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Chapter & Verse George Ferris makes a memorable appearance in Erik Larson's 'Devil in the White City'

George Ferris, designer of the Ferris wheel, provides one of the best surprises in 'Devil in the White City,' Erik Larson's bestselling 2003 nonfiction title.
Obama's three-day jobs tour: Did he connect with rural America?

Obama’s three-day bus tour of the Midwest wrapped up in front of mostly friendly audiences in small rural Illinois communities. The president talked of jobs, political pledges, and county fairs.
Michigan oil leak polluting Kalamazoo River; Governor declares disaster area

Michigan oil leak is not on the same scale as the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. But it is causing concern in southern Michigan.
State of the Union address -- President Obama's full remarks

Full text of President Obama's State of the Union address
Why your happiness matters to the planet

Surveys and research link true happiness to a smaller footprint on the ecology.