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(Dec. 19, 2012) -- What makes the new lamps visually remarkable is a smoothly illuminated outer band that surrounds a central LED array that remains unlit during standard tail light operation, Johnson explained. The dual-function outer ring brightens and the central LED array lights only during stop and turn functions.

(Dec. 19, 2012) -- The Beaver Dam Campground in Berwick was thrust into the national spotlight earlier this month after receiving an all-around ‘A’ grade based on surveys submitted by more than 30,000 consumers, writes Foster's Daily Democrat.

(Dec. 19, 2012) -- On the Manufacturing.net site, Laurie Keyser Brunner, President of MainStream Management, LLC, says that the best of U.S. manufacturers can compete with—and beat—the cost of overseas production. All it requires is a change in attitude and policy.

(Dec. 19, 2012) -- The 2013 North Dakota State Park annual vehicle permit is available and features the 30th anniversary of the Fort Ransom State Park Sodbusters event, the North Dakota Parks & Recreation Department has announced.

(Dec. 19, 2012) -- Cadigan is responsible for building and maintaining strong relations with Manheim’s partners across the industry. He will lead Manheim’s strategic efforts to develop, promote and establish consistent standards, processes and policies that achieve business objectives and further the industry.  

(Dec. 19, 2012) -- A tourism lecturer tells the New Zealand Herald that a marketing campaign encouraging Chinese tourists to rough it in New Zealand holiday parks might struggle to attract a big market because Chinese tourists prefer guided tours.

(Dec. 19, 2012) -- Recently Pat Patterson, The Racing Guy, visited MCD to have American Duo Day/Night Shades installed in his motorcoach. While at the factory, he took a tour of the facility and interviewed MCD owner Dave Townsley. They talked about the evolution of MCD Innovations, the new MCD factory campus and Dave’s involvement in different forms of racing over the years.

(Dec. 19, 2012) -- The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Monday night that gives the National Park Service authority to allow maintenance on an aging natural gas pipeline that runs through a portion of Glacier National Park, reports The Missoulian.

(Dec. 19, 2012) -- For the past four years, employees at Priority One Financial Services have volunteered their time to Tampa Bay organizations throughout the month of November. This year, they helped serve lunch to homeless adults, assisted an animal rescue agency, sold holiday items to support developmentally disabled adults, and assisted a family through Habitat for Humanity.

(Dec. 19, 2012) -- U-T San Diego is reporting more than 200 California state employees were overpaid more than $500,000 by managers who deliberately broke state rules at the troubled California Department of Parks and Recreation, according to a state controller report Tuesday.