the old fashioned carnivals you knew as a kid.
		This ride is perfect for the youngsters who will love the colorful eight horses.
		Large-scale rides are subject to availability, delivery restrictions, local and state ordinance requirements, and electrical specifications.
	www.dialaparty.com /activities/carnival_rides.htm (419 words)

	SPRING SPECTACULAR IS SETTING UP BUSINESS A CARNIVAL IS ASSEMBLING RIDES AND PITCHING CAMP, AND IMPROVEMENTS HAVE BEEN ...
		Once they are put together they become the gasping-for-breath rides that will keep Suffolk Spectacular visitors spinning up, down and sideways.
		Matter of fact, the carnival will be open from 4 to 10 p.m.
		Friday through Sunday, the carnival is part of the fest activities.
	scholar.lib.vt.edu /VA-news/VA-Pilot/issues/1997/vp970410/04090162.htm (613 words)

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