Month: January 2012

(Jan. 2, 2012) -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sent shockwaves among small business owners last month after posting a letter warning employers that requiring a high school diploma from a job applicant might violate the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Washington Times reported.

(Jan. 2, 2012) -- The city of Hollister, Mo., has signed a contract to purchase a mobile home park along Turkey Creek that has been hit twice in recent years by heavy flooding, reports the Branson Tri-Lakes News.

(Jan. 2, 2012) -- Out & About Live reports that Autocruise will launch the new Rhythm Sport at the Motorhome, Camping and Caravan Show in London. The new model is based on the more expensive Rhythm, but stripped of the non-essential items.

(Jan. 2, 2012) -- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has stated it plans to more vigorously prosecute deceptive dealership advertising this year while it reviews what, if any, additional regulations are needed. Greater FTC scrutiny of dealership marketing and F&I practices was the trade-off for exempting dealers from oversight by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, RVDA noted.

(Jan. 2, 2012) -- The Bundaberg NewsMail reports the local chamber of commerce president warns that businesses stand to lose a lucrative revenue stream if the needs of the modern motorhome traveler are not met.

(Jan. 2, 2012) -- For 11 years now, a group of people decided it was a good idea to run as fast as they could into the Atlantic Ocean in the middle of winter, reports SCNow. On Saturday, more than 450 people participated in the annual Polar Bear Plunge at Ocean Lakes Family Campground.

(Jan. 2, 2012) -- Though details on the ground are still a little hazy, the Caravan Times shares a little  information about the latest caravan range from Bailey headquarters in the United Kingdom.

(Jan. 2, 2012) -- In New Zealand, Kakanui Camping Ground owner Allan Jones told The Timaru Herald his business is running at a loss at the busiest time of year after being reduced to five sites following an Environment Court hearing.

(Jan. 2, 2012) -- The DNR proposes to expand the campground at the park by constructing access roads and adding up to 77 additional campsites and four camper cabins within the existing state park.

(Jan. 2, 2012) -- A Winnebago is at the center of the latest Jane family stoush, reports the Herald Sun. According to the news article, Rodney Jane's Bob Jane Corp. has launched legal action against his dad and tire company founder, Bob, over the motorhome.