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Archive for November, 2010

Good Cheer

Happy Holidays and Feliz Navidad at the El Paso Petro

With temperatures at a balmy 75 degrees or so and desert all around, the El Paso Petro doesn’t exactly fit the traditional image of a holiday haven. But when the time comes, there’s that seven-foot tall inflatable penguin in a Santa suit at the entryway, standing by a fully decorated Christmas tree.

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London Calling

Guests at the London, Ohio TA keep making memories

The London, Ohio TA has been filling up big rigs and driver’s stomachs for years, but it also brings in a hefty amount of locals, giving it that down home shop and restaurant atmosphere.

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Look Sharp

Anyone, anywhere can find ancient arrowheads if they know what to watch for

That point turned out to be the start of a lifelong passion for hunting Native American artifacts like arrowheads, spear points, stone knives and other stone tools.

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Broken Trust

Finding ways to reinvigorate the Highway Trust Fund

Rep. Mary Fallin (R-Okla.) is front and center on Capitol Hill when it comes to shaping the future of highway spending and determining how to meet the nation’s energy needs.

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A Little Help?

Drivers should look out for each other

What does it cost to do something nice for someone, particularly for a brother trucker? Just a little “expense” in time and energy.

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