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(Dec. 20, 2012) -- Wilbur Bontrager gives up his CEO title and remains chairman of the company. Derald Bontrager becomes CEO and remains president while Jim Jacobs becomes chief operating officer effective Jan. 1.

(Dec. 19, 2012) -- Good Sam Enterprises announced today that it has extended its long-term business agreement with Allstate Roadside Services into 2019. Good Sam Roadside Assistance has contracted with Allstate Roadside Services to provide customers with multi-layered roadside assistance protection by keeping RVs and household vehicles protected in the case of roadside breakdowns.  

(Dec. 19, 2012) -- A free webinar focused on managing a younger workforce. “Managing Millennials” is scheduled for Dec. 20 at noon ET. It will cover how to hire and retain this fast-growing segment of the workforce, discuss ways to make the most of their socially-oriented team focus, and share strategies for keeping them engaged and productive.

(Dec. 19, 2012) -- Direct mail marketing works because of the human touch by tapping into the recipient's sense of both sight and touch.  The design of your postcard, the fresh smell of the paper, and the glossy texture of the stock all contribute to the heightened experience that direct mail provides your clients. 

(Dec. 19, 2012) -- More than 2,000 fires resulting in at least $48 million in property damage, personal injury, and death have been reported since 1999, noted a press release issued by the law firm of Zimmerman Reed. The firm has filed a class action lawsuit in with the Superior Court of California seeking a jury trial. 

(Dec. 19, 2012) -- This week, Green Ideal reports Quebec’s Environment Minister Yves-François Blanchet confirmed that the provincial government will establish the Tursujuq National Park.

(Dec. 19, 2012) -- "Most manufacturers spend more on comforters than they do on the mattresses themselves," said Mater. "And many of the mattresses that ship with RVs are designed for residential use and can't withstand the temperature extremes that are often encountered when RVs are used and stored."

(Dec. 19, 2012) -- The former motorhome of NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon has been listed on eBay for $395,000, reports Tireball.Com Sports Media.

(Dec. 19, 2012) -- For example, people can create portable heaters using a coffee can, toilet paper and rubbing alcohol. What if the refrigerator goes out? A temporary cooling system can be created out of two pots, a washcloth and some sand. A water purification system can be made out of two bowls, some plastic wrap and a pebble.

(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.