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(Feb. 9, 2012) -- The four-week moving average of initial claims, which better controls for weekly volatility, declined for a fourth consecutive week, falling to 366,250 from 377,250 the previous week. Continuing claims rose 64,000 in the week ending Jan. 28, 2012, thereby partially retracing the previous week’s 116,000 decline.

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- The Edmonton Journal writes that it's never too early to start planning for the summer RV season. By planning a "test run" weekend early in the season and doing some basic prep work, travelers can make sure their RV is ready for use and safe to operate.

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- The school is a 50-hour, intensive two year program designed to equip prospective and current owners and managers with the tools needed to develop a thriving campground business, ARVC said in a press release.  The program is offered in an environment that promotes networking and personal interaction with instructors and participants, the association noted.

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- Some condo owners at Panama City Beach's Boardwalk Beach Resort are opposing Royal American's request for zoning changes to build a luxury RV park at a nearby site, reports WJHG-TV.

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- On Tuesday, St. Lucie County Commissioners voted to approve a request by Thomas Recreation and Music Park, LLC, to use 383 acres of vacant agricultural land for a semi-permanent off-road vehicle park and sporting/recreational camp for the next five years, reports the Fort Pierce Tribune.

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- When Rick and Brenda Allanson gather with friends or relatives, it's often at their 30-foot travel trailer, not at their Edina home, writes the Minneapolis Star Tribune. The Allansons are passionate RV enthusiasts, and they're not alone; nationwide, about 8.9 million households own RVs.

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- If you're not much of a skier or snowmobiler, is there any reason to take a winter trip to Michigan's snowy Upper Peninsula, the Atlanta Journal Constitution asks? The AJC writes that there is, and offers a few suggestions for enjoying the U.P. in ways you may have never considered.

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- Pedata RV Center sees a 15.1 percent jump in wholesale RV shipments (according to an Oct. 2011 Recreational Vehicle Industry Association survey of manufacturers) as good news for 2012. The survey of manufacturers indicated that 19,100 units were shipped, a 15.1 percent jump in comparison to Oct. 2010 totals.

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- The year-end totals are in: once again Mike Thompson's RV Super Stores -- with locations in Santa Fe Springs, Fountain Valley, Colton, and Cathedral City -- has earned the honor of being named the #1 RV dealer in California for 2011.

(Feb. 8, 2012) -- The next RV Technician Distance Learning Course, RV Liquid Propane Systems, will begin Feb. 20 and run through March 25.  Space is still available, the Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association announced today.