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(Jan. 15, 2013) -- "The continued growth in retail sales during the end of the Christmas shopping period was encouraging although the pace remained modest," said Ferley. "The data are consistent with fourth-quarter 2012 consumer spending on a volumes basis rising only by 2.1 percent at an annualized rate and compares to the 1.6 percent increase recorded in the third quarter of 2012. 

(Jan. 15, 2013) -- The design of the Monkeyrack LSS provides excellent extension ladder stabilization by forming a solid bond between a 2-inch standard receiver hitch and any 1A industrial grade extension ladder rated to 300 pounds or stronger. Complete set up takes less than 5 minutes.

(Jan. 15, 2013) -- Grey yesterday announced that its Grey New York flagship office has been selected as the advertising agency-of-record for the National Park Foundation, the philanthropic partner of the National Park Service.

(Jan. 15, 2013) -- The new Jensen Bluetooth wireless-enabled RV specific stereo can connect to any Bluetooth enabled device, and with the front auxiliary input connectivity, can also accommodate wired devices.  The unit provides two separate speaker zones and user operation is extremely simple, ASA noted.

(Jan. 15, 2013) -- "We were looking for some key differentiating features that would set the Sundance trailer apart from other brands, and we felt that automatic hydraulic leveling was one way to do that," said Brady. "Level Up is becoming a trend as an option more and more on our fifth-wheel RV brands, so we felt that consumers would also like to see automatic leveling as an option on a travel trailer."

(Jan. 15, 2013) -- Olympic National Park's new superintendent told Peninsula Daily she hopes to get to know people and improve the workforce environment for the park's employees.

(Jan. 15, 2013) -- Patch.com reports State Rep. Melissa Ziobron, R-34th District, has filed legislation that she hopes will finally bring to the state's attention her concerns about the former Sunrise Resort in Moodus, Conn.

(Jan. 15, 2013) -- Lower Colorado River Authority's new reservation system goes into effect today. YNN, Your News Now reports previously, LCRA and Texas Parks and Wildlife had a combined reservation call center, but now you can go through LCRA directly.

(Jan. 15, 2013) -- Buyers of all new Fleetwood motorhomes will soon find an information sheet about the Tents For Troops program in their new owner's information package, the association announced today. The group's website traffic went up 11,000 percent in 24 hours after a mention by Robin Williams.

(Jan. 15, 2013) -- Beachcomber Camping Resort and the Brodesser/Gomez Family recently raised $25,000 for the Cape Regional Medical Center in Cape May, New Jersey.