Month: October 2012

(Oct. 30, 2012) -- Thousands of families are expected to flock to the Sakhir desert for the camping season, which got underway Thursday and runs until March 2. But those caught violating Bahrain's camping rules will be fined, reports the Gulf Daily News.

(Oct. 30, 2012) -- Campers and vendors typically stay until mid-week after a race at Martinsville Speedway, but this time, to get out of the way of Hurricane Sandy, everyone packed up fast, reports WDBJ7.

(Oct. 30, 2012) -- "This is an honor that brings with it the opportunity to benchmark with leaders in the field of health, safety and environment," said Garner-Janna. "Being part of the Campbell Institute demonstrates Cummins' deep commitment to the environment, and the long-term health and safety of every employee."

(Oct. 30, 2012) -- A 16-member delegation from the China Great Wall Society will visit Utah to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Division of Utah State Parks and Recreation on Thursday.

(Oct. 30, 2012) -- “We know that safety of people is paramount and we certainly understand the decision to temporarily close the U.S. stock exchanges. We will provide our results on Wednesday and our thoughts are with the communities that may be impacted,” CEO Tom Linebarger stated.

(Oct. 30, 2012) -- Little Creek Casino Resort, a short drive from Seattle and Olympia, Wash. announces the opening of its RV park. 

(Oct. 30, 2012) -- Drew Industries Incorporated today postponed its third-quarter 2012 earnings announcement due to the severe weather conditions related to Hurricane Sandy along the eastern United States. The rescheduled earnings announcement will be made before the market opens on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012.

(Oct. 30, 2012) -- Spartan Motors, Inc. today announced operating results for the third quarter of 2012. Revenues totaled $112.9 million compared to $120.3 million in the third quarter of 2011. Spartan reported a net loss of $0.3 million for the third quarter of 2012, or ($0.01) per diluted share compared to net income of $3.2 million, or $0.10 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2011.

(Oct. 30, 2012) -- A news report by GANNETT NEWS SERVICE appearing in Livingston Daily says millions of people across the Eastern Seaboard woke up Tuesday to the full extent of the damage wrought by megastorm Sandy.

(Oct. 30, 2012) -- Yesterday, Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. reported net sales for the quarter of $494 million, a 14 percent decrease from the same period in 2011. Net Income for the quarter was $32 million, compared to a net income of $39 million for the same period in 2011, a decrease of $7 million.